Post-Modern Armchairs
POSTMODERN STYLE
Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.
ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
- A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
- Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
- Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
- Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980)
- Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
- Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam
CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
- Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood
- Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
- Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art
POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Ettore Sottsass
- Robert Venturi
- Alessandro Mendini
- Michele de Lucchi
- Michael Graves
- Nathalie du Pasquier
VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
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Style: Post-Modern
Grey and Purple 1983 Westside Collections Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note:
If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly.
Important Care Information:
When purchasing a chair, stool, table, or any other piece of furniture that Is placed on the floor, please inspect the legs and underside before use. Ensure you use the appropriate floor protectors based on your flooring type (e.g., felt gliders, anti-scratch gliders, etc.). If you have any questions regarding the correct floor protection, please contact us.
Designed in 1983 by Ettore Sottsass, the Purple Westside Chair...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Les Amisca Quebec 69 Spider Chair
By Les Amisca
Located in Culver City, CA
An absolutely stunning Quebec 69 spider chair by Canadian Postmodern Design Group Les Amisca. This chair was designed in the 1980s and features a r...
Category
1980s Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid walnut finish, leather seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its armchair, ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
1 of 2 Postmodern Cantilever 'Cirkel' Chairs by Metaform, 1980s Netherlands
Located in Zagreb, HR
Sleek vintage cantilever ‘Cirkel’ chairs designed by Karel Boonzaaijer & Pierre Mazairac for Metaform in the 1980s. In blue upholstery and tubular metal frame.
In very good vintage ...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Newman Armchair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Newman Armchair by Munna
Dimensions: D 93 x W 78 x H 75 cm. SH: 43 cm.
Materials: Wood, foam, brass, and upholstery.
Finish: Cotton Velvet and brushed brass.
Available in all Munna ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Private Armchair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Private Armchair by Munna
Dimensions: D 90 x W 87 x H 77 cm. SH: 42 cm.
Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery.
Finish: Trevira Velvet, ref. Anthracite, TRV20, and gloss lacquer.
Ava...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Italian Bulky Pair of Lounge Chairs in Red Fiberglass and Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fiberglass, faux leather, Italy, 1970s
A pair of very enjoyable bulky easy chairs in leatherette. These chairs are the ideal fit for anyone looking for comfor...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Fiberglass
Peonia Armchair by Le Berre Vevaud
Located in Geneve, CH
Peonia Armchair by Le Berre Vevaud
Dimensions: W 65 x D 71 x H 85 cm.
Materials: Solid wood SIPO legs upholstered in Misia fabric Les Hautes Cimes
For over 15 years, Raphaël Le Ber...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Kuumo Armchair by MW Designer Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Kuumo Armchair by MW Designer Furniture
Dimensions: W 90 x D 87.5 x H 96.6 cm
Materials: Acrylic glass structures, Foam cushions and 1460 mm, Mirror stainless steel tubes.
Weight: 34...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cordiale Armchair by Dale Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Cordiale Chair by Dale Italia
Dimensions: D 43 x W 47 x H 83 cm.
Materials: Walnut and fabric/leather.
Upholstered armchair in solid Canaletto walnut. Available in different uphols...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Acrylic Glass Armchair
Located in Basel, BS
This one-of-a-kind chair is made of transparent acrylic glass and dates back to the 1970s.
It was acquired from a Swiss Villa, and it was located in the pool house. The chair featur...
Category
1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Acrylic
Corset Armchair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Corset Armchair by Munna
Dimensions: D 78 x W 80 x H 85 cm. SH: 45 cm.
Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery.
Finish: Cotton Velvet and wood lacquer.
Available in all Munna fabrics ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Chantal Armchair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Chantal Armchair by Munna
Dimensions: D 88 x W 78 x H 85 cm. SH: 46 cm.
Materials: Wood, foam, brass, and upholstery.
Finish: Trevira Velvet and polished brass.
Available in all Mun...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Cobalt Blue Auguste Armchair by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Cobalt Blue Auguste Armchair by HARTO
Dimensions: W 96 x D 95 x H 79 cm.
Materials: Solid pine, plywood, 88% Polyester, 12% Recycled Polyester, Foam type: HR35 / S30 foam.
Weight: 2...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Foam, Polyester, Pine
1 of 6 Vintage Postmodern Geometrical Armchairs, Bent Plywood and Metal, Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage postmodern armchairs produced in Italy in the 1990s. Composed of a circular wooden seat, rectangular wooden backrest and a bent metal frame which also serves as armrest.
Ch...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Jell Armchair in Kvadrat Arda Fabric by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Jell Armchair in Kvadrat Arda Fabric by Alter Ego Studio
Dimensions
W 155 cm
D 120 cm
H 80 cm
Product options:
Upholstery:
Available in all Alter Ego leathers and fabrics.
Ava...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Minimal Style Insigne Armchair Sculpted in walnut solid wood finish, textiles
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The "Insigne" armchair collection eloquently embodies the esteemed DNA, design philosophy and the cutting-edge craftsmanship of SIMONINI ®. Each flowing and uninterrupted line is met...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Soft & Creamy Armchair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Soft & Creamy Armchair by Munna
Dimensions: D 88 x W 82 x H 113 cm. SH: 44 cm.
Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery.
Finish: Cotton Velvet, ref. Basalt, CV25, and Basalt gloss lacqu...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Maximilienne Armchair by RALPH M
Located in Geneve, CH
Maximilienne Armchair by RALPH M
Dimensions: W 76 x D 77 x H 92 cm.
Materials: Solid beech, Fabric.
Details:
Frame: Solid beech.
Joinery: Mortise and tenon....
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Bullarengue Armchair by Ángel Mombiedro
Located in Geneve, CH
Bullarengue armchair by Ángel Mombiedro
Measures: Cm: 100 x 70 x 40 seat 80 back cm
Inches: 35 x 28 x 16 seat 32 back in
RAL metallic structure wit...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Chantal Armchair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Chantal Armchair by Munna
Dimensions: D 88 x W 78 x H 85 cm. SH: 46 cm.
Materials: Wood, foam, brass, and upholstery.
Finish: Cotton Velvet and polished brass.
Available in all Munn...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Large French Artist Wrought Iron, Wire & Nylon Sculpture Lounge Chair, Ron Arad
By Ron Arad
Located in New York, NY
2 Rare and visionary large, French, modernist, architectural, armchairs / lounge chairs attributed to the French contemporary artist and sculptor, Gerard Coquelin...
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wire, Wrought Iron
Italian post modern grey, blue fabric and white wood armchairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern grey, blue fabric and white wood armchairs, 1980s.
Pair of armchairs with particular shape with high backrest in gray cotton fabric, both on the front and on the ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1980s Dunbar Biomorphic Freeform Armchair
Located in Basel, BS
For sale here is a stunning, rare, vintage, original beautifully upholstered Dunbar chair. RARE!! Incredible textile. Excellent condition. In every design list of modern produced mo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Enigma Oak Accent Chair by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Enigma Oak Accent Chair by Alter Ego Studio
Dimensions: D 66 x W 83 x H 41 cm.
Materials: Oak.
Also available in lacquered MDF.
Imitation of curved pipes having a single closed con...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
A pair of post-modern Quinta dining chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy 1984
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
postmodernism actually became famous for the rediscovery of joy in design, playfulness, fun and, yes: decoration. but there is also the very straightforward honesty, as seen in these...
Category
1980s Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Elephant Grey Little Queen Of Love Kids Armchair by Moro, Pigatti
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Grey Little Queen Of Love Kids Armchair by Moro, Pigatti
Dimensions: D 70 x W 76 x H 83 cm. SH: 32 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene.
Available in different color and finish opti...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Other
Pascal Mourgue (1943-2014), Contrast armchair, Forum Diffusion ed., 1982
Located in Paris, FR
Pascal Mourgue (1943-2014), Contrast armchair, Forum Diffusion ed. 1982
Black-stained beech, large rounded back, foam and fabric
Height 90 x Width...
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Orca Armchair by Dovain Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Orca armchair by Dovain Studio
Dimensions: H 78 x W 70 x D 72 x SH 34 cm
Materials: Velvet, Wood
Dovain Studio
Creative direction by Sergio Prieto, a Spanish artist-designer wh...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Grey and Blue 1983 Westside Collections Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note:
If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly.
Important Care Information:
When purchasing a chair, stool, table, or any other piece of furniture that Is placed on the floor, please inspect the legs and underside before use. Ensure you use the appropriate floor protectors based on your flooring type (e.g., felt gliders, anti-scratch gliders, etc.). If you have any questions regarding the correct floor protection, please contact us.
Designed in 1983 by Ettore Sottsass, the blue and grey Westside Chair...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Armchair Brühl Serge fabric beige light design
By Brühl
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful armchair from Brühl (model: Serge) for sale. The armchair is a true classic from Brühl and is characterized by its high seating comfort and its timeless, ...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Bamboo, Indian Cane and Frabric Italian Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Pair of Italian midcentury modern design armchairs with bamboo frame, India cane, leather and metal details with bouclè fabric cushions, Italy production 1970s.
The cushions are t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Light Blue Velvet Kylíndo Armchair by Dalmoto
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Blue Velvet Kylíndo Armchair by Dalmoto
Dimensions: D 92 x W 67 x H 69 cm. SH: 40 cm.
Materials: Nichel Marino nickel, velvet and leather.
Available in different nickel, fabri...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nickel
Meco Armchair by Dovain Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Meco armchair by Dovain Studio.
Dimensions: H 84 x W 54 x D 63 x SH 39 cm.
Materials: velvet, wood.
Dovain Studio
Creative direction by Sergio Prieto, a Spanish artist-designer...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair Leather Barrel Chairs, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair leather barrel chair, 1980. Original leather.
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Object 087 Armchair by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 087 Armchair by NG Design
Dimensions: W 70 x D 84 x H 70 cm
Materials: Steel, Dedar
Also Available: All of objects available in different materials and colors on demand.
Armchair with a steel body and Dedar upholstery...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Other
Pair of Art Deco Blue Velvet Armchairs with Chrome Frames
Located in Toronto, CA
Pair of Art Deco armchairs with tubular chrome frames and blue velvet upholstery. These pieces have great lines and will add graphic pizzazz to the sleepiest of spaces. Check out the...
Category
1960s Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Rialto Armchair by Laurameroni
Located in Geneve, CH
Rialto Armchair by Laurameroni
Dimensions: W 105 x D 90 x H 75 cm
Materials: Upholstery, Velvet, Wood.
Padded armchair upholstered in cat. A Nabuk leather 2138, with three sturdy l...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Postmodern Vintage Black Metal Armchairs Mario Botta Italy 1985, Set of Six
By Mario Botta
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern set of six armchairs or dining chairs designed by Maria Botta 198, Italy and executed by Alias, Italy.
The tube steel frame contact the perforated black sheet metal seat a...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Pair of Italian Postmodern armchairs by Talin - 1980s - new upholstery
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of Italian Postmodern armchairs by Talin - 1980s - new upholstery
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Armchair by Claude Brisson for Ligne Roset
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Seat and pillow reupholstered in sherpa boucle. Wooden arms with metal back. Canvas sling back.
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé
Origami Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Origami Armchair by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: D 95,5 x W 110 x H 72 cm. SH: 47 cm.
Materials: Fabric and wood.
Weight: 47,5 kg
Upholstery: Gentle 113 fabric.
Upholstery Available i...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Meta Armchair by Jaclyn Pappalardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Meta Armchair by Jaclyn Pappalardo
Dimensions: W 69 x D 57.6 x H 78 cm
Materials: Pine wood, upholstery foam, and bute tweed 100% pure new wool.
Jaclyn is a designer and maker base...
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Wool, Upholstery
Otto Zapf Arcona set of 2 leather armchairs for Art Collection
By Otto Zapf
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This pair of Arcona leather armchairs by Otto Zapf comes in very good condition. The thick black leather shows only minimal signs of wear. The back and seat cushions, as well as the ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Skaala Armchair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte, Finland, 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
“Skaala” armchair designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte. Laminated birch, chrome-plated tubular steel frame, high-quality black leather upholstery. 2 chairs are available.
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Philippe Starck Von Vogelsang Chair for Driade, circa 1985, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Von Vogelsang chair by Philippe Starck for Driade, circa1985, France.
Model created in 1985 for Cafe Rothschild.
Tubular steel and perforated metal sheet...
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Fabric and Leather Brooklyn Armchair by Amura Lab
Located in Geneve, CH
Fabric and Leather Brooklyn Armchair by Amura Lab
Dimensions: W 98 x D 95 x H 80 cm
Materials: STRUCTURE: Moulded polyurethane foam with metal support, covered with cuoio, leather or...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Sedia Tonda Armchair by Edoardo Lietti Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Sedia Tonda Armchair by Edoardo Lietti Studio
Unique Piece
Dimensions: D 42 x W 55 x H 75 cm.
Materials: Birch plywood.
Weight: 12 kg.
The chair is a f...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Post Modern "Mandarin" Chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Postmodern Mandarin chair designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in 1986, with black enameled steel legs, gray enameled steel arms, and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Big Easy Armchair by Ron Arad for Moroso
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Big Easy chair was originally designed as a steel chair in 1989 as a one off. Due to its popularity it was produced in a first series of glossy lacq...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Boris Low Armchair by Somaschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Boris Low Armchair by Somaschini
Dimensions: W 68 x D 79 x H 71 cm
Materials: Solid wood and curved plywood structure padded with polyurethane foam in different densities. Swivel bas...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Verde Oasi Plain Kylíndo Outdoor Armchair by Dalmoto
Located in Geneve, CH
Verde Oasi Plain Kylíndo Outdoor Armchair by Dalmoto
Dimensions: D 92 x W 67 x H 69 cm. SH: 40 cm.
Materials: Metal, upholstery and rope.
Finish: RAL 9002 semiopaco metal, Ecru rope...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Sunar Hauserman Rotunda Tub Chair by Massimo Vignelli 1979
Located in Baltimore, MD
Captivating Postmodern Rotunda vintage barrel back "guest" armchair by Massimo Vignelli for Sunar Hauserman,1979. It features a gently curved back and sides with floating seat fully ...
Category
1970s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1 of 2 Postmodern Armchairs, Multicolour Memphis Stripe Upholstery, 1980s Italy
By Mario Botta
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of vintage postmodern armchairs in the style of iconic designer Mario Botta. The sculptural frame which is signature for the era is paired with a Memphis style striped upholster...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Cubic Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, black leather, wood, Northern Europe, 1980s
The design of this pair of lounge chairs is characterized by a cubic frame. When seated you experience a pleasant ...
Category
1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 2 Black XVII Sherman Lounge Chairs by Arturo Verástegui
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 black XVII Sherman lounge chairs by Arturo Verástegui
Dimensions: D 82 x W 109 x H 81 cm
Materials: oak wood, leather.
Lounge chair made of white oak or burnt finish wh...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Steel Italian Memphis Architectural Chairs Attributed to Mario Botta
By Mario Botta
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of steel Italian Memphis architectural chairs attributed to Mario Botta. Extreme design with special attention to detail and craftsmanship. Leather seats and Backs. No labels on...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
XVII Sherman Lounge Chair by Arturo Verástegui
Located in Geneve, CH
XVII Sherman lounge chair by Arturo Verástegui.
Dimensions: D 82 x W 109 x H 81 cm.
Materials: oak wood, leather.
Lounge chair made of white oak or burnt finish white oak option...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Malva Green Exofa Armchair by Jorge Najera
Located in Geneve, CH
Malva Green Exofa Armchair by Jorge Najera
Dimensions: D 65 x W 75 x H 73 cm. Seat Height: 43 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene.
Weight: 12 kg.
Available in different color options. This ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Other
Debi Armchair by Dovain Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Debi armchair by Dovain Studio
Dimensions: H 85 x W 94 x D 55 x SH 39 cm
Materials: Velvet, Wood
Dovain Studio
Creative direction by Sergio Prieto, a Spanish artist-designer wh...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Rare Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen, lounge chair, chrome-plated steel, metal, orange fabric, Denmark, 1970s
The German industrial designer Luigi Colani was renowned for incorporating org...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Elios Red and Pink O2 Armchair by Babel Brune
Located in Geneve, CH
Elios red and pink O2 armchair by Babel Brune
Dimensions: D 63 x W 54 x H 67 cm, Seat H 35 cm.
Material: Suede velvet 380g / m², steel.
The O2 Elios armchair from Eté 83 collect...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Ostrica Velvet Kylíndo Indoor Armchair by Dalmoto
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostrica Velvet Kylíndo Indoor Armchair by Dalmoto
Dimensions: D 92 x W 67 x H 69 cm. SH: 40 cm.
Materials: Nichel Marino nickel, velvet and leather.
Available in different nickel, f...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nickel
Monolog Invisible Armchair by Glass Variations
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolog Invisible Armchair by Glass Variations
Dimensions: D 55 x W 65 x H 65 cm.
Materials: Tempered glass.
A glass chair?
The 4 pieces that make up...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Glass
Set of 6 Vicario armchairs by VMagistretti for Artemide, Italy 1970s.
Located in Milano, MI
Vicario armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 1970s.
An icon of Italian design in a futuristic style, it was used in the TV series "Spazio 1999" and is currently ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Erik Jørgensen EJ900 Cobra Armchairs by Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Trained as a saddler and upholsterer, Erik Jørgensen established his workshop in 1954 which grew out to become an international furniture brand and a family firm. In the 1980s he teamed up with designer duo Johannes Foersom and Peter Hiort-Lorenzen — today two of Scandinavia’s most renowned and successful contemporary furniture designers.
First Launched in 1983, the EJ 900...
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1980s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
2 x Naos Green Leather Arm Chairs by Mario Morbidelli Italy 1980
By Naos
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Set of 2 green leather arm chairs by Mario Morbidelli for Naos, Italy 1980S
Know-how is an art, something that is acquired over time. From t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Borek Sipek ”Prosim Sedni” Armchairs for Driade, 1987, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Borek Sipek ”Prosim Sedni” / “Papillon Chair” armchairs for Driade, wood, leather and brocade, Italy, 1987, set of two.
Emerging from the creative mind of Sipek in 1987, Papillon/Pr...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Brocade, Wood
Original set of 4 Reverse chairs Cassina Andrea Branzi
By Andrea Branzi, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering four beautiful Reverse chairs by Cassina for sale. The design was created by Andrea Branzi and became famous for its creative, curved ar...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Via Veneto Armchair by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Via Veneto Armchair by De Castelli
Dimensions: W 58 x D 64 x H 74 cm
Materials: Orbitale DeLabré Brass, Steel, Leather
Other versions are available, please contact us for any request...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Bulky Pair of Lounge Chairs in Fiberglass and Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fiberglass, faux leather, Italy, 1970s
A pair of very enjoyable bulky easy chairs in leatherette. These chairs are the ideal fit for anyone looking for comfor...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Fiberglass
Contemporary Art Armchair - Petit Fleur by Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist.
Armchair decorated by the author. Pontoglio velvet rose, trimmings.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Ulysse Left O2 Armchair by Babel Brune
Located in Geneve, CH
Ulysse left O2 armchair by Babel Brune
Dimensions: D 63 x W 54 x H 67 cm, Seat H 35 cm.
Material: Suede velvet 380g / m², steel.
The armchair 02 Ulysse is available in two model...
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2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Post-modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
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