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Post-Modern Benches

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

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 Mendinia 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
Curule Iron Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Iron curule stool with boxed linen seat cushion. Also available C.O.M.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Benches

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Iron

Benchy Solid Beech Two Seater Bench by Marco Calhau
Located in Geneve, CH
Benchy Solid Beech Two Seater Bench by Marco Calhau Dimensions: D 60 x W 160 x H 60 cm. Materials: Solid beech timber wood, and upholstery. All pieces are handmade and under order a...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Beech

Alessandro Mendini Postmodern “Karina” Bench for Baleri Italia
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Memphis era Karina bench by Alessandro Mendnini and part of the series Poesie d’Anticamera. Grey epoxy steel tube, perforated steel seat with blue felt cushion. Italy 1980s.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Benches

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Steel

Post Modern 1970s Tan Brown Floral Parsons Bench Milo Baughman Style
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post Modern 1970s Tan and Brown Floral upholstered Bench in the Style of Milo Baughman. Beautiful Velvet Floral upholstery in very good condition in the style of Jack Lenor Larsen. R...
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Benches

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Velvet

Modern Bench With Lucite Hooved Legs & Mongolian Fur Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your space with our Modern Bench featuring Lucite Hooved Legs and luxurious Mongolian Fur Upholstery. This sophisticated piece seamlessly blends...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Pair of Enrique Garcel Bone-Clad Stools or Benches, Karl Springer Style, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stylish pair of Enrique Garcel tessellated bone benches. Use them in the living room, or a bedroom. Separate them and use one in a foyer and another in the ...
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1980s Colombian Vintage Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Bone, Fabric, Resin

1990s Postmodern Deco Style Vintage Bench Seating
Located in Saddle River, NJ
This vintage bench is a perfect addition to any home looking for a touch of contemporary style. The unique design and functional features make it a versatile and stylish piece that w...
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1990s American Post-Modern Benches

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Fabric

Garouste & Bonetti Koala Bench, France 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Koala Bench from the "En attendant les barbares" era, on bronze feet and upholstered in faux shearling.
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Benches

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Bronze

Vintage Orbit C341/3 Sofa by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort, 1990s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning vintage sofa or bench. Design by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort. Striking Dutch design from the 1990s. Model Orbit C341/3 Original silver/grey ...
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1990s Dutch Post-Modern Benches

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Aluminum

Maurizio Peregalli Modernist Bench for Zues, Italy 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist black lacquered steel and rubber bench by Maurizio Peregalli for Zeus, Italy. 1980s. Additional dimensions: Width 47” Depth 16-3/8” Height 16” Seat height (highest part o...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Woven Long Bench 190 by Max Lipsey
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven Long Bench 190 by Max Lipsey Dimensions: D 54 x W 190 x H 46 cm. Materials: Steel, Kvadrat canvas, and fabric. Custom with Kvadrat Canvas and RAL colors. Custom lengths in 20c...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Toscana Chairs by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti
Located in Dronten, NL
A nice pair of asymmetrical Toscana chairs designed in 1986 by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti . These chairs were designed in 1986 by Piero Sartogo and Nathalie Grenon for Saporiti Itali...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Benches

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Leather, Burl, Maple

Postmodern Italian 1980s Sofa, Two-Seat
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1980s Postmodern two-seat sofa. Sculpted beech frame with aluminum accents. Original warm yellow cream leather cushions. Very good condition, comfortable seat. Dimensions: 1...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Red Acrylic Lucite Bench Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial high-gloss red opaque acrylic/Lucite bench or cocktail table, in the Modern style or Postmodern period, circa late-20th to early 21st-century. Great as a ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Benches

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Acrylic, Resin, Lucite

Tronco Bench by NITUSH AROOSH
Located in Geneve, CH
Tronco Bench by NITUSH AROOSH Dimensions: D 40 x W 150 x H 45 cm. Materials: Stainless steel. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. Please contact us. Aroosh and Nitush Mahipal, the creative minds behind Nitush-Aroosh, were born and raised in New Delhi, India, amidst a vibrant cultural and artistic milieu. Their parents instilled in them a love of beauty and creativity from a young age, and they were fortunate to travel extensively to different parts of the world, where they were exposed to diverse forms of art, design, and architecture. From childhood, Aroosh and Nitush were captivated by the stainless steel available at their family’s factory, spending countless hours creating their toys and honing their skills. This fascination laid the foundation for their future design and art endeavors, eventually leading to the birth of Nitush-Aroosh. The Mahipal brothers use innovative techniques to create a crumbled effect on stainless steel, resulting in sculptural pieces that appear to be made of a different material altogether. Their sculptural objects, including furniture, lights, sculptures, and wall installations, are carefully crafted to invite the viewers to embark on self-discovery and introspection. The Mahipal brother’s maiden international art exhibition at the Marbella Art...
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Benches

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Stainless Steel

Senufo Bench by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo Bench by DAaZ Dimensions: D 47 x W 170 x H 45 cm. Materials: Albizzia wood, fabric. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape of the ordinary and ...
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2010s Chinese Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Italian Postmodern Leather Bench
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular 1980s Italian Postmodern bench. The bench is constructed of steel that’s powder coated in a metallic gray and the cushion is a soft li...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Benches

Mellow 140 Bench by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Mellow 140 Bench by Munna Dimensions: D 50 x W 140 x H 53 cm. SH: 53 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery. Available in all Munna fabrics exce...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Postmodern Pouf Bench, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern pouf bench, 1980. Original camel color material covers this pouf form.
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Mellow 140 Bench by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Mellow 140 Bench by Munna Dimensions: D 50 x W 140 x H 53 cm. SH: 53 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery. Available in all Munna fabrics exce...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Entreplanta Bench by Marta Ayala Herrera
Located in Geneve, CH
Entreplanta Bench by Marta Ayala Herrera Dimensions: D 40 x W 137 x H 45 cm. Materials: MDF. This piece can be customized in different wood options and colors. Prices may vary. Plea...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

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Other

Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy 1964
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic 'Locus Solus' daybed designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in 1964. This meticulously crafted daybed highlights Aulenti's expertise in blending form and function. The mini...
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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Benches

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Chrome

Woven Short Bench 70 by Max Lipsey
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven Short Bench 70 by Max Lipsey Dimensions: D 54 x W 70 x H 46 cm. Materials: Steel, Kvadrat canvas, and fabric. Custom with Kvadrat Canvas and RAL colors...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Mikado Bellini 1340 Bench by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Mikado Bellini 1340 Bench by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 134 x W 54 x H 52.5 cm Materials: Timber / Upholstered tops, Powder-coated steel frame. Weight: 20 kg Frame Finishes: Textura Bl...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Ever Bench by Kreoo
Located in Geneve, CH
Ever Bench by Kreoo Designed by Christophe Pillet Dimensions: D 45 x W 190 x H 43 cm. Materials: Travertino Paglierino and leather. Available in different marble and travertine opt...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

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Travertine

Classic Ripple Wave Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International Ca. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Pure post modern style, executed with top quality craftsmanship. The wave , or ripple bench was designed by Laurinda Spear, and made by Brayton Industries, circa 1970's. This example...
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Benches

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Upholstery

William P. Taylor for Sintoform Square Planter Bench
Located in Waalwijk, NL
William P. Taylor for Sintoform, square planter bench, reinforced polyester, United States, 1970s A striking fusion of form and function, this sculptural planter bench, designed by ...
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Benches

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Fiberglass

1980s Waterfall Benches in a Green Moire Fabric in the Style of Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A really nice pair of waterfall benches that will compliment any room. The green moire fabric is in wonderful shape. We can also upholster th...
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Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Airisto Bench, Natural Ash by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Airisto bench/side table natural ash by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto Dimensions: W 96cm, D 35cm, H 45 cm Materials: Solid ash Finishes: Natural ash / painted black Also ...
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Benches

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Wood, Ash

Mikado Bellini 540 Bench by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Mikado Bellini 540 Bench by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 54 x W 54 x H 52.5 cm Materials: Timber / Upholstered tops, Powder-coated steel frame. Weight: 12 kg Frame Finishes: Textura Pape...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Human Chair Bench by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in Geneve, CH
Human chair bench by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Dimensions: W 150 x D 57.1 x H114 cm. Materials: Leg in solid beech seating in MDF with metal structure ...
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2010s French Post-Modern Benches

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Metal

Postmodern Bench Purple Vinyl & Brushed Aluminum Base after the Memphis Group
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage postmodern bench or settee reminiscent of The Memphis Group. Comprised of a purple vinyl upholstered foam cushion with turquoise with a blue center stripe and extruded brushed aluminum base. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. Move over Modern decor…. this eclectic bench...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Benches

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Aluminum

Soul Sculpture Bench in TOTEM Wood Large by Veronica Mar
Located in Geneve, CH
Soul sculpture bench in totem wood large by Veronica Mar Dimensions: D 300 x W 57 x H 51 cm. SH: 45 cm. Materials: Totem Wood Weight: 150 kg. It i...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Panchina Bianca Antique Bench by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Panchina Bianca Antique bench by Yukiko Nagai. Dimensions: D55 x W157 x H90 cm. Material: Iron , Marble, Natural stone, Cement, Stucco Weight: 80 kg. A vintage white bench...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

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Stone, Cement, Marble, Iron

Olmo #1 Bench by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Olmo #1 Bench by Imperfettolab Limited Edition 2016 Designer: Verter Turroni Dimensions: W 455 x D 35 x H 47 cm Materials: Fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

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Fiberglass

Oracle Bellini 2040 Bench by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Bellini 2040 Bench by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 204 x W 54 x H 52.5 cm Materials: Timber / Upholstered tops, Powder-coated steel frame. Weight: 30kg Frame Finishes: Textura Pap...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Benches

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Steel

Worm Bench III by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Worm bench III by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: D 65 x W 104 x H 50 cm Materials: Plywood, foam CMHR, iron Available in different colors. Custom modules con...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

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Iron

Post Modern gray leather fully upholstered leather Bench 1980s
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post Modern 1980s fully upholstered Bench in Beautiful dark gray leather upholstery. The bench is in very good condition. Has nice stitching and ribbed section. Wood frame very high ...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Benches

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Leather

Helios Bench by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Helios Bench by Emilie Lemardeley Dimensions: D 140 x W 40 x H 40 cm Materials: Wood, fabric. Designed as jewellery for the interior, the Lemardeley’s creations reflect French craft...
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2010s French Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Modern Leather Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Leather Bench. This stunning and sculptural Italian bench is most interesting and comfortable. This great Roche Bobois style benc...
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Handcrafted abstract sculptural bench in artist-painted wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Warmer", is a one-of-a-kind piece as part of Jason Andrew Turner's "Welcome Home" collection. This piece is hand-painted and handcrafted by the artist in the United States with acry...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Enamel

Object 03 Beige Seating by Volta
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 03 beige seating by Volta Dimensions: D 45 x W 200 x H 50 cm Materials: Cork and Velvet Also available in diffentent colours. Please contact us. MEÏ COLLECTION The Meï ...
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2010s French Post-Modern Benches

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Velvet, Cork

A post modern parsons style bench, circa 1970s. Recently reupholstered in velvet
Located in Houston, TX
A post modern parsons style bench in the style of Milo Baughman, circa 1970s. Recently reupholstered in a neutral wavy fabric. In excellent conditio...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Benches

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Velvet

Admani Bench by Pendhapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Admani Bench by Pendhapa Dimensions: D 126 x W 45 x H 42 cm Materials: Solid black Javanese teak, Handloom Silk Weight: 60 kg The vision behind our collaboration with Helena Bajaj ...
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2010s Singaporean Post-Modern Benches

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Fabric, Teak

Heavy Metal Bench by Kris Lamba Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Heavy Metal Bench by Kris Lamba Studio Dimensions: W 193 x D 95 x H 48 cm Materials: Bronze, upholstered seat. Weight: 100 Kg. Kris Lamba was born in London in 1984. He creates larg...
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2010s British Post-Modern Benches

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Bronze

Umber Offset Bench by Resident
Located in Geneve, CH
Umber Offset Bench by Resident Dimensions: W 140 x D 30 x H 44.7 cm Materials: Solid Oak. Weight: 19.2 Kg. About: Founded by Simon James & Scott Bridgens in 2011, Resident is the ...
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2010s New Zealand Post-Modern Benches

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Oak

Italian Modern Sculptural Bench or Pouf by Moroso
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Sculptural Bench Or Pouf By Moroso. This chic large Italian sculptural bench retains the original black wool type fabric with r...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Benches

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Leather, Fabric

Timber Mazer Bench by Tom Fereday
Located in Geneve, CH
Timber Mazer Bench by Tom Fereday Dimensions: W 190 x D 45 x H 50 cm Materials: Solid Oak & Walnut. MAZER COLLECTION: Mazer represents a series of geometric sculptures, each a celebration of the fundamental beauty and natural variation of stone. Strict brutalist forms of the table and seating collection are juxtaposed by soft organic cutaways carving through the porous stone surfaces, revealing the natural beauty and character of travertine. Named after the medieval term ‘Mazer’ meaning bowl, the collection presents subtle organic forms proportioned for table and seating function designed for permanence. Porous formations of the stone’s structure act as an intentional disruption to the clean geometric forms of the series adding character and intrigue. The limited edition series was crafted from travertine and locally produced in Italy from a combination of machine and traditional hand made processes, each piece exhibiting its own unique characteristics and form with no one piece alike. Mazer is designed by Australian designer Tom Fereday exemplifying Fereday’s desire to honour materiality, combining form and function to produce enduring works. Tom Fereday develops products based on the principle of honest design, conveying a design process which celebrates the materials and manufacturing processes behind furniture and products, to design from the inside out. By using the materials and environment as a positive design constraint we guide intelligent and thoughtful design outcomes which connect with people through natural materials, tactile finishes and unique design. We strive to create enduring designs which are meaningful to people and their environment. Born in Australia, Tom Fereday grew up in England studying at the Wimbledon School of Art before moving to Sydney to complete an honours in Industrial Design at the University of Technology Sydney. Working across europe and Australia Tom Fereday went onto found his sole practice in 2012. Affiliations Society for Responsible Design (SRD) Design Institute of Australia (DIA) Awards 2019 - House & Garden style awards - ETO Desk 2018 - Idea Awards - SIA Chair - Highly Commended 2018 - LAMP International lighting competition - Winner established designer 2018 - Lane Crawford creative callout - Winner 2018 - Good Design Awards - SIA chair - Gold winner 2017 - Mercedes-Benz Design Award - SIA Chair - Winner 2017 - International Design Award - SP01 collection - Honoree 2017 - International Darc Awards - Mito Lamp - Winner best floor lamp 2017 - ICFF NYCxDESIGN - Emerging Designer - Honoree 2017 - A+Awards - Bow Chair - Finalist 2017 - Archiproducts Design Selection - Stockholm Furniture Fair 2016 - Good Design Award Chicago - Bow Chair - Winner 2016 - Timber Design Awards - Pieman Collection - Winner excellence in timber design 2016 - Good Design Award - MW1 Watch - Finalist 2015 - Good Design Award - 3000 Collection 2015 - Good Design Award - Best in category NTR Microphone 2015 - Red Dot Design Awards - Best of the Best NTR Microphone 2014 - Space + Moooi 2014 Design Residency 2011 - H&G Style Awards 2011 2011 - Interior Design Excellence Awards 2011 - Finalist 2011 - One Good Chair Competition Allt Chair 2010 - Nominated by Triple J and ABC News as top 25 young achievers 2010 - Australian Design Awards - Design Mark - Pebble Ottoman 2010 - Launch Pad 10 with the Spli Stool - Finalist 2009 - SOYA Awards including mentorship with Marc Newson 2009 - SRD09 prize winner awarded by the Society for Responsible Design 2009 - NSW Travelling Scholarship - Top three finalists 2009 - International CIFIAL Awards ‘Feel the Planet Earth 08’ - Finalist 2009 - Greenland Travelling Scholarship 2008 - GOTYA Awards - Runner up 2008 - Breville Young Designer Awards - Top three Finalist 2008 - Electrolux Competition - Highly Commended 2008 - Freedom Furniture Competition 2007 - Treegugger + I.D. Magazine Award - Finalist 2007 - Cormack Packaging Awards - Finalist Exhibitions 2018 - Orgatec - SIA chair launch by NAU - Cologne Germany 2018 - Makers Take - SIA + Jeanette chair - Brisbane 2018 - Alt Material - Hull lounge - Melbourne 2018 - AGM - SIA chair + Jeanette chair - Melbourne 2018 - MADE Tom Fereday X Fiona Susanto solo exhibition - Melbourne 2018 - Den Fair - Launch ETO / MITO / SIA / NOLA - Melbourne 2018 - Good Design Vivid Festival - SIA Chair - Sydney 2018 - ICFF - SIA chair launch NAU - New York 2018 - Caroma collaboration - Alexandria flagship store - Sydney 2018 - SP01 Outdoor Collection - Archiproducts showroom - Milan Design Week - Italy 2018 - SIA chair limited edition - Local Milan - Milan Design Week - Italy 2018 - Australian Design Centre - Interpretations Exhibition Pieman chair - Sydney 2018 - Melbourne Design Week - SIA Chair - Melbourne 2018 - Sydney Design Festival - Bow Bench - Sydney 2018 - Cologne IMM - MITO + Bailey light - Rakumba Lighting...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Benches

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Oak, Walnut

Nakki Bench by Mika Tolvanen
Located in Geneve, CH
Nakki bench by Mika Tolvanen. Materials: Foam, Plywood, Elastic Belts, fabric (Harald 3, 0143). Dimensions: D 45 x W 120 x H 46 cm. Also available in different colours and materials. The founders, Mia and Torben Koed, decided to put their 30 years of experience into a new project. It was time for a change and a new challenge. The challenge was to build an ambitious design brand from the ground up with high-quality materials and great attention to the little details. With a drive to create new originals, the WOUD collection is founded upon the idea to look ahead instead of looking back and share the love for honest design. Therefore, we are eager to discover and develop new ideas whether it being in form, function or choice of material. Studio Tolvanen...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Particulees Figées Bench by Mélissa Mariller
Located in Geneve, CH
Particulees Figées Bench by Mélissa Mariller Dimensions: D 48 x W 123 x H 33 cm. Materials: Plexiglass and aluminum. Particules figées is a transparent Plexiglas bench dotted with a...
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2010s French Post-Modern Benches

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Aluminum

Walter Papst for Wilkhahn Bench
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Walter Papst for Wilkhahn, bench, model '1000', fiberglass, Germany, 1970s This '1000' garden bench is designed by Walter Papst and features an organic-shaped form executed in a vib...
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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Benches

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Fiberglass

Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Bench with White Upholstered Top by Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Bench with White Upholstered Top by Misaya Dimensions: W 158 x L 38 x H 40 cm Hand-sculpted brass table. Available in different brass finishes and fabric ...
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2010s Thai Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Vintage Off White Boucle Fabric Waterfall Bench Postmodern Retro MCM 80s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s Waterfall Bench. Newly upholstered in boucle fabric. Please refer to the pictures. Color: Off White (with a hint of cream) Condition: New...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé

French Modern Parchment Bench by R & Y Augousti
Located in Houston, TX
French modern parchment bench by R&Y Augousti. This stunning bench has beautiful saber legs. This lovely postmodern French bench can also be used as a ...
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1990s French Post-Modern Benches

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Parchment Paper

Soul Sculpture Wood Bench Large by Veronica Mar
Located in Geneve, CH
Soul sculpture wood bench large by Veronica Mar Dimensions: D 300 x W 72 x H 58 cm. SH: 45 cm. Materials: Iroko Wood It is available in 2,5 meters & 3 meters long, Made in KRION® in...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Soul Sculpture Marble Bench by Veronica Mar
Located in Geneve, CH
Soul Sculpture Marble Bench by Veronica Mar Dimensions: D 300 x W 57 x H 51 cm. SH: 45 cm. Materials: Pietra Grey Marble Soul, anima, immaterial entity...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

N2 Tête À Tête by Aaron Scott
Located in Geneve, CH
N2 TÊTE À TÊTE by Aaron Scott Dimensions: D 43.5 x W 124.5 x H 43.5 cm Materials: Walnut. Brooklyn-based designer Aaron Scott was raised in the ...
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2010s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Italian White Green Yellow Red Mondrian Upholstered Bench/Banquette
Located in New York, NY
A very fun and colorful addition to any interior, meant to uplift spirits! An Italian multifaceted style modern settee with a thrilling velvet upholstery for the unusual and unique M...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Post-modern benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern benches made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original benches, popular names associated with this style include Pepe Albargues, Calen Knauf , Edizione Limitata, and Arturo Verástegui. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $553 and tops out at $84,215 while the average work can sell for $5,836.

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