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Post-Modern Chairs

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
First Chair by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano, 1983
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Designed in 1983 by Michele de Lucchi, the ‘First Chair’ is a landmark piece in the Memphis Milano collection as the only original Memphis design to be mass-produced, with an estimat...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

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Steel

Chainmail Sculptural Chair, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Chainmail Chair reinterprets William Katavolos' 1952 T-chair, incorporating a medieval-modern aesthetic that merges ancient craftsmanship with contemporary design. The seat is fo...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Post-Modern Lucite & Chrome Folding Chair, Piretti Castelli Style, Italy, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish postmodern foldable "ghost" chair with a chrome frame and a clear perspex acrylic plexiglass seat and an adjustable backrest. Italy, 1980s. The chair is of high-quality and...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Chainmail Sculptural Chair, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Chainmail chair is a new take on William Katavolos 1952’s T-chair. Its seat is made up of hand-linked metal rings coming together to form a strong and flexible mesh that drapes down ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Institution Sculptural Chair, White Lamb Leather
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Uncannily challenging excessive symbolic power granted to scientific institutions, the “Institutional Chair” reveals a tension with the accepted desubjectivisation of the body into s...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Mid century John Duffy tan leather chrome tube chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern "Duffy" dining chairs featuring cantilevered tubular chrome bases and tan leather upholstery. Designed by John Duffy for Brueton, c. Late 20th Century. labeled Brueton un...
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Chainmail Sculptural Chair, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Chainmail chair is a new take on William Katavolos 1952’s T-chair. Its seat is made up of hand-linked metal rings coming together to form a strong and flexible mesh that drapes down ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wendy Wright Vintage Chair by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1986
Located in Barcelona, ES
Acquire the exclusive vintage Wendy Wright chair designed by Philippe Starck in the 1980s for Disform. This coveted design, influenced by Philip K. Dick's science fiction novel 'Ub...
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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern
Located in London, GB
The Korium chair, designed by Tito Agnoli, is a standout piece from the mid-20th century, blending Italian craftsmanship with modernist design principles. Agnoli, renowned for his mi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Of Vladimir Kagan Club Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Vladimir Kagan Club Chairs. Offered is a splendid rare pair of club chairs, lounge chairs or side chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan for Preview Furniture Company in the early...
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1990s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Postmodern Mickey Chair by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, France 1980s.
Located in Lille, FR
Seat height: 30 cm. Total height : 64 cm Good condition.
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 THONET S320 Stacking Chairs designed by Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider
Located in Schwerin, MV
Set of 4 Thonet S 320 Armchairs in stained reddish-brown plywood and chrome plated Steel, Germany, 1980s A striking set of four original Thonet S 320 armc...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused with natural cacti fibers, which is produced in Mexico. The chair’s comfortable and r...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

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Steel

Post Modern Counter Height Bar Stools on Casters, Black Metal + Velvet
Located in Decatur, GA
Post Modern Memphis Milano style counter height barstools on casters. Black lacquered metal frames saddle tone velvet upholstered seat and backrest. Appealing from any angle. These ...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lila Hunter Chairs By Philippe Starck For XO 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Lila Hunter chair by Philippe Starck for XO.
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

First Chair by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic "First Chair" designed by Michelle de Lucchi for Memphis Milano 1983 in good condition, some scratches to the seat.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Salvador Dali Leda Armchair, Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD. Structure in polished cast brass varnish. Measures: 47 x 60 x 92 H.cm Year: 1935-1937 Taken from “Femme á la téte rose” 1935 (W...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Salvador Dali Leda Armchair, Sculpture
Salvador Dali Leda Armchair, Sculpture
$36,076 Sale Price / item
20% Off
A Sculptural POSTMODERN MEMPHIS chair, in the style of PIERRE SALA, France 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
A sculptural postmodern chair, construction of geometrical pieces of wood based on 3 legs, straight grid black back, circular pink seat, red front leg, by anonymous artist, France 19...
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

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Wood

Modernist accent chair in black cowhide and ebonized oak, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A modernist accent chair in ebonized oak and laser-cut black cow hide, probably circa late 20th century or even early 21st. The oak frame is reminiscent...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chainmail Sculptural Chair, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Chainmail chair is a new take on William Katavolos 1952’s T-chair. Its seat is made up of hand-linked metal rings coming together to form a strong and flexible mesh that drapes down ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern
Located in London, GB
The Korium chair, designed by Tito Agnoli, is a standout piece from the mid-20th century, blending Italian craftsmanship with modernist design principles. Agnoli, renowned for his mi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Robert Venturi Sheraton chair for Knoll Postmodern 80s
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Robert Venturi chair for knoll Model: Sheraton Silkscreen printed pattern on black plywood. Rare model in famous Venturi's chairs in Knoll collection.  
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

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Plywood

Enzo Mari NOS The Box chair in blue for Aleph Atlantide Driade 1995
Located in Skokie, IL
Enzo Mari NOS model "Box chair" in blue manufactured by Aleph Atlantide (Driade), Italy, 1995 The Enzo Mari NOS model "The Box" chair, manufactured by Aleph Atlantide (Driade) in It...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal sectional sofa, bench, or single chair set made by Steelcase, circa 2002. The pieces have tubular chrome feet, which support a thick and heavy board, to which a thick upho...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Louis Dierra
Located in London, GB
This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass Centre Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, represents a masterful blend of a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

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Glass, PVC

Contemporary Chair in Hand-Hammered Iron and Uhpolstered by Juliana Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
In the Confetti chairs, we were inspired by the circular shape of the confetti, playing with the backrest, exploring different colors and combinations. ...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Giandomenico Belotti - Alias Set of 4 Red Fly Line Spaghetti Dining Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Giandomenico Belotti (1922-2004), these Spaghetti chairs are quite comfortable with their PVC spaghetti straps on steel bases. A most successful design by Belotti, they a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Paulin Groovy Chair - 1st edition
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1966. The groovy chair is known for its sculptural shape and is truly an iconic form. The first edition seems to be more collectable and f...
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1960s French Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chrome Frame Lounge Chair After Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish club, lounge chair having bright chrome D shaped continuous arm, leg elements, and upholstered seats and back rests. The chair is in very...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern German Kreuzschwinger Kitchen Barstool by Till Behrens, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Original Till Behrens Kreuzschwinger Kitchen stools or bar stools in a rare version with a matt surface. Elegant design classic by Prof. Till Behrens in the Bar stool version. The f...
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20th Century German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer B34 chair was made in Czechoslovakia in 1930 for Bata Snofmaner store.
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Formica

Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s
Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s
$2,456 Sale Price
20% Off
Postmodern German Kreuzschwinger Chair by Till Behrens for Schlubach, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Original Till Behrens Kreuzschwinger chairs in the rare version in stainless steel. Elegant design classic, the further development of the Freibschinger. The chairs are made entirel...
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20th Century German Post-Modern Chairs

Salvador Dali Leda Armchair, Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD. Structure in polished cast brass varnish. Measures: 47 x 60 x 92 H. cm Year: 1935-1937 Taken from ...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Salvador Dali Leda Armchair, Sculpture
Salvador Dali Leda Armchair, Sculpture
$36,076 Sale Price / item
23% Off
Alessandro Becchi Set of Four Dining Chairs for Giovanetti, Italy 1975
Located in Milan, IT
Alessandro Becchi Set of Four "Toscanolla" Dining Chairs for Giovanetti, Italy 1975 Reference: Domus No. 561 August 1976 P. 47
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

1980s Knoll Jorge Pensi Amat Five Toledo Chairs Spain Postmodern.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, 1980s Set of 5 Toledo Chairs stackable designed by Jorge Pensi Amat 3 Spain for Knoll Organic and streamlined shape lightweight cast aluminum Dye cast aluminu...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Postmod 80s Flex 2000 (32 Avail) Stacking Chairs Gerd Lange Thonet Beech -8 pcs
Located in Basel, BS
Excellent set of 8 Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with wooden oak frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. FAST SHIPPING: Fast, international, in...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

PVC, Ash, Beech

Original Pair Geoffrey Harcourt F506 Lounge Chairs Boucle Weave Artifort 1980s
Located in Norwich, GB
A pair of original Geoffrey Harcourt swivel lounge chairs. Design F506 for Artifort - Circa 1985. The chairs have been re-covered in a beautiful, durable polyester boucle fabric fro...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll (up to 30)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Iconic Postmodern Mandarin chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in amazing period Uphostery original and in good condition. Black enamel steel legs and sculptural undulating ...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mario Botta La Quinta chair for Alias, Switzerland 1985, One Chair
Located in Basel, BS
Fast Shipping, insured in 8-15 days. Mint condition original 1980s La Quinta chair by Mario Botta Chairs for Alias. One chair is left. During the 198...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Karl Friederich Forster Trix Chair Postmodern 1980s
By KFF
Located in Čelinac, BA
KFF Chair Trix Postmodern 1980s
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Wave Side Chair, Minimalist Dining Chair
Located in San Jose, CA
The Wave Chair is a graphic dining or side chair designed around the wave motif, offering a sculptural yet understated element to a room that brings interest while fitting in. The ge...
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2010s Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather back & seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Aldo Rossi Teatro Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional Post-Modern Teatro side chairs designed by architect Aldo Rossi and Luca Meda and manufactured by Italian furniture company Molteni. Beautiful timeless design in high quality solid cherry wood reupholstered in brand new Royal Blue Kvadrat Topas upholstery. Topas is a very high quality crepe, made with 100 % pure wool. We have 15 of these chairs available, reupholstery in other fabrics or leather is available upon request. Priced individually. Aldo Rossi (1931 - 1997), a leading exponent of the postmodern movement, was an Italian architect and designer who achieved international recognition in four distinct areas: architectural theory, drawing, design, and product design. The Teatro chair...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cherry

Signed Pierre Sala Desk or Table
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A rare Post Modern Memphis Milano style table or desk designed by artist Pierre Sala circa 1980's. Large and functional notebook on solid wo...
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Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Signed Pierre Sala Desk or Table
Signed Pierre Sala Desk or Table
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish No Arms, leather seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Gray
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused with natural cacti fibers, which is produced in Mexico. The chair’s comfortable and r...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alien Chair Carlo Forcolini 1980s Design
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Alien chair design by Carlo Forcolini in the 1980s. Yellow wood seat and back. Frame is painted steel. Manufactured by Alias Italy.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Dark Blue Metal Chair with Arch-Shaped Backside
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Design: Enhance your space with a striking pair of sleek dark blue metal chairs featuring arch-shaped backrests. These modern chairs, supported by a robust silver metal frame, offer both comfort and style. Perfectly suited for casual or formal settings, they make a bold statement to your seating arrangements. Transform your home decor effortlessly with this stunning pair of dark blue accent...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Louis Dierra
Located in London, GB
This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass Centre Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, represents a masterful blend of a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Glass, PVC

Enigma Wood Accent Chair by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Enigma Wood Accent Chair by Alter Ego Studio Dimensions W 81 cm D 66 cm H 41 cm Product features Structure in Wood Product options: Wood finishes: Available in all Alter Ego S...
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2010s Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Beech Wood
Located in Basel, BS
Excellent Flex 2000 Stacking Chair by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with wooden oak frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. NOTE: We have up to 32 chairs available!! Let us know if you need more-- we can arrange. This listing is for one chair, and you can purchase up to 32! Please let us know how many chairs you would like to purchase, and we can combine shipping for you. Designed by Gerd Lange in 1983, manufactured in Western-Germany. The legs are made of solid ashwood, the frame is made of ashwood bentwood and veneered beech struts. The seat and back consists of original black painted PVC material. Incredible space savers-- stackable! Dimensions 18.3ʺW × 16ʺD × 31.1ʺH International Shipping details...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

PVC, Ash, Beech

Surrealist Post Modern Three Legged Chair in Ivory Bouclé, circa 1980s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stylish and sculptural Surrealist Postmodern style 1980s lounge chair newly reupholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé. The look of high art. Whimsical. Unexpected. Killer profil...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Sculpted Walnut Finish with Cane and Leather
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Pair of Orange Spaghetti Chairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of Spaghetti chairs was designed by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, in Italy, during the 1980's. They have chromed steel frames and orange straps. All PVC straps are still ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

PAIR 1980s Postmodern Mario Botta Latonda Chair for Alias - 2 pcs
Located in Basel, BS
What Beauties! Stunning RARE PAIR of Mario Botta accent chairs for any space! Very fast shipping, insured 7-21 days. RARE Black leather model, with silver frame. Chair "Latonda" Pro...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Black Leather Model 91 Chair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1991
Located in Basel, BS
What a beauty! Stunning accent chair for any space! Very fast shipping, insured 7-21 days. RARE Black leather model, with black frame. Chair "Botta '91" 1989 Design: 1989 Production...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1980's Postmodern Sultana Chair by Arrben Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare opportunity chair by Arrben in perforated metal black enameled finish, and polished chrome frame solid sturdy , Made in Italy circa 1980's.
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Gaetano Pesce '543 Broadway' Chairs (Set Of Six)
Located in London, England
Gaetano Pesce's works are eccentric, modern, and camp. These chairs are rare examples of the Broadway series in an incredibly bright green and yellow colourway. On sprung feet, t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Latonda chair designed by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy 1987
Located in Milano, IT
Latonda chair designed by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy 1987 The bent steel tube traces a fluid curve that gracefully moves through space. The two inclined circles, broken at the cen...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set plywood 'Strip' chairs by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, Netherlands, 1970s
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
The Strip chair was designed with simplifying the chair's form in mind, and is made of only four strips of laminated ash that are linked together by dowels. It's simple flowy form ...
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1970s European Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Post-modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern chairs 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 chairs, popular names associated with this style include Pepe Albargues, LapiegaWD, Philippe Starck, and ATRA. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $110 and tops out at $243,184 while the average work can sell for $3,171.

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