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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
Italian Set of Eight Dining Chairs with Woven Leather Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, leather, beech, Italy, late 1970s Stunning set of eight sculptural and impressive dining chairs. These chairs have a frame and long backrest in beech. Th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molteni Pair
Located in Vancouver, BC
A pair of extremely uncommon Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs. The Mastro design was created on the same structural principle as the Monk chair, but in...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Blondie Chair by Maria Zakioso
Located in Geneve, CH
Blondie Chair by Maria Zakioso Dimensions: W 40 x D 53 x H 98 cm Materials: Wood, Artificial Hair. Maria Lysenko is a 28 year old contemporary artist born in Ufa, Russia. She start...
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2010s Russian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Black Centro Chair by OK Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Centro Chair by OK Design Dimensions: D 50 x W 54 x H 83 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal, PVC cord. Available in other colors. Please contact us. The Centro stool is a col...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Verner Panton Cone Heart Chair for Vitra, 2 in Stock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic and distinctive red heart cone chair was designed by Verner Panton in 1958. Verner Panton was an influential designer during the 1960's and 70's. His masterful use of co...
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Early 2000s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Light Blue Acapulco Mini Chair With Petroleum Blue Cushion by OK Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Blue Acapulco Mini Chair With Petroleum Blue Cushion by OK Design Dimensions: D 70 x W 57 x H 62 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal, PVC cord, fabric. Available in other colors. Please contact us. The Acapulco Chair Mini® for kids is just as elegant and durable as the Original Acapulco Chair, only smaller. Its modern design adds a trendy flair to any room and makes it the perfect addition to your child’s playroom, bedroom, or living space. The Acapulco Chair Mini® is made with excellent UV filtered, PVC cord, free of phthalates and heavy metals. The cord is flexible and allows excellent sitting comfort. The sitting position is laid back and loungy and the oval shape allows support in the neck. It can be combined with the Acapulco Mini Cushion...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Object 047 Sofa by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 047 sofa by NG Design Dimensions: D216 x W90 x H77 cm Materials: Boucle upholstery, Solid Oak Also Available: All of objects available in different materials and colors o...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Alejandro Estrada Bamboo Dining Chairs for Piegatto, 2006
By Piegatto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bamboo dining chairs by Estrada Plywood contour or "S-chair". A tribute of the Guatemalan designer Alejandro Estrada to the iconic Gerrit Rietveld "Z...
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Early 2000s Guatemalan Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Plywood

Slab Chair by Temper Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab Chair by Temper Studio Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 70 cm. Materials: Ash and concrete. Commissioned as a concierge desk for a new residential development in East London, the or...
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2010s British Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Ulf Rollof, Sculpture "Heated Chair", 1993
By Ulf Rollof
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture "Heated chair" 1993, mixed media. By Ulf Rollof b. 1961, Sweden. Chair with heating function.
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Style Ten Leather Burgundy Red Black Silver Dining Chairs 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Post-modern style set of ten vintage dining chairs of chairs from beech, leather and metal in the colors red, black and silver designed and made in Italy, 1980s. Wonderful ten vintag...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Santos Chair by Studio Romell
Located in Geneve, CH
Santos Chair by Studio Romell Dimensions: W 53 x D 59 x H 86 cm Materials: Natural Waxed Oak. The Santos Chair by Studio Romell is a study in purity and exposure—an homage to the...
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

111 Dining Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
111 dining chair by Collector Materials: upholstered in genuine velve siege linen. Solid oak feet Dimensions: W 45 x D 50 x H 77 cm SH 48 cm 111...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Post Modern Chairs attributed to Vladimir Kagan, a pair
Located in Wichita, KS
This beautiful pair of post modern have been re upholstered and are in wonderful condition. The chairs have lines that curve and make a statement. They chairs are also very comfort...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

"RAIR Chair", Woven Green and Purple Chair, Repurposed Construction Materials
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"RAIR Chair III" is a one-of-a-kind indoor low-back chair. This piece was inspired by the classic American lawn chair as part of the Recycled Artist In Residency's newest collection,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Cut Steel

Yin & Yang Chairs by Plyus Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Yin & Yang Chairs by Plyus Furniture Dimensions: D 75 x W 72 x H 84 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery. PLYUS Furniture creates pieces in collectib...
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2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Haven Lounge Chair Apple Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Haven Lounge chair apple red by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D107 x W84 x H 110 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Foam, Spring system, Wood. Weight: 50 kg Also available in different c...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Pensando ad Acapulco Chair by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Pensando ad Acapulco Chair by De Castelli Dimensions: W 88 x D 88 x H 75 cm Materials: Polished Copper Other versions are available, please contact us for any request. Pensando ad A...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Copper

Jumpsuite Cognac Leather Chair by Morica Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Jumpsuite Cognac Leather Chair by Morica Design Dimensions: D 47 x W 52 x H 80 cm. Materials: Anthracite leather, metal. Available in Anthracite...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Earth, Kolho Original Dining Chair, Mdj Kuu by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Earth, Kolho original dining chair, MDJ KUU by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson Kolho Collection Dimensions: 54 x 54 x 77 cm Materials: Oak (MDJ KUU Formica laminate in se...
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Laminate, Birch, Plywood

Set of 4 Italian Post-Modern / Memphis Dining Chairs by Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Italian Post-Modern / Memphis Bolidist "Velox" dining chairs by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso, Milan, 1987. 1 "Velox" Chair with sweeping curved arms and 3 "Velox" side chai...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Corky Chairs by WM Metal Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Corky Chairs by WM Metal Design Dimensions: D 56 x W 53 x H 69 cm. Materials: Aluminum, cork. A study in avant-garde minimalism, this Corky Chair is daring at every angle....
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alberto Salvati & Ambrogio Tresoldi for Saporiti Set of Ten 'Dania' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Salvati e Ambrogio Tresoldi for Saporiti, set of ten 'Dania' swivel chairs, fabric, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1980s These swivel chairs are designed by designer duo Albert...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Dark Horse Armchairs by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
6 of the legendary and very rare Postmodern dark horse armchairs by Danish designers Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen.
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1980s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sinus chairs by Karl Friedrich Förster
Located in London, GB
The Sinus chair is a classic of German design. Its flowing lines and minimal shapes, play with our notion of what a chair can be, creating a timeless piece. The chair is formed fr...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Object 058 Chairs by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 object 058 chairs by NG Design Dimensions: D 45 x W 42 x H 75 cm Materials: Powder coated steel, Boucle upholstery. Also available: All of objects available in differen...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Layered Steel Chair by Hyungshin Hwang
Located in Geneve, CH
Layered steel stool by Hyungshin Hwang 2020 Dimensions: D 33 x W 60 x H 72 cm Materials: Stainless steel Layered Series is the main theme and...
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2010s Korean Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antigona Oyster Leather and Walnut Chair by Morica Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Antigona Oyster Leather and Walnut Chair by Morica Design Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 83 cm. Materials: Oyster leather, walnut. Available in Anthracite, Tortora, Oyster, or Cognac l...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Black Capri Easy Lounge Chair with Seat Cushion by Cools Collection
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Capri Easy Lounge chair with seat cushion by Cools Collection Materials: Powder coated stainless steel, fabric suitable for outdoor use. Dimensions: Lounge Chair: W 70 x D 84...
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2010s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

San Francisco Chair by Comité De Proyectos
Located in Geneve, CH
San Francisco Chair by Comité De Proyectos Dimensions: D 83 x W 89 x H 97 cm. Materials: Huanacaxtle solid wood, electrostatic black painted met...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Wonky Chair by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Wonky Chair by DAaZ Dimensions: D 84 x W 74 x H 84 cm. Materials: Wood, fabric. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape of the ordinary and revel in th...
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2010s Chinese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Wonky Chair by DAaZ
Wonky Chair by DAaZ
$1,833 / item
Pigmented Oil Waxed, Limited Edition Plywood Chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Tron Chair in Melange by Lucas Tyra Morten 2023 Limited Edition of 12 Dimensions: W 66 x D 59 x H 80 cm Material: Polished waxed plywood with pigmented linseed oil wax. Occupying t...
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Pair of "Cornedo" steel wire folding chairs by Talin, Italy 1980s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Pair of "Cornedo" steel wire folding chairs by Talin, Italy circa 1980, this chair was distributed through Habitat. The chairs are of solid make, the white paint is well preserved,...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

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 Pa...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Stone Chair by Plyus Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Stone Chair by Plyus Furniture Dimensions: D 81 x W 115 x H 88 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery. PLYUS Furniture creates pieces in collectible de...
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2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 2 Postmodern Italian Modell Juliette Stacking Metal Chair, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern metal stacking chairs by the Italian manufacturer Cerruti Baleri based on a design by Hannes Wettstein from the 1980s. A filigree design with a striking formal language. ...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mazer Chair by Tom Fereday
Located in Geneve, CH
Mazer Chair by Tom Fereday Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 55 cm Materials: Solid Travertine. Weight: 130 Kg. 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 Chairs

Materials

Travertine

Metallic Copper Glossy Coliseum Chair by Alvaro Uribe
Located in Geneve, CH
Metallic Copper Glossy Coliseum Chair by Alvaro Uribe Dimensions: D 65 x W 66 x H 86 cm. Seat Height: 45 cm. Materials: Glossy lacquered polyethylene. Weight: 11 kg. Available in di...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Luna Chair by Studio Kallang
Located in Geneve, CH
Luna Chair by Studio Kallang Dimensions: W 37 x D 39 x H 70 cm Materials: Solid Teak. STUDIO KALLANG IS A SINGAPORE AND SEATTLE BASED PROJECT FOCUSING ON OBJECTS DESIGNED BY FAEZAH...
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2010s Singaporean Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Prismania Chair Signed by Elise Luttik
Located in Geneve, CH
Prismania chair signed by Elise Luttik Dimensions: D 48.5 x W 70 x H 79 cm Materials: Polycarbonate transparent shell with a prismatic polyester film, ste...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Original Vitra Grand Repos Sessel Antonio Citterio Leder cognac
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vitra Grand Repos Sessel in cognac-farbenem Leder zum Verkauf an. Der Sessel befindet ich in einem nahezu neuwertigen Zustand und besticht durch seinen...
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2010s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Silver Marika Armchair by Studio Christinekalia
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Marika Armchair by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: W 66 x D 72 x H 81 cm (seat height 45 cm). Materials: Wood, Metal, macro plush fabric. ...
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2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Green Set of 2 Michelin Corner Module by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Set of 2 Michelin Corner Module by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W 103 x D 113 x H 71 cm Materials: Pinewood, plywood and tablex structure. Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame re...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Plywood

OBJ-02 Steel Lounge Chair by Manu Bano
Located in Geneve, CH
OBJ-02 steel lounge chair by Manu Bano. Dimensions: 100 L X 60 W X 60 H cm. Material: Steel. OBJ-02 is a low chair composed of a repetition of brass tubes. Each one is cut in half and bent independently, creating the back, seat and legs. The brass is preserved unsealed and with all the defects of its manufacture and handling. Also, when bending the tube halves, the tube must be heated and this creates the darker visible parts of the chair. Over time the entire chair will age and change its appearance. Manu bañó was born in valencia, spain in 1990. After studying industrial design at uch ceu university in valencia and a master’s degree in furniture and lighting, he joined magnus long studio in london and collaborated in projects for central saint martins university. Then he moved to mexico city in 2013 where he currently lives and works. His work has been exhibited in design fairs such as design Miami/ Basel, salone satellite in Milan, Maison & Objet in Paris and zona maco in Mexico, and has also been honored with awards such as best of year by interior design magazine, a design award and if design award. Son of a designer and an artist, manu grew up in a creative and experimental environment, awakening from an early age his interest in materials, craft techniques and the nature of objects. Together with héctor esrawe and age salajoe...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Object 01 Vert Seating by Volta
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 01 Vert Seating by Volta Dimensions: D 45 x W 40 x H 50 cm Materials: Cork and Velvet Also available in diffentent colours. Please contact us. MEÏ COLLECTION The Meï co...
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2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cork

Vintage Follia chair by Giuseppe Terragni for Zanotta
Located in Surbiton, GB
A vintage Follia Chair designed by Italian architect and designer Giuseppe Terragni in 1934 and produced by Zanotta. Composed from a black lacquered seat and back connected by an 1...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Enki Elm Chair by Mythology
Located in Geneve, CH
Enki Elm Chair by Mythology Dimensions: D 44 x W 41.4x H 95 cm Materials: Elm, walnut. The Enki chair fuses unique artistry with masterful craftsmanship. The piece features a playfu...
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2010s British Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm, Walnut

set of 4 chairs armchairs chrome and leather "Locus Solis" by Gae Aulenti 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
Locus Solus chairs designed in the 1960s by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova. The chairs are in the curved tubular steel version with chrome finish with leather seat The chairs are in ver...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Sculpted Polished and Black Painted Brass Chairs by Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Sculpted Polished and Black Painted Brass Chairs by Misaya Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 42cm) Hand-sculpted chairs. Misaya emulates Chinese ink paintings thr...
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2010s Thai Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Canoa Lounge Chair by Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Canoa Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 140 x W 95 x H 58 cm Materials: Steel, Wood, Upholstery. Weight: 28,5kg / 63 lbs WENTZ SILENT AND NATURAL LIVING DESIGNED IN BRAZIL Brazilian brand of furniture, lighting and accessories design. We live in silence, contemplating the environments, through pieces that welcome well-being. We seek to give naturalness to living, with harmonic and sensorial simplicities. We express Brazilian uniqueness through our lines, highlighting local materials and technologies. With a contemporary tropical aesthetic, designer Guilherme Wentz's creations reflect the contemplative personality of their creator, connected to nature and obsessed with design. His designs present a new look at living, where each piece conveys a perfect balance between simplicity and functionality. 1987 — Guilherme Wentz is born on July 17, in the city of Caxias do Sul, in Rio Grande do Sul, where he spent his entire youth. 2008 — Guilherme drops out of the Business Administration course to start a new creative life studying Product Design. 2010 — Begins his career as a designer at the Riva objects brand, where he works for two years. 2012 — Recently graduated, receives the IDEA Brasil award for his first product on the market, the Officer desk...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Acapulco Mini Chair by OK Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Acapulco Mini Chair by OK Design Dimensions: D 70 x W 57 x H 62 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal, PVC cord. Available in other colors. Please contact us. The Acapulco Chair Mini® for kids is just as elegant and durable as the Original Acapulco Chair, only smaller. Its modern design adds a trendy flair to any room and makes it the perfect addition to your child’s playroom, bedroom, or living space. The Acapulco Chair Mini® is made with excellent UV filtered, PVC cord, free of phthalates and heavy metals. The cord is flexible and allows excellent sitting comfort. The sitting position is laid back and loungy and the oval shape allows support in the neck. It can be combined with the Acapulco Mini Cushion...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Octagon Chair in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor
Located in Geneve, CH
Octagon Chair in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor Limited Edition of 8 + 4AP. Dimensions: D 52 x W 116 x H 87 cm. Materials: Mir...
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2010s British Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brutal Chair by Alexander Lotersztain
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutal Chair by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 77,6 x W 42 x H 78,7 cm. Materials: 70% recycled aluiminium. Alexander Lotersztain i...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Lava Chair by Jaclyn Pappalardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Lava Chair by Jaclyn Pappalardo Dimensions: W 50 x D 44 x H 90 cm Materials: Squared cedar wood and Valchromat. Jaclyn is a designer and maker based in London. Her background in se...
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2010s British Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

La Curva Chair by Jaclyn Pappalardo
Located in Geneve, CH
La Curva Chair by Jaclyn Pappalardo Dimensions: W 40 x D 47 x H 88.5 cm Materials: Douglas Fir. Jaclyn is a designer and maker based in London. Her background in set design informs her creative work as a designer. Colour and texture play an important role in developing each and every project. With a particular interest in the use of seating, Jaclyn looks at chairs not only as a functional object but rather as a study of body, shape and language. Her work incorporates unconventional design techniques that stretch far from traditional craftsmanship. Exploring new techniques and material driven processes such as metal forming and non-traditional upholstery, she builds on similar profiles and repetitive patterns in the aim of creating something timeless. Jaclyn’s work has been published in Arcipelago, Modern House, Dezeen, Vogue and Luncheon magazine. Represented by The Radford Gallery & Fels World gallery in London UK. Caselli 11-12 Gallery in Milan IT...
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2010s British Post-Modern Chairs

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Fir

Object 03 Marron Seating by Volta
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 03 Marron 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 Chairs

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Velvet, Cork

Oleander Bellini 1340 Bench by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Oleander 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 ...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs

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Steel

Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs with Woven Leather Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, leather, beech, Italy, late 1970s Remarkable set of six sculptural and impressive dining chairs. These chairs have a frame and long backrest in beech. The ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Artistic Washed Blue and Earthy Brown Contemporary Ceramic Bench by Elsa Foulon
Located in Geneve, CH
Archi Ceramic Stool by Elsa Foulon Unique piece. Dimensions: D 39 x W 50 x H 40 cm Materials: Ceramic. All of our items are handmade and may have slight variations or imperfections ...
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2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

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Ceramic

Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
Located in London, GB
The Plia is one of Anonima Castelli's all-time landmarks and an iconic example of “Made in Italy” design. Over the years, he was awarded the “compasso d’oro adi” twice. Originally ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

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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