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Post-Modern Dining Room 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 Postmodern Black Tokyo Stool by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1985
Located in Zagreb, HR
Sculptural Tokyo bar stool, a design icon of the 1980s. Designed by Rodney Kinsman and produced by Bieffeplast. Italy. The stool features a minimalist chromed steel frame and a b...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Set of 8 Vintage Mid Century All Wicker Dining room chairs by Lloyd Loom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 8 Vintage Lloyd Loom All Wicker Dining room chairs. All chairs are in great vintage condition. Great set of Matching chairs ready for use. Located In Brooklyn NYC. Labeled Lloyd Loom Brass tag. Dimensions: W 19" x D 22" x H 39" - SH 18" high Origin: UK 1980 History. The Lloyd Loom process was patented in 1917 by the American Marshall B. Lloyd, who twisted kraft paper around a metal wire, placed the paper threads on a loom and wove them into what was to become the traditional Lloyd Loom fabric. Lloyd Loom chairs...
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1980s English Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

Pair of Postmodern "Dr Glob" Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy, 1990
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of iconic Dr Glob chairs. Post modern design rendered in black molded propylene with a grey powder coated steel frame back and legs. Designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell, 1990.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Vintage dining chairs by Calligaris, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage black metal dining chairs by Calligaris wit black leatherette dining chairs. 1980s - Italy Very good condition Dimensions height: 87cm Width: 40cm Depth: 40cm Seat height:...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Italian Chrome Plated Metal & Red Polyurethane dining Chairs, '90s, Set of 5
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This set i scomposed by 5 dining chairs. Chrome plated metal legs with 4 slats. Plastic feet. Monocoque seat in red soft polyurethane. Good condition: oxidation patina on the legs un...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Postmodern Design Slender Dining Chair set, Italy 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Italian Design Slender Dining Chair set of 4. Made in Italy, 1980's period. Metal tripod constructed chairs with beech black lacquered seat. No maker or model mark...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 6 vintage italian high back leather dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 black italian leather high back dining chairs. beautiful sleek and timeless design. The chairs are in good condition 1980s - Italy Dimensions Height: 105cm Width 45cm De...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather

Curved black wooden dinng chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dining chairs with curved wooden backrests, tripod design. Ebonized wooden fame and backpanel and a bent metal rod. The chairs are in very good condition. 1980s - Belgium ...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of Six 1980s Bola Chairs by Ron Kemnitzer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bola chair was designed in 1988 by Ron Kemnitzer for Fixtures Furniture Company and was winner of the Institute of Business Design (IBD) Gold Award. An extremely fun and practic...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Rennie Dining Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama, 1970, Set of 8
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Stunning 'Rennie' dining chairs designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon. They where produced from 1970 to 1979. Made from black lacquer wooden frames and leather seats and ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Lacquer

Irma Design Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s, Set of 4
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage design dining chairs designed by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta model Irma. Black lacquered metal frames with leather seats and backrests. In good condition with normal a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Sister Dining Chair by Nick Sugihara
Located in Geneve, CH
Sister Dining Chair by Nick Sugihara Dimensions: D 40.64 x W 38.1 x H 83.82 cm. Materials: Oiled cherry. Available in cherry, oak, ash, mahogany and walnut. Please contact us. A pl...
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2010s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cherry

Dinner Chair by Nick Sugihara
Located in Geneve, CH
Dinner Chair by Nick Sugihara Dimensions: D 40.64 x W 40.64 x H 80 cm. Materials: Oiled cherry. Available in cherry, oak, ash, mahogany, and walnut. Please contact us. An elegant a...
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2010s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cherry

Set of 6 vintage dining chairs by Sedex Italy, 1990s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage beech wooden dining chairs by Sedex italy. These chairs have a nice curvy design with plywood and chrome wire backrests, blue velvet seats, beautiful beech wooden front legs...
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1990s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Matteo Grassi Cream Leather Barrel Back Dining Arm Chairs - Set of Four
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four original cream color leather barrel back dining chairs by Matteo Grassi, 1980s.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pietro Costantini Post-Modern Style Maple Lacquer Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of 6 Pietro Costantini Post-Modern style dining chairs. The chairs are constructed with a sleek, angular frame that showcases the natural beauty of the light color wood finish...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Maple, Lacquer

Dialogo dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa, 1970s - set of 9
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Dialogo dining chairs designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B italia. Black plastic seats with black metal tubular cantilever frames. Beautiful timeless Italian design. 1970s - It...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Postmodern 'Miss Global' Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell , 1990s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful vintage postmodern chair, model 'Miss Globe', designed by Philippe Starck and produced by Kartell during the early 1990s. Good vintage condition with some expected signs o...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Post modern wooden dining chairs, 1980s - set of 4
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage design dining chairs with black metal frames and black wooden backrests. Assymetric design wich makes them unique. Made by Esseti italy, labelled. 1980s - Italy Good cond...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Postmodern dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 postmodern design armchairs/dining chairs made from black metal frames and black grey fabric seats and backrests. Timeless design 1980s - Belgium Good condition Dimensio...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Unique Set of Six Dining Chairs by Axel Enthoven for Rohe Noorwolde, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
From one of Belgium’s leading designers, Axel Enthoven, is this beautifully-crafted set of six Post-Modern dining armchairs by manufacture...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Bamboo, Bentwood

Set of 8 Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Handkerchief Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
These curvy monochrome chairs add sophistication and contemporary charm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Post modern Memphis dining chairs in bouclé, 1980s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Gorgeous set of 6 memphis dining chairs in turquoise with white bouclé upholstery on metal wire frames. This set in in a good vintage condition c...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Set of 4 postmodern Vico Magistretti Golem dining chairs for Poggi
Located in London, GB
The chair with the high lacquered wood back, as Magistretti said, stemmed from the desire to pay homage to the designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh after seeing an exhibition on the wo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Sculptural Geometric Crafted Benches in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Benches, solid pine, Europe, 1980s These benches revolve around a straightforward construction made entirely from pinewood. The small bench features a straight, sturdy frame with sq...
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1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Pietro Costantini Six Post-Modern Slatted High Back Dining Room Chairs, 1980s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant set of six Post-Modern slatted high back dining room chairs. Design by Pietro Costantini. Striking Italian design from the 1980s. The clear lacquered maple frame...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Maple

Vintage black leather dining chairs, set of 4, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 black italian leather high back dining chairs. beautiful sleek and timeless design. The chairs are in good condition 1980s - Italy Dimensions Height: 115cm Width: 45cm D...
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1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather

Set of 5 constructivist dining chairs by Roche Bobois, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 5 unique constructivist style dining chairs by Roche Bobois. Made from solid wood, with thick and sturdy legs and fine T shaped backrests with an inlaid red piece of wood. T...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Postmodern italian dining chairs by Lexis, 1990s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage post modern stackable dining chairs labelled with Lexis 'System' - an italian furniture manufacturer. Cool minimalist/post modern design with black metal frames and black f...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Folding Dining Chair by Calligaris, Italy 1980s, Postmodern Design
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Italian designer folding dining chair produced in the 1980s by Calligaris Very elegant postmodern design, the round-shaped seat is made...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Pierre Chapo “S24” Dining Chairs, 1967, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Chapo “S24” dining chairs for Atelier Pierre Chapo, elm and leather, France, 1966, set of six. Pierre Chapo designed the “S24” dining chairs for his ...
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1960s French Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Elm

Vintage dining chairs by Pietro costantini, 1980s, set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very chic italian high back dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini. Elegant curved lacquered wood backrests and upholstered with black l...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Dinner Chair by Nick Sugihara
Located in Geneve, CH
Dinner Chair by Nick Sugihara Dimensions: W 41 x D 41 x H 80 cm (Dimensions may vary slightly) Materials: Cherry An elegant and softspoken dining chair that draws inspiration from a...
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2010s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cherry

Sister Dining Chair by Nick Sugihara
Located in Geneve, CH
Sister Dining Chair by Nick Sugihara Dimensions: W 38 x D 41 x H 84 cm (Dimensions may vary slightly) Materials: Cherry A playful dining chair which draws heavily from antique swiss...
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2010s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cherry

Post Modern Italian Lacquered Set of Four Dining Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of 4 Postmodern lacquered white dining room chairs. Marked made in Italy, in the style of Saporiti. Minor blemishes to the lacquer is at a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Naugahyde, Hardwood

Sculptural Geometric Crafted Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, solid pine, Europe, 1980s These chairs revolve around a straightforward construction made entirely from pinewood. The chair features a straight, sturdy frame with squ...
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1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Vintage postmodern dining chairs, 1980s - set of 10
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 10 high back Italian Post Modern dining chairs. The chairs are made of a two wooden panel backrests, a black metal frame and a yellow/beige leather seat. Beautiful timeless ...
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1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Hammer Dining Chair by Max Lipsey
Located in Geneve, CH
Hammer Dining Chair by Max Lipsey Dimensions: D 55 x W 63 x H 76 cm. Materials: Steel and leather. Available in different colors. Leather cushions, backrests, and armrests are avail...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hammer Dining Chair by Max Lipsey
Located in Geneve, CH
Hammer Dining Chair by Max Lipsey Dimensions: D 55 x W 63 x H 76 cm. Materials: Steel and leather. Available in different colors. Leather cushions, backrests, and armrests are avail...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Purple La Marie Chairs By Philippe Starck For Kartell, Made In Italy
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Iconic La Marie Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell Elevate your interior with this stunning set of 2 clear purple La Marie chairs. Designed by the renowned Philippe Sta...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Hammer Dining Chair by Max Lipsey
Located in Geneve, CH
Hammer Dining Chair by Max Lipsey Dimensions: D 55 x W 63 x H 76 cm. Materials: Steel. Available in different colors. Leather cushions, backrests, and armrests are available. Please...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hammer Dining Chair by Max Lipsey
Located in Geneve, CH
Hammer Dining Chair by Max Lipsey Dimensions: D 55 x W 63 x H 76 cm. Materials: Steel and leather. Available in different colors. Leather cushions, backrests, and armrests are avail...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hammer Dining Chair by Max Lipsey
Located in Geneve, CH
Hammer Dining Chair by Max Lipsey Dimensions: D 55 x W 63 x H 76 cm. Materials: Steel. Available in different colors. Leather cushions, backrests, and armrests are available. Please...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Hammer Dining Chair by Max Lipsey
Located in Geneve, CH
Hammer Dining Chair by Max Lipsey Dimensions: D 55 x W 63 x H 76 cm. Materials: Steel. Available in different colors. Leather cushions, backrests, and armrests are available. Please...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Vintage postmodern dining chairs by Cattelan, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Italian metal postmodern dining chairs with black metal frames and black leather upholstery. Good condition. By Cattelan italy,, labelled 1980s - Italy Dimensions: Height: 105cm ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Harvink Zeta postmodern Dutch design chair, set of 2, 1980s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Dutch design chairs made by Harvink model Zeta. In Memphis style. The frames of these chairs are made of massive steel, heavy and grey coated. The seat and back is made of thick pain...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Mid century bamboo high back dining chairs, 1960s - set of 8
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unique post modern design high back bamboo dining chairs with freshly upholstered boucle fabric seats. Striking design and large in size. 1960s - Italy Dimensions: Height: 142cm W...
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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Bamboo

Vintage Chairs Used at A University in France
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This vintage chair is said to have been used at a university in France. The design feels influenced by postmodernism, and its vivid coloring is also distinctive. The front legs and...
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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Timber Mazer Chair by Tom Fereday
Located in Geneve, CH
Timber Mazer Chair by Tom Fereday Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 55 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 Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Walnut

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 Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Travertine

Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 412 Chairs Set of 12
Located in Glendale, AZ
Vintage Cab 412 set of 12 in high quality black saddle leather. Designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1976. The Cab chair was the first-ever chair to f...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

1980's Giandomenico Belotti Black Leather Dining Chairs, A Pair - Made in Italy
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Stunning Pair of Giandomenico Belotti Black Leather Dining Chairs Elevate your space with these gorgeous, high-end designer dining chairs crafted by the renowned Italian m...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 4 Postmodern Sculptural Dining Chairs "Harp" designed by Dietrich Design
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare set of 4 Postmodernist dining chairs "Harp", designed by Dietrich Design. The chairs feature very sculptural form with extremely t...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Cantilever Dining Lounge Chairs Barbara Barry Boucle
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four signed Milo Baughman sculptural cantilever dining arm chairs newly professionally re-upholstered with very soft and textural high end luxury curly boucle fabric by Barbar...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

vintage dining room chairs chairs KFF Design
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage dining room chairs chairs KFF Design period 90s design Karl Friedrich Förster KFF Germany condition good light signs of use size 87 x 48 x 56 (hxwxd) seat height 46...
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1990s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Chair by Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Calligraphic sculpted brass chair by Misaya Dimensions: W 58 x L 54 x H 79 cm Materials: Brass Hand-sculpted brass chair. ...
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2010s Thai Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

1970s Post Modern Black and Chrome Dining Set with Daystrom Scoop Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We are pleased to present this swanky dining set. This combo is everything we love about the 1970s aesthetic in one package! The chairs are by Daystrom and the table by Bassett Mirror Company.. Both companies have brought us some fabulous designs in the mid-mod period, and this marriage falls right in line with that legacy. 70's glam meets futuristic modern in this four seat dinette set. The table base is crafted curved tubular chromed steel in a unique and captivating flowering lotus pedestal style. The smoked glass hexagon top is dripping with swag on top of the hand-polished chrome glimmer. This gently used table still has its original hang tag and bumpers for the glass. The deep tufted scoop chairs...
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Black leather dining chairs by Fabiaan Van Severen, 1990s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fabiaan Van Severen, dining chairs, patinated black leather, tubular steel, lace, Belgium, 1997. Distinct pair of dining chairs by Belgium designer Fabiaan Van Severen. Created in 1...
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1990s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Post-modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern dining room 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 dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include SIMONINI, LapiegaWD, Knoll, 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 dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $267 and tops out at $71,588 while the average work can sell for $2,539.

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