Post-Modern Lounge 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
- Ettore Sottsass
- Robert Venturi
- Alessandro Mendini
- Michele de Lucchi
- Michael Graves
- Nathalie du Pasquier
VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
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Style: Post-Modern
Post Modern Milo Baughman Style Split Back Arm Chairs - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Post Modern Split Back Arm Chairs. Featuring a Milo Baughman split back style design, rounded arms, and original abstract vinyl upholstery. This is an e...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Royal Chairs with Nobody's Pouf Ottoman
Located in Naples, FL
From the Zerodisegno Nobody's Perfect series in 2003. One of the only full sets known to exist. Nobody's King, Nobody's Queen, and Nobody's Pouf make up one of the rarest and most so...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Resin
Italian Organic Pair of Lounge Chairs in Khaki Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, velvet, plastic, Italy, 1970s
Eccentric lounge chairs of Italian origin. The design reminds of the anatomy of the flower with its inward-facing tufted lines and the s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Atra Lounge Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Atra lounge chair by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 92 x W 66 x H 73 cm
Materials: leather, mahogany, walnut
Available in other colors.
Atra Design
We are Atra, a furniture brand p...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
$11,734 / item
Pair of Michael Wolk Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Michael Wolk
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy pair of Michael Wolk Miami chairs with swivel bases professionally reupholstered in luxurious ivory bouclé. Frequently mistaken as designed by Vladimir...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” Lounge Set for Mobilier International, 1971
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” chaise longue and ottoman for Mobilier International, leather and steel, France, 1971.
The "Alta" lounge chair, designed by ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair Nelo Wave Chairs by Takeshita Okamura & Erik Marquardsen for Nelo Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Nelo Wave Chairs by Takeshita Okamura & Erik Marquardsen for Nelo of Sweden. Gray and black patina leather chairs with black lacquer wood frames. Good vintage condition. Grea...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood, Lacquer
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Pair of Cubic Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chair, leather, Italy, 1970s
This striking lounge chair comes in a black leather upholstery that gives the room a vibrant and interesting touch. The design is further...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Beetle seat by Imperfettolab
2010
Designer: Verter Turroni
Dimensions: W 131 x D 83 x H 54 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Seat in iridescent finish fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Wh...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
$8,629 / item
Charles Cormo Blossom Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Charles Cormo blossom armchair by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: D 88 x W 84 x H 78 cm.
Materials: upholstery, prussiana lacquered with glossy finish.
Weight: 62.5 kg.
Finish Optio...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Other
$5,578 / item
"The Monroe" Lucite Lounge Chair by Aaron R. Thomas, USA 1990
By Aaron R. Thomas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite lounge chair designed and manufactured in the United States in 1999 by Aaron R. Thomas for Design Lush for the ICFF furniture fair.
The chair...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
Pair of LC2 Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand in the 1920's for the Salon d’Automne in Paris these modern lounge chairs still stand the test of time. T...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Pair of 'Flap' Transformable Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi for BBB, pair of 'Flap' lounge chairs, metal, plastic, alcantara, Italy, 1975
The "Flap" lounge chair, produced in 1975 by BBB, tr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Post-Modernist "Eldorado" lounge chairs, Mats Theselius, Källemo, Sweden, 2002
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Iconic post-modernist lounge chairs by Mats Theselius, model called “Eldorado”. Designed in 2002 , these chairs are number 235 and 236 in a series of 360.
Built from etched ...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Post modern Eastside Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 1980
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern East side Arm chair designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 1980. Original purple and lavender upholstery. Has knoll pattern under seat and under chair. Has headrest with s...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mark Brazier-Jones 'San Demas' Lounge Chair, 1990s
Located in Renens, CH
A San Demas by Mark Brazier-Jones, designed during the second half of the 1990s.
Mark Brazier-Jones (UK, New Zealand born) is known for his particular surrealistic style often refer...
Category
1990s British Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black Atra Lounge Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Atra lounge chair by Atra Design.
Dimensions: D 92 x W 66 x H 73 cm.
Materials: leather, mahogany, walnut.
Available in other colors.
Atra Design
We are Atra, a furnitur...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
$11,734 / item
Pair of Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Vela Alta Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of organic shaped, cream leather lounge chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. A classic design by Offredi. Who began working with th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$3,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Hurricane Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Vladimir Kagan for Directional hurricane chair.
Offered is a classic post modern sculptural hurricane chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Direct...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Roche Bobois Pair of Lounge Chairs in Red and Patterned Upholstery
By Roche Bobois
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roche Bobois, pair of armchairs, fabric, chrome, France, 1970s
These rare and wonderfully constructed chairs by Roche Bobois feature a solid construction of solely round shapes. The...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural pair of swiveling lounge chairs circa 1980's. These very well made chairs feature a swiveling bases that return to their original position. The original fabric has a cou...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Beautiful Brown Remy Lounge Chairs for Bernhardt, "Pair"
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Jeffrey Bernett designed remy swivel lounge chairs with saddle brown upholstery on a self returning chrome bases. Heavy, solid, and well made chairs showing little use. Manuf...
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,520 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Cappellini Felt Chair by Marc Newson
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
In 1989, Marc Newson dived into the oeuvre of German artist Joseph Beuys — in particular his works in felt. This sturdy, utilitarian textile was simultaneously structured and pliable...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
'A' Chair by Garnier Pingree
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ‘A’ chair was born as a playful experiment: how do you sit in the empty space of a triangle?
As you explore the ‘A’ chair physically, deciding how you fit, there is an interactio...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Quebec 69" Postmodern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Dallas, TX
You won’t find another pair of these late eighties, jaw-dropping mind-blowers by Jaymar Furniture Quebec 69. Best known for, bold colors, new materials and fluid, seductive forms. St...
Category
1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Petrol, Light green, Fresh Peach by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair petrol light green fresh peach by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Material: Textile or nubuck upholstery, Solid oiled teak
Weight: 25 kg
...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini for Elam 'Farfalla' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roberto Lucci and Paolo Orlandini for Elam, lounge chair model 'Le Farfalla', lacquered steel, fabric, plastic, Italy, design 1974
The designer duo Ro...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pr. Post Modern Twist Form Side Chairs circa 1990's after Baughman Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Post Modern asymmetrical lounge chairs, in exuberant upholstered print fabric. Both chairs are in very good, both show inconsequential wear to the fabric, minor stains et...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Philippe Starck Pratfall Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Philippe Starck 3 Legged Leather and Cherry Pratfall Lounge Chair. Harder model to find in the Lounge Chair Model. Black leather seat Cushion in nice shape and chair has a relaxed ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Cassina 'Viola d'amore' Armchairs by Piero Martini, Postmodern, Italian design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cassina produced these post-modern luxury lounge chairs by Italian designer Piero de Martini. Remarkably comfortable, magnificent camel leather seats in amazing vintage condition, as...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Down
$8,224 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey Mohair, Italian design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda lounge chairs, Mario Bellini, green mohair by Pierre Frey
Camaleonda, Mario Bellini, vintage; modular camaleonda, newly reupholstered in green mohair by Pierre Frey; Gree...
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Foam
The virgola chair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex
By Arflex, Yaacov Kaufman
Located in Toronto, ON
The ‘virgola’ chair was designed by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex and made in 1991. This chair is named after its shape ‘virgola’ which translates to ‘comma’. This iconic shape is both beautiful in design and equally comfortable. It’s upholstered in a silver vinyl material featuring back and seat cushions. A gorgeous addition to any home to add a distinctive touch.
In overall good condition with some wear on the fabric, the chrome frame is in good condition.
Yaacov Kaufman is a designer specializing in furniture and lighting. He has worked with various companies such as Arflex, Lumina, and others. His collaboration with Arflex to create the ‘Virgola’ chair is among his exceptional design portfolio...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,584 Sale Price
20% Off
1980s Art Deco Revival Upholstered Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1980s Postmodern / Art Deco Revival /Upholstered Lounge Chair With a matching Waterfall Ottoman by Thayer Coggin. Circa 1980s
This set features the original cream color upho...
Category
1980s Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$2,144 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Postmodern Leather "Wave" Chaise by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fully restored postmodern leather "Onda" or "Wave" Chaise designed in 1974 by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, (Milan, Italy).
The jewel of the Sapor...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Organic Shaped Wavy Lounge Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Organic shaped lounge chairs, pine, fabric, Europe, 1970s
These sculptural lounge chairs, crafted in Europe during the 1970s, embody the organic spirit of their era through their fl...
Category
1970s European Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
$9,700 / item
Postmodern Kebe Leather Convertible Lounge or Armchair, Denmark 1980s
By KEBE
Located in Miami, FL
Black leather Kebe lounge or armchair with detachable footrest, Denmark, 1980s
Single chair dimensions without footrest:
36 deep
26" wide
41.5" high.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,125 Sale Price
83% Off
Vintage Postmodern Pink Pearlised Leather Swivel Lounge Chair, Natuzzi 1980s
By Natuzzi
Located in Hastings, GB
Pale pink pearlised leather swivelling lounge chair by Natuzzi, Italy 1980s. This listing is for ONE chair but we do have two: please select 2 if you'd like to buy the pair.
Very co...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Ivory Bouclé Swivel Chairs & Ottoman for Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern pair of Vladimir Kagan tilt and swivel chairs for directional with custom en suite ottoman newly reupholstered in soft luxurious ivory white bouclé. Modern. Plush. Sexy. Uber comfy. These are large statement piece swivel chairs. Come to Momma. Take the weight of the world off in uber luxurious modern comfort. Curvy plush over sized arm rests envelop you like a mink stole. Tilt back and take a deep breath or sit side saddle and recline your legs. Swivel about with your best scotch. Super soft ivory bouclé fabric ventilates well - cozy in winter and cool in summer. These Vladimir Kagan swivel lounge chairs are perfect for a Malibu beach...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Ligne Roset “Neo” lounge chair and ottoman design by Alban-Sébastien Gilles 2002
By Ligne Roset
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Ligne Roset “Neo” lounge chair with ottoman designed by Alban-Sébastien Gilles in 2002. It is no longer in production. The fabric is a super durable vi...
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Polyester
Pr. Mid-Century Modern Cube Form Lounge Chairs by Patrician After Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of black and chrome cube form lounge chairs, by the Patrician Furniture Company circa 1970's. The chairs feature angular chrome legs, with a cube form seat, of black vinyl ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of "Tub-Kit" Armchairs, by João A. Pinto de Oliveira for Altamira & Plimat
By Altamira
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of armchairs, model Tub-Kit, was designed by João Américo Pinto de Oliveira for Altamira and Plimat - Marinha Grande, in Portugal in 1984. It ...
Category
1980s Portuguese Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$3,337 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Weiman Post Modern Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered in Latte Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Envelop yourself in plush luxurious comfort in these modern Weiman Lounge Chairs with enveloping upholstered barrel backs and plunging thickly upholstered arms newly and freshly professionally upholstered in super soft latte bouclé. One of the most comfortable lounge chairs in our current inventory, this pair of Weiman armchairs is fully upholstered from top to bottom. Thick seat cushion and heavily padded arms and seat back create surround padded comfort. Beautiful modern silhouette. From the back, a cape of bouclé. From the side, arching arms take the form of dome shapes reminiscent of Moroccan Modern pieces designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb and add air. The latte bouclé fabric is rich in color - warm and inviting. The fabric has a great texture and is breathable - never hot or sticky. The texture ventilates well in warmer climates and is cozy in cooler temperatures. The bouclé fabric is also rated heavy duty (over 25k double rubs) and cleans up really well. Versatile to the max, these chairs are a great choice as side chairs, entry chairs, office chairs, etc. Easy to play with and incorporate into lots of rooms and settings. Ready to ship. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory.
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Adrian Pearsall 1924-T24 Walnut Side Table for Craft Associates
Curtis Jere Post Modern...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Post-Modern Italian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Chrome and Beige Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, chrome-plated metal, fabric, Italy, 1970s
These captivating Italian lounge chairs from the 1970s are a playful and expressive example of postmodern design. Wi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Modernist Lounge Chair, Yellow Leather, 1970
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Modernist lounge chair in tubular chromed steel, yellow leather, Italy, 1970
With their sleek cantilever structure and soft round forms, these modernist lounge chairs encapsulate the radical spirit of 1970s Italian design. The chromed tubular steel frame defines a low-slung silhouette that balances structural clarity with sculptural presence. A continuous loop forms the base and supports both seat and backrest, showcasing an expressive mastery of bent metal—a material language that traces its roots back to the revolutionary designs of Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand in the 1930s, such as the iconic LC7 chair for Cassina.
The round backrests and wide seats are upholstered in yellow leather, introducing a bold chromatic accent and a sensual tactile quality to the otherwise minimal composition. The contrast between the industrial frame and the saturated upholstery echoes the experimental ethos of postmodern design—reminiscent of the formal investigations by Giandomenico Belotti or Cini Boeri, whose work often blended technical precision with emotional softness.
Though the author of these chairs remains unidentified, their design reflects the avant-garde energy of the Italian furniture scene in the late 20th century—a moment defined by material experimentation and structural boldness. Comparable in spirit to Belotti’s “Spaghetti” chair...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Matteo Grassi Korium KM 3/1 leather lounge chair by Tito Agnoli, 1980
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The lounge chair by Matteo Grassi comes in a deep black color. The thick buffalo leather of the back and seat cushions has a beautiful structure, is soft and undamaged. The sides and...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Sottsass Inspired Memphis Milano Chair, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Playful and sophisticated, this Memphis-style chair captures the essence of postmodern design with its bold shapes and pastel shades. The backrest features a curved silhouette in a r...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Adrian Pearsall Channeled Post Modern Slipper Chair in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Channeled and plush post modern chair designed by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, Inc. If you're seeking a chair to wind down and relax in - the sort you can sit in for hours and enjoy - this is it. Every inch of this slipper chair is soft, upholstered and well cushioned. A modern space odyssey look with a channeled seat...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bouclé
Modernist Lounge Chair, Camel Velvet, 1970
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Modernist lounge chair in tubular chromed steel, camel velvet, Italy, 1970
With their sleek cantilever structure and soft round forms, these modernist lounge chairs encapsulate the radical spirit of 1970s Italian design. The chromed tubular steel frame defines a low-slung silhouette that balances structural clarity with sculptural presence. A continuous loop forms the base and supports both seat and backrest, showcasing an expressive mastery of bent metal—a material language that traces its roots back to the revolutionary designs of Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand in the 1930s, such as the iconic LC7 chair for Cassina.
The round backrests and wide seats are upholstered in a camel velvet, contributing warmth and tactility to the otherwise minimal composition. The contrast between the industrial frame and the sensual upholstery echoes the experimental ethos of postmodern design, reminiscent of the aesthetic explorations of Giandomenico Belotti or Cini Boeri, whose work often blended technical rigor with emotional appeal.
Though the author of this piece remains unidentified, the chairs stand out as emblematic of the avant-garde production of the Italian furniture scene during the late 20th century, when designers sought new formal languages through material innovation and structural boldness. Comparable in spirit to Belotti’s “Spaghetti” chair...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
A Sigurd Resell "Falcon Chair", Vatne Møbler, Norway 1970's
Located in Stockholm, SE
A "Falcon" lounge Chair made by Sigurd Resell. Produced for Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1970's.
Wooden frame, with canvas lining and leather cushion.
Good vintage condition. Visible marks ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner Chair Newly Reupholstered
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Modern Reclining Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan Wingback for American Leather. Reupholstered in a really nice mid-century style wool. Fully refurbished with new padding. Reimagined...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Italian Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, aluminum, Italy 1970s
A lounge chair made in Italy in the 1970s. This chair strongly represents the essence of furniture design of the 1970s, going beyond the...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Postmodern Mauve Pink Floating Lounge Chair by Comfort Designs Inc
Located in Staten Island, NY
A floating lounge chair, made by Comfort Designs Inc in Mauve Pink Velvet, original fabric. The condition of the fabric: no tears/damages but so...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
$3,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Cube Wire Chairs, A Pair
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of metal wire lounge chairs. Cube forms with deep seats and extremely comfortable ergonomics. The frames feature an intricate geometric design that feels Modern and clean. The...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,640 / set
Jell Armchair in Beige Fabric by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Jell Armchair in Beige Fabric by Alter Ego Studio
Dimensions
W 155 cm
D 120 cm
H 80 cm
Product features
Product options:
Upholstery:
Available in all Alter Ego leathers and fab...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$11,184 / item
Modern Artifort Lounge Chair in Sea foam Green (Two Available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wingback high backrest lounge chair by the French designer Patrick Norguet manufactured by the Dutch design brand factory Artifort. In near mint condition. Heavy chrome base swivels.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,599 Sale Price / item
20% Off
QTZ Swivel Base Lounge Chair by Alexander Lotersztain
Located in Geneve, CH
QTZ Swivel Base Lounge Chair by Alexander Lotersztain
Limited Edition.
Dimensions: D 65,8 x W 82 x H 113 cm.
Materials: Metal.
Finish: Electroplated black metal.
Available in differ...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$28,844 / item
Toad Lounge Chair by Ruud Ekstrand & Christer Norman for Dux
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Black sling on chrome base. Made in Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Post-Modern French Pair of Lounge Chairs in Brushed Steel & Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, brushed steel, fabric, France, 1970s
These armchairs are a prime example of the 1970s French design movement, which emphasized modernism and industrial materi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rolf Sachs Lounge Chair Limited Edition 1/11, Germany, 1990
By Rolf Sachs
Located in Munich, DE
Rolf Sachs lounge chair was made in black painted steel, padded cushions with pear violet upholstery in Germany 1990, it is a limited edition of 11 pieces, and this is the model Nr.1. Rolf Sachs (born 1955) - Swiss artist and stage designer and son of the famous Playboy Gunter Sachs...
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
'Bounty' Leather Club Chair by L. Davanzati for The Pace Collection, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely example of the 'Bounty' series club chair by The Pace Collection in the early 1980s, this deep seated channel-tufted leather lounge chair was designed by L. Davantazi produced by Elam and retailed by The Pace Collection. Perfect for a cigar, whiskey or wine lounge or any space that can use something a bit modern yet still refined and classy.
*Note, we have the matching loveseat / settee and three-seat sofa in another listing. Last two photos show the entire set. See our other listings or contact us for more details if you wish to create a living room or office / hotel lobby set.
This channel-tufted leather club chair retains its original supple leather upholstery in an intriguing deep burgundy-brown color, almost like dark-cognac with beautiful lightly aged leather patina. The sumptuous seats are encased in a dark colored lacquer, providing an attractive modern contrast with the rich and elegant leather. This lounge chair has casters for ease of relocation according to occasion and mood or to better suit a view. The back is finished with tufted leather making this easy chair look incredible when floating in a room with the back exposed. Curved Art Deco styled arms lend 1980s juxtaposition and character to any room.
Similar in style to the Saratoga chair...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
$1,650 Sale Price
51% Off
Post-modern lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern lounge 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 lounge chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern lounge 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 lounge chairs, popular names associated with this style include Pepe Albargues, Royal Stranger, ATRA, and Arturo Verástegui. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lounge chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $395 and tops out at $66,000 while the average work can sell for $4,029.
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