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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 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
Verner Panton Vilbert Chair, 1993
Verner Panton Vilbert Chair, 1993

Verner Panton Vilbert Chair, 1993

By Verner Panton, IKEA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful colorful postmodern accent chair "Vilbert" by Verner Panton for Ikea 1993, in blue, purple, green, red and black formica with black edges. The structure follows geometric a...

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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Formica

1 x Hourglass Rope Dining Chair Tom Dixon Style Metal Frame UK, 1980s Postmodern
1 x Hourglass Rope Dining Chair Tom Dixon Style Metal Frame UK, 1980s Postmodern

1 x Hourglass Rope Dining Chair Tom Dixon Style Metal Frame UK, 1980s Postmodern

By Tom Dixon

Located in London, GB

An amazing hourglass rope chair designed after the famous 'S' chair of Tom Dixon. The chair is weaved with rushed rope weaved around a metal frame. It holds a playful and beautiful...

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1980s British Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

F.A. Porsche Designed Cast Aluminum Armchair / Side Chair for Ycami, Italy 1990
F.A. Porsche Designed Cast Aluminum Armchair / Side Chair for Ycami, Italy 1990

F.A. Porsche Designed Cast Aluminum Armchair / Side Chair for Ycami, Italy 1990

Rare Boulevard Armchair designed by Ferdinand A. Porsche (F.A. Porsche) for Ycami Edizioni. Made in Italy in 1990. Cast aluminum construction, it features a maker's marking and desig...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Set of Six Stainless Postmodern Dining Chairs by Arthur Umanoff in Art Deco Form
Set of Six Stainless Postmodern Dining Chairs by Arthur Umanoff in Art Deco Form

Set of Six Stainless Postmodern Dining Chairs by Arthur Umanoff in Art Deco Form

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A matching set of six armchair dining chairs made by Arthur Umanoff. They feature stainless & aluminum construction with naugahyde covered padded seat cushions. Clean & ready to use ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pierre Sala Chairs, Set of 4, Piranha, Licorne, Heure de loup, Oiseau rare 2
Pierre Sala Chairs, Set of 4, Piranha, Licorne, Heure de loup, Oiseau rare 2

Pierre Sala Chairs, Set of 4, Piranha, Licorne, Heure de loup, Oiseau rare 2

By Pierre Sala

Located in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

the art chairs. Icons of the 80s, well known – but very rare: These side chairs by Pierre Sala come from a limited edition, presented at the International Design Fair 1983 in Cologne...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sitting Beaver Chair by Frank Gehry for New City Editions, 1979 / 1986
Sitting Beaver Chair by Frank Gehry for New City Editions, 1979 / 1986

Sitting Beaver Chair by Frank Gehry for New City Editions, 1979 / 1986

By Frank Gehry

Located in Kansas City, MO

"Sitting Beaver" / "Skinny Beaver" chair designed by Frank Gehry for the Experimental Edges series in 1979. Although designed in 1979, the furniture from this series was not produced...

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1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Paper

American Modern Cove Single Chair by Artist Roy McMakin
American Modern Cove Single Chair by Artist Roy McMakin

American Modern Cove Single Chair by Artist Roy McMakin

By Roy McMakin

Located in San Diego, CA

Single chair by American artist Roy Mcmakin. solid wood construction, Roy McMakin is an American artist, designer, and furniture maker known for his unique fusion of fine art, archit...

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20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Giandomenico Belotti White Spaghetti Chair for Alias Italy, 1980s
Giandomenico Belotti White Spaghetti Chair for Alias Italy, 1980s

Giandomenico Belotti White Spaghetti Chair for Alias Italy, 1980s

By Alias, Giandomenico Belotti

Located in Miami, FL

Spaghetti chair with white cording attached to a white lacquered frame designed by Giandomenico Belotti and manufactured by Alias. Italy 1980s. A symbol in the history of design,...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Bar Counter Stools in Chrome & White
Set of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Bar Counter Stools in Chrome & White

Set of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Bar Counter Stools in Chrome & White

By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A well made matching set of four stools made by Design Institute & designed by Milo Baughman. These feature heavy chromed steel construction with white enameled curved slat wood seat...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Enamel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair, Italy, 1980s
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair, Italy, 1980s

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair, Italy, 1980s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Aartselaar, BE

Rare, Afra, Scarpa, italian, 1980s, leather, patina, collector's item Designed in 1985 for the Benetton office by the iconic Italian architects Afra & Tobia Scarpa, this chair is a ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modern Industrial Green Leather Metal 'H' Chair 'Wide' (DISPLAY MODEL)
Modern Industrial Green Leather Metal 'H' Chair 'Wide' (DISPLAY MODEL)

Modern Industrial Green Leather Metal 'H' Chair 'Wide' (DISPLAY MODEL)

By Erik Johnson, Argosy Designs

Located in Treadwell, NY

Collection II: H Chair Constructed from bold steel plates, this limited edition chair provides a striking silhouette on a solid foundation. A single brass bar serves as both accen...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Aldo Rossi 'Teatro' Chairs for Molteni, Italy c 1983
Aldo Rossi 'Teatro' Chairs for Molteni, Italy c 1983

Aldo Rossi 'Teatro' Chairs for Molteni, Italy c 1983

By Aldo Rossi, Molteni & C

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Post-Modern 'Teatro' side chairs in solid beech wood designed by architect Aldo Rossi and Luca Meda and manufactured by Italian furniture company Molteni circa 1980s. These beautiful...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Matteo Grassi Black Leather Arm Chair
Matteo Grassi Black Leather Arm Chair

Matteo Grassi Black Leather Arm Chair

By Matteo Grassi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Matteo Grassi arm chair c.1980s, Italy, features a black saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame with stitched detailing. Two available. Priced individually. Dimensions 2...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mattia Bonetti, Side Chairs, Aluminum, Hide, Italy, 2009
Mattia Bonetti, Side Chairs, Aluminum, Hide, Italy, 2009

Mattia Bonetti, Side Chairs, Aluminum, Hide, Italy, 2009

By Mattia Bonetti

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of black-lacquered aluminum, blue and black hide side chairs, model "Alu" and "Ula" designed and produced by Mattia Bonetti, Italy / Switzerland, 2009. Provenance: Collection...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Stunning Curvet Zeritalia Glass Chair
Stunning Curvet Zeritalia Glass Chair

Stunning Curvet Zeritalia Glass Chair

Located in North Miami, FL

Designed by Curvet, Italy. Curved glass back, ebonized wood seat. A wonderful desk chair - Minimalist and stylish. Labelled to leg. Note: Just arrived, this item will ship from our Miami showroom.

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Glass, Wood

1980s Postmodern Chairs by Samo, Ettore Sottsass Style, Black Enameled Metal
1980s Postmodern Chairs by Samo, Ettore Sottsass Style, Black Enameled Metal

1980s Postmodern Chairs by Samo, Ettore Sottsass Style, Black Enameled Metal

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chair by French manufacturer Samo captures the bold spirit of 1980s Postmodern design. The striking U-shaped curved back formed from black enameled metal tubing creates a sculptural ...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pascal Mourgue Contrasté Chair, Beech & Upholstery, France 1982
Pascal Mourgue Contrasté Chair, Beech & Upholstery, France 1982

Pascal Mourgue Contrasté Chair, Beech & Upholstery, France 1982

By Pascal Mourgue

Located in Portland, OR

Pascal Mourgue’s Contrasté chair plays with simplicity of form using circle and square. Solid beech frame is lacquered a deep green and this example has been reupholstered in Dedar M...

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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer

Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chairs for Knoll International, c. 1985
Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chairs for Knoll International, c. 1985

Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chairs for Knoll International, c. 1985

This rare and sought after set of collectors chairs is called the 'Chippendale' chair by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll International, circa 1985 featuring a black c...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Laminate, Plywood

Spektra Chair by  Mati Sipiora
Spektra Chair by  Mati Sipiora

Spektra Chair by Mati Sipiora

Located in Geneve, CH

Spektra Chair by Mati Sipiora Dimensions: D 54 x W 68 x H 68 cm Materials: Polished Stainless Steel. Finish: Polished stainless steel. Weight: 10KG (Ste...

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2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bruce Sienkowski "Eli Armchair" for Charlotte, USA 1991, a Pair
Bruce Sienkowski "Eli Armchair" for Charlotte, USA 1991, a Pair

Bruce Sienkowski "Eli Armchair" for Charlotte, USA 1991, a Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Rare pair of Eli armchairs with maple wood seat, back and arms attached to a black powder coated steel base. Designed by Bruce Sienkowski for Charlott...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Sculptural Leather Side Chairs, Italian Design, 1980s
Postmodern Sculptural Leather Side Chairs, Italian Design, 1980s

Postmodern Sculptural Leather Side Chairs, Italian Design, 1980s

Located in London, England

Postmodern swooping statement chairs in the style of Philipe Starck. Stitched leather seats and backs, on well balance powder coated frame. 1980s Italian. H 81cm x W 69cm x D 50.5cm...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pierre Paulin F675 Butterfly Chair for Artifort, 1963
Pierre Paulin F675 Butterfly Chair for Artifort, 1963

Pierre Paulin F675 Butterfly Chair for Artifort, 1963

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Austin, TX

This stunning Butterfly lounge chair is designed by Pierre Paulin and was manufactured by Artifort, 1963. The tubular frame is thin and geometric. The beautiful leather seating and b...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Italian Modernist Circular Bentwood And Cane Dining Chairs Set Of 6
Italian Modernist Circular Bentwood And Cane Dining Chairs Set Of 6

Italian Modernist Circular Bentwood And Cane Dining Chairs Set Of 6

By Bruno Rey

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six, Italian modernist dining chairs feature circular, lipstick red stained beech frames with natural caned seats. This is a set of six chairs, five are shown.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

1980s Arm Dining Chairs on Castors by Preview Set of 4
1980s Arm Dining Chairs on Castors by Preview Set of 4

1980s Arm Dining Chairs on Castors by Preview Set of 4

By Preview

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The beautiful rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Custom upholstered by hand. Set of four stunning post modern Preview...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood

Nature Rama Oak Chair by Oxdenmarq
Nature Rama Oak Chair by Oxdenmarq

Nature Rama Oak Chair by Oxdenmarq

Located in Geneve, CH

Nature Rama oak chair by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 72 x W 68 x H 70 cm Materials: Leather, Wood Also Available: Different colors available OX DENMARQ is a Danish design brand asp...

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2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Sheraton' Chair for Knoll International, c. 1985
Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Sheraton' Chair for Knoll International, c. 1985

Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Sheraton' Chair for Knoll International, c. 1985

Rare and collectible 'Sheraton' chair designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll International, circa 1984–1985. One of the most recognizable designs from the ground...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Laminate, Plywood

Vintage Quilted Brown High Back Side Chairs After Donghia
Vintage Quilted Brown High Back Side Chairs After Donghia

Vintage Quilted Brown High Back Side Chairs After Donghia

By Donghia

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic pair of vintage quilted brown side chairs. A beautiful sloped high back gives these chairs a distinctive Postmodern look. Done in the manner of the iconic Donghia. Acquired...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Postmodern Leather BOBO Easy Chair by Dietmar Sharping
Postmodern Leather BOBO Easy Chair by Dietmar Sharping

Postmodern Leather BOBO Easy Chair by Dietmar Sharping

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Postmodern black leather Bobo easy chair. Bobo was designed by German architect Dietmar Scharping in the early 1990s to fill the need for sculptural seating program that would look ...

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1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Post-Modern 1990s Wood & Aluminum Modern Cantilever Z-Frame Chair
Post-Modern 1990s Wood & Aluminum Modern Cantilever Z-Frame Chair

Post-Modern 1990s Wood & Aluminum Modern Cantilever Z-Frame Chair

Located in San Carlos, CA

Rare 1990s Modern Cantilever Z-Frame Chair – Wood & Aluminum Statement Piece Upgrade your space with this striking modern cantilever chair, a true testament to 1990s contemporar...

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1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern Side Chair Bloomingdales
Postmodern Side Chair Bloomingdales

Postmodern Side Chair Bloomingdales

By Bloomingdale's

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Great mixed metal side chair from Bloomingdale's. Whimsical design with draped seat which has leaf cutouts. Steel frame topped with curved aluminum back. Copper soldering along back ...

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20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Copper, Steel

ILVA Design Lounge Chair Model Cuba, Black Leather, Denmark, 2000s
ILVA Design Lounge Chair Model Cuba, Black Leather, Denmark, 2000s

ILVA Design Lounge Chair Model Cuba, Black Leather, Denmark, 2000s

By Flexform, Antonio Citterio

Located in Antwerp, BE

ILVA Design Lounge Chair Model Cuba, with a chromed metal frame and black leather upholstery. Model Cuba was inspired by the "Timeless Chair", an original design by Italian architect...

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Early 2000s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Stainless Steel Cosmic Chair by  Mati Sipiora
Stainless Steel Cosmic Chair by  Mati Sipiora

Stainless Steel Cosmic Chair by Mati Sipiora

Located in Geneve, CH

Stainless Steel Cosmic Chair by Mati Sipiora Dimensions: D 57 x W 45 x H 77 cm Materials: Polished Stainless Steel. Finish: Polished stainless steel or glossy powder coating paint. ...

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2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981
Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981

Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981

By Alan Siegel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This work of Post-Modern functional art is called the 'Tongue' chair by artist and sculptor Alan Siegel, exhibited in 1981 at the Betsy Rosenfield Gallery in Chicago. Signed and dated (1981) by the artist underneath the seat. Carved from Maple and Black Walnut, this gorgeous piece of art is something unique, fun and whimsical, and ideal for art and design collectors and investors. This incredible chair, which in of itself is a sculpture of collectible fine art, was designed as a figural man's head where the backrest is comprised of the hair and eyes along with a sculpted nose, teeth and mustache. The tongue makes the seat and below that for the legs of the chair is the beard and chin. Other Alan Siegel chairs were present in the exhibition such as the 'Smiling Bandit' chair and 'Laughing Bandit' chair which were also carved from Maple and Black Walnut. Ideal for Modern and Post-Modern homes, also consider for Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Transitional and Mixed-styled rooms. Works great as a side chair, hallway chair, entryway chair, occasional chair, captains chair for a dining table or game table, reading chair or fireside chair, or office desk or guest chair. ARTIST EXHIBITIONS: 2017 Galeria Nudo, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 2013 Kleinart James Gallery, Woodstock, NY 2013 Galeria Manuel Chacon, Fabrica La Aurora, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 2011 Galeria Atelier, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 2004 Galeria le Noir, Mexico 2002 Franklin Parrasch Gallery, New York, NY 2001 Franklin Parrasch Gallery, New York, NY 2000 Elena Zang Gallery, Woodstock (Shady), NY Nancy Hoffman...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

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Wood

Black Leather Alma Chair by Roberto Barbieri for B&B Italia
Black Leather Alma Chair by Roberto Barbieri for B&B Italia

Black Leather Alma Chair by Roberto Barbieri for B&B Italia

By Barbieri e Marianelli, B&B Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Similar to his classic Lia chair for Zanotta, Roberto Barbieri’s late 1990s-early 2000s design for the Alma chair is perfect in its simplicity: polished aluminum metal frame, black l...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s

American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s

Located in High Point, NC

A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s. 16.75” seat height

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Postmodern Sculptural Studio Crafted Steel Dining or Side Chair, 1990s
Postmodern Sculptural Studio Crafted Steel Dining or Side Chair, 1990s

Postmodern Sculptural Studio Crafted Steel Dining or Side Chair, 1990s

Located in Miami, FL

Postmodern artist designed contemporary welded steel dining, side or desk chair from the 1990s.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Series 8600 Chair by Hans Ullrich Bitsch for Kusch + Co
Series 8600 Chair by Hans Ullrich Bitsch for Kusch + Co

Series 8600 Chair by Hans Ullrich Bitsch for Kusch + Co

By Hans Ullrich Bitsch

Located in Highland, IN

A post-modern icon, Hans Ullrich Bitsch's Series 8600 Chair by Kusch + Co is a brilliant example of Bitsch's minimalist and industrial aesthetic. This chair was made in our favorite ...

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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Preview Tripod Three-Legged Taupe Lounge Chair
1980s Preview Tripod Three-Legged Taupe Lounge Chair

1980s Preview Tripod Three-Legged Taupe Lounge Chair

By Preview

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a stylish, avant-garde chair by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, circa the 1990s. Vladimir Kagan's design philosophy revolves around sculptural forms that bl...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Post Modern Blue Leather Barrel Lounge Chairs, 1980
Post Modern Blue Leather Barrel Lounge Chairs, 1980

Post Modern Blue Leather Barrel Lounge Chairs, 1980

By Leon Rosen

Located in Chicago, IL

Postmodern pair of blue leather Barrel lounge chairs, 1980. Original leather

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Christopher Guy Side Chair With Mahogany X-Leg Base
Vintage Christopher Guy Side Chair With Mahogany X-Leg Base

Vintage Christopher Guy Side Chair With Mahogany X-Leg Base

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Christopher Guy Side Chair With Mahogany X-Leg Base Add a touch of refined luxury to your space with this single Christopher Guy mahogany side chair, featuring the brand’s i...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 19 Avail
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 19 Avail

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 19 Avail

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Massimo Vignelli, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This classic Post-Modern design by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International is called the 'Handkerchief' stacking chair, labelled underneath with early production (original...

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1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

In The Style of Milo Baughman Chrome Base Curved Lounge Chair
In The Style of Milo Baughman Chrome Base Curved Lounge Chair

In The Style of Milo Baughman Chrome Base Curved Lounge Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Medina, OH

In The Style of Milo Baughman Chrome Base Curved Lounge Chair. Featuring a curved back, chrome base and original fabric that will need to be replaced. Please see pictures of detailed...

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1960s Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Folding Chairs by Arrben, model Tamara, in cognac leather, Italy 1970s
Pair of Folding Chairs by Arrben, model Tamara, in cognac leather, Italy 1970s

Pair of Folding Chairs by Arrben, model Tamara, in cognac leather, Italy 1970s

By Arrben

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of exceptionally rare postmodern folding chairs manufactured by Arrben. They feature chrome plated steel frames and cognac leather seats and back...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alberto Orlandi Pompei Armchair in Steel, Bronze and Black Leather
Alberto Orlandi Pompei Armchair in Steel, Bronze and Black Leather

Alberto Orlandi Pompei Armchair in Steel, Bronze and Black Leather

By Alberto Orlandi

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

Rare and striking armchair designed by Italian designer Alberto Orlandi, Pompei model, dating from the late 1970s to 1980s. This sculptural chair features a finely curved brushed ste...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Wendell Castle, Side Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
Wendell Castle, Side Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997

Wendell Castle, Side Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997

By Wendell Castle

Located in High Point, NC

A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany side chair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997. Seat height 18”  

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1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s

American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s

Located in High Point, NC

A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s. 17” seat height

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Post-modern side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern side 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 side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern side chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side chairs, popular names associated with this style include Philippe Starck, LapiegaWD, Pepe Albargues, and Knoll. 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 side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $275 and tops out at $28,000 while the average work can sell for $2,422.