Post-Modern Sofas
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
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio Custom-Made ‘Patchwork’ Sofa
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, welded and enameled pewter, copper, and bronze, reupholstered leather, United States, 1971
Designed by Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, this sofa ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Pewter
Howard Keith 'Cloud' Sofa in Orange Brown Velvet
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Cloud' sofa, velvet, United Kingdom, 1970s
The Howard Keith 'Cloud' sofa is a remarkable piece of furnit...
Category
1970s British Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Italian Post-Modern Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular corner sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s
A spacious L-shaped modular Italian corner sofa, upholstered in firm cognac leather. The cushions are generously padded with a rounded, pl...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Custom Art Deco Style Sofa
By Steve Chase, A. Rudin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible custom sofa. The curved lines and overall shape of this sofa are truly eye catching. We love the triple tiered base, the chunky curved backrest and the oversized, weigh...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Ligne Roset Leather Yoko 3-Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy
Located in Toronto, CA
Exceptional YOKO 3-seater in extremely soft caramel leather.
Designed by Michel Ducaroy, famous for producing the TOGO for Ligne Roset. In the world of furniture design, few pieces ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
A vintage biomorphic sofa in shearling, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage biomorphic curvy sofa, late 20th century. Upholstered in an off-white shearling bouclé, this piece represents the avant-garde of the postmodern design era, of which Russian...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Custom George Smith Espresso Tufted Leather Sofa
By George Smith
Located in New York, NY
An original custom made soft mottled dark espresso leather tufted with brass tacks and mahogany wood legs by famed bespoke British furniture maker, George Smith. Original label. Exc...
Category
Early 2000s English Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Superb Beige tan Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low Sofa
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beige and tan Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Sofa. Very fun Beautiful pop art long leather sofa. Has unique back supports and legs upholstered in leather. Very good vi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi 'Piumino' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi for Dell'Oca, 'Piumino' sofa, leather, foam, Italy, 1970s
Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi formed an innovativ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1970s Orange Christensen & Larsen Sofa or Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Lacquered wood with cushions upholstered in soft orange fabric. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s by the company Christensen & Larsen.
Use marks on the frame and upholstery fabric
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Post Modern 3 Seater Arizona Sofa by Niels Eilersen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great Post Modern Arizona sofa by Neils Eilersen.
Sofa is in great structural shape however the fabric has seen better days. Just needs new upholstery to make it shine.
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Zoe Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning Zoe sofas by Vladimir Kagan. We love the organic, curvilinear shape of these pieces.
Sofa has been restored in a beautiful, rich chocolate brown mohair that seems to chang...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Post Modern Ruched Sofa by Steve Chase for Weiman
By Weiman, Steve Chase
Located in Las Vegas, NV
THIS SOFA!!!
This Post-Modern sofa by Weiman epitomizes, functional art. This beauty exudes style and has the most gorgeous lines and shape from every angle. We adore the ruched p...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Printed Nature Econit Wood Seater by Harry Thaler
Located in Geneve, CH
Printed Nature Econit Wood Seater by Harry Thaler
Dimensions: D 100 x W 155 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Econit wood.
"In addition to proposing ecological and sustainable design, which has...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Maralunga 3 seat sofa, Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Maralunga 3 seat sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in a soft, light blue velvet. Adjustable headrests allow for multiple positions.
An ico...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscape in Red Brown Leather
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Waterfall shaped sofa in red brown leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The design for...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s
The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Sofa in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, sofa, fabric, France, 1970s
This inviting and well-crafted three-seater sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, offers both comfort and sty...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Nicoletti Salotti Postmodern Italian Leather Sofas, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An icon of postmodern design: a pair of Nicoletti Salotti 2-seater sofas in gray leather, produced in Italy around 1980. The leather of the sofas has taken on a lived-in look that gi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Post Modern Italian Leather Alanda Sofa by Paolo Piva
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Las Vegas, NV
SUPER RARE. These Paolo Piva Alanda sofas are rarely available in the US and NEVER IN THIS COLOR. This sofa is vintage patinated leather perf...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Black Leather Italian Sofa Couch Black Leather Couch
Located in Rochester, NY
Black leather Italian Sofa couch. Gorgeous vintage piece!
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Postmodern Sculptural Curved Serpentine Sectional Snake Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Monumental serpentine snake sectional sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan and Milo Baughman. This unique modular curved sofa consists of three interlocking sections reupholstered in ...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Wood
Asymmetrical Postmodern Sofa by Thomas De Ángelis
Located in New York, NY
Chic, architectural, and voguish style asymmetrical sofa by noted maker, Thomas De Ángelis. The sofa features one side with an even arm, and the other side is armless. Structurally s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Post Modern Sofa by Preview
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare and ultra coveted Preview sofa. The details, add so much interest and design flair. This collection has real designer feels.
**We have this sofa as well as a 2 seat sofa and ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Bright Yellow Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather 3 seat Low Sofa
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Bright Yellow Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian 3 seat Leather Sofa. Very fun Beautiful pop art bright yellow long leather sofa. Very good vin...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Cini Boeri, Sofa, Plastic, Leather, Gavina Knoll, Italy 1970s
By Gavina, Cini Boeri
Located in High Point, NC
A three-seater black ABS plastic and white / light grey leather sofa, designed by Cini Boeri, and produced by Gavina, Knoll, 1970s.
Backside features a built in shelf.
13.5” seat he...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
1980s Postmodern Vladimir Kagan Preview Sofa with Kelly Wearstler Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Designer Preview sofa, masterfully upholstered in a way to keep the visual symmetry of the bold diagonal stripes, Sereno velvet fabric by Kelly Wearstler.
Category
1980s Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio Custom-Made ‘Patchwork’ Sofa
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, welded and enameled pewter, copper, and bronze, reupholstered leather, United States, 1971
Designed by Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, this sofa ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Pewter
Vintage Italian Sofa Designed by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very rare sofa designed by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate.
Produced in the 1980s postmodern era.
This extremely comfor...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Sofa for Gavina, 1973
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” sofa for Gavina, wood and ivory velvet, 1973.
The Cornaro sofa represents a sublime exemplification of the harmony be...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Sofas for Gavina, 1973, Set of 2
By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” sofas for Gavina, wood and turquoise velvet, 1973, set of two.
The Cornaro sofa represents a sublime exemplification of the harmony between Japanese minimalis...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Pair of 1980's Designer Sofas by Baker Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely stunning pair of pagoda style sofas by Baker Furniture Company. If you are looking for a gorgeous pair of installation ready sofas,...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Cini Boeri Two-Seat Sofa for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two-seat sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll International. Upholstered in smooth black Leather. Model ''Brigadier''
Love the design, low and wide. So 1970s. The wooden base has re...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
This spectacular Vladimir Kagan 'Cloud' sofa was produced by Directional Furniture in the 1980s and was just newly reupholstered in a gorgeous two toned velvet, and has the lucite ce...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Brigadier Sofa
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in London, GB
Cream leather Brigadier two-seater sofa, designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll in 1976. This architectural, minimalistic piece features a high, comfortable backrest and embodies postmoder...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Togo Leather 3-seaters sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Argelato, BO
Togo toffee leather 3-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973.
An icon of style and good taste, a Ligne Roset classic of all-foam cushion seating with no hard points. M...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sofa/Bed ''Anfibio" by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni - 1970s
Located in Uccle, BE
The Anfibio sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti around 1971, is a design icon that embodies the innovative essence and versatility of 1970s furniture.
Incredibly beau...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe Sofa"
Located in Chicago, IL
Zoe sofa” by Vladimir Kagan. Original brown upholstery.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Italian Modern Curved Sculptural Loveseat or Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern curved sculptural loveseat or sofa. This stunning Italian Federico Munari inspired postmodern sofa, chaise or loveseat has interesti...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Post-Modern Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular corner sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s
A spacious L-shaped modular Italian corner sofa, upholstered in firm cognac leather. The cushions are generously padded with a rounded, pl...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Burgundy Leather Sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, c 1990, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The burgundy leather is incredible on this Poltrona Frau circa 1990 Post-Modern sofa by Pierluigi Cerri. Featuring soft and supple Italian leather cushions over a ribbed leather wrapped (over steel) frame with smoked chrome legs, the rear has a floating leather shelf with manufactures brand embossed.
The color is superb - see the close ups for better color representation. Ideal for rooms where you need a pop of deep beautiful color in comfortable seating. Use as a loveseat or settee but this two-seat sofa is large enough to fit three when needed. Comfortable cushioned armpads make it a nice place to take a nap.
This burgundy leather couch...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Steve Chase Postmodern Illuminated Monterey Channel Sofa, Circa 1980's
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic Steve Chase "Monterey" channel sofa in original fabric.
The sofa illuminates underneath with a string light along the front and side. The upholstery is in very good cond...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
1990s Weiman Royal Blue Cloud Serpentine Sofa
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, cloud sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement piece which is a...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
1970s Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
Located in Toronto, CA
Like sitting on a cloud...
Historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evoke feelings of warmth and sensuality, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner 'Chromatic' Modular Sofa in Red Purple Colors
By Kwok Hoi Chan, Steiner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, sectional sofa, model ´chromatic´, fabric, France, 1970
A postmodern design by Kwok Hoi Chan created in 1970 for Steiner. Design in the seventies was all ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Orbit C341/3 Sofa by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort, 1990s
By Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning vintage sofa or bench.
Design by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort.
Striking Dutch design from the 1990s.
Model Orbit C341/3
Original silver/grey ...
Category
1990s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” sofa, leather, France, 1970.
This exceptional "Croissant" lounge sofa, designed by the avant-gardist Raphael ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Post Modern 3 Seater Arizona Sofa by Niels Eilersen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great Post Modern Arizona sofa by Neils Eilersen.
Sofa is in great structural shape however the fabric has seen better days. Just needs new upholstery to make it shine.
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi 'Piumino' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi for Dell'Oca, 'Piumino' sofa, leather, foam, Italy, 1970s
Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi formed an innovativ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Nicoletti Salotti Post-Modern Italian Leather Sofa
Located in TARBES, FR
Magnificent post-modern Nicoletti Salotti sofa circa 1980 beige color, the leather is in very good condition and is very comfortable, a magnific...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Fringes 2 Seat Sofa by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Fringes 2 Seat Sofa by Munna
Dimensions: D 100 x W 165 x H 91 cm. SH: 47 cm.
Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery.
Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery and fringes.
Available in all Mu...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Mid-Century Post Modern Loveseat or Sofa Produced by Preview Furniture
By Preview
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural base with floating front sofa made by Preview circa 1992. It features the original tweed fabric in good condition. Could use cleaning before use.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Kazuhide Takahama, Mantilla Sofa for Gavina, Italy 1974 (Big Size)
Located in Argelato, BO
Kazuhide Takahama
(Japan, 1930 - Bologna, 2010)
"MANTILLA" SOFA
wooden frame, padded and covered in velvet in shades of white
Production Simon Gavina, Italy, 1974
Bibliography:
Ac...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s
The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Post Modern 1990s Preview Sectional Sofa in Plush Ivory White Bouclé
By Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large Post Modern Sectional Sofa by Preview professionally reupholstered in highly durable super soft ivory white bouclé. If there was a ever a d...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Weiman Post Modern Sofa Chaise Lounge in Supple Lux Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1990
By Weiman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This piece of heaven cloud sofa chaise by Weiman was freshly and professionally reupholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé. Modern spaceship like clean look. Impressive high art ...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Ecume Sofa by Guillaume Chevalier
Located in Geneve, CH
Ecume Sofa by Guillaume Chevalier
Dimensions: D 100 x W 256 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Solid American walnut and fabric.
Handcrafted in France by Ateliers de Brimbois. Copies signed and ...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Post modern beautiful beige leather 3 seat sofa by Busnelli
By Busnelli
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful soft Beige Leather 3 seat Sofa by Busnelli. Rare time capsule sofa in amazing condition. Great post modern design. circa 1980. Made in Italy. Located in Brooklyn NYC
28” H...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Postmodern 80s Convertible Black Leather + Chrome DeSede Ds140 Sofa Reto Frigg
By De Sede
Located in Basel, BS
Very beautiful original 1980s DeSede Designer original by Rito Frigg in beautiful black leather-- with a Chrome frame. This sofa is extremely versatile and it converts into various configurations, to your desires!
This piece also features the removable headrest. Shown here with and without the use of the headrest. Stock image showing the measurements with the headrest here in image #6.
From the De Sede Website:
"Market launch of DS-140 by Reto Frigg: thanks to its new rotating seat system, the sofa can be converted into an elegant double lounge chair...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Cannaregio Modular Sofa with Footrest by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy 1986
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Halle, DE
Rare modular Cannaregio sofa by Gaetano Pesce. Postmodern / Memphis Design from 1986, manufactured by Cassina, Italy. Comes with original footrest in b...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Sofa in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, sofa, fabric, France, 1970s
This inviting and well-crafted three-seater sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, offers both comfort and sty...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Sofas in Black Leather
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofas, model 'Brigadiere', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, 1976.
Architectural 'Brigadiere' living room set designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Knoll....
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Custom Art Deco Style Sofa
By Steve Chase, A. Rudin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible custom sofa. The curved lines and overall shape of this sofa are truly eye catching. We love the triple tiered base, the chunky curved backrest and the oversized, weigh...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Sofa for Gavina, 1973
By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” sofa for Gavina, wood and ivory linen, Italy, 1973.
The Cornaro sofa represents a sublime exemplification of the harmony between...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Post Modern 2 Seat Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare and ultra coveted Preview sofa. The details, add so much interest and design flair. This collection has real designer feels.
**We have this sofa as well as a 3 seat sofa and ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Sirino Sofa by Walter Knoll for Brayton International
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. USA. Cream leather upholstery with distinct monumental frame.
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Original Cassina Maralunga Zweisitzer Sofa Couch Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein seltenes Zweisitzer Cassina Maralunga Sofa aus den 1990er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Vico Magistretti und überzeugt durch seine elegante Form sowie d...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Sofas in Black Leather
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofas, model 'Brigadiere', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, 1976.
Architectural 'Brigadiere' living room set designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Knoll....
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
1980s Postmodern Spindle-back Solid Oak Sofa, Howard Furniture, Pair Available
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Postmodern Spindle-back Solid Oak Howard Co Sofa
Offered for sale individually are two 1980s solid oak spindle-back Postmodern sofas from Howard Furniture company. The sofas h...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Foam
Three Seat Sofa in Leather by Natuzzi Attributed to Pierluigi Cerri, Italy, 1990
Located in Deland, FL
Introduce a striking piece of post-modern design to your living space with this exquisite three-seat sofa by Natuzzi, a renowned Italian furniture manufacturer. Crafted in the 1990s,...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gaetano Pesce Cannaregio Modular Sofa by Cassina Meda 1980s
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Cannaregio modular sofa with structure in plywood, polyurethane foam covered with multicolored fabric. Designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1987 and produced by Cassina in the early 1990s.
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Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
Tatlin Sofa by Mario Cananzi and Roberto Semprini, Italy c1988
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In 1988, Mario Cananzi and Roberto Semprini brought the Tatlin Sofa project to life for Edra, creating an authentic design masterpiece.
Height: 52.76 in (134 cm)Width: 82.68 in (21...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen 'Pantonova' Modular Sofa and Side Tables
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, modular sofa model 'Pantonova', metal, fabric, Denmark, 1970s
This sectional sofa of four elements and two side tables is designed by the Danish Vern...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Post-modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern sofas 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 sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, Spain, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include Pepe Albargues, Cini Boeri, Knoll, and De Sede. 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 sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,239 and tops out at $83,815 while the average work can sell for $5,344.