Post-Modern Sofas
POSTMODERN STYLE
Strictly speaking, postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects included hot-colored, loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. The fact that, decades later, postmodern design still has the power to provoke thoughts (along with other reactions) proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodernism 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. In the next decade in Milan, a cohort of designers led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass and Michele de Lucchi, in 1980, gathered a core group of young designers, which would come to include Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata and Matteo Thun, into a design collective they called Memphis. The Memphis Group saw design as a means of communication and they wanted it to shout. That it did: the first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 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. After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, postmodern design quickly took off in America. The architect Robert Venturi had 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 collection of postmodern furniture includes seating, decorative objects, lighting fixtures and more.
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Style: Post-Modern
Mario Bellini Olive Green Camaleonda, 100% Mohair Reupholstery, B&B Italia, 1970
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda, Mario Bellini, vintage; modular camaleonda, newly reupholstered in 100% Mohair; Olive Green; Postmodern; Lounge chair; Sofa; Seating element; Italian design classics;
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Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Green and Brass Mineral Chaise Longue by Kasadamo
By Kasadamo
Located in Geneve, CH
Green and Brass Mineral Chaise Longue by Kasadamo
Dimensions: D 185 x W 100 x H 78 cm
Materials: Suede, brass
Also Available: Customized materials and colors available,
Kasad...
Category
2010s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Gaetano Pesce Italian Sofa Cannaregio in Grey Fabric Original Condition
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
The Cannaregio sofa created in 1987 by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina is made up of ten different elements that have different shapes and therefore different volumes and sizes. But Gaetan...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Rotor Sofa EJ-800 by Peter Hort-Lorentzen for Erik Jorgensen, Denmark
Located in Halle, DE
Rotor sofa EJ-800 – 2 seat sofa designed 1983 by Peter Hiort-Lorentzen & Johannes Foersom. Manufactured by Erik Jorgensen A/S, Denmark. The backrests are rotateable to generate sever...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Tan Leather Cloud Style Sofa with Lucite Leg by Weiman, c 1980s, Signed
By Weiman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful curvy and fluid Post-Modern sofa by Weiman is in soft and luxurious tan colored leather, features a single lucite leg and is signed underneath with a Weiman label.
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Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Milan Sofa by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Milan sofa by Atra Design.
Dimensions: D 244.9 x W 93 x H 60.4 cm.
Materials: leather, steel.
Available in leather or fabric.
Atra Design
We are Atra, a furniture brand produc...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Blue Eclipse Sofa by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Eclipse sofa by Atra Design.
Dimensions: D 220 x W 108.8 x H 79 cm.
Materials: fabric, walnut wood.
Available in other colors.
Atra Design
We are Atra, a furniture brand ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
De Sede DS600 Non Stop Snake Modulaar Sectional Sofa
Located in San Diego, CA
De Sede most iconic design "NON STOP" sofa, model DS600. Designed by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland in the 1972.
We are h...
Category
20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Ultrasuede
Freja Sofa by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Freja sofa by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 460 x W 100 x H 68 cm
Materials: fabric, brass.
Different back and chaise modules conbinations available.
3 x Back module
1 x Chaise mo...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Beige Baba Daybed by Gisbert Pöppler
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Baba daybed by Gisbert Pöppler
Dimensions: H 82 (43) x W 250 x D 170 cm
Materials: Upholstered wooden frame, teak footings
Like a friend that wants to cuddle, Baba is an u...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Beluga Curvo Sofa by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Beluga Curvo sofa by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 270 x W 96.9 x H 70 cm.
Materials: fabric, brass.
Available in other fabrics and brass finishes.
Atra Design
We are Atra, a furn...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Blue Air Sofa by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Air sofa by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 240 x W 90.5 x H 60.3 cm
Materials: leather, brass
Availbale in other colors.
Atra Design
We are Atra, a furniture brand produced by...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Block Sofa by Pepe Albargues
By Missana
Located in Geneve, CH
Block Sofa by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: Width 200 - Depth 75 - Height 78 - Seat 43 cm
Materials: Pine wood structure, curved plywood board reinforced with tablex.
Foam CMHR (high...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Plywood, Pine
Nerthus Outdoor Sofa by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Nerthus outdoor sofa by Atra Design.
Dimensions: D 434 x W 108.5 x H 71.1 cm.
Materials: fabric, teak.
Different back and chaise module conbinations available.
3 x Back module
...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pink Alce Sofa, Small by Chris Hardy
By Missana
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Alce sofa - Small by Chris Hardy
Dimensions: W166, D88, H82, seat45 (2 Seaters)
Materials: Iron structure and MDF board
Painted or chromed legs
Foam CMHR (high resilience an...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron, Copper
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern Vladimir Kagan Marilyn Sofa by Directional for Vladimir Kagan in new ivory white bouclé upholstery. Whimsical and happy, Kagan's Marilyn line is fresh and unique. Curved ...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Blue and Brass Kasa Sofa 2p by Kasadamo
By Kasadamo
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue and brass kasa sofaa 2p by Kasadamo
Dimensions: D 95 x W 280 x H 70 cm
Materials: suede, brass
Also available: customized materials and colors available.
Kasadamo is abo...
Category
2010s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Pink and Brass Mineral Chaise Longue by Kasadamo
By Kasadamo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink and Brass Mineral Chaise Longue by Kasadamo
Dimensions: D 185 x W 100 x H 78 cm
Materials: Suede, brass
Also Available: Customized materials and colors available,
Kasada...
Category
2010s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Oberon Sofa by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Oberon sofa by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 512 x W 188 x H 60 cm
Materials: fabric, brass
Different back, back with arm and ottoman module combinations available.
1 x Back module...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
New Postmodern Style Purple Velvet Accent Chair Beirut
Located in Madrid, ES
Featuring a visually impactful silhouette, Beirut sofa is a modern icon. It blurs the line between modern art and functional decor. Thrillingly unique.
Category
2010s European Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Elegant Four-Seat Sofa in Black Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, black leather, steel, Europe, 1970s
A well-composed sofa with comfortable cushions and a sleek appearance. The designer created a large sofa that rests on four flat, U-shape...
Category
1970s European Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Oberon March Sofa by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Oberon March sofa by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 440 x W 95 x H 60 cm
Materials: linear tufted fabric, brass
Different back and ottoman module conbinations available.
2 x Back mo...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Italian Sofa in Bamboo Post Modern in Grey Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful 80's post modern Italian sofa. The sofa is totally made of bamboo wood with rattan weaves to assemble each piece. Great craftsmanship in the processing of bamboo and its ma...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Margot Sofa by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Margot sofa by Atra Design
Limited Edition of 10.
Dimensions: D 265 x W 94 x H 60 cm.
Materials: fabric, brass.
Atra Design
We are Atra, a furniture brand produced by Atra for...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Hug Green Sofa by Rejo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Hug green sofa by Rejo Studio.
Dimensions: D 315 x W 95 x H 76 cm.
Materials: wooden structure, with velvet.
Also available in different colours.
Long comfortable hug. The hug...
Category
2010s Saudi Arabian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 'Hockey' Leather Sofa, Antonio Citterio for Moroso, Italy, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Hard to find 'Hockey' leather sofa/loveseat designed by Antonio Citterio for Italian furniture maker Moroso in the 1980s
Condition: very good vintage condition with some traces of...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Bob Mod 2 Seating by Dovain Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bob Mod 2 Seating by Dovain Studio
Dimensions: H 76 x W 80 x D 100 x SH 39 cm
Materials: Velvet, Wood
Dovain Studio
Creative direction by Sergio Prieto, a Spanish artist-design...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
90s Kati Meyer Modular ‘Bridge’ Sofa / Daybed for Brühl
By Kati Meyer-Brühl, Brühl
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
The bridge sofas are some piece of rare design. Bridge sofas offer almost unlimited possibilities for sitting, lying down, relaxing and lounging can be implemented with just a few el...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Nuvola Sofa by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
Nuvola sofa by SEM
Dimensions: D235 x W82 x H72 cm
Material: Structure in lacquered iron, brass details, shell in Santos rosewood,
Padding in feather with upholstery in leather.
...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Iron
Bouclé Cream and Brass Kasa Angle Sofa by Kasadamo
By Kasadamo
Located in Geneve, CH
Bouclé Cream and Brass Kasa Angle Sofa by Kasadamo
Dimensions: D 300 x W 300 x H 79 cm
Materials: bouclé cream, brass
Also Available: Customized materials and colors available,
...
Category
2010s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Cini Boeri for Knoll Three Seater Sofa in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, three seater sofa, model 'Brigadier', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, designed in 1976.
Architectural sofa model 'Brigadier' designed by Italian designer Ci...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Large Green Alce Sofa and 2 Large Ottomans by Chris Hardy
By Missana
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of large green Alce sofa and 2 large ottomans by Chris Hardy
Dimensions: W200, D88, H82, Seat45 (3 Seaters Sofa), W85, D85, H45 (Ottoman)
Materials: Iron structure and MDF bo...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Copper, Iron
Block Blue Armchair by Studio Mut
By Studio Mut
Located in Geneve, CH
Block blue armchair designed by Studio Mut
Dimensions: H 78 x D 75 x W 87 cm
32 kg
The Block collection designed by the well-known Valencia based studio Mut design, is a coll...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Pine
Scarpa Soriana Lounge Chair in Bouclé Wool Mid Century, Post-Modern, 1969
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Soriana; Cassina; Italian design; Hollywood regency; Post-modern; 1970's
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana lounge chair reupholstered in bouclé wool, Cassina, the 1970s. The S...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Bouclé Cream and Wood Kasa Sofa 2p by Kasadamo
By Kasadamo
Located in Geneve, CH
Bouclé Cream and Wood Kasa Sofa 2p by Kasadamo
Dimensions: D 95 x W 280 x H 70 cm
Materials: suede, wood
Also Available: Customized materials and colors available
Kasadamo is about...
Category
2010s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Pink Baba Daybed by Gisbert Pöppler
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Baba daybed by Gisbert Pöppler
Dimensions: H 82 (43) x W 250 x D 170 cm
Materials: Upholstered wooden frame, teak footings
Like a friend that wants to cuddle, Baba is an up...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Gerard van den Berg for Label 'Mancha' Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gerard van den Berg for label, sofa, model 'Mancha', leather, The Netherlands, 1990s.
This bulky three-seat 'Mancha' sofa is designed by the Dutch designer Gerard Van Den Berg. T...
Category
1990s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Cini Boeri Two-Seat Sofa for Knoll International, 1970s
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
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
Blue and Brass Kasa Angle Sofa by Kasadamo
By Kasadamo
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue and brass kasa angle sofa by Kasadamo
Dimensions: D 300 x W 300 x H 79 cm
Materials: suede, brass
Also available: customized materials and colors available.
Kasadamo is ...
Category
2010s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Blue Ettore Sottsass East Side Sofa and Two Lounge Chairs
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Spectacular East Side sofa and 2 lounge chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll International in 1983.
Post-Modern sofa and armchairs with their original two-tone blue Kvadrat...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Modular Sectional by Preview
Located in Las Vegas, NV
5 Piece modular sectional for Preview, 1980s. 3 straight and 2 curved elements. Sleek and low-profile this modular sectional works great as one piece or broken up into multiple seati...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Sofas Living Room Green Velvet by Pol 74 Postmodern 2 3 Seat Italy 1990 Set of 2
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 sofas produced by the postmodern Italian company Pol74. One sofa is 3-seat, the other 2-seat with relaxation mechanism, all in forest green striped velvet depicting small rh...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Charpentier Brown Leather 'Apollo' Sofa in Stainless Steel Frame, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Post-modern Apollo sofa by Jacques Charpentier was made in France in the 1960s. It currently has its original leather upholstery. We do have an in-house expert upholsterer who ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cassina Soriana Four Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in green Peter Dunham
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Soriana, Cassina, Italy 1970s,
reupholstered in Peter Dunham
Manufactured by Cassina in the 1970s, the Soriana collection was meant to express beauty and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Cini Boeri for Knoll Pair of Sofa's in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, two seater sofa's, model 'Brigadier', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, designed in 1976.
Architectural pair of 'Brigadier' settees designed by Italian design...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Velvet Sofa Attributed to Marzio Cecchi, Italian design, Glam canape, 1970's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marzio Cecchi; Italian design; Italy; Glam; Hollywood Regency; Blue velvet; Brass; Post-modern; Firenze;
Italian glam couch newly reupholstered in blue velvet and attributed to M...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
1980s Postmodern Sofa Set with Brass Detailing, 2 Pieces
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful and fun sofa set from the 1980s with a brass detailing band. The soft pink fabric with scalloped curves is comfortable to sit on or take a nap (the arms are great pillows!)...
Category
1980s Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Pigro Sofa by Studio Pastina
By Missana
Located in Geneve, CH
Pigro sofa by Studio Pastina
Dimensions: W 182, D 90, H 77, seat 42
Materials: pine wood structure, tablex and particles board.
Steel structure painted or chromed.
Foam CMHR (hig...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Copper, Steel
Postmodern Two-Seater Sofa by Tito Agnoli for Cinova in Cognac Leather, 1960's
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern; Space-age; Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa bed 711 in cognac leather, Italy, the 1960s; Italy; Italian design;
Postmodern sofa which can be converted into a daybed, desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
De Sede Swiss Design DS 47 Sofa in Petrol Green Leather, Post-Modern, 1980's
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
De Sede, Switzerland 1980s; Petrol blue green sofa, DS 47; Swiss design; design classics; Post-modern
De Sede DS 47 Sofa in petrol green leather. A luxury Swiss leather design cla...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
20th Century Vintage Oak Bentwood 2 Seater
Located in Miami, FL
20th century vintage oak bentwood 2 seater re-stained and refinished in a beautiful deadstock textured wool blend fabric. Circa 1970s with a unique wood frame in amazing vintage cond...
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak, Bentwood
Vintage European Sectional Sofa Attributed to Roche Bobois, 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian sectional sofa from the 1980’s attributed to Roche Bobois. This was sourced in Spain and is in the original fabric. Restoration services are available through our showroom...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Upholstery
Cassina 'Soriana' Four Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Bouclé
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, soriana, Cassina, Italy 1970s, bouclé wool
Manufactured by Cassina in the 1970s, the Soriana collection was meant to express beauty and comfort by using a w...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Wilma Salotti Postmodern Black Leather Rounded Back Sectional Sofa, Italy, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Black leather sectional sofa by Wilma Salotti and made in Italy, circa 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Beautiful “Matinee” Sofa / Daybed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful designer leather sofa or daybed designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather.
The sofa is comprised of two removable bolster accent pillows and long bolster. The rem...
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Post-Modern,Cassina 'Soriana' Cognac Leather Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970
Located in Antwerp, BE
Soriana, Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italian design classics, Italy, 1970's
Manufactured by Cassina in the 1970s, the Soriana collection was meant to express beauty and co...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mario Bellini Camaleonda, Pierre Frey Velvet Green Upholstery, B&B Italia, 1970
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda, Mario Bellini, vintage modular camaleonda, newly reupholstered in Pierre Frey green velvet;
Postmodern modular couch by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. The...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Beluga Sectional Sofa by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Beluga sectional sofa by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 265 x W 94 x H 60 cm
Materials: fabric, brass
Atra Design
We are Atra, a furniture brand produced by Atra form a mexico city–...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
