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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

VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.

Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendinia onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.

Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group,  which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.

Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals. 

After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.

On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.

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Style: Post-Modern
Legend Sofa by Plyus Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Legend Sofa by Plyus Furniture Dimensions: D 120 x W 320 x H 95 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery. PLYUS Furniture creates pieces in collectible d...
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2010s Emirian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Lamb Chair by Vladimir Naumov
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamb Chair by Vladimir Naumov Dimensions: D 116 x W 119 x H 84 cm Materials: Faux Lamb Fur, Wood Customizable Size. Please contact us. Vladimir Naumov is a professional architect, ...
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2010s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood

Moss 1800 Sofa by Artu
Located in Geneve, CH
Moss 1800 sofa by Artu Pavel Vetrov Dimensions: W 180 x D 82 x H 76 cm Materials: Wood, Upholstery Other colors and materials available. Soft, flowin...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscape in Red Brown Leather
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...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Lounge Sofa by RALPH M
Located in Geneve, CH
Lounge Sofa by RALPH M Dimensions: W 140 x D 101 x H 80 cm. Materials: Plywood, Foam, Fabric. Details: Frame: HR 26kg/m3, HR 38kg/m3 and RP 28kg/m3 foam com...
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2010s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Plywood

John Mascheroni Curved Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
This 1980s sofa designed by John Mascheroni epitomizes the era's sleek, minimalist aesthetic with its elegantly curved silhouette. Upholstered in a rich ochre boucle fabric, the sofa...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Postmodern 3-Seater Sofa "Newtone" by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso, Italy 1989
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a magnificent postmodern sofa "Newtone" designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso. Sofa has beautiful shape with down-dropping backrest which gives it e...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Vladimir Kagan #4891-J Sofa for Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s for Directional in its original microsuede. There is some light scratching to the microsuede consistent with how microsuede wears along with general wear from use and age. I...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970s
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” sofa, black leather, France 1970s. This exceptional "Croissant" lounge sofa, designed by the avant-gardist Ra...
Category

1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Cayenne Croissant Sofa by Plyus Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Cayenne Croissant Sofa by Plyus Furniture Dimensions: D 120 x W 240 x H 80 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery. “Croissant” Sofa. Of course, for the d...
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2010s Emirian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1980s Weiman Pucci Style Curved Tufted Channel Biomorphic Kidney Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous curves on this beauty! Bright and vibrant Pucci ...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Link-Terra Wicker And Powder-Coated Aluminum Three-Seater Outdoor Sofa by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Link-Terra Wicker And Powder-Coated Aluminum Three-Seater Outdoor Sofa by SNOC Dimensions: D 85,5 x W 230 x H 63 cm. SH: 42 cm. Materials: Aluminium, wicker, and Luminesce fabric. ...
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather in Curly Teddy Bear Camel Fabric
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Everyone needs a teddy bear and yours can be this chic Vladimir Kagan Zoe sofa newly upholstered in soft curly camel teddy bear fabric. Modern. In your face ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Oscar Sofa by DUISTT
Located in Geneve, CH
Oscar Sofa by DUISTT Dimensions: W 210 x D 85 x H 76 cm Materials: Duistt Fabric Oscar sofa, crafted with great attention to detail, is part of Oscar collection inspired by the cur...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Late 20th-Century Tuxedo Sofa With Abstract Upholstery
Located in Elkton, MD
Late 20th-century tuxedo three-seat sofa. Features a bold black, white, and gray abstract-patterned upholstery. Designed with clean lines, low-profile arms, and deep seat cushions.
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Postmodern Glass Block "Rion" Loveseat Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Rion loveseat captures the essence of the Arcana's 2019 Altered Common collection, a whimsical exploration into the miss-use of common building materials, here seen with glass block and wrought iron window guard. Soft and hard, translucent and opaque underscore this Postmodern seating...
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2010s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stone Leather Saint Germain Sofa by Gio Pagani
Located in Geneve, CH
Stone Leather Saint Germain Sofa by Gio Pagani Dimensions: D 90 x W 293 x H 66 cm. SH: 40 cm. Materials: Stone timeless leather and raw brass. Also...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Uno Kristiansson, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine and off-white fabric sofa designed by Uno Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s. 14.5” seat height
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1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine

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: Rubelli shearling wool fabric, brass. Available in other fabrics and brass finishes. Atra Design We...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

White Connection Chair by Plyus Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
White Connection Chair by Plyus Furniture Dimensions: ⌀ 110 x H 73 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery. “Connection” chair. Once upon a time there wer...
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Sofa for Gavina, 1973
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Sofa for Gavina, 1973
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

Block Armchair by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Block armchair by Pepe Albargues Dimensions H 78 x D 75 x W 87 cm 32 kg Materials: Pine wood structure, curved plywood board reinforced with table. ...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Pine

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 ...
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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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: Rubelli shearling wool fabric, brass. Atra Design We are Atra, a furniture brand produced by Atra ...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Nobilis Lapis Fabric Sofa Composition by Amura Lab
Located in Geneve, CH
Nobilis Lapis Fabric Sofa Composition by Amura Lab Dimensions: W 338 x D 199 x H 70 cm Materials: FRAME: solid wood and multiply. SUSPENSIONS: rubber and polypropylene belts. SEAT, B...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Wood

Vintage Postmodern Sectional Sofa with 2 Side Tables, Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Curved Sectional Sofa with 2 Side Tables - Set of 3 The frame of this curvilinear sofa is crafted fully from wood. The postmodern original upholstery is in a very...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Small Baixo Sofa by Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Baixo Sofa by Wentz Dimensions: D 105 x W 200 x H 58 cm Materials: Wood, Upholstery. 2 cushions included The Baixo sofa proposes a different way of sitting. An invitation to c...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hug Grey Sofa by Rejo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Hug grey 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 sofa...
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2010s Saudi Arabian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Convertible Postmodern Design Sofa by Bonaldo, Red Fabric, Italy circa 1980
Located in Regensburg, DE
Extraordinary Postmodern two-seater design sofa "Arnold" by Bonaldo in red fabric. Large curved back cushion and 2 seat cushions on a stainless steel frame with wooden feet. The or...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

1980s Modular Green Sculptural Curved Sofa Chaise Lounge, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite modular two piece chaise lounge sofa. The ultra rare lounger exudes an air of luxury and refinement. ...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Massai Sofa by RALPH M
Located in Geneve, CH
Massai Sofa by RALPH M Dimensions: W 200 x D 103 x H 85 cm. Materials: Solid beech, Particle board panels, Fabric. Details: Frame: Solid beech and particle board panels. Seat spri...
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2010s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Cannaregio Sofa Attributed to Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy 1990s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Cannaregio sofa designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina in 1987. The Cannaregio sofa is composed of ten modular sections, which can be placed together ...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Upholstery

Postmodern Italian Sectional Sofa in Blue and Off-White Dots Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, brushed metal, Italy, 1970s A postmodern design of Italian origin with an ingenious construction comprised of three seating elements and five/six loose backres...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Le Bambole two-seater Sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. The Bambole series today is an icon of 1970s design furniture and won Mario Bellini the "Compasso d'Oro" award i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Block Blue Armchair by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Block blue armchair designed by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: H 78 x D 75 x W 87 cm. 32 kg The Block collection designed by the well-known Vale...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Pine

Angelo Mangiarotti & Chiara Pampo 'Légère' Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti e Chiara Pampo for Rosenthal, 'Légère' sofa, lacquered ash, patinated leather, Italy, 1978 Sturdy sofa designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and Chiara Pampo and manufac...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Ash

Vintage Boho Pencil Reed Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the sculptural elegance and organic allure of this stunning vintage pencil reed sofa. A captivating example of 1980s design artistry, this pi...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan

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,...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Original Ligne Roset Ploum Sofa Couch Ronan Erwan Bouroullec 3/4-Sitzer
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Ligne Roset Ploum Sofa in rot zum Verkauf an. Das von Ronan und Erwan Bouroullec entworfene Sofa gilt als wahrer Designk...
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Early 2000s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Cini Boeri, Sofa, Plastic, Leather, Gavina Knoll, Italy 1970s
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic

1970's Channeled Leather Sofa by Metropolitan
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome channeled leather sofa with chrome base by San Francisco, CA-based Metropolitan Furniture, c.1970s. The sofa features a polished...
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

French Bulbous Croissant Shaped Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, France, 1970s This remarkable leather sofa, designed and crafted in France during the 1970s, is a true representation of the era’s innovative and artistic approach to...
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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Snow Straight Sofa by Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Snow straight sofa by Note Design Studio Dimensions: D 100 x W 100 x H 74 cm. Materials: upholstery. Prices may vary according to the fabric choice. Snow is a modular sofa concept created by Note Design Studio. Note is based in Stockholm where snow is abundant and changes drastically the landscape during a large portion of the year. Even the most brutalist building morph into blurry and puffy shapes. This contrast between a solid and steady structure anchored in the ground and the welcoming layer of soft snow on top is the inspiration for the Snow sofa. The snow system is composed of 2 elements – a straight module and a rounded 30° module – that can be combined to create an infinity of shapes. The sofa is complemented by low modules that can be used as ottomans or can be combined to create straight or curved padded benches...
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2010s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Classic Ripple Wave Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International Ca. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Pure post modern style, executed with top quality craftsmanship. The wave , or ripple bench was designed by Laurinda Spear, and made by Brayton Industries, circa 1970's. This example...
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Heli 3-Seater Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Introducing the Heli Sofa, a design marvel by Otto Zapf, crafted exclusively for Knoll International. This post-modern piece seamlessly blends luxury and mod...
Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Yeti Sofa by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Yeti sofa by Pepe Albargues Design by Vladimir Naumov Dimensions: Width 202 - depth 110 - height 82 - seat 44 cm. Materials: Pine wood structure, plywood...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Pine, Plywood

Galore Seater Module Left Forest Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore seater module left forest green by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 82 x W 83 x H 76 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Powder coated black steel legs, Wooden frame, foam, spring sys...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Cloud Pouf Sofa in Fog Grey Boucle. 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloud Pouf Sofa in Fog Grey Boucle 1980's. Reupholstered in boucle Measures 144" long 29" tall 36" deep 18" seat height
Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Original Ligne Roset Sofa Yang Couch François Bauchet Kvadrat black
By François Bauchet, Ligne Roset
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering two beautiful sofa modules from Cinna (Ligne Roset) for sale. The design is by François Bauchet and is characterized by its iconic shape and high-quality materials. T...
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s, All Original, Ready to Use
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Knoll, 1980s. Original black leather and gray and black patterned fabric. Aluminum and steel base co...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Lounge Sofa by Timothy Defiebre
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Sleek lines on this post modern 1990's / 2000's design featuring a chrome base and slipper seat. The chrome base is designed as one continuous natural line that follows body contour...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Lounge Sofa by Timothy Defiebre
Lounge Sofa by Timothy Defiebre
$600 Sale Price
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Wood Labirint Free Sofa by Andrea Giomi
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood Labirint Free Sofa by Andrea Giomi. Dimensions: D 80 x W 60 x H 84 cm. Materials: Various types off recycled wood or material on request. Andrea G...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

White Lovers Sofa by Plyus Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
White Lovers Sofa by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 110 x W 240 x H 73 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery. “Lovers” sofa. Once upon a time there were two...
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2010s Emirian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Caleo-Ash Teak Wood Frame, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Two-Seater Sofa by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Caleo-Ash Teak Wood Frame, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Two-Seater Sofa by SNOC Dimensions: D 100 x W 195 x H 65 cm. SH: 42 cm. Materials: Teak wood, rope, and Ethereal fabric. The Cal...
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak

Cassina 'Soriana' Cognac Leather Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Cassina; Tobia Scarpa; Afra Scarpa; Minimalist; Italian Design; Hollywood Regency; Post-modern; Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Soriana, reupholstered in aniline leather....
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Mint Green Sofa inspired by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1980s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Postmodern Sofa in pale mint green velvet. Design of the sofa is inspired by the iconic Maralunga and Portovenere Sofas, both designed by Vico Magistr...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Sofas for Gavina, 1973, Set of 2
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

Salvador Dali Vis-à-vis de Gala Black Label Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Dali manufactured by BD. Structure in solid wood. Traditional upholstery with conical springs and cinches. White cotton interior lining. Wooden socket lined wi...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Sahara sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance Sofa 3 seats + 2 tops Dimensions: W 416.3 x D 158.5 x H 83.8 cm Materials: Leather or fabric, black aluminium powder, coat structure, wood base, leather back panels. The design of the ‘Sahara’ sofa evokes the gorgeous interior of a desert nomad’s tent opening onto the starry sky. Leather, fabric and wood blend together into a warm combination. The seat and back cushions look like independent elements casually arranged on the supporting platform. The appealing base extends to one end to create a convenient side table available in a range of sophisticated finishes, from glossy marble to cool terrazzo. The platform and seat are joined only by a vertical element with rounded edges inspired by the curved lines of the Sahara nomad’s traditional khaima tents. Sahara is available in several configurations — three-seater, four-seater, daybed, etc. Designed for hospitality. Biography: Not wishing to simply produce or be rational about a product, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance prefers that each of his projects has its own unique scenario, nourished without distinction between uses, forms, materials or aesthetics. For him, curves and straight lines, sensuality and strictness interact in confrontations that are conducive to create meaning and awaken our senses. Through his desire to breath life into both the objects and spaces he designs, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance views each project as an organic form that will grow over time with its user, almost like a natural element that can Challenge human order or disorder. Originally, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance was a sculptor, preoccupied with each work he created by a story and intimate link with nature that he felt the need to retranscribe by using his hands. But soon the IDEA of stirring emotions in others by creating useful forms became an evident path for someone who loves the beautiful as much as the functional and harmony as much as social responsibility. So he turned to design. Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance often compares his approach to tsubo niwa, the tiny garden at the centre of a traditional Japanese house. Like an organic pulse in a profession dedicated to meeting the demands of an industry, a market or a specific client, he is as ready to design objects with inspired lines for manufacturers (Bernhardt Design, Ceccotti Collezioni, Cinna, Ligne Roset, La Chance, Petite Friture, Tacchini, Zanotta.) as he is to imagine harmonious living areas (Senderens, Air France Lounges, Ciel de Paris, Meurice Oenotheque, Transumance Chalet, #Cloud Paris lounge) or even to define a product image or showcase for a famous brand (Paco Rabanne, YSL Beauty, Perrier-Jouët,). Thus in 2015 Montblanc associated its name with Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, entrusting him with the architectural plans of the company’s 500 boutiques worldwide. His unique approach has led him to conceive exceptional objects that have been presented in the Pierre bergere gallery in Brussels and the BSL gallery in Paris. He has participated in prestigious events like the AD Interiors exhibition at Paris’ Musée des Arts Decoratifs in 2013 and more recently, the AD collections exhibition, also in Paris. His creative meanderings have led him to initiate a collaboration with the Neal Feay workshop in the United States and also to work with two royal factories in France: Mobilier National (National Furniture) and the Manufacture de Sevres (ceramics). The latter two endeavors combine his contemporary vision of design with the finely-honed skills of master craftsmen that were used in the 18th century. His approach has been acclaimed by the French and international press and he has received many prizes including NeoCon Silver 2016 for his Modern Family collection for Bernhardt Design, the 2015 Via Label, the 2014 Janus business prize for the Air France Salons, the GQ Best Designer prize in 2012, the prestigious Red Dot prize for Best Product in 2011 and both the Elle Decoration International Design Prize and Wallpaper Design Award in 2009. With his innate fondness for Art Nouveau, he relies not only on the universal character of nature to impose shapes that make sense but believes that the IDEA of a total, multidisciplinary art is vital for contemporary creation. Education: 1992-1997 École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs, Furniture Department, Paris École nationale supérieure des arts appliqués, Metal Sculpture DMA, Paris Interior design Currently Lobby and amenity spaces areas for two 50 story apartment buildings in Jersey City / New York for Ironstate development, delivery 2018 Private appartment in Soho NYC, in collaboration with Selldorf Architects, delivery may 2017 Study for a site layout of a 13 ha private space in the Hamptons. Project's direction, land art, landscape design in collaboration with Bas Smets Architecture of 4 residential units, delivery 2018/2019 2016 An e-lounge space located in a building of high standing offices (Paris) New retail concept for Montblanc stores including Hamburg's flagship 2014 "Le Cabinet Onirique", AD Intérieurs exhibition, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Galerie Nef (Paris) 2012 A private dining room for Château d’Yquem in the Parisian hotel “Le Meurice“ The “Megu” Japanese restaurant in the Alpina Grand Hotel (Gstaad, Switzerland) “Le Ciel de Paris” restaurant on the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower (Paris) Air France Lounge business class, Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, Terminal S4 (in partnership with Brandimage) 2011 Interior design of a chalet, St Martin de Belleville (French Alps) 2010 BSL Gallery, Paris 3rd district 2009-2010 Conception of the visual identity of the Yves Saint Laurent Beauté store Stand 2008 Hotel W, Marrakech, project cancelled, up to the Design Development Phase 2007 Air France Lounge business class, Tokyo Airport Maya Bar, Monaco Brasserie Sénequier, Saint-Tropez 2006 Déli-cieux, the terrace restaurant of the ‘Printemps maison’ department store, Paris 2005 TAD concept Store, Via statuto Milan, Italy Senderens, Restaurant, ex-Lucas Carton for Alain Senderens, 9, place de la madeleine, Paris 2004 Layout design for a 11,000 sq. ft. private home 3rd Culture, fashion and accessory store, Imperial Hotel Guinza, Tokyo 2003 Libresens, Cognac Bar for the Bertrand Group and Remy Martin, Paris 2002 Sketch, Restaurant, Design and Interior Layout for the ‘West Bar -Gallery – East Bar - Eggs Toilets,’ London 2000 Maoh, restaurant- ‘noodles’ Bar for the Bertrand Group, Neuilly-sur-Seine Scenography Currently Scenography for Café Scène and Scènes d'Intérieur Gallery, Maison & Objet, Halls 7 and 8, Paris-Nord Villepinte, january 2017 2016 Scenography l'Eden for Perrier-Jouët during London Design Festival, Londres Scenography for Café Elle Déco and Scènes d'Intérieur Gallery, Maison & Objet, Hall 7, Paris-Nord Villepinte, january and september 2015 Scenography for Scènes d'Intérieur et éditeurs, Maison & Objet, Hall 7, Paris-Nord Villepinte, january and september 2014 Scenography Les Miroirs d'Eau, Scènes d'Intérieur, Maison & Objet, Hall 7, Paris-Nord Villepinte 2012 Scenography for the Designers Days, theme ‘Identité(s)’ Showroom Poltrona Frau, Paris 2008 Scenography for the Crystallized Stand – Swarovski Elements during the Maison et Objet fair, Paris-Nord Villepinte Layout and scenography of Hall 5B, Scènes d’Intérieur, Paris-Nord Villepinte 2007 Scenography for the Designers Days, theme ‘desire,’ Showroom Cassina, Paris 2006 Stand for L’Oréal International Professional Hairdressing Products, Paris 2003 Scenography for Designers Days, Galerie Moderno for Zanotta, 2003, Paris Scenography of the exhibition "Evanescence", Showroom Zanotta, Milan Design Currently Creation of a table lamp for Kundalini (launch Euroluce Milan, april 2017) Creation of a rechargeable lamp for Dior Maison Creation of furnitures and lights for Zaozuo editor 2017 Collection transversale "Folia" for the crystal manufacture Saint-Louis 2016 "My Mia" Chair for Habitat "Modern Family" collection for Bernhardt Design "Cupidon" Side Table for Cinna "Sellier" Sofa for Hermes Maison, presented at Milan Salon "Mediterranea" Lamps for Petite Friture "Transmissions" collection made with l'ARC of Mobilier National 2015 "Colors" collection for Bernhardt Design "Market" collection for Petite Friture 2014 "Market" Chair for Petite Friture "Estampe" collection for Cinna "Harper" rocking Chair for Bernhardt Design "Cinema" Sofa for Bernhardt Design "Shelter" parlour Side Chair for Tacchini "Arom" Armchair for Zanotta "Le Noé" Knife for Perceval "Ciel" Armchair for Tabisso " Kiji" Side Table for Cinna "Calanques" Low Tables for Cinna "Inside World" Desk for Cinna 2013 “Torii” armchair for Cinna “Hybride” table for Cinna “Aoyama” table for Cinna “Market” chair for Petite Friture “Fluid” lamp for Forestier 2012 'Catherine’ armchair for Bernhardt Design 'Ammonite' shelf for Meta 'Naturoscopie' collection for Galerie Bsl: a shelf, four wall lamps, three ceiling fixtures, two coffee tables, a mirror, a table light “Borghese” sofa for La Chance, new French editor “Hybride” sofa for Cinna “Bamby” chair for Marcel by “Monk” coffee table for PleyeL “Nuvola” armchair for Zanotta “Baladeuse,” “East,” “Gloriette” lighting for Forestier 2011 “Duales” tables for ST LUC “Plis” rug for Chevalier Editions “Omaggio” desk, “Niwa” coffee table and “Deriva” table for Ceccotti Collezioni “Air Lux” chairs, “Mut” chair, “Benz” chairs, “Sign” table for Fasem Participation in the Guzzini Food Design France event 2010 ‘Otto’ chair and ‘Quadro’ table for Ceccotti Collezioni Armchair “Calla” for Zanotta “Corvo” chair for Bernhardt Design “Ottoman” sofa and armchair collection for Cinna “Salam”, “Meida” and “Interstice” tables for Cinna “Suite 207” rug for Chevalier Editions Creation of the new women’s fragrance...
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

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