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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
Lamb Sofa by Vladimir Naumov
Lamb Sofa by Vladimir Naumov

Lamb Sofa by Vladimir Naumov

Located in Geneve, CH

Lamb Sofa by Vladimir Naumov Dimensions: D 284 x W 164 x H 84 cm Materials: Faux Lamb Fur, Wood Customizable Size. Please contact us. Vladimir Naumov is a ...

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2010s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood

1980s Sculptural Weiman Red Cloud Sofa Loveseat, Set of 2
1980s Sculptural Weiman Red Cloud Sofa Loveseat, Set of 2

1980s Sculptural Weiman Red Cloud Sofa Loveseat, Set of 2

By Weiman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, cloud sofa set you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire Outstanding design is exhibited throughout....

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ut 02 Cowhide and Walnut Sofa by Sing Chan
Ut 02 Cowhide and Walnut Sofa by Sing Chan

Ut 02 Cowhide and Walnut Sofa by Sing Chan

Located in Geneve, CH

Ut 02 Sofa by Sing Chan Dimensions: W 76 x D 135 x H 67 cm Materials: Cowhide, North American Black Walnut, waxing. Sing Chan ( Chinese: 陈星宇/Xingyu Chen), the founder of SINGCHAN D...

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2010s Chinese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Baixo Sofa Chaise by Wentz
Baixo Sofa Chaise by Wentz

Baixo Sofa Chaise by Wentz

By Guilherme Wentz

Located in Geneve, CH

Baixo Sofa Chaise by Wentz Dimensions: D 110 x W 300 x H 59 cm Materials: Wood, Upholstery. Upholstered sofa with wooden structure, multi-laminate, elastic straps and foam. Exclusi...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Little Lamb Chair by Vladimir Naumov
Little Lamb Chair by Vladimir Naumov

Little Lamb Chair by Vladimir Naumov

Located in Geneve, CH

Little Lamb Chair by Vladimir Naumov Dimensions: D 124 x W 94 x H 66 cm Materials: Faux Lamb Fur, Wood Customizable Size. Please contact us. Vladimir Naumov is a professional archi...

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2010s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood

2x Original B&B Italia Recamiere Charles Sofa Design Couch
2x Original B&B Italia Recamiere Charles Sofa Design Couch

2x Original B&B Italia Recamiere Charles Sofa Design Couch

By B&B Italia

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne Zweisitzer Sofas vom renommierten italienischen Hersteller B&B Italia zum Verkauf an. Bei den Sofas handelt es sich um das Modell "Charles", das durc...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Ligne Roset Sofa Couch Multy Claude Brisson weiß Zweisitzer
Ligne Roset Sofa Couch Multy Claude Brisson weiß Zweisitzer

Ligne Roset Sofa Couch Multy Claude Brisson weiß Zweisitzer

By Ligne Roset, Claude Brisson

Located in Berlin, DE

Mit dem Zweisitzer von Ligne Roset (Modell: Multy) bieten wir einen wahren Designklassiker zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa verfügt über einen weißen/ sehr hellen Bezug und lässt sich ebenfa...

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2010s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Substantial Lounge Chairs in Delicate Striped Green Blue Upholstery
Substantial Lounge Chairs in Delicate Striped Green Blue Upholstery

Substantial Lounge Chairs in Delicate Striped Green Blue Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chairs, fabric, Europe, 1970s/80s A robust and substantial pair of lounge chairs, exuding a playful charm through its distinct geometric form. The design of these chairs fea...

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1970s European Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Josephine 280 Sofa by Munna
Josephine 280 Sofa by Munna

Josephine 280 Sofa by Munna

Located in Geneve, CH

Josephine 280 Sofa by Munna Dimensions: D 103 x W 280 x H 83 cm. SH: 42 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet, ref. Emerald, CV09 upholstery and wild silk,...

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Valentine Sofa by Memoir Essence
Valentine Sofa by Memoir Essence

Valentine Sofa by Memoir Essence

Located in Geneve, CH

Valentine Sofa by Memoir Essence Dimensions: D 80 x W 220 x H 78 cm. Materials: Velvet fabric SFY and polished brass. Also available in brushed brass and client's fabric with polished brass details. Please contact us. Inspired in Valentine's day and in the power of love for creation we present you a curvilinear sofa...

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Classic Ripple Wave Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International Ca. 1970's
Classic Ripple Wave Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International Ca. 1970's

Classic Ripple Wave Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International Ca. 1970's

By Laurinda Spear, Brayton International

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

Object 085 Sofa by NG Design
Object 085 Sofa by NG Design

Object 085 Sofa by NG Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Object 085 Sofa by NG Design Dimensions: W 220 x D 110 x H 60 cm Materials: Velveteen Also Available: All of objects available in different materials and colors on demand. Our firs...

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2010s Polish Post-Modern Sofas

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Other

Auguste Piece 03 White Onyx Limited Edition Sofa by Tristan Montabord-Marc
Auguste Piece 03 White Onyx Limited Edition Sofa by Tristan Montabord-Marc

Auguste Piece 03 White Onyx Limited Edition Sofa by Tristan Montabord-Marc

Located in Geneve, CH

Auguste Piece 03 White Onyx Limited Edition Sofa by Tristan Montabord-Marc Limited Edition Of 12 Pieces Dimensions: D 80,5 x W 250 x H 74 cm. Materials: Onyx. Also available in Zer...

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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Onyx

Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance: Leather & Wood, Post-Modern
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance: Leather & Wood, Post-Modern

Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance: Leather & Wood, Post-Modern

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...

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2010s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Original Cassina Maralunga Sessel Vico Magistretti Stoff türkis
Original Cassina Maralunga Sessel Vico Magistretti Stoff türkis

Original Cassina Maralunga Sessel Vico Magistretti Stoff türkis

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen türkis farbenen Maralunga Sessel von Cassina zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Vico Magistretti und gilt bis heute als wahrer Designklassiker. Vico...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Original Ligne Roset Sofa Prado Couch Christian Werner Stoff grau
Original Ligne Roset Sofa Prado Couch Christian Werner Stoff grau

Original Ligne Roset Sofa Prado Couch Christian Werner Stoff grau

By Ligne Roset

Located in Berlin, DE

nkissen und die damit einfache Verwandlung in ein Daybed. In unseren anderen Anzeigen bieten wir zudem einen passenden Ottoman und zwei speziell für das Modell entworfene Couchtische...

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2010s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Custom Scalloped Tuxedo Sofa in Olive Green Pierre Frey Fabric, 1990
Custom Scalloped Tuxedo Sofa in Olive Green Pierre Frey Fabric, 1990

Custom Scalloped Tuxedo Sofa in Olive Green Pierre Frey Fabric, 1990

Located in Hudson, NY

A luxurious custom scalloped tuxedo sofa in olive green. Seat back is diamond tufted with a scalloped crest rail. New upholstery invokes a seventies feel with Pierre Frey's Yeti fabr...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Wood

Josephine 280 Sofa by Munna
Josephine 280 Sofa by Munna

Josephine 280 Sofa by Munna

Located in Geneve, CH

Josephine 280 Sofa by Munna Dimensions: D 103 x W 280 x H 83 cm. SH: 42 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery and wild silk. Available in all M...

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Italian Postmodern Gyform Two-Tone Leather Upholstered Sofa
Italian Postmodern Gyform Two-Tone Leather Upholstered Sofa

Italian Postmodern Gyform Two-Tone Leather Upholstered Sofa

Located in Astoria, NY

Gyform Two-Tone Leather Upholstered Sofa, tan leather cushions and adjustable back on white leather woven base, marked "Gyform" to underside of arms. 37.5" H x 83.5" W x 38" D; seat...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

1980s Weiman Pucci Style Curved Tufted Channel Biomorphic Kidney Sofa
1980s Weiman Pucci Style Curved Tufted Channel Biomorphic Kidney Sofa

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

Kyokusen Fully Upholstered Monolithic Sofa by Quinti Sedute
Kyokusen Fully Upholstered Monolithic Sofa by Quinti Sedute

Kyokusen Fully Upholstered Monolithic Sofa by Quinti Sedute

Located in Geneve, CH

Kyokusen Fully Upholstered Monolithic Sofa by Quinti Sedute Dimensions: D 134 x W 250 x H 77 cm. Materials: Metal, wood, and upholstery. Available in different finishes, sizes, and ...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Robert Thibier Four Seat Sofa with Gold Painted Metal Frame
Robert Thibier Four Seat Sofa with Gold Painted Metal Frame

Robert Thibier Four Seat Sofa with Gold Painted Metal Frame

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Robert Thibier four seat sofa, gold painted steel, fabric, France, 1960s/1970s This exceptional four-seat sofa by Robert Thibier is a rare example of French design from the 1960s an...

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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Cini Boeri, Sofa, ABS Plastic, Leather, Italy 1970s
Cini Boeri, Sofa, ABS Plastic, Leather, Italy 1970s

Cini Boeri, Sofa, ABS Plastic, Leather, Italy 1970s

By Cini Boeri

Located in High Point, NC

A two-seater black ABS plastic and white / light grey leather sofa, designed by Cini Boeri, and produced by Gavina, Knoll, 1970s. seat height 14”.

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic

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

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

By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina

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...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Josephine 230 Sofa by Munna
Josephine 230 Sofa by Munna

Josephine 230 Sofa by Munna

Located in Geneve, CH

Josephine 230 Sofa by Munna Dimensions: D 103 x W 230 x H 83 cm. SH: 42 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery and wild silk. Available in all M...

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Waterfall Arm Sofa by Interior Crafts
Waterfall Arm Sofa by Interior Crafts

Waterfall Arm Sofa by Interior Crafts

By Interior Crafts

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980s. USA. Made in Chicago by Interior Crafts. Reupholstered in blue lamb chop fabric by Kramer

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Jell Sofa by Alter Ego Studio
Jell Sofa by Alter Ego Studio

Jell Sofa by Alter Ego Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Jell Sofa by Alter Ego Studio Dimensions: D 120 x W 260 x H 85 cm. Materials: Wooden frame, high resistance foam, upholstery fabric B108 by SAHCO (10...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Stone

Who's Perfect Sofa State Couch Guiseppe Viganò Recamiere Leder
Who's Perfect Sofa State Couch Guiseppe Viganò Recamiere Leder

Who's Perfect Sofa State Couch Guiseppe Viganò Recamiere Leder

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten eine wunderschöne Liege/ Recamiere vom Premium Hersteller Who's Perfect zum Verkauf an. Das Möbel wurde von Guiseppe Viganò entworfen und ist hier in der begehrten Ausführ...

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Early 2000s Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Aniston 3 Seats Sofa by Domkapa
Aniston 3 Seats Sofa by Domkapa

Aniston 3 Seats Sofa by Domkapa

Located in Geneve, CH

Aniston 3 Seats Sofa by Domkapa Materials: Fiber, Black Texturized Steel. Dimensions: W 230 x D 97 x H 83 cm. Also available in different materials. Please contact us. Aniston...

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Tan Leather Cloud Style Sofa with Lucite Leg by Weiman, c 1980s, Signed
Tan Leather Cloud Style Sofa with Lucite Leg by Weiman, c 1980s, Signed

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. Designed by Robert L. Ebel and produced by Wieman in the 1980s and 90s, this curvaceous sofa was inspired by Vladimir Kagan's designs such as the 'Cloud' sofa by Directional, the 'Serpentine' sofa by Kagan...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Lucite

Beige Baba Sofa by Gisbert Pöppler, Upholstered Teak Frame, Germany
Beige Baba Sofa by Gisbert Pöppler, Upholstered Teak Frame, Germany

Beige Baba Sofa by Gisbert Pöppler, Upholstered Teak Frame, Germany

Located in Geneve, CH

Beige baba sofa by Gisbert Pöppler. Dimensions: H 74 (SH43) x W 303 x D 140.5 cm. Materials: Upholstered wooden frame, teak footings. Like a friend that...

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2010s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

1980s Americans of Martinsville Peach Postmodern Three-Seat Sofa
1980s Americans of Martinsville Peach Postmodern Three-Seat Sofa

1980s Americans of Martinsville Peach Postmodern Three-Seat Sofa

By American of Martinsville

Located in Elkton, MD

Postmodern three-seat sofa by Americans of Martinsville, produced in the 1980s. The piece features a softly structured silhouette with gently rounded arms, a fully upholstered base, ...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Organic Shaped Wavy Sofa in Pine
Organic Shaped Wavy Sofa in Pine

Organic Shaped Wavy Sofa in Pine

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Organic shaped sofa, pine, fabric, Europe, 1970s This sculptural sofa, crafted in Europe during the 1970s, embodies the organic spirit of its era through its fluid, curvilinear form...

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1970s European Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Fabric Frank Sofa Bed by Amura Lab
Fabric Frank Sofa Bed by Amura Lab

Fabric Frank Sofa Bed by Amura Lab

Located in Geneve, CH

Fabric Frank Sofa Bed by Amura Lab Dimensions: W 247 x D 95 x H 80 cm Materials: FRAME: solid wood and multiply SUSPENSIONS: Elastic belts in rubber and polypropylene SEATS: Polyuret...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1970s Curved Modular Sofa, Postmodern Design, Linen Upholstery
1970s Curved Modular Sofa, Postmodern Design, Linen Upholstery

1970s Curved Modular Sofa, Postmodern Design, Linen Upholstery

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

Striking modular curved sofa from the late 1970s, with a strong postmodern character and a playful, almost sculptural silhouette. The design is composed of multiple rounded seating e...

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Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

1990s Rare Poltromec Italia Leather Sculptural Space Age Sofa Loveseat, Set of 2
1990s Rare Poltromec Italia Leather Sculptural Space Age Sofa Loveseat, Set of 2

1990s Rare Poltromec Italia Leather Sculptural Space Age Sofa Loveseat, Set of 2

By Poltromec

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite deep purple, navy blue and lime green leather sofa and love seat. The ultra rare pieces exudes an air...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Canapé Modèle 54 par Gae Aulenti pour Knoll – Restauration Bonjour Gallery
Canapé Modèle 54 par Gae Aulenti pour Knoll – Restauration Bonjour Gallery

Canapé Modèle 54 par Gae Aulenti pour Knoll – Restauration Bonjour Gallery

By Knoll, Gae Aulenti

Located in Rouen, FR

Canapé deux places Modèle 54, conçu par Gae Aulenti dans les années 1970 pour Knoll International. Icône du design post-moderniste italien, ce modèle se distingue par sa structure tu...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Original De Sede DS 10/23 Sofa Couch Zweisitzer leder schwarz
Original De Sede DS 10/23 Sofa Couch Zweisitzer leder schwarz

Original De Sede DS 10/23 Sofa Couch Zweisitzer leder schwarz

By De Sede

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes De Sede DS 10/23 Zweisitzer Sofa aus schwarzem Leder zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa ist mit hochwertigem Echtleder bezogen und zeic...

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Early 2000s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s Italian Minotti 3-Seater Sofa, Newly Upholstered
1970s Italian Minotti 3-Seater Sofa, Newly Upholstered

1970s Italian Minotti 3-Seater Sofa, Newly Upholstered

By Minotti

Located in Toronto, CA

Newly reupholstered Minotti sofa, its bold geometry complemented by the intricate design of the new textile. Roomy seating area makes way for creative lounging, while the open space ...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1980's Designer Sofas by Baker Furniture
Pair of 1980's Designer Sofas by Baker Furniture

Pair of 1980's Designer Sofas by Baker Furniture

$14,400Sale Price / item|20% Off

Pair of 1980's Designer Sofas by Baker Furniture

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in Las Vegas, NV

TWO AVAILABLE Absolutely stunning Pagoda style sofas by Baker Furniture Company. If you are looking for a gorgeous pair of installation ready sofas, look no further. This truly d...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Link-Terra Wicker And Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Meditation Bed by SNOC
Link-Terra Wicker And Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Meditation Bed by SNOC

Link-Terra Wicker And Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Meditation Bed by SNOC

Located in Geneve, CH

Link-Terra Wicker And Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Meditation Bed by SNOC Dimensions: Ø 200 x H 63 cm. Materials: Aluminium, wicker, and Luminesce fabric. Link-Terra When designi...

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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Preview Post Modern Kidney Shape Sofa
Preview Post Modern Kidney Shape Sofa

Preview Post Modern Kidney Shape Sofa

By Preview

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Preview Post Modern Kidney Shape Sofa This sofa measures: 90 wide x 44 deep x 33 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height of 27 inches Excellent Vintage Condition. W...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy, 1980s
'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy, 1980s

'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy, 1980s

By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Antwerp, BE

'Cannaregio' sofa, a vibrant and versatile creation by Italian designer Gaetano Pesce for Cassina. Originally conceived in 1987, this sofa exudes playfulness, adaptability, and a bur...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Ligne Roset Kashima 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy
Ligne Roset Kashima 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy

Ligne Roset Kashima 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Toronto, CA

Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, the Kashima 3-seater offers a softer take on modular lounge seating. Its all-foam construction and sculpted silhouette deliver plush comfo...

Category

1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

1980s Modular Green Sculptural Curved Sofa Chaise Lounge, Set of 2
1980s Modular Green Sculptural Curved Sofa Chaise Lounge, Set of 2

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. ...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Selene Curved Sofa in Natural Oak Veneer by Pendhapa
Selene Curved Sofa in Natural Oak Veneer by Pendhapa

Selene Curved Sofa in Natural Oak Veneer by Pendhapa

Located in Geneve, CH

Selene Curved Sofa in Natural Oak Veneer by Pendhapa. Dimensions: W 250 x D 127.5 x H 75 cm. Materials: Natural oak veneer, fabric. This listing features our Selene Curved Sofa in i...

Category

2010s Singaporean Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Post Modern Pair of Settee's, 1980
Post Modern Pair of Settee's, 1980

Post Modern Pair of Settee's, 1980

Located in Chicago, IL

Postmodern pair of Sette's, 1980. Original upholstery in great condition.

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1990s Salotti Post Modern Top Grain Two Toned Beige Leather Sofa
1990s Salotti Post Modern Top Grain Two Toned Beige Leather Sofa

1990s Salotti Post Modern Top Grain Two Toned Beige Leather Sofa

By Nicoletti Salotti

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite two toned beige leather sofa. The ultra rare three seaters sofa exudes an air of luxury and refinemen...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

White MRS 3 Sofa by Plyus Furniture
White MRS 3 Sofa by Plyus Furniture

White MRS 3 Sofa by Plyus Furniture

By PLYUS Furniture

Located in Geneve, CH

White MRS 3 Sofa by Plyus Furniture Dimensions: D 160 x W 310 x H 80 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery. “MRS 3” sofa. With love to my favorite desig...

Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Postmodern Italian 1980s Sofa, Two-Seat
Postmodern Italian 1980s Sofa, Two-Seat

Postmodern Italian 1980s Sofa, Two-Seat

By Memphis Milano

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage 1980s Postmodern two-seat sofa. Sculpted beech frame with aluminum accents. Original warm yellow cream leather cushions. Very good condition, comfortable seat. Dimensions: 1...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plywood

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