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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
Newman 2 Seat Sofa by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Newman 2 Seat Sofa by Munna Dimensions: D 93 x W 150 x H 75 cm. SH: 43 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, brass, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet, ref. Emerald, CV09 upholstery, and bru...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Moonage Daydream Sofa by Gio Pagani
Located in Geneve, CH
Moonage Daydream Sofa by Gio Pagani Dimensions: D 140 x W 450 x H 61 cm. SH: 36 cm. Central Module: W 85 x D 105 x H 61 cm. Chaise Longue: W 140 x D 140 x H 61 cm. Materials: Loro Pi...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wool

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

Andre Arbus Style Robert Couturier Peach Velvet Post Modern Sofa
Located in Sharon, CT
Custom made by Robert Couturier, peach velvet with classic ionic volute referenced arm treatments. Incredibly comfortable down pillow seat. White painted Louis XVI inspired structur...
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

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...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Large Gaetano Pesce for Cassina 'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, sofa, model ‘Cannaregio’, multicolored upholstery, Italy, 1987 Large ‘Cannaregio’ sofa, designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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

Sloane Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1990
Located in Chicago, IL
Sloane sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1990. Original upholstery
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

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

Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena ‘Toro’ Sofa in Dark Forest Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, sofa, model ‘P20B Toro’, fabric, metal, Italy, 1979 This sofa model 'P20B Toro' is designed by Luigi Caccio Dominioni in...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Howard Keith Grand Sofa in Soft Purple Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith, sofa, fabric, United Kingdom, 1970s Grand voluptuous sofa by Howard Keith, designed in the 1970s. This sofa with a deep seat is a true delight to sit and relax in. The thick armrests, seat cushions and low back support the sitter exquisitely. The design of the sofa is grand, bulky and sturdy. Due to its characteristic features, the grand sofa...
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1970s English Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Sofa for Gavina, 1973
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” sofa for Gavina, wood and turquoise velvet, 1973. The Cornaro sofa represents a sublime exemplification of the harmon...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Vigo Magistretti for Cassina Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, two-seater sofa, model 'Veranda', fabric, aluminum, Italy, 1983. Beautiful esthetically balanced two-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

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

Claude Single Sofa by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Claude Single Sofa by SNOC Dimensions: W 78 x D 83 x H 76 cm. Materials: Acrylic Rope, Aluminium. Claude Collection, brings together strong, modern design lines and innovative desi...
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Shinto Sofa by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Shinto sofa by Domkapa Materials: Fabric (Helmand 53), black texturized steel, gold brushed stainless steel. Dimensions: W 302 x D 162 x H 82 cm. Also available in different mate...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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

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...
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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

Materials

Brass

Thayer Coggin Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience the epitome of comfort and refined style with this Thayer Coggin sofa. Its luxurious beige fabric features subtle shimmering speckles that catch the light, adding a touch ...
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1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Miura Single Sofa by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Miura Single Sofa by SNOC Dimensions: W 81.5 x D 82.5 x H 80 cm. Materials: Acrylic Rope, Aluminium. The Miura outdoor collection is an invitation to comfort and elegance. The sof...
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

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

Stella Sofa by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Stella Sofa by Domkapa Materials: Velvet (Aldan 2928), walnut stained ash. Dimensions: W 293 x D 157 x H 84 cm. Also available in different materials. Please contact us. with 3 pillows included in the same fabric as the structure(50x50 cm) An exclusive design for the most unique decorations! Stella sofa is a curvilinear sofa...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Blue Leather 'ISU' Sofa by Shigeru Uchida, 1995
Located in Dronten, NL
Architectural sofa designed by renown Japanese architect Shigeru Uchida. This spectacular minimalist but very comfortable sofa with black anodized cast aluminum legs was in productio...
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1990s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Herman Miller Chiclet Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller and first introduced in 1976, this eye-catching modular sofa made a lasting impression with bold, rounded-edge cushions and steel brackets that join the seat and back to allow for independent flexibility that provides a surprising level of comfort. It is known as the Chiclet sofa...
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Fringes 280 Sofa by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Fringes 280 Sofa by Munna Dimensions: D 100 x W 280 x H 91 cm. SH: 47 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery and fringes. Available in all Munna...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

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

Margot 280 Sofa by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Margot 280 Sofa by Munna Dimensions: D 137 x W 280 x H 93 cm. SH: 46 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, brass, feathers, and velvet. Finish: Trevira Velvet, ref. Steel Blue, TRV05 upholstery...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Custom Art Deco Style Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible custom sofa. The curved lines and overall shape of this sofa are truly eye catching. We love the triple tiered base, the chunky curved backrest and the oversized, weigh...
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20th Century Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Claude Seater 3 Sofa by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Claude Seater 3 Sofa by SNOC Dimensions: W 211 x D 83 x H 76 cm. Materials: Acrylic Rope, Aluminium. Claude Collection, brings together strong, modern design lines and innovative d...
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

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

Baixo Sofa Chaise by 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

Italian Glass Lounge Sofa in the style of Fabio Lenci, circa 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare glass, wood and upholstered lounge sofa in the style of Italian designer Fabio Lenci (1935-). 3/4" thick glass sides with three 2" dowel rods suspend the super comfortable scall...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Sculptural Tube Sofa by Anna & Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy, 90s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Rare sculptural postmodern designer sofa model ''Tube'' designed by Anna & Carlo Bartoli for Italian high-end furniture manufacturer Rossi di Albizzate. The sofa features internal t...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

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 ...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Upholstery

Fringes 280 Sofa by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Fringes 280 Sofa by Munna Dimensions: D 100 x W 280 x H 91 cm. SH: 47 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery and fringes. Available in all Munna...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

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
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Original Rolf Benz Ecksofa Dono 6100 Couch Design Sofa Leder rot
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Rolf Benz Dono 6100 Ecksofa mit rotem Lederbezug zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa zeichnet sich aus durch seine moderne und praktische Rückenlehne/ Ablage aus Ho...
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Early 2000s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 1 x C...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Rolf Benz Sofa 333 Couch with ottoman Footstool Three-seater
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful three-seater with ottoman from Rolf Benz for sale. Model 333 is characterized by curved armrests and high seating comfort for up to three people. Conditi...
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2010s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1980s Preview Purple Sculptural Biomorphic Cloud Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, purple microfiber cloud sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statemen...
Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, 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

Roberto Iera for Felicerossi Large Sectional Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roberto Iera for Felicerossi, sectional sofa model 'Il Colombaccio', fabric, stainless steel, Italy, 1970s Stunnig modular sofa by Italian designer Roberto Iera for manufacturer Fel...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

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 Designklassiker, bietet Platz für bis zu...
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Early 2000s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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

Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, armchairs, model 'Brigadiere', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, 1976. Architectural 'Brigadiere' living room set designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Kn...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Latitude Sofa by RALPH M
Located in Geneve, CH
Latitude Sofa by RALPH M Dimensions: W 260 x D 90 x H 89 cm. Materials: Solid beech, Particle boards panels, Fabric. Details: Frame: Solid beech and particle boards panels. Seat s...
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid-Century Post Modern Loveseat or Sofa Produced by Preview Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural base with floating front sofa made by Preview circa 1992. It features the original tweed fabric in good condition. Could use cleaning before use.
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Ate van Apeldoorn Custom Loveseat in Solid Iroko and Brown Leather with Outlet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ate van Apeldoorn solid Iroko wood loveseat. Iroko wood is also known as African teak. It is an extremely heavy solid wood sofa. The loveseat has leath...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

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...
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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 ori...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tuttu Sofa by Artu
Located in Geneve, CH
Tuttu sofa by Artu Pavel Vetrov Dimensions: W 134 x D 84 x H 78 cm Materials: metal, upholstery Other colors and materials available. Collection Tuttu Monteur takes its name f...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

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

Divano Anfibio, Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti, 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Il Divano Anfibio, ideato da Alessandro Becchi per Giovannetti intorno al 1971, è un’icona del design che incarna l’essenza innovativa e la versatilità degli arredi degli anni ’70. Q...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1980s 3-Piece Biomorphic Curved Sofa By Preview
Located in Bensalem, PA
This is one unique sofa, very comfortable. The shape is amazing would be the center focus point of any room Made by Preview Furniture
Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Galore Seater Module Right Forest Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore Seater Module Right Forest Green by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D82 x W83 x H 76 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Powder coated black steel legs, Wooden frame, foam, spring syst...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Beam sofa system with Walnut Beam coffee table by Patricia Urquiola For Cassina
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Double Beam 160 Chaise lounge Sofa with Walnut Beam 550 BQ coffee table Designed by Patricia Urquiola For Cassina. The Beam Sofa system was designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2016 as ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Memphis Style Italian 2-Seat Sofa in Blue Alcantara Fabric, Postmodern, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Postmodern sculptural daybed sofa featuring elegantly shaped asymmetrical seating and the 80's style metal legs. The sofa is upholstered in blue Alca...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Trave Sofa by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Located in Geneve, CH
Trave sofa by Umberto Bellardi Ricci Dimensions: D 24" x W 102" x H 16 in Materials: Dedar Boucle fabic, l-beam, brass Umbert...
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2010s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Original Cassina Maralunga Sessel Vico Magistretti Stoff türkis
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

Materials

Fabric

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...
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Sofa for Gavina, 1973
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” sofa for Gavina, wood and turquoise velvet, 1973. The Cornaro sofa represents a sublime exemplification of the harmon...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Nature Navy Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature Navy sofa by MOWEE Dimensions: D85 x W151 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm). Material: Aluminum, upholstery and Iroko Wood. Weight: 32 kg. Also availab...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

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

Koda Sofa by RALPH M
Located in Geneve, CH
Koda Sofa by RALPH M Dimensions: Module M: W 92 x D 115 x H 82 cm. Module L: W 92 x D 160 x H 82 cm. Medium Arm: W 20 x D 115 x H 82 cm. Materials: Solid beech, Fabric. Details: Fr...
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2010s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Iconic "Cornaro" Sofa by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina, 1973 - A Masterpiece of Italia
Located in Manzano, IT
Iconic "Cornaro" Sofa by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina, 1973 - A Masterpiece of Italian Modernist Design Designed by legendary Italian architect Carlo Scarpa in 1973, this set of two "Cor...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

"Zoe" Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Stunning Zoe sofa by Vladimir Kagan, Iconic addition to any living space - brand new upholstery in a mauve velvet. Dimensions are taken at the longest, deepest and highest points.
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1990s Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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

Vintage "Onda" sofa set by De Pas D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italië 1985
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Zanotta sofa set model Onda. Design De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi.design classic. Consisting of a three seater sofa and 2 seater sofa. Dark blue alcantara. Very good& well maintained ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

I4 Mariani Postmodern Italian Molto + Di Maroon Leather Sofa Ammannati -Vitelli
Located in Topeka, KS
Spectacular postmodern Italian Molto + Di maroon leather sofa by Tittina Ammannati & Vitelli Giampiero for I4 Mariani. Beautiful condition, keeping...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

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

Post Modern 5 Piece Modular Scoop Chair Sofa by Henning Korch
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great 5 piece Post Modern modular sectional sofa. Comprised of 5 identical chair pieces that can be used individually or together. The arrangements are truly endless. Willing to...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Post-modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, Spain, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include Pepe Albargues, Cini Boeri, Knoll, and De Sede. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,239 and tops out at $83,815 while the average work can sell for $5,344.

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