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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
1980s 3-Piece Biomorphic Curved Sofa By Preview
1980s 3-Piece Biomorphic Curved Sofa By Preview

1980s 3-Piece Biomorphic Curved Sofa By Preview

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

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

Legend Sofa by PLYUS Furniture: Post-Modern Wood & Fabric Design
Legend Sofa by PLYUS Furniture: Post-Modern Wood & Fabric Design

Legend Sofa by PLYUS Furniture: Post-Modern Wood & Fabric Design

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...

Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mah Jong Modular 3-Piece Sofa Suite by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Mah Jong Modular 3-Piece Sofa Suite by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

Mah Jong Modular 3-Piece Sofa Suite by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

Located in Basel, BS

An iconic three-piece Mah Jong lounge suite, by Roche Bobois, groundbreaking modular seating concept designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971. This set embraces the "ground-level living" revo...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Giorgetti “Maharaja” Settee by Antonello Mosca, Italian Modern
Giorgetti “Maharaja” Settee by Antonello Mosca, Italian Modern

Giorgetti “Maharaja” Settee by Antonello Mosca, Italian Modern

By Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined “Maharaja” settee designed by Antonello Mosca and masterfully crafted in Italy by Giorgetti, one of the world’s premier luxury furniture houses. This sculptural two-seat so...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Ut 01 Cowhide and Walnut Sofa by Sing Chan
Ut 01 Cowhide and Walnut Sofa by Sing Chan

Ut 01 Cowhide and Walnut Sofa by Sing Chan

Located in Geneve, CH

Ut 01 Sofa by Sing Chan Dimensions: W 76 x D 56 x H 67 cm Materials: Cowhide, North American Black Walnut, waxing. Sing Chan ( Chinese: 陈星宇/Xingyu Chen), the founder of SINGCHAN DE...

Category

2010s Chinese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni for Knoll  Avio System with Marble Base
Italian Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni for Knoll  Avio System with Marble Base

Italian Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni for Knoll Avio System with Marble Base

By Knoll, Piero Lissoni

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Designed by Piero Lissoni for Knoll, this rare configuration of the Avio modular sofa was produced in the 1980s and reflects the elegance of Italian modernism. Upholstered in soft iv...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Marble, Chrome

1980s Preview Purple Sculptural Biomorphic Cloud Sofa
1980s Preview Purple Sculptural Biomorphic Cloud Sofa

1980s Preview Purple Sculptural Biomorphic Cloud Sofa

By Preview

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

Convertible Postmodern Design Sofa by Bonaldo, Red Fabric, Italy circa 1980
Convertible Postmodern Design Sofa by Bonaldo, Red Fabric, Italy circa 1980

Convertible Postmodern Design Sofa by Bonaldo, Red Fabric, Italy circa 1980

By Bonaldo

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...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Weiman Furniture Serpentine Sofa
Weiman Furniture Serpentine Sofa

Weiman Furniture Serpentine Sofa

By Weiman

Located in Houston, TX

Weiman Furniture Company Serpentine Sofa. Offered is a stunning curvaceous sofa by Weiman Furniture Company in the 1980's. We offer this gorgeous sofa in the original fabric but coul...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Original BoConcept Amsterdam Sofa Cord Couch Recamiere beige
Original BoConcept Amsterdam Sofa Cord Couch Recamiere beige

Original BoConcept Amsterdam Sofa Cord Couch Recamiere beige

By BoConcept

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes, ca. 5 Jahre altes und sehr gut erhaltenes Sofamodul von BoConcept zum Verkauf an. Das Möbel war unter dem Modellnamen "Amsterdam" im Handel und ist hier...

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

N2v Bench by Aaron Scott
N2v Bench by Aaron Scott

N2v Bench by Aaron Scott

By Aaron Scott Design

Located in Geneve, CH

N2V Bench by Aaron Scott Dimensions: D 34.5 x W 122 x H 41 cm Materials: bleached cherry. Also available in other woods: lacquered cherry, bleached walnut, walnut. Brooklyn-...

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Cherry

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,...

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Two Seater Sofa by Michael Graves in Birdseye Maple and Black Fabric 1980s
Two Seater Sofa by Michael Graves in Birdseye Maple and Black Fabric 1980s

Two Seater Sofa by Michael Graves in Birdseye Maple and Black Fabric 1980s

By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Small, faceted sofa/settee designed by Michael Graves composed of a stained Birdseye Maple frame with ebony inlaid triangles and applied ebonized cylindrical decorations at the feet....

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birdseye Maple

Link-Terra Wicker And Powder-Coated Aluminum Three-Seater Outdoor Sofa by SNOC
Link-Terra Wicker And Powder-Coated Aluminum Three-Seater Outdoor Sofa by SNOC

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. ...

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Plywood and Upholstered Divani Sofa by Dainelli Studio Atelier
Plywood and Upholstered Divani Sofa by Dainelli Studio Atelier

Plywood and Upholstered Divani Sofa by Dainelli Studio Atelier

Located in Geneve, CH

Plywood and Upholstered Divani Sofa by Dainelli Studio Atelier Dimensions: W 280 x D 110 x H 68 cm Materials: Plywood, Wood, Upholstery. Sofa with a plywood base finished with a gl...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Plywood

White Lovers Sofa by Plyus Furniture
White Lovers Sofa by Plyus Furniture

White Lovers Sofa by Plyus Furniture

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...

Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

VIntage velvet sofa by Saporiti Italia, 1980s
VIntage velvet sofa by Saporiti Italia, 1980s

VIntage velvet sofa by Saporiti Italia, 1980s

By Saporiti

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage velvet two seater sofa by Saporiti italia. Very comfy two seater sofa, which has a cool pattern running troughout the upholstery. Good condition, has been cleaned. 1980s -...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

BC Sofa by DAaZ
BC Sofa by DAaZ

BC Sofa by DAaZ

$4,852 / item

BC Sofa by DAaZ

Located in Geneve, CH

BC Sofa by DAaZ Dimensions: D 110 x W 200 x H 76 cm. Materials: Albizzia wood, fabric. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape of the ordinary and reve...

Category

2010s Chinese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Mustard Yellow Velvet Fabric, Stainless Metal ButterMelt Sofa By OMER OZTURK
Mustard Yellow Velvet Fabric, Stainless Metal ButterMelt Sofa By OMER OZTURK

Mustard Yellow Velvet Fabric, Stainless Metal ButterMelt Sofa By OMER OZTURK

Located in Geneve, CH

Mustard Yellow Velvet Fabric, Stainless Metal ButterMelt Sofa By OMER OZTURK Dimensions: W 310 x D 99.3 x H 102.4 cm. Materials: Mustard Yellow Velvet Fabric, Stainless Metal. About...

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-2011 Two-seat Sofa in Black Leather, Switzerland
De Sede DS-2011 Two-seat Sofa in Black Leather, Switzerland

De Sede DS-2011 Two-seat Sofa in Black Leather, Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

With its fluid, curved shapes, the DS-2011 appears powerful and dynamic. The visual lightness and modern, casual elegance underline the timeless look that makes the DS-2011 a sofa th...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Art Sofa - Nandì Verà by Carla Tolomeo
Contemporary Art Sofa - Nandì Verà by Carla Tolomeo

Contemporary Art Sofa - Nandì Verà by Carla Tolomeo

By Mirabili, Carla Tolomeo

Located in Pistoia, IT

Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. 20th century sofa from the De Curtis home in Lugano. Decorations and velvet in Pontoglio silk, exclusive design by the Author. Gold,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk

Curved Velvet Hollywood Regency Sofa, Italy, 1970s
Curved Velvet Hollywood Regency Sofa, Italy, 1970s

Curved Velvet Hollywood Regency Sofa, Italy, 1970s

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian glam couch in luxurious blue velvet, attributed to Marzio Cecchi. A striking detail is the round brass feet, which complement the deep, elegant tones...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Lucite

Meilleur Nom Polished Bronze Sofa by Palena Furniture
Meilleur Nom Polished Bronze Sofa by Palena Furniture

Meilleur Nom Polished Bronze Sofa by Palena Furniture

Located in Geneve, CH

Meilleur Nom Polished Bronze Sofa by Palena Furniture Dimensions: W 317.5 x D 104.14 x H 77.47 x Seat H 43.18 cm Materials: Polished Bronze, American Walnut, Black Lacquer, Plush Vel...

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Other, Bronze

Vintage Leolux “Bora” / “Bora Bora” Leather Sofa
Vintage Leolux “Bora” / “Bora Bora” Leather Sofa

Vintage Leolux “Bora” / “Bora Bora” Leather Sofa

By Leolux

Located in North Charleston, SC

A sculptural vintage leather sofa by Dutch design house Leolux, model Bora (often referred to as Bora Bora), originally designed by Axel Enthoven in 1983. Celebrated as one of the br...

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Original Rolf Benz Sofa 3000 Zweisitzer Couch Creme Beige Design
Original Rolf Benz Sofa 3000 Zweisitzer Couch Creme Beige Design

Original Rolf Benz Sofa 3000 Zweisitzer Couch Creme Beige Design

By Rolf Benz

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten eins von insgesamt zwei wunderschönen Rolf Benz Sofas des Modells "3000" zum Verkauf an. Bei diesem Modell handelt es sich um den etwas kürzeren Zweisitzer. In unseren and...

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini

Located in PARIS, FR

Mario Bellini — eight Compasso d'Oro awards, 25 works in MoMA's permanent collection, chief design consultant to Olivetti for thirty years — was among the most rigorous minds in post...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Living Room Set for Gavina, Ivory Linen, 1973, Set of 3
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Living Room Set for Gavina, Ivory Linen, 1973, Set of 3

Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Living Room Set for Gavina, Ivory Linen, 1973, Set of 3

By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” living room set for Gavina, ivory linen, Italy, 1973, set of three Designed in 1973 for Gavina, the “Cornaro” series by Carlo Scarpa distills architectural th...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Levante Sofa by Francesco Zonca
Levante Sofa by Francesco Zonca

Levante Sofa by Francesco Zonca

Located in Geneve, CH

Levante Sofa by Francesco Zonca Numbered series signed Dimensions: D 85 x W 230 x H 71.5 cm Materials: Loro Piana Interiors fabric. The elegance of “Loro Piana Interiors” fabrics co...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, 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...

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Rattan Sofa
Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Rattan Sofa

Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Rattan Sofa

By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal

Located in Lutz, FL

Uncommon Tanganika model basket weave rattan sofa designed by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal circa 1970’s. Three seat hand woven rattan sofa in an open basket weave pattern which extend...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

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...

Category

2010s Chinese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Large Upholstery Field Sofa by Madheke
Large Upholstery Field Sofa by Madheke

Large Upholstery Field Sofa by Madheke

Located in Geneve, CH

Large Upholstery Field Sofa by Madheke Dimensions: D 310 x W 124 x H 82.5 cm. Materials: Curved leather-upholstered ergonomic seat, Metal base with coated finish. Finish options: Fab...

Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Beige MRS 3 Sofa by Plyus Furniture
Beige MRS 3 Sofa by Plyus Furniture

Beige MRS 3 Sofa by Plyus Furniture

By PLYUS Furniture

Located in Geneve, CH

Beige 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

Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Armchairs for Gavina, Ivory Linen, 1973, Set of 2
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Armchairs for Gavina, Ivory Linen, 1973, Set of 2

Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Armchairs for Gavina, Ivory Linen, 1973, Set of 2

By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” armchairs for Gavina, ivory linen, Italy, 1973, set of two The “Cornaro” armchair, designed by Carlo Scarpa in 1973 for Gavina, distills the essence of archit...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Contemporary Bronze and Mohair Velvet Curved Sofa by Pierre Salagnac, France
Contemporary Bronze and Mohair Velvet Curved Sofa by Pierre Salagnac, France

Contemporary Bronze and Mohair Velvet Curved Sofa by Pierre Salagnac, France

By Pierre Salagnac

Located in London, GB

Élan Curved Sofa by Pierre Salagnac Material: 24K gold-plated bronze, mohair velvet Dimensions: 240 x 120 cm – H 85 cm Year: 2025 Designed for the Creation Grant awarded by the Gran...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Caleo-Natural Teak Wood Frame, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Two-Seater Sofa by SNOC
Caleo-Natural Teak Wood Frame, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Two-Seater Sofa by SNOC

Caleo-Natural Teak Wood Frame, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Two-Seater Sofa by SNOC

Located in Geneve, CH

Caleo-Natural 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...

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak

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

1980s Cassina Maralunga Style Black and Butter Beige Leather Sofa
1980s Cassina Maralunga Style Black and Butter Beige Leather Sofa

1980s Cassina Maralunga Style Black and Butter Beige Leather Sofa

By Cassina

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Category

1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Postmodern Serpentine Sofa Set with Glass-Top Cocktail Table - 4 Piece Set
Postmodern Serpentine Sofa Set with Glass-Top Cocktail Table - 4 Piece Set

Postmodern Serpentine Sofa Set with Glass-Top Cocktail Table - 4 Piece Set

Located in Chicago, IL

Postmodern Vladimir Kagan Style Serpentine Sofa Set with Glass-Top Cocktail Table - 4 Piece Set The Postmodern Vladimir Kagan Style Serpentine Sofa Set with Glass-Top Cocktail Table is a stunning 4-piece ensemble that embodies the unique design sensibilities of Vladimir Kagan. Crafted in Italy during the 1980s, this set includes a serpentine sofa, two settees, and a versatile side table, allowing for various seating configurations and decor arrangements. The settees and side table offer flexibility for your preferred layout, providing the opportunity to create a fun and inviting living space. These pieces are upholstered in a beige and sienna faux suede, giving them a warm and inviting look. The round glass top on the side table adds a touch of elegance and functionality to the set. This ensemble showcases the Postmodern design aesthetics of the era and is a remarkable addition to any contemporary or vintage-inspired interior. Circa: 1980’s Dimensions: Sofa H: 34.25” W: 80” D: 36” Seat H: 16” Seat D: 22” 2 Settees with Side...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Glass

Mario Bellini Radical Italian Cotton Fabric Le Stelle Sofa for B&B Italia 1970
Mario Bellini Radical Italian Cotton Fabric Le Stelle Sofa for B&B Italia 1970

Mario Bellini Radical Italian Cotton Fabric Le Stelle Sofa for B&B Italia 1970

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Conversano, IT

Designed by Mario Bellini and produced by B&B Italia in the late 1970s, Le Stelle is one of the most emblematic creations of Italian design from that decade, an expression of the formal and technological research that defined the celebrated partnership between Bellini and the Novedrate-based company. The sofa stands out for its fluid and enveloping silhouette, built on a supporting structure in iron and steel that holds a cold-moulded polyurethane foam and Dacron® fibre padding—cutting-edge materials developed by B&B Italia in collaboration with its internal research centre during the golden age of Italian industrial design. Its profile, both soft and architectural, opens in a visual embrace: the inclined armrests unfold outward like wings, while the curved backrest and generous cushions define a deep, informal comfort. The name Le Stelle evokes a cosmic dimension, typical of Bellini’s poetic and experimental language, who at the time conceived the sofa as a microcosm of form, function and material. The upholstery is the original period fabric, an elasticised textile with diagonal stripes in shades of pink and salmon—a rare and refined chromatic combination that has preserved its authenticity. The original B&B Italia label, still present beneath the seat, certifies its provenance and the patented materials (Lycra®, Polysoft®, Dacron®), offering direct testimony to the company’s technological philosophy. Beyond its aesthetic value, Le Stelle represents a historical document of Italian radical design, where comfort and experimentation coexist in perfect balance. This example, preserved in its original integrity, is a true collector’s piece for enthusiasts and connoisseurs of 20th-century design, as well as a sculptural and poetic presence in any contemporary interior. It shows minimal signs of age, such as a few lateral marks, documented in the photographs and removable with a specific treatment, but is generally in excellent vintage condition. Product Name: Le Stelle Sofa...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Postmodern Sculptural Brown Velvet Sofa Amanecer
Postmodern Sculptural Brown Velvet Sofa Amanecer

Postmodern Sculptural Brown Velvet Sofa Amanecer

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

The Amanecer Sofa is a sculptural tribute to new beginnings—an ode to the calm strength of dawn. With its bold geometric silhouette, twin-arched backrest, and solid triangular arms, ...

Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

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...

Category

Early 2000s Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Egon Three-Seater Sofa in Leather, Horn, Wood & Upholstery by Arcahorn
Egon Three-Seater Sofa in Leather, Horn, Wood & Upholstery by Arcahorn

Egon Three-Seater Sofa in Leather, Horn, Wood & Upholstery by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Egon Three-Seater Sofa in Leather, Horn, Wood & Upholstery by Arcahorn Dimensions: D 102 x W 335 x H 72 cm. Materials: Horn, upholstery, leather, polyurethane foam, and goose dow...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Other

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

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