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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
Cobra/Pipeline sofa by P. Hjort-Lorenzen & Johannes Foersom for Erik Jørgensen
Cobra/Pipeline sofa by P. Hjort-Lorenzen & Johannes Foersom for Erik Jørgensen

Cobra/Pipeline sofa by P. Hjort-Lorenzen & Johannes Foersom for Erik Jørgensen

The sofa refers to early modernist forms of the Bauhaus period (Perriand), as well as mid-century Scandinavian designs (Nanna Ditzel), adding bold pop era concepts and unexpected fabrics. This Cobra/Pipeline...

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1980s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gothic Sofa by DAaZ
Gothic Sofa by DAaZ

Gothic Sofa by DAaZ

$14,860 / item

Gothic Sofa by DAaZ

Located in Geneve, CH

Gothic Sofa by DAaZ Dimensions: D 123 x W 292 x H 101 cm. Materials: Wood, leather. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape...

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2010s Chinese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

White MRS 1 Sofa by Plyus Furniture
White MRS 1 Sofa by Plyus Furniture

White MRS 1 Sofa by Plyus Furniture

By PLYUS Furniture

Located in Geneve, CH

White MRS 1 Sofa by Plyus Furniture Dimensions: D 160 x W 310 x H 80 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery. “MRS 1” sofa. With love to my favorite desig...

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2010s Emirian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Carson's Sofa, Cream Upholstered Fabric, Post-Modern Design
Vintage Carson's Sofa, Cream Upholstered Fabric, Post-Modern Design

Vintage Carson's Sofa, Cream Upholstered Fabric, Post-Modern Design

By Carsons

Located in Charleston, SC

Ooooh this sofa is soooo good! The legs are very reminiscent of Vladamir Kagan’s “Marilyn sofa”. Except this one has 3 cushions instead of one and a really excellent shelled bac...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

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, ...

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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

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...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Plywood

Fringes 280 Sofa by Munna
Fringes 280 Sofa by Munna

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

Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance

Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance

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

Rolf Benz Dono sofa by Christian Werner in white leather, 1990s
Rolf Benz Dono sofa by Christian Werner in white leather, 1990s

Rolf Benz Dono sofa by Christian Werner in white leather, 1990s

By Rolf Benz

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

This Rolf Benz three-seater Dono sofa, designed by Christian Werner in the late 1990s, combines sculptural clarity with exceptional comfort and functionality. The piece is defined b...

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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Koinor Free Motion Edit Sofa Design Couch Leder braun Balkeneiche
Koinor Free Motion Edit Sofa Design Couch Leder braun Balkeneiche

Koinor Free Motion Edit Sofa Design Couch Leder braun Balkeneiche

By Koinor

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Zweisitzer Sofa "Edit - Free Motion" von Koinor zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa besteht aus einem Holzpodest in der Optik "Balkeneiche" und zwei elektrisch vers...

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Early 2000s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Galore 3 Seater Sprinkles Desert Yellow by Warm Nordic
Galore 3 Seater Sprinkles Desert Yellow by Warm Nordic

Galore 3 Seater Sprinkles Desert Yellow by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Galore 3 seater sprinkles desert yellow by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 222 x W 83 x H 76 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Powder coated black steel legs, Wooden frame, foam, spring s...

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2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Sandor Armchair by Madheke
Sandor Armchair by Madheke

Sandor Armchair by Madheke

Located in Geneve, CH

Sandor Armchair by Madheke Dimensions: D 80 x W 85 x H 70 cm. Materials: leather, brass. Finish options: Fabric Seat Coli CL 215371 Color 02, Leather Back Classic Soft Olive, Leathe...

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2010s Indian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofas with Sculptural Arms by Carsons
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofas with Sculptural Arms by Carsons

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofas with Sculptural Arms by Carsons

By Carsons

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This striking pair of Mid-Century Modern sofas showcases a bold architectural silhouette defined by their gracefully curved form. Designed to create an intimate conversational arrang...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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

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 Piero Lissoni, Knoll

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...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Tabacco Croissant Sofa by Plyus Furniture
Tabacco Croissant Sofa by Plyus Furniture

Tabacco Croissant Sofa by Plyus Furniture

By PLYUS Furniture

Located in Geneve, CH

Tabacco Croissant Sofa by Plyus Furniture Dimensions: D 120 x W 240 x H 80 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery. “Croissant” Sofa. Of course, for the d...

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2010s Emirian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Malva Green Big Kroko Sofa by Marcantonio
Malva Green Big Kroko Sofa by Marcantonio

Malva Green Big Kroko Sofa by Marcantonio

Located in Geneve, CH

Malva Green Big Kroko Sofa by Marcantonio Dimensions: D 63 x W 167 x H 75 cm. Seat Height: 43 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 22 kg. Also available in biobased polyethylene of ...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Other

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

Alfie Sofa by Melis Tatlicibasi
Alfie Sofa by Melis Tatlicibasi

Alfie Sofa by Melis Tatlicibasi

Located in Geneve, CH

Alfie Sofa by Melis Tatlicibasi. Dimensions: W 300 x D 100 x H 80 cm. Materials: Natural wood base painted, Upholstery. Natural wood base painted in Brass, Silver, Gold, or lacquere...

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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

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...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Other

Rea Three-Seater Sofa in Splendido Velvet Upholstery, Horn & Wood by Arcahorn
Rea Three-Seater Sofa in Splendido Velvet Upholstery, Horn & Wood by Arcahorn

Rea Three-Seater Sofa in Splendido Velvet Upholstery, Horn & Wood by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Rea Three-Seater Sofa in Splendido Velvet Upholstery, Horn & Wood by Arcahorn Dimensions: D 95 x W 270 x H 86 cm. Materials: Horn, velvet, and wood. Cushions are not included. Pleas...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Other

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

Sculptural Post-Modern Steel Sofa, France 1980s
Sculptural Post-Modern Steel Sofa, France 1980s

Sculptural Post-Modern Steel Sofa, France 1980s

Located in Aartselaar, BE

Very unique and unusual sofa. Inspired by the Maria Pergay, Michel Boyer era. Sourced in the south of France. Postmodernism. The bench is made of multiple materials, creating a beautiful composition. The base of the sofa is made of steel and has a beautifully patinated leather seat. The back of the sofa is made of resin. Due to the green strokes, it is multi-dimensional. Even if it's a functional sofa, it merely looks like a piece of art. It can both be used as a stand-alone sofa or bench and could be the perfect addition to any residential project, but would also look great in any gallery or high-end retail shop. The minimalist design of this French sofa is perfect for any clientele that wants to create a unique kind of atmosphere. It has a very industrial, apocalyptic, and postmodern feel to it. It is for sure an eye-catcher! Please note that it is a heavy object. Check out Daddy Deco...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Hug Brown Sofa by Rejo Studio
Hug Brown Sofa by Rejo Studio

Hug Brown Sofa by Rejo Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Hug Brown Sofa by Rejo Studio Dimensions: D 315 x W 95 x H 76 cm Materials: Wooden structure, with Velvet Also Available in different colours. Long co...

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2010s Saudi Arabian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

'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

Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Three-seater Sofa for Gavina, Ivory Velvet, 1973
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Three-seater Sofa for Gavina, Ivory Velvet, 1973

Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Three-seater Sofa for Gavina, Ivory Velvet, 1973

By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa

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 between Japanese minimalism and Ultraration...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Biomorphic Postmodern Sofa in the Style of Vladimir Kagan
Biomorphic Postmodern Sofa in the Style of Vladimir Kagan

Biomorphic Postmodern Sofa in the Style of Vladimir Kagan

Located in Culver City, CA

An absolutely stunning Postmodern sofa designed and created in the mid-1990s. This stunning sofa is evocative of Vladimir Kagan custom designs and would lend itself nicely to Mid-Century Modern and postmodern styling. This contemporary cloud style sofa...

Category

1990s Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Chenille

1990s Weiman Curved Abstract Sofas, Set of 2
1990s Weiman Curved Abstract Sofas, Set of 2

1990s Weiman Curved Abstract Sofas, Set of 2

By Weiman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, curved sofas you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best,...

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1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

White Connection Chair by Plyus Furniture
White Connection Chair by Plyus Furniture

White Connection Chair by Plyus Furniture

By PLYUS Furniture

Located in Geneve, CH

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

Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Magno Eucalyptus Sofa by Palena Furniture
Magno Eucalyptus Sofa by Palena Furniture

Magno Eucalyptus Sofa by Palena Furniture

Located in Geneve, CH

Magno Eucalyptus Sofa by Palena Furniture Dimensions: W 309.88 x D 104.14 x H 78.74 x Seat H 41.91 cm Materials: Eucalyptus, Black Lacquer, Plush Velvet Upholstery Available in cust...

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Other

Pair of Vico Magistretti Cassina black leather Veranda sofas
Pair of Vico Magistretti Cassina black leather Veranda sofas

Pair of Vico Magistretti Cassina black leather Veranda sofas

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair of black leather " Veranda " sofas . Designed by Vico Magistretti produced by Cassina distributed by Atelier International (ai) . Each couch has three soft supple leather seats ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Louise 240 Sofa by Munna
Louise 240 Sofa by Munna

Louise 240 Sofa by Munna

Located in Geneve, CH

Louise 240 Sofa by Munna Dimensions: D 110 x W 240 x H 83 cm. SH: 45 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, brass, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet, ref. Desert, CV03, and ref. Pale Pink, C...

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

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

Yoko 3-Seater Sofa, Leather by Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Yoko 3-Seater Sofa, Leather by Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Yoko 3-Seater Sofa, Leather by Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Toronto, CA

Exceptional YOKO 3-seater in new, extremely soft caramel leather. Designed by Michel Ducaroy, famous for producing the TOGO for Ligne Roset, and produced only for a few years from 1...

Category

1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Grand Storängen Sofa by Storängen Design
Grand Storängen Sofa by Storängen Design

Grand Storängen Sofa by Storängen Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Grand Storängen sofa by Storängen Design Dimensions: D 120 x W 240 x H 130 x SH 45 cm Materials: birch wood, fabric. Also available in other colors...

Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch

Margot 280 Sofa by Munna
Margot 280 Sofa by Munna

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...

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Fringes 280 Sofa by Munna
Fringes 280 Sofa by Munna

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...

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Camurça Rocco Sofa by Studio Orth
Camurça Rocco Sofa by Studio Orth

Camurça Rocco Sofa by Studio Orth

Located in Geneve, CH

Camurça Rocco Sofa by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 162 x D 98 x H 62 cm Materials: Suede. About: Studio Orth is a multidisciplinary furniture and interior design firm, founded in 2018...

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

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

Contemporary Extra Long Taupe Leather Sofa
Contemporary Extra Long Taupe Leather Sofa

Contemporary Extra Long Taupe Leather Sofa

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary extra long sofa (11.5' wide) with taupe leather cushions and a polished dark wood frame and matching leather pillows (2 Matching armchair...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Victoria Sofa by Le Berre Vevaud
Victoria Sofa by Le Berre Vevaud

Victoria Sofa by Le Berre Vevaud

Located in Geneve, CH

Victoria Sofa by Le Berre Vevaud Dimensions: W 142 x D 67 x H 81 cm. Materials: Solid wood SIPO legs upholstered in Misia fabric Rayon de Lune For over 15 years, Raphaël Le Berre a...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

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...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Felicerossi Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Felicerossi Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofa, 1970s

Felicerossi Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofa, 1970s

By Felicerossi

Located in Antwerp, BE

A rare Felicerossi Italian post-modern sectional sofa in brown and beige fabric upholstery, produced in the 1970s. This organically shaped modular model consists of three units that ...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Steve Chase “Amphibious” Style Sofa
Steve Chase “Amphibious” Style Sofa

Steve Chase “Amphibious” Style Sofa

By Steve Chase

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980s, fully restored in 100% alpaca. One seat is firmer than the rest

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca

Beige Memory Chair by Plyus Furniture
Beige Memory Chair by Plyus Furniture

Beige Memory Chair by Plyus Furniture

By PLYUS Furniture

Located in Geneve, CH

Beige Memory Chair by Plyus Furniture Dimensions: D 90 x W 110 x H 80 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery “Memory” chair. Collection "Memory" inspired...

Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Fringes 2 Seat Sofa by Munna
Fringes 2 Seat Sofa by Munna

Fringes 2 Seat Sofa by Munna

Located in Geneve, CH

Fringes 2 Seat Sofa by Munna Dimensions: D 100 x W 165 x H 91 cm. SH: 47 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet, ref. Antique pink, CV28 upholstery, and Ant...

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

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.