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Post-Modern Seating

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
Embrace Gentle 733 Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace gentle 733 armchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 96 x D 85 x H 68 cm. Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Materials: Upholstery. Featuring an en...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Wink easy chair designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Post modern design lounge chair whcih can be converted into a chaise longue designed by Japanese designer Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina in 1980. This versatile chair has adjustable he...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

1980s Preview Tripod Three-Legged Taupe Lounge Chair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stylish, avant-garde chair by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, circa the 1990s. Vladimir Kagan's design philosophy revolves around sculptural forms that bl...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Italian Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, aluminum, Italy 1970s A lounge chair made in Italy in the 1970s. This chair strongly represents the essence of furniture design of the 1970s, going beyond the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

RM58 Soft Medley Polyester Seat And Powder-Coated Black Steel Armchair by VZOR
Located in Geneve, CH
RM58 Soft Medley Polyester Seat And Powder-Coated Black Steel Armchair by VZOR Dimensions: D 67 x W 67 x H 71 cm. SH: 38 cm. Materials: Medley polyester upholstered polyurethane foam...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Other

Tom Dixon Speed lounge chair for Space Design, UK 1999
Located in London, GB
A rare lounge chair by British designer Tom Dixon for Space Design. A delicate braided rope has been systematically woven across its iron frame, a method Dixon employed in various ea...
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1990s British Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Rope

1980s Postmodern Chairs in the Style of Vladimir Kagan, a Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Have no idea who made them but they are sturdy, vintage, and sculptural. Dimensions: 30"W × 28"D × 31"H Styles: Minimalism, Modern, Postmodern Seat height: 17.0 in Styled after...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

RM58 Classic Yellow Composite Seat And Powder-Coated Steel Legs Armchair by VZOR
Located in Geneve, CH
RM58 Classic Yellow Composite Seat And Powder-Coated Steel Legs Armchair by VZOR Dimensions: D 67 x W 67 x H 71 cm. SH: 38 cm. Materials: Composite seat and powder-coated steel. RM...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Other

Lime Green Kami Yon Sofa by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Lime Green Kami Yon Sofa by Marc Sadler Dimensions: D 75 x W 174 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 33 kg. Available in different color options. This pr...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Other

Set of Palissade Lounge Chairs & Ottoman Olive by Ronan/Erwan Bouroullec for Hay
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by French brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Palissade is a collection of outdoor furniture for HAY in powder coated or hot galvanized steel. United by a common principle ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Postmodern 'Zebra' Set of Table and Chair in Two Types of Wood, 1990s
Located in Hellouw, NL
A bold example of postmodern craftsmanship, this 1990s table and chair set challenges convention while celebrating form and material. Both sculptural and functional, the duo brings m...
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1990s European Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Maple, Padouk

Set of 2 Bar Stools by Studio Nicolas Erauw
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 bar stools by Studio Nicolas Erauw. Unique piece. Limited Edition 1 of 1. Dimensions: - H 70 cm x Ø 33 cm - H 70 cmx Ø 35 cm Materials: Aluminum, wax dipped Par...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Designer Leather Lounge Chair 1980s Nicoletti Salotti Avanti Black Red
Located in London, GB
A super-stylish, extremely comfortable and very rare two-tone Italian designer leather armchair in lovely vintage condition. Designed by Nicoletti Salotti and produced by high-end Italian firm Avanti in the 1980s, this strikingly attractive Ambassador armchair will add superb quality and a classy and bold Post-Modern aesthetic to any interior. Impressively sized and gorgeously toned, this fabulous statement armchair is extremely comfortable and large enough to use as a snuggle chair. Salotti’s confident and eye-catching design ensures this chair is a real show-stopper when viewed from any angle. The seat, back and arm cushions are stitched into sections and finished in beautiful quality padded leather, while the imposing sleigh legs wrap around the back. The angular seat base and back base wrap around the sitter and are finished in stunning red leather, with this colour contrast really making an impact and enhancing the bold 1980s aesthetic. Ambassador chairs...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 3 Plywood Burgundy Legs Chairs, Italy, 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
A set of three vintage plywood chairs featuring burgundy-red legs, designed in the style of Philippe Starck or Umberto Mascagni.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Plywood

RM58 Matt Black Polyethylene And Powder-Coated Steel Armchair by VZOR
Located in Geneve, CH
RM58 Matt Black Polyethylene And Powder-Coated Steel Armchair by VZOR Dimensions: D 67 x W 67 x H 71 cm. SH: 38 cm. Materials: Rotomolded color polyethylene seat and powder-coated st...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Other

Pema Meditation Chair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Pema Meditation Chair by Munna Dimensions: D 75 x W 84 x H 61 cm. SH: 25 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Vivid Chenille, ref. Pure White, VIC01. Available in all ...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Yoishu Daybed by Kana Objects
Located in Geneve, CH
Yoishu Daybed by Kana objects. Dimensions: D 80 x W 220 x H 35 cm. Materials: smoked oak, vintage hemp fabric. Also available in natural oak and swamp oak. Available in different fabrics. Japanese...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Seating

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Oak, Fabric

Studio Tecnico for Mobilquattro ‘Delta 699’ Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio Tecnico for Mobilquattro, ‘Delta 699’ sofa, fabric, fiberglass, Italy, 1970s The 'Delta 699' sofa, a product of the collaborative efforts between Studio Tecnico and G.G. Biem...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Red Velvet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible designed and constructed chaise lounge from Italy circa 1990's. It features a heavy steel internal frame, red velvet upholstery and polished stainless legs. Fabric is o...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Postmodern Wood and Velvet Dining Chairs, Italy 80s, Set of 4
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 Italian Postmodern dining chairs from the 80s era. In excelent condition. The upholstery was recently changed.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair, Italy, 1980s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Rare, Afra, Scarpa, italian, 1980s, leather, patina, collector's item Designed in 1985 for the Benetton office by the iconic Italian architects Afra & Tobia Scarpa, this chair is a ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pink Armchairs by Eugenio Gerli Tecno, Mod S148
Located in Milano, IT
Experience the perfect blend of classic design and modern comfort with this set of six Eugenio Gerli Tecno Mod S148 armchairs. Inspired by the iconic S142 design, these armchairs hav...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey Mohair, Italian design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda lounge chairs, Mario Bellini, green mohair by Pierre Frey Camaleonda, Mario Bellini, vintage; modular camaleonda, newly reupholstered in green mohair by Pierre Frey; Gree...
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Foam

ETTORE SOTTSASS Flying Carpet Armchair for Bedding Brevetti
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
ETTORE SOTTSASS "Tappeto Volante" (Flying Carpet) Armchair for Bedding Brevetti The "Flying Carpet" armchair is a testament to Sottsass's avant-garde...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Fruitwood

Futuristic Octagonal Metal Chairs by Froscher Sitform, 1990s - set of 10
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Futurustic design dining chairs manufactured by German Company Froscher Sitform consisting of chromed metal frames and black fabric upholstery. Good condition 1990s - Germany Dime...
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1990s German Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Amélie Chair by Italo Pertichini
Located in Geneve, CH
Amélie Chair by Italo Pertichini Dimensions: D 67 x W 59 x H 87 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 7 kg. Available in a standard version and lacquered ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Other

Pair of Preview Tri Leg Post Modern Armchairs Newly Upholstered in Ivory Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Ultra modern three legged pair of armchairs by Preview newly professionally upholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé. So many possibilities with this pair of post modern chairs. In a dining room as host chairs...
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1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Postmodern dining chairs by Naos italy, set of 10 - 1980s
By Naos
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Large set of post modern design dining chairs by Naos Italy with black metal frames and blue leather upholstery. Very elegant postmodern design. 1980s - Italy Good overall conditi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Robert Venturi Grandma Sofa in the Original Tan / Taupe Leather for Knoll.
Located in Kansas City, MO
A single Robert Venturi matching leather Grandma Sofa manufactured by Knoll, 1980s. Very good original condition. No tears or scuffs to the leather. Light signs of use. Minimal hone...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Matteo Grassi Black Leather Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matteo Grassi loveseat c.1980s, Italy, features a steel frame wrapped in black saddle leather with stitched detailing. The armrests, seat and backrests have comfy leather cushion wit...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Rectangular Red Architectural Sofa, Belgian Design, Prototype, 2000's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern Rectangular Red Architectural Sofa, Belgian design, unique prototype, early 21st century, faux-leather This postmodern architectural prototype...
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Early 2000s Belgian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Benchy Solid Beech Two Seater Bench by Marco Calhau
Located in Geneve, CH
Benchy Solid Beech Two Seater Bench by Marco Calhau Dimensions: D 60 x W 160 x H 60 cm. Materials: Solid beech timber wood, and upholstery. All pieces are handmade and under order a...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Purple Postmodern Memphis Style Bar Stools, Italy 1980s
Located in Athens, Attiki
A pair of purple Postmodern Memphis style bar stools, Italy 1980s. Periwinkle purple lacquered steel with black moulded rubber seats and backs. Ver...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, solid wood back, leather seat
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its office cha...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Postmodern Lounge Chairs designed by Johan Bertil Häggström for Swed Form, 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find two Postmodern Lounge Chairs designed by Johan Bertil Häggström for Swed Form. The chair features a Bauhaus-style tubula...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Lyora FSC Teak Wood And Ethereal Fabric Upholstery Sun Lounger by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Lyora FSC Teak Wood And Ethereal Fabric Upholstery Sun Lounger by SNOC Dimensions: D 195 x W 74,5 x H 27 cm. SH: 27 cm. Materials: Teak wood and Ethereal fabric. A delicate mid-cen...
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Late 20th-Century Tuxedo Sofas With Abstract Upholstery - Set of 2
Located in Elkton, MD
Late 20th-century tuxedo sofa set consisting of two three-seat sofas. Feature a bold black, white, and gray abstract-patterned upholstery. Designed with clean lines, low-profile arms...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Jay Spectre Postmodern Channeled Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Jay Spectre Postmodern Channeled Sofa This sofa measures: 77 wide x 39 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 16 inches We take our photos in a...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jell Sofa by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Jell Sofa by Alter Ego Studio Dimensions W 260 cm D 120 cm H 85 cm Product features Product options: Upholstery: Available in all Alter Ego Studio leathers and fabrics. Availab...
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2010s Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Stone

Toscana Chairs by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti
Located in Dronten, NL
A nice pair of asymmetrical Toscana chairs designed in 1986 by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti . These chairs were designed in 1986 by Piero Sartogo and Nathalie Grenon for Saporiti Itali...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Burl, Maple

Signed Black FPE Chair by Ron Arad for Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Fantastic plastic elastic chair, aka FPE, is a lightweight, stackable chair designed by Ron Arad for Kartell. With soft lines and bright colors, the FPE's unique design joins a s...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Jet Black Queen Of Love Armchair by Moro, Pigatti
Located in Geneve, CH
Jet Black Queen Of Love Armchair by Moro, Pigatti Dimensions: D 98 x W 103,5 x H 112,5 cm. SH: 38 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Available in different color and finish options. This ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Other

Olympia Counter Stool by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Olympia Counter Stool by Munna Dimensions: D 55 x W 58 x H 90 cm. SH: 70 cm. Materials: Solid wood, foam, brass, and upholstery. Finish: Upholstery: Cotton Velvet, ref. Emerald, CV09...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Jan Ekselius Style Postmodern Scandinavian Accent Lounge Chair, 1970s (2 avail)
Located in Basel, BS
This is an absolutely INCREDIBLE, jawdropping Postmodern sculptural upholstered accent lounge chairs, Jan Ekselius style. This will make the project. Sold individually, two availab...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Guido Faleschini Black Leather Lounge Chairs Mariani for Pace
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of i4 Mariani Pace black leather lounge chairs by Guido Faleschini, Italy 1980. Original leather in great condition.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

two tone Vega chair by Jasper Morrison for Artifort, Netherlands 1990s
Located in ECHT, NL
The Artifort Vega Armchair is a quirky design by Jasper Morrison. A design that does well as a lone, or in a group. The round shapes of the seat and backrest contrast with the tight ...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Materials

Foam, Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Legacy Armchair by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Legacy armchair by Domkapa Materials: Natural Leather. Dimensions: W 70 x D 79 x H 75 cm. Also available in different materials. This stunning armchair is the result of highl...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Lucite and Chrome Barstools by Luigi Bardini for Miniforms Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful, sculptural, and unmistakably bold, this pair of Italian cantilever barstools by Luigi Bardini, designed in the 1970s for Miniforms Design. Each stool features a gracefully c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Cassina Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa; Afra; Tobia; Scarpa; Cassina; Soriana; Settee; Couch; Italy; 1970's; Hollywood Regency; Minimalist; Italian Design; Soriana sofa in original upholstery, designed by Afra &...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wool

Set of Lena Armchair and Stool – Brass Frame & White Upholstery by Masaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Lena Armchair and Stool – Brass Frame & White Upholstery by Masaya Dimensions: W80 x D65 x H30/76 cm (Armchair), W61 x D42 x H31/36 cm (Stool) Materials: Brass Also Available...
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2010s Thai Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Classic Cube Striped Silk Swivel Chair
Located in Redding, CT
Classic Cube Swivel Chair in a striped silk fabric. High end, solid structure design. Super comfortable with classic lines and low profile. Use as is or recover if desired. A pair i...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

White MRS 1 Sofa 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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

White Italian leather highback dining chairs by Ycami Italy, 1980s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Italian model Regia highback dining room chairs by Antonello Mosca for Ycami. Black aluminum frames with white leather seats and backs. Set of 4 Timeless postmodern design. very good...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Postmodern Live Edge High Back Chair, c.1990
Located in Surbiton, GB
A one of a kind high back chair commissioned in 1999. Made from ash wood and featuring a live edge slab as a backrest and rear leg. Dimensions (cm, approx): Height: 107 Width: 40 D...
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1990s English Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Early Ekstrem Chairs by Terje Ekstrom
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of all original early ‘Ekstrem’ lounge chairs by Terje Ekstrom.
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1980s Norwegian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Lionel Jadot, Important Daybed in Cowhide, Leather and Oak. C.2010
Located in Munster, NRW
Lionel Jadot, Important Daybed in Cowhide, Vegetal Leather and Oak, C.2010 This stunning daybed, designed and crafted by Lionel Jadot, is a remarkable fusion of raw and transformed ...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Oak

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...
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1990s Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chenille

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 Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Post-modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Pepe Albargues, Cassina, Royal Stranger, and Philippe Starck. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $110 and tops out at $243,184 while the average work can sell for $3,662.

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