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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 Mendini — a 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
Curule Iron Bench
Curule Iron Bench

Curule Iron Bench

$1,480 / item

Curule Iron Bench

Located in Houston, TX

Iron curule stool with boxed linen seat cushion. Also available C.O.M.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Artelano Black Leather Arm Side Chair, Italy 1980s
Artelano Black Leather Arm Side Chair, Italy 1980s

Artelano Black Leather Arm Side Chair, Italy 1980s

Located in Miami, FL

One Artelano Black Leather Arm Side Chair, Italy 1980s. Steel frame with black finish and black leather. We also have a set of eight available.

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican White Onyx Marble, Panorammma, Mexico
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican White Onyx Marble, Panorammma, Mexico

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican White Onyx Marble, Panorammma, Mexico

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool / side table; a hand sculpted stone from an incredibly particular stone; Mexican White Onyx, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials ...

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Onyx

Vintage Bernhardt 4 Piece Sectional, for Custom Reupholstery
Vintage Bernhardt 4 Piece Sectional, for Custom Reupholstery

Vintage Bernhardt 4 Piece Sectional, for Custom Reupholstery

By Bernhardt

Located in Denver, CO

1980s sectional by Bernhardt. Custom reupholstery labor of sectional included in the price (labor and materials, except for fabric). COM or MENO can advise and order fabrics. Fabric...

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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980
Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980

Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980

By Charles Pfister, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chair, 1980. Original black leather. We have 20 of these chairs available.

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Postmodern Leather Sofa in the style of Nicoletti Salotti Italian 2 Seat Sofa
Postmodern Leather Sofa in the style of Nicoletti Salotti Italian 2 Seat Sofa

Postmodern Leather Sofa in the style of Nicoletti Salotti Italian 2 Seat Sofa

Located in Rochester, NY

Iconic postmodern rich red leather 2 person sofa. Likely a Natuzzi version of the Nicoletti Salotti Italian leather sofa and chair line. A statement piece in your living room or anyw...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

French Post-Modern Sectional Sofa in Purple Upholstery 1970s
French Post-Modern Sectional Sofa in Purple Upholstery 1970s

French Post-Modern Sectional Sofa in Purple Upholstery 1970s

By Ligne Roset, Bernard Govin

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ligne Roset, sectional sofa, fabric, foam, France, 1970s This organically shaped sofa is executed in a fresh purple fabric with subtle white flower motive. This sofa has an angular ...

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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam

1980's Giandomenico Belotti Black Leather Dining Chairs, A Pair - Made in Italy
1980's Giandomenico Belotti Black Leather Dining Chairs, A Pair - Made in Italy

1980's Giandomenico Belotti Black Leather Dining Chairs, A Pair - Made in Italy

By Giandomenico Belotti

Located in San Carlos, CA

For Sale: Stunning Pair of Giandomenico Belotti Black Leather Dining Chairs Elevate your space with these gorgeous, high-end designer dining chairs crafted by the renowned Italian m...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mario Marenco for Arflex Modular 'Marechiaro' Three-Seat Sofa in Wool
Mario Marenco for Arflex Modular 'Marechiaro' Three-Seat Sofa in Wool

Mario Marenco for Arflex Modular 'Marechiaro' Three-Seat Sofa in Wool

By Arflex, Mario Marenco

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Marenco for Arflex, modular three-seater sofa, model 'Marechiaro', wool, plastic, metal, Italy, circa 1976. This well-designed sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex is fully execut...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Italian Post Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair
Italian Post Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair

Italian Post Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair

Located in Las Vegas, NV

If you've been looking for an incredible, sculptural lounge chair that will be the center of attention, look no further. This chair is big on style and size, a truly gorgeous piece, ...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Polyester

1980s Knoll Jorge Pensi Amat Toledo Chair Spain Postmodern
1980s Knoll Jorge Pensi Amat Toledo Chair Spain Postmodern

1980s Knoll Jorge Pensi Amat Toledo Chair Spain Postmodern

By Jorge Pensi, Amat-3

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Toledo chair stackable designed by Jorge Pensi for Amat 3 Spain for Knoll Organic and streamlined shape lightweight cast aluminum. Unmarked. Dye cast alum...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Post Modern 6 Piece Modular Sofa
Post Modern 6 Piece Modular Sofa

Post Modern 6 Piece Modular Sofa

By Rolf Benz

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Great 6 piece Post Modern modular sectional sofa attributed to Rolf Benz. A gorgeous sofa that will make a massive statement. Sofa is being sold as found, reupholstery is needed b...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Joe Colombo for Comfort 'Elda' Lounge Chair in Red Leather and Fiberglass
Joe Colombo for Comfort 'Elda' Lounge Chair in Red Leather and Fiberglass

Joe Colombo for Comfort 'Elda' Lounge Chair in Red Leather and Fiberglass

By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chair ‘Elda’, fiberglass, leather, Italy, design 1963 The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. This lo...

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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Pianura' Lounge Chair in Walnut
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Pianura' Lounge Chair in Walnut

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Pianura' Lounge Chair in Walnut

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Bellini for Cassina, 'Pianura' lounge chair, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1971 The ‘Pianura’ lounge chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina, designed in 1971, presents a compact yet scul...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Post Modern Swivel Chairs by Preview
Pair of Post Modern Swivel Chairs by Preview

Pair of Post Modern Swivel Chairs by Preview

By Preview

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A nice pair of all original Post Modern swivel chairs by Preview Furniture. The chairs are all original, left as found. The chairs are structurally sound and the fabric is in good ...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Robert Venturi Sheraton chair for Knoll Postmodern 80s
Robert Venturi Sheraton chair for Knoll Postmodern 80s

Robert Venturi Sheraton chair for Knoll Postmodern 80s

By Knoll, Robert Venturi

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Robert Venturi chair for knoll Model: Sheraton Silkscreen printed pattern on black plywood. Rare model in famous Venturi's chairs in Knoll collection.  

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Plywood

Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra

Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra

By Louis Dierra

Located in London, GB

This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass Centre Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, represents a masterful blend of a...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Glass, PVC

Postmodern Sculptural Curved Serpentine Sectional Snake Sofa
Postmodern Sculptural Curved Serpentine Sectional Snake Sofa

Postmodern Sculptural Curved Serpentine Sectional Snake Sofa

By Milo Baughman

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Monumental serpentine snake sectional sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan and Milo Baughman. This unique modular curved sofa consists of three interlocking sections reupholstered in ...

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1990s Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Wood

French Postmodern Steiner 'Swany' Modular Sofa
French Postmodern Steiner 'Swany' Modular Sofa

French Postmodern Steiner 'Swany' Modular Sofa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Modular sofa 'Swany' by Hugues Steiner and Sylvain Joly for Steiner, polyurethane, foam, France, design 1969 An eye-catching modular sofa in an unconvent...

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1960s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Foam

Rare Oversized Italian Black Leather Lounge Chair, circa 1980
Rare Oversized Italian Black Leather Lounge Chair, circa 1980

Rare Oversized Italian Black Leather Lounge Chair, circa 1980

Located in Montréal, CA

Striking Italian one-seat lounge chair dating to the 1980s, upholstered in rich black leather and defined by its bold, sculptural silhouette. The generous proportions, deep seating ...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Joe D’Urso "Island" Sofa for Donghia, 1990s
Joe D’Urso "Island" Sofa for Donghia, 1990s

Joe D’Urso "Island" Sofa for Donghia, 1990s

By Joe D'Urso, Donghia

Located in Coronado, CA

A wonderfully chic "Island" Sofa designed by Joe D'urso and manufactured by Donghia around 1990. The unique sofa/chaise features a slightly tapered form with an open back on one side...

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1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Wood

A vintage biomorphic sofa in shearling, late 20th century
A vintage biomorphic sofa in shearling, late 20th century

A vintage biomorphic sofa in shearling, late 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

A vintage biomorphic curvy sofa, late 20th century. Upholstered in an off-white shearling bouclé, this piece represents the avant-garde of the postmodern design era, of which Russian...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Eight Postmodern Dining Chairs in Solid Ash Wood
Set of Eight Postmodern Dining Chairs in Solid Ash Wood

Set of Eight Postmodern Dining Chairs in Solid Ash Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of dining chairs, ash, Europe, 1980s Striking set of eight dining chairs, made in Europe in the 1980s. These chairs showcase beauty and strength due to their material, solid ash...

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1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Ash

Postmodern French Sofa in Stainless Steel and Burgundy Velvet Upholstery
Postmodern French Sofa in Stainless Steel and Burgundy Velvet Upholstery

Postmodern French Sofa in Stainless Steel and Burgundy Velvet Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, stainless steel, velvet, France, late 1960s This sofa grabs attention with its modern substantial design, combining a sturdy stainless steel frame with decorative velvet cushi...

Category

1960s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Howard Keith Custom 'Cloud' Sofa 440cm/173in
Large Howard Keith Custom 'Cloud' Sofa 440cm/173in

Large Howard Keith Custom 'Cloud' Sofa 440cm/173in

By Howard Keith

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Howard Keith for HK Furniture, special order custom 'Cloud' sofa, velvet, United Kingdom, 1970s Stunning Howard Keith for HK Furniture “Cloud” modular sofa, made in the 1970s. This ...

Category

1970s British Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of post modern Black leather Chrome Bar stools style of Mart Stam
Pair of post modern Black leather Chrome Bar stools style of Mart Stam

Pair of post modern Black leather Chrome Bar stools style of Mart Stam

By Mart Stam

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of post modern Black leather and Chrome bar or Counter stools in the style of Mart Stam. Black leather seat and back with a chrome tube frame with footrest. Made in Italy circa ...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Percival Lafer 'MP 87' Lounge Chair in Reddish-Brown Leather
Percival Lafer 'MP 87' Lounge Chair in Reddish-Brown Leather

Percival Lafer 'MP 87' Lounge Chair in Reddish-Brown Leather

By Percival Lafer

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Percival Lafer, lounge chair, model ‘MP-87’, leather, chrome-plated steel, rope, Brazil, 1971 The MP-87 lounge piece is conceived by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer in the 1970s....

Category

1970s Brazilian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Post modern beautiful beige leather 3 seat sofa by Busnelli
Post modern beautiful beige leather 3 seat sofa by Busnelli

Post modern beautiful beige leather 3 seat sofa by Busnelli

By Busnelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful soft Beige Leather 3 seat Sofa by Busnelli. Rare time capsule sofa in amazing condition. Great post modern design. circa 1980. Made in Italy. Located in Brooklyn NYC 28” H...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

CONCENTRICO 01 Sculptural Lounge Chair in Textured Upholstery by En Bruto
CONCENTRICO 01 Sculptural Lounge Chair in Textured Upholstery by En Bruto

CONCENTRICO 01 Sculptural Lounge Chair in Textured Upholstery by En Bruto

By En Bruto

Located in Cabo San Lucas, MX

CONCENTRICO 01 is a sculptural lounge chair by Mexican design studio En Bruto, defined by its curved silhouette, enveloping backrest and distinctive stacked cylindrical volumes along...

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pr. Italian  Brown Leather and Black Metal  Postmodern Arm Chairs by Cidue 1970s
Pr. Italian  Brown Leather and Black Metal  Postmodern Arm Chairs by Cidue 1970s

Pr. Italian Brown Leather and Black Metal Postmodern Arm Chairs by Cidue 1970s

By Cidue

Located in New York, NY

Chic pair of architecturally designed post modern arm chairs made in Italy by Cidue, circa 1970's. The chairs feature high quality brown leather seat and back rests, and enameled bl...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Giancarlo Vegni & Gianfranco Gualtierotti P40 Chairs for Fasem - Set of Three
Giancarlo Vegni & Gianfranco Gualtierotti P40 Chairs for Fasem - Set of Three

Giancarlo Vegni & Gianfranco Gualtierotti P40 Chairs for Fasem - Set of Three

Set of three P40 post modern dining arm chairs with black rubber seats and back on a black lacquered steel frame designed by Giancarlo Vegni & Gianfranco Gualtierotti for Fasem.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Honey Onyx Marble Conglomerate
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Honey Onyx Marble Conglomerate

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Honey Onyx Marble Conglomerate

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Vintage Postmodern Teal Leather Sofa by Directional Furniture. Circa 1980s.
Vintage Postmodern Teal Leather Sofa by Directional Furniture. Circa 1980s.

Vintage Postmodern Teal Leather Sofa by Directional Furniture. Circa 1980s.

By Directional

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Postmodern Teal Leather Sofa by Directional Furniture. Circa 1980s. Features a quintessential 1980s postmodern lines design, upholstered in the original pastel teal preminum...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Chainmail Camping Stool, Hand-Linked Mesh, Nickel-Plated Steel, Panorammma
Chainmail Camping Stool, Hand-Linked Mesh, Nickel-Plated Steel, Panorammma

Chainmail Camping Stool, Hand-Linked Mesh, Nickel-Plated Steel, Panorammma

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

This foldable camping stool exemplifies the fusion of utility and artistry within collectible design. Its unique seat, crafted from intricately woven chainmail, brings an unexpected ...

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Modern to Postmodern Low-Slung Love Seat & Chair Burnt Orange & Aluminum Detail
Modern to Postmodern Low-Slung Love Seat & Chair Burnt Orange & Aluminum Detail

Modern to Postmodern Low-Slung Love Seat & Chair Burnt Orange & Aluminum Detail

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous vintage Modern to Postmodern very low slung sofa or loveseat & chair fully upholstered in a burnt orange velvet fabric with rolled-barrel shaped ruched backs & arms,...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Fler 'Idler' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey
Fler 'Idler' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey

Fler 'Idler' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Fler for Furniture Makers of Australia, living room set - lounge chairs with ottoman, model 'The Idler', "Teddy Mohair" Aubergine by Pierre Frey, Australia, wood, design 1969 This s...

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1960s Australian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase
Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase

Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase

By Steelcase

Located in New York, NY

Phenomenal sectional sofa, bench, or single chair set made by Steelcase, circa 2002. The pieces have tubular chrome feet, which support a thick and heavy board, to which a thick upho...

Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

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

Substantial Lounge Chair in Delicate Striped Green Blue Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, fabric, Europe, 1970s/80s A robust and substantial lounge chair, exuding a playful charm through its distinct geometric form. The chair features three back cushions t...

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1970s European Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Original Model 'SDC' Chairs by Dick Spierenburg for Castelijn, 1978
Original Model 'SDC' Chairs by Dick Spierenburg for Castelijn, 1978

Original Model 'SDC' Chairs by Dick Spierenburg for Castelijn, 1978

By Dick Spierenburg, Castelijn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Model 'SDC' chairs, designed by Dick Spierenburg for innovative Dutch furniture maker Castelijn, 1978. The chairs' visually striking, leaning metal frames still hold the original up...

Category

1970s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

Substantial Sofa in Delicate Striped Green Blue Upholstery
Substantial Sofa in Delicate Striped Green Blue Upholstery

Substantial Sofa in Delicate Striped Green Blue Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, fabric, Europe, 1970s/80s A robust and substantial sofa, exuding a playful charm through its distinct geometric form. The sofa's three back cushions seamlessly integrate into...

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1970s European Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Set of Six Postmodern Costantini Ello Dining Chairs Made in Italy c 1970/80's
Set of Six Postmodern Costantini Ello Dining Chairs Made in Italy c 1970/80's

Set of Six Postmodern Costantini Ello Dining Chairs Made in Italy c 1970/80's

By Constantini, Ello Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Heroic set of Post Modern, Hollywood Regency school black lacquered dining chairs made in Italy by Pieto Costantini, imported by Ello, circa 1970-1980's. The set consists of four s...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pietro Constantini Postmodern Italian Modern Stricking Pair of Dining Chairs
Pietro Constantini Postmodern Italian Modern Stricking Pair of Dining Chairs

Pietro Constantini Postmodern Italian Modern Stricking Pair of Dining Chairs

By Pietro Costantini

Located in San Diego, CA

With a rabidly modern Italian design, this pair of chairs by Pietro Constantini captures any look that comes your way. Fan-shaped backrest with a beautiful piano black finish and le...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Milo Baughman Style Flat Bar Chrome Arm Chairs - Set of 2
Vintage Milo Baughman Style Flat Bar Chrome Arm Chairs - Set of 2

Vintage Milo Baughman Style Flat Bar Chrome Arm Chairs - Set of 2

By Milo Baughman

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

Elevate your space with this stunning pair of vintage flat bar chrome armchairs, expertly crafted in the iconic style of Milo Baughman. Featuring substantial, heavy chrome frames wit...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Angelo Mangiarotti for Agapecasa Oak Leather Dining Chairs 3T Model, Italy 2000s
Angelo Mangiarotti for Agapecasa Oak Leather Dining Chairs 3T Model, Italy 2000s

Angelo Mangiarotti for Agapecasa Oak Leather Dining Chairs 3T Model, Italy 2000s

By Angelo Mangiarotti, AgapeCasa

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of eight Italian post modern dining chairs model 3T designed by Angelo mangiarotti from 1978 with oak frame and leather seat. Produced by Agapecasa with the designer’s and manufa...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 10
Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 10

Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 10

By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 10 Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series. Upholstered in dark green leather. They are very comfortable. The set consists of 8 r...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Solid Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofas
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Solid Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofas

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Solid Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofas

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of two Italian midcentury modern design three-seater sofa and two-seater sofa from the “Artona” series designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in the 1970s with solid woo...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1980s Weiman Customized Curved Serpentine Sectional
1980s Weiman Customized Curved Serpentine Sectional

1980s Weiman Customized Curved Serpentine Sectional

By Weiman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite Weiman three pieces sectional sofa. The ultra rare sectional exudes an air of luxury and refinement. ...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available
Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available

Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available

By Knoll, Don Chadwick

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Knoll swivel desk chair(s) from the 1970's, in rich brown formed foam upholstery, on five star base. The chair swivels a full 360, and the base is on double wheel coaster...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

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.