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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
Minimal Style Insigne Armchair Sculpted in solid wood, textiles seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The "Insigne" armchair collection eloquently embodies the esteemed DNA, design philosophy and the cutting-edge craftsmanship of SIMONINI ®. Each flowing and uninterrupted line is met...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Postmodern King dining chairs by Belgochrom - set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of six very rare and impressive high back dining room chairs manufactured by Belgochrom. The chairs consist of fine brushed meteal frames upholstered with the original fabric ca...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Italian postmodern metal Quinta 605 chair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern metal Quinta 605 chair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s. Quinta 605 chair, postmodern Italian, in metal by Mario Botta for Alias 1980 Quinta 605 armchair with seat ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Hatch Bench by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Hatch Bench by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 200 x D 50 x H 45 cm Materials: Base: Aged Steel, Seat: Natural Leather With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Postmodern dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 postmodern design armchairs/dining chairs made from black metal frames and black grey fabric seats and backrests. Timeless design 1980s - Belgium Good condition Dimensio...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Hestra Tord Björklund, Jeans Folding Chair, 1991
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Design folding chair designed by Tord Björklund for Ikea in 1991. The model is called Hestra. Made from thick jeans fabric, wooden frame and met...
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Sweet Fuchsia Little Queen Of Love Kids Armchair by Moro, Pigatti
Located in Geneve, CH
Sweet Fuchsia Little Queen Of Love Kids Armchair by Moro, Pigatti Dimensions: D 70 x W 76 x H 83 cm. SH: 32 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Available in different color and finish opti...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Other

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

Materials

Stone

Post-Modern Vintage Dining Chairs by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso, Set of 8
Located in North Miami, FL
Postmodern Memphis style vintage dining chair set designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso circa 1987 Italy. Made of metal, ashwood and clear elastic rubber strands. A RARE group of...
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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

1980s Postmodern Sculptural Arc Chairs in Beige Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and cool sculptural lines make these chairs beautiful from all sides. There is a small tear on one chair (photographed). Other than that, they are in excellent condition. ...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

Vintage cirkel chairs by Metaform, 1980s, set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fantastic postmodern cantilever dining chairs designed by Pierre Mazairac and Karel Boonzaaijer for Metaform. These chairs have a very cool design with their cantilevered black meta...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Mod. SoftWave storage bench in white Bouclè Newly manufactured
Located in Milano, IT
This storage bench by Vintage Domus is a true gem of contemporary design, crafted for those who seek not just practicality but also elegance and refinement. Its sleek, compact form, ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

1980ies Palace chair designed by George Sowden for Memphis Milano
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1980ies Memphis Milano Palace chair in colored lacquered wood designed by George Sowden, 1983. George Sowden studied architecture at Glouc...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Plywood

French Modern Parchment Bench by R & Y Augousti
Located in Houston, TX
French modern parchment bench by R&Y Augousti. This stunning bench has beautiful saber legs. This lovely postmodern French bench can also be used as a ...
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1990s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Parchment Paper

Pair of Custom Post Modern Karl Springer Style Ottomans in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Curvy and soft Post Modern style sculptural ottomans freshly upholstered in plush highly durable ivory bouclé fabric. Reminiscent of Karl Springer's iconic Waterfall Ottomans or Benches, the ottomans' sides curve in a similar waterfall fashion sloping down to ground level. Kick your feet up in complete comfort with an inviting texture that's breathable and cool in summer but warm and cozy in winter. Uniquely larger, the 2 foot wide seat makes these Post Modern style ottomans a great choice for additional seating. A perfect merger of form and function. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed with and currently available in our shop: Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

'Universal' Chair 'Blue & Black' by Peter Shire, 1994
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage chair by Peter Shire, 1994 Steel and poly-chrome paint. Black seat, blue back, green and orange arms, black and yellow stretcher bars. Peter Shire: Peter Shire is an LA...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Postmodern Parson's Style Dining Chairs in Yellow
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 4 postmodern dining chairs feature vintage yellow velour upholstery throughout, tufted seat backs and Parson's style design. Complimentary glass & chrome dining table av...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Philippe Starck Baleri Italia Richard III Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of fiberglass Richard III lounge chairs, by Philippe Starck. Open at the side, and supported by two back legs with a thin fiberglass front side, cre...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Other

Red Sof Tech Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet (set of 4)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 David Rowland for Thonet Sof-Tech dining chairs. Surprisingly comfortable. Wear consistent with age. Chairs feature David Rowland's patented "Sofl...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Casa Bella Sofa and Two Ottomans 1980's
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Modular, 11 foot, all leather sofa is the manner of a De Sede Non-Stop sofa. Originally purchased from Casa Bella of Switzerland in the 1980's. Sofa ...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Luke 240 Sofa by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Luke 240 Sofa by Munna Dimensions: D 110 x W 240 x H 82 cm. SH: 47 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet. Available in all Munna fabrics except Wild Silk....
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Naive Lounge Chair by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Naive Lounge Chair by DAaZ Dimensions: D 80.5 x W 62 x H 80 cm. Materials: Albizzia wood, twine, fabric. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape of the...
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2010s Chinese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Twine

Cactus Auguste 2 Seats Sofa by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Cactus Auguste 2 Seats Sofa by HARTO Dimensions: W 176 x D 95 x H 79 cm. Materials: Solid pine, plywood, 88% Polyester, 12% Recycled Polyester, Foam type: HR35 / S30 foam. Weight: 4...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Polyester, Pine, Plywood

1980s Thayer Coggin Chenille Modular Curved Sectional Slipper Chairs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare postmodern three pieces curved modular sectional attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This beautiful colorful sectional is stat...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pallet Terracotta Leather Nature Day Bed by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pallet Terracotta leather nature day bed by Pulpo Dimensions: D 200 x W 80 x H 29 cm Materials: fabric/leather, foam and wood Also available in different colors and finishes. ...
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2010s German Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Foam, Fabric

Set of 2 "Tomasa" chairs, Paolo Uccello - Studio Simon, 1983
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pair of folding chairs model "Tomasa" in oak wood Production Simon-Ultramobile, Italy, 1983. Provenance: Milan Private Collection. Signs consistent with time and wear.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

1980s Preview Paisley Kidney Sculptural Chaise
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Preview sculptural kidney shape paisley chaise. In style of Kagan. A statement piece which is also comfortable and packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throu...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pink Marika Armchair by Studio Christinekalia
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink marika armchair by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: W 66 x D 72 x H 81 cm (seat height 45 cm). Materials: Wood, metal, macro plush fabric. T...
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2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

DS-1025 Sofa by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-1025 Sofa by De Sede Design: Ubald Klug Dimensions: D 91 x W 156 x H 70 cm Materials: SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion. Stable, compact frame made of beech and board mater...
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2010s Swiss Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam, Beech

Danish Modern Solid Teak and Leather High Back Armchair by Niels Eilersen
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking Danish modern solid teak and leather high back armchair by Niels Eilersen, circa 1970s. The chair is in very good vintage condition and measures 26.5"W x 26"D x 37"H with a ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Tall Ladderback Architectural Design Chairs, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Extremely stylish and architectural designed ladder back chairs in a rich ebonized wood.
Category

1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Kim Chair by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis-Milano, 1980s
Located in Renens, CH
The Kim chair was designed by the Italian architect Michele de Lucchi in 1987: De Lucchi was one of the co-founders of the Postmodern design group Memphis, headed by Ettore Sottsass....
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Bobo Lounge chairs by Dietmar Scharping for Dauphin, 2000s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of 'Bobo' Lounge chairs designed by Dietmar Scharping and produced by Dauphin. beautiful timeless design with a curved maple backrests, thick blu!e fabric cushion and aluminum ...
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Early 2000s German Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Stone Shadow Arm Chair by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Stone Shadow Arm Chair by DAaZ Dimensions: D 65 x W 78.3 x H 70 cm. Materials: Ash wood, fabric. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We e...
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2010s Chinese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Decorator Mid Century Post Modern Armchair Lounge Chairs in Blush Pink
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching pair of lounge chairs circa 1980's. These well built chairs feature amazing design lines and their original upholstery. Fabric is moderately worn and needs to be replaced....
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Timber Mazer Chair by Tom Fereday
Located in Geneve, CH
Timber Mazer Chair by Tom Fereday Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 55 cm Materials: Solid Oak & Walnut. MAZER COLLECTION: Mazer represents a series of geometric sculptures, each a celebration of the fundamental beauty and natural variation of stone. Strict brutalist forms of the table and seating collection are juxtaposed by soft organic cutaways carving through the porous stone surfaces, revealing the natural beauty and character of travertine. Named after the medieval term ‘Mazer’ meaning bowl, the collection presents subtle organic forms proportioned for table and seating function designed for permanence. Porous formations of the stone’s structure act as an intentional disruption to the clean geometric forms of the series adding character and intrigue. The limited edition series was crafted from travertine and locally produced in Italy from a combination of machine and traditional hand made processes, each piece exhibiting its own unique characteristics and form with no one piece alike. Mazer is designed by Australian designer Tom Fereday exemplifying Fereday’s desire to honour materiality, combining form and function to produce enduring works. Tom Fereday develops products based on the principle of honest design, conveying a design process which celebrates the materials and manufacturing processes behind furniture and products, to design from the inside out. By using the materials and environment as a positive design constraint we guide intelligent and thoughtful design outcomes which connect with people through natural materials, tactile finishes and unique design. We strive to create enduring designs which are meaningful to people and their environment. Born in Australia, Tom Fereday grew up in England studying at the Wimbledon School of Art before moving to Sydney to complete an honours in Industrial Design at the University of Technology Sydney. Working across europe and Australia Tom Fereday went onto found his sole practice in 2012. Affiliations Society for Responsible Design (SRD) Design Institute of Australia (DIA) Awards 2019 - House & Garden style awards - ETO Desk 2018 - Idea Awards - SIA Chair - Highly Commended 2018 - LAMP International lighting competition - Winner established designer 2018 - Lane Crawford creative callout - Winner 2018 - Good Design Awards - SIA chair - Gold winner 2017 - Mercedes-Benz Design Award - SIA Chair - Winner 2017 - International Design Award - SP01 collection - Honoree 2017 - International Darc Awards - Mito Lamp - Winner best floor lamp 2017 - ICFF NYCxDESIGN - Emerging Designer - Honoree 2017 - A+Awards - Bow Chair - Finalist 2017 - Archiproducts Design Selection - Stockholm Furniture Fair 2016 - Good Design Award Chicago - Bow Chair - Winner 2016 - Timber Design Awards - Pieman Collection - Winner excellence in timber design 2016 - Good Design Award - MW1 Watch - Finalist 2015 - Good Design Award - 3000 Collection 2015 - Good Design Award - Best in category NTR Microphone 2015 - Red Dot Design Awards - Best of the Best NTR Microphone 2014 - Space + Moooi 2014 Design Residency 2011 - H&G Style Awards 2011 2011 - Interior Design Excellence Awards 2011 - Finalist 2011 - One Good Chair Competition Allt Chair 2010 - Nominated by Triple J and ABC News as top 25 young achievers 2010 - Australian Design Awards - Design Mark - Pebble Ottoman 2010 - Launch Pad 10 with the Spli Stool - Finalist 2009 - SOYA Awards including mentorship with Marc Newson 2009 - SRD09 prize winner awarded by the Society for Responsible Design 2009 - NSW Travelling Scholarship - Top three finalists 2009 - International CIFIAL Awards ‘Feel the Planet Earth 08’ - Finalist 2009 - Greenland Travelling Scholarship 2008 - GOTYA Awards - Runner up 2008 - Breville Young Designer Awards - Top three Finalist 2008 - Electrolux Competition - Highly Commended 2008 - Freedom Furniture Competition 2007 - Treegugger + I.D. Magazine Award - Finalist 2007 - Cormack Packaging Awards - Finalist Exhibitions 2018 - Orgatec - SIA chair launch by NAU - Cologne Germany 2018 - Makers Take - SIA + Jeanette chair - Brisbane 2018 - Alt Material - Hull lounge - Melbourne 2018 - AGM - SIA chair + Jeanette chair - Melbourne 2018 - MADE Tom Fereday X Fiona Susanto solo exhibition - Melbourne 2018 - Den Fair - Launch ETO / MITO / SIA / NOLA - Melbourne 2018 - Good Design Vivid Festival - SIA Chair - Sydney 2018 - ICFF - SIA chair launch NAU - New York 2018 - Caroma collaboration - Alexandria flagship store - Sydney 2018 - SP01 Outdoor Collection - Archiproducts showroom - Milan Design Week - Italy 2018 - SIA chair limited edition - Local Milan - Milan Design Week - Italy 2018 - Australian Design Centre - Interpretations Exhibition Pieman chair - Sydney 2018 - Melbourne Design Week - SIA Chair - Melbourne 2018 - Sydney Design Festival - Bow Bench - Sydney 2018 - Cologne IMM - MITO + Bailey light - Rakumba Lighting...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Kim Steel and Plywood Chair Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Original 1980s
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Kim chair designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1987. Made of unique shaped black steel frame and bent plywood for back and seat. Memphis logo mark is on the back of the seat. This logo i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Poltrona American Oak Lobby Armchair by Marco Calhau
Located in Geneve, CH
Poltrona American Oak Lobby Armchair by Marco Calhau Dimensions: D 65 x W 75 x H 65 cm. Materials: Solid American oak timber wood. All pieces are handmade and under order at our wor...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Daisy Chair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Daisy Chair by Munna Dimensions: D 62 x W 64 x H 84 cm. SH: 48 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet. Available in all Munna fabrics except Wild Silk. Ava...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Daisy Chair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Daisy Chair by Munna Dimensions: D 62 x W 64 x H 84 cm. SH: 48 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet. Available in all Munna fabrics except Wild Silk. Ava...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Set of 4 Memphis Style Postmodern Dining Chairs in Purple and Yellow
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four vibrant postmodern vintage dining chairs with high backrests upholstered in purple velvet-like fabric with yellow metal frames. Playful and colorful Memphis Milano-influe...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

GG02 Walnut Chair by Togigi
Located in Geneve, CH
GG02 Walnut Chair by Togigi Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 77,2 cm. Materials: Walnut and jacquard. The fabric is Green moss jacquard Marble. Available in Thermal Spray Zinc, walnut, a...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Jacquard, Walnut

Mater Sculptural Rattan and Upholstered Armchair by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Mater Sculptural Rattan and Upholstered Armchair by Houtique Materials: upholstery, rattan Dimensions: D 82 x W 68 x H 70 cm Designed by Patricia Bustos. Made in Spain. Natural ratt...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Contemporary Art Armchair - Petit Fleur by Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. Armchair decorated by the author. Pontoglio velvet rose, trimmings.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Bentwood "Manilla" Stools by Val Padilla for Jasper Conran
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on vintage seating that truly stands out from the crowd! This fantastically funky pair of barstools attributed to Filipino designer Val Padilla for London's Jasper Con...
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Wire

Pair of Trampolín Stool by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Trampolín stool by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W47, D49, H103, Seat76 Materials: Chrome plated or painted iron structure Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame retardant) for...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Yrjö Kukkapuro Postmodern "Cloud" Chair in Pink, Yellow & Green, Avarte 1980s
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of Yrjö Kukkapuro's iconic chairs and one of the earliest creations in his Post-Modern style that started in the 1980s with his experiment chairs. This chair, named Pilvi (Cloud)...
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1980s Finnish Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Luke Armchair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Luke Armchair by Munna Dimensions: D 106 x W 116 x H 80 cm. SH: 47 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet. Available in all Munna fabrics except Wild Silk....
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Timber Stool Walnut by Onno Adriaanse
Located in Geneve, CH
Timber Stool Walnut by Onno Adriaanse Signed and numbered Dimensions: D 40 x W 29 x H 45 cm Materials: Walnut wood, silk-matte oil. Also available in Color: Indigo blue, purple-red, ...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Coating, Walnut

Cloud Pouf Sofa in Fog Grey Boucle. 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloud Pouf Sofa in Fog Grey Boucle 1980's. Reupholstered in boucle Measures 144" long 29" tall 36" deep 18" seat height
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Object 086 Chair by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 086 Chair by NG Design Dimensions: W 45 x D 45 x H 77 cm Materials: Steel, Dedar Tiger Beat Also Available: All of objects available in different ma...
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Other, Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "New Harmony" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1987, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "New Harmony" dining chairs for Maxalto, walnut and ebony, Italy 1987, set of four. The “New Harmony” dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Maxalto ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Object 076 Armchair by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 076 Armchair by NG Design Dimensions: W 85 x D 102 x H 78 cm Materials: Bouclé Fabric, Oak Also Available: All of objects available in different materials and colors on deman...
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

French style iron chair in the manner of Andre Dubreuil
Located in Winnetka, IL
A vintage sculptural iron chair in the style of Andre Dubreuil. Very comfortable if one chooses to sit or you may choose to admire this chair as an entryway or hallway sculpture .
Category

1980s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Mellow 140 Bench by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Mellow 140 Bench by Munna Dimensions: D 50 x W 140 x H 53 cm. SH: 53 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery. Available in all Munna fabrics exce...
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

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...
Category

1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

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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