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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
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

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 Seating

Materials

Steel

Black Painted Brass Sculpted Chair with Seat Upholstered by Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Painted Brass Sculpted Chair with Seat Upholstered by Misaya Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 63) Hand-sculpted chair in brass. The translation of Art Nouveau’s whi...
Category

2010s Thai Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Camel Eustache Bench Natural Oak by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Camel Eustache Bench Natural Oak by HARTO Dimensions: W 120 x D 40 x H 74 cm. Materials: Solid wood, Wood veneered MDF, Velvet, Metal, Foam. Weight: 24.5 kg The Eustache bench is a...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Lava Chair by Jaclyn Pappalardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Lava Chair by Jaclyn Pappalardo Dimensions: W 50 x D 44 x H 90 cm Materials: Squared cedar wood and Valchromat. Jaclyn is a designer and maker based in London. Her background in se...
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Postmodern 1980s Design Icon "Alice" Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan for Cattelan Ita
Located in Basel, BS
Fabulous set of Rare "Alice" chairs by Giorgio Cattelan for Cattelan Italia, Postmodern 1980s. Made of Stitched red leather. Designed in 1984, iconic design by Cattelan Italia. Feat...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Josephine 230 Sofa by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Josephine 230 Sofa by Munna Dimensions: D 103 x W 230 x H 83 cm. SH: 42 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery and wild silk. Available in all M...
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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, ref. Peach, CV20. Available in all Munna fabrics exc...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

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...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Post Modern Leather Bench
Located in Denton, TX
Post Modern black leather bench with curved handle ends.
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Postmodern Armchairs, 1980
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Armrests in lacquered wood. Seat covered with leather and slightly adjustable in steps. Back and seat connected only by steel cable. Very good manufacture.
Category

1980s Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Reclining Nude Chaise Lounge by Odditi
Located in Geneve, CH
Reclining Nude Chaise Lounge by Odditi Dimensions: W 200 x D 65 x H 105 cm Materials: Teak Wood, Icelandic Sheepskin The phrase 'Reclining Nude' conjures a voluptuous feminine visio...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Cayenne Croissant Sofa by Plyus Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Cayenne 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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mario Marenco for Comfortline 'Nova' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Comfortline, lounge chair, leather, molded polyurethane, Italy, 1980s A postmodern club chair created by the Italian designer and actor Mario Marenco (1933-2019). ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

MG103 Bench, Leather, by Malte Gormsen
Located in Geneve, CH
MG103 Bench, Leather, by Malte Gormsen Dimensions: D 40 x W 80 x H 46 cm. Materials: Grey Nature oak, blackened metal, leather. Available in Nature, Raw Nature, Light Nature, Grey N...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

2 Postmodern Ikea Sälen Chairs by K.&M. Hagberg , Sweden 1982
Located in Halle, DE
A Pair of Postmodern Ikea Chairs , model : SÄLEN ,designed by K.&M. Hagberg , Sweden 1982. Made of Pine Wood and Steel with the rare and often missin...
Category

1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

French Bulbous Croissant Shaped Sofa and Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set consisting of a sofa and armchairs or loveseats, leather, France, 1970s This remarkable leather set, designed and crafted in France during the 1970s, is a true representation of...
Category

1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

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

Postmodern Jason Kohairik Bolete II Style Swivel Pouf Chair Reupholstered
By Jason Koharik
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern Jason Kohairik Bolete II Style Swivel Chair Reupholstered Offered for sale is a vintage Postmodern swivel pouf chair with Memphis and...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Brick Bench by Idaaf Architects
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick Bench by Idaaf Architects Dimensions: D 35 x W 190 x H 55 cm. Materials: Solid oak. ‘Brick’ is the first attempt by Idaaf Architects workshop to create a new building material. White the process of selecting its textures is at the initial stage and the research process is ongoing, we used it's shape to create various decorative elements for the interior. Born and based in Tbilisi, Nana Zaalishvili...
Category

2010s Georgian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Postmodern Italian Armchair in Original Fabric, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Postmodern Italian Armchair in Original Fabric, 1970s This striking postmodern armchair is a rare and captivating example of Italian design from the 1970s. An icon of mid-20th-centu...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Post modern black wooden dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Postmodern dining chairs with black lacquered wooden frames and their original '1980s' fabric upholstery. Elegant design. Good overall condition. 1980s - Belgium Dimensions: Heig...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Bold Curved Sofa by Mohdern
Located in Geneve, CH
Bold Curved Sofa by Mohdern Dimensions: W 280 x D 127 x H 76 cm Materials: Fabric, Bouclé Bold is a refined furniture collection designed and produced by the Mohdern brand. The ser...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather seating, cane
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Original Brühl Ecksofa Sunrise Design Sofa Leder hell Couch
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Design Ecksofa des renommierten deutschen Herstellers Brühl zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa verfügt über verstell- und abnehmbare Rückenlehnelemente. Neben der ...
Category

Early 2000s German Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

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 Seating

Materials

Chenille

Particulees Figées Bench by Mélissa Mariller
Located in Geneve, CH
Particulees Figées Bench by Mélissa Mariller Dimensions: D 48 x W 123 x H 33 cm. Materials: Plexiglass and aluminum. Particules figées is a transparent Plexiglas bench dotted with a...
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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....
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Stunning and luxurious Pace leather Executive Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Butter soft red leather surrounds this amazing Guido Faleschini swivel management soft pad chair. Designed for i4 Mariani and retailed in the 1970s and 1980s by The Pace Collection....
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

Noel Bar Chair by Thorup Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Noel Bar Chair by Thorup Copenhagen Dimensions: D 43.5 x W 51 x H 89 cm. Materials: Stainless steel, fair grey wool. Available in other colors. Please contact us. Thorup Copenhagen...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Grey-Blue Leather Wink Lounge Chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Postmodern Design Classic "Wink" Lounge chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina. A dream of patina, the leather is beautifully aged and has a blue -gray color that matters to violet eas...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Large Scale Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs & Ottoman in Mocha Fabric
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stretch out and then some in these luxurious extra large Post Modern Directional Swivel Chairs newly professionally reupholstered in glimmering Mocha textured fabric. That side profi...
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1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

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 ...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Other

Knoll By Otto Zapf Black Leather chairs, a pair
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Otto Zapf for Knoll International black leather lounge chairs, Marked as manufactured in 1988 . These chairs are large in scale and impactful. The plush lounge chairs ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Camaleonda Lounge Chair in Boucle Wool by Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mario Bellini, 'Cameleonda' lounge chair in bouclé wool, Italy 1972. Re-upholstered Camaleonda piece by Mario Bellini. We can supply several pieces. This design became famous al...
Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Foam

Purple Break Armchair by WM Metal Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Purple Break Armchair by WM Metal Design Dimensions: D 52 x W 60 x H 72 cm. Materials: Metal, cork. The BREAK armchair by WM is inspired by the soft ...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

B & B Italia Armchair Set by Paolo Piva (6 pieces)
Located in Budapest, HU
B&B Italia armchair set, desiged by Paolo Piva. The sets are unique for their curved backrest. The covers are red leather, that need some refurnishing. The leather is in poor conditi...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

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 Seating

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Josephine 280 Sofa by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Josephine 280 Sofa by Munna Dimensions: D 103 x W 280 x H 83 cm. SH: 42 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery and wild silk. Available in all M...
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Otto Zapf Arcona set of 2 leather armchairs for Art Collection
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This pair of Arcona leather armchairs by Otto Zapf comes in very good condition. The thick black leather shows only minimal signs of wear. The back and seat cushions, as well as the ...
Category

1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Bo Armchair by Giacomo Tomazzi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bo Armchair by Giacomo Tomazzi Studio Dimensions: W 97 x D 95 x H 75 cm Materials: Structure made of metal tube with electrostatic painting in black and brass feet, it has a leather ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chest of Wonders Bench With Storage by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Chest of Wonders Bench With Storage by Secondome Edizioni Limited Edition Of 9 pieces + 3 A.P. Designer: Matteo Cibic. Dimensions: D 40 x W 120 x H 40 cm. Materials: Leather and marb...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970's GUIDO FALESCHINI CHROME ROCKING CHAIR
Located in Waxahachie, TX
A sleek Mid-Century Modern Curved Chrome Frame Rocking Chair Upholstered In the original chenille. Insanely comfortable and relaxing chair. Classic look. Will go with many different...
Category

1970s Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vis à Vis Double Chaise Longue by Kreoo
Located in Geneve, CH
Vis à Vis Double Chaise Longue by Kreoo Designed by Enzo Berti Dimensions: D 147 x W 184 x H 78 cm. Materials: Bianco Carrara marble, natural linen, and natural wicker. Available i...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Marble

Chocolate Memory Bench by Plyus Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate Memory Bench by Plyus Furniture Dimensions: D 42 x W 200 x H 38 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery Also available in a variety of colors. ...
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2010s Emirian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pampa Leather Counter Stool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Leather Counter Stool by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 47 x W 47 x H 65 cm. Materials: Leather and metal. Finish: Ocean Blue leather and black frame...
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Italian Lounge Chair in White Plywood and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, plywood, fabric, Italy, 1970s Armchair composed of white lacquered wood. The chair is build up from a square base with rounded edges and three large legs, one in the b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Postmodern Black and Wood Chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker, 1980s--2 pcs
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous pair of Postmodern Memphis 80s chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker. NOTE: We have two sets available, sold in pairs here. Listed as a set of 4 in a sep...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Ever Bench by Kreoo
Located in Geneve, CH
Ever Bench by Kreoo Designed by Christophe Pillet Dimensions: D 45 x W 190 x H 43 cm. Materials: Persian grey marble. Available in different marble and travertine options. Please c...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Marble

Corner sofa Couch COR Kelp fabric (velvet) leather gray white design
By COR
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful corner sofa/couch with lots of space from COR (model: Kelp) for sale. The sofa has a gray velvet cover and light white/beige leather fronts on the sides. ...
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2010s German Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Timber Mazer Bench by Tom Fereday
Located in Geneve, CH
Timber Mazer Bench by Tom Fereday Dimensions: W 190 x D 45 x H 50 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

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...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Aurora stool, light honey solid wood, natural caning back, cream textile seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the award-winning Aurora Collection, also known as Dawn — a transformative milestone in our esteemed design legacy that has earned the pr...
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Gino Russo Armchair in Oak and Woven Sea Grass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Russo, dining chair, oak, woven seagrass, United States, circa 1984 This armchair is designed by the Italian American furniture designer Gino Russo. The frame of this piece of ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Seagrass, Oak

Post Modern 'Squiggle' Form Knotty Pine Dining Chairs - A Set of 4
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 4 post modern dining chairs. A traditional silhouette in knotty pine with 'squiggle' or 'wave' form detail. Original textured brown upholstery with brad nail trim.
Category

Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

Margaret Armchair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Margaret Armchair by Munna Dimensions: D 87 x W 101 x H 94 cm. SH: 48 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet. Available in all Munna fabrics except Wild Si...
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, 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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