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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
Set of 4 Corky Chairs by WM Metal Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Corky Chairs by WM Metal Design Dimensions: D 56 x W 53 x H 69 cm. Materials: Aluminum, cork. A study in avant-garde minimalism, this Corky Chair is daring at every angle....
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Neo Eclectic Jatoba Wood and Salmon Colored Leather Post Modern Armchair
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a stunning Pretenziosa arm chair designed by Ugo La Pietra in 1983 for Busnelli Italy. This neo eclectic post modern chair is the epitome of elegance and sophistication, ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Italian Postmodern armchairs by Talin - 1980s - new upholstery
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of Italian Postmodern armchairs by Talin - 1980s - new upholstery
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Era Chair by Tuğçe Geyik
Located in Geneve, CH
Era Chair by Tuğçe Geyik Dimensions: D 77 x W 68 x H 70 cm. SH: 40 cm. Materials: Wood. Tuğçe Geyik is an architect and designer based in Istanbul. She studied at Yildiz Technical U...
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Disruption Module Corner by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Disruption Module Corner by Domkapa Materials: Velvet (Aldan 2928). Dimensions: W 100 x D 100 x H 80 cm. Also available in different materials. Please contact us. Disruption i...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Small Paperbark Curved Bench by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Paperbark Curved Bench by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 65 x W 165 x H 42 cm Materials: Mild steel, powder-coated with zinc undercoat. Weight: 42 kg Coco Flip is a Melbourne based ...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Vintage 1980s Upholstered Postmodern Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1980s Upholstered Postmodern Dining Chairs, Set of 6 Offered for sale is a set of 6 1980s Postmodern dining chairs with painted metal frames and a great original graphic fab...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Gerard van den Berg 'BoBo' lounge chair for LABEL.
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
As a son of a furniture maker Gerard van den Berg let his creativity run wild and dared to experiment with striking designs, bold patterns and unexpected design elements. With this h...
Category

1990s Dutch Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Big Easy Armchair by Ron Arad for Moroso
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Big Easy chair was originally designed as a steel chair in 1989 as a one off. Due to its popularity it was produced in a first series of glossy lacq...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

Aurora stool, light honey solid wood, natural caning back, camel leather 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...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Levitar Bench by NITUSH AROOSH
Located in Geneve, CH
Levitar Bench by NITUSH AROOSH Dimensions: D 45 x W 190 x H 80 cm. Materials: Stainless steel and fabric. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. Please contact us. Aroosh and Nitush Mahipal, the creative minds behind Nitush-Aroosh, were born and raised in New Delhi, India, amidst a vibrant cultural and artistic milieu. Their parents instilled in them a love of beauty and creativity from a young age, and they were fortunate to travel extensively to different parts of the world, where they were exposed to diverse forms of art, design, and architecture. From childhood, Aroosh and Nitush were captivated by the stainless steel available at their family’s factory, spending countless hours creating their toys and honing their skills. This fascination laid the foundation for their future design and art endeavors, eventually leading to the birth of Nitush-Aroosh. The Mahipal brothers use innovative techniques to create a crumbled effect on stainless steel, resulting in sculptural pieces that appear to be made of a different material altogether. Their sculptural objects, including furniture, lights, sculptures, and wall installations, are carefully crafted to invite the viewers to embark on self-discovery and introspection. The Mahipal brother’s maiden international art exhibition at the Marbella Art...
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Caleo-Natural Teak, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Two-Seater Modular Sofa by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Caleo-Natural Teak, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Two-Seater Modular Sofa by SNOC Dimensions: D 100 x W 181 x H 65 cm. SH: 42 cm. Materials: Teak wood, rope, and Ethereal fabric. The Ca...
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak

Becomes Me Armchair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Becomes Me Armchair by Munna Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 82 cm. SH: 43 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, brass, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet, wood lacquer legs, and plated nickel u...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Nickel

Mellow 50 Stool by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Mellow 50 Stool by Munna Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 50 cm. SH: 50 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet, ref. Mustard, CV10 upholstery. Available in all ...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Egeria Bench by Riccardo Monte
Located in Geneve, CH
Egeria Bench by Riccardo Monte Dimensions: D 33 x W 190 x H 44 cm. Materials: Charred cedar. Riccardo Monte is a creative studio based in the Italian Alps. With the vision of creati...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Cedar

Mellow 70 Stool by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Mellow 70 Stool by Munna Dimensions: D 70 x W 70 x H 50 cm. SH: 50 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery. Available in all Munna fabrics except...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Black Offset Stool by Resident
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Offset Stool by Resident Dimensions: D 34 x H 43 cm Materials: Solid Oak. Weight: 7.9 Kg. About: Founded by Simon James & Scott Bridgens in 2011, Resident is the home of end...
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2010s New Zealand Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Fringes 280 Sofa by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Fringes 280 Sofa by Munna Dimensions: D 100 x W 280 x H 91 cm. SH: 47 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery and fringes. Available in all Munna...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

70s leather sofa Piumino model by Lomazzi De Pas D'Urbino
Located in Milano, MI
Piumino sofa designed by Milanese architects De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi who were part of the Radical Design movement that marked the Italian avant-garde design scene in the late 1960...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Pink Suede Sculptural Ribbon Armchairs or Lounge Chairs by Marge Carson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the 1990s by Marge Carson, these lounge chairs capture the essence of 90s design perfectly. Dramatic but elegant and sculptural, they feature a curvy and swoopy ...
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1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Suede

postmodern paperclip inspired stool with mohair velvet seat (2 available)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage metal bar stool, newly upholstered with genuine mohair velvet. Fun 1980s postmodern style reminiscent of "paperclip" stools or Z stool...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Meta Bench by Jaclyn Pappalardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Meta Bench by Jaclyn Pappalardo Dimensions: W 152 x D 51 x H 48 cm Materials: Pine wood, upholstery foam, and bute 100% pure new wool. Jaclyn is a designer and maker based in London...
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2010s British Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Otello armchair by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Memphis Milano
Located in Ravenna, IT
Armchair designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Memphis Milano in 1986, characterized by the particular shapes of its structural elements. uAn alternation of geometries, curves and point...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Bench / Sofa in Oak & Leather in the Manner of Thomas Stender, c. 1980s
By Thomas Stender
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an extraordinary Post Modern, studio craft three-seater bench crafted in the manner of Thomas Stender. Utterly unique, free form and definitely a one-of-a-kind statement...
Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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

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, ref. Antique Pink, CV28 upholstery, and antiqu...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Green Leather Camaleonda by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda; Mario Bellini; Green Leather; Postmodern; Lounge Chair; Lounge Sofa; Modular Sofa; One-Seater; Seating Element; Seating Unit; Italian Design Classic; Iconic Design; B&B I...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen 'Pantonova' Modular Sofa and Side Tables
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, modular sofa model 'Pantonova', metal, fabric, Denmark, 1970s This sectional sofa of four elements and two side tables is designed by the Danish Vern...
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1970s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Bordeaux Break Armchair by WM Metal Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bordeaux 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 classic lines. An intense and...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Italian Modular Sofa in Checkered Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sectional sofa, fabric, Italy, 1970s This exceptional sofa stands as a prime example of postmodern design, characterized by its unconventional form and bold, angular shapes culminat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Shinto Sofa by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Shinto sofa by Domkapa Materials: Fabric (Helmand 53), black texturized steel, gold brushed stainless steel. Dimensions: W 302 x D 162 x H 82 cm. Also available in different mate...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

The Iconic Royal Blue MZO Chair in Beechwood by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
The Iconic Royal Blue MZO Chair in Beechwood by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm Materials: Beech. This iconic chair played a leading role in...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Other

Mellow 70 Stool by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Mellow 70 Stool by Munna Dimensions: D 70 x W 70 x H 50 cm. SH: 50 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery. Available in all Munna fabrics except...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

1980 Turquoise Leather Sofa Natuzzi style, made in Italy
Located in Staten Island, NY
1980 Turquoise Leather Sofa Natuzzi style, made in Italy. Check out other two listings with a matching loveseat and a club chair
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Prismania High Back Chair, Limited Edition, by Elise Luttik
Located in Geneve, CH
Prismania high back chair by Elise Luttik. Limited edition Dimensions: D 48.5 x W 70 x H 150 cm Materials: polycarbonate transparent shell with a prismatic polyester film, steel, epoxy. Also available with black base. Palazzo is the youngest addition to the Prismania collection. The new high back chair puts you on a throne, empowering you with a royal backdrop of rainbow colors. At one point you barely see the transparent chair...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pierre Chapo “S11” Dining Chairs for Atelier Pierre Chapo, 1966, Set of 10
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Chapo “S11” dining chairs for Atelier Pierre Chapo, elm and leather, France, 1966, set of ten. Pierre Chapo designed the "S11" dining chairs in 1966, epitomizing his architec...
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1960s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Elm

Black XVII Sherman Lounge Chair by Arturo Verástegui
Located in Geneve, CH
Black XVII Sherman lounge chair by Arturo Verástegui Dimensions: D 82 x W 109 x H 81 cm Materials: oak wood, leather. Lounge chair made of white oak or burnt finish white oak op...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 3 Postmodern German Brutalist Lounge Armchairs & Sofa by Rolf Benz, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large armchair from the renowned manufacturer Mustring according to a design by Rolf Benz from the early 90s. The design convinces with brutalist honesty and the high -quality workm...
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20th Century German Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Umber Offset Bench by Resident
Located in Geneve, CH
Umber Offset Bench by Resident Dimensions: W 140 x D 30 x H 44.7 cm Materials: Solid Oak. Weight: 19.2 Kg. About: Founded by Simon James & Scott Bridgens in 2011, Resident is the ...
Category

2010s New Zealand Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Solid Wood with Caning Back and Cane Seat
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...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

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

La Curva Chair by Jaclyn Pappalardo
Located in Geneve, CH
La Curva Chair by Jaclyn Pappalardo Dimensions: W 40 x D 47 x H 88.5 cm Materials: Douglas Fir. Jaclyn is a designer and maker based in London. Her background in set design informs her creative work as a designer. Colour and texture play an important role in developing each and every project. With a particular interest in the use of seating, Jaclyn looks at chairs not only as a functional object but rather as a study of body, shape and language. Her work incorporates unconventional design techniques that stretch far from traditional craftsmanship. Exploring new techniques and material driven processes such as metal forming and non-traditional upholstery, she builds on similar profiles and repetitive patterns in the aim of creating something timeless. Jaclyn’s work has been published in Arcipelago, Modern House, Dezeen, Vogue and Luncheon magazine. Represented by The Radford Gallery & Fels World gallery in London UK. Caselli 11-12 Gallery in Milan IT...
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2010s British Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fir

Mellow 50 Stool by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Mellow 50 Stool by Munna Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 50 cm. SH: 50 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery. Available in all Munna fabrics except...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Set of 2 Erik Jørgensen EJ900 Cobra Armchairs by Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Trained as a saddler and upholsterer, Erik Jørgensen established his workshop in 1954 which grew out to become an international furniture brand and a family firm. In the 1980s he teamed up with designer duo Johannes Foersom and Peter Hiort-Lorenzen — today two of Scandinavia’s most renowned and successful contemporary furniture designers. First Launched in 1983, the EJ 900...
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1980s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Shadow Bench by Kreoo
Located in Geneve, CH
Shadow Bench by Kreoo Designed by Christophe Pillet Dimensions: D 42 x W 200 x H 43 cm. Materials: Calacatta Viola marble. Available in different marble and travertine options. Ple...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Marble

Shadow Bench by Kreoo
Shadow Bench by Kreoo
$31,158 / item
Set of postmodern high-back Italian dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This rare set of five Italian high-back dining chairs from the 1980s is crafted from solid beech wood. The simple, clean lines are paired with rounded edges, giving them a soft and a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

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

Set of Six P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno, Italy
By Kolberg Justus, Tecno
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Tecno P08 by Justus Kolberg in brushed stainless steel and black nylon Name: P08 folding chair designer: Justus Kolberg manufacturer: Tecno, Italy d...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ward Bennett for Brickel Black Ash Scissor Lounge Chair, Red Wool Bouclé, 1984
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ward Bennett for Brickel Assoc. black Ash Scissor Lounge Chair, Red Wool Bouclé, 1984, New York. Black lacquered ash, red wool upholstery, metal tags to each. Ward Bennett’s story is a remarkable one. His career began at age 13, when he quit school to work in the garment district in New York City. At 15, he designed his first clothing collection; at 16 he left for Europe, where he continued working on fashion design. While in Europe, he attended art schools in Florence and Paris, but he was mostly self-taught, with skills that ranged from illustrating, sculpting, and jewelry-making to furniture, interior, and home design. “I learn from people,” he once said, referencing a long line of influences, including Hattie Carnegie, Hans Hoffman, and Georgia O’Keeffe. Bennett eventually settled back in New York, where his reputation earned him some of the day’s most affluent clients: David Rockefeller and Chase Manhattan Bank, Tiffany & Co., Sasaki, Italian industrialist Gianni Agnelli, Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner. Another—former President Lyndon Baines Johnson—asked Bennett to design a chair for his presidential library that would be “a cross between a barroom chair and a courtroom chair...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Ash

Lanfranco Benvenuti ‘Vescovina’ chair for Meccani Design - Italy, 1986
By Lanfranco Benvenuti
Located in London, GB
Boasting a throne-like silhouette, the ‘Vescovina’ armchair was designed in 1986 by Italian architect Lanfranco Benvenuti (1937-1989) for Meccani Design. The timber construction form takes inspiration from bishop chairs...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Lido Sofa by Michele De Lucchi For Memphis Milano, 1982.
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Lido" sofa / loveseat / settee designed by Michele De Lucchi For Memphis Milano, 1982. This early example retains the original fabric and finish in very good condition. An icon of...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

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

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Vintage Dining Chairs by Belgo Chrom, Set of 4, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of four elegant dining room chairs manufactured by Belgochrom. Nicely designed metal frames with elegant legs. Uphosltered in grey fabric with powdercoated frames. Belgochr...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Post-Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Highland, IN
Set of six terrific dining chairs with a clean post-modern design that works well with most styles– from mid-century modern to contemporary. One of the best features is the charcoal ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Postmodern Two-Seater Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This two seater postmodern bench has been reupholstered in lush, burnt brick Designs of the Time linen, viscose, and cotton blend. Yes, the two 'chairs' are connected!
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1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Object 047 Sofa by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 047 sofa by NG Design Dimensions: D216 x W90 x H77 cm Materials: Boucle upholstery, Solid Oak Also Available: All of objects available in different materials and colors o...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of 4 Italian Post-Modern / Memphis Dining Chairs by Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Italian Post-Modern / Memphis Bolidist "Velox" dining chairs by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso, Milan, 1987. 1 "Velox" Chair with sweeping curved arms and 3 "Velox" side chai...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Fabric Brooklyn Sofa 3 Seater by Amura Lab
Located in Geneve, CH
Fabric Brooklyn Sofa 3 Seater by Amura Lab Dimensions: W 223 x D 95 x H 80 cm Materials: STRUCTURE: Moulded polyurethane foam with metal support, covered with cuoio, leather or fabri...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Alejandro Estrada Bamboo Dining Chairs for Piegatto, 2006
By Piegatto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bamboo dining chairs by Estrada Plywood contour or "S-chair". A tribute of the Guatemalan designer Alejandro Estrada to the iconic Gerrit Rietveld "Z...
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Early 2000s Guatemalan Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Plywood

Layered Steel Bench by Hyungshin Hwang
Located in Geneve, CH
Layered steel bench by Hyungshin Hwang Dimensions: D 36 x W 180 x H 36 cm Materials: Stainless Steel Layered Series is the main theme and concept of work of Hwang, who continues...
Category

2010s Korean Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless 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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