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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
Silla Sol
Silla Sol

Silla Sol

$1,600 / item

Silla Sol

By Chuch Estudio

Located in Mérida, MX

“Silla Sol” Silla Sol chair is not just a chair but a Mexican cookie-inspired chair, a happy face object that livens up any space it enters. You can sit on it, you can place your fav...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Postmodern High Back Chair, 1980s
Postmodern High Back Chair, 1980s

Postmodern High Back Chair, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern High Lehner Chair. A sculptural design in postmodern design language. Functional chair and imposing design object. The design is based on a penetration of two elements, t...

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20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

1 x Hourglass Rope Dining Chair Tom Dixon Style Metal Frame UK, 1980s Postmodern
1 x Hourglass Rope Dining Chair Tom Dixon Style Metal Frame UK, 1980s Postmodern

1 x Hourglass Rope Dining Chair Tom Dixon Style Metal Frame UK, 1980s Postmodern

By Tom Dixon

Located in London, GB

An amazing hourglass rope chair designed after the famous 'S' chair of Tom Dixon. The chair is weaved with rushed rope weaved around a metal frame. It holds a playful and beautiful...

Category

1980s British Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

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

1980s Weiman Customized Curved Serpentine Sectional

By Weiman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Postmodern Design "Alice" Dining Chairs by Cidue, Italy 1980's
Postmodern Design "Alice" Dining Chairs by Cidue, Italy 1980's

Postmodern Design "Alice" Dining Chairs by Cidue, Italy 1980's

By Cidue

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Postmodern Design "Alice" Dining Chairs by Cidue. Made in the 1980's in Italy. Slender black lacquered metal frame with grey stained rush woven seats. They all shows signs of...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Vladimir Kagan “Matinee” Sofa
Vladimir Kagan “Matinee” Sofa

Vladimir Kagan “Matinee” Sofa

By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

this piece is in excellent, restored condition. It has been fully reupholstered in Maharam “Pace” leather

Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Lead

1990s Vintage Kartell “FPE” Chair by Ron Arad — Fantastic Plastic Elastic — Mid-
1990s Vintage Kartell “FPE” Chair by Ron Arad — Fantastic Plastic Elastic — Mid-

1990s Vintage Kartell “FPE” Chair by Ron Arad — Fantastic Plastic Elastic — Mid-

By Ron Arad

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Ron Arad Model: FPE (Fantastic, Plastic, Elastic) Manufacturer: Kartell, Milan, Italy Era: Late 1990s / Early 2000s (original production run 1999–mid 2000s)  The FPE chair is one of Ron Arad’s most iconic plastic-and-metal designs. It uses an ingenious method: a single sheet of injection-molded polypropylene is slid flat into double-barrelled aluminum extrusions, then bent into shape under pressure — creating a light, flexible but structurally sound chair without screws, glue, or welding.  This combination of industrial engineering + sculptural form + stackable practicality helped make the FPE a landmark of late-20th-century design. It’s part of major museum collections worldwide (including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York).  • Original vintage Kartell production (not reproduction) • Polypropylene seat/back + extruded aluminum frame • Signature flexible-seat technology — seat/back remain slightly flexible until someone sits, then lock rigid under weight.  • Lightweight & stackable (up to 6–8 chairs) — ideal for small spaces or flexible interiors.  • Great for lovers of postmodern / space-age / contemporary design; fits gallery-style interiors, modern apartments, creative studios. Dimensions (approx / official): 31¼″ H × 17″ W × 22″ D (79.4 × 43.2 × 55.9 cm)  Materials: Injection-molded polypropylene (seat), Extruded aluminum (frame)  Condition & Authenticity Notes • Good vintage condition — seat/back show light wear typical of age/use (please refer to photos). • Underside of seat shows original manufacturing stamp: “Kartell — FPE...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Ello Furniture, Constantini

Located in New York, NY

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Richard Meier for Knoll International Architectural Rocking Chaise, 1982, Signed
Richard Meier for Knoll International Architectural Rocking Chaise, 1982, Signed

Richard Meier for Knoll International Architectural Rocking Chaise, 1982, Signed

By Richard Meier, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking and exceptionally rare rocking chaise designed by Richard Meier for Knoll International (circa 1982), this sculptural lounge piece beautifully captures Meier’s architectur...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

1980s Postmodern Mario Botta Latonda Chair for Alias (two available) -- 1 pc
1980s Postmodern Mario Botta Latonda Chair for Alias (two available) -- 1 pc

1980s Postmodern Mario Botta Latonda Chair for Alias (two available) -- 1 pc

By Mario Botta, Alias

Located in Basel, BS

What a beauty! Stunning RARE Mario Botta accent chair for any space! Very fast shipping, insured 7-21 days. RARE Black leather model, with silver frame. Chair "Latonda" Production: ...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Red & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low lounge chair
Red & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low lounge chair

Red & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low lounge chair

By Nicoletti Salotti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Red and black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Red Leather lounge chair. Very fun Beautiful pop art wide leather chair. Has unique back supports and legs upholstered in thick le...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Louise Bench in Oak, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Louise Bench in Oak, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Louise Bench in Oak, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Louise Bench in Oak, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 120 x D 45 x H 43 cm. Materials: Upholstery, particle board, oak, and HR foam. Elegant and stylish, ...

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2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Oak

Gigi Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Gigi Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Gigi Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Gigi Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 60 x D 75 x H 83 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. With its delightf...

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2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Beech

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

Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available

By Knoll, Don Chadwick

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

Post-Modern LIBRA Dining Chairs by Christian Werner for Ligne Roset, France 1990
Post-Modern LIBRA Dining Chairs by Christian Werner for Ligne Roset, France 1990

Post-Modern LIBRA Dining Chairs by Christian Werner for Ligne Roset, France 1990

By Ligne Roset

Located in Wien, AT

Postmodern Design LIBRA model Dining Chair set of 6 by Christian Werner for Ligne Roset. Made in France, 1990. Marked on each chair with Ligne Roset Label. Beech wood base with woven...

Category

1990s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Yoko 3-Seater Sofa, Leather by Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Yoko 3-Seater Sofa, Leather by Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Yoko 3-Seater Sofa, Leather by Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Toronto, CA

Exceptional YOKO 3-seater in new, extremely soft caramel leather. Designed by Michel Ducaroy, famous for producing the TOGO for Ligne Roset, and produced only for a few years from 1...

Category

1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

Red Acrylic Lucite Bench Cocktail Table
Red Acrylic Lucite Bench Cocktail Table

Red Acrylic Lucite Bench Cocktail Table

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial high-gloss red opaque acrylic/Lucite bench or cocktail table, in the Modern style or Postmodern period, circa late-20th to early 21st-century. Great as a ...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Acrylic, Resin, Lucite

Midcentury Post Modern Kidney Shaped Chaise Lounge or Petite Sofa
Midcentury Post Modern Kidney Shaped Chaise Lounge or Petite Sofa

Midcentury Post Modern Kidney Shaped Chaise Lounge or Petite Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautiful modern design chaise lounge. It features beige wood legs with it's original upholstery. The fabric will need updating. Padding and foam are excellent.

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Postmod 80s Flex 2000  (32 Avail) Stacking Chairs Gerd Lange Thonet Beech -8 pcs
Postmod 80s Flex 2000  (32 Avail) Stacking Chairs Gerd Lange Thonet Beech -8 pcs

Postmod 80s Flex 2000 (32 Avail) Stacking Chairs Gerd Lange Thonet Beech -8 pcs

By Thonet, Gerd Lange

Located in Basel, BS

Excellent set of 8 Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with wooden oak frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. FAST SHIPPING: Fast, international, in...

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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

PVC, Ash, Beech

Unique Arm, Lounge, Club or Side Chair in Spray Dyed Velvet by Alex P White
Unique Arm, Lounge, Club or Side Chair in Spray Dyed Velvet by Alex P White

Unique Arm, Lounge, Club or Side Chair in Spray Dyed Velvet by Alex P White

By Alex P. White

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The creatures chair is the perfect lounge or armchair hybrid. It pitches you back just far enough to get that lounge feel but the scale and arm height makes it as easy to get out of as your favorite armchair (and without all that bulk/weight of a typical lounge chair). The creatures works well in pairs, tete a tete as the main event or solo as that wild accent piece. The strong Minimalist sculptural form is handmade in Brooklyn with the finest of artisanal upholstery details. The random pattern of the spray dyed velvet...

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

1980s Post Modern Italian Leather Sofa
1980s Post Modern Italian Leather Sofa

1980s Post Modern Italian Leather Sofa

By Chateau d'Ax

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Lovely Italian Post Modern Leather sofa. Literally looks like it was never sat on. Off white color. Perfect condition.

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Post Modern Loveseat or Sofa Produced by Preview Furniture
Mid-Century Post Modern Loveseat or Sofa Produced by Preview Furniture

Mid-Century Post Modern Loveseat or Sofa Produced by Preview Furniture

By Preview

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sculptural base with floating front sofa made by Preview circa 1992. It features the original tweed fabric in good condition. Could use cleaning before use.

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Vintage dining chairs by Belgo chrom, set of 6 - 1980s
Vintage dining chairs by Belgo chrom, set of 6 - 1980s

Vintage dining chairs by Belgo chrom, set of 6 - 1980s

By belgochrom

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of six elegant dining room chairs manufactured by Belgochrom. Nicely designed metal frames with elegant legs. Upholstered in a mint green alcantara with brushed steel frames. B...

Category

1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Pair of Fully Restored Post Modern Slipper Chairs in Leopard Velvet
Sculptural Pair of Fully Restored Post Modern Slipper Chairs in Leopard Velvet

Sculptural Pair of Fully Restored Post Modern Slipper Chairs in Leopard Velvet

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Get these while you can Pair of Post Modern Leopard Velvet Slipper Chairs fully restored with new foam cushions and new leopard velvet upholstery. Powerful and confident forward angl...

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Rimo Maturi for Mimo Padova Sofa Model ´Nuvolone´ in Brown Leather
Rimo Maturi for Mimo Padova Sofa Model ´Nuvolone´ in Brown Leather

Rimo Maturi for Mimo Padova Sofa Model ´Nuvolone´ in Brown Leather

By Mimo Padova

Located in Waalwijk, NL

RImo Maturi for Mimo Padova, ´Nuvolone´ sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s Stunning modular sofa by Italian designer Rimo Maturii for manufacturer Mimo Padova. The 'Nuvulone', meaning 'cl...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Postmodern Serpentine Sectional With Stacked Base
Postmodern Serpentine Sectional With Stacked Base

Postmodern Serpentine Sectional With Stacked Base

By Directional, Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Interesting postmodern style sofa with a serpentine like shape. Great organic L shape sofa with an overall foot print of 106” x 106”. Back height is 29” and seat height is 17.5”. Sof...

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' Sectional Sofa
Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' Sectional Sofa

Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' Sectional Sofa

By Hans Hopfer

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' modular sofa, leather, Austria, design 1972 Stunning and sizable modular sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte. Th...

Category

1970s Austrian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Roche Bobois Pair of Lounge Chairs in Red and Patterned Upholstery
Roche Bobois Pair of Lounge Chairs in Red and Patterned Upholstery

Roche Bobois Pair of Lounge Chairs in Red and Patterned Upholstery

By Roche Bobois

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Roche Bobois, pair of armchairs, fabric, chrome, France, 1970s These rare and wonderfully constructed chairs by Roche Bobois feature a solid construction of solely round shapes. The...

Category

1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Set w Unique Provenance, Signed
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Set w Unique Provenance, Signed

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Set w Unique Provenance, Signed

This classic Post-Modern design by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International is called the 'Handkerchief' stacking chair, labelled underneath with early production (original) year labels. Great for stacking when you need more open space in the room and easy to unstack when you have guests. Perfect for those who require versatility in their space. Priced as a set of five (5). Unique provenance on this set - as it was ordered by David Law who worked with Vignelli Associates and participated in many of the designs they created for Knoll and Acerbis including the Serenissimo Table...

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Design Institute of America, chrome and leather barstools
Design Institute of America, chrome and leather barstools

Design Institute of America, chrome and leather barstools

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Postmodern swivel chrome and faux leather cantilever barstools by Design Institute of America . all original in very good condition. The seat back and seats are black… Height 39 inch...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Aurora Office Chair by Designer Simonini, Solid Wood, Swivel
Aurora Office Chair by Designer Simonini, Solid Wood, Swivel

Aurora Office Chair by Designer Simonini, Solid Wood, Swivel

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its office cha...

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Steelcase Swivel  Chairs in the style of Pollack c.1970's 6 available
Steelcase Swivel  Chairs in the style of Pollack c.1970's 6 available

Steelcase Swivel Chairs in the style of Pollack c.1970's 6 available

By Steelcase

Located in New York, NY

Chic, stylish, voguish set of swivel chairs by Steelcase, circa 1970's. These chairs have a vibrant blue upholstered continuous seat and back, a off white plastic shell, and a chro...

Category

1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Philippe Starck Rare "Miss Dorn" Chair for Disform 1982 France/Spain
Philippe Starck Rare "Miss Dorn" Chair for Disform 1982 France/Spain

Philippe Starck Rare "Miss Dorn" Chair for Disform 1982 France/Spain

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rare “Miss Dorn” tripod chair designed by Philippe Starck in 1982 and manufactured by Disform in 1983. Executed with black lacquered tubular steel frames, the design exemplifies Star...

Category

1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Galerie l'Orme Pair of Armchairs in Elm and Cognac Leather
Galerie l'Orme Pair of Armchairs in Elm and Cognac Leather

Galerie l'Orme Pair of Armchairs in Elm and Cognac Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Galerie l'Orme, pair of armchairs, solid elm, leather, France, 1970s Stunning pair of French armchairs manufactured by Galerie l'Orme in Paris. Executed in solid elm, these chairs e...

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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Elm

Set of 4 Post Modern Chairs Model Vienna by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
Set of 4 Post Modern Chairs Model Vienna by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast

Set of 4 Post Modern Chairs Model Vienna by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast

By Rodney Kinsman

Located in Roma, IT

A set of dining, desk or office chairs, in short, perfect for any environment that needs a bit of that 80s magic. Colour, lightness and light-heartedness is what the cult pieces of 80s design transmit but don't be fooled by the POP colors used by Rodney Kinsman for his projects because they have nothing to do with the colorful, exuberant and decorative Anti Design...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Cloud Sofa, 2000
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Cloud Sofa, 2000

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Cloud Sofa, 2000

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in Chicago, IL

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Clound Sofa, 2000’s. Sofa is original white micro suede. Has 2 round plinth bases and 1 lucite leg in middle. There are a couple stains on...

Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

1970s Orange Christensen & Larsen Sofa or Chairs
1970s Orange Christensen & Larsen Sofa or Chairs

1970s Orange Christensen & Larsen Sofa or Chairs

By Christensen & Larsen

Located in Vienna, AT

Lacquered wood with cushions upholstered in soft orange fabric. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s by the company Christensen & Larsen. Use marks on the frame and upholstery fabric

Category

1970s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood

Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s

Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

This spectacular Vladimir Kagan 'Cloud' sofa was produced by Directional Furniture in the 1980s and was just newly reupholstered in a gorgeous two toned velvet, and has the lucite ce...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

Set - 4 Yellow Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs
Set - 4 Yellow Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs

Set - 4 Yellow Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs

By Giancarlo Piretti, IKEA, Anonima Castelli

Located in Basel, BS

Great opportunity to have a complete set of 4 of these wonderful 1980s Nils Gaamelgaard for Ikea chairs as a perfect set of 4 in yellow! Sold here as a set. Note: Yellow cushions wi...

Category

1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

"Stockholm" Armchairs by Tord Björklund for Ikea, 1990s
"Stockholm" Armchairs by Tord Björklund for Ikea, 1990s

"Stockholm" Armchairs by Tord Björklund for Ikea, 1990s

By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund

Located in Karis, Nyland

Postmodern vintage design aluminum armchairs with a black leather seat and backrest, ca 1990s. Chair model "Stockholm", designed by Tord Björklund. Manufactured by Ikea, Sweden. Not...

Category

1990s Swedish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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.