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
- Ettore Sottsass
- Robert Venturi
- Alessandro Mendini
- Michele de Lucchi
- Michael Graves
- Nathalie du Pasquier
VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
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Style: Post-Modern
Gae Aulenti Stringa Chair, 1962
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Corby, GB
Stringa chairs designed by renowned Italian designer and architect Gae Aulenti, for Poltronova, 1962. Rarely seen for sale in the UK these two beautiful (and comfortable) pieces are ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
1990's Postmodern Nicoletti Salotti Leather Lounge Loveseat Sofa
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Post Modern leather couch for sale. It was manufactured by Nicoletti, and was made in Italy. It's leather with a soft green tone, and has four angled cast aluminum legs. It's...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Post Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
If you've been looking for an incredible, sculptural lounge chair that will be the center of attention, look no further. This chair is big on style and size, a truly gorgeous piece, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Polyester
Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, upholstery back, leather seat
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
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Set of Six 'Dinette’ Armchairs in Orange Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, set of six armchairs model ‘Dinette’, leather, chrome, Italy, 1972
This set of dining chairs showcases an exceptional design, defined by distinctive...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Paolo Deganello “Torso” Leather and Boucle Lounge Arm Chairs for Cassina - a Pai
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of opposing postmodern Torso arm chairs with original brown leather seats and newly upholstered boucle backs designed by Paolo Deganello for Cassina. Originally designed by Dag...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bouclé
Pair of Post-Modern Italian Armchairs in the Style of Ernest Archibald Taylor
Located in San Diego, CA
Like new pair of post-modern Italian "Liberty" armchairs in the style of Ernest Archibald Taylor, circa 1980s. Black ash structure with mother-of-pearl inlay details consisting of t...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Postmodern Donghia Anziano Pink Bentwood Klismos Chair by John Hutton, Set of 4
By Donghia
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Rare set of pink Anziano chairs designed by John Hutton for Donghia.
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Curved canapé sofa by Rodolfo Dordoni for Moroso, Italy 1980s
Located in ECHT, NL
Postmodern design curved sofa. Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Moroso in the eighties. Part of the "waiting" series. The curved seat is covered with blue microfiber fabric. It stands...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
8 Mid Century Modern Toledo Aluminum Armchairs by Jorge Pensi Indoor Outdoor
By Jorge Pensi, Amat-3
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant design by Jorge Pensi for Amat. Top quality cast aluminum elements which are fitted to each other. In excellent vintag...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Omkstak stacking chairs designed by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, Italy 1970s.
Located in Athens, Attiki
Omkstak stacking chairs designed by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, Italy 1970s.
The Omkstak chair is included in the @vamuseum @designmuseum @philamuseu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Post Modern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa, USA, 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural Postmodern Bilbao sofa, rendered in an upholstered wood frame, covered in a sumptuous grey performance velvet, designed by Vladimir Kagan, inspired by the Frank Gehry's Gu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, caning back, leather seat
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
Pastoe Kubus Armchair FM62 designed by Radboud van Beekum, The Netherlands, 1981
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Pastoe Kubus Armchair FM62 designed by Radboud van Beekum
The Netherlands, 1981
Cube-shaped metal frame with new harness canvas upholstery.
This cube-shaped chair from the eighties...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Memphis Style Club Lounge Chair by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in New York, NY
Pure 1980's Postmodern, memphis influence lounge, arm chair. Gutsy tapered legs support the dramatic upholstered seat. Structurally sound and sturdy, unfortunately, the fabric shows ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Post Modern Cantilevered Loveseat and Ottomans by Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Las Vegas, NV
SUPER RARE Post Modern cantilevered loveseat and ottoman pair by Jaymar Furniture. You see the chairs, but you never see the loveseat settee.
Set is structurally sound but needs re...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Sectional Sofa Elements in Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sectional sofa elements or lounge chairs, leather, beech, Europe, 1980s.
A set of modular sofa elements in a beige leatherette. Their geometrical shape contributes to the striking a...
Category
1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather
Roberto Iera for Felicerossi Large Sectional Sofa
By Felicerossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roberto Iera for Felicerossi, sectional sofa model 'Il Colombaccio', fabric, stainless steel, Italy, 1970s
Stunnig modular sofa by Italian designer Roberto Iera for manufacturer Fel...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available
By Don Chadwick, Knoll
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
Set of Six 20th Century Chairs by Joseph Savina
Located in Allerum, SE
Set of six solid oak and leather chairs by Joseph Savina(1901-1983), Sculptor and cabinetmaker born in Bretagne, France. ca 1940s
Joseph Savina (1901-1983), a talented Breton cabin...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio Custom-Made ‘Patchwork’ Sofa
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, welded and enameled pewter, copper, and bronze, reupholstered leather, United States, 1971
Designed by Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, this sofa ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Pewter
Michael Wolk "Miami" Swivel Loung Chair on Casters
By Michael Wolk
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Michael Wolk designed Miami lounge chair. The chair sits on five casters and maintains its original Eggplant upholstery which is in excellent condition for age and use.
Whi...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Cini Boeri Two-Seat Sofa for Knoll International, 1970s
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two-seat sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll International. Upholstered in smooth black Leather. Model ''Brigadier''
Love the design, low and wide. So 1970s. The wooden base has re...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Chainmail Sculptural Chair, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Chainmail chair is a new take on William Katavolos 1952’s T-chair. Its seat is made up of hand-linked metal rings coming together to form a strong and flexible mesh that drapes down ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Aldo Rossi Teatro Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional Post-Modern Teatro side chairs designed by architect Aldo Rossi and Luca Meda and manufactured by Italian furniture company Molteni. Beautiful timeless design in high quality solid cherry wood reupholstered in brand new Royal Blue Kvadrat Topas upholstery.
Topas is a very high quality crepe, made with 100 % pure wool.
We have 15 of these chairs available, reupholstery in other fabrics or leather is available upon request.
Priced individually.
Aldo Rossi (1931 - 1997), a leading exponent of the postmodern movement, was an Italian architect and designer who achieved international recognition in four distinct areas: architectural theory, drawing, design, and product design. The Teatro chair...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Cherry
1980s Nautilus Weiman Sculptural Tweedy Style Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite sculptural swivel chairs. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding d...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Post-modern Set of two Loge Chairs designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The Loge armchair was designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis. It has a nice streamlined shape, making it almost look like it comes out of a comic strip book.
These easy chairs ...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Lazar Swivel Lounge Chairs & Ottoman in Red Upholstery Post-Modern
By Lazar Industries
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Lazar manufactured swivel lounge chairs, showcasing a dramatic flowing curved arm rest. The chairs features a return swivel mechanism, and the ottoman has castors.
These highly stylish loungers are as comfortable as they are attractive. The contours hold you just right and the upholstered bases that are recessed help create an effortless floating appearance. The bases are also sprung so each chair will return or twist back to the desired placement.
Condition: The original upholstery is intact and the inner structures are sturdy and comfortable, and they are completely free of any issues. There are very few if any signs of wear, anywhere. These are as close to new as is possible. Swivel works well. Chairs are super comfy!
Dims:
Chairs 28...
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Surrealist Post Modern Three Legged Chair in Ivory Bouclé, circa 1980s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stylish and sculptural Surrealist Postmodern style 1980s lounge chair newly reupholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé. The look of high art. Whimsical. Unexpected. Killer profil...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Pianura' Lounge in Walnut and Striped Upholstery
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, 'Pianura' lounge chair, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1971
The Pianura series is conceived by Mario Bellini for the Italian furniture company Cassina in 1971. Th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Curved Serpentine Sofa by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is beyond stunning! Circa 1994, this white sofa features a gorgeous flame stitch upholstery and is equal parts comfortable and beautiful. The sofa features 3 pieces and a w...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
One (1) of 20 Black Leather Dining Chairs by Mario Bellini Cassina Cab 412
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
1 of 20 original 1985-1995 cab 412 by Mario Bellini in very good condition.
Italian design icons in black saddle leather, the CAB 412 chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina is up for sa...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Alien Chair Carlo Forcolini 1980s Design
By Alias, Carlo Forcolini
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Alien chair design by Carlo Forcolini in the 1980s.
Yellow wood seat and back. Frame is painted steel. Manufactured by Alias Italy.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Bruce Sienkowski "Eli Armchair" for Charlotte, USA 1991, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of Eli armchairs with maple wood seat, back and arms attached to a black powder coated steel base. Designed by Bruce Sienkowski for Charlott...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Togo Leather 3-seaters sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Argelato, BO
Togo toffee leather 3-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973.
An icon of style and good taste, a Ligne Roset classic of all-foam cushion seating with no hard points. M...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Post Modern Sofa by Preview
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare and ultra coveted Preview sofa. The details, add so much interest and design flair. This collection has real designer feels.
**We have this sofa as well as a 2 seat sofa and ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Eindhoven Project, EP01 Bench by Lauren Goodman
Located in Geneve, CH
Eindhoven Project, EP01 Bench by Lauren Goodman
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 36.8 x W 68.5 x H 73.6 cm.
Materials: Salvaged steel, urethane paint.
Created for Dutch Design Week, 202...
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Kitchen chair Tom Dixon 80s early work creative salvage
By Tom Dixon
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Kitchen chair designed by Tom Dixon. This chair was made of flying pan and Chinese ladle. So named Kitchen chair. One of representing chair of designers early works. Also one of hist...
Category
1980s British Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
"Louis 20" Chairs by Philippe Starck for Vitra, Green / 1994
By Vitra, Philippe Starck
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
This remarkable set "Louis 20" chairs, designed by the renowned Philippe Starck for Vitra in 1994, is a true statement of design and functionality.
About the Designer
Philippe Starc...
Category
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused with natural cacti fibers, which is produced in Mexico. The chair’s comfortable and r...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Galaxy 'Peggy' Low Armchair Set by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Italy, 1990's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Postmodern Italian Design Galaxy series 'Peggy' Low Armchair set of 2 by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, made in Italy 1990's. Black laquered architectural frame with blueish grey gree...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1990s Salotti Post Modern Black Leather Loveseat Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite black leather loveseat. The ultra rare loveseat exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding d...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s
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
Pair of lounge chairs, model "Westside" by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Italy 1982
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Westside" armchairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll International. The armchairs are constructed of geometric shapes and covered with a blue and green fabric...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Veranda chaise longue by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Athens, Attiki
Burgundy leather Veranda chaise longue by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1983.
Folding backrest with variable inclination.
Vico Magistretti said about “Veranda”:
“To sit watching tele...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
1980s Postmodern Vladimir Kagan Preview Sofa with Kelly Wearstler Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Designer Preview sofa, masterfully upholstered in a way to keep the visual symmetry of the bold diagonal stripes, Sereno velvet fabric by Kelly Wearstler.
Category
1980s Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Post Modern 5 Piece Modular Scoop Chair Sofa by Henning Korch
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great 5 piece Post Modern modular sectional sofa. Comprised of 5 identical chair pieces that can be used individually or together. The arrangements are truly endless.
Willing to...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
1970s Grand Italian Postmodern Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved modular sofa, fabric, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1970s
This Italian sofa from the 1970s takes on a distinctly biomorphic form, with an unmistakable visual reference to a cat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1980s Post-Modern Italian Sectional Sofa Green Yellow Black Striped Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
SC-International Poltrone & Arredi, modular sofa, velvet fabric, wood, Italy, 1980s
This sectional sofa takes your breath away easily due to its voluptuous appearance and substantia...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan for Directional "Marilyn" Chaise Lounge, Circa Early 1990s
Located in Peabody, MA
A post modern sculptural chaise longue by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, the "Marilyn", circa early 1990s. Needs to be recovered; ready for you to add your personal touch.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Fringes Stool by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Fringes 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 and fringes.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Veranda Lounge Chair in Original Baby Blue Leather
Located in Seattle, WA
This is an unusual baby blue leather and black leg Veranda Lounge Chair designed by renowned Italian architect Vico Magistretti for Cassina. It is in overall good condition, with lig...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Pietro Costantini Lacquered Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of six Italian gondola style dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini in San Vito al Torre Italy. The chairs feature a black lacquer piano finish on the klismos style...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Naugahyde, Wood
Paul Evans Rare Armchair in Sculpted Bronze
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans, dining chair, epoxy bronzed resin over steel, fabric, United States, 1967
Designed by Paul Evans, this rare armchair is certainly a work of art in its own right. This de...
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage pink 'linda' dining chairs by Arrben, 1980s - set of 4
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage 'linda' pink leather and metal dining chairs by Arrben Italy.
Flashy pink colour.
Good condition.
1980s - Italy
Dimensions:
Height: 75cm
Seat height: 45cm
Width: 50cm
Dep...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
1990s Salotti Post Modern Black Leather Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite black leather chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The luxurious chair is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality. The deep seat lend inviting comfort to the elegant and roomy silhouette. The distinctive craftsmanship frame that give this piece a delightful mid century design, assuring a striking proportioned profile view from all angles. The chair was individually produced and finished with the highest level of hand craftsmanship. The most accurate color shade can be seen in the detailed photos, allowing you to envision how the sofa will perfectly complement your space. The chair is in excellent vintage condition and very comfortable
Ready immediate use from our climate controlled, smoke and pet free warehouse. Please view the video and images provided closely to confirm its condition and appearance.
The listing is for the chair only. Complete the look with the matching love seat and chair...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Wave Chair, Black Velvet/Sienna Finish, Minimalist Dining Chair, Made to Order
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sometimes a piece evolves from a place you don’t expect. That’s the story of the Wave chair: designed around the Wave Shelf motif, which itself was born fro...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Silla Botero Solid American Cherry Dining Chair by Marco Calhau
Located in Geneve, CH
Silla Botero Solid American Cherry Dining Chair by Marco Calhau
Dimensions: D 60 x W 80 x H 60 cm.
Materials: Solid American cherry timber wood and upholstery.
All pieces are handma...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
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
Set of 6 Birch Bentwood Stacking Chairs by Thonet, Made in Germany
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of six stackable chairs, made of birch bentwood, will make a unique and comfortable set of dining chairs.
German engineering meets design.
Rare to have such a large set in...
Category
1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Plastic, Birch, Bentwood
Post modern dining chairs by Pietro costantini, 1980s, set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very chic italian high back dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini.
Elegant curved lacquered wood backrests and upholstered with black leather.
Cool 'fan shaped' designe.
La...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Postmodern Millennial Pink Leather Ekornes "Stressless" Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Postmodern Ekornes "Stressless" reclining and swivel lounge chair and ottoman, rendered in millennial pink leather with a tubular chrome plated steel frame. A stunning postm...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Enigma Wood Accent Chair by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Enigma Wood Accent Chair by Alter Ego Studio
Dimensions
W 81 cm
D 66 cm
H 41 cm
Product features
Structure in Wood
Product options:
Wood finishes:
Available in all Alter Ego S...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Otto Zapf Arcona set of 2 leather armchairs for Art Collection
By Otto Zapf
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
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused with natural cacti fibers, which is produced in Mexico. The chair’s comfortable and r...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Vittorio Introini Relax Armchair & Footrest, Belgian Boucle, Felice Rossi, 1978
Located in Culver City, CA
Vittorio Introini “Relax” Armchair & Footrest for Felice Rossi, 1978 — Sculptural 70s Glam at Its Finest
This chair is absolutely stunning! Designed by Italian trailblazer Vittorio ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé
Vintage Black Perforated Metal Chair Niels Jorgen Haugesen Attributed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Black Perforated Metal and Chrome Chair attributed to Niels Jorgen Haugesen for Magis.
Made of chrome-plated steel rods and black enameled perforated steel back and seat.
Att...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Sectional Sofa Elements in Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sectional sofa elements or lounge chairs, leather, beech, Europe, 1980s.
A set of modular sofa elements in a beige leatherette. Their geometrical shape contributes to the striking a...
Category
1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sectional Sofa, 1990
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sectional Sofa from the 1990's. Reupholstered in gray velvet
Measures End sections 88" long 40" deep...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Set of 6 Abanica chairs in wicker by Oscar Tusquets for Aleph, 1990s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant wicker and bronze lacquered metal dining chairs designed by OscarTusquets for Aleph.
Beautiful post modern design.
The chairs are engraved with the makers mark and designe...
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic design by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. These ethereal chairs, seeming floating in air are fully labeled with an embossed Knoll, Vignelli design and a paper Knoll Label.
This...
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Frank Gehry Power Play Chair for Knoll, Black Lacquered
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Gehry Power Play chair.
Hard maple, black finish.
Frame constructed of hard white maple veneer strips.
The underside of both piece...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Jamaica Barstools by Pepe Cortés for Amat-3 for Knoll, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
Pepe Cortés’ intention for his Jamaica Stools was ease of placement in a range of environments. Commercial grade durability paired with essential comfort for the home are both found ...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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