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
Modern Industrial Green Leather Metal 'H' Chair
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection II: H Chair
Constructed from bold steel plates, this limited edition chair provides a striking silhouette on a solid foundation. A single brass bar serves as both accen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Brass
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
Zoe Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning Zoe sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather.
Sofa has been restored in a beautiful beige tight knit tweed. They are installation ready.
Dimensions are taken at the lon...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
1980s Preview Tripod Three-Legged Taupe Lounge Chair
By Preview
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stylish, avant-garde chair by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, circa the 1990s. Vladimir Kagan's design philosophy revolves around sculptural forms that bl...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Post Modern 2 Seat Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for 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 3 seat sofa and ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Joe Colombo for Comfort 'Elda' Lounge Chairs in Red Leather and Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chairs ‘Elda’, fiberglass, leather, Italy, design 1963
The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. This l...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Large 1980s Italian ‘Sindbad’ Lounge Armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Vico Magistretti’s idea of throwing a thick horse blanket over an upholstered chair resulted in the design for his ‘Sindbad’ range. Magistretti designed this large Sindbad armchair i...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Italian Dining Chairs Set of Eight for Ello by Pietro Costantini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern avante garde dining chairs by Ello with a quintessential, 1980s design. They feature a sculptural form and seats upholstered in different pastel colors. Designed by Pietro Cos...
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Ligne Roset Modular Down Grey Beige Convertible Sectional
By Ligne Roset
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ligne Roset Nomade II convertible sofa. Ligne Roset is a family business known for its unabashedly modern approach to design, an approach exemplifie...
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Postmodern Italian Design Leather Dining Chair Set by Segis, Italy, 1990's
By Segis
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Italian design natural leather dining chair set of 7 chairs by Segis, made in Italy in the early 1990's. Thick natural leather...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Lime Green Queen Of Love Armchair by Moro, Pigatti
Located in Geneve, CH
Lime Green 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
Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair Attributed To Vittorio Introini
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair Attributed To Vittorio Introini For Saporiti.
This Postmodern chair, stunning from every...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood
Sofa/Bed ''Anfibio" by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni - 1970s
Located in Uccle, BE
The Anfibio sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti around 1971, is a design icon that embodies the innovative essence and versatility of 1970s furniture.
Incredibly beau...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Post Modern 1970s Tan Brown Floral Parsons Bench Milo Baughman Style
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post Modern 1970s Tan and Brown Floral upholstered Bench in the Style of Milo Baughman. Beautiful Velvet Floral upholstery in very good condition in the style of Jack Lenor Larsen. R...
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish No Arms, leather seating
By SIMONINI
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
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Neolithic Thinker is a stool hand sculpted from red tezontle stone, a highly oxidized and porous volcanic rock endemic to Mexico. Its design draws from different historical reference...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Stone
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Neolithic Thinker is a stool hand sculpted from red tezontle stone, a highly oxidized and porous volcanic rock endemic to Mexico. Its design draws from different historical reference...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Stone
Chainmail Camping Sculptural Stool, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This foldable camping stool exemplifies the fusion of utility and artistry within collectible design. Its unique seat, crafted from intricately woven chainmail, brings an unexpected ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Signed Pierre Sala Desk or Table
By Pierre Sala
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A rare Post Modern Memphis Milano style table or desk designed by artist Pierre Sala circa 1980's. Large and functional notebook on solid wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe Sofa"
Located in Chicago, IL
Zoe sofa” by Vladimir Kagan. Original brown upholstery.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Aurora stool, walnut solid wood finish, solid back, off white textiles seating
By SIMONINI
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
Brigadier Sofa
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in London, GB
Cream leather Brigadier two-seater sofa, designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll in 1976. This architectural, minimalistic piece features a high, comfortable backrest and embodies postmoder...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Confidential Corner Sofa Burgundy Red Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, sectional sofa, model 'Confidential', leather, Italy, 1972
In 1972, Italian architect and furniture designer Alberto Rosselli designed a distinctive s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage Italian Sofa Designed by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very rare sofa designed by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate.
Produced in the 1980s postmodern era.
This extremely comfor...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Mario Botta Latonda Chair
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Barcelona, ES
The 'Latonda' chair was designed by the famous Swiss architect Mario Botta in 1987 for the Italian company Alias. This chair has become an icon of contemporary design and is characte...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Sheet Metal
Italian Modern Curved Sculptural Loveseat or Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern curved sculptural loveseat or sofa. This stunning Italian Federico Munari inspired postmodern sofa, chaise or loveseat has interesti...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Angelo Mangiarotti & Chiara Pampo 'Légère' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti e Chiara Pampo for Rosenthal, 'Légère' lounge chair, lacquered ash, leather, Italy, 1978
Sturdy lounge chair designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and Chiara Pampo and m...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Mārum Bench by Murubi
Located in Geneve, CH
Mārum Bench by Murubi
Dimensions: W 137.5 x D 41.5 x H 46.5 cm.
Materials: Teak Wood & Walnut Wood.
Wood & Finish: Walnut.
Also available in different finishes: Teak Wood & Walnu...
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Teak, Walnut
Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table Set
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Two hand-turned wooden pieces with an elegant piano polish lacquer play together as sculptural stools or side table sets.
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Resin, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Post Modern Swivel Chair and Ottoman in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large 1980s Adrian Pearsall Post Modern swivel chair and swivel top ottoman freshly reupholstered in Ivory White Bouclé made b...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Set in Carrara Marble, Red & Black, 1986 Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Icon of the Memphis Milano Movement. A set of four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin chairs for Knoll. Black Alcantara upholstery. Arms in red lacquer. Additionally, a Carrara marble round pe...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 20 Avail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini Cassina Cab 412 + Cab 413 - 12 Black Leather Dining Chairs, 1980
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful set of 12 dining chairs by Mario Bellini 1980's;
2x cab 413 and 10x cab 412 by Cassina
A set of twelve (12) Italian design icons in black saddle leather, the CAB 412/413...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
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
Rodney Kinsman Tokyo Stool for Bieffelplast, Italy 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern Tokyo counter stool made of a satin black steel frame, curved black polyurethane backrest and a red naugahyde cushioned seat. The footrest maintains the plastic tube...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Little Albert Arm Chairs by Ron Arad
By Ron Arad
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Little Albert Chairs by Ron Arad for Moroso, constructed from rotationally molded polyethylene plastic. They are waterproof and fade-resistant. Can be sold individually.
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Plastic
Pr. Postmodern Kurve Lounge Chairs by Karim Rashid for Nienkamper c. 2000/2020
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important pair of Post Modern, Contemporary Kurve lounge chairs, designed by Karim Rashid, made in Canada for Nienkamper, circa 2000/2020. The chairs feature a sexy curvac...
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Bentwood
Striking Large Patterned Leather & Chrome Base Coffee Ottoman / Table by Minotti
By Minotti
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking large patterned leather and chrome base ottoman / coffee table by Minotti, circa 1990s. This contemporary and large piece has a stylish f...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair with En Suite Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, this Nautilus swivel lounge chair is sculptural, comfortable and fun, and is shown in fresh ivory bouclé upholstery. The Bouclé is ub...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Aurora stool, light honey solid wood, natural caning back, cane seating
By SIMONINI
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
Peregalli and Calatroni Post Modern Armchair, circa 1985, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Post-modern Maurizio Peregalli and Sergio Calatroni chair, edited by Zeus circa 1985, Italy.
Poltrona model.
Black powder-coated square steel tube, bl...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Orange Spaghetti Chairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of Spaghetti chairs was designed by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, in Italy, during the 1980's. They have chromed steel frames and orange straps. All PVC straps are still ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome, Metal, Steel
1980s Postmodern Preview Cloud Sectional Sofa
By Preview
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning 3 piece PREVIEW sectional sofa
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage black leather high back dining chairs, set of 6, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 black italian leather high back dining chairs.
Beautiful sleek and timeless design with the backrest continuing all the way down to form the back legs.
The chairs are in g...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Frank Gehry for Knoll Maple Hat Trick Chairs
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of maple plywood hat trick chairs designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll. Each beautiful chair is signed and dated on bottom. Constructed on 8-7...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Postmodern Live Edge High Back Chair, c.1990
Located in Surbiton, GB
A one of a kind high back chair commissioned in 1999. Made from ash wood and featuring a live edge slab as a backrest and rear leg.
Dimensions (cm, approx):
Height: 107
Width: 40
D...
Category
1990s English Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Michael Wolk for Directional Swivel Chairs, A Pair
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Michael Wolk-designed "Miami" chairs. This beautiful set of swivel chairs were designed by Miami-based New York designer Michael Wolk. Th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of Post Modern Swivel Chairs & Custom Swivel Ottoman in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful Post Modern Pair of Swivel Chairs and custom mushroom swivel top ottoman newly professionally upholstered in soft ivory white bouclé. Barrel back and large cushioned seat e...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Italian Post-Modern Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular corner sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s
A spacious L-shaped modular Italian corner sofa, upholstered in firm cognac leather. The cushions are generously padded with a rounded, pl...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Postmodern Italian Bar Stools, 1980s - Set of Three
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three postmodern Italian barstools with black Naugahyde seats and silver lacquered frames with footrests.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Hurricane Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Vladimir Kagan for Directional hurricane chair.
Offered is a classic post modern sculptural hurricane chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Direct...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of Six Swivel Luta Chairs designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia c 2016
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of six B&B Italia Luta chairs, having chrome metal mesh bucket seats, with purple upholstered seats, on sculptural five star bases, with ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
The Mandarin armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1986
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Athens, Attiki
The Mandarin chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1986.
The Mandarin Chair was a particular favorite for corporate interiors, restaurants and libraries. Its flowing, sculptural arm in...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Saddle Brown Leather Lounge Chairs for Bernhardt, "Pair"
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Jeffrey Bernett designed remy swivel lounge chairs with saddle brown leather on a self returning chrome bases. Heavy, solid, and well made chairs showing little use. Manufact...
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted 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 armchair, ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner 'Chromatic' Modular Sofa in Red Purple Colors
By Kwok Hoi Chan, Steiner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, sectional sofa, model ´chromatic´, fabric, France, 1970
A postmodern design by Kwok Hoi Chan created in 1970 for Steiner. Design in the seventies was all ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Ceramic Garden Stools Blue Glazed, Italy, circa 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceramic Garden Stools Blue Glazed, Italy, circa 1980-sold as a pair.
Unique and eye-catching pair of ceramic stools for home or outdoor space. ...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Post-Modern Lounge Chair with Geometric Frame in Walnut and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, walnut, leather, Europe, 1970s
This remarkable armchair is defined by its distinctive geometric silhouette and expert craftsmanship. Its foundation revolves around a t...
Category
1970s European Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Chainmail Camping Sculptural Stool, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This foldable camping stool exemplifies the fusion of utility and artistry within collectible design. Its unique seat, crafted from intricately woven chainmail, brings an unexpected ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Large Chrome Stools or Ottomans Attributed to Milo Baughman- A Pair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Pair of vintage chrome stools or ottomans in the style of Milo Baughman. Featuring well constructed, heavy gauge chromed steel frames, and newer upholstered seats in a beautiful blus...
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Limited Edition Sculptural Chair in Forged Iron
By Valeria Vasi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Descending Chair emerges as a sculptural work, embodying an exploration of the relationship between the celestial and the terrestrial. Rooted in the concept of descent as a bridg...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Red Velvet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible designed and constructed chaise lounge from Italy circa 1990's. It features a heavy steel internal frame, red velvet upholstery and polished stainless legs. Fabric is o...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs for Roche Bobois, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Cardin dining chairs for Roche Bobois, wood and patinated cognac leather, France, 1970, set of six.
Pierre Cardin designed these iconic dining chairs for Roche Bobois in 1970...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Casa Bella Pleated Leather and Suede Modular Sofa, 1983
By Casa Bella
Located in Chicago, IL
Casa Bella Pleated Leather and Suede Modular Sofa/Sectional, 1983.
Original paperwork included.
Measaurements as shown in photo 29” tall Shorter side 158” long, long side 187” long ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Suede
Paolo Nava and Antonio Citterio for Viebieffe 'POP' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Nava and Antonio Citterio for Viebieffe, 'POP' lounge chair, leather, metal, Italy, 1970s
A wonderful example of 1970s Italian design, this 'POP' lounge chair by Paolo Nava an...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Italian Model Regia Dining Chairs by Antonello Mosca for Ycami, 1980s, Set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Italian Model Regia Dining Chairs by Antonello Mosca for Ycami.
Grey aluminum frames with grey leather seats.
Timeless post modern design.
Condition, normal age related wear with ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
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.