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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 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
Aurora Office Chair by Simonini: Solid Wood, Leather Seat, Swivel
Aurora Office Chair by Simonini: Solid Wood, Leather Seat, Swivel

Aurora Office Chair by Simonini: Solid Wood, Leather Seat, 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...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Institutional Chair, White Leather, Post-Modern Design, Panorammma, Mexico
Institutional Chair, White Leather, Post-Modern Design, Panorammma, Mexico

Institutional Chair, White Leather, Post-Modern Design, Panorammma, Mexico

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Uncannily challenging excessive symbolic power granted to scientific institutions, the “Institutional Chair” reveals a tension with the accepted desubjectivisation of the body into s...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Aurora Office Chair by Simonini: Solid Wood, Cane, Leather Seat, Swivel
Aurora Office Chair by Simonini: Solid Wood, Cane, Leather Seat, Swivel

Aurora Office Chair by Simonini: Solid Wood, Cane, Leather Seat, 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

Harden Furniture English Country Plaid Upholstered Lounge Chair With Ottoman
Harden Furniture English Country Plaid Upholstered Lounge Chair With Ottoman

Harden Furniture English Country Plaid Upholstered Lounge Chair With Ottoman

By Harden Furniture 1

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional English Country style plaid upholstered lounge chair with ottoman In the manner of Ralph Lauren By Harden Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Measures: Chair - 34"W x 37.5"...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Midcentury Soft Pad Chairs Sunar Hauserman (up to 8)
Rare Midcentury Soft Pad Chairs Sunar Hauserman (up to 8)

Rare Midcentury Soft Pad Chairs Sunar Hauserman (up to 8)

By Sunar, Niels Diffrient

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Premium leather with beautiful stitching wrapped around aluminum frame. Unique brown leather chairs for home or office. Adjustable height and tilt. Arm height 24.75 lowest position

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Mid-20th Century American 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 Tord Bjorklund, IKEA

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...

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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Seating

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Aluminum

Borek Sipek “Jansky”  armchair for Driade Italy, 1980s
Borek Sipek “Jansky”  armchair for Driade Italy, 1980s

Borek Sipek “Jansky” armchair for Driade Italy, 1980s

By B. Sipek, Driade

Located in Skokie, IL

Borek Sipek “Jansky” armchair for Driade Italy, 1980s Dimensions: 30 3/4" h x 24" w x 16" d Condition: Excellent vintage condition.

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

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

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Wood

Pair of Weiman Post Modern Chaise Lounges Sofas in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1990
Pair of Weiman Post Modern Chaise Lounges Sofas in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1990

Pair of Weiman Post Modern Chaise Lounges Sofas in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1990

By Weiman

Located in Saint Louis, MO

There are pieces that furnish a room and there are pieces that alter its atmosphere entirely and these sculptural Weiman chaises created at the height of American postmodernism in th...

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1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Kartell Louis Ghost Armchair by Philippe Starck, Clear Polycarbonate
Kartell Louis Ghost Armchair by Philippe Starck, Clear Polycarbonate

Kartell Louis Ghost Armchair by Philippe Starck, Clear Polycarbonate

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in San Carlos, CA

A genuine example of one of the most recognized furniture designs of the 21st century — the Kartell Louis Ghost Armchair by Philippe Starck. Authenticity confirmed via molded maker's...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Dakota Jackson Crimped Velvet Maple ArmChairs
Pair of Dakota Jackson Crimped Velvet Maple ArmChairs

Pair of Dakota Jackson Crimped Velvet Maple ArmChairs

By Dakota Jackson

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair Dakota Jackson Crimped Velvet lacquered Maple Armchairs. Measures 24.75" in width, 26" in depth and stands 35" in height. Seat height is 18.5". Arm height is 26". Seat interi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Maple

Rare Set of 8 Bruno Rey Sculptural Dining Chairs for Kusch & Co., 1970s
Rare Set of 8 Bruno Rey Sculptural Dining Chairs for Kusch & Co., 1970s

Rare Set of 8 Bruno Rey Sculptural Dining Chairs for Kusch & Co., 1970s

By Bruno Rey, Kusch+Co

Located in Almelo, NL

Exceptional set of eight vintage dining chairs designed by Swiss designer Bruno Rey for Kusch & Co., dating from the 1970s. The chairs feature Rey’s distinctive architectural approa...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Metal

Late 1970s Dick Spierenburg Model SDC Armchair, Black Leather, Chrome & Enameled
Late 1970s Dick Spierenburg Model SDC Armchair, Black Leather, Chrome & Enameled

Late 1970s Dick Spierenburg Model SDC Armchair, Black Leather, Chrome & Enameled

By Dick Spierenburg, Castelijn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Dutch designer Dick Spierenburg for Castelijn in the late 1970s, the Model SDC armchair stands out for its boldly architectural, raked frame. Flat black enameled steel me...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Chrome

543 Broadway Chair, Gaetano Pesce for Bernini S.p.A. 1993
543 Broadway Chair, Gaetano Pesce for Bernini S.p.A. 1993

543 Broadway Chair, Gaetano Pesce for Bernini S.p.A. 1993

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Designed in 1993 by Gaetano Pesce, the 543 Broadway Chair is a rejection of hyper-rational industrial design. A master of resin and color, the Broadway chair features molded resin se...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

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

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Plastic

Aurora stool, walnut solid wood finish, solid back, camel leather seating
Aurora stool, walnut solid wood finish, solid back, camel leather seating

Aurora stool, walnut solid wood finish, solid back, camel leather 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...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Kavyn Stainless Steel Chair By OMER OZTURK
Kavyn Stainless Steel Chair By OMER OZTURK

Kavyn Stainless Steel Chair By OMER OZTURK

Located in Geneve, CH

Kavyn Stainless Steel Chair By OMER OZTURK Dimensions: W 52,2 x D 63,9 x H 92 cm. Materials: Stainless Steel Metal, Burgundy Leather Fabric. Limited Edition. About: Design, in parti...

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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Post Modern Leather Sofa by Intertime Switzerland
Post Modern Leather Sofa by Intertime Switzerland

Post Modern Leather Sofa by Intertime Switzerland

By De Sede, Ligne Roset, Hans Eichenberger

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Gorgeous post modern leather sofa by Hans Eichenberger for Intertine, Switzerland. Although designed and manufactured in Switzerland, the sofa give off a very Italian vibe. The sof...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll  (up to 30)
Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll  (up to 30)

Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll (up to 30)

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Iconic Postmodern Mandarin chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in amazing period Uphostery original and in good condition. Black enamel steel legs and sculptural undulating ...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

1981 'Ulisse' Orange Folding Cane Chairs by Ivan Loss for Sandrigarden
1981 'Ulisse' Orange Folding Cane Chairs by Ivan Loss for Sandrigarden

1981 'Ulisse' Orange Folding Cane Chairs by Ivan Loss for Sandrigarden

By Ivan Loss

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ulisse' folding cane chairs in deep orange enameled metal with beige plastic seats, designed by Ivan Loss for Sandrigarden Vicenza in 1981. The concept is straightforward and ingenio...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome- One Chair
Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome- One Chair

Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome- One Chair

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Basel, BS

Stunning Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Armchair in white. This is the Perfect opportunity to purchase just one as an accent chair! Only one chair available. Anton Lorenz (...

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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Sottsass Inspired Memphis Style Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Sottsass Inspired Memphis Style Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Sottsass Inspired Memphis Style Dining Chairs

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Graphic and sculptural, this striking set of four Postmodern dining chairs from Italy is strongly influenced by the bold aesthetic of Ettore Sottsass and the Memphis Group. Designed ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Storvik Rattan Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam for IKEA, 2001
Storvik Rattan Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam for IKEA, 2001

Storvik Rattan Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam for IKEA, 2001

By Carl Öjerstam, IKEA

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This expansive rattan lounge chair with its organic and absolutely timeless lines comes in excellent condition. The rattan weave was stretched over a solid bamboo frame and shows min...

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Early 2000s Swedish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan

Mah Jong Sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ Fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
Mah Jong Sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ Fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France

Mah Jong Sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ Fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France

By Hans Hopfer

Located in Wien, AT

Designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971 for Roche Bobois, the Mah Jong sofa remains one of the most influential and recognizable seating systems of the 20th century. Conceived as a collectio...

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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Fabric

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1970s Postmodern Chrome Cantilever Armchairs
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1970s Postmodern Chrome Cantilever Armchairs

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1970s Postmodern Chrome Cantilever Armchairs

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Milo Baughman for ...

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1970s North American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Kawung Wood & Metal Counter Stool in Walnut
Kawung Wood & Metal Counter Stool in Walnut

Kawung Wood & Metal Counter Stool in Walnut

Located in New York, US

The Kawung is an homage to Indonesian traditional batik pattern that dates centuries, crafted with a solid wood frame and adorned with a touch of Javanese elegance. The luxurious cre...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Otto Zapf for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair in Black Leather
Otto Zapf for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair in Black Leather

Otto Zapf for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair in Black Leather

By Otto Zapf, Knoll

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Otto Zapf for Knoll International, desk chair, leather, lacquered metal, United States, design 1974 When Bobby Cadwallader, the former president of Knoll, encountered the German des...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Metal

Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s
Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s

Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s

$2,456Sale Price|20% Off

Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Čelinac, BA

Marcel Breuer B34 chair was made in Czechoslovakia in 1930 for Bata Snofmaner store.

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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Formica

Aurora Office Chair by Simonini: Solid Wood & Leather, Swivel, adjustable height
Aurora Office Chair by Simonini: Solid Wood & Leather, Swivel, adjustable height

Aurora Office Chair by Simonini: Solid Wood & Leather, Swivel, adjustable height

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...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather back & seating
Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather back & seating

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather back & 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...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

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

Set of Twelve Postmodern Dining Chairs in Solid Ash Wood
Set of Twelve Postmodern Dining Chairs in Solid Ash Wood

Set of Twelve Postmodern Dining Chairs in Solid Ash Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of dining chairs, ash, Europe, 1980s Striking set of twelve dining chairs, made in Europe in the 1980s. These chairs showcase beauty and strength due to their material, solid as...

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1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Ash

Mario Botta Seconda 602 Chairs by Alias
Mario Botta Seconda 602 Chairs by Alias

Mario Botta Seconda 602 Chairs by Alias

By Alias, Mario Botta

Located in Highland, IN

Post modern icon, the "Seconda" chair by Mario Botta is a study in geometry as Botta strips down every element of the chair to its leanest, most essential form. This vintage pair f...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Steel

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather seating, cane
Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather seating, cane

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather seating, cane

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...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

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

Cassina Veranda 3 seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti
Cassina Veranda 3 seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti

Cassina Veranda 3 seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in Bern, BE

Cassina Veranda 3 seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina, Italy in the late 1980's. Based on the Maralunga Sofa with fold down back rest. Adjustable three seater des...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

Seven Salotti Modular Sofa in Cognac Colored Leather
Seven Salotti Modular Sofa in Cognac Colored Leather

Seven Salotti Modular Sofa in Cognac Colored Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Seven Salotti modular sofa, plastic, leather, Italy, 1970s This modular sofa by Italian maker Seven Salotti dates from the 1970s and showcases the era’s relaxed and sculptural appro...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Leather, Plastic

Mattia Bonetti, Side Chairs, Aluminum, Hide, Italy, 2009
Mattia Bonetti, Side Chairs, Aluminum, Hide, Italy, 2009

Mattia Bonetti, Side Chairs, Aluminum, Hide, Italy, 2009

By Mattia Bonetti

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of black-lacquered aluminum, blue and black hide side chairs, model "Alu" and "Ula" designed and produced by Mattia Bonetti, Italy / Switzerland, 2009. Provenance: Collection...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Seating

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Aluminum

Postmodern Minimalist Design Dining Chair set, Italy 1980's
Postmodern Minimalist Design Dining Chair set, Italy 1980's

Postmodern Minimalist Design Dining Chair set, Italy 1980's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Postmodern Italian Design Dining Chair set of 4. Made in Italy, 1980's period. Black metal base with chrome backrest and black fabric seat. These chairs have one leg, which also form...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chair, 1980
Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chair, 1980

Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chair, 1980

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Chicago, IL

Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chair, 1980. We have 200 plus of these chairs available. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Chairs Measure 32" tall, 19" ...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Bouclé

Unique Sculptural Pair of Lounge Chairs in Metal and Red Leather, Italy 1960s
Unique Sculptural Pair of Lounge Chairs in Metal and Red Leather, Italy 1960s

Unique Sculptural Pair of Lounge Chairs in Metal and Red Leather, Italy 1960s

Located in Hellouw, NL

A bold architectural presence characterises this pair of vintage chairs, likely dating to the late 1960s or early 1970s. Sculptural and angular, they reflect the experimental energy ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Steel

Single Jamaica Swivel Bar Stool by Pepe Cortes for Amat Spain
Single Jamaica Swivel Bar Stool by Pepe Cortes for Amat Spain

Single Jamaica Swivel Bar Stool by Pepe Cortes for Amat Spain

By Knoll, Pepe Cortés, Amat-3

Located in San Diego, CA

The Jamaica Swivel Stool from Amat brings an ultra-modern aesthetic to your living space. It was designed by Pepe Cortes. This stool boasts swivel capabilities that allow you to rest...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Seating

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Chrome

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Walnut Finish with Wooden Back and Textile
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Walnut Finish with Wooden Back and Textile

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Walnut Finish with Wooden Back and Textile

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...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Five pairs availabel Marco Maran Max Design ten dining chairs
Five pairs availabel Marco Maran Max Design ten dining chairs

Five pairs availabel Marco Maran Max Design ten dining chairs

By Knoll, Marco Maran

Located in Ferndale, MI

Sold by the pair five pairs are available "X3" chairs by Marco Maran for dining room or office. Manufactured by Max Design in Italy . I believe distributed by Knoll but not sure of...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

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Chrome

Aurora stool, light honey solid wood, natural caning back, camel leather seating
Aurora stool, light honey solid wood, natural caning back, camel leather seating

Aurora stool, light honey solid wood, natural caning back, camel leather 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

Italian Modular Sofa in Metal and Patterned Grey Fabric
Italian Modular Sofa in Metal and Patterned Grey Fabric

Italian Modular Sofa in Metal and Patterned Grey Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Modular sofa, fabric, metal, wood, Italy, 1970s This beautiful Italian sectional sofa showcases the bold and eccentric design choices of the 1970s, highlighted by its striking uphol...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Metal

B&B Italia Diesis Chaise Longue by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava, Italy, 1979
B&B Italia Diesis Chaise Longue by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava, Italy, 1979

B&B Italia Diesis Chaise Longue by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava, Italy, 1979

By Paolo Nava, B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

An iconic Diesis chaise longue designed by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava for B&B Italia. Originally introduced in 1979, the Diesis collection is considered one of the defining achi...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Black Leather Flight High Chairs by Takeshita Okamura & Erik Marquardsen
Pair Black Leather Flight High Chairs by Takeshita Okamura & Erik Marquardsen

Pair Black Leather Flight High Chairs by Takeshita Okamura & Erik Marquardsen

By Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquardsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Flight High Chairs by Takeshita Okamura & Erik Marquardsen for Nelo of Sweden. All Black leather chairs with black lacquer wood frames. Good vintage condition. Great desi...

Category

1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood, Lacquer

Rennie Dining Chair Set by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, Italy, 1980's
Rennie Dining Chair Set by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, Italy, 1980's

Rennie Dining Chair Set by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, Italy, 1980's

By Kazuhide Takahama

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Postmodern Design 'RENNIE' Dining Chair set of 8 by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, made in Italy 1980's. Architectural design dining chairs in dark brown. The seat and b...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Aurora Office Chair by Simonini: Black Wood & Leather, swivel, adjustable height
Aurora Office Chair by Simonini: Black Wood & Leather, swivel, adjustable height

Aurora Office Chair by Simonini: Black Wood & Leather, swivel, adjustable height

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

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