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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
Rare Midcentury Soft Pad Chairs Sunar Hauserman (up to 6)
Rare Midcentury Soft Pad Chairs Sunar Hauserman (up to 6)

Rare Midcentury Soft Pad Chairs Sunar Hauserman (up to 6)

By Niels Diffrient, Sunar

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Corbeille Leather Sofa by Francesco Binfare for Edra
Corbeille Leather Sofa by Francesco Binfare for Edra

Corbeille Leather Sofa by Francesco Binfare for Edra

By Francesco Binfaré, Edra

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A post modern "Corbeille" Sofa by Francesco Binfare for Edra. Eight leather cushions are are held in place by an accordion style tubular metal frame. Original leather upholstery. Sou...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Bridget Chair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Bridget Chair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Bridget Chair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Bridget Chair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 48 x D 59 x H 86 cm. Materials: Upholstery, Stained rattan, plywood seat, and HR foam. Fabric i...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Foam, Plywood

Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs
Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs

Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sculptural pair of swiveling lounge chairs circa 1980's. These very well made chairs feature a swiveling bases that return to their original position. The original fabric has a cou...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1980s Italian Leather Loveseat by Nicoletti Salotti
1980s Italian Leather Loveseat by Nicoletti Salotti

1980s Italian Leather Loveseat by Nicoletti Salotti

By Nicoletti Salotti

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A sculptural Italian leather loveseat by Nicoletti Salotti, showcasing the relaxed, oversized proportions and soft architectural lines associated with European postmodern seating of ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

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

Noe Duchaufour-Lawrence Steel and Upholstered "Borghese" Sofa
Noe Duchaufour-Lawrence Steel and Upholstered "Borghese" Sofa

Noe Duchaufour-Lawrence Steel and Upholstered "Borghese" Sofa

By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Borghese sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance. Designed in 2018 and Inspired by the stone pines of the Villa Borghese in Roma. The metal structure reproduces the network of branches and s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Ludmila Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Ludmila Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Ludmila Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Ludmila Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 42 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric is not included. ...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Wood, Hardwood

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...

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Tortona Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Tortona Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Tortona Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Tortona Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: Ø 42 x H 50 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric is not included. ...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Wood, Hardwood

Mario Bellini for Cassina Pianura Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina Pianura Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina Pianura Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Leather

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Bellini for Cassina, 'Pianura' lounge chairs with armrests, walnut, leather, Italy, 1971 The ‘Pianura’ lounge chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina, designed in 1971, presents a ...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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...

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Bridget Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Bridget Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Bridget Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Bridget Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 70 x D 72 x H 86 cm. Materials: Stained rattan, plywood seat, and HR foam. Fabric is not inc...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan, Foam, Plywood

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

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

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Celeste Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 74 x D 74 x H 74 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric is not ...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Beech

Vivai Del Sud Superstar Lounge Chair in Olive Green Fabric
Vivai Del Sud Superstar Lounge Chair in Olive Green Fabric

Vivai Del Sud Superstar Lounge Chair in Olive Green Fabric

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vivai Del Sud, 'Superstar' lounge chair, fabric, Italy, 1970s A splendid design by Vivai del Sud, known as the Superstar, is distinguished by its organic layout and substantial size...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

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

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

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Babylone Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 79 x D 86 x H 72 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric is not...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Beech

Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 10
Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 10

Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 10

By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 10 Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series. Upholstered in dark green leather. They are very comfortable. The set consists of 8 r...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Disco Pouf in Tinted Rattan and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Disco Pouf in Tinted Rattan and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Disco Pouf in Tinted Rattan and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Disco Pouf in Tinted Rattan and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: Ø 37 x H 49 cm. Materials: tinted rattan and HR foam. Fabric is not included. Please contact us for further i...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan, Foam

Postmodern Gerard van den Berg Florence Sofa for Montis, Buck Leather
Postmodern Gerard van den Berg Florence Sofa for Montis, Buck Leather

Postmodern Gerard van den Berg Florence Sofa for Montis, Buck Leather

By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gerard van den Berg designed the Florence sofa for Dutch manufacturer Montis during the height of Postmodern experimentation with organic furniture forms. Known alternately as "The R...

Category

1970s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

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. Fabric is not inc...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Beech

Annka Chair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Annka Chair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Annka Chair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Annka Chair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 47 x D 47 x H 89 cm. Materials: Stained rattan, plywood seat, and HR foam. Fabric is not included...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Foam, Plywood

Post modern beautiful beige leather 3 seat sofa by Busnelli
Post modern beautiful beige leather 3 seat sofa by Busnelli

Post modern beautiful beige leather 3 seat sofa by Busnelli

By Busnelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful soft Beige Leather 3 seat Sofa by Busnelli. Rare time capsule sofa in amazing condition. Great post modern design. circa 1980. Made in Italy. Located in Brooklyn NYC 28” H...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Post-Modern Slatted High Back Dining Room Chairs by Pietro Costantini, 1980s
Post-Modern Slatted High Back Dining Room Chairs by Pietro Costantini, 1980s

Post-Modern Slatted High Back Dining Room Chairs by Pietro Costantini, 1980s

By Pietro Costantini

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant set of six Post-Modern slatted high back dining room chairs. Design by Pietro Costantini. Striking Italian design from the 1980s. The clear lacquered maple frame...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Maple

Luna Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Luna Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Luna Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Luna Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 74 x D 72 x H 74 cm. Materials: Stained rattan, plywood seat, and HR foam. Fabric is not includ...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan, Foam, Plywood

1990s Salotti Post Modern Black Leather Chair
1990s Salotti Post Modern Black Leather Chair

1990s Salotti Post Modern Black Leather Chair

By Nicoletti Salotti

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

Italian Organic Sofa in Khaki Green Velvet
Italian Organic Sofa in Khaki Green Velvet

Italian Organic Sofa in Khaki Green Velvet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, velvet, plastic, Italy, 1970s Eccentric sofa of Italian origin. The design reminds of the anatomy of the flower with its inward-facing tufted lines and a stuffed middle sectio...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Plastic

Lattice Armchair, Luminous Grid by Pestacle Studio
Lattice Armchair, Luminous Grid by Pestacle Studio

Lattice Armchair, Luminous Grid by Pestacle Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Lattice Armchair, Luminous Grid by Pestacle Studio Dimensions: W 40 x D 20 x H 30 cm Materials: Brown velvet, Lime, Baltic Wood. About: Pestacle Studio is a Montreal-based creativ...

Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Miss Lo Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Miss Lo Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Miss Lo Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Miss Lo Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 73 x D 68 x H 82 cm. Materials: Stained rattan, plywood seat, and HR foam. Fabric is not inc...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan, Foam, Plywood

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...

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Italian Cubic Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Italian Cubic Lounge Chair in Black Leather

Italian Cubic Lounge Chair in Black Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, leather, Italy, 1970s This striking lounge chair comes in a black leather upholstery that gives the room a vibrant and interesting touch. The design is further charact...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

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...

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Post Modern Lacquered Raspberry Accent Bench by B&B Italia. Circa 1990s
Post Modern Lacquered Raspberry Accent Bench by B&B Italia. Circa 1990s

Post Modern Lacquered Raspberry Accent Bench by B&B Italia. Circa 1990s

By B&B Italia

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Post Modern Lacquered Raspberry Accent Bench by B&B Italia. Circa 1990s Features a minimalist waterfall style desing with a rasberry color lacqured finish. In excellent ori...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

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...

Category

Early 2000s Swedish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan

Niels Gammelgaard "Gasell" Child's Stool or High Chair for Ikea
Niels Gammelgaard "Gasell" Child's Stool or High Chair for Ikea

Niels Gammelgaard "Gasell" Child's Stool or High Chair for Ikea

By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard

Located in Miami, FL

Postmodern Memphis style children's high chair or stool with red plastic seat and footrest on gray powder-coated steel frame designed by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, circa 1990s.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pierre Chapo Set of 8 Dining Chairs Model S45 “Chlacc", Solid French Elm, 1980s
Pierre Chapo Set of 8 Dining Chairs Model S45 “Chlacc", Solid French Elm, 1980s

Pierre Chapo Set of 8 Dining Chairs Model S45 “Chlacc", Solid French Elm, 1980s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Designed by Pierre Chapo in 1979, the S45 “Chlacc” chair stands among the most sophisticated and sculptural creations in the designer’s oeuvre. Produced in solid French elm, this ico...

Category

1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Elm

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...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

Parchment Bench Attr. Jean-Michel Frank
Parchment Bench Attr. Jean-Michel Frank

Parchment Bench Attr. Jean-Michel Frank

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Houston, TX

Parchment Bench attributed to Jean-Michel Frank composed of a wood frame veneered in goatskin and newly upholstered in ecru-cream-colored mohair.

Category

20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Goatskin, Mohair, Wood

Ludmila Bench in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Ludmila Bench in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Ludmila Bench in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Ludmila Bench in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 100 x D 40 x H 42 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric is not in...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Wood

Grace Bench in Rattan and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Grace Bench in Rattan and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Grace Bench in Rattan and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Grace Bench in Rattan and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 100 x D 40 x H 52 cm. Materials: Rattan, Upholstery and HR foam. Fabric is not included. Please contact us for fur...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan, Foam

Pair of 1970s Sculptural Geometric Chairs in Expressive Grain Wood and Brass
Pair of 1970s Sculptural Geometric Chairs in Expressive Grain Wood and Brass

Pair of 1970s Sculptural Geometric Chairs in Expressive Grain Wood and Brass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gagglioli, pair of dining chairs, Alpi wood veneer, brass, reupholstered fabric, Rome, Italy, 1970s A strikingly postmodern and angular design, characterized by its bold geometric f...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Ossario Chaise Longue in Mild Steel & Acrylic Coat by Metalmorphosis Studio
Ossario Chaise Longue in Mild Steel & Acrylic Coat by Metalmorphosis Studio

Ossario Chaise Longue in Mild Steel & Acrylic Coat by Metalmorphosis Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Ossario Chaise Longue in Mild Steel & Acrylic Coat by Metalmorphosis Studio Unique Piece Dimensions: D 50 x W 190 x H 50 cm. Materials: Mild steel and acrylic. Ossario aims to r...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Butterscotch Shearling
Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Butterscotch Shearling

Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Butterscotch Shearling

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Amongst the most popular of his designs, here is a knockout set of sculptural Vladimir Kagan Nautilus swivel lounge chairs and ottomans freshly upholstered in hand sewn butterscotch ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hide

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

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

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Rima Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 80 x D 85 x H 70 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric is not inc...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Beech

Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner Dining Chair in Red Leather
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner Dining Chair in Red Leather

Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner Dining Chair in Red Leather

By Gilbert Steiner, Kwok Hoi Chan

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, dining chair, leather, lacquered steel, France, circa 1970 A postmodern design by Chinese designer Kwok Hoi Chan known for his works that are immediately ...

Category

1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

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" ...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Jamaica Bar Stool Pepe Cortes for Amat-3 Aluminum Post-Modern
Jamaica Bar Stool Pepe Cortes for Amat-3 Aluminum Post-Modern

Jamaica Bar Stool Pepe Cortes for Amat-3 Aluminum Post-Modern

By Pepe Cortés, Amat-3

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a pair of Jamaica Bar Stool, an iconic piece of contemporary Spanish furniture designed by Pepe Cortés in 1991. Created by Barcelona-based interior designer...

Category

1990s Spanish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

A set of three postmodern bar stools by Martin, late 20th century
A set of three postmodern bar stools by Martin, late 20th century

A set of three postmodern bar stools by Martin, late 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

A set of three vintage postmodern bar or counter stool featuring gilt metal frames and faux leather seating, probably circa late 1970s. The statement geometry of these pieces will a ...

Category

1970s Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Post Modern gray leather fully upholstered leather Bench 1980s
Post Modern gray leather fully upholstered leather Bench 1980s

Post Modern gray leather fully upholstered leather Bench 1980s

By Milo Baughman, Memphis Milano

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Post Modern 1980s fully upholstered Bench in Beautiful dark gray leather upholstery. The bench is in very good condition. Has nice stitching and ribbed section. Wood frame very high ...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Solid Pine

Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Solid Pine

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, pair of dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in the 1970...

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1970s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Pine

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 ...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

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

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 ...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Post-modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Pepe Albargues, Cassina, Royal Stranger, and Philippe Starck. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $110 and tops out at $243,184 while the average work can sell for $3,662.