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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
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 ...

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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

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

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...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Symbol sofa by William Sawaya for Sawaya and Moroni, Italian Design 1985
Symbol sofa by William Sawaya for Sawaya and Moroni, Italian Design 1985

Symbol sofa by William Sawaya for Sawaya and Moroni, Italian Design 1985

By William Sawaya, Sawaya & Moroni

Located in Milano, IT

An elegant expression of 1980s Italian design, the Symbol sofa designed by William Sawaya in 1985 represents a perfect balance between architectural rigor and contemporary comfort. I...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Postmodern Italian Sectional Sofa in Blue and Off-White Dots Upholstery
Postmodern Italian Sectional Sofa in Blue and Off-White Dots Upholstery

Postmodern Italian Sectional Sofa in Blue and Off-White Dots Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Modular sofa, fabric, brushed metal, Italy, 1970s A postmodern design of Italian origin with an ingenious construction comprised of three seating elements and five/six loose backres...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Set of Ten 'Alfa' Dining Chairs
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Set of Ten 'Alfa' Dining Chairs

Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Set of Ten 'Alfa' Dining Chairs

By Bieffeplast, Anna Anselmi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, set of ten 'Alpha' dining chairs, rubber, lacquered metal, Italy, 1985 These armchairs are characterized by an unusual aesthetics that are created during the postmodern era in Italy. The backrest smoothly runs over into the armrests through a curvaceous movement. The red tube...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sectional Sofa by Hans Hopfer, Multicolor
Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sectional Sofa by Hans Hopfer, Multicolor

Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sectional Sofa by Hans Hopfer, Multicolor

By Roche Bobois

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Roche Bobois "Mah Jong" – Modular corner sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer, 2000s A modular arrangement consisting of 12 seats and 6 backrests, configured in a corner layout. Designed by...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton, Satin, Velvet

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...

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

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

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 Amat-3, Pepe Cortés

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...

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1990s Spanish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

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

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 ...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Marie Christine Doner S’il Vous Plait High Stool Side Table Postmodern Starck
Marie Christine Doner S’il Vous Plait High Stool Side Table Postmodern Starck

Marie Christine Doner S’il Vous Plait High Stool Side Table Postmodern Starck

By Marie Christine Doner

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

S’il vous plait designed by Marie Christine Doner for Idee, Japan. This is one of Origami collection released in 11 furnitures in 1986. Originally bar stool, but usable as side table.

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1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pop Surrealist Monumental Purple Leather Hand Chair
Pop Surrealist Monumental Purple Leather Hand Chair

Pop Surrealist Monumental Purple Leather Hand Chair

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Monumental purple leather pop surrealist hand chair. Rare piece that was purchased from a Palm Beach estate whom had brought it here from France. Good vintage condition with some co...

Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Babylone 230 Sofa in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Babylone 230 Sofa in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Babylone 230 Sofa in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Babylone 230 Sofa in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 230 x D 93 x H 70 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric is no...

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2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Beech, Wood

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

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

By Ligne Roset

Located in Wien, AT

Set of six LIBRA dining chairs designed by Christian Werner for Ligne Roset and manufactured in France in 1990. An elegant example of late 20th-century French design, the LIBRA model...

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1990s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern Italian Chromed Metal Lounge Armchair, Italy 80s
Postmodern Italian Chromed Metal Lounge Armchair, Italy 80s

Postmodern Italian Chromed Metal Lounge Armchair, Italy 80s

Located in Lucija, SI

Very rare Postmodern armchair Made in Italy in the 80s Unknown designer and maker High quality

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pierre Chapo Sculptural 'S34' Chair in Elm
Pierre Chapo Sculptural 'S34' Chair in Elm

Pierre Chapo Sculptural 'S34' Chair in Elm

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, dining chair model 'S34', elm, France, 1960s This asymmetrical chair with a twisted base is a true icon of Pierre Chapo's playful and solemn designs. The backrest is p...

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1960s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Elm

1980s 3-Piece Biomorphic Curved Sofa By Preview
1980s 3-Piece Biomorphic Curved Sofa By Preview

1980s 3-Piece Biomorphic Curved Sofa By Preview

By Preview

Located in Bensalem, PA

This is one unique sofa, very comfortable. The shape is amazing would be the center focus point of any room Made by Preview Furniture

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Luigi Radaelli Italian Pair of 'Tartana' Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather
Luigi Radaelli Italian Pair of 'Tartana' Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather

Luigi Radaelli Italian Pair of 'Tartana' Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Luigi Radaelli, pair of 'Tartana' lounge chairs, leather, beech, Italy, 1970s These postmodern Italian lounge chairs will surely grab the viewer's attention. The construction is ba...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Postmodern Sofa by Nicoletti Salotti
Postmodern Sofa by Nicoletti Salotti

Postmodern Sofa by Nicoletti Salotti

Located in Neuss, NW

Postmodern sofa by Nicoletti Salotti from the 1980s. The organic lines correspond with the distinctive, fully upholstered block feet and the subtly integrated armrest cushions. The h...

Category

1980s Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Italian Postmodern Proust Geometrica Armchair Alessandro Mendini by Cappellini
Italian Postmodern Proust Geometrica Armchair Alessandro Mendini by Cappellini

Italian Postmodern Proust Geometrica Armchair Alessandro Mendini by Cappellini

By Cappellini, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Portland, OR

An iconic chair designed by Italian postmodern designer Alessandro Mendini (1931-2019). This wonderful postmodern work of art presented as a chair is in excellent condition and ready to display in your space. Proust was originally created in 1978 for the Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara. It was immediately recognized as an icon of twentieth century design and one of the most renowned and essential reference points in the quest for form and aesthetic perfection. Cappellini inherited the piece in 1993 and today Proust Geometrica...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Beech, Paint

Set of Four Vintage Postmodern Swiveling Bar Stools in Oak and Tawny Bouclé
Set of Four Vintage Postmodern Swiveling Bar Stools in Oak and Tawny Bouclé

Set of Four Vintage Postmodern Swiveling Bar Stools in Oak and Tawny Bouclé

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Durable, functional, and stylish set of four bar stools in oak with tawny bouclé seats and back rests (ca. 1980s, USA). Rectangular, boxy frame with sled base for added stability and...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Set of 3 Postmodern 1980s Bar Stools
Set of 3 Postmodern 1980s Bar Stools

Set of 3 Postmodern 1980s Bar Stools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These sturdy stools feature powder-coated steel frames for durability and composite wood seats for comfort. Their cool minimalist design makes these stools a stylish choice for any m...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Meritalia Shadow Chair, Green by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Shadow Chair, Green by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Shadow Chair, Green by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

Located in Toronto, ON

The "Shadow" chair by Gaetano Pesce is an innovative piece of design, crafted by Meritalia. Like many of Pesce's works, it plays with form, colour and texture, aiming to create a uni...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Resin, Latex

Aurora stool, black solid wood, black caning back, black natural leather
Aurora stool, black solid wood, black caning back, black natural leather

Aurora stool, black solid wood, black caning back, black natural leather

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

1980s Sculptural Coned Leopard Velvet Steel Swivel Stools Chairs
1980s Sculptural Coned Leopard Velvet Steel Swivel Stools Chairs

1980s Sculptural Coned Leopard Velvet Steel Swivel Stools Chairs

By Memphis Group

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, velvet leopard print, swivel stools you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is s...

Category

1980s Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Aurora stool, light honey solid wood, natural caning back, cream textile seating
Aurora stool, light honey solid wood, natural caning back, cream textile seating

Aurora stool, light honey solid wood, natural caning back, cream textile 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

Set of 4 Midcentury Post Modern Black Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini Italy
Set of 4 Midcentury Post Modern Black Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini Italy

Set of 4 Midcentury Post Modern Black Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini Italy

By Ello Furniture, Pietro Costantini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Amazing Set of 4 midcentury Post Modern Dining Chairs by Italian Designer Pietro Costantini. Very delicate Post Modern Designed Black Lacquer dining chairs with upholstered Seats. Al...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

French Post-Modern Sectional Sofa in Purple Upholstery 1970s
French Post-Modern Sectional Sofa in Purple Upholstery 1970s

French Post-Modern Sectional Sofa in Purple Upholstery 1970s

By Bernard Govin, Ligne Roset

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ligne Roset, sectional sofa, fabric, foam, France, 1970s This organically shaped sofa is executed in a fresh purple fabric with subtle white flower motive. This sofa has an angular ...

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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Cofemo Office Chair, Black Leather, Post-Modern Design, Italy, 1980s
Cofemo Office Chair, Black Leather, Post-Modern Design, Italy, 1980s

Cofemo Office Chair, Black Leather, Post-Modern Design, Italy, 1980s

By Cofemo

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

Very futuristic, elegant looking office chair made of thick saddle leather in very good condition. The black leather only shows slight signs of wear on the armrests. The leather is s...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli Black Leather Sofa for Poltrona Frau
Tito Agnoli Black Leather Sofa for Poltrona Frau

Tito Agnoli Black Leather Sofa for Poltrona Frau

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Weesp, NL

Introducing Timeless Luxury: Tito Agnoli's 1980s Italian Two-Seater Black Leather Sofa by Poltrona Frau Experience the epitome of sophistication with this Italian two-seater black l...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Single Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair in Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
Single Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair in Camel Teddy Bear Fabric

Single Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair in Camel Teddy Bear Fabric

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Saint Louis, MO

This Vladimir Kagan Nautilus swivel lounge chair is sculptural, comfortable and fun, and was recently professionally reupholstered in super soft curly camel. Modern with a warm and i...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Angelo Mangiarotti for Agapecasa Oak Leather Dining Chairs 3T Model, Italy 2000s
Angelo Mangiarotti for Agapecasa Oak Leather Dining Chairs 3T Model, Italy 2000s

Angelo Mangiarotti for Agapecasa Oak Leather Dining Chairs 3T Model, Italy 2000s

By AgapeCasa, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of eight Italian post modern dining chairs model 3T designed by Angelo mangiarotti from 1978 with oak frame and leather seat. Produced by Agapecasa with the designer’s and manufa...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mah Jong 4-seater corner sofa, 12-piece set - velvet and cotton by Roche Bobois
Mah Jong 4-seater corner sofa, 12-piece set - velvet and cotton by Roche Bobois

Mah Jong 4-seater corner sofa, 12-piece set - velvet and cotton by Roche Bobois

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The "Mah Jong" modular sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, is a French design icon that debuted in 1971 and has been in continuous production ever since. A low, fully mod...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

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

1970s Orange Christensen & Larsen Sofa or Chairs

By Christensen & Larsen

Located in Vienna, AT

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

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1970s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood

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

Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' Sectional Sofa

By Hans Hopfer

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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

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1970s Austrian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Verner Panton Vilbert Chair, 1993
Verner Panton Vilbert Chair, 1993

Verner Panton Vilbert Chair, 1993

By Verner Panton, IKEA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful colorful postmodern accent chair "Vilbert" by Verner Panton for Ikea 1993, in blue, purple, green, red and black formica with black edges. The structure follows geometric a...

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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Formica

Postmodern King dining chairs by Belgochrom - set of 6
Postmodern King dining chairs by Belgochrom - set of 6

Postmodern King dining chairs by Belgochrom - set of 6

By belgochrom

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of six very rare and impressive high back dining room chairs manufactured by Belgochrom. The chairs consist of fine brushed meteal frames upholstered with the original fabric ca...

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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Rubber Chairs for Metropolitan Furniture by Brian Kane, 1987
Rubber Chairs for Metropolitan Furniture by Brian Kane, 1987

Rubber Chairs for Metropolitan Furniture by Brian Kane, 1987

By Brian Kane

Located in Chicago, IL

"Rubber Chairs" for Metropolitan Furniture for Steelcase by Brian Kane, 1987. Chairs are black steel with rubber coating and leather seats. Measure 30” tall 22” wide 21” deep seat he...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Rubber

Brayton International Mohair Club Chairs, 1999
Brayton International Mohair Club Chairs, 1999

Brayton International Mohair Club Chairs, 1999

By Brayton International

Located in Chicago, IL

Brayton International Mohair Pair Club Chairs, 1999. Mohair with leather piping. Chairs are priced individually. Measure 30.75” tall 37.5” wide 30.5” deep, seat height 17.25” seat ...

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1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Mohair

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Sculpted Solid Wood with Cane Back and Leather
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Sculpted Solid Wood with Cane Back and Leather

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Sculpted Solid Wood with Cane Back and Leather

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

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

Materials

Ash

1980s Post-Modern Bar Stools by Giandomenico Belotti, White Metal
1980s Post-Modern Bar Stools by Giandomenico Belotti, White Metal

1980s Post-Modern Bar Stools by Giandomenico Belotti, White Metal

By Fly Line, Giandomenico Belotti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Post modern bar stools in white enameled metal with spaghetti corded seats designed by Giandomenico Belotti for fly line. good condition. Located in Brooklyn NYC Dimensions...

Category

1980s Italian 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.