Post-Modern Seating
POSTMODERN STYLE
Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.
ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
- A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
- Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
- Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
- Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980)
- Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
- Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam
CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
- Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood
- Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
- Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art
POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Ettore Sottsass
- Robert Venturi
- Alessandro Mendini
- Michele de Lucchi
- Michael Graves
- Nathalie du Pasquier
VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
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Style: Post-Modern
Post Modern Slipper Chairs by Steve Chase for Weiman
By Steve Chase, Weiman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
THESE CHAIRS!!
These Post-Modern chairs by Weiman epitomizes, functional art. Their beauty exudes style and has the most gorgeous lines and shape from every angle. We adore the ru...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Italian Black Leather CAB 413 Armchair by Mario Bellini
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Nashville, TN
4 chairs available. Price is per chair.
Black saddle leather with zippers along legs, steel frame painted black with plastic shell seat. The chairs are in excellent original conditi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia Red Leather Lounge Chair, Italy, 1980s
Located in Almelo, NL
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia red leather lounge chair, Italy, 1980s.
A beautiful and comfortable lounge chair with sa...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Casa Bella Pleated Leather and Suede Modular Sofa, 1983
By Casa Bella
Located in Chicago, IL
Casa Bella Pleated Leather and Suede Modular Sofa/Sectional, 1983.
Original paperwork included.
Measaurements as shown in photo 29” tall Shorter side 158” long, long side 187” long ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Suede
Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs for Roche Bobois, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Cardin dining chairs for Roche Bobois, wood and patinated cognac leather, France, 1970, set of six.
Pierre Cardin designed these iconic dining chairs for Roche Bobois in 1970...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Model Regia Dining Chairs by Antonello Mosca for Ycami, 1980s, Set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Italian Model Regia Dining Chairs by Antonello Mosca for Ycami.
Grey aluminum frames with grey leather seats.
Timeless post modern design.
Condition, normal age related wear with ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Ice Onyx / Marble
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool / side table; a hand sculpted stone from an incredibly particular stone; Mexican Ice Onyx, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Onyx
Emilio Nanni Musmé Counter Stool for Fly Line, 1984
By EMILIO NANNI, Fly Line
Located in Miami, FL
Considered one of his first chair designs, the Musmé counter stool was designed by Emilio Nanni for Fly Line. The stool consists of a steel cantilevered frame...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Post Modern Spaghetti Bar Stool Giandomenico Belotti Alias Fly Line 1980s
Located in Forest Grove, PA
The spaghetti barstool designed by Giandomenico Belotti, unmarked, circa 1980s.
These stools have been attributed to Fly Line and Alias.
An iconic Post Modern design, the seats and backs are upholstered with 'spaghetti' straps made of strong PVC, this vintage stacking stool...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Paolo Nava and Antonio Citterio for Viebieffe 'POP' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Nava and Antonio Citterio for Viebieffe, 'POP' lounge chair, leather, metal, Italy, 1970s
A wonderful example of 1970s Italian design, this 'POP' lounge chair by Paolo Nava an...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Original Ligne Roset Ploum Sofa Couch Ronan Erwan Bouroullec 3/4-Sitzer
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Ligne Roset Ploum Sofa in rot zum Verkauf an. Das von Ronan und Erwan Bouroullec entworfene Sofa gilt als wahrer Designk...
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
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
Quinta chair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1985.
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Athens, Attiki
Quinta chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1985.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vladimir Kagan for Directional Nautilus Swivel Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Vladimir Kagan for Directional Nautilus Swivel Chairs.
Outstanding pair of Vladimir Kagan for Directional Nautilus swivel chairs. This stunning true opposing pair of Kagan Po...
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé
Console Bar Stool by Konstantin Achkov Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Console Bar Stool by Konstantin Achkov Studio
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D 50 x W 44 x H 85 cm. SH: 65 cm.
Materials: Oak wood, epoxy resin, and stainless steel.
Konstantin Achkov ...
Category
2010s Bulgarian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jell Armchair in Red Fabric by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Jell Armchair in Red Fabric by Alter Ego Studio
Dimensions
W 155 cm
D 120 cm
H 80 cm
Product features
Product options:
Upholstery:
Available in all Alter Ego leathers and fabri...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Stone
Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, upholstery back, leather seat
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its office cha...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
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
Post Modern Chaise Lounge Newly Upholstered in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Float away from the worries of the day in this luxurious post modern chaise lounge newly professionally upholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé. Sculptural form exudes a sophisticated look that's gentle and inviting. Ivory white bouclé fabric's texture is breathable and ventilates well. Cozy in winter and cool in summer. Enveloping padded comfort with a thick seat cushion layered over a descending pedestal base. So sexy from all sides, this chaise lounge is beautiful enough to float in a room. Modern. Fresh. Reminiscent of Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman and Adrian Pearsall's iconic amorphous designs. Nestle in with your favorite blanket and read for hours, nap, binge watch your favorite series, or shop 1stDibs on your electronic device...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage postmodern dining chairs by Cattelan, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Italian metal postmodern dining chairs with black metal frames and black leather upholstery.
Good condition.
By Cattelan italy,, labelled
1980s - Italy
Dimensions:
Height: 105cm
...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Kazuhide Takahama, Mantilla Sofa for Gavina, Italy 1974 (Big Size)
Located in Argelato, BO
Kazuhide Takahama
(Japan, 1930 - Bologna, 2010)
"MANTILLA" SOFA
wooden frame, padded and covered in velvet in shades of white
Production Simon Gavina, Italy, 1974
Bibliography:
Ac...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Fringes 2 Seat Sofa by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Fringes 2 Seat Sofa by Munna
Dimensions: D 100 x W 165 x H 91 cm. SH: 47 cm.
Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery.
Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery and fringes.
Available in all Mu...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Mah Jong Roche Bobois 12-piece sofa by H. Hopfer fine Missoni fabrics
Located in Milano, MI
gorgeous Mah Jong model modular seating set from Roche Bobois.
This set produced in the early 2000s comes from prestigious residence and has never been used.
the fabrics used are of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Satin, Velvet
Aurora stool, walnut solid wood finish, solid back black natural 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
Chainmail Camping Sculptural Stool, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This foldable camping stool exemplifies the fusion of utility and artistry within collectible design. Its unique seat, crafted from intricately woven chainmail, brings an unexpected ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1990s Postmodern Deco Style Vintage Bench Seating
Located in Saddle River, NJ
This vintage bench is a perfect addition to any home looking for a touch of contemporary style. The unique design and functional features make it a versatile and stylish piece that w...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Rare Black Leather Model 91 Chair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1991
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Basel, BS
What a beauty! Stunning accent chair for any space!
Very fast shipping, insured 7-21 days.
RARE Black leather model, with black frame.
Chair "Botta '91" 1989
Design: 1989
Production...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Spiral Ribbon Chair in Black Mohair Attributed to Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural spiral ribbon chair. Attributed to "Jaymar." Newly reupholstered in black mohair.
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair
Sol Chair by Giacomo Tomazzi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Sol Chair by Giacomo Tomazzi Studio
Dimensions: W 60 x D 48 x H 90 cm
Materials: Main structure in polished stainless steel tube, Spheres in solid sucupira wood, Seat in curved lamin...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Postmodern Polo Stool Model 4822 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Post Modern bar or counter stool, rendered in black and white powder coated metal and injection molded plastic designed by Anna Casatelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy 1984
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Directional Post Modern Poufs Ottomans in Curly Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timelessly sexy pair of poufs ottomans by Directional professionally reupholstered in soft camel teddy bear fabric rated highly durable. Upholstered pouf rests atop a channeled upholstered...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Fur
Post modern cantilevered set of chrome and black vinyl barstools, circa 1990s
Located in Houston, TX
Post modern cantilevered set of chrome and black vinyl barstools, circa 1990s. Chrome has been cleaned and the stools are in very good condition. Structurally sound.
38.5” H x 16” ...
Category
1990s Unknown Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Weiman Post Modern Sofa Chaise Lounge in Supple Lux Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1990
By Weiman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This piece of heaven cloud sofa chaise by Weiman was freshly and professionally reupholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé. Modern spaceship like clean look. Impressive high art ...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Pair of Fine Custom Post Modern Design Club Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Post Modern Style barrel back chairs with sculptured frame, slightly flared arms and resting on contrasting and shape feet. The fabric is a natural striated heavy linen type....
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Postmodern 80s Convertible Black Leather + Chrome DeSede Ds140 Sofa Reto Frigg
By De Sede
Located in Basel, BS
Very beautiful original 1980s DeSede Designer original by Rito Frigg in beautiful black leather-- with a Chrome frame. This sofa is extremely versatile and it converts into various configurations, to your desires!
This piece also features the removable headrest. Shown here with and without the use of the headrest. Stock image showing the measurements with the headrest here in image #6.
From the De Sede Website:
"Market launch of DS-140 by Reto Frigg: thanks to its new rotating seat system, the sofa can be converted into an elegant double lounge chair...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Juan Montoya Custom Daybed
By Juan Montoya
Located in Hanover, MA
***AUTUMN SALE***
Custom upholstered long divan or chaise lounge designed by Juan Montoya for a published interiors project completed in 1991 in Georgetown DC...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
A Sculptural POST-MODERN "Spidlight" TRIPOD ARMCHAIR by DOUGLAS MONT France 1990
By Douglas Mont
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic and unique prototype piece from the French nineties design : The iconic "Spidlight" tripod armchair by Douglas Mont.
High-tech streamline...
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Animal Skin, Resin
Giorgio Saporiti Post Modern Jada Slipper Chairs in Espresso Bouclé & Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of Italian Espresso Macchiato Bouclé and velvet Post Modern Jada slipper chairs by Giorgio Saporiti. Italian chairs you'd find in a sexy upscale Roman flat and enjoy with a cappuccino or a glass of vino rosso. Sexy geometric silhouette of triangles with sleek angled chrome legs and seat back bar. Barrel seat...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Alberto Rosselli Saporiti Italia Post Modern Confidential Lounge Sofa Couch MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Iconic Fratelli Saporiti Italian Confidential lounge, library or club sofa / couch by Alberto Rosselli, circa 1970s. One of the first modular club chairs with a puzzle like cushion c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton
Post modern Eastside Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 1980
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post modern East side Arm chair designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 1980. Original purple and lavender upholstery. Has knoll pattern under seat and under chair. Has headrest with s...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
6 Post-Modern Arrben Italy 'Canasta' Armchairs Leather Enameled Tubular Steel
By Arrben
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Post-Modern set of six (6) 'Canasta' armchairs by Arrben of Italy, in stitched thick saddle-leather mounted on enameled tubular steel frames. N...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair LC3 Grand Modele Lounge Arm Chair Style of Le Corbusier, 1980
By Le Corbusier
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair LC3 Grand Modele Lounge Arm Chair Style of Le Corbusier, 1980. Original leather which is extremely soft with Chrome finished steel.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
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
April 1981 by Shigeru Uchida
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This chair, "April," was designed by Uchida Shigeru.
This chair was designed by him in 1981, and was later produced with a slight change in size.
This chair is an early model and is believed to have been produced in the 1990s.
It is a wonderful design that creates a beautiful S-shaped curve when the two chairs are connected.
As one of Japan's leading designers, Uchida Shigeru has been active in a wide range of fields, not only in spatial design for commercial and residential spaces, but also in furniture and industrial design and regional development.
Together with Kuramata Shiro...
Category
1990s Japanese Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Aurora stool, black solid wood, black caning back, off white textiles seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the award-winning Aurora Collection, also known as Dawn — a transformative milestone in our esteemed design legacy that has earned the pr...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Ice Onyx / Marble
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool / side table; a hand sculpted stone from an incredibly particular stone; Mexican Ice Onyx, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Onyx
Institution Sculptural Chair, White Lamb Leather
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Shocking Chair, Teak, jaggered Dining room, Desk or Side chair. Josh Page Studio
By Josh Page
Located in Cranbrook, GB
Introducing the Shocking Chair.
Designed to add a bit of drama to your room. It is functional as a dining chair, desk chair or side chair anywhere in your home. The Shocking Chair b...
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Enamel, Stainless Steel
Jell Sofa in Blue Fabric by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Jell Sofa in Blue Fabric by Alter Ego Studio
Dimensions
W 260 cm
D 120 cm
H 85 cm
Product features
Product options:
Upholstery:
Available in all Alter Ego leathers and fabrics....
Category
2010s Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Stone
PAIR 1980s Postmodern Mario Botta Latonda Chair for Alias - 2 pcs
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Basel, BS
What Beauties! Stunning RARE PAIR of Mario Botta accent chairs for any space!
Very fast shipping, insured 7-21 days.
RARE Black leather model, with silver frame.
Chair "Latonda"
Pro...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
1990s Weiman Royal Blue Cloud Serpentine Sofa
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, cloud sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement piece which is a...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Garouste & Bonetti Koala Bench, France 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Koala Bench from the "En attendant les barbares" era, on bronze feet and upholstered in faux shearling.
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze
Italian Post Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
If you've been looking for an incredible, sculptural lounge chair that will be the center of attention, look no further. This chair is big on style and size, a truly gorgeous piece, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Polyester
Post Modern Stool in Solid Wood, Cane Back and Leather, Counter or Bar Height
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
Isao Hosoe for Cassina 'Artù' Armchairs in Cognac Brown Leather
By Cassina, Isao Hosoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Isao Hosoe for Cassina, 'Artù' dining chairs, saddle leather, Italy, 1991
Made in 1991, the Artù chair by Japanese engineer and designer Isao Hosoe for Cassina is inspired by the le...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Daybed walnut wide grey boucle
Located in Plymouth, GB
WIDE VERSION of the original Sunday Daybed - this version is 112cm wide / deep, whereas the original version is 70cm.
Part of the Sunday collection exclusive to Alexander & Ellis, ...
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Postmodern Black Dr. Glob Accent Chair Designed by Philippe Starck Kartell 1980s
Located in Basel, BS
Two available, Sold individually here.
Designer: Phillipe Starck, in 1988
Manufacturer: Kartell
Kartell Dr. Glob Modern Chair. The Dr. Glob chair was designed by the acclaimed designer Philippe Starck for Kartell in Italy. Fashioned from two different materials, Phillipe Starck's modern interpretation of a classic chair quickly attained icon status. Its unique design typifies the early design direction of Philippe Starck that made him world renowned. The chair can be used indoors as well outdoors, and is stackable up to ten chairs high for easy storage. A uniquely modern chair...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
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
Barsacchi & Vegni 'Avila' Dining Chair in Walnut and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barsacchi & Vegni, dining chair, model 'Avila', walnut, leather, metal, Italy, 1970s
Lovely dining chair designed by Barsacchi and Vegni in the 1970s. This design catches the eye ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Enzo Mari NOS The Box chair in blue for Aleph Atlantide Driade 1995
Located in Skokie, IL
Enzo Mari NOS model "Box chair" in blue manufactured by Aleph Atlantide (Driade), Italy, 1995
The Enzo Mari NOS model "The Box" chair, manufactured by Aleph Atlantide (Driade) in It...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Nicoletti Salotti Post-Modern Italian Leather Sofa
Located in TARBES, FR
Magnificent post-modern Nicoletti Salotti sofa circa 1980 beige color, the leather is in very good condition and is very comfortable, a magnific...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Sol Chair
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Post Modern 6 Piece Modular Sofa
By Rolf Benz
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great 6 piece Post Modern modular sectional sofa attributed to Rolf Benz. A gorgeous sofa that will make a massive statement.
Sofa is being...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Aurora stool, black solid wood, black caning back, off white textiles seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the award-winning Aurora Collection, also known as Dawn — a transformative milestone in our esteemed design legacy that has earned the pr...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Natural Offset Stool by Resident
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Offset Stool by Resident
Dimensions: D 34 x H 43 cm
Materials: Solid Oak.
Weight: 7.9 Kg.
About:
Founded by Simon James & Scott Bridgens in 2011, Resident is the home of e...
Category
2010s New Zealand Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Chainmail Sculptural Chair, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Chainmail chair is a new take on William Katavolos 1952’s T-chair. Its seat is made up of hand-linked metal rings coming together to form a strong and flexible mesh that drapes down ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s
The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating
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Fabric
Contemporary Candy Column Stool / Side Table by Sabine Marcelis, Polished Resin
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sabine Marcelis’ glossy resin candy column side table and stools were first unveiled at Life in Vogue in Milan, creating a dynamic mise-en-scéne with yellow and caramel tones.
Colou...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Resin
Roche Bobois Leather Ottomans or Footstools
By Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matching pair of postmodern leather ottomans by Roche Bobois. In good even condition, presenting nicely as a pair. Versatile enough to be used as seating, footstool, or combined toge...
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish No Arms, leather seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Burgundy Leather Sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, c 1990, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The burgundy leather is incredible on this Poltrona Frau circa 1990 Post-Modern sofa by Pierluigi Cerri. Featuring soft and supple Italian leather cushions over a ribbed leather wrapped (over steel) frame with smoked chrome legs, the rear has a floating leather shelf with manufactures brand embossed.
The color is superb - see the close ups for better color representation. Ideal for rooms where you need a pop of deep beautiful color in comfortable seating. Use as a loveseat or settee but this two-seat sofa is large enough to fit three when needed. Comfortable cushioned armpads make it a nice place to take a nap.
This burgundy leather couch...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian post-modern folding tub chair in red wood and beige fabric, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post-modern folding tub chair in red wood and beige fabric, 1980s
Folding cockpit chair with red painted wooden frame. The frame has a round section, and comprises the envelo...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Post-Modern Danish Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Post-modern Danish lounge chair with ottoman. Period of manufacturing is 1970/1980. This chair is extremely comfortable and would be a...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
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