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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
Red Acrylic Lucite Bench Cocktail Table
Red Acrylic Lucite Bench Cocktail Table

Red Acrylic Lucite Bench Cocktail Table

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial high-gloss red opaque acrylic/Lucite bench or cocktail table, in the Modern style or Postmodern period, circa late-20th to early 21st-century. Great as a ...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Acrylic, Resin, Lucite

Post-Modern Style stool, black solid wood, cane back, camel leather seating
Post-Modern Style stool, black solid wood, cane back, camel leather seating

Post-Modern Style stool, black solid wood, cane back, camel leather seating

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the award-winning Aurora Collection, also known as Dawn — a transformative milestone in our esteemed design legacy that has earned the pr...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Sectional Sofa, 1970
Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Sectional Sofa, 1970

Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Sectional Sofa, 1970

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Two Piece Sectional Sofa. Circa .1970. Original fabric is in great condition. Measurements and a drawing is in pictures.

Category

1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Chic Post-Modern Counter Height Stools
Pair of Chic Post-Modern Counter Height Stools

Pair of Chic Post-Modern Counter Height Stools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of chic post-modern counter height stools Cognac leather seats. Chrome footrests. Comfortable and sturdy. Great for a small counter. Sold as a pair only.

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

1980s Postmodern Spindle-back Solid Oak Sofa, Howard Furniture, Pair Available
1980s Postmodern Spindle-back Solid Oak Sofa, Howard Furniture, Pair Available

1980s Postmodern Spindle-back Solid Oak Sofa, Howard Furniture, Pair Available

By Howard Furniture Manufacturing

Located in Miami, FL

1980s Postmodern Spindle-back Solid Oak Howard Co Sofa Offered for sale individually are two 1980s solid oak spindle-back Postmodern sofas from Howard Furniture company. The sofas h...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Foam

Joe Colombo for Comfort 'Elda' Lounge Chairs in Red Leather and Fiberglass
Joe Colombo for Comfort 'Elda' Lounge Chairs in Red Leather and Fiberglass

Joe Colombo for Comfort 'Elda' Lounge Chairs in Red Leather and Fiberglass

By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chairs ‘Elda’, fiberglass, leather, Italy, design 1963 The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. This l...

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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Zoe Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
Zoe Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather

Zoe Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather

By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 2000s. The Zoe sofa was one of Vladimir Kagan’s last designs. Made by American Leather /Room and Board. Upholstered in original micro suede. The biomorphic shape similar to Kagan’...

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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Clam Chaise Lounge in Soft Ivory White Bouclé 1980s
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Clam Chaise Lounge in Soft Ivory White Bouclé 1980s

Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Clam Chaise Lounge in Soft Ivory White Bouclé 1980s

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in Saint Louis, MO

All enveloping luxurious comfort best describes this sexy Post Modern Chaise Lounge designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional newly professionally upholstered in highly durable super soft ivory white bouclé. Famous for his use of curves and amorphous shapes in furnishings, this Vladimir Kagan clam form chaise lounge has an inviting profile and shape that beckons. The inner walls of the chaise provide all enveloping comfort with wide upholstered channels angled down towards the foot of the chaise. The channels - along with the texture of the ivory white bouclé - ventilate naturally keeping you cozy in winter and cool in summer. Unlike traditional chaise lounges that allow one to recline but are not typically plush, this Vladimir Kagan chaise is the antithesis. Super comfortable seat back, tall upholstered arm rests, thick cushioned seat, and angled upholstered side. Chic, sexy and luxurious. Works for all activities - naughty or nice - at all hours of the day. Enjoy your morning cup of tea or coffee while catching up on emails or reading the latest headlines. Cozy up with a good book and a glass of wine. Activities will be enjoyed all the more reclined atop this Vladimir Kagan Scallop Chaise...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish No Arms, Upholstered Seat
Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish No Arms, Upholstered Seat

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish No Arms, Upholstered Seat

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 Style Aurora Chair in Black Ebonized with Cane Back and Leather
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Black Ebonized with Cane Back and Leather

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Black Ebonized 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

Pharrell Williams Perspective Chair for Domeau & Pérès Resin Leather France
Pharrell Williams Perspective Chair for Domeau & Pérès Resin Leather France

Pharrell Williams Perspective Chair for Domeau & Pérès Resin Leather France

By Domeau & Pérès

Located in Munster, NRW

Pharrell Williams, Perspective chair for Domeau & Pérès “If we could have fabricators for everything that we think in our lives, do you understand how great life would be?”. Born from the collaboration of a brilliant mind and great craftsmen, the Perspective chair can be seen as a marvelous illustration of this Pharrell Williams quote. Discreet homage to the Eames stacking chairs...

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Early 2000s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Resin

Post Modern Chaise Lounge Newly Upholstered in Ivory White Bouclé
Post Modern Chaise Lounge Newly Upholstered in Ivory White Bouclé

Post Modern Chaise Lounge Newly Upholstered in Ivory White Bouclé

By Preview, Weiman Preview Furniture, Directional

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...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Jell Sofa by Alter Ego Studio
Jell Sofa by Alter Ego Studio

Jell Sofa by Alter Ego Studio

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

Jell Sofa by Alter Ego Studio Dimensions W 260 cm D 120 cm H 85 cm Product features Product options: Upholstery: Available in all Alter Ego Stud...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Stone

Post modern dining chairs by Pietro costantini, 1980s, set of 6
Post modern dining chairs by Pietro costantini, 1980s, set of 6

Post modern dining chairs by Pietro costantini, 1980s, set of 6

By Pietro Costantini

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Very chic italian high back dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini. Elegant curved lacquered wood backrests and upholstered with black leather. Cool 'fan shaped' designe. La...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

1980s Sculptural Leopard Tiger Wood Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3
1980s Sculptural Leopard Tiger Wood Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3

1980s Sculptural Leopard Tiger Wood Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it bei...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modern Industrial Green Leather Metal Club Chair
Modern Industrial Green Leather Metal Club Chair

Modern Industrial Green Leather Metal Club Chair

By Argosy Designs

Located in Treadwell, NY

Collection I: Plate chair Constructed from bold steel plates and secured by bronze wedges, the plate chair is built to last. Resolute and refined, the...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Pair of Fine Custom Post Modern Design Club Chairs
Pair of Fine Custom Post Modern Design Club Chairs

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....

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20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 6
Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 6

Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 6

By Paolo Piva

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 6 Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series. Upholstered in black leather. They are very comfortable. Good condition 1980s - Italy ...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Frank Gehry for Knoll “Hat Trick” Bentwood Armchairs, USA, 1996
Pair of Frank Gehry for Knoll “Hat Trick” Bentwood Armchairs, USA, 1996

Pair of Frank Gehry for Knoll “Hat Trick” Bentwood Armchairs, USA, 1996

By Knoll

Located in Morristown, NJ

Designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll, these Hat Trick armchairs exemplify Gehry’s radical rethinking of structure, material, and form at the intersection of architecture and furniture design. Executed in laminated bent maple, each chair is composed as a rhythmic assemblage of curving wood ribbons: a vertically slatted, crown-like backrest rises above a generously proportioned seat, while integrated armrests flow seamlessly into an expressive base formed by entwined legs and stretchers. The visual language is unmistakably Gehry—dynamic, deconstructed, and sculptural—yet resolved with ergonomic intelligence and functional clarity. Originally introduced in the mid-1990s, the Hat Trick series emerged from Gehry’s long-standing interest in bending conventional materials to their physical and aesthetic limits. Much like his architectural work, these chairs foreground process and structure, allowing the construction itself to define the final form. The result is furniture that reads as inhabitable sculpture, equally compelling in a domestic interior, architectural setting, or design-forward commercial space. Both chairs retain original Knoll underside branding, including “Made in USA” stamp, printed Gehry signature, and date mark 1/19/96, confirming authenticity and period manufacture. Offered as a matched pair, they present a rare opportunity to acquire an important example of late-20th-century American design by one of the most influential architects of our time. Ideal for a design-forward residential interior, these Frank Gehry for Knoll Hat...

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1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Limited Edition DUSK Bench in Aluminum by Toshiki Omatsu
Limited Edition DUSK Bench in Aluminum by Toshiki Omatsu

Limited Edition DUSK Bench in Aluminum by Toshiki Omatsu

Located in Geneve, CH

Limited Edition DUSK Bench in Aluminum by Toshiki Omatsu. Limited Edition. Dimensions: W 140 x D 50 x H 41 cm. Materials: Metal (Aluminum). Unlike iron and other materials, aluminum...

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Modernist Chrome and Caned Rocking Chair
Modernist Chrome and Caned Rocking Chair

Modernist Chrome and Caned Rocking Chair

By Milo Baughman, Max Sauze

Located in New York, NY

High style post modern design rocking chair having a chrome frame, with caned seat and back rest, with solid wood armrests. Design reminiscent of Milo Baughman, and Max Suaze, probab...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner ´Chromatic´ Modular Elements
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner ´Chromatic´ Modular Elements

Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner ´Chromatic´ Modular Elements

By Kwok Hoi Chan, Gilbert Steiner

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, elements, model ´chromatic´, fabric, France, 1970 A postmodern design by Kwok Hoi Chan created in 1970 for Steiner. Design in the seventies was all about ...

Category

1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Extra-Large Postmodern Animal Print Sofa, Germany, 1990s
Extra-Large Postmodern Animal Print Sofa, Germany, 1990s

Extra-Large Postmodern Animal Print Sofa, Germany, 1990s

By Bretz

Located in Rīga, LV

Striking postmodern sofa with a biomorphic silhouette and bold tiger-stripe patterned velour upholstery. The spring legs of the sofa create a gentle, bouncy feel when you sit on it. ...

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1990s German Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Rare Feltri Chair by Gaetano Pesce
Rare Feltri Chair by Gaetano Pesce

Rare Feltri Chair by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina

Located in Wien, AT

This iconic chair has been featured on numerous online platforms dedicated to modern art and design collecting. It represents a refined synthesis between artwork and functional objec...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Felt

Postmodern Sculptural Steel Brown Leather French Pair of Chairs, 1980s, France
Postmodern Sculptural Steel Brown Leather French Pair of Chairs, 1980s, France

Postmodern Sculptural Steel Brown Leather French Pair of Chairs, 1980s, France

By Maria Pergay

Located in New York, NY

Sculptural steel brown leather French pair chairs, 1980s, France These are very rare leather and steel chairs form France. From the Maria Pergay, Michel Boyer Era. The leather is in...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Ostrich skin Leather Post modern waterfall bench coffee table
Mid Century Modern Ostrich skin Leather Post modern waterfall bench coffee table

Mid Century Modern Ostrich skin Leather Post modern waterfall bench coffee table

By Karl Springer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Modern Ostrich skin Leather Post modern waterfall bench or coffee table. Nice Patina shows normal use and wear. Great Bench. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Measures 16" H x 46...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

GUBI Daumiller Dining Armchair Golden Pine by Rainer Daumiller
GUBI Daumiller Dining Armchair Golden Pine by Rainer Daumiller

GUBI Daumiller Dining Armchair Golden Pine by Rainer Daumiller

By Gubi, Rainer Daumiller

Located in New York, NY

Solid in construction, simple in form, and sculptural in expression, the Daumiller Armchair’s straightforward materiality and robust composition pay tribute to Rainer Daumiller’s lif...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Pine

Jasper Morrison Super Oblong Modular Sofa Set Design Cappellini Italy
Jasper Morrison Super Oblong Modular Sofa Set Design Cappellini Italy

Jasper Morrison Super Oblong Modular Sofa Set Design Cappellini Italy

By Jasper Morrison

Located in Krefeld, DE

This rare Super Oblong modular sofa set was designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in Italy and exemplifies Morrison’s philosophy of understated, intelligent design. Composed of ...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton

Post-Modern French Three-Seat Sofa in Brushed Steel & Grey Upholstery 1970s
Post-Modern French Three-Seat Sofa in Brushed Steel & Grey Upholstery 1970s

Post-Modern French Three-Seat Sofa in Brushed Steel & Grey Upholstery 1970s

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, brushed steel, fabric, France, 1970s This sofa is a prime example of the 1970s French design movement, which emphasized modernism and industrial materials, particularly (stain...

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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Postmodern stools by Samo, 1980s
Postmodern stools by Samo, 1980s

Postmodern stools by Samo, 1980s

$142Sale Price / item|20% Off

Postmodern stools by Samo, 1980s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Postmodern red tubular metal stools by Samo. Attractive design. 1980s - France Plywood seats. Salvaged from a school, used as laboratory stools Dimensions: Height: 70cm Width: 4...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Velvet Jacquard and Black Ashwood by Mavo Atelier
Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Velvet Jacquard and Black Ashwood by Mavo Atelier

Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Velvet Jacquard and Black Ashwood by Mavo Atelier

By Mavo Atelier

Located in Trofa, PT

Showcasing artistic brilliance and impeccable craftsmanship, the Soleil Armchair is a statement piece that easily commands attention. An inviting, generously contoured seat anchors t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Marble

Orange Velvet Fabric, Natural Oak Wood Bite Armchair By OMER OZTURK
Orange Velvet Fabric, Natural Oak Wood Bite Armchair By OMER OZTURK

Orange Velvet Fabric, Natural Oak Wood Bite Armchair By OMER OZTURK

Located in Geneve, CH

Orange Velvet Fabric, Natural Oak Wood Bite Armchair By OMER OZTURK Dimensions: W 64.9 x D 60 x H 93 cm. Materials: Orange Velvet Fabric, Natural Oak Wood. About: Design, in particu...

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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1970s Post-Modern Lounge Chair in Beige Patterned Fabric
1970s Post-Modern Lounge Chair in Beige Patterned Fabric

1970s Post-Modern Lounge Chair in Beige Patterned Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Modular lounge chair, fabric, wood, Belgium, 1970s This superb modular lounge chair originates from 1970s Belgium and beautifully capture the post-modern spirit of the era, marked ...

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1970s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Kurt Beier "Fantasy" Sofa in Longhair, Germany 1980s
Kurt Beier "Fantasy" Sofa in Longhair, Germany 1980s

Kurt Beier "Fantasy" Sofa in Longhair, Germany 1980s

By Kurt Beier

Located in Utrecht, NL

This “Fantasy” sofa, designed by Kurt Beier, epitomises the avant-garde and experimental nature of postmodern design. Created during a period marked by a break from traditional creat...

Category

1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Asa Bench – Sculptural Wood Bench, Walnut Oak or Burl Wood
Asa Bench – Sculptural Wood Bench, Walnut Oak or Burl Wood

Asa Bench – Sculptural Wood Bench, Walnut Oak or Burl Wood

Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT

The Asa Bench is defined by its calm geometry and refined material presence, crafted entirely in solid wood and available in walnut or burl wood. Its balanced proportions and clean a...

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Sculpted Black Ebonized Solid Wood
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Sculpted Black Ebonized Solid Wood

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Sculpted Black Ebonized Solid Wood

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

Nobody’s Queen Chair, Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, 2003
Nobody’s Queen Chair, Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, 2003

Nobody’s Queen Chair, Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, 2003

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Created by Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce, the Nobody’s Queen Chair is a striking example of his long-standing exploration of individuality, material experimentation, a...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Resin

Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Yellow Velvet, Wood and Travertine by Mavo Atelier
Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Yellow Velvet, Wood and Travertine by Mavo Atelier

Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Yellow Velvet, Wood and Travertine by Mavo Atelier

By Mavo Atelier

Located in Trofa, PT

Showcasing artistic brilliance and impeccable craftsmanship, the Soleil Armchair is a statement piece that easily commands attention. An inviting, generously contoured seat anchors t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Wendell Castle, Side Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
Wendell Castle, Side Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997

Wendell Castle, Side Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997

By Wendell Castle

Located in High Point, NC

A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany side chair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997. Seat height 18”  

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

1990s Post Modern Muave Swivel Chairs by Michael Wolk for Directional, Set of 2
1990s Post Modern Muave Swivel Chairs by Michael Wolk for Directional, Set of 2

1990s Post Modern Muave Swivel Chairs by Michael Wolk for Directional, Set of 2

By Directional

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most iconic swivel chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chairs are statement piece and very comfortable. The award-winning Miami Swivel...

Category

1990s North American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981
Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981

Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981

By Alan Siegel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This work of Post-Modern functional art is called the 'Tongue' chair by artist and sculptor Alan Siegel, exhibited in 1981 at the Betsy Rosenfield Gallery in Chicago. Signed and dated (1981) by the artist underneath the seat. Carved from Maple and Black Walnut, this gorgeous piece of art is something unique, fun and whimsical, and ideal for art and design collectors and investors. This incredible chair, which in of itself is a sculpture of collectible fine art, was designed as a figural man's head where the backrest is comprised of the hair and eyes along with a sculpted nose, teeth and mustache. The tongue makes the seat and below that for the legs of the chair is the beard and chin. Other Alan Siegel chairs were present in the exhibition such as the 'Smiling Bandit' chair and 'Laughing Bandit' chair which were also carved from Maple and Black Walnut. Ideal for Modern and Post-Modern homes, also consider for Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Transitional and Mixed-styled rooms. Works great as a side chair, hallway chair, entryway chair, occasional chair, captains chair for a dining table or game table, reading chair or fireside chair, or office desk or guest chair. ARTIST EXHIBITIONS: 2017 Galeria Nudo, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 2013 Kleinart James Gallery, Woodstock, NY 2013 Galeria Manuel Chacon, Fabrica La Aurora, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 2011 Galeria Atelier, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 2004 Galeria le Noir, Mexico 2002 Franklin Parrasch Gallery, New York, NY 2001 Franklin Parrasch Gallery, New York, NY 2000 Elena Zang Gallery, Woodstock (Shady), NY Nancy Hoffman...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

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...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chainmail Camping Sculptural Stool, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
Chainmail Camping Sculptural Stool, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh

Chainmail Camping Sculptural Stool, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh

By Panorammma

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

Vintage Kreiss Boucle Chenille Sectional Sofa
Vintage Kreiss Boucle Chenille Sectional Sofa

Vintage Kreiss Boucle Chenille Sectional Sofa

By Kreiss

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Experience the ultimate in relaxed luxury with this monumental U-shaped sectional sofa by the renowned manufacturer Kreiss. Embodying the iconic "California Look," this piece feature...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Wood

Vintage S44 dining chairs by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem, set of 4, 1980s
Vintage S44 dining chairs by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem, set of 4, 1980s

Vintage S44 dining chairs by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem, set of 4, 1980s

By Giancarlo Vegni, Fasem International

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 black leather dining chairs designed by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem italy. - Model S44, rare model with armrests The chair sit well and are beautifully designed. Good condi...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

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

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.