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POSTMODERN STYLE

Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.

ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
  • A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
  • Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
  • Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
  • Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980) 
  • Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
  • Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam

CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
  • Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood 
  • Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
  • Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art

POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.

Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.

Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group,  which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.

Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals. 

After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.

On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.

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Style: Post-Modern
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Green, Panorammma, Mexico
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Green, Panorammma, Mexico

Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Green, Panorammma, Mexico

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a green vegan leather. The chair’s comfortable and rounded seat is playfully in dialogue with its distinctive spherical extremities. Appear...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Riviera Bar Chair in Lacquered Ivory metal for Outdoors
Contemporary Riviera Bar Chair in Lacquered Ivory metal for Outdoors

Contemporary Riviera Bar Chair in Lacquered Ivory metal for Outdoors

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Our newly unveiled collection is meticulously handcrafted in Portugal. Departing from conventional norms, we embrace a palette of unconventional materials, including different marble...

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

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

Set 8 Preview Leather Dining/Arm Lounge Chairs, 1980
Set 8 Preview Leather Dining/Arm Lounge Chairs, 1980

Set 8 Preview Leather Dining/Arm Lounge Chairs, 1980

By Preview

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of 8 Preview Leather Dining/Arm Lounge Chairs, 1980’s Measures 32” tall 23” wide 23.5” deep seat height 18.5

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

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...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Post Modern Stool in Solid Wood, Caning Back and Seat, Counter or Bar Height
Post Modern Stool in Solid Wood, Caning Back and Seat, Counter or Bar Height

Post Modern Stool in Solid Wood, Caning Back and Seat, 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...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Pair of Post Modern Acorn Arm Chairs by Vignelli
Pair of Post Modern Acorn Arm Chairs by Vignelli

Pair of Post Modern Acorn Arm Chairs by Vignelli

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Sunar

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Clean, oversized pair of arm chairs by Vignelli. Simple, modern lines that allow for maximum versatiliy, use them in any design application. Across from a desk, at a game table, at...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating

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Beech

Set of Four Castelijn ‘Harmonica’ Dining Chairs by Mazairac and Boonzaaijer
Set of Four Castelijn ‘Harmonica’ Dining Chairs by Mazairac and Boonzaaijer

Set of Four Castelijn ‘Harmonica’ Dining Chairs by Mazairac and Boonzaaijer

By Castelijn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 1980's, Post Modern dining chairs by noted Dutch design duo Mazairac and Boonzaaijer. Karel Boon­za­ai­jer and Pierre Mazairac began their collaborative work at Pastoe and t...

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1980s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Metal

IPE Cavalli Italian Sectional Sofa in Red Upholstery
IPE Cavalli Italian Sectional Sofa in Red Upholstery

IPE Cavalli Italian Sectional Sofa in Red Upholstery

By Ipe Cavalli

Located in Waalwijk, NL

IPE Cavalli, sectional sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1970s This exceptional sectional sofa by IPE Cavalli, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, is a true masterpiece of design and comfo...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Metal

Artelano Black Leather Arm Side Chair, Italy 1980s
Artelano Black Leather Arm Side Chair, Italy 1980s

Artelano Black Leather Arm Side Chair, Italy 1980s

Located in Miami, FL

One Artelano Black Leather Arm Side Chair, Italy 1980s. Steel frame with black finish and black leather. We also have a set of eight available.

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

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

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

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its office cha...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Pianura' Lounge Chair in Walnut and Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Pianura' Lounge Chair in Walnut and Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Pianura' Lounge Chair in Walnut and Leather

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Bellini for Cassina, 'Pianura' lounge chair, walnut, leather, Italy, 1971 The ‘Pianura’ lounge chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina, designed in 1971, presents a compact yet scu...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Studio D Italy Brutalist Chair in Solid Darkened Wood
Studio D Italy Brutalist Chair in Solid Darkened Wood

Studio D Italy Brutalist Chair in Solid Darkened Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio D Italy, chair, pine 1970s This eye-catching brutalist chair captures the essence of raw design. Crafted by Studio D in Italy during the 1970s, it exemplifies the rugged aes...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Pine

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

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

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its office cha...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Post modern Italian black leather loveseat sofa style of Nicoletti Salotti
Post modern Italian black leather loveseat sofa style of Nicoletti Salotti

Post modern Italian black leather loveseat sofa style of Nicoletti Salotti

By Nicoletti Salotti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Italian black leather loveseat two-seater 6 foot long sofa in the manner of Nicoletti Salotti. Very clean sofa high quality leather and very comfortable modern design. Locate...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

1970's Sally Sirkin Lewis Lounge Chairs
1970's Sally Sirkin Lewis Lounge Chairs

1970's Sally Sirkin Lewis Lounge Chairs

By Sally Sirkin Lewis

Located in Chicago, IL

1970's Sally Sirkin Lewis for J Robert Scott Lounge Chairs. Reupholstered in 2016 for Kelly Wearstler Interior. Upholstery wear consistent with age and use. Some have some tears....

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Naugahyde

Pair of Lazar Swivel Lounge Chairs & Ottoman in Red Upholstery Post-Modern
Pair of Lazar Swivel Lounge Chairs & Ottoman in Red Upholstery Post-Modern

Pair of Lazar Swivel Lounge Chairs & Ottoman in Red Upholstery Post-Modern

By Lazar Industries

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of Lazar manufactured swivel lounge chairs, showcasing a dramatic flowing curved arm rest. The chairs features a return swivel mechanism, and the ottoman has castors. These highly stylish loungers are as comfortable as they are attractive. The contours hold you just right and the upholstered bases that are recessed help create an effortless floating appearance. The bases are also sprung so each chair will return or twist back to the desired placement. Condition: The original upholstery is intact and the inner structures are sturdy and comfortable, and they are completely free of any issues. There are very few if any signs of wear, anywhere. These are as close to new as is possible. Swivel works well. Chairs are super comfy! Dims: Chairs 28...

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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Design Institute of America Brass Stools in the Style of Milo Baughman
Set of 4 Design Institute of America Brass Stools in the Style of Milo Baughman

Set of 4 Design Institute of America Brass Stools in the Style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Elegant and luxurious set of four cantilevered brass stools in the style of Milo Baughman made by Design Institute of America ("DIA") newly professionally reupholstered in super soft...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

L'ecorce Dining Chair in Solid Teak Wood by Pendhapa
L'ecorce Dining Chair in Solid Teak Wood by Pendhapa

L'ecorce Dining Chair in Solid Teak Wood by Pendhapa

Located in Geneve, CH

L'ecorce Dining Chair in Solid Teak Wood by Pendhapa. Dimensions: W 54 x D 49 x H 78 cm. Materials: Solid Teak Wood, fabric. This listing features our L'ecorce Dining Chair expertly...

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2010s Singaporean Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Teak

Bruno Mathsson for Dux Chrome Based Swivel Lounge Chair. 1 of 2
Bruno Mathsson for Dux Chrome Based Swivel Lounge Chair. 1 of 2

Bruno Mathsson for Dux Chrome Based Swivel Lounge Chair. 1 of 2

By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Chicago, IL

This swivelling easy chair is a cross between the famous “Jetson” lounge chair and the “Karin” lounge chair by iconic Swedish designer, Bruno Mathsson for Dux of Sweden. All three ch...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Postmodern Space Age Mustard Sage Swivel Dining Chair Coraje
Postmodern Space Age Mustard Sage Swivel Dining Chair Coraje

Postmodern Space Age Mustard Sage Swivel Dining Chair Coraje

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

Swivel Chair in Green/Lilac Relief Fabric. The Coraje Dining Chair is a tribute to bravery. Its fearless design stands firm, inspiring you to take bold steps while offering the perfe...

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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton

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

Postmodern Space Age Green Lilac Swivel Dining Chair Coraje
Postmodern Space Age Green Lilac Swivel Dining Chair Coraje

Postmodern Space Age Green Lilac Swivel Dining Chair Coraje

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

Swivel Chair in Green/Lilac Relief Fabric. The Coraje Dining Chair is a tribute to bravery. Its fearless design stands firm, inspiring you to take bold steps while offering the perfe...

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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton

Substantial Sofa in Delicate Striped Green Blue Upholstery
Substantial Sofa in Delicate Striped Green Blue Upholstery

Substantial Sofa in Delicate Striped Green Blue Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, fabric, Europe, 1970s/80s A robust and substantial sofa, exuding a playful charm through its distinct geometric form. The sofa's three back cushions seamlessly integrate into...

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1970s European Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair Milo Bauhgman Style Postmodern Lounge Chairs in Chrome & Mint Green Velvet
Pair Milo Bauhgman Style Postmodern Lounge Chairs in Chrome & Mint Green Velvet

Pair Milo Bauhgman Style Postmodern Lounge Chairs in Chrome & Mint Green Velvet

By Carsons, Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed after the success of Milo Baughman's use of square tubular chrome framed chairs, this pair of chairs was made by Carsons in High Point, NC. Coincidentally, a lot of Baughman...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair Carsons Elephant Lounge Chairs, 1980
Pair Carsons Elephant Lounge Chairs, 1980

Pair Carsons Elephant Lounge Chairs, 1980

By Carsons

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair Carsons Elephant Lounge Chairs, 1980’s. Original upholstery in great condition. Creamy velvet. Measures 33” tall 26.5” wide 26.5” deep seat height 18.5” seat depth 18”

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

1980s Italian Salotti Natuzzi Post Modern Beige Modular 3Pieces Sectional
1980s Italian Salotti Natuzzi Post Modern Beige Modular 3Pieces Sectional

1980s Italian Salotti Natuzzi Post Modern Beige Modular 3Pieces Sectional

By Natuzzi Salotti

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite beige leather modular three pieces sectional. The ultra rare sectional exudes an air of luxury and re...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Asthila Sofa in Solid Oak Wood by Pendhapa
Asthila Sofa in Solid Oak Wood by Pendhapa

Asthila Sofa in Solid Oak Wood by Pendhapa

Located in Geneve, CH

Asthila Sofa in Solid Oak Wood by Pendhapa. Dimensions: W 300 x D 173 x H 68 cm. Materials: Solid Oak Wood. This listing features our Asthila Sofa. It offers a choice between a text...

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2010s Singaporean Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Set of 4 ‘Zeta’ Postmodern Dining Chairs by Harvink, Netherlands, 1980s
Set of 4 ‘Zeta’ Postmodern Dining Chairs by Harvink, Netherlands, 1980s

Set of 4 ‘Zeta’ Postmodern Dining Chairs by Harvink, Netherlands, 1980s

By Harvink

Located in Almelo, NL

Set of 4 ‘Zeta’ Postmodern Dining Chairs by Harvink, Netherlands, 1980s – Colorful Steel & Plywood Design Icons Description: A bold and sculptural set of four ‘Zeta’ chairs designed...

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1980s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Modernist Abstract 'Chair' Sculpture by Robert Clatworthy RA (1928 - 2015), 1971
Modernist Abstract 'Chair' Sculpture by Robert Clatworthy RA (1928 - 2015), 1971

Modernist Abstract 'Chair' Sculpture by Robert Clatworthy RA (1928 - 2015), 1971

Located in Surbiton, GB

A sculptural chair by British artist Robert Clatworthy RA (1928–2015), made from wood and fibreglass resin. Conceived as sculpture rather than conventional furniture, the work reduce...

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1970s British Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Resin, Wood

Memphis First Chair by Michele de Lucchi circa 1983
Memphis First Chair by Michele de Lucchi circa 1983

Memphis First Chair by Michele de Lucchi circa 1983

By Michele de Lucchi

Located in Oakland, CA

Early production Memphis First chair designed by Michele de Lucchi this chair that was purchased by the original owner who was working at the de Lucchi design studio in the 1980s in ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Sitting Beaver Chair by Frank Gehry for New City Editions, 1979 / 1986
Sitting Beaver Chair by Frank Gehry for New City Editions, 1979 / 1986

Sitting Beaver Chair by Frank Gehry for New City Editions, 1979 / 1986

By Frank Gehry

Located in Kansas City, MO

"Sitting Beaver" / "Skinny Beaver" chair designed by Frank Gehry for the Experimental Edges series in 1979. Although designed in 1979, the furniture from this series was not produced...

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1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Plywood, Paper

Set of 4 dining chairs design by Silvio Coppola for Fratelli Montina Italy 1970s
Set of 4 dining chairs design by Silvio Coppola for Fratelli Montina Italy 1970s

Set of 4 dining chairs design by Silvio Coppola for Fratelli Montina Italy 1970s

By Fratelli, Silvio Coppola

Located in Ystad, SE

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Silvio Coppola for Fratelli Montina. Italy, 1970s. A rare and highly refined set of four Italian dining chairs designed by Silvio Coppola and produced b...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

Novo Vintage Bench in Walnut, Leather and Brushed Brass by Madheke
Novo Vintage Bench in Walnut, Leather and Brushed Brass by Madheke

Novo Vintage Bench in Walnut, Leather and Brushed Brass by Madheke

Located in Geneve, CH

Novo Vintage Bench in Walnut, Leather and Brushed Brass by Madheke. Dimensions: W 170 x D 50 x H 40 cm. Materials: Solid walnut frame with softened edge, exposed walnut cylindrical l...

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2010s Indian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

1973 "Cornaro" Sofa & Armchair Set by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina
1973 "Cornaro" Sofa & Armchair Set by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina

1973 "Cornaro" Sofa & Armchair Set by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina

By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Manzano, IT

1973 "Cornaro" Sofa & Armchair Set by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina - Iconic Italian Modernist Design Designed by Carlo Scarpa in 1973, the Cornaro seating set for Gavina epitomizes timel...

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1970s Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

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

Contemporary Riviera Day Bed in Ivory lacquered metal for Outdoors
Contemporary Riviera Day Bed in Ivory lacquered metal for Outdoors

Contemporary Riviera Day Bed in Ivory lacquered metal for Outdoors

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Our newly unveiled collection is meticulously handcrafted in Portugal. Departing from conventional norms, we embrace a palette of unconventional materials, including different marble...

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Dramatic Pair of Mid Century Style Mohair Club Chairs
Dramatic Pair of Mid Century Style Mohair Club Chairs

Dramatic Pair of Mid Century Style Mohair Club Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of Mid Century Modern style Mohair Club chairs in contrasting Mustard and Grey. The serpentine form lounge chair with fixed back and unusual back leg that flows from the top t...

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20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Modular sofa in tweed by Strafor, France - 1980s
Modular sofa in tweed by Strafor, France - 1980s

Modular sofa in tweed by Strafor, France - 1980s

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Stunning Strafor modular sofa from the 1980s. This sofa consists of 6 interchangeable modules. It is upholstered in a beautiful beige tweed fabric that is in very good condition. I...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Fabric

Matteo Grassi Bar Stools in Dark Grey Leather
Matteo Grassi Bar Stools in Dark Grey Leather

Matteo Grassi Bar Stools in Dark Grey Leather

By Matteo Grassi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Matteograssi, bar stools, leather, metal, Italy, 1970s Postmodern set of stools in dark grey leather, designed by Matteo Grassi. The stools are completely covered in leather, which ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Belgo Chrom Postmodern Chrome Chairs, Memphis Style, Turquoise, 1980s
Pair of Belgo Chrom Postmodern Chrome Chairs, Memphis Style, Turquoise, 1980s

Pair of Belgo Chrom Postmodern Chrome Chairs, Memphis Style, Turquoise, 1980s

By belgochrom

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Pair of Belgo Chrom postmodern chairs from the 1980s, the kind of pieces that tell you straight away which decade they come from. Chrome-plated tubular steel, a thin curved back rail...

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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Steel

Set of 4 A. Rizzatto Chrome & Black Leather Chairs for Lo Studio
Set of 4 A. Rizzatto Chrome & Black Leather Chairs for Lo Studio

Set of 4 A. Rizzatto Chrome & Black Leather Chairs for Lo Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four cantilevered armchairs designed by A. Rizzatto for Lo Studio, Italy, 1980s. Each chair features a continuous chromed tubular steel frame that sweeps from an oval floor ba...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Modular Leather Sofa by Eilersen, Denmark
Vintage Modular Leather Sofa by Eilersen, Denmark

Vintage Modular Leather Sofa by Eilersen, Denmark

By Eilersen 1

Located in Raleigh, NC

intage large modular sectional sofa in black leather. Manufactured by Eilersen, Denmark. This sofa is pure perfection in our book. If we could fit it in our home, we would absolutely...

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1980s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Chairs by Cosimo De Vita, Inspired by the Duomo in Florence
Pair of Chairs by Cosimo De Vita, Inspired by the Duomo in Florence

Pair of Chairs by Cosimo De Vita, Inspired by the Duomo in Florence

By Cosimo de Vita

Located in Bruton, GB

Exceptional pair of architectural chairs designed by Cosimo De Vita, 2023. Each chair is conceived as a sculptural interpretation of the iconic dome of Santa Maria del Fiore in Flore...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Hardwood

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

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Bouclé, Upholstery

Architectural Lounge Chair in Golden Tweed, Attributed to Decca Furniture LTD
Architectural Lounge Chair in Golden Tweed, Attributed to Decca Furniture LTD

Architectural Lounge Chair in Golden Tweed, Attributed to Decca Furniture LTD

By Decca

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking postmodern lounge chair attributed to Decca Furniture Ltd., upholstered in vibrant golden yellow textured tweed with sculptural solid wood legs. This piece embodies late 20...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Post-Modern Seating

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Fabric, Wood

1990s Postmodern Vintage Tapestry Club Lounge Chairs Angelo Donghia Pair
1990s Postmodern Vintage Tapestry Club Lounge Chairs Angelo Donghia Pair

1990s Postmodern Vintage Tapestry Club Lounge Chairs Angelo Donghia Pair

By Donghia, John Hutton

Located in Winston-Salem, NC

Wrapped edge to edge in a dense acanthus leaf tapestry, this sculptural pair of vintage armchairs carries real presence in a room. The rolled arms and gently rounded back give them a...

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1990s Unknown Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Jacquard, Upholstery

Rima 160 Sofa in Solid Beech and Blue Clover Pattern Fabric by POPUS EDITIONS
Rima 160 Sofa in Solid Beech and Blue Clover Pattern Fabric by POPUS EDITIONS

Rima 160 Sofa in Solid Beech and Blue Clover Pattern Fabric by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Rima 160 Sofa in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 160 x D 90 x H 71 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and high-resilience (HR) foam. Fabric on primary image: Casa lopez...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Beech, Wood

Pair of Postmodern Club Chairs in Stained Birdseye Maple by Michael Graves
Pair of Postmodern Club Chairs in Stained Birdseye Maple by Michael Graves

Pair of Postmodern Club Chairs in Stained Birdseye Maple by Michael Graves

By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Postmodern faceted club chairs designed by Michael Graves composed of stained Birdseye Maple frames with ebony inlaid triangles and applied ebonized cylindrical decorations a...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Birdseye Maple

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