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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
Danish Designer, Stools, Metal, Leather, Denmark, 1980s
Danish Designer, Stools, Metal, Leather, Denmark, 1980s

Danish Designer, Stools, Metal, Leather, Denmark, 1980s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brown leather and metal stools designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1980s. Seat Height (inches) stool 1: 13.88" Seat Height (inches) stool 2: 15.88"

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1980s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Steel

Ottoman in Chromed Metal and Black Leather
Ottoman in Chromed Metal and Black Leather

Ottoman in Chromed Metal and Black Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ottoman, footrest, leather, chromed metal, Europe, 1970s This sleek ottoman from the 1970s combines comfort with a timeless appearance. Made in Europe, it features a generously cush...

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1970s European Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Leather

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

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

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

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

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

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2010s French Post-Modern Seating

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Upholstery, Rattan, Foam, Plywood

Bridget Barstool in Stained Rattan and Plywood by POPUS EDITIONS
Bridget Barstool in Stained Rattan and Plywood by POPUS EDITIONS

Bridget Barstool in Stained Rattan and Plywood by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Bridget Barstool in Stained Rattan and Plywood by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 45 x D 55 x H 104 cm. Materials: Stained rattan, plywood seat. Fabric is not included. Please contact...

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2010s French Post-Modern Seating

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Rattan, Plywood

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 John Hutton, Donghia

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

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Fabric, Jacquard, Upholstery

Acrylic Folding Chairs (Giancarlo Piretti-Style) + Chrome Frames, Set of 6
Acrylic Folding Chairs (Giancarlo Piretti-Style) + Chrome Frames, Set of 6

Acrylic Folding Chairs (Giancarlo Piretti-Style) + Chrome Frames, Set of 6

Fabulous collection of six acrylic folding chairs in three colors. These range from soft, barely there lavender, to mandarin, to tomato red. Designed with heavyweight chrome frames,...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating

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Chrome

1980s Post Modern Three-Legged Chrome Milan Chairs Set of Four
1980s Post Modern Three-Legged Chrome Milan Chairs Set of Four

1980s Post Modern Three-Legged Chrome Milan Chairs Set of Four

Located in Malibu, CA

This Fabulous Set of Four Postmodern, Chrome three legged chairs from Milan, Italy. circa 1980's. The Wonderful Original Fabric is on the upholstered seat cushions. Overall, they ar...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

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Chrome

1990s Lee Weitzman Sculptural Postmodern Bench with Storage, Signed
1990s Lee Weitzman Sculptural Postmodern Bench with Storage, Signed

1990s Lee Weitzman Sculptural Postmodern Bench with Storage, Signed

By Lee Weitzman

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A striking 1995 sculptural bench designed and produced by Lee Weitzman Furniture in Chicago. Blending Art Deco glamour with Memphis-inspired geometry and Postmodern design, this exce...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

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Chrome

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

Tortona Pouf in Solid Beech and Strawberry Pink Fabric by POPUS EDITIONS
Tortona Pouf in Solid Beech and Strawberry Pink Fabric by POPUS EDITIONS

Tortona Pouf in Solid Beech and Strawberry Pink Fabric by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Tortona Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: Ø 42 x H 50 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric on primary image: ...

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2010s French Post-Modern Seating

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Foam, Wood, Hardwood

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

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

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Ludmila Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 42 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam and upholstery. Fabric opt...

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2010s French Post-Modern Seating

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Wood, Hardwood, Foam

Bridget Chair with Arms in Stained Rattan and Plywood by POPUS EDITIONS
Bridget Chair with Arms in Stained Rattan and Plywood by POPUS EDITIONS

Bridget Chair with Arms in Stained Rattan and Plywood by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Bridget Chair with Arms in Stained Rattan and Plywood by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 54 x D 59 x H 86 cm. Materials: Stained rattan, plywood seat. Fabric is not included. Please c...

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2010s French Post-Modern Seating

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Rattan, Plywood

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

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

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

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

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2010s French Post-Modern Seating

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Rattan, Foam, Plywood

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

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

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

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

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2010s French Post-Modern Seating

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Foam, Beech

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

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

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

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

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2010s French Post-Modern Seating

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Foam, Beech

Set of 4 Sottsass Inspired Memphis Style Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Sottsass Inspired Memphis Style Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Sottsass Inspired Memphis Style Dining Chairs

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Graphic and sculptural, this striking set of four Postmodern dining chairs from Italy is strongly influenced by the bold aesthetic of Ettore Sottsass and the Memphis Group. Designed ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Metal

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1970s Postmodern Chrome Cantilever Armchairs
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1970s Postmodern Chrome Cantilever Armchairs

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1970s Postmodern Chrome Cantilever Armchairs

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Milo Baughman for ...

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1970s North American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Chrome

Postmod 80s Flex 2000  (32 Avail) Stacking Chairs Gerd Lange Thonet Beech -8 pcs
Postmod 80s Flex 2000  (32 Avail) Stacking Chairs Gerd Lange Thonet Beech -8 pcs

Postmod 80s Flex 2000 (32 Avail) Stacking Chairs Gerd Lange Thonet Beech -8 pcs

By Gerd Lange, Thonet

Located in Basel, BS

Excellent set of 8 Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with wooden oak frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. FAST SHIPPING: Fast, international, in...

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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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PVC, Ash, Beech

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

Lattice Armchair, Luminous Grid by Pestacle Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

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

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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

GUBI Daumiller Side Chair Brown/Black by Rainer Daumiller
GUBI Daumiller Side Chair Brown/Black by Rainer Daumiller

GUBI Daumiller Side Chair Brown/Black by Rainer Daumiller

By Gubi, Rainer Daumiller

Located in New York, NY

The Daumiller Side Chair shares a design language with the iconic Daumiller Armchair - elegant yet robust, with a reassuringly solid form and a gracefully curved backrest. True to Ra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Seating

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Rush, Wood, Pine

Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Rattan Sofa
Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Rattan Sofa

Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Rattan Sofa

By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong

Located in Lutz, FL

Uncommon Tanganika model basket weave rattan sofa designed by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal circa 1970’s. Three seat hand woven rattan sofa in an open basket weave pattern which extend...

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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

B&B Italia Moon sofa by Zaha Hadid, Customised in Rubelli, 2007
B&B Italia Moon sofa by Zaha Hadid, Customised in Rubelli, 2007

B&B Italia Moon sofa by Zaha Hadid, Customised in Rubelli, 2007

Located in PARIS, FR

The first woman to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize (2004). Born in Baghdad, trained at the Architectural Association in London, Zaha Hadid built a practice grounded in the re...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

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

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Leather, Walnut

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

Materials

Metal

Dark Side Chair, Aluminium by ORFEO STUDIO
Dark Side Chair, Aluminium by ORFEO STUDIO

Dark Side Chair, Aluminium by ORFEO STUDIO

Located in Geneve, CH

Dark Side Chair, Aluminium by ORFEO STUDIO Dimensions: W 130 x D 50 x H 140 cm. Material: Aluminium Finish: Patina finish Weight: 35 kg. About ORFEO STUDIO is an Italian design stu...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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

Italian Modern Cream Lacquered High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Italian Modern Cream Lacquered High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Italian Modern Cream Lacquered High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

By Pietro Costantini

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish set of four Italian Modern or Postmodern slatted high back dining chairs In the manner of Pietro Costantini By Tonon Italy Italy, Circa 1980s Cream lacquered ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Postmodern Lounge Chairs by Paul Boulva for Artopex Set by Paul Boulva for Artop
Postmodern Lounge Chairs by Paul Boulva for Artopex Set by Paul Boulva for Artop

Postmodern Lounge Chairs by Paul Boulva for Artopex Set by Paul Boulva for Artop

By Artopex, Paul Boulva

Located in Toronto, ON

Stunning postmodern lounge chairs designed by Paul Boulva for Artopex, 1980s. These iconic postmodern lounge chairs were originally designed in the 1980s and made in Canada. Often re...

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1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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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

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

Weiman Petite Postmodern Slipper Swivel Chair
Weiman Petite Postmodern Slipper Swivel Chair

Weiman Petite Postmodern Slipper Swivel Chair

By Weiman

Located in West Chester, PA

Weiman Petite Postmodern Slipper Swivel Chair in the original purple and gold upholstery which is in excellent condition. Labeled on underside.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

1980s Petite Cow Print Cloud Chaise Lounge
1980s Petite Cow Print Cloud Chaise Lounge

1980s Petite Cow Print Cloud Chaise Lounge

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare, chaise you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chaise is statement piece which ...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

1970s Post-Modern Chrome and Glass Dining Set by Daystrom, 5 Pieces
1970s Post-Modern Chrome and Glass Dining Set by Daystrom, 5 Pieces

1970s Post-Modern Chrome and Glass Dining Set by Daystrom, 5 Pieces

Exuding bold elegance and unapologetic mid-century charm, this four-piece dining ensemble encapsulates 1970s modernist glamour. A quartet of sculptural Daystrom “scoop” chairs—sinuou...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Chrome

Pair of Custom Lounge Chairs Made in USA, Circa 1960s
Pair of Custom Lounge Chairs Made in USA, Circa 1960s

Pair of Custom Lounge Chairs Made in USA, Circa 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pair of large lounge chairs designed and manufactured in Los Angeles California. The chairs are vintage, made in the 1950s or earlier as it is evidentiated by the way it is...

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1960s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Postmodern Upholstered Waterfall Bench by Lazar Industries East. Circa 1980s
Postmodern Upholstered Waterfall Bench by Lazar Industries East. Circa 1980s

Postmodern Upholstered Waterfall Bench by Lazar Industries East. Circa 1980s

By Lazar Industries

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Postmodern Upholstered Waterfall Bench by Lazar Industries East. Circa 1980s Features the original Geometric Abstract Prints upholstery in red, blue, yellow, and orange tones...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Weiman Furniture Serpentine Sofa
Weiman Furniture Serpentine Sofa

Weiman Furniture Serpentine Sofa

By Weiman

Located in Houston, TX

Weiman Furniture Company Serpentine Sofa. Offered is a stunning curvaceous sofa by Weiman Furniture Company in the 1980's. We offer this gorgeous sofa in the original fabric but coul...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

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

Mario Bellini "Le Stelle" Lounge Chairs Original B&B Italia 1974
Mario Bellini "Le Stelle" Lounge Chairs Original B&B Italia 1974

Mario Bellini "Le Stelle" Lounge Chairs Original B&B Italia 1974

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Designed by Mario Bellini, the “Le Stelle” 1974 for B&B Italia lounge chair is a celebrated example of Bellini’s sculptural and highly sensual approach to furniture design. Defined b...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Linen

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 Carlo Scarpa, Gavina

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

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Velvet, Foam, Wood

Set of 4 Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Bentwood Dining Chairs, Smoked Gray
Set of 4 Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Bentwood Dining Chairs, Smoked Gray

Set of 4 Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Bentwood Dining Chairs, Smoked Gray

By Frank Gehry, Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

Designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll and produced in the United States in 1997, this exceptional set of four "Hat Trick" dining chairs represents one of the most important furniture designs of the late twentieth century. Part of the celebrated Gehry Collection, these sculptural chairs demonstrate the designer's groundbreaking exploration of bent laminated wood, transforming a humble material into a sophisticated work of functional art. The design is composed of gracefully curving maple ribbons that flow continuously from the legs through the seat and into the dramatic open backrest. The resulting form appears almost woven, creating a striking interplay of positive and negative space while maintaining exceptional strength and stability. Gehry's innovative approach challenged traditional assumptions about furniture construction, producing a chair that is at once architectural, sculptural, and remarkably comfortable. This set retains an uncommon smoked gray maple finish that beautifully accentuates the layered bentwood construction and fluid contours of the design. The finish highlights the natural grain of the maple veneers while lending the chairs a refined contemporary presence. Original production stamps, factory markings, and 1997 manufacturing dates remain present to the undersides, further confirming their authenticity and early production status. The Hat Trick chair is among the most recognizable and collectible designs from the Gehry Collection and is represented in important public and private collections worldwide. Equally suited for use as dining, conference, or accent seating, these chairs function as both practical furnishings and sculptural design statements. A rare opportunity to acquire a matching set of four early production Frank Gehry for Knoll Hat Trick...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

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Wood, Maple, Bentwood

B&B Italia Diesis Chaise Longue by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava, Italy, 1979
B&B Italia Diesis Chaise Longue by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava, Italy, 1979

B&B Italia Diesis Chaise Longue by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava, Italy, 1979

By B&B Italia, Paolo Nava, Antonio Citterio

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

An iconic Diesis chaise longue designed by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava for B&B Italia. Originally introduced in 1979, the Diesis collection is considered one of the defining achi...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

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Aluminum

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish No Arms, leather seating
Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish No Arms, leather seating

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...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

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

Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Red Velvet
Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Red Velvet

Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Red Velvet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible designed and constructed chaise lounge from Italy circa 1990's. It features a heavy steel internal frame, red velvet upholstery and polished stainless legs. Fabric is o...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Preview Post Modern Kidney Shape Sofa
Preview Post Modern Kidney Shape Sofa

Preview Post Modern Kidney Shape Sofa

By Preview

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Preview Post Modern Kidney Shape Sofa This sofa measures: 90 wide x 44 deep x 33 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height of 27 inches Excellent Vintage Condition. W...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

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

Mimbre Lounge Chair
Mimbre Lounge Chair

Mimbre Lounge Chair

$2,000 / item

Mimbre Lounge Chair

By Chuch Estudio

Located in Mérida, MX

Piece and materials inspired by a childhood surrounded by ''wicker furniture'' , which also goes by the names "rattan" and "wicker," at our grandparents' house, the woven wicker adds visual interest to any room with its unique texture. Weather-resistant finishes are commonplace on outdoor wicker...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Cane

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...

Category

1980s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Walnut and Dark Emperador Marble by Mavo Atelier
Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Walnut and Dark Emperador Marble by Mavo Atelier

Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Walnut and Dark Emperador Marble 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

Marble

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...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

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.