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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
Period: 1980s
Italian Bulky Low-Slung Modular Sofa
Italian Bulky Low-Slung Modular Sofa

Italian Bulky Low-Slung Modular Sofa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Avilla, modular sofa, fabric, beech, Italy, 1980s This bulky, low-slung sectional sofa captures the relaxed confidence of Italian design in the 1980s. Rather than appearing light, r...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Fabric, Beech

Postmodern Pair of Gold Metal Flush Mounts by Blauet, Barcelona, 1980s
Postmodern Pair of Gold Metal Flush Mounts by Blauet, Barcelona, 1980s

Postmodern Pair of Gold Metal Flush Mounts by Blauet, Barcelona, 1980s

By Blauet

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Pretty Postmodern Spanish Pair of Gold metal Flush Mounts or Wall Sconces by Blauet. Model: Birimbao-2 Oro. These fixtures were designed and manufactured in Barcelona (Spain) by Blau...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Metal

Postmodern Pair of Lounge Chairs in Red Striped and Red Fabric
Postmodern Pair of Lounge Chairs in Red Striped and Red Fabric

Postmodern Pair of Lounge Chairs in Red Striped and Red Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chairs, red and striped fabric, lacquered steel, lacquered wood, Europe, 1980s This pair of lounge chairs from the 1980s reflects the bold and playful character of postmoder...

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1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Fabric

Grassi&Bianchi for Enrico Pellizzoni Set of Eight 'Pasqualina' Dining Chairs
Grassi&Bianchi for Enrico Pellizzoni Set of Eight 'Pasqualina' Dining Chairs

Grassi&Bianchi for Enrico Pellizzoni Set of Eight 'Pasqualina' Dining Chairs

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Grassi&Bianchi for Enrico Pellizzoni, set of eight 'Pascqualina' dining chairs, leather, steel, Italy, 1980s The Pasqualina armchair, designed by Grassi & Bianchi for Enrico...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Steel

Grassi&Bianchi for Enrico Pellizzoni Set of Ten 'Pasqualina' Dining Chairs
Grassi&Bianchi for Enrico Pellizzoni Set of Ten 'Pasqualina' Dining Chairs

Grassi&Bianchi for Enrico Pellizzoni Set of Ten 'Pasqualina' Dining Chairs

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Grassi&Bianchi for Enrico Pellizzoni, set of ten 'Pascqualina' dining chairs, leather, steel, Italy, 1980s The Pasqualina armchair, designed by Grassi & Bianchi for Enrico Pellizzon...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Steel

Mario Bellini CAB 412/413 Dining Chairs Set of Ten, Black Leather
Mario Bellini CAB 412/413 Dining Chairs Set of Ten, Black Leather

Mario Bellini CAB 412/413 Dining Chairs Set of Ten, Black Leather

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Vienna, AT

Wonderful set of 10 dining chairs by Mario Bellini 1980's. 2x cab 413 and 8x cab 412 by Cassina. We have a total of 4x cab 413 and 12x cab 412 at the moment, please inquire if you n...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Steel

Vintage Ceramic Rabbit Salt and Pepper Shakers by Takahashi, Japan, Circa 1980s
Vintage Ceramic Rabbit Salt and Pepper Shakers by Takahashi, Japan, Circa 1980s

Vintage Ceramic Rabbit Salt and Pepper Shakers by Takahashi, Japan, Circa 1980s

Located in Fairfield, CA

A pair of vintage ceramic salt and pepper shakers, made in Japan by Takahashi. Finished in glossy white glazes, each is decorated with a rabbit design in front of red honeycomb backg...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Ceramic

Murano Glass Sommerso Decanter, Purple and Fuchsia Pink, 1980s
Murano Glass Sommerso Decanter, Purple and Fuchsia Pink, 1980s

Murano Glass Sommerso Decanter, Purple and Fuchsia Pink, 1980s

By Formia Murano

Located in Glasgow, GB

A substantial Murano glass decanter from the 1980s, attributed to Formia, with a compact bottle form and vivid purple and fuchsia pink sommerso decoration. The rounded body is formed...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Murano Glass, Sommerso

Unique Christian Heckscher Etched Brass Coffee Table
Unique Christian Heckscher Etched Brass Coffee Table

Unique Christian Heckscher Etched Brass Coffee Table

By Christian Heckscher

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Christian Heckscher, coffee table, brass, Belgium, 1980s A unique handcrafted coffee table by Christian Heckscher. Originally trained in Belgium as both a fine artist and a master c...

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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Brass

A POSTMODERN "DR GLOB" chair, by PHILIPPE STARCK, KARTELL, Italy 1980
A POSTMODERN "DR GLOB" chair, by PHILIPPE STARCK, KARTELL, Italy 1980

A POSTMODERN "DR GLOB" chair, by PHILIPPE STARCK, KARTELL, Italy 1980

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in PARIS, FR

An iconic "Dr Glob" postmodern chair, silver lacquered metal tube structure and stylized plastic seating area, by Philippe Starck, produced by Kartell, Italy 1980. Kartell signature ...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Metal

Rare Ado Chale Round Coffee Table with Mosaic Top in Malachite
Rare Ado Chale Round Coffee Table with Mosaic Top in Malachite

Rare Ado Chale Round Coffee Table with Mosaic Top in Malachite

By Ado Chale

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ado Chale coffee table, malachite, resin, black lacquered steel, Belgium, 1980 This monumental table by Ado Chale is a powerful testament to the artist’s ability to transform rare a...

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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Malachite, Steel

Vintage 1980s L.L. Bean Large Canvas Boat and Tote Bag, Freeport Maine
Vintage 1980s L.L. Bean Large Canvas Boat and Tote Bag, Freeport Maine

Vintage 1980s L.L. Bean Large Canvas Boat and Tote Bag, Freeport Maine

By L.L. Bean

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Large-size early 1980s L.L. Bean Boat and Tote canvas bag, made in Freeport, Maine. Heavy-duty canvas construction with the desirable sawtooth Bean label. Measures approximately 21" ...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Canvas

Postmodern Gold Metal Flush Mount by Blauet, Barcelona, 1980s
Postmodern Gold Metal Flush Mount by Blauet, Barcelona, 1980s

Postmodern Gold Metal Flush Mount by Blauet, Barcelona, 1980s

By Blauet

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Pretty Postmodern Spanish Gold metal Flush Mount by Blauet. Model: Birimbao-2 Oro. This fixture was designed and manufactured in Barcelona (Spain) by Blauet during 1980s. This Flush ...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Metal

American Craft Sculptural Verdigris Copper Table Lamp with Pierced Conical Shade
American Craft Sculptural Verdigris Copper Table Lamp with Pierced Conical Shade

American Craft Sculptural Verdigris Copper Table Lamp with Pierced Conical Shade

Located in Troy, MI

Artisan made copper table lamp USA circa 1980s Conical shade in verdigris copper with pierced abstract motifs and multi-tone patinated interior On a splayed tripod base with cylindr...

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1980s North American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Copper, Metal

Flower Vase 'Skyscraper' by Josef Hoffman, Ed. Bieffeplast, Italy, 1980s.
Flower Vase 'Skyscraper' by Josef Hoffman, Ed. Bieffeplast, Italy, 1980s.

Flower Vase 'Skyscraper' by Josef Hoffman, Ed. Bieffeplast, Italy, 1980s.

Located in Brussels, BE

This striking hexagonal vase is an Italian re-edition by Bieffeplast of a design by Josef Hoffmann, co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte. Its tall, slender column rests on a flat hexa...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Metal

Postmodern Gold Metal Set of Six Flush Mounts by Blauet, Barcelona, 1980s
Postmodern Gold Metal Set of Six Flush Mounts by Blauet, Barcelona, 1980s

Postmodern Gold Metal Set of Six Flush Mounts by Blauet, Barcelona, 1980s

By Blauet

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Pretty Postmodern Spanish Set of Six Gold metal Flush Mounts or Wall Sconces by Blauet. Model: Birimbao-2 Oro. These fixtures were designed and manufactured in Barcelona (Spain) by B...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Metal

Luciano Frigerio 'Luky' Dining Table in Hammered Brass and Glass
Luciano Frigerio 'Luky' Dining Table in Hammered Brass and Glass

Luciano Frigerio 'Luky' Dining Table in Hammered Brass and Glass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Luciano Frigerio 'Luky' dining table, glass, brass, Italy, 1980s A striking "Luky" dining table by renowned Italian designer Luciano Frigerio, embodying the sculptural elegance and...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Brass

Jay Spectre for Century Cerused Oak Two Piece Armoire.
Jay Spectre for Century Cerused Oak Two Piece Armoire.

Jay Spectre for Century Cerused Oak Two Piece Armoire.

By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre

Located in Chicago, IL

Tall cabinet by Jay Spectre for Century. Two doors open to reveal a six-compartment section that can be removed and used as a large open space for a flat screen T.V. Also features f...

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1980s North American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Mario Bellini Set of Six 'Lira e Liuto' Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather
Mario Bellini Set of Six 'Lira e Liuto' Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather

Mario Bellini Set of Six 'Lira e Liuto' Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six ‘Lira e Liuto’ dining chairs, cognac leather, Italy, 1989 This set of six ‘Lira e Liuto’ dining chairs has beautiful cognac colored leather tha...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Leather

Italian Post-Modern Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut Wood
Italian Post-Modern Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut Wood

Italian Post-Modern Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of six dining chairs, walnut, Italy, 1980s A striking example of Italian design from the 1980s, these walnut chairs embody a refined balance between sculptural form and everyday...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Walnut

Post-Modern Chaise Longue By Weiman
Post-Modern Chaise Longue By Weiman

Post-Modern Chaise Longue By Weiman

By Milo Baughman, Weiman, Thayer Coggin, Directional

Located in Houston, TX

Post-Modern Chaise Longue By Weiman. This stunning postmodern chaise made by Weiman and was inspired by the designs of cloud series. Great size that could be used as a sofa, chaise ...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Bouclé, Wood

A pair of Postmodern Pink Formica Waterfall Nightstands. Circa 1980s
A pair of Postmodern Pink Formica Waterfall Nightstands. Circa 1980s

A pair of Postmodern Pink Formica Waterfall Nightstands. Circa 1980s

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of Vintage Custom Made Postmodern Pink Waterfall Formica Nightstands. Circa 1980s Features three drawers with hidden pulls, a waterfall front design, and a laminated light pi...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Formica, Wood

Tito Agnoli Set of Six 'Ilex' Dining Chairs in Solid Oak
Tito Agnoli Set of Six 'Ilex' Dining Chairs in Solid Oak

Tito Agnoli Set of Six 'Ilex' Dining Chairs in Solid Oak

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Tito Agnoli for Tarpac Data International, set of six 'Ilex' dining chairs, oak, lacquered metal, Italy, 1980s This pristine set of six dining chairs exemplifies the furniture desig...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Metal

Post-Modern Willem Noyons Dining Room Set with Table and Chairs in Wood
Post-Modern Willem Noyons Dining Room Set with Table and Chairs in Wood

Post-Modern Willem Noyons Dining Room Set with Table and Chairs in Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Willem Noyons dining room set, birch, plywood, The Netherlands, 1982/1983 This Dutch dining set by Willem Noyons, reflects a distinctly architectural approach to furniture making. C...

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1980s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

Betty Gold Abstract Geometric Metal Sculpture Signed and Numbered
Betty Gold Abstract Geometric Metal Sculpture Signed and Numbered

Betty Gold Abstract Geometric Metal Sculpture Signed and Numbered

By Betty Gold 1

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Stunning geometric metal and red paint sculpture by the well-known American artist Betty Gold. This work is an edition, signed and marked 23/50. Similar work, large size, as shown in...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Metal

Organically Shaped Post-Modern Sectional Sofa in Black Leather
Organically Shaped Post-Modern Sectional Sofa in Black Leather

Organically Shaped Post-Modern Sectional Sofa in Black Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Modular sofa, leather, Europe, 1980s This sofa is fully executed in a black leather that contributes to a unified look. The construction consists of four elements. The sofa embraces...

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1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Leather

"Hestra" for Ikea Italian Postmodern Design Rattan Bamboo Armchair 1980s
"Hestra" for Ikea Italian Postmodern Design Rattan Bamboo Armchair 1980s

"Hestra" for Ikea Italian Postmodern Design Rattan Bamboo Armchair 1980s

By Tito Agnoli, IKEA

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian post modern design set of two armchairs "Hestra" model produced by Ikea from 1980s, with iron structure and wicker covering, Sweden 1980s. Please note that the armchairs are...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Iron

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut

By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is a testament to his exquisite woodworking skills. This monumental wardrobe displays...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Glass, Walnut

Set of 2 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern
Set of 2 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern

Set of 2 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Decatur, GA

Set of two (2) Knoll International "Mandarin" chairs by Ettore Sottsass. Exemplifying Sottsass’s bold postmodern sensibility, these sculptural chairs feature vivid red enameled arms ...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Metal

Belgian Wall-Mounted Modern Fire Place in Sheet Steel
Belgian Wall-Mounted Modern Fire Place in Sheet Steel

Belgian Wall-Mounted Modern Fire Place in Sheet Steel

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Fire place, sheet steel, Belgium, 1980s. A well-designed fire place executed in sheet steel fits perfectly in the focal point of the room or can be ...

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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Steel, Sheet Metal

Bořek Šípek “Luigi” Chandelier for Driade, Italy, 1989
Bořek Šípek “Luigi” Chandelier for Driade, Italy, 1989

Bořek Šípek “Luigi” Chandelier for Driade, Italy, 1989

By Driade, B. Sipek

Located in Dronten, NL

A spectacular and highly sculptural “Luigi” chandelier designed by Bořek Šípek for Driade, showcasing the designer’s unmistakable blend of Venetian glassmaking traditions, playful or...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Brass

Vigo Magistretti for Cassina Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
Vigo Magistretti for Cassina Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery

Vigo Magistretti for Cassina Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vico Magistretti for Cassina, two-seater sofa, model 'Veranda', fabric, aluminum, Italy, 1983. Beautiful esthetically balanced two-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassi...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Aluminum

Coffee Table with Marble Top and Chrome Base
Coffee Table with Marble Top and Chrome Base

Coffee Table with Marble Top and Chrome Base

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Coffee table, marble, chrome, Europe, 1980s. Exuding simplicity, this unassuming side table exudes an aura of pure elegance. Its design showcases a square, delicately marble tablet...

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1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Marble, Chrome

A Set of 3 POST-MODERN BAR STOOLS, in the style of MEMPHIS, France 1980
A Set of 3 POST-MODERN BAR STOOLS, in the style of MEMPHIS, France 1980

A Set of 3 POST-MODERN BAR STOOLS, in the style of MEMPHIS, France 1980

Located in PARIS, FR

A set of 3 high bar stools, Post-Modernist, Memphis, Eighties, circular and angular structures in anthracite lacquered square section steel, footrests and low backrests, red and yell...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Coffee Tables in Granite and Brass
Italian Coffee Tables in Granite and Brass

Italian Coffee Tables in Granite and Brass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Coffee tables, granite, brass, black lacquered steel, Italy, 1980s These Italian side tables showcase a rectangular brown granite tabletop with a striking, vivid surface. The granit...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Granite, Brass, Steel

Set of 4 original 1980's Niels Gammelgaard 'Vässman' Chairs for IKEA
Set of 4 original 1980's Niels Gammelgaard 'Vässman' Chairs for IKEA

Set of 4 original 1980's Niels Gammelgaard 'Vässman' Chairs for IKEA

Located in Bern, BE

Set of 4 original iconic 1980's IKEA 'Vässman' chairs designed by Niels Gammelgaard. With typical minimalistic aesthetic and Post-Modern style, they feature a sleek cantilevered hea...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Steel

Post modern Italian black leather sofa in the style of Nicoletti Salotti
Post modern Italian black leather sofa in the style of Nicoletti Salotti

Post modern Italian black leather sofa in the style of Nicoletti Salotti

By Nicoletti Salotti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Italian black leather 3 seat long sofa in the manner of Nicoletti Salotti. Very clean sofa high quality leather and very comfortable modern design. Located in Brooklyn NYC 11...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Leather

Sculptural Lounge Chair Jaymar 1980s
Sculptural Lounge Chair Jaymar 1980s

Sculptural Lounge Chair Jaymar 1980s

By Jaymar

Located in Toronto, ON

Gorgeous pop art chair by Jaymar in a dark nylon like material. It's a blueish black fabric colour with slight prints/texturing on the fabric (see photos). This bold and modern chair...

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1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Leather

1980’s Memphis Coffee Set by Marco Zanini for Bitossi Italy
1980’s Memphis Coffee Set by Marco Zanini for Bitossi Italy

1980’s Memphis Coffee Set by Marco Zanini for Bitossi Italy

By Marco Zanini, Bitossi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful set of a coffee pot, sugar bowl with lid, creamer and two coffee cups and saucers in glossy black and matte blue and glossy white details. The set from the Hollywood colle...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Danish Spherical Ceramic Table Lamp w. Pink Glaze, 1980s
Vintage Danish Spherical Ceramic Table Lamp w. Pink Glaze, 1980s

Vintage Danish Spherical Ceramic Table Lamp w. Pink Glaze, 1980s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A 1980s Danish table light by Lamperiet Aarhus. The ceramic ball base features a monochrome pink glaze and the light comes installed with a fluted white shade. Measurements: H: 36 ...

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1980s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Ceramic

Post modern space age gloss white laminate queen platform bed with headboard
Post modern space age gloss white laminate queen platform bed with headboard

Post modern space age gloss white laminate queen platform bed with headboard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Post modern space age gloss white laminate queen platform bed with headboard. Custom fabricated queen bed with headboard that has blanket or pillow storage. Labeled made in 1989 in U...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Steel

Superb Red & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low Sofa
Superb Red & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low Sofa

Superb Red & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low Sofa

By Nicoletti Salotti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Red & black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Sofa. Very fun Beautiful pop art long leather sofa. Has unique back supports and legs upholstered in leather. Beautiful ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Leather

Italian Side Tables in Metal and Round Granite Top
Italian Side Tables in Metal and Round Granite Top

Italian Side Tables in Metal and Round Granite Top

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Side tables, granite, metal, brass, Italy, 1980s These side tables feature a red granite tabletop in round format. The granite shows a vivid surface. A brass pedestal ends in a blac...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Granite, Metal, Brass

De Sede DS-142 Adjustable Leather Lounge Chair by Winfried Totzek, 1980s
De Sede DS-142 Adjustable Leather Lounge Chair by Winfried Totzek, 1980s

De Sede DS-142 Adjustable Leather Lounge Chair by Winfried Totzek, 1980s

By De Sede

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

This De Sede DS-142 is a vintage Swiss design lounge chair in its original black leather, designed by Winfried Totzek in 1988. The backrest and both armrests adjust independently int...

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1980s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Steel

1980 Mega 2 by Prisma Italian Design Wall Lamp Flush Mount
1980 Mega 2 by Prisma Italian Design Wall Lamp Flush Mount

1980 Mega 2 by Prisma Italian Design Wall Lamp Flush Mount

By Prisma

Located in Brescia, IT

Prisma “Mega 2” Ceiling / Wall Lamp, Italy The Mega 2 is a striking architectural light by Italian manufacturer Prisma, conceived in the late 20th century as part of their professio...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Metal

A Spectacular RADICAL POST-MODERN Office or Dining TABLE, France 1980
A Spectacular RADICAL POST-MODERN Office or Dining TABLE, France 1980

A Spectacular RADICAL POST-MODERN Office or Dining TABLE, France 1980

Located in PARIS, FR

A spectacular dinner or conference table with 3 extensions; circular without extensions, organic "Forme Libre" with extensions, Post-Modern, Memphis, Constructivist, with a tripod ba...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Wood

Postmodern Italian Opaline Murano Art Glass Chalice, Abstract Decoration, 1980s
Postmodern Italian Opaline Murano Art Glass Chalice, Abstract Decoration, 1980s

Postmodern Italian Opaline Murano Art Glass Chalice, Abstract Decoration, 1980s

Located in Valencia, VC

Postmodern Italian Opaline Murano Art Glass Chalice, Abstract Polychrome Decoration, 1980s Strikingly beautiful in the hand, this sculptural Italian art glass vessel is an elegant e...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Opal

French Postmodern Ceramic Table Lamp, Private Detective, by J.C. Peiré, 1980s
French Postmodern Ceramic Table Lamp, Private Detective, by J.C. Peiré, 1980s

French Postmodern Ceramic Table Lamp, Private Detective, by J.C. Peiré, 1980s

By JC Peire

Located in Lille, FR

Jean-Claude Peiré built his signature in the 1980s with a series of ceramic light fixtures reimagining everyday objects at full scale — a tennis racket, a weightlifter's arm, a boxin...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Ceramic

Post-modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Pepe Albargues, Ettore Sottsass, ATRA, and Christopher Gentner. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $33 and tops out at $275,833 while the average work can sell for $2,610.