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Post-Modern Furniture

POSTMODERN STYLE

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

ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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

POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Style: Post-Modern
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Lullaby Due' Bed in White Leather
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Lullaby Due' Bed in White Leather

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Lullaby Due' Bed in White Leather

By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 'Lullaby Due' bed, leather, wood, chromed metal, plastic, Italy, designed in 1968 A 360° degrees rotating bed named 'Lullaby Due' features a headres...

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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Reddish-Brown Patinated Leather
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Reddish-Brown Patinated Leather

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Reddish-Brown Patinated Leather

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600 sectional sofa, leather, felt, Switzerland, 1972. A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland. This D...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Felt

Mario Bellini Set of Six 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Black Leather
Mario Bellini Set of Six 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Black Leather

Mario Bellini Set of Six 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Black Leather

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six armchairs model 'CAB 413', leather, plastic, Italy, 1979 The iconic ‘CAB’ chair was designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plastic

1980s Post-Modern Upholstered Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman
1980s Post-Modern Upholstered Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman

1980s Post-Modern Upholstered Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Redding, CT

1980s Post-Modern Upholstered Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman. Colorful pair with busy abstract pastel patterns. These chairs would be a fabulous focal piece for any room. Solid cons...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Lorenzo Burchiellaro Dining Table in Copper
Lorenzo Burchiellaro Dining Table in Copper

Lorenzo Burchiellaro Dining Table in Copper

By Lorenzo Burchiellaro

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lorenzo Burchiellaro, dining table, copper, wood, Italy, 1960s This dining table, crafted in the 1960s by Italian designer and sculptor Lorenzo Burchiellaro (1933-2017), stands as a...

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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper

Post-Modern Italian Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery
Post-Modern Italian Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery

Post-Modern Italian Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, beech, fabric, Italy, 1970s This three-seat sofa dates from Italy in the 1970s and is designed in the style of Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The design is defined by clear proportion...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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 Mario Bellini, Cassina

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

Materials

Leather

Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Down' Sectional Sofa
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Down' Sectional Sofa

Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Down' Sectional Sofa

By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, sectional sofa model 'Down', fabric, lacquered wood, Italy, 1973 This design truly resembles the ethos of the seventies – a bright and bold era...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Postmodern Sketchbook Clairefontaine Desk by Pierre Sala, France 1980s.
Postmodern Sketchbook Clairefontaine Desk by Pierre Sala, France 1980s.

Postmodern Sketchbook Clairefontaine Desk by Pierre Sala, France 1980s.

By Pierre Sala

Located in Lille, FR

Table height: 70 cm. The top panel measures 88 cm by 61 cm without the spring. Good condition. The upper board has been repainted. Some fading on the legs, with a few spots and ot...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Architectural Two-Tier Coffee Table in Oxblood Lacquer with Polished Brass Frame
Architectural Two-Tier Coffee Table in Oxblood Lacquer with Polished Brass Frame

Architectural Two-Tier Coffee Table in Oxblood Lacquer with Polished Brass Frame

By JLC

Located in New York, NY

Architectural two-tier coffee table in glossy burgundy lacquer with a brushed brass metal frame. The design is defined by two rounded rectangular surfaces: an upper tabletop and a ma...

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina 'Toledo' Single Beds in Padouk and Leather
Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina 'Toledo' Single Beds in Padouk and Leather

Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina 'Toledo' Single Beds in Padouk and Leather

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 'Toledo' single beds, padouk, maple, leather, metal, Italy, 1975 Created by the Italian master Carlo Scarpa, this bed clearly demonstrates his studies...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Rich Beige Leather
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Rich Beige Leather

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Rich Beige Leather

By De Sede, Ubald Klug

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa elements, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Waterfall shaped sofas in leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The design for...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Pair of Weiman Post Modern Chaise Lounges Sofas in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1990
Pair of Weiman Post Modern Chaise Lounges Sofas in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1990

Pair of Weiman Post Modern Chaise Lounges Sofas in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1990

By Weiman

Located in Saint Louis, MO

There are pieces that furnish a room and there are pieces that alter its atmosphere entirely and these sculptural Weiman chaises created at the height of American postmodernism in th...

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1990s American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Pair of Post Modern Lacquered Night Stands by Roger Rougier
Pair of Post Modern Lacquered Night Stands by Roger Rougier

Pair of Post Modern Lacquered Night Stands by Roger Rougier

By Roger Rougier, Maison Rougier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Lacquered Wood, Black Rubber Accents Designed by Roger Rougier for Maison Rougier, this dramatic pair of postmodern nightstands del...

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1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Rubber, Wood

Vintage Italian Postmodern Wall Clock from Junghans, 1980s
Vintage Italian Postmodern Wall Clock from Junghans, 1980s

Vintage Italian Postmodern Wall Clock from Junghans, 1980s

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Italian Postmodern Wall Clock from Junghans, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pia Manu Coffee Table in Enameled Concrete and Brazilian Quartzite
Pia Manu Coffee Table in Enameled Concrete and Brazilian Quartzite

Pia Manu Coffee Table in Enameled Concrete and Brazilian Quartzite

By Pia Manu

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pia Manu, coffee table, enameled concrete, Brazilian quartzite, Belgium, 1970s This very rare hand-crafted coffee table was made in the 1970s by the Belgian atelier Pia Manu, known ...

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1970s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete

1970s Mid-Century Travertine Marble Cocktail Table Set 3, Variable Levels
1970s Mid-Century Travertine Marble Cocktail Table Set 3, Variable Levels

1970s Mid-Century Travertine Marble Cocktail Table Set 3, Variable Levels

Located in Hyattsville, MD

1970s-1980s Mid-Century Travertine Marble Cocktail Table Set 3, in variable height for endless interior combinations. W 23.75 x D 23.75 x H 10.25 in W 23.75 x D 23.75 x H 13.25 in W ...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

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

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

Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT

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

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Burl

1970s Glamorous Guido Polloni Chandelier in Colored Glass (50cm/19.6in)
1970s Glamorous Guido Polloni Chandelier in Colored Glass (50cm/19.6in)

1970s Glamorous Guido Polloni Chandelier in Colored Glass (50cm/19.6in)

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guido Polloni chandelier, glass, Italy, 1970s This exquisite chandelier by glass artist Guido Polloni is crafted in Italy in the 1970s. This light embodies the extreme glamour and b...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Mario Marenco for Arflex Marius&Marius Sofa in Brownish Red Leather
Mario Marenco for Arflex Marius&Marius Sofa in Brownish Red Leather

Mario Marenco for Arflex Marius&Marius Sofa in Brownish Red Leather

By Arflex, Mario Marenco

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Marenco for Arflex, 'Marius&Marius' sofa, leather, plastic, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s The Marius&Marius sofa, designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in the 1970s, is ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Wood

USM Haller 2x2 Cabinet in Pure White with Flip-Up Doors, Swiss Modern 1960s
USM Haller 2x2 Cabinet in Pure White with Flip-Up Doors, Swiss Modern 1960s

USM Haller 2x2 Cabinet in Pure White with Flip-Up Doors, Swiss Modern 1960s

By Usm Haller

Located in Chattanooga, TN

An authentic USM Haller 2x2 Cabinet in the highly desirable Pure White finish, showcasing the timeless elegance, functionality, and precision engineering that have made USM Haller on...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Post modern Joe Colombo Floor lamp 3321 Black Gloss
Post modern Joe Colombo Floor lamp 3321 Black Gloss

Post modern Joe Colombo Floor lamp 3321 Black Gloss

By Oluce, Joe Colombo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Joe Colombo Floor lamp 3321. Pre owned Coupe Floor Lamp in black adjustable, an original Joe Colombo design (circa 1967) for Oluce model 3321. Oluce's 1960s Coupe floor lamps pairs a...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Post Modern Chrome & Glass Etagere Bookshelf
Vintage Post Modern Chrome & Glass Etagere Bookshelf

Vintage Post Modern Chrome & Glass Etagere Bookshelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Polished Chrome, Original Glass Shelves This striking Post-Modern étagère features a clean architectural chrome frame paired with i...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Italian Sculptural King Size bed with Integrated Nightstands in Ash
Italian Sculptural King Size bed with Integrated Nightstands in Ash

Italian Sculptural King Size bed with Integrated Nightstands in Ash

Located in Waalwijk, NL

King Size bed, ash, wood, Italy, 1970s A captivating and sculptural double bed, made in Italy in the 1970s. This piece has amazing quality, not only visible in the design itself but...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Ash

USM Haller Bookshelf in Pure White with Drop-Down Door, Swiss Modular 1960s
USM Haller Bookshelf in Pure White with Drop-Down Door, Swiss Modular 1960s

USM Haller Bookshelf in Pure White with Drop-Down Door, Swiss Modular 1960s

By Usm Haller

Located in Chattanooga, TN

An authentic USM Haller Bookshelf in the iconic Pure White finish, combining timeless Swiss craftsmanship with the clean architectural lines that have made the USM Haller system one ...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Gabriella Crespi Limited Edition ‘Cubo Magico’ Coffee Table in Brass
Gabriella Crespi Limited Edition ‘Cubo Magico’ Coffee Table in Brass

Gabriella Crespi Limited Edition ‘Cubo Magico’ Coffee Table in Brass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gabriella Crespi, limited edition 'Cubo Magico' coffee table from the 'Plurimi' series, brass, aluminum, Italy, 1970 The Cubo Magico was designed by Gabriella Crespi as part of her ...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Ralph Lauren Chrome and Black Leather Desk or Table Lamp
Ralph Lauren Chrome and Black Leather Desk or Table Lamp

Ralph Lauren Chrome and Black Leather Desk or Table Lamp

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Good-looking Ralph Lauren dual-bulb table lamp designed and made in America. Made mostly of steel throughout, chromed and overlaid with leather. This results in a super stylized look...

Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Vittorio Rossi and Luciano Bertoncini for Cjfra 'Zattera' Bed in Green Fabric
Vittorio Rossi and Luciano Bertoncini for Cjfra 'Zattera' Bed in Green Fabric

Vittorio Rossi and Luciano Bertoncini for Cjfra 'Zattera' Bed in Green Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vittorio Rossi and Luciano Bertoncini for Cjfra, 'Zattera' bed, alcantara, lacquered wood, brass, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1970s This extraordinary bed, created through the colla...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

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

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Leather

Guillerme & Chambron Wall Light in Oak and Glass
Guillerme & Chambron Wall Light in Oak and Glass

Guillerme & Chambron Wall Light in Oak and Glass

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, wall light, oak, glass, 1970s Charming wall light, designed by designers Guillerme and Chambron in the 1970s. The shape and materials used fo...

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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Oak

BLOQUE 6, Pedestal with Ettore Sottsass Veneer by Bonne Choice
BLOQUE 6, Pedestal with Ettore Sottsass Veneer by Bonne Choice

BLOQUE 6, Pedestal with Ettore Sottsass Veneer by Bonne Choice

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Toronto, ON

Designed By Bonne Choice Using Ettore Sottsass Veneer. The veneer created by Ettore Sottsass in the 1980s – utilized for the first time in the Memphis collection – now becomes part ...

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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Weiman Furniture Company Post Modern Serpentine Cloud Sofa, in Boucle
Weiman Furniture Company Post Modern Serpentine Cloud Sofa, in Boucle

Weiman Furniture Company Post Modern Serpentine Cloud Sofa, in Boucle

By Weiman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Weiman Furniture Company Postmodern “Cloud” Sofa in Couture Bouclé Upholstery 94" W x 39.5" D x 32" H Acquired from a prominent Miami Beach estate, this substantial Postmodern “Clou...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Post modern taupe beige Gloss lacquer 6 Drawer long Abbinabili Dresser
Post modern taupe beige Gloss lacquer 6 Drawer long Abbinabili Dresser

Post modern taupe beige Gloss lacquer 6 Drawer long Abbinabili Dresser

By Memphis Milano

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful post modern taupe beige gloss lacquer Abbinabili 6 drawer long dresser, circa 1980. Very clean inside and out. Look at photos. all drawers have metal glides with stops. Gre...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Postmodern Banana Floor Lamp by Heico, Plastic, Germany, 1980s Design
Postmodern Banana Floor Lamp by Heico, Plastic, Germany, 1980s Design

Postmodern Banana Floor Lamp by Heico, Plastic, Germany, 1980s Design

By Heico

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern floor lamp in the shape of a banana. An object in style of postmodern design and art movements like memphis. A unique object and rare eye-catcher. This lamp is shaped lik...

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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Willy Rizzo 'TRG' Circular Yellow Coffee Table
Willy Rizzo 'TRG' Circular Yellow Coffee Table

Willy Rizzo 'TRG' Circular Yellow Coffee Table

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Willy Rizzo, TRG (Tavolo Rotondo Girevole) coffee table, lacquered wood, stainless steel, design 1969 The TRG (Tavolo Rotondo Girevole), designed by Willy Rizzo in 1969, is a master...

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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless 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 ...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Vintage cream & gold sideboard w drawers / dresser by Lane Furniture USA 1980s
Vintage cream & gold sideboard w drawers / dresser by Lane Furniture USA 1980s

Vintage cream & gold sideboard w drawers / dresser by Lane Furniture USA 1980s

By Lane Furniture

Located in Hastings, GB

Sleek sideboard with drawers / dresser by Lane Furniture, USA 1980s. Cream lacquer with gold metal trim & plinth. Six large drawers. Some small marks to the lacquer finish- nothing v...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Paul Evans for Directional Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs
Paul Evans for Directional Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs

Paul Evans for Directional Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paul Evans for Directional, dining chairs, model PE-106, epoxy bronzed resin over steel, fabric, United States, circa 1970 These dining chairs are designed by Paul Evans for Directi...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Several Glass Amber Pedant Lights, Doria, 1960s
Several Glass Amber Pedant Lights, Doria, 1960s

Several Glass Amber Pedant Lights, Doria, 1960s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the18 Cascade lamps in a bubble design, model 4309, manufactured by Doria. It is suitable especially for high ceilings and lounge areas. The four large glass bubbles create a be...

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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Matteo Grassi Dining Chairs in Leather and Steel
Matteo Grassi Dining Chairs in Leather and Steel

Matteo Grassi Dining Chairs in Leather and Steel

By Matteo Grassi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Matteo Grassi, set of four dining chairs, leather and steel, Italy, 1980s. Sophisticated set of four dining chairs designed by Italian designer Matteo Grassi in the 1980s. These cha...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut

Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jan de Jong Rare Custom Table in Dark Green Lacquered Wood
Jan de Jong Rare Custom Table in Dark Green Lacquered Wood

Jan de Jong Rare Custom Table in Dark Green Lacquered Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jan de Jong, custom table and stools, lacquered wood, the Netherlands, 1970s An exceptional dining ensemble by Jan de Jong, comprising a monumental table and six matching stools. De...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s
Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s

Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking pair of hand-carved green marble Foo Dog (Guardian Lion) sculptures fashioned as decorative bookends. Rendered from richly veined green marble with natural variations rang...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Handmade 3D Carved Wood Wall PlaqueAbstract Contemporary
Handmade 3D Carved Wood Wall PlaqueAbstract Contemporary

Handmade 3D Carved Wood Wall PlaqueAbstract Contemporary

Located in San Diego, CA

Handmade 3D carved wood wall abstract Sculpture circa 2020.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Post Modern Perforated Steel and Chrome Arm Chair c. 1980's
Post Modern Perforated Steel and Chrome Arm Chair c. 1980's

Post Modern Perforated Steel and Chrome Arm Chair c. 1980's

By Shiro Kuramata

Located in New York, NY

Chic perforated steel and chrome arm chair, in excellent original, clean and ready to use condition. The chair features a perforated steel seat, back and arms, which are supported by...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Olivier Mourgue for Disderot Flower Lamp
Olivier Mourgue for Disderot Flower Lamp

Olivier Mourgue for Disderot Flower Lamp

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Olivier Mourgue for Disderot, floor lamp, model '2093-150', chrome-plated metal, aluminum, France, 1967. An exquisitely distinctive floor lamp designed to captivate. Conceived by ...

Category

1960s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage 1980s Swatch Maxi Giant Oversized Pop Art Wall Clock - Memphis Design
Vintage 1980s Swatch Maxi Giant Oversized Pop Art Wall Clock - Memphis Design

Vintage 1980s Swatch Maxi Giant Oversized Pop Art Wall Clock - Memphis Design

By Swatch

Located in St. Louis, MO

This iconic, colossal 1980s Swatch "Maxi" giant wall clock is the ultimate artifact of late 20th-century pop art culture and Memphis-style postmodern design. Originally engineered as high-impact promotional storefront displays for Swatch boutiques before becoming a holy grail for collectors, this functional giant wall clock measures an impressive 82 inches (nearly 7 feet) in length. As vibrantly documented in photos, this specific model features a quintessential '80s New Wave colorway, pairing a bold bubblegum pink strap with a rich teal-green watch head and bezel. The clock face showcases a minimalist, pixelated pink and mint-green geometric block design with stark white hands, completely capturing the digital-age aesthetic of the era. Crafted in Switzerland out of durable molded matte polymer, the clock cleverly replicates every charming detail of a classic wrist-worn Swatch watch blown up to a monumental scale—complete with the signature ribbed strap, traditional buckle, and sizing holes. The clock is fully operational, running on a reliable quartz movement that transforms a massive wall space into a bold, nostalgic conversation piece. Perfect for an eclectic living room, a design studio, or a retro-inspired lounge, this rare working Maxi Swatch...

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1980s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Cognac Brown Leather
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Cognac Brown Leather

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Cognac Brown Leather

By Ubald Klug, De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa elements, patinated cognac brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Waterfall shaped sofas in a patinated leather by the Swiss m...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Italian Post-Modern Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Italian Post-Modern Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather

Italian Post-Modern Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Modular corner sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s A spacious L-shaped modular Italian corner sofa, upholstered in firm cognac leather. The cushions are generously padded with a rounded, pl...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Tarcisio Colzani for Mobil Girgi 'Periplo' Chaise Longue
Tarcisio Colzani for Mobil Girgi 'Periplo' Chaise Longue

Tarcisio Colzani for Mobil Girgi 'Periplo' Chaise Longue

By Tarcisio Colzani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Tarcisio Colzani for Mobil Girgi, daybed or chaise longue, model 'Periplo', fabric, leather, walnut, Italy, 1970s Sculptural chaise longue designed by Tarcisio Colzani for Mobil Gir...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Chandelier, Hand-Linked Chainmail Cobweb, Steel, Post-Modern, Panorammma
Chandelier, Hand-Linked Chainmail Cobweb, Steel, Post-Modern, Panorammma

Chandelier, Hand-Linked Chainmail Cobweb, Steel, Post-Modern, Panorammma

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

A fusion of medieval craftsmanship and modern gothic elegance, the Chainmail Cobweb Chandelier evokes the ethereal beauty of a spider’s web. Meticulously handcrafted from interwoven ...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Furniture

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Steel

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

Materials

Leather

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.