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 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.

Style: Post-Modern

Period: 1980s

Sectional Sofa Elements in Leatherette

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sectional sofa elements or lounge chairs, leather, beech, Europe, 1980s. A set of modular sofa elements in a beige leatherette. Their geometrical shape contributes to the striking a...

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1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather

Sectional Sofa Elements in Leatherette

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Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sculptural pair of swiveling lounge chairs circa 1980's. These very well made chairs feature a swiveling bases that return to their original position. The original fabric has a cou...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs

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Pink Laminated Post Modern Side End Table

By Parsons

Located in Toronto, ON

Post modern Light pink laminated end/side table. This Parsons style side table is finished in light pink. The laminated veneer has a textured feel. The lines of the table are seamles...

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1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Laminate

Pink Laminated Post Modern Side End Table

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Little Dripper Ceramic Coffee Pot by Michael Graves for Swid Powell

By Michael Graves (b.1934), Swid Powell

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Perhaps Michael Graves’ (1934-2015) most well-known design for Swid Powell, The Little Dripper (1986) is a 10-cup coffee pot born from Graves’ preference for drip coffee and a lack o...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Little Dripper Ceramic Coffee Pot by Michael Graves for Swid Powell

Fujumori for Kato Kogei Japan Alpha 3 Platter Post-Modern Memphis 1980s

By Fujimori, Kato Kogei

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Serving platter in Alpha 3 pattern was designed by Kaneaki Fujimori for Kato Kogei Japan in 1980s. Alpha 3 series consists of mugs, salad/casual plates, and decorative serving platt...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Fujumori for Kato Kogei Japan Alpha 3 Platter Post-Modern Memphis 1980s

Latonda chair designed by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy 1987

By Alias, Mario Botta

Located in Milano, IT

Latonda chair designed by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy 1987 The bent steel tube traces a fluid curve that gracefully moves through space. The two inclined circles, broken at the cen...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Latonda chair designed by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy 1987

Haeger Rounded Edge Burgundy Postmodern Vide Poche

By Royal Haeger

Located in New York, NY

Postmodern Haeger vide poche catchall. Bold rounded edges make this a standout piece, burgundy color is versatile and pairs nicely with many other colors. Perfect for a coffee table,...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Haeger Rounded Edge Burgundy Postmodern Vide Poche

Spanish White Pair of Table Lamps by Fase, Model "Bambina", 1980s

By Fase

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Iconic piece of Spanish design by Fase from 1980s. Model "Bambina", also is called as Bambino. This pair of table lamps also have the possibility of hanging on the wall as wall scon...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Spanish White Pair of Table Lamps by Fase, Model "Bambina", 1980s

Pair of Nicoletti Salotti Postmodern Italian Leather Sofas, 1980s

By Nicoletti Salotti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

An icon of postmodern design: a pair of Nicoletti Salotti 2-seater sofas in gray leather, produced in Italy around 1980. The leather of the sofas has taken on a lived-in look that gi...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Pair of Nicoletti Salotti Postmodern Italian Leather Sofas, 1980s

1980s Bridgeford Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Pair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Doylestown, PA

Post modern pair of high quality, black gloss lacquered three drawer nightstands by Bridgeford. The stands have a minimalistic and sleek design set upon plinth bases. Drawers are gra...

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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1980s Bridgeford Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Pair

Pair of Large Donghia Slipper Chairs Newly Upholstered in Ivory Tiger Velvet

By Donghia, Angelo Donghia

Located in Saint Louis, MO

With all the many things one could do on these luxurious Donghia slipper chairs, lounging is most certainly one of them. Sit back go for a magic carpet ride in these shimmering tiger...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Pair of Large Donghia Slipper Chairs Newly Upholstered in Ivory Tiger Velvet

Postmodern Flower Chairs in Green Wool

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Reupholstered in Maharam Beck wool fabric

Category

1980s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Postmodern Flower Chairs in Green Wool

Adjustable Desk in Beech Produced by Seltz, France 1980s

By Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1

Located in Hellouw, NL

A striking piece of 1980s French design, this desk by Seltz embodies a unique approach to construction and form. Designed with precision and a clear sense of innovation, it plays wit...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Beech

Adjustable Desk in Beech Produced by Seltz, France 1980s

Pink Laminated Post Modern Side End Table

By Parsons

Located in Toronto, ON

Post modern Light pink laminated end/side table. This Parsons style side table is finished in light pink. The laminated veneer has a textured feel. The lines of the table are seamles...

Category

1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Laminate

Pink Laminated Post Modern Side End Table

Column-form Torchiere Floor Lamp w/ Palm Cornice, USA c 1980s

Located in Norwalk, CT

Newly lacquered in a flat, plaster-like finish, this column torchiere has an architectural vibe. Features a halogen lamp with a foot control dimmer switch. Heavily weighted base mak...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Composition

Column-form Torchiere Floor Lamp w/ Palm Cornice, USA c 1980s

Oil on Canvas of surrealist scene by a Yugoslav artist Mihailo Djokovic Tikalo

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a large scale oil on canvas done by a Yugoslav artist Mihailo Đoković Tikalo. Painting depicts a surrealist scenery - an imaginary landscape, with a abs...

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1980s Serbian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Oil on Canvas of surrealist scene by a Yugoslav artist Mihailo Djokovic Tikalo

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Postmodern Blue Vintage Chair by Philippe Starck 1980s for Kartell Italy

By Philippe Starck

Located in Vienna, AT

Postmodern light blue vintage chair was designed by Philippe Starck in the 1980s and executed by Kartell Italy. The chair shows grey lacquered tube ...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Postmodern Blue Vintage Chair by Philippe Starck 1980s for Kartell Italy

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Hermes Inspired Saddle Stitched Brown Green Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980s, France

By Roche Bobois

Located in New York, NY

Roche Bobois vintage brown green leather lounge chairs, 1980s, France Beautiful and heavy 1980s lounge chairs. The green leather is in very good ...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Ultrasuede

Hermes Inspired Saddle Stitched Brown Green Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980s, France

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Hans Ullrich Bitsch Chairs Set of 6 Red Leather Chrome Metal Series 8600, 1980

By Kusch+Co, Hans Ullrich Bitsch

Located in Vienna, AT

Six dark red leather Hans Ullrich Bitsch chairs Series 8600, circa 1980 Wonderful dining room set of 6 oxblood red Hans Ullrich Bitsch chairs. Postmodern classics with thick sturdy ...

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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Hans Ullrich Bitsch Chairs Set of 6 Red Leather Chrome Metal Series 8600, 1980

Midcentury Postmodern Clear Glass Block End Table or Side Table after Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very cool architectural design from the 1980s. It features heavy solid glass block construction with thick clear glass top.

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Postmodern Clear Glass Block End Table or Side Table after Sottsass

Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra

By Louis Dierra

Located in London, GB

This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass Centre Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, represents a masterful blend of a...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, PVC

Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra

A Pair of Postmodern Accent Chairs in the Arrben Stiletto Chairs. Circa 1980s

By Arrben

Located in Miami, FL

A Pair of Vintage Postmodern Dining / Accent Chairs in the Arrben Stiletto Chairs Style. Circa 1980s Feature bent plywood seats, armrests, and backrests with steel frames painted in...

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1980s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

A Pair of Postmodern Accent Chairs in the Arrben Stiletto Chairs. Circa 1980s

Pair of Geometric White Marble Bookends

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of handcrafted geometric bookends in polished marble. Unique veining of the marble makes each piece one of a kind. The bookends have a kinetic design and can be stylized in a ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Geometric White Marble Bookends

Vintage Bernhardt 4 Piece Sectional, for Custom Reupholstery

By Bernhardt

Located in Denver, CO

1980s sectional by Bernhardt. Custom reupholstery labor of sectional included in the price (labor and materials, except for fabric). COM or MENO can advise and order fabrics. Fabric...

Category

1980s Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Vintage Bernhardt 4 Piece Sectional, for Custom Reupholstery

Memphis Table By Shiro Kuramata Sally Glass Chrome Rolling Table, 1987

By Shiro Kuramata, Memphis Group

Located in Vienna, AT

Round rolling table sally by Shiro Kuramata for Memphis, 1987 Dimensions are 30.31" x 23.35" x 23.35" Iconic table 'Sally' by Shiro Kuramata, Japan, 1987 for Memphis. Comprised of ...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Memphis Table By Shiro Kuramata Sally Glass Chrome Rolling Table, 1987

Hans Ullrich Bitsch Set of 10 Red Blue Metal Chairs Series 8600

By Hans Ullrich Bitsch, Kusch+Co

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of ten/10 Hans Ullrich Bitsch chairs Series 8600, circa 1980 -Sold as individual pieces. 5 are red and 5 blue. Please combine. Wonderful dining room set of 10 red and blue metal chairs...

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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Hans Ullrich Bitsch Set of 10 Red Blue Metal Chairs Series 8600

1980 Simon Borek Sipek Driade Modern Design Gold Metal Candle holder

By Driade, B. Sipek

Located in Brescia, IT

Simon Candelabras Borek Sipek Driade 1988 Limeted Edition Gold out production The seven branches of the candleholder by Borek Sipek design are pushing up with sinuous curves, as if...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

1980 Simon Borek Sipek Driade Modern Design Gold Metal Candle holder

1980s Green Canopy Bed and Chest of Drawers Dark Lacquer for Sormani, Italy

By Marco Comolli, Sormani, Davide Pizzigoni & Manolo De Giorgi

Located in Arosio, IT

Canopy bed An unusual canopy bed, named Fauno, manufactured by Sormani in very dark green (almost black) glossy lacquer, with 4 columns in grey nextel and a metal canopy in light apple green. The bed has multifunctional structures all around: two trays that work as night tables, one front tray that works as further support (for a TV-screen, for instance), and a back shelf of 17cm (6" 11/16) for your favorite books. All "trays" are adjustable as seen in pictures and can be also adjusted in height. The bed includes a wooden bed slat (see picture) with a metal frame, and a provisional mattress, while you buy your own favorite. Mattress size should be cm 160x200x20-25 (63 in × 79 in x ca. 9" 27/32). Size of bed: H 225 x W 175 x D 235 cm (7' 4" 37/64 x 5' 8" 57/64 x 7' 8" 33/64) Size of trays: cm 47 x 32 (1' 6" 1/2 x 1' 19/32). Height of bed (without mattress) cm 40 (1' 3" 3/4) Commode Chest of drawers in very dark green lacquer (the famous 20-gloss silky mat lacquer of Sormani) with six spacious drawers: two in elegant salmon lacquer, standing out with a colorful touch and four in dark green. Please note the skillful shape of each drawer front: a triangular shape with a recessed, convex upper part. In its simplicity, a real work of craftsmanship for an Industrial manufacturer such as Sormani of Arosio, Italy. Size of commode: cm H 78 W 160 D 52 (H 2' 6" 45/64 x W 5' 2" 63/64 x D 1' 8" 15/32) Perfect for the entrance or the bedroom of a sleek city apartment or even for a contemporary mountain hut. The piece is in very good conditions. Just normal wear and tear in some parts. Davide Pizzigoni...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

1980s Green Canopy Bed and Chest of Drawers Dark Lacquer for Sormani, Italy

Antonio Citterio Leather Chaise Lounge Or Sofa Baisity by for B&B Italy

By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio

Located in Vienna, AT

Leather chaise lounge Baisity by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italy, 1982. Elegant chaise lounge featuring a leather upholstered steel-frame and backrest, a black leather cushion and a leather mattress...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Antonio Citterio Leather Chaise Lounge Or Sofa Baisity by for B&B Italy

1980s Pair of Post-Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs in Brown Suede & Plaid

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and American-Made during the Post-Modern period, this pair of chairs features great construction and a handsome look as a result of the design and upholstery used. Upholster...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Suede, Upholstery

1980s Pair of Post-Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs in Brown Suede & Plaid

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Brueton Pinnacle Table Designed by J. Wade Beam

By J. Wade Beam, Brueton

Located in Raleigh, NC

This is the Pinnacle Table designed by J. Wade Beam for Brueton. This classic modern design features a polished stainless steel conical center pedestal ...

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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brueton Pinnacle Table Designed by J. Wade Beam

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Parsons Chairs with Ottoman, a Pair

Located in Raleigh, NC

Milo Baughman style parsons chairs with ottoman. These have been newly upholstered in Kravat velvet upholstery. Price is for the 4 pieces, two chairs...

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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Parsons Chairs with Ottoman, a Pair

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Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 8

By Aleph Ubik, Philippe Starck

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 8 Costes chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Aleph. The chairs are in good condition. Labelled and engraved with signature. 1980s - France Some fun facts about the chai...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 8

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Rounded Credenza with Brass Detailing Ca' 1980'

By Maitland Smith

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Unusual Maitland Smith credenza with tessellated stone, rounded edges and brass accent inlays. A sophisticated piece with a timeless and luxuri...

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1980s Philippine Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Rounded Credenza with Brass Detailing Ca' 1980'

Post Modern Upholstered Lounge / Accent Chair by Schweiger Industries. C 1980s

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Post Modern Upholstered Lounge / Accent Chair by Schweiger Industries. Circa 1980s Features a dramatic scrolled rolled back design and the...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Post Modern Upholstered Lounge / Accent Chair by Schweiger Industries. C 1980s

Westside Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1983 Post Modern Original

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare pair of vintage 'Westside' armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1983 in good condition. We have these on sale now! (original price was $9500) Iconic west side designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983. Stylish and very comfortable oversized chairs in 3 different shades of red and violet on heavy enameled steel feet. The lounge chairs still have their original upholstery which is astonishingly well preserved. Overall they are in good to very good original condition with no major flaws and ready to use. One arm-rest shows a bit of slight deformation. Labelled Knoll at the bottom. Dimensions are H.30.7" x W.38.2 x D.29.52". Seating height is 14.17 cm. Provenance: derives from a Villa in Vienna. These will sell as a pair only and will ship crated and internationally. We do offer white glove service in NYC and LA. In 1983, two years after the founding of Memphis, Sottsass splintered off from his collective to partner with Knoll Studio, creating the Eastside and Westside collections. Inspired by his lifelong love of Viennese Biedermeier chairs, characterized by plush seats with clean lines and minimal adornment, the collection consisted of geometric sofas and lounge chairs in color-blocked upholsteries. In spite of his iconoclasm, Sottsass had a deep appreciation of ancient art and architecture—particularly Sumerian, Assyrian and Chinese—resulting in the decision to shoot the collection against the backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza.

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Westside Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1983 Post Modern Original

Vintage dining chairs by Pietro costantini, 1980s, set of 6

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful 'fan' chairs designed by Pietro Costantini. Lacquered wooden frames with faux leather black seats. Good condition with normal age related wear. 1980s - Italy Dimensions...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Vintage dining chairs by Pietro costantini, 1980s, set of 6

Mid Century Italian Post Modern Memphis Sottsass Style Coffee Table in Black

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A super funky cocktail table design from the 1980's and made in Italy. It features all steel construction with thick clear glass top. Very good ready to use condition.

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Post Modern Memphis Sottsass Style Coffee Table in Black

Percival Lafer Post Modern Brazilian Black Leather Reclining Pony Lounge Chair

By Lafer, Percival Lafer

Located in Troy, MI

Percival Lafer "Pony" recliner in original black leather circa 1980s Super comfortable and innovative design with relaxed leather cushions and metal front T leg support Reclines org...

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1980s Brazilian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Percival Lafer Post Modern Brazilian Black Leather Reclining Pony Lounge Chair

1980s Postmodern David Fisher for Austin Productions Faces of Love Sculpture

By Austin Prod

Located in Miami, FL

Postmodern David Fisher for Austin Productions Faces of Love Sculpture. Stamped in the back by the manufacturer and Dated 1980. “Face of Love” ceramic s...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster

1980s Postmodern David Fisher for Austin Productions Faces of Love Sculpture

Paolo Piva Double Bed King-Size Brass and Steel "Adia" by B&B, 1980s

By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Fabulous Adia adjustable platform bed designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia in the 1980s. The bed is made of cast steel and textured slate gray powder coated with brushed brass feet....

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Paolo Piva Double Bed King-Size Brass and Steel "Adia" by B&B, 1980s

Set of Two Philippe Starck Armchairs, 1st Ed., Pratfall for Driade, Italy, 1984

By Philippe Starck

Located in Paris, FR

Designed by the renowned Philippe Starck in 1980, the Pratfall Armchair is a gem of modern design. Combining minimalism and functionality, this first edition is a distinctive reflect...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Philippe Starck Armchairs, 1st Ed., Pratfall for Driade, Italy, 1984

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Coffee Table by Seguso, 1989

By Seguso

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Coffee table with base in black lacquered wood, legs in teal blown glass and top in oval shaped and ground glass, Seguso Murano manufacture, 1980s

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Coffee Table by Seguso, 1989

Monumental Postmodern Shogun Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide Italy 1980s

By Mario Botta, Artemide

Located in Munich, DE

Monumental postmodern "Shogun Terra" Floor Lamp. Designed by Mario Botta for Artemide, Italy, 1980s. Marked on the top of the shaft. Two curved and per...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron, Metal

Monumental Postmodern Shogun Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide Italy 1980s

Large Morphos clock by Kurt B. Delbanco for Acerbis, 1980s

By Morphos, Acerbis Design

Located in Den Haag, NL

Kloks Morphos Italy Kurt B.Del banco design, large clock '80s Production of Acerbis International (Memphis era) large size 32 inches 82 cm for the side, painted on a framed Lucite pa...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Large Morphos clock by Kurt B. Delbanco for Acerbis, 1980s

A SHABBY-CHIC BAROQUE NEO-CLASSICAL Sculptural Bronze TABLE LAMP, France 1980.

By Philippe Anthonioz

Located in PARIS, FR

An elegant and sculptural very large table lamp (or small floor lamp) of organic, plant inspiration, Post-Modernist, Neo-Baroque, rectangular base and vertical axis with sculpted bronze body with gunmetal patina, in the spirit of Philippe Anthonioz...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

A SHABBY-CHIC BAROQUE NEO-CLASSICAL Sculptural Bronze TABLE LAMP, France 1980.

6 Post-Modern Arrben Italy 'Canasta' Armchairs Leather Enameled Tubular Steel

By Arrben

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Post-Modern set of six (6) 'Canasta' armchairs by Arrben of Italy, in stitched thick saddle-leather mounted on enameled tubular steel frames. N...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

6 Post-Modern Arrben Italy 'Canasta' Armchairs Leather Enameled Tubular Steel

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Roger Rougier Set of 6 Post Modern Dining Chairs, 1980

By Roger Rougier

Located in Chicago, IL

Roger Rougier set of 6 Postmodern dining chairs, 1980. Original upholstery.

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Roger Rougier Set of 6 Post Modern Dining Chairs, 1980

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Post Modern Blue Leather Barrel Lounge Chairs, 1980

By Leon Rosen

Located in Chicago, IL

Postmodern pair of blue leather Barrel lounge chairs, 1980. Original leather

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Post Modern Blue Leather Barrel Lounge Chairs, 1980

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Set of 32 Dansk BLT Sandstone Brown and Off White Ceramic Dishes Circa 1980

By Dansk

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A 32 piece Dansk BLT Sandstone dish set. This gorgeous dish set includes 13 mugs, 10 bowls, and 9 plates. This set is circa 1980 and has a beautiful mid centu...

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1980s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 32 Dansk BLT Sandstone Brown and Off White Ceramic Dishes Circa 1980

Italian Post-Modern Dining Table Rectangle Top Exotic Cipollino Ondulato Marble

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stunning! Large vintage Cipollino Ondulato marble dining table, designed and manufactured in Italy. This table has a strong formal design wit...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Italian Post-Modern Dining Table Rectangle Top Exotic Cipollino Ondulato Marble

1980s Postmodern Lego Telephone by Tyco

By Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible vintage Lego telephone by Tycho. Original piece from the 1980s with striking yet endearing presence. The nostalgic elements come thru in this piece catapulting it to a s...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

1980s Postmodern Lego Telephone by Tyco

Mactan Stone Coffee Table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Beautiful coffee table or side table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980s. The beautiful base of the table is made of Mactan stone or Fossil Stone. Faceted glass ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone

Mactan Stone Coffee Table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980s

Vico Magistretti for Cassina Veranda Lounge Chair in Original Baby Blue Leather

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in Seattle, WA

This is an unusual baby blue leather and black leg Veranda Lounge Chair designed by renowned Italian architect Vico Magistretti for Cassina. It is in overall good condition, with lig...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vico Magistretti for Cassina Veranda Lounge Chair in Original Baby Blue Leather

1980s Pair of Post-Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs in Brown Suede & Plaid

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and American-Made during the Post-Modern period, this pair of chairs features great construction and a handsome look as a result of the design and upholstery used. Upholster...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Suede, Upholstery

1980s Pair of Post-Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs in Brown Suede & Plaid

Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

This spectacular Vladimir Kagan 'Cloud' sofa was produced by Directional Furniture in the 1980s and was just newly reupholstered in a gorgeous two toned velvet, and has the lucite ce...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Textile

Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s

Vintage 1983 Alessi Original 3cp La Conica Espresso Coffee Maker Italy MINT

By Alessi, Aldo Rossi

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Vintage 1983 Alessi Original 3cp La Conica Espresso Coffee Maker Italy MINT Iconic, 1983, original 3-cup, " La Conica" Espresso Coffee Maker, model "La Tavola di Babele" ,designed...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1983 Alessi Original 3cp La Conica Espresso Coffee Maker Italy MINT

Neos Wall Clock 2 George Sowden Nathalie du Pasquier Postmodern

By Lorenz, Nathalie du Pasquier, George Sowden, Memphis Milano

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Neos clock designed by George Sowden and Nathalie du Pasquier in the 80s. Neos is the brand run by Lorenz clock company in Italy. They were designed a lot o...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Neos Wall Clock 2 George Sowden Nathalie du Pasquier Postmodern

Hand Painted Dish by Schramberg Pottery

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Hand painted dish by Schramberg Pottery, Germany circa 1980s.

Category

1980s English Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Painted Dish by Schramberg Pottery

MEMPHIS ZOLO Wooden Toys designed by Byron Glaser and Sandra Higashi MOMA 1980s

By Zolo, MOMA Museum New York, Byron Glaser and Sandra Higashi

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

A Memphis Zolo Toys set of 54 wooden puzzle pieces designed by Byron Glaser and Sandra Higashi in 1987 for MOMA. All of the parts are made of wood and are hand-painted. The rare form...

Category

1980s Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

MEMPHIS ZOLO Wooden Toys designed by Byron Glaser and Sandra Higashi MOMA 1980s

1980s Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Dining Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite dining table, dating back to the 1980s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece showcases a stunning hand crafted finish, ensuring a rich, lustrous appearance that highlights its intricate design. This tessellated Mactan stone table...

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1980s Philippine Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

1980s Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Dining Table

Round marble Zanotta Roberto Barbieri table with blue steel base, Italy, 1980s

By Roberto Barbieri, Zanotta

Located in Zevenaar, NL

140 diameter eyecatcher XXL table in beautiful French marble with a blue steel base. Signed Zanotta underneath the base, made in the 1980s in Italy. Design is by Roberto Barbieri. Al...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Steel

Round marble Zanotta Roberto Barbieri table with blue steel base, Italy, 1980s

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"Helix Spiral Swivel" glass table, France, Circa 1980

By Danny Lane

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful vintage oval table inspired by the style of Danny Lane, in stacked glass with removable top. The unique design of the helical spiral tabl...

Category

1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

"Helix Spiral Swivel" glass table, France, Circa 1980

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First Chair by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis

By Memphis Group, Michele de Lucchi

Located in Vienna, AT

Iconic "First Chair" designed by Michelle de Lucchi for Memphis Milano 1983 in good condition, some scratches to the seat.

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

First Chair by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis

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Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 'Marlo' Bed in Black Leather, Italy 1980s

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Zagreb, HR

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather Bed Model Marlo for Molteni, Italy, 1982 A rare 'Marlo' bed was designed in 1982 as an improved version of the ...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 'Marlo' Bed in Black Leather, Italy 1980s

Postmodern "Aurora" Pendant Halogen Lamp by Perry King for Arteluce, Italy 1980s

By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce

Located in Zagreb, HR

The postmodern halogen 'Aurora' chandelier light was designed by Perry King and Santiago Miranda for Arteluce in the 1980s. The chandelier is made of tempered glass with two acrylic transparent...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Postmodern "Aurora" Pendant Halogen Lamp by Perry King for Arteluce, Italy 1980s

Iconic “La Lune Sous Le Chapeau” Table Lamp by Man Ray

By Man Ray

Located in Weesp, NL

Discover the Iconic “La Lune Sous Le Chapeau” Table Lamp New‑Old‑Stock, 1980s, Sirrah Italy — Designed by Man Ray Illuminate Your Space with Surrealist Elegance Step into a world...

Category

1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Iconic “La Lune Sous Le Chapeau” Table Lamp by Man Ray

Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll (up to 30)

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Iconic Postmodern Mandarin chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in amazing period Uphostery original and in good condition. Black enamel steel legs and sculptural undulating ...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll (up to 30)

Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sculptural pair of swiveling lounge chairs circa 1980's. These very well made chairs feature a swiveling bases that return to their original position. The original fabric has a cou...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs

Postmodern Chrome Dining Chairs, 1980s

Located in Čelinac, BA

Post modern italian chrome dining chair 1980s.

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Chrome Dining Chairs, 1980s

Set of 6 Birch Bentwood Stacking Chairs by Thonet, Made in Germany

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of six stackable chairs, made of birch bentwood, will make a unique and comfortable set of dining chairs. German engineering meets design. Rare to have such a large set in...

Category

1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Birch, Bentwood

Set of 6 Birch Bentwood Stacking Chairs by Thonet, Made in Germany

Midcentury Post Modern Demilune Credenza or Cabinet in Glossy Laminate

By Karl Springer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large substantial storage piece from the late 1980s. It features an elongated demilune form finished in a beautiful modern glossy laminate and four d...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Laminate

Midcentury Post Modern Demilune Credenza or Cabinet in Glossy Laminate

Philippe Starck for Aleph Driade Ed Archer leather Dining Chairs set of 8

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Rare set of 8 Philippe Starck Aleph Driade Leather Chairs - Ed Archer This version has the bound leather underneath and is known for its better quality in...

Category

1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Philippe Starck for Aleph Driade Ed Archer leather Dining Chairs set of 8

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