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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
Warren Platner Writing Desk in Oak with Black Leather Top
Warren Platner Writing Desk in Oak with Black Leather Top

Warren Platner Writing Desk in Oak with Black Leather Top

By Warren Platner, Florence Knoll

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Warren Platner for Knoll International, writing desk from the Executive Collection, leather, chromed metal, oak, United States, design 1973, production 1974-1980. In 1973, Warren Platner designed a collection of executive office furniture...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Postmodern Sectional Sofa in Deep Green Fabric
Postmodern Sectional Sofa in Deep Green Fabric

Postmodern Sectional Sofa in Deep Green Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Modular sofa, fabric, Europe, 1970s This beautiful modular sofa, made in Europe in the 1970s, exudes comfort and charm. Wrapped in soft, rich green fabric, it invites you to sink in...

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1970s European Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Pine

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...

Category

1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

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...

Category

1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

USM Haller Modular Sideboard Cabinet, Black & Chrome, Swiss Design, 1960
USM Haller Modular Sideboard Cabinet, Black & Chrome, Swiss Design, 1960

USM Haller Modular Sideboard Cabinet, Black & Chrome, Swiss Design, 1960

By Usm Haller

Located in Chattanooga, TN

An authentic USM Haller 3x2 Modular Sideboard Cabinet in a striking Black finish, showcasing the timeless functionality and refined aesthetics that have made USM Haller one of the mo...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Paul Evans for Directional 'PE 68' Wall Unit in Bronzed Resin and Glass
Paul Evans for Directional 'PE 68' Wall Unit in Bronzed Resin and Glass

Paul Evans for Directional 'PE 68' Wall Unit in Bronzed Resin and Glass

By Paul Evans

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paul Evans, Paul Evans Studio for Directional, wall shelves, model 'PE 68', epoxy bronzed resin over wood, glass, United States, 1970s Grand wall unit by Paul Evans, designed for Di...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Resin, Wood

Vico Magistretti for O-Luce 'Atollo' First Edition '233' Table Lamp
Vico Magistretti for O-Luce 'Atollo' First Edition '233' Table Lamp

Vico Magistretti for O-Luce 'Atollo' First Edition '233' Table Lamp

By Vico Magistretti, O-Luce

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vico Magistretti for O-Luce, 'Atollo' lamp, first edition model '233', aluminum, Italy, 1977 The Atollo lighting object, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977, stands as one of his m...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

By Nicoletti Salotti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Red & Black 2 tone Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Loveseat Sofa. Very fun Beautiful pop art leather sofa. Has unique back supports and legs upholstered in leather. Bea...

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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

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

Materials

Steel

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

Postmodern German Lumibär Bear Floor Lamp by Klein & Leidig for Flötotto, 1990s
Postmodern German Lumibär Bear Floor Lamp by Klein & Leidig for Flötotto, 1990s

Postmodern German Lumibär Bear Floor Lamp by Klein & Leidig for Flötotto, 1990s

Located in Hamburg, DE

The Lumibär is a design classic from Flötotto. The bright bear. Not just something for the children's room. The design is so simple that it also fits wonderfully as a light object...

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20th Century German Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

1970s Dining Set in Solid Pine with Table Chairs and Bench
1970s Dining Set in Solid Pine with Table Chairs and Bench

1970s Dining Set in Solid Pine with Table Chairs and Bench

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining ensemble consisting of a table, set of four chairs, and a bench, solid pine, Italy, 1970s This Italian dining suite, dating from the 1970s, exemplifies the period's renewed i...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Pine

Ambrogio Tresoldi e Alberto Salvati Wardrobe Cabinet Purple Blue Lacquered Wood
Ambrogio Tresoldi e Alberto Salvati Wardrobe Cabinet Purple Blue Lacquered Wood

Ambrogio Tresoldi e Alberto Salvati Wardrobe Cabinet Purple Blue Lacquered Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ambrogio Tresoldi and Alberto Salvati, cabinet / wardrobe, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s Ambrogio Tresoldi and Alberto Salvati began their careers at the Politecnico di Milano under ...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian Travertine Marble End Tables, Pair
Italian Travertine Marble End Tables, Pair

Italian Travertine Marble End Tables, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A substantial pair of Italian travertine marble end or side tables, Modern style/Postmodern period, circa late 20th century (1970s), Italy. Executed in travertine with a clean square...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Bruno Rey for Dietiker Red Barstool
Bruno Rey for Dietiker Red Barstool

Bruno Rey for Dietiker Red Barstool

By Dietiker, Bruno Rey

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bruno Rey for Dietiker, barstool, plywood, leather, metal, Switzerland, 1970s Constructed from vibrant red lacquered plywood, the stool exudes a sense of warmth and sophistication, ...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Memphis Milano Tahiti Lamp by Ettore Sottsass
Memphis Milano Tahiti Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

Memphis Milano Tahiti Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Toronto, ON

Tahiti, a masterpiece by Ettore Sottsass, is an ironic lamp with a zoomorphic shape that recalls childhood games: a lamp is hidden in the head, ideal for lighting a table. The base w...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Warm Sage Colored Suede
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Warm Sage Colored Suede

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Warm Sage Colored Suede

By De Sede, Ubald Klug

Located in Waalwijk, NL

De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600, suede, felt, Switzerland, 1970s A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland. This De Sede modular Sn...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Suede, Felt

Mid Century Modern Ostrich skin Leather Post modern waterfall bench coffee table
Mid Century Modern Ostrich skin Leather Post modern waterfall bench coffee table

Mid Century Modern Ostrich skin Leather Post modern waterfall bench coffee table

By Karl Springer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Modern Ostrich skin Leather Post modern waterfall bench or coffee table. Nice Patina shows normal use and wear. Great Bench. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Measures 16" H x 46...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage German Postmodern Profilsystem Series Desk or Dining Table, 1970s
Vintage German Postmodern Profilsystem Series Desk or Dining Table, 1970s

Vintage German Postmodern Profilsystem Series Desk or Dining Table, 1970s

By Elmar Flötotto

Located in Hamburg, DE

Simple dining or desk from the profile system collection from Flötotto. A very simple and functional design. The table comes from the profile system collection, which is known from ...

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20th Century German Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Side Table / Stool, Hand-Carved White Onyx, Sculptural, Panorammma, Mexico
Side Table / Stool, Hand-Carved White Onyx, Sculptural, Panorammma, Mexico

Side Table / Stool, Hand-Carved White Onyx, Sculptural, Panorammma, Mexico

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Olo Eclipse Nightstand Rings of white onyx tower in a light gradient descent to create Olo Eclipse Nightstand. Without compartments.

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

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

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...

Category

1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Seven Salotti Modular Sofa in Cognac Colored Leather
Seven Salotti Modular Sofa in Cognac Colored Leather

Seven Salotti Modular Sofa in Cognac Colored Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Seven Salotti modular sofa, plastic, leather, Italy, 1970s This modular sofa by Italian maker Seven Salotti dates from the 1970s and showcases the era’s relaxed and sculptural appro...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Post-Modern Wall Unit in Glass and Travertine
Post-Modern Wall Unit in Glass and Travertine

Post-Modern Wall Unit in Glass and Travertine

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit, travertine, glass, Europe, 1970s Elegant and architectural wall unit crafted during the 1970s, composed of travertine supports and glass shelves. The design is defined by...

Category

1970s European Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Ron Rezek Table Lamp 1980s
Ron Rezek Table Lamp 1980s

Ron Rezek Table Lamp 1980s

By Ron Rezek

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Post-modern table lamp by Los Angeles lighting designer Ron Rezek, c.1980s. The lamp features a black enameled metal frame and removable black shade with polished brass ring accent t...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Sculptural Lounge Chair Jaymar 1980s

$1,050Sale Price|30% Off

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

Materials

Leather

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 Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina 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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Pierre Chapo 'Sfax' T21E Dining Table in Solid Elm 160cm/62.99in.
Pierre Chapo 'Sfax' T21E Dining Table in Solid Elm 160cm/62.99in.

Pierre Chapo 'Sfax' T21E Dining Table in Solid Elm 160cm/62.99in.

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, 'Sfax' dining table, model 'T21E', elm, France, 1970s This table is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood and...

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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Elm

Design "Opium" Coffee Table in Bamboo by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium 1980's
Design "Opium" Coffee Table in Bamboo by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium 1980's

Design "Opium" Coffee Table in Bamboo by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium 1980's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Postmodern Design "Opium" Coffee Table in Bamboo by Axel Vervoordt. Made in Belgium, 1980's / 90's period. Classic Axel Vervoordt design low square coffee table. Mixed wood b...

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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Oak

Pair of modernist chrome and pleather chairs, 20th century
Pair of modernist chrome and pleather chairs, 20th century

Pair of modernist chrome and pleather chairs, 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

A pair of chrome and pleather chairs, 20th century. Bauhaus and mid century modern sensibilities- and very well made. Please note one of the black spheres is missing at the foot of a...

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20th Century Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Handmade Ceramic Sculptural Tealight Small Candle Holder by Maku Ceramic
Handmade Ceramic Sculptural Tealight Small Candle Holder by Maku Ceramic

Handmade Ceramic Sculptural Tealight Small Candle Holder by Maku Ceramic

Located in Geneve, CH

Handmade Ceramic Sculptural Tealight Small Candle Holder by Maku Ceramic Dimensions: Ø 17.7 x H 20.3 cm Materials: Ceramic, volcanic stoneware Maku Ceramic is an Istanbul-based cera...

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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Fler 'Idler' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey
Fler 'Idler' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey

Fler 'Idler' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Fler for Furniture Makers of Australia, living room set - lounge chairs with ottoman, model 'The Idler', "Teddy Mohair" Aubergine by Pierre Frey, Australia, wood, design 1969 This s...

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1960s Australian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Loveseat by B&B Italia, Suede, 1972
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Loveseat by B&B Italia, Suede, 1972

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Loveseat by B&B Italia, Suede, 1972

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mario Bellini's 'Le Bambole' lounge chair for B&B Italia is one of the most recognizable silhouettes of 1970s Italian design. The chair's fully upholstered, pillow-like form has ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Vintage Memphis Style Adjustable Candleholders, Atomic Design, 1970s
Vintage Memphis Style Adjustable Candleholders, Atomic Design, 1970s

Vintage Memphis Style Adjustable Candleholders, Atomic Design, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A pair of vintage Danish postmodern or Memphis style candlestick holders in string metal. Adjustable in height up to 28 cm. They are reminiscent in style to similar design from Marku...

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1970s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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 Cassina, Vico Magistretti

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...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Mah Jong Modular 3-Piece Sofa Suite by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Mah Jong Modular 3-Piece Sofa Suite by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

Mah Jong Modular 3-Piece Sofa Suite by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Basel, BS

An iconic three-piece Mah Jong lounge suite, by Roche Bobois, groundbreaking modular seating concept designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971. This set embraces the "ground-level living" revolution of the Space Age era, discarding traditional constraints to offer complete freedom of form, comfort, and interactive layout. **Special edition Seat backs feature adjustable back rests that can adjust the position into 4 different adjusted levels. The Mah Jong sofa is manufactured in a dedicated, specialized workshop located in Italy. Each modular element is entirely hand-made and hand-stitched, functioning much like an haute couture fashion studio Design & Configuration The set is balanced across three primary, highly adaptable elements: • One Black Seat Element complete with an integrated, adjustable low-profile backrest. • One Red Seat Element featuring a matching structural backrest for supportive, laid-back comfort. • One Orange Ottoman...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Foam

Memphis Style 1980s Metal Stick Person Candle Holders
Memphis Style 1980s Metal Stick Person Candle Holders

Memphis Style 1980s Metal Stick Person Candle Holders

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage 1980s memphis style stick person black metal candle holder. The stick person holds a wine glass in one hand and there is a candle holder in the other hand. Quirky wavy hair...

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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather

De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

De Sede, 'DS-15' sectional sofa, patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains five regular elements, two corner ...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

USM Haller Low Media Console by Fritz Haller, White & Chrome, 1960
USM Haller Low Media Console by Fritz Haller, White & Chrome, 1960

USM Haller Low Media Console by Fritz Haller, White & Chrome, 1960

By Usm Haller

Located in Chattanooga, TN

A highly sought-after USM Haller 3x2 Low Media Console in the iconic Pure White finish, showcasing the timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship of Swiss modular design. Desig...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp 'Programma' Wall Light in Stainless Steel
Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp 'Programma' Wall Light in Stainless Steel

Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp 'Programma' Wall Light in Stainless Steel

By New Lamp

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp, 'Programma' lamp, stainless steel, circa 1970 Expressive wall light by Italian designer Gianfranco Fini designed in circa 1970. Fini, who is known for...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

IPE Cavalli Italian Sectional Sofa in Red Upholstery

By Ipe Cavalli

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Nerone & Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2 'C10T' Coffee Table in Wood and Crystal Glass
Nerone & Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2 'C10T' Coffee Table in Wood and Crystal Glass

Nerone & Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2 'C10T' Coffee Table in Wood and Crystal Glass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Nerone & Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2, coffee table, wood, glass, iron, Italy, 1970s Designed by the Italian duo Nerone and Patuzzi, this sculptural coffee table is a true statement p...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

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.