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
- Ettore Sottsass
- Robert Venturi
- Alessandro Mendini
- Michele de Lucchi
- Michael Graves
- Nathalie du Pasquier
VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
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Style: Post-Modern
Period: 1980s
Matteo Grassi Korium KM 3/1 leather lounge chair by Tito Agnoli, 1980
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The lounge chair by Matteo Grassi comes in a deep black color. The thick buffalo leather of the back and seat cushions has a beautiful structure, is soft and undamaged. The sides and...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Set of 6 Post-Modern Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs, Circa 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six Post-Modern sculptural Pierre Cardin dining chairs in white lacquer featuring high split backs with contrasting wood ties. The chairs have been reupholstered in a neutral ...
Category
1980s Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Philippe Starck Miss Dorn Model Armchair for Disform, c. 1982, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Philippe Starck Miss Dorn model armchair for Disform 1982.
Black metal structure, original black fabric round seat.
Dimensions: 70 cm H, 54 cm W, 44 c...
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Orange Spaghetti Chairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of Spaghetti chairs was designed by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, in Italy, during the 1980's. They have chromed steel frames and orange straps. All PVC straps are still ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Metal, Steel
Neos Lorenz du Pasquier & Sowden Postmodern Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
A bright, multicolored postmodern wall clock with blue and green hands designed by Nathalie du Pasquier and George Sowden for Neos of Lorenz in the late 1980s. Co-founders of the Mem...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
VeArt Venice Murano Vase Vintage 80s
By VeArt
Located in Taranto, IT
VeArt Venezia Murano Vintage Vase 1980s.
Very rare two-tone collectible vase, divided into two pieces.
The item is in excellent conservative condition, has no cosmetic defects to r...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vintage postmodern dining chairs by Cattelan, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Italian metal postmodern dining chairs with black metal frames and black leather upholstery.
Good condition.
By Cattelan italy,, labelled
1980s - Italy
Dimensions:
Height: 105cm
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Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Fratelli Martini Bronze 1980 Italian Wall Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A rare polished bronze sculptural Italian 1980s wall lamp by Fratelli Martini. A complimentary looking other pair available.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Postmodern Italian Dining Chairs by Hank Loewenstein, S/4
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Italy, 1980s
Set of four postmodern dining chairs by Hank Loewenstein, made in Italy. Turned solid maple frames with great geometry and curved maple plywood backs. Pick a fun fabric ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Post Modern Spaghetti Bar Stool Giandomenico Belotti Alias Fly Line 1980s
Located in Forest Grove, PA
The spaghetti barstool designed by Giandomenico Belotti, unmarked, circa 1980s.
These stools have been attributed to Fly Line and Alias.
An iconic Post Modern design, the seats and backs are upholstered with 'spaghetti' straps made of strong PVC, this vintage stacking stool...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Wooden Sculptural Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Wooden sculptural side chair featuring a keyhole backrest and carved indentations.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Suede Leather Console Cabinet Bogo, Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
This stunning high-end console cabinet features a sturdy internal frame, made of multilayered wood padded with a layer of polyurethane foam and covered in beautiful suede leather. Th...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Lambskin, Suede, Glass, Wood
Minimalist Post-Modern Thick Lucite Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sturdy, thick lucite (heavy) minimalist side table will make a sleek addition to any contemporary design project. Use it at the end of a sofa, as a nightstand, or a small coffee...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Lucite
Ivory & Black Metal 1980s Floor Lamp Polifemo by Carlo Forcolini for Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This vintage "Polifemo" floor lamp was designed in Italy byCarlo Forcolini for Artemide in 1980s. The lamp is made from a black metal structure with an ivory aluminum pivotable shade.
The light (halogen) is screened and directed by the circular lampshade according to its inclination.
In the center of the disk a lens condenses the luminous flux in a point direction.
A pair of Polifemo lamps...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
'Scarface' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1983
Located in Devon, GB
Considered to be one of the best gangster films ever made, 'Scarface' follows the rise and fall of Cuban refugee Tony Montana (Al Pacino) as he becomes th...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Japanese Brancusi Style Candlestick Holders
By Constantin Brancusi 2
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredible pair of vintage Japanese architectural candlestick holders in the manner of Constantin Brancusi. Purchased in Japan. Most likely c1980s. Wonderful patina, one small area o...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Postmodern Lacquered Rougier Queen Headboard
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Postmodern headboard by Roger Rougier of Canada. Classic postmodern, space age design. Bright White lacquer with black ribbed rubber insert for st...
Category
1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Rubber, Lacquer
Pair LC3 Grand Modele Lounge Arm Chair Style of Le Corbusier, 1980
By Le Corbusier
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair LC3 Grand Modele Lounge Arm Chair Style of Le Corbusier, 1980. Original leather which is extremely soft with Chrome finished steel.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare Adjustable Cassina 'Kick' Side Table by Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare 1980’s Cassina 'Kick' side table by renowned Japanese designer Toshiyuki Kita. Constructed of powder coated charcoal gray steel with black lacquered with rubber edges. Design w...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Sesamo 841 Desk by Frattini for Bernini, Italy 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Sesamo 841 Desk by Frattini for Bernini, Italy 1980. Desk is designed by Gianfranco Frattini and made by Bernini. Bernini tags in drawer as shown in picture. Original Bernini desk in...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
1980s Sculptural Helix Spiral Swivel Top Glass Dining Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, dining table you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being a most spectacular and beautifully-presented table. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful table is a statement piece and packed with personality!! In the style of Danny Lane. The vintage helix spiral...
Category
1980s Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Häpen Wire Steel Valet by Ehlén Johansson for Ikea, 1980s
Located in Delft, NL
Häpen wire steel valet by Ehlén Johansson for Ikea, 1980s.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Enzo Testa for Bernini Coffee Table in Walnut Briar Burl and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Enzo Testa for Bernini, coffee table, walnut briar burl, coated steel, rubber, Italy, circa 1980
A rare masterpiece designed by Enzo Testa for Bernini around 1980. This coffee table...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Postmodern Black Dr. Glob Accent Chair Designed by Philippe Starck Kartell 1980s
Located in Basel, BS
Two available, Sold individually here.
Designer: Phillipe Starck, in 1988
Manufacturer: Kartell
Kartell Dr. Glob Modern Chair. The Dr. Glob chair was designed by the acclaimed designer Philippe Starck for Kartell in Italy. Fashioned from two different materials, Phillipe Starck's modern interpretation of a classic chair quickly attained icon status. Its unique design typifies the early design direction of Philippe Starck that made him world renowned. The chair can be used indoors as well outdoors, and is stackable up to ten chairs high for easy storage. A uniquely modern chair...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair Post Modern Barstools, Vintage 1980s Amisco Black Bar Stools, Bar Height
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of vintage post modern barstools by Les Industries Amisco - Canada circa 1980s. Bar height. Black metal frames with foam padded back/arm res...
Category
1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Sculpture by Floyd Gompf
By Floyd Gompf
Located in Winnetka, IL
Post Modern Biomorphic sculpture in metal by Floyd Gompf. There are inserted nails on the underside that support the whole.
Category
1980s North American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ron Rezek Verdigris Table Lamp
By Ron Rezek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Postmodern table lamp by Los Angeles lighting designer Ron Rezek, c.1980s. The lamp features a verdigris copper frame and removable shade with polished brass ring accent that sits at...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Post-Modern Memphis Milano Style Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1985
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a post-modern Memphis Milano style ceramic vase, signed and dated 1985. It is a limited edition 12/25 and is signed "IS."
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of "Tub-Kit" Armchairs, by João A. Pinto de Oliveira for Altamira & Plimat
By Altamira
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of armchairs, model Tub-Kit, was designed by João Américo Pinto de Oliveira for Altamira and Plimat - Marinha Grande, in Portugal in 1984. It ...
Category
1980s Portuguese Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Pair of "Cocktail" Jill Wall Lamps by King and Miranda for Arteluce, 1980s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful pair of Italian White Wall Sconces from 1980s. These pieces were made during the 1980s in Italy by Perry King and Santiago Miranda.
The name of the manufacturer "Arteluce"...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Chaise Lounge Newly Upholstered in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Float away from the worries of the day in this luxurious post modern chaise lounge newly professionally upholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé. Sculptural form exudes a sophisticated look that's gentle and inviting. Ivory white bouclé fabric's texture is breathable and ventilates well. Cozy in winter and cool in summer. Enveloping padded comfort with a thick seat cushion layered over a descending pedestal base. So sexy from all sides, this chaise lounge is beautiful enough to float in a room. Modern. Fresh. Reminiscent of Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman and Adrian Pearsall's iconic amorphous designs. Nestle in with your favorite blanket and read for hours, nap, binge watch your favorite series, or shop 1stDibs on your electronic device...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Ing-Marie Linder, wall art / relief in leather, Post-Modern Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Abstract wall relief / art by Swedish artist Ing-Marie Linder.
The folded leather creates warmth and depth. A unique, hand-made decorative work of art.
Signed and dated -86. Addi...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Italian Sofa Designed by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very rare sofa designed by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate.
Produced in the 1980s postmodern era.
This extremely comfor...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage Pair of Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal Flash Candlestick Holders
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage pair of Dorothy Hafner of "Flash" ceramic candlestick holders by Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal Studio Line. Originally sold as part of a larger set of dinnerware and tableware...
Category
1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Rougier 3300 Wall System
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
This incredibly rare and sculptural post-modern (Memphis vibe) wall unit/entertainment center was designed and produced by Roger Rougier of Canada. See original brochu...
Category
1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Lacquer, Wood
Nicoletti Salotti Post-Modern Italian Leather Sofa
Located in TARBES, FR
Magnificent post-modern Nicoletti Salotti sofa circa 1980 beige color, the leather is in very good condition and is very comfortable, a magnific...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Italian Brass Midcentury Wall Hangers Coat Racks 1970s set of 7
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of 7 solid brass wall hangers coat racks , production Italy 1980s
Please note that the items are original of the period and this shows normal signs of age and use.
Price for 1t...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Post-Modern Trix Armchair by Karl Friedrich Förster for KKF, 1980s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Post-Modern Trix armchair.
Design by Karl Friedrich Förster for KFF.
Striking German design in the style of Memphis from the 1980s.
Original patinated steel frame w...
Category
1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare Sesamo Pop Up Desk / Secretary by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1981
Located in Basel, BS
Exquisite and very rare Pop Up Desk by Gianfranco Frattini in Italy for Bernini.
Label present, and all drawer pulls are stamped with the logo.
When you p...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Murano Glass Handkerchief Vase, Italy 1980/90s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Italian Murano Glass Handkerchief / Tulip Vase in sky blue.
Bottom with Arte Murano Hallmark.
In good condition. Normal/small signs of age and wear.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Copenhagen Triptych Serigraph by Franco Costa
By Franco Costa
Located in Weesp, NL
Step into the vibrant world of contemporary art with the mesmerizing triptych serigraph "Oh! Copenhagen" by the renowned artist Franco Costa. This exquisite artwork, consisting of th...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
1980s Norman Jaffe Postmodern Pair of Leather Club Chairs
Located in Roanoke, VA
Super cool and rare pair of leather club chairs designed by architect Norman Jaffe for US West Corporation in the 1980s. They are in their original two-tone neutral gray-blue soft an...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Post Modern Frosted Glass Saturn Light Fixture
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant Post Modern Frosted Glass Saturn Light Fixture from the 1980's of chrome and thick sandblasted green glass. A central core of chrome rods support ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mariano Fortuny Photographer Floor Lamp for Pallucco Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mariano Fortuny Photographer floor lamp, c.1980s, Italy. The floor lamp is constructed of a black steel tripod frame with a two toned black and white cotton lamp shade. The shade swi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Hurricane Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Vladimir Kagan for Directional hurricane chair.
Offered is a classic post modern sculptural hurricane chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Direct...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Aldo Rossi Teatro Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional Post-Modern Teatro side chairs designed by architect Aldo Rossi and Luca Meda and manufactured by Italian furniture company Molteni. Beautiful timeless design in high quality solid cherry wood reupholstered in brand new Royal Blue Kvadrat Topas upholstery.
Topas is a very high quality crepe, made with 100 % pure wool.
We have 15 of these chairs available, reupholstery in other fabrics or leather is available upon request.
Priced individually.
Aldo Rossi (1931 - 1997), a leading exponent of the postmodern movement, was an Italian architect and designer who achieved international recognition in four distinct areas: architectural theory, drawing, design, and product design. The Teatro chair...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cherry
Memphis style candlestick, France, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice Memphis style candlestick in blue, red, yellow lacquered metal, from the 1980s. Nice patina.
1 available.
Dimensions : H32, D5,6cm
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Riccardo Dalisi Fire Screen for Dimensione Fuoco 1984
Located in Meer, VAN
Great graphical piece by artist Riccardo Dalisi (1931-2022) for Dimensione Fuoco, San Donà di Piave, Italy. This Italian company produced high end fireplace accessories in the latte...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone Coffee or Fossil Stone Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely Postmodern 1980s design, coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte.
The base of this cute table is made of rough edged brick motif Mactan stone or Fossil Stone.
Six stone bal...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Set of 4 Design Institute of America Brass Stools in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Elegant and luxurious set of four cantilevered brass stools in the style of Milo Baughman made by Design Institute of America ("DIA") newly professionally reupholstered in super soft...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Set of Italian Dining Chairs in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, oak, lacquered metal, Italy, 1980s
This pristine set of six dining chairs exemplifies the furniture design aesthetic of 1980s Italy. Crafted from solid oak...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Gamma Lux Italy Floor Vloerlamp
By Gammalux
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful lamp by the Italian lamp specialist and design agency Gammalux. A floor lamp explored in a beautiful condition, both adjustable in height and the angle of the lamp. Are r...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Memphis Style Post Modern Red Framed Two Tier Rolling Bar Cart with Grid Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Memphis style post modern rolling bar cart with red tubular frame and two glass shelves. The top shelf has a white grid pattern on glass and the bottom shelf has been replaced with n...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alanda Rectangular Glass Coffee Table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Alanda coffee table, an iconic piece that ushered in the 1980s, is now revisited in homage to Paolo Piva, the great architect and designer who passed away last year. A highly suc...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of Seven Pantarei Wall Lights by Ernesto Gismondi Artemide
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A set of seven (7) unusual Pantarei wall or ceiling lights by Ernesto Gismondi. These are no longer in production and feature an unusual clam shell design and Memphis/futurist stylin...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pop art Post modern Pink Gloss Laminate custom 9 drawer desk dresser credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful post modern custom made bubblegum pink gloss laminate 9 drawer kneehole Desk dresser or credenza circa 1980. Very clean inside and out almost like new. Look at photos. Ther...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
Italian Postmodern Leather Bench
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular 1980s Italian Postmodern bench. The bench is constructed of steel that’s powder coated in a metallic gray and the cushion is a soft li...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Set of 6 Italian leather and green lacquer dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Postmodern black leather dining chairs with Green lacquer bases.
Unique set we've never seen before.
Very good quality, timeless design and a nice dark green lacquer wood.
1980s ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Mario Botta, 4 'Seconda' Metal Chairs, Alias Mod. 602, 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Botta, set of 4 "Seconda" Armchairs produced by Alias, Italy 1982. Structure with armrests in gray powder-coated steel, black seat in perforated steel sheet.
Backrest made up...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Tempo Designs Extra Long Laminate Console Table
Located in Medina, OH
Postmodern Tempo Designs Extra Long Laminate Console Table. Unfortunately one side of the table has black imperfections due to movers not using a proper ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Laminate
Andree Putman Pair Crescent Lounge Chair, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Andree Putman Pair crescent Lounge Chairs, 1980 on casters. Original upholstery in great condition. Price is per pair. 1 Pair left.
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Garouste & Bonetti Unique Frame for Christian Lacroix, 1987, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Elisabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti frame, designed and only produced in 1987 for Maison de Haute Couture Christian Lacroix, Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris, France.
Black painted perforated frame with Christian Lacroix signature on a gold metal square...
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair French Armchairs in Metal and Copper, around 1980
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Pair French Armchairs in Metal and Copper where made around 1980.
A unique piece which is a great eye-catcher for your antique, modern, space age or mid-century interi...
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
Italian post-modern cart black laminate shelves and green metal structure 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post-modern cart black laminate shelves and green metal structure 1980s
Trolley with two shelves in black laminate with light wood profiles. The sup...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1980s Serbian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
1980s Postmodern Spindle-back Solid Oak Sofa, Howard Furniture, Pair Available
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Postmodern Spindle-back Solid Oak Howard Co Sofa
Offered for sale individually are two 1980s solid oak spindle-back Postmodern sofas from Howard Furniture company. The sofas h...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Foam
Vintage Carlo Forcolini Post-Modern Black Floor Lamp for Artemide Italy, 1980s
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s Post-modern Carlo Forcolini designed "Nestore Terra" black floor lamp for Artemide with silver spheric counterweight. Fully adjustable floor lamp a...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Art Piet Mondriaan square wall mirror by Rimadesio Italy, 1980s
By Rimadesio
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Large and very rare mirror in the manner of Piet Mondriaan by Italian glassmanufacturer Rimadesio.
Itlay, 1980s
Measures 157 cm x 86 cm x 2 cm
Can be hung vertically or horizontally....
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Andree Putman Pair Crescent Lounge Chair, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Andree Putman Pair crescent Lounge Chairs, 1980 on casters. Original upholstery in great condition. Price is per pair. 1 Pair left.
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Shell Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980's.
It has a beautiful shape of a oyster with a pearl inside.
This stunning table is made of rough edged brick motif Mactan stone or Fossil Stone.
The round glass plate is facet cut.
This stunning piece is not that heavy because of the Mactan stone technique.
It is easy to carry with 2 people...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Barbarella Writing Desk / Secretary by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1966/1985
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ettore Sottsass Barbarella cabinet for Poltronova, Italy. Designed in 1966, produced in 1985. The cabinet features three drawers over a drop-front ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
One for the Recession Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1985
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare Ingo Maurer 1985 wall lamp one for the Recession in great vintage condition as can be seen in the images.
This beautiful heart will be shipp...
Category
1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
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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.
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