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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
Italian Post-Modern Adjustable Floor Lamp
Italian Post-Modern Adjustable Floor Lamp

Italian Post-Modern Adjustable Floor Lamp

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bosi, Martini and Bertotti for Fratelli Martini, 'Art. 225/1' floor lamp, cast iron, lacquered aluminum, Italy, ca. 1974-1975 This Italian post-modern floor lamp stands as a light s...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Aluminum, Iron

Tortona Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Tortona Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Tortona Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Tortona Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: Ø 42 x H 50 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric is not included. ...

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2010s French Post-Modern Furniture

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Foam, Wood, Hardwood

Italian Postmodern Kontessa Series Sugar Pot from Vev Vigano, 1980s
Italian Postmodern Kontessa Series Sugar Pot from Vev Vigano, 1980s

Italian Postmodern Kontessa Series Sugar Pot from Vev Vigano, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Italian Postmodern Kontessa Series Sugar Pot from Vev Vigano, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 Official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer ...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Modern Silver Chrom Round Chandelier Art Nouveau XXL
Postmodern Modern Silver Chrom Round Chandelier Art Nouveau XXL

Postmodern Modern Silver Chrom Round Chandelier Art Nouveau XXL

Located in Berlin, DE

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of postmodernism and experience pure elegance with our breathtaking silver/chrome chandelier decorated with crystals. This work of art of li...

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2010s German Post-Modern Furniture

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Crystal

Vintage Post-Modern Bernhardt Flair Channel 4-Piece Modular Sectional Sofa 1980s
Vintage Post-Modern Bernhardt Flair Channel 4-Piece Modular Sectional Sofa 1980s

Vintage Post-Modern Bernhardt Flair Channel 4-Piece Modular Sectional Sofa 1980s

By Steve Chase, Bernhardt

Located in Southampton, NJ

4-Piece channeled modular sofa in the manner of Steve Chase by Bernhardt Flair having beautifully pattered original upholstery that features wind swooshes throughout. In very good vi...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Furniture

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Steel

Joe Chair by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova Italy. Original. Restored.
Joe Chair by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova Italy. Original. Restored.

Joe Chair by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova Italy. Original. Restored.

Original iconic "Joe" Chair designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi for Poltronova, Italy, 1970s. Named after baseball legend Joe DiMaggio and shaped like an...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Steel

Marlo Coffee Table in Fiberglass, Wood and Lacquer by POPUS EDITIONS
Marlo Coffee Table in Fiberglass, Wood and Lacquer by POPUS EDITIONS

Marlo Coffee Table in Fiberglass, Wood and Lacquer by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Marlo Coffee Table in Fiberglass, Wood and Lacquer by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 160 x D 65 x H 35 cm. Materials: Medium density fiberboard top and solid turned rubberwood legs wi...

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2010s French Post-Modern Furniture

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Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer

Monica Wall Light in Linen and Wool by POPUS EDITIONS
Monica Wall Light in Linen and Wool by POPUS EDITIONS

Monica Wall Light in Linen and Wool by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Monica Wall Light in Linen and Wool by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 40 x D 9 x H 26 cm. Materials: Premium linen base structure completed with embroidered wool patterns. Fabric is ...

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2010s French Post-Modern Furniture

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Wool, Linen

Italian Postmodern Sideboard with Geometric Front
Italian Postmodern Sideboard with Geometric Front

Italian Postmodern Sideboard with Geometric Front

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Cabinet, cherry wood, ebony wood, mahogany wood, Italy 1970s This stunning sideboard, made from a luxurious combination of cherry, ebony wood, and mahogany, is a true statement piec...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Cherry, Ebony, Mahogany

Postmodern End or Side Table with Mirror Top & Black Laquered Pedestal Base
Postmodern End or Side Table with Mirror Top & Black Laquered Pedestal Base

Postmodern End or Side Table with Mirror Top & Black Laquered Pedestal Base

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Postmodern end or side table comprised of a black lacquered pedestal base with beveled edges & gold base trim and a rounded square shaped top with gold trim edges and mirror surface. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. No outstanding flaws seen but there are a couple small dots on the mirrored top where the silvering is missing along with some scratches, and a few scuffs in the black paint. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. Mirror, Mirror on the…. End Table?? That’s right folks! It doesn’t get any more 1980’s than this little gem!!! Only the coolest houses had furniture with mirror...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Furniture

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Composition

Lumina Floor Lamp Walter Monici Italy Model "Zelig Terra"
Lumina Floor Lamp Walter Monici Italy Model "Zelig Terra"

Lumina Floor Lamp Walter Monici Italy Model "Zelig Terra"

By A. Monici, Lumina

Located in Den Haag, NL

Black counterweight floor lamp. Design by Walter Monici for Lumina Italy 1980 model ''Zelig Terra '' Very nice adjustable halogen floor lamp. Two-light intensities. Very flexible, it...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Shipping Box Coffee Table in Stainless Steel by Metalmorphosis Studio
Shipping Box Coffee Table in Stainless Steel by Metalmorphosis Studio

Shipping Box Coffee Table in Stainless Steel by Metalmorphosis Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Shipping Box Coffee Table in Stainless Steel by Metalmorphosis Studio Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 35 cm. Materials: Stainless steel. A volume conceived for transport, now fixed in s...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ampla 09 Stoneware Clay Vase by SOIO Studio
Ampla 09 Stoneware Clay Vase by SOIO Studio

Ampla 09 Stoneware Clay Vase by SOIO Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Ampla 09 Stoneware Clay Vase by SOIO Studio Dimensions: Ø 41 x H 37 cm Materials: Stoneware clay, satin glaze. SOIO Studio is a design studio based in Dubai creating sculptural coll...

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2010s Emirian Post-Modern Furniture

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Clay, Stoneware

Ludmila Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Ludmila Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Ludmila Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Ludmila Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 42 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric is not included. ...

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2010s French Post-Modern Furniture

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Foam, Wood, Hardwood

Toffee GM Side Table in Stained Rattan and Glass Top by POPUS EDITIONS
Toffee GM Side Table in Stained Rattan and Glass Top by POPUS EDITIONS

Toffee GM Side Table in Stained Rattan and Glass Top by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Toffee GM Side Table in Stained Rattan and Glass Top by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 65 cm. Materials: Tinted rattan weave base with a glass tabletop surface. Fabric is not ...

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2010s French Post-Modern Furniture

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Rattan, Glass

Postmodern French Dining Table in Solid Elm
Postmodern French Dining Table in Solid Elm

Postmodern French Dining Table in Solid Elm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining table, elm, France, 1970s This striking 1970s French custom-made table is a beautiful expression of craftsmanship and natural materiality. Executed in solid elm wood, the pie...

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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Elm

Pair of Post Modern Acorn Arm Chairs by Vignelli
Pair of Post Modern Acorn Arm Chairs by Vignelli

Pair of Post Modern Acorn Arm Chairs by Vignelli

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Sunar

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Clean, oversized pair of arm chairs by Vignelli. Simple, modern lines that allow for maximum versatiliy, use them in any design application. Across from a desk, at a game table, at...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Furniture

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Beech

Fidji Headboard in Rattan, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Fidji Headboard in Rattan, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Fidji Headboard in Rattan, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Fidji Headboard in Rattan, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 200 x D 15 x H 100 cm. Materials: Rattan frame, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric is not inc...

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2010s French Post-Modern Furniture

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Foam, Wood, Rattan

Disco Pouf in Tinted Rattan and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Disco Pouf in Tinted Rattan and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Disco Pouf in Tinted Rattan and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Disco Pouf in Tinted Rattan and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: Ø 37 x H 49 cm. Materials: tinted rattan and HR foam. Fabric is not included. Please contact us for further i...

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2010s French Post-Modern Furniture

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Rattan, Foam

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

Betty Gold Abstract Geometric Metal Sculpture Signed and Numbered

By Betty Gold 1

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

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

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Metal

Post Modern Rectangular Verde Green Marble Dining Table
Post Modern Rectangular Verde Green Marble Dining Table

Post Modern Rectangular Verde Green Marble Dining Table

By Mario Bellini

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Absolutely stunning Post Modern Verde Green marble, rectangular dining table. The beveled edges of the top set this piece off perfectly. It is the ultimate statement maker for that s...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Furniture

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Marble

Set of 4 Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Bentwood Dining Chairs, Smoked Gray
Set of 4 Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Bentwood Dining Chairs, Smoked Gray

Set of 4 Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Bentwood Dining Chairs, Smoked Gray

By Frank Gehry, Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

Designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll and produced in the United States in 1997, this exceptional set of four "Hat Trick" dining chairs represents one of the most important furniture designs of the late twentieth century. Part of the celebrated Gehry Collection, these sculptural chairs demonstrate the designer's groundbreaking exploration of bent laminated wood, transforming a humble material into a sophisticated work of functional art. The design is composed of gracefully curving maple ribbons that flow continuously from the legs through the seat and into the dramatic open backrest. The resulting form appears almost woven, creating a striking interplay of positive and negative space while maintaining exceptional strength and stability. Gehry's innovative approach challenged traditional assumptions about furniture construction, producing a chair that is at once architectural, sculptural, and remarkably comfortable. This set retains an uncommon smoked gray maple finish that beautifully accentuates the layered bentwood construction and fluid contours of the design. The finish highlights the natural grain of the maple veneers while lending the chairs a refined contemporary presence. Original production stamps, factory markings, and 1997 manufacturing dates remain present to the undersides, further confirming their authenticity and early production status. The Hat Trick chair is among the most recognizable and collectible designs from the Gehry Collection and is represented in important public and private collections worldwide. Equally suited for use as dining, conference, or accent seating, these chairs function as both practical furnishings and sculptural design statements. A rare opportunity to acquire a matching set of four early production Frank Gehry for Knoll Hat Trick...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Furniture

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Wood, Maple, Bentwood

Java Side Table in Tinted Rattan & Imitation Grained Leather by POPUS EDITIONS
Java Side Table in Tinted Rattan & Imitation Grained Leather by POPUS EDITIONS

Java Side Table in Tinted Rattan & Imitation Grained Leather by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Java Side Table in Tinted Rattan & Imitation Grained Leather by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 53 cm. Materials: Tinted rattan and grained imitation leather finished with a pol...

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2010s French Post-Modern Furniture

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Faux Leather, Rattan

Bridget Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Bridget Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Bridget Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Bridget Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 70 x D 72 x H 86 cm. Materials: Stained rattan, plywood seat, and HR foam. Fabric is not inc...

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2010s French Post-Modern Furniture

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Rattan, Foam, Plywood

Celeste Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Celeste Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Celeste Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Celeste Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 74 x D 74 x H 74 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric is not ...

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2010s French Post-Modern Furniture

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Foam, Beech

Post Modern artistic funky Painted 2 Drawer narrow Desk or console table
Post Modern artistic funky Painted 2 Drawer narrow Desk or console table

Post Modern artistic funky Painted 2 Drawer narrow Desk or console table

By Memphis Milano

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Post Modern artistic funky painted yellow orange green splatters with 2 drawers wood narrow desk or console table. Would make a great entry way or hallway table. Beautifu...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Studio D Italy Brutalist Chair in Solid Darkened Wood
Studio D Italy Brutalist Chair in Solid Darkened Wood

Studio D Italy Brutalist Chair in Solid Darkened Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio D Italy, chair, pine 1970s This eye-catching brutalist chair captures the essence of raw design. Crafted by Studio D in Italy during the 1970s, it exemplifies the rugged aes...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Pine

Babylone Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Babylone Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Babylone Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Babylone Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 79 x D 86 x H 72 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric is not...

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2010s French Post-Modern Furniture

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Foam, Beech

Vintage Figurative Ceramic Sculpture
Vintage Figurative Ceramic Sculpture

Vintage Figurative Ceramic Sculpture

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage figurative ceramic sculpture. Beautiful minimalist design of 2 embracing figures. Finished in a matte off-white glaze.

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Furniture

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Ceramic

1 x Hourglass Rope Dining Chair Tom Dixon Style Metal Frame UK, 1980s Postmodern
1 x Hourglass Rope Dining Chair Tom Dixon Style Metal Frame UK, 1980s Postmodern

1 x Hourglass Rope Dining Chair Tom Dixon Style Metal Frame UK, 1980s Postmodern

By Tom Dixon

Located in London, GB

An amazing hourglass rope chair designed after the famous 'S' chair of Tom Dixon. The chair is weaved with rushed rope weaved around a metal frame. It holds a playful and beautiful...

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1980s British Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Iron

Renato Mandurini Very Large Dining Table Post-Modern, 1980
Renato Mandurini Very Large Dining Table Post-Modern, 1980

Renato Mandurini Very Large Dining Table Post-Modern, 1980

By Memphis Milano

Located in Vienna, AT

Unusual original dining table by Renato Mandurini designed and produced 1980 Dimensions are 77.16" x 77.16" x 30.3" (height) This extraordinary dining table was designed by Renato ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Steel

Vintage 1980s Postmodern Nero Marquina Marble Dining Table
Vintage 1980s Postmodern Nero Marquina Marble Dining Table

Vintage 1980s Postmodern Nero Marquina Marble Dining Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Absolutely stunning veining on this black marble dining table. Even the base has intricate veining on all four sides, it’s hard to pick a favorite angle. We also had the lacquer pro...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Marble

Postmodern Design "Alice" Dining Chairs by Cidue, Italy 1980's
Postmodern Design "Alice" Dining Chairs by Cidue, Italy 1980's

Postmodern Design "Alice" Dining Chairs by Cidue, Italy 1980's

By Cidue

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Postmodern Design "Alice" Dining Chairs by Cidue. Made in the 1980's in Italy. Slender black lacquered metal frame with grey stained rush woven seats. They all shows signs of...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Metal

Philipp Mainzer Set of 2 'Stop' Bookends in Onyx 'Fantastico' for E15 Selected
Philipp Mainzer Set of 2 'Stop' Bookends in Onyx 'Fantastico' for E15 Selected

Philipp Mainzer Set of 2 'Stop' Bookends in Onyx 'Fantastico' for E15 Selected

By E15 Furniture

Located in Tilburg, NL

Philipp Mainzer Set of 2 'Stop' bookends in Onyx 'Fantastico' for E15 Selected. One 10cm version and one 17cm version. New, current production. With its cubic form, the book end STOP ONYX is a valuable accessory. Carved from finest onyx, in warm spice tones of Fantastico, the sculptural shape emphasizes pure material, making it a refined and striking desk or shelf accessory...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Post-Modern Furniture

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Onyx

1990s Ikea Krokig Modular Coat Rack Annie Huldén & Sanna Dahl Postmodern Memphis
1990s Ikea Krokig Modular Coat Rack Annie Huldén & Sanna Dahl Postmodern Memphis

1990s Ikea Krokig Modular Coat Rack Annie Huldén & Sanna Dahl Postmodern Memphis

By IKEA

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Ikea krokig modular coat rack designed by Annie Huldén & Sanna Dahlman. Coat hanger rack postmodern Memphis style. Ikea Kids or Adults. Dimensi...

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1990s Post-Modern Furniture

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Steel

Ettore Sottsass Style Postmodern Magenta and Orange Lacquered Cabinet
Ettore Sottsass Style Postmodern Magenta and Orange Lacquered Cabinet

Ettore Sottsass Style Postmodern Magenta and Orange Lacquered Cabinet

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Postmodern magenta and orange lacquered cabinet, bookcase, or bar cabinet In the manner of Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano USA, Circa 1980s Measures: 51.25"W x 2...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Vintage PAF Studio Dove Italian Table Lamp Mario Barbaglia & Marco Colombo MCM
Vintage PAF Studio Dove Italian Table Lamp Mario Barbaglia & Marco Colombo MCM

Vintage PAF Studio Dove Italian Table Lamp Mario Barbaglia & Marco Colombo MCM

By PAF Studio, Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, iconic postmodern "Dove" desk lamp, designed by Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo for PAF Studio (later known as Italiana Luce) in Milan, Italy, around 1984....

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Plastic

1990s Metal Sculpture Candelabra with Faux Ruby Gem Style Pieces
1990s Metal Sculpture Candelabra with Faux Ruby Gem Style Pieces

1990s Metal Sculpture Candelabra with Faux Ruby Gem Style Pieces

Located in San Gabriel, CA

24” high x 13” wide x 10” deep Interesting industrial abstract metal sculpture. Could hold candles. Red faux gem accents.

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1990s American Post-Modern Furniture

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Stone, Metal

Matteo Grassi Bar Stools in Dark Grey Leather
Matteo Grassi Bar Stools in Dark Grey Leather

Matteo Grassi Bar Stools in Dark Grey Leather

By Matteo Grassi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Matteograssi, bar stools, leather, metal, Italy, 1970s Postmodern set of stools in dark grey leather, designed by Matteo Grassi. The stools are completely covered in leather, which ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Metal

Set of 3 Vintage Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs and Table from Kettal, Spain, 1980s
Set of 3 Vintage Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs and Table from Kettal, Spain, 1980s

Set of 3 Vintage Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs and Table from Kettal, Spain, 1980s

By Kettal

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern garden furniture from the spanish manufacturer kettal from the 1980s. the set consists of two armchairs and a matching table. The frame is made of plastic tubes connected...

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20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Furniture

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Plastic

1980's IKEA 'Frän' Coat Rack, Sweden
1980's IKEA 'Frän' Coat Rack, Sweden

1980's IKEA 'Frän' Coat Rack, Sweden

By IKEA

Located in Bern, CH

1980's IKEA 'Frän' Coat Rack. Tubular metal construction with five coat hooks and storage / hat rack in a vibrant Pillar-box Red. Sweden. In original condition.Modern 1980's design c...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Metal

Post-Modern Dining Table Set by Driade & Ycami, Glass & Aluminum
Post-Modern Dining Table Set by Driade & Ycami, Glass & Aluminum

Post-Modern Dining Table Set by Driade & Ycami, Glass & Aluminum

By Ycami Collection, Driade

Located in Miami, FL

Kitchen Table Set, Modern dining table and 4 chair set attributed to Driade & Chairs by Ycami. The sleek and stylish post modern table attributed to the renowned Italian company Driade boasts a round frosted glass top poised atop three legs crafted from cast aluminum. The sloping legs, with their elegantly tapered bodies, serve as a defining characteristic of design aesthetic, giving the table a blend of sophistication and refinement. The legs are similar in design to those of the "M" table by designer Philippe Starck. Included are uniquely designed set of 4 dining chairs by Ycami having gorgeous sculptural case...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Furniture

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Aluminum

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

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

Empat Arched Console Table Hunter Green
Empat Arched Console Table Hunter Green

Empat Arched Console Table Hunter Green

Located in New York, US

Elegant, deep detailing gives the Empat console table a sculptured appearance that makes it an artistic accent as well as a functional table. Its graceful arches add interest without...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin, Plywood

Set - 4 Yellow Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs
Set - 4 Yellow Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs

Set - 4 Yellow Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs

By Giancarlo Piretti, IKEA, Anonima Castelli

Located in Basel, BS

Great opportunity to have a complete set of 4 of these wonderful 1980s Nils Gaamelgaard for Ikea chairs as a perfect set of 4 in yellow! Sold here as a set. Note: Yellow cushions wi...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Italian Metal and Stone Candleholder, 1980s
Postmodern Italian Metal and Stone Candleholder, 1980s

Postmodern Italian Metal and Stone Candleholder, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern Italian Metal and Stone Candleholder, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Material: Metal, Stone Color: Black Styles: Memphis, ...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Metal

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