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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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Italian Warrior Wall Lamp by Emanuele Ricci for Sidecar Artemide, 1980s
Italian Warrior Wall Lamp by Emanuele Ricci for Sidecar Artemide, 1980s

Italian Warrior Wall Lamp by Emanuele Ricci for Sidecar Artemide, 1980s

By Emanuele Ricci

Located in Hamburg, DE

Rare warrior wall lamp from the italian manufacturer sidecar (artemide) based on a design by emanuele ricci from the early 90s. the name is reflected in the appearance of this lamp, ...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Furniture

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Metal

Dr. Glob Dining Chair Set by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy 1980's
Dr. Glob Dining Chair Set by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy 1980's

Dr. Glob Dining Chair Set by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy 1980's

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Postmodern Design Dr. Glob Dining Chair Set by Philippe Starck for Kartell. Made in Italy, 1980's / 90's period. Marked on the bottom. All black edition. Stackable. Black pla...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Ralph Lauren Chrome and Black Leather Desk or Table Lamp

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1970s Italian Travertine Dining, Conference Table, Desk, Rectangle Post-Modern
1970s Italian Travertine Dining, Conference Table, Desk, Rectangle Post-Modern

1970s Italian Travertine Dining, Conference Table, Desk, Rectangle Post-Modern

By Willy Rizzo, Stone International

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Simple is so often better! This elegant rectangular dining table shows us that. Filled and polished travertine-marble, with just the right amount of attractive natural grain. And a b...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Vasa Mihich Acrylic Cube Sculptures Mid Century Post Modern
Vasa Mihich Acrylic Cube Sculptures Mid Century Post Modern

Vasa Mihich Acrylic Cube Sculptures Mid Century Post Modern

By Vasa Velizar Mihich

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a set of six Vasa Mihich acrylic cube sculptures. Each sculpture is crafted from multicolored laminated acrylic, allowing colors to mix and change based on li...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Bonbon Dish, English, Art Glass, Ornamental Bowl, Post Modern, C.1980
Vintage Bonbon Dish, English, Art Glass, Ornamental Bowl, Post Modern, C.1980

Vintage Bonbon Dish, English, Art Glass, Ornamental Bowl, Post Modern, C.1980

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage bonbon dish. An English, art glass ornamental bowl in post-modern taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Fascinating, unusual form catches the eye Di...

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Late 20th Century British Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Pr. Mid Century Cast Plaster Cactus Table Lamps by Bon Art
Pr. Mid Century Cast Plaster Cactus Table Lamps by Bon Art

Pr. Mid Century Cast Plaster Cactus Table Lamps by Bon Art

Located in New York, NY

Tres chic pair of cast plaster cactus table lamps, in very fine original condition. Both lamps are in working condition, original shades included, but s...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Model Area 50 Suspension Ceiling Light by M.Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
Model Area 50 Suspension Ceiling Light by M.Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy

Model Area 50 Suspension Ceiling Light by M.Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy

By Mario Bellini, Artemide

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Model Area 50 Suspension Ceiling Light by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy Elegant design pendant lamp Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Parchment Paper

Post Modern Memphis Style Wavy Steel Plant or Speaker Stand, 5 Available
Post Modern Memphis Style Wavy Steel Plant or Speaker Stand, 5 Available

Post Modern Memphis Style Wavy Steel Plant or Speaker Stand, 5 Available

By Memphis Group

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Fun and wavy post modern metal plant stands or speaker stands. These stands are made of steel with a wavy 3 bar design and have a fresh coat of black paint on them. Look great indivi...

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1990s American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Post Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Entertainment Center Chest of Drawers c 1970/80s
Post Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Entertainment Center Chest of Drawers c 1970/80s

Post Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Entertainment Center Chest of Drawers c 1970/80s

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Massive lacquered sideboard, entertainment center, chest of drawers, in faux marbleized finish, made by Elkins Industries c. 1970/80's. This impressive cabinet features two banks of ...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Large Nason Wall Lights for Mazzega Murano Glass, 1970
Large Nason Wall Lights for Mazzega Murano Glass, 1970

Large Nason Wall Lights for Mazzega Murano Glass, 1970

By Mazzega

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 2 Wall lights, made by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970's. It is part of the "Murano for Mazzega" production. Clear Murano glass with chrome detail. Manufactured by the ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Barcelona Olympic Boxing Mascot Cobi (1992) by Javier Mariscal
Barcelona Olympic Boxing Mascot Cobi (1992) by Javier Mariscal

Barcelona Olympic Boxing Mascot Cobi (1992) by Javier Mariscal

By Javier Mariscal

Located in London, GB

The 1992 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were held in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, from 25 July to 9 August 1992. Commonly referred to as Barcelona '92, these games were notable for being the last Summer and Winter Olympics to be held in the same year, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided thereafter to alternate the events in separate even-numbered years, starting in 1994. This was a pivotal moment in Olympic history, as the Barcelona Games marked the first Summer Olympics held in the post-Cold War era and were free from the boycotts that had plagued previous events, a situation not seen since the 1972 Munich Olympics. Barcelona '92 is widely regarded as one of the most successful Olympic Games, contributing significantly to the modernization and global image of the city. It was also a Games of many firsts: the debut of the "Dream Team" in basketball, which featured NBA players like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird, and the reintegration of South Africa into the international sports community after a 32-year ban due to apartheid. The participation of a unified German team following the reunification of East and West Germany, and the absence of the Soviet Union (though its former republics competed as the Unified Team), further emphasized the geopolitical shifts of the time. The official mascot for the 1992 Barcelona Games was *Cobi*, a stylized sheepdog designed by Catalan artist and designer Javier Mariscal. Mariscal, already a significant figure in contemporary design, was known for his eclectic and playful style, often blending comic art with a modernist sensibility. His creation of Cobi was a departure from previous Olympic mascots...

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1990s Spanish Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Vintage Fused Glass Footed Vase, Hand Blown Art Glass
Vintage Fused Glass Footed Vase, Hand Blown Art Glass

Vintage Fused Glass Footed Vase, Hand Blown Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Sculptural vintage vase is decorated with free-flowing fused red and yellow glass designs on mottled pink glass background; colored glass encases clear glass core, with clear glass ...

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20th Century American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Noe Duchaufour-Lawrence Steel and Upholstered "Borghese" Sofa
Noe Duchaufour-Lawrence Steel and Upholstered "Borghese" Sofa

Noe Duchaufour-Lawrence Steel and Upholstered "Borghese" Sofa

By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Borghese sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance. Designed in 2018 and Inspired by the stone pines of the Villa Borghese in Roma. The metal structure reproduces the network of branches and s...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Richard Meier for Knoll International Architectural Rocking Chaise, 1982, Signed
Richard Meier for Knoll International Architectural Rocking Chaise, 1982, Signed

Richard Meier for Knoll International Architectural Rocking Chaise, 1982, Signed

By Richard Meier, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking and exceptionally rare rocking chaise designed by Richard Meier for Knoll International (circa 1982), this sculptural lounge piece beautifully captures Meier’s architectur...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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

By Weiman

Located in Saint Louis, MO

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

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1990s American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Soft Futurism Veliero Bookshelf in Solid Oak by Filippo Andrighetto
Soft Futurism Veliero Bookshelf in Solid Oak by Filippo Andrighetto

Soft Futurism Veliero Bookshelf in Solid Oak by Filippo Andrighetto

Located in Geneve, CH

Soft Futurism Veliero Bookshelf in Solid Oak by Filippo Andrighetto. Dimensions: W 220 x D 35 x H 200 cm. Materials: Solid oak. Available wood essences include solid oak or other es...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Maralunga Armchair and Ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Matte Black
Maralunga Armchair and Ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Matte Black

Maralunga Armchair and Ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Matte Black

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in Basel, BS

This black and white textile leather armchair and ottoman, the Maralunga model designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973, are iconic examples of mid-20th century Italian design. Both pie...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

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

Materials

Stone, Metal

Post-Modern Sculptural Mood Lighting Tower Blue Glass Floor Lamp by Curvet USA
Post-Modern Sculptural Mood Lighting Tower Blue Glass Floor Lamp by Curvet USA

Post-Modern Sculptural Mood Lighting Tower Blue Glass Floor Lamp by Curvet USA

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In the Post-Modern Memphis style, made iconic by luminaries such as Ettore Sottsass, for your consideration is a signed Curvet USA sculptural floor lamp. Made of blue glass with a gray enameled steel base. Uniform lighting from a flourescent bulb. Perfect mood lighting...

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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Harden Furniture English Country Plaid Upholstered Lounge Chair With Ottoman
Harden Furniture English Country Plaid Upholstered Lounge Chair With Ottoman

Harden Furniture English Country Plaid Upholstered Lounge Chair With Ottoman

By Harden Furniture 1

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional English Country style plaid upholstered lounge chair with ottoman In the manner of Ralph Lauren By Harden Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Measures: Chair - 34"W x 37.5"...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mario Botta for Artemide ‘Shogun’ Floor Lamp
Mario Botta for Artemide ‘Shogun’ Floor Lamp

Mario Botta for Artemide ‘Shogun’ Floor Lamp

By Artemide, Mario Botta

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Botta for Artemide, 'Shogun' floor lamp, aluminum, steel, Italy, 1986 Mario Botta referred to lamps as “people”. He said: "Shogun is a person. He has a head, body and feet, ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

BeoCom 6000 Desktop Telephone in Royal Blue by Martin Iseli for Bang & Olufsen
BeoCom 6000 Desktop Telephone in Royal Blue by Martin Iseli for Bang & Olufsen

BeoCom 6000 Desktop Telephone in Royal Blue by Martin Iseli for Bang & Olufsen

By Bang & Olufsen

Located in San Diego, CA

BeoCom 6000 cordless handset and table charger by Martin Iseli for Bang & Olufsen, circa 1990s. The phone is royal blue and grey and has a grey cradle / table charger; it is in very...

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Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

1980s Laminated waterfall Scroll table by Jeffrey Craig
1980s Laminated waterfall Scroll table by Jeffrey Craig

1980s Laminated waterfall Scroll table by Jeffrey Craig

By Karl Springer

Located in Toronto, CA

A large vintage laminated waterfall scroll coffee table from the 1980s. It was created in Canada by renowned expert Jeffrey Craig, known for crafting high-quality laminated furniture...

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1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Laminate

1980s Rounded Brass Ello 9 Drawer Mirrored Front Dresser
1980s Rounded Brass Ello 9 Drawer Mirrored Front Dresser

1980s Rounded Brass Ello 9 Drawer Mirrored Front Dresser

By Ello Furniture

Located in Bensalem, PA

Stunning 9 drawer Ello dresser with matching mirror I also have a matching bed nightstands and tallboy if interested please feel free to email me with any questions or additional pic...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Gray Ceramic Braided Woven Abstract Centerpiece Bowl
Postmodern Gray Ceramic Braided Woven Abstract Centerpiece Bowl

Postmodern Gray Ceramic Braided Woven Abstract Centerpiece Bowl

Located in New York, NY

Stunning woven braided ceramic centerpiece bowl glazed in a wonderful shade of gray with some blue tones. Great size for a coffee table or entryway. Very unusual abstract shape, plea...

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1980s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Late 1970s Dick Spierenburg Model SDC Armchair, Black Leather, Chrome & Enameled
Late 1970s Dick Spierenburg Model SDC Armchair, Black Leather, Chrome & Enameled

Late 1970s Dick Spierenburg Model SDC Armchair, Black Leather, Chrome & Enameled

By Dick Spierenburg, Castelijn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Dutch designer Dick Spierenburg for Castelijn in the late 1970s, the Model SDC armchair stands out for its boldly architectural, raked frame. Flat black enameled steel me...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Chrome

Bloom Marquetry Bar Credenza
Bloom Marquetry Bar Credenza

Bloom Marquetry Bar Credenza

Located in New York, US

A centerpiece in any space, the Bloom Cabinet is crafted from a combination of teak and walnut, creating a beautiful contrast. Inspired by hibiscus flower, each petals are brought to...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Teak, Walnut

Tubular Steel “Z” Chair by Les Industries Amisco, 1970's
Tubular Steel “Z” Chair by Les Industries Amisco, 1970's

Tubular Steel “Z” Chair by Les Industries Amisco, 1970's

By Les Industries Amisco

Located in Lisboa, PT

This chair was designed and produced by Les Industries Amisco, a French Canadian company, maker of the popular "paper clip" stools, during the 1970's. It has a "Z" shape iron structu...

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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Two rare demountable plywood chairs by Axel Kufus model Stöcke for Atoll
Two rare demountable plywood chairs by Axel Kufus model Stöcke for Atoll

Two rare demountable plywood chairs by Axel Kufus model Stöcke for Atoll

Located in München, DE

Two rare plywood chairs by Axel Kufus, model Stöck. Manufacturer: Atoll. Made in Germany. Produced from 1994 to 2000. Very lightweight and detachable construction. Legs and backrest...

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1990s German Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Pietro Constantini Postmodern Italian Modern Stricking Pair of Dining Chairs
Pietro Constantini Postmodern Italian Modern Stricking Pair of Dining Chairs

Pietro Constantini Postmodern Italian Modern Stricking Pair of Dining Chairs

By Pietro Costantini

Located in San Diego, CA

With a rabidly modern Italian design, this pair of chairs by Pietro Constantini captures any look that comes your way. Fan-shaped backrest with a beautiful piano black finish and le...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pr. Vintage Brown Jordan Lounge Chairs c 1970/1980's
Pr. Vintage Brown Jordan Lounge Chairs c 1970/1980's

Pr. Vintage Brown Jordan Lounge Chairs c 1970/1980's

By Brown Jordan

Located in New York, NY

Pair of stylish lounge chairs by top quality maker, Brown Jordan. This pair of chic vintage lounge chairs are in very good, clean, ready to use condition, showing only light cosmeti...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Post Modern Mid Century Pace Burl wood & Chrome 2 drawer Nightstands
Pair of Post Modern Mid Century Pace Burl wood & Chrome 2 drawer Nightstands

Pair of Post Modern Mid Century Pace Burl wood & Chrome 2 drawer Nightstands

By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Post Modern Mid Century Pace Burl wood & Chrome 2 drawer Nightstands. Designed by Leon Rosen for the Pace Collection. Clean inside and out - Ready for use. Located in Brookly...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Emilio Nanni Musmé Counter Stool for Fly Line, 1984
Emilio Nanni Musmé Counter Stool for Fly Line, 1984

Emilio Nanni Musmé Counter Stool for Fly Line, 1984

By EMILIO NANNI, Fly Line

Located in Miami, FL

Considered one of his first chair designs, the Musmé counter stool was designed by Emilio Nanni for Fly Line. The stool consists of a steel cantilevered frame...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Luigi Saccardo 'Topline' Wall Unit in Vibrant Green and Black Color
Luigi Saccardo 'Topline' Wall Unit in Vibrant Green and Black Color

Luigi Saccardo 'Topline' Wall Unit in Vibrant Green and Black Color

By Luigi Saccardo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Luigi Saccardo, 'Beehive' bookcase from the 'Topline' series, lacquered laminated wood, metal, Italy, circa 1976 Back in the seventies, Topline was a newly introduced collection by ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chainmail Sculptural Chair by Panorammma, Hand-Linked Mesh, Nickel-Plated Steel
Chainmail Sculptural Chair by Panorammma, Hand-Linked Mesh, Nickel-Plated Steel

Chainmail Sculptural Chair by Panorammma, Hand-Linked Mesh, Nickel-Plated Steel

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Chainmail chair is a new take on William Katavolos 1952’s T-chair. Its seat is made up of hand-linked metal rings coming together to form a strong and flexible mesh that drapes down ...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl Cabinet in Off-White Polyurethane
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl Cabinet in Off-White Polyurethane

Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl Cabinet in Off-White Polyurethane

By Wilhelm Werndl

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, sideboard, polyurethane, Germany, 1970/71 Ernest Hofmann, also known by his artist name 'Igl', recently gained an international audience for his desig...

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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Materials

Composition

Two Bruno Munari 'Vademecum' bookcase carts for Robots, Italy 1974
Two Bruno Munari 'Vademecum' bookcase carts for Robots, Italy 1974

Two Bruno Munari 'Vademecum' bookcase carts for Robots, Italy 1974

By Bruno Munari, Robots

Located in Milan, IT

Bruno Munari two 'Vademecum' bookcase cart for Robots 1974 Chromed steel, aluminum. One measures 35.5 x 35.5 x H 128.5 cm. Second measures 35.5 x 35.5 x H 68.3 cm.

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

A monumental bronze female nude sculpture by Somchai, circa 1970
A monumental bronze female nude sculpture by Somchai, circa 1970

A monumental bronze female nude sculpture by Somchai, circa 1970

By Hattakitkosol Somchai

Located in View Park, CA

A monumental nude sculpture of a femme torso in bronze by Hattakitkosol Somchai, signed, circa 1970. A striking rarity of Somchai’s oeuvre, this piece stands at nearly twenty-six inc...

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1970s Thai Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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

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1970s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid century Post modern square red coffee table on casters made in Italy
Mid century Post modern square red coffee table on casters made in Italy

Mid century Post modern square red coffee table on casters made in Italy

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Post modern square red coffee table on casters made in Italy. Good design good vintage condition. Ready for use. Located in Brooklyn nyc. Made circa 1970. Only (1) table available ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

BLOQUE 7, Pedestal with Ettore Sottsass Veneer by Bonne Choice
BLOQUE 7, Pedestal with Ettore Sottsass Veneer by Bonne Choice

BLOQUE 7, 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

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.