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Post Modern Lacquered Console Table
Located in Puslinch, ON
) Description: A vintage lacquered post modern console table, circa 1980s. Finished on both sides.
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Post Modern Lacquered Console Table
Post Modern Lacquered Console Table
H 30 in W 48.5 in D 16.75 in
Rare Pair of Post-Modern Lacquered Nesting Tables Signed by Pietro Costantini
By Pietro Costantini
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning pair of Italian post-modern lacquered nesting tables signed by Pietro Costantini, circa
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Chrome

Post Modern Lacquer and Glass Occasional Table
Located in New York, NY
Post modern black lacquer and glass occasional table, with square top and angled legs with frosted
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Italian Post-Modern Lacquer Dining Chairs Leather Upholstery
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Set of 4 Italian Lacquer dining chairs with leather upholstery. Gentle curved design with channel
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Vintage White Roger Rougier Post Modern Lacquer Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1980s white lacquered headboard with contrasting ribbed black rubber accents by Roger Rougier
Category

Vintage 1980s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Lacquer

Set of Six Pietro Costantini Post Modern Lacquered Dining Chairs
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic set of post modern dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini in San Vito al Torre Italy. The
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pr. Post Modern Lacquered Three Drawer Commode Night Stands Chests
By Gene Jonson and Robert Marcius
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of three drawer commodes, or large night stand tables, having a pale yellow finish, and bright chrome drawer pulls. These pieces are substantial, extremely well craf...
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

A POST-MODERN Lacquered CONSOLE Table, ALDO TURA, ROCHE & BOBOIS, France 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and luxurious console table with 2 trays, of Japanese inspiration, Post-Modern, Memphis
Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

A POST-MODERN Lacquered COFFEE TABLE by WILLY RIZZO, ed. CIDUE, Italy, 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in PARIS, FR
A large and rigorous rectangular coffee table, Post-Modern, Memphis, Constructivist, geometric
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Signed Curtis Jere Post Modern Lacquered Brass Wall Lamp Sconce, 1980's
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous, lacquered brass cloud wall sconce light fixture by Curtis Jere. This sculptural
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

A LUXURIOUS POST-MODERN Lacquered BAR BUFFET by JEAN-CLAUDE MAHEY, France, 1970
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in PARIS, FR
lacquered wood, finished with strips of golden brass or bronze, by Jean-Claude Mahey, France 1970. The
Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Post modern maroon lacquered 2 drawer end table
By Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post modern lacquered end table with 2 drawers. Memphis Milano style lacquered side table maroon
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Set of Four Pietro Costantini Post Modern Oyster Lacquered Dining Chairs
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish set of four Italian post-modern lacquered dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini in
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Copper, Gold

Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Red & Black round Dining Table Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Custom Amazing Mid-Century Post Modern lacquered Red, White & Black round dining table with (2
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Laminate

Post-Modern Black Lacquer Serving Tray
Located in New York, NY
Post-modern black lacquer square serving tray with mother-of-pearl inlay elements. Marked on the
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Post-Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Rougier High Gloss Lacquered Post Modern Highboy Armoire
By Roger Rougier
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
with black rubber accents and would look perfect in any modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age or
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Rubber, Lacquer

Post Modern Black Lacquered Compact Dresser- sold separately
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W43.5 D21 H27 1980’s Post Modern Black Lacquered Compact Dresser. Dresser features 4 drawers and
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Dressers

Materials

Lacquer

Post Modern Italian Lacquered Set of Four Dining Chairs
By Saporiti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of 4 Postmodern lacquered white dining room chairs. Marked made in Italy, in the style of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Hardwood

Pair of Post Modern Round Side Tables in Red Lacquer
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Post Modern Round Side Tables in Red Lacquer Geometric End Tables in Memphis style A
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Marquina Black Marble lacquer Italian Post Modern Sideboard, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Postmodern sideboard in fake Marquina marble. High-end luxury item. It would fit well in an eclectic postmodern-inspired interior, Italy, 1980s.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Post modern light gray gloss lacquer 4 door credenza Cabinet
By Ello Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post modern light grayish/blue Lacquered 4 Door Credenza Cabinet. This 73” wide credenza has
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Vintage Post Modern Lime Green Lacquer Console Sofa Table
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage post modern sofa / console table features pressed wood construction, unique key-lime
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Post-Modern Sculpture Brutante D in Terracotta Lacquered Handmade Metal
By Fi Sofia Alvarado
Located in Gamboa, PA
Functional post-modern sculpture D in terracotta lacquered metal handmade in Panama by Fi - Sofia
Category

2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Black Lacquered Double Pedestal Oval Dining Table with Leaf
By Karl Springer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post Modern Gloss Black Lacquered Double Pedestal Oval Dining Table with Leaf. Measures 30 inches
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Post-modern sculpture Brutante E in terracotta lacquered handmade metal
By Fi Sofia Alvarado
Located in Gamboa, PA
Post-modern sculpture Brutante E in terracotta lacquered metal handmade in Panama by Fi. Brutantes
Category

2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Memphis Ice Bucket and Trays Post Modern 1980's Lacquer
By George Sowden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great post modern 1980's set of three items: ice bucket with cover and two additional trays. Made
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Lacquer

Post Modern Ivory Lacquered Night Stands with Dramatic Polished Brass Hardware
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy pair of fully restored from top to bottom Post Modern Night Stands newly refinished in ivory
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Memphis Style 1980s 2 tone lacquer rectangle Coffee Table Post modern
By Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
legs. Light brown legs with off white cream table top. No label or Mfg. Post-modern circa 1980. Located
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Post-Modern Sculpture Brutante B in Terracotta Lacquered Handmade Metal
By Fi Sofia Alvarado
Located in Gamboa, PA
Post-modern sculpture Brutante B in terracotta lacquered metal handmade in Panama by Fi
Category

2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Post modern taupe lacquer chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza by Ello
By Ello Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post modern taupe lacquer laminate and chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza. In style of Milo Baughman
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Leather & Lacquered Mahogany Post Modern Window Bench
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Leather and lacquered mahogany post modern window bench.
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Post Modern Burl and Lacquer Dining Table with Exquisite Book Matched Wood
Located in Houston, TX
The Postmodern Burl and Lacquer Dining Table by Miniforms, an emblem of Italian craftsmanship
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl, Lacquer

Post-modern sculpture Brutante A in terracotta lacquered handmade metal
By Fi Sofia Alvarado
Located in Gamboa, PA
Post-modern sculpture Brutante B in terracotta lacquered metal handmade in Panama by Fi
Category

2010s Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Italian Faux Burl Ivory Lacquered Chests or Nightstands, a Pair
Located in Doylestown, PA
Post modern Italian faux burl ivory lacquered chests or nightstands, Italy, 1980's. Beautiful
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

4 Post Modern Black Lacquer curved dining chairs Robert Mallet Stevens Style
By Memphis Milano, Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
4 Post Modern Black Lacquer curved dining chairs Robert Mallet Stevens / Memphis Milano Style. Very
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Post Modern 1980s Lucite Shell Seashell Mirror Lacquer Obelisk Table Sculpture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Post modern 1980s Lucite and shell mirrored obelisk table sculpture.     
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Lucite, Lacquer

Post modern 4 door credenza taupe Lacquer Gloss finish by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post modern 4 door credenza taupe Lacquer Gloss finish by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Has (4
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Post-Modern Pair of Cream and Brass Lacquer 1980s Nightstands
By Milo Baughman, Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mid-century 80s cream lacquer & brass nightstands by Lane. Gorgeous post modern design. The
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Post Modern Deco Revival Black Lacquer Tall Cabinet / Tallboy, USA 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
1980s deco revival black lacquer tall cabinet, by Millennium, USA. Looks like chrome edging, but is
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Lacquer

Post-Modern Mixed Media Two Tier Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Post-Modern mixed media two tier side table, the round top and lower tier suspended by a column
Category

Late 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer

1980s, Post Modern Black Lacquer Coffee Table in the Roger Rougier Style
By Roger Rougier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage, large scale post modern sculptural Black Lacquer Coffee Table with a Triangular Glass top
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Vintage Post Modern Deco Revival Black Lacquer Sideboard With Drawers, USA 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
1980s art deco revival black lacquer sideboard with drawers / dresser, by Millennium, USA. Looks
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mirror, Lacquer

Post-Modern Black & White Lacquered End Table, 4
Located in New York, NY
Group of four Post-Modern black and white lacquered wood end tables or side tables having different
Category

20th Century Italian End Tables

Materials

Wood

Post modern platform bed with stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post Modern platform bed with matching low profile nightstands. Item has been lightly restored with
Category

1990s Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Lacquer

Post modern platform bed with stands
Post modern platform bed with stands
H 11.5 in W 87 in D 127.5 in
Four Black Post Modern Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
lacquered wood. From a Manhattan Estate.
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Wood, Paint

Four Black Post Modern Chairs
Four Black Post Modern Chairs
H 40 in W 18 in D 19 in
A BIG Red Lacquered SHABBY-CHIC POST-MODERN Geometric TABLE LAMP, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
, Post-Modernist, with a square section base in golden metal, the body of the lamp being made of 2 large
Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Modern to Post Modern White Lacquered Side Chair with Arched Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage modern to postmodern white lacquered side chair with arched top. Beautiful condition
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

1970s Italian Vintage Red & Black Lacquered Metal Post-Modern Geometric Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Modern stylish design metal bookends in shiny lacquered black & red color. Both bookends are made
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern Coffee Table and Sculpture in Terracotta Lacquered Handmade Metal
By Fi Sofia Alvarado
Located in Gamboa, PA
Post-modern coffee table and sculpture in terracotta lacquered metal handmade in Panama by Fi
Category

2010s Center Tables

Materials

Metal

1980 Italy Post-Modern Sculpture by Ugo La Pietra Pink Lacquered Aluminum
By Ugo La Pietra
Located in Brescia, IT
Ugo La Pietra is an Italian artist, architect, designer and philosophy. Since 1960 he created the fundamental of European artistic tendancy as founder of various art groups such as G...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Post-Modern Bar Cabinet with Stools in Black Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
1970s/early 1980s. Eccentric Post-Modern cocktail bar with two matching stools. The combination of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Post-Modern Coat Racks
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of coat racks, excellent example of Italian Post Modern design. Bases in travertine, one rack
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Post-Modern Coat Racks
Pair of Post-Modern Coat Racks
H 70.08 in Dm 14.97 in
Vintage Post Modern Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Italian metal postmodern dining chairs with grey/white lacquered wooden frames and chrome inserts
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Post Modern Dining Chairs, 1980s
Vintage Post Modern Dining Chairs, 1980s
H 43.31 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Lacquered Post-Modern Side Tables By Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of white lacquered side table by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most. The two identical pieces
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Post Modern Ten-Legged Lacquer Bordeaux and Grey Wood Coffee Table 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern ten-legged lacquer bordeaux and grey wood coffee table, 1980s. Ten-legged
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Italy Post Modern Style Walnut Grey and Black Lacquered Desk
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brescia, IT
lacquered top in walnut has a fine grey lacquer and they are visible the wood fibers under the surface. They
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Walnut

Post-Modern Danish Armchairs, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Italian Design; Danish Design; Post-modern dining chairs, a perfect blend of elegance and contemporary
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern Danish Armchairs, 1980s
Post-Modern Danish Armchairs, 1980s
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
1980 Post-Modern Big Wall-Unit in Metall, lacquered Plywood in Blue, White Black
Located in Berlin, DE
This 1980s Post-Modern One of a Kind Big Wall-Unit was made in metal, lacquered plywood, brass and
Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Post Modern Lacquer For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of post modern lacquer on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and lacquer, every piece of post modern lacquer was constructed with great care. Find 421 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of post modern lacquer now, or shop our selection of 49 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of post modern lacquer — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each object in our assortment of post modern lacquer bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of post modern lacquer that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ettore Sottsass, Michele de Lucchi and Memphis Group produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Post Modern Lacquer?

A piece of post modern lacquer can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $72,500.

A Close Look at post-modern Furniture

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.