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Post-Modern Decorative Art

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
Lorenzo Burchiellaro Abstract Wall Panel in Aluminum and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lorenzo Burchiellaro, wall panel, wood, aluminum, Italy, 1970s Abstract wall panel in aluminum by Italian designer Lorenzo Burchiellaro in the 1970s. Burchiellaro is recognized for ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Aluminum

Memphis Floral Silk Scarf by Nathalie du Pasquier for Esprit, 1990s
Located in Chicago, IL
Memphis silk scarf by Nathalie du Pasquier for Esprit in the 1990s. Four electric blue tulips arise from the taupe center towards the corners of a bright yellow square background, bo...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Silk

Postmodern artwork Intelligence creates culture by Michelangelo Iacobellis 80s
Located in bari, IT
Postmodern wrought iron work "Intelligence creates culture" by Apulian sculptor painter Michelangelo Iacobellis from 1981.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Wrought Iron

Framed Postmodern Abstract Lithograph circa 1980's Memphis Era
Located in San Diego, CA
nicely museum quality framed Litho circa 1980's mixed medis on maple frame with lucite top great colors abstract subject.
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20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Lucite, Maple, Paper

Alessandro Mendini for Studio Alchimia 1989 Signed Print, Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
Pink star screen-print by Alessandro Mendini, created for Studio Alchimia in 1989. It features a large black and white star dominating the composition, set against a vibrant pink bac...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Memphis Floral Silk Scarf by Nathalie du Pasquier, 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
Floral Memphis silk scarf by Nathalie du Pasquier, circa 1980s, made by Ritzenhoff (Germany). New, never worn. This silk scarf features a remarkable Memphis-style design with flowers...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Silk

Signed 12 Part Encaustic on Canvas Series, 2005
Located in New York, NY
Illegibly signed (Leani? Hami? Luane?), Twelve (12) Part Encaustic and Mixed Media Paintings, each numbered, one signed and with date "05 / 05" for May 2005, each with a different im...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Canvas, Paint

Derail Railway Yard Aluminum Sign
Located in Garnerville, NY
In the right setting, this could be a pretty funny accent piece either in the office, home or workshop. Sometimes people feel as if their lives are crazy and "coming of the rails" an...
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Aluminum

Flemming Brylle Post-Modern Abstract Wall Art, 1993
By Flemming Brylle
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Crisp white Scandinavian wall art plaque "Glacier" designed by Flemming Brylle for Søholm Stentøj in 1993. Abstract decor in blue, yellow and silver glazed lines - the latter with a mirror like effect. Description on the back in Danish and English: "Fragments of art in original serigraphy on the sculptural vase the Eye - a colour symphony in blue...
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Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Parrot Opus III, Brass Marquetry
Located in PARIS, FR
Brass marquetry painting. Finish: glossy varnish Brass frame Technique rarely used with metal, I associate it with the patina to create colors and effects. This original know-how a...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Brass

Pia Manu Hand Crafted Room Divider in Burnished Concrete and Stained Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pia Manu, room divider, burnished concrete, stained glass, steel, Belgium, 1970s This unique piece of art is assembled in the workshop of Pia Manu and is a great testament to their ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Concrete, Steel

Italian post-modern glitter grey triangular mechanism shaped prop, 2020s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post-modern glitter grey triangular mechanism shaped prop, 2020s Triangular mdf prop. This scenographic object represents a part of a mechanism or a wheel, and is lacquered d...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Metal

Italian post-modern glitter grey round mechanism shaped prop, 2020s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post-modern glitter grey round mechanism shaped prop, 2020s Round mdf prop. This scenographic object represents a mechanism or a wheel, and is lacquered dark gray with glitte...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Metal

Italian post-modern illuminated glitter grey semicircle mechanism prop, 2020s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post-modern illuminated glitter grey semicircle mechanism prop, 2020s Illuminated semicircle prop made of mdf. This prop represents half of a mechanism or a wheel, and is lac...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Metal

Vintage Metal Sign Clover Leaf Ammonia Borax Soap - 1974
Located in Munster, IN
Pretty colors and reto vibes, this vintage piece is ready to bring some Post-Modern fun to your living space. We love the pastel shades of sage and blue, the eyecatching typeprint, a...
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1970s Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Metal

Postmodern Gold framed X Large Abstract Palette Painting By Sigal
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful colors on this large abstract painting palette, signed by Sigal circa 1980s nicely framed in aluminum with gold-tone, a great statement piece to fill a big wall.
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20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Aluminum

Postmodern Triangular 3d Splatter Paintings - Set of 3
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible postmodern three piece wall art. Each piece is comprised of wood in the shape of a triangle. Displays and green paint over paper.
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Paint, Paper, Canvas, Wood

Gilbert Swimberghe abstract art work from 1972 in lacquered wood
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Gilbert Swimberghe was a Belgian artist known for his abstract work. In his early period, Swimberghe made figurative work, inspired by Belgian painter Constant Permeke. Meeting with ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Wood

Elements #025 Wall Sculpture by Eline Baas
Located in Geneve, CH
Elements #025 wall sculpture by Eline Baas Dimensions: D 5 x W 70 x H 100 cm Materials: Wax, Wood STUDIO ELINE BAAS is an Amsterdam-based...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Other

Late 20th Century Decorative Wall Ornament Gucci Letters Made in Golden Brass
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century decorative wall ornament Gucci letters made in golden brass from one of their retail store By: Gucci Material: brass, copper, metal, zi...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Metal, Zinc, Copper, Brass

Martin Zeller Pariser Platz Berlin Photografie 1997
Located in Munich, DE
The project includes 51 images. The original works were printed on Ilfochrome. Verso on the backing board signed, inscribed and dated. 1994 – 1997 respectively. Ilfochrome Photo 48 x...
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1990s German Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Glass, Beech

1970s VASARELY "Live and let live love and let love" Rosenthal Framed Plate
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1970s VICTOR VASARELY "Live and let live love and let love". Rosenthal collectible framed German plate. Victor Vasarely Rosenthal Studio Line Limited Edition Porcelain Plate. By Vasarely born 1936. "Leben und Leben lassen, Lieben und Lieben lassen" "Live and let live - love and let love". Limited edition, signed and numbered. Plate is in good condition, size is 12". Frame is not in good condition, white became yellowish shows wear. Victor Vasarely, born as Győző Vásárhelyi on April 9, 1906, in Pécs, Hungary, was a Hungarian-French artist widely regarded as the "father of Op Art" (Optical Art). He is known for his pioneering work in geometric abstraction and the use of optical illusions to create visually captivating and dynamic artworks. Vasarely's early career involved studying medicine in Budapest, but he later decided to pursue his passion for art and enrolled in the Műhely (Workshop) academy in Hungary. He initially experimented with various styles, including Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, but his interest in geometric abstraction grew stronger over time. In the 1930s, Vasarely moved to Paris, where he continued to explore geometric patterns, lines, and shapes in his art. He believed that art should not merely imitate nature but should create its own language of forms and colors to engage the viewer's perception actively. This philosophy led to the development of Op Art, a movement that emerged in the 1960s and focused on creating optical illusions and visual effects through precise geometric patterns and colors. Vasarely's artworks often featured meticulously arranged geometric shapes, giving the impression of movement and three-dimensionality. He employed various optical tricks, such as the juxtaposition of contrasting colors and the use of repetition, to create an illusion of depth and visual dynamism. His artworks can evoke a sense of visual vibration and often challenge the viewer's perception. Throughout his career, Vasarely's influence extended beyond the art world. He believed in the democratization of art and wanted to make art accessible to a wider audience. He embraced mass production techniques, creating what he called "multiple originals" or "serigraphs" (a form of screen printing). These serigraphs allowed him to produce multiple copies of his artworks at affordable prices, making them more accessible to art enthusiasts. Vasarely's artistic legacy continues to be celebrated around the world. His work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums, and he remains an influential figure in the fields of Op Art and abstract geometric art. He passed away on March 15, 1997, in Paris, leaving behind a vast body of work that continues to captivate audiences and inspire artists to this day. About Rosenthal: German porcelain manufactory Rosenthal was originally founded as a ceramics-painting studio by Philipp Rosenthal Sr. (1855-1937) in 1879 at Schloss Erkersreuth in Bavaria, near the Czech border. Its first highly popular product was an ashtray inscribed with the words “Resting place for lit cigars.” In 1890, the company moved to the neighboring hamlet of Selb and, a year later, began to manufacture its own porcelain, since white porcelain was, at that time, in short supply. Rosenthal’s first complete table service was called Empire; it was exhibited along with other lines at Paris’s Exposition Universelle in 1900. With the dawn of the 20th century, Rosenthal began producing porcelain tableware and services formed and decorated in the latest styles, like the Jugendstil Botticelli (1903), the Art Nouveau Darmstadt (1905), and the all-white Maria (1916) lines. Successes with this au courant approach led the company to launch an art pottery division in 1910, dedicated to luxury tableware, vases, and other decorative objects. By the 1930s, figurines were another important Rosenthal product, most notably the Disney-licensed Mickey Mouse pieces introduced in 1931. In 1934, Philipp Rosenthal was forced to leave his company and country when his Jewish ancestry came under persecution by the Nazi regime. Despite the loss of its founder, the Rosenthal company remained the premier supplier of high-quality porcelain tableware to the Third Reich. After the war, in 1950, Philip Rosenthal Jr. (1916-2001) joined his father's company as an advertising manager. By 1958, he had become its CEO, continuing his father’s vision to produce high-quality porcelain in line with progressive tastes. Through the rest of the 20th century, Rosenthal was the most commercially successful porcelain producer in Germany. In the postwar era, Rosenthal’s most famous tableware lines have included 2000 by Raymond Loewy and Richard Latham (1954), Magic Flute by Bjørn Wiinblad (1959), Suomi by Timo Sarpaneva (1976), and Moon by Jasper Morrison (1997). The company has enjoyed many popular and critically acclaimed collaborations with designers and brands, like Salvador Dalì, Tapio Wirkkala, Walter Gropius, Andy Warhol, Ron Arad, Enzo Mari, Konstantin Grcic, and Versace. Rosenthal's product lines have encompassed more than ceramics over the years. In 1972, the company began producing furniture, under the subsidiary Rosenthal Einrichtung, in Espelkamp, Germany. Standouts from this arm of Rosenthal include Gunter Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf’s futuristic Sunball Lounge Chair (1969), Verner Panton’s Relaxer Rocking Chair (1974), Burchard Vogtherr's Vario Pillo...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Porcelain

A Very Good Limited Edition Serigraph by British Modernist Artist, Derek Hirst
By Derek Hirst
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very good limited edition serigraph (silkscreen) by noted British graphic artist Derek Hirst (1930-2006). Printed on archival deckle edge paper, the bottom margin embossed with bl...
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Late 20th Century British Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

No. 218 Hand-knotted Textile Poster by Lyk Carpet
Located in Geneve, CH
No. 218 Hand-knotted textile poster by Lyk Carpet Homage to the Bauhauswomen Dimensions: W 37 x L 82 cm. Materials: 100% tibetan highland-wool, new pure hand-combed and hand-spun woo...
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2010s Nepalese Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wool

No. 217 Hand-Knotted Textile Poster by Lyk Carpet
Located in Geneve, CH
No. 217 hand-knotted textile poster by Lyk Carpet Homage to the Bauhauswomen Dimensions: W 48 x L 58 cm. Materials: 100% tibetan highland-wool, new pure hand-combed and hand-spun woo...
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2010s Nepalese Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Wool

Curtis Jere Signed Cityscape Wall Art, 1989
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home art that is truly "cosmopolitan" with this stunning wall hanging from Curtis Jeré- the mid-century modern metalwork masters. Welded sheet metal and bent steel come togeth...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Sheet Metal, Tin

Selfish Spherical Mirrors Polished Brass by decarvalho atelier
Located in São Paulo, BR
Selfish Spherical Mirrors The name of the collection is a pun, self and selfishness – it is a ``critique`` of the current quest for perfection, the pr...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Brass

The LAURA birdhouse by Jason Sargenti, 2020
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade architectural birdhouse by Jason Sargenti, hand-signed dated, USA 2020. "Inspired by the sophisticated lady PI in charge of Remington Steele A...
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2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Wood

Rare Solid Bronze Armorial Crest Coat of Arms Lovely Verdigris Patination
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique solid bronze coat of arms armorial crest with lovely natural verdigris patina This is a very good looking and well made coa...
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20th Century English Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Bronze

Miguel Berrocal "Torso Marzotto" Bronze Sculpture Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miguel Berrocal, master of the puzzle sculptures, made this Torso, titled Marzotto signed and number 240/1500, made of parts as shown in pictures.
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1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Bronze

Bronzino by Alessandro Zambelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronzino by Alessandro Zambelli Dimensions: D 28 x W 6 x H 21 cm Materials: Solid Casting Bronze. Also available in different dimensions and in sets. Please contact us for more information. This essential yet precious collection is highly refined in its clear, defined lines: a series of small bronze sculptures which are able to combine typical renaissance taste in terms of perfection of form, with the minimalist aesthetic refinement of the Art Deco movement. A series of small home furnishing accessories in which a collection of flowing lines, at times clean and linear, at times softer and more rounded, follow after each other to delineate original geometric surfaces. Their mirror-like finish gives back glimpses of images, light and colours to the environment. in a skilful game of perfect formal harmony which seems embellished, and at the same time accentuated, by the metal's shininess. /Bron-zì-no/ Created following Donatello's wonderful work on the Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, and popularised during the renaissance as an expression of admiration for antiquity, bronzetti are small bronze objects - small-scale reproductions of classical sculptures and bas-reliefs - or, more simply, objects created with the function of picchiotti, the door knockers which had been placed at the entrances to noble residences since ancient times. Lorem ipsum. Alessandro Zambelli Alessandro Zambelli lives and works in Mantua, Italy. He studied industrial design and materials engineering at the Cova School of Design in Milan, and his career took off at bathroom designer Agape in 2000. A few years later, in 2003, he founded Alessandro Zambelli Design Studio. In 2006 he worked on the Estetico Quotidiano project, marking the start of his co-operation with the design house of Seletti. Zambelli’s Palace Collection and School Joke Chair...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Bronze

Fluentem Creatura Wall Sculpture by Eline Baas
Located in Geneve, CH
Fluentem Creatura Wall Sculpture by Eline Baas Limited Edition of 3 pieces. Dimensions: D 5 x W 125 x H 136 cm. Mater...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Stone, Carrara Marble

3 Gaetano Pesce Resin Invitations from 3 Hot Spots: NY, LA & Knokke Zoute
Located in Hamden, CT
Gaetano Pesce has many exhibitions and for nearly every one, he has made a resin invitation, some quite simple, some very complex. Every one has a hole at the top so they can be disp...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Resin

Vintage Boho Signed Original 1972 Lithograph of Flamingo Wing
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho signed lithograph. A beautiful Postmodern composition of a flamingo wing. Signed, dated and numbered by the artist. From the collection of the Bank Of New York
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1970s North American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Metal

Framed Geometric Op Art Lithograph in the Richard Anuszkiewicz's Style. C 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Framed Geometric Op Art Lithograph in the Richard Anuszkiewicz's Style . Circa 1980s Features a geometric figure that successfully combines the 1980s Pastel...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Aluminum

Fontana Di Trevi Painting, 2000s Art Painting Artwork Pastels Abstract Italian
Located in London, GB
An impressive charcoal and pastels painting of Fontana Di Trevi in Rome. This painting is drawn as a quick sketch on a quality canvas and painted with...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Canvas, Wood

Bronzino by Alessandro Zambelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronzino by Alessandro Zambelli Dimension: D 11 x W 6 x H 10 cm Materials: Solid casting Bronze. Also available in different sizes and in sets. Please contact us for more information. This essential yet precious collection is highly refined in its clear, defined lines: a series of small bronze sculptures which are able to combine typical renaissance taste in terms of perfection of form, with the minimalist aesthetic refinement of the Art Deco movement. A series of small home furnishing accessories in which a collection of flowing lines, at times clean and linear, at times softer and more rounded, follow after each other to delineate original geometric surfaces. Their mirror-like finish gives back glimpses of images, light, and colors to the environment. in a skillful game of perfect formal harmony which seems embellished, and at the same time accentuated, by the metal's shininess. /Bron-zì-no/ Created following Donatello's wonderful work on the Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, and popularised during the renaissance as an expression of admiration for antiquity, bronzetti are small bronze objects - small-scale reproductions of classical sculptures and bas-reliefs - or, more simply, objects created with the function of picchiotti, the door knockers which had been placed at the entrances to noble residences since ancient times. Lorem ipsum. Alessandro Zambelli Alessandro Zambelli lives and works in Mantua, Italy. He studied industrial design and materials engineering at the Cova School of Design in Milan, and his career took off at bathroom designer Agape in 2000. A few years later, in 2003, he founded Alessandro Zambelli Design Studio. In 2006 he worked on the Estetico Quotidiano project, marking the start of his co-operation with the design house of Seletti. Zambelli’s Palace Collection and School Joke Chair...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Brass

Unique Hyoo Vase and Wall Sculpt by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Hyoo vase and wall sculpt by Ia Kutateladze Dimensions: D 28 Materials: Clay A bold, sculpture for the wall that could also be used as a vase....
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2010s German Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Clay

“Blue No5” 3D Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
“Blue No5” 3D sculpture / wall hanging decor in the style of Josef Albers “Homage to Square”.
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Plywood

Richard Frank 'Mated Measure' Painting, Oil On Canvas 1980s Art Artwork
Located in London, GB
A large oil-on-canvas painting representing two exotic birds on a colourful backdrop, titled ‘Mated Measure’ and dated 1980. The painting brings two birds into life from two weather snapshots, one cloudy and one sunny. This painting is the epitome of 1980s American interiors, with its bold pastel shades. A true 1980s Miami Palm Beach artwork...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Canvas, Wood

Richard Frank 'Palm's Parade' Painting, Oil On Canvas 1980s Art Painting Artwork
Located in London, GB
A large oil-on-canvas painting, representing an exotic dreamy palm tree on a colourful pastel backdrop. Entitled ‘Palm’s Parade’, and dated 1980, the painting borders a palm tree wit...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Canvas, Wood

Study of Space Wall Sculpture II by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Study of space wall sculpture II by Dechem Studio. Dimensions: D 2 x W 69 x H 98 cm. Materials: hand-painted birch plywood. Exploring factors of depth perception such as shape a...
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2010s Czech Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Richard Frank 'Kingfisher's Kotillion' Painting Oil On Canvas 1980s Art Painting
Located in London, GB
A large oil-on-canvas painting depicting an exotic bird on a colourful lake, entitled ‘Kingfisher’s Kotillion’ and dated 1980. The painting is sectioned in two: on the left is the lake backdrop, and on the right is where the bird is sitting atop a flowery composition. This painting is the epitome of 1980s American interiors, with its bold pastel shades. A true 1980s Miami Palm Beach artwork...
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1980s British Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Canvas, Wood

Richard Frank 'Wise Bird Strategy' Painting Oil On Canvas 1980s Art Artwork
Located in London, GB
A large oil-on-canvas painting representing an exotic bird on a colourful backdrop, titled ‘Wise Bird Strategy’ and dated 1980. This painting is the epitome of 1980s American interiors with its bold pastel shades. A true 1980s Miami Palm Beach artwork...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Study of Space Wall Sculpture i by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Study of space wall sculpture I by Dechem Studio. Dimensions: D 2 x W 69 x H 98 cm. Materials: hand-painted birch plywood. Exploring factors of depth perception such as shape an...
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2010s Czech Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Set of 2 Bronzino Hangers by Alessandro Zambelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 bronzino hangers by Alessandro Zambelli Dimensions: Small: D 10 x W 6 x H 9 cm Large: D 11 x W 6 x H 10 cm Materials: Solid casting bronze. Also available in different dimensions. This essential yet precious collection is highly refined in its clear, defined lines: a series of small bronze sculptures which are able to combine typical renaissance taste in terms of perfection of form, with the minimalist aesthetic refinement of the Art Deco movement. A series of small home furnishing accessories in which a collection of flowing lines, at times clean and linear, at times softer and more rounded, follow after each other to delineate original geometric surfaces. Their mirror-like finish gives back glimpses of images, light and colours to the environment. In a skilful game of perfect formal harmony which seems embellished, and at the same time accentuated, by the metal's shininess. /Bron-zì-no/ Created following Donatello's wonderful work on the Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, and popularised during the renaissance as an expression of admiration for antiquity, bronzetti are small bronze objects - small-scale reproductions of classical sculptures and bas-reliefs - or, more simply, objects created with the function of picchiotti, the door knockers which had been placed at the entrances to noble residences since ancient times. Lorem ipsum. Alessandro Zambelli Alessandro Zambelli lives and works in Mantua, Italy. He studied industrial design and materials engineering at the Cova School of Design in Milan, and his career took off at bathroom designer Agape in 2000. A few years later, in 2003, he founded Alessandro Zambelli Design Studio. In 2006 he worked on the Estetico Quotidiano project, marking the start of his co-operation with the design house of Seletti. Zambelli’s Palace Collection and School Joke Chair...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Bronze

Study of Space Wall Sculpture iii by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Study of space wall sculpture III by Dechem Studio. Dimensions: D 2 x W 77 x H 100 cm. Materials: hand painted birch plywood. Exploring factors of depth perception such as shape...
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2010s Czech Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Fluentem Creatura Carrara Wall Sculpture by Eline Baas
Located in Geneve, CH
Fluentem Creatura Carrara Wall Sculpture by Eline Baas Limited Edition of 3 pieces. Dimensions: D 5 x W 30 x H 32 cm. Materials: Solid carrara marble powder stone. STUDIO ELINE...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Stone, Carrara Marble

Fluentem Creatura Carrara Wall Sculpture by Eline Baas
Located in Geneve, CH
Fluentem Creatura Carrara Wall Sculpture by Eline Baas Limited Edition of 3 pieces. Dimensions: D 5 x W 45 x H 44 cm. Materials: Solid carrara marble powder stone. Fluentem Cre...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Stone, Carrara Marble

Elements #18 Wall Sculpture by Eline Baas
Located in Geneve, CH
Elements #18 wall sculpture by Eline Baas. Dimensions: D 5 x W 76 x H 92 cm. Materials: wax, wood. Studio Eline Baasis an Amsterdam-based Interior Design studio. Whether it is a private home, office, restaurant, hotel or the aesthetic styling of a single space, Eline combines her own signature style with the wishes of the client. The design process starts through an exploration of materials, colour, shapes and textures. Together with her love for art and combining contemporary with vintage treasures...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Other

Fluentem Creatura Afrormosia Wall Sculpture by Eline Baas
Located in Geneve, CH
Fluentem Creatura Afrormosia Wall Sculpture by Eline Baas Limited Edition of 3 pieces. Dimensions: D 5 x W 35 x H 45 cm. Materials: Solid oiled Afrormosia wood. STUDIO ELINE BA...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Fluentem Creatura Aluminum Wall Sculpture by Eline Baas
Located in Geneve, CH
Fluentem Creatura Aluminum Wall Sculpture by Eline Baas Limited Edition of 3 pieces. Dimensions: D 5 x W 12 x H 25 cm. Materials: Solid casted aluminum. STUDIO ELINE BAAS is an...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Art

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Aluminum

Miguel Berrocal Sculpture/Abstract, Torso " with Stand, Choker Necklace Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful mounted sculpture from the Puzzle Spanish master Miguel Berrocal, This work is signed in front and numbered 809/1000.
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1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Bronze

Pink Matt Tafla O5 Wall Mirror by Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Matt Tafla O5 Wall Mirror by Zieta Dimensions: D6 x W40 x H60 cm Material: steel Available finishes: Also available in other sizes and colours.Please contact us. Soft ste...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Steel

Blue Matt Tafla O5 Wall Mirror by Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Matt Tafla O5 Wall Mirror by Zieta Dimensions: D6 x W40 x H60 cm Material: steel Available finishes: Also available in other sizes and colours.Please contact us. Soft ste...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Steel

Blue Matt Tafla O3 Wall Mirror by Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Matt Tafla O3 Wall Mirror by Zieta Dimensions: D6 x W79 x H124 cm Material: steel Available finishes: Also available in other sizes and colours. Plea...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Steel

Magazine Rack by Project 213A
Located in Geneve, CH
Magazine Rack by Project 213A Dimensions: W 31.5 x D 52 x H 30.5 cm Materials: Powder Coated Metal The asymmetrical shape of this magazine rack makes this piece an eye-catching ...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Little Bronzino by Alessandro Zambelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronzino by Alessandro Zambelli Dimension: D 10 x W 6 X H 9 cm Materials: Solid casting Bronze. Also available in different sizes and in sets. Please contact us for more information. This essential yet precious collection is highly refined in its clear, defined lines: a series of small bronze sculptures which are able to combine typical renaissance taste in terms of perfection of form, with the minimalist aesthetic refinement of the Art Deco movement. A series of small home furnishing accessories in which a collection of flowing lines, at times clean and linear, at times softer and more rounded, follow after each other to delineate original geometric surfaces. Their mirror-like finish gives back glimpses of images, light and colours to the environment. in a skilful game of perfect formal harmony which seems embellished, and at the same time accentuated, by the metal's shininess. /Bron-zì-no/ Created following Donatello's wonderful work on the Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, and popularised during the renaissance as an expression of admiration for antiquity, bronzetti are small bronze objects - small-scale reproductions of classical sculptures and bas-reliefs - or, more simply, objects created with the function of picchiotti, the door knockers which had been placed at the entrances to noble residences since ancient times. Lorem ipsum. Alessandro Zambelli Alessandro Zambelli lives and works in Mantua, Italy. He studied industrial design and materials engineering at the Cova School of Design in Milan, and his career took off at bathroom designer Agape in 2000. A few years later, in 2003, he founded Alessandro Zambelli Design Studio. In 2006 he worked on the Estetico Quotidiano project, marking the start of his co-operation with the design house of Seletti. Zambelli’s Palace Collection and School Joke Chair...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Bronze

Post-modern decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern decorative art 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 decorative art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, rugs and carpets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern decorative art made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative art, popular names associated with this style include Zieta, Alessandro Zambelli, Decarvalho Atelier, and Jacques Yesel Muiden. 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 decorative art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $175 and tops out at $58,000 while the average work can sell for $1,903.

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