Post modern dining table by Roche Bobois, 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare post modern dining table with a black metal frame and a black glass top. Beautiful post
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Metal
Post modern dining table by Roche Bobois, 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare post modern dining table with a black metal frame and a black glass top. Beautiful post
Metal
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Post Modern Memphis Milano Style Dining Table, Carrara Marble Top
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Culver City, CA
This dining table is stunning! A true masterpiece of Memphis Milano styling, drawing inspiration
Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
$1,681 / set
Post Modern Dining Room Set, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
chairs have a wooden seat. Beautifully manufactured designed post modern dining set 1980s - Belgium
Metal
Post Modern Square Green Marble Dining Table
By Mario Bellini
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely stunning Post Modern Green Empress marble dining table. This table is beautiful and
Marble
Post Modern Rectangular Verde Green Marble Dining Table
By Mario Bellini
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely stunning Post Modern Verde Green marble, rectangular dining table. The beveled edges of
Marble
Pair of Travertine Post-Modern Dining Table Bases Pedestals
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cool 1980’s polish travertine Post-Modern dining table or Console pedestal bases. In beautiful
Travertine
1980s Pencil Reed and Glass Curvaceous Dining Table Post Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted in the 1980s, this Pencil Reed and Glass Curvaceous Dining Table boasts a unique, post
Reed
Midcentury Italian Post Modern Travertine Marble Rectangular Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern travertine marble dining table circa 1980s. It features solid slab Travertine
Travertine
Midcentury Italian Post Modern Travertine Marble Rectangular Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern travertine marble dining table circa 1980s. It features solid slab marble
Marble
1980's Postmodern Solid Birch Wood Custom Table Dining Base
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful custom made dining table solid birch wood excellent condition , 1980's solid sturdy after
Birch
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Large Post Modern Oval Dining Table after Evans
By Milo Baughman, Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular oval dining table on Cityscape like architectural brass base, with inset oval glass top
Brass
1980's Postmodern Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Andre Dining Table
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa, Massimo Vignelli, Piotr Sierakowski
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Post Modern dining table for sale. The table was designed in 1968 by Tobia Scarpa for
Metal
Post Modern Tessellated Stone Leaf Motif Split-Base Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
States during the 1980’s, this piece reflects the playful and experimental spirit of Post Modern design
Stone
Charles Hollis Jones Post Modern Brass Lucite Octagonal Dining Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This stunning octagonal Dining table, attributed to renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones, hails
Brass
Mid Century Italian Post Modern Travertine Marble Dining Table or Center Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful dining table or center table from Italy circa 1980's. The table features a travertine
Travertine
$1,800Sale Price|25% Off
Simple Post Modern white Laminate round dining game table
By Memphis Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple Post Modern white Laminate round dining table. white Laminate with white round base. No
Laminate
Exceptional Post-Modern Table with Marquetry Top and Cast Aluminum Legs, 1980's
Located in TOURS, FR
This unique table presents a striking blend of natural elegance and sculptural form. The
Aluminum
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
Memphis Design dining table circa 1980s
By Memphis Milano
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Dining table from the 1980's Memphis movement with Italian Carrara marble uprights and steel
Marble, Steel
80s Post Modern Joe D'Urso for Knoll International Racetrack Dining / Work Table
By Joe D'Urso, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Post-Modern design, from 1980s, by Joe D'Urso for Knoll International 'Racetrack' which functions
Metal
$3,250Sale Price|50% Off
Post modern custom tan with maroon stripe dining table by Pace
By Pace Collection, Memphis Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern Gem 10’ long curved oval dining table with (2) leaves. High gloss acrylic top with a
Acrylic, Plexiglass, Wood
$2,225Sale Price|50% Off
Mid century post modern Square Asymmetrical Leg Maple Square Dining Table
By Hennie de Jong
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful 1980s Hennie de Jong square asymmetrical leg maple square dining table blonde maple
Maple
$2,410Sale Price|20% Off
Post Modern dining table Glass and Iron Attributed to Norman Foster
By Sir Norman Foster
Located in Milano, IT
line between the past and the future. A relic from the late 1970s to the early 1980s, this dining table
Metal, Iron
1980s Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Dining Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite dining table, dating back to the 1980s. Crafted
Cast Stone
1980s Sculptural Clover Artistic Pedestal Dining Table
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare, hand sculpted and painted dining or
Glass, Plaster, Wood
$943Sale Price|66% Off
1980's Post Modern White Console Table
Located in Redding, CT
1980's Post Modern white laminate console table. Mint condition. Clean, minimalist lines. Perfect
Laminate, Wood
Post-Modern Willem Noyons Dining Room Set with Table and Chairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willem Noyons dining room set, birch, plywood, The Netherlands, 1982/1983 This Dutch dining set by
Birch, Plywood
Postmodern dining table by Belgochrom, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking postmodern design dining table consisting of a brushed aluminuml base with two matte
Brass, Steel
1980s Maitland Smith Mactan Tessellated Stone Brass Dining Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mactan Stone Brass & Beveled Glass Dining Table. Dating back to the 1980s.. Crafted with meticulous
Stone, Brass
Italian Post-Modern Polished Beige or Cream Marble Pedestal Dining Table C.I.M
By Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, warmth and functionality, a large pedestal base, cream or beige, marble dining table. At nearly 79" long
Marble
Italian postmodern wooden dining table with with semicircular feet, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern wooden dining table with with semicircular feet, 1980s Rectangular dining table
Wood
1980s Sculptural Helix Spiral Swivel Top Glass Dining Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, dining table you could hope to find. This is
Stainless Steel
Vintage Italian Postmodern Dining Table with Terrazzo Style Surface, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern table from Italy. The four simple tubular steel legs are painted glossy white. The feet
Metal
1980s Travertine Scalloped Edge Postmodern Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful travertine dining table. I just had this professionally restored. It has a lacquer
Travertine, Marble
Postmodern Memphis Style Iron, Glass & Plywood Dining Table, USA, 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
Postmodern Memphis style dining table, USA, 1980s. Black powder-coated steel or Iron, seafoam
Iron
1980s Cassina Wood and Smoked Glass Dining Table by Afra Scarpa
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Toronto, CA
Designed by Afra Scarpa for Cassina in the 1980s, this table is a rare example of Italian
Glass, Wood
Postmodern Bernhardt Glass Dining Table with Birdseye Maple Pedestal Bases 1980s
By Bernhardt
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An elegant Postmodern dining table by Bernhardt, featuring a sleek glass top and distinctive
Glass
1980s Postmodern Travertine Pedestal Base Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Such an elegant table. It’s really hard for me to believe this table is over 40 years old. The
Travertine, Marble, Soapstone, Metal
Vintage 1980s Postmodern Nero Marquina Marble Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely stunning veining on this black marble dining table. Even the base has intricate veining
Marble
Postmodern Dining Table by Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Round dining table designed by Ettore Sottsass, a piece of postmodern design in Memphis style. The
Metal
1980s Mid-Century Italian Postmodern Beige Marble Dining Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Mid-Century Postmodern Beige Travertine Dining Table. Very solid pedestal base and top
Marble
1980's Post Modern Raspberry Waterfall Console
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
1980's Post Modern Raspberry Waterfall Console. Heavy well made console table in a deep rich
Laminate, Wood
A 1980s ‘Lunar’ dining table by Pascal Mourgue for Artelano
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in London, GB
a rare 1980s ‘Lunar’ dining table by Pascal Mourgue for Artelano, a striking example of late-20th
Metal
1980s Postmodern Vintage Italian Emperado Marble Honed Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning dining table in Emperado Marble made in Italy. I’ve never seen a slab like this! It was
Marble
Post Modern Massive Belgium , 1980’s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 60 cm H, 40cm Diameter Material: Metal , Glass Color: White, Bronze Manufacturer: Massive Origin: Belgium
Metal
1980s Memphis Style Steel Chairs and Round Entending Dining Table
By Memphis Group
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, dining set you could hope to find
Steel
1980s Sculptural DIA Dining Circular Oval Glass Table and 8 Chairs, Set of 9
By Design Institute America
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s dining set. The ultra rare set exudes
Steel
1980s Italian Fior Di Pesco Marble Postmodern Vintage Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
. Original lacquer finish makes this table practical and beautiful. No chips or cracks.
Marble
Postmodern Dining Table with Hand-Blown Glass Top, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking postmodern coffee table is defined by its bold sculptural base and vivid primary
Metal
1980s Industrial Geometrical Sculptural Steel Zinc Wood Round Dining Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, dining table you could hope to find. This is
Steel, Zinc
Post modern table lamp glass globe minimalist design , 1980’s
Located in Delft, NL
Post modern table lamp glass globe minimalist design , 1980’s
Metal
Italian Postmodern Dining Table in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, wood, Italy, 1980s This Italian dining table from the 1980s is a beautiful example
Walnut
Ron Rezek Post Modern 1980’s Mushroom Lamp
By Ron Rezek
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very cool functional Post Modern lamp designed by Ron Rezek in the 1980’s. It has a frosted glass
Steel
Post Modern table lamp Fuder Germany 1980s
By Fuda Marmi by Atelier Design Lab
Located in Den Haag, NL
Post Modern Table lamp . Adjustable . Halogen . 1980s Fuder Germany . very good condition . Rare .
Plastic
1980s Artistic Kidney Bar Pub Dining Table and Chairs, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
the eye in any environment Showcasing some of the best designs of the Post Modern era from one of the
Upholstery, Wood
$4,400Sale Price|32% Off
Reconfigurable Dining / Cafe / Center Table in Gilt and Smoked Glass, c. 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful puzzle style dining table features four reconfigurable sections of gilt metal and
Brass
Post Modern Saturn Desk Lamp by Sonneman circa 1980's
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern Memphis style desk / table lamp by Sonneman circa 1980's. The lamp features an oval
Marble, Metal
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
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 Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
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