Bar table by James Irvine for Metals Milano, 1990's, Italy
By James Irvine
Located in TOURS, FR
Rare bar table by James Irvine for Metals Milano 1990's
1990s Italian Post-Modern Tables
Metal
Bar table by James Irvine for Metals Milano, 1990's, Italy
By James Irvine
Located in TOURS, FR
Rare bar table by James Irvine for Metals Milano 1990's
Metal
Mármol y Plomo Prints by Eduardo Chillida, Framed, Post-Modern, 1990s
By Eduardo Chillida
Located in Valencia, VC
Eduardo Chillida’s work, connoisseurs of Spanish abstract art, or anyone seeking to add a piece of modern
Paper
$3,040Sale Price / item|20% Off
"Elephant Chairs" in Blue Velvet, by Weiman, 1990's
By Weiman
Located in Culver City, CA
Priced individually** These baddies are called “Elephant” lounge chairs, commonly attributed to Vladimir Kagan (though never definitively documented), are very much a designer’s sec...
Velvet
Sunburst Mushroom Table in Green and Blue, Louis Durot, 1990's
By Louis Durot
Located in Culver City, CA
post modern piece of art came from the personal collection of Gisele Person who was his former sales
Lacquer
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Large post-modern table lamp in glazed ceramic by Lampes D'Albret, France 1990s
By Louis Drimmer
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
1990s. The large body resembles a totem, inspired by the post-modernist and minimalist styles, close
Ceramic, Fabric
Unusual Folk Art / Pop Art Pepsi Cola Decorative Brief Case, France, 1990's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unusual Pop Art Pepsi Cola Decorative Brief Case Artist Unknown, France, 1990's Exterior is lined
Aluminum
Chrome and Ebonized Wood Coffee Table with Swivel Glass Top, 1990's
Located in Nantucket, MA
This table came from a decommissioned European cruise ship from the 1990's. It has an ebonized base
Chrome
$3,135Sale Price|20% Off
1990’s Colorful Purple Beni MGuild Berber Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
wool. Made in Morocco. Berber Tribes of Morocco. Beni MGuild. Measures: 06'01 x 09'04. Date: 1990s
Wool
$830Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Design Teak Side Chair, France 1990's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design Teak Side Chair. Made in France, 1990's period. Solid teak wood
Teak
Acerbis 'I Menhir' Marble and Glass Dining Table by Acerbis and Stoppino, 1990's
By Giotto Stoppino, Lodovico Acerbis, Acerbis
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Acerbis 'I Menhir' Marble and Glass Dining Table by Acerbis and Stoppino, 1980's Post modern
Marble, Steel
Kosta Boda Royal Blue Crystal Candle Holder by Anna Ehrner, 1990's
By Anna Ehrner
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, 1990s. With characteristic craftsmanship and good design, and an ongoing commitment to avant-garde
Blown Glass
$341Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Crystalex Wine Glasses Set of 6 – Bohemian Glass, Czech Republic, 1990's
By Crystalex
Located in Praha, CZ
Crystalex, crafted in Czechoslovakia around 1990. These distinctive glasses feature rich purple bowls paired
Crystal
1990's Postmodern Italian Designer Floor Lamp by Slamp
By Roche Bobois, Slamp, Kartell
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Post Modern floor lamp for sale. Designed and manufactured by SLAMP, and made in Italy
Plastic
$474Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Design Chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, Italy, 1990's
By Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Postmodern Modern Italian Design dining chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, made in Italy 1990's. Steer
Metal, Chrome
$2,380Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Modern Marquis Collection Of Beverly Hill Tessellated Stone Sculpture
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in Stafford, TX
Beautiful sculpture of 2 lovers made of tessellated stone! Great overall condition as seen!
Stone
Memphis Style Modern Bedside Lamps Table Lamp Black White Glass 1990s
Located in Vienna, AT
Memphis Style Post- Modern style bedside lamps or table lamps from black and white glass and
Glass
Modernist Bird Bath BY Tom Torrens Ca. 1980-1990's
By Tom Torrens, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Buffalo, NY
Post Modern bird bath having a copper basin, which rests in a wrought iron frame, supported by a
Copper, Iron
$839Sale Price / set|20% Off
1990's Postmodern German Chrome Cantilever Arm Chairs - A Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Burbank, CA
back. The upholstery is in excellent condition and has a cool 90's vintage pattern. These chairs are
Chrome
1990s Vintage Leather Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lovely 90s vintage Leather sofa. Interesting shape and style. Leather is a nice terracotta color. Sofa is heavy and solid. Shows some wear to the leather but it even and appropri...
Leather
$688 / set
Pair of Italian Postmodern Chairs 1990s
Located in Debrecen, HU
language of 1990s design. The distinctive round backrests and clean, architectural seat forms create a
Fabric, Cherry
Italian Modern Pedestal Column in Wood Painted as Stone, 1990s-2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern pedestal column in wood painted as stone, 1990-2000s Pedestal column with base and
Wood
$712Sale Price / set|20% Off
Postmodern Italian Design Leather Dining Chair set by Segis, Italy 1990's
By Segis
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Modern Italian Design Leather Dining Chair set by Segis, made in Italy 1990's
Metal, Chrome
Floor Lamp by Prandina, Italy, 1990s
By Prandina
Located in Brussel, BE
1990’s by the Italian lighting firm Prandina. - Made by: Prandina Origin: Italy Design period: 1990s
Metal
$2,706Sale Price / set|20% Off
Postmodern Italian Design Leather Dining Chair Set by Segis, Italy, 1990's
By Segis
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Italy in the early 1990's. Thick natural leather on chrome metal frame. Well patinated natural leather
Metal, Chrome
Small White Tensor Post Modern Adjustable Telescoping Eyeball Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Chicago, IL
Quintessential post-modern 1990s white Tensor desk lamp with high-gloss hard plastic base and shade
Stainless Steel
$1,277Sale Price|20% Off
Galaxy 'Peggy' High Armchair by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Italy, 1990's
By Umberto Asnago
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
in Italy 1990's. Black laquered frame with blueish grey green flower fabric. Superb design in very
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Lounge Chair in Leather by Natuzzi Attributed to Pierluigi Cerri, Italy, 1990's
By Natuzzi
Located in Deland, FL
Introduce a striking piece of post-modern design to your living space with this exquisite lounge
Leather, Wood
Alessi Stainless Steel Centrepiece Bowl, Italy, 1990s
By Alessi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A refined stainless steel centrepiece bowl by Alessi, manufactured in Italy during the 1990s
Stainless Steel
$560Sale Price|30% Off
SOTTSASS ASSOCIATI for EGIZIA - Hand Made Glass Carafe - Italy - Circa 1990's
By Defne Koz, Henry Birks & Son, Sottsass Associati, Egizia
Located in Chatham, ON
the base rim and base - Italy - circa 1990's. Excellent / mint vintage condition - no loss - no
Art Glass
Tina Leung Postmodern Pendant Lamp, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pendant lamp designed by Tina Leung, 1990s. The sculptural shade is composed of translucent
Plastic
Hagberg & Hagberg ‘Popptorp’ Chair for IKEA, 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Knut and Marianne Hagberg for IKEA during the 1990s, the ‘Popptorp’ chair embodies the
Upholstery, Plastic
Vladimir Kagan “Arc” Sofa for Directional, 1990s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan “Arc” Sofa for Directional, 1990s, fully restored in a wool velvet. Very good
Velvet
Signed Steven McGovern Whimsical Figurative Pottery Teapot, 1990s
Located in Sacramento, CA
Signed 1990s whimsical art pottery teapot by Steven McGovern. The teapot depicts a reclining man in
Pottery
$8,365Sale Price|30% Off
1990s Preview Weiman Curved Serpentine Sectional
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
the best designs of the Post Modern era from one of the most iconic designers of the 20th Centuries.
Metal
American Designer, Dining Table, Walnut, USA, 1990s
Located in High Point, NC
A studio-produced dining or center table designed and produced in the US, c. 1990s. Signed
Walnut
Italiana Luce Floor Lamp Circa 1990s
By Italiana Luce
Located in Oakland, CA
1990s floor lamp by Italiana Luce of Italy. Cast iron base painted steel stem with a heavy frosted
Steel
$1,799Sale Price / set|20% Off
Galaxy 'Peggy' Low Armchair Set by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Italy, 1990's
By Umberto Asnago
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Giorgetti, made in Italy 1990's. Black laquered architectural frame with blueish grey green flower fabric
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
$8,700Sale Price / set|40% Off
1990s Beige American Leather Curved Sectional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare and one of kind postmodern three pieces sculptural sectional for American Leather. American Leather Studio metal button; American Leather Studio tag. This beautiful Bu...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Rare 1990s Chanel Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Thierry Mugler, Paloma Picasso, Karl Lagerfeld, Christian Dior, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
-Century, Space Age, Modernist, Hollywood Regency, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Scandinavian.
Metal
$2,203Sale Price|20% Off
Papilio 3 Trier Glass Side Table by Alessandro Mendini for Zanotta 1990's Italy
Located in Lisboa, PT
A striking example of 1990s Italian postmodern design, this "Papilio" three-tier side table was
Metal
IKEA Märd Rolling Storage Box in Red Plastic, 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vintage IKEA “Märd” rolling storage box from the 1990s, executed in durable molded red plastic
Plastic
Italian postmodern stylized head sculpture in wood, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern stylized head sculpture in wood, 1990s Sculpture made entirely of wood. The
Wood
$5,760Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Globe Coffee Table with Plexi Base, 1990s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This unique round globe coffee table, crafted in Europe during the 1990s, offers a contemporary
Resin, Plexiglass
Italian postomodern Jessica chairs by Studio DL for Zerodisegno, 1990s
By Zerodisegno, Paolo Lomazzi, Donato D’Urbino
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postomodern Jessica chairs by Studio DL for Zerodisegno, 1990s Set of four chairs model
Metal
$5,720Sale Price|20% Off
Pia Manu Dining Table in Marble & Steel, 1990s
By Pia Manu
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pia Manu Dining Table in Marble & Steel, 1990s Belgian post-modern marble sculptural dining table
Marble, Steel
Vintage Model Märd Rolling Storage Box from Ikea, 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Hamburg, DE
mark. Additional information: Materials: Plastic, Wood Color: Red Period: 1990s Item Type: Vintage
Plastic, Wood
Preview Post Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé C.1990
By Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Launch in first class comfort with this spaceship like pair of 1990s ivory white bouclé Post Modern
Bouclé, Upholstery
1990s Alessi Kitchen Timer by Alessandro Mendini Italy
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
. 1990s made in Italy. 4 x 4 x 5h Preowned vintage Refer to images
Metal
4 Postmodern Black Leather Armchairs from Cidue, Italy, 1990s
By Cidue
Located in Rīga, LV
photo) Country of manufacture: Italy Design period: 1980s-1990s Dimensions: H 68 cm, H(seat) 44 cm, W
Metal
1990s Weiman Royal Blue Cloud Serpentine Sofa
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, cloud sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement piece which is a...
Chrome
Pair of Arfai Ceramic Table Lamps Portugal 1990s
Located in Debrecen, HU
Elegant pair of Portuguese ceramic table lamps produced by Arfai Ceramics in the 1990s. These
Ceramic, Fabric
$210Sale Price|30% Off
Postmodern Faceted Black Ceramic Bud Vase, 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
Faceted ceramic bud vase circa 1990s. Signed.
Ceramic
Vintage Postmodern Curved Blue Leather Sofa, USA, Circa 1990s
By Preview, American Leather
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Post Modern Blue/Teal Leather Curvy Sculptural 3 Seat Leather Sofa. High quality soft and
Leather
1990s Weiman Immaculate Customized Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. Showcasing some of the best designs of the Post Modern era from one of the most iconic designers of the 20th
Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan for Directional "Marilyn" Chaise Lounge, Circa Early 1990s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Peabody, MA
A post modern sculptural chaise longue by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, the "Marilyn", circa
Upholstery
Set of 3 bamboo floor lamps by Ronald-Cecil Sportes, France 1990's
By Ronald Cecil Sportes
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
for Hotel Malabata in Tanger - see photo attached France, Circa 1990. Dimension : Height : 179
Bronze
Postmodern German Flying Objects Series Sauciere for Arzberg, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
, 1990s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional
Ceramic
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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Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.
Aided by photos taken of the maestro in his Milan studio, we honor the influential design talent who died last month at 87.
Adam Charlap Hyman and Andre Herrero, rising young design talents, are debuting a new, eclectic line of textiles.