$7,450 / set
1990s Weiman Curved Abstract Sofas, Set of 2
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
some of the best designs of the Post Modern era from one of the most iconic designers of the 20th
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Puzzle Chairs, Birch Plywood by David Kawecki, Postmodern, 1990s
By David Kawecki
Located in San Antonio, TX
Two vintage sculptural David Kawecki puzzle chairs made of birch plywood, circa 1990s. 30" x 24" x
Plywood
$1,552Sale Price|88% Off
Large Scale Postmodern Mixed-Media Geometric Painting, 1990s
By Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
and paper in graphics. 1990s
Canvas, Paint, Paper
Tall and Decorative Murano Glass Vase Italy 1990s
Located in Munich, DE
Tall and highly decorative Post-Modern Murano Glass vase with lovely colors. Made in Italy, 1990s
Murano Glass
Pair of Francesco Soro Patoz chairs for ICF - Italy, 1990s
By Francesco Soro
Located in London, GB
A lightness and purity of line; the Patoz chairs are pared back the simplest of geometries. Each chair consists of a chromed steel rod structure, painted black, with a seat and backr...
Leather
Pascal Mourge "Calin" Ottomans for Ligne Roset, 1990s
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Coronado, CA
Roset in the 1990s. The ottomans have been freshly re-upholstered in a thick, distressed chocolate brown
Aluminum
Postmodern - Globlow Inflatable Floor lamp by Snowcrash, 1990s
By Snowcrash, Snowcrash
Located in Renens, CH
The Globlow Floor Lamp was designed in 1996 by Vesa Hinkola, Markus Nevalainen, and Rane Vaskivuori for the Finnish design collective Snowcrash. The lamp consists of a steel rod ba...
Steel
Postmodern Metal Two Become One Sculpture by Louise Hederström for Ikea, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Metal Two Become One Sculpture by Louise Hederström for Ikea, 1990s, in Very Good
Metal
Set of 2 Postmodern Cutlery Salad Spoons from Conran, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Cutlery Salad Spoons from Conran, 1990s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Metal
Pair of Sculptural Patinated Metal Arm Chairs After Garouste and Bonetti, 1990s
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
, post modern, sculptural, patinated metal arm chairs in the manner of Garouste and Bonetti, each with an
Metal
Alessandro Albrizzi Italian White Perspex Boxes 1990s
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
mark under base, Italy 1990s. Please note that the boxes are original of the period and this shows
Plexiglass
Postmodern Manhattan 5th Avenue CD Rack Tower from Koziol, Germany, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Manhattan 5th Avenue CD Rack Tower from Koziol, Germany, 1990s, in Very Good conditions
Plastic
Postmodern Blue Glass Candleholder, Vintage Design, 1990s, 8.66" Tall
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Blue Glass Candleholder, 1990s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999
Glass
1990s Travertine and Sculptural Iron Tables, Set of 2
By Kreiss
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite hand crafted
Travertine, Iron
Vintage World Globe done in Nickel plated brass, England 1990s
Located in Beograd, RS
characteristic for brass and bronze. Beautiful and striking little piece of decor! Made in England around 1990
Brass, Nickel
Postmodern German Flying Objects Series Milk Jug for Arzberg, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
, 1990s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional
Ceramic
$2,160Sale Price / set|30% Off
"Stockholm" Armchairs by Tord Björklund for Ikea, 1990s
By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
Located in Karis, Nyland
Postmodern vintage design aluminum armchairs with a black leather seat and backrest, ca 1990s
Aluminum
Vintage Italian Postmodern Glass Floor Lamp from Lucente, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Blue Styles: Postmodern Period: 1990s Country of Origin: Italy Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Metal
Set of twelve Francesco Soro 'Patoz' chairs for ICF - Italy, 1990s
By ICF De Padova
Located in London, GB
A lightness and purity of line; the Patoz chairs are pared back the simplest of geometries. Each chair consists of a chromed steel rod structure, painted black, with a seat and backr...
Steel
Postmodern Manhattan 5th Avenue CD Rack Tower from Koziol, Germany, 1990s
By Koziol
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Manhattan Series 5th Avenue CD Rack Tower from Koziol, Germany, 1990s
Plastic
1990s Weiman Asymmetrical Channeled Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
some of the best designs of the Post Modern era from one of the most iconic designers of the 20th
Upholstery, Wood
Italian postmodern chairs Jessica by D'Urbino & Lomazzi for Zerodisegno, 1990s
By Zerodisegno
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern chairs Jessica by D'Urbino & Lomazzi for Zerodisegno, 1990s Pair of chairs model
Metal
Italian Murano glass and silver 926 cufflink by Constantini Gioielli, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Murano glass and 926 silver cufflink by Constantini Gioielli, 1990s Pair of cufflinks with
Silver
Brigitte Doege for Rosenthal Large Porcelain Flower Vase, 1990s
By Brigette Deoge Rosenthal
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Brigitte Doege for Rosenthal Germany Large Porcelain Flower Vase, 1990s Gorgeous and large flower
Porcelain
$1,614Sale Price|20% Off
Ferruccio Laviani Italian Ceramic "Rumba" Centerpiece Sculpture 1990s
By Ferruccio Laviani, Alessio Sarri Ceramiche
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Laviani for workshop Alessio Sarri Ceramiche, Italy 1990s, no longer in production. Manufacturer's mark
Ceramic
Postmodern Ceramic Vase with Organic Shape from Asa, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Ceramic Vase with Organic Shape from Asa, 1990s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990
Ceramic
Italian Coffee Table with Red, Black & White Marble Spheres, 1990s
By Cattelan Italia
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Italian coffee table composed of three solid marble spheres in white, black, and red. This piece embodies a perfect synthesis of sculpture and functionality, with a strong visual pre...
Marble
2 of 4 Metal Candlesticks in Zigzag Shape, Italy, 1990s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
2 of 4 metal candlesticks - zigzag shape 90s look - postmodern memphis style - Italy 1990s Now
Metal
Chi Wing Lo ‘Tiche’ Coffee Table for Giorgetti, Italy, 1990s
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Chi Wing Lo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1990s. This sophisticated piece exemplifies Giorgetti’s masterful blend of craftsmanship and innovation
Glass, Stained Glass, Fruitwood
Afghan Boy, Oil Painting by Danish Artist P. Rüd, 1990s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Contemporary portrait of Afghan boy. Executed partly in oil and acrylic paint. The artist P. Rüd are rather unknown outside Scandinavia. The painting is professionally framed.
Canvas
Modernist Sculptural Oscar Chair by Harri Korhonen in Black Leather, Inno 1990s
By Harri Korhonen
Located in Helsinki, FI
1990s. The Oscar chair embodies the clarity and quiet confidence of Finnish modern design, where form
Metal
Koch and Lowy Postmodern Green Glass and Steel Floor Lamp, 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
1990s.
Steel
$5,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
1990s Maurice Villency Serpentine Sectional Sofas- Set of 2
By Maurice Villency
Located in Charleston, SC
Wowzers! This is one sexy and funky set of sofas. Designed by Maurice Villency in the early 1990
Metal
Postmodern German Drift Series Side Table by Walter Knoll, 1990s
By Walter Knoll
Located in Hamburg, DE
Heavy glass side table from the Drift series by Walter Knoll. A simple design that convinces with the high -quality materiality. The floor and table top have the same diameter and a...
Metal
$875Sale Price|30% Off
Postmodern Sculptural Studio Crafted Steel Dining or Side Chair, 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern artist designed contemporary welded steel dining, side or desk chair from the 1990s.
Steel
Vintage French Postmodern Pendant Lamp from Pylones, Paris, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage French Postmodern Pendant Lamp from Pylones, Paris, 1990s, in Very Good conditions
Plastic
Postmodern German Manhattan Tower 52nd Street Cd Rack from Koziol, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern German Manhattan Tower 52nd Street Cd Rack from Koziol, 1990s, in Very Good conditions
Plastic
Vintage Postmodern Danish Metal Candleholder by Tommy Larsen, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution mark, I am sure that it is completely authentic and take
Metal
1990s Postmodern Glass Waterfall Sculptural Black Circular Wood Coffee Table
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Postmodern Glass Waterfall Edge Sculptural Coffee Table. Stunning table features a graceful waterfall edge opposite an end gracefully supported by a black pyramid on triangle foot, w...
Steel
Postmodern Designer Rug, hand- knotted 100% wool, India 1990s
Located in Beograd, RS
hand-made of 100€ virgin wool. Made in India in the 1990s. Two identical rugs are available. Both are
Wool
Austrian postmodern white wood tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1990s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian postmodern white wood tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1990s Set of four tub
Fabric, Wood
Postmodern German Glass Wall Lamp from Hillebrand Lighting, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern German Glass Wall Lamp from Hillebrand Lighting, 1990s, in Very Good conditions
Metal
Memphis Style Ceramic Vase "Ilios" by Florio Keramia 1990s
By Florio Keramia
Located in Debrecen, HU
This beautiful Florio Keramia ceramic vase features an abstract pattern and a glossy finish. The Ilios model is a handmade, postmodern style piece measuring 19 cm long, 24 cm wide an...
Ceramic
$22,632Sale Price / set|20% Off
Roy McMackin Postmodern Romanesque Sectional Sofa, Domestic Furniture, 1990s, US
By Roy McMakin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Roy McMackin Postmodern Romanesque Sectional Sofa, Domestic Furniture, 1990s, USA. Provenance
Textile, Wood
Postmodern American Studio Craft Sculptural Wood Display Console Shelf 1990s
Located in Troy, MI
American studio craft sculptural shelf or console table circa 1990s Unique Memphis inspired step
Wood
Vintage Wrought Iron Chandelier Candleholder by Ehlén Johansson for Ikea, 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Hamburg, DE
sources is available Additional information: Material: Wrought Iron Style: Post-Modern Period: 1990s Item
Wrought Iron
American postmodern rectangular wooden coffee table by AQQ, 1990s
By AQQ Design
Located in MIlano, IT
American postmodern rectangular wooden coffee table by AQQ, 1990s Coffee table with rectangular
Wood
Postmodern "The Colonnades" Shelving Unit by Pascal Mourgue for Artelano, 1990s
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Rouen, FR
Totemic shelving unit designed by Pascal Mourgue for Artelano in the 1990s, part of the iconic
Glass, Oak
Pair of 1990s open armchairs by Piero Fornasetti's son Barnaba Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Winnetka, IL
A pair of "Tema a variazioni" (Themes and Variations" Piero Fornasetti open armchairs by G. Galli, Italy for Barnaba Fornasetti Milan. Having upswept open arms painted in silver with...
Silver Leaf
$9,765Sale Price / set|30% Off
1990s Multi-Colored Sculptural Memphis Style Dining Table & 6 Chairs
By Memphis Group
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. Influenced by the mid 20th century designs. This mid century modern race track table is a work of art
Metal
Pair of Vintage Burgundy Candlestick holders done in Memphis Style, Italy 1990s
Located in Beograd, RS
. Made in Italy in 1990s. Very good vintage condition. When purchased the candlestick holders will be
Plaster
1990s Carter Sculptural Textile Pin Legs Club Chairs, Set of 2
By Carter Furniture 1
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
throughout the monumental form. Post modern Chairs are beyond stunning. Sits on a metal pin legs. The
Metal
Postmodern Murano Glass Mosaic Biomorphic Mirror, Italy, circa 1990s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Postmodern Murano Glass Mosaic Biomorphic Mirror, Italy, circa 1990s Dimensions: 42" H x 37" W x
Composition
Adjustable Floor Lamp 'Metri' by Bernhard Bartels for Basis Designleuchten 1990s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare Post-Modern floor lamp or reading light 'Metri'. Adjustable in various position in
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Italian Postmodern Model Shape Floor Lamp from Slamp, 1990s
By Slamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern floor lamp from the Italian manufacturer Slamp from the 90s. The luminaire body serves as a diffuser and consists of the translucent plastic opalflex. The lamp has two pl...
Metal
Set of 8 German Postmodern Flying Objects Series Plates for Arzberg, 1990s
By Arzberg
Located in Hamburg, DE
, 1990s, Set of 8, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution mark
Ceramic
Postmodern Metal and Wood Chair by Ruud Jan Kokke for Harvink, 1990s
By Ruud-Jan Kokke
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern chair of the Dutch company Harvink after a draft by Ruud Jan Kokke from the 90s A postmodern design that plays with shape and materiality. The simple frame of the chair c...
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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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.