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Italian Abstract Aquatint Collage Lithograph Print Eugenio Carmi 80s Memphis Era
By Eugenio Carmi
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern, Modernist
Subject: Abstract
Medium: Print, Aquatint with metal foil
Hand signed dated 1988, limited edition
Surface: Paper
Country: Italy
Dimensions: 26" x 20" approxi...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
Italian Abstract Aquatint Collage Lithograph Print Eugenio Carmi 80s Memphis Era
By Eugenio Carmi
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern, Modernist
Subject: Abstract
Medium: Print, Aquatint with metal foil
Hand signed dated 1988, limited edition
Surface: Paper
Country: Italy
Dimensions: 26" x 20" approxi...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
Italian Abstract Aquatint Collage Lithograph Print Eugenio Carmi 80s Memphis Era
By Eugenio Carmi
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern, Modernist
Subject: Abstract
Medium: Print, Aquatint
Hand signed dated 1988, limited edition
Surface: Paper
Country: Italy
Dimensions: 26" x 20" approximately
Eugenio ...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
Italian Abstract Aquatint Collage Lithograph Print Eugenio Carmi 80s Memphis Era
By Eugenio Carmi
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern, Modernist
Subject: Abstract
Medium: Print, Aquatint
Hand signed dated 1988, limited edition
Surface: Paper
Country: Italy
Dimensions: 26" x 20" approximately
Eugenio ...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
Italian Abstract Aquatint Collage Lithograph Print Eugenio Carmi 80s Memphis Era
By Eugenio Carmi
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern, Modernist
Subject: Abstract
Medium: Print, Aquatint
Hand signed dated 1988, limited edition
Surface: Paper
Country: Italy
Dimensions: 26" x 20" approximately
Eugenio ...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
Italian Abstract Aquatint Collage Lithograph Print Eugenio Carmi 80s Memphis Era
By Eugenio Carmi
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern, Modernist
Subject: Abstract
Medium: Print, Aquatint
Hand signed dated 1988, limited edition
Surface: Paper
Country: Italy
Dimensions: 26" x 20" approximately
Eugenio ...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
Large Pop Art Abstract Figure Digital Barcode Silkscreen Screenprint 80s Memphis
By David Prentice
Located in Surfside, FL
I was told this might be by another David Prentice. as I am uncertain I will add his bio. I cannot ascertain which one it is.
Vintage 1981 DAVID PRENTICE ABSTRACT POP ART SERIGRAPH ...
Category
1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen
Lithograph w Gloss Overprinting Stacked Signs Post Modern 80s Memphis Milano Era
Located in Surfside, FL
signed and numbered from limited edition of 40.
This is a beautiful piece perfect for the Memphis Milano
Category
1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Gaia Chandelier, Venexiana, Gismondi Orni Halloween for VeArt, Memphis Style 80s
By VeArt, Artemide, Memphis Group, Ernesto Gismondi, Orni Halloween
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
equivalent of Memphis in lighting. Quintessential of the 80s.
Reference: Veart catalog page 81. See last
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 37.01 in Dm 26.78 in
80's Belgo Chrom Chairs Memphis Style, Set of 4
By belgochrom
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
4 Memphis design chairs by Belgo Chrom in the 1980s.
Heavy and high quality comfortable chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Postmodern Coffee Table Ettore Sottsass Veneer 80s MCM Retro
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
from 1985, this table pays homage to the iconic figure in the Memphis design movement. The distinctive
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage 80s Post Modern Original Italian Carrera Marble Sculpture by Rose Grant
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in Palm Springs, CA
housewife turned artist trained under the Italian masters in Florence and created a series of Memphis
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 38.5 in W 26 in D 16 in
Memphis Style Porcelain Cocktail Accessories by Matteo Thun
By Memphis Group, Matteo Thun, Memphis Milano
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A contemporary manufacture set of porcelain Memphis-style cocktail accessories after designs by
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Matteo Thun Memphis Milano Hors d'oeuvre Set
By Memphis Group, Matteo Thun, Memphis Milano
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Memphis style porcelain tray set for hors d'oeuvres, designed by Matteo Thun in 1982 for the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Matteo Thun Memphis Milano Pair of 'Onega' Cocktail Cups
By Memphis Group, Matteo Thun, Memphis Milano
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of white porcelain 'Onega' cocktail cups, designed by Matteo Thun in 1982 for the Memphis
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Memphis Design Oval Vertical Mirror in a Purple and Green Triangles Frame
By Memphis Group
Located in Pasadena, CA
This piece features a mirror framed with dark purple and olive green glass triangles.
Memphis
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Large 80s Vibrant Dynamic Drawing/Painting Memphis Milano Era
By Peter Stevens
Located in Surfside, FL
it is currently unframed and will be sold thus. Similar in style to the 80s work of Elizabeth
Category
1980s 85 New Wave Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Conté, Charcoal, Gouache, Rag Paper, Graphite
Deneb Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
from the 70s and 80s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group that has radically changed the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Suvretta Plastic Bookcase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
and 80s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group that has radically changed the scenario of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plastic
H 78.75 in W 80.32 in D 13.78 in
Early Martine Bedin "Super" Lamp for Memphis Milano, Postmodern 1981
By Memphis Group, Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano
Located in London, GB
design outfit, Memphis Group, Milano, Italy. These lamps are highly sought after and are included in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Memphis Side Coffee Table Servomuto Castiglioni Zanotta, Italy 80s
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century side coffee table "Servomuto" designed by A. Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1974.
Signed.
Artist customized with new finish.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Cocktail Table With Ettore Sottsass Veneer Side Table Postmodern 80s
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
-veneered with the original Ettore Sottsass design from 1985. Sottsass is an iconic figure in the Memphis
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 19.25 in W 14 in D 14 in
Vintage Cocktail Table With Ettore Sottsass Red Veneer Side Table Postmodern 80s
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Palm Desert, CA
-veneered with the original Ettore Sottsass design from 1985. Sottsass is an iconic figure in the Memphis
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 19.25 in W 14 in D 14 in
Hyatt Metal and Wood Table, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
participated in all radical movements whether created from the 70s and 80s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Memphis Design Postmodern Geometrical 'Cosinus' Chair by KFF, 80s Germany
By KFF, Karl Friedrich Förster
Located in Zagreb, HR
, geometrical and Memphis-influenced design.
Overall well preserved and in very good vintage condition with
Category
Vintage 1980s German Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Mimosa End Table with Glass Top, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
participated in all radical movements whether created from the 70s and 80s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Plastic
H 16.54 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Post Modern Martine Bedin Memphis "Lodge" Bookcase/Cabinet, 1985
By Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano
Located in Madrid, ES
A rare post-modern bookcase/Cabinet designed by Martine Bedin and edited in the 80s by Memphis
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Manhattan Trolley by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Memphis Group in 1981, of which he was a founding member. In the mid-’80s, with Sottsass Associati, mainly
Category
2010s Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Malabar Sideboard by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Malabar sideboard with cupboard in plastic by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection
Category
2010s Sideboards
Materials
Plastic
H 90.56 in W 100.01 in D 19.69 in
Super All White US 110V Table or Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
many museums and private collections.
Memphis is the great cultural phenomenon of the 80s that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
H 11.82 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in
Alessandro Giusti Egidio Di rosa 80s console table in the Memphis style
By Ultima Edizione
Located in bari, IT
Alessandro Giusti Egidio Di rosa 80s console table in the Memphis style
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 35.44 in W 12.8 in D 35.83 in
5 Atamante Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
representation or Sottsass's great work and memory.
Memphis Milano is the great cultural phenomenon of the 80s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
20th Century Ettore Sottsass Centerpiece mod Murmansk for Memphis, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Turin, Turin
designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis in 80s.
Original brandmark as shown in photos.
Published in: R. T
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
Cream End Table by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Cream end table in plastic laminate by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection
Additional
Category
2010s End Tables
Materials
Plastic
Park Coffee Table by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Park coffee table in marble, metal and glass by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Riviera Chair in Plastic Laminate Memphis Milano Collection
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Riviera chair in plastic laminate with cushions covered for Memphis Milano collection
Additional
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Lodge Bookcase in Wood by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Martine Bedin
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Lodge bookcase with four drawers in wood by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano collection
Category
2010s Bookcases
Materials
Plastic
H 49.61 in W 66.15 in D 11.82 in
Park Lane Coffee Table by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Park Lane coffee table in fiberglass & marble by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Euphrates Vase in Porcelain by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Euphrates vase in porcelain by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection
Additional
Category
2010s Vases
Materials
Porcelain
CHARLESTON US 110 V. Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Martine Bedin
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
CHARLESTON US wiring 110 V. floor lamp in Aluminium by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano collection
Category
2010s Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
King's Floor Lamp EU 220 V. by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Memphis Group in 1981, of which he was a founding member. In the mid-’80s, with Sottsass Associati, mainly
Category
2010s Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 82.68 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Paris Chair in Veneer and Metal by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano Collection
By Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Paris chair in veneer and metal by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano collection
Additional
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.38 in Dm 23.63 in
Ceramic Coffee Set by Mas for Memphis Milano, 1980s, Set of 11
By MAS Italia, Memphis Milano
Located in Catania, CT
set with the original tray. Signed by MAS and produced in Italy during the 80s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Tea Set by Mas for Memphis Milano, 1980s, Set of 7
By MAS Italia, Memphis Milano
Located in Catania, CT
tea set with the original tray. Signed by MAS and produced in Italy during the 80s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Metal
Charleston EU 220 V. Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano Collection
By Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Charleston EU Wiring 220 V. floor lamp in aluminium by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano collection
Category
2010s Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Cavalieri Floor Lamp EU 220 V. by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Cavalieri Floor Lamp EU Wiring 220 V. in Wood and Plastic Laminate by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis
Category
2010s Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
H 84.65 in W 23.63 in D 6.7 in
KING'S Floor Lamp UE 230 V, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Memphis Group in 1981, of which he was a founding member. In the mid-’80s, with Sottsass Associati, mainly
Category
2010s Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 82.68 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Missoni Italian Midcentury Carpet from Ythe 80's
By Missoni, MissoniHome
Located in bari, IT
were successful there as well.
In April 1969 the U.S. magazine Woman's Wear Daily devotes its opening
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Postmodern Console With Ettore Sottsass Veneer Table 80s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
the Memphis design movement. The distinctive veneer is manufactured by ALPI. To ensure lasting
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Polar End Table in Plastic and Wood by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Coll
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Polar end table in plastic and wood by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano collection
Category
2010s End Tables
Materials
Plastic
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Vintage Nightstands Featuring Ettore Sottsass Veneer 70s 80s
By Jan Ekselius, Gaetano Pesce, Mario Bellini, Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The vintage nightstands have been re-veneered with the original Ettore Sottsass pattern from 1985.
ALPI manufactures the distinctive veneer. It has been sealed with a satin finish fo...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Memphis Inspired Colorful Glass Studio Vase
Located in Pasadena, CA
A fun Memphis Group-inspired colorful glass vase with contrasting shapes that seem to be stacked
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Post Modern Desk Lamp, 1980s
By Memphis Milano
Located in Den Haag, NL
Typical 80s square shaped desk lamp, White plastic on a black metal base.
Tubular lighting good
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Postmodern Dry Bar Console DJ Table 80s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Memphis design movement. The distinctive veneer is manufactured by ALPI and sealed with a satin finish
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Memphis Style Modernist Triangular Chair by Carl Tese
Located in Wilton, CT
mesh seat. The designer experimented in the 80’s and 90’s in concrete tables and unique chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Post modern Memphis screen made in Italy 1980
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
of the 80s with its four disco dancing figures. It is of great quality. The divider is painted in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
1980s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Deluxe", Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazing design. The motif of this phone is definitely 80s
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Memphis Style Sconce, Wall Lamp by Herda, 1980s
By Herda
Located in Schagen, NL
Typical piece from the 80's and very much influenced by Memphis, is this plastic and metal, aqua
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Memphis era Japanese Ikebana Style Vase
By Toyo
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking porcelain finish geometric vase made in Japan circa 80s. excellent condition no chips or
Category
20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1980s Gorgeous Swatch Phone "Pick me Up", Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon in the 80s for its amazing design.
Dimension:
9,84" x 2,75" x
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
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- What is a Memphis pattern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A Memphis pattern is characterized by brightly colored geometric shapes and squiggly lines. It gets its name from the design collective known as the Memphis Group (Milan, not Tennessee), which embraced Pop art and exhibited a flashy unorthodox sensibility. Shop a range of vintage Memphis Group furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is Memphis furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Memphis furniture is a name given to furnishings created by the Memphis Group. This artist collective began producing furniture and decorative objects in 1980 and continued to unveil collaborative designs until 1987. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Memphis furniture.
- Who was in the Memphis Group?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Numerous artists and designers were in the Memphis Group. Ettore Sottsass founded the collective and served as its leader. Other members included Aldo Cibic, Andrea Branzi, Javier Mariscal, Martine Bedin, Massimo Iosa Ghini, Michael Graves, Michele De Lucchi, Nathalie du Pasquier, Peter Shire and Shiro Kuramata. You'll find a range of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
- What is the Memphis Group?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Memphis Group was an art and design collective formed in 1980 by Ettore Sottsass. The group debuted in 1981 and continued working together until 1987, producing furniture, decorative objects and textiles. Shop a selection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Memphis Group designed a wide variety of items from 1980 to 1987 when the collective was active. Their designs included furniture and textiles as well as decorative objects made out of ceramics, metal and glass. Shop a collection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Memphis Group formed in 1980 when Italian designer Ettore Sottsass invited fellow artists and designers to band together and create a collective. In 1981, the group debuted with a show in Milan, Italy, and continued to collaborate until disbanding in 1987. You'll find a variety of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
- Who founded the Memphis Group?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Italian designer Ettore Sottsass founded the Memphis Group in 1980 to fulfill his vision of having a team of like-minded designers collaborating to produce unique furniture and decorative objects. In 1981, the group held their first exhibition and continued to design together until 1987. You'll find a selection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Memphis Group was created by Italian designer Ettore Sottsass to bring together artists and designers with similar visions. He hoped to combine the ideas of all the members and create single furniture and decorative object designs under one name. You'll find a collection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The Memphis Group is famous for creating the most radical and attention-getting designs of the postmodern period, upending most of the accepted standards of how furniture should look. Its story begins in 1980, when Ettore Sottsass, then a beacon of Italian postmodernism, tapped a coterie of younger designers to develop a collection for the upcoming Milan Furniture Fair. Their mission was to boldly reject the stark minimalism of the 1970s and shatter the rules of form and function. The group decided to design, produce and market its own collection, one that wouldn't be restricted by concerns like functionality and so-called good taste. Its debut at Milan's 1981 Salone del Mobile drew thousands of viewers and caused a major stir in design circles. The group remained active until the 1990s. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Memphis Group furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion accessories were very popular in the '80s and some of the trendier ones included leg warmers, scrunchies, large neon earrings, plastic bangles and neon fingerless gloves.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There are many things that you can wear to a 1980s party. Get inspired by the era’s fitness craze and wear a leotard, tights, leg warmers and a headband or a wind suit with a matching jacket and pull-on bottoms. Give the preppy look a try with a sweater set for women or a crewneck sweater tied around the neck of a polo shirt for men. Or, go punk with a vintage band t-shirt, distressed jeans, spiked jewelry and a wallet chain. Find a collection of vintage 1980s apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of bags were popular in the 1980s, including belt bags made of a variety of materials. Some designer handbags carried by celebrities of the era include the Hermès Birkin, Louis Vuitton Bucket Bag, the Chanel Gold Chain Classic Flap and various Prada nylon bags. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage handbags.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A famous piece of Memphis work would be difficult to choose as there are many, including the Suvretta bookcase, Carlton shelf/room divider and the Tawaraya boxing ring bed/seating. The Memphis Group, also called Memphis Milano, was an Italian design and architecture collective that was best known for its bold postmodern furniture. Check out 1stDibs, for some of the most famous pieces of Memphis work.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Memphis Group got its name from the Bob Dylan song "Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again." During the group's first meeting led by Italian designer Ettore Sottsas the song was on repeat, and the gathered artists and designers drew inspiration from the title. You'll find a variety of Memphis Group furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Memphis Group debuted their designs in 1981 with an exhibition at the Salone del Mobile of Milan in Milan, Italy. Although many people criticized their designs at the time, the design group developed a cult following that boasted famous creatives like fashion designer Karl Lagerfield and musician David Bowie. Shop a variety of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Memphis Group had an eclectic style created by combining the creativity of numerous artists and designers. Its furniture, textiles and decorative aspects blend elements of Pop Art and Art Deco design. Shop a range of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, tracksuits were popular in the 1980s. During the decade, the world of fitness heavily influenced fashion, with everything from leg warmers and tracksuits transitioning from the gym to the runways and the street. Velour tracksuits were especially popular looks of the day. Explore a collection of 1980s apparel on 1stDibs.
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