Trinidad Candelabra by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Trinidad Candelabra by Andres Monnier One of a Kind. Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 130 cm Materials: White marble from San Luis Potosí, stainless steel.
Marble, Stainless Steel
$6,384 / item
Ritus Uno Candelabra by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Ritus Uno Candelabra by Andres Monnier One of a Kind. Dimensions: W 30 x D 40 x H 140 cm Materials: Black marble.
Marble
$7,452 / item
Ritus Tres Candelabra by Andres Monnier.
Located in Geneve, CH
Ritus Tres Candelabra by Andres Monnier. One of a Kind. Dimensions: D 100 x W 160 x H 70 cm Materials: Black marble.
Marble
$4,799 / item
Ritus Cuatro Candelabra by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
With the direction of Andres Monnier, Treko Concrete now creates handmade fire pits, art objects, and functional furniture with natural stone, mirrors, concrete, wood, and metal.
Onyx
$4,926 / item
Fissura Wall Mirror by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Fissura Wall Mirror by Andres Monnier Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 6 x W 40 x H 140 cm.
Stone
$5,052 / item
Laikos Low Table by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Laikos Low Table by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 160 x W 95 x H 35 cm Materials: Grey Quarry stone.
Stone
$5,304 / item
Fragmentos Coffee Table by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Fragmentos side table by Andres Monnier. Dimensions: D 150 x W 90 x H 35 cm Materials: Grey marble, stainless steel, red travertine Andrés Monnier, born in Guadalajara but based in ...
Marble, Stainless Steel
$26,524 / item
Rito Rock Installation Sculpture by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Rito Rock Installation Sculpture by Andres Monnier Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 78 x W 78 x H 200 cm.
Marble
Existencia Basalt Stone Candleholder by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Andrés Monnier, born in Guadalajara but based in Ensenada, Mexico.
Stone
$28,293 / item
Baptiz Black Marble Bath Tub by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Baptiz Black Marble Bath Tub by Andres Monnier Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 190 x W 110 x H 50 cm.
Marble
$28,293 / item
Baptiz Red Travertine Bath Tub by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Baptiz Red Travertine Bath Tub by Andres Monnier Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 190 x W 110 x H 50 cm.
Travertine
$28,293 / item
Baptiz White Marble Bath Tub by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Baptiz White Marble Bath Tub by Andres Monnier Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 190 x W 110 x H 50 cm.
Marble
Hyphae Branch-Like Structure Black Basalt Sculpture by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Hyphae, Mycelium Rock Macro Installation by Andres Monnier One of a Kind. Dimensions: W 300 x D 700 x H 300 cm Materials: Basalt.
Other
Organic Shape White Quarry Stone Candleholder by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Andrés Monnier, born in Guadalajara but based in Ensenada, Mexico.
Stone
Organic Shape Mirror with Irregular Marble Base by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Organic Shape Mirror with Irregular Marble Base by Andres Monnier Dimensions: D 65 x W 25 x H 170 cm Materials: Marble and mirror.
Marble
Stacked Layers Black Marble Table with Center Circular Opening by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Einros Table by Andres Monnier One of a Kind. Dimensions: W 150 x D 80 x H 36 cm Materials: Black marble.
Marble
$14,904 / item
Jeros Mural in Marble & Steel by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Jeros Mural in Marble & Steel by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 5 x W 180 x H 110 cm.
Marble, Steel
$79,574 / item
Espirae Sculpture in Basalt & Steel by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Espirae Sculpture in Basalt & Steel by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 600 x W 200 x H 250 cm.
Steel, Other
Hexagonal Black Basalt Columns Decorative Object by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
With the direction of Andres Monnier, Treko concrete now creates handmade fire pits, art objects, and functional furniture with natural stone, mirror, concrete, wood, and metal.
Stone, Stainless Steel
Rectangular Black Marble Table with Irregular Branch & Stone by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Neuronal Table by Andres Monnier Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 100 x W 100 x H 70 cm.
Marble
Drop Unique Wall Candelabra in Aluminum by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop Unique Wall Candelabra in Aluminum by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 7 x W 11 x H 25 cm.
Aluminum
$21,219 / item
Écon Mural in Basalt Granite & Steel by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Écon Mural in Basalt Granite & Steel by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 15 x W 180 x H 150 cm.
Onyx, Other
Skyline Black Marble Sconce with Varying Rectangular Block by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Psicodelia Sconce by Andres Monnier Dimensions: D 130 x W 15 x H 40 cm Materials: black marble Andrés Monnier, born in Guadalajara but based in Ensenada, Mexico.
Marble
$15,914 / item
Ishinoma Dos Hand-Carved Rock Mural by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Ishinoma Dos Hand-Carved Rock Mural by Andres Monnier Unique Pieces Dimensions: D 5 x W 180 x H 90 cm.
Stone, Stainless Steel
$13,262 / item
Ishinoma Uno Hand-Carved Rock Mural by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Ishinoma Uno Hand-Carved Rock Mural by Andres Monnier Unique Pieces Dimensions: D 4 x W 90 x H 160 cm.
Stone, Stainless Steel
Lele Unique Candelabra & Censer in Steel by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Lele Unique Candelabra & Censer in Steel by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 90 cm.
Steel
Arctuaria Totem in Marble, Travertine & Steel by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Arctuaria Totem in Marble, Travertine & Steel by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 40 x W 30 x H 170 cm.
Travertine, Marble, Steel
Divergente Textured Black Marble Table with Split Top by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Divergente Uno Table by Andres Monnier One of a Kind. Dimensions: D 80 x W 90 x H 70 cm.
Marble
Vasi Unique Sculptural Vase in Carved Marble by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Vasi Unique Sculptural Vase in Carved Marble by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 20 x W 60 x H 10 cm.
Marble
Unique Strata Longated Rectangular Shape Black Stone Day Bed by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Lattice day bed by Andres Monnier. One of a Kind. Dimensions: D 180 x W 110 x H 40 cm.
Stone
Kami Unique Plate in Carved Grey Marble by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Kami Unique Plate in Carved Grey Marble by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 25 x W 25 x H 3 cm.
Marble
Leshe Unique Coffee Table in White Marble by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Leshe Unique Coffee Table in White Marble by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 90 x W 140 x H 40 cm.
Marble
Davido Unique Coffee Table in Travertine Stone by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Davido Unique Coffee Table in Travertine Stone by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 60 x W 120 x H 40 cm.
Travertine
Vacío Unique Coffee Table in Black Marble by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Vacío Unique Coffee Table in Black Marble by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 90 x W 140 x H 40 cm.
Marble
Flurr Unique Wall Mirror in Oak Wood by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Flurr Unique Wall Mirror in Oak Wood by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 5 x W 40 x H 50 cm.
Mirror, Oak
Uneven Edges and Textured Surface Grey Stone Low Table by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Davido Low Table by Andres Monnier Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 120 x W 70 x H 35 cm.
Stone
Half Ball Shape White Stone and Steel Fire Bowl by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Sisifo Fire Bowl by Andres Monnier Dimensions: D 90 x H 40 cm Materials: Stainless steel.
Stone, Stainless Steel
Two Elements Asthetic Boulder Grey Quarry Stone Fire Table by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Prometheo Dos Fire Table by Andres Monnier Dimensions: D 180 x W 100 x H 40 cm.
Stone
Solana Unique Bath Tub in Carved Travertine by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Solana Unique Bath Tub in Carved Travertine by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 100 x W 180 x H 50 cm.
Travertine
Kirkja Unique Floor Candelabra in Stainless Steel by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Kirkja Unique Floor Candelabra in Stainless Steel by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 18 x W 20 x H 115 cm.
Stainless Steel
Otita Unique Wall-Mounted Candelabra in Aluminum by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Otita Unique Wall-Mounted Candelabra in Aluminum by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 4 x W 4 x H 15 cm.
Aluminum
Leviose Unique Console in Travertine Stone & Steel by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Leviose Unique Console in Travertine Stone & Steel by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 20 x W 130 x H 20 cm.
Travertine, Steel
Ioro Unique Console in Travertine Stone & Steel by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Ioro Unique Console in Travertine Stone & Steel by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 30 x W 120 x H 90 cm.
Travertine, Steel
Cicatriz Unique Dining Table in Granite & Steel by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Cicatriz Unique Dining Table in Granite & Steel by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 80 x W 140 x H 72 cm.
Steel, Other
$1,584 / item
Nudo Unique Side Table in Oak Wood by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Nudo Unique Side Table in Oak Wood by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 50 cm.
Oak
Gravitas Unique Pendant Lamp in Travertine & Aluminum by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gravitas Unique Pendant Lamp in Travertine & Aluminum by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 25 cm.
Travertine, Aluminum
Olas Sculpture in Black Marble & Stainless Steel by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Olas Sculpture in Black Marble & Stainless Steel by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 40 x W 150 x H 110 cm.
Marble, Stainless Steel
Textured Uneven Sculptural Classic Coral Stone Seating by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Fractus sculptural seating by Andres Monnier. One of a Kind. Dimensions: W 120 x L 50 x H 50 cm.
Stone
Divergente Textured Black Marble Due Table with Split Top by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Divergente Dos table by Andres Monnier One of a Kind. Dimensions: D 160 x W 100 x H 70 cm.
Marble
Twisted Form Black Marble and Steel Candelabra Set of 4 by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Chaos Candelabra Set of 4 by Andres Monnier. Dimensions: L 30 - 70 cm x W 12 x H 10 cm.
Marble, Steel
Strata Unique Console in Grey Marble & Steel by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Strata Unique Console in Grey Marble & Steel by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 25 x W 120 x H 12 cm.
Marble, Steel
Teocalli Sculptural Monolith in Basalt Granite & Steel by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Teocalli Sculptural Monolith in Basalt Granite & Steel by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 220 x W 90 x H 280 cm.
Other, Steel
Savannah Unique Wash Basin in Carved Black Marble by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Savannah Unique Wash Basin in Carved Black Marble by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 50 x W 140 x H 100 cm.
Marble
Ondina Unique Wash Basin in Carved Travertine & Glass by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Ondina Unique Wash Basin in Carved Travertine & Glass by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 100 cm.
Travertine, Brass
Crater Unique Sculptural Bowl in Carved Grey Marble by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Crater Unique Sculptural Bowl in Carved Grey Marble by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 10 cm.
Marble
Organic Rough Form Baptiz Black and Gold Marble Bathtub by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Baptiz Black Marble Bathtub by Andres Monnier One of a Kind Dimensions: D 110 x W 190 x H 50 cm.
Marble, Stainless Steel
Sharp Rectangular Double Mirror with Irregular Black Stone by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Tempus Mirror by Andres Monnier One of a Kind. Dimensions: D 35 x W 70 x H 190 cm Materials: Portoro black marble.
Stone
Set Of 4 Irregular Rough Form Red Travertine Candle Holders by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 4 Secta Candle Holders by Andres Monnier Unique Pieces. Dimensions: W 20 x D 10 x H 80 cm (Dimensions may vary and can be customized) Materials: Red travertine.
Travertine
Rough Form Grey Travertine Side Table with Organic Hewn Base by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Mens Side Table by Andres Monnier Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 50 cm.
Travertine
Organic Split Form Grey Stone Fire Table with Center Opening by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Apparentia Fire Table by Andres Monnier Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 150 x W 150 x H 40 cm.
Stone
Ritus Cinco Candelabra by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Ritus Cinco Candelabra by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: W 120 x D 50 x H 160 cm Materials: Black volcanic stone.
Stone
Sold
H 21.66 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Irregular Sculptural Black Volcanic Stone Side Table by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Crusta Side Table by Andres Monnier Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 55 cm.
Stone
Strata Console by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Strata console by Andres Monnier One of a Kind. Dimensions: D 25 x W 150 x H 12 cm.
Marble
Jolla Uno Fire Bowl by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Jolla uno fire bowl by Andres Monnier Dimensions: Diameter 90cm x height 45cm Materials: Stainless steel.
Concrete, Stainless Steel
Jolla Uno Fire Bowl by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Jolla uno fire bowl by Andres Monnier Dimensions: Diameter 90cm x height 45cm Materials: Stainless steel.
Concrete, Stainless Steel
Jolla Uno Fire Bowl by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Jolla uno fire bowl by Andres Monnier Dimensions: Diameter 90cm x height 45cm Materials: Stainless steel.
Concrete, Stainless Steel
Divergente Uno Table by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Divergente Uno Table by Andres Monnier One of a Kind. Dimensions: D 80 x W 100 x H 70 cm.
Marble
Prometeo Fire Table by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Prometeo fire table by Andres Monnier Treko Concrete Dimensions: 150 x 90 x H 45 cm Materials: Stainless steel.
Stone, Stainless Steel
'Small Candelabra' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
Joseph Ellwood is a British designer and maker, he has been named one of 10 'Future Icons' in design by Wallpaper* magazine, collaborated with the luxury brand Rimowa and embarked on...
Aluminum
$798
H 18.51 in Dm 7.09 in
Brutalist cast iron and brass candelabra by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This iconic candelabra or candle holder was designed by Jens Quistgaard in the 1960s. A brutalist design that is made out of cast iron and brass. It has 7 adjustable arms that can ro...
Brass, Iron
Lars Bergsten Postmodern Candelabra
By Lars Bergsten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Candelabra by Lars Bergsten, Gusum Metallslöjden, Sweden. A Modernist solid brass candelabra - clean lines, architectural - works well in any environment, from contemporary to more t...
Brass
Large Crystals Overgrown Candelabra, Mark Sturkenboom
By Mark Sturkenboom
Located in Geneve, CH
Large crystals overgrown candelabra, Mark Sturkenboom. Hand-sculpted unique design artwork by Mark Sturkenboom. Dimensions: D 8 x W 35 x H 42 cm. Material: Aluminium candleholder,...
Crystal
Saman Candle Holder by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Saman Candle Holder by Chandler McLellan Dimensions: D 19.05 x W 21.6 x H 45.1 cm. Materials: Metal. A sculptural candle holder. Inspired by grounded whimsey and the hug of a rain ...
Metal
Camino Small Candle Holder by Sebastián Angeles
Located in Geneve, CH
Camino candle holder by Sebastián Angeles Material: brass Dimensions: W 18 x D 30 x H 65 cm Also available: steel version available. The transcendence of decisionmaking and its cons...
Brass
$597Sale Price|20% Off
H 19 in Dm 6 in
Sculptural Candelabra Candle Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk JHQ Cast Iron
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Bring a touch of mid-century modern elegance to your home with this iconic Jens Quistgaard candelabra, designed in the 1960s. Crafted from cast iron and brass, this sculptural piec...
Brass, Iron
$4,800
H 27.5 in W 15.75 in D 7 in
Bořek Šípek (Czech Republic 1949-2016) 'Simon' Candleholder for Driade, 1988
Located in New York, NY
Seven-armed candle holder made of silver-plated metal with company stamp “Driade” on the underside. The conical body is surrounded by seven winding arms, each with a spout, in an irr...
Metal, Silver Plate
$1,975
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Brutalist Candelabra, Sculpture in Wrought Iron, 1970s, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Handcrafted brutalist candelabra, sculpture with five bronze holders made in France, one piece unique five-arm candelabra a work of craftsmanship by an unknown artist. It's an except...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Three-Arm Candelabra in Forged Steel, 1960
Located in London, GB
Sculptural forged steel candelabra made in the 1960's looks monumental and architectural. It has three arms is suitable for candles diameter 4-5 cm. The piece is signed by the artist.
Steel
Vintage Brutalist Sculptural Metal Candleholder, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Brutalist Metal Candle Holder with 2 Arms. Additional information: Materials: Metal Style: Brutalist Period: 1970s Color: Black Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimens...
Metal
$990
H 14 in W 5 in D 6.5 in
Signed Torch Cut Brutalist Sculptural Metal Candelabra by Marcello Fantoni
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in South Charleston, WV
Uncommon table top Candelabra by Marcello Fantoni and signed with metal plaque. This piece allows the use of 3 candles. Part practical, mostly sculptural and with lots of patina, sty...
Cut Steel
1960's Swiss Brutalist Metal Candle Holder
Located in Bern, BE
1960's Swiss made Sculptural brutalist candle holder crafted from blackened metal, featuring an architectural fortress-inspired design with raw textures and bold geometric forms. A ...
Metal
X Large Modernist Floor Standing Candelabra California Design
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s California artisan floor-standing candelabra crafted of steel with a free-form base, a great impressive piece.
Iron
$1,366 / item
H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 3.94 in
Contemporary Black forest candelabra 03 handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Storytelling through the use of light is central to all my designs. The idea behind the Forest Candelabra collection was to create an interplay between the variety of organic shapes,...
Ceramic
1950s by Gallinaro Brutalist Italian Design Metal Candleholder
Located in Brescia, IT
Metal candleholder "Gallinaro" signed Excellent condition.
Metal
$1,900 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
CADEN Small Ceramic Dome Table Lamp, Highly Textured Black Glaze, Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
Obsidian Reef A deeply textured black lava glaze, reminiscent of coral and natural stone, with captivating shades that come alive when illuminated In Kalin Asenov's studio locat...
Ceramic
Contemporary Brutalist Cabinet in Solid Oak, Black
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Brutalist cabinet made of solid oak by Denis Milovanov for SOHA Concept Dimensions: 180 x 80 x 45 cm - Custom size on request Unique piece made to order. Founded by a...
Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Slit Mirror by Phillip Jividen
Located in Geneve, CH
Slit mirror by Phillip Jividen Limited Edition of 25 Dimensions: W 71 x D 3 x H 94 cm Materials: Brass Also available in H 112. Please contact us. Taking cues from Lucio Fontana’s S...
Brass
$3,284 / item
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Bullet-Shaped Burned Wood and Patinated Steel Side Table by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo Side Table by Arno Declercq Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 45 cm. Materials: Burned and waxed Iroko wood and patinated steel. Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer who ...
Steel
Lawless Sofa by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless sofa by Evan Fay Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation Dimensions: W 1676, D 863, H 1016 mm W 66”, D 34”, H 40” inches Materials: Steel, brass, foam, Knoll stretch appeal ...
Brass
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.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
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.