$11,539 / set
H 38.19 in W 30.71 in D 24.02 in
Post-Modern Sculptural Pair Chairs Silver Metal Blue Glass Bohuslav Horak 1988
By Bohuslav Horák
Located in Vienna, AT
Post-Modern sculptural metal vintage chairs model Pupeny or Buds by Bohuslav Horak, 1988. A
Metal
$8,000 / set
H 33.47 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Abstract Art Chairs Attributed to Bohuslav Horak, Czechoslovakia, 1980s
By Bohuslav Horák
Located in Beograd, RS
designed by Bohuslav Horak (attr.). They are handmade of wrought iron painted in green and wood and they
Iron
$16,579
H 29.93 in W 61.42 in D 27.56 in
Postmodern Writing Desk by Bohuslav Horak for Anthologie Quartett, 1993
By Bohuslav Horák
Located in Hellouw, NL
Bohuslav Horák’s work often sits at the intersection of sculpture and function. Known for his
Wood
$5,162
H 75.6 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
"Coral" Floor Lamp by Bohuslav Horak for Anthologie Quartett, 1980s
By Bohuslav Horák, Anthologie Quartett 1
Located in Hellouw, NL
Sometimes, design escapes classification. This 1988 “Coral” floor lamp by Bohuslav Horák for
Metal
Unique Structure Armchair by Bohuslav Horák, 2013
By Bohuslav Horák
Located in București, B
This armchair was designed by Bohuslav Horák in 2013. It's a unique piece with an honest
Metal
Unavailable
H 74.81 in Dm 11.82 in
"Silhouette" Floor Lamp by Bohuslav Horák for Anthologie Quartett, 1988
By Anthologie Quartett 1, Bohuslav Horák
Located in București, B
This "Silhouette" floor lamp was designed by Bohuslav Horák for Anthologie Quartett in 1988. This
Aluminum, Steel
"Coral" Floor Lamp by Bohuslav Horák for Anthologie Quartett, 1988
By Anthologie Quartett 1, Bohuslav Horák
Located in București, B
This "Coral" floor lamp was designed by Bohuslav Horák for Anthologie Quartett in 1988. This piece
Aluminum, Steel
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 59.85 in D 27.96 in
Unique Postmodern Writing Desk by Bohuslav Horák for Anthologie Quartett, 1990
By Anthologie Quartett 1, Bohuslav Horák
Located in București, B
The writing desk was designed by Bohuslav Horák for Anthologie Quartett in 1990. It is a unique
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 38.19 in W 30.71 in D 24.02 in
Postmodern "Pupeny (Buds)" Chairs by Bohuslav Horák, Anthologie Quartett, 1995
By Anthologie Quartett 1, Bohuslav Horák
Located in București, B
"Pupeny (Buds)" chair was designed by Bohuslav Horák for Anthologie Quartett in 1995. This piece is
Iron
Unavailable
H 61.03 in Dm 35.44 in
"Banana Tree" Floor Lamp by Bohuslav Horák for Anthologie Quartett, 1988
By Anthologie Quartett 1, Bohuslav Horák
Located in București, B
This "Banana Tree" floor lamp was designed by Bohuslav Horák for Anthologie Quartett in 1988. This
Aluminum, Steel
Unavailable
H 70.87 in Dm 16.54 in
Postmodern "Gabrielle Rack" Lamp by Bohuslav Horák for Anthologie Quartett, 1992
By Anthologie Quartett 1, Bohuslav Horák
Located in București, B
The "Gabrielle Rack" lamp was designed by Bohuslav Horák for Anthologie Quartett in 1992. This
Iron, Bronze
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 15.75 in D 18.12 in
"Sach" Wood Sculpture Side Chair by Vit Cimbura for Atika, No. 14/1, Czech, 1988
By Vit Cimbura
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cimbura (1950), Bohuslav Horák (1954), Jirí Javurek (1956), Jirí Pelcl (1950) and Jaroslav Šusta jr. (1956
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 61.03 in W 13.39 in D 35.44 in
Bohuslav Horak Light Sculpture "Metal Garden, " Anthologie quartet, 1980
By Bohuslav Horák
Located in Munster, NRW
from a collector who bought it in the 1980ties...best & original condition! lightfunction is perfectly working, the leaf can be taken off..very interesting and big piece of "antid...
Metal
Sold
H 34.65 in W 30.71 in D 23.63 in
Postmodern Metal Blue Vintage Side Chair Bohuslav Horak 1988 Czech Republic
By Bohuslav Horák
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern sculptural metal blue blown glass vintage side chair or chair designed by Bohuslav Horak
Iron
UNIQUE MIRROR BY BOHUSLAV HORAK
Located in Miami, FL
CUT METAL FRAME HAND PAINTED FINISH.SIGNED IN BACK WITH PLACQUE.EACH PIECE DESIGNED BY BOHUSLAV
Metal
"Banana Tree" Floor Lamp by Bohuslav Horák for Anthologie Quartett, 1980
By Anthologie Quartett 1, Bohuslav Horák
Located in București, B
The "Banana Tree" floor lamp was designed by Bohuslav Horák for Anthologie Quartett in 1980. This
Iron
"Spring Rack" Coat Hanger by Bohuslav Horák for Anthologie Quartett, 1992
By Anthologie Quartett 1, Bohuslav Horák
Located in București, B
The "Spring Rack" coat hanger was designed by Bohuslav Horák for Anthologie Quartett in 1992. This
Iron
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features ...
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$9,474 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
Harvey Probber Double Chest and Vanity with Leather and Brass
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Two beautifully restored complimentary chests flanking a hanging vanity case from Harvey Probber's "Cabinet Series" circa 1957. Hazelnut finished mahogany with brass trim including ...
Brass
Live edge Maple and aged copper coffee table
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
This beautiful live edge maple slab coffee table is unique in the three copper legs that support it. One end is held up by a curved sheet of 1/4" thick copper plated steel , another...
Copper
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$1,898 / item
H 23.43 in Dm 18.51 in
J260 Large Rustic Aged Brass & Hand-Stitched Belgian Linen Sconce by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
These elegantly simple, handmade, modern classic, large aged brass wall light/sconces with full-size signature hand-stitched Belgian or Italian linen taper shades, illuminate with li...
Brass
Custom Made Gueridon Day Bed with Client's Own Fabric - COM
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Following the success of its ottoman, GUERIDON is launching a full line of fully customizable and fully compatible stools, bar stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the sa...
Fabric, Wood
Perforated Unlacquered Brass Lin Table Lamp by Muhly Studio
By Muhly
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Muhly's Lin Lighting Collection was inspired by environmental artist Maya Lin's 2001 work, Ecliptic, in which the locations of stars were envisioned as points of light embedded in a ...
Brass
Modern Lloyd Accent Chair in White Oak, Brass, Shearling
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Chair by Crump and Kwash Solid wood construction / hand rubbed oil finished / solid waxed brass rungs / shearling wrapped back support / shearling wrapped seat cushion. D...
Brass
$4,500 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
"V" Day Bed Yellow Velvet and Beechwwod base (Mid Century Style)
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$5,271Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$49,500
H 17 in W 16 in D 6 in
"Herself", Frederick Hart, Acrylic Female Sculpture, 17x16x6 in., 176/350, white
By Frederick Hart
Located in Dallas, TX
"Herself" by Frederick Hart is an acrylic figurative sculpture of a woman's face numbered 176/350. Hart began to equate light and spirit, the medium itself conveying the meaning, bey...
Resin, Acrylic Polymer
$1,198
H 66.54 in W 17.72 in D 26.97 in
1930s English Art Deco Oak Dressing Table with Full Length Triple Mirror
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautifully simple 1930s Art Deco triple dressing mirror / vanity from England. This vanity has a single deep drawer of solid oak with simple oak wood drawer handles. Above is a la...
Oak
$921Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.1 in W 9 in D 17.3 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Stocksessel Folding Chair in Walnut
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A historical re-edition with all the charm of past times. A walking stick or folding stool made from bent beech wood with a woven cane seat connecting the three curved legs. The swan...
Wood
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.