Post Modern Laminate Tortoiseshell End Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Post Modern Laminate Tortoiseshell End Table. Square table with earth tones of brown, gold and orange.
Composition
Post-Modern Laminated Burled Wood Pedestal
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Striking Postmodern laminated burled wood pedestal, circa 1980s, showcasing the bold materials and sophisticated minimalism of the era. The clean architectural form is completely env...
Laminate, Burl
Round Geometric Post-Modern Coffee Table in Laminated Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, laminated wood, Europe, 1980s This distinctive coffee table made in Europe during the 1980s. The design features a large circular top and curved base, both constructed...
Laminate
Post modern white Gloss Laminate waterfall 2 Drawer nightstand
By Memphis Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
beautiful post modern white gloss laminate waterfall front 2 drawer nightstand, circa 1980.
Laminate, Plywood
Post-Modern Formica Laminate Pink Circle Table Set, 4 Pcs
Located in Plainview, NY
Introducing a truly versatile addition to your living space, a post-modern four-piece Formica laminate drum table set, elegantly finished in a soothing light pink hue.
Laminate
Post modern white gloss laminate simple curved queen bed headboard
By Memphis Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern white gloss laminate simple curved queen bed headboard.
Laminate, Wood
Pair Post Modern gloss white laminate 2 Drawer curved nightstands
By Memphis Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shows very little use. Post Modern. Located In Brooklyn NYC Sold as a pair (2) nightstands Each 2 Drawer unit measures - 29" x 18" x. 23” H.
Chrome
Midcentury Post Modern Demilune Credenza or Cabinet in Glossy Laminate
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large substantial storage piece from the late 1980s. It features an elongated demilune form finished in a beautiful modern glossy laminate and four doors that open to storage shelves.
Laminate
Pair Post Modern taupe white laminate 3 Drawer chrome nightstands
By Memphis Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shows very little use. Post Modern. Located In Brooklyn NYC Sold as a pair (2) nightstands Each 3 Drawer unit measures - 30" x 21" x 24.5" H.
Chrome
Simple Post Modern white Laminate round dining game table
By Memphis Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple Post Modern white Laminate round dining table. white Laminate with white round base.
Laminate
Post modern mahogany Gloss faux wood Laminate waterfall 2 Drawer nightstand
By Memphis Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful post modern faux mahogany wood grain gloss laminate waterfall front 2 drawer nightstand, circa 1980.
Laminate, Plywood
Post modern mahogany Gloss faux wood Laminate waterfall 6 Drawer Dresser
By Memphis Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful post modern faux mahogany wood grain gloss laminate waterfall front 6 drawer dresser, circa 1980.
Laminate, Plywood
Post modern off white Gloss Laminate waterfall 6 Drawer long Dresser
By Lane Furniture, Memphis Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
beautiful post modern off white gloss laminate and chrome trim waterfall front 6 drawer long dresser, circa 1980.
Laminate, Plywood
Pair of Post modern bright white Gloss Laminate waterfall 3 Drawer Dressers
By Memphis Milano, Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of matching beautiful post modern bright white gloss laminate waterfall front 3 drawer short dressers, circa 1980.
Laminate, Plywood
Post modern Knoll white laminate racetrack dining table by joe d'urso
By Knoll, Joe D'Urso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern Knoll white laminate racetrack dining table by joe d'urso.
Steel
Post modern space age gloss white laminate queen platform bed with headboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern space age gloss white laminate queen platform bed with headboard.
Steel
Set of 3 post modern pink laminate hexagon pedestals or plinths
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 3 post modern pink laminate hexagon pedestals or plinths All in great condition The largest is 42” high at 18” diameter Listing is for the set of 3 pedestals or plinths.
Laminate
Ettore Sottsass Post Modern Laminate Alicudi Dining Table for Zanotta Italy 1990
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Conversano, IT
Designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Zanotta in the early 1990s, the Alicudi table represents one of the most refined expressions of the master’s exploration of color, form, a...
Laminate, Wood, Cherry
Pop art Post modern white Gloss Laminate custom 6 drawer dresser or credenza
By Memphis Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful post modern custom made White gloss laminate 6 drawer dresser or credenza circa 1980.
Laminate, Plywood
Italian post-modern cart black laminate shelves and green metal structure 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post-modern cart black laminate shelves and green metal structure 1980s Trolley with two shelves in black laminate with light wood profiles.
Metal
Post Modern Nine Drawer Dresser Chest of Drawers Granite and White Mica Laminate
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern dresser or chest of drawers rendered in textured granite and white Formica Laminate, with slanted front drawers all on tracks. USA, 1980s
Formica, Laminate, Wood
Post Modern 1980's Laminated Turquoise Waterfall Console Table by Jeffrey Craig
By Karl Springer
Located in Toronto, CA
This 1980s turquoise laminated waterfall console table is a striking example of postmodern design by Jeffrey Craig, a distinguished Canadian designer known for his craftsmanship and ...
Laminate, Wood
Post modern Black and red monster Laminate triangle wall mirror pop art
By Peter Shire, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern Black and red “monster” Laminate triangle wall mirror pop art - Located in Brooklyn NYC. 35” w x 36” h x 1” thick Please message us for a shipping quote
Mirror, Laminate
12/12 Dining Table by Pierre Charpin for Memphis/Post Design
By Post Design, Memphis Milano, Pierre Charpin
Located in Ravenna, IT
Table made by Pierre Charpin for Memphis/Post Design's "A Furniture Catalog" collection in 1970. Featuring a graphic line that follows the contour of the top and legs, the table appe...
Laminate, Wood
Mid Century Post Modern Studio Bar Stools by Joe Manus in Laminated Plywood
By Joe Manus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching set of 3 bar stools designed and made by Joe Manus, c. 1980's. They consist of laminated birch plywood.
Plywood
Pair of Monumental Post-Modern Obelisk Cabinets
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A truly unique pair of Post-Modernist cabinets in the form of a faux porphyry obelisk or pyramid on four gilded balls, resting on a black plinth base. Each cabinet contains four draw...
Laminate, Wood
Lucite Coffee Table in Cobalt Blue by Cain Modern, USA 2023
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the stunning Lucite Coffee Table in Cobalt Blue by Cain Modern, USA 2023. This exquisite piece of furniture will add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your living...
Lucite
1980's Post Modern Raspberry Waterfall Console
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
1980's Post Modern Raspberry Waterfall Console. Heavy well made console table in a deep rich raspberry color. Hard to find. Use in an entry way or in a dining room as a server.
Laminate, Wood
Carlton Bookshelf by Ettore Sottsass, Post-Modern Design, Italy, 1981
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in PARIS, FR
Launched at the founding Memphis exhibition in Milan on 18 September 1981, the Carlton is the absolute icon of the group: a room divider, bookcase and chest of drawers reorganised in...
Laminate, Wood
1980's Post Modern White Console Table
Located in Redding, CT
1980's Post Modern white laminate console table. Mint condition.
Laminate, Wood
Late 20th Century Post Modern Memphis Style Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
Late 20th Century Post Modern Memphis Style Dining Table Offered for sale is a rare vintage Memphis Style dining table with a glass top.
Glass, Laminate, Wood
Richard Himmel Post Modern Corner Console/Desk, 1970
By Richard Himmel
Located in San Francisco, US
A signature of Himmel’s Post-Modern work: bold formal gestures executed with material restraint.
Laminate, Acrylic
1980s-1990s post modern swivel side table or display stand
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1980s-1990s post modern swivel side table or display stand. Wood with chrome, black, purple and turquoise laminate.
Chrome
Ettore Sottsass Tony Table Post-Modern Italy, circa 1970
By Anthologie Quartett 1, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vienna, AT
A fine example of the work of Ettore Sottsass, the Tony 3 table was imagined by the famous designer in 1979. This piece was published by Anthology Quartett around 1984. It is charact...
Plastic, Wood
Pop art post modern 4 door muave pink credenza sideboard
By Ello Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop art post modern 4 door muave pink credenza sideboard.
Laminate, Wood
Eames for Herman Miller Table Post Modern Look
By Herman Miller, Ettore Sottsass, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A post modern take on a classic design. Eames Aluminum group dining or conference table with an 80's take.
Aluminum, Steel
Postmodern Laminated Two Tiered Kidney Shaped Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Postmodern laminated two tiered kidney shaped coffee table. This fantastic post modern laminate cocktail table or coffee table was executed in fantastic purple and lavender shades wi...
Laminate
Midcentury Italian Post Modern Night Stands or End Tables in White with Grey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of sleek modern capsule form nightstands circa 1980s. These feature white laminate cases with subtle grey pinstripe design on the fronts. Very good ready to use condition.
Laminate
Vintage Boho Laminate Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the distinctive aesthetic of the late 20th century with this vintage postmodern laminate chest of drawers. This piece radiates a playful yet sophisticated charm, characterize...
Laminate, Wood
Vintage Laminate Pedestals - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of statuesque pedestals embodies the sleek, architectural minimalism of the late 20th-century Post-Modern era. Finished in a sophisticated matte black laminate, th...
Laminate, Wood
Post-Modern Cantilevered Glass Top Side Table by K. Dahl
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-Modern cantilevered glass top side table by K. Dahll, circa 1980s. The table is in very good vintage condition and measures 20.5"W x 18.5"D x 22"H; the glass (18.5"D) is removab...
Glass, Wood
Vasa Velizar Mihich Acrylic Sphere Sculpture, Post-Modern Design, 1989
By Vasa Velizar Mihich
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Signed and dated spherical acrylic sculpture by Vasa Mihich, circa 1990. The 5 1/2" diameter piece displays evolving optical effects from the blue, green, and orange acrylics when ro...
Acrylic
Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chairs for Knoll International, c. 1985
By Robert Venturi, Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and sought after set of collectors chairs is called the 'Chippendale' chair by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll International, circa 1985 featuring a black c...
Leather, Laminate, Plywood
Post-modern coat rack by Ettore Sottsass for Fiorucci, Italy 1980
By Ettore Sottsass, Sottsass Associati
Located in Renens, CH
Postmodern coat rack by Ettore Sottsass for Fiorucci, Italy 1980 This highly original coat rack, designed by Sottsass Associati for Fiorucci in 1980, is a notable piece of postmoder...
Aluminum
Custom Pop art post modern 3 door beige Pill shaped credenza sideboard
By Memphis Milano, Ello Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop art post modern 3 door beige colored Pill shaped rounded ends credenza sideboard.
Laminate, Wood
1980s Laminated waterfall Scroll table by Jeffrey Craig
By Karl Springer
Located in Toronto, CA
A large vintage laminated waterfall scroll coffee table from the 1980s. It was created in Canada by renowned expert Jeffrey Craig, known for crafting high-quality laminated furniture...
Laminate
Postmodern Marbleized Laminated Pedestal. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Postmodern Marbleized Laminated Pedestal. Circa 1980s Features a minimalist, fully faux stone-pattern laminated frame. In excellent, near mint original condition with very mi...
Formica, Wood
1980s Italian Red Laminate Coffee Table on Wheels
Located in London, London
Coffee table On rubber wheels Red laminate One drawer Italy, 1980s.
Laminate, Wood
Black Fenix Laminate Soround Coffee Table 75 by Nur Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Fenix laminate soround coffee table 75 by Nur Design Materials: metal, fenix laminate Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 49 cm Also available in different sizes. The founders, ...
Metal
Black Fenix Laminate Soround Coffee Table 60 by Nur Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Fenix Laminate Soround coffee table 60 by Nur Design Materials: Metal, Fenix Laminate Dimensions: D 60 x W 60 x H 49 cm Also available in different sizes. The founders, M...
Metal
Beige Fenix Laminate Soround Coffee Table 75 by Nur Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Fenix Laminate Soround coffee table 75 by Nur Design Materials: Metal, Fenix Laminate Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 49 cm Also available in different dimensions. The found...
Metal
Beige Fenix Laminate Soround Coffee Table 60 by Nur Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Fenix Laminate Soround coffee table 60 by Nur Design Materials: Metal, Fenix Laminate Dimensions: D 60 x W 60 x H 49 cm. Also available in different sizes. The founders, ...
Metal
Lane Furniture Postmodern Cocktail Table, Laminate & Wood, USA, 1980s
Located in Trenton, NJ
Designed and manufactured by Lane Furniture in the United States during the 1980s, this Postmodern cocktail table embodies the architectural sensibilities and material innovation ass...
Laminate, Wood
Vintage Lucite Waterfall Small Coffee Table with Laminate Top
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage lucite waterfall coffee table with a laminate top, circa 1970-80's. Chic little table with a high quality lucite base and lower shelf with a faux monolith slab top in a vibr...
Composition
Large Post Modern Coffee Table with Formica Base and Textured Glass Top
By Jay Spectre, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular two tier triangular coffee table, having a glossy black Formica base, with a thick ( 1 in. ) deeply textured plate glass top. The base features three balls, on which the ...
Glass, Laminate
Hot Desk 2, Berlin, by Russell Bamber, 2018, Colored Laminate on Ply Structure
By Russell Bamber
Located in London, GB
Each plane of Hot Desk 2 is laminated in high pressure laminate. Each surface is a different color, and in perfect condition. Hot Desk 2 is an eye catching centre-piece sculptural u...
Laminate
Vintage Side Table, Postmodern, Laminate, Cream, Off White, Accent Table
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Side Table, Postmodern, Laminate, Cream, Off White, Accent or End Table, Square, Living Room Measurements: 27" L x 27" W x 24" H In excellent condition. We are happy to sen...
Laminate
Postmodern Faux Travertine Laminate Pedestal by Austin Productions, Circa 1980's
By Austin Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile Vintage Faux Travertine Pedestal Column A versatile vintage pedestal column dating to circa 1980s, featuring a warm faux travertine laminate finish that beautifully evokes ...
Laminate
“Ziggurat 4” by Russell Bamber 2018, Fluorescent and Colored Laminates
By Russell Bamber
Located in London, GB
The Ziggurat series (of four) are smaller scale investigations into color, planes and form. Each Ziggurat as a unique, one-off sculpture, completely handmade and finished by Russell ...
Laminate
Postmodern Lavender Textured Laminate Hexagonal Nesting Side Tables/Pedestals
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage postmodern hexagonal nesting tables/pedestals. Each feature a textured lavender and pink laminate. Medium measures 28”H Small measures 13”W, 15”D, 20”H
Laminate, 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.
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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.