$560Sale Price|48% Off
H 36 in W 11.25 in D 13 in
Postmodern Lavender Textured Laminate Hexagonal Nesting Side Tables/Pedestals
Located in Delray Beach, FL
pink laminate. Medium measures 28”H Small measures 13”W, 15”D, 20”H
Laminate, Wood
$18,392
H 18.12 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
“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
$1,232
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Italian Post Modern Red Wine and Chromed Steel Foldin Table by Zerodisegno 1980s
By Zerodisegno
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern red wine and chromed steel foldin table by Zerodisegno, 1980s Folding table
Steel
$24,929
H 59.06 in W 86.62 in D 32.29 in
Hot Desk 1, Miami by Russell Bamber, Geometric Shaped Desk, Colored Laminate
By Russell Bamber
Located in London, GB
Desk 1 is made of four separate, strong, lightweight , laminated plywood boxes that simply slot
Laminate
$598
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Ettore Sottsass style Red Vintage Side Chair, Laminate & Metal, Italy, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. It features a laminate seating, a rubber backseat and a varnished metal
Metal
1970s Postmodern Marbleized Laminated Side Table with Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
-shape designed pedestal with rounded edges, laminated with a marbleized formica, topped with a beveled
Glass, Formica
$636Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.25 in W 72 in D 20 in
Postmodern Tempo Designs Extra Long Laminate Console Table
Located in Medina, OH
Postmodern Tempo Designs Extra Long Laminate Console Table. Unfortunately one side of the table has
Laminate
$18,392
H 18.12 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
“Ziggurat 1.“ by Russell Bamber, 2018, Turquoise, Rose and Colored Laminate
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
$18,392
H 18.12 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
"Ziggurat 3" by Russell Bamber, 2018, Carrara, Alicante and Colored Laminate
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
$18,392
H 18.12 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
“Ziggurat 2" by Russell Bamber, 2018, Gold, Purple and Colored Laminates
By Russell Bamber
Located in London, GB
The Ziggurat series (of four) are smaller scale investigations into colour, planes and form. Each Ziggurat as a unique, one-off sculpture, completely handmade and finished by Russell...
Laminate
$1,938Sale Price|20% Off
H 48.04 in W 29.93 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Postmodern Aqua / Jade Lacquer Laminate Tall Drawer Cabinet, USA, 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning postmodern 1980s lacquer laminate tall drawer cabinet with 5 large drawers, in a
Laminate, Wood
$2,181
H 30.12 in W 59.85 in D 18.12 in
Postmodern vintage pastel pink blue peach laminate waterfall sideboard USA 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
Postmodern pastel colourwash / watercolour effect laminate waterfall sideboard, USA 1980s. The
Laminate
1980s Laminated Wood Hexagonal End Tables, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
the best designs of the Post Modern era from one of the most iconic designers of the 20th Centuries.
Laminate, Wood
1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Desk Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Springer, Tiffany teal laminate over solid wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is
Brass
$2,950
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Vintage Post Modern Black Figural Acrylic Panther Base Glass Top Desk Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Post Modern Black Figural Acrylic Panther Base Glass Top Desk Table. Circa Late 20th
Glass, Acrylic, Laminate
$2,631
H 59.06 in W 37.8 in D 20.87 in
Two Doors Cabinet in Laminate and Baveno Granite by Driade 1980s Italy
By Driade
Located in Cascina, Pisa
metalized and grooved laminate, with legs and upper support in chromed metal, and overlapping shelves in
Granite, Chrome
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in W 60 in D 16 in
Stylish Postmodern Milo Baughman style Laminated Geometric Console Sofa Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fun Post-modern geometric chrome and white laminate console table. This table is in nice vintage
Chrome
$2,423 / set
H 18.51 in W 91.54 in D 23.82 in
Set Of Five Vintage Postmodern Pink Laminate Modular Coffee Tables, USA, 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
Set of five pink laminate modular postmodern coffee tables, USA, 1980s. In three perfect shades of
Laminate, Wood
$1,750 / set
H 11 in W 60 in D 36 in
MCM Milo Baughman Style Laminate Parsons Dining Table With Bar Table - Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Rectangular White Laminate Parsons Dining Table with Bar
Laminate
$2,200 / set
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
Jephson Robb, Bernhardt Design Pair Quiet Side Tables Laminate Stainless Steel
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
laminate on stainless steel bases. Simple and subtle details make these tables wonderfully practical
Stainless Steel
$1,795
H 12.25 in W 29.75 in D 29.75 in
Postmodern White Laminate Metal Coffee Table End Table Casters Style Brian Kane
By Brian Kane
Located in Topeka, KS
another like it and it really has a unique post-modern appearance. It reminds us of the rubber clad chairs
Steel
$600
H 79 in W 26.5 in D 20 in
Vintage Postmodern Black Laminate Hi-Fi Stereo Receiver W Cd Storage System
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Black Laminate Wood & Metal Hi-Fi Stereo Receiver Rack with CD Storing System
Laminate
$3,250
H 30 in W 76 in D 21 in
Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 6 door Credenza C. 1980
By Ello Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 6 door Credenza or sideboard C. 1980s. Long low
Chrome
$4,800
H 30 in W 62 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Post Modern Black & Brass Desk after Gilbert Rohde in Art Deco Form
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern nod to the art deco period. This desk features glossy black laminate with brass
Brass
Postmodern Round Table with Stone Base and Laminated Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Round table, stone, laminated wood, chromed metal, Europe, 1960s Made in Europe in the 1970s, this
Stone
Laminated Ash Genie Floating Shelf by David Tragen
Located in Geneve, CH
Laminated Ash Genie Floating Shelf by David Tragen Dimensions: W 120 x D 66 x H 19 cm Materials
Ash
Laminated Maple Vitulus Floating Shelf by David Tragen
Located in Geneve, CH
Laminated Maple Vitulus Floating Shelf by David Tragen Dimensions: W 110 x D 20 x H 14 cm
Maple
$7,900
H 39 in W 28.25 in D 31 in
Frank Gehry, "Skinny Beaver" Lounge Chair, laminated cardboard, USA, 1987
By Frank Gehry
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated cardboard and plywood "Skinny Beaver" lounge chair, designed by Frank Gehry, produced
Paper
$2,368Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.5 in W 59 in D 15.5 in
Post Modern Hollywood Regency C Shaped Three Tier Console Table c. 1970/80's
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stylish C shaped console table constructed of faux goatskin laminate over a wood frame. The frame
Laminate
$2,057 / item
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Seasons Bedside Table in Laminated Wood, Metal & Leather by Oscar Maschera
Located in Geneve, CH
Seasons Bedside Table in Laminated Wood, Metal & Leather by Oscar Maschera Dimensions: D 45 x W 50
Metal
$5,203 / item
H 63 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Seasons Mobile Cabinet in Laminated Wood, Metal & Leather by Oscar Maschera
Located in Geneve, CH
Seasons Mobile Cabinet in Laminated Wood, Metal & Leather by Oscar Maschera Dimensions: D 40 x W 60
Metal
$7,106 / item
H 25.6 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Seasons Mobile Sideboard in Laminated Wood, Metal & Leather by Oscar Maschera
Located in Geneve, CH
Seasons Mobile Sideboard in Laminated Wood, Metal & Leather by Oscar Maschera Dimensions: D 40 x W
Metal
$7,500 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Seasons Chest Of Drawers in Laminated Wood, Metal & Leather by Oscar Maschera
Located in Geneve, CH
Seasons Chest Of Drawers in Laminated Wood, Metal & Leather by Oscar Maschera Dimensions: D 50 x W
Metal
$4,950
H 12 in W 19.75 in D 3.25 in
Laminated Acrylic Ospiti Collection Sculpture by A. Anastasio for Design Gallery
By Andrea Anastasio, Andrea Anastasio 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
acrylic laminated between clear acrylic, this piece is a clever formulation of a two dimensional fruit
Acrylic
'70s Modern Pedestal with Gold Accent
Located in New York, NY
A cylindrical off-white/cream laminate pedestal with gold brass-plate accent, '70s Modern/Post
Metal, Brass
80s Modern Disco Gold Full Length Wall or Floor Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A gold '70s Modern Disco style full length wall or floor mirror, Postmodern period, 1985, USA
Mirror, Laminate
$800
H 20.25 in W 24.25 in D 20 in
Modern Karl Springer Style Sculptural Curved Waterfall Side End Table, 1980's
By Karl Springer
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Modern curved waterfall side end table in the style of Karl Springer. This sculptural piece
Laminate, Wood
$2,240 / set
H 22 in W 25 in D 20.5 in
A Pair of Postmodern Custom Made Bull Nose Marble Top Nightstands. Circa 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
-edge laminated bases, one drawer, and neutral-colored marble tops with beautiful stone veins. In
Marble
$20,710 / item
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Pierre Table, by George J. Sowden, for Memphis Milano Collection
By George Sowden, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
George J. Sowden 1981 Table made of lacquered wood and covered with decorative laminate, metal
Metal
Beige Tree Small Console Table by Elisabeth Hertzfeld
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige tree small console table by Elisabeth Hertzfeld. Materials: fenix laminate, metal
Metal
Tree Small Beige Dining Table by Elisabeth Hertzfeld
Located in Geneve, CH
Tree small beige dining table by Elisabeth Hertzfeld. Materials: Fenix laminate, metal
Metal
$2,907 / set
H 31.89 in W 51.19 in D 15.75 in
Black Tree Small Console Table with Shelf by Elisabeth Hertzfeld
Located in Geneve, CH
Black tree small console table with shelf by Elisabeth Hertzfeld. Materials: fenix laminate, metal
Metal
Tree Small Beige Black Dining Table by Elisabeth Hertzfeld
Located in Geneve, CH
Tree small beige black dining table by Elisabeth Hertzfeld Materials: Fenix Laminate, metal
Metal
$2,261 / item
H 37.8 in W 51.19 in D 15.75 in
Verde Comodoro Tree Console Table by Elisabeth Hertzfeld
Located in Geneve, CH
Verde Comodoro Tree Console Table by Elisabeth Hertzfeld Materials: Fenix Laminate, Metal
Metal
Tree Medium Dining Table by Elisabeth Hertzfeld
Located in Geneve, CH
Tree medium dining table by Elisabeth Hertzfeld. Materials: fenix Laminate, metal. Dimensions: D
Metal
Tree Black Large Dining Table by Elisabeth Hertzfeld
Located in Geneve, CH
Tree black large dining table by Elisabeth Hertzfeld Materials: Fenix Laminate, metal Dimensions
Metal
Tree Small Black Dining Table by Elisabeth Hertzfeld
Located in Geneve, CH
Tree small black dining table by Elisabeth Hertzfeld Materials: Fenix Laminate, metal Dimensions
Metal
1970s Stacking Corner Cabinet by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Toronto, CA
laminated wood and chromed metal, it has an unmistakeable Seventies pedigree. Beautiful whether empty or
Laminate, Wood
Walnut Arc Side Table by Ditte Vad and Julie Bertrup
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Arc side table by Ditte Vad and Julie Bertrup. Materials: Walnut, Nano Laminate
Laminate, Walnut
Oiled Oak Arc Coffee Table 66 by Ditte Vad and Julie Bertrup
Located in Geneve, CH
Oiled oak arc side table 66 by Ditte Vad and Julie Bertrup Materials: oak, nano laminate
Laminate, Oak
Oiled Oak Arc Coffee Table 89 by Ditte Vad and Julie Bertrup
Located in Geneve, CH
Oiled Oak Arc Coffee Table by Ditte Vad and Julie Bertrup Materials: Oak, Laminate Dimensions: D
Laminate, Oak
Memphis Milano Freemont Cabinet by Ettore Sottsass, Italy
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Toronto, ON
the visual center of the room like a new and modern tree of life. Its forms evoke thoughts of Asia
Gold Leaf
Ettore Sottsass Casablanca cabinet Memphis Milano 1981
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
laminate covered wood. Much like the Carlton cabinet, the Casablanca serves both as a room divider and a
Laminate
$3,000
H 28 in W 36 in D 36 in
MEMPHIS "CONTINENTAL" Side Table / Michele De Lucchi (Italy) / Postmodern Style
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
laminate.
Laminate, Hardwood
$6,450 / set
H 64.97 in W 31.5 in D 17.13 in
Luigi Saccardo 'Topline' Highboards in Vibrant Green and Black Color
By Luigi Saccardo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Saccardo, 'Beehive' large cabinets from the 'Topline' series, lacquered laminated wood, metal
Metal
$5,383
H 16.54 in W 27.56 in D 50.4 in
"Filicudi" coffee table by Ettore Sottsass and Marco Zanini for Zanotta 1993
By Marco Zanini, Zanotta, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Renens, CH
polychrome top in serigraphed laminate from the italian company Abet Laminate who produced numerous designs
Laminate, Pearwood
Bernard Vuarnesson early PAR4 for Bellato Italy, 1970's
By Bernard Vuarnesson
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
PAR4 modular coffee table by French designer Bernard Vuarnesson for Bellato, Italy 1970's. Four pull out table tops. Irokko wooden frame. Each top has a black & orange side, whi...
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.