Small Shelf, Lapo Binazzi, 1978
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful shelf designed by Lapo Binazzi for a pediatric dental practice in Florence in 1978. It is a unique piece, part of the furniture, all designed by Binazzi. It is made of lami...
Wood
Sculptural set of 8 chairs and table in the manner of Totem
By TOTEM
Located in PARIS, FR
Cultural Center in France Gray lacquered metal and yellow and gray laminated wood H. 82 x W. 40 x D. 42 cm
Laminate, Wood
Cube Table 02 by Studio Roso
Located in Geneve, CH
Cube table 02 by Studio Roso. Dimensions: D45 x W45 x H45 cm. Material: Laminated glass. Weight
Glass
Cube Table 01 by Studio Roso
Located in Geneve, CH
Cube table 01 by Studio Roso Dimensions: D45 x W45 x H45 cm Material: Laminated glass Weight: 20
Glass
Barraco Buffet Cabinet
By Tri Design
Located in Londrina, Paraná
laminates to create a unique visual.
Wood
Ettore Sottsass Filicudi Dining Table for Zanotta, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Andes, NY
A dining table designed by Ettore Sottsass, model “Filicudi”, produced for Zanotta in 1992, Italy. Grey and dusty pink Formica top with silk screen printed geometric pattern and cher...
Laminate, Formica, Wood
City table by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Ravenna, IT
Table designed by Ettore Sottrass for Zanotta in 1990. The supporting legs are sinuous and rounded, while the top is decorated with floral shapes. Unique piece, discontinued. Underne...
Steel
Robert Venturi Sheraton chair for Knoll Postmodern 80s
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Robert Venturi chair for knoll Model: Sheraton Silkscreen printed pattern on black plywood. Rare model in famous Venturi's chairs in Knoll collection.
Plywood
1980s Custom Sculptural Faux Stone Base Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Unique custom post-modern sculptural faux stone glass top coffee table. The base is three
Glass, Resin, Laminate
$4,409
H 29.14 in W 56.7 in D 55.12 in
Orsaydining table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, 1976.
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Athens, Attiki
Orsay table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, 1976. A notable piece of mid-century modern
Metal
$950
H 19.25 in W 32.75 in D 32.75 in
Italian Space Age Black and White Rolling Bar Cart and Side Table, Circa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Crafted from laminated wood and painted finishes, this piece is a testament to the era's innovative spirit
Wood, Laminate, Paint
Alicudi Dining Table by Ettore Sottsass for Zanotta, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Conversano, IT
small temple, while the rectangular top in decorative plastic laminate introduces a counterpoint of
Laminate, Wood, Cherry
Ettore Sottsass City Dining Table for Memphis Milano, 1983
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ettore Sottsass "City" dining table in black and brown spotted laminate with chrome plated steel
Steel, Chrome
Stardust Coffee Table by Studio Monsoleil
Located in Geneve, CH
Stardust Coffee Table by Studio Monsoleil Dimensions: D 100 x W 70 x H 55 cm. Materials: Laminated
Glass
Cosmos Green Mini Side Table by Studio Monsoleil
Located in Geneve, CH
Cosmos Green Mini Side Table by Studio Monsoleil Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 55 cm. Materials: Laminated
Glass
Cosmos Coffee Table by Studio Monsoleil
Located in Geneve, CH
Cosmos Coffee Table by Studio Monsoleil Dimensions: Ø 90 x H 45 cm. Materials: Laminated glass
Glass
Cosmos Mini Side Table by Studio Monsoleil
Located in Geneve, CH
Cosmos Mini Side Table by Studio Monsoleil Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 55 cm. Materials: Laminated glass
Glass
Cosmos Green Coffee Table by Studio Monsoleil
Located in Geneve, CH
Cosmos Green Coffee Table by Studio Monsoleil Dimensions: Ø 90 x H 45 cm. Materials: Laminated
Glass
Memphis Milano Mimosa Table by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Toronto, ON
With its elementary shapes and delicate pastel colours, Mimosa by Ettore Sottsass seems to have come out of the world of childhood or dreams. This work asks us to free our imaginatio...
Glass, Laminate, Wood
$18,500
H 87 in W 59.5 in D 15.5 in
MEMPHIS "CASABLANCA" Cabinet/Sideboard / Ettore Sottsass (Italy) / PostModern
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
Memphis. The wood and plastic laminate structure features a base with a column supporting a series of
Laminate, Wood
$23,300Sale Price / set|27% Off
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Robert Venturi 'Queen Anne' Chair for Knoll International, C. 1985, Signed
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design with tan leather seats. Post-Modern functional art ready to be used as stand-alone collectible
Laminate, Plywood
$5,900
H 61.03 in W 39.38 in D 19.3 in
Memphis Style Cabinet by Gerard Van Den Berg for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1980s
By Pastoe, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Antwerp, BE
a sleek and modern aesthetic. Its laminated sides and back showcase the innovative design elements
Metal
$2,443 / item
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Earth, Kolho Original Dining Chair, Mdj Kuu by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Collection Dimensions: 54 x 54 x 77 cm Materials: Oak (MDJ KUU Formica laminate in selected colours
Laminate, Birch, Plywood
$2,443 / item
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Just Rose, Kolho Original Dining Chair, MDJ Kuu by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Collection Dimensions: 54 x 54 x 77 cm Materials: Oak ( MDJ KUU Formica laminate in selected colours
Laminate, Birch, Plywood
$2,443 / item
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Spectrum Green, Kolho Original Dining Chair, MDJ KUU by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kolho Collection Dimensions: 54 x 54 x 77 cm Materials: Oak ( MDJ KUU Formica laminate in selected
Laminate, Birch, Plywood
$19,115 / set
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Set of 3, Earth, Kolho Original Dining Chairs & Table by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
) Materials: oak, plywood( MDJ KUU Formica laminate in selected colours) Also available: spectrum green
Laminate, Birch, Plywood
$19,115 / set
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Set of 3, Spectrum Green, Kolho Original Dining Chairs & Table by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
(chair) Materials: oak (MDJ KUU Formica laminate in selected colours) Also Available: Earth, Just
Laminate, Birch, Plywood
Lido Sofa by Michele De Lucchi For Memphis Milano, 1982.
By Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Kansas City, MO
example retains the original fabric and finish in very good condition. An icon of post modern design from
Metal
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 95 in D 21 in
Iconic Trix & Robert Haussmann Amor Stripe 12 “Zebra” Credenza by Wogg
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Haussmann Circa 1988. This credenza is highest quality and laminated from all sides inside and out and thus
Chrome
Sideboard Buffet Dry Bar Cabinet Postmodern Faux Travertine
Located in Lake Worth, FL
. You can also save the seller and be notified whenever new items are posted. We appreciate your
Laminate
Postmodern Italian Lounge Chair and Coffee Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sitting element and side table, laminated wood, stainless steel, fabric, Italy, 1980s An Italian
Steel
$5,800 / set
H 28.25 in W 92.75 in D 19.25 in
1970s/80s Postmodern Deco Themed Pierre Cardin 3 Part Credenza in White & Chrome
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning and sturdy three part credenza or dresser which consists of a pair of Pierre Cardin designed nightstands with a separate 40" wide chest placed between. Practical yet elegant...
Chrome
1980s Lighted Lucite Acrylic Bed Glowing Headboard
By Neal Small, Roger Rougier, Karl Springer
Located in Bensalem, PA
Extremely awesome queen size arched lighted headboard can easily change to any colored bulb. please look up pictures for overall condition measurements and detail. Feel free to reach...
Laminate, Lucite, Hardwood
$3,172
H 32.29 in W 94.1 in D 20.08 in
Amazing angular trapezoid-shaped postmodern vintage zig zag sideboard, USA 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
shiny laminate- pale pink, deeper mauvey pink, maroon. Four push-click doors open onto internal shelves
Laminate
$2,961Sale Price|50% Off
H 43.71 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Lanfranco Benvenuti ‘Vescovina’ chair for Meccani Design - Italy, 1986
By Lanfranco Benvenuti
Located in London, GB
Boasting a throne-like silhouette, the ‘Vescovina’ armchair was designed in 1986 by Italian architect Lanfranco Benvenuti (1937-1989) for Meccani Design. The timber construction form...
Wood
$17,087Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 77.17 in W 74.81 in D 15.75 in
'Carlton' Room Divider and Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, Italy
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
coloured laminate shelves with angled supports at varying degrees and two pull-out drawers at its centre
Laminate, Wood
Memphis Milano Carlton Shelf by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Toronto, ON
decorative laminate. Includes Certificate of Authenticity.
Laminate, Wood
$22,000 / set
H 32.88 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Bruno Mathsson & Piet Hein Super-Ellipse Table with Fabiaan Van Severen Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hansen, 'Super-Ellipse' extendable dining table or conference table, laminated wood, chrome-plated steel
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Space Rainbow, Kolho Dining Chair by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
producing durable, bold and innovative designs, we combine contemporary woodworking methods and modern
Laminate, Birch, Plywood
$19,115 / set
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Set of 3 Kolho Original Dining Chairs in MDJ KUU Black & Table by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
and modern technology. Halikko is home to our 4000 square meter campus, where we turn abstract
Laminate, Birch, Plywood
MEMPHIS "POLAR" Side Table / Michele De Lucchi / P{ostModern
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
Low coffee table made of lacquered wood and covered with decorative laminate. Another quirky
Laminate, Hardwood, Lacquer
Willy Daro Illuminated Coffee Table in Brass and Agate
By Willy Daro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willy Daro, illuminated coffee table, etched brass, agate, lacquered laminated wood, Belgium, 1970s
Agate, Brass
$50,000
H 48 in W 110 in D 110 in
MEMPHIS "TAWARAYA" Boxing Ring Installation Seating Pod / Masanori Umeda (Japan)
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
Branzi, and example sketches drawn in Sottsass’ signature style: geometric, colourful, with laminate
Laminate, Wood
Memphis Writing Desk, Aldo Cibic, Memphis Milano, 1985
By Memphis Milano, Aldo Cibic
Located in Renens, CH
"Sophia" in 1985. The writing desk is in lacquered wood and covered in decorative laminate and natural
Laminate, Wood
Marc Held French Dining Set IBM Office
By Marc Held
Located in New York, NY
. Marc Held focuses primarily on the interaction between traditional and modern architecture today. He
Iron
Roly Midi Lilac Trolley by Studio Monsoleil
Located in Geneve, CH
Roly Midi Lilac Trolley by Studio Monsoleil Dimensions: D 40 x W 70 x H 53 cm. Materials: Laminated
Glass
Roly Mini Orange Trolley by Studio Monsoleil
Located in Geneve, CH
: Laminated glass. Roly trolley is an Art Deco-inspired piece that brings a touch of 1920s opulence to any
Glass
Roly Midi Orange Trolley by Studio Monsoleil
Located in Geneve, CH
: Laminated glass. Roly trolley is an Art Deco-inspired piece that brings a touch of 1920s opulence to any
Glass
Roly Mini Lilac Trolley by Studio Monsoleil
Located in Geneve, CH
Roly Mini Lilac Trolley by Studio Monsoleil Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 53 cm. Materials: Laminated
Glass
MEMPHIS "KRISTALL" Side Table / Michele De Lucchi
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
and covered with decorative laminate, painted metal elements. Instantly recognizable memphis: here
Metal
$1,800
H 19.3 in W 18.7 in D 3.2 in
Memphis Milano Carlton Miniature, Limited Edition by Ettore Sottsass
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Toronto, ON
Perfect 1:4 scale reproduction of the Carlton bookcase in a limited edition of 1000 pieces. About Carlton: An absolute icon of Memphis designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981, Carlton ...
Laminate, Wood
Postmodern Square Blue End Side Drink Table Memphis Style, Small
By Memphis Group, Marco Zanini
Located in New York, NY
designer Marco Zanini, circa late-20th century, 1980s. A monochromatic table in wood and blue laminate
Laminate, Wood
Ettore Sottsass Filicudi Dining Table
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Weesp, NL
Extendable Filicudi Dining Table, a masterpiece of design and functionality from the renowned Italian furniture brand, Zanotta. Designed by the legendary Ettore Sottsass in 1992, t...
Laminate, Wood
$5,000
H 30.31 in W 23.62 in D 23.62 in
Memphis Table By Shiro Kuramata Sally Glass Chrome Rolling Table, 1987
By Memphis Group, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Vienna, AT
laminated glass with an in between layer of shattered glass and colored film. The base is made from chrome
Metal, Chrome
$2,400 / set
H 28.25 in W 26.25 in D 19.25 in
1970s / 1980s Postmodern Deco twist Pierre Cardin Nightsatnds in White & Chrome
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning and sturdy pair of Pierre Cardin designed nightstands. Practical yet elegant and streamlined. Plenty of storage in these white and chrome postmodern nightstands that were de...
Chrome
Oculta Side Table
By Tri Design
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Oculta means hidden in Portuguese. This side table plays with the idea of having a table underneath another table. (This product consists of only 1 table).
Wood
$1,042Sale Price / item|54% Off
H 30 in W 48 in D 21.5 in
Early 1990s Postmodern Waterfall Marbleized Formica Chest of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Miami, FL
, laminated with Marbleized Formica, and brass pleated trims between drawers. In excellent near mint
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.
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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.