Post Modern Plaster Column Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Classic Post Modern plaster circular column floor lamp with matching plaster sphere finial. Dated
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Plaster
Post Modern Plaster Column Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Classic Post Modern plaster circular column floor lamp with matching plaster sphere finial. Dated
Plaster
Dramatic Over Scale Post Modern Plaster Floor Lamp c 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic oversize ceramic floor lamp of bulbous form with contrasting dark toned, textured glaze at
Plaster
$2,395 / set
H 64.5 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Pair of Post Modern Columnar Plaster Floor Lamps by Bob Graham Circa 1980s
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of sculptural plaster floor lamps by Bob Graham ca. 1980s. These are of adjustable height
Plaster
1980s Postmodern Plaster Floor Lamp by Dynasty Gallery
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This sculptural plaster floor lamp is a refined example of 1980s Postmodern design, attributed to
Plaster
Sculptural Pink Plaster Floor Lamp Faux Pencil Reed
By Michael Taylor
Located in Delray Beach, FL
For your consideration is a plaster floor lamp with a pale pink finish made to look like pencil
Plaster
$800 / item
H 60 in Dm 25 in
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Post Modern Pink or Peach Spiral Floor Lamp
By Michael Taylor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
floor lamp in the style of Michael Taylor, circa 1970s. It features very heavy and solid textured
Plaster
French Postmodern Palm Frond Plaster Floor Lamp Inspired by Serge Roche
By Dorothy Draper, John Dickinson, Serge Roche, Sirmos, Frances Elkins
Located in Houston, TX
French Postmodern palm frond plaster floor lamp inspired by Serge Roche. This tall French modern
Plaster
$1,378
H 68.51 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Rare large postmodern American textured plaster zig zag floor lamp, 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare large postmodern American textured plaster zig zag floor lamp, complete with large drum shade
Concrete
$700
H 56.75 in Dm 7 in
Round Plaster Postmodern Spiral Floor Lamp in Manner of Michael Taylor - 1970s
By Michael Taylor
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall post modern circular plaster 1970s spiral floor lamp in the manner of Michael Taylor. This
Plaster
Plaster Floor Lamp with Lucite Base and Original Shade
Located in New York, NY
Classic Hollywood Regency Art Deco Revival Post Modern plaster lamp, with textured coral colored
Lucite, Plaster
Drape Floor Lamp by Studio Bazazo
Located in Geneve, CH
Drape Floor Lamp by Studio Bazazo Dimensions: D 61,5 x W 40 x H 170 cm. Materials: Steel, sand
Steel, Other
Gamp Floor Lamp by Katrien Van Der Schueren
Located in Geneve, CH
Gamp Floor Lamp by Katrien Van Der Schueren Dimensions: W 71.12 x D 45.72 x H 152.4 cm Materials
Concrete, Other, Metal
Vintage Boho Ripple Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the architectural elegance of this stunning vintage ripple floor lamp. A
Wood, Paint
Vintage Boho Washed Bobbin Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of vintage floor lamps is a masterclass in organic, sculptural design, offering
Metal
Rachel Floor Lamp in Gypsum and Fiberglass by Brent Warr Studios
By Brent Warr
Located in Bainbridge, GA
With its monolithic stature and softly tapered silhouette, the Rachel floor lamp is a modern
Steel
$3,132
H 73.63 in W 13 in D 11.03 in
Alfrank Neoclassical Column Floor Lamp 1980s Postmodern Torchiere Uplighter
Located in London, GB
This impressive floor lamp is a playful, post-modern look at neoclassicism. The base is shaped like
Iron
Column-form Torchiere Floor Lamp w/ Palm Cornice, USA c 1980s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Newly lacquered in a flat, plaster-like finish, this column torchiere has an architectural vibe
Composition
Longing Lamp by AOAO
Located in Geneve, CH
Longing lamp by AOAO Dimensions:W 60 x D 13 x H 100 cm. Materials: grey plaster. Color options
Plaster
Big Step Lamp by AOAO
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Step lamp by AOAO Dimensions: W 100 x D 16 x H 135 cm Materials: White plaster Color options
Plaster
Embrace Standing Lamp by Katrien Van Der Schueren
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace Standing Lamp by Katrien Van Der Schueren Dimensions: W 46.99 x D 45.72 x H 200.66 cm
Concrete, Other
$63,126 / item
H 73.63 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Embrace Bronze Standing Lamp by Katrien Van Der Schueren
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace Bronze Standing Lamp by Katrien Van Der Schueren Dimensions: W 46.99 x D 45.72 x H 187.96
Concrete, Other, Bronze
Sculptural Swirl Table Lamp Attrib. Michael Taylor, USA, c. 1980s
By Michael Taylor
Located in San Gabriel, CA
modern American interiors and organic, architectural forms. This striking lamp features a dynamic
Plaster
Large the Giraffe Lamp by Kilzi
Located in Geneve, CH
Large The Giraffe lamp by Kilzi Dimensions: D 65 x W 65 x H 210 cm. Materials: polished stainless
Stainless Steel
Small the Giraffe Lamp by Kilzi
Located in Geneve, CH
Small the Giraffe lamp by Kilzi Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 185 cm. Materials: Polished
Stainless Steel
Set of 2 The Giraffe Lamps by Kilzi
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 the Giraffe Lamps by Kilzi Dimensions: D 65 x W 65 x H 210 cm, D 55 x W 55 x H 185 cm
Stainless Steel
Set of 2 the Grassing Giraffe Lamp by Kilzi
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 the Grassing Giraffe lamp by Kilzi Dimensions: D 65 x W 210 x H 210 cm Materials
Stainless Steel
$40,590 / item
H 73.63 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Embrace II Standing Sculpture by Katrien Van Der Schueren
Located in Geneve, CH
cm Materials: Sculpted in concrete and plaster Based in, produced and shipped from the US. All our
Concrete, Other
$1,937
H 21.66 in Dm 7.88 in
Philippe Starck. Limited edition “Toobe” table lamp by Kartell, Italy, 2000s
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
used as a floor lamp too. For an E27 bulb (compatible with E26 bulbs). Original installation revised
Plexiglass, Plaster
$15,318 / item
H 34.26 in W 22.45 in D 18.12 in
Space In Space Double Floor Candelabrum in Brass Metal Resin by Atelier Ellery
Located in Geneve, CH
Space In Space Double Floor Candelabrum in Brass Metal Resin by Atelier Ellery Limited Edition Of 8
Brass
1989 Serge Roche style Palm Wall Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Staten Island, NY
1980s Style after Serge Roche Palm Wall Torchiere Floor Lamp This iconic lamp will add the 80s
Plaster
1989 Serge Roche style Palm Wall Torchiere Floor Lamps - A Pair
Located in Staten Island, NY
1980s Style after Serge Roche Palm Wall Torchiere Floor Lamps - A pair. This rare set of floor
Plaster
Unavailable
H 47 in W 10 in D 16 in
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Custom Floor Lamp, Stone, Made-To-Order Light
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Custom Floor Lamp Design by Studio Chora, Biomorphic Series, current production and made-to-order
Plaster, Paper
Unavailable
H 47 in W 10 in D 16 in
Biomorphic Light by Studio Chora, Standing Lamp, White Limestone, Made-to-order
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Custom Floor Lamp Design by Studio Chora, Biomorphic Series, current production and made-to-order
Plaster, Paper
Post Modern Plaster Floor Lamp, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Plaster Floor Lamp, 1970
Plaster
Vintage Post Modern Swirl Plaster 1980s Floor Lamp and Table Lamp
By Michael Taylor
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Michael Taylor style spiral plaster floor lamp and table lamp. Circa 1980's. Chunky
Plaster
Art Deco Plaster Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional plaster torchiere lamp. Square bad and top, finished with a light yellow. By pacific
Plaster
Vintage Organic Modern Plaster Faux Cactus Floor Lamp by Alsy
Located in Topeka, KS
Fun organic modern faux cactus floor lamp made of plaster by Alsy. It is in fabulous vintage
Metal
Postmodern White Plaster Spiral Floor Lamp by Michael Taylor
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the Postmodern White Plaster Spiral Floor Lamp by Michael Taylor, a fusion of art and
Plaster
Sold
H 59.06 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Postmodern Plaster Spiral Twist Floor Lamp, 1980s American
By Michael Taylor
Located in Hastings, GB
Vintage postmodern plaster spiral twist floor lamp, 1980s American. Stamped with 'Sun 89'. Newly
Plaster
Art Deco White Plaster Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional plaster torchiere lamp. Square body and top with a white finish. By pacific coast
Ceramic
Postmodern Artmaster Studios Geometric Triangular Painted Plaster Floor Lamp
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome postmodern Artmaster Studios geometric triangular hand painted plaster floor lamp
Metal
Vintage Regency Plaster Bow Floor Lamps After Dickinson - a Pair
By John Dickinson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bold and sculptural, this stunning pair of vintage Regency plaster floor lamps channels the
Metal
1980s Postmodern Plaster Floor Lamp in a Freeform Ribbon Motif by Jaru
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very unusual plaster floor lamp by Jaru in an abstract form in tan with gold painted accents.
Plaster
1980s Cactus Floor Lamp
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s Cactus floor lamp in ceramic or plaster. Pale green with nice texture. Weighty design. A
Ceramic, Plaster
Vintage Boho Cactus Floor Lamp Bon Art 1990
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fantastic vintage plaster floor lamp. A boho cactus shape in a pale toupe cerused finish. Acquired
Plaster
Sold
H 73.63 in W 13 in D 11.03 in
Alfrank Neoclassical Column Floor Lamp 1980s Postmodern Torchiere Uplighter
Located in London, GB
This impressive floor lamp is a playful, post-modern look at neoclassicism. The base is shaped like
Iron
Sold
H 73.63 in W 13 in D 11.03 in
Alfrank Neoclassical Column Floor Lamp 1980s Postmodern Torchiere Uplighter
Located in London, GB
This impressive floor lamp is a playful, post-modern look at neoclassicism. The base is shaped like
Iron
Sold
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Rare Vintage Post Modern American Textured Plaster Zig Zag Lamp 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
Large postmodern American textured plaster zig zag lamp, with original hard pleat shade. Newly
Plaster, Fabric
Post Modern Plaster Twist Floor Lamp
By Michael Taylor
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Glazed plaster twist form post modern floor lamp, in very good original condition clean, working
Plaster
Post Modern Plaster Twist Floor Lamp
By Michael Taylor
Located in New York, NY
Chic voguish glazed ceramic twist form post modern floor lamp, in very good original condition
Ceramic, Plaster
Vintage Post Modern Zig Zag Plaster Floor Lamp By Ziggurat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ziggurat, circa 1980. A vintage post modern floor lamp in the classical "zig-zag" form. The lamp
Plaster
Sculptural Plaster Floor Lamp, 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A white plaster floor lamp with a whimsical spiral design. Lampshade not included, please inquire
Plaster
Cream Textured Plaster, 1980s Floor Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Cream textured plaster 1980s floor lamp Measures: 63.0" to top of finial or 51.0" to
Plaster
Plaster Spiral Floor Lamp in the Style of Michael Taylor, 1980s
By Michael Taylor
Located in Chicago, IL
A plaster floor lamp in the style of Michael Taylor featuring a spiral column design with a square
Plaster
Sold
H 63 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Vintage spiral twist Michael Taylor style textured plaster floor lamp, USA 1980s
By Michael Taylor
Located in Hastings, GB
Spiral twist Michael Taylor style textured plaster floor lamp, USA 1980s. Newly rewired with
Plaster
Plaster Twist Floor Lamp, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
patterns. Its twisted plaster form tells a story of an era that embraced the unconventional. Beyond its
Plaster
Pair of Michael Taylor-Style Pale Pink Plaster Spiral Column Floor Lamps, 1980s
By Michael Taylor, Kreiss
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive pair of 1980s pale pink plaster spiral column floor lamps with shades, done in the
Brass
Vintage Postmodern Sculptural Ribbon Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite sculptural plaster lamp tied with a “ribbon.” Faux travertine plaster and fine detailing
Stone
Vintage 1980s Faux Stone Architectural Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
purpose. This solid floor lamp, in the shape of a doric column is evocative of the greeks, romans and
Plaster, Wood
Postmodern PLaster and Brass Column Torchiere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall doric column with ruined effect revealing a brass torchiere uplight. Unsigned. Possibly a one-off.
Brass
Postmodern Zig Zag Black Plaster Floor Lamp
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Sculptural zig zag black plaster and brass floor lamp from the 1980s. This post-modern style piece
Brass
Red Superrari Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Martine Bedin
Located in Denton, MD
the Memphis group, designed the original Super Lamp for the inaugural presentation in 1981 This
Metal
$2,749
H 67.72 in W 98.43 in D 0.79 in
Baumann Tambour Screen Room Divider, Stained Pitchpine, Circa 1940
By Jomaine Baumann, Baumann France
Located in London, GB
1940s Baumann Melun Paris Tambour screen, made in stained pitchpine. Its flexible structure allows it to stand freely and shape curves, perfect for a dressing room or as a room divid...
Pine
French Vintage Brass Curule Stool
Located in Austin, TX
Stool from France made with a solid gilt brass structure. The structure has beautiful ridged curule leg design with stretcher. The seat has been upholstered in a black leather. This ...
Brass
Hans Kogl White & Pink Flower Toleware Floor Lamp
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hastings, GB
Matt white toleware floor lamp with soft pink flower heads Hans Kögl, 1970's /80's Stunning large statement floor lamp the light has five tall stems each with a large bud and bulb h...
Metal
$18,797
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 in
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
Pair Regency Style Black Steel Upholstered X-Stools, 1970's
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Regency style steel stools with X-form bases. The steel with a blackened textured finish. Upholstered in light brown faux leather. Quite comfortable and very sturdy, a moder...
Steel
$6,495 / set
H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
Set of Four Earthenware Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Set of four wall sconces made of a wood backplate with incased lighting, two brass rods and a thin layer of textured handmade earthenware. Made and signed on the back by French artis...
Brass
$22,000
H 46 in W 46 in D 8.75 in
One Light - immersive infinite perceptual ambient light wall sculpture
By Raymond Graber
Located in San Francisco, CA
Raymond Graber‘s celestial light sculptures transform the sense of perception, challenging the human eye’s sense for scale and time with a transcendental perceptual experience. In ...
Wood, Lights, LED Light, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Neon Light
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 35
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Two Vintage Beige Travertine Lamps with Linen Shades
By Karl Springer
Located in Doraville, GA
Two "buffet" lamps with solid rustic travertine bases and metal stems. The lamps are of high quality and are very much in a style associated with Karl Springer. The lamp has rewired ...
Travertine
French Brass And Chrome Pedestal Tables At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of French brass and chrome pedestal tables, top glass In the spirit of Paul Evans France, 1980s
Brass, Chrome
Eugenio Gerli S83 chairs by Tecno Italy 1962
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Elegant set of 4 model S83 chairs designed by Eugenio Gerli and manufactured by Tecno, Italy 1962. Made from black painted plywood these chairs have a robust metal structure for stre...
Beech, Plywood
Vintage Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Fully functional Underwriters Laboratories vintage brass swing arm floor lamp. 12" arm expand. Classic style.
Brass
Pencil Reed Rattan Geometric Wall Mirror 43.5"H
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Pencil Reed Rattan Geometric Wall Mirror 53.5"H Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Marco Scarani. We're proud to offer our customers the...
Reed
Murano Floor Lamp with Clear Glass Rods, Column Shape, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Murano floor lamp with clear glass rods, brass base and top. The floor lamp is a clear glass sculpture with column shape, on the top there is a Murano clear glass sphere. Five-bulb l...
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.
The modern floor lamp is an evolution of torchères — tall floor candelabras that originated in France as a revolutionary development in lighting homes toward the end of the 17th century. Owing to the advent of electricity and the introduction of new materials as a part of lighting design, floor lamps have taken on new forms and configurations over the years.
In the early 1920s, Art Deco lighting artisans worked with dark woods and modern metals, introducing unique designs that still inspire the look of modern floor lamps developed by contemporary firms such as Luxxu.
Popular mid-century floor lamps include everything from the enchanting fixtures by the Italian lighting artisans at Stilnovo to the distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamp created by Scandinavian design pioneer Greta Magnusson-Grossman to the Paracarro floor lamp by the Venetian master glass workers at Mazzega. Among the more celebrated names in mid-century lighting design are Milanese innovators Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who, along with their eldest brother, Livio, worked for their own firm as architects and designers. While Livio departed the practice in 1952, Achille and Pier Giacomo would go on to design the Arco floor lamp, the Toio floor lamp and more for legendary lighting brands such as FLOS.
Today’s upscale interiors frequently integrate the otherworldly custom lighting solutions created by a wealth of contemporary firms and designers such as Spain’s Masquespacio, whose Wink floor lamps integrate gold as well as fabric fringes.
Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space. Find yours now on 1stDibs.