Italy Post Modern Jiro Sugawara Pewter Multiple Abstrac Sculpture
By Jiro Sugawara
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the artist Jiro Sugawara, the title is "Circle" Jiro Sugawara is a post
Metal
Abstract Post Modern Ceramic & Glass Wall or Table Sculpture by Kaiser Suidan
Located in Troy, MI
Large abstract mixed media ceramic sculpture by Kaiser Suidan Studio 2001 Post Modern Memphis
Metal
1980 Italy Post-Modern Rodica Tanasescu Bronze Abstract Sculpture Title Incontro
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the Italian artist Rodica Tanasescu. The title " Incontro" The meeting Rodica Tanasescu was born in Rumania and now lives in and works in Mestre, (Venezi...
Bronze
1980 Italy Post-Modern Cristina Roncati Bronze Abstract Sculpture Donna Velata
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the Italian artist Cristina Roncati. The title "Donna velata" Veiled woman Cristina Roncati was born in Modena (Italy) where she lives and works. She hea...
Bronze
1980 Italy Post-Modern Figurative Bronze Sculpture Mediterranean Woman
By Andrea Picini
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Andrea Picini, a talented artist of years 80' in Italy. This is a multiple of a numbered edition of 1.000 pieces; we can...
Bronze
Abstract Organic Mod Century Post Modern Handmade Pottery Sculpture Vase 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Unusual organic hand made pottery art objet dart, having a textured surface, with a high glaze finish, of tonal brows. The piece is in excellent original condition, clean and ready t...
Pottery
$525Sale Price|80% Off
Italy 1970 Post Modern Aluminium Abstract Sculptures the Twins and Moon
Located in Brescia, IT
The twins in aluminium are a pair of metaphysical houses, the moon in black plexiglass is free and can be put on the top of one or other roof. This sculpture means the freedom to cr...
Aluminum
Abstract Industrial Found Object Metal Table Sculpture, Post Modern Sottsass Era
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A great Industrial material sculpture including a huge crescent wrench among other various mechanical parts. Extremely heavy and well made. Made by a local Philadelphia artist, unsig...
Steel
$760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Post-Modern Wood Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool and unique vintage post-modern wood sculpture, circa 1967. The industrial looking
Wood
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Acrylic on Canvas, "No Man's Island", Betty Usdan-Zwickler, 1982
Located in Culver City, CA
styling and has an almost Memphis Milano feel. This colorful, vibrant post modern abstract painting would
Acrylic
1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Alfredo Cifani Title Eos
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the Italian artist Alfredo Cifani. Title "EOS" Alfredo Cifani was born in 1939 in Fermo, the Southern part of Italy, lives and works in Milan. He is a pai...
Bronze
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Post Modern Sculpture by Floyd Gompf
By Floyd Gompf
Located in Winnetka, IL
Post Modern Biomorphic sculpture in metal by Floyd Gompf. There are inserted nails on the
Metal
$6,500
French Post War Geometric Abstract Oil Painting Kinetic Op Art Edgard Pillet
Located in Surfside, FL
Edgard Pillet (French, 1912-1996). Modern Abstract oil painting on canvas. Titled "Olifant". A
Canvas, Oil
$950
Post Modern Italian Passover Seder Plate Richard Ginori Art Porcelain Judaica
Located in Surfside, FL
Johanan Vitta, painter, born 1941, Jerusalem. Lives in Italy. Education Firenze, Florence, Italy He designed the famous La Sinagoga di Firenze poster. The poster features a painterly...
Porcelain
$3,800 / set
Post-Modern Mixed Media Diptych, by George Caso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
: “Caso” A striking and architecturally scaled post-modern abstract diptych by American artist George
Metal
Post-War Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch Post-War Design abstract bronze sculpture with a green patinated trimmed finish of a woman
Bronze
French Gilt Gold Sculpture Sputnik Space Age Post Modern Pair Candlesticks
Located in Surfside, FL
Elegant gold gilt design metal candleholders, circa 1980, France. Signed Illegibly on bottom felt. It appears to be Elizabeth and then something else but it is not clear these candle...
Metal
Abstract post modern polychrome pyramid sculpture Memphis 1980, wood - Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Abstract post modern polychrome pyramid sculpture, Memphis movement 1980 . Wood Signed and dated
Wood
American Post-War Abstract Iron Sculpture
By Kevin Kelly
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War Design abstract vertical sculpture of black iron over resin. (KEVIN KELLY)
Iron
$8,500Sale Price|32% Off
Mary Chenoweth Large Mid-Century Modern Bicycle Painting, 1960s, Post Modern Art
Located in Denver, CO
the 1960s and beautifully captures the playful spirit and bold visual language of mid-century modern
Oil, Canvas
1980 Italy Post Modern Figurative Bronze Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Andrea Picini, a talented artist of years 80' in Italy. This is a multiple of a numbered edition of 1.000 pieces; we c...
Bronze
American Post-War Abstract Bronze Sculpture
By Dimitri Hadzi
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War Design (circa 1960) abstract bronze sculpture (maquette) on a travertine base
Travertine, Bronze
Large Post-Modern Lucite Sculpture by Shlomi Haziza
By Shlomi Haziza
Located in San Diego, CA
Large colorful abstract lucite sculpture by Israeli artist, Shlomi Haziza, circa early 1990s. The
Lucite
$4,500
German Post War Modern Still Life of Fruit by Walter Junge Double-sided Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
German Post War Modernist Still Life of Fruit and Pitcher by Walter Junge Double-sided Painting
Masonite, Oil
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Post-Modern Solid Travertine Sphere on Lucite Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful post-modern solid polished travertine sphere on lucite ring base, circa 1980s. The sphere
Travertine
Post Modern Curved Lucite Table Sculpture Van Teal Style
By Van Teal
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This is a post-modern lucite table sculpture in the style of Van Teal. The entire piece is crafted
Lucite
Post-Modern Clear Acrylic Lucite Obelisk Table Top Sculpture
By Charles Hollis Jones, Karl Springer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Post-Modern clear acrylic Lucite obelisk. The vintage 1970s table-top monument features a curious
Acrylic, Lucite
1980s Post Modern Art Copper Table Sculpture signed Organic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a post-modern table art sculpture. Sculpture in copper. Signed "I U Arte
Copper
Vasa Mihich Acrylic Cube Sculptures Mid Century Post Modern
By Vasa Velizar Mihich
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a set of six Vasa Mihich acrylic cube sculptures. Each sculpture is crafted from multicolored laminated acrylic, allowing colors to mix and change based on li...
Lucite
Post-Modern Stainless Steel And Bronze Sculpture By Gary Slater
Located in Houston, TX
Post-Modern Stainless Steel And Bronze Sculpture By Gary Slater. Offered is a stunning stainless
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Italy Post Modern Jiro Sugawara Aluminium Multiple Abstrac Sculpture
By Jiro Sugawara
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the artist Jiro Sugawara, the title is "Circle" Jiro Sugawara is a post
Aluminum
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
$12,178Sale Price|40% Off
Belgian brutalist ceramic lacquer coffee table Erik Deforce 1977
Located in Paris, IDF
post modern abstract painting. The table is signed ED and dated 77. This unique table has been fully
Ceramic
Modern Shapes Painting in Pastel Tones, Abstract Smooth Forms, Pink, Blue
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
. These painting, influenced by modernist artists of the 50's, 60's, and 70's, explore abstract geometric
Acrylic, Paper
$2,500
Large Modern Abstract Figure Polished Steel Mod Chrome Sculpture Jack Schuyler
Located in Surfside, FL
these great post modern polished steel or chrome semi abstract, brutalist, man cave sculptures. They are
Stainless Steel
American Post-War Abstract Bronze Sculpture Mounted on a Marble Block
By Dimitri Hadzi
Located in Queens, NY
American post-war design (circa 1960) abstract bronze sculpture (maquette) on a travertine base
Marble, Bronze
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Large Post Modern Lucite Sculpture by Norman Mercer c 1991
By Norman Mercer
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular post modern sculpture by noted artist Norman Mercer, signed and dated ( Aug. '91
Lucite
Post Modern Metal Sculpture, "Suspended Head" by Irving George Lehman
By Irving George Lehman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Post Modern Metal Sculpture by Irving George Lehman ,Welded metal and paint depicting mans head
Metal
Post-Modern Carrara Marble Sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, France
By Bertrand Créac'h
Located in London, GB
'Citadelle' by Bertrand Créac'h, 2010 Material: Carrara marble, unique piece signed. Dimensions: H 100 x 48 x 26 cm Type: Unique piece signed, made in France. Bertrand Créac’h is a ...
Carrara Marble
Sculptural Post Modern Terracotta Art Vase Decorated
Located in London, GB
Sculptural vase is built up from slabs of colored clay formed by layers decorated in Memphis style pattern, Dutch unknown artist, 1980's. The decoration is created by inlay of colore...
Ceramic
$1,055
Light B991 - Modern Pink Multi-Dimensional Minimalist Abstract Sculptural Art
By Len Klikunas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
supporting three-dimensional framework, like a tent, and coated with paint. Klikunas' abstract expressionism
Wood, Acrylic, Mixed Media, Canvas
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Post Modern Rosenthal Art Glass Bowl by Eric J Roush
By Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
signed by Eric J Roush (glass artist) for Rosenthal. Mid-Century, Brutalist, Modern, Coastal, Classic
Glass
Geometric Post-modern Lithograph Signed Numbered by Chester Solomon
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Lithograph unframed si2gned and numbered 3/18 circa 1980' s in the style of Victor Vasarely very nice condition. Signed by Chester Solomon , title Cubist Extensions #2.
Paper
$545
Sign A1125 - Modern Abstract Multi-Dimensional Red Minimalist Sculptural Artwork
By Len Klikunas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
supporting three-dimensional framework, like a tent, and coated with paint. Klikunas' abstract expressionism
Canvas, Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$650
Lithograph w Gloss Overprinting Stacked Signs Post Modern 80s Memphis Milano Era
Located in Surfside, FL
early 1980's Post Modern Era. It also bears influence from Pop Art (Particularly Allan D'Arcangelo
Lithograph
“Abstract Spiral”
By Theodore Hios
Located in Southampton, NY
Original gouache on archival paper abstract of a spiral form by the well known artist, Theo Hios
Gouache, Archival Paper
Elegant Curtis Jere Post Modern Table Art Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Jere table art sculpture Comprised of three metal finishes. Black, brass and mat silver. Marble base. Signed and dated (1993) on the base. Dimension are approximately please...
Metal
Spring Break. Semi-abstract, large, vertical, for a modern interior. Pink Black
Located in Oslo, NO
for modern interiors where an accent wall is required. The gallery presents the Swiss artist Anna
Acrylic
Large Post Modern "Stacked Dice Vase" Art Sculpture by Artist Michael Corney
By Ettore Sottsass, Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Large Post Modern Art Sculpture Vase "Dysfunctional" Stacked Dice Vase" Artist
Clay, Paint
Post Modern Two-Piece Sculpture in Solid Black Marble, USA, c. 1980's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a fascinating two piece Post Modern sculpture cut from solid black marble and hand
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Extra-Large Red Abstract Oil Painting By Kai Lindemann
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
black color play. This oil painting is an exquisite example of a mid-century modern abstract oil
Canvas, Oil
Formulation: Articulation - Modern Geometric Abstract Screenprint, 1972
By Josef Albers
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A print by Josef Albers. "Formulation: Articulation" is a geometric abstract screen print in a
Screen
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Curtis Jere Post Modern Table Sculpture of Brass Chrome and Marble c. 1985
By Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Saint Louis, MO
marble base. This Post Modern Curtis Jere table sculpture seems to defy gravity. Inspirational and joyous
Marble, Brass, Chrome
$1,600
California Modernist Abstract Laddie John Dill Abstract Oil Painting Modernism
By Laddie John Dill
Located in Surfside, FL
international institutions such as Museum of Modern Art, NY; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA; Museum of
Oil, Paper, Pastel
Mickry 3 Post Modern Sculptures Swiss circa 2000s Pop Art
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Mixed Media Sculptures by the artist group Mickry 3, Swiss, circa 2000s. Mickry 3 consists of the female artists Nina von Meiss, Dominique Vigne, and Christina Pfander. ...
Paper
“Abstract in Orange”
Located in Southampton, NY
Here for your consideration is a vibrant abstract in mainly orange with yellow highlights by the
Canvas, Oil
$7,500
Large California Modernist Abstract Laddie John Dill Abstract Oil Painting Art
By Laddie John Dill
Located in Surfside, FL
national and international institutions such as Museum of Modern Art, NY; Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Canvas, Oil, Board
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.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
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.