$8,500
Bruce Robbins Large Abstract Diptyque Ladder Sculpture Painting "Jerusalem" 1981
By Bruce Robbins
Located in Surfside, FL
dated verso bears gallery label Bruce Robbins (born 1948) is an American abstract painter and sculptor
Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Abstract Sculpture Urano Palma Tavolo Del Politico E Sedia
Located in Brescia, IT
Urano Palma is an Italian artist who starts to create his artworks following the philosophy of Lucio Fontana. He specially worked to the sculptured furniture, inventing a casting tec...
Bronze
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Confetti I - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Confetti I - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Bold abstract composition by
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Star Formation - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Star Formation - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Bold abstract composition
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Red Angel Italy 1980 Iron Abstract Sculpture by Bruno Chersicla
By Bruno Chersicla
Located in Brescia, IT
Abstract Art philosophy. Bruno Chersicla was born in Trieste, Italy, in 1937. He lived and worked near
Metal
1985 Italy Terracotta Abstract Sculpture by Urano Palma Terracotta Throne
Located in Brescia, IT
This very intense and engaging artwork was created by Urano Palma that is a well known Italian artist who starts to create his artworks following the philosophy of Lucio Fontana. He ...
Terracotta
1985 Wooden Abstract Sculpture by Urano Palma Sedia The Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
This very intense and engaging artwork was created by Urano Palma that is a well known Italian artist who starts to create his artworks following the philosophy of Lucio Fontana. He ...
Wood
1985 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Edmondo Cirillo Front Opus
Located in Brescia, IT
This engagind and intense artwork was create in 1985 by the Italian artist Edmondo Cirillo. It was forged in bronze and then silver plated. The title of this piece is "Stele frontal...
Bronze
1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Pietro Perin Figura Figure
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the Italian artist Piero Perin. Piero Perin was born in 1924, in Cervarese, near Padua Italy. He lived and worked in Padova where he teached at the School...
Bronze
$1,184
1980 Italy Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Ottorino Tonelli Giulietta Juliet
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the Italian artist Ottorino Tonelli. Ottorino Tonelli was born in 1948 in Carrara, where he lives and works. After having completed his studies at the Flo...
Bronze
1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Piero Perin Testa Head
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the Italian artist Piero Perin. Piero Perin was born in 1924, in Cervarese, near Padua Italy. He lived and worked in Padova where he teached at the School...
Bronze
White Atlantic Surf Mixed Media Modernist Abstract Seascape Painting Ray Kass
By Ray Kass
Located in Surfside, FL
, with Painter Jessie Mann and laser artist Liz Liguori, and choreographer and modern dancer, Merce
Mixed Media, Wax, Watercolor
$1,184
Italy 1980 Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Cristiana Isoleri title Reperto
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging bronze artwork was created by the Italian artist Cristiana Isoleri. This is a multiple of 1.000 specimens, numbered and signed. The title is "Reperto" translated in "Fr...
Bronze
Italy 1980 Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Piero Perin Testina Little Head
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the Italian artist Piero Perin. Piero Perin was born in 1924, in Cervarese , near Padua Italy. He lived and worked in Padova where he teached at the Schoo...
Bronze
1980 Star with Apple by Vanni Viviani Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture
By Vanni Viviani
Located in Brescia, IT
of the Two Worlds in Spoleto (Italy) and more others all over the world. In 1968 the Modern Art
Bronze
1966 Italy Abstract Painting and Paper Collage by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract Pop artwork was made in 1966, by the well known Italian artist Ermete
Paper, Magazine Paper
American Post-War Ceramic Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War Design ebonized ceramic porcelain sculpture of a torso form with etched scroll
Ceramic
1960 Abstract Painting and Paper Collage by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1960, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini
Paper, Oil, Magazine Paper
$4,000
Turkish LA Artist Modernist Abstract Portrait in Silver Leaf on Paper Painting
By Ali Acerol
Located in Surfside, FL
Ali Acerol, who was born in Bursa, Turkey in 1948 and died in Los Angeles in 2007, became a kind of legend in the Southern California art world for his stunning maps of countries and...
Gold Leaf
"Marble Slab Cowboy" modern square sculpture white stone and wood carved face
Located in Austin, TX
Marble and Wood Sculpture 10 x 10 x 2.5 inches unsigned In this unique sculpture Duff Browne achieves a striking synthesis of rugged Western iconography and minimalist, high-materia...
Marble
1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Lino Tiné Albero Città City Tree
Located in Brescia, IT
This intense and engaging abstract sculpture was create in 1980 by the Italian artist Lino Tinè
Bronze
$15,000
Large Colorful 1980s New York Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Joan Thorne
By Joan Thorne
Located in Surfside, FL
recognized. A third generation Abstract Expressionist woman artist who has exhibited works over the past 30
Canvas, Acrylic Polymer, Oil
$18,000
Large Colorful 1980s New York Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Joan Thorne
By Joan Thorne
Located in Surfside, FL
recognized. A third generation Abstract Expressionist woman artist who has exhibited works over the past 30
Canvas, Acrylic Polymer, Oil
1965 Italy Abstract Painting and Paper Collage by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1966, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini
Paper, Oil, Magazine Paper
$5,383
1954 Italy Abstract Painting Venice Biennial Special Artwork by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1954, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini
Plywood, Oil
$5,383
1954 Italy Abstract Painting Venice Biennial Special Artwork by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1954, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini
Plywood, Oil
Abstract Sculpture Walter Valentini Città Del Sole City of The Sun
Located in Brescia, IT
Walter Valentini was born in 1928 in South Italy. A painter and engraver, he lives and works in Milan. He is Holder of the chair for engraving at the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in...
Bronze
Clouded View: Abstract Photography on Plexiglass in the 21st Century
By Henri Venne
Located in Montreal, Quebec
My work emerges from research on memory and the remembrance of landscape, where vaporous atmospheres of evanescent recollections are illustrated. My work thus, contains ghostly and e...
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
1962 Italy Abstract Painting and Paper Collage by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1962, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini
Paper, Oil, Magazine Paper
$2,679Sale Price|20% Off
1960 Abstract Painting and Paper Collage Ermete by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1960, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini
Paper, Oil, Magazine Paper
1960 Italy Abstract Painting and Paper Collage by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1960, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini
Fabric, Paper, Oil, Cardboard
1960 Italy Abstract Painting and Paper Collage by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1960, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini
Oil, Cardboard, Magazine Paper
$2,895
Bronze Abstract Sculpture Walter Valentini Città Del Sole City of The Sun
Located in Brescia, IT
Walter Valentini was born in 1928 in South Italy. A painter and engraver, he lives and works in Milan. He is Holder of the chair for engraving at the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in...
Bronze
1977 Italy Wooden Abstract Sculpture by Urano Palma Non Dialogo No Words
Located in Brescia, IT
This very intense and engaging artwork was created by Urano Palma that is a well known Italian artist who starts to create his artworks following the philosophy of Lucio Fontana. He ...
Wood
1985 Italy Cast Iron Abstract Sculpture by Urano Palma Cast Iron Throne
Located in Brescia, IT
This very intense and engaging artwork was created by Urano Palma that is a well known Italian artist who starts to create his artworks following the philosophy of Lucio Fontana. He ...
Iron
$7,776
1985 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Urano Palma Trono Bronzo Bronze Throne
Located in Brescia, IT
This very intense and engaging artwork was created by Urano Palma that is a well known Italian artist who starts to create his artworks following the philosophy of Lucio Fontana. He ...
Bronze
1985 Italy Wooden Abstract Sculpture by Urano Palma Grande Trono Big Throne
Located in Brescia, IT
This very intense and engaging artwork was created by Urano Palma that is a well known Italian artist who starts to create his artworks following the philosophy of Lucio Fontana. He ...
Wood
Post-Modernist Sculpture signed Ernest Trova, Profile Canto #83 in Matt Gray
By Ernest Trova
Located in New York, NY
form, symmetry, and the human profile, exploring these themes through a modern lens. Its Post-Modernist
Metal, Nickel
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
"Machinations of the Mind No. 3" - Abstract Surrealist Landscape in Oil
Located in Soquel, CA
"Machinations of the Mind No. 3" - Abstract Surrealist Landscape in Oil Bold composition by Loreen
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
1962 Italy Abstract Painting and Paper Collage by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1962, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini
Oil Pastel, Oil, Cardboard, Magazine Paper
$11,006
1976 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Vanni Viviani Easel with Two Half Apples
By Vanni Viviani
Located in Brescia, IT
(Italy) and more others all over the world. In 1968 the Modern Art Museum in San Paolo Brasil, put-up a
Bronze
$820
Mid-Century Modern Shapes Painting of Pastel Coloured Curves, Acrylic on Paper
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, Handmade Paper
Blue and Green Tablescape (WPA abstract still life painting c. 1960)
By Lionel Gilbert
Located in Hudson, NY
Blue and Green Tablescape (Post-War Modern Abstract Oil Painting on canvas) by New York School
Canvas, Oil
$35,000
"Love" by Rehfeld - Ochre and Orange Contemporary Mixed Media Abstract
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
, harmoniously blending abstract art with realism. "First and foremost, I go beyond any artist ever," Rehfeld
Canvas, Wax, Oil, Paper, Charcoal, Stretcher Bars
American Post-War Rust Ceramic Porcelain Sculpture
By Kevin Kelly
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War Design rust colored ceramic porcelain sculpture of a vertical form with geometric
Iron
1962 Italy Abstract Pastel Painting and Paper Collage by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1962, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini
Paper, Magazine Paper, Oil Pastel
1967 Italy Abstract Painting and Mixed Media Collage by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1967, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini
Cardboard, Plastic, Oil, Magazine Paper
$2,763
1960 Italy Abstract Painting on Canvas and Mix Media Collage by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1960, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini
Paper, Magazine Paper, Resin, Oil
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Megaron Abstract Freeform Chrome Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Megaron Abstract Freeform Chrome Sculpture, marked to underside. 13" H x 18.75" W x 8.5" D
Chrome
Subtle Abstract Oil on Canvas by Listed American Artist Paul Heald (1936-2014)
Located in Baltimore, MD
themselves. All is to great effect in creating a Post Modern work that bows to Abstract Expressionism. The
Acrylic
Vintage PostModern Abstract Geometric Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking postmodern abstract sculpture, dated 1991, is a vibrant celebration of geometric form
Steel
Lucite Abstract Art Sculpture 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a unique lucite art sculpture with a post-modern design. Three yellow circles are trapped
Lucite
Vintage Carved Solid Mahogany Decorative Post, Brutalist Style, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsomely carved solid mahogany decorative post. Vintage, and originally intended as a banister
Mahogany
$950
Post Soviet Nonconformist Avant Garde Russian Israeli Screen Print Lithograph
By Michail Grobman
Located in Surfside, FL
Tel Aviv (cat: Gideon Ofrat) 1999 "Russian post-war avantgarde", The Trajsman Collection in the State
Screen
$950
Post Soviet Nonconformist Avant Garde Russian Israeli Screen Print Leviathan
By Michail Grobman
Located in Surfside, FL
Tel Aviv (cat: Gideon Ofrat) 1999 "Russian post-war avantgarde", The Trajsman Collection in the State
Screen
Vintage Black Abstract Tessellated Stone Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your space with this compelling abstract sculpture, meticulously crafted from high-quality
Stone
Ed Haugevik “UNION” Monumental Abstract Sculpture, 188
Located in Chicago, IL
Ed Haugevik “UNION” Monumental Abstract Steel Sculpture, 1988. Ed Haugevik has established a career
Steel
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.