Post-War Abstract Bronze Statue
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War design abstract bronze statue sculpture of a nude female figure seated in an easy
20th Century American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Post-War Abstract Bronze Statue
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War design abstract bronze statue sculpture of a nude female figure seated in an easy
Bronze
Italy 1980 Bruno Chersicla White Painted Metal Sculpture Egitto
By Bruno Chersicla
Located in Brescia, IT
Bauhaus, the Futurism and by the Abstract Art philosophy. Bruno Chersicla was born in Trieste, Italy, in
Metal
Gente e Dune People and Dunes 1980 Italy by Luciana Matalon
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging bronze abstract sculpture was created by the Italian artist Luciana Matalon in 1980
Bronze
$2,025
"Miro, Miro, On the Wall... Who's the Fairest of Them All?..." Painted Wood
By Kyle Zubatsky
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. Reminiscent faces, eyes, and abstract inspired by Miro. Sculpture: 8.5 x 5.5 x 8.5 in Wisconsin artist
Wood, Paint
Scultura Spezzata Broken Sculpture 1975 Italy by Roberto Vecchione
Located in Brescia, IT
This intense and engaging abstract bronze sculpture was created by the Italian artist Roberto
Bronze
"Surreal Woman"
By Nahum Tschacbasov
Located in Southampton, NY
Russian/American artist who was widely exhibited and collected post WW II. Tschacbasov taught at the Art
Oil, Fiberboard
Gravity by Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof
Located in New Orleans, LA
size, quality and precision, this work is a modern masterpiece of design. Escher’s Gravitation was
Stainless Steel
Whispers of the Club
Located in Zofingen, AG
A dark club symbol takes center stage against a cracked, timeworn surface, surrounded by clock faces, golden gears, and roses blooming through the fractures. Chess pieces stand like ...
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
$2,044
1980 Italy Late 20th Century Bronze Multiple Male Nude Bust by Roberto Nanut
Located in Brescia, IT
expressive force, the bust turns into an abstract shape of it. The artist who created this sculpture is
Bronze
$1,304Sale Price|24% Off
'Flower Bloom, Shift'. oil paint, encaustic wax on paper. Circa 2021.
Located in Frome, Somerset
A fine recent piece from the artist's output responding to a small scale attention, post Covid
Oil
$2,585
Italy 1980 Bronze Sculpture Cavallo e Cavaliere Mastrorocco Horse and Rider
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Vito Mastrorocco, an Italian talented young artist living in Italy in 1980. It was made in cast lost wax. This is a mult...
Bronze
1980 Italy Late 20th Century Bronze Female Nude Bust Multiple
Located in Brescia, IT
expressive force, the bust turns into an abstract shape of it. The artist who created this sculpture is
Bronze
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
“Untitled”
By Sid Birnbaum
Located in Southampton, NY
abstract cubist style. Condition is very good. Signed and dated verso, 1987. Overall size is 27 inches by
Enamel
French Brutalist Silvered Cast Bronze Sculpture Lamp Pierre Casenove Fondica Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Pierre Casenove (French) Silver patina bronze table lamp having a column form and various stamped patterns to the body, stamped signed mark to back of base. Approximate dimensions:...
Metal
Italy 1980 Late 20th Century Pop Art Multiple Bronze Pens
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a multiple bronze with wood base create by the Italian artist Tino Stefanoni in 1980 circa. This artwork is following Pop Art and its philosophy that elevates everyday objetc...
Bronze
Italy 1980 Late 20th Century Pop Art Multiple Bronze Dippers
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a multiple bronze with wood base create by the Italian artist Tino Stefanoni in 1980 circa. This artwork is following Pop Art and its philosophy that elevates everyday objetc...
Bronze
$2,260
Italy 1980 Late 20th Century Pop Art Multiple Bronze Jackets by Tino Stefanoni
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a multiple bronze with wood base create by the Italian artist Tino Stefanoni in 1980 circa. This artwork is following Pop Art and its philosophy that elevates everyday objetc...
Bronze
Italy 1980 Late 20th Century Pop Art Multiple Bronze Bottles
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a multiple bronze with wood base create by the Italian artist Tino Stefanoni in 1980 circa. This artwork is following Pop Art and its philosophy that elevates everyday objetc...
Bronze
$695
'Ravello , Italy , Night Sounds'. original mixed media piece . Signed circa 2007
Located in Frome, Somerset
'Ravello, Italy' . Part of a portfolio of Gradwell's time and experiences in paint. In live studies around the Amalfi Coat.' I found an attempt to marry the beauty of the day witho...
Mixed Media
Omaggio a Giacometti Tribute to Giacometti 1970 Italy Urano Palma
Located in Brescia, IT
This very intense and engaging artwork was created by Urano Palma that he is a well known Italian artist who starts to create his artworks following the philosophy of Lucio Fontana. ...
Bronze
"Raku Vase with Fireworks, " colorful unique vase design lovers
By Marty Marcus
Located in Milwaukee, WI
on the bottom. It features brightly colored abstract patterns on an earth-toned background. The
Ceramic
$1,454
Archeologia del Pensiero Archeology of Thought 1980 Italy by Luciana Matalon
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging bronze abstract sculpture was created by the Italian artist Luciana Matalon in 1980
Bronze
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
“The Greatest Story Ever Told”
By Joseph Conrad-Ferm
Located in Southampton, NY
Original acrylic on canvas painting by the well known American artist, Joseph Conrad Ferm. Condition is excellent. Signed lower right “Ferm”. Titled, signed and dated verso 2012. Un...
Canvas, Acrylic
“Mumbo Jumbo” Neon Pink Biomorphic Painting
By Matthew Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract textured biomorphic shape painted with bright pink pigment by contemporary Houston, TX
Wood, Acrylic
1980 Italy Bronze Sculpture by Edmondo Cirillo Title Ulisse
Located in Brescia, IT
This engagind and intense artwork was created in 1980 by the Italian artist Edmondo Cirillo. It was forged in bronze and gold plated and then burnished. The title of this piece is "...
Bronze
$2,116Sale Price|20% Off
The case will remain unsolved. Veneer, acrylic, 50x50 cm
Located in Riga, LV
The case will remain unsolved. Veneer, acrylic, 50x50 cm Dzemma Skulme worked in oil, acrylic and water-colors. She developed the theme of the caryatid, wherein she endeavored to re...
Acrylic
Italy 1980 Bruno Chersicla White Painted Metal Sculpture Upupa
By Bruno Chersicla
Located in Brescia, IT
, the Futurism and by the Abstract Art philosophy. Bruno Chersicla was born in Trieste, Italy, in 1937
Metal
Italy 1980 Bruno Chersicla Black Painted Metal Sculpture Upupa
By Bruno Chersicla
Located in Brescia, IT
, the Futurism and by the Abstract Art philosophy. Bruno Chersicla was born in Trieste, Italy, in 1937
Metal
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
“Woman with Birds”
By Nahum Tschacbasov
Located in Southampton, NY
Original post modern acrylic on canvas painting of a woman with birds and a large bouquet of
Acrylic, Canvas
Abstracted Phantom Figure Painting by Victor Mirabelli
Located in New York, NY
sculptures. As his style developed, Mirabelli moved from abstract/figurative to modern landscapes. His
Canvas, Oil
'City to the Sea' signed original mixed media c2005
Located in Frome, Somerset
'City to The Sea' signed original mixed media painting . circa 2005. Glazed oak frame 423.5cm x62.5cm Painting 20cmx 28cm Watercolour , pastel , ink pen , inkjet print and varnish. ...
Mixed Media
Wendover.2
By Joseph Ostraff
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
"Wendover 2" by Joseph Ostraff, oil on panel, 36 X 31 inches, $4,800. "For me, paint documents the state of things, how I feel and what is at the forefront in my thinking—maybe it’s...
Oil, Panel
$550Sale Price|43% Off
“Edge”
Located in Southampton, NY
Wilmarth was born in 1942 and is known for her abstract paintings. She exhibited at MoMA in 1972 and her
Canvas, Oil
Masterpiece Swiss Contemporary Blown Matte Glass Sculpture Vase
By Thomas Blank
Located in Surfside, FL
Thomas Blank was born in Berne, Switzerland, in 1973. He is a master of transformation, who has been investigating the nature of glass for 20 years now, without losing his fascinatio...
Blown Glass
$550Sale Price|37% Off
“Open Shell 2”
Located in Southampton, NY
Wilmarth was born in 1942 and is known for her abstract paintings. She exhibited at MoMA in 1972 and her
Canvas, Oil
$550Sale Price|37% Off
“Open Shell”
Located in Southampton, NY
Wilmarth was born in 1942 and is known for her abstract paintings. She exhibited at MoMA in 1972 and her
Canvas, Oil
Stupore Astonishment 1980 Italy by Mirella Forlivesi
Located in Brescia, IT
This intense artwork was created by the Italian artist Mirella Forlivesi. Title "Stupore" traslated in "Astonishment". The piece is a multiple of 1,000 specimen numbered and signed...
Bronze
Il volume The Book Italy 1975 by Nato Frascà
Located in Brescia, IT
This intense and engaging artwork was created by the Italian artist Nato Frascà. The title is "Il Volume" translated in " The Book". This is a multiple of 50 specimens and this piec...
Wood
Bronze Sculpture by Patrizia Guerresi Melograno Pomegranate
By Patrizia Guerresi Maïmouna
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an engaging bronze sculpture created by the Italian artist Patrizia Guerresi, in 1986. The piece is a multiple of 1000 specimens on a green-painted wooden base. This artwork ...
Bronze
Walter Valentini Big Tracks Tracce
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
$1,731Sale Price|20% Off
2001. paper, watercolor, 103x73 cm
Located in Riga, LV
2001. paper, watercolor, 103x73 cm Dzemma Skulme worked in oil, acrylic and water-colors. She developed the theme of the caryatid, wherein she endeavored to reveal the ethical and s...
Watercolor, Paper
Italy, 1980, Riccardo Dalisi White Painted Metal Sculpture Pulcinino
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculpture is a multiple 1 piece of 50 realized in 1980 by the well known international artist Riccardo Dalisi. All the pieces are numbered and signed by the artist and completed...
Metal
Italy 1980 Riccardo Dalisi Black Metal Painted Sculpture Caffellatte
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculpture is a multiple 1 piece of 50 realized in 1980 by the wellknown International artist Riccardo Dalisi. All the pieces are numbered and signed by the artist and completed ...
Metal
Italy 1980 Riccardo Dalisi Black Painted Metal Sculpture Amanti Lovers
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculpture is a multiple 1 piece of 50 realized in 1980 by the well known international artist Riccardo Dalisi. All the pieces are numbered and signed by the artist and completed...
Metal
Italy 1980 Riccardo Dalisi White Painted Metal Amanti
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculpture is a multiple 1 piece of 50 realized in 1980 by the well known international artist Riccardo Dalisi. All the pieces are numbered and signed by the artist and complete...
Metal
Italy 1980 Riccardo Dalisi White Painted Metal Sculpture Muccacaffè
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculpture is a multiple 1 piece of 50 realized in 1980 by the well known international artist Riccardo Dalisi. All the pieces are numbered and signed by the artist and completed...
Metal
Italy 1980 Riccardo Dalisi Black Painted Metal Sculpture Muccacaffè
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculpture is a multiple 1 piece of 50 realized in 1980 by the well known international artist Riccardo Dalisi. All the pieces are numbered and signed by the artist and complete...
Metal
Italy 1980 Riccardo Dalisi White Metal Painted Sculpture Nuvolella
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculpture is a multiple 1 piece of 50 realized in 1980 by the well known international artist Riccardo Dalisi. All the pieces are numbered and signed by the artist and completed...
Metal
$30,400Sale Price|20% Off
"Big Catch"
By Nahum Tschacbasov
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on canvas Signed and dated top right 1972 Painting exhibited at the National Arts Club, New York Nahum Tschacbasov Retrospective, June 2013
Oil, Canvas
Wendover.3
By Joseph Ostraff
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
"Wendover 3" by Joseph Ostraff, oil on panel, 36 X 31 inches, $4,800. "For me, paint documents the state of things, how I feel and what is at the forefront in my thinking—maybe it’s...
Oil, Panel
$1,250Sale Price|30% Off
“Composition Red and Gold”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas painting by the American artist Miriam H. Greenberg. Signed lower right. Titled “Composition Red and Gold” and dated verso, 1988. Condition is very good. Orig...
Canvas, Oil
Jean-Louis Scherrer Paris Silk Scarf Vintage 1980s
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
favorites. This rendition is carefully cut from luxurious silk and designed with a Post Modern Abstract
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, CT
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Paper, Acrylic
$12,000Sale Price|40% Off
"Untitled" Lawrence Philp, Abstracted Surrealist Forms by Afro-American Artist
Located in New York, NY
Lawrence Philp Untitled Oil and acrylic on canvas 75 1/2 x 79 inches Lawrence Philp, the son of Jamaican immigrants, studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and was included i...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Contemporary Painting "Contagian" by Molly Dilworth, Acrylic on Canvas, 2009
By Molly Dilworth
Located in New York, NY
Molly Dilworth "Contagian". Acrylic on canvas created in 2009. Measures: 35.5" W X 60.25" H. Signed on revers "Molly Dilworth/2009". This striking painting depicts what first appe...
Canvas, Acrylic
No te enteras
Located in Barcelona, CT
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Paper, Oil, Handmade Paper
Del bosque la montaña
Located in Barcelona, CT
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Paper, Oil, Handmade Paper
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.