1980s Post Modern Console Table with Sand Blasted Glass & Black Enamel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Post Modern Console Table, Italy 1980s Console, Entry or Hall Table in Sand Blasted Glass with
Metal
$796Sale Price|33% Off
MCM Post Modern Console Table 1970s Waterfall Huge 84"
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1970s MCM Post Modern Waterfall Console
Formica, Wood
Vintage French Post Modern Console Table - Circa 1980s - Maple Entry Table
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage post modern squiggle leg console table, France circa 1980s. Gorgeous from any angle
Maple
Custom Post Modern Console Table with Column Bases and Sphere Detail
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
A bold, graphic console table defined by its contrast of forms. An elongated, softly rounded top
Metal, Aluminum
Mid Century Post Modern Console Table att. to Lou Hodges for Mersman c. 1960/70s
By Mersman, Lou Hodges
Located in New York, NY
Post Modern, Mid Century oak, and tinted glass console table, attributed to Lou Hodges, for Mersman
Smoked Glass, Oak
Post Modern Mirrored Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post modern console table with a mirrored top and long mirrored slats along the frame with matte
Mirror
Post Modern Italian Travertine Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Crafted in Italy during the 1980s, this Post Modern
Travertine
Post-Modern Steel and Glass Console Table in the manner of Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful post-modern console table that has a somewhat industrial looking steel base and a
Steel
Post Modern Bleached Oak and Tinted Glass Console Table by Lou Hodges c. 1980's
By Lou Hodges
Located in New York, NY
Chic Post Modern console table designed by Lou Hodges, circa 1980's. The table is constructed of
Smoked Glass, Oak
$1,519Sale Price|20% Off
1980's Postmodern Italian Art Deco Revival Lucite & Metal Console Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1980's Post Modern console table for sale. Very rare and unusual Italian table made of
Metal
$943Sale Price|66% Off
1980's Post Modern White Console Table
Located in Redding, CT
1980's Post Modern white laminate console table. Mint condition. Clean, minimalist lines. Perfect
Laminate, Wood
Post Modern Pink Plaster Sculptural Console Table, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern Pink Plaster Sculptural Console Table, 1980. Original in beautiful condition.
Plaster
Post Modern Lacquered Cream Wave Console Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Postmodern Lacquered Cream Wave Console Table enhances décor with sculptural cream lacquer waves
Wood
Italian Travertine Console Table, Post-Modern Design, Circa 1970
Located in Hudson, NY
A bold and angular postmodern period travertine table. Tan with subtle variegation, fine beveled
Travertine
Pair of Fine Post Modern Mixed Wood Console Tables
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Pair of meticulously crafted shaped rectangular pair of consoles in mixed woods. The tops in
Wood, Birch
$2,022Sale Price|55% Off
Robert Marcius Console Table, Arched Stone, Post-Modern, 1970s USA
By Robert Marcius, Maitland Smith
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Robert Marcius for Maitland Smith arched tessellated stone console table. The elegantly bowed sofa
Stone
1980's Post Modern Raspberry Waterfall Console
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
1980's Post Modern Raspberry Waterfall Console. Heavy well made console table in a deep rich
Laminate, Wood
$1,100Sale Price|50% Off
Post Modern 1980s artistic Painted narrow forced perspective console table
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Post Modern artistic forced perspective design softly painted light pink and off white
Wood, Paint
Unusual Post Modern Reed Console Table Glass and Stone Top
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual post modern reeded console. Chunky legs supporting a glass top, polished tessellated stone
Sandstone, Brass
Sculptural Post Modern Gray Plaster Console, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural Post Modern Gray Plaster Console, 1980. Original condition. Measure 60" long, 14.75
Plaster
$2,625Sale Price|30% Off
Large Post Modern Mahogany & Polished Glass Console Hall Sofa Table Sideboard
Located in Dayton, OH
1980s Post Modern Console, Sideboard, Server or Drybar. Features a large pencil polished glass
Brass
Scandinavian Post Modern Sofa Console Table Marble Top Bendixen Designs Denmark
By Bendixen Design
Located in Topeka, KS
. This sofa table simply SCREAMS with Scandinavian Post Modern MAGNIFICENCE!!! This is a marvelous end or
Marble
Post Modern Pace Collection Marble Console Table / Karl Springer
By Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1970s-1980s Pace Collection oval marble console table.
Travertine
Chunky Midcentury Post Modern Media Table or Console Table in Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A versatile & stylish table that can be used anywhere in the home. Early 80's & most likely
Oak
Midcentury Italian Post Modern Mirror Chrome Small Scale Console or Sofa Table
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky post modern classic console table from Italy, circa 1990s. It features a mirror polished
Chrome
Mid Century Post Modern Studio Patchwork Console Table & Wall Mirror or Vanity
Located in Philadelphia, PA
measures 37 x 29 inches. Table 19.5 x 51.5 x 30 inches. Very good ready to use condition. Price includes
Mirror, Wood
A POST-MODERN Lacquered CONSOLE Table, ALDO TURA, ROCHE & BOBOIS, France 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and luxurious console table with 2 trays, of Japanese inspiration, Post-Modern, Memphis
Wood, Lacquer
Post Modern 1980's Laminated Turquoise Waterfall Console Table by Jeffrey Craig
By Karl Springer
Located in Toronto, CA
This 1980s turquoise laminated waterfall console table is a striking example of postmodern design
Laminate, Wood
Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Gray Marble Console Table or Sofa Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning and simple modern console table from Italy circa 1970's. It consists of heavy grey solid
Marble
Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Brass & Glass Console Table or Sofa Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sharp line demilune console table or sofa table from Italy circa 1980's. It features a mirror
Brass
$1,960Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Post Modern Limed Oak Iron Glass Console Sofa Table 64"
Located in Dayton, OH
American Mid-Century console table with two solid limed oak side pedestals / panels with a carved
Iron
Post Modern Chrome And Stainless Steel Table Base
By Leon Pace, Karl Springer, Pace Collection
Located in Houston, TX
Post-Modern Chrome And Stainless Steel Table Base. Offered is a versatile X-shaped chrome and
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$3,440 / item
Modern Glass Top Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
twisted silhouette that add architectural presence and a sense of movement. This console table is ideal
Stainless Steel
$2,396Sale Price / set|20% Off
Maitland Smith Sculptural Console Table & Mirror Tessellated Stone Post Moder
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Post Modern Sculptural Tessellated Stone Console Table
Stone, Marble
Mid-Century Post Modern Faux Coral or Rock Console Table in Beige with Glass Top
By Sirmos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An unusual and contemporary console table or sofa table in the manner Sirmos. It features an off
Resin, Plaster, Glass
$2,368Sale Price|20% Off
Post Modern Hollywood Regency C Shaped Three Tier Console Table c. 1970/80's
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stylish C shaped console table constructed of faux goatskin laminate over a wood frame. The frame
Laminate
Italian Post Modernist Iron and Marble Console Table , manner of Gio Ponti
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Italian Post Modernist Iron and Marble Console Table , manner of Gio Ponti,,, Stunning design
Marble, Wrought Iron
Modern Sculptural Console Table in "Hermes" Orange Lacquer
Located in Norwalk, CT
Dynamic form on this cantilevered console. Newly lacquered in high gloss Benjamin Moore Electric
Wood
Post War Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Bookcase Console Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-tier console table Bookshelf with mahogany
Rattan
$1,340
Xitle Console Table
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" Console table is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go
Hardwood
$1,340
Xitle Console Table
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" Console table is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go
Hardwood
$2,000
Oto Console Table
By Design Institute America, Kaizo Oto
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Post Modern design console table by Kaizo Oto for the Design Institute America, circa 1980's
Steel
1980s Waterfall Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage 1980s waterfall console table features a continuous curved form that exemplifies late
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Brass Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary rectangular console table with gilt metal frame and glass top and a centered shelf.
Metal
$4,850 / item
Empat Arched Console Table
Located in New York, US
Elegant, deep detailing gives the Empat console table a sculptured appearance that makes it an
Resin, Plywood
Postmodern Pedestal Console Table
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Postmodern Pedestal Console Table This console measures: 52 wide x 16 deep x 26.25 inches high
Wood
$1,600 / set
1970s Modern Console Vanity with Mirror
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage Post-Modernist hall console / vanity dressing table and mirror, circa 1970s, having a
Brass
$7,099 / item
Geller Console Table by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Geller Console Table by Madheke Dimensions: D 167.6 x W 45.7 x H 83 cm. Materials: Marbled stone
Marble
Gray Shagreen/ Stingray Console Table
By John Lyle
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful console table with natural stingray shagreen and bone trim. The coloring is a rich
Bone, Shagreen Stingray
Postmodern Free Standing Console Table
Located in Houston, TX
Postmodern free standing console table. This stunning Modernist console table or bookcase has a
Composition
$53,349 / item
Alkemy Console Table by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
Alkemy Console Table by Vetralia Designed by Leo De Carlo Dimensions: W 180 x D 38 x H 85 cm
Mirror, Wood
$37,795 / item
Carampana Console Table by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
Carampana Console Table by Vetralia Designed by Giovanni Luca Ferreri Dimensions: W 170 x D 50 x H
Wood, Glass
$14,376 / item
Elemento Console Table by Laurameroni
Located in Geneve, CH
Elemento Console Table by Laurameroni Dimensions: W 180 x D 50 x H 80 cm Materials: Stone Oak
Wood
$5,051 / item
Plinto Console Table by Somaschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Plinto Console Table by Somaschini Dimensions: W 129 x D 34 x H 70 cm Materials: Lightened mdf, Top
Lacquer
$25,915 / item
Imperfetto Console Table by Laurameroni
Located in Geneve, CH
Imperfetto Console Table by Laurameroni Dimensions: W 180 x D 48.5 x H 80 cm Materials: Liquid
Metal
$6,099 / item
Plinto Console Table by Somaschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Plinto Console Table by Somaschini Dimensions: W 129 x D 34 x H 70 cm Materials: Lightened mdf, Top
Marble
$23,595 / item
Collectionist Console Table by Laurameroni
Located in Geneve, CH
Collectionist Console Table by Laurameroni Dimensions: W 160 x D 40 x H 96 cm Materials: Glossy
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.
Few pieces of furniture are celebrated for their functionality as much as their decorative attributes in the way that console tables are. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years.
The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. The era’s outwardly sculptural examples of these small structures were paired with mirrors or matching stools and had tabletops of marble. They were most often half-moon-shaped and stood on two scrolled giltwood legs, and because they weren’t wholly supported on their two legs rather than the traditional four, their flat-backed supports were intended to hug the wall behind them and were commonly joined by an ornate stretcher. The legs were affixed or bolted to the wall with architectural brackets called console brackets — hence, the name we know them by today — which gave the impression that they were freestanding furnishings. While console tables introduced a dose of drama in the foyer of any given aristocrat — an embodiment of Rococo-style furniture — the table actually occupied minimal floor space (an attractive feature in home furniture). As demand grew and console tables made their way to other countries, they gained recognition as versatile additions to any home.
Contemporary console tables comprise many different materials and are characterized today by varying shapes and design styles. It is typical to find them made of marble, walnut or oak and metal. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. A narrow console table is a practical option if you need to save space — having outgrown their origins as purely ornamental, today’s console tables are home to treasured decorative objects, help fill empty foyers and, outfitted with drawers or a shelf, can provide a modest amount of storage as needed.
The rich collection of antique, new and vintage console tables on 1stDibs includes everything from 19th-century gems designed in the Empire style to unique rattan pieces and more.