Alwa Three Amber Side Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa Three Amber Side Table by Pulpo Dimensions: D 38 x H 44 cm Materials: casted and handblown
2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables
Glass
Alwa Three Amber Side Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa Three Amber Side Table by Pulpo Dimensions: D 38 x H 44 cm Materials: casted and handblown
Glass
$890Sale Price|31% Off
H 13 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Small Black Tubular Plastic Side Table with Smoked Glass, Postmodern, 1980s
Located in London, GB
A small 1980s post modern style tubular black plastic side table with smoked glass.
Glass, Plastic
Tree Branches Side Table by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Tree Branches Side Table by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 60 x W 60 x H 60 cm. Materials: wood
Brass
Alwa Two Green Black Side Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa two green black side table by Pulpo. Dimensions: D38 x H44 cm. Materials: casted glass; powder
Steel
Sculptural Side Table by Dongwook Choi
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural side table by Dongwook Choi Crest and Trough series Dimensions: W 42 x D 40 x H 45 cm
Silver
Alwa Three White Side Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa three white side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D38 x H44 cm Materials: casted and handblown
Glass
Alwa Three Transparent Side Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa three transparent side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D38 x H44 cm. Materials: casted and
Glass
Fungus Side Table by David Valner
Located in Geneve, CH
Fungus Side Table by David Valner Dimensions: D 42 x W 67 x H 56 cm. Materials: Handcrafted glass
Granite, Metal
Fungus Side Table by David Valner
Located in Geneve, CH
Fungus Side Table by David Valner Dimensions: D 39 x W 56 x H 59 cm. Materials: Handcrafted glass
Granite, Metal
Fungus Side Table by David Valner
Located in Geneve, CH
Fungus Side Table by David Valner Dimensions: D 37 x W 61 x H 57 cm. Materials: Handcrafted glass
Granite, Metal
Minimalist Honey Onyx Side Table by RAFFINATO
Located in Geneve, CH
Mallow White Onyx Side Table by RAFFINATO Dimensions: D 35 x 37,5 x H 55 cm. Materials: White onyx
Onyx
Sharpei Side Table by Senimo
Located in Geneve, CH
Sharpei Side Table by Senimo Dimensions: W 48 x D 40 x H 40 cm Materials: Laquered Wood (MDF) Each
Wood
$395
H 18.5 in W 25.25 in D 25.25 in
Dirk van Sliedregt Attributed Mid-Century Black Glass and Bamboo Side Table
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attractive Mid-Century side table with a unique combination of a black glass top, black enameled
Metal
Tavolino2 Smoky Grey Side Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Tavolino2 smoky grey side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D135.5 x W59.5 x H40 cm Materials: Glass
Aluminum
Tavolino2 Fango Green Side Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Tavolino2 Fango green side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D 135.5 x W 59.5 x H 40 cm Materials: Glass
Aluminum
Tavolino2 Beige Red Side Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Tavolino2 beige red side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D 135.5 x W 59.5 x H 40 cm Materials: Glass
Aluminum
Tavolino2 Ultramarine Blue Side Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Tavolino2 ultramarine blue side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D135.5 x W59.5 x H40 cm Materials
Aluminum
Noto Side Table by Le Berre Vevaud
Located in Geneve, CH
Noto Side Table by Le Berre Vevaud Dimensions: W 42 x D 42 x H 55 cm. Materials: Eglomized glass
Brass
Cosmos Mini Side Table by Studio Monsoleil
Located in Geneve, CH
Cosmos Mini Side Table by Studio Monsoleil Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 55 cm. Materials: Laminated glass
Glass
Papilio Side Table by Alessandro Mendini 1985
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your space with these exquisite postmodern two-tier glass side tables, a rare and iconic
Steel
$476Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.25 in W 28 in D 28 in
Postmodern Tessellated Stone Circular Beveled Glass Top Side Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Postmodern Tessellated Stone Beveled Glass Side Table with circular design, perfect for adding
Stone
Luna Park Side Table by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Luna Park Side Table by Secondome Edizioni Designer: Hillsideout. Dimensions: D 45 x W 40 x H 27 cm
Murano Glass
$5,000 / set
H 21.5 in W 22 in D 30 in
Tiered Italian Organic Form Side Tables in Carrara Marble, Glass, & Brass, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
Renaissance. In the 1950s, post-war Italian designers sought a fresh and optimistic approach to their work
Carrara Marble, Brass
Alwa Three Smoky Grey Side Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa three smoky grey side table by Pulpo. Dimensions: D 38 x H 44 cm. Materials: casted and hand
Glass
Kupoli Side Table 4 by Cameron Design House
Located in Geneve, CH
Kupoli Side Table 4 by Cameron Design House Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 40 cm. Materials: Steel
Steel
Kupoli Side Table 9 by Cameron Design House
Located in Geneve, CH
Kupoli Side Table 9 by Cameron Design House Dimensions: D 84 x H 40 cm. Materials: Steel, glass
Steel
Bent Side Table Big Smoky Grey by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Bent side table big smoky grey by Pulpo Dimensions: D 75 x H 35 cm Materials: casted glass
Glass
Itaca 45 Side Table by Atlas Project
Located in Geneve, CH
Itaca 45 Side Table by Atlas Project Dimensions: Ø 45 x H 50 cm. Materials: Stainless mirror steel
Stainless Steel
Bent Side Table Big Smoky Grey by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Bent side table big smoky grey by Pulpo Dimensions: D 75 x H 35 cm Materials: casted glass
Glass
$1,599
H 23.63 in Dm 18.51 in
Italian Vintage Tripod Folding Silver Plate and Glass Side Table from the 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage italian silver plate tripod side table, elegant and unusual. The legs have little balls on
Glass
Pins Round Side Table by Marioni
Located in Geneve, CH
ceramic base. Back painted glass top. Product code: 02925 Pins round side table in brass with back
Brass
Pins Round Side Table by Marioni
Located in Geneve, CH
ceramic base. Back painted glass top. Product code: 02926 Pins round side table in brass with back
Brass
Pins Round Side Table by Marioni
Located in Geneve, CH
ceramic base. Back painted glass top. Product code: 02927 Pins round side table in brass with back
Brass
Ocean Murano Waste Side Table by Hillsideout
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass, Woods, Epoxy resin, Acrylic. The side-table is as well lighting and stool in one. Furthermore
Glass, Acrylic, Wood, Epoxy Resin
Mamun No.2 Side Table by Studio Kallang
Located in Geneve, CH
Mamun No.2 Side Table by Studio Kallang Dimensions: W 45 x D 35 x H 62.5 cm Materials: Solid Teak
Teak, Glass
$3,600 / set
H 22 in W 24 in D 20 in
Vintage Tripod Silver Plate and Glass Side or Drink Folding Round Tables 1960's
Located in North Miami, FL
These pair of vintage silver plate tripod side tables are elegant and unusual. These tripod tables
Silver
Slim Neroterra 3 Side Table by ZPS Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Slim Neroterra 3 Side Table by ZPS Studio Dimensions: D 33 x H 55 cm Materials: Terraccotta, Glass
Terracotta, Glass
Low Neroterra 2 Side Table by ZPS Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Low Neroterra 2 Side Table by ZPS Studio Dimensions: D 54 x H 42 cm Materials: Terraccotta, Glass
Terracotta, Glass
High Neroterra 1 Side Table by ZPS Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
High Neroterra 1 Side Table by ZPS Studio Dimensions: D 30 x H 72 cm Materials: Terraccotta, Glass
Terracotta, Glass
Late 1970s Black Lacquer Postmodern Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage black lacquer postmodern side table. Circa Late 1970s. Features a geometric x-shape
Glass, Lacquer
Solid Walnut Palodia Side Table by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
. Buttressed by dual glass fins the side table sits elevated above its translucent support. The Palodia side
Wood
Minimalist Quinn Blue Onyx Side Table by RAFFINATO
Located in Geneve, CH
Quinn Blue Onyx Side Table by RAFFINATO Dimensions: D 43 x 43 x H 55 cm. Materials: Blue onyx and
Onyx
1970’s Max Sauze 'ISOCELE' side table - Atrow
By Max Sauze, Atrow
Located in Bern, CH
1970’s Max Sauze 'ISOCELE' side table. Glass tabletops with tubular metal frame (rare form
Metal
Pina Low Green Black Side Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pina low green black side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D 44 x H 42 cm Materials: glass; brass and
Brass, Steel
Alwa One White Black Side Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa one white black side table by Pulpo. Dimensions: D38 x H44 cm. Materials: Casted glass; powder
Steel
Side Table by Michael Gittings
By Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Side table by Michael Gittings Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 55 cm. Materials: stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Skirt And Bead Side Table by Newblue
Located in Geneve, CH
Skirt And Bead Side Table by Newblue Unique Piece Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 54 cm. Materials
Quartz, Brass, Other
$476Sale Price|20% Off
H 21 in W 28 in D 28 in
Milo Baughman Style Italian Black Chrome Brass Glass Coffee Side End Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Side End Table Made in Italy Approximate Measurements in Inches 21" high 28" wide 28" deep
Brass, Metal
Cosmos Green Mini Side Table by Studio Monsoleil
Located in Geneve, CH
Cosmos Green Mini Side Table by Studio Monsoleil Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 55 cm. Materials: Laminated
Glass
Cloud Mirror Side Table by Homa
Located in Geneve, CH
Cloud Mirror Side Table by Homa Dimensions: D 50 x H 0.4 cm Marble Block: 32 x 25 x 47 cm Materials
Mirror
Ash Matryoshka Side Table by Homa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Matryoshka Side Table by Homa Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 x H 90 cm Materials: Smoke and Silver
Mirror
Alwa Two Transparent Black Side Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa two transparent black side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D38 x H44 cm Materials: casted glass
Steel
Platinum Luster Myra Side Table by deBlona
Located in Geneve, CH
: 24 Kt Gold Luster / Platinum Luster, Black Glass top. A sculptural side table handcrafted from red
Ceramic
Alwa Two Transparent Black Side Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa two transparent black side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D38 x H44 cm Materials: casted glass
Steel
Alwa Two Transparent Black Side Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa two transparent black side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D38 x H44 cm Materials: casted glass
Steel
Alwa Two Amber Black Side Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa two amber black side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D38 x H44 cm Materials: casted glass; powder
Steel
Alwa One White Black Side Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa one white black side table by Pulpo. Dimensions: D38 x H44 cm. Materials: casted glass
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.
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .