Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A round pine wall mirror designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Vintage 1970s Swedish Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A round pine wall mirror designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Pine
Large Handcrafted Oak Furrow Shelf Mirror
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Large handcrafted ‘furrow’ oak framed mirror with shelf. Designed by SUM furniture and handcrafted
Oak
$8,900 / item
H 54 in W 36 in D 7 in
Collectible Nimbus Mirror in Gypsum & Fiberglass by Brent Warr Studios
By Brent Warr
Located in Bainbridge, GA
Inspired celestial beings, radiating beams, and 16th century French headpieces, the Nimbus Mirror
Mirror, Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Hardwood, Paint
Small Sammukhin Wall Mirror by Studio Indigene
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Sammukhin Wall Mirror by Studio Indigene Dimensions: W 61 x D 7 x H 153 cm Materials
Brass
Unique Mouth-Blown Glass Brass Mirror, Ludovic Clément d’Armont
By Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Mouth-Blown Glass Brass Mirror, Ludovic Clément d’Armont Every creation of Ludovic Clément
Brass
1980s Postmodern Design Italian Wall Wood Mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
Wall Mirror Italy, 1980 Wood frame Glass in perfect condiction
Glass, Wood
$2,990 / item
H 34 in W 76 in D 1.5 in
Space Age Rectangle Wall Mirror in Orange Lacquer, Custom Retro-Futuristic Mod
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bold geometry meets mid-century futurism in this segmented rectangular wall mirror. Finished in a
Lacquer, Mirror
Small Arizona Estremoz Marble Mirror by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Arizona Estremoz Marble Mirror by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 4 x W 81 x H 95 cm. Materials
Marble, Brass
Small Arizona Estremoz Marble Mirror by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Arizona Estremoz Marble Mirror by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 4 x W 81 x H 95 cm. Materials
Marble, Nickel
$1,234Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 20.87 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Postmodern Black and Orange Wall Mirrors in the Style of Sottsass, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. These square mirrors feature an orange and black glass frame. They are
Glass, Mirror
$2,160 / item
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 3.15 in
Abbas Wall Mirror in Varnished Aluminium by Joana Teixeira
Located in Geneve, CH
Abbas Wall Mirror in Varnished Aluminium by Joana Teixeira. Dimensions: D 8 x W 45 x H 45 cm
Aluminum
Vanity Oval Wall Mirror by Le Deun Luminaires
Located in Geneve, CH
Vanity Oval Wall Mirror by Le Deun Luminaires Dimensions: W 32 x D 5 x H 48 cm. Materials: Silver
Silver
Vanity Square Wall Mirror by Le Deun Luminaires
Located in Geneve, CH
Vanity Square Wall Mirror by Le Deun Luminaires Dimensions: W 41 x D 5 x H 61 cm. Materials
Silver
Barbican Mirror No.4 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
Barbican Mirror No.4 by A Space Dimensions: D45,72 x W20,32 x H40,64cm Materials: Misc recycled
Other
Fallen Leaves Mirror, Special Edition, by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Fallen Leaves Mirror, Special Edition, by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 9 x W 102 x 187 cm. Materials
Gold Leaf
Barbican Mirror No.1 by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
Barbican Mirror No.1 by A Space Dimensions: D8,89 x H38,1 x W44,45 cm Materials:Misc recycled
Other
$2,200
H 22.84 in W 34 in D 28 in
bieffeplast Double Mirror / articulating swivel arm 1980s Italy/ Rodney Kinsman
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Buffalo, NY
This Modernist Double Mirror by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast is a beautiful vintage piece from
Metal, Steel
Fine Angled Mirror by Katrien Van Der Schueren
Located in Geneve, CH
Fine Angled Mirror by Katrien Van Der Schueren Dimensions: W 86.36 x D 17.78 x H 101.6 cm Materials
Concrete, Other, Bronze
Polished Cast Brass Rino Corpo Mirror by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished Cast Brass Rino Corpo Mirror by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 60 x D 12 x H 160 cm Materials
Metal
Polished Cast Brass Rino Rosto Mirror by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished Cast Brass Rino Rosto Mirror by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 60 x D 12 x H 80 cm Materials
Metal
$1,566 / item
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 9.85 in
TORI Particle Wall Mirror in Aluminum by Martens & Visser
Located in Geneve, CH
TORI Particle Wall Mirror in Aluminum by Martens & Visser. Dimensions: D 25 x W 60 x H 60 cm
Aluminum
Re Di Fiori Contemporary Signed Ceramic Mirror by Renzo Maar
Located in Geneve, CH
Re Di Fiori Contemporary Signed Ceramic Mirror by Renzo Maar Handmade Dimensions: D 25 x H 25 cm
Ceramic
$4,177 / item
H 51.19 in W 51.19 in D 9.85 in
TORI Circular Wall Mirror in Aluminum by Martens & Visser
Located in Geneve, CH
TORI Circular Wall Mirror in Aluminum by Martens & Visser. Dimensions: D 25 x W 130 x H 130 cm
Aluminum
$16,892Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 73.63 in W 49.22 in D 2.17 in
Moon & Back Mirror By L’atelier Arman Safavi
By L’atelier Arman Safavi
Located in New York, NY, NY
This exquisite mirror features two interlocking frames, meticulously crafted from luxurious silver
Travertine, Marble
$5,222 / item
H 23.63 in W 51.19 in D 7.88 in
Mezzocielo Natural Oak, White Round Mirror Sculpture by DOLOMITISCH
Located in Geneve, CH
Mezzocielo Natural Oak, Bevelled Mirror by DOLOMITISCH Dimensions: W 130 x D 20 x H 60 cm
Oak
Deer Head Crest Antler Mirror by The Peak Antler
Located in Geneve, CH
Deer Head Crest Antler Mirror by The Peak Antler Dimensions: W 106.68 x D 60.96 x H 182.88 cm
Antler
Bare Bronze Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass
Located in Geneve, CH
Bare Bronze Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass Dimensions: Ø 95 cm. Materials: Silver nitrate on
Other
Bare Ultrawhite Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass
Located in Geneve, CH
Bare Ultrawhite Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass Dimensions: Ø 95 cm. Materials: Silver
Other
Bare Pink Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass
Located in Geneve, CH
Bare Pink Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass Dimensions: Ø 95 cm. Materials: Silver nitrate on 5
Other
Bare Blue Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass
Located in Geneve, CH
Bare Blue Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass Dimensions: Ø 95 cm. Materials: Silver nitrate on 6
Other
Bare Green Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass
Located in Geneve, CH
Bare Green Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass Dimensions: Ø 95 cm. Materials: Silver nitrate on
Other
$5,922 / item
H 51.97 in W 51.97 in D 2.76 in
Splendo 132 Glossy Ebony Frame And Gold Leaf Square Wall Mirror by Casa Casati
Located in Geneve, CH
Splendo 132 Glossy Ebony Frame And Gold Leaf Square Wall Mirror by Casa Casati Dimensions: D 7 x W
Other, Gold Leaf
Dark Ghost Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark Ghost Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass Dimensions: Ø 90,5 cm. Materials: Ceramic enamels
Enamel
$1,827 / item
H 3.94 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Rakis Mirror in Black Vulcan Stoneware Clay by Catalin Filip
By Catalin Filip
Located in Geneve, CH
Rakis Mirror in Black Vulcan Stoneware Clay by Catalin Filip. Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 x H 10 cm
Ceramic, Stoneware
Barbera 'Bronze' Makeup Mirror, Cast Solid Bronze
By Daniel Barbera
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Designed by Daniel Barbera, the 'Bronze' make-up mirror is made from a sandcast solid bronze form
Metal, Aluminum, Bronze
Drop of Silver on Copper III Mirror by Homa
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop of Silver on Copper III Mirror by Homa Dimensions: W 49 x D 5 x H 49 cm Materials: Blown Glass
Glass
Drop of Silver on Copper VI Mirror by Homa
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop of Silver on Copper VI Mirror by Homa Dimensions: W 49 x D 5 x H 49 cm Materials: Blown Glass
Glass
Drop of Silver on Copper V Mirror by Homa
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop of Silver on Copper V Mirror by Homa Dimensions: W 49 x D 5 x H 49 cm Materials: Blown Glass
Glass
Drop of Silver on Copper I Mirror by Homa
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop of Silver on Copper I Mirror by Homa Dimensions: W 49 x D 5 x H 49 cm Materials: Blown Glass
Glass
Drop of Silver on Copper II Mirror by Homa
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop of Silver on Copper II Mirror by Homa Dimensions: W 49 x D 5 x H 49 cm Materials: Blown Glass
Glass
$2,088 / item
H 28.75 in W 22.84 in D 2.76 in
ECHO Oval Wall Mirror in Polished Aluminum by Martens & Visser
Located in Geneve, CH
ECHO Oval Wall Mirror in Polished Aluminum by Martens & Visser. Dimensions: D 7 x W 58 x H 73
Aluminum
$1,827 / item
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 2.76 in
ECHO Circular Wall Mirror in Polished Aluminum by Martens & Visser
Located in Geneve, CH
ECHO Circular Wall Mirror in Polished Aluminum by Martens & Visser. Dimensions: D 7 x W 48 x H
Aluminum
$4,103
H 60.63 in W 25.98 in D 4.72 in
Postmodern Hollywood Regency Wall Mirror, Glass & Metal, Vintage 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
A mirror of imposing size and heavy quality. A metal plate serves as a support. The mirror surface
Metal
Glass Repeated Mirror II, by OS and OOS
By Oskar Peet and Sophie Mensen
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass repeated mirror II, by OS And OOS Dimensions: 112 x 152 x 5.5 cm Materials: Rosé glass
Glass
Glass Repeated Mirror II, by OS and OOS
By Oskar Peet and Sophie Mensen
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass repeated mirror II, by OS And OOS Dimensions: 112 x 152 x 5.5 cm Materials: Rosé glass
Glass
Glass Repeated Mirror II by OS and OOS
By Oskar Peet and Sophie Mensen
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass repeated mirror II by OS And OOS Dimensions: 112 x 152 x 5.5 cm Materials: Rosé glass, nero
Glass
Glass Repeated Mirror II by OS and OOS
By Oskar Peet and Sophie Mensen
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass repeated mirror II by OS and OOS Dimensions: 112 x 152 x 5.5 cm Materials: Rosé glass, nero
Glass
Glass Repeated Mirror II, by OS and OOS
By Oskar Peet and Sophie Mensen
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass repeated mirror II, by OS and OOS Dimensions: 112 x 152 x 5.5 cm Materials: rosé glass
Glass
Glass Repeated Mirror i by OS and OOS
By Oskar Peet and Sophie Mensen
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass repeated mirror I by OS And OOS Dimensions: 108 x 151 x 6.5 cm. Materials: grey, green and
Glass
Glass Repeated Mirror I by OS and OOS
By Oskar Peet and Sophie Mensen
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass repeated mirror I by OS And OOS Dimensions: 108 x 151 x 6.5 cm. Materials: grey, green and
Glass
$1,091 / item
H 19.69 in W 15.36 in D 1.97 in
INO Large Wall Mirror in Polished Aluminum by Martens & Visser
Located in Geneve, CH
INO Large Wall Mirror in Polished Aluminum by Martens & Visser. Dimensions: D 5 x W 39 x H 50
Aluminum
$569 / item
H 13 in W 8.27 in D 1.97 in
INO Small Wall Mirror in Polished Aluminum by Martens & Visser
Located in Geneve, CH
INO Small Wall Mirror in Polished Aluminum by Martens & Visser Dimensions: D 5 x W 21 x H 33 cm
Aluminum
$830 / item
H 19.69 in W 11.03 in D 1.97 in
INO Medium Wall Mirror in Polished Aluminum by Martens & Visser
Located in Geneve, CH
INO Medium Wall Mirror in Polished Aluminum by Martens & Visser Dimensions: D 5 x W 28 x H 50
Aluminum
Grey Star Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey Star Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass Dimensions: Ø 104 cm. Materials: Lusters and
Enamel
White Aura Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass
Located in Geneve, CH
White Aura Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass Dimensions: Ø 94,5 cm. Materials: 24k gold luster
Enamel
White Aura Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass
Located in Geneve, CH
White Aura Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass Dimensions: Ø 95 cm. Materials: 24k gold luster
Enamel
Green Halo Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Halo Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass Dimensions: Ø 94,5 cm. Materials: 24k gold luster
Enamel
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.