Pink Aura Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Aura Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass Dimensions: Ø 96 cm. Materials: 24k gold luster and
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
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Enamel
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Pink Matt Tafla O5 Wall Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Matt Tafla O5 Wall Mirror by Zieta Dimensions: D6 x W40 x H60 cm Material: steel Available
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Blue Matt Tafla O5 Wall Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Matt Tafla O5 Wall Mirror by Zieta Dimensions: D6 x W40 x H60 cm Material: steel Available
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Blue Matt Tafla O3 Wall Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Matt Tafla O3 Wall Mirror by Zieta Dimensions: D6 x W79 x H124 cm Material: steel
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Small Drip Mirror 02 by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Drip Mirror 02 by Forma Rosa Studio Dimensions: D 5 x W 45.7 x H 30.5 cm. Materials: Cast
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Large Drip Mirror 01 by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Drip Mirror 01 by Forma Rosa Studio Dimensions: D 5 x W 96.5 x H 89 cm. Materials: Cast
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Ondara Sculptural Mirror in Silver Coated Glass by Dace Sūna
$4,379 / item
H 34.26 in W 23.04 in D 6.89 in
Ondara Sculptural Mirror in Silver Coated Glass by Dace Sūna
Located in Geneve, CH
Ondara Sculptural Mirror in Silver Coated Glass by Dace Sūna. Dimensions: D 17.5 x W 58.5 x H 87 cm
Category
2010s Latvian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Stainless Steel
Green Aura Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Aura Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass Dimensions: Ø 94,5 cm. Materials: Copper luster
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Copper, Enamel
White Star Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass
Located in Geneve, CH
White Star Wall Mirror by OOM Contemporary Glass Dimensions: Ø 104 cm. Materials: Copper luster and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Copper, 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: Copper luster and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Hand-Crafted White Washed Wood Arched Wall Mirror, France, 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
White bleached wood arched wall mirror. Post Modern vintage French arched topped wall mirror
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
"ORGANICA" lacquered wood mirror with lights, Roberto Fallani, Italy
$16,616
H 64.18 in W 64.18 in D 7.88 in
"ORGANICA" lacquered wood mirror with lights, Roberto Fallani, Italy
By Roberto Fallani
Located in IT
kind of decorative archeology and fantastic thinking again of modern, worthy of "Metropolis" of Flash
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Primitivo Fantástico Umbral Wall Mirror by Algo Studio
By Algo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Primitivo Fantástico Umbral wall mirror by Algo Studio Designed by Diego Garza Dimensions: D 100
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Plywood, Paper
Shohei Mihara for Super Present Japan Postmodern Tilting Vanity Desk Mirror
$490
H 7 in W 7.5 in D 2.75 in
Shohei Mihara for Super Present Japan Postmodern Tilting Vanity Desk Mirror
By Shohei Mihara
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Very rare postmodern vanity mirror designed by Shohei Mihara for Super Present Japan.
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Set of 5 Fallen Leaves Mirrors by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 5 Fallen Leaves Mirrors by InsidherLand Dimensions: Mirror 1 - D 7 x W 43 x H 77 cm Mirror
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Copper, Gold Leaf
Rainbolwa Mirror By Greg Palombo. Inspired by Ettore Sottsass Ultrafragola
$4,739 / item
H 29 in W 59 in D 4.5 in
Rainbolwa Mirror By Greg Palombo. Inspired by Ettore Sottsass Ultrafragola
Located in Hurricane, UT
This mirror is part of the Ultra-Rainbowla mirror series by American furniture maker Greg Palombo
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
16 x 20" Le' stud Mirror in Gypsum & Fiberglass by Brent Warr Studios
$1,900 / item
H 20 in W 16 in D 5 in
16 x 20" Le' stud Mirror in Gypsum & Fiberglass by Brent Warr Studios
By Brent Warr
Located in Bainbridge, GA
Introducing the Le Stud Mirror, a bold, architectural wall mirror that celebrates texture, form
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Hardwood, Paint
Distorting Square Wall Mirror in Polished Stainless Steel by Julien Vidame
$1,210 / item
H 37.01 in W 37.01 in D 1.19 in
Distorting Square Wall Mirror in Polished Stainless Steel by Julien Vidame
Located in Geneve, CH
Distorting Square Wall Mirror in Polished Stainless Steel by Julien Vidame. Dimensions: W 94 x D 3
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Stainless Steel
Helle Clear Polished Edge Wall Mirror by Bowen Liu
Located in Geneve, CH
Helle Clear Polished Edge Wall Mirror by Bowen Liu Dimensions: D 7 x W 26.25 x H 30.75 cm Materials
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Other
Shield Mule Deer Antler Wall Mirror by The Peak Antler
Located in Geneve, CH
Shield Mule Deer Antler Wall Mirror by The Peak Antler Dimensions: D 106.68 x H 139.70 cm Materials
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Other
Tafla O6 Pink Matt Wall Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Tafla O6 Pink Matt wall mirror by Zieta Dimensions: D6 x W50 x H55 cm Material: Powder-coated
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Semi-circle Cherry Wood and White Square Mirror by DOLOMITISCH
Located in Geneve, CH
Zenith Cherry Wood, Glossy Lacquered, Bevelled Mirror by DOLOMITISCH Dimensions: D 66 x H 17 cm
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Cherry, Lacquer
Jeu Des Nose Timber Hardwood Wall Mirror by Marco Calhau
$1,780 / item
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Jeu Des Nose Timber Hardwood Wall Mirror by Marco Calhau
Located in Geneve, CH
Jeu Des Nose Timber Hardwood Wall Mirror by Marco Calhau Dimensions: D 50 x W 70 x H 70 cm
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
Jeu Des Mouth Timber Hardwood Wall Mirror by Marco Calhau
$1,780 / item
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 3.94 in
Jeu Des Mouth Timber Hardwood Wall Mirror by Marco Calhau
Located in Geneve, CH
Jeu Des Mouth Timber Hardwood Wall Mirror by Marco Calhau Dimensions: D 10 x W 60 x H 40 cm
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
Contemporary Italian Black White Copper Geometric Murano Glass Modern Mirror
$8,900
H 61.6 in W 28 in D 2.5 in
Contemporary Italian Black White Copper Geometric Murano Glass Modern Mirror
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Vévé Glass
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Murano glass creation, this wall mirror is entirely handcrafted with the fusion
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Plywood
Mini Ondara Sculptural Mirror in Silver Coated Glass by Dace Sūna
$2,088 / item
H 20.08 in W 15.36 in D 5.12 in
Mini Ondara Sculptural Mirror in Silver Coated Glass by Dace Sūna
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Ondara Sculptural Mirror in Silver Coated Glass by Dace Sūna. Dimensions: D 13 x W 39 x H 51
Category
2010s Latvian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Stainless Steel
A Pair of Large Gilt Mirrors with lovely 2.5” wide moulded Gilt fra
$1,719 / set
H 24 in W 33 in D 1 in
A Pair of Large Gilt Mirrors with lovely 2.5” wide moulded Gilt fra
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Large Gilt Mirrors The mirrors have lovely 2.5” wide moulded Gilt frames, they are in
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Postmodern Pop Art Design Red Wall Mirror "Clock" Shape - PILM Italy, 1980s
$474
H 17.72 in W 12.6 in D 0.79 in
Postmodern Pop Art Design Red Wall Mirror "Clock" Shape - PILM Italy, 1980s
Located in Firenze, IT
Postmodern clock shaped red wall mirror Pop Art Design PILM Italy 1980s metal, glass H 45 cm 32
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Brass, Stainless Steel, Wool X-Miroir Mirror by Duen Studio
$11,275 / item
H 41.97 in W 56.7 in D 11.7 in
Brass, Stainless Steel, Wool X-Miroir Mirror by Duen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass, Stainless Wool X-Miroir Mirror by Duen Studio Limited Edition of 8 Dimensions: W 144 x D
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Distorting 300 cm Vertical Mirror in Polished Stainless Steel by Julien Vidame
$6,373 / item
H 118.12 in W 57.09 in D 1.19 in
Distorting 300 cm Vertical Mirror in Polished Stainless Steel by Julien Vidame
Located in Geneve, CH
Distorting 300 cm Vertical Mirror in Polished Stainless Steel by Julien Vidame. Dimensions: W 145 x
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Stainless Steel
Distorting 200 cm Vertical Mirror in Polished Stainless Steel by Julien Vidame
$1,982 / item
H 78.75 in W 37.01 in D 1.19 in
Distorting 200 cm Vertical Mirror in Polished Stainless Steel by Julien Vidame
Located in Geneve, CH
Distorting 200 cm Vertical Mirror in Polished Stainless Steel by Julien Vidame. Dimensions: W 94 x
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Stainless Steel
Distorting 250 cm Vertical Mirror in Polished Stainless Steel by Julien Vidame
$4,106 / item
H 98.43 in W 47.25 in D 1.19 in
Distorting 250 cm Vertical Mirror in Polished Stainless Steel by Julien Vidame
Located in Geneve, CH
Distorting 250 cm Vertical Mirror in Polished Stainless Steel by Julien Vidame. Dimensions: W 120 x
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Italian Black White Copper Geometric Murano Glass Modern Mirror
$8,900 / item
H 61.6 in W 28 in D 2.5 in
Contemporary Italian Black White Copper Geometric Murano Glass Modern Mirror
By Vévé Glass, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Murano glass creation, this wall mirror is entirely handcrafted with the fusion
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Plywood, Opaline Glass
Charles Hollis Jones. Hollywood Regency vanity mirror, United States, 1980s
$1,364
H 16.54 in W 11.23 in D 5.91 in
Charles Hollis Jones. Hollywood Regency vanity mirror, United States, 1980s
By Elaine Bscheider, Maison Charles, Roche Bobois, Dorothy Thorpe, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
and brass details and nuts. Adjustable mirror. Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Palm Beach Regency
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Table Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
1980 Paolo Portoghesi Postmodern Italian Design Black White Wood Wall Mirror
$1,780
H 19.49 in W 19.49 in D 1.58 in
1980 Paolo Portoghesi Postmodern Italian Design Black White Wood Wall Mirror
By Paolo Portoghesi
Located in Brescia, IT
Paolo Portoghesi Wall Mirror 1988 Black and White Laquered Wood Frame Limited edition for an
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Wall Mirror Karl Springer Style, Octagonal, 1970s Disco Era New York
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This is an incredible vintage '70s Modern or Post-Modern [Postmodern] period octagonal wall mirror
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Glass
Cotton Candy White Matt Tafla O4 Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Cotton Candy White Matt Tafla O4 mirror by Zieta Dimensions: D 6 x W 64 x H 123 cm Materials
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Cotton Candy White Matt Tafla O3 Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Cotton Candy White Matt Tafla O3 mirror by Zieta Dimensions: D 6 x W 79 x H 124 cm Materials
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Cotton Candy White Matt Tafla O5 Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Cotton candy White Matt Tafla O5 mirror by Zieta Dimensions: D 6 x W 40 x H 60 cm Materials: carbon
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Round Elk Tine Series Antler Wall Mirror by The Peak Antler
Located in Geneve, CH
Round Elk Tine Series Antler Wall Mirror by The Peak Antler Dimensions: D 91.44 x H 91.44 cm
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Other
Jeu Des Right Eye Timber Hardwood Wall Mirror by Marco Calhau
$1,780 / item
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Jeu Des Right Eye Timber Hardwood Wall Mirror by Marco Calhau
Located in Geneve, CH
Jeu Des Right Eye Timber Hardwood Wall Mirror by Marco Calhau Dimensions: D 20 x W 30 x H 70 cm
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
Jeu Des Left Eye Timber Hardwood Wall Mirror by Marco Calhau
$1,234 / item
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Jeu Des Left Eye Timber Hardwood Wall Mirror by Marco Calhau
Located in Geneve, CH
Jeu Des Left Eye Timber Hardwood Wall Mirror by Marco Calhau Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 50 cm
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Late 20th Century Large Postmodern Beveled Mirrored Bifold Screens
$2,800 / set
H 90 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
Pair of Late 20th Century Large Postmodern Beveled Mirrored Bifold Screens
Located in Elkton, MD
A pair of large contemporary mirrored bifold screens featuring three beveled mirror panels on each
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Rondo 120 Decorative Wall Mirror in Polished Stainless Steel, Zieta
$3,204 / item
H 2.37 in Dm 47.25 in
Rondo 120 Decorative Wall Mirror in Polished Stainless Steel, Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Rondo 120 Decorative Wall Mirror in Polished Stainless Steel, Zieta Dimensions: Ø 120 cm x D 6 cm
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bespoke Contemporary Italian Memphis Design Gold Turquoise Murano Glass Mirror
$6,995 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1 in
Bespoke Contemporary Italian Memphis Design Gold Turquoise Murano Glass Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary custom-made modern mirror, entirely hand-made in Italy, of organic stylized kite shape
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Silver Leaf
Man Ray, Mirror Les Grand Trans-Parents, Simon Gavina (First Edition)
$2,848
H 71.26 in W 35.83 in D 1.97 in
Man Ray, Mirror Les Grand Trans-Parents, Simon Gavina (First Edition)
By Man Ray, Gavina, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Argelato, BO
Man Ray, Mirror Les Grand Trans-Parents, Simon Gavina (First Edition), Italy, 1970s An enigmatic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Brass & Wood Geometric Wall Mirror in the Manner of K. Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
Heavy and thick wood mirror with brass accent braces in a geometric design. NOTE: we have a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Contemporary Italian Memphis Design Gold Turquoise Murano Glass Mirror
$6,995 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1 in
Bespoke Contemporary Italian Memphis Design Gold Turquoise Murano Glass Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary custom-made modern mirror, entirely hand-made in Italy, of organic stylized kite shape
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Silver Leaf
A Luxurious SHABBY-CHIC Elm & Metal WALL MIRROR, WILLY RIZZO Style, France 1970
$2,848
H 34.77 in W 26.78 in D 2.37 in
A Luxurious SHABBY-CHIC Elm & Metal WALL MIRROR, WILLY RIZZO Style, France 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in PARIS, FR
A luxurious rectangular wall mirror, Post-Modernist, Memphis, Shabby-Chic, with a frame decorated
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Set Of 2 Risvolti A And B Mirrors by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Risvolti A Mirror by Secondome Edizioni Limited Edition Of 9 + 3 A.P. Pieces. Designer: Vito Nesta
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel, Other
Looking At You 3.0 Mirror in Cast Aluminum and Brass by Jordan Fleming
$1,732 / item
H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 1.97 in
Looking At You 3.0 Mirror in Cast Aluminum and Brass by Jordan Fleming
Located in Geneve, CH
Looking At You 3.0 Mirror in Cast Aluminum and Brass by Jordan Fleming. Limited series, strictly
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Looking At You 2.0 Mirror in Cast Aluminum and Brass by Jordan Fleming
$3,916 / item
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 1.97 in
Looking At You 2.0 Mirror in Cast Aluminum and Brass by Jordan Fleming
Located in Geneve, CH
Looking At You 2.0 Mirror in Cast Aluminum and Brass by Jordan Fleming. Limited series, strictly
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Limited Edition Wall Mirror by Billy Herrera for Cain Limited, #1/100
By Cain Limited
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning round wall mirror designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California by Billy Herrera
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Set Of 4 Jeu Des Miroirs Timber Hardwood Wall Mirrors by Marco Calhau
$6,005 / set
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 7.88 in
Set Of 4 Jeu Des Miroirs Timber Hardwood Wall Mirrors by Marco Calhau
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 4 Jeu Des Miroirs Timber Hardwood Wall Mirrors by Marco Calhau Dimensions: D 20 x W 100 x H
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
Bespoke Italian Memphis Design Gold Pink Turquoise Burgundy Murano Glass Mirror
$7,550
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1 in
Bespoke Italian Memphis Design Gold Pink Turquoise Burgundy Murano Glass Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary custom-made modern mirror, entirely hand-made in Italy, of organic stylized oval shape
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Silver Leaf
“Rondò” Classic Round Mirror in Matte Brass-Plated Stainless Steel, by Mingardo
$2,682 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 39.38 in
“Rondò” Classic Round Mirror in Matte Brass-Plated Stainless Steel, by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
“Rondò” Classic Round Mirror in Matte Brass-Plated Stainless Steel, by Mingardo Dimensions: D100 x
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Manitas Unique Floor Mirror in Black Marble & Glass Mirror by Andres Monnier
$8,818 / item
H 66.93 in W 35.44 in D 7.88 in
Manitas Unique Floor Mirror in Black Marble & Glass Mirror by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Manitas Unique Floor Mirror in Black Marble & Glass Mirror by Andres Monnier Unique Piece
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Marble
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Post Modern Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic post modern mirror available at 1stDibs. A post modern mirror — often made from glass, mirror and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a post modern mirror, we have 640 options in-stock, while there are 986 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the post modern mirror you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A post modern mirror, designed in the mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made post modern mirror has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Reflections Copenhagen, Laurene Guarneri and Ettore Sottsass are consistently popular.
How Much is a Post Modern Mirror?
The average selling price for a post modern mirror at 1stDibs is $2,880, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $2,250,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Post-modern Furniture
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
- Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
- A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
- Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
- Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
- Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980)
- Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
- Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam
CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
- Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood
- Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
- Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art
POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Ettore Sottsass
- Robert Venturi
- Alessandro Mendini
- Michele de Lucchi
- Michael Graves
- Nathalie du Pasquier
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.
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