$13,320 / item
Pink Ash Hardwood Back Bench by BNF Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Ash Hardwood Back Bench by BNF Studio Dimensions: W 48 x D 17 in, Seating height: 19
Mohair, Ash
Loveseat "Intervista" by Poltrona Frau in Pink Leather, Italy 1989
By Poltrona Frau, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Beograd, RS
pink leather. The loveseat has the manufacturer's label attached bellow the seats. Made in Italy in
Leather
Pink and Cream Memphis Style Tufted Lumbar Pillow
By Fem World
Located in Oaklyn, NJ
Beautifully crafted neon shape pillow, perfect pop of color for your living room or bedroom. Acrylic yarn. 18 in x 10 in Designed by me & handmade in India.
Acrylic
Pink-Pink Cochlea Della Consapevolezza Soils Edition Vase by Coki Barbieri
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink-Pink Cochlea della Consapevolezza Soils Edition vase by Coki Barbieri Dimensions: W 24 x D 14
Stone
Pink-Pink Cochlea dello Sviluppo Soils Edition Vase by Coki Barbieri
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink-Pink Cochlea dello Sviluppo Soils Edition vase by Coki Barbieri Dimensions: W 24 x D 8 x H 30
Stone
Pink-Pink Cochlea Della Liberazione Soils Edition Vase by Coki Barbieri
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink-Pink Cochlea Della Liberazione soils edition vase by Coki Barbieri Dimensions: W 14 x D 14 x
Stone
Photography "Red and Pink", 2008, by Brazilian Photographer Roberta Borges
By Roberta Borges
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Photography by Brazilian photographer Roberta Borges. Inkjet printing with mineral pigment dispersion process on 100% cotton paper. Plexiglass and metal frame. Limited edition (1/8 ...
Paper
Antique Pink Ambroise Wall Coat Rack by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Antique Pink Ambroise Wall Coat Rack by HARTO Dimensions: W 200 x D 80 x H 32 cm. Materials: Solid
Oak, Plywood
$532 / item
Light Pink Jumpie Table Lamp by Goran Lelas
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Pink Jumpie Table Lamp by Goran Lelas Dimensions: D 25 x W 23 x H 42 cm. Materials
Other
Light Pink Here Table Lamp by Alessandro Mendini
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Pink Here Table Lamp by Alessandro Mendini Dimensions: D 14 x W 50 x H 50 cm. Materials
Other
$532 / item
Light Pink Davide Table Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Pink Davide Table Lamp by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: D 30 x W 35 x H 45 cm. Materials
Other
$2,972 / item
Pink Damask Plate by deBlona
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Damask Plate by deBlona Dimensions: D 50 x H 1 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Colors: Aquamarine
Ceramic
$7,104Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pink Armchairs by Eugenio Gerli Tecno, Mod S148
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Experience the perfect blend of classic design and modern comfort with this set of six Eugenio
Bouclé, Wood
Pink Cranes Original Serigraph
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage original serigraph featuring the image of pink cranes in several hues. Great hand made
Metal
$2,569 / item
Teo Pink Shades 50 Coffee Table by VUUN ITALIA
Located in Geneve, CH
Teo Pink Shades 50 Coffee Table by VUUN ITALIA Dimensions: D 54 x W 54 x H 39 cm. Materials
Glass
$2,806 / item
Teo Pink Shades 60 Coffee Table by VUUN ITALIA
Located in Geneve, CH
Teo Pink Shades 60 Coffee Table by VUUN ITALIA Dimensions: D 64 x W 64 x H 28 cm. Materials
Glass
Vintage pink 'linda' dining chairs by Arrben, 1980s - set of 4
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage 'linda' pink leather and metal dining chairs by Arrben Italy. Flashy pink colour. Good
Metal
Pink-Pink Cochlea Della Metamorfosi 1 Soils Edition Vase by Coki Barbieri
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink-Pink Cochlea della Metamorfosi 1 Soils Edition Vase by Coki Barbieri. Dimensions: W 18,5 x D
Stone
Pink-Pink Cochlea Della Metamorfosi 2 Soils Edition Vase by Coki Barbieri
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink-Pink Cochlea della Metamorfosi 2 soils edition vase by Coki Barbieri. Dimensions: W 14 x D 15
Stone
$1,693 / item
Glossy Pink Tube Bookends by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Glossy Pink Tube Bookends by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 29 x D 13 x H 17 cm Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
$1,706 / item
Elios Red and Pink O2 Armchair by Babel Brune
Located in Geneve, CH
Elios red and pink O2 armchair by Babel Brune Dimensions: D 63 x W 54 x H 67 cm, Seat H 35 cm
Steel
$4,759 / item
Graceful Bar Stool Pink by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Graceful bar stool pink by Royal Stranger Dimensions: D 48 x W 48 x H 124 cm Materials: velvet
Brass
Across Small Round Pink Coffee Table by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Across Small Round Red Coffee Table by Secondome Edizioni Designer: Claudia Pignatale. Dimensions: Ø 37 x H 60 cm. Materials: Iron. Collection / Production: Secondome. This piece ca...
Iron
Light Pink Kokò Table Lamp by Giò Colonna Romano
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Pink Kokò Table Lamp by Giò Colonna Romano Dimensions: D 22 x W 26 x H 45 cm. Materials
Other
DIA Chrome and Pink Channel Back Dining Chairs, Design Institute America 1980
By Design Institute America
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four sculptural post modern dining chairs by DIA, Design Institute America. Sculptural
Ultrasuede
Memphis Sculptural in Pink Velvet & Red Legs Dining Chair Vértigo
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
The Vértigo Dining Chair captures the tension between chaos and control. With its sharp silhouette and solid wood frame, it brings graphic structure to the room—an anchor in spaces t...
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
$3,374 / item
Kastle Pink Small Vase by Purho
Located in Geneve, CH
Kastle pink small vase by Purho Dimensions: D20 x H35 cm Materials: Glass Other colours and
Glass
$1,941 / item
Kastle Pink Small Bowl by Purho
Located in Geneve, CH
Kastle Pink small bowl by Purho Dimensions: D24 x W16 x H10cm Materials: Glass other colours and
Glass
$828 / item
Light Pink Molly Floor Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Pink Molly Floor Lamp by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: Ø 52 x H 41 cm. Materials: Polyethylene
Other
$876Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Pink on Pink Rectangular Area Rug
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage postmodern rectangular area rug. Features a light pink oval interior bordered
Fabric
Italian postmodern pink plastic Dr Glob chairs Philippe Starck for Kartell 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern pink plastic Dr Glob chairs Philippe Starck for Kartell 1980s Set of four tub
Metal
$1,432 / item
Velvet Realities Pink Wall Sculpture by Sven Jansse
Located in Geneve, CH
Velvet Realities Pink Wall Sculpture by Sven Jansse Collaboration with Studio Somé (Robyne Somé
Other
Contemporary Pink Chair, Minimum by Objects of Common Interest
By Objects of Common Interest
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Minimum chair Cast silicone on a steel skeleton. The texture is created by hand carving the silicone. An elemental seat comes out of a process of material extraction, from the indus...
Steel
1 of 8 Club Chairs "Intercista" by Poltrona Frau in Pink Leather, Italy 1989
By Poltrona Frau, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Beograd, RS
pink. The club chairs have the manufacturer's label attached bellow the seats. Made in Italy in 1989
Leather
$1,006 / item
Pink Charme Sconce Lamp, Sander Bottinga
By Sander Bottinga
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink charmed sconce lamp, Sander Bottinga Dimensions: 50 x W 38 x D 27 cm Handmade in brass
Brass
$1,302 / item
Pink Vase by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Vase by Markus Friedrich Staab One of a Kind Dimensions: D 18 x H 31 cm. Materials: Wood
Brass
$532 / item
Light Pink Rina Table Lamp by Lab81
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Pink Rina Table Lamp by Lab81 Dimensions: D 25 x W 40 x H 30 cm. Materials: Polyethylene
Other
$10,869 / item
Pallet Dirty Pink Velvet Nature Day Bed by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pallet dirty pink velvet nature day bed by Pulpo Dimensions: D200 x W80 x H29 cm Materials
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
$10,869 / item
Pallet Dirty Pink Velvet Nature Day Bed by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pallet dirty pink velvet nature day bed by Pulpo Dimensions: D200 x W80 x H29 cm Materials
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
$10,869 / item
Pallet Dirty Pink Velvet Nature Day Bed by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pallet dirty pink velvet nature day bed by Pulpo Dimensions: D200 x W80 x H29 cm Materials
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
Monumental pink marble ashtray, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
An enormous pink marble ashtray, probably late 20th century.
Marble
$140Sale Price|71% Off
Postmodern Pink Ceramic Floral Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage Postmodern ceramic floor vase. Features a glossy pink finish with flowers
Ceramic
$4,233 / item
Pink 1984 Rug by Betta K
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink 1984 rug by Betta K Dimensions: D 300 x W 200 cm Materials: New Zealand wool, bamboo silk
Wool
$651 / item
Jeffrey Pink Pendant Lamp by +kouple
Located in Geneve, CH
Jeffrey Pink Pendant Lamp by +kouple Dimensions: D 27 x H 48 cm. Materials: Recycled polyester (PET
Steel
1980s Postmodern Pink Marble Coffee Table
By Stone International
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Postmodern Pink Marble Coffee Table. Circa 1980s Features a square-shaped top with concave
Marble
$888 / item
Light Pink Juxt Hanging Lamp by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Pink Juxt Hanging Lamp by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 33 x W 41 x H 50 cm. Materials
Other
$532 / item
Light Pink Peggy Table Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Pink Peggy Table Lamp by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: D 42 x W 32 x H 40 cm. Materials
Other
Contemporary Glass Vase Mini Mountain by Fos, Pink
By FOS
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Moulded and then mouth blown glass. One of a kind. The Mountain vases by FOS embody the surface of the mountain, calibrated to the size of human interiors. FOS explains, “It’s ...
Glass
Amazonia Vase Extra Colour (Large), Dark Salmon, Pink, Bronze, Red, Aubergine
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, ON
. Dark Salmon, Pink, Bronze, Red, Aubergine *All the pieces are hand-made and therefore unique
Resin
$1,195 / item
Red/Pink Dragon Egg Vase by Astrid Öhman
Located in Geneve, CH
Red/pink dragon egg vase by Astrid Öhman Handmade Dimensions: D 19 x H 31 cm Materials: Ceramic
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,237 / item
White Pink Vase by Studio Cúze
Located in Geneve, CH
White pink vase by Studio Cúze Dimensions: W 28 x H 36 cm Materials: ceramic The white pink
Ceramic
Postmodern Pink Fabric Waterfall Bench
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage postmodern waterfall bench. Feature a link fabric pleating around the edges.
Fabric
Large Abstract Pink Ceramic Planter
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large vintage postmodern ceramic planter. Unique organic abstract shape. Glossy pale blush finish to the ceramic.
Ceramic
$9,792 / item
Pink Marble Side Table by Dovain Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink marble side table by Dovain Studio Dimensions: H 60 x Ø 60 cm Materials: Estremoz white
Marble
$2,500 / item
Shiro Kuramata Pink Vase
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shiro Kuramata's acrylic flower vase. Small model. Acrylic block which pink is inside and glass
Glass, Acrylic
Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Orange and Pastel Pink by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, ON
collection. Colour: Clear Orange and Matte Pastel Pink. *All the pieces are hand-made and therefore unique
Resin
Medium Misalliance Ral Antique Pink Wall Light by Lexavala
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Misalliance Ral antique pink wall light by Lexavala Dimensions: D 16 x W 100 x H 8 cm
Aluminum
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.