Unique Waxed Aluminum Cabinet with Natural Dusty Pink Stone by Pierre De Valck
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabinet with Thulite by Pierre De Valck. Dimensions: W 55 x D 34 x H 70 cm. Materials: Waxed aluminum with petrified oak Weight: 65 kg. Each piece is unique. Pierre De Valck (1991) ...
Stone, Aluminum
Michel Harvey Pink Trompe-l’Oeil Ceramic Tank Top Vase Sculpture, Canada, 1980s
By Michel Harvey
Located in Toronto, CA
Playful, sculptural, and exceptionally rare, this trompe-l’œil ceramic vase by Canadian artist Michel Harvey reimagines a classic sleeveless tank top in a soft pink glaze—an uncommon...
Ceramic, Clay
Victoria 180 Sofa in Solid Beech and Salmon Pink Wool-Blend by POPUS EDITIONS
By Popus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Victoria 180 Sofa in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 180 x D 95 x H 70 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and high-resilience (HR) f...
Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Beech
Twins C Vase (Large), Matte Pastel Pink and Coral Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, ON
Large 'Twins C' Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Matte Pastel Pink and Coral Red. *All the pieces are hand-made and therefore unique...
Resin
1980s Mauve Pink with Green Stone Custom Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Staten Island, NY
Mauve pink with green stone custom side tables, a pair Straight from a 1980s high end lawyer office who custom made everything in their office.
Lacquer
Large postmodern vintage pink, blue, cream carved geometric rug, 1980s American
Located in Hastings, GB
Large vintage postmodern pink, blue, black & cream geometric rug, with carved details, USA 1980s. Lovely colours and textures on this one. The photos show it looking a bit bumpy- th...
Wool, Polyester
Orbit Bowl, Hand-Carved Mexican White Onyx with Pink Marble Inlay
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A sculptural centerpiece carved from solid white Onyx, this bowl celebrates the quiet elegance of natural stone. Its soft oval silhouette reveals delicate mineral veining. A subtle g...
Onyx, Steel, Nickel
Medium Dark Pink Moon Twilight Single Pendant Lamp by Atelier Robotiq
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium dark pink moon Twilight single pendant lamp by Atelier Robotiq Dimensions: D 55 x H 49 cm Materials: Resin-impregnated industrial fiber. Available in different colors: Ligh...
Resin
$597Sale Price|25% Off
High-Quality Postmodern Pink Sommerso Murano Glass Swan by Elio Raffaeli, Italy
By Elio Raffaeli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. This is a high-quality handmade Sommerso glass decorative item. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent ...
Sommerso
Teardrop-Shaped Pink Transparent Glass, White Brass Table Lamp by Marie Jeunet
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunset table lamp by Marie Jeunet Dimensions: W 26 x D 12 x H 34 cm Materials: brass, glass On a brass base are integrated sheets of colored glass which, by skilful games of lights ...
Brass
$114Sale Price|55% Off
Mdina Glass Bud Vase, Pink Mottled Glass, Handcrafted in Malta, 1980s
By Mdina
Located in Glasgow, GB
A tall stemmed bud vase, handcrafted in the late 1980s by Mdina Glass, Malta. Crafted from pink opaque glass perfectly mottled and encased in a sheath of crystal clear glass. The...
Art Glass
Hand Tufted Psychedelic Pink, Red, and Orange Abstract Swirl Area Rug
By Fem World
Located in Oaklyn, NJ
One-of-a-kind hand tufted area rug. I was inspired by 70s psychedelic art and the post modern movement for this rug design. I design & hand tuft all of my pieces, it is truly art...
Acrylic
Meritalia Half Ball, Small / Green, Light Blue and Pink by Gaetano Pesce
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, ON
Each vase by Edizioni del Pesce embodies a singular and unrepeatable identity, telling a different story through innovative shapes, intricate details and a varied chromatic range. Th...
Resin
Tortona Pouf in Solid Beech and Strawberry Pink Fabric by POPUS EDITIONS
By Popus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Tortona Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: Ø 42 x H 50 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric on primary image: ...
Foam, Wood, Hardwood
Postmodern yellow and pink Swedish Ps Series Tripod Bowl Ola Wihlborg Ikea
By IKEA
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern Swedish Ps Series Tripod Bowl by Ola Wihlborg for Ikea
Metal
Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Orange and Pastel Pink by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Toronto, CA
"Indian Summer" Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Handmade in Italy by Corsi Design. *Due to the handmade nature of the piece, variati...
Resin
$240Sale Price|69% Off
Postmodern Tessellated Mactan Stone Console Table w/ Polished Pink Stone Accent
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace elegance with our Tessellated Stone Mactan Console Table, featuring mactan stone with pink stone accents, contrasting a sleek glass top. Tessellated mactan stone base offers...
Stone
Set of 2 Peana Model 3 Pink Vessels by Eter Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Peana Model 3 Pink Vessels by Eter Design Unique Pieces. Dimensions: Peana Model 3 Large: Ø 15.2 x H 56 cm. Peana Model 3 Small: Ø 15.2 x H 43.3 cm. Materials: Clay. ...
Clay
Old Pink Plastic & Rubber '90s Wrist Watch by a. Mendini for Museo Alchimia
By Alessandro Mendini, Studio Alchimia
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Wrist watch designed by Alessadro Mendini for Museo Alchimia, '90s. This manual wind watch was a prototype for the Swatch, a well-known company for which Mendini designed several wat...
Stainless Steel
Champagne Pink and Yellow Glass Brass Light Sculpture by Marie Jeunet
Located in Geneve, CH
Pill 02 light sculpture by Marie Jeunet Dimensions: H 38.5 x L 22.5 cm Materials: Champagne pink wave glass sheet, Smooth olive green glass sheet, Brushed brass structure and finis...
Brass
Contemporary Unique Form Triple Rose Pink Quartz Sconce by Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Petra I Triple Rose Quartz Sconce by Christopher Boots Dimensions: D 12 x W 30 x H 60 cm. Materials: Aged brass, slices of polished rose quartz. Available in clear, rose, or smoky q...
Quartz, Brass
Hand-Anodised Aluminium Ambient Light from Cosmos collection Pink / Purple / Red
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Cosmos extends the exploration into manually anodised aluminium pieces. Building on the success of Grow-UP planters for MCQ in 2021, the collection showcases abstract anodising dye p...
Aluminum
Huge Cenedese Pink Scavo Spherical or Globe Shaped Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderfully large, spherical Murano glass vase in pink with brown highlights. The vase has an incredible 1980s Memphis School or Miami appeal. It is a bold and impressive piece of ...
Murano Glass
Postmodern Mauve Pink Laminate Desk in the Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Staten Island, NY
Custom made mauve pink desk in the style of Karl Springer. Not only the color of this desk is unique but it has the mirrored trims throughout the desk. Truly a one of a kind 80s furn...
Driftwood
1980s Postmodern Unique Shape Floral Pink & Purple Rug 12’x9’
By Karl Springer
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pick and violet floral postmodern custom wool rug signed on bottom
Wool
Doris Pink Portugal Marble Round Dining Table by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Doris Pink Portugal Marble Dining Table by Fred and Juul Dimensions: Ø 160 x H 74 cm. Materials: Bronze and pink Portugal marble. Available in round, oval and rectangular shapes. Al...
Marble, Bronze
Unique Bloom Chandelier with Light Blush Pink Glass Petals by Marie Jeunet
Located in Geneve, CH
Bloom Chandelier by Marie Jeunet Dimensions: D 100 x H 130 cm Materials: Glass, Brushed Brass Variations of this item can be done, please contact us for any request. The Bloom Chan...
Brass
Nomad I:02 Vessel in White Sand Stoneware & Pink Glaze by Sofia Karnukaeva
Located in Geneve, CH
Nomad I:02 Vessel in White Sand Stoneware & Pink Glaze by Sofia Karnukaeva Dimensions: D 40 x W 25 x H 25 cm. Materials: Stoneware and glaze. Sofia Karnukaeva, a Barcelona-based art...
Stoneware
Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Pink and Matte Lime by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Toronto, CA
Indian Summer Vase, size Large, in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. * All the pieces are hand-made and therefore unique. Variations in the hu...
Resin
Zveva Round Pouf in Solid Beech and Fuschia Pink Fabric by POPUS EDITIONS
By Popus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Zveva Round Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 42 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric on primary ima...
Foam, Wood, Hardwood
Postmodern White Murano Glass Table Lamp with a Pink Marble Effect, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. It is made in Murano glass with a pink marble effect. This lamp might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent or...
Murano Glass
Eclisse Matt Black Lacquer And Sunset Pink Glass Wall Mirror by Casa Casati
Located in Geneve, CH
Eclisse Matt Black Lacquer And Sunset Pink Glass Wall Mirror by Casa Casati Dimensions: D 5 x W 118 x H 118 cm. Materials: Lacquer and glass mirror. Available in different materia...
Mirror, Lacquer
A LUXURIOUS & POP Large PINK MARBLE TABLE LAMP by PHILIPPE BARBIER, France 1970
By Philippe Barbier
Located in PARIS, FR
A large luxurious and elegant (and very heavy!) table lamp, Art-Deco, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, large cubic tiered body in solid pink marble, topped by a flared neck in gilded bra...
Marble
Linear Corrugation Pendant Light '5 Spots' in Salmon Pink and Black
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Linear corrugation pendant light (5 spots) made from salmon pink painted ash veneered plywood and black powder-coated aluminium tubes. Created in collaboration with Theodora Alfreds...
Aluminum
No. 22 Yellow Fringes Dip Dyed Pink Charm Floor Lamp by Sander Bottinga
By Sander Bottinga
Located in Geneve, CH
Yellow Charme floor lamp, Sander Bottinga Dimensions: H 153 x W 38 x D 25 cm Handmade in brass, leather, wood and dip dyed colored Fringes in viscose. The movable arms makes it ...
Brass
Semi-Opaque Pink Marbled Glass, Brushed Brass Light Sculpture by Marie Jeunet
Located in Geneve, CH
Symbiose 02 light sculpture by Marie Jeunet Dimensions: H 39 x L 27.5 cm Materials: Champagne pink wave glass sheet, semi-opaque pink marbled glass, brushed brass structure and fini...
Brass, Bronze
Set of 2 Postmodern Pink Jill Sconces by Perry King, S. Miranda, G. Arnaldi
By Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Jill wall lamps by the Italian manufacturer Arteluce (Flos) in a rare version with pink glass elements. The design of the Jill combines a classic, ornamental language of ...
Metal
Lamp Guitar Electric Punk Bubble Gum Pink Condemned to Rock & Roll Chrome Maple
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Vintage, rock and roll/punk enthusiasts lamp/guitar that can easily be strummed or played. Upcycled from a vintage pink punk kick-ass guitar for the discerning rock chick. Oozing att...
Wood
Table Lamp by Alessandro Mendini, Studio Alchimia, Italy, 1980s, Pink and Blue
By Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo Alchimia
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Postmodern table lamp designed by Alessandro Mendini for Studio Alchimia / Gruppo Alchimia. Very good condition with few if any signs of wear. Pink and blue lacquered aluminum w...
Aluminum, Steel
Orange and Pink Tube With Globes And Cones Desk Light, Cone, by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Orange and Pink Tube With Globes And Cones Desk Light, Cone, by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 16 x H 40 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal. Available in globe or cone versions. Availa...
Metal
$666Sale Price|25% Off
Postmodern Pink, Green and White Hand Blown Scavo Glass Vase, Murano, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Murano, Italy, 1970s - 1980s. Its texture and lines make it look like it's been taken out from a painting. It is an amazing piece with an intense ornamental and chromatic eff...
Murano Glass
$2,135Sale Price / set|25% Off
Postmodern Pale Pink Formica and Brass Console Table with Wall Mirror, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s. This set is made in formica and brass. They might show slight traces of use since they are vintage, but they can be considered as in very good original ...
Brass
Midcentury Italian Postmodern Murano Vetri Glass Table Lamp in Pink & White
By Vetri, Murano 5
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous Italian art glass table from the 1980s. The lamp features a hand blown glass body, Lucite base, faceted glass shade and brass details. Tested, working and ready for use.
Brass
$476Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Brutalist Pink and Green Faux Stone Three Way Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Step back into the 1980s with the Postmodern Brutalist Pink and Green Faux Stone Three Way Table Lamps. This pair captures the vibrant artistry of the era with a hand-painted scene o...
Stone
No. 28 Multi Geometric Rectangle Old Pink Beige Wall Lamp by Sander Bottinga
By Sander Bottinga
Located in Geneve, CH
No. 28 wall lamp by Sander Bottinga Dimensions: H 46 - 70 x W 31 x D 22 - 30 cm Materials: Brass, Wood, Leather, Viscose Fringes Variations available. Handmade in brass, wood, leath...
Brass
Raw Rosalin L Light Pink Mouth Blown Crystal Glass Vase Vessel by Milena Kling
Located in Geneve, CH
Raw Rosalin L Vase by Milena Kling Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 40 cm. Materials: Mouth-blown crystal glass. Each RAW Vase is one of a kind and personally signed by Milena Kl...
Glass
Pink Murano Glass Table Lamp by Lino Tagliapietra Produced by Paf, Italy 1980s
By PAF Studio, Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. It features a white and pink Murano glass base and a fabric lampshade This lamp might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as...
Brass
7" Folded Steel Table Lamp with Hand Blown, Frosted Glass Diffuser in Baby Pink
Located in York, CA
Concord Tilt Table Lamp: Small in Baby Pink The Tilt is a charming accent light that suits any interior. This plug-in fixture is made from folded steel, solid brass and glass. Let th...
Brass, Steel
No. 26 Old Pink Beige Multi Geometric Rectangle Pendant Lamp by Sander Bottinga
By Sander Bottinga
Located in Geneve, CH
No. 26 pendant lamp by Sander Bottinga Objet size 1 Dimensions: H 46 -71 x W 31 x D 17 cm Materials: brass, wood, leather, Viscose Fringes Variations available. Handmade in b...
Brass
Pink Gold and White Swirl Murano Bell or Hat Form Chandelier c 1970's
By Vetri
Located in New York, NY
Chic, voguish bell, or hat form art glass chandelier, made in Murano, Italy circa 1970/1980's. The soft pink, cream, gold and soft gray tones executed in an elegant swirl pattern cre...
Art Glass
'The Hours Spin Skull' (Purple/Green/Yellow/Red/Blue)
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
The skull is one of the recurring motifs in Damien Hirst’s artistic repertoire, symbolizing themes of mortality and the passage of time. In this exclusive edition, Hirst has partnere...
Plastic
"Take a line for a walk" Armchair and Ottoman by Alfredo Haberli for Moroso
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Moroso
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a magnificent Postmodern swivel armchair with an ottoman, model "Take a Line for a Walk" designed by Alfredo Haberli for Moroso. It is upholstered in re...
Steel
$1,195 / item
Metropolis Console by Mati Sipiora
Located in Geneve, CH
Metropolis Console by Mati Sipiora Dimensions: D 42 x W 94 x H 90 cm Materials: Steel. Finish: Glossy Powder Coating Paint. Weight: 16 KG Max Capacity: 9 KG Metropolis ia a steel ...
Steel
Pop Art Lithograph Print "Monster Squad" pencil signed, 2013
By Andy Warhol
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Monster Squad" Pop Art Lithograph Print pencil signed pencil dated ( 2013 ) and numbered ( 9/10 ) unframed great colors: dark blue and red classice hollywood monsters: Frankenste...
Paper
Galactica Shuttle Cabinet in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme
Located in Geneve, CH
Galactica Shuttle Cabinet in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme Dimensions: D 42,5 x W 74 x H 119 cm. Materials: Powder-coated aluminum. An iconic cabinet with glitter and lively ...
Other
Limited Edition Sobe Palms Circular Sustainable Tray in Aluminum by altreforme
Located in Geneve, CH
Limited Edition Sobe Palms Circular Sustainable Tray in Aluminum by altreforme Design by Valentina Fontana Castiglioni Dimensions: D 2 x W 42 x H 42 cm. Materials: Aluminum and paint...
Aluminum
Alessandro Mendini Quilted Wall Hanging Tapestry Interflex, Italy, 1993
By Alessandro Mendini, Interflex
Located in Vienna, AT
Alessandro Mendini Quilted Wall Hanging Tapestry Interflex, Italy, 1993 Dimensions 104" x 62" x1" This large wall hanging tapestry designed by Alessandro Mendini (1931-2019) was pro...
Cotton
Small Cafe 6116 Steel Table Round by Atelier Ruben Van Megen
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Cafe 6116 Steel Table Round by Atelier Ruben Van Megen Dimensions: D 90 x H 42 cm Materials: Persian carpet, resin, steel. Ruben van Megen (1984) graduated from the Design Ac...
Steel
$13,781 / item
Cafe 6116 Steel Table Round by Atelier Ruben Van Megen
Located in Geneve, CH
Cafe 6116 Steel Table Round by Atelier Ruben Van Megen Dimensions: D 125 x H 76 cm Materials: Persian carpet, resin, steel. Ruben van Megen (1984) graduated from the Design Academy...
Steel
$2,277 / item
Jet Sweet Fuchsia Table by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Jet Sweet Fuchsia Table by Karim Rashid Dimensions: Ø 62 x H 100 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 7 kg. Available in different color options. Prices may vary. This product is su...
Other
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.