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Post Modern Round Glass side table 1980s
Post Modern Round Glass side table 1980s

Post Modern Round Glass side table 1980s

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Side table . Round Glass top .Cast Aluminum base . The knob on top is for easy carrying

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Post-Modern Round Dining Table with Solid Pine Top
Post-Modern Round Dining Table with Solid Pine Top

Post-Modern Round Dining Table with Solid Pine Top

Located in Waalwijk, NL

the 1970s, is a striking piece of 20th century design. The round table top of this piece is made in an

Category

Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Pine

Vintage Post Modern Round Travertine Stone Pedestal Table
Vintage Post Modern Round Travertine Stone Pedestal Table

Vintage Post Modern Round Travertine Stone Pedestal Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

pedestal table is a striking example of Post Modern minimalism, crafted entirely from natural travertine

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Post Modern Red Lacquer Round Side Tables, 1980s, USA
Pair of Post Modern Red Lacquer Round Side Tables, 1980s, USA

Pair of Post Modern Red Lacquer Round Side Tables, 1980s, USA

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of Post Modern Red Lacquer Round Side Tables, 1980s, USA Geometric End Tables in Memphis style

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Post modern round maple butcher block dining table on chrome base
Post modern round maple butcher block dining table on chrome base

Post modern round maple butcher block dining table on chrome base

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Post modern round maple butcher block dining table on chrome base. Has a 1.75" thick solid maple

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Simple Post Modern white Laminate round dining game table
Simple Post Modern white Laminate round dining game table

Simple Post Modern white Laminate round dining game table

By Memphis Milano

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Simple Post Modern white Laminate round dining table. white Laminate with white round base. No

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Laminate

Post modern glass Coffee Table with color plexiglass round bases
Post modern glass Coffee Table with color plexiglass round bases

Post modern glass Coffee Table with color plexiglass round bases

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique Post modern glass Coffee Table with large color plexiglass round bases. Beautiful 3 base

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Plexiglass

Post modern beech round dining Table with tapered legs by Lluis Clotet
Post modern beech round dining Table with tapered legs by Lluis Clotet

Post modern beech round dining Table with tapered legs by Lluis Clotet

By Lluis Clotet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Post modern beech round dining Table by Lluis Clotet. Clean pre owed table Labeled Parco Coffee

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Beech

Superb Post modern gloss lacquer tan round oval dining table with 1 leaf
Superb Post modern gloss lacquer tan round oval dining table with 1 leaf

Superb Post modern gloss lacquer tan round oval dining table with 1 leaf

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Post modern gloss lacquer tan round dining table with 1 leaf. Taupe gloss Lacquered expanding oval

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Round Post Modern Brutalist MCM Beech Extendable Dining Table + Leaf
Round Post Modern Brutalist MCM Beech Extendable Dining Table + Leaf

Round Post Modern Brutalist MCM Beech Extendable Dining Table + Leaf

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Basel, BS

Absolutely incredible, and very stylish Brutalist dining table with an additional extendable leaf

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Beech

Maurice Villency Post-Modern Trio 3 Faux Coral Stone Round Nesting Tables 1970s
Maurice Villency Post-Modern Trio 3 Faux Coral Stone Round Nesting Tables 1970s

Maurice Villency Post-Modern Trio 3 Faux Coral Stone Round Nesting Tables 1970s

By Maurice Villency

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very cool set of three Post-Modern, Faux Coral or Fossil Stone, composition made, round nesting

Category

Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Composition

Italian Post Modern Round Dining Table Prototype by Massimo Iosa Ghini
Italian Post Modern Round Dining Table Prototype by Massimo Iosa Ghini

Italian Post Modern Round Dining Table Prototype by Massimo Iosa Ghini

By Massimo Iosa Ghini

Located in New York, NY

Rare and important Italian Post Modern dining table base by the legendary Memphis designer, Massimo

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Stacked Glass Fan Shape Base  Round Coffee Table Italian Post Modern Mid Century
Stacked Glass Fan Shape Base  Round Coffee Table Italian Post Modern Mid Century

Stacked Glass Fan Shape Base Round Coffee Table Italian Post Modern Mid Century

By Pace Collection, Brueton

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Stacked Glass Fan Shape Base Round Coffee Table Italian Post Modern Mid Century MINT!

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Round Post Modern Brutalist MCM Beech Dining Table + 6 Chairs, 9 Pcs Set
Round Post Modern Brutalist MCM Beech Dining Table + 6 Chairs, 9 Pcs Set

Round Post Modern Brutalist MCM Beech Dining Table + 6 Chairs, 9 Pcs Set

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Basel, BS

Absolutely incredible, and very stylish Brutalist dining table with an additional extendable leaf

Category

Vintage 1980s European Brutalist Dining Room Sets

Materials

Beech

Barbera 'Bronze' Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Stone Top
Barbera 'Bronze' Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Stone Top

Barbera 'Bronze' Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Stone Top

By Daniel Barbera

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Designed by Daniel Barbera, the 'Bronze' table is a Minimalist round table consisting of Classic

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ozark Round Table by Somaschini
Ozark Round Table by Somaschini

Ozark Round Table by Somaschini

Located in Geneve, CH

Ozark Round Table by Somaschini Dimensions: D 180 x H 75 cm Materials: Base in curved plywood with

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Plywood

Barbera 'Bronze' Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Stone Top
Barbera 'Bronze' Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Stone Top

Barbera 'Bronze' Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Stone Top

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Designed by Daniel Barbera, the 'Bronze' table is a Minimalist round table consisting of Classic

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Granite, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze

Barbera 'Bronze' Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Stone Top
Barbera 'Bronze' Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Stone Top

Barbera 'Bronze' Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Stone Top

By Daniel Barbera

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Designed by Daniel Barbera, the 'Bronze' table is a minimalist round table consisting of classic

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Granite, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze

Barbera Spargere Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Glass Top
Barbera Spargere Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Glass Top

Barbera Spargere Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Glass Top

By Daniel Barbera

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Designed by Daniel Barbera the Spargere table inspired by organism evolution, and how nature uses

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Granite, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze

Barbera Spargere Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Stone Top
Barbera Spargere Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Stone Top

Barbera Spargere Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Stone Top

By Daniel Barbera

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Designed by Daniel Barbera, the Spargere table inspired by organism evolution and how nature uses

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Granite, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze

Vintage Modern Round Drum Side or Coffee Table in Patina Metal
Vintage Modern Round Drum Side or Coffee Table in Patina Metal

Vintage Modern Round Drum Side or Coffee Table in Patina Metal

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Modern Round Drum Side or Coffee Table in Patina Metal This modern vintage table is formed

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

Balance Round Table by Dovain Studio
Balance Round Table by Dovain Studio

Balance Round Table by Dovain Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Balance round table by Dovain Studio Dimensions: H 79 x Ø 120 cm Materials: Estremoz white marble

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Surfmist Round Table by Coco Flip
Surfmist Round Table by Coco Flip

Surfmist Round Table by Coco Flip

Located in Geneve, CH

Surfmist Round Table by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 100 x H 32 / 36 / 40 / 42 cm Materials: Mild steel

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Black Round Table by Coco Flip
Black Round Table by Coco Flip

Black Round Table by Coco Flip

Located in Geneve, CH

Black Round Table by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 100 x H 32 / 36 / 40 / 42 cm Materials: Mild steel

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Paperbark Round Table by Coco Flip
Paperbark Round Table by Coco Flip

Paperbark Round Table by Coco Flip

Located in Geneve, CH

Paperbark Round Table by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 100 x H 32 / 36 / 40 / 42 cm Materials: Mild steel

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Alumina Round Table by Studio Gameiro
Alumina Round Table by Studio Gameiro

Alumina Round Table by Studio Gameiro

Located in Geneve, CH

Alumina Round Table by Studio Gameiro Dimensions: Ø 70 x H 75 cm. Materials: Aluminum and steel

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Axis Round Table by Dovain Studio
Axis Round Table by Dovain Studio

Axis Round Table by Dovain Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Axis round table by Dovain Studio Dimensions: H 79 x Ø 120 cm Materials: Estremoz white marble

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Folio Round Table by De Castelli
Folio Round Table by De Castelli

Folio Round Table by De Castelli

Located in Geneve, CH

Folio Round Table by De Castelli Dimensions: ⌀ 148 x H 75 cm Materials: DeDeep Stainless Steel

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pilar Round Dining Table by INDO-
Pilar Round Dining Table by INDO-

Pilar Round Dining Table by INDO-

Located in Geneve, CH

Pilar round dining table by INDO- One of a kind. Dimensions: Ø122 X 76.2 cm Materials: Oxidized

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pilar Round Dining Table by INDO-
Pilar Round Dining Table by INDO-

Pilar Round Dining Table by INDO-

Located in Geneve, CH

Pilar round dining table by INDO- One of a kind. Dimensions: Ø122 x 76.2 cm Materials: Maple with

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Italian modern round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s
Italian modern round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

Italian modern round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s Dining table model Tulip

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Sunshine Yellow Round Table by Coco Flip
Sunshine Yellow Round Table by Coco Flip

Sunshine Yellow Round Table by Coco Flip

Located in Geneve, CH

Sunshine Yellow Round Table by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 100 x H 32 / 36 / 40 / 42 cm Materials: Mild

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Olive Green Round Table by Coco Flip
Olive Green Round Table by Coco Flip

Olive Green Round Table by Coco Flip

Located in Geneve, CH

Olive Green Round Table by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 100 x H 32 / 36 / 40 / 42 cm Materials: Mild

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Pale Eucalypt Round Table by Coco Flip
Pale Eucalypt Round Table by Coco Flip

Pale Eucalypt Round Table by Coco Flip

Located in Geneve, CH

Pale Eucalypt Round Table by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 100 x H 32 / 36 / 40 / 42 cm Materials: Mild

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Headland Red Round Table by Coco Flip
Headland Red Round Table by Coco Flip

Headland Red Round Table by Coco Flip

Located in Geneve, CH

Headland Red Round Table by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 100 x H 32 / 36 / 40 / 42 cm Materials: Mild

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Vivid Blue Round Table by Coco Flip
Vivid Blue Round Table by Coco Flip

Vivid Blue Round Table by Coco Flip

Located in Geneve, CH

Vivid Blue Round Table by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 100 x H 32 / 36 / 40 / 42 cm Materials: Mild

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Woodland Grey Round Table by Coco Flip
Woodland Grey Round Table by Coco Flip

Woodland Grey Round Table by Coco Flip

Located in Geneve, CH

Woodland Grey Round Table by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 100 x H 32 / 36 / 40 / 42 cm Materials: Mild

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Bodem High Round Table by Max Lipsey
Bodem High Round Table by Max Lipsey

Bodem High Round Table by Max Lipsey

Located in Geneve, CH

Bodem High Round Table by Max Lipsey Dimensions: Ø 90 x H 75 cm. Materials: Recycled ceramic

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Unique Round Treebone Table by Jesse Sanderson
Unique Round Treebone Table by Jesse Sanderson

Unique Round Treebone Table by Jesse Sanderson

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique round treebone table by Jesse Sanderson Edition of 8 Dimensions: D 180 x H 75 cm Material

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Bronze

Okumé Plywood Versilia Round Table by Dainelli Studio Atelier
Okumé Plywood Versilia Round Table by Dainelli Studio Atelier

Okumé Plywood Versilia Round Table by Dainelli Studio Atelier

Located in Geneve, CH

Okumé Plywood Versilia Round Table by Dainelli Studio Atelier Dimensions: W 150 x D 150 x H 74 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Plywood

Pilar Round Oak Dining Table by INDO-
Pilar Round Oak Dining Table by INDO-

Pilar Round Oak Dining Table by INDO-

Located in Geneve, CH

Pilar round white oak dining table by INDO- One of a kind. Dimensions: Ø122 X 76.2 cm Materials

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Stone

Marble Jack Round Dining Table by Dovain Studio
Marble Jack Round Dining Table by Dovain Studio

Marble Jack Round Dining Table by Dovain Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Marble Jack Round Dining Table by Dovain Studio Dimensions: H 79 x Ø 120 cm. Materials: Estremoz

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Sevva Round Table by Guillaume Alan
Sevva Round Table by Guillaume Alan

Sevva Round Table by Guillaume Alan

Located in Geneve, CH

Satin round table by Guillaume Alan Dimensions: D100 x W100 cm x H100 cm Materials: ash-wood

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Ash

Pins Round Side Table by Marioni
Pins Round Side Table by Marioni

Pins Round Side Table by Marioni

Located in Geneve, CH

Pins Round Side Table by Marioni Dimensions: D 40 x H 40 cm. Materials: Brass structure and glazed

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pins Round Side Table by Marioni
Pins Round Side Table by Marioni

Pins Round Side Table by Marioni

Located in Geneve, CH

Pins Round Side Table by Marioni Dimensions: D 50 x H 55 cm. Materials: Brass structure and glazed

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pins Round Side Table by Marioni
Pins Round Side Table by Marioni

Pins Round Side Table by Marioni

Located in Geneve, CH

Pins Round Side Table by Marioni Dimensions: D 65 x H 65 cm. Materials: Brass structure and glazed

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Heritage Layer Round Table by Lee Jung Hoon
Heritage Layer Round Table by Lee Jung Hoon

Heritage Layer Round Table by Lee Jung Hoon

Located in Geneve, CH

Heritage Layer Round Table by Lee Jung Hoon Dimensions: D 78 x W 88 x H 44.1 cm Materials: Steel

Category

2010s Korean Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Barbera Heron Round Coffee Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Stone Top
Barbera Heron Round Coffee Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Stone Top

Barbera Heron Round Coffee Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Stone Top

By Daniel Barbera

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Designed by Daniel Barbera, the Heron coffee table, is a muscular sandcast solid bronze base with

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Granite, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze

Wooden Top and Modular Legs Talento Round Table by Laurameroni
Wooden Top and Modular Legs Talento Round Table by Laurameroni

Wooden Top and Modular Legs Talento Round Table by Laurameroni

Located in Geneve, CH

Wooden Top and Modular Legs Talento Round Table by Laurameroni Dimensions: D 140 x H 74 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary, Brutalist, Round Center Table, Elm, Metal
Contemporary, Brutalist, Round Center Table, Elm, Metal

Contemporary, Brutalist, Round Center Table, Elm, Metal

Located in Manhasset, NY

Contemporary, Paul Evans Style, Brutalist, Round Center Table, Elm, Metal A very sleek and fitting

Category

2010s Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Round Side Table Stone Leather
Postmodern Round Side Table Stone Leather

Postmodern Round Side Table Stone Leather

Located in New York, NY

A substantial stone and leather round side or drinks table, Postmodern design period, circa late

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Stone

Hoplà 110 Dove Grey Round Table by Marc Sadler
Hoplà 110 Dove Grey Round Table by Marc Sadler

Hoplà 110 Dove Grey Round Table by Marc Sadler

Located in Geneve, CH

Hoplà 110 Dove Grey Round Table by Marc Sadler Dimensions: Ø 100 x H 72 cm. Materials: Polyethylene

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Other

Hoplà 110 Milky White Round Table by Marc Sadler
Hoplà 110 Milky White Round Table by Marc Sadler

Hoplà 110 Milky White Round Table by Marc Sadler

Located in Geneve, CH

Hoplà 110 Milky White Round Table by Marc Sadler Dimensions: Ø 100 x H 72 cm. Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Other

Hoplà 110 Elephant Grey Round Table by Marc Sadler
Hoplà 110 Elephant Grey Round Table by Marc Sadler

Hoplà 110 Elephant Grey Round Table by Marc Sadler

Located in Geneve, CH

Hoplà 110 Elephant Grey Round Table by Marc Sadler Dimensions: Ø 100 x H 72 cm. Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Other

Hoplà 110 Chocolate Brown Round Table by Marc Sadler
Hoplà 110 Chocolate Brown Round Table by Marc Sadler

Hoplà 110 Chocolate Brown Round Table by Marc Sadler

Located in Geneve, CH

Hoplà 110 Chocolate Brown Round Table by Marc Sadler Dimensions: Ø 100 x H 72 cm. Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Other

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Post Modern Round Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic post modern round table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, stone and wood, every post modern round table was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a post modern round table, we have 191 options in-stock, while there are 243 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a post modern round table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A post modern round table, designed in the mid-century modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made post modern round table over the years, but those crafted by Daniel Barbera, Poltronova and Ettore Sottsass are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Post Modern Round Table?

Prices for a post modern round table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $30 and can go as high as $144,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,515.

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

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 Mendinia 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.

Finding the Right Tables for You

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 .