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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 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

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

Hoplà 110 Argil Grey Round Table by Marc Sadler

Located in Geneve, CH

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

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Other, Metal

Pierluigi Spadolini for 1P 'Boccio' Round Dining Table in Resin
Pierluigi Spadolini for 1P 'Boccio' Round Dining Table in Resin

Pierluigi Spadolini for 1P 'Boccio' Round Dining Table in Resin

By Pierluigi Spadolini, Permaflex

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierluigi Spadolini for 1P (Permaflex), 'Boccio' dining table, polyurethane resin, Italy, 1972

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Resin

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

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

By Daniel Barbera

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Designed by Daniel Barbera, the 'Bronze' table is minimal form consisting of Classic geometry on

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Cafe 6116 Steel Table Round by Atelier Ruben Van Megen
Cafe 6116 Steel Table Round by Atelier Ruben Van Megen

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

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Cafe 6116 Bronze Table Round by Atelier Ruben Van Megen
Cafe 6116 Bronze Table Round by Atelier Ruben Van Megen

Cafe 6116 Bronze Table Round by Atelier Ruben Van Megen

Located in Geneve, CH

Cafe 6116 Bronze Table Round by Atelier Ruben Van Megen Dimensions: D 135 x H 76 cm Materials

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Bronze

YOUMY Round Shaded Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo
YOUMY Round Shaded Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo

YOUMY Round Shaded Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo

Located in Geneve, CH

YOUMY Round Shaded Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 43 cm. Materials: Shaded

Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Flake Round Center Table by Barberini & Gunnell
Flake Round Center Table by Barberini & Gunnell

Flake Round Center Table by Barberini & Gunnell

Located in Geneve, CH

Flake Round Center Table by Barberini & Gunnell Limited Edition of 45 Dimensions: D 112 x H 74 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Kyknos Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180
Kyknos Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180

Kyknos Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180

Located in Geneve, CH

Kyknos Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180 Dimensions: 180 x H 75 cm Materials: Kynos

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160
Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160

Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160

Located in Geneve, CH

Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160 Dimensions: 160 x H 75 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180
Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180

Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180

Located in Geneve, CH

Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 1800 Dimensions: 180 x H 75 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Kyknos Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160
Kyknos Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160

Kyknos Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160

Located in Geneve, CH

Kyknos Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160 Dimensions: 160 x H 75 cm Materials: Kynos

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130
Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130

Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130

Located in Geneve, CH

Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130 Dimensions: 130 x H 75 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Kyknos Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130
Kyknos Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130

Kyknos Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130

Located in Geneve, CH

Kyknos Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130 Dimensions: 130 x H 75 cm Materials: Kynos

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Small Cafe 6116 Bronze Table Round by Atelier Ruben Van Megen
Small Cafe 6116 Bronze Table Round by Atelier Ruben Van Megen

Small Cafe 6116 Bronze Table Round by Atelier Ruben Van Megen

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Cafe 6116 Bronze Table Round by Atelier Ruben Van Megen Dimensions: D 90 x H 42 cm Materials

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Bronze

Small Cafe 6116 Steel Table Round by Atelier Ruben Van Megen
Small Cafe 6116 Steel Table Round by Atelier Ruben Van Megen

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

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Knoll International Round Pedestal Dining Table in Ebony Finish, 2021
Knoll International Round Pedestal Dining Table in Ebony Finish, 2021

Knoll International Round Pedestal Dining Table in Ebony Finish, 2021

By Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully proportioned round pedestal dining or center table designed and manufactured by Knoll

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood

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

Barbera 'Bronze' Round Coffeetable, 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

Object 035 Oak Round Table by NG Design
Object 035 Oak Round Table by NG Design

Object 035 Oak Round Table by NG Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Object 035 oak round table by NG Design Dimensions: D130 x W130 x H70 cm Materials: Powder coated

Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Steel

Object 035 Oak Round Table by NG Design
Object 035 Oak Round Table by NG Design

Object 035 Oak Round Table by NG Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Object 035 Oak Round Table by NG Design Dimensions: D130 x W130 x H70 cm Materials: Powder coated

Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Steel

Pins Round Side Table with Spheres by Marioni
Pins Round Side Table with Spheres by Marioni

Pins Round Side Table with Spheres by Marioni

Located in Geneve, CH

Pins Round Side Table with Spheres by Marioni Dimensions: D 65 x H 65 cm. Materials: Brass details

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

YOUMY Round Red Shaded Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo
YOUMY Round Red Shaded Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo

YOUMY Round Red Shaded Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo

Located in Geneve, CH

YOUMY Round Red Shaded Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 43 cm. Materials: Red

Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Object 035 Marble Round Table by NG Design
Object 035 Marble Round Table by NG Design

Object 035 Marble Round Table by NG Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Object 035 marble round table by NG Design Dimensions: D120 x W120 x H70 cm Materials: Powder

Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

YOUMY Round Foggy Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo
YOUMY Round Foggy Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo

YOUMY Round Foggy Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo

Located in Geneve, CH

YOUMY Round Foggy Table by Mademoiselle Jo Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 43 cm. Materials: Foggy steel

Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Bianco Statuarietto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180
Bianco Statuarietto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180

Bianco Statuarietto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180

Located in Geneve, CH

Bianco Statuarietto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180 Dimensions: 180 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160
Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160

Located in Geneve, CH

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160 Dimensions: 160 x H 75 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180
Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180

Located in Geneve, CH

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180 Dimensions: 180 x H 75 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160
Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160

Located in Geneve, CH

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160 Dimensions: 160 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Bianco Statuarietto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160
Bianco Statuarietto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160

Bianco Statuarietto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160

Located in Geneve, CH

Bianco Statuarietto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160 Dimensions: 160 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160
Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160

Located in Geneve, CH

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160 Dimensions: 160 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160
Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160

Located in Geneve, CH

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160 Dimensions: 160 x H 75 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180
Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180

Located in Geneve, CH

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180 Dimensions: 180 x H 75 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180
Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180

Located in Geneve, CH

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180 Dimensions: 180 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180
Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180

Located in Geneve, CH

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 180 Dimensions: 180 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130
Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130

Located in Geneve, CH

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130 Dimensions: 130 x H 75 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Bianco Statuarietto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130
Bianco Statuarietto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130

Bianco Statuarietto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130

Located in Geneve, CH

Bianco Statuarietto Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130 Dimensions: 130 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130
Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130

Located in Geneve, CH

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130 Dimensions: 130 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130
Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130

Located in Geneve, CH

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130 Dimensions: 130 x H 75 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130
Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130

Located in Geneve, CH

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 130 Dimensions: 130 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

YOUMY Round Corten Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo
YOUMY Round Corten Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo

YOUMY Round Corten Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo

Located in Geneve, CH

YOUMY Round Corten Table by Mademoiselle Jo Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 43 cm. Materials: Corten steel

Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

YOUMY Round White Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo
YOUMY Round White Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo

YOUMY Round White Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo

Located in Geneve, CH

YOUMY Round Matte White Table by Mademoiselle Jo Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 43 cm. Materials: Matte white

Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

YOUMY Round Bronze Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo
YOUMY Round Bronze Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo

YOUMY Round Bronze Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo

Located in Geneve, CH

YOUMY Round Bronze Table by Mademoiselle Jo Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 43 cm. Materials: Bronze. Also

Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

YOUMY Round Black Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo
YOUMY Round Black Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo

YOUMY Round Black Side Table by Mademoiselle Jo

Located in Geneve, CH

YOUMY Round Black Table by Mademoiselle Jo Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 43 cm. Materials: Matte black steel

Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Maple Round Table Sculpted by John Eric Byers
Maple Round Table Sculpted by John Eric Byers

Maple Round Table Sculpted by John Eric Byers

By John Eric Byers

Located in Geneve, CH

Maple round table sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 45.7 x diameter 107 cm Materials

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Kynos Refined Contemporary Marble Low Round Table
Kynos Refined Contemporary Marble Low Round Table

Kynos Refined Contemporary Marble Low Round Table

Located in Geneve, CH

Kynos Refined Contemporary marble low round table Dimensions: 100 x H 36 cm Materials: Kynos

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Lowboys

Materials

Marble

Round Top Bronzed Glass Side Table by Lebanto
Round Top Bronzed Glass Side Table by Lebanto

Round Top Bronzed Glass Side Table by Lebanto

Located in Geneve, CH

TC_VB01 Amami Side Table by Lebanto Dimensions: W 45 x D 45 x H 39 cm Materials: Bronzed Glass

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Brass Sculpted Round Table, Golden Roots, Misaya
Brass Sculpted Round Table, Golden Roots, Misaya

Brass Sculpted Round Table, Golden Roots, Misaya

By Misaya

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass sculpted round table - Golden Roots - Misaya Dimensions: W 74 x L 74 x H 73 cm Hand

Category

2010s Thai Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Round Top 140 Muted Beige Travertine Round Dining Table by Beije Avenue
Round Top 140 Muted Beige Travertine Round Dining Table by Beije Avenue

Round Top 140 Muted Beige Travertine Round Dining Table by Beije Avenue

Located in Geneve, CH

Omega Lizea 140 Handcrafted Travertine Round Dining Table by Beije Avenue Dimensions: Ø 140 x H 145

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Modern Industrial Small Round faced Steel & Aluminum Table Lamp with Brass and W
Modern Industrial Small Round faced Steel & Aluminum Table Lamp with Brass and W

Modern Industrial Small Round faced Steel & Aluminum Table Lamp with Brass and W

By Argosy Designs

Located in Treadwell, NY

Collection I: Mini-Tank The Mini-Tank, a smaller version of our Tank Light, combines hand-finished steel, burnished aluminum, and oiled walnut. Its soft, ambient light and scul...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Round Mano Dining Table by Domkapa
Round Mano Dining Table by Domkapa

Round Mano Dining Table by Domkapa

Located in Geneve, CH

Round Mano dining table by Domkapa Dimensions: W 140 x D 140 x H 75 cm. Materials: Black

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass, Lacquer

Ettore Sottsass Set of two Rocchettone Round Side Table by Poltronova 1960s
Ettore Sottsass Set of two Rocchettone Round Side Table by Poltronova 1960s

Ettore Sottsass Set of two Rocchettone Round Side Table by Poltronova 1960s

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Rocchettone side table realized in lacquered walnut wood with bright orange decorations (under the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Plastic, Wood, Walnut

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160
Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160

Located in Geneve, CH

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Round Table M/R 160 Dimensions: 160 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

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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 .