Tessellated Fossil Stone Console Table & Mirror Attributed to Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Peabody, MA
A postmodern mirror and console in coral toned tessellated fossil stone with brass trim, unmarked
Stone, Brass
Vintage Set of Three Triangular Tessellated Boxes Attr. to Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant set of three vintage tessellated stone boxes (possibly marble or travertine) with brass
Stone, Marble, Brass
Vintage Casa Bique Tessellated Horn, Travertine & Brass Box by Robert Marcius
By Maitland Smith, Robert Marcius, Casa Bique
Located in San Antonio, TX
This vintage tessellated horn and travertine box with brass inlay is in overall excellent condition
Travertine, Brass
Large Vintage 1980s American Maitland Smith Console Polished Tessellated Stone
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hastings, GB
Large postmodern Maitland Smith console table: polished tessellated stone with rough-hewn edges
Stone, Brass
Postmodern Triangular Tessellated Stone Coffee Table Sphere Style Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent postmodern tessellated Mactan coffee table with rough edge stone triangular base and
Stone
Vintage Tessellated Marble Stone Travertine Palm Tree With Brass Inlay Mirror
By Maitland Smith, Karl Springer, Pace Collection, Angelo Mangiarotti, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s, Tessellated Marble Stone Palm Tree With Brass Inlay Mirror. The mirror is tessellated
Travertine, Brass
Vintage Maitland Smith Bronze and Black Tessellated Stone Console Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Maitland Smith console table with black tessellated stone surface framed by crude gray stone border
Stone, Bronze
1980s Postmodern Lacquered Tessellated Side Tables - Set of 2
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Post Modern Lacquered Tessellated Side/Accent Tables These vintage side tables are a must
Lacquer
Extra Large Tessellated Stone Floor Vase / Planter by Marquis of Beverly Hills
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice extra large tessellated stone floor vase / planter / jar by Marquis of Beverly Hills
Stone
Tessellated Faux Bone Lacquered Desk With Leather Top by Alessandro for Baker
By Alessandro for Baker Furniture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
lacquered faux bone tessellated finish that exudes elegance and refinement. The inset cream leather top adds
Wood
Tall Tessellated Stone Obelisk in the Style of Marquis of Beverly Hills
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Tall tessellated stone obelisk on a gold stand in the style of Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills
Stone
Pair of 80s Postmodern Tessellated Stone and Glass Top Circular Side End Tables
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of 1980s postmodern tessellated stone side end tables. This beautiful set of side tables
Stone
Postmodern Rnd Tessellated Mactan Stone Side Table 3 Sphere Style Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous postmodern tessellated Mactan rough edge stone round pedestal base side table with 3
Stone
A tessellated stone faux travertine pedestal by Magnussen, late 20th century
By Magnussen Furniture
Located in View Park, CA
A neoclassical postmodern faux travertine pedestal with gold detail, late 20th century. Sculpted to emulate the geometric drapery of curtains, this unique piece is a statement in and...
Stoneware, Plaster
Oggetti "Tavola" Marble, Malachite and Chrome Coffee Table
By Oggetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tavola Tessellated Post-Modern Coffee Table with Marble, Malachite and Chrome accents. Gorgeous
Malachite, Travertine, Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Post Modern Tessellated Stone Pedestal
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Attributed to Maitland Smith, mid century. A vintage Post Modern Tessellated stone pedestal
Stone
Pair Of Post-Modern Tessellated Stone Wall Brackets
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning wall mounted shelves/ wall brackets in white and beige fossil stone with decorative trompe l'oeil detailing to resemble large tassels. Hand crafted and designed by Marquis ...
Sandstone
Memphis Style Post Modern Tessellated Stone Console Table by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hamburg, PA
An unusual Memphis style or Postmodern tessellated stone console table or sofa table by Maitland
Stone
Post-Modern Tessellated Stone Coffee Table with Glass by Magnussen Ponte, 1995
By Magnussen Furniture, Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1995 Post-Modern coffee table with round glass (not original to table) and tessellated Mactan stone
Stone
Mid Century Post Modern Tessellated Stone Marble Pedestal in Gray, Black & White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple yet elegant tessellated stone pedestal table from Italy circa 1980's. It features
Stone, Marble
Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chair & Ottoman in Curly Latte Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
also currently available in our shop - Post Modern Tessellated Travertine Side Table c. 1980
Fabric, Upholstery
Post Modern Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Tessellated stone low profile coffee table by Maitland Smith. The company's tessellated stone
Stone
Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Geometric Coffee Table, Post-Modern, 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning tessellated glass-top coffee table with rose, teal and cream marble with brass accented
Marble
Post-Modern Maitland Smith Style Tessellated Mactan Stone Orb Credenza
By Maitland Smith
Located in Elkton, MD
This tessellated Mactan stone credenza with curved edges features five smooth, tessellated stone
Stone
Post-Modern Karl Springer Style Tessellated Stone and Brass Pedestal
By Robert Marcius, Casa Bique, Enrique Garcel, Maitland Smith, Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
Post-Modern Karl Springer style Tessellated stone and brass pedestal.
Stone
Sold|$65
Vintage Tessellated Horn Sphere
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage Tessellated Horn Sphere, circa 1985.
Horn
Sold|$1,800
Tessellated Stone Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Denton, TX
Square cocktail table of stone veneer.
Travertine
Sold|$600
Tessellated Stone Oversized Bowl
Located in Denton, TX
Maitland-Smith style bowl of tessellated travertine in a sunburst design with giltwood feet.
Travertine
Sold|$4,200
Postmodern Tessellated Stone Coffee Table
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1, Maitland Smith
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Et Cetera coffee table by Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills. This unique table is composed of several neutral colors of fossil stone arranged in a very Postmodern style pattern. Th...
Stone
Sold|$4,800
Graphic Tessellated Marble End Tables
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Side tables in tessellated stone with graphic marble inlays, circa 1980s.
Marble
Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Tessellated stone jewelry box with inlaid brass by Maitland-Smith. Fantastic geometric design.
Stone
Postmodern Tessellated Stone Rectangular Pedestal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage stone pedestal made in the Philippines. Features a fabulous tessellated stone
Stone
Postmodern Tessellated Marble Waisted Pedestal
By Robert Marcius, Karl Springer, Casa Bique, Enrique Garcel, Maitland Smith
Located in West Chester, PA
A vintage tessellated marble pedestal circa 1980s unmarked. The main color appears almost black in
Marble
Enrique Garcel Tessellated Bone Credenza/Sideboard, 1980
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Chicago, IL
Enrique Garcel Tessellated Bone Credenza/Sideboard, 1980. Restored and in beautiful condition
Bone
Post Modern Horn Veneer Inlay Tesselated Coffee Table By JIMECO LTDA
By Jimeco ltda
Located in Plainview, NY
A Post-Modern large rectangular Elegant tessellated horn inlay console table—a true masterpiece in
Horn, Wood
Vintage Karl Springer Style Tessellated Travertine Box
By Robert Marcius, Karl Springer, Casa Bique, Enrique Garcel, Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Karl Springer style tessellated travertine box. This stunning large Hollywood Regency
Travertine
Postmodern Tessellated Bone Parsons Console Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage postmodern parsons console table. Features a fantastic inlay of tessellated
Bone
Karl Springer Style Tessellated Pink Marble Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Karl Springer manner tessellated pink marble low table or side table raised on tapered legs with
Marble
Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone and Brass Console
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sides. Awesome post-modern styling.
Large tessellated stone picture frame, 1980s
By Renoir Designs
Located in View Park, CA
A huge tessellated stone and marble picture frame with glass inserts by Renoir Designs, 1980s
Stone
1980s Tessellated Stone Pedestal by Casa Bique
By Casa Bique
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish 1980s tessellated stone pedestal by Casa Bique. Crafted from tessellated stone in variants
Stone
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Cocktail or Center Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hudson, NY
Natural stone colored tessellated table by Maitland Smith.
Stone
Postmodern Maitland Smith Large Tessellated Stone Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking postmodern beautiful box by Maitland Smith in a tessellated stone large jewelry box, we
Stone
1980s Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Oh how I love this table. The rounded edges and two toned stone will add so much character in your space. These tables are tough to find and even tougher to find in such excellent co...
Stone
1980s Maitland Smith Tessellated Brass Side Tables, a Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Adorable little sides tables made from tessellated stone with brass detailing. These are in
Stone, Brass
Tessellated Stone Side Table by Marquis of Beverly Hills
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice tessellated stone, round, drum style side table by Marquis of Beverly Hills, circa
Stone
1980s Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Postmodern Console Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Delray Beach, FL
mosaics of tessellated marble forms the pattern with an accent line of what appears to be patinated bronze
Marble
Postmodern Black and Gray Tessellated Stone Rectangular Console Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional postmodern tessellated stone console table. Features a polished black and grey stone.
Stone
Maitland Smith Style Mactan Tessellated Stone Orb Pedestal Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stone is a kind of white coral quarried in Philippines. The massive, smooth, tessellated stone orbs that
Stone
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Rounded Credenza with Brass Detailing Ca' 1980'
By Maitland Smith
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual Maitland Smith credenza with tessellated stone, rounded edges and brass accent inlays. A
Stone
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Brass Inlay Table Lamps Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Maitland Smith tessellated stone table lamps with thin strips of brass inlay. Beautiful
Marble, Brass
1990s Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Stepped Geometric Design Decorative Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
renowned craftsmanship and sculptural presence. This piece is clad in tessellated stone, with natural
Stone
Maitland Smith Style Magnussen Tessellated Marble Stone & Brass Mirrors, Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of large modern tessellated pink-coral marble and travertine fossil stone wall mirrors by
Stone, Brass
Tessellated Stone Nude Woman Torso Sculpture by Marquis of Beverly Hills
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Postmodern tessellated stone nude woman torso sculpture by Marquis of Beverly Hills
Stone
1980s American tessellated stone coffee table - Evgenia second listing of 2
By Casa Bique
Located in Hastings, GB
1980s American tessellated stone coffee table with brass and black stone swoosh, by Casa Bisque
Stone, Brass
1980s American tessellated stone coffee table - Evgenia first listing of 2
By Casa Bique
Located in Hastings, GB
1980s American tessellated stone coffee table with brass and black stone swoosh, by Casa Bisque
Stone, Brass
Lighted Vitrine Display Cabinet in Tessellated Fossil Stone by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Peabody, MA
Lighted vitrine or display cabinet in tessellated fossil stone with brass trim, mirrored back and
Stone, Brass
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.
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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.