Mosuo Ojima Monumental 1980s Postmodern Pottery Urn
By Masuo Ojima
Located in Miami, FL
Mosuo Ojima Monumental 1980s Postmodern Pottery Urn Offered for sale is a very large scale
Pottery
Postmodern Pottery French Horn Steve Smeed 1997
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Whimsical pottery French Horn by Steve Smeed 1997. Steve Smeed has made a variety of unusual and
Pottery
Large Postmodern Pottery Vase by Jesper Packness, Memphis-Style, Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful sculptural post-modern ceramic vase by Jesper Packness, Denmark. A decorative piece with a cobalt blue shiny glaze and stripes in different colors. Signed on its undernea...
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Postmodern Pottery Candle Holder by Renate and Hans Heckmann, 1980s
By Renate & Hans Heckmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern German Studio Pottery Candle Holder by Renate and Hans Heckmann, 1980s, in Very
Ceramic
Juraj Mahalik Sculptural Postmodern Pop-Art Tea Service by Art4, Slovakia, 1990s
Located in Vienna, AT
A striking, surreal-inspired postmodern pottery tea or coffee set from the early 1990s, designed by
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Postmodern Pink Pottery Decanter Set by Jaru of California
By Jaru
Located in Fairfield, CA
A rare 1980s postmodern pottery decanter set made by Jaru of California. Includes a tall conical
Pottery
1980s Postmodern Ceramic Pitcher by Baldelli
By Baldelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1980s pitcher by Italian ceramics manufacturer Baldelli. Gray, black and white speckled exterior, solid gray interior, and blue base. In very good vintage condition. Signed on u...
Ceramic
Postmodern Cupola Series Sugar Pot from Rosenthal, 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Cupola Series Sugar Pot from Rosenthal, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to
Porcelain
Set of 2 Vintage German Postmodern Fantasia Series Sugar Pot and Milk Cup, 1980s
By Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Postmodern Fantasia Series Sugar Pot and Milk Cup by Matteo Thun for Arzberg, 1980s
Porcelain
Postmodern German Studio Pottery Abstract Candleholder and Aroma Lamp, 1980s
By Studio Pottery
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern German Studio Pottery Abstract Candleholder and Aroma Lamp, 1980s, in Very Good
Ceramic
Vintage Postmodern Studio Pottery Teapot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover a unique piece of ceramic art with this vintage postmodern studio pottery teapot. Hand
Pottery
$75Sale Price|74% Off
Postmodern Sculpted Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional postmodern sculpted pottery table lamp. Feasted a fantastic pink and green finish
Pottery
Vintage Postmodern Abstract Original Studio Pottery Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This monumental original studio pottery platter is a striking masterclass in Postmodern abstraction
Pottery
1980s Postmodern Pink Stoneware Art Pottery Plate
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s modern abstract pink splatter dish decorative stoneware pottery Plate Stamped, difficult to
Pottery
Postmodern "City Living ?" Art Pottery Figural Wall Sculpture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Postmodern "City Living ?" Art Pottery figural wall sculpture signed "THS 79" featuring an abstract
Pottery
Postmodern Studio Pottery Art Sculpture, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Studio Pottery Art Sculpture, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989
Ceramic
$171Sale Price / set|65% Off
Postmodern Pink & Blue Pottery Table Lamps – a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible pair of postmodern sculpted pottery table lamps. Features a pink and blue finish
Pottery
Michael Cho Art Pottery Postmodern Vase Black
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
ostmodern bulbous ceramic vase was hand thrown and hand decorated by Michael Cho with black matte finish and raised pink and green abstract geometric decorations done in glossy glaze...
Ceramic, Pottery
Royal Haeger Style Postmodern Black Swirl Pottery Lamps
By Royal Haeger
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Royal Haeger Style Postmodern Black Swirl Pottery Lamps Each lamp measures: 15 wide x 6 deep x 31
Metal
Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern Brutalist German Studio Pottery Art Wall Sculpture
By Klaus Lehmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern Brutalist German Studio Pottery Art Wall Sculpture No. 705-91 4/8, 1991
Pottery
Vintage Postmodern German Studio Pottery Vase, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern German Studio Pottery Vase, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979
Ceramic
$75Sale Price|74% Off
Postmodern White Blue and Pink Sculpted Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional postmodern sculpted pottery table lamp. Features an incredible off white, pink and blue
Pottery
Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern German Studio Pottery Art Column Vase Sculpture
By Klaus Lehmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern German Studio Pottery Column Art Vase Sculpture, 1981
Pottery
Ettore Sottsass Alessio Sarri Pottery Centerpiece Italian Postmodern Memphis
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Ettore Sottsass ET4 postmodern centerpiece with lopsided walls and garden green glaze
Pottery
Overscale Whimsical Postmodern Studio Pottery Vase Sculpture by Gail Kendall
Located in Miami, FL
Overscale Whimsical Postmodern Studio Pottery Vase Sculpture by Gail Kendall Offered for sale is
Ceramic, Pottery
Postmodern Italian Pottery Planter with Flower Stand, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Italian Pottery Planter with Flower Stand, 1980s
Ceramic
Postmodern German Studio Pottery Art Vase Sculpture, 1982
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern German Studio Pottery Art Vase Sculpture, 1982, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980
Ceramic
Postmodern West German Pottery Vase from Steuler, 1980s
By Steuler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern West German Pottery Vase from Steuler, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to
Ceramic
Vintage Postmodern Signed Studio Pottery Slab Built Sculptures - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Crafted with the finesse of postmodern American artistry, this captivating set of two signed studio
Pottery
Judith Stiles Postmodern Vase, New York Art Studio Pottery, 1980s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful vintage vase features hand painted abstract graphic designs in Postmodern style on ombre
Ceramic, Pottery
Joke Stroes Postmodern Studio Pottery Object for Mobach The Netherlands 1980s
By Mobach
Located in Meer, VAN
Joke Stroes Studio Pottery Object for Mobach, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1980s. Wonderful post
Pottery
Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern German Studio Pottery Column Art Sculpture No. 247 78
By Klaus Lehmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern Brutalist German Studio Pottery Column Art Sculpture No. 247 78, 1978
Pottery
Large Postmodern German Studio Pottery Vase by JLK Keramik, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Postmodern German Studio Pottery Vase by Jakob Leopold Knödgen for JLK Keramik, 1980s, in
Ceramic
Postmodern German Studio Pottery Abstract Candleholder and Aroma Lamp, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern German Studio Pottery Abstract Candleholder and Aroma Lamp, 1980s, in Very Good
Ceramic
Studio Art Pottery Vase, Green, Brown, Tan, Hand-crafted, Postmodern
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern studio art pottery vessel/ vase. The glazed areas of green contrast beautifully with the
Clay
$180Sale Price|20% Off
Fuji Clos China Glazed Ceramic Pottery Japan Postmodern Vase
By Fuji Meibo
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic vase in gloss black finish with gold and coastal shell motif, circa 1980s made by Fuji Japan.
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Postmodern Blue Glazed Stoneware Pottery Flattened Vase
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Late 20th Century Modern to Postmodern glazed stoneware pottery flattened vase dark blue
Stoneware
Claudia Reese Cera-Mix Studio Pottery Postmodern Art Dinner Plate
By Claudia Reese
Located in Miami, FL
Cera-Mix postmodern art dinner plate or charger by Claude Reese.
Ceramic
Vintage Postmodern Black and White Studio Pottery Vase from EH, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern Black and White Studio Pottery Vase from EH, 1980s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
Postmodern Crackled Glaze Studio Pottery Vase with Colorful Design, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Crackled glaze studio pottery vase with artistic design from the 1980s. Signed by artist.
Clay
Postmodern Dutch Studio Pottery Sculptural Vase with Bird Design, Holland, 1996
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Dutch Studio Pottery Sculptural Vase with Bird Design from Agu Reuver, Holland, 1996, in
Ceramic
Large Scale Postmodern Ceramic Birds Figurines Jaru Art Pottery of California
By Jaru
Located in Miami, FL
A striking pair of large scale postmodern ceramic birds sculptures by Jaru Art Pottery of
Ceramic
Whimsical Postmodern Studio Pottery Pitcher Form of Open Mouth w/ Lips & Teeth
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Whimsical pitcher in the form of an open mouth with teeth.
Ceramic
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Small Memphis Style Postmodern Mirror
Located in San Diego, CA
intricate pottery detail and image overlap on the frame of the handmade mirror.
Pottery
Haeger Blush Peach Abstract Vase Postmodern
By Haeger
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern Haeger Peach Blush pink abstract vase, medium size. Looks stunning on its own or as part
Ceramic, Pottery
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Ceramic Wall Sculpture by Matthew Patton
Located in San Diego, CA
A finely decorated postmodern studio pottery ceramic wall sculpture by Seattle potter Matthew
Pottery
1990s Postmodern Teapot Mikasa Millennium Helena Uglow
By Mikasa
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Postmodern Teapot Mikasa Millennium Helena Uglow Japan 4.75 h x 8.75 w x 7.13 diameter
Ceramic, Pottery
Haeger Beige Ecru Oblong Abstract Postmodern Vase
By Royal Haeger
Located in New York, NY
, Illinois. Edmund Haeger, the son of founder David H. Haeger, transitioned to creating art pottery in 1914
Ceramic, Pottery
Haeger Gloss Black Postmodern Abstract Circular Twisted Orb Sculpture
By Haeger
Located in New York, NY
art pottery in 1914 with the help of the talented Martin Stangl, formerly with Fulper Pottery. The
Ceramic, Pottery
Ceramiche Daedalus Vietri Majolica Bud Vase, Italy Postmodern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
. Ceramiche Daedalus Vietri is an art pottery studio in Italy that infuses their creations with deeper
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Heide Warlamis Postmodern Memphis Design Large Vase, Vienna Collection, 1980s
By Heide Warlamis
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative large vase (13.5” tall) from the 1980s, designed by artist and designer Heide Warlamis as part of her renowned Vienna Collection series. The vase reflects ...
Ceramic, Pottery
Klaus Lehmann, Brutalist German Studio Pottery Cube Art Sculpture No. 255 78
By Klaus Lehmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern Brutalist German Studio Pottery Cube Art Sculpture No. 255 78, 1978
Metal
Klaus Lehmann, Brutalist German Studio Pottery Cube Art Sculpture No. No. 337 81
By Klaus Lehmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern Brutalist German Studio Pottery Cube Art Sculpture No. 337 81, 1981
Pottery
Janice Tchalenko Hand Painted Patchwork Studio Pottery Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and unique reduced stoneware studio pottery large jug hand painted with patch work
Stoneware
Postmodern Ivory Textured Pottery Ceramic Plaster Small Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bring sculptural simplicity and contemporary charm into your space with this Postmodern Ivory
Ceramic
Unavailable|$838
Postmodern Art Pottery Ceramic Cachepot by Pino Castagna, 1980s
By Pino Castagna
Located in Koper, SI
This striking 1980s cache-pot was crafted by Italian artist Pino Castagna in his own workshop. Large in size, with a powerful abstract decor with vivid and bright oxide enamels. Sign...
Ceramic
Postmodern Art Pottery Ceramic Vase with Abstract Decor by Pino Castagna, 1980s
By Pino Castagna
Located in Koper, SI
This postmodern vase, which shape reminds of a top hat, has been crafted by the Italian artist Pino
Ceramic
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.