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Pair of Large Italian Radical Design/ Midcentury White Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
glass. The lamps symbolize the Italian Radical design movement of the 1965-1975 period with its emphasis
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Large Italian Radical Design /Mid-century White Murano Glass Table Lamps
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
white Murano Glass and united by a central steel band. The lamps symbolize the Italian Radical Design
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Radical Design Kubirolo Cabinets by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, IT
Scarce set of 7 Kubirolo modular shelving system by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova. The elements can be positioned in several ways, from full horizontal to vertical, creating differe...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Italian Iconic Radical Design "Aeo" Chairs by Archizoom for Cassina, 1970s
By Archizoom Associati, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of AEO leather lounge chairs by Archizoom Associati for Cassina. Plastic organic-shaped base, red pillow, blue backseat and lacquered metal frame for this extremely comfortable ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rob Eckhardt ‘Dolores’ Chair for Pastoe, 1982
By Rob Eckhardt
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Dolores chair by Rob Eckhardt for Pastoe, The Netherlands 1982. Stunning radical design made from
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Rare Standing Mirror Piece, in the Style of Gaetano Pesce, 1970's
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gaetano Pesce; Italian design; Post-modern; 1970's; Radical Design; Postmodern rare standing
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Resin

Gaetano Pesce, Nobody's Perfect Zerodesegno Dining Table, Multicolor Resin
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Kansas City, MO
excellent example of post modern radical design.
Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Resin

Large glass and chrome table lamp, mod. "Lessa" by Ve Art, 1972
By VeArt
Located in Milan, IT
nasconde la lampadina, base cromata. Perfetto esempio di radical design italiano del periodo.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Callimaco Limited Edition Black Version by Ettore Sottsass for Artemide, 1982
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Arezzo, Italy
version, emblematic lamp of Sottsass Radical Design that brings artistic and conceptual research on
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Ettore armchair memphis tribute black white lamiate purple velvet Studio Greca
Located in Torino, TO
laminate culminate, in this version, with a circular cushion in purple velvet. A radical design that evokes
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Ettore armchair memphis tribute black white lamiate purple velvet Studio Greca
Located in Torino, TO
laminate culminate, in this version, with a circular cushion in purple velvet. A radical design that
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Iconic Superonda Sofa by Archizoom Assocciati for Poltronova, 1967
By Archizoom Associati, Poltronova
Located in Milan, IT
An icon of Italian Design of the Post-modern Radical design era. The Superonda was a symbol of the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Foam, Latex

Ettore armchair memphis tribute black white lamiate white bouclé Studio Greca
Located in Torino, TO
laminate culminate, in this version, with a circular cushion in white fabric Bouclé. A radical design
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Laminate, Wood

Ettore armchair memphis tribute black white lamiate orange leather Studio Greca
Located in Torino, TO
radical design that evokes the entire Memphis of the '80s.  
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Laminate, Wood

1970's Italian Space Age Light Panel by Giacomo Benevelli
By Gaetano Missaglia, Giacomo Benevelli
Located in Hanover, MA
. Known as “Radical design,” this movement probed possibilities for visually transforming the urban
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Gaetano Pesce, Nobody's Perfect Zerodesegno Dining Table
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Kansas City, MO
excellent example of post modern radical design as in the style of groups such as the Memphis Group
Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Resin

Architectural Metal and Steel Wire Pendant by Lumi, Italy, 1970
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Renens, CH
renown Italian editor of lighting designs from Oscar Torlasco among others. The design of this great
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

1980 Italy Post-Modern Sculpture by Ugo La Pietra Pink Lacquered Aluminum
By Ugo La Pietra
Located in Brescia, IT
fundamental of European artistic tendancy as founder of various art groups such as Global Tool, Radical Design
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern White Enameled Aluminum Bench Attributed to Superstudio
By Superstudio
Located in New York, NY
designed to be easily transported as they will easily wraparound a person's body. Italian Radical design
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Modern Vase "A" Designed by Alessandro Mendini Edited by Superego
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego
Located in Madrid, ES
main personalities of the Radical Design movement. In 1979, he became a partner of Studio Alchimia
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Enna B Cabinet
By Not.Ordinary
Located in Milan, IT
due to its five visible sides. The polychrome wood marquetry with its minimalist design recalls both
Category

2010s Sideboards

Materials

Wood

  • Enna B Cabinet
  • Enna B Cabinet
  • Enna B Cabinet
  • Enna B Cabinet
H 43.31 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
XL Sphere Table Lamp ‘Model 4043’ by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Kartell
Located in Rotterdam, NL
produced, this is the rare largest version. Interesting radical design consisting an acrylic glass ball
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fiberglass Custom-Made Italian Table by G. Ceretti, P. Derossi & R. Rosso, 1965
By GUFRAM Furniture
Located in Varese, Lombardia
legendary Italian venue for rock and contemporary art shows. The club, design according to radical
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Italian Midcentury / Post Modern Umbrella Stand, circa 1980
By Gruppo Alchimia, Alessandro Mendini
Located in New York, NY
Mendini I is shown in the last image. References: Italian Radical Design, Alessandro Mendini
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Air Conditioning Collection Lamp by Johanna Grawunder for Design Gallery Milano
By Johanna Grawunder, Design Gallery Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luis Obispo, worked in Italy's radical design scene with Superstudio (1984-1985), and became a partner
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Wood

Pair of OTTO brass lamps, ITEM edition, Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
radical design. Its lines are inspired by the purely geometric forms of Art Deco, with a touch of retro
Category

2010s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Passiflora Model by Superstudio for Poltronova, Italy
By Poltronova, Superstudio
Located in Milan, Italy
Radical Design. The cardboard was replaced by a material transparent to light, transforming Passiflora
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass

2016 Spirale Chair by Louis Durot in Polyurethane
By Louis Durot
Located in Paris, FR
Spirale Chair falls under the influence of 1960’s Radical Design while reminding a pop aesthetic.
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Carrara Marble Bookcase with Glass Shelves, 1970
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Paris, FR
designer, actor of radical design in Italy. He created in 1970-80 the Tempietto bookcase, a modular
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Carrara Marble

Archizoom Vintage White "Superronda" Sofa, Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
By Poltronova, Andrea Branzi, Archizoom Associati
Located in Skokie, IL
Italian Design of the Post-modern Radical design era. The Superonda was a symbol of the new age of the
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Upholstery

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Designed by Mario Bellini
By Tacchini, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through
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2010s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa designed by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Melt LED Surface Light by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
new twist. Melt is a distorted lighting globe born from our collaboration with Swedish radical design
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Other

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini
By Tacchini, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through
Category

2010s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through
Category

2010s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

Porfido Coffee Table by Piero Gilardi for Gufram Limited Edition, 1974
By GUFRAM Furniture, Piero Gilardi, Memphis Group
Located in Vienna, AT
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Polystyrene

Jean Michel Frank Lounge Armchair and Ottoman Velvet, Designed 1932
By Adolphe Chanaux & Co., Ecart International, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
radical design approaches as well as use of materials and cooperations with other masters as Diego
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Velvet, Leather

Tacchini Le Mura Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of OTTO Brass Sconces, ITEM Edition, Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
authenticity. A timeless and radical design inspired by Art Deco and Seventies design. Registered Design
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Italian Gio Ponti Style Lacquer Ebonized Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
black lacquer ebonized finish on the stylish frame with radically designed angular wings and legs. The
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set Divani e Poltrona in Pelle Anni 70 Produzione Dell'Oca Italia
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Milano, MI
milanesi De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi protagonisti del movimento Radical Design che ha caratterizzato il
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Bamboo Console Table Red Formica Desk Postmodern, Italy
By Archizoom Associati, Andrea Branzi, Memphis Group
Located in Vienna, AT
bamboo decor this desk certainly was greatly inspired by radical design approached from the late 1960s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Formica

‘Facet’ Sofa by Folke Jansson, Sweden, 1957
By Folke Jansson
Located in Rotterdam, NL
productions from 1957. Very radical design especially for that time and for the Swedish design tradition. The
Category

20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

  • ‘Facet’ Sofa by Folke Jansson, Sweden, 1957
  • ‘Facet’ Sofa by Folke Jansson, Sweden, 1957
  • ‘Facet’ Sofa by Folke Jansson, Sweden, 1957
  • ‘Facet’ Sofa by Folke Jansson, Sweden, 1957
H 33.86 in W 80.71 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Spherical Brass Sconces, VINGTIEME Edition, Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
are signed and numbered and comes with a certificat of authenticity. A timeless and radical design
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego
Located in Madrid, ES
the Radical Design movement. In 1979, he became a partner of Studio Alchimia, where he worked with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Scul...

Materials

Enamel

GUFRAM Ron Ron Pouf by Marion Baruch
By Marion Baruch, GUFRAM Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Seventies, Ron Ron comes in the Gufram Catalogue thanks to a work of preservation of the memory of radical
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Other

Limited Edition Memphis Milano Century Sofa by Andrea Branzi, 1982
By Andrea Branzi, Memphis Milano
Located in Benalmadena, ES
units. Memphis only lasted six years, but the radical design collective had a lasting impact on the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Tacchini Le Mura Leather Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian 70s: design was as an answer
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Poltronova Sideboard in the Style of Torbecchia by Giovanni Michelucci, 1970s
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Vicenza, IT
. Established in 1957 by Sergio Camilli, Poltronova emerged as the pioneer of radical design, embodying the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mies Armchair with Ottoman by Poltronova
By Archizoom Associati, Poltronova
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, Italian Radical Design. The Archizoom Group based their theories on a need to upend the predominantly
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Memphis Console Table Ettore Sottsass, Italian Design, De Lucchi, Mendini
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Antwerp, BE
design; Radical Design; 1960's; Mid Century Modern; Laminated wood; A rectangular dining table by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Console in Walnut Veneer
Located in Chicago, IL
create radical designs that had few links to the past and brutalism served that purpose very well. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Console Tables

Materials

Macassar

  • Art Deco Console in Walnut Veneer
  • Art Deco Console in Walnut Veneer
  • Art Deco Console in Walnut Veneer
  • Art Deco Console in Walnut Veneer
H 30.25 in W 39.5 in D 14 in
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Madrid, ES
personalities of the Radical design movement. In 1979, he became a partner of Studio Alchimia, where he worked
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheepskin & Lucite Bench Attr to Marzio Cecchi
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in New York, NY
bench. Additional References: Studio Most, Studio Alchemia, Italian Radical Design, Futurism, Memphis
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Sheepskin, Lucite

Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceramic TOTEM designed by Alessandro Mendini, Italy. Alessandro Mendini (born August 16, 1931
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceramic TOTEM designed by Alessandro Mendini, Italy. Alessandro Mendini (born August 16, 1931
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pavone Peacock Chair by Riccardo Dalisi, Limited Edition for Zanotta, 1981 Italy
By Riccardo Dalisi, Zanotta
Located in Chicago, IL
at the forefront of early Italian radical design, credits Zanotta for its willingness to produce
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Omer Arbel
Located in New York City, NY
standalone homes – to reveal practice founder Arbel's radical design ethos, which is rooted in material
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

  • Omer Arbel
  • Omer Arbel
  • Omer Arbel
  • Omer Arbel
H 11.875 in W 9 in D 3 in
“Squash” Brown Sofa by Paolo Deganello for Driade
By Paolo Deganello
Located in Pasadena, CA
architects known as Archigram and the journal “Zoom.” Part of the radical design movement in Italy, Archizoom
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Velvet Contemporary Chair Mid-century Space Futuristic 'Olive Green'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
aesthetic and radical design. As an exclusive, state of the art piece, The Chair is accompanied by a
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2010s British Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Radical Design For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal radical design for your home. Each radical design for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and wood. If you’re shopping for a radical design, we have 401 options in-stock, while there are 795 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a radical design — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A radical design made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made radical design over the years, but those crafted by Zieta, Memphis Milano and Ettore Sottsass are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Radical Design?

The average selling price for a radical design at 1stDibs is $4,324, while they’re typically $40 on the low end and $248,000 for the highest priced.