Pair of Travertine Post-Modern Dining Table Bases Pedestals
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cool 1980’s polish travertine Post-Modern dining table or Console pedestal bases. In beautiful
Travertine
Post Modern Tessellated Travertine Side Table c. 1980
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Tessellated travertine Post Modern table with rich grain and contrasting table top border detail
Travertine
Post Modern Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Post modern Italian travertine coffee table with metal base.
Travertine, Metal
Post-Modern Travertine Cube Side Tables
Located in Miami, FL
Clean pair of Italian polished travertine cubes from circa late 1970s to early 1980s. Simple
Stone, Travertine
Post Modern Italian Travertine Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Crafted in Italy during the 1980s, this Post Modern
Travertine
Post Modern Travertine Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Post Modern Travertine Glass Top Coffee Table. Featuring a post modern design
Travertine, Brass
$1,550 / item
Vintage Post-Modern Travertine Marble Pedestal Table
By Stone International
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Postmodern travertine marble pedestal table, a versatile piece ideal for various
Travertine
Large Vintage Post-Modern Travertine Lidded Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage large post-modern travertine lidded box, circa 1980s. The box is in very good vintage
Travertine
$260Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Post-Modern Travertine Lidded Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage post-modern travertine lidded trinket box, circa 1980s. The box is in very good vintage
Travertine
Post-modern travertine Vanity and Mirror set
By Maitland Smith
Located in LYON, FR
1980's Travertine vanity/ console table with brass inlay and matching Mirror. Sunburst design on
Travertine, Brass
$1,800 / item
Travertine Square Post Modern side or end tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Travertine Square Post Modern side or end tables. Beautiful Stone tables with square base all solid
Travertine
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
Travertine
Post-Modern Italian Travertine Low Profile Bowl / Catchall
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous post-modern Italian travertine low profile bowl / catchall, circa 1970s. The bowl is in
Travertine
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Post-Modern Italian Travertine Lidded Jar
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-modern Italian travertine lidded jar, circa 1970s. The jar is in very good vintage condition
Travertine
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Post Modern Travertine Side Table With Glass Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A post modern travertine side table with a round glass top. The base features a layered, stepped
Travertine, Marble
Post-Modern Wall Unit in Glass and Travertine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, travertine, glass, Europe, 1970s Elegant and architectural wall unit crafted during the
Travertine
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Post-Modern Solid Travertine Sphere on Lucite Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful post-modern solid polished travertine sphere on lucite ring base, circa 1980s. The sphere
Travertine
Midcentury Italian Post Modern Travertine Marble Rectangular Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern travertine marble dining table circa 1980s. It features solid slab Travertine
Travertine
Post-Modern Italian Travertine Marble Hexagonal Side Table, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian travertine marble haxagonal side table or pedestal. The polished travertine is beige and
Travertine
Post Modern Travertine Side Table by Stone International. Circa 1980s
By Stone International
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Post Modern Travertine Side Table by Stone International. Circa 1980s Features a minimalist
Travertine
Travertine Square Cube Post Modern side end table or Plinth
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Travertine Square Post Modern Cube side or end table. Beautiful Stone cube table all solid
Travertine
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Post Modern Pair of Pencil Reed & Travertine Pagoda Commodes
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage post modern pair of pagoda side tables, pencil reed frames with travertine stone top and
Travertine
Italian Post Modern Travertine Triangular Marble 2 Piece Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Italian post-modern cocktail table is crafted from luxurious travertine marble, showcasing two
Travertine
Midcentury Italian Post Modern Travertine Marble 2 Piece Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two piece contemporary design circa 1990s from Italy. Solid travertine construction. Each table
Travertine
Pair Post-Modern Italian Travertine Marble Hexagonal Side Tables, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Italian travertine marble haxagonal side tables or pedestals. The polished travertine is
Travertine
Italian Travertine Console Table, Post-Modern Design, Circa 1970
Located in Hudson, NY
A bold and angular postmodern period travertine table. Tan with subtle variegation, fine beveled
Travertine
$3,150Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Travertine Square Cube Post Modern side end tables nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Travertine Square Post Modern Cube side or end tables. Beautiful Stone cube table all
Travertine
Post Modern Pair of Italian Travertine Pedestal End / Side Tables
By Ello Furniture, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern Pair of Italian Travertine Pedestal End / Side Tables The tops on these have yellowed
Travertine
1970s Italian Travertine Dining, Conference Table, Desk, Rectangle Post-Modern
By Willy Rizzo, Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
travertine-marble, with just the right amount of attractive natural grain. And a burnished low luster yet
Travertine, Marble
Post-Modern Italian Travertine Marble Frosted Glass Illuminated Pedestal
By Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Simple, sleek, elegant and well-made - an illuminated travertine-marble pedestal. This pedestal was
Travertine, Marble
Pair Matching Post-Modern Italian Travertine Marble Hexagonal Side Tables, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Italian travertine marble haxagonal side tables or pedestals. The polished travertine is
Travertine
Vintage Italian Travertine Stone Side Table by Stone International Post-Modern
By Stone International, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Postmodern Travertine Stone Square Side Table by Stone International. Made in Florence
Stone, Travertine
Pair of Post Modern Glass Top Side Tables with Travertine Bases
Located in Elkton, MD
A pair of postmodern travertine side tables featuring square glass tops with beveled edges
Travertine, Metal
Midcentury Italian Post Modern Travertine Marble Rectangular Dining Table
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing our stunning rectangular Travertine dining table, a true masterpiece of Italian design
Travertine
Vintage post modern travertine & brass cabinet by Ello Furniture, USA 1980s
By Ello Furniture
Located in Hastings, GB
Polished travertine-clad cabinet by Ello Furniture, 1980s. This 3 door cabinet has brass tab
Travertine, Metal, Brass
Sculptural Post-Modern Kotor Coffee Table in Travertine by Mavo Atelier Handmade
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
structured rhythm between noble materials. As Pictured: Body: Romano Travertine in Natural finish. Metal
Travertine, Brass
Italian Post Modern Travertine, Wood and Polished Stainless Steel Bookcase
Located in Weesp, NL
pinnacle of stylishness, and by that point, with Pop and post-modern interiors, the phrases "Bel Design
Travertine, Stainless Steel
Large Mid Century Italian Post Modern Travertine Marble Cube Table or End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern cube table from Italy circa 1970's. It features thick cream colored travertine
Travertine
Set of Four Post-Modern Italian Travertine Marble Hexagonal Side Tables, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four Italian travertine marble haxagonal side tables or pedestals. The polished travertine
Travertine
Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Travertine Marble Rectangular Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heavy substantial coffee table from the 1970s and made in Italy. It features 100% travertine
Travertine
Midcentury Italian Post Modern Travertine Marble Rectangular Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern travertine marble dining table circa 1980s. It features solid slab marble
Marble
Post modern polished travertine side or end tables, USA 1980s, two available
Located in Hastings, GB
Simple and stylish postmodern polished travertine side or end tables, two available. Circa 1980s
Travertine
Mid Century Italian Post Modern Travertine Marble Dining Table or Center Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful dining table or center table from Italy circa 1980's. The table features a travertine
Travertine
Italian Post Modern Travertine Stone & Brass Side Table by Artedi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition on Stone, Patinated Brass Materials: Travertine, Patinated Brass, Original Glass Top Designed in
Travertine, Brass
Post modern vintage travertine & brass 3 drawer cabinet by Ello Furniture, 1980s
By Ello Furniture
Located in Hastings, GB
Polished travertine-clad cabinet by Ello Furniture, 1980s. This 3 drawer cabinet has brass tab
Travertine, Metal, Brass
$476Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Travertine Marble Ashtray Vintage Italian Stone Geometric Post-Modern
By Fratelli Manelli, Cerri Nestore, Sergio Asti
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Great Large Size and Quality Heft. 7 by 7 and 3lbs. Showing pits naturally in the travertine and
Travertine
Mid Century Italian Post Modern Travertine Marble Cube Side Table or End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern cube table from Italy circa 1970's. It features thick cream colored travertine
Travertine
Late 20th Century Italian Handmade Fluted Tan Beige Travertine Vase Post-Modern
Located in Miami, FL
condition. Post-Modern Period circa 1980's. Fluted or scalloped sides that create a soft edge, wrapping
Travertine
Italian Modern Travertine Cocktail Table
By Romeo Rega, Up & Up, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Travertine Cocktail Table. Offered is a stunning cream colored Italian Parsons style
Travertine
Mid Century Italian Post Modern Travertine Marble Dining Table with Steel Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern Italian travertine dining table ideal for smaller spaces. It features a polished
Travertine, Stainless Steel
Vintage Italian Modern Travertine Dining Table
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a 1980’s Italian Modern Travertine Dining Table. Featuring a straight line
Stone, Travertine
1980’s Italian Parsons Travertine Coffee Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Chicago, IL
Post modern Italian Parsons travertine coffee table in style of Angelo Mangiarotti.
Travertine
Sculptural Post-Modern Kotor Side Table in Travertine by Mavo Atelier Handmade
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
between noble materials. AS PICTURED Body: Romano Travertine in Natural finish. Metal details: Antique
Brass
Post Modern Travertine Marble Pedestal Dining Table Made in Italy c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Post Modern dining table, made in Italy circa 1970/80's. The table is constructed of
Marble
Italian Modern Polished Travertine Pedestal
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Polished Travertine Pedestal. Offered is an Italian Post Modern Mangiarotti style
Travertine
$2,850 / set
Set of Three Italian Modern Travertine Tables
By Romeo Rega, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Houston, TX
Set Of Three Italian Modern Travertine Tables Offered is a beautiful set of 3 Italian travertine
Travertine
$2,415 / item
Organic Modern Catus Console in Travertine Marble
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Catus console is unique in its conception with Organic Modern inspiration. Natural Stone is
Travertine, Marble
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.