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Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Low Round Table 27/100
Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Low Round Table 27/100

Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Low Round Table 27/100

Located in Geneve, CH

, Travertino Rosso, Grey Saint Laurent, Picasso Green, Port Saint Laurent, Travertino Silver, Rosso Lepanto and

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Lowboys

Materials

Marble

Set of Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Low Table and Side Table
Set of Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Low Table and Side Table

Set of Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Low Table and Side Table

Located in Geneve, CH

following marbles: Kyknos, Grafite, Travertino Rosso, grey saint Laurent, Picasso green, port saint Laurent

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Low Round Table 36/100
Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Low Round Table 36/100

Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Low Round Table 36/100

Located in Geneve, CH

, Travertino Rosso, Grey Saint Laurent, Picasso Green, Port Saint Laurent, Travertino Silver, Rosso Lepanto and

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Lowboys

Materials

Marble

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45
Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

Located in Geneve, CH

cm The basic collection is available in the following marbles: Kyknos, Grafite, Travertino Rosso

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75
Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Located in Geneve, CH

, Travertino Rosso, grey saint Laurent, Picasso green, port saint Laurent, Travertino silver, Rosso Lepanto and

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75
Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

Located in Geneve, CH

, Travertino Rosso, grey saint Laurent, Picasso green, port saint Laurent, Travertino silver, Rosso Lepanto and

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75
Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75

Located in Geneve, CH

, Travertino Rosso, grey saint Laurent, Picasso green, port saint Laurent, Travertino silver, Rosso Lepanto and

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Low Table 130/27
Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Low Table 130/27

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Low Table 130/27

Located in Geneve, CH

, Travertino Rosso, grey saint Laurent, Picasso green, port saint Laurent, Travertino silver, Rosso Lepanto and

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Low Table 130/27
Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Low Table 130/27

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Low Table 130/27

Located in Geneve, CH

, Travertino Rosso, grey saint Laurent, Picasso green, port saint Laurent, Travertino silver, Rosso Lepanto and

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75
Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

Located in Geneve, CH

, Travertino Rosso, grey saint Laurent, Picasso green, port saint Laurent, Travertino silver, Rosso Lepanto and

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45
Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

Located in Geneve, CH

cm The basic collection is available in the following marbles: Kyknos, Grafite, Travertino Rosso

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45
Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

Located in Geneve, CH

cm The basic collection is available in the following marbles: Kyknos, Grafite, Travertino Rosso

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Low Table 160/36
Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Low Table 160/36

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Low Table 160/36

Located in Geneve, CH

, Travertino Rosso, grey saint Laurent, Picasso green, port saint Laurent, Travertino silver, Rosso Lepanto and

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Silver Wedge Table by Serafini
Travertino Silver Wedge Table by Serafini

Travertino Silver Wedge Table by Serafini

Located in Geneve, CH

H 75 cm Other marbles available (prices may vary): Kilknos, Travertino Silver, Rosso Francia

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Rosso Francia Wedge Table by Serafini
Rosso Francia Wedge Table by Serafini

Rosso Francia Wedge Table by Serafini

Located in Geneve, CH

Other marbles available (prices may vary): Kilknos, Travertino Silver, Rosso Francia, Calacatta Macchia

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Picasso Green Contemporary Honed Marble Stool by Angelo Alinea
Picasso Green Contemporary Honed Marble Stool by Angelo Alinea

Picasso Green Contemporary Honed Marble Stool by Angelo Alinea

Located in Geneve, CH

: Marble Available in: GRAFITE / TRAVERTINO ROSSO / GREY SAINT LAURENT / PICASSO GREEN / PORT SAINT

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Grafite Contemporary Honed Marble Stool by Angelo Alinea
Grafite Contemporary Honed Marble Stool by Angelo Alinea

Grafite Contemporary Honed Marble Stool by Angelo Alinea

Located in Geneve, CH

: Marble Available in: GRAFITE / TRAVERTINO ROSSO / GREY SAINT LAURENT / PICASSO GREEN / PORT SAINT

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Bianco Statuarietto Contemporary Honed Marble Stool by Angelo Alinea
Bianco Statuarietto Contemporary Honed Marble Stool by Angelo Alinea

Bianco Statuarietto Contemporary Honed Marble Stool by Angelo Alinea

Located in Geneve, CH

Materials: Marble Available in: GRAFITE / TRAVERTINO ROSSO / GREY SAINT LAURENT / PICASSO GREEN / PORT

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Grey Saint Laurent Contemporary Honed Marble Stool by Angelo Alinea
Grey Saint Laurent Contemporary Honed Marble Stool by Angelo Alinea

Grey Saint Laurent Contemporary Honed Marble Stool by Angelo Alinea

Located in Geneve, CH

Materials: Marble Available in: GRAFITE / TRAVERTINO ROSSO / GREY SAINT LAURENT / PICASSO GREEN / PORT

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Kyknos Contemporary Honed Marble Stool by Angelo Alinea
Kyknos Contemporary Honed Marble Stool by Angelo Alinea

Kyknos Contemporary Honed Marble Stool by Angelo Alinea

Located in Geneve, CH

: Marble Available in: GRAFITE / TRAVERTINO ROSSO / GREY SAINT LAURENT / PICASSO GREEN / PORT SAINT

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Gemini Soft-Hex Coffee Table Marble & Leather, Contemporary Design, Italy
Gemini Soft-Hex Coffee Table Marble & Leather, Contemporary Design, Italy

Gemini Soft-Hex Coffee Table Marble & Leather, Contemporary Design, Italy

By Secolo

Located in Paris, IDF

Emperador, Travertino, Calacatta, Fior Di Pesco, Rosso Levanto, and Verde Alpi, allowing for extensive

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Marmont Console Table by Lusano
Marmont Console Table by Lusano

Marmont Console Table by Lusano

Located in Geneve, CH

Romano Classico, Travertino Silver, Rosso Levanto, Grigio Orobico, Invisible Grey (this one for an

Category

2010s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Travertine

Original low table base in travertine various colors -made in Italy
Original low table base in travertine various colors -made in Italy

Original low table base in travertine various colors -made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

, (travertino noce, paglierino, giallo, rosso, chiaro, )disegno originale. L'altezza di due basi è di cm 34,5

Category

1990s Italian Arts and Crafts Center Tables

Materials

Travertine

Marmont Large Dining Table by Lusano
Marmont Large Dining Table by Lusano

Marmont Large Dining Table by Lusano

Located in Geneve, CH

: Travertino Romano Classico, Travertino Silver, Rosso Levanto, Grigio Orobico, Invisible Grey (this one for an

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Marmont Medium Dining Table by Lusano
Marmont Medium Dining Table by Lusano

Marmont Medium Dining Table by Lusano

Located in Geneve, CH

: Travertino Romano Classico, Travertino Silver, Rosso Levanto, Grigio Orobico, Invisible Grey (this one for an

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Marmont Small Dining Table by Lusano
Marmont Small Dining Table by Lusano

Marmont Small Dining Table by Lusano

Located in Geneve, CH

: Travertino Romano Classico, Travertino Silver, Rosso Levanto, Grigio Orobico, Invisible Grey (this one for an

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Wedge Table by Serafini
Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Wedge Table by Serafini

Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Wedge Table by Serafini

Located in Geneve, CH

. Dimensions: D 130 x H 75 cm Other marbles available (prices may vary): Kilknos, Travertino Silver, Rosso

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Kilknos Wedge Table by Serafini
Kilknos Wedge Table by Serafini

Kilknos Wedge Table by Serafini

Located in Geneve, CH

marbles available (prices may vary): Kilknos, Travertino Silver, Rosso Francia, Calacatta Macchia Vecchia

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Princess L Vase by Kreoo
Princess L Vase by Kreoo

Princess L Vase by Kreoo

Located in Geneve, CH

among Calacatta Carrara, Artik Green, Travertino Paglierino, Rosso Lepanto, and various types of Onyx

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Princess M Vase by Kreoo
Princess M Vase by Kreoo

Princess M Vase by Kreoo

Located in Geneve, CH

among Calacatta Carrara, Artik Green, Travertino Paglierino, Rosso Lepanto, and various types of Onyx

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Princess S Vase by Kreoo
Princess S Vase by Kreoo

Princess S Vase by Kreoo

Located in Geneve, CH

among Calacatta Carrara, Artik Green, Travertino Paglierino, Rosso Lepanto, and various types of Onyx

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Majesty Dining Table by Kreoo
Majesty Dining Table by Kreoo

Majesty Dining Table by Kreoo

Located in Geneve, CH

a selection of marbles including Verde Bamboo, Calacatta Carrara, Bianco Carrara, Rosso Lepanto, and

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Refined Contemporary Marble 01 Bianco Statuarietto Marble Platter
Refined Contemporary Marble 01 Bianco Statuarietto Marble Platter

Refined Contemporary Marble 01 Bianco Statuarietto Marble Platter

Located in Geneve, CH

. Available in Marble: Kyknos, Grafite, Grey Saint Laurent, Picasso Green, Port Saint Laurent, Travertino

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Travertino Side Table with Rosso Alicante Inlay
Contemporary Travertino Side Table with Rosso Alicante Inlay

Contemporary Travertino Side Table with Rosso Alicante Inlay

Located in London, GB

fUUUUsillo stands as a testament to Burgio’s ethos, with its contemporary design mixed with classic Italian sensibility. Designed by husband and wife duo Alireza Sadeh and Isabella B...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Travertino Silver Wedge Dining Table by Serafini
Travertino Silver Wedge Dining Table by Serafini

Travertino Silver Wedge Dining Table by Serafini

Located in London, GB

: Travertino Silver (shown) - Option C: Rosso Francia - Option D: Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Customization

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Rosso Francia Wedge Dining Table by Serafini
Rosso Francia Wedge Dining Table by Serafini

Rosso Francia Wedge Dining Table by Serafini

Located in London, GB

: Travertino Silver - Option C: Rosso Francia (shown) - Option D: Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Customization

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Wedge Dining Table by Serafini
Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Wedge Dining Table by Serafini

Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Wedge Dining Table by Serafini

Located in London, GB

: Travertino Silver - Option C: Rosso Francia - Option D: Calacatta Macchia Vecchia (shown) Customization

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Kalliston Wedge Dining Table by Serafini
Kalliston Wedge Dining Table by Serafini

Kalliston Wedge Dining Table by Serafini

Located in London, GB

: Travertino Silver - Option C: Rosso Francia - Option D: Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Customization: Custom

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Travertine Dining Table in Rosso Travertino
Mid-Century Travertine Dining Table in Rosso Travertino

Mid-Century Travertine Dining Table in Rosso Travertino

Located in Antwerpen, BE

round Rosso Travertino top displays warm red tones and unique veins that shift with the light. Each

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stone

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table
Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table

Located in Geneve, CH

Travertino Rosso refined contemporary marble side table Dimensions: Diameter 62 x height 45 cm

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75
Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

Located in Geneve, CH

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75 Dimensions: 180 x 75 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table
Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table

Located in Geneve, CH

following marbles: Kyknos, Grafite, Travertino Rosso, Grey Saint Laurent, Picasso Green, Port Saint Laurent

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130
Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130

Located in Geneve, CH

cm The basic collection is available in the following marbles: Kyknos, Grafite, Travertino Rosso

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75
Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Located in Geneve, CH

basic collection is available in the following marbles: Kyknos, Grafite, Travertino Rosso, grey saint

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75
Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75

Located in Geneve, CH

basic collection is available in the following marbles: Kyknos, Grafite, Travertino Rosso, grey saint

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75
Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Located in Geneve, CH

available in the following marbles: Kyknos, Grafite, Travertino Rosso, Grey Saint Laurent, Picasso Green

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Oval Travertino Silver Contemporary Marble Dining Table 290/75
Oval Travertino Silver Contemporary Marble Dining Table 290/75

Oval Travertino Silver Contemporary Marble Dining Table 290/75

Located in Geneve, CH

in the following marbles: Kyknos, Grafite, Travertino Rosso, Grey Saint Laurent, Picasso Green, Port

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75
Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Located in Geneve, CH

, Grafite, Travertino Rosso, Grey Saint Laurent, Picasso Green, Port Saint Laurent, Travertino Silver, Rosso

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table - Deposit 65%
Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table - Deposit 65%

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table - Deposit 65%

Located in Geneve, CH

available in the following marbles: Kyknos, Grafite, Travertino Rosso, Grey Saint Laurent, Picasso Green

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Low Round Table, 36/100
Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Low Round Table, 36/100

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Low Round Table, 36/100

Located in Geneve, CH

. Materials: Picasso green marble Available in Kyknos, Grafite, Travertino Rosso, Grey Saint Laurent, Picasso

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Lowboys

Materials

Marble

Vico Magistretti Post-Modern Rosso Travertino Side or End Table by Cattelan
Vico Magistretti Post-Modern Rosso Travertino Side or End Table by Cattelan

Vico Magistretti Post-Modern Rosso Travertino Side or End Table by Cattelan

By Vico Magistretti, Cattelan Italia

Located in Miami, FL

Rare side or end table rendered in polished Rosso travertine, red travertine marble from Italy

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Steel

2nd 50% order 63167762 290cm x 160cm x 75 table in Port Saint Laurent
2nd 50% order 63167762 290cm x 160cm x 75 table in Port Saint Laurent

2nd 50% order 63167762 290cm x 160cm x 75 table in Port Saint Laurent

Located in Geneve, CH

in the following marbles: Kyknos, Grafite, Travertino Rosso, Grey Saint Laurent, Picasso Green, Port

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75
Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Located in Geneve, CH

basic collection is available in the following marbles: Kyknos, Grafite, Travertino Rosso, grey saint

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75
Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Located in Geneve, CH

basic collection is available in the following marbles: Kyknos, Grafite, Travertino Rosso, grey saint

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

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Travertino Rosso For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the travertino rosso you’re looking for. Each travertino rosso for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, marble and limestone. There are 1 variations of the antique or vintage travertino rosso you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the travertino rosso you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right travertino rosso, those designed in Modern styles are of considerable interest. Cattelan Italia and Vico Magistretti each produced at least one beautiful travertino rosso that is worth considering.

How Much is a Travertino Rosso?

Prices for a travertino rosso start at $1,296 and top out at $20,775 with the average selling for $5,987.

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 .