$3,337 / item
Cape Lounge Chair Forest Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$3,337 / item
Cape Lounge Chair Sprinkles Latte by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$3,337 / item
Cape Lounge Chair Minty Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$3,337 / item
Cape Lounge Chair Mosaic Graphite by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$3,337 / item
Cape Lounge Chair Steel Blue by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$3,337 / item
Cape Lounge Chair Mosaic Taupe by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$622 / item
Cone Warm White Wall Lamp by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Brass, Steel
$2,679 / item
Rúna Teak Oiled Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Oak, Teak
Fringe Cream White Small Pendant by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Brass, Steel, Other
Fringe Cream White Large Pendant by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Brass, Steel, Other
Set of 2 Rectangular Cushions by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Wool, Cotton, Feathers
$5,494 / item
Haven 3 Seater Pearl Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$7,498 / item
Haven 3 Seater Sprinkles Mocca by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$5,494 / item
Haven 3 Seater Apple Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$5,171 / item
Haven Lounge Chair Sprinkles Eggplant by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Haven Lounge Chair Sprinkles Eggplant by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D107 x W84 x H 110 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Foam, Spring system, Wood.
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$6,182 / item
Caper 3 Seater Steel Blue by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$6,182 / item
Caper 3 Seater Mosaic Taupe by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$6,182 / item
Caper 3 Seater Sprinkles Eggplant by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$6,182 / item
Caper 3 Seater Fresh Peach by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$6,182 / item
Caper 3 Seater Forest Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$6,182 / item
Caper 3 Seater Mosaic Graphite by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$6,182 / item
Caper 3 Seater Sprinkles Latte by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$6,182 / item
Caper 3 Seater Pearl Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$6,182 / item
Caper 3 Seater Minty Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$6,182 / item
Caper 3 Seater Sprinkles Mocca by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$1,175 / set
Set of 4 Square Cushions by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Other
Ambience Warm White Solid Brass Table Lamp by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Ambience warm white solid brass table lamp by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 22 x W 32 x H 43 cm Material: Lacquered steel, brass Weight: 1 kg Also available in different colours.
Brass, Steel
$1,010 / item
Noble Chair White Oiled Oak Black by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
$1,010 / item
Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak Wine by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Teak
Noble Chair Black Lacquered Beech Black by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
$1,010 / item
Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak Terracotta by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Teak
$1,010 / item
Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak Butternut by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Teak
$1,010 / item
Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak Nature by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Teak
$1,010 / item
Noble Chair White Oiled Oak Camel by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Leather, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
$1,010 / item
Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak Camel by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Teak
$1,010 / item
Noble Chair White Oiled Oak Black by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Noble Chair Black Lacquered Beech Terracotta by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
$834 / item
Gesture Chair White Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Wood, Beech, Oak, Teak
$834 / item
Gesture Chair Teak Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Wood, Beech, Oak, Teak
Galore Cushion Square Sprinkles Hunter Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Upholstery, Feathers
Galore Cushion Square Light Steel Blue by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore cushion square light steel blue by Warm Nordic. Dimensions: W 70 x D 15 x H 50 cm.
Upholstery, Feathers
Galore Cushion Square Sprinkles Cappuccino Brown by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Upholstery, Feathers
Galore Cushion Square Sprinkles Desert Yellow by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Upholstery, Feathers
Swing Rocking Chair Rewool Oak Light Syrup by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak
Dwell Lounge Chair Light Cyan Dark Cyan by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Oak
$7,604 / item
Fried Egg Sofa Dark Ochre, Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Upholstery, Teak
$705 / item
Parade 3 Shelves Green Olive by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$705 / item
Parade 3 Shelves Oxide Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$2,268 / item
Cow Horn Chair Walnut Black Leather by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
$2,197 / item
Cow Horn Chair Walnut Oak Vanilla by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Textile, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut
$2,268 / item
Cow Horn Chair Walnut Light Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Cow Horn Chair Walnut Light Grey by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D55 x W48 x H 74 cm Material: Oiled solid walnut frame, Textile or leather upholstery.
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
$2,268 / item
Cow Horn Chair Walnut Nature Leather by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
$2,268 / item
Cow Horn Chair Walnut Ivory Leather by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Cow Horn Chair Walnut Anthracite Melange by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
$1,762 / item
Cow Horn Chair Oak Anthracite Melange by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Textile, Upholstery, Oak
$1,762 / item
Cow Horn Chair Oak Black Leather by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Swing Rocking Chair Nevada Oak, Black Leather by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Leather, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak
$270 / item
Parade 1 Shelf Top Warm White by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Parade 1 shelf Top Warm White by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D100 x W30 x H19cm Material: Powder coated steel Weight: 4 kg Also available in different colors and dimensions.
Steel
Parade 1 Shelf Extention Warm White by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Parade 1 shelf extention warm white by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 100 x W 30 x H 39cm Material: Powder coated steel Weight: 4 kg Also available in different colours and dimensions...
Steel
$1,257 / item
Dainty Pouf Burnt Orange Rusty Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Dainty Pouf Burnt Orange Rusty Rose by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D55 x H 39 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, foam.
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
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.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
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.