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
$7,504 / 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
$695 / 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
$695 / 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
$2,238 / 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
$2,169 / 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
$2,238 / 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
$2,238 / 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
$2,238 / 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
$1,739 / 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
$1,739 / 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
$266 / 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
$1,241 / 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
Dainty Pouf Mosaic Light Blue, Eggplant by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Dainty Pouf Mosaic light blue eggplant by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 55 x H 39 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, foam.
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Dainty Pouf Mosaic Sprinkles Rusty Eggplant by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Dainty Pouf Mosaic sprinkles rusty eggplant by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D55 x H 39 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, foam.
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$1,241 / item
Dainty Pouf Minty Grey, Cloudy White by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Dainty Pouf minty grey cloudy white by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 55 x H 39 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, foam.
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$1,241 / item
Dainty Pouf Soft Grey Coral Black by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Dainty Pouf Soft Grey Coral Black by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D55 x H 39 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, foam.
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$1,241 / item
Dainty Pouf Fresh Peach, Soft Violet by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Dainty pouf fresh peach soft violet by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D55 x H 39 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, foam.
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Set of 4 Twirling Birds Sculputes by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Oak, Teak, Walnut
Opal Shade Light Hazel Brown Pendant by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
Compose Coffee Table Smoked Oak Black by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
Compose Side Table Smoked Oak Black by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$2,644 / item
Orange Chair Vegetal Smoked Oak, Nude by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
$2,981 / item
Orange Chair Vidar Smoked Oak, Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
$1,913 / item
The Orange Chair Black Lacquered Oak by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The orange chair black lacquered oak by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D64 x W71 x H 78 cm Material: Smoked solid oak base, Veneer seat and back.
Wood, Oak
$2,981 / item
Orange Chair Ritz Smoked Oak, Amber by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
$5,103 / item
Haven Lounge Chair Mosaic Spicy Brown by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Haven Lounge chair Mosaic spicy brown by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D107 x W84 x H 110 cm Material: Textile upholstery, foam, spring system, wood.
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Cape Lounge Chair with Stitches Terracotta by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$4,129 / item
Cape Lounge Chair with Stitches Mint by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
Cape Lounge Chair Mosaic Dark Bordeaux by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$4,129 / item
Cape Lounge Chair with Stitches Sand by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
Cape Lounge Chair with Stitches Burgundy by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$3,294 / item
Cape Lounge Chair Mosaic Spicy Brown by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
Cape Lounge Chair with Stitches Petrol by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$4,129 / item
Cape Lounge Chair with Stitches Olive by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$4,129 / item
Cape Lounge Chair with Stitches Cream by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
Compose Coffee Table Warm White Oak Chrome by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Compose Coffee Table Warm White Oak Chrome by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D70 x H49 cm Material: Warm white lacquered oak veneer, Chrome coloured steel frame Weight: 3 kg Also availa...
Steel, Chrome
Bloom Black Noir Warm White Stripes Pendant by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Bloom black noir warm white stripes pendant by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 24 cm Material: Lacquered steel, solid brass Weight: 2 kg Also available in different colou...
Brass, Steel
Cape Lounge Chair with Stitches Warm Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$2,644 / item
Rúna White Oiled Solid 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
$4,048 / item
Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak, Amber by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
$7,400 / item
Haven 3 Seater Mosaic Spicy Brown 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
Haven Lounge Chair 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, Foam, Wood
$3,294 / item
Cape Lounge Chair Mosaic Petrol Shade by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$4,129 / item
Cape Lounge Chair with Stitches Blush by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
Caper 3 Seater with Stitches Terracotta by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$7,098 / item
Caper 3 Seater with Stitches Petrol by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater with stitches petrol by Warm Nordic. Dimensions: D200 x W84 x H 80 cm.
Steel
$7,098 / item
Caper 3 Seater with Stitches Cream by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater with stitches cream by Warm Nordic. Dimensions: D200 x W84 x H 80 cm.
Steel
$7,098 / item
Caper 3 Seater with Stitches Blush by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$7,098 / item
Caper 3 Seater with Stitches Sand by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$6,101 / item
Caper 3 Seater Mosaic Spicy Brown by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
$6,101 / item
Caper 3 Seater Mosaic Dark Bordeaux by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Our designs encapsulate the Nordic spirit, which in its essence is timeless, inclusive and warm.
Steel
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.