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Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

POSTMODERN STYLE

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.

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Style: Post-Modern
Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini 'Elitra' Library Ladder in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini, 'Elitra' staircase, ash, plywood, brass, Italy, 1980s A pragmatic and visually appealing staircase created by Italian designer Giovanni Offredi for ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Baptiz Red Travertine Bath Tub by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Baptiz Red Travertine Bath Tub by Andres Monnier Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 190 x W 110 x H 50 cm. Materials: Red travertine. Available in white ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Travertine

Prometheo Uno Fire Table by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Prometheo Uno fire table by Andres Monnier Dimensions: D 160 x W 100 x H 40 H cm. Materials: Grey Quarry stone. Prometeo fire table is a piece inspired...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Loic Beuchet Trompe L'Oeil Plaster Fire Surround 1980s
Located in CA, CA
A plaster fire surround with a delicate tromp l’oeil drapery by Loic Beuchet, circa 1980. Dimensions: Width 145cm x Height 22cm x Depth 30cm Hearth opening: Height 24.41 in (62 c...
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1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Plaster

1980's Don-Bar Wall Mounted Fireplace Model 5005
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Strikingly designed Don-Bar 5005 wall-mounted fireplace in black enameled steel from the 1980s. This eye-catching and functional piece features an ash pan, metal suspension handles, ...
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1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Vintage Patio Poolside Garden Brown Jordan Reclining Chaise Lounge
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural reclining chaise lounge by top shelf maker, Brown Jordan. This voguish chaise features a reclining back rest allowing you to sit up, or lay down while you sunbath ...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

8 Mid Century Modern Toledo Aluminum Armchairs by Jorge Pensi Indoor Outdoor
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant design by Jorge Pensi for Amat. Top quality cast aluminum elements which are fitted to each other. In excellent vintag...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Pilgrim Glass Cobalt Blue Fluted Doric Column Pedestal
By Pilgrim Art
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Wonderful Pedestal Stand in the form of a classical fluted Doric column made of mouth-blown translucent cobalt blue glass from the Masterwork Collection by Pilgrim Art Glass of West Virginia circa 1980. 36 inches high by 11.5 inches diameter. The bottom is open so it would be possible to place it over a can light if internal illumination is desired. Great for displaying a bust or other sculpture or even as a plant Stand. Can be used outdoors as well as inside. Appears opaque unless backlit. Glass is not tempered. The Pilgrim Glass...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Blown Glass

Polished Silver Plate Thick Walled Planter by Gunther Lambert
Located in San Diego, CA
Small polished silver plated thick walled planter by Gunther Lambert, circa 1980s. The piece is signed on the underside, in good vintage condition and ...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Silver Plate, Chrome

Vintage Poolside Patio Side Table with Aluminum Frame and Textured Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
Stylish, chic, and voguish vintage patio, poolside garden side table, having a tubular aluminum frame, with a textured glass top. The table is in excellent original clean and ready ...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Pr. Vintage Brown Jordan Lounge Chairs c 1970/1980's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish lounge chairs by top quality maker, Brown Jordan. This pair of chic vintage lounge chairs are in very good, clean, ready to use condition, showing only light cosmeti...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini 'Elitra' Library Ladder in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini, 'Elitra' staircase, ash, plywood, brass, Italy, 1980s A pragmatic and visually appealing staircase created by Italian designer Giovanni Offredi for ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Modernist Metal Garden Patio Dining Chairs in the style of Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Nice clean set of Post Modern outdoor metal dining chairs, in the style of Woodard. The chairs feature tubular metal frames, with flat bar armrests...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

New York City Post Modern Iron Three Seat Park Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic New York City post modern park bench designed by Ignacio Ciocchini for the city of New York. Crafted from powder coated iron designed to dissipate heat in the summer and shed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Citrine Glazed Terra Cotta Pedestal Style Planter Pot
Located in Ferndale, MI
Thick terra cotta pedestal planter pot or bowl in glossy citrine yellow. Rim varies in height and natural flecks in the glaze throughout give a rustic feel. The vibrant color makes i...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Blessed Square Countertop Basin by Kreoo
Located in Geneve, CH
Blessed Square Countertop Basin by Kreoo Designed by Christophe Pillet Dimensions: D 50 x W 60 x H 12. Materials: Verde Alpi and Artik Green marbles. Weight: 31,5 kg. Available in ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Palmeira Fireplace by Studio Gameiro
Located in Geneve, CH
Palmeira Fireplace by Studio Gameiro Dimensions: D 260 x W 116 x H 150 cm. Materials: Light travertine stone, red travertine stone, steel, and gas fireplace system. The weight and l...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Travertine, Steel

Belgian Wall-Mounted Modern Fire Place in Sheet Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fire place, sheet steel, Belgium, 1980s. A well-designed fire place executed in sheet steel fits perfectly in the focal point of the room or can be ...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel, Sheet Metal

Giardino di Smeraldo Tub By L’atelier Arman Safavi
Located in New York, NY, NY
Our exclusive custom-made tub, meticulously crafted from exquisite green marble sourced from a private quarry in Persia. This opulent piece showcases the unique veining and rich hu...
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2010s Persian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Clay Sink by Studio Loho
Located in Geneve, CH
Clay sink by Studio Loho Dimensions: D 40 x H 15 cm Materials: clay. Available in 3 models: round sink, oval sink and sink on structure. Due to the producti...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Clay

Steen Large Terracotta Planter by Indigenus
Located in Geneve, CH
Steen Large Terracotta Planter by Indigenus Designed by Stefan Antoni and Greg Truen of SAOTA Dimensions: D 88 x W 140 x H 49,6 cm. Materials: Stone. Weight: 75 kg. Different colors...
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2010s South African Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Baptiz Black Marble Bathtub by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Baptiz Black Marble Bathtub by Andres Monnier One of a Kind Dimensions: D 110 x W 190 x H 50 cm. Materials: Black marble, stainless steel. Available in other stones. Andrés Monnier ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Clay Sink by Studio Loho
Located in Geneve, CH
Clay sink by Studio Loho Dimensions: D 40 x H 15 cm Materials: clay5 Available in 3 models: round sink, oval sink and sink on structure. Due to the production process every piece is unique in size and form. Studio LoHo is a Belgian design office located in Bruges, Belgium. Founded in the autumn of 2017 by Karel Loontiens and Jo Hoeven, the studio focused from the beginning on high-end bespoke interior projects which forms an ideal matrix for product - and material design that is both innovative and durable. In current times there’s no more room for influx of disposable products, it is our studio’s goal to strive for design that will last and will be cherished for multiple generations. The introduction of the first collection “clay series” fully articulated the DNA of the newborn Studio and led to their international breakthrough. The appreciation of materials reflects their unique view on interior design with a strong and recognizable signature. Soon after, the collection was expanded on request by other architects and designers with new sinks...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Clay

Set of Palissade Cone Table & Bar Stools-olive-by Ronan/Erwan Bouroullec for Hay
Located in Dubai, AE
Based on the desire to develop a series of tables to complement the Palissade outdoor furniture collection, French design duo Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec teamed up with HAY to create ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Minimalist Outdoor Chair in Stainless Steel "Yuu" by Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
YUU Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Experience the elegance of the award-winning YUU Armchair, a timeless outdoor seating solution crafted from stainless steel and colored nautical r...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Branched Iconic Master Bathtub by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Branched Iconic Master Bathtub by Dainte Dimensions: D 140 x W 280 x H 75 cm. Materials: Mixed crystal. Reconnect with the unbridled beauty and power of nature as the Branched Iconi...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Crystal

Roll Ball Sink by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Kyknos Roll Ball Sink by Marmi Serafini Special Edition Materials: Kyknos marble, P.S.Laurant marble. Dimensions: D 54.5 x H 14 cm Other marbles availabl...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Large Clay Bathtub by Studio Loho
Located in Geneve, CH
Large clay bathtub by Studio Loho Dimensions: D 90 x W 160-165 x H 42 cm Materials: clay Other colors and raw or smooth exterior available. Available in 4 sizes: W 160 x H 42(Large), W 160 x H 53(Large High), W 180 x H 42(X-Large), W 190 x H 53(X-Large High) The baths are entirely made of clay and are available in a wide range of colours or can be produced bespoke. The exterior of the clay can be raw or smooth according to preference, the interior of the baths is finished with a layer of smooth, silky lime plaster for maximum comfort. Due to the production process every piece is unique in size and form. Studio LoHo is a Belgian design office located in Bruges, Belgium. Founded in the autumn of 2017 by Karel Loontiens and Jo Hoeven, the studio focused from the beginning on high-end bespoke interior projects which forms an ideal matrix for product - and material design that is both innovative and durable. In current times there’s no more room for influx of disposable products, it is our studio’s goal to strive for design that will last and will be cherished for multiple generations. The introduction of the first collection “clay series” fully articulated the DNA of the newborn Studio and led to their international breakthrough. The appreciation of materials reflects their unique view on interior design with a strong and recognizable signature. Soon after, the collection was expanded on request by other architects and designers with new sinks...
Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Clay

Crema Tirreno Roll Ball Sink by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Crema Tirreno roll ball sink by Marmi Serafini Special Edition Materials: Crema Tirreno marble. Dimensions: D 54.5 x H 14 cm Tap not included. Marm...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Kora Bathtub by Kreoo
Located in Geneve, CH
Kora Bathtub by Kreoo Designed by Enzo Berti Dimensions: D 84 x W 170 x H 74. Materials: Calacatta Carrara marble and black metal. Weight: 305 kg. Kora is available in one size var...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pebble Midi Brown Planter by Indigenus
Located in Geneve, CH
Pebble Midi Brown Planter by Indigenus Designed by Yabu Pushelberg Dimensions: Ø 61 x H 60 cm. Materials: Stone. Weight: 40 kg. Different colors and sizes are available. Please cont...
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2010s South African Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Blessed Tub Circle by Kreoo
Located in Geneve, CH
Blessed Tub Circle by Kreoo Designed by Christophe Pillet Dimensions: D 80 x W 180 x H 50. Materials: Travertino Silver and Bianco Del Re marble. Weight: 553 kg. Available in diffe...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Gong Freestanding Basin by Kreoo
Located in Geneve, CH
Gong Freestanding Basin by Kreoo Designed by Christophe Pillet Dimensions: D 50 x W 80 x H 102,5 cm. Materials: Nero Portoro marble. Weight: 89 kg. Available in different marble an...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Blackened Brass Planchart Handle by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened Brass Planchart Handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 2 x D 8 x H 19 cm Materials: Blackened brass. The Planchart Handle is a bold, unique utilitarian object, created in ho...
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

BARBERA Fermat Joinery Pull Large
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Sand cast in solid bronze and finished by hand. Suits cabinets or internal doors. Mounting options include, single sided, back to back and Left and Right side by side. 4 sizes av...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Large High Clay Bathtub by Studio Loho
Located in Geneve, CH
Large High clay bathtub by Studio Loho Dimensions: D 90 x W 160 x H 53 cm Materials: Clay Other colors and raw or smooth exteriors available. Available in 4 sizes: W 160 x H 42(Large), W 160 x H 53(Large High), W 180 x H 42(X-Large), W 190 x H 53(X-Large High) The baths are entirely made of clay and are available in a wide range of colors or can be produced bespoke. The exterior of the clay can be raw or smooth according to preference, the interior of the baths is finished with a layer of smooth, silky lime plaster for maximum comfort. Due to the production process every piece is unique in size and form. Studio LoHo is a Belgian design office located in Bruges, Belgium. Founded in the autumn of 2017 by Karel Loontiens and Jo Hoeven, the studio focused from the beginning on high-end bespoke interior projects which forms an ideal matrix for product - and material design that is both innovative and durable. In current times there’s no more room for influx of disposable products, it is our studio’s goal to strive for design that will last and will be cherished for multiple generations. The introduction of the first collection “clay series” fully articulated the DNA of the newborn Studio and led to their international breakthrough. The appreciation of materials reflects their unique view on interior design with a strong and recognizable signature. Soon after, the collection was expanded on request by other architects and designers with new sinks...
Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Clay

Pair of Bronze Triangular Totem Pedestals by Rod Kagan
By Rod Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool pair of bronze triangular totem pedestals by Rod Kagan circa 2007. The set can be used as small display pedestals or as decorative...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Tamiami Garden Patio Poolside Lounge Chair att. to Brown Jordan c 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Stylish lawn, garden, patio, poolside \lounge chair attributed to Brown Jordan, as part of the Classic Tamiami series, circa 1980s. This example is structurally sound and sturdy, it ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Project Room 1.5" AL Knob
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We sculpt each knob with aluminum foil before sand-casting it in aluminum at our local foundry. It’s a physical ‘game of telephone’, a translation, or a conversation, or maybe a pun. A humble-but-striking, utilitarian-but-elegant, perfectly imperfect piece. The image shown is representative of size, but no two are alike and your 1.5" AL Knob will not look exactly like the knob above. Interested in customization? A two-sided candle holder? A five-foot-tall menorah...
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2010s American Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Rosso Francia Tosca Bath by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Rosso Francia tosca bath by Marmi Serafini Materials: Rosso Francia marble. Dimensions: D 92 x W 170 x H 50 cm Available in other marbles. Also available in shaped version. Tap not i...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Belgian Wall-Mounted Modern Fire Place in Sheet Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fire place, sheet steel, Belgium, 1980s. A well-designed fire place executed in sheet steel fits perfectly in the focal point of the room or can be ...
Category

1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel, Sheet Metal

1980s Pink Faux Marble Resin Fireplace Mantle
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, two toned faux marble fiteplace you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstanding design is ex...
Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Philippe Starck 'Lola Herzburg' Freestanding Sink & Mirror for Raspel, c1985
Located in Renens, CH
Philippe Starck, a French designer born in 1949, is a true icon in the world of contemporary furniture design. Renowned for his bold creativity, imaginative concepts, and ability to ...
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Art Fountain Pio Tempio D'empio Tempo by Luigi Ontani
Located in Pistoia, IT
Limited edition fountain in marble and bronze. (central column - limited edition of 7 pieces only) The central column can possibly be mounted inside a marble basin to be built local...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Set of Palissade Lounge Chairs & Ottoman Olive by Ronan/Erwan Bouroullec for Hay
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by French brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Palissade is a collection of outdoor furniture for HAY in powder coated or hot galvanized steel. United by a common principle ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Prometheo Uno Fire Table by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Prometheo Uno fire table by Andres Monnier Dimensions: D 160 x W 100 x H 40 H cm. Materials: Grey Quarry stone. Prometeo fire table is a piece inspired...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Apparentia Fire Table by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Apparentia Fire Table by Andres Monnier Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 150 x W 150 x H 40 cm. Materials: Grey Quarry stone. Treko Concrete is a Mexican studio based in Ensenada, that a...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Aarde Trough Terracotta Planter by Indigenus
Located in Geneve, CH
Aarde Trough Terracotta Planter by Indigenus Designed by Sebastian Herkner Dimensions: W 140 x H 69 cm. Materials: Stone. Weight: 115 kg. Different colors and sizes are available. P...
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2010s South African Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Coi Calacatta Viola Pillar by Un’common
Located in Geneve, CH
Coi Calacatta Viola Pillar by Un’common Designed by Małgorzata Korycka. Dimensions: D 32 x W 32 x H 42 cm. Materials: Calacatta Viola marble. COI is a minimalist and elegant piece o...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Baptiz Red Travertine Bath Tub by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Baptiz Red Travertine Bath Tub by Andres Monnier Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 190 x W 110 x H 50 cm. Materials: Red travertine. Available in white ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Travertine

Aarde Square XS White Planter by Indigenus
Located in Geneve, CH
Aarde Square XS White Planter by Indigenus Designed by Sebastian Herkner Dimensions: W 43 x H 43 cm. Materials: Stone. Weight: 30 kg. Different colors and sizes are available. Pleas...
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2010s South African Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Otello Mini Table Lamp by Giò Colonna Romano
Located in Geneve, CH
Otello Mini Table Lamp by Giò Colonna Romano Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 25 cm. Materials: Metal. This product is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Available in two different sizes. All...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Kora Bathtub by Kreoo
Located in Geneve, CH
Kora Bathtub by Kreoo Designed by Enzo Berti Dimensions: D 84 x W 170 x H 74. Materials: Calacatta Carrara marble and black metal. Weight: 305 kg. Kora is available in one size var...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Bronze

David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a spa...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Rattan, Maple

Michael Graves for Dornbracht Dreamscape Postmodern One Hole Faucet, Germany.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dornbracht Dreamscape Postmodern Single Hole Faucet, Chrome, Germany. Late 1980s. New in box. Never installed. Iconic Postmodern design by Michae...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Bhaca Tall Sandstone Planter by Indigenus
Located in Geneve, CH
Bhaca Tall Sandstone Planter by Indigenus Designed by Andile Dyalvane Dimensions: Ø 74,35 x H 113,8 cm. Materials: Stone. Weight: 85 kg. Different colors and sizes are available. Please contact us. The Bhaca is a completely personal and original range of stone planters that reflect ceramicist Andile Dyalvane’s connection to his Xhosa roots while celebrating his mastery of an elemental material of choice – clay. Bhaca - meaning scarification - is a traditional Xhosa method of finely cutting the skin (usually on the cheeks) to mark initiation, clan identification, or healing. Andile desires to preserve and share his cultural roots of this ancient tradition by cutting into clay and pushing open the cuts where they intersect as if to open the flesh. The Bhaca has been electronically scanned and scaled from smaller clay vessels...
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2010s South African Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Postmodern Mirrored Pedestal Side Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage Postmodern mirrored pedestal. Each side features a beveled mirror.
Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Mirror

Lace Cream Planter by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace cream planter by Mowee Dimensions: D50 x W120 x H76 cm Material: Polyethylene and stainless steel. Weight: 13.5 kg. Also available in different ...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

4 Pc Set Vintage Modernist Garden Patio Poolside Tables Made in Italy by EMU
Located in New York, NY
Set of four garden, patio, poolside tables by noted Italian maker, EMU circa 1960's. The set consistent of one larger table (23.5 diameter x 18 height inches) and three smaller tab...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Apparentia Fire Table by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Apparentia Fire Table by Andres Monnier Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 150 x W 150 x H 40 cm. Materials: Grey Quarry stone. Treko Concrete is a Mexican studio based in Ensenada, that a...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Branched Crystal Bathtub by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Branched Crystal Bathtub by Dainte Dimensions: D 86.5 x W 198 x H 62.5 cm. Materials: Mixed crystal. Reconnect with the unbridled beauty and power of ...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Crystal

Branched Iconic Master Bathtub by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Branched Iconic Master Bathtub by Dainte Dimensions: D 140 x W 280 x H 75 cm. Materials: Mixed crystal. Reconnect with the unbridled beauty and power of nature as the Branched Iconi...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Crystal

Postmodern Tessellated Neoclassical Fluted Column Pedestal
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Timeless Fluted Column Doric Pedestal. Tessellated Travertine with smooth base and top. Rough fluted shaft with deep channels.
Category

1980s Vintage Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Roll Ball Sink by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Kyknos Roll Ball Sink by Marmi Serafini Special Edition Materials: Kyknos marble, P.S.Laurant marble. Dimensions: D 54.5 x H 14 cm Other marbles availabl...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Project Room .75" AL Knob
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We sculpt each knob with aluminum foil before sand-casting it in aluminum at our local foundry. It’s a physical ‘game of telephone’, a translation, or a conversation, or maybe a pun....
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2010s American Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Garden Glass Star Shaped Cast Iron Round Dining Table 1970s French Antique 60s
Located in London, GB
An amazing distressed star-shaped dining table made of pure cast iron. Fantastically angular, this sturdy table is completed with a round glass top. Three swirling feet, with touches...
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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Bhaca Medium Sandstone Planter by Indigenus
Located in Geneve, CH
Bhaca Medium Sandstone Planter by Indigenus Designed by Andile Dyalvane Dimensions: Ø 77,9 x H 95,3 cm. Materials: Stone. Weight: 80 kg. Different colors and sizes are available. Please contact us. The Bhaca is a completely personal and original range of stone planters that reflect ceramicist Andile Dyalvane’s connection to his Xhosa roots while celebrating his mastery of an elemental material of choice – clay. Bhaca - meaning scarification - is a traditional Xhosa method of finely cutting the skin (usually on the cheeks) to mark initiation, clan identification, or healing. Andile desires to preserve and share his cultural roots of this ancient tradition by cutting into clay and pushing open the cuts where they intersect as if to open the flesh. The Bhaca has been electronically scanned and scaled from smaller clay vessels...
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2010s South African Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Baptiz Black Marble Bath Tub by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Baptiz Black Marble Bath Tub by Andres Monnier Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 190 x W 110 x H 50 cm. Materials: Black marble. Available in white marble, ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Blessed Tub Circle by Kreoo
Located in Geneve, CH
Blessed Tub Circle by Kreoo Designed by Christophe Pillet Dimensions: D 80 x W 180 x H 50. Materials: Travertino Silver and Bianco Del Re marble. Weight: 553 kg. Available in diffe...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

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Travertine, Marble

Baptiz White Marble Bath Tub by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Baptiz White Marble Bath Tub by Andres Monnier Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 190 x W 110 x H 50 cm. Materials: White marble. Available in white marble, ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Light Blue Davide Table Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Blue Davide Table Lamp by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: D 30 x W 35 x H 45 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Available in different color options. Prices may vary. This product is suita...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

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Other

Light Green Davide Table Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Green Davide Table Lamp by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: D 30 x W 35 x H 45 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Available in different color options. Prices may vary. This product is suit...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

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Other

Italy Hand-Carved Oak Wood Column in Post Modern Style
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging contemporary wooden made column has the surface finely hand sculpted in solid oak wood and then it is finished in moka color. The result is a stunning piece that is an ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Post-modern building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, Spain, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Pepe Albargues, Anacleto Spazzapan, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, and Argosy Designs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $275,833 while the average work can sell for $1,917.

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