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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
Iridescent Footed Art Glass Vase / Bowl by Bertil Vallien for Boda Abfors
Iridescent Footed Art Glass Vase / Bowl by Bertil Vallien for Boda Abfors

Iridescent Footed Art Glass Vase / Bowl by Bertil Vallien for Boda Abfors

By Bertil Vallien, Bodafors

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning iridescent footed art glass vase / bowl by Bertil Vallien for Boda Abfors, circa 1980s. The bowl is in very good vintage condition and measures 8"D x 7"H. it has a wonderf...

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20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Fragile Structure#7 Norihiko Terayama Berndt Friberg
Fragile Structure#7 Norihiko Terayama Berndt Friberg

Fragile Structure#7 Norihiko Terayama Berndt Friberg

By Norihiko Terayama

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created them from damaged vases, coffee cups and so on....

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Regeneration 02 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga
Regeneration 02 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga

Regeneration 02 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga

Located in Geneve, CH

Regeneration 02 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga Dimensions: W 50 x D 12 x H 55 cm Materials: Bronze Kodai Suga’s work features an evocative modernistic silhouette that has been imbue...

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Other

Sir Lancelot Elk Head Wall Mount Sculpture by The Peak Antler
Sir Lancelot Elk Head Wall Mount Sculpture by The Peak Antler

Sir Lancelot Elk Head Wall Mount Sculpture by The Peak Antler

Located in Geneve, CH

Sir Lancelot Elk Head Wall Mount Sculpture by The Peak Antler Dimensions: W 121.92 x D 132.08 x H 182.88 cm Materials: naturally shed antlers Based in, produced and shipped from the...

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2010s American Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Antler

Contemporary Art Fountain Pio Tempio D'empio Tempo by Luigi Ontani
Contemporary Art Fountain Pio Tempio D'empio Tempo by Luigi Ontani

Contemporary Art Fountain Pio Tempio D'empio Tempo by Luigi Ontani

By Mirabili, 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 Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Regeneration 03-2 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga
Regeneration 03-2 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga

Regeneration 03-2 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga

Located in Geneve, CH

Regeneration 03-2 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga Dimensions: W 50 x D 9 x H 30 cm Materials: Bronze Kodai Suga’s work features an evocative modernistic silhouette that has been imbu...

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Other

'Belmont' Ceramic Mug Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2016
'Belmont' Ceramic Mug Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2016

'Belmont' Ceramic Mug Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2016

By Peter Shire

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Glazed Whiteware ceramic mug sculpture by Peter Shire, 2016. Approx: 8 3/4" high x 13" wide x 23" long (to handle). Peter Shire: Peter Shire is an LA-based artist whose work elu...

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2010s American Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Wooden XXL Sculpture by Gianni Pinna, 1981
Italian Wooden XXL Sculpture by Gianni Pinna, 1981

Italian Wooden XXL Sculpture by Gianni Pinna, 1981

By Gianni Pinna

Located in Weesp, NL

"Experience the beauty and craftsmanship of Gianni Pinna's stunning wooden sculpture, Documento No.7. This one-of-a-kind piece was created in Italy in 198...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

1989 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture Concetto Pozzati in Posa
1989 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture Concetto Pozzati in Posa

1989 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture Concetto Pozzati in Posa

By Concetto Pozzati

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a joyful bronze sculpture multiple art work signed by the well known Italian artist Concetto Pozzati. Title "In posa" This is a multiple of a numbered edition of 1.000 pieces. The pieces were made in 1989 but they can be considered as new cause remained since now stored and packed in the Editor warehouse. Every bronze sculpture is completed with the Editor Certificate, with the number assigned to the piece and the original signature of the author. Concetto Pozzati was born in Padova Italy in 1935. He is living since 1949 in Bologna Italy where he is holder of the chair of Painting at the Accademia of Belle Arti. He has been exhibiting in many internationally events as Bienniale of Venice and Sao Paolo...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Artefacto 03 by Federico Stefanovich
Artefacto 03 by Federico Stefanovich

Artefacto 03 by Federico Stefanovich

Located in Geneve, CH

Artefacto 03 by Federico Stefanovich Dimensions: D 19 x W 47 x H 36 cm. Material: Brass. Available in a smaller size: D 10 x W 26 x H 20 cm. Federico Stefanovich presents himself as...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1980 Italy Post-Modern Rodica Tanasescu Bronze Abstract Sculpture Muse
1980 Italy Post-Modern Rodica Tanasescu Bronze Abstract Sculpture Muse

1980 Italy Post-Modern Rodica Tanasescu Bronze Abstract Sculpture Muse

Located in Brescia, IT

This artwork was created by the Italian artist Rodica Tanasescu. The title " Musa" Muse. Rodica Tanasescu was born in Rumania and now lives in and works in Mestre, (Venezia, Italy)....

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Aceleración Screen by Joel Escalona
Aceleración Screen by Joel Escalona

Aceleración Screen by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Geneve, CH

Aceleración screen by Joel Escalona Limited edition of 9 Dimensions: D 230 x W 40 x H 187 cm Materials: oak wood. Natural white oak screen. J...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Oak

1980 Italy Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture Archictectures
1980 Italy Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture Archictectures

1980 Italy Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture Archictectures

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Edmondo Cirillo, a talented artist of years 80' in Italy. This is a multiple of a numbe...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Brummit Fir Christmas Tree Sculpture by The Peak Antler
Brummit Fir Christmas Tree Sculpture by The Peak Antler

Brummit Fir Christmas Tree Sculpture by The Peak Antler

Located in Geneve, CH

Brummit Fir Christmas Tree Sculpture by The Peak Antler Dimensions: W 132.08 x D 132.08 x H 396.24 cm Materials: naturally shed antlers Based in, produced and shipped from the US. ...

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2010s American Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Antler

Whimsical American Solid Walnut Golf club Wine Rack holder
Whimsical American Solid Walnut Golf club Wine Rack holder

Whimsical American Solid Walnut Golf club Wine Rack holder

Located in San Diego, CA

well balanced solid walnut golf club sculpture , wine holder circa 1980's great conversation piece perfect for any mans cave.

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20th Century American Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Ki Chair by Ayse Zelal Tugrul
Ki Chair by Ayse Zelal Tugrul

Ki Chair by Ayse Zelal Tugrul

Located in Geneve, CH

Ki Chair by Ayse Zelal Tugrul Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 45 x H 68 cm. Materials: Handmade Copper and Marble. “Ki” means "earth, place, land" in Sumerian, symbolizing grounding ...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Copper

Murano Turquoise Handblown Flower
Murano Turquoise Handblown Flower

Murano Turquoise Handblown Flower

By Murano 5

Located in Pasadena, TX

This flower is handblown. It was crafted in Murano, Italy. It has a beautiful turquoise color. Makes for a great gift.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

1980 Italy Post-Modern Abstract Kinetic Sculpture Les Simonnet  Polimorphes
1980 Italy Post-Modern Abstract Kinetic Sculpture Les Simonnet  Polimorphes

1980 Italy Post-Modern Abstract Kinetic Sculpture Les Simonnet Polimorphes

Located in Brescia, IT

This engaging and kinetic artwork was created by the French artist Jean Marie and Marthe Simonnet Title "Polimorphes" translated in "Polymorphic". This artwork is Kinetic and can c...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Postmodern White Glazed Porcelain Glove Mold by Rosenthal
Postmodern White Glazed Porcelain Glove Mold by Rosenthal

Postmodern White Glazed Porcelain Glove Mold by Rosenthal

By Rosenthal

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1970s. This mold is made in glazed porcelain. It was inspired by those ones designed by Gio Ponti for Ginori. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight t...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Majestic Controlled Bubble Bullicante Cobalt Blue Art Glass Large Paperweight
Majestic Controlled Bubble Bullicante Cobalt Blue Art Glass Large Paperweight

Majestic Controlled Bubble Bullicante Cobalt Blue Art Glass Large Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Majestic Controlled Bubble Bullicante Cobalt Blue Art Glass Large Paperweight, beautiful excellent condition rich color nice and heavy art piece sculpture.

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20th Century American Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Wood Sculptures by Touch With Eyes
Wood Sculptures by Touch With Eyes

Wood Sculptures by Touch With Eyes

Located in Geneve, CH

Wood Sculptures by Touch With Eyes Dimensions: W 30 x D 20 x H 50 cm Materials: Wood washed out by the sea, Wax and Oil. Weight: 10 Kg. The sculptures were made of wood washed out...

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2010s German Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1986 Italy Abstract Bronze Sculpture Patrizia Guerresi Afrodite Aphrodite
1986 Italy Abstract Bronze Sculpture Patrizia Guerresi Afrodite Aphrodite

1986 Italy Abstract Bronze Sculpture Patrizia Guerresi Afrodite Aphrodite

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an engaging bronze sculpture create by the Italian artist Patrizia Guerresi, in the 1986. The piece is a multiple of 5000 specimen on a green painted wooden base. The title of this artwork is " Afrodite" translate in Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of beauty...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Brass Bud Vase III by Gentner Design
Brass Bud Vase III by Gentner Design

Brass Bud Vase III by Gentner Design

By Christopher Gentner

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass bud vase III by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 5 x W 5 x H 10 cm Materials: dull tarnished brass Each of these delicately, handcrafted Bud Vase...

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2010s American Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Compact Totem De Luz Sculpture by Kutarq Studio
Compact Totem De Luz Sculpture by Kutarq Studio

Compact Totem De Luz Sculpture by Kutarq Studio

By Kutarq Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Compact Totem De Luz Sculpture by Kutarq Studio Materials: Onyx diffuser. Dimensions: D 34 x W 38 x H 120 cm Compact version also available. All our lamps can be wired according to ...

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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Other

Set of 3 Aurora Geode Triptych Wall Art Panels by Sev Art Gallery
Set of 3 Aurora Geode Triptych Wall Art Panels by Sev Art Gallery

Set of 3 Aurora Geode Triptych Wall Art Panels by Sev Art Gallery

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 3 Aurora Geode Triptych Wall Art Panels by Sev Art Gallery. Dimensions: Each panel W 100 x D 4 x H 180 cm. Materials: Natural quartz stone, citrine stone, epoxy resin, canvas...

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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Quartz

Italy 1980 Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Ugo Carà
Italy 1980 Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Ugo Carà

Italy 1980 Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Ugo Carà

By Ugo Cara

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a joyful bronze sculpture multiple art work signed by the well known in Italy and abroad, artist Ugo Carà. Title The Dancer This is a multiple of a numbered edition of 1.000 pieces. The pieces were made in 1980 but they can be considered as new cause remained since then stored and packed in the Editor warehouse. Every bronze sculpture is completed with the Editor Certificate, with the number assigned to the piece and the original signature of the author. Ugo Carà was born in Trieste Italy...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Jomon Contemporary Fertility Vessel 10 by Noe Kuremoto
Jomon Contemporary Fertility Vessel 10 by Noe Kuremoto

Jomon Contemporary Fertility Vessel 10 by Noe Kuremoto

Located in Geneve, CH

Jomon Contemporary Fertility Vessel 10 by Noe Kuremoto Materials: White stoneware Dimensions: D 28 x W 28 x H 44 cm (Dimensions are approximate). "I want my pot to remember what we ...

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2010s American Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Revival LeGarcon Mannequin by Lindsey Balkweill
Art Deco Revival LeGarcon Mannequin by Lindsey Balkweill

Art Deco Revival LeGarcon Mannequin by Lindsey Balkweill

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Rare English Art Deco Revival Chrome & Resin LeGarcon Mannequin by Lindsey Balkweill This rare English Art Deco Revival Silver and Red Mannequin was created in the 1970s by ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Post-War Green Marble Torso Sculpture, American Design, 20th Century
Post-War Green Marble Torso Sculpture, American Design, 20th Century

Post-War Green Marble Torso Sculpture, American Design, 20th Century

Located in Queens, NY

American Post-War Design carved green marble stylized torso of a figure resting on a rectangular black base

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20th Century American Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Post Modern Rosenthal Art Glass Bowl by Eric J Roush
Post Modern Rosenthal Art Glass Bowl by Eric J Roush

Post Modern Rosenthal Art Glass Bowl by Eric J Roush

By Rosenthal

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and graphic oval glass art bowl by Rosenthal. This beautiful piece from the late 90s is graphic and detailed. It shares yellow and amber tones along with a smoke purple ton...

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1990s American Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Raiz Sculptural Vessel in Ceramic by Julius Nobre
Raiz Sculptural Vessel in Ceramic by Julius Nobre

Raiz Sculptural Vessel in Ceramic by Julius Nobre

Located in Geneve, CH

Raiz Sculptural Vessel in Ceramic by Julius Nobre. Dimensions: W 15 x D 15 x H 30 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Between folds that recall bark, roots, and layers of memory, this piece gu...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italy 1998 the Skyscrapers Brass Abstract Sculpture
Italy 1998 the Skyscrapers Brass Abstract Sculpture

Italy 1998 the Skyscrapers Brass Abstract Sculpture

By Roberto Vecchione 1

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an artwork of Roberto Vecchione, an Italian artist friend of Giovanni Campus and Bruno Munari. Its work is a form of ‘mind architecture’ and this two pieces are representativ...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Untitled 19 Stoneware Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
Untitled 19 Stoneware Sculpture by Laura Pasquino

Untitled 19 Stoneware Sculpture by Laura Pasquino

Located in Geneve, CH

Untitled 19 Stoneware Sculpture by Laura Pasquino One of a kind Dimensions: D 50 x H 49 cm Material: White and beige stoneware, glaze. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ...

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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Horizon Sculpture by The GoodMan Studio
Horizon Sculpture by The GoodMan Studio

Horizon Sculpture by The GoodMan Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Horizon Sculpture by The GoodMan Studio Dimensions: W 153 x D 41 x H 153 cm Materials: Glass Made to order. Hanging installatiom Customizable in an...

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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Beppe Bonetti Piccolo Racconto
1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Beppe Bonetti Piccolo Racconto

1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Beppe Bonetti Piccolo Racconto

Located in Brescia, IT

This artwork was created by the Italian artist Beppe Bonetti. Title "Piccolo racconto" translate "Little tale"" Beppe Bonetti was born in 1951 in Brescia, Italy, where he lives an...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1985 Italy Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture the Moon
1985 Italy Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture the Moon

1985 Italy Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture the Moon

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Maurizio Bonora, a talented artist of years 80' in Italy. This is a multiple of a numbe...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italy 1980 Ugo La Pietra Abstract Bronze Sculpture Four Dance Steps
Italy 1980 Ugo La Pietra Abstract Bronze Sculpture Four Dance Steps

Italy 1980 Ugo La Pietra Abstract Bronze Sculpture Four Dance Steps

By Ugo La Pietra

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a unique piece (n.6 of eight realized) of this charming artwork in bronze by Ugo La Pietra. The ironic title is part of the artist philosophy. La Pietra is a genial architect...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

'The Patch' Hanging Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2015
'The Patch' Hanging Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2015

'The Patch' Hanging Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2015

By Peter Shire

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Aluminum and stainless steel hanging sculpture by Peter Shire, 2015. Approx: 48" diameter x 48" high Peter Shire: Peter Shire is an LA-based artist whose work eludes all attempt...

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2010s American Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Sculpture
Vintage Original Studio Pottery Sculpture

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This monumental studio pottery sculpture by artist KT Blacklock, dated 1978, is a vibrant and commanding example of late-century Postmodern expressionism. The piece features a dynami...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Monumental skyhook Sculpture by Peter Shire, late 1980s. Indoors or Outdoors
Monumental skyhook Sculpture by Peter Shire, late 1980s. Indoors or Outdoors

Monumental skyhook Sculpture by Peter Shire, late 1980s. Indoors or Outdoors

By Peter Shire

Located in Kansas City, MO

Large, over 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide, sculpture by artist Peter Shire. One of the original designers/artists in the Memphis Milan Group started by Ettore Sottsass, this is from S...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Matte Black Finish Néra Sculpture by deBlona
Matte Black Finish Néra Sculpture by deBlona

Matte Black Finish Néra Sculpture by deBlona

Located in Geneve, CH

Matte Black Finish Néra Sculpture by deBlona Dimensions: W 78 x D 20 x H 87-97 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Colors: Matte black finish. A sculptural representation of an imposing and en...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

'Cairo' Chair by Peter Shire, 2018
'Cairo' Chair by Peter Shire, 2018

'Cairo' Chair by Peter Shire, 2018

By Peter Shire

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Upholstered armchair by Peter Shire, 2018 Upholstered with Kvadrat Divina Fabric, Aluminum, Wood & Paint. Approximate measures: 60 1/4" high x 40" wide x 39" deep Peter Shire: ...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern White Lacquered Earthenware Horse Head Decorative Object, Italy 1980s
Postmodern White Lacquered Earthenware Horse Head Decorative Object, Italy 1980s

Postmodern White Lacquered Earthenware Horse Head Decorative Object, Italy 1980s

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

This large-scale figure of a horse head was produced in Italy and dates to the 80s. The white glaze gives this piece a modern look and captures the elegance and beauty of the horse....

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Jug by Laura Pasquino
Jug by Laura Pasquino

Jug by Laura Pasquino

Located in Geneve, CH

Jug by Laura Pasquino Limited Edition of 8 Dimensions: D 23 x H 33 cm Material: Soft-paste porcelain, glaze. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ancient Korean ceramics as...

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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Handemade Object #3 by Henry D'ath
Handemade Object #3 by Henry D'ath

Handemade Object #3 by Henry D'ath

Located in Geneve, CH

Handemade object #3 by Henry D'ath Dimensions: D 15 x H 60 cm Materials: wood, calligraphy Ink Piece is handmade by artist. Henry d’ath is a new zealand born, hong kong based...

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2010s Chinese Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Peter Shire Anchorage Teapot for Memphis, 1982
Peter Shire Anchorage Teapot for Memphis, 1982

Peter Shire Anchorage Teapot for Memphis, 1982

By Rossi & Arcandi, Peter Shire

Located in Kansas City, MO

This is a rare "Anchorage Teapot" by designer and artist Peter Shire. Rossi e Arcandi for Memphis, Milano, 1982. The teapot is completely original and shows signs of wear to be expec...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Extra Large Wave Mar de Cobre Wall Sculpture by Aura Carpio
Extra Large Wave Mar de Cobre Wall Sculpture by Aura Carpio

Extra Large Wave Mar de Cobre Wall Sculpture by Aura Carpio

Located in Geneve, CH

Extra Large Wave Mar de Cobre Wall Sculpture by Aura Carpio. Dimensions: D 120 x H 5 cm. Materials: Copper. This piece can be produced in customized sizes and finishes upon request...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Tall SIGNED French Abstract Ceramic Sculpture in Two Pieces
Tall SIGNED French Abstract Ceramic Sculpture in Two Pieces

Tall SIGNED French Abstract Ceramic Sculpture in Two Pieces

Located in North Miami, FL

This is a fantastic large scale hand made ceramic sculpture SIGNED to interior top piece (SEE all detail images and video). This ethereal bird-like figure has wonderful coloring and...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

Medium Brass Mar de Cobre Wall Sculpture by Aura Carpio
Medium Brass Mar de Cobre Wall Sculpture by Aura Carpio

Medium Brass Mar de Cobre Wall Sculpture by Aura Carpio

Located in Geneve, CH

Medium Brass Mar de Cobre Wall Sculpture by Aura Carpio Dimensions: D 70 x H 5 cm. Materials: Copper, Brass. Weight: 7 Kg. Aura Carpio® (CDMX). Mexican industrial designer graduate...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Brass

Cálice Sculptural Object in Cast Brass by Studio Orth
Cálice Sculptural Object in Cast Brass by Studio Orth

Cálice Sculptural Object in Cast Brass by Studio Orth

Located in Geneve, CH

Cálice Sculptural Object in Cast Brass by Studio Orth Dimensions: D 12 x W 12 x H 18 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Estúdio Orth is a multidisciplinary furniture and interior design of...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Post-modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern sculptures 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 sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Tom von Kaenel, Christopher Gentner, Mirabili, and Carla Tolomeo. 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 sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $33 and tops out at $216,361 while the average work can sell for $1,755.