Post-Modern Decorative Objects
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
- Ettore Sottsass
- Robert Venturi
- Alessandro Mendini
- Michele de Lucchi
- Michael Graves
- Nathalie du Pasquier
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.
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Style: Post-Modern
Monumental Sergio Bustamante 'Sol Eclipse' Papier Mâché Wall Sculpture, 1997
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Monumental wall-mounted sculpture executed in painted papier-mâché by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante (b. 1949). Titled "Sol Eclipse" (Solar Eclipse), this large-scale composition f...
Category
1990s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Vintage Italian Postmodern Wall Clock from Junghans, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Italian Postmodern Wall Clock from Junghans, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Salvador Dalí Leda Armchair Sculpture in Polished Brass, Spain
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
Structure in polished cast brass varnish.
Measures: 47 x 60 x 92 H. cm
Year: 1935-1937
Taken from “Femme á la téte rose” 1935 (...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$36,076 Sale Price / item
20% Off
A rare silver box / pop art sculpture by Fratelli Cacchione, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
An extraordinarily rare silver « cigarette » box / pop art sculpture by Fratelli Cacchionr, 20th century. This amazing silver box was created to resemble several boxes of cigarettes ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Dorothy Thorpe. Post-Modern candle holders by Elaine Bscheider, USA, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Pair of Post-Modern candle holders designed by Elaine Bscheider for Dorothy Thorpe Inc., USA, 1970s. Prezel-shaped body in transparent methacrylate/acrylic with chrome-plated golden ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Wood Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A rectangular wood box, Postmodern design period, circa late-20h century. Box has three wood hues, velvet lined, easy open/close lid. Very good condition as shown.
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$495
Cartier Desk Clock with Original Case
By Cartier
Located in Amersham, GB
A Cartier Les Must Desk Clock in an oval gold plated frame, with cabochon jewelled setting nuts, resting on a strut back with the distinctive Cartier ‘C’ forming the feet.
This Swis...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Postmodern Italian Mantel Clock by Michael Graves for Alessi, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table clock of the Italian manufacturer Alessi after a design by Michael Graves from 1986. A special and rare collector's object of Postmoderne.
The coat Clock is a miniature a...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage German Postmodern Alta Mira Series Ceramic Vase by Gilbert Portanier
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Postmodern Alta Mira Series Ceramic Vase by Gilbert Portanier for Rosenthal, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Postmodern Haeger Lovers Sculpture - 1990
By Haeger
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large postmodern figurative ceramic sculpture by Haeger. Beautiful deco stylized detailing to the embracing couple, finished in a high gloss white finish. Sticker on the base, made...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Murano Red & Opalescent Glass Perfume Bottle with Stopper
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite vintage Murano glass perfume bottle features a striking combination of deep ruby red glass framed by clear ribbed layers, creating a captivating optical depth. Its ele...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Postmodern Tessellated Stone Box
Located in Houston, TX
Late 20th Century Postmodern tessellated travertine and black marble box with brass inlay and brown cloth interior lining.
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble
HOLIDAY GIFT - Marilyn Monroe by Andy Warhol, Rosenthal Studio Line, 1990s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Andy Warhol, Marilyn Monroe, Rosenthal Studio Line Limited Edition Plate.
This glass tray is both a practical accessory and a captivating piece of contemporary art. Squared in shape...
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mocap 'Discodip' Illusionistic Wall Clock
Located in Maastricht, NL
Mocap 'Discodip' illusionistic wall clock design: JAN PAUL
“Time is an illusion”
Most wall-clocks have the same basic shape: round. Also the ...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$782 / item
British The Eclectic Copycat Brass Stencil Typeface Tool A from Tom Dixon
Located in Hamburg, DE
British The Eclectic Copycat Brass Stencil Typeface Tool A from Tom Dixon, in Flawless conditions. Designed from 2000 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Mat...
Category
20th Century British Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
A Rare 1980s Minimalist Silver Plated Round Design Vase by Lino Sabattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This post-modern vase designed by Lino Sabattini exemplifies the clean, sleek aesthetic typical of Sabattini's work and the minimalist movement of the era. This vase features a perfe...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Clear Lucite Fan Shaped Card Holder by Guzzini 1980s Made in Italy
By Guzzini
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage clear lucite or acrylic post modern fan shaped card holder, sorter or separator made in Italy in the 1980s by Guzzini. Marked "Guzzini Made in Italy" this originally was sold...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
$89 Sale Price
31% Off
Vasa Velizar Mihich Rectangular Acrylic Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Beautiful laminated colored plexiglas, creating different and surprising color
effects with viewing and lighting. Vasa's creations are an important contribution
to minimalist sculpt...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
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.
...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Antler
$53,037 / item
Post-Modern Murano Art Glass Vase by Cose Belle, Italy, 1980s
By Cose Belle Cose Rare
Located in Valencia, VC
Post-Modern Murano Art Glass Vase, Italy, circa 1980s
A strong example of Post-Modern Murano glass from the 1980s, defined by scale, weight, and assertive use of color. The vase fea...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Postmodern Round Pop Art Desk or Table Clock, Memphis Milano Style, Italy, 1990s
Located in Vienna, AT
An eye-catching post-modern Pop-Art Italian desk or table clock from the early 1990s. Outstanding design, the housing is made of black rubber, it has a clear see-trough clocks face, ...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic, Plexiglass, Rubber
1970s Michael Harvey Trompe-l’Oeil Paper Bag Ceramic Vase for Harvey Craft, Queb
By Michel Harvey
Located in Toronto, CA
A rare and highly collectible trompe-l’œil ceramic sculpture by Canadian artist Michael Harvey, produced in Quebec during the 1970s. Realistically modeled after a crumpled paper bag,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
$279 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Lucite Pen Pencil Desk Holder By Designer Rede Guzzini
By Rede Guzzini
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Lucite pen, pencil, marker and small paper desk organizer/holder, Postmodern period or Modern style, by designer Rede Guzzini, circa 1980s, Italy. A great desk accessory a...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Jon Price Large Blue Crystalline Glaze Vase, California Art Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare, sculptural vase was made of pure, high-fire porcelain and glazed both on the inside and the outside. Blue and pink highly detailed crystals on crackled blue background were gr...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ajeto Glass Vase by Borek Sipek for Driade Gold Plated Metal 1989 Czechoslovakia
Located in San Diego, CA
Colorless, transparent cobalt non-lead glasses, metallic gold; blown with hot applications, hand forged and gilded metal, adhered. Tall blown vessel consisting of two equal conical ...
Category
20th Century Czech Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Space Age Kinetic Desk Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bringing a touch of Space Age design flair to your space, this mid-century clock features a kinetic sphere design, with the clock's hands rotating within the chrome frame. This cloc...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
1980s Postmodern Chrome Rocking Desk Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic postmodern vintage desk, mantel, or shelf clock in the style of Shohei Mihara’s designs for Wakita. With a black face, red, white and yellow hands, and chrome rocking b...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Postmodern Fossil stone “ruins” clock by Renoir Designs, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage postmodern table clock in faux travertine - fossil stone or soapstone - with “Roman ruins” detail, late 20th century. Made in the Philippines, this item exudes neoclassical...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Soapstone
$184 Sale Price
20% Off
Post-Modern Desk Clock by Michael Graves
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice post-modern desk clock by Michael Graves, circa the 1980s. The clock is in good vintage condition and measures 4"W x 2.5"D x 5.25"H. It is Quartz alarm clock made in Taiwan t...
Category
Late 20th Century Taiwanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Fused Glass Footed Vase, Hand Blown Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural vintage vase is decorated with free-flowing fused red and yellow glass designs on mottled pink glass background; colored glass encases clear glass core, with clear glass ...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Morphos clock by Kurt B. Delbanco for Acerbis, 1980s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Kloks Morphos Italy Kurt B.Del banco design, large clock '80s Production of Acerbis International (Memphis era) large size 32 inches 82 cm for the side, painted on a framed Lucite pa...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Set of Three Gino Cenedese & Co. Murano Signed Art Glass Candlesticks
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a nice set of three Murano glass candlesticks by Gino Cenedese & Co. Each candlestick has an etched 'Cenedese' signature to the underside. Dimensions listed are for the l...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$455 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Decorative geode and black glass jewelry box by Don Drumm, late 20th century
By Don Drumm
Located in View Park, CA
A very unique decorative jewelry box hand-crafted of black glass, mirror, iron, and geode by Don Drumm, late 20th century. The geode boasts a bevy of brilliant blues, from cerulean t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Iron
$88 Sale Price
20% Off
Luigi Barolo for Baleri Italia (1992) Corrugated "Cartoons" Screen
Located in Round Top, TX
This is the "Cartoons" free-standing corrugated cardboard room screen with cast aluminum structural framing with protective rubber capping to the top and bottom of this piece.
Desig...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Large Vintage Postmodern German Floral Floor Vase from Steuler
By Steuler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Vintage Postmodern German Floral Floor Vase from Steuler, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Material: ...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage German Postmodern Wall Clock from Kienzle, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Postmodern Wall Clock from Kienzle, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Acryl...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Memphis Style Triangular Mixed Wood Trinket Box by Russ Keil
By Russ Keil
Located in San Diego, CA
Memphis style mixed wood triangular trinket box by Russ Keil, circa 1990s. The box measures 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 5.75"H and is made of a padouk, walnut and sugar maple hardwood . There is...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Maple, Padouk
Haeger Rounded Edge Mauve Pink Postmodern Vide Poche
By Royal Haeger
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern Haeger vide poche catchall. Bold rounded edges make this a standout piece, mauve color is versatile and pairs nicely with many other colors. Perfect for a coffee table, dr...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Iridescent "Northern Lights" Art Glass Fan Vase by M.J. Bailey
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning iridescent footed art glass vase by M.J. Bailey, circa 1990s. The vase is in very good vintage condition and measures 14.5"W x 8"D x 7"H. it has a wonderful yuellow / gree...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Brutalist Glass Menorah by Joel & Candace Bless Wave Shape
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brutalist thick rough glass sculpture Menorah by Joel & Candace Bless, circa 1990s remanence of an antique wave wall with .5" diameter holes for display candles, no chi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Post Modern Sculptural Clock in the Style of Sosstass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Really cool sculptural clock in the memphis style powered by a battery.
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gio Ponti for Argenteria Sabattini Italian Silver-Plated "Musk" Sculpture 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian sculpture ‘Cuckolded Mask” in silver-plated metal designed by Gio Ponti for Argenteria Sabattini with the manufacturer’s mark engraved, Italy 1970s
Please note that the item...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Charles Perry Brass “Ball Puzzle” 1982
By Geoffrey Rose
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fantastic and rare brass puzzle sculpture made in 1982 called the "Ball Puzzle" by the famous designer and artist Charles O. Perry. The piece is...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Figurative Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage figurative ceramic sculpture. Beautiful minimalist design of 2 embracing figures. Finished in a matte off-white glaze.
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1980s Postmodern Memphis Era Wall Clock by Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design and rare piece circa 1980s glass face with a brass ring frame, and a black plastic frame with a withe plastic accent edge line, Classic design from the Memphis era nice ...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Wall Clock by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Vienna, AT
Piero Fornasetti wall clock created in 1990s. Glass clock face with printed woman face and digits with quartz clockwork. Measures: Ø 37 cm.
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Salvador Dalí Leda Armchair Sculpture in Polished Brass, Spain
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
Structure in polished cast brass varnish.
Measures: 47 x 60 x 92 H.cm
Year: 1935-1937
Taken from “Femme á la téte rose” 1935 (W...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
James Alloway Paperweight with Controlled Bubbles, American Studio Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The piece measures 3.25" high and 2.25" wide at the center. It is signed by the artist near the base.
James Alloway (b. 1957) is a renowned American glass artist. James had a fasci...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Jean Roulet 'Presidents Clock' in the Shape of an Armillary Sphere
Located in Amersham, GB
A beautifully gilded desk clock with perpetual calendar, moon-phase and an adjustable world time ring in the shape of an armillary sphere or astrolabe made by Jean Roulet...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
Post Modern German Brass "Clear Drops" Oil Lamp Candlestick by Freddie Andersen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Freddie Andersen "Clear Drops" oil lamp made in West Germany. This lamp features an elegant brass stem, a handblown glass reservoir, and a sleek black resin base, creating a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$132 Sale Price
40% Off
Large Italian Tortoise Murano Art Glass Bowl 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This impressive vintage Murano art glass bowl showcases a striking 14-inch tortoise or leopard pattern, exuding timeless elegance. Ideal for serving or display, this Italian blown art glass piece dates back to the 1970s or early 1980s and likely originates from Empoli, near Florence, known for its modern...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Lovers Murano Art Glass Abstract Sculpture by Sandro Frattin, Signed
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Abstract Murano glass sculpture of two lovers embracing is made in green, purple, and clear glass with gold flakes inclusions, encased in clear glass in sommerso technique. The two figures are supported by a figurative base, done in clear glass with gold inclusions.
Sandro Frattin opened his studio, La Vetreria Artistica TFZ Internazionale, in 1980s; he is renowned for his exceptional technical skills and creative use of ancient techniques in modern art objects.
The sculpture is 14.35" high; it has the etched signature by artist on the bottom: Art 8/99 126/500 S Frattin.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Ettore Sottsass Postmodern "Tigris" Porcelain Vase for Memphis Milano, 1983
Located in London, GB
For sale is a rare, early Post-Modern “TIGRIS” porcelain vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano and produced by Porcellane San Marco, in the 1980s.
In 1983, Ettore Sott...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Yaacov Agam, “Image-Magic” – Illuminated Plexiglass Light Sculpture Signed
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Weesp, NL
Yaacov Agam, “Image-Magic” – Illuminated Plexiglass Light Sculpture (Signed & Numbered)
Artist: Yaacov Agam
Title: Image-Magic
Medium: Illuminated Plexiglass Sculpture
Editio...
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Plexiglass
Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Orange and Pastel Pink by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, ON
Large "Indian Summer" Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Colour: Clear Orange and Matte Pastel Pink.
*All the pieces are hand-made and...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Dale Rogers “Rise” Indoor / Outdoor Postmodern Steel Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Steel indoor/outdoor Rise sculpture by Dale Rogers.
“The simple lines of Rise have made it a very popular sculpture amongst my clients. It has a very clean organic feel that makes i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Eternity Calendar by Mette Kiellerup for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Perpetual Eternity Calendar by Mette Kiellerup for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. This piece has an attribution mark.
A...
Category
20th Century Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
A monumental caged art glass vase by Vanessa Mitrani, signed, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A large art glass bulbous caged vase by Vanessa Mitrani, late 20th century. In a brilliant persimmon hue and caged in metal, this piece is at once statement and sophisticated. Signed...
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
AMANO - Vintage Ceramic Vase - Rich Red Glaze - Germany - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
AMANO - Vintage ceramic vase - rich red glaze - bullet shape - signed on the base - impressed model number '629-18' - Germany - late 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no l...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Post-modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Tom von Kaenel, Reflections Copenhagen, Christopher Gentner, and Ettore Sottsass. 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 decorative objects 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 $1,098.
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