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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

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
Lumières du Paradis Low Candleholder by Katia Luna Benaï
Lumières du Paradis Low Candleholder by Katia Luna Benaï

Lumières du Paradis Low Candleholder by Katia Luna Benaï

Located in Geneve, CH

Lumières du Paradis Low Candleholder by Katia Luna Benaï. Dimensions: D 17 x H 20 cm. Materials: Reclaimed Venetian briccole wood, amber Murano glass. This captivating set, hand-cra...

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2010s British Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Murano Glass

Bud Vase Sculptural Blown Glass with Silver Mirror by Homa
Bud Vase Sculptural Blown Glass with Silver Mirror by Homa

Bud Vase Sculptural Blown Glass with Silver Mirror by Homa

Located in Geneve, CH

Bud Vase Sculptural Blown Glass with Silver Mirror by Homa Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 26 cm Materials: Blown Glass. Silver Mirror. HOMA is a contemporary design atelier based in Is...

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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Mirror

Handmade Rimini Blue Lacquered Ceramic Jug by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
Handmade Rimini Blue Lacquered Ceramic Jug by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy

Handmade Rimini Blue Lacquered Ceramic Jug by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Handmade in Italy, 1970s. This jug is made in Rimini blue lacquered ceramic. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excell...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Postmodern Vases by Heide Warlamis for Vienna Collection
Set of Three Postmodern Vases by Heide Warlamis for Vienna Collection

Set of Three Postmodern Vases by Heide Warlamis for Vienna Collection

By Heide Warlamis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An outstanding set of three postmodern ceramic vases by Austrian artist and designer Heide Warlamis (born 1942). Part of Warlamis' Vienna Collection design series, these vases utiliz...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern Solid Polished Carved Italian Marble Female Figurative Sculpture
Postmodern Solid Polished Carved Italian Marble Female Figurative Sculpture

Postmodern Solid Polished Carved Italian Marble Female Figurative Sculpture

Located in Miami, FL

Postmodern female sculpture carved from a solid block of Italian marble, 1980s. This piece was removed from a built in pedestal and was attached using a bolt. Due to the size, we ...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

William Ludwig Bronze Figural Sculpture of a Warrior Dated 1987
William Ludwig Bronze Figural Sculpture of a Warrior Dated 1987

William Ludwig Bronze Figural Sculpture of a Warrior Dated 1987

By William Ludwig

Located in Peabody, MA

A 1980s bronze sculpture of a helmeted figure on a solid walnut base by Louisiana artist William Ludwig (1935-2011).. Although New England born in Hartford, CT., he was known as a so...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Earthenware Tahlina Sculpture by Munier
Earthenware Tahlina Sculpture by Munier

Earthenware Tahlina Sculpture by Munier

Located in Geneve, CH

Earthenware Tahlina Sculpture by Munier Dimensions: W 26 x D 26 x H 30 cm. Materials: Earthenware. Weight: 4.2 kg. I specialize in the ancient technique of coil building, a traditio...

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2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Post Modern Snake Skin and Parchment Box by R & Y Augousti Paris
Post Modern Snake Skin and Parchment Box by R & Y Augousti Paris

Post Modern Snake Skin and Parchment Box by R & Y Augousti Paris

By R & Y Augousti

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Open topped box wrapped in parchment and with a lid having an arched top and continuing down the short sides wrapped in snakeskin with conforming bone edges. Marked on the bottom R&Y...

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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

1980s Postmodern Black and Red Rexite Zero 980 Wall Clock
1980s Postmodern Black and Red Rexite Zero 980 Wall Clock

1980s Postmodern Black and Red Rexite Zero 980 Wall Clock

By Rexite, Barbieri e Marianelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed by Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli for Rexite in 1981, this Zero 980 wall clock has a striking black and red combination. Black plastic case, REd hands, and raised red ...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Plastic

Italy 1980 Post Modern  Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Concetto Pozzati
Italy 1980 Post Modern  Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Concetto Pozzati

Italy 1980 Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Concetto Pozzati

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 Pear (O'pera) This is a multiple of a numbered edition of 1.000 p...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Orbitae Vase in Glazed Iron-rich Stoneware by Robin Kerr
Orbitae Vase in Glazed Iron-rich Stoneware by Robin Kerr

Orbitae Vase in Glazed Iron-rich Stoneware by Robin Kerr

Located in Geneve, CH

Orbitae Vase in Glazed Iron-rich Stoneware by Robin Kerr Unique Piece Dimensions: D 37 x W 35 x H 38 cm. Materials: Stoneware. Robin Kerr is a Swiss ceramic artist living and workin...

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2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Set of 3 Black Cibele Plant Stands by OK Design
Set of 3 Black Cibele Plant Stands by OK Design

Set of 3 Black Cibele Plant Stands by OK Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 3 Black Cibele Plant Stands by OK Design Dimensions: D 35 x H 30 cm, D 35 x H 45 cm, D 35 x H 54 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal. Available in small, medium, and large. Av...

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2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Red Stoneware Pithos Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki
Red Stoneware Pithos Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki

Red Stoneware Pithos Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki

Located in Geneve, CH

Red Stoneware Pithos Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 19 x H 24 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Stoneware Available finishes: Black, ...

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2010s Greek Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Cadere Vase in Wheel-Thrown Glazed Stoneware by Robin Kerr
Cadere Vase in Wheel-Thrown Glazed Stoneware by Robin Kerr

Cadere Vase in Wheel-Thrown Glazed Stoneware by Robin Kerr

Located in Geneve, CH

Cadere Vase in Wheel-Thrown Glazed Stoneware by Robin Kerr Unique Piece Dimensions: D 33 x W 37 x H 40 cm. Materials: Stoneware. Robin Kerr is a Swiss ceramic artist living and work...

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2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Sitting Black & White Cat Art Glass Sculpture by Maciej Habrat, 1990s
Sitting Black & White Cat Art Glass Sculpture by Maciej Habrat, 1990s

Sitting Black & White Cat Art Glass Sculpture by Maciej Habrat, 1990s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage art glass sculpture features an expressionist, Modernist sitting cat figure in black and white fused glass; the use of clear glass and controlled air bubbles add texture and ...

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20th Century Polish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Le Mani Bowl by Marcela Cure
Le Mani Bowl by Marcela Cure

Le Mani Bowl by Marcela Cure

Located in Geneve, CH

Le Mani bowl by Marcela Cure Dimensions: W 42 x D 42 x H 15 cm Materials: Resin and Stone Composite The latest addition to our CORPOREA Collection is the Le Mani bowl. Given its...

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2010s Colombian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Platinum Luster Niva Vase by deBlona
Platinum Luster Niva Vase by deBlona

Platinum Luster Niva Vase by deBlona

Located in Geneve, CH

Platinum Luster Celis Vase by deBlona Dimensions: D 32 x H 39 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Colors: 24 Kt Gold Luster / Platinum Luster. A sculptural vase crafted from red clay sourced i...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

A Memphis Milano Alcor glass vase designed by Ettore Sottsass
A Memphis Milano Alcor glass vase designed by Ettore Sottsass

A Memphis Milano Alcor glass vase designed by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Oxford, GB

A Memphis Milano Alcor glass vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, made by Compagnia Vetraria Muranese, designed 1983, clear, green and opaque white glass swollen panels, applied with bl...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Platinum Luster Soreis Vase by deBlona
Platinum Luster Soreis Vase by deBlona

Platinum Luster Soreis Vase by deBlona

Located in Geneve, CH

Platinum Luster Soreis Vase by deBlona Dimensions: D 35 x H 40 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Colors: 24 Kt Gold Luster / Platinum Luster. A sculptural vase hand-thrown from red clay sour...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Medusa Vase in Wheel-Thrown Glazed Stoneware by Robin Kerr
Medusa Vase in Wheel-Thrown Glazed Stoneware by Robin Kerr

Medusa Vase in Wheel-Thrown Glazed Stoneware by Robin Kerr

Located in Geneve, CH

Medusa Vase in Wheel-Thrown Glazed Stoneware by Robin Kerr Unique Piece Dimensions: D 24 x W 24 x H 43 cm. Materials: Stoneware. Robin Kerr is a Swiss ceramic artist living and work...

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2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Post Modern Italian Column Green Marble Bookends
Post Modern Italian Column Green Marble Bookends

Post Modern Italian Column Green Marble Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of postmodern marble bookends from Italy. These sizeable pieces of marble are captivating as they are commanding. The veining that develops on the green marble with gr...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Platinum Luster Viel Vase by deBlona
Platinum Luster Viel Vase by deBlona

Platinum Luster Viel Vase by deBlona

Located in Geneve, CH

Platinum Luster Viel Vase by deBlona Dimensions: D 22 x H 31 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Colors: 24 Kt Gold Luster / Platinum Luster. A sculptural vase crafted from red clay sourced in...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Collection 3 Porcelain Decanters LeRoy Neiman Decorative Sports Memorabilia
Collection 3 Porcelain Decanters LeRoy Neiman Decorative Sports Memorabilia

Collection 3 Porcelain Decanters LeRoy Neiman Decorative Sports Memorabilia

By LeRoy Neiman

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful porcelain decorative decanter by Leroy Neiman, Circa 1979. This liquor decanter with its baseball memorabilia, intense colors and clean condition makes a great addition t...

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20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Symbiosis Vase in Wheel-Thrown Glazed Stoneware by Robin Kerr
Symbiosis Vase in Wheel-Thrown Glazed Stoneware by Robin Kerr

Symbiosis Vase in Wheel-Thrown Glazed Stoneware by Robin Kerr

Located in Geneve, CH

Symbiosis Vase in Wheel-Thrown Glazed Stoneware by Robin Kerr Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 21 x W 21 x H 50 cm. Materials: Stoneware. Robin Kerr is a Swiss ceramic artist living and ...

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2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

1995 Italy Bronze Sculpture by Giuseppe Bergomi Davanti Al Mare
1995 Italy Bronze Sculpture by Giuseppe Bergomi Davanti Al Mare

1995 Italy Bronze Sculpture by Giuseppe Bergomi Davanti Al Mare

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an engaging and intense artwork created by the well known Italian artist Giuseppe Bergomi in 1995. This is a bronze sculpture made by the tec...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Brass Sculpture on Marble Base After Rodin's "The Thinker" - SIGNED
Brass Sculpture on Marble Base After Rodin's "The Thinker" - SIGNED

Brass Sculpture on Marble Base After Rodin's "The Thinker" - SIGNED

Located in North Miami, FL

Signed V. Martin, this wonderful version of Rodin's renowned sculpture, The Thinker, is made of patinated brass and sits atop a black marble base. Pedestal shown is sold separately ...

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1960s French Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

Modernist Copper Enamel Tray with Abstract Decor
Modernist Copper Enamel Tray with Abstract Decor

Modernist Copper Enamel Tray with Abstract Decor

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Graphic Modernist rectangular tray or catch-all dish in enameled copper features colorful abstract decor in teal and copper colors with red and green accents. The underside of the t...

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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel

Regeneration 04 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga
Regeneration 04 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga

Regeneration 04 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga

Located in Geneve, CH

Regeneration 04 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga Dimensions: W 50 x D 7.5 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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Other

Vintage Cast Iron "Hound Dog" Doorstop / Sculpture by Virginia Metalcrafters
Vintage Cast Iron "Hound Dog" Doorstop / Sculpture by Virginia Metalcrafters

Vintage Cast Iron "Hound Dog" Doorstop / Sculpture by Virginia Metalcrafters

Located in San Diego, CA

Super cool vintage cast iron "Hound Dog" doorstop / sculpture manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1986. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and a dist...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Sculpture of a Gazelle Signed Numbered Limited Ed.
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Sculpture of a Gazelle Signed Numbered Limited Ed.

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Sculpture of a Gazelle Signed Numbered Limited Ed.

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Loet Vanderveen (Dutch, 1921-2015). Artistic African Antelope bronze wildlife animal sculpture. Original Loet Vanderveen bronze Ibex or gazelle sculpture in Charcoal patina finish. L...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Strawberry Vase by Siup Studio
Strawberry Vase by Siup Studio

Strawberry Vase by Siup Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Strawberry Vase by Siup Studio Dimensions: D11 x H20cm Materials: Ceramics Siup is a small design studio based in Warsaw. The concept is created b...

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2010s Polish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Post-Modern Travertine Lidded Box
Large Vintage Post-Modern Travertine Lidded Box

Large Vintage Post-Modern Travertine Lidded Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage large post-modern travertine lidded box, circa 1980s. The box is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 12"W x 8"D x 4"H. Super cool and very wel...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Cyan Murano Cased Glass Vases by Carlo Moretti, Italy
Pair of Cyan Murano Cased Glass Vases by Carlo Moretti, Italy

Pair of Cyan Murano Cased Glass Vases by Carlo Moretti, Italy

By Carlo Moretti

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1970s. Made in cased Murano glass. The smaller vase is labelled (as shown in the video), while the other had it but lost it due to cleaning. We've had an identical vas...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

1980 Italy Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture the Bather
1980 Italy Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture the Bather

1980 Italy Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture the Bather

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Roberto Nanut, a talented artist of years 80' in Italy. This is a multiple of a numbered ed...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Asmara Lotus Teak Wood Patina Black Sculpture by Mary Verspoor
Asmara Lotus Teak Wood Patina Black Sculpture by Mary Verspoor

Asmara Lotus Teak Wood Patina Black Sculpture by Mary Verspoor

Located in Geneve, CH

Asmara Lotus Teak Wood Patina Black Sculpture by Mary Verspoor Dimensions: D 64 x W 47 x H 22 CM Materials: Teak wood Mary Verspoor, of Indonesian-Dutch descent, is a Bali-based des...

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2010s Balinese Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Other

Landskrona Mässing, Candlestick, Brass, Sweden, 1978
Landskrona Mässing, Candlestick, Brass, Sweden, 1978

Landskrona Mässing, Candlestick, Brass, Sweden, 1978

Located in High Point, NC

A brass candlestick designed and produced by Landskrona Mässing, Sweden, 1978. Fits 0.8” diameter candles

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1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Woman 216 Vase by Karina Smagulova
Woman 216 Vase by Karina Smagulova

Woman 216 Vase by Karina Smagulova

Located in Geneve, CH

Woman 216 Vase by Karina Smagulova One of a Kind. Dimensions: Ø14 x H 24 cm. Materials: White and grey stoneware. ​ With an Armenian and Kazakhstan he...

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2010s British Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Colored Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figure by La Murrina, Italy
Colored Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figure by La Murrina, Italy

Colored Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figure by La Murrina, Italy

By La Murrina

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1980s. This fish is made in polychrome Murano glass and features its original label. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner
Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner

Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 30 cm. Materials: Glass. Weight: 7 kg. Finish: Medium size, red and white. “The history of a glass factory and its ...

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2010s Czech Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Solid Patinated Bronze Post-Modern Abstract Sculpture by Bob Bennett
Solid Patinated Bronze Post-Modern Abstract Sculpture by Bob Bennett

Solid Patinated Bronze Post-Modern Abstract Sculpture by Bob Bennett

By Bob Bennett

Located in San Diego, CA

Solid patinated bronze post-modern abstract sculpture on black marble base by listed artist Bob Bennett, circa 1990. The piece has a great look and beautiful finish and patina; it m...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Set of 2 Small Vintage German Postmodern Cult Metropolitan Vases, 1980s
Set of 2 Small Vintage German Postmodern Cult Metropolitan Vases, 1980s

Set of 2 Small Vintage German Postmodern Cult Metropolitan Vases, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Small Vintage German Postmodern Cult Metropolitan Vases by Dieter Sieger for Arzberg, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution ma...

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20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Charlotte Porcelain Sculpture by Stacy Solodkin
Charlotte Porcelain Sculpture by Stacy Solodkin

Charlotte Porcelain Sculpture by Stacy Solodkin

Located in Geneve, CH

August Porcelain Sculpture by Stacy Solodkin Dimensions: D 20.32 x W 36.58 x H 21.59 cm Materials: porcelain, clay, fiber Based in, produced and shipped from the US. Stacy is an ab...

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2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass Urn Bud Vase, American Studio Glass
Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass Urn Bud Vase, American Studio Glass

Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass Urn Bud Vase, American Studio Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage art glass bud vase features orange body with undulating ribbon accent in red fused glass; the colored glass is layered in and encased in clear glass layer in sommerso technique. The urn shaped body is mounted on round conical base in mottled lime green glass. The minimal form of the vase juxtaposes the bright color palette, evocative of Memphis Milano pieces. The vase is signed by the artist on the bottom. Sculptural, highly decorative vase with graphic form, high quality craftsmanship, and striking color palette will make a great gift to a collector or a design enthusiast and a perfect addition to a wide range of interiors, from Traditional to Post Modern, Art Deco, Mid Century Modern, Eclectic, Transitional, Scandinavian Modern, Collected, or Contemporary. Matthew Buechner is an established American glass artist; he started his training in 1975 as an apprentice to glassblower Jon Meyer in Canton, New York, and continued it at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York, where he studied glass blowing with Michael Pavlik. Matthew also served as an apprentice at the Glashutte Eisch in Germany, and attended workshops at Rhode Island School of Design, the Penland School of Design, and the Haystack Mountain School in Maine. In 1979, together with his brother Thomas Buechner III, Matthew founded Vitrix Hot Glass Studio in Corning's Market Street District, regarded among America's prominent contemporary glass studios. In 1981 Matthew founded his own studio, Thames Glass...

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20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass

Bespoke Italian Post Modern Rose Pink Murano Glass Geometric Couture Table Lamp
Bespoke Italian Post Modern Rose Pink Murano Glass Geometric Couture Table Lamp

Bespoke Italian Post Modern Rose Pink Murano Glass Geometric Couture Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A fun modernist table / desk lamp, a contemporary organic creation entirely hand made in Italy, the geometric shape inspired by a fashion tailored suit design, the waisted middle par...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Collar Object 008 by Louise Roe
Collar Object 008 by Louise Roe

Collar Object 008 by Louise Roe

Located in Geneve, CH

Collar Object 008 by Louise Roe Dimensions: Ø 48 x H 12,5 cm. Materials: Aged oak wood. THE ROE STUDIO COLLAR OBJECT 008 Our Collar Object 008 displays the si...

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2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Small Wave Mar de Cobre Wall Sculpture by Aura Carpio
Small Wave Mar de Cobre Wall Sculpture by Aura Carpio

Small Wave Mar de Cobre Wall Sculpture by Aura Carpio

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Wave Mar de Cobre Wall Sculpture by Aura Carpio Dimensions: D 40 x H 4 cm. Materials: Copper. Weight: 3 Kg. Aura Carpio® (CDMX). Mexican industr...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Leyki Vase 22 by Zieta
Leyki Vase 22 by Zieta

Leyki Vase 22 by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Leyki Vase 22 by Zieta Dimensions: D 13 x W 11 x H 22 cm. Materials: Polished stainless steel. Multifunctional subtlety Leyki is a functional object with an architectural twist. It ...

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2010s Polish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Carol Lahy Fused Art Glass Decorative Square Vide-Poche or Ashtray, Signed
Carol Lahy Fused Art Glass Decorative Square Vide-Poche or Ashtray, Signed

Carol Lahy Fused Art Glass Decorative Square Vide-Poche or Ashtray, Signed

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Fused glass square vide-poche or ashtray has wide rim of deep amethyst purple color and complex central bowl with checkered pattern in the center, encircled by a blue band. All area...

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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

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.