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
Bust Sculpture of a Woman in the Style of Brancusi by Austin Productions, 1981
Located in Miami, FL
Bust of woman with open hands lifted rendered in lavender and violet painted plaster composite with a silver sparkle glaze on a black mica base, signed Austin Prod, 1981.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Composition
Short Vessel Large by Saturday Yard Work
Located in Geneve, CH
Short Vessel Large by Saturday Yard Work
Dimensions: W 20 x D 20 x H 15 cm
Materials: Aluminium.
Finish: Blackened texture.
SATURDAY YARD WORK by Nathan Martin is a Kaurna/Adelaide...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
$734 / item
Post Modern Glass Pedestal Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Impactful piece of glass that brings lines and design to your décor. This postmodern piece consists of two pieces: Blown glass in a purple hue is conjoined and shaped into a V shaped...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$156 Sale Price
20% Off
An important deconstructed cubist ceramic male torso, signed by artist, 20th c.
Located in View Park, CA
A monumental deconstructed ceramic male torso, signed by artist, 20th century. In tones of burnt pêche, apricot, and sienna, this stunning sculpture epitomizes cubism in three dimens...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lassù Iconic 1983 Bronze Sculpture by Alessandro Mendini
Located in Weesp, NL
Own a Masterpiece: Alessandro Mendini’s Original 1983 Lassù
Step into the world of postmodern artistry with Alessandro Mendini’s Lassù, a rare and iconic bronze sculpture from his o...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed ceramic vase, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Kinetic Sculpture Franco Zazzeri Sfera Stratificata
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging abstract bronze sculpture was created by the Italian artist Franco Zazzeri. The title is "Sfera Stratificata" translated in " Stratified S...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vase Tapio Wirkkala & Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal Studio, New Wave Series 1980s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage vase for flowers in textured glazed porcelain by Rosenthal, Century New Wave Series, c.1980s.
This work of Postmodern design captures collaboration of American and Finnish ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Textured Uneven Sculptural Classic Coral Stone Seating by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Fractus sculptural seating by Andres Monnier.
One of a Kind.
Dimensions: W 120 x L 50 x H 50 cm.
Materials: Coralina clasica.
Stone options availabl...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Large Michael Lax Polished Aluminum Bowl
By Michael Lax
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Michael Lax polished aluminum bowl
Some wear on the interior center area as shown. Would be a good piece to possibly have polished.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Small Tan Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Tan Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 32 x D 22 x H 0.4 cm
Materials: Leather
Our leather desk mats are made of vegetable tanned s...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
$319 / item
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
$506 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of Two Mark Brazier-Jones Candlesticks Model Olympia 1990s, Signed & Dated
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous set of two candlesticks. The set consists of one table and one wall candlestick. Model Olympia. Created by Mark Brazier-Jones. Both are signed and dated: Wall Candlestick: M...
Category
1990s British Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Steel
Castagno Large Leather Hand-Woven Decorative Basket by Oscar Maschera
Located in Geneve, CH
Castagno Large Leather Hand-Woven Decorative Basket by Oscar Maschera
Dimensions: D 40 x W 50 x H 35 cm.
Materials: Leather.
Available in three different sizes. Prices may vary. Ple...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture Piero Perin Testa Head
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the Italian artist Piero Perin.
Piero Perin was born in 1924, in Cervarese, near Padua Italy. He lived and worked in Padova where he teached at the School...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mn Soliflor Vase by Josefina Munoz
Located in Geneve, CH
Mn Soliflor Vase by Josefina Munoz
Mn collection
Dimensions: H12 X D7,5 cm
Material: ceramics (black sandstone and transparent enamel)
Available in: small, and medium,
Cer...
Category
2010s Swiss Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$195 / item
Swedish Designer, Vase, Fossil Stone, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A fossil stone vase designed and produced in Gotland, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Italian Postmodern Wall Perpetual Calendar by Della Beffa for Ring a Date, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern Wall perpetual white calendar by Giorgio Della Beffa for Ring A Date, 2000-2010s
Wall perpetual calendar in white plastic. The calenda...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Art Armchair - Mademoiselle Valery by Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist.
19th-century silk velvet poltrock decorated by the author. Rose back in Pontoglio silk velvet. Trimmings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silk
Untitled No. 48 Vase by Marea Hildebrand
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled No. 48 Vase by Marea Hildebrand
Handmade
Dimensions: D 36 x W 36 x H 33 cm
Materials: Stoneware with slip.
Marea Hildebrand (b. 1989) is a Zurich-based ceramic artist with...
Category
2010s Swiss Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$3,902 / item
Studio Art Pottery Vase, Green, Brown, Tan, Hand-crafted, Postmodern
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern studio art pottery vessel/ vase. The glazed areas of green contrast beautifully with the unglazed tan clay. This is a striking piece that looks wonderful as part of a grou...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Contemporary Art Armchair - Petit Fleur by Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist.
Armchair decorated by the author. Pontoglio velvet rose, trimmings.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Val Saint Lambert cut crystal vase from the 1960s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Val Saint Lambert cut crystal vase from the 1960s
This Val Saint Lambert Aberdeen crystal vase is a vintage piece from the 1960s that sta...
Category
20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Big Sculptural Vase by Alexandra Madirazza
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Sculptural Vase by Alexandra Madirazza
Dimensions: ⌀ 30 x H 40 cm (These are approximate measurements)
Materials: Stoneware
Also available in ...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$2,273 / item
Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles
Located in Treadwell, NY
Individually stamped and numbered, these one of a kind presentation trays feature patinated brass handles with a satin finish lacquer top coat. Each wooden slab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles
Located in Treadwell, NY
Individually stamped and numbered, these one of a kind presentation trays feature patinated brass handles with a satin finish lacquer top coat. Each wooden slab is has its own unique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Italy Cast Bronze Figurine Man Sculpture by Aron Demetz Title Ricordo
By Aron Demetz
Located in Brescia, IT
This intense bronze sculpture was made by the well known Italian artist, Aron Demetz, in 2004, Italy.
This is a lost wax bronze hand painted. The title is "Ricordo" translated in "Me...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Postmodern Wall Clock, 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
This Postmodern clockis part of a unique series of 24 hand made wall and table clocksby the young designer Ernest Hofman from 1980s. Each clock is unique
Category
1980s Serbian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Sven Hofverberg, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A semi-glazed grey brown beige stoneware vase designed and produced by Sven Hofverberg, Sweden c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
1980s Black Postmodern Wall Clock by Citizen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A truly stunning and rare Memphis Milano inspired wall clock made in Japan by Citizen. Black case, black face with a dot at 12 o'clock and "CITIZEN" at 6 o'clock, and amazing multi-...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$350 / item
Handmade Rimini Blue Lacquered Ceramic Jug by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$310 Sale Price
25% Off
1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Ottorino Tonelli Adamo
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the Italian artist Ottorino Tonelli. Title "Adamo" translated "Adam"
Ottorino Tonelli was born in 1948 in Carrara, where h...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Signed Oversized Ceramic White Pawn Chess Piece Sculpture
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Large Signed Ceramic White Pawn Chess Piece Sculpture.
The color is white even though some of the pictures look creamy.
Signed on underside but we could not decipher.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary F.ACE Golden Finish Aluminium Wall Hook by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
F.ACE Aluminium Wall Hook by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 6 x D 5 x H 10 cm
Materials: Aluminium
The F.ACE Hook is a riff on our popular compass Hook. It is sand cast in solid Alumin...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
1980's Postmodern Desk top Apple Envelope Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical 1980's Wood lacquered apple , envelope desk top holder great condition.
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Iridescent Footed Art Glass Vase / Bowl by Bertil Vallien for Boda Abfors
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...
Category
20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Sommerso Glass Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy, 1970s
Located in Valencia, VC
A stunning Murano glass vase by Mandruzzato. Hand-produced in Venice circa the 1970s.
Measurements:
Height: 22.50cm (8.85 in.)
Width: 13cm (5.10 in.)
Depth:: 6cm (2.35 in)
This va...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass
$532 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Asian Octagonal Lacquer Box with Turtle Closure
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Asian Octagonal Lacquer Box With Turtle Closure.
Lovely 20th century Asian lacquer box with Greek key design and a metal turtle closure.
Th...
Category
20th Century Asian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Contemporary Art The Bed Palm Tree Bed in Silk Velvet by Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Bed in silk velvet, unique pieces hand made by the artist.
The silk velvet fabrics and the embroideries are made expressly for the artist, Carla Tolomeo.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silk
Large Scale Postmodern Ceramic Birds Figurines Jaru Art Pottery of California
By Jaru
Located in Miami, FL
A striking pair of large scale postmodern ceramic birds sculptures by Jaru Art Pottery of California in pastel tones of pink and teal. Dated 1985.
Feature a stylish 1980s Art Deco ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hermès Paris decorative box in leather and bronze.
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Hermès Paris decorative box in leather and bronze.
This Hermès Paris decorative box features a cylindrical design covered in textured black leather on the exterior. The top and botto...
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Ettore Sottsass Shiva Limited Edition Black 74/100
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona.
This piece has been produced as a limited edition with a total of only 100 units.
This...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mazer 350 Sculpture by Tom Fereday
By Tom Fereday
Located in Geneve, CH
Mazer 350 Sculpture by Tom Fereday
Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 55 cm
Materials: Solid Travertine.
Weight: 76 Kg.
MAZER COLLECTION:
Mazer represents a series of geometric sculptures...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
$7,969 / item
Vintage Guy Corrie Union Glass Donut Base Art Glass Vase Cobalt Blue Pink 1980's
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Guy Corrie Union Glass Donut base art glass vase in cobalt blue and pink 1980's.
Cobalt blue and pink art glass vase by R Guy Corrie, Union Street Glass...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Pyramid quartz watch by Seiko, Japan, 1980s
By Seiko
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Pyramid Quartz Clock produced in the 1980s by SEIKO, with
its pyramidal shape, so unique, gives the object a futuristic character, but with a deeply retro soul.
A timeless piece of d...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic, Laminate
Crystal Pen Tray by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal Pen Tray by Dainte
Dimensions: D 11 x W 28 x H 3 cm.
Materials: Crystal and brass.
A stylish desk tray uniquely combines clear crystal with brass metallic accents. Minimalist yet distinctive, the beautiful design will showcase your elevated taste. Universal grooves fit any sized pen, and an extendable brass tray slides out to hold even more desktop essentials. This modern crystal and brass pen tray...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$248 / item
Femme Hermes Bronze Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
A contemporary post modern patinated bronze "Femme Hermes" sculpture, unsigned.
Category
20th Century North American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three 1980s Blue Green Ceramic Vases / Candle Sticks
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of three handmade Danish ceramic vases / candle sticks with graphic decor using the raw ceramic as part of a straight lined pattern resembling a landscape or a sunset. Same stylized decoration in blues and aqua green on all three vases. A small handmade ridge on the inside of each item makes for perfect placement of tea lights. A 80s ceramic...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Postmodern Hammer Sculpture by Koyo Sangyo with Original Packaging
By Koyo Sangyo
Located in San Diego, CA
Hammer by Koyo Sangyo, with the original packaging. Memphis-inspired hammer in shades of pale green, pink, gray, black and yellow. It comes in the original plastic sleeve and card. ...
Category
1980s Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Screen Divider/Partition Totem Sculptures by Andrée & Michel Hirlet
Located in London, GB
Screen Divider/Partition Totems by Andrée & Michel Hirlet
Material: Glazed ceramic
Dimensions: H 210 x 150 x 11 cm
Type: Limited series
Year: 2023
Numbered and signed, made in Fra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Style Art Glass Lily Flower Shaped Candle Holder Paperweight Catchall
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Murano Style Art Glass Pink Blue Green Flower Petal Shaped Candle Holder, Catchall, Ashtray.
Italian Murano Art Glass lily flower multicolor paperweight or candle holder, vot...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Tom Neugebauer Modernist Raku Art Pottery Sculpture on Aluminum Pedestal
By Tom Neugebauer
Located in Peabody, MA
Raku abstract torso sculpture by master potter Tom Neugebauer, dated 1988. Sculpture (which is affixed to lacquered black base) measures: 28.75" high x 12.75" x 13", with the base having a diameter of 11.75". Aluminum pedestal...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Venini Murano Italy Glass Blue Bottle Serie “Velati”, 1992
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Amazing and fabulous Italian handmade and blown bottle in light blue color glass with stopper, from the “Velati” series designed and produced by Ven...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
1980 Italy Kinetic Wooden Abstract Sculpture by Bruno Chersicla
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculpture is one of a kind piece, no other one exists and it was realized in 1980 by the well known Italian artist Bruno Chersicla.
This is a kinetic abstract sculpture, most o...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Post Modern Table Clock, 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
This post modern clock is part of a unique series of 24 hand made wall and table clocks by the youngdesigner Ernest Hofman from 1980.Each clock is unique and its only one maded.
Category
1980s Serbian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Fine Handcut Crystal Grand Rochester Perfume Flacon
Located in Geneve, CH
Fine handcut crystal grand rochester perfume flacon.
Materials: Fine handcut crystal.
Dimensions: D 9 x W 27.8 x H32 cm.
Weight: 3.68 kg.
Reflec...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$1,787 / item
Set of 12 Bronze Sculptural Contemporary Art Candleholders by Samuel Costantini
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 12 bronze candleholders by Samuel Costantini
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 3.5 x H 5 cm (each).
Materials: Bronze with white patine.
Samuel Costantini
The ability to create obj...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala and Dorothy Hafner Vase for Rosenthal
Located in Oslo, NO
Refreshing vase from the 'Century New Wave' series in porcelain.
Designed by Tapio Wirkkala and Dorothy Hafner. Made by Rosenthal from 1985.
The vase is an exemplary piece from...
Category
1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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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