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.
to
262
3,145
1,688
196
2
1,686
3,341
1
80
1,321
1
9
19
177
416
194
26,272
14,189
9,258
5,449
3,962
3,079
2,289
1,734
1,415
1,339
1,156
1,150
1,024
935
889
674
656
593
1,604
1,511
992
663
546
3,049
1,320
3,299
1,239
929
728
352
Height
to
Width
to
5,029
2,152
2,778
72
51
46
45
37
Style: Post-Modern
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
$8,063 / item
Postmodern Studio Nova Porcelain Hi Fi Fluted Pie Serve & Bake
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare fluted Pay Serve & Bake by Studio Nova , circa 1980's excellent condition beautiful colors and design.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Large High Clay Bathtub by Studio Loho
Located in Geneve, CH
Large High clay bathtub by Studio Loho
Dimensions: D 90 x W 160 x H 53 cm
Materials: Clay
Other colors and raw or smooth exteriors available.
Available in 4 sizes: W 160 x H 42(Large), W 160 x H 53(Large High), W 180 x H 42(X-Large), W 190 x H 53(X-Large High)
The baths are entirely made of clay and are available in a wide range of colors or can be produced bespoke. The exterior of the clay can be raw or smooth according to preference, the interior of the baths is finished with a layer of smooth, silky lime plaster for maximum comfort. Due to the production process every piece is unique in size and form.
Studio LoHo is a Belgian design office located in Bruges, Belgium. Founded in the autumn of 2017 by Karel Loontiens and Jo Hoeven, the studio focused from the beginning on high-end bespoke interior projects which forms an ideal matrix for product - and material design that is both innovative and durable.
In current times there’s no more room for influx of disposable products, it is our studio’s goal to strive for design that will last and will be cherished for multiple generations.
The introduction of the first collection “clay series” fully articulated the DNA of the newborn Studio and led to their international breakthrough. The appreciation of materials reflects their unique view on interior design with a strong and recognizable signature. Soon after, the collection was expanded on request by other architects and designers with new sinks...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
$17,874 / item
Italy 1980 Bronze Abstract Sculpture Piero Perin Testina Little 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 Scho...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Alberto Churba Cylindrical Glass Vase
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Alberto Churba Cylindrical Glass Vase
This cylindrical glass vase, designed by Alberto Churba, is a representative piece of mid-20th-century Argentine design. Crafted from blown glas...
Category
20th Century Argentine Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Black Ceramic Vase Handcrafted in Italy -Sardinia Black Bubble Family Collection
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Black Sardinia Vase is the version in a beautiful shiny black enamel of the Sardina Vase, in turquoise, from the Bubble Family Collection. Entirely handmade using the lathe and s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Meritalia Big Surprise 2, Small / Light Blue and Green by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, ON
Each vase by Edizioni del Pesce embodies a singular and unrepeatable identity, telling a different story through innovative shapes, intricate details and a varied chromatic range. Th...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Elvio Becheroni Abstract wooden sculpture: Title Totem
Located in Milano, IT
Elvio Becheroni's "Totem," born from the heart of the Amazon, testifies to the delicate dance between man and nature. In 1988, he created a masterpiece, not simply carved from the noble PAU Brasil...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$11,485 Sale Price
20% Off
Maitland Smith Stone and Gemstone Decorative Box w Drawer
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique Maitland Smith decorative box with sliding drawer. Beautiful stone work topped with an amethyst stone with brass band. Rosewood interior.
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
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
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
Massive Post-Modern Italian Marble Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive post-modern Italian black marble vase, circa 1980s. The vase has a black background with tan, white and grey veining throughout. The vase is in very good vintage condition w...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Sergio Asti Large White Ceramic Floor Vase by, 1980
By Sergio Asti, Superego
Located in Vienna, AT
Large white ceramic floor vase by Sergio Asti, 1980
Beautiful vase by Sergio Asti, circa 1980. This 18" vase is made from glazed ceramic and comes from a limited edition (50 pieces ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Collectible Casino Monte Carlo Wine Tester in Pewter
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Casino Monte Carlo wine tester in Pewter with the fleur de Lys as a handle and the Monaco flag inside the bowl marked with the Casino Monte Carl...
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Fisherman Hook, Sculptural Candle Holder
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fisherman Hook is part of a limited series of unique objects that integrate the use of upcycled electroplating rods. These rods, regularly used for submerging metal items into chrome...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Vintage 1990s Postmodern Desk Clock by Brian Prothro for Zipadeedoodah Designs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A unique desk or mantle clock is a fantastic example of late 1980s or early 1990s postmodern design, created by Brian Prothro for Zipadeedoodah Designs. It features a striking combin...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Red Stoneware Sfondyli I Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Stoneware Sfondyli I Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki
Unique
Dimensions: ⌀ 30 x H 25 cm (Dimensions may vary)
Materials: Stoneware
Available finishes: Bla...
Category
2010s Greek Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Amber Sommerso Glass Decorative Chinese Figures by Archimede Seguso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s - 1970s.
These two sculptures are made in amber sommerso Murano glass and are quite heavy.
These two glasses are even more beautiful and suggestive in person.
T...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Lucido Costello Original Hand Made Iron Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely hand made iron sculpture is part of a set (male and female) - completely original by Lucido Costello, a well renowned heavy iron sculpture artist in Barcelona, Spain. Co...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Orion Candleholders by Dan Yeffet
By Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
Orion Candleholders by Dan Yeffet
Dimensions: Ø 19.7 x H 25 cm
Materials: Marble
Size available:
Ø 18.7 x H 12 cm
Ø 19.7 x H 25 cm
Ø 32 x H 12 cm
Marble available:
...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$2,368 / item
Stoneware Clay Set Dance of Light Candleholder by Aleksandra Krasnopolska
Located in Geneve, CH
Stoneware Clay Set Dance of Light Candleholder by Aleksandra Krasnopolska
Dimensions: W 12 x D 10 x H 15.5 cm, W 12 x D 12 x H 15 cm
Materials: Stoneware clay. Light glazewash appli...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Natural Fold Room Divider by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Fold room divider by Storängen Design
Dimensions: D 4 x W 70 x H 170 cm
Materials: oak wood, leather straps.
Available in other colors ...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Oak
$3,553 / item
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
1980s Smoked Glass and Mirror Clock by John Gilmore for Accessories Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning postmodern smoked glass and mirror table or mantle clock. Triangular mirrored base with beveled edges and a mirrored face with a smoked glass border featuring rounded edg...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Mirror
"Toute Petite Étrangeté" Cocoon Vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Daum
Located in Lille, FR
"Toute petite étrangeté" cocoon vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s.
Signed.
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Italian Postmodern Wall Clock in Mondrian Complementary Colors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful artist made wall clock from the 1990s. Will work well with Sottsass and Memphis Italian post modern design. Signed by artist.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
S1271 Decorative Object in Olive Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
S1271 Decorative Object in Olive Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
Dimensions: D 23 x W 27 x H 15 cm.
Materials: Olive wood.
In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part ...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Olive
Large Crumpled Vase in Black 3D Printed Plant Based Plastic
By É Pedra
Located in São Paulo, BR
3D-printed in bioplastic and hand-shaped, the Crumpled Vase combines digital precision with expressive craftsmanship. Its sculptural form and delicate texture make each piece a one-o...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
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
Glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, 1970s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini 1970s
This stunning glass vase is a unique piece designed by renowned Italian artist and designer Fulvio Bianconi for Venini in the 1970s. Th...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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
Blob Vase by Siup Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Blob Vase by Siup Studio
Dimensions: D12 x W17 x H15cm
Materials: Ceramics
Siup is a small design studio based in Warsaw. The concept is created by th...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$179 / item
Italy Cast Bronze Man Figurine Sculpture by Aron Demetz Il grande freddo
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 "Il grande freddo" translat...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, Frace
Located in London, GB
« Éclosion » by Bertrand Créac'h
Material: Bronze, brown patina
Dimensions: H 13 x 20 x 14 cm
Year: 2023
While claiming an analogical relationship with nature, Bertrand Créach’s sc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Post Modern 1980s Lucite Shell Seashell Mirror Lacquer Obelisk Table Sculpture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Post modern 1980s Lucite and shell mirrored obelisk table sculpture.
Category
1980s Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Lucite, Lacquer
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Candlesticks, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Fits 0.85” diameter candles
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Postmodern Studio Ceramic Tall Candlestick by Michael Duvall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and unique 1980s Michael Duvall (1950-2004) studio pottery candlestick. This piece features a striking sculptural form, showcasing vibrant colors, patterns and textures, w...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two Salvador Dali Limited Edition Sculpture Lamp Drawers and Muletas
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Two Salvador Dali Limited Edition Sculpture Lamp Drawers and Muletas
Muletas and Drawers Lamp.
Carved structure in black varnished limewood.
Lampshade in black linen.
The ...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Linen
Orbit Bowl, Mexican White Onyx Stone, with Pink Marble Inlay
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A sculptural centerpiece carved from solid white Onyx, this bowl celebrates the quiet elegance of natural stone. Its soft oval silhouette reveals delicate mineral veining. A subtle g...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Steel, Nickel
Orbit Bowl, Mexican White Onyx Stone, with Green Marble Inlay
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A sculptural centerpiece carved from solid white Onyx, this bowl celebrates the quiet elegance of natural stone. Its soft oval silhouette reveals delicate mineral veining. A subtle g...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Steel, Nickel
Monumental Wall Sculpture by Daniel Schneiger.
Located in Geneve, CH
Monumental Wall Sculpture by Daniel Schneiger.
Dimensions: D25 x W 185 x H 111 cm.
Materials: Plaster
Daniel Schneiger Wall sculptures are hand-crafted from a combination of materia...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
$26,321 / item
Orbit Bowl, Mexican White Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A sculptural centerpiece carved from solid white Onyx, this bowl celebrates the quiet elegance of natural stone. Its soft oval silhouette reveals delicate mineral veining. A subtle b...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Steel, Nickel
$990 / item
Set of 5 Brass Candle Holder by Oxdenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 5 Brass Candle Holder by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 4 x H 6 cm
Materials: Brass
5 x candle holder
8 x threaded ring
4 x combination stick
OX DENMARQ is a Danish design ...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Post-Modern Memphis Candle Sticks by Markus Borgens, 1980s
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 3 Post-Modern Memphis candle sticks by Markus Borgens, 1980s.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Lace Cream Planter by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace cream planter by Mowee
Dimensions: D50 x W120 x H76 cm
Material: Polyethylene and stainless steel.
Weight: 13.5 kg.
Also available in different ...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
$777 / item
Postmodern Bakelite "Liberte" Letter Holder by Philippe Starck for Alessi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Liberte letter holder/desk organizer/envelope box was designed by French Industrial Designer/Architect, Philippe Starck for Alessi (Portugal, 1992).
The green plastic top, suppor...
Category
1990s Portuguese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic, Bakelite
Medium Le Sud Vase by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Le Sud vase by Olivia Cognet
Materials: Ceramic.
Dimensions: H 30-40 cm
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$3,003 / item
Extra Large Clay Bathtub by Studio Loho
Located in Geneve, CH
Extra large clay bathtub by Studio Loho
Dimensions: D 90 x W 180-185 x H 42 cm
Materials: Clay
Other colors and raw or smooth exterior available.
Available in 4 sizes: W 160 x H 42(Large), W 160 x H 53(Large High), W 180 x H 42(X-Large), W 190 x H 53(X-Large High).
The baths are entirely made of clay and are available in a wide range of colours or can be produced bespoke. The exterior of the clay can be raw or smooth according to preference, the interior of the baths is finished with a layer of smooth, silky lime plaster for maximum comfort. Due to the production process every piece is unique in size and form.
Studio LoHo is a Belgian design office located in Bruges, Belgium. Founded in the autumn of 2017 by Karel Loontiens and Jo Hoeven, the studio focused from the beginning on high-end bespoke interior projects which forms an ideal matrix for product - and material design that is both innovative and durable.
In current times there’s no more room for influx of disposable products, it is our studio’s goal to strive for design that will last and will be cherished for multiple generations.
The introduction of the first collection “clay series” fully articulated the DNA of the newborn Studio and led to their international breakthrough. The appreciation of materials reflects their unique view on interior design with a strong and recognizable signature. Soon after, the collection was expanded on request by other architects and designers with new sinks...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
$17,874 / item
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
$1,806 / item
Michael Lax Design Grainware METAAL Vase, circa 1992
By Michael Lax
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Measures 12-3/4” high, 7-1/2” wide at the mouth, 2-7/8” wide at the base.
Stamped on base
METAAL
Grainware c 1992
Michael Lax Design
ML-4012
There are some light scuffs and scratches especially toward the base, patina to finish. See images for detail.
Michael Lax (1929–1999) was an American industrial designer who created household products for companies such as Copco, Lightolier, Dansk, Salton, Metaal, Mikasa, Tupperware, and American Cyanamid. Several of his best-known products, including the Lytegem lamp by Lightolier and the Copco enamel...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Ettore Sottsass Shiva Limited Edition Black Prototype 2/8
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
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Postmodern Stoneware Bowl by Vibeke Fischer, Denmark, 1980s.
By Bente Hansen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with blue glaze and geometric pattern.
Made by renowned Danish ceramist Vibeke Fischer, Denmark, 1980s.
Excellent condition.
Signed underneath.
Vibeke Fi...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
1992 Set of 4 Canetti Postmodern Post Modern Memphis Phone Telephone Collection
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Set of 4 Vintage 1992 Post Modern Geometric Layered Foam CanettiTelephones.
New old stock in original box.
Incredible complete set of FOUR 1992 PostModern Canetti Telephone Collec...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Foam
Post-Modern Polished Brass Double Letter Tray "Emphasis 6000" by Eldon
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-modern polished brass double letter tray "Emphasis 6000" by Eldon, circa 1980s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 11"W x 16.5"...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed Crystal Diamond Paperweight from the Regali Collection by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Signed Crystal Diamond Paperweight from the Regali Collection by Rosenthal, circa 1990s. This elegant signed Rosenthal crystal paperweight from the "Regali" collection showcases the ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Post-Modern Small Black Marble Cannisters / Boxes
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of post-modern small black marble cannisters / boxes, circa 1970s. The cannisters are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 2.875"D x 4...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Mother Table Centerpiece by Sophie Parachey
Located in Geneve, CH
Mother table centerpiece by Sophie Parachey
Dimensions: W 37 x D 32 x H 8 cm
Materials: Sand stoneware, mate sage glaze.
Inspired by extended st...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$825 / item
Two Gold Blue Post-Modern Vases by Allan Hytholm, Denmark 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
Exceptional, postmodern in an excellent color combination, gorgeous turquoise blue and gold characterize this wonderful pair of vases. The slightly larger vase has a height of 29cm a...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$593 Sale Price / set
28% Off
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
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.
Still Thinking About These?
All Recently ViewedMore Ways To Browse
White Horse Porcelain
Wood Ram Sculpture
Wooden Carved Dog
Wooden Cow
1920s Royal Copenhagen
1960 Italy Cats
19th Century Bronze Stag
Acrobats Bronze
Alexandrite Murano
Amsterdam Clock
Antique Bronze Hare
Antique Candle Clock
Antique Dog Clock
Antique French Letters
Antique German Carousel
Antique Growlers
Antique Hippo
Antique Horse Figurines