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
1998 Italy Bronze Woman Figurine Sculpture by Marco Cornini Attesa
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a very intense lost wax bronze, and then hand painted, cast in the 1998, by the Italian artist Marco Cornini.
The title is "Attesa" translated in...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
John Miller Blue Plate Special Fries 2008 Hand Blown Pop Art Glass Sculptures
By John Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by Americana, Miller's work stands to bring new light and perspective to the often overlooked but ubiquitous cultural artifacts that form the American visual lexicon and lived experience. Maybe as impressive as the work itself, is the magnitude of which his creations come to life. At such an impressive scale, his process is truly spectacle to witness.
Pieces from his famed ‘Blue Plate Special...
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Venini Murano Italy Blue Glass Bottle Vase Serie “Velati” 1992
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Amazing and fabulous very rare Italian handmade and blown bottle in light blue color glass with stopper, from the “Velati” series designed and produ...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage Italian Bassano Ceramic Pair of Black White Faces Bust Shape Large Vases
Located in New York, NY
1980s pair of huge Italian ceramic vases/planters jardinieres, entirely handcrafted in Vicenza, Italy, signed Bassano Limited Edition, in reverse iconic black and white decor, they r...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Parova L Vases by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 parova vases by Zieta
Dimensions:
vase 1: H: 60cm,W: 22 cm, D: 16cm
vase 2: H: 35cm, W: 24cm, D: 17cm
vase 3: H: 85cm, W: 19cm, D: 13cm
Materials: stainless steel.
Zietas ...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
American Designer, Large Floor Vase, Ceramic, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A large brown and beige hand-painted floor vase, designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Postmodern Teal Ceramic Elephant Moneybox by Fanciullacci, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s - 1970s.
This is a teal hand -modeled, - glazed, - painted ceramic moneybox by Fanciullacci.
Its "Italy" writing is typical of their production.
It is a vinta...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Collectible Casino Monte Carlo Wine Tester in Pewter
Located in North Hollywood, 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
It's Easy To Have Wished For More Sculpture by Carri
Located in Geneve, CH
It's Easy To Have Wished For More Sculpture by Carri
Dimensions: W 120 x D 5 x H 120 cm
Materials: Green Cantera.
Weight: 75 Kg.
B 1995 Fernanda Carri ́s intimate practice spans pa...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
At 18, I Started Seeing The World Differently Sculpture by Carri
Located in Geneve, CH
At 18, I Started Seeing The World Differently Sculpture by Carri
Dimensions: W 40 x D 5 x H 50 cm
Materials: Yellow Cantera.
B 1995 Fernanda Carri ́s intimate practice spans paintin...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Handcrafted Floriform Blue and Clear Cased Murano Style Art Glass Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful handcrafted controlled bubble floriform clear cased art glass vase or votive or paperweight.
Beautiful Bohemian blue blown glass small vase or candle holder made in heavy thick art glass in a ruffled tulip shape.
This large votive or vase has a beautiful blend of blues with a clear glass outer and bottom.
Decorative art glass hand blown with controlled bubble paperweight...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Sculpture Fungui 16 by Zanellazine Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture Fungui 16 by Zanellazine Ceramics
Dimensions: W 23 x D 13 x H 36 cm
Materials: Red and white fireclay.
About:
Giovanna Zighetti, ceramist and set designer, and Lucia Zamb...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unusual Postmodern Figurative "Pants" Vase, Hand Blown Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual, playful art glass vase was created in shape of lower body with pants in mottled blue with dark red stripes descending down on light blue shoes...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Big Coral Vase by Dzovag Kotchian
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Coral Vase by Dzovag Kotchian
Dimensions: W 12 x D 12 x H 40 cm
Materials: Stabilized Raw Clay, Metal.
Dzovag Kotchian's work develops through theoretical reflection and artist...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Richard Meier for Swid Powell Stainless Steel Bowl/Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful post modern design by the well known architect Richard Meier. Measure: 10 inches.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Postmodern Yellow Opaline Hand Blown Glass Jug with Murrines and Silver Flakes
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
It is made in yellow opaline handblown glass with murrines and silver flakes in two different shades.
This jug features a ribbed handle.
It is a vintage item, ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Leaf
Querandi decorative glass vase
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Decorative glass vase Querandi
Beautiful vase has a smooth and shiny surface. Its body is rounded and tapers slightly towards the top before opening into a narrower neck. The color o...
Category
20th Century Argentine Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable pine candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Fits 0.8” diameter candles
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Glass Vase Textured Sides, Italian Vintage, 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
Anodised Aluminium Planter / Vessel Multi-Coloured from Cosmos collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Cosmos extends the exploration into manually anodised aluminium pieces. Building on the success of Grow-UP planters for MCQ in 2021, the collection showcases abstract anodising dye p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Blue Ombre Jupiter Vase by Elyse Graham
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Ombre Jupiter Vase by Elyse Graham
Dimensions: W 28 x D 28 x H 30.5 cm
Materials: Plaster, Resin
MOLDED, DYED, AND FINISHED BY HAND IN LA. CUSTOMI...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin, Plaster
Set of 2 Aluminum Towel Hooks by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Aluminum Towel Hooks by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 2 x D 5 x H 9 cm
Materials: Aluminum
The Towel Hook is sand cast and hand finished.
They are manufactured in small batche...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Post-Modern Lucite and Brass Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful post-modern lucite and brass menorah, circa 1980s. The piece features a etched lucite base and back with brass candle vessels. The menorah is in very good vintage conditio...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Post Modern 1980s Plaster Decorative Greek Columns Set of 4
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique and interesting set of 4 decorative plaster greek columns. These fun pieces have a variety of uses that add to their striking style and beauty. Model...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Postmodern Abstract Scupture by Curtis Jere Signed & Dated Marble & Steel
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice and rare sculpture by Curtis Jere, circa 1990 signed and dated, solid raw steel with original patina and oxidation, sitting on solid marble cylinder base.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Steel
Haeger Beige Ecru Oblong Abstract Postmodern Vase
By Royal Haeger
Located in New York, NY
A stunning abstract Haeger beige/ ecru vase, medium size. In great condition, no crazing, chips or cracks. This piece coordinates with four other matching vases, listed separately, s...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
A 1990s Modern Hand Blown Glass and Silver Vase By Sottsass Associati for Egizia
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Memphis Milano style glass and silver vase designed by Flavia Alves De Souza component of Sottsass Associati for Egizia. The vase it's in perfect condit...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Italian Murano Glass Bottle with Stopper Green Red Blue by Franco Moretti 1980s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
An early 1980s Venetian bottle in Frosted Murano glass in a vibrant orange and emerald green with an elegant, sophisticated stopper worked with the fr...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
David Grant Maul Blown Glass Neon Lamp Sculpture, 1983
By Rudi Stern
Located in Miami, FL
Artisan blown glass neon lamp sculpture on black acrylic base by David Grant Maul, 1983. Singed and dated.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
White Stoneware Sfondyli Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki
Located in Geneve, CH
White Stoneware Sfondyli Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki
Unique
Dimensions: ⌀ 27 x H 23 cm (Dimensions may vary)
Materials: Stoneware
Available finishes: Black, White, Brown, Red, White ...
Category
2010s Greek Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Ettore Sottsass Pink 'Shiva Vase' for BD Barcelona, Spain, 1971
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ettore Sottsass ceramic pink 'Shiva Vase' designed in 1971 and produced by BD Barcelona, Spain. The vase will ship in the original box and is in excellent condition.
Sottsass: “I continue to produce small, small, small architectures, such as this ceramic piece, for example, a little like monuments, a little like tombs, a little like the abandoned temples of the gods, a little like the ruins of the ancient and unknown civilization in which something –the say– was known; it is said that they understood the axes, the curves, the intersections, perhaps even the causation of the courses of the cosmic bodies, along which each day slide the private vertices of the atoms that make up our fragile flesh and...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Geometric Ceramic Vase Signed Baldelli
By Baldelli
Located in Miami, FL
Designed and manufactured by the Baldelli Family of Italy, this saucer like vase has a Postmodern design over a blue gray finish, circa 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Homescape Vase by Ella Bulley
Located in Geneve, CH
Homescape Vase by Ella Bulley
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: Ø 13 x H 22 cm.
Materials: Stoneware clay.
Ella Bulley is a Material Design Studio based in London, creating work that frequ...
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Born Again from Amazonia Disenchanted Forest series by Elvio Becheroni
Located in Milano, IT
The work **Being Born Again** by Elvio Becheroni is a unique and extraordinary sculpture, part of the "Amazonia - Disenchanted Forest" series. This piece captures the essence of the ...
Category
1990s Brazilian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Moon Jar in Raw by Solem Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Moon Jar in Raw by Solem Ceramics
Dimensions: Ø 42 x H 42 cm.
Materials: Red stoneware, white slip, glaze
This Jar is also available in Gloss and Obsidian finish. Please contact us.
...
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Ramé Turquoise Wall Sculpture by NITUSH AROOSH
Located in Geneve, CH
Ramé Turquoise Wall Sculpture by NITUSH AROOSH
Dimensions: Ø 100 cm.
Materials: Stainless steel.
Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according to each count...
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture Pietro Perin Figura Figure
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
Morning Bed Clock by The Cult
Located in Geneve, CH
Morning Bed Clock by The Cult
Dimensions: W 45 x D 30 x H 190 cm
Materials: Metal Sheet folded, Automatice Paint
The Cult STUDIO Generates Emotional Solutions And Experiences In Dif...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Tosca Bath by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Tosca Bath by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Calacatta Macchia Vecchia marble.
Dimensions: D 92 x W 170 x H 50 cm
Availa...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Light 31 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Light 31 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
One of a kind
Dimensions: D 32 x H 32 cm
Material: White porcelain.
Laura Pasquino
Incorporating references from ancient Korean ceram...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Post Modern Ikebana Vase by Libby Ware
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly graphic post-modern ikebana ceramic vase by known U.S. artist Libby Ware. The vessel is cylinder like evoking a variety of ideas. The deep dark g...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Shiro Kuramata Acrylic Pink Vase, Large Japanese Postmodern
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shiro Kuramata acrylic pink vase large model. Mint condition. Pink and clear acrylic bock with glass tube.
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
1980s Deco Vintage Lucite Desk or Mantle Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely Art Deco-inspired lucite desk or mantle clock with lucite body and base, mirrored face, brass hands, and brass marks at 3, 6, 9, and 12.
In goo...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Mirror, Lucite
1980 Italy Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture Archictectures
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Edmondo Cirillo, a talented artist of years 80' in Italy.
This is a multiple of a numbe...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Post-Modern Tessellated Marble and Travertine Egg Shaped Pillar Candle Holder
Located in Miami, FL
Post Modern egg shaped pillar candler holder rendered in tessellated pink marble and rosso travertino, red travertine with inlayed brass and brass...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Akosombo Landscape Vessel by Ella Bulley
Located in Geneve, CH
Akosombo Landscape Vessel by Ella Bulley
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: D 8 x W 13 x H 21 cm.
Materials: Stoneware clay.
Ella Bulley is a Material Design Studio based in London, creatin...
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Bronze Vase and Pocket Emptier, Italy, 1980
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish, classy and rare bronze pocket emptier designed by Esa Fedrigolli and made in Italy in the 1980s. This beautiful piece comes in it's original gi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pop Art decorative Lucite Owl 3D Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique Postmodern 1970s decorative 3D owl, tabletop sculpture in clear Lucite well done piece. Triangle shape.
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Borek Sipek (1949-2016) candlestick bouquet holder Simon, Driade ed., c.1989
By B. Sipek
Located in Paris, FR
Borek Sipek (1949-2016) candlestick bouquet holder model Simon, Driade ed., circa 1989
Silver-plated metal
Signed "Driade" under the base
Height: 46.5 cm
Beautiful patina, one of s...
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver
Nose Box
Located in Hanover, MA
Dali-esque gilt metal snuff box bejeweled with light blue rhinestones and shaped like a surrealist human nose and lips . Magnetic closure. Yellow enameled interior.
Amusing containe...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Metal
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...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
1986 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture Patrizia Guerresi Donnasole Sun Woman
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an engaging bronze sculpture create by the Italian artist Patrizia Guerresi, in the 1986. The piece is a multiple of 1000 specimen on a green painted wooden base. The title o...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Amber Resin Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square ashtray with a low profile and wide bowl in polished resin. The ashtray features an all over tigers eye like pattern. This piece can be used for its original purpose or as a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Pedro Friedeberg Snake Bar / Server / Table / Candle Holder / Sculpture, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pedro Friedeberg Snake bar, Mexico, c. 1970s. Made of carved and gilt wood, antique statuary, and glass. The stretched out hands hold the round removable glass tray and the upper han...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Post Modern Black High Gloss Circular Vases, a pair
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of gloss black post modern vases. In great vintage condition. Simple shape with a striking bold finish. The gloss creates a perfect mirror in the light.
11” wide by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Handcrafted Yellow Beige Art Glass Vase Kosta Boda Style, 1980s
By Kosta Boda
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted rectangular beige art glass flower vase in Kosta Boda style.
In the style of Designer Bertil Vallien Art glass vase, circa 1980 for Kosta Boda.
...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Huge Signed Barbini Asymmetrical Modernist Murano Glass Vase
By Barbini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large, asymmetrical modernist Murano glass vase.
It's reminiscent of the style of the 1980s Memphis Design school.
The large scale of this vase simply makes it a comman...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano 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.
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