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
So Be Lonely Sculpture by Carri
Located in Geneve, CH
So Be Lonely Sculpture by Carri
Dimensions: W 52 x D 5 x H 75 cm
Materials: Green Cantera.
B 1995 Fernanda Carri ́s intimate practice spans painting, sculpture, ceramics, and texti...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
$9,035 / item
Northen Hides Vessel by Ella Bulley
Located in Geneve, CH
Northen Hides Vessel by Ella Bulley
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 28 cm.
Materials: White stoneware clay.
Ella Bulley is a Material Design Studio based in London, creating wor...
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$2,130 / item
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
Blue and White Lacquered Ceramic Vase by Laveno Chinoiserie Style, Italy
By Lavenia
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s.
This blue lacquered ceramic vase by Laveno, Italy.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
"Toute Petite Étrangeté" Cocoon Vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s
By Daum, Philippe Starck
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
Vintage Round Post Modern Green Marble Ashtray 1970 Made in Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage carrara marble stone green Italian ashtray or catchall.
Post Modern stylish post modern round green onyx marble stone ashtray with three indents...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
16 Stones Sculpture by Pol Quadens
Located in Geneve, CH
16 Stones Sculpture by Pol Quadens
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 80 x W 80 x H 450 cm.
Materials: Polished stainless steel.
The production time for this piece...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
$471,426 / item
Postmodern White Glass Vase "Fazzoletto" by Giorgio Berlini, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
It is made in white heat soaked Murano glass.
Since the manufacturing process of these vases was manual, each vase is different and one-of-a-kind.
It is a vinta...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Mid-Century / Postmodern Ikebana Style Ceramic Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic vase with motifs, circa 1980s signed at the bottom no chips or cracks.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$260 Sale Price
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Ruin is a Gift! Sculpture by Carri
Located in Geneve, CH
Ruin is a Gift! Sculpture by Carri
Dimensions: W 100 x D 5 x H 77 cm
Materials: White Cantera.
B 1995 Fernanda Carri ́s intimate practice spans painting, sculpture, ceramics, and te...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
$14,666 / item
Op Art Porcelain Gold Sun Eye Vase by E.A. Sundermann for Fürstenberg
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Op Art Porcelain Vase by E.A. Sundermann for Fürstenberg. Made in Germany 1960's / 70's period. White porcelain with gold sun eye print front and back. This comes in very goo...
Category
1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Jari Fruit Bowl by Elham Nejati
Located in Geneve, CH
Jari fruit bowl by Elham Nejati
Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 28 cm.
Materials: Black marble, white marble, stainless steel, brass.
Elham Nejati:
"My name i...
Category
2010s Persian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel, Brass
$5,630 / item
1985 Italy Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Annie Lambert
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Annie Lambert, a talented young artist of years 80' in Italy.
This is a multiple of a numbe...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Postmodern Brown Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figure by Vincenzo Nason, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Vincenzo Nason & C. Murano, Italy, 1970s.
This fish is made in Murano glass.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in exce...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
$333 Sale Price
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Small Coral Vase by Dzovag Kotchian
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Coral Vase by Dzovag Kotchian
Dimensions: W 12 x D 12 x H 30 cm
Materials: Stabilized Raw Clay, Metal.
Dzovag Kotchian's work develops through theoretical reflection and arti...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$440 / item
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
Ropes No. 7 Wall Sculpture by Meg Morrison
Located in Geneve, CH
Ropes No. 7 Wall Sculpture by Meg Morrison
Dimensions: W 97 x D 10 x H 79 cm (approximate measurements)
Materials: Yarn, other
The yarn used in my ropes is reclaimed from textil...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
$2,964 / item
Lovers Murano Art Glass Abstract Sculpture by Sandro Frattin, Signed
By Sandro Frattin
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Abstract Murano glass sculpture of two lovers embracing is made in green, purple, and clear glass with gold flakes inclusions, encased in clear glass in sommerso technique. The two figures are supported by a figurative base, done in clear glass with gold inclusions.
Sandro Frattin opened his studio, La Vetreria Artistica TFZ Internazionale, in 1980s; he is renowned for his exceptional technical skills and creative use of ancient techniques in modern art objects.
The sculpture is 14.35" high; it has the etched signature by artist on the bottom: Art 8/99 126/500 S Frattin.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
$600 Sale Price
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Petite Post-Modern Italian Marble Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous petite post-modern Italian marble vase, circa 1970s. Striking black and white flecking throughout the dark green background on this piece...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$260 Sale Price
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Amber Glass Sphere on Swirling Marbled Blue-Grey Glass Base by Aina Kari
Located in Geneve, CH
Full Moon Over High Water In Venice Murano Glass Centerpiece by Aina Kari
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: D 40 x H 13 cm.
Materials: Murano glass, Palissandro marble.
Full Moon over Hig...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Vintage Post-Modern Wood Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool and unique vintage post-modern wood sculpture, circa 1967. The industrial looking piece is in good vintage condition and measures ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Modern Abstract Ceramic Sculpture by Andree & Michel Hirlet, France
Located in London, GB
Sculpture 'Borne' by Andrée & Michel Hirlet
2000Material: Glazed stoneware
Dimensions: H 66 x 55 x 15 cm
Year: 2010
Type: Unique
Working outside of any wider artistic community or ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Postmodern Lino Sabattini Silver-Plated Brass Shell Vide-Poche, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This is a great silver plated brass vide-poche in the shape of a shell.
Its simple design was created by Lino Sabattini.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
2006 Italy Bronze Sculpture by Ugo Riva Dove Vai
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an intense bronze sculpture created by the Italian artist Ugo Riva, in 2006. Lost wax bronze on iron basement.
The title of this artwork is "D...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Gold Dahlia Vase by WM Metal Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Dahlia Vase by WM Metal Design
Dimensions: D 14 x W 11 x H 22 cm.
Materials: Metal.
Available in gold, rose gold, blue, red, and silver. Please ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$654 / item
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
Vintage New Zealand Pottery Vases by Paul Laird, "Three Ladies"
Located in North Miami, FL
These THREE (3) wonderful and whimsical glazed ceramic vases in form of plump ladies in varying positions, hail from New Zealand by famed potter, Peter Laird. They are vintage and i...
Category
Late 20th Century New Zealand Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rosso Francia Tosca Bath by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Rosso Francia tosca bath by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Rosso Francia marble.
Dimensions: D 92 x W 170 x H 50 cm
Available in other marbles. Also available in shaped version.
Tap not i...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$40,845 / item
Sculptural Decorative Jewelry Box in the Betty Cobonpue Style. C 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Post Modern Split Reed Decorative Jewelry Box in the Betty Cobonpue Style. Circa 1980s. Unsigned
Features a split reed gracefully curved detail over a textured stone...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed
Postmodern Ceramic Signed "Jagged" Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous postmodern broken ceramic vase, circa 1970s. The piece is assembled with irregular pieces of blue and cream glazed ceramic giving it a real "jagged" look. The vase is in ver...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculpture FUNGHI 20 by Zanellazine Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture FUNGHI 20 by Zanellazine Ceramics
Dimensions: W 19 x D 14 x H 23 cm
Materials: Red clay, Brown semi-refractorie clay.
About:
Giovanna Zighetti, ceramist and set designer, ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,128 / item
Set of 4 Italian Postmodern Milano Series Candleholders, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Postmodern Milano Series Candleholders, 1980s, Set of 4, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Material:...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Dancing Column Series Sculpture by Zsolt József Simon
Located in Geneve, CH
Dancing Column Series Sculpture by Zsolt József Simon
Dimensions: W 17 x D 17 x H 29 cm
Materials: Porcelain.
Zsolt József Simon is a porcelain des...
Category
2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Alessandro Diaz de Santillana Murano glass vase , signed 91 " Scozzesi"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice Scozzesi work in this Venini murano glass designed by the well know artist Alessandro Diaz de Santillana.
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre Edition abstract large Murano glass charger .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large charger by the well known artist/designer Lino Tagliapietra , signed and dated 1985. base is 10 inches diameter and high with base is 22.6 inches.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1980 Italy Post Modern Bronze Sculpture Horse and Rider
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Vito Antonio Mastrorocco, a talented young artist of years 80' in Italy.
This is a multiple of a numbered edition of 1...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Drop No. 3 Stoneware Vase by Studio Cupla
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop No. 3 Stoneware Vase by Studio Cupla
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 35 cm.
Materials: Ceramics, stoneware.
15 Kg.
A mound of molten clay that is deposited on the gr...
Category
2010s Argentine Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$3,928 / item
Tall and Decorative Murano Glass Vase Italy 1990s
Located in Munich, DE
Tall and highly decorative Post-Modern Murano Glass vase with lovely colors. Made in Italy, 1990s.
Executed in thick, multi-colored Murano-Glass.
Dimensions:
H 11.82 in. (30 cm)
W ...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Memphis Style Ceramic Vase "Atzeco" by Florio Keramia
Located in Debrecen, HU
Crafted by the esteemed Florio Keramia, this Memphis Style ceramic vase named Atzeco is a true embodiment of postmodern artistry. Its abstract design is complemented by a vibrant blu...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mool Vase by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Mool Vase by DAaZ
Dimensions: D 18 x W 34 x H 40.9 cm.
Materials: Crystal.
DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape of the ordinary and revel in the mag...
Category
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$916 / item
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...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Leather Stitched Padfolio Bond Street Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan leather burgundy leather padfolio.
Vintage Bond Street Leather Portfolio Italy Burgundy.
Gorgeous Burgundy Pebbled Leather Portfolio
B...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
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
Robert Venturi Post Modern Silver Candleholders for Swid Powell
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Venturi Post Modern Silver Candleholders for Swid Powell, Both stamped RVenturi MADE IN ITALY SILVER PLATED with copyright mark.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
$3,440 Sale Price / set
20% 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
1980 Italy Bronze Sculpture by Edmondo Cirillo Title Ulisse
Located in Brescia, IT
This engagind and intense artwork was created in 1980 by the Italian artist Edmondo Cirillo. It was forged in bronze and gold plated and then burnished. The title of this piece is "...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Art Pouf - Saudade by Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist.
Semi-circular pouff designed by Gabriel. Vintage chenille Pontoglio cotton velvets, silk and cotton trimmings, designer decorations
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Forest Tabletop Sculpture by Lionel Hamon
Located in Geneve, CH
Forest Tabletop Sculpture by Lionel Hamon
Dimensions: D 10 x W 15 x H 38 cm.
Materials: Brass.
Finish: Light patina.
Available in three finishes: black patina, light patina, and go...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$5,345 / item
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
Amazonia Vase (Lrg), Clear Orange & Blue with Pastel Blue Feet by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, CA
Amazonia Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Clear Orange and Blue with Pastel Blue Feet.
*All the pieces are handmade and therefore uni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Postmodern Black Enameled Perforated Metal Utensil Pen Desk Top Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Black enameled perforated metal utensil pen holder circa 1980's small ding on the bottom as shown.
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$180 Sale Price
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Italy 1982 Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture Lucky Charm by Concetto Pozzati
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a joyful bronze sculpture; this art work has signed by the well known Italian artist Concetto Pozzati. Title Lucky Charm.
This is a multiple of a numbered edition of 1.000 p...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Barbara Brenner Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Large organic postmodern porcelain vase by Barbara Brenner for Rosenthal, 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
1990s Marble Wall Clock by Salton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very sophisticated white marble wall clock with light gray figuring by Salton. The manufacturer's name is on the clock's face just below the 12 o'clock position. In very good vin...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Postmodern Japanese Ikebana Ceramic Pottery Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare ceramic ikebana vasecirca 1980's great and unique look no chips or cracks beautiful glaze and color.
Category
20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$300 Sale Price
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Soft Goblet Sculptural Vessel
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Making direct reference to the ability of bodily organs to function as vessels, while also alluding to plastic surgery and sex toys? Our soft vessels p...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Italy Post-Modern Design Murano Glass Light Blue Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
This Post-Modern Murano glass vase has a very elegant and delicate light blue tone.
Becouse it’s not industrial production, the vase shows some little irregularities in the form.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$846 Sale Price
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Italian 1980s Post Modern Vase in Alabaster
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1980s Post-Modern Vase in Alabaster
Attributed to Alessandro Mendini
Italy 1980s
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
$1,428 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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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