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Post-Modern Decorative Objects

POSTMODERN STYLE

Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.

ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
  • A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
  • Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
  • Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
  • Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980) 
  • Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
  • Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam

CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
  • Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood 
  • Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
  • Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art

POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.

Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendinia onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.

Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group,  which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.

Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals. 

After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.

On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.

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Style: Post-Modern
White Patina Stoneware Pithos Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki
Located in Geneve, CH
White Patina Stoneware Pithos Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 19 x H 24 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Stoneware Available finishes: Black, White, Brown, Red, W...
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2010s Greek Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Contemporary Bronze Taper Holder by William Gullion
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in lustrous bronze, the taper holder boasts a sleek, slender design accentuated by a wide, sturdy base, ensuring stability and safety while adding a touch of grandeur to your sp...
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2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Corola Sculpture by Borja Barrajón
Located in Geneve, CH
Corola Sculpture by Borja Barrajón Dimensions: D 37 x W 37 x H 22 cm. Materials: Blue alabaster. Borja Barrajón Acedo (Madrid, 1985) began his training as a sculptor at the Faculty ...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

Oro Bianco, Hand-Sculpted Containers
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials Container / White Travertine marble, natural open pores or plastered in blue. Accessorie and base / 0,15 cm of thickness polished sheet of steel galvanized in light gold. Measures Long / H3 x 27,5 x 12 cm Dot / H3 x ø 10 cm TECHNICAL INFO Please note that each Oro Bianco...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Marble

Aquarelle Round Green Vase by David Valner
Located in Geneve, CH
Aquarelle Round Green Vase by David Valner Designed by Aleš Valner. Dimensions: D 13 x W 32 x H 31 cm. Materials: Glass. Weight: 11 kg. Where the fluidity of water meets the solidit...
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2010s Czech Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Large Masuo Ojima Pottery Bowl
Located in Highland, IN
This large and striking bowl by Masuo Ojima (b 1949) has a beautiful deep emerald green glaze on the exterior and gunmetal on the interior. The wonderful physical presence makes it a...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Sculptural Bow by Alexandra Madirazza
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural Bow by Alexandra Madirazza Dimensions: ⌀ 25 x H 25 cm (These are approximate measurements) Materials: Stoneware Also available in brown...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Postmodern Black and White Studio Pottery Vase from EH, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern Black and White Studio Pottery Vase from EH, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Black Styles...
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20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Appuntito Vase Large by Project 213A
Located in Geneve, CH
Appuntito Vase Large by Project 213A Dimensions: W25 x D34 x H24cm Materials: Ceramic Each its own individual, the touch of hand from the ceramists, the blaze from the kiln, the div...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Memphis Style Ceramic Vase Shell by Florio Keramia
Located in Debrecen, HU
This beautiful Florio Keramia ceramic vase has an abstract pattern and a glossy finish. Original piece, handmade in the 1990s with a vintage feel. The vase is 11 cm long, 35 cm high ...
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1990s European Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Mazer 350 Sculpture 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, each a celebration of the fundamental beauty and natural variation of stone. Strict brutalist forms of the table and seating collection are juxtaposed by soft organic cutaways carving through the porous stone surfaces, revealing the natural beauty and character of travertine. Named after the medieval term ‘Mazer’ meaning bowl, the collection presents subtle organic forms proportioned for table and seating function designed for permanence. Porous formations of the stone’s structure act as an intentional disruption to the clean geometric forms of the series adding character and intrigue. The limited edition series was crafted from travertine and locally produced in Italy from a combination of machine and traditional hand made processes, each piece exhibiting its own unique characteristics and form with no one piece alike. Mazer is designed by Australian designer Tom Fereday exemplifying Fereday’s desire to honour materiality, combining form and function to produce enduring works. Tom Fereday develops products based on the principle of honest design, conveying a design process which celebrates the materials and manufacturing processes behind furniture and products, to design from the inside out. By using the materials and environment as a positive design constraint we guide intelligent and thoughtful design outcomes which connect with people through natural materials, tactile finishes and unique design. We strive to create enduring designs which are meaningful to people and their environment. Born in Australia, Tom Fereday grew up in England studying at the Wimbledon School of Art before moving to Sydney to complete an honours in Industrial Design at the University of Technology Sydney. Working across europe and Australia Tom Fereday went onto found his sole practice in 2012. Affiliations Society for Responsible Design (SRD) Design Institute of Australia (DIA) Awards 2019 - House & Garden style awards - ETO Desk 2018 - Idea Awards - SIA Chair - Highly Commended 2018 - LAMP International lighting competition - Winner established designer 2018 - Lane Crawford creative callout - Winner 2018 - Good Design Awards - SIA chair - Gold winner 2017 - Mercedes-Benz Design Award - SIA Chair - Winner 2017 - International Design Award - SP01 collection - Honoree 2017 - International Darc Awards - Mito Lamp - Winner best floor lamp 2017 - ICFF NYCxDESIGN - Emerging Designer - Honoree 2017 - A+Awards - Bow Chair - Finalist 2017 - Archiproducts Design Selection - Stockholm Furniture Fair 2016 - Good Design Award Chicago - Bow Chair - Winner 2016 - Timber Design Awards - Pieman Collection - Winner excellence in timber design 2016 - Good Design Award - MW1 Watch - Finalist 2015 - Good Design Award - 3000 Collection 2015 - Good Design Award - Best in category NTR Microphone 2015 - Red Dot Design Awards - Best of the Best NTR Microphone 2014 - Space + Moooi 2014 Design Residency 2011 - H&G Style Awards 2011 2011 - Interior Design Excellence Awards 2011 - Finalist 2011 - One Good Chair Competition Allt Chair 2010 - Nominated by Triple J and ABC News as top 25 young achievers 2010 - Australian Design Awards - Design Mark - Pebble Ottoman 2010 - Launch Pad 10 with the Spli Stool - Finalist 2009 - SOYA Awards including mentorship with Marc Newson 2009 - SRD09 prize winner awarded by the Society for Responsible Design 2009 - NSW Travelling Scholarship - Top three finalists 2009 - International CIFIAL Awards ‘Feel the Planet Earth 08’ - Finalist 2009 - Greenland Travelling Scholarship 2008 - GOTYA Awards - Runner up 2008 - Breville Young Designer Awards - Top three Finalist 2008 - Electrolux Competition - Highly Commended 2008 - Freedom Furniture Competition 2007 - Treegugger + I.D. Magazine Award - Finalist 2007 - Cormack Packaging Awards - Finalist Exhibitions 2018 - Orgatec - SIA chair launch by NAU - Cologne Germany 2018 - Makers Take - SIA + Jeanette chair - Brisbane 2018 - Alt Material - Hull lounge - Melbourne 2018 - AGM - SIA chair + Jeanette chair - Melbourne 2018 - MADE Tom Fereday X Fiona Susanto solo exhibition - Melbourne 2018 - Den Fair - Launch ETO / MITO / SIA / NOLA - Melbourne 2018 - Good Design Vivid Festival - SIA Chair - Sydney 2018 - ICFF - SIA chair launch NAU - New York 2018 - Caroma collaboration - Alexandria flagship store - Sydney 2018 - SP01 Outdoor Collection - Archiproducts showroom - Milan Design Week - Italy 2018 - SIA chair limited edition - Local Milan - Milan Design Week - Italy 2018 - Australian Design Centre - Interpretations Exhibition Pieman chair - Sydney 2018 - Melbourne Design Week - SIA Chair - Melbourne 2018 - Sydney Design Festival - Bow Bench - Sydney 2018 - Cologne IMM - MITO + Bailey light - Rakumba Lighting...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Travertine

Set of 3 Dusty Peach Cibele Plant Stands by OK Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Dusty Peach Cibele Plant Stands by OK Design Dimensions: D 35 x H 30 cm, D 35 x H 45 cm, D 35 x H 54 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal. Available in small, medium, and lar...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal

Postmodern German Studio Pottery Art Vase Sculpture, 1982
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern German Studio Pottery Art Vase Sculpture, 1982, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Beige Styles: Postmodern...
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20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Lace Cream 50 Low Pot by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace Cream 50 low pot by MOWEE Dimensions: Ø55 x H76 cm. Material: Polyethylene and stainless steel. Weight: 6 kg. Also available in different colors and finishes (Lacquered or r...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Stainless Steel, Other

Red Tetris Vase by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Tetris vase by Dechem Studio. Dimensions: D 30 x W 23 x H 60 cm. Materials: glass. Available in smoke grey, cobalt blue, red, crystal and alabaster white. Strict geometric ...
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2010s Czech Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass

Contemporary Art Armchair - Sillon De Borges by Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. 19th century armchair revisited by the author. Cotton velvet appliqué by the author with cuttings from authentic Japanese OBJ 1800-....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Cotton, Wood

Set of 3 Lumi Candles by Homa
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Lumi Candles by Homa Dimensions: Big: W 25 x D 25 x H 25 cm, Medium: W 18 x D 18 x H 12 cm, Small: W 15 x D 15 x H 12 cm. Materials: Blown Glass. Silver Mirror. HOMA is a ...
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Mirror

Ash Pedestal Bowl by Evelina Kudabaite Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash candle holder by Evelina Kudabaite Studio Handmade Materials: ash, brass Dimensions: H 7.5 x D 12 cm Colour: ochre Notes: for dry use Since 2015, product designer Evelina...
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2010s Lithuanian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Navy Blue Mini Vase with Flared Gold Rim By Jordan’s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with the Jordan’s Navy Blue Mini Vase. This exquisite piece, adorned with a flared gold rim, captures the essence of the sea. It beautifully depicts sailboats, wit...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Turned Copper Diogenèa Bowl by ZPS Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Turned Copper Diogenèa Bowl by ZPS Studio Dimensions: D 23 x H 4.8 cm Materials: Turned Copper. A number of 31 bowls of identical shape, made in limited edition by fine Italian arti...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Copper

Grey Clay Diogenèa Bowl by ZPS Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey Clay Diogenèa Bowl by ZPS Studio Dimensions: D 23 x H 4.8 cm Materials: Grey Clay. A number of 31 bowls of identical shape, made in limited edition by fine Italian artisans in ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Clay

Contemporary Aluminium S Shaped Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminium Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 2 x D 8 x H 12 cm Materials: Aluminium The Ribbon Hook is sand cast in solid aluminium. Ribbon hook has two protruding blocks to ...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

Pin Table Sculpture by Vaust
Located in Geneve, CH
Pin table sculpture by Vaust Open Edition Dimensions: D 6 x H 21 cm Materials: solid aluminium, carved artificial stone Also Available: Custom material ...
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2010s German Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Aluminum

Structured By Nature Large Vase by David Valner
Located in Geneve, CH
Structured By Nature Large Vase by David Valner Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 72 cm. Materials: Glass. Weight: 9 kg. Finish: Large-size “branches” production style, smoke color. “Auth...
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2010s Czech Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Kukinto Vases Collection by Timo Sarpaneva for Venini 1991
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The skirt of a dancer. A Nordic blossom moving in the wind. The colours of these works chase, touch and sometimes merge on the waves created by the breath of a master glassmiths. Wit...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Walls Sculptural Vessel by Karin Amdal
Located in Geneve, CH
Walls Sculptural Vessel by Karin Amdal One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 12.5 x W 12.5 x H 14.5 cm. Materials: Ceramic/stoneware clay. Pieces are hand-made, one of a kind, and sizes may ...
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2010s New Zealand Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Clay

Tylissos Vessel 6 by Georgiev Zabeta
Located in Geneve, CH
Tylissos Vessel 6 by Georgiev Zabeta Dimensions: Ø 12 x H 14 cm. Materials: Wheel-thrown stoneware clay and glaze. Georgiev Zabeta is a multidisciplinary practice that floats within...
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2010s Bulgarian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Clay, Stoneware

Post-Modern Glass Vase by Massimo Giacon for Vis-à-vis Collection of Ritzenhoff
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Cheerful glass vase designed by Massimo Giacon for the Vis-à-vis Collection of Ritzenhoff, 1999. The stubble rowdy face looks at us in a somewhat challenging but also friendly man...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Breaking Out Bronze Sculpture by Gardeco Objects
Located in Geneve, CH
Breaking Out Bronze Sculpture by Gardeco Objects Limited Edition Of 49 Pieces. Designed by Vera Borghgraef. Dimensions: D 84 x W 84 x H 84 cm. Materials: Bronze. Breaking Out by Ver...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Artifacts of Disharmony Clear Buoy Sculpture by Tero Kuitunen
Located in Geneve, CH
Artifacts of Disharmony Clear Buoy sculpture by Tero Kuitunen Material: Hand sculpted glass and ceramic. Dimensions: D48 x W 20 x H10cm Unique piec...
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Berlin Bronze Bowl by Gardeco Objects
Located in Geneve, CH
Berlin Bronze Bowl by Gardeco Objects Unique Piece. Designed by Guy Buseyne. Dimensions: D 27 x W 27 x H 14 cm. Materials: Bronze. Gardeco stands for an...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Black Amethyst Babà Sculptural Vase by Alice Crepaldi
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Amethyst Babà Sculptural Vase by Alice Crepaldi Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 36 cm. Materials: Murano glass and metal. Adorned with a slightly shorter yet elegant stem, ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal

Set of 4 Twirling Birds Sculputes by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 twirling birds sculputes by Warm Nordic Dimensions: Small: D8,5 x W2,5 x H3,6 cm Medium: D9 x W4,5 x H4 cm Large: D15 x W3,7 x H4,3 cm X-la...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak, Teak, Walnut

Sculpture The root by Touch With Eyes
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture The root by Touch With Eyes Dimensions: W 50 x D 50 x H 50 cm Materials: Wood, Oil and Wax. Weight: 30 Kg. The sculpture was made of root washed out by the sea. The wood...
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2010s German Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Wood

Orange and Green Art Glass Vase by Mdina c. 1980s
Located in Glasgow, GB
An evocative example of 1980s art glass, this cylindrical vase was produced by Mdina Glass in Malta under the direction of Michael Harris—a pivotal figure in the development of Briti...
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1980s Maltese Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Lace Grey Planter by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace grey planter by Mowee. Dimensions: D50 x W120 x H76 cm. Material: Polyethylene and stainless steel. Weight: 13.5 kg. Also available in different ...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Stainless Steel, Other

Kukinto Vases Collection by Timo Sarpaneva for Venini 1991
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The skirt of a dancer. A Nordic blossom moving in the wind. The colours of these works chase, touch and sometimes merge on the waves created by the breath of a master glassmiths. Wit...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Aldo Tura, "Bougeoirs", 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Aldo Tura 'Bougeoirs', A pair of candlesticks, c. 1960 Execution: brass and carmine lacquered parchment Signed: Tura Measure: H : 11 cm (4.3") Overall Very good condition A p...
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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Sculpture Vessel Regina Heinz Sunrise Pottery
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Regina Heinz B. 1957 SUNRISE 1998 Regina's award winning work has been purchased by the National Art Collector's Fund and is presented in collections worldwide, including the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, the Museum of Contemporary Ceramics in Gifu, Japan, the International Ceramics Museum in Faenza, and the Yingge County Ceramics Museum in Taipei. With degrees in painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and in ceramics from Goldsmiths’ College, London, Regina combines in her work the sensibility of a fine artist with outstanding expertise in ceramics. As an artist, Regina draws on her love for her native countryside and her background as a painter. Her passion for colour, form and beautiful ceramic surfaces led her to set up her architectural ceramics practice in 2011 to explore the integration of art, architecture and landscape. Regina regularly works with international interior designers, art consultants and private clients world-wide. Her portfolio includes an exclusive 3D tile line for the American tile retailer Ann Sacks...
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1990s English Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Like In Water Wall Sculpture by Dora Stanczel
Located in Geneve, CH
Like In Water Wall Sculpture by Dora Stanczel One of a Kind. Dimensions: D 10 x W 26 x H 43 cm. Materials: Porcelain, metal and gold. I create bespoke and luxurious porcelain pieces...
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2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal, Gold

French Modernist Sculpture, 1940
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Modernist Terracotta Terracotta sculpture, signed. Signature to be determined. Unique piece in perfect condition. France, circa 1940.
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Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Silk

Blackened Brute Handle by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened Brute Handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 3 x D 2 x H 10 cm Materials: Blackened bronze. This versatile handle can be used for cabinetry, sliding doors, and sash windows....
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Roy Lichtenstein Pop Art Taittinger Bottle 1985
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare piece of pop ephemera by the great American Pop Artist.
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Italian Modern Marble 1980s Pop Art/Memphis Style Sculpture by Rose Grant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We acquired 3 sculptures from the estate of the late artist Rose Grant. This trailblazing housewife turned artist trained under the Italian masters in Florence and created a series ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Mini Mint Blue Wave Form Vase by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Mint Blue Wave Form Vase by Forma Rosa Studio Dimensions: D 8.9 x W 8.9 x H 17.8 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Available in Crystal Cream, Mint Blue, Br...
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2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Postmodern Ceramic Pique Fleur Vase, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern Ceramic Pique Fleur Vase, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Style: Postmodern Color: Beige Item Ty...
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20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner
Located in Geneve, CH
Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 30 cm. Materials: Glass. Weight: 7 kg. Finish: Medium size, red and clear. “The history of a glass factory and its ...
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2010s Czech Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Aluminium Brute Handle by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminium Brute Handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 3 x D 2 x H 10 cm Materials: Aluminum This versatile handle can be used for cabinetry, sliding doors and sash windows. Each pie...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Tricci Vessel by BRNV Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Tricci Vessel by BRNV Studio Dimensions: D 10 x W 90 x H 50 cm (Dimensions may vary). Materials: Lundhs sustainable stone, bronze. Based on Vivee Barengo's mother, Tricci is an arti...
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2010s British Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Cosmo Chocolate Brown Grey Sculpture by Aki Kuroda
Located in Geneve, CH
Cosmo Chocolate Brown Grey Sculpture by Aki Kuroda Dimensions: D 65 x W 88 x H 185 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 15 kg. Available in different color options. Prices may vary....
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Other

Big Tiara Vase by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Tiara Vase by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha. Dimensions: D 30 x W 56 x H 58 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Weight: 23 kg SKARB [ukrainian for treasure] I turned to the theme of trea...
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2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern Decorative Marble Box circa 1980
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Postmodern Decorative Marble Box circa 1980.
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20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Postmodern Handmade Scavo Glass Bottle / Vase by Luigi Mellara, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This bottle / vase is made in hand-blown polychrome scavo glass, with a etched and blown clear glass cap. It is signed by Luigi Mellara. It is vintage and handm...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Pop Art brown bag porcelain vases
Located in Asheville, NC
Very good vintage condition with no chips or scratches. Large 8”H x 5”W x 3.5”D Small 5”H x 3.5”W x 2”D
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pop Art brown bag porcelain vases
Pop Art brown bag porcelain vases
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Laguna Sculpture by Arcahorn
Located in Geneve, CH
Laguna Sculpture by Arcahorn Dimensions: D 19 x W 90 x H 45 cm Materials: Horn, wood, brass. Horn sculpture. Base with sections of Venetian canal wood inside translucent transparent...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Royal S Vase by Kreoo
Located in Geneve, CH
Royal S Vase by Kreoo Designed by Christophe Pillet Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 29 cm. Materials: Rosso Lepanto marble. Available in different marble and travertine options. Available in ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Emboss Wall Sculpture I by Sofia Tufvasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Emboss wall sculpture I by Sophie Rogers Dimensions: D 8 x W 32 x H 25 cm Materials: Ceramic, glaze Other glaze colors available. Wall sculpture with undulating shape like a dr...
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Beige Stoneware Coiled Moon Jar by Elena Vasilantonaki
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Stoneware Coiled Moon Jar by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 23 x H 27 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Stoneware, Earthenware Available finishes: Experimental Glaz...
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2010s Greek Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Stoneware

A pair of frosted art glass vessels, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of frosted art glass vessels, 20th century. The taller boasts tones of cadmium red and snow, whilst the shorter is cadmium and pewter. Each has a tiny opening at the mouth whi...
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20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Post-modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Tom von Kaenel, Reflections Copenhagen, Christopher Gentner, and Ettore Sottsass. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $33 and tops out at $216,361 while the average work can sell for $1,098.

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