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
Ancizar Marin Male Mixed Media Sculptures, 2
Located in New York, NY
Two Ancizar Marin (Colombian, b. 1968), Seated Male Figures, Mixed Media Sculptures in orange, 2017, each signed and dated to underside. 6.5" H x 4.25" W x 4.5" D.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Post Modern Maitland Smith Travertine Lidded Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage post-modern travertine lidded trinket box, circa 1980s. Very chic and timeless addition to your decor. An ideal piece to add personality to your decor and style. This piece...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
Salvador Dali Leda Armchair, Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
Structure in polished cast brass varnish.
Measures: 47 x 60 x 92 H.cm
Year: 1935-1937
Taken from “Femme á la téte rose” 1935 (W...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini Re Vase 1996
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Queen and Prince are the components of a noble family who, since 1996, has reigned with the kindness and elegance of sinuous shapes. They wear robes glazed, with impressive metallic-...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Postmodern Flute Chicago Corrugated Floor Vase Gehry Van Pelt
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Exceptional Postmodern floor vase by Flute Chicago. Soft mauve or pink color. Nice movement in design with fluted Greek influence. Large size.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $350
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Meeting Vase by Sophie Vaidie
Located in Geneve, CH
Meeting Vase by Sophie Vaidie
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 39 cm.
Materials: Beige stoneware with beige glaze.
In the beginning, there was a nee...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini Principe Vase 1996
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
King, Queen and Prince are the components of a noble family who, since 1996, has reigned with the kindness and elegance of sinuous shapes. They wear robes glazed, with impressive met...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini Regina Vase 1996
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Queen and Prince are the components of a noble family who, since 1996, has reigned with the kindness and elegance of sinuous shapes. They wear robes glazed, with impressive metallic-...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 3 Handmade Stratum Tempus Glass Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Handmade Stratum Tempus Glass Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 7.5 x H 26 cm, D 6.5 x H 21 cm, D 5 x H 15 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
Also available in...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Karl Springer Chrome & Brass Postmodern Candle Holders
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A rare pair of chrome and brass candlestick holders / candelabras by influential, important & renowned 20th Century German born American designer Karl Springer, circa 1985. Beautiful...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Large Handmade Stratum Tempus Burned Bamboo Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Handmade Stratum Tempus Burned Bamboo Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 7.5 x H 28 cm.
Materials: Bamboo.
Also available in other sizes.
Inspired by flowers, ...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Small Handmade Stratum Tempus Smoke Brown Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Handmade Stratum Tempus Smoke Brown Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 5 x H 15 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
Also available in other sizes and colors.
Inspi...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Set of 3 Handmade Stratum Tempus Smoke Brown Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Handmade Stratum Tempus Smoke Brown Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 7.5 x H 26 cm, D 6.5 x H 21 cm, D 5 x H 15 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
Also availa...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
1980's Post Modern Design White Ceramic Candle Holder Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white ceramic Post Modern design candleholders.
Hand made in Portugal, c. 1980's. Signed Elpa on bottom.
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Handmade Stratum Tempus Anthracite Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Handmade Stratum Tempus Anthracite Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 7.5 x H 26 cm, D 6.5 x H 21 cm, D 5 x H 15 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
Also availab...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
1935 Art Deco New Martinsville Ebony Onyx Black Triangular Vase
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An original Art Deco Postmodern style vase by New Martinsville in their "Art Modern" pattern.
Crafted by the New Martinsville Glass Company. This remarkable piece boasts a captivati...
Category
1930s Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage Large Murano Italian Glass Vase With White monochromatic Scallop Design
Located in Portage, MI
Amazing hand blown glass white monochromatic Murano vase or Light globe. The scallop pattern is so pretty and this vase is in excellent shape. Has made in Italy sticker and the only ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Salvador Dali Sculpture Lamp Drawers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Drawers lamp designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
Carved structure in pale varnished limewood.
Lampshade in beige linen.
Measures: 30 x 30 x 87 H cm
Sculpture-lamp drawers
A stan...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Medium Handmade Stratum Tempus Bright Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Handmade Stratum Tempus Bright Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 6.5 x H 21 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
Also available in other sizes and colors.
Inspire...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Medium Handmade Stratum Tempus Burned Bamboo Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Handmade Stratum Tempus Burned Bamboo Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 6.5 x H 23 cm.
Materials: Bamboo.
Also available in other sizes.
Inspired by flowers,...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Small Handmade Stratum Tempus Anthracite Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Handmade Stratum Tempus Anthracite Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 5 x H 15 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
Also available in other sizes and colors.
Inspir...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Small Handmade Stratum Tempus Burned Bamboo Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Handmade Stratum Tempus Burned Bamboo Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 5 x H 17 cm.
Materials: Bamboo.
Also available in other sizes.
Inspired by flowers, ma...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Small Handmade Stratum Tempus Bright Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Handmade Stratum Tempus Bright Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 5 x H 15 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
Also available in other sizes and colors.
Inspired b...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Large Handmade Stratum Tempus Smoke Brown Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Handmade Stratum Tempus Smoke Brown Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 7.5 x H 26 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
Also available in other sizes and colors.
Ins...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Medium Handmade Stratum Tempus Smoke Brown Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Handmade Stratum Tempus Smoke Brown Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 6.5 x H 21 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
Also available in other sizes and colors.
In...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Medium Handmade Stratum Tempus Anthracite Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Handmade Stratum Tempus Anthracite Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 6.5 x H 21 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
Also available in other sizes and colors.
Ins...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Large Handmade Stratum Tempus Anthracite Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Handmade Stratum Tempus Anthracite Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 7.5 x H 26 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
Also available in other sizes and colors.
Insp...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Large Handmade Stratum Tempus Bright Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Handmade Stratum Tempus Bright Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 7.5 x H 26 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
Also available in other sizes and colors.
Inspired...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Small Handmade Stratum Tempus Glass Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Handmade Stratum Tempus Glass Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 5 x H 15 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
Also available in other sizes and colors.
Inspired by...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Large Handmade Stratum Tempus Glass Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Handmade Stratum Tempus Glass Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 7.5 x H 26 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
Also available in other sizes and colors.
Inspired ...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Medium Handmade Stratum Tempus Glass Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Handmade Stratum Tempus Glass Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 6.5 x H 21 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
Also available in other sizes and colors.
Inspired...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Salvador Dali Surrealist Fine Gold Leaf Bracelli Lamp Sculpture for BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Braceli lamp designed by Salvador Dali manufactured by BD furniture in Barcelona.
Bracelli
Panel structure covered with silver plated polyester painting (Fine gold leaf).
Lampshade ...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cotton
Set of 3 Handmade Stratum Tempus Burned Bamboo Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Handmade Stratum Tempus Burned Bamboo Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 7.5 x H 28 cm, D 6.5 x H 23 cm, D 5 x H 17 cm.
Materials: Bamboo.
Inspired by flowe...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Set of 3 Handmade Stratum Tempus Bright Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
By Daan De Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Handmade Stratum Tempus Bright Acrylic Vase by Daan De Wit
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: D 7.5 x H 26 cm, D 6.5 x H 21 cm, D 5 x H 15 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
Also available i...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Post-Modern Vintage White Swirl Murano Style Hand Blown Glass Extra Large Vase
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage extra large Murano glass style hand blown vase! A beautiful white on frosted white monochromatic swirl pattern. It does have some bubbles here and there and the rounded rib a...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Salvador Dali Sculpture Lamp Drawers, Black Label Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Drawers lamp designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
Carved structure in black varnished limewood.
Lampshade in black linen.
The black label collection came to market in a limited edi...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Linen
Peter Shire Anchorage Teapot for Memphis, 1982
By Peter Shire, Rossi & Arcandi
Located in Kansas City, MO
This is a rare "Anchorage Teapot" by designer and artist Peter Shire. Rossi e Arcandi for Memphis, Milano, 1982. The teapot is completely original and shows signs of wear to be expec...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Very Large Memphis Glass Object by Matteo Thun for Tiffany & Co., 1987
Located in Tilburg, NL
Extraordinary and very large (86cm in height) blue glass object by famous designer and Memphis Group founding member Matteo Thun (1952 – Italy). Rina...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Post-modern Cloud Clock by Heide Warlamis, Vienna Collection Porcelain, Numbered
Located in Chicago, IL
This porcelain cloud clock was designed by Austrian master Heide Warlamis, part of the esteemed Vienna Collection from the 1980s. This rare numbered limited edition piece is marked a...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Art Glass Vegetables - Set of 6
Located in Vallejo, CA
A set of 6 blown art glass vegetables. Vibrant colors to the glass and realistic detailing. The set includes an eggplant, ear of corn, bell pepper, tomato, yellow squash, and a green...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 2 Supernova IV Silver Smoke M/Xl Vases by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Supernova IV silver smoke M/L vases by Eloa
No UL listed
Material: glass
Dimensions: D 16 x W 18 x H 49/ D 15 x W 17 x H 36 cm
Also available in different colours and dimen...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Lucite Paperweight Bird by Silvio Russo for Guzzini 1970s Italy
By Guzzini
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s lucite bird paperweight by Silvio Russo for Guzzini of Italy, the design is meant to rock back and forth. Still retains the original label.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Charcoal Petal Gourd I by Julie Nelson
Located in Geneve, CH
Charcoal Petal Gourd I by Julie Nelson
-One Of A Kind-
Dimensions: D 28 x H 22 cm
Materials: Ceramic stoneware and porcelain.
Artist Julie Nelson uses the materiality of clay as a m...
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Ettore Sottsass Vase from Stepped Series in Enameled Ceramic by Bitossi 1990s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A vase from the stepped series in hand-turned in white clay enameled with two-tone matt gray and light green glaze, manufactured in the 1990s by Bitossi and designed by Ettore Sottsa...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Murano glass bowl/centerpiece for Venini . Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great post modern bowl in bright red color , by the well known artist / designer Alessandro Mendini .signed Venini 94.
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Chrome Sculptural Candle Holder
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Chrome Candle Holder is the first in a series of pieces that integrate the use of upcycled electroplating rods. These rods, regularly used for submerging metal items into chrome bath...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Kukinto Vases Collection by Timo Sarpaneva for Venini 1991
By Venini, Timo Sarpaneva
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...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
An original Bill Meek Studios stacked glass candelabra art sculpture. Faux ice!
Located in Houston, TX
An original Bill Meek Studios glass candelabra art sculpture. Texas artist Bill Meeks is known for his glass sculptures. Polished clear/green glass is stacked in a twisting fashion.
...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Postmodern Signed Studio Pottery Slab Built Sculptures - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Crafted with the finesse of postmodern American artistry, this captivating set of two signed studio pottery slab-built sculptures offers a nostalgic journey into vintage aesthetics. ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Kukinto Vases Collection by Timo Sarpaneva for Venini 1991
By Venini, Timo Sarpaneva
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...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Emilia Castillo Frog and Bamboo Raised Bowl, Mexico 1990's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of elegance and whimsy to your home décor with the Emilia Castillo Frog and Bamboo Raised Bowl from Mexico, dating back to the 1990s. Crafted with exquisite attention to ...
Category
1990s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Silver Plate, Copper
Memphis Milano Teje Vase by Matteo Thun, 1981
By Matteo Thun
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Hand-turned and hand-painted ceramic vase with kiln-sublimated decorative decals.
Teje vase for Memphis Milano by Matteo Thun, Italy, 1981. Very good condition with no chips cracks ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Italian Multicolored Solid Marble Vase by Marmi Fine Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Go0rgeous solid multicolored marble vase , circa 1980's Made in Italy nice beveled edges retains gold label , by Marmi Fine , great condition no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Large Murano Oceanos Abstract Multi-Color Art Glass Vase Signed Vetro Artistico
By Murano 5
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully designed large Murano Oceanos Vetro Artistico art glass vase with striking colors featuring glowing threads of blue, green, and amber glass, signed and numbered, measurin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Deméter Water Jar by Cuit Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Deméter Water Jar by Cuit Studio
One of a Kind.
Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 22 cm.
Materials: Natural and black stoneware.
Mix of natural and black stoneware, glazed inside with transparen...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Méduse Pulmo Vase by Pia Chevalier
Located in Geneve, CH
Meduse pulmo vase by Pia Chevalier.
Each one is unique.
Materials: Glazed stoneware, white sandstone. Interior in satin white enamel.
Dimensions: Ø 45 x H 10 cm.
Jellyfish
T...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
A Huge POST-MODERN PLANTER or VASE by GUY LEFEVRE for MAISON JANSEN, France 1970
By Guy Lefevre
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and generous cylindrical planter with a golden border, Art-Deco, Modernist, Shabby-Chic, in mirror polished steel enhanced with a golden square section border, brown plast...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
1980s Avant-Garde Black and Green Marble Stone Brass Cones Candlesticks - a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of avant-garde candlesticks, circa the 1980s. The foundation of each piece is a robust cone which then transitions into an inverted cone at the t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
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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