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
1980 Italy Abstract Bronze Sculpture Bruno Chersicla Colomba Dove
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculpture is a multiple 1 piece of 500 realized in 1980 by the well known Italian artist Bruno Chersicla.
All the pieces are numbered and signed by the artist and completed by ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Crane Sculpture in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor
Located in Geneve, CH
Crane Sculpture in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor
Limited Edition of 3 + 2AP.
Dimensions: D 68 x W 58 x H 69 cm.
Materials: Mirror-polished stainless steel.
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Category
2010s British Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stoneware Clay, Ceramic Flowing Silence Sculpture by Aleksandra Krasnopolska
Located in Geneve, CH
Stoneware Clay, Ceramic Flowing Silence Sculpture by Aleksandra Krasnopolska
Dimensions: W 25 x D 10 x H 51 cm
Materials: Stoneware clay. Unglazed ceramic sulface.
Weight: 3,8 kg.
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Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Artisan Hand Beaded Grape Ornament
Located in Riverdale, NY
Hand beaded grape ornament made of vintage and contemporary glass beads in vibrant colorations. Neon yellow grapes beaded on foam and cork bases with rasbe...
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
James Alloway Paperweight with Controlled Bubbles, American Studio Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The piece measures 3.25" high and 2.25" wide at the center. It is signed by the artist near the base.
James Alloway (b. 1957) is a renowned American glass artist. James had a fasci...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Thick Lucite and Brass Candle Holders by Josh Lazar Mid-Century Modern
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern heavy thick lucite candles holders with brass tops. Signed Josh Lazar 1986 on the bottom. Good vintage condition, crystal clear with a few scratches and we...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mendini Watch Tower by Alessandro Mendini for Swatch #1358
Located in Miami, FL
Discover an iconic piece of design history with the Mendini Watch Tower, a collaboration between renowned Italian designer Alessandro Mendini and Swatch. Crafted with meticulous atte...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Postmodern Handmade Beige and Black Glazed Ceramic Vase, Germany
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany, 1970s.
This handmade vase is made in glazed ceramic.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in very good o...
Category
1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Terracotta Floor Vases South-Western
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique terracotta clay form decorative vases. Large in scale. Perfect post-modern, south-western decor. One has a flat bottom.
Category
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
$2,190 / set
1980s Colorful Handprint Wall Clock by Devito
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fun postmodern colored wall clock from the 1980s by Devito. It has a yellow plastic case, blue, red, yellow, white and green face with multicolored handprints, and black and red c...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Postmodern Modern Marble and Brass Ashtray Box, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A chic Postmodern marble and brass sphere ball ashtray box, circa 1970s. Piece makes a great decorative object box as well as an ashtray (three indents ar...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Postmodern White Lacquered Earthenware Horse Head Decorative Object, Italy 1980s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This large-scale figure of a horse head was produced in Italy and dates to the 80s.
The white glaze gives this piece a modern look and captures the elegance and beauty of the horse....
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Modernist Ceramic Twin Vase with Sgraffito Decor in Style of Gambone
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual twin vase features abstract modernist decor on the front side in beige-brown color that was applied in sgraffito technique and then tinted. The reverse side of the vase is a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
$416 Sale Price
20% Off
Ettore Sottsass Vase Mediterraneo Green Gilt Waves Lavori in Corso Signed Dated
Located in Wilton, CT
Ettore Sottsass Mediterreneo large vase or urn with gilt waves on a green glazed ground. From an edition of 15, dated 2000. Original Lavori in Corso label. Measures: 9" high, 9 3/4"...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Beranek Large Abstract Paperweight or Glass Sculpture, Signed
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large art glass paperweight or sculpture features an abstract design in sapphire blue with green accents, enclosed in clear glass in sommerso technique. The piece is marked with the...
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso
1980 Italy Post-Modern Abstract Sculpture Alessandro Guerriero Portabuono Qua
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the Italian artist Alessandro Guierriero, it is a multiple of a serie of specimens made in limited edition not numbered.
The set is forged in aluminum and...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Moser, Czech, Heavy Intaglio Cut Glass, Flower, Glossy and Satin Vase, Signed
By Moser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing heavy cut work in this beautiful Moser vase. Sand blasted signature in bottom and plastic label in front. Moser. Czech Republic. Nice glossy and satin finish.
Category
1990s Czech Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1980s Post Modern Aluminum Italian Sculpture
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This particular 1980s Post Modern Italian sculpture embodies the bold and provocative spirit of a pivotal design era. Three distinct vertical ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Conceptual Miniature Chair by Natasha Nicholson
Located in Chicago, IL
Conceptual Miniature Chair by Natasha Nicholson, Oakwood structure with rubber strands pass through multiple holes throughout.
Can be displayed hung on wall or Shelf, Table, etc.
Fro...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$824 Sale Price
67% Off
Modernist Soapstone Owl Sculpture Paper-weight
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical modernist soapstone owl sculpture circa 1980's great gift for a collector.
Category
20th Century Kenyan Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Querandi glass paperweight
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Querandi Glass Paperweight
This Querandi glass paperweight from the 1970s features an oval shape similar to that of an egg, with a flat base for stability. Its interior design featur...
Category
20th Century Argentine Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Michael Bang 1980s White, Black, Blue Art Glass Atlantis Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern smooth round vase with smoky blue and black pattern in milky white glass. From the series Atlantis by art glass designer Michael Bang for Danish Holmegaard. Beautiful, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Erwin Eisch "Telefon" Glass/Gold Finish Abstract Sculpture, Signed, Dated
By Erwin Eisch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an edition "Telefon" of the well known, German artist Erwin Eisch, known as the father of the spiritual studio glass movement in Europe. Signed, dated 1997 and number 173/880.
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Italian Abstract Modernist Faceted Tall Red Berry Color Murano Glass Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A bright berry red color curvy tall Murano glass vase. With a wide base, cinched top, and sprawling scalloped finger-like lip, this vessel is a true statement piece. The base is roun...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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
American Designer, Sizeable Freeform Bowl, Burlwood, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable freeform solid burl wood bowl designed and produced in the US, 1970s.
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl
Vintage Murano Star Flower Shape Art Glass Dish, Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage hand crafted Murano star flower Art glass dish Italy.
Stunning petaled flower or 6 pointed star-shaped hand blown glass dish in clear and pink, bl...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
An important deconstructed cubist ceramic male torso, signed by artist, 20th c.
Located in View Park, CA
A monumental deconstructed ceramic male torso, signed by artist, 20th century. In tones of burnt pêche, apricot, and sienna, this stunning sculpture epitomizes cubism in three dimens...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Brazilian Agate Onyx and Wood Round Jewelry Trinket Box, Brazil, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A round Brazilian agate onyx and wood trinket or jewelry box, in the Modern style Post-Modern period, circa-late 20th century, 1980s early 1990s, Brazil. Box has a rich brown wood wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Agate
Contemporary Enamel Painted Bronze Sculpture entitled "Frog" by Barry Stein
Located in London, GB
A charming limited edition enamel painted bronze study of an alert frog with excellent rich green colour. The bronze with fabulous colour and hand finished detail. Signed Barry Stein...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1970s Lucio Del Pezzo Trigon Italian Design Neodada Framart Wood Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Lacquered wood
Limited edition of 100 pieces
Original wood box
Excellent condition.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Sculptural Pawn Shape Brass Paperweight Made in England
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and whimsical brass paperweight that adds personality and style to your office or décor. The weighty piece is signed “Made in England” and adds style to any place. A great ...
Category
1980s British Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Senape Flower Vase Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Laquer Model A
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Senape flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Marutomi. This model is limited Japanese urushi laquer model.
Japanese traditional uru...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Querandi Art Glass Paperweight in Cobalt Blue
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Querandi Art Glass Paperweight in Cobalt Blue
This Querandi art glass paperweight features an ovoid shape. Its design is characterized by a pattern of concentric bands in shades of c...
Category
20th Century Argentine Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1980 Italy Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture Horse Head
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Roberto Nanut, a talented artist of years 80' in Italy.
This is a multiple of a numbered ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Photo Frame in Fuchsia and White Plexiglass Vision
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Vision is a large photo frame of the precious collection of photo frames
Art with Heart Laura G.
Handcrafted fuchsia methacrylate and plexiglas with white and fuchsia serigraphy w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plexiglass
Post-Modern Italian Marble Lidded Jar
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-modern Italian marble lidded jar, circa 1970s. The jar is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4"D x 5"H. Great pinkish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Repoussé Black Lacquer Sheep Sculpture by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sheep sculpture (Male)
Black lacquer
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. This techniqu...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Monte Dunlavy Striped Paperweight, American Studio Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage colorful paperweight features white, pink, powder blue, and cobalt blue glass stripes fused in concentric manner. Harmonious color palette allows the use of bright colors to...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Postmodern Porcelain Plate with Subvention Decor by René Fehr, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern Porcelain Plate with Subvention Decor by René Fehr for Lengsfeld Porzellan, 1990s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution mar...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Two Luci Tree Carwooden Sculptural Toy, 2018
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two carwooden sculptural toys created by Luci in 2018.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Material:
Wood.
Category
2010s European Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Postmodern German Studio Pottery Vase, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern German Studio Pottery Vase, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979.
Additional information:
Material: Ceramic
Color: Blue
Styles: Postmodern
Country of Or...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Postmodern German Porcelain Box with Lid from KPM Royal Porzellan, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern German Porcelain Box with Lid from KPM Royal Porzellan, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional infor...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Postmodern German Ceramic Vase from Amano, Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern German Ceramic Vase from Amano, Germany, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic
Col...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Vintage Postmodern Wooden Candleholders, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern Wooden Candleholders, 1960s, Set of 2, in Worn conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979.
Additional information:
Materials: Wood
Styles: Postmodern
Item Type: Vintage, A...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Postmodern Glass Bowls from Joy
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Glass Bowls from Joy, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989.
Additional information:
Materials: Glass
Color: Red
Styles: Postmodern
Period: 1980s
Item ...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$587 / set
Set of 2 Postmodern Italian Metal Candleholders, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Italian Metal Candleholders, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989.
Additional information:
Materials: Metal, Wood
Color: Black
Country of Origi...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Metal & Bamboo Candleholder from Wagner Design, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Metal & Bamboo Candleholder from Wagner Design, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Bamb...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Glass Vase from Hysteria, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Vintage Glass Vase from Hysteria, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Glass
Color: Ora...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage German Postmodern Alta Mira Series Ceramic Vase by Gilbert Portanier
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Postmodern Alta Mira Series Ceramic Vase by Gilbert Portanier for Rosenthal, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century German Glass Block Bubble Vase from Karl Friedrich Glass, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Glass Block Bubble Vase from Karl Friedrich Glass, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 official proof of authenticit...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Set of 3 Postmodern German Candleholders from SKS, West Germany, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Three coloured candlesticks of different heights by sks, west-germany.
a design in postmodern formal language. Besides basic colours like red, blue, yellow and green, simple basic s...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Hilton Series Plate from Rosenthal, 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Hilton Series Plate from Rosenthal, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic
S...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Ceramic Vase with Organic Shape from Asa, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Ceramic Vase with Organic Shape from Asa, 1990s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Cer...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Box with Slate Lid, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Box with Slate Lid, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989.
Additional information:
Color: Black
Styles: Postmodern
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owne...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Red Kosta Boda Bowl by Anna Ehrner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very colorful hand crafted blown glass bowl by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Soda.
The bowl is small but has a great look and statement. - could be used for multiple purposes, including a...
Category
20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Scàglia 7 One Of A Kind Sculpture in Cement by Valentino Antonini
Located in Geneve, CH
Scàglia 7 One Of A Kind Sculpture in Cement by Valentino Antonini
Unique Piece
Dimensions: D 27 x W 69 x H 111 cm.
Materials: Cement, fibers, aggregates, and pigments.
Valentino Ant...
Category
2010s Swiss Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement, Other
Zebra Lucite Acrylic Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Acrylic Lucite Zebra Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik
A stunning acrylic zebra sculpture by renowned Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik. This piece is a true modern work of art that comb...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Medium Breakout Vase in Gypsum & Fiberglass by Brent Warr Studios
By Brent Warr
Located in Bainbridge, GA
The Medium Breakout Vase by Brent Warr is a sculptural statement piece that embraces organic form and material experimentation. Hand-shaped from a proprietary blend of gypsum, pulp, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint
Set of Modern Greek Antikristos Vessels Sculpture Vase
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
An original set of primary Antikristo pieces by the great greek artist Elena Vasilantonaki
The pieces are built entirely by hand with the coiling technique, in a variety of stoneware...
Category
2010s Greek Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
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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