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
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 “bark” production style, brown color.
“Authenti...
Category
2010s Czech Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$1,886 / item
2000 Cenedese Italian Modern Aqua Blue 24 Kt Gold Murano Glass Art Vase
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
Early 21st century, stunning Venetian high-quality Murano glass sculpture vase. The crystal clear blown body is extensively worked with 24 Karat gold dust inclusion and is decorated ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Large Totem Carbon by Maxence De Bagneux
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Totem Carbon by Maxence De Bagneux
Dimensions: D 36 x H 220 cm
Materials: Stoneware, burnt laminated wood.
Maxence de Bagneux has devoted his free time since childhood to his ...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware, Wood
$19,697 / item
Stephen Schlanser Postmodern Glass Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thick textured glass ashtray by Stephen Schlanser, c.1996, USA. This piece features a deep well with textured glass and one metal divot at one side to place a cigarette or other smok...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Frosted Lilac Frooot Bowl by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Frosted Lilac Frooot Bowl by Maha Alavi Studio
Dimensions: D 30 x H 33 cm
Materials: Resin.
Maha Alavi is a Tokyo-based Canadian industrial designer...
Category
2010s Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
$2,757 / item
Pop Art Blue Plate Special Burger & Fries Glass Sculpture Set John Miller, 2008
By John Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by Americana, Miller's work stands to bring new light and perspective to the often overlooked but ubiquitous cultural artifacts that form the American visual lexicon and lived experience. Maybe as impressive as the work itself, is the magnitude of which his creations come to life. At such an impressive scale, his process is truly spectacle to witness.
Pieces from his famed ‘Blue Plate Special...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Italy 1980 Abstract Sculpture Sphere in Brass Natural Wood and Metal Chrome
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a unique piece and prototype of this interesting artwork of Filippo Panseca, an Italian artist that it is considered, together with Laurence Gartel, the father of the Computer Art.
Friend of Renato Guttuso, later he created the Biodegradable Art. His artworks were shown at Art Basel and the Biennale of Art in Venice.
In this piece we can see the investigation of the artist of the Cosmic world and Cinetic art...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,390 Sale Price
39% Off
Late 20th Century Postmodern Blue Glazed Stoneware Pottery Flattened Vase
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Late 20th Century Modern to Postmodern glazed stoneware pottery flattened vase dark blue with center stripe. Signed but we cannot read signature. Beautiful condition, keepin...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Contemporary Art Bronze Sculpture Marinaio by Giampaolo Talani
Located in Pistoia, IT
Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Murano glass Chinoiserie by Vetri
By Vetri
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Pair of Murano Glass Chinoiserie by Vetri
Pair of decorative Murano glass figurines by Vetri, depicting two stylized Asian individuals. Both pieces feature an abstract form with a bo...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Massive Tall Sculpture Solid Block of Lucite in Purple Tint
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful unique thick piece of Lucite in purple tint color, different shades as the light goes thru unsigned, circa 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
1980 Italy Post Modern Abstract Figurative Bronze Sculpture by Marisa Ruberti
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Marisa Ruberti, a talented artist of years 80' in Italy.
This is a multiple of a numbere...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Guy Dill Large Welded Mid Century Post Modern Abstract Steel Table Sculpture
By Guy Dill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and impressive steel sculpture by world renowned artist Guy Dill. It consists of black welded steel circa 1990's. Welded signature.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Steel
Norwegian 1980s Post-Modern Glass Vase by Odd Ingar Karlengen for Hallingglass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Charming 1980s post-modern patterned Hallingglass glass vase designed by Odd Ingar Karlengen.
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Alessandro Mandruzzato Artistic Glass Jarron
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Glass Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato
This art glass vase, attributed to Alessandro Mandruzzato, features a faceted geometric design with a shape resembling an irregular octahedro...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Postmodern Centerpiece Bowl by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Postmodern Swedish art glass centerpiece bowl by artist and designer Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, circa 1990s, for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Centerpiece ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$500 Sale Price
20% Off
Postmodern Solid Polished Granite Massive Italian Footed Compote Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive 1" thick compote polished granite bowl in graphite color unfinished inside, can be used as a mortar circa 1980s Memphis era beautiful solid heavy excellent condition.
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Granite
Kazuko Matthews Signed Postmodernist Pottery Checkboard Glazed Ceramic Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, whimsical work by Japanese American, California architectural potter/ artist Kazuko Matthews.
This large black and white checkboard rhombus-shaped bowl/ vessel is signed on the base by Matthews. The piece is reminiscent of the works of Peter Shire.
Mathews previously studied with famed ceramists couple Otto and Vivia Heino at Chouinard and also with Raku master potter Paul Soldner at Scripps...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Jensen Kvarnes Fish Sculpture, American Studio Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful "Seela" fish sculpture features colorful fused glass body in green, blue, and purple palette; the colored glass is encased in clear glass layer in sommerso technique, adding...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Swedish Designer, Large Candelabra, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A large pine candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Fits 0.80” diameter candles
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture Jiro Sugawara Orizzonte Femminile
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the artist Jiro Sugawara, the title is "Female horizon""
Jiro Sugawara is a post-war artist and he was born in Japon in 1941....
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Naive Ceramic Mermaid Sculpture / Vase by Rein Follestad, Norway, 1990s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Naive and kitsch ceramic mermaid sculpture / vase made by Norwegian artist Rein Follestad.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Glass Vase Mini Mountain by Fos, Blue
By FOS
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Moulded and then mouth blown glass
One of a kind
The Mountain vases by FOS embody the surface of the mountain, calibrated to the size of human interiors. FOS explains, “It’s li...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Large Scandinavian Brass Candle Chandelier by Gusum, Sweden, 1980
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large and heavy brass chandelier that makes a bold statement with its substantial scale and presence. Crafted from solid brass in 1980 by designer Bernt Karlsson for Gusum — a Swedis...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Kinetic Sculpture Bruno Chersicla Playwork
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculpture is a multiple 1 piece of 1000 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
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
1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture Urano Palma Tavolo Del Politico E Sedia
By Urano Palma
Located in Brescia, IT
Urano Palma is an Italian artist who starts to create his artworks following the philosophy of Lucio Fontana.
He specially worked to the sculptured furniture, inventing a casting te...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Vasarely x Rosenthal "Das Feld" porcelain vase 1970s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Beautiful "Das Feld" porcelain vase with printed decor designed by Vasarely edited by Rosenthal during the 1970s.
In great condition, signed, the vasarely signature has faded but th...
Category
1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 6 Unique Ceramic Vases in Warm Tone Plain Colors by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 6 Core Vases by Willem Van Hooff.
Dimensions:
D48 x H50 cm
D38 x H65 cm
D65 x H42 cm
D50 x H62 cm
D42 x H63 cm
D25 x H38 cm
(Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and m...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental nearly 3foot frosted art glass vessel, late 20th century.
Located in View Park, CA
A stunning monumental frosted glass “teardrop” sculpture or vessel, late 20th century. Attributed to Murano. In tones of melon, saffron, and curd. A small spout might allow the most ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Tea 1750 Collection Surf Board Replica by AMBER x IÑIGO CALLEJA
Located in Geneve, CH
Tea 1750 Collection Surf Board Replica by AMBER x IÑIGO CALLEJA
Dimensions: W 180 x D 50 x H 10 cm.
Materials: Old Beams and nails, epoxy case. Polished thoroughly.
Iñigo Calleja i...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Epoxy Resin
Homage to Newton Figurative Sculptures by Salvador Dalí 1981
Located in Madrid, ES
This sculpture, Homage to Newton, was cast by the Perseo Foundry in Mendrisio, Switzerland, using the lost-wax casting method from a mold made from Salvador Dalí's original work, cre...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Boho 1976 Jaru Cubist Ceramic Sculpture of Woman
By Jaru
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of artistic flair to your décor with our Vintage Boho 1976 Jaru Cubist Ceramic Sculpture of Woman. This striking piece, crafted ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Aluminum Desk Block and Tray Accessory Set
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Desk set
This high polished aluminum desk set, comprised of a desk tray and desk block, adds style and sophistication to your work surface
Measures: Desk block
3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
$1,200 / item
C2280 Decorative Object in Tropical Driftwood And Ebony Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
C2280 Decorative Object in Tropical Driftwood And Ebony Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
Dimensions: D 12 x W 25 x H 17 cm.
Materials: Tropical driftwood and ebony wood.
In Pietschmann’s s...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Driftwood, Ebony
Post Modern Rosenthal Art Glass Bowl by Eric J Roush
By Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and graphic oval glass art bowl by Rosenthal. This beautiful piece from the late 90s is graphic and detailed. It shares yellow and amber tones along with a smoke purple ton...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
"Moonlight" Candlestick by Ettore Sottsass for Swid Powell
Located in Skokie, IL
"Moonlight" Candlestick by Ettore Sottsass for Swid Powell
A single "Moonlight" silver -plated and brass candlestick designed by Ettore Sottsass for Swid Powell. Sottsass, 1917-2007...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
$840 Sale Price
20% Off
Op Art Acrylic Octagonal Cube Sculpture by Vasa Mihich
Located in San Diego, CA
Op Art acrylic octagonal cube sculpture by Vasa Mihich, circa 1995. The optical look is changed by rotating the piece and letting the light refract at d...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite, Acrylic
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Brown Lacquered Earthenware Pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Handmade in Italy, 1970s.
This jug is made in lacquered earthenware with brown and orange shades, which are rare colors.
It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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
Dorothy Hafner Rare Prototype Box Uniquely Hand Painted
Located in Sharon, CT
Beautiful hand painted ceramic box.
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
The great Force of Nature in Elvio Becheroni's Amazonia series
Located in Milano, IT
"The Great Force of Nature" by Elvio Becheroni is a majestic sculpture, part of the series "Amazonia - Disenchanted Forest," embodying the artist's deep respect for nature and, at th...
Category
1990s Brazilian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Play With Me, No Really in and Black or White
Located in New York, NY
This series was conceived as a way for the Collector to really interact with a work of art. Titled "Play With Me, No Really" it refutes the idea that "Art" must sit alone on a pedes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Post-Modern Lucite and Brass Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful post-modern lucite and brass menorah, circa 1980s. The piece features a etched lucite base and back with brass candle vessels. The menorah is in very good vintage conditio...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Italy 1980 Post-Modern Abstract Pewter Sculpture Walter Valentini
Located in Brescia, IT
Walter Valentini was born in 1928 in South Italy. A painter and engraver, he lives and works in Milan. He is Holder of the chair for engraving at the ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Unusual Postmodern Figurative "Pants" Vase, Hand Blown Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual, playful art glass vase was created in shape of lower body with pants in mottled blue with dark red stripes descending down on light blue shoes...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Sommerso, Glass
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Postmodern Black Corrugated Cardboard Vase by Flute, Chicago
By Frank Gehry
Located in Miami, FL
Corrugated cardboard vase rendered in matte black by Flute, Chicago circa 1980s. Best to use with dried arrangements.
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Postmodern Black Metal, Clear Acrylic and Steel Nails Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A black metal and clear acrylic with steel nails decorative object, Postmodern period, circa late-20th century. Piece is rectangular in shape, comprised of three pieces acrylic (black and clear), black metal screws and thin metal nails, approximately 1000 of them, making this an interesting Postmodern decorative...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Murano Decorative Blown Glass Wrapped Blue Hard Candy Paper
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage large Murano decorative blown glass wrapped blue hard candy paperweight.
Vintage oversized Murano blue blown glass candy sculpture of candy wr...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Whimsical American Solid Walnut Golf club Wine Rack holder
Located in San Diego, CA
well balanced solid walnut golf club sculpture , wine holder circa 1980's great conversation piece perfect for any mans cave.
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Dealbata Porcelain Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Zanotta, '1987'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An amazing postmodern white porcelain vase designed by Alessandro Mendini (born 1931) for Zanotta's "Edizioni" collection and produced in limited numbers. Released as one of three va...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Lino Sabattini Silverplated Bowls 1996
Located in Čelinac, BA
Silverplated Bowls by Lino Sabattini 1996.
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian Photo Frame Yellow White Plexi , Sharing Yellow Round
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Sharing round yellow is a unique multiples edition of Art with Heart collection of pop recto-verso photo frames by Laura G Italy. It is beautiful wherever you look at it, its surface...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plexiglass
Swedish Designer, Bowl, Burl Wood, Sweden, 1975
Located in High Point, NC
A burl wood bowl designed and produced in Sweden, 1975.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Burl
"Tartaruga", Ceramic sculpture by Ugo La Pietra, Superego, Italy, 2006
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Ceramic sculpture "Tartaruga" by Ugo La Pietra, Superego Editions, Italy, 2006.
Ugo La Pietra is an Italian designer and artist recognized for his innovative approach to design, com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Photo Frame Red and White Plexiglass, Sharing Red
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Sharing Red is a limited edition of art with Heart collection of pop recto-verso photo frames by Laura G Italy. It is beautiful wherever you look at it, its surface is decorated fron...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plexiglass
Néstor Post-Modern Hand Painted Ceramic Vase, 1990
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sizeable modernist ceramic handmade, hand painted vase manufactured in 1990 by Néstor. Multicolored cubist decorations in pink, yellow and blue under clear glaze. Beautiful vintage c...
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Bowl, Burl Wood, Sweden, 1983
Located in High Point, NC
A burl wood bowl designed and produced in Sweden, 1983.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Burl
Black and Red Blown Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figure, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1980s.
This fish is made in hand-blown sommerso Murano glass with murrains.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be conside...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
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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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