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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Karl Springer Design Murano Italy Scavo Art Glass Candle Pillar Set, Signed
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare set of 3 Murano Italy Scavo art glass candlestick pillars designed by Karl Springer.
Shortest is signed/etched "Karl Springer" on base, circa 1980...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Post-Modern Glass Vase by Marco Susani for HWC Egizia by Sottsass Associati
By Marco Susani
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The black lines on this frosted glass vase are so playful that one could think that a black ribbon was wrapped randomly around the object.
The shape of the vase lends itself very well to arrange a high and stylish bouquet in.
Underneath the lowest black line the vase is marked subtly:
Marco Susani for hwc Egizia...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Unique Art Glass Vase by Anna Ehrer for Kosta Boda Sweden 1992 Signed
Located in Munich, DE
Unique, tall, elegant and highly decorative art glass vase. Designed by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda Sweden, 1992. Signed at the bottom: Anna Ehrner. 8385.621. Kosta Boda. Unique. 92
...
Category
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 2 Primus Big Decorative Objects by Emanuele Colombi
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Primus Big Decorative Objects by Emanuele Colombi
Limited Edition: 1 out of 12
Dimensions: W 10 x D 10 x H 34 cm
Materials: Bronze
Emanuele Colombi is an architect, in...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Other
Monumental Seguso Cobalto Corroso Scavo Glass Vase, c. 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Seguso cobalto corroso hour glass double sided vase. Hand crafted in the ancient technique of scavo glass. Italy, 1980's.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Postmodern Set of Three Aquamarine and Brown Murano Glass Candleholders, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
They are made in hand blown Murano glass. The bubbles and the difference in their dimensions are due to the handcraft process.
These candleholder are vintage,...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern German Studio Pottery Art Column Vase Sculpture
Located in Hamburg, DE
Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern German Studio Pottery Column Art Vase Sculpture, 1981
Category
1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Italy 1980 Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Graziano Pompili
Located in Brescia, IT
This very interesting abstract bronze sculpture, it is a multiple in limited edition not numbered, in white.
The title Paesaggio con ombra, translate in Landscape with shadow.
These ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Green Vase by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Large green vase by Doa Ceramics
Dimensions: D30.5 x H30.5 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Also...
Category
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Harley Francis Ceramic Figurative Bookend Abstract Vases c1980
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredible pair of three-sided abstract figurative vases by well listed American artist, Harley Francis (1940-2017). Francis was an incredibly prolific artist, painter, set designer,...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Sculpture by Tony Emilson, Sweden, 2012
By Tony Emilson
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculpture in painted wood. Named ´"Det bästa i en taskig situation" or "The best in a shoddy situation".
Signed and dated and TE - 12.
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Abstract Organic Mod Century Post Modern Handmade Pottery Sculpture Vase 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Unusual organic hand made pottery art objet dart, having a textured surface, with a high glaze finish, of tonal brows. The piece is in excellent original co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
1980 Italy Post-Modern Alessandro Guerriero Abstract Sculpture Portabuono Quo
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
1974 Italy Ugo La Pietra Ad Arte Red Bronze Abstract Sculpture Candleholders
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork is a multiples limited not numbered specimens created by the Italian artist Ugo La Pietra, a well known Internationally artist. This pieces are useful as candleholders.
Ugo La Pietra was born in Bussi Sul Tirino (Italy) in 1938. Starting from late 50's his artworks were exhibited in important and Internationally Museum, such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, Museum of Contemporary Craft in New York, Royal College of Art, CCA Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal, are a few between a lot of them.
He founded in 1962/1963 an artistic group "Cenobio group" which art was an experimental way to be artist, to the opposite of the Pop Art and Kinetics art, with a language that came trought the conceptual art, narrative art...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1985 Italy Cast Iron Abstract Sculpture by Urano Palma Cast Iron Throne
By Urano Palma
Located in Brescia, IT
This very intense and engaging artwork was created by Urano Palma that is a well known Italian artist who starts to create his artworks following the philosophy of Lucio Fontana. He ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Postmodern White Glass Vase "Fazzoletto" by Giorgio Berlini, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
It is made in white heat soaked Murano glass.
Since the manufacturing process of these vases was manual, each vase is different and one-of-a-kind.
It is a vinta...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Floating Rivets in Lucite Cube Advertisement Paperweight Style of William Rolfe
Located in San Diego, CA
Floating rivets in lucite cube advertisement for the J L Thompson Corporation, paperweight in the style of William Rolfe, circa the 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Etna Volcano Vase by Paola Paronetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Etna Volcano Vase by Paola Paronetto
Dimensions: D 25 x H 57 cm
Materials: Paper clay.
High base.
Also available in different dimensions. Please contact us.
In Paola Paronetto's imagination, the Sicilian volcano takes on infinite poses, as many as the shades of its changing nature, sometimes gentle and silent, sometimes superb and a little imperious. The beautiful thing is that there is always room for a flower, or two, or three...
Paola Paronetto
Paola Paronetto was drawn to the world of ceramics at a very young age, learning clay working techniques from the hands of master ceramists. Her free and inquisitive soul led her to experiment with different materials and expressive techniques, until her encounter with paper clay. The idea of a material that naturally evades the rules fascinates her. In the early 2000s, in her ceramic workshop in Porcia, where she still lives and works today, the "Cartocci" collection was born. Solid objects, yet as light and thin as paper where her complete creative world lies: the affinity with a technique that requires layering and waiting, the search for forms that allow themselves imperfections, her sense for the solidity of colour. Today her art work in paper clay travels the world, freely intertwining with contemporary art and design. They are exhibited in in select showrooms, galleries and museums (or museum shops) in Italy and abroad. They participate in the most important international design events, flirting effortlessly with other worlds. The Ille Arts gallery in New York and the Contemporary Ceramic Centre in London have dedicated a solo exhibition to Paola Paronetto. ADI Design Musem - Compasso d'Oro in Milan hosted her first anthological exhibition in Italy in 2021. Her work and her world of inspirations are collected in the photographic book 'Paola Paronetto. Metafore', presented at the Triennale Milano...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper, Clay
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
1980s Postmodern Black and Yellow Rexite Zero 980 Wall Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli for Rexite in 1981, this Zero 980 wall clock has a striking yellow and black color combination. Black plastic case, yellow hands, and...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Modern Steel and Brass Object
Located in Treadwell, NY
Modern steel and brass sculptural object by Erik Johnson of APD.
1 of 1
Stamped APD 00039
Letter of Authenticity included with the piec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, 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
Tulipan Vase by MCB Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Tulipan Vase by MCB Ceramics
Unique piece.
Dimensions: D 20 x H 22 cm.
Materials: Ceramic.
Numerated and signed by the artist.
All measures are indicati...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Yoichi Ohira Murano Art Glass Vase Mosaic Murrine Sporgenti Unique L. Serena
By Yoichi Ohira
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare and exquisite example of Yoichi Ohira's finest works, an art glass vase handcrafted on the venetian island of murano. Blown glass canes with mirrune and powder inserts, polish...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Aluminum Reversible Watch Tray by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Reversible Watch Tray by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 26 x D 11 x H 3 cm
Materials: Aluminum.
Available in aluminum and bronze.
Watch tray designed in collaboration with Jaeger-LeCoultre, in celebration of the Swiss company’s Reverso watch, first released in 1931.
Like the classic timepiece, it features two sides: one is for a single watch laid flat, the other accommodates two watches with straps fastened.
The three layers represent the three gaudrons of the Reverso...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Ettore Sottsass Vases from 27 Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two large vases by Ettore Sottsass from 27 woods for a Chinese Artificial flower. Edition S (red) is SOLD. Each from the edition of 12. From...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Post Modern Ceramic Pastel Southwest Vase in Blue Green and Pink
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A hand painted post modern tall ceramic vase. This decorative vessel will be a lovely touch to a breakfast table, side table or credenza. It is created from unglazed ceramic, and han...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Swedish Designer, Large Freeform Vase, Blue-Glazed Stoneware, Sweden, c. 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A large blue-glazed stoneware vase produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Painted Abstract Sculpture by Aldo Guarnieri
Located in Milano, IT
This sculpture by Aldo Guarnieri, created in the 1990s, stands out for its bold presence and intense use of color. The base, made of wood and mounted on small wheels, provides stabil...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Patent Leather, Wood
Contemporary Pine Needle Angled Decorative Basket with Silver Plated Edge
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant pin needle angled basket, nicely worn we have polished the edge looks lightly worn due to age.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Sculpture by Tony Emilson, The Old Cyclope, Sweden, 1982
By Tony Emilson
Located in Oslo, NO
Unique sculpture in painted wood by Tony Emilson. Titled "The old cyclope" (Le vieux cyclope "). Monogram signed and dated TE 82 below.
Measures: Height 42 cm, 38 x 32 cm.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Fragment 25 by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Fragment 25 by Laura Pasquino
One of a kind
Dimensions: D 49 x H 42 cm
Material: Unglazed white stoneware.
Laura Pasquino
Incorporating references from ancient Korean ceramics as w...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Postmodern Italian Marble Vases
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of postmodern Italian marble vases, circa 1970s. Striking tan, brown, white and cream fleck throughout each vase. The pair are in ve...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
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
Rare Stanislaw Jan Borowski Glass Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A small rare sculpture by Jan Bowski circa the 1980's, has a tiny fleabite as shown on the pic sold as/is on the edge.
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Italian 1980s Post Modern Vase in Alabaster
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1980s Post Modern Vase in Alabaster
Attributed to Alessandro Mendini
Italy 1980s
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Ingrid Herrlin B.1932, Ceramic Sculpture, "Leash Il", Sweden, Post-Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ingrid Herrlin b.1932, swedish sculptur. Herrlin mainly works works with ceramic and creates figurative art works in fruit, berries and other realistic shapes.
This ceramic wall r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Surrounded by Green Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Surrounded by Green Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Dimensions: D 31 x W 16.4 x H 16.2 cm
Materials: Murano Glass and Iron.
Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the A...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Green, Blue, Bronze and Clear Murano Glass Vase by Irene Paolo, Italy 1990s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1990s.
This tulip vase is made with three-colored Murano hand-blown glass canes.
It can also be used as a candleholder.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might sho...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
French Patinated Bronze Sculpture "Au Seuil de L'existence", By Louis Lutz
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large and wonderful modern bronze sculpture by Louis Lutz, (French, 1940-): "Au Seuil de L'existence" a patinated bronze, "On the threshold of Existence" ma...
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Post-Modern Art Glass Vase by Jon Oakes
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous post-modern art glass vase by Jon Oakes, circa 1980s. This vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 8.25"D x 8.75...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
White, Black and Blue Splash Glaze Vide Poche, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eyecatching Danish modernist decorative vide poche bowl. Black and blue splash decor on crisp white base. Signed under base. Beautiful vintage condition.
...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Sergio Asti Large White Ceramic Floor Vase by, 1980
By Sergio Asti, Superego
Located in Vienna, AT
Large white ceramic floor vase by Sergio Asti, 1980
Beautiful vase by Sergio Asti, circa 1980. This 18" vase is made from glazed ceramic and comes from a limited edition (50 pieces ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Circular Blue Organic Decor Ceramic Wall Vase, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Circular dusty blue and gray ceramic wall vase made by hand. With a soft shaped ear on each side and a flat base this item can be used standing or hanging on a wall. It has organic d...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Post Modern 1980s Lucite Shell Seashell Mirror Lacquer Obelisk Table Sculpture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Post modern 1980s Lucite and shell mirrored obelisk table sculpture.
Category
1980s Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Lucite, Lacquer
Italy 1990 Post-Modern Orange Murano Glass Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
This Postmodern Murano glass vase has a very glamorous orange tone .
Because it' s not industrial production, the vase shows some little irregularities in the form.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
1970 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture Eli Riva Sun Moon
Located in Brescia, IT
This intense abstract bronze sculpture was created by the Italian artist Eli Riva in the Late 20th Century. The artwork is a multiple numbered and signed of 5...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and Italica Ars, Italy 1970s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This is a Rimini blue vase from the 1970s.
It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Flavia Montelupo, also known as Bitossi, for Ars Italica.
Bitossi was founded in 1921 in Mon...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Lucite Abstract Sculpture with Brilliant Reverse Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Lucite abstract sculpture with brilliant reverse painting.
Outstanding colorful three-piece abstract sculpture of Lucite or acrylic or plexiglass with hand blown bubbles....
Category
1980s North American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass, Wood
Aluminum Desk Accessory / Paperweight
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Desk block
This high polished aluminum desk block, adds style and sophistication to your work surface.
Made to order.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Claudio Jerónimo Brown High Temperatura Ceramic Armadillo Vase
Located in Mexico City, MX
A brown high temperature ceramic vase in shape of an armadillo by Mexican ceramist Claudio Jerónimo. The oval shaped vase shows the armadillo's head and tail on its interior, resembling a position of self-defense. The exterior depicts the animal's bands and scutes that shape its armor skin. The piece is unsigned.
Claudio Jerónimo López Cedillo was born in 1959 in Huajuapan de León, Oaxaca, Mexico. He began learning ceramics in 1975 with Japanese ceramics master...
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Swarovski Crystal Candle Holders Set of 3 Circa 1980
By Swarovski
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Swarovski Crystal Candlestick Holders Set of 3, 2 large 1 medium.
Gorgeous sparkling faceted crystal ball column with pin European style candle holder with square base.
Dimen...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
1985 Italy Wooden Abstract Sculpture by Urano Palma Grande Trono Big Throne
By Urano Palma
Located in Brescia, IT
This very intense and engaging artwork was created by Urano Palma that is a well known Italian artist who starts to create his artworks following the philosophy of Lucio Fontana. He ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Memphis Style Ceramic Vase "Mitodea" by Florio Keramia
Located in Debrecen, HU
Crafted by Florio Keramia, the Memphis Style Ceramic Vase "Mitodea" is a true embodiment of 1990s postmodern design. Its abstract art motif and vivid blue colour make it a striking c...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1989 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture Concetto Pozzati in Posa
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a joyful bronze sculpture multiple art work signed by the well known Italian artist Concetto Pozzati. Title "In posa"
This is a multiple of a numbered edition of 1.000 pieces. The pieces were made in 1989 but they can be considered as new cause remained since now stored and packed in the Editor warehouse.
Every bronze sculpture is completed with the Editor Certificate, with the number assigned to the piece and the original signature of the author.
Concetto Pozzati was born in Padova Italy in 1935. He is living since 1949 in Bologna Italy where he is holder of the chair of Painting at the Accademia of Belle Arti. He has been exhibiting in many internationally events as Bienniale of Venice and Sao Paolo...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Resin and Steel Sawfish Shaped Sculpture
By Viktor Mtz 1
Located in Mexico City, MX
An unusual dark resin sculpture in the shape of a sawfish rostrum by Mexican artist Viktor Martínez. The piece is mounted on an Industrial style steel ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Italy Cast Lost Wax Woman Figurine Bronze Sculpture by Aron Demetz Guardando
By Aron Demetz
Located in Brescia, IT
This intense bronze sculpture was made by the well known Italian artist, Aron Demetz, in 2004, Italy.
This is a lost wax bronze hand painted. The title is "Guardando" translated in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Polychrome Ceramic Vase by Carlo Zauli, 1960s
By Carlo Zauli
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Single flower vase in polychrome ceramic, signed on the bottom.
Carlo Zauli (Faenza, 19 August 1926 - Faenza, 14 January 2002).
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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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