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
Postmodern "Super Present" Pendulum Wall Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita
By Shohei Mihara, Wakita
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning 1980s pendulum wall clock designed by Shohei Mihara for Wakita's "Super Present" line of clocks. Mihara was a leader in postmodern design in Japan during the 1980s. Usuall...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Curtis Jere Parrot Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Raleigh, NC
1980s sculpture made by C. Jere with faint signature still present. Aluminum parrot sits atop golden perch. The square base is made from marble with a gold plate. The perch with parr...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
Wesley Anderegg Post Modern Incised Floor Vase, Circa 1980s
By Wesley Anderegg
Located in Peabody, MA
Hand thrown and incised postmodern floor vase (25.75" high) by Wesley Anderegg, circa 1980s.
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1998 Italy Postmodern Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Roberto Vecchione is an Italian artist that explore the world between the empty and full, the yes and no with a conceptual language called "New Baroque".
H...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pop Art Sculpture of a Silver Egg by Herbert Distel, circa 1968
By Herbert Distel
Located in New York, NY
This sculpture, in the form of a silver electroplated egg with a white porcelain holder, represents esteemed Swiss artist Herbert Distel's most iconic form. He created a 22-ton egg d...
Category
1960s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Medium Totem Carbon by Maxence De Bagneux
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Totem Carbon by Maxence De Bagneux
Dimensions: D 33 x H 200 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
$17,072 / item
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
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
Contemporary Art the Butterfly Bed in Silk Velvet by Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique pieces hand made by the artist.
The silk velvet fabrics and the embroidery are made expressly for the artist, Carla Tolomeo.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silk
Coyote Sculpture by Markus Pierson, 1987
Located in Richmond, VA
Vibrant painted wood sculpture of a lounging coyote by artist Markus Pierson. Piece depicts a coyote in a striped suit laying on a teal settee with a beverage in one hand and a phone...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Lotuso Sea Ceramic Decorative Bowl by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Lotuso Sea Ceramic Decorative Bowl by Simone & Marcel
Dimensions: D 31 x W 31 x H 8 cm.
Materials: Ceramic.
Different marble and ceramic options available. Custom options available on request. Please contact us.
Our mission is to encourage people to make their home the best place to be, to get inspired and to receive friends and family. Designed and manufactured by ourselves, we offer lightings to help people creating distinctive living spaces. Enhancing the authenticity of natural and organic materials using associations and contrasts. Extreme quality behind a facade of ultra-minimalism. We find our materials to the source to ensure we give the best value...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lotuso Ecru Ceramic Decorative Bowl by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Lotuso Ecru Ceramic Decorative Bowl by Simone & Marcel
Dimensions: D 31 x W 31 x H 8 cm.
Materials:Ceramic.
Different marble and ceramic options available. Custom options available on request. Please contact us.
Our mission is to encourage people to make their home the best place to be, to get inspired and to receive friends and family. Designed and manufactured by ourselves, we offer lightings to help people creating distinctive living spaces. Enhancing the authenticity of natural and organic materials using associations and contrasts. Extreme quality behind a facade of ultra-minimalism. We find our materials to the source to ensure we give the best value...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Large SIGNED Ceramic Totem by Alessandro MENDINI
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Original ceramic designed by Alessandro Mendini. Italy, 2008.
Glazed Totem ceramic by Alessandro Mendini for Superego edition, Milano. Named 'Dypilon', this ceramic is part of a T...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
V21394 Vessel in Natural Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
V21394 Vessel in Natural Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
Dimensions: D 19 x W 53 x H 16,5 cm.
Materials: Oak wood.
In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a ...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
1980 Italy Black Laquered Pewter Abstract Sculpture Roberto Vecchione Il Mondo
Located in Brescia, IT
This interesting piece is an artwork made by the Italian artist Roberto Vecchione.This is a multiple of 1000 specimen, signed by the artist and numbered made in the 80' and stocked ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Italian Contemporary doorstop or decorative object in marble
Located in Milano, IT
Doorstops, paperweights or furniture elements, Vintage Domus' FP02-PA doorstops are distinguished by their timeless elegance and unique personalization. Versatile objects with a mini...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Very Large Postmodern Vase by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A very large porcelain Postmodern vase by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand. Signed and numbered.
Measures: Height 15", Length 17", Depth 10".
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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
Pair of Black & Yellow Glass Handkerchief Vases by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of "handkerchief" style vases by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien for Kosta Boda, Sweden, 1980s. Whimsical graffiti style hand-painted pattern on mouth-blown art glass. Marked UHV at bottom.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Italy 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 Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
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
$1,077 Sale Price
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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
Set of Three Postmodern Blue and Yellow Glazed Vase and Bottles by Parravicini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
These two blue bottles and yellow vase are made in glazed ceramic by Parravicini.
Parravicini is not very known as a company, therefore it's not easy to find in...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Artistic Glass Bottle by Vincenzo Nason
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Artistic Murano Glass Bottle by Vincenzo Nason
Beautiful Murano glass bottle by artist Vincenso Nason, it has a beautiful design where you can see the brush strokes of color that giv...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Italy 1980 Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Ugo Carà
By Ugo Cara
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a joyful bronze sculpture multiple art work signed by the well known in Italy and abroad, artist Ugo Carà. Title The Dancer
This is a multiple of a numbered edition of 1.000 pieces. The pieces were made in 1980 but they can be considered as new cause remained since then 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.
Ugo Carà was born in Trieste Italy...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Eric Ledoux "10-Eyes" Solid Bronze Candelabra For 2 Candles
By Eric Ledoux
Located in Mexico City, MX
A heavy cast bronze sculptural candelabra by French sculptor Eric Ledoux. The candelabra shows a goat head, has 10 eyes around its body and has 2 arms. The bronze shows a nice mate f...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1980 Italy Bruno Chersicla Abstract Bronze Sculpture Vite
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 t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Italy 1980 Black Bronze Abstract Sculpture Walter Valentini Big Tracks Tracce
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 Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Haeger Beige Ecru Oblong Abstract Postmodern Vase
By Royal Haeger
Located in New York, NY
A stunning abstract Haeger beige/ ecru vase, medium size. In great condition, no crazing, chips or cracks. This piece coordinates with four other matching vases, listed separately, s...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Silver Panther Paperweight on a Black Marble Ball by Mary Jurek Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Silver Panther Paperweight on a Black Marble Ball By: Mary Jurek Design Inc.
Mary Jurek Panther Paperweight Marble Ball and Chrome.
Designed as a p...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal
Sculptural Post Modern Hammered Copper Candleholders (Pair)
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and sculptural pair of hammered copper candleholders. This pair is fully realized in quality copper that enhances the beauty and form of each candleholder. The simple lin...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Postmodern Plaster Nude by David Fisher for Austin Productions, circa 1981
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Sleek, glamorous, and graceful Nude by David Fisher for Austin Productions, 1981. Beautiful detail in this postmodern icon. Stand on black plinth base...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Laminate, Plaster
Vintage Sommerso Italiano crackled glass vase
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Italian Sommerso Crackled Glass Vase
This vintage Italian Sommerso glass vase features a sturdy, rectangular design. Its distinctive feature is the "crackle" technique on the...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Nut Leaf Shaped Dish With Ball Feet
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage sterling silver bowl as a stylized leaf with a raised central ridge, topped with an open circular scroll stem and smaller leaves, raised on two circular feet. The leaf is mar...
Category
1950s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture Walter Valentini Città del sole
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 Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Italian Tortoise Shell Blown Art Glass Footed Vase Vintage from 1970
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Italian Tortoise Shell Blown Murano Art Glass Footed Vase.
A wonderful large decorative vessel in Art Deco or post modern style tortoise shell style blown glass vase circa 70...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
French Champagne Cooler or Planter in Polished Copper Brass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Elevate your entertaining style with this striking French champagne cooler, crafted from a sophisticated combination of polished copper brass and chrome.
With its sleek silhouette ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
1978 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Fanna Roncoroni Lui Lei Him Her
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging artwork was created in 1978 by the Italian artist Fanna Roncoroni.
It is a multiple of 1000 pieces numbered and signed by the author. The title is "Lui Lei" translate ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
White, Black and Blue Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug / Vase in the Style of Picasso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in France, 1960s - 1970s.
It is made in white hand-painted ceramic with blue and black motifs, that recalls Pablo Picasso's style.
It is a vintage item, therefore it might show ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Aegis Vase 450 by Lost Profile Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Aegis Vase 450 by Lost Profile Studio
Dimensions: ⌀ 20 x H 45 cm
Materials: Brass, White Glass
Finishes: Aged Brass (waxed) only
Notes: The brass...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$5,097 / item
Large Barrett DeBusk Postmodern Iron Sculpture / Valet Stand. Circa 1990s.
Located in Miami, FL
Large Barrett DeBusk Postmodern Iron Sculpture / Valet Stand. Circa 1990s. Signed by the artist.
Features a male figure formed with iron wire and painted in black.
I good original condition with signs of wear consistent with age and history. There is some oxidation at the base and some minor scratches in the paint in other areas. Please see close up pictures for more details.
About the Artist
Barrett Debusk (American 1955...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Blue Flower Emboridery Vase by Caroline Harrius
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue flower Emboridery vase by Caroline Harrius
Dimensions: 45 H cm
Material: Porcelain
The pieces with emboridery is about 45 cm high, coiled in...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$5,909 / item
Postmodern Glazed Ceramic Pen Holder by Giovanni Bertoncello for Schiavon
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy by Giovanni Bertoncello for Schiavon, 1970s.
It is made in brown glazed ceramic.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be cons...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Postmodern Lucite Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful postmodern Lucite menorah. Lucite base with brass holder vessels that complement each other graphically. The menorah is 10.5” long and 5.75...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Black and Brown Hand-Painted Ceramic Piece by Franco Bucci, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This model is particularly interesting because it is strongly influenced by Sottsass' style. It is even possible that the design is by Sottsass.
We are cautio...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nomad I:03 Vessel in White Sand Stoneware & Black Glaze by Sofia Karnukaeva
Located in Geneve, CH
Nomad I:03 Vessel in White Sand Stoneware & Black Glaze by Sofia Karnukaeva
Dimensions: D 33 x W 25 x H 49 cm.
Materials: Stoneware and glaze.
Sofia Karnukaeva, a Barcelona-based ar...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Transparent and Grey Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Hora P with Rhomboid Base
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass and is signed by Hora P.
It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considere...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Chrome Vase 0002 by John Nordenstein
Located in Geneve, CH
Chrome Vase 0002 by John Nordenstein
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 12 x W 12 x H 26 cm.
Materials: Ceramic, chrome paint, and epoxy primer.
The self-taught artist John Nordenstein gre...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
$1,134 / item
Soft Vase Sculptural Vessel
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Making direct reference to the ability of bodily organs to function as vessels, while also alluding to plastic surgery and sex toys? Our soft vessels p...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Postmodern Black Murano Glass Decorative Item of a Couple, Italy, 1990s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1990s.
This black Murano glass couple with a cyan detail in her ponytail looks like it's floating on a transparent glass ball.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it migh...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Brass Brute Handle by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Brute Handle by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 3 x D 2 x H 10 cm
Materials: Brass
This versatile handle can be used for cabinetry, sliding doors and sash windows.
Each piece is s...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$214 / item
Senape Flower Vase Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Laquer Model B
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Senape flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Marutomi. This model is limited Japanese urushi lacquer model.
Japanese traditional ur...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Chorus Candelabra by Karim Rashid for Umbra Die-Cast Zinc
By Umbra, Karim Rashid
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of die-cast zinc candelabra entitled chorus designed by Karim Rashid for Umbra. The pair are in fabulous pre-owned condition. They...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome, Zinc
Spirit of Art No. 2 box 192/750 by Keith Haring for Villeroy & Boch, 1992
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Limited porcelain box by Keith Haring (1958-1990)/ under licensed by his estate in 1992 and produced in cooperation with the German porcelain manufacturer Villeroy & Boch in a limite...
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Soft Goblet Sculptural Vessel
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Making direct reference to the ability of bodily organs to function as vessels, while also alluding to plastic surgery and sex toys? Our soft vessels personify aided characters. Patients subdued by recomery. Impotent beings that struggle to perform the very tasks that define them as objects.
Exhibited at
Musée Des Arts Décoratifs Et Du Design De Bordeaux: Bordeaux (2023)
PAD- BOON ROOM: Paris (2023)
Healing- Club Mish Mish: Riyadh (2023)
Mexican Design 1950's-now- Shak Gallery...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Cohiki Vessel by Studio Cúze
Located in Geneve, CH
Cohiki Vessel by Studio Cúze
Dimensions: D 30 x H 37 cm
Materials: Clay, white engobe, craquelé glaze.
Each piece is unique.
Size, color, and shape may vary.
Studio Cúze
I am a Ber...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$2,495 / item
Set of 2 Gres Ceramic Vase and Bowl by Hiao Chin for Atelier Franco Pozzi, 1970s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Painted ceramics (vase and centerpiece) by Hiao Chin for Atelier/Gresline Franco Pozzi.
Produced between the 70s and the 80s. Very good condition.
signatures of the Manufacture und...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
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Mayan Mid Century
Gold Squirrel
Hamada Shoji
Large German Porcelain Figure
Metal Cigarette Case
Marble Torchere
Italy Tazza