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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

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 Mendinia 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
Large Vintage Post-Modern Travertine Lidded Box
Large Vintage Post-Modern Travertine Lidded Box

Large Vintage Post-Modern Travertine Lidded Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage large post-modern travertine lidded box, circa 1980s. The box is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 12"W x 8"D x 4"H. Super cool and very wel...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Travertine

Geometric Enameled Iron Wall Mounted Postmodern  Indoor/Outdoor Sculpture
Geometric Enameled Iron Wall Mounted Postmodern  Indoor/Outdoor Sculpture

Geometric Enameled Iron Wall Mounted Postmodern Indoor/Outdoor Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Black enameled iron indoor / outdoor wall relief sculpture, circa 1980's easy to mount cool design that blends well with mid Century contemporary Boho home decor.

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20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Hand Blown Art Glass Bowl by Andriy Petrovskyi, Late 20th Century
Hand Blown Art Glass Bowl by Andriy Petrovskyi, Late 20th Century

Hand Blown Art Glass Bowl by Andriy Petrovskyi, Late 20th Century

Located in View Park, CA

A handblown art glass bowl by Ukrainian artist Andriy Petrovskyi, signed, late 20th century. Tones of swimming pool blue and frost. Warbling edge and featuring three handles. Wonderf...

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Late 20th Century Ukrainian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Masa Mami Pink Satin Glaze Memphis Style Squiggle Vase
Masa Mami Pink Satin Glaze Memphis Style Squiggle Vase

Masa Mami Pink Satin Glaze Memphis Style Squiggle Vase

Located in View Park, CA

A monumental pink postmodern Memphis Milano style cylindrical ikebana vase with squiggle collar, late 20th century. Signed by artist Masa Mami. One fla...

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1980s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern / Memphis Era Art Glass Wall Clock by M.J. Bailey
Postmodern / Memphis Era Art Glass Wall Clock by M.J. Bailey

Postmodern / Memphis Era Art Glass Wall Clock by M.J. Bailey

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool postmodern / Memphis era art glass wall clock by M.J. Bailey, circa 1980s. The clock has the colorful look of a downtown sklyline and was made in the USA. The piece is in...

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20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Raju Peddada  large silver footed bowl / Tazza  name "Amfortas"
Raju Peddada  large silver footed bowl / Tazza  name "Amfortas"

Raju Peddada large silver footed bowl / Tazza name "Amfortas"

By Raju Peddada

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Here we have a very rare and one small edition of 10 silver pieces designed by the well known International designer Raju Peddada . The title is Amfortas and were made in high conte...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

1970s Post-Modern Humaniod Bust by Kahn Ceramics
1970s Post-Modern Humaniod Bust by Kahn Ceramics

1970s Post-Modern Humaniod Bust by Kahn Ceramics

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful heavy glazed ceramic bust from late female Washington D.C. area artist, Kahn. About 8.5 inches high.

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1978 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Fanna Roncoroni Labirinto Labyrinth
1978 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Fanna Roncoroni Labirinto Labyrinth

1978 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Fanna Roncoroni Labirinto Labyrinth

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 "Labirinto", translat...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Italian Rectangular Onyx and Brass Jewelry Box with Hinged Lid, 1970s
Vintage Italian Rectangular Onyx and Brass Jewelry Box with Hinged Lid, 1970s

Vintage Italian Rectangular Onyx and Brass Jewelry Box with Hinged Lid, 1970s

Located in Conversano, IT

Overview An elegant rectangular jewelry box made in Italy during the 1970s, crafted from polished onyx and finished with brass-toned metal details. The stone’s translucent pale-green...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx

1998 Italy Postmodern Abstract Bronze Sculpture
1998 Italy Postmodern Abstract Bronze Sculpture

1998 Italy Postmodern Abstract Bronze Sculpture

By Roberto Vecchione 1

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...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Signed Oversized Ceramic White Pawn Chess Piece Sculpture
Vintage Signed Oversized Ceramic White Pawn Chess Piece Sculpture

Vintage Signed Oversized Ceramic White Pawn Chess Piece Sculpture

Located in West Chester, PA

Vintage Large Signed Ceramic White Pawn Chess Piece Sculpture. The color is white even though some of the pictures look creamy. Signed on underside but we could not decipher.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern ceramic bust, Italy, 1980s
Postmodern ceramic bust, Italy, 1980s

Postmodern ceramic bust, Italy, 1980s

Located in Firenze, IT

Postmodern White Ceramic Bust Italy 1980s 45 cm H - 30 × 13 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Post-modern Kiln-Formed Art Glass Bowl Gold w 24k inlaid by Jeffrey Andrews 1994
Post-modern Kiln-Formed Art Glass Bowl Gold w 24k inlaid by Jeffrey Andrews 1994

Post-modern Kiln-Formed Art Glass Bowl Gold w 24k inlaid by Jeffrey Andrews 1994

By Jeffrey Andrews

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Bespoke kiln-formed large art glass bowl by Jeffrey Andrews Featuring a Jet-cut leaf design with Kiln-Formed reliefs worked in know as the "Geometrik" design. The carved out designs ...

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1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Contemporary Art Armchair - Petit Fleur by Carla Tolomeo
Contemporary Art Armchair - Petit Fleur by Carla Tolomeo

Contemporary Art Armchair - Petit Fleur by Carla Tolomeo

By Carla Tolomeo, Mirabili

Located in Pistoia, IT

Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. Armchair decorated by the author. Pontoglio velvet rose, trimmings.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1978 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Fanna Roncoroni Forma Ovale Oval Shape
1978 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Fanna Roncoroni Forma Ovale Oval Shape

1978 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Fanna Roncoroni Forma Ovale Oval Shape

Located in Brescia, IT

This engaging artwork was created in 1978 by the Italian artist Fanna Roncoroni. It is a multiple of 1000 pieces. The title is "Forma ovale", translate in "Oval shape". Maria Pia Fa...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Violet Halo Illuminated Wall Art in Amethyst and Quartz by Sev Art Gallery
Violet Halo Illuminated Wall Art in Amethyst and Quartz by Sev Art Gallery

Violet Halo Illuminated Wall Art in Amethyst and Quartz by Sev Art Gallery

Located in Geneve, CH

Violet Halo Illuminated Wall Art in Amethyst and Quartz by Sev Art Gallery. Dimensions: W 60 x D 4 x H 120 cm. Materials: Natural amethyst, natural quartz, high-gloss epoxy resin, ca...

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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Amethyst

1980 Italy Post Modern Figurative Bronze Sculpture
1980 Italy Post Modern Figurative Bronze Sculpture

1980 Italy Post Modern Figurative Bronze Sculpture

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Andrea Picini, a talented artist of years 80' in Italy. This is a multiple of a numbered edition of 1.000 pieces; we c...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Venetian Murano Bright Orange Italian Art Glass Covered Bowl
Vintage Venetian Murano Bright Orange Italian Art Glass Covered Bowl

Vintage Venetian Murano Bright Orange Italian Art Glass Covered Bowl

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage venetian murano bright orange Italian hand blown Art glass covered bowl. Hand blown art glass candy dish shade in orange, red, and clear color....

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Reclining Beauty by Alice Riordan
Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Reclining Beauty by Alice Riordan

Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Reclining Beauty by Alice Riordan

Located in New York, NY

Lovely patinated bronze sculpture of a reclining female beauty mounted on black marble plinth by the American sculptor and painter, Alice Riordan. 10 1/2 in tall, 17 3/4 in wide and...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Postmodern Black Corrugated Cardboard Vase by Flute, Chicago
Postmodern Black Corrugated Cardboard Vase by Flute, Chicago

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.

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Pop Art Sculpture of a Silver Egg by Herbert Distel, circa 1968
Pop Art Sculpture of a Silver Egg by Herbert Distel, circa 1968

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...

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1960s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

French Patinated Bronze Sculpture "Au Seuil de L'existence", By Louis Lutz
French Patinated Bronze Sculpture "Au Seuil de L'existence", By Louis Lutz

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...

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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Iron

"WAVYBONE" Desk Clock by Kim Mullis as Wilderness Bodies
"WAVYBONE" Desk Clock by Kim Mullis as Wilderness Bodies

"WAVYBONE" Desk Clock by Kim Mullis as Wilderness Bodies

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning desk clock with bold Memphis Milano influences, "Wavybone” by Kim Mullis as Wilderness Bodies features a dramatic undulating silhouette that creates fantastic visual movem...

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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Corian

Natalie Du Pasquier Vase Bitossi Ceramic Date & Numbered 2004 ED.133/299
Natalie Du Pasquier Vase Bitossi Ceramic Date & Numbered 2004 ED.133/299

Natalie Du Pasquier Vase Bitossi Ceramic Date & Numbered 2004 ED.133/299

By Nathalie du Pasquier, Bitossi

Located in San Diego, CA

Vase by Bitossi Ceramiche with elements in white clay casting. Original and elegant, it was conceived by the famous French designer and painter Natalie Du Pasquier. It is finished in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern Lucite Menorah
Postmodern Lucite Menorah

Postmodern Lucite Menorah

By Memphis Group, Jonathan Adler

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Unique Scorched and Oiled Oak Trough by Matt Kavanagh
Unique Scorched and Oiled Oak Trough by Matt Kavanagh

Unique Scorched and Oiled Oak Trough by Matt Kavanagh

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Scorched and Oiled Oak Trough by Matt Kavanagh. Signed by Matt Kavanagh. One of a Kind. Dimensions: W 35 x D 9.6 x H 6.5 cm. Materials: Oak, Scorch & oil. Unique piece, h...

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2010s British Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Volcanic Stone, Ocean Candle Holder by Tenam Studio
Volcanic Stone, Ocean Candle Holder by Tenam Studio

Volcanic Stone, Ocean Candle Holder by Tenam Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Volcanic Stone, Ocean Candle Holder by Tenam Studio Dimensions: W 4 x D 24 x H 9 cm. Materials: Volcanic stone. Weight: 0.8 kg About: Founded in 2024, Tenam is a contemporary desi...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Postmodern Murano Glass Decanter Bottle by Vincenzo Nason, Italy
Postmodern Murano Glass Decanter Bottle by Vincenzo Nason, Italy

Postmodern Murano Glass Decanter Bottle by Vincenzo Nason, Italy

By Vincenzo Nason & Cie

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1980s. This decanter bottle is made in light blue Murano glass and features a hand-modeled glass cap. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of us...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

"Encirclement" Patinated Bronze Figure Of A Nude Male Acrobat By Louis Lutz
"Encirclement" Patinated Bronze Figure Of A Nude Male Acrobat By Louis Lutz

"Encirclement" Patinated Bronze Figure Of A Nude Male Acrobat By Louis Lutz

By Lutz

Located in Norwood, NJ

LUTZ, Louis, (French, 1940-): "Encirclement" Patinated bronze figure of a male nude acrobat supported by steel rings, affixed to steel plinth. Signed dated and numbered 2/8, Blanchet...

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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Postmodern Metal Candleholder, 1980s
Postmodern Metal Candleholder, 1980s

Postmodern Metal Candleholder, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern Metal Candleholder, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Black Period: 1980s Item Type: Vintage, Antique ...

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20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Acrylic and Aluminum Candleholder, 1980s
Postmodern Acrylic and Aluminum Candleholder, 1980s

Postmodern Acrylic and Aluminum Candleholder, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern Acrylic and Aluminum Candleholder, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 Additional information: Materials: Metal, Plastic Color: Silver Period: 1980s Ite...

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20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage German Porcelain Candleholder from Kaiser, 1980s
Vintage German Porcelain Candleholder from Kaiser, 1980s

Vintage German Porcelain Candleholder from Kaiser, 1980s

By Kaiser

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage German Porcelain Candleholder from Kaiser, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark, Official proof of authenticity such as vi...

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20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Italy Cast Lost Wax Woman Figurine Bronze Sculpture by Aron Demetz Guardando
Italy Cast Lost Wax Woman Figurine Bronze Sculpture by Aron Demetz Guardando

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 ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair Post-Modern Marble Interlocking Rings / Paperweight
Pair Post-Modern Marble Interlocking Rings / Paperweight

Pair Post-Modern Marble Interlocking Rings / Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of post-modern marble interlocking rings / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 5"W x 3.5"D x 3"H. Beautiful brown ...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Silver Plated Ice Bucket / Wine Cooler by Ambrogio Pozzi for Padova Argenti
Silver Plated Ice Bucket / Wine Cooler by Ambrogio Pozzi for Padova Argenti

Silver Plated Ice Bucket / Wine Cooler by Ambrogio Pozzi for Padova Argenti

By Ambrogio Pozzi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, circa 1970s. This is a silver plated brass ice bucket or wine cooler by Ambrogio Pozzi for Padova Argenti. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but i...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Memphis Style Pair of Candleholders, 1980s Italian-Inspired Design
Memphis Style Pair of Candleholders, 1980s Italian-Inspired Design

Memphis Style Pair of Candleholders, 1980s Italian-Inspired Design

Located in Herentals, BE

A sculptural pair of Memphis-style candleholders, embodying the bold creativity of 1980s postmodern design. The matte dark red/burgundy ceramic elements contrast elegantly with the c...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Monumental Lucite Abstract Sculpture with Brilliant Reverse Painting
Monumental Lucite Abstract Sculpture with Brilliant Reverse Painting

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....

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1980s North American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass, Wood

Ettore Sottsass Vase from Stepped Series in Enameled Ceramic by Bitossi
Ettore Sottsass Vase from Stepped Series in Enameled Ceramic by Bitossi

Ettore Sottsass Vase from Stepped Series in Enameled Ceramic by Bitossi

By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi

Located in Cascina, Pisa

A vase from the stepped series in hand-turned in white clay enameled with two-tone matt gray and light green glaze, manufactured in the 1990s by Bitossi and designed by Ettore Sottsa...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Post Modern Ceramic Pastel Southwest Vase in Blue Green and Pink
Post Modern Ceramic Pastel Southwest Vase in Blue Green and Pink

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...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Italy Cast Bronze Man Figurine Sculpture by Aron Demetz  Il grande freddo
Italy Cast Bronze Man Figurine Sculpture by Aron Demetz  Il grande freddo

Italy Cast Bronze Man Figurine Sculpture by Aron Demetz Il grande freddo

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 "Il grande freddo" translat...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Italy 1980 Abstract Sculpture by Nevio De Luca
Italy 1980 Abstract Sculpture by Nevio De Luca

Italy 1980 Abstract Sculpture by Nevio De Luca

Located in Brescia, IT

This Italian artist follow his soul and imagines the scenes story telling the life. This is the cinema story, a dreaming bronze in which we can find a movie. Only one piece, bronze o...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Noah's Ark Sculpture by Ugo Nespolo, Wood & Plexiglass, 1973
Noah's Ark Sculpture by Ugo Nespolo, Wood & Plexiglass, 1973

Noah's Ark Sculpture by Ugo Nespolo, Wood & Plexiglass, 1973

By Ugo Nespolo

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Noah's Ark by Ugo Nespolo is a playful, limited-edition artwork composed of 40 wooden and plexiglass elements. Designed as a decomposable object with interactive charm, it blends art...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Plexiglass

Chessboard Classic Wood Edition by Meubles Thouret
Chessboard Classic Wood Edition by Meubles Thouret

Chessboard Classic Wood Edition by Meubles Thouret

Located in Geneve, CH

Chessboard Classic Wood Edition by Meubles Thouret. Numbered and signed by the artists. Delivered with a Certificate of Authenticity. Dimensions: W 48 x D 48 x H 5 cm. Materials: Rar...

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2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Square Base Candlestick - Cast and Polished Solid Bronze Candlesticks
Square Base Candlestick - Cast and Polished Solid Bronze Candlesticks

Square Base Candlestick - Cast and Polished Solid Bronze Candlesticks

By Mark Dineen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A study in contrasts, these candlesticks maintain a complex profile while exhibiting smooth, polished surfaces. Each candlestick is a unique design originally captured in polystyrene...

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2010s North American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Postmodern Orange Yellow Glazed Ceramic Vase, Italy
Postmodern Orange Yellow Glazed Ceramic Vase, Italy

Postmodern Orange Yellow Glazed Ceramic Vase, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1970s. This orange yellow vase is made in glazed ceramic. This is a vintage set, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considered as in excel...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Small Memphis Style Postmodern Mirror
Small Memphis Style Postmodern Mirror

Small Memphis Style Postmodern Mirror

Located in San Diego, CA

Very cool Memphis style small wall mirror signed Hill Brin, circa 1990s. There is a lot of intricate pottery detail and image overlap on the frame of the handmade mirror.

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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Midcentury Extra Large Hotel Candle Holder in Bronze Silverplated by WMF Germany
Midcentury Extra Large Hotel Candle Holder in Bronze Silverplated by WMF Germany

Midcentury Extra Large Hotel Candle Holder in Bronze Silverplated by WMF Germany

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Midcentury Extra Large Hotel Candle Holder in Bronze Silverplated by WMF Germany Beautiful candle holder or candlestick Made in Germany by WMF, brand imprinted from the manufacturer in the 1970s. The candle holder is of very big dimension, made for the Hotel environment. It has a solid and heavy base of bronze ( 7,5 KG or 17 lbs !) and is silver plated outside. It takes total 9 candle...

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1970s Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Beige Ceramic Vase, France, Late 20th Century
Beige Ceramic Vase, France, Late 20th Century

Beige Ceramic Vase, France, Late 20th Century

Located in Rümmingen, BW

"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" The vase features a distinctively waisted silhouette that flares towar...

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Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Glazed Earthenware Abstract Woman by Ernest Treccani, Italy
Glazed Earthenware Abstract Woman by Ernest Treccani, Italy

Glazed Earthenware Abstract Woman by Ernest Treccani, Italy

By Ernesto Treccani

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy in the 70s by Ernesto Treccani. This is an incredible polished earthenware piece that would fit perfectly in a museum. Measures: height: 140 cm width: 41 cm depth: 22 ...

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1970s Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

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.