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
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
Incense Burner by Saturday Yard Work
Located in Geneve, CH
Incense Burner by Saturday Yard Work
Dimensions: W 10 x D 10 x H 2.5 cm
Materials: Aluminium.
Finish: Polished face / blackened texture.
SATURDAY YARD WORK by Nathan Martin is a Ka...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Postmodern Pink Scavo Glass Decorative Fish Figure, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
This fish is made in scavo glass.
It is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition.
Mea...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Abstract Modernist Faceted Tall Red Berry Color Murano Glass Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A bright berry red color curvy tall Murano glass vase. With a wide base, cinched top, and sprawling scalloped finger-like lip, this vessel is a true statement piece. The base is roun...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Giotto Stoppino For Kartell 1970 Italian Magazine Holder In Cream Plastic
Located in Miami, FL
Magazine holder designed by Giotto Stoppino (1926-1911) for Kartell.
Stunning and very decorative piece, designed in Milano Italy by the architect Giotto Stoppino, back in the 1970....
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Lorenza Bozzoli Arabescato Marble Handmade Bucket Vessel Vase, Editions Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lorenza Bozzoli Arabescato Marble Handmade Bucket Vessel Vase, Editions Milano, Italy. Bucket in opaque Arabescato marble with the handle in hand-brushed brass. It recalls the tradit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Poured Vessel 03 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Poured Vessel 03 by Joana Kieppe
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 19 x W 20 x H 27 cm.
Materials: Tobacco high-temperature clay.
Reproduction is entirely manual, therefore it will be a v...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Set of 5 Unique Roots Candles by Jeremy Descamps
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 5 unique roots candles by Jeremy Descamps.
Unique pieces.
Materials: candles in solid oak from the country burned in flam, inserts in brass, support of candles in brass.
Di...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Venetian Murano Bright Orange Italian Art Glass Covered Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, 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....
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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
72.5° Arcs
By Bernar Venet
Located in Paris, FR
Black patina steel sculpture
70 x 43 x 30 cm
Title engraved at base of work
To achieve a flawless curve, 72.5° Arcs is based on the fundamental principles of Euclidean geometry. Fol...
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Note Sculpture by Twenty Second Factory
Located in Geneve, CH
Note Sculpture by Twenty Second Factory
Created by Alexander Volosenko
Dimensions: D 16 x W 36 x H 122 cm
Materials: Wood.
Founded in 2017 by Bogdan Kryvosheya, a creative director ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Shadows Awakening #1 Sculpture by Gorn Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Shadows Awakening #1 sculpture by Gorn Ceramics
Dimensions: D60 x H180 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
"We are a ceramics workshop, specializing in creating unique elements of decor and ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Carved Varnished Wood Decorative Feminine Sculpture, Brazil
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century varnished wood decorative feminine sculpture with carved abdominal void, Brazil
By: unknown
Material: wood
Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted, varnished
...
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
1980s Grey & Black Stacked Desk or Mantel Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a stunning combination of spotted gray and black enameled metal, black lucite accents, and primary colored hands, this postmodern clock is design...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Ruin is a Gift! Sculpture by Carri
Located in Geneve, CH
Ruin is a Gift! Sculpture by Carri
Dimensions: W 100 x D 5 x H 77 cm
Materials: White Cantera.
B 1995 Fernanda Carri ́s intimate practice spans painting, sculpture, ceramics, and te...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Conceptual Miniature Chair by Natasha Nicholson
Located in Chicago, IL
Conceptual Miniature Chair by Natasha Nicholson, Oakwood structure with rubber strands pass through multiple holes throughout.
Can be displayed hung on wall or Shelf, Table, etc.
Fro...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Italy 1980 Ugo La Pietra Abstract Bronze Sculpture Four Dance Steps
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a unique piece (n.6 of eight realized) of this charming artwork in bronze by Ugo La Pietra.
The ironic title is part of the artist philosophy. La Pietra is a genial architect...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Rare Pair of Post-Modern Wrought Iron Candelabra
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage rare pair of post-modern wrought iron candleholders. The two pieces are graphic and clean lined. Wrought iron in wave-like shapes peak with a golden disk that holds the candl...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Postmodern Set of 3 Japanese Lacquerware Serving Trays with Handles
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare set of 3 lacquerware serving trays, excellent condition never used in gray finish top with black bottom with wrapping handles, made in Japan.
Category
20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
Raw Rosalin L Light Pink Mouth Blown Crystal Glass Vase Vessel by Milena Kling
Located in Geneve, CH
Raw Rosalin L Vase by Milena Kling
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 40 cm.
Materials: Mouth-blown crystal glass.
Each RAW Vase is one of a kind and personally signed by Milena Kl...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Halcón / Pájaros
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
What greater symbol of freedom than the act of flight? Observing birds becomes a daily meditation—a constant reminder of the fullness that emerges when we feel free, and of that deli...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
ROUND Italian Photo Frame Plexi Black White , Sharing Black Round
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Sharing round black is a unique multiples edition of Art with Heart collection of pop recto-verso photo frame by Laura G Italy. It is beautiful wherever you look at it, its surface i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plexiglass
Italian Photo Frame Blue White Plexi , Otto Sharing
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Sharing Otto blue 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 is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plexiglass
AT-S Vessel by Cristina Vallejo
Located in Geneve, CH
AT-S Vessel by Cristina Vallejo
Dimensions: D 15 x H 38 cm
Materials: 100 % Cotton cord and polyester thread.
Weight: 0.32 Kg
ELSUR is a furniture and product publisher, established...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cotton
Ettore Sottsass Candelstick / Candle Holder, Silver Plate for Swid Powell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is one icon of Post Modern design by the well known architect Ettore Sottsass.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Sculptural Wall Vase II by Alexandra Madirazza
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural Wall Vase II by Alexandra Madirazza
Dimensions: W 40 x D 25 x H 45 cm (These are approximate measurements)
Materials: Stoneware
Also ava...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Fuji Clos China Glazed Ceramic Pottery Japan Postmodern Vase
By Fuji Meibo
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic vase in gloss black finish with gold and coastal shell motif, circa 1980s made by Fuji Japan.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Postmodern Vase by Nathalie Du Pasquier for HWC Egizia & Sottsass Associati, 199
Located in Brussel, BE
Rare heavy and thick large crystal glass vase with a black abstract pattern, designed by Memphis group member Nathalie Du Pasquier for HWC Egizia and produced by Sottsass Associati i...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Italian Hand-Made Customizable Aluminium Geometric Modern Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Exclusive abstract Work of Art entirely hand-crafted in Italy in aluminum with a polished finish. This post-modern design defies gravity with its interlocking open rectangles in diff...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Late Ceramic Box Sculpture by French ceramicist couple Andrée & Michel Hirlet
Located in London, GB
'Boite Jaune' by Andrée & Michel Hirlet
Material: Glazed stoneware
Dimensions: H 42 x 46 x 35 cm
Year: 2020
Type: one-of-a-kind
The exploration of forms and volumes consistently de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Chrome Vase 0001 by John Nordenstein
Located in Geneve, CH
Chrome Vase 0001 by John Nordenstein
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 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
Multicolored & Opaline Murano Glass bowl by Carlo Moretti, 2002
By Carlo Moretti, Moretti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large collectible chalice or cup in opaline Murano glass with colored inserts. signature and date engraved on the base. a visible chip on the edge as shown in the photo.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Unique Coupelle_Otoma_07 Bowl by Emmanuelle Roule
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Coupelle_Otoma_07 bowl by Emmanuelle Roule
Unique piece
Dimensions: D 38 x H 6 cm
Materials: stoneware, glass
Unique piece modelled in white stoneware, with glazes. Made...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware, Glass
Vintage Querandi Glass Potiche
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Querandi Glass Vase
This Querandi glass vase features a harmonious, spherical shape with a slightly flat base that provides stability. Its design is inspired by classic ampho...
Category
20th Century Argentine Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Large Murano Glass Bottle or Vase by La Murrina, Italy
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Exquisite hand-blown Murano art glass vase in a large bottle format. Suitable as a decorative object as well as a functional and "next level" water jug. Made by La Murrina in Italy i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Postmodern Murano Glass Vase with Light Blue and White Canes, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This vase is made in Murano glass and features light blue and white canes.
This decanter is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
" Omni " Wooden Sculpture Italy 1990
Located in Weesp, NL
Embrace the Bold Elegance of Italian Artistry
Introducing "Omni," a striking wooden sculpture crafted in Italy during the 1990s. Painted in a deep, elegant black, this piece stands ...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of Solid Black Lucite Postmodern Table Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice design on these pair of solid black Lucite table sculptures, circa 1990s unsigned great Postmodern design. These would look great with any Memp...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Bitossi Raymor Postmodern Catch-it-all Ceramic Bowl in Glossy Finish
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile catch-it-all ceramic bowl made in Italy, circa 1980's black glossy finish with green decorative lines, great condition no chips or cracks signed Italy at the bottom.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Orange Encased Hand-Blown Glass Flower Vase, Empoli, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
It is made in three layers of encased and hand-blown glass.
It color is typical of the 70s.
This vase is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use,...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Crypt Candle Holder by Atelier ACM
Located in Geneve, CH
Crypt Candle Holder by Atelier ACM
Dimensions: D 14 x W 14 x H 12 cm.
Materials: Bronze, silver nitrate patina.
Our collection stands as a reaction against the mass-produced world w...
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Glass Cylinder Vase
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage 1960s Glass Cylinder Vase
Bring a touch of retro distinction to your home with this vintage Italian vase, a true gem of 1960s design. Its cylindrical shape, enhanced by three...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Pop art "Risk" pink ceramic tank figure, Stefano Puzzo Italy ca. 2000s
Located in Firenze, IT
Pop art Risk pink ceramic tank figure
Stefano Puzzo Italy ca. 2000s
Signed under the base
H 11.5 cm - 26.5 × 11 cm
Conditions: excellent, no defects
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Vase K by Donatas Zukauskas
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural Vase K by Donatas Zukauskas
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 29 x H 68 cm.
Materials: Recycled paper, concrete, cardboard, and glue.
All products are handmade and unique, so t...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete, Other
Set Of 4 Senses In Play Modular Candle & Incense Holder by Newblue
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 4 Senses In Play Modular Candle & Incense Holder by Newblue
Unique Pieces
Dimensions: D 11 x W 11 x H 6/27 cm.
Materials: Patent-pending Newblue recycled ceramic material, rec...
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Other
Set Of 3 Skirts Swarm Vases by Newblue
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 3 Skirts Swarm Vases by Newblue
Unique Pieces
Dimensions: D 14 x W 12 x H 14 cm.
Materials: Patent-pending Newblue recycled ceramic material, recycled sanitary ware, recycled ...
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Other
Eternal Lotus Vase by Newblue
Located in Geneve, CH
Eternal Lotus Vase by Newblue
Unique Piece
Dimensions: D 28 x W 28 x H 30 cm.
Materials: Patent-pending Newblue recycled ceramic material, recycled sanitary ware, recycled glass, qua...
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Other
Lotus In A Pond Vase by Newblue
Located in Geneve, CH
Lotus In A Pond Vase by Newblue
Unique Piece
Dimensions: D 28 x W 28 x H 30 cm.
Materials: Patent-pending Newblue recycled ceramic material, recycled sanitary ware, recycled glass, q...
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Other
Zebra Lucite Acrylic Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Acrylic Lucite Zebra Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik
A stunning acrylic zebra sculpture by renowned Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik. This piece is a true modern work of art that comb...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Cut Smoked Black High Vase by Studionudo
Located in Geneve, CH
Cut Smoked Black High Vase by Studionudo
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 36 cm.
Materials: Clay.
Different finishes and sizes are available. Prices may vary. Please contact us.
...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Robert Lee Morris "Horizontal Walking Tree Candle Holders"
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris, "Horizontal Walking Tree Candle Holders", 1990's, Brass, Signed
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Cobridge Stoneware Vase Sea Horses Blue Green Ochre Contemporary
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A Cobridge stoneware vase, decorated with a repeat pattern of sea horses and foliage. Rare trial piece dated 8.8.2000,
Cobridge impressed stamp on the underside which is marked trial with the initials PAS & ML and the date 8.8.2000.
Measures: Height 29.5cm
Diameter max 13cm
Diameter (base of vase) 10.3cm
A Cobridge stoneware cylindrical Cathedral pattern vase, designed by Samantha Johnson, copyright 2000
Cobridge Stoneware was a short-lived pottery company born out of the fascination of the head of one of the leading potteries for a process that died with its inventor early in the twentieth century. Cobridge Stoneware was in business 1998–2005. It was an Associate company of Moorcroft Pottery. The consequence of the business closing in down 2005. Is that the vases are now becoming very rare and demanding premium prices on the secondary market.
Hugh Edwards, owner of Moorcroft, was keen to develop the ideas of William Howson Taylor, the man behind the closely guarded secrets of Ruskin Pottery. A new company and name was needed for the new range, Moorcroft is known and recognized universally by its distinctive appearance. Cobridge, an area of The Potteries, was featured in the Industrial Landscapes that were planned to furnish some of the designs for the new range. Its skyline was dominated in earlier years by bottle kilns, now mainly demolished, and Cobridge was chosen as the new name.
The Cobridge Pottery was set up in a new imposing building a couple of hundred yards from the Moorcroft pottery and the official opening was in September 1998. The building was designed with future needs in mind. Only the outer walls are load-bearing, and the inner walls are built from blocks which can, if the need arises, be knocked down and re-built in another place. All the pieces were produced and hand painted here.
The designs for Cobridge Stoneware Pottery vases were designed by well known ceramic designers. Many were also designing for Moorcroft Pottery. These designers include Philip Gibson, Kerry Goodwin, Nicola Slaney and Angela Davenport. Also Anita Harris...
Category
Early 2000s English Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Silvana Maisano Bronze Study for the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing bronze, lost-wax casting of a study for the MOMA in San Francisco submitted by sculptor, Silvana Maisano in 1984. It is a fantastic sculpture with a wonderful patina. ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Orange Blue Resin Vase Postmodern Memphis Style by Steve Zoller
By Steve Zoller
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This vase is made of resin and fiberglass by American artist Steve Zoller. He is unique in his use of color, elemental shapes and flamboyant style. In 199...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
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
iittala Vase Tuuli Wind Cup Valto Kokko Finland
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
iittala Tuuli Wind Glass Vase Valto Kokko Finland
This Finnish vase features a modern, minimalist design, characteristic of the Scandinavian style. It is made of high-quality glass, ...
Category
20th Century Finnish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Monumental Lucite Head Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An amazing large three dimensional sculpture of the silhouette of a person’s head, neck, and shoulder constructed from two pieces of black lucite. The two pieces each have a cut out ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
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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