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
Ted Arnold High Society Solid Fake Gold Cast Fast Food Emporium Slice of Pizza
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Ted Arnold High Society solid fake gold cast fast food emporium says the original carton box. According to the same box the series contained th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
Balance Sculpture III by Sofia Tufvasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Balance sculpture III by Sophie Rogers
Dimensions: D 25 x W 22 x H 32
Materials: ceramic, glaze
Other glaze colors available.
The inspiration...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$2,488 / item
Set Of 3 Contemporary Sculpted Dark Grey Ceramic Candlesticks by Niclas Wolf
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 3 Geoprimitive 132 Candlesticks by Niclas Wolf
Unique Pieces.
Dimensions: Big: Ø 16 x H 70,5 cm.
Medium: Ø 15 x H 68,5 cm.
Big: Ø 14 x H 64,5 cm.
Materials: Ceramic and brass....
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Motion Sculpture I by Sofia Tufvasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Motion sculpture I by Sophie Rogers
Dimensions: W 17 x H 21 cm
Materials: ceramic, glaze
Other glaze colors available.
A play with the Material ...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$2,488 / item
Postmodern White, Orange and Brown Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Moretti, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This vase is made in Murano glass.
It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in perfect original condition and ready t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Structured By Nature Large Vase by David Valner
Located in Geneve, CH
Structured By Nature Large Vase by David Valner
Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 72 cm.
Materials: Glass.
Weight: 9 kg.
Finish: Large-size “bark” production style, green color.
“Authenti...
Category
2010s Czech Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$1,880 / item
Inflated Form 02 Sculpture by Kris Lamba Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Inflated Form 02 Sculpture by Kris Lamba Studio
Dimensions: W 35 x D 30 x H 48 cm
Materials: Polished bronze with patina.
Weight: 30 Kg.
Kris Lamba was born in London in 1984. He cr...
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$31,618 / item
Shiny Camel Lali Small Vide Poche by Sophie Parachey
Located in Geneve, CH
Shiny Camel Lali Small Vide Poche by Sophie Parachey
Dimensions: W 28 x D 24 x H 3.5 cm
Materials: Stoneware.
Inspired by extended stays in Central America, Sophie Parachey’s wo...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Sculpted Brick & Truss "Gavyn" Floor Lamp by Arcana
By Arcana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The destructive forces that seem to have shaped the Gavyn floor lamp are no longer seen, yet are deeply imbued in this sculptural floor lamp. A powder coated aluminum truss with 3 ad...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Other
$3,500 Sale Price
27% Off
Bronze Patinated Pinecone Scent Of Resin Decorative Object by Herma de Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Patinated Pinecone Scent Of Resin Decorative Object by Herma de Wit
Limited Edition of 8 + 2 AP pieces.
Dimensions: D 10 x W 28 x H 18 cm.
Materials: Patinated bronze.
Natur...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Frosted White Frooot Bowl by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Frosted White Frooot Bowl by Maha Alavi Studio
Dimensions: D 30 x H 33 cm
Materials: Resin.
Maha Alavi is a Tokyo-based Canadian industrial designer...
Category
2010s Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
$2,749 / item
American Post-Modern Bronze Figure Sculpture
By Carol Bruns
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-Modern Design bronze sculpture of a figure with lowered arms and bent knees on a rectangular base, (signed: CAROL BRUNS, titled "Vogueing" 2001)
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Wine Gum 2 Vessel by Casper Johs
Located in Geneve, CH
Wine Gum 2 Vessel by Casper Johs
Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 39 cm.
Materials: Wine gum and resin.
The vivid and colorful universe was the start of an in-depth investigation of the possibi...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
$2,619 / item
(De)Formed Yellow Vase by David Valner
Located in Geneve, CH
(De)Formed Yellow Vase by David Valner
Dimensions: D 14 x W 10 x H 41 cm.
Materials: Glass.
Weight: 5,5 kg.
The subtle lines between formation and deformation
A series capturing ...
Category
2010s Czech Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$1,238 / item
LCN 207 Sculpture by Tommaso Le Rose
Located in Geneve, CH
LCN 207 Sculpture by Tommaso Le Rose
Dimensions: W 11 x D 11 x H 35 cm.
Materials: Iron.
Lichene is a new experimental design project by designer Tommaso Le Rose. Lichene designs an...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$1,047 / item
Imperial L Decorative Object by Kreoo
Located in Geneve, CH
Imperial L Decorative Object by Kreoo
Designed by Christophe Pillet
Dimensions: Ø 72 x H 9 cm.
Materials: Calacatta Carrara marble.
Available in different marble and travertine opt...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$7,249 / item
Heavy Earthenware Vase in Verdigris w/ 3 Openings
Located in North Miami, FL
This green glazed terra cotta vase with 3 whimsical openings for flowers is super heavy and sculptural. SIGNED
Category
1960s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Meduse Tagi Bowl by Pia Chevalier
Located in Geneve, CH
Meduse Tagi bowl by Pia Chevalier
Each one is unique.
Materials: Raw stoneware.
Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 10 cm.
Also available in white stone, bronze, blue, white glaze.
Pia Chev...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$321 / item
Chicago Rose Crystal T-Light Holder, Hand-Sculpted Contemporary Crystal
Located in Geneve, CH
Chicago rose crystal t-light holder, hand-sculpted contemporary crystal
Decorative vase
Hand-sculpted in crystal
Measures: W 10, H 13, D 10 cm
The Reflections Copenhagen Chicag...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
FUWA FUWA, No. 8 Bottle by Yusuké Y. Offhause
Located in Geneve, CH
FUWA FUWA, No 8 Bottle by Yusuké Y. Offhause
One of a Kind, the work is in two parts (ceramic and glass).
Dimensions: D 6 x W 6 x H 20 cm.
Materials: stoneware, porcelain, glass.
Y...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Stoneware, Glass
$2,142 / item
Signed 2012 Chong Postmodern Swirl Murano Style Vase
Located in Portage, MI
Beautiful murano style art glass vase. Signed Chog 2012. No flaws. White, cream and purple make up this beautiful piece for you art glass collection.
Category
2010s Unknown Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Postmodern Design Rosenthal Gilbert Portanier Vase from the 1980s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Vintage design vase made by Rosenthal Germany, designed by Gilbert Portanier in the 1980s.
Beautiful colors with golden details.
The vase is in very nice condition.
Measurements...
Category
1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Varying Height Cluster Of Pillars Black Marble Candelabra by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Ritus Dos Candelabra by Andres Monnier.
One of a Kind.
Dimensions: D 120 x W 35 x H 70 cm
Materials: Black marble.
Designer's biography
Treko concrete is a Mexican studio...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Untitled No. 51 Vase by Marea Hildebrand
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled No. 51 Vase by Marea Hildebrand
Handmade
Dimensions: D 36 x W 36 x H 36 cm
Materials: Stoneware with slip.
Marea Hildebrand (b. 1989) is a Zurich-based ceramic artist with...
Category
2010s Swiss Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$3,928 / item
Harmfull Ceramics Sculpture by Alina Rotzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Harmfull ceramics sculpture by Alina Rotzinger
Dimensions: H 35 x W 30 x D 20 cm.
Materials: high temperature ceramics, oxide pigments and dead flowers.
Composed by Alina Rotzin...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
$1,690 / item
Lino Tagliapietra, Blown Glass Vase, 1990
Located in Paris, FR
Lino Tagliapietra (born in 1934)
Blown glass vase green and blue
Signed Lino Tagliapietra Murano
Marked: Lino Tagliapietra
H : 25 cm (9.8")
Ov...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
URNA Black Telluride Small Vase B.T.S.V. by Tellurico
Located in Geneve, CH
URNA Black Telluride Small Vase B.T.S.V. by Tellurico
Signed And Numbered.
Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 21 cm.
Materials: Dark volcanic porcelain.
After graduating with a Master of Contextu...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Colorwood vase designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Alpimass 1980ies
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Unique wooden color-wood vase designed by Angelo Mangiarotti, ca. 1981,
with creator mark on bottom: „Alpimass“, „A. Mangiarotti“
Exceptionally rare vase from a series that Angelo...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plywood
Smoker Scent Burner by Vaust
By VAUST
Located in Geneve, CH
Smoker scent burner by Vaust
Open Edition
Dimensions: D 26 x H 22.5 cm
Materials: exposed concrete, aluminium, carved artificial stone
Also Availa...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Concrete, Aluminum
$2,619 / item
Morning Bed Clock by The Cult
Located in Geneve, CH
Morning Bed Clock by The Cult
Dimensions: W 45 x D 30 x H 190 cm
Materials: Metal Sheet folded, Automatice Paint
The Cult STUDIO Generates Emotional Solutions And Experiences In Dif...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$6,428 / item
Unique Earth Globe Sculpture by Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Earth globe sculpture by Alex de Witte
Each one is unique, hand-sculpted by Alex de Witte
Limited edition of 99 pieces + 5 ap
Dimensions: H 42cm
Materials: Ceramics and scoured brass, Frame in massive brass
A recognizable planet in a world beyond recognition. A fusion of realism and imagination, a meeting of future and past. A dream world that does yet does not exist. A playful reproduction of the many hues and nuances that can be found on this planet. An open world without borders, with infinite endless possibilities. Seeing earth as a beautiful planet, and capturing its beauty in a boundless aesthetic creation is a dream. A naive, but delightful dream.
Alex de Witte is fascinated by the universal value of beauty and how to influence that. “It is fascinating to me how people have an overall communal perception of beauty. Like scientific studies...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$2,690 / item
Lightscape Vase by Derya Arpac
Located in Geneve, CH
Lightscape vase by Derya Arpac.
Unique piece
Dimensions: D 10 x H 25 cm
Materials: Glass.
Mouth-blown glass vases
Derya Arpac is a Copenhagen based architect and furniture d...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$785 / item
Crypt Winged Vase by Atelier ACM
Located in Geneve, CH
Crypt Winged Vase by Atelier ACM
Dimensions: D 10 x W 29 x H 19 cm.
Materials: Bronze, silver nitrate patina.
Our collection stands as a reaction against the mass-produced world we ...
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$4,321 / item
Red Stoneware Pithos Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Stoneware Pithos Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki
Unique
Dimensions: ⌀ 19 x H 24 cm (Dimensions may vary)
Materials: Stoneware
Available finishes: Black, ...
Category
2010s Greek Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Hand-sculpted Organic Shape Light Orange Large Flat Vessel by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Hara Large Flat Vessel by Willem Van Hooff
Dimensions: Ø 45 x H 60 cm.
Materials: Terracotta.
Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in siz...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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
Ettore Sottsass Floor Vases from 27 Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower, Pair
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two large vases made of burl wood, black and brass designed by Ettore Sottsass for his "27 woods for a Chinese Artificial flower" series. Each of the 27 different vases were made in an edition of 12. These are Numbers 3 and 9 of the twelve "I" editions. Each is signed with applied manufacturers label, "Design Gallery, Milano, Ettore Sottsass, 1995, Made in Italy" with the edition number. Price is for the pair.
Condition: Both are in very good vintage condition. No chips, dents or significant scratches. Both retain the original heavy brass vase insert...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Art Armchair Elica L / R Black Leather by Paolo Portoghesi
Located in Pistoia, IT
Elica is another of Portoghesi’s limpid creations, defined by his poetics of the perceptive, dynamic fields of the directional lines. His poetics are, in turn, defined by various inf...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Silver Wave II Vase by Homa
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Wave II Vase by Homa
Dimensions: W 22 x D 20 x H 50 cm
Materials: Blown Glass. Silver Mirror.
HOMA is a contemporary design atelier based in Istanbul. The atelier’s tradema...
Category
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$2,821 / item
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
Meeting Vase by Sophie Vaidie
Located in Geneve, CH
Meeting Vase by Sophie Vaidie
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 39 cm.
Materials: Beige stoneware with beige glaze.
In the beginning, there was a nee...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$1,440 / item
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
$686 Sale Price
30% Off
In Alto Colori Wall Vase by Maxime Louis-Courcier
Located in Geneve, CH
In Alto Colori Wall Vase by Maxime Louis-Courcier
Dimensions: W 6 x D 22 x H 28 cm
Materials : Earthenware / Glossy Glaze
Other variations of this item are available. Please contact...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
$2,095 / item
Contemporary Hand-sculpted Black Steel TOTEM with Organic Stone by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Jangseung TOTEM by Lee Sisan
Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 200 cm
Materials: Raw steel, natural stone
Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so ...
Category
2010s South Korean Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Steel
Barbican Vase No.7 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
Barbican vase No.7 by A Space
Dimensions: D15,24 x W15,24 x H15,24cm
Materials: Misc recycled.
The design duo conceived the Barbican Collection over...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
$942 / item
Supernova IV Silver Smoke L Vase by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
Supernova IV silver smoke L vase by Eloa.
No UL listed
Material: glass
Dimensions: D 15 x W 17 x H 41 cm.
Also available in different colors and dimensions.
Supernova is a collecti...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$1,464 / item
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
Sergio Asti Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique Sergio Asti architectural sculpture. Patinaed reflective glaze over ceramic. Hand signed on underside, Sergio Asti, 1971.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$3,780
Brass and Polished Aluminum Figurative Sculpture attributed Jean Arp, 1970
By Jean Arp
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Brass and Polished Aluminum Figurative Sculpture attributed to Jean Arp, 1970's
Polished aluminum base with clear lacquer. Brass has some patina.
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Postmodern Round Cyan Murano Glass Bottle by Alfredo Barbini, Italy, 1980s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
This bottle is designed by Alfredo Barbini and it is made in Murano glass and etched glass.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass
Grey Stoneware Coiled Moon Jar by Elena Vasilantonaki
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey Stoneware Coiled Moon Jar by Elena Vasilantonaki
Unique
Dimensions: ⌀ 23 x H 27 cm (Dimensions may vary)
Materials: Stoneware, Earthenware
Available finishes: Experimental Glaze...
Category
2010s Greek Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Stoneware
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
$6,845 / item
Project Room 2.5" AL Candlestick
By Project Room
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We sculpt each candlestick with aluminum foil before sand-casting it in aluminum at our local foundry. It’s a physical ‘game of telephone’, a translation, or a conversation, or maybe...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
$128 / item
Tristan Govignon "Lotus VII" Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Tristan Govignon, "Lotus VII" Cast bronze on a marble base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Megachile Candlestick by Emmanuelle Roule
Located in Geneve, CH
Megachile Candlestick by Emmanuelle Roule
Unique piece.
Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 35 cm.
Materials: Stoneware.
Candlestick made of white stoneware wi...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
$1,476 / item
American Post-War Di Pasquale Green Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War Design textured green glazed ceramic "Rain Forest" vase with oval tapered tall flaring design (signed: GARY DI PASQUALE)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Malabar Pink Lali Big Vide Poche by Sophie Parachey
Located in Geneve, CH
Malabar Pink Lali Small Vide Poche by Sophie Parachey
Dimensions: W 37 x D 33 x H 4 cm
Materials: Stoneware.
Inspired by extended stays in Central America, Sophie Parachey’s wor...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Analogic Sci-Fi Grey Vase by Mut Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Analogic Sci-Fi Grey Vase by Mut Design
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D 25 x W 25 x H 45 cm.
Materials: Glass colored.
Inspired by computer motherboards and the flamboyant spacecraft...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$18,857 / item
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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Gold Gilt Altar
Ming Dynasty 18th Century
Hon Furniture
Le Roy Paris
Mantle Urns
Millefiori Antique
Italian Bronze Clock
Majolica Rooster
Mantel Chime Clock
Italian Cigarette Case
Italian Crucifix
Mayan Mid Century
Gold Squirrel
Hamada Shoji
Large German Porcelain Figure
Metal Cigarette Case
Marble Torchere
Italy Tazza