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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

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
An original Bill Meek Studios stacked glass candelabra art sculpture. Faux ice!
Located in Houston, TX
An original Bill Meek Studios glass candelabra art sculpture. Texas artist Bill Meeks is known for his glass sculptures. Polished clear/green glass is stacked in a twisting fashion. ...
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1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

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...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Set Of 2 Vivid Spiral Wall Art by WANAS
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Vivid Spiral Wall Art by WANAS Dimensions: D 3 x W 46 x H 46 cm. Materials: Paper. The size is customisable on request. Please contact us. It’s an invitation to explore, f...
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

John Miller Blue Plate Special Cola & Straw 2008 Blown Pop Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by Americana, Miller's work stands to bring new light and perspective to the often overlooked but ubiquitous cultural artifacts that form the American visual lexicon and lived experience. Maybe as impressive as the work itself, is the magnitude of which his creations come to life. At such an impressive scale, his process is truly spectacle to witness. Pieces from his famed ‘Blue Plate Special...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass

Solingen German Steel Scissors, 1970s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Often called “The City of Blades”, Solingen, in North-Rhine Westphalia, has been a center for the manufacturing of scissors since medieval times. At the end of the 18th century it’s ...
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1970s Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Lino Tiné Albero Città City Tree
Located in Brescia, IT
This intense and engaging abstract sculpture was create in 1980 by the Italian artist Lino Tinè. This is a multiple of 300 specimens, numbered and signed by...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Dealbata Porcelain Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Zanotta, '1987'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An amazing postmodern white porcelain vase designed by Alessandro Mendini (born 1931) for Zanotta's "Edizioni" collection and produced in limited numbers. Released as one of three va...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

II Segunda Sculpture by Joel Escalona
Located in Geneve, CH
II Segunda sculpture by Joel Escalona Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 175 cm Materials: oak wood, metal. Also available in burnt finish. S...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Aluminum Bolt Style Postmodern Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish set of 2 postmodern aluminum candle holders. This pair has clean lines and a luminous aluminum finish. The bolt like design makes this ...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Bud Wall Vase by Gentner Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bud wall vase by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 14 x H 12 cm Materials: patinated brass Each of these delicately, handcrafted Wall Vase is perfect as an individual home accessory. Mad...
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2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Clear Lucite Fan Shaped Card Holder by Guzzini 1980s Made in Italy
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage clear lucite or acrylic post modern fan shaped card holder, sorter or separator made in Italy in the 1980s by Guzzini. Marked "Guzzini Made in Italy" this originally was sold...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Alessandro Mendini Murano glass bowl/centerpiece for Venini . Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great post modern bowl in bright red color , by the well known artist / designer Alessandro Mendini .signed Venini 94.
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Postmodern Memphis Milano Pair of Neoclassical Brass Columnar Candle Holders
Located in Round Top, TX
This exceptional duo of brass candle holders exemplifies a refined fusion of neoclassical elegance and minimalist form. The sleek, polished brass bases anchor the design, while the a...
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Late 20th Century Indian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Pink And Gold Alabaster Round Pill Box 1970
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage timeless elegance handcrafted Italian pink alabaster pill box trimmed in gold tone metal. Featuring a hinged lid and gilt brass metal trim,the lid is decorated with a rose, i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

African Walnut Goblet Vase by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
African walnut goblet vase by Arno Declercq Materials: Natural African walnut. Dimensions: W 14 x D 14 x H 40 cm. Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke ob...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Murano Art Glass Ashtrays Venetian Sculpture of Gondolas
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Blown Glass Gondola Ashtrays. Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian hand-blown art glass sculpture of gondola boats one red, one green. A very beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Clay Sink by Studio Loho
Located in Geneve, CH
Clay sink by Studio Loho Dimensions: D 40 x H 15 cm Materials: clay. Available in 3 models: round sink, oval sink and sink on structure. Due to the producti...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

White Carrara Marble Diogenèa Bowl by ZPS Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
White Carrara Marble Diogenèa Bowl by ZPS Studio Dimensions: D 23 x H 4.8 cm Materials: White Carrara Marble. A number of 31 bowls of identical shape, made in limited edition by fin...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Blackened Brass Planchart Handle by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened Brass Planchart Handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 2 x D 8 x H 19 cm Materials: Blackened brass. The Planchart Handle is a bold, unique utilitarian object, created in ho...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Ceramic Candle holders
Located in Denton, TX
Set of three ceramic candle holders with multi colored glaze. 1980s There is a signature on them but cant read please see pictures
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Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

1980s Black Postmodern Wall Clock by Citizen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A truly stunning and rare Memphis Milano inspired wall clock made in Japan by Citizen. Black case, black face with a dot at 12 o'clock and "CITIZEN" at 6 o'clock, and amazing multi-...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Modernist Ceramic Twin Vase with Sgraffito Decor in Style of Gambone
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual twin vase features abstract modernist decor on the front side in beige-brown color that was applied in sgraffito technique and then tinted. The reverse side of the vase is a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Lassù Iconic 1983 Bronze Sculpture by Alessandro Mendini
Located in Weesp, NL
Own a Masterpiece: Alessandro Mendini’s Original 1983 Lassù Step into the world of postmodern artistry with Alessandro Mendini’s Lassù, a rare and iconic bronze sculpture from his o...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Marble Screen by Andrea Giomi
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Screen by Andrea Giomi Dimensions: D 210 x W 100 x H 190 cm Materials: Bardiglio Nuvolato marble, Carrara white marble, Guatemala green marble. Also available in alabaster ver...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Large High Clay Bathtub by Studio Loho
Located in Geneve, CH
Large High clay bathtub by Studio Loho Dimensions: D 90 x W 160 x H 53 cm Materials: Clay Other colors and raw or smooth exteriors available. Available in 4 sizes: W 160 x H 42(Large), W 160 x H 53(Large High), W 180 x H 42(X-Large), W 190 x H 53(X-Large High) The baths are entirely made of clay and are available in a wide range of colors or can be produced bespoke. The exterior of the clay can be raw or smooth according to preference, the interior of the baths is finished with a layer of smooth, silky lime plaster for maximum comfort. Due to the production process every piece is unique in size and form. Studio LoHo is a Belgian design office located in Bruges, Belgium. Founded in the autumn of 2017 by Karel Loontiens and Jo Hoeven, the studio focused from the beginning on high-end bespoke interior projects which forms an ideal matrix for product - and material design that is both innovative and durable. In current times there’s no more room for influx of disposable products, it is our studio’s goal to strive for design that will last and will be cherished for multiple generations. The introduction of the first collection “clay series” fully articulated the DNA of the newborn Studio and led to their international breakthrough. The appreciation of materials reflects their unique view on interior design with a strong and recognizable signature. Soon after, the collection was expanded on request by other architects and designers with new sinks...
Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Thierry Mugler Angel Etoile Collection Factice with Box
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Thierry Mugler 2.6 fluid ounce “Etoile Collection” Eau de Parfum factice-dummy in mint condition. This piece comes in the factory box with molded stand. The piece has color...
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1990s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Kathy Erteman, b.1952, Studio Artist Ceramic Vase Vessel, Postmodern, 1991
By Kathy Erteman
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Striking, early example of Kathy Erteman’s work, dating to 1991.
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1990s Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

William Ludwig Bronze Figural Sculpture of a Warrior Dated 1987
By William Ludwig
Located in Peabody, MA
A 1980s bronze sculpture of a helmeted figure on a solid walnut base by Louisiana artist William Ludwig (1935-2011).. Although New England born in Hartford, CT., he was known as a so...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Fulvio Bianconi Murano Venini Glass Bottle Vase, 1984
Located in Hampstead, QC
Fulvio Bianconi is one of the most prolifdic post-war artists to work in collaboration with the Venini glassware company, a giant of 20th century glassmaking. His works are featured...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Artefacto 02 by Federico Stefanovich
Located in Geneve, CH
Artefacto 02 by Federico Stefanovich Dimensions: D 16 x W 35 x H 33 cm. Material: Brass. Federico Stefanovich presents himself as a designer of furniture, accessories and lighting, ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Rotation Vase 15 by Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Rotation Vase 15 by Zieta Dimensions: Ø 13.5 x H 15 cm. Materials: Polished stainless steel. Flower-like vessel The ROTATION VASE is the essenc...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Star Petal Gourd III by Julie Nelson
Located in Geneve, CH
Star petal gourd III by Julie Nelson One Of A Kind Dimensions: D 22 x H 26.5 cm Materials: Ceramic stoneware and porcelain Artist Julie Nelson uses ...
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2010s British Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Postmodern Flute Chicago Corrugated Floor Vase Gehry Van Pelt
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Exceptional Postmodern floor vase by Flute Chicago. Soft mauve or pink color. Nice movement in design with fluted Greek influence. Large size. Curbside to NYC/Philly $350
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20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

Gaetano Pesce Goto vase Domus Caffe Florian 1995
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This charming vase designed by Gaetano Pesce and made by Caffe Florian in 1995 was created to mark the G. Pesce show at the Caffe Florian during the Venice Biennale in 1995. The vase is shaped like the head of the Lion of San Marco, and it has the Italian text "Toast to Venice" molded onto it. On the bottom, you'll find the words "Florian Temporanea." Each Goto vase...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Rubber

Urn by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Urn by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 34 x W 34 x H 57 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 37 kg Available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish. ...
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2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Deficiency 11 Vase by Rezzo Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Deficiency 11 Vase by Rezzo Ceramics Dimensions: W 17 x D 17 x H 26 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Stoneware Finish: Unglazed. Suitable for dry flowers Esra Misirli Kubilay is ...
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Venini Italia Sergio Asti Démodé Murano Catchall Vide-Poche 1968
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare 'Démodé' catchall vide-poche from Venini Murano by designer Sergio Asti, 1968, Italy. Signed 'Venini Italia' on bottom underside. Sergio Asti, Italian, Milano de...
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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Op-Art Bud Vase, New York Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare fused glass bud vase features colored swirls of teal blue and off-white glass placed in abstract graphic pattern along the lines of the piece, with the whole structure enclosed ...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

1980s Postmodern Pendulum Desk Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic postmodern vintage desk, mantel, or shelf clock with a round base, diagonal case, geometric hands, and a pendulum oval-shaped ‘ring’ above the base of the clock that keep...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Mackenzie-Childs Black and White Plate or Dish, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful authentic designer plate or dish by designers' MacKenzie-Childs, circa 1990s, New York. A rare piece, hand-painted plate with a black and wh...
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Bowl Shape Oak Vase by Applicata
Located in Geneve, CH
Bowl Shape Oak Vase by Applicata Dimensions: D 13 x W 13 x H 14 cm Materials: Oak. Available in Ball, Cone, and Bowl shape. Available in oak, smoked oak, and black stained oak. The...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Franz Josef Altenburg Ceramic Art Vase, Austria, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautifully shaped vase/vessel by Franz Josef Altenburg (Austria, 1941–2021), dated to the 1980s. Handmade from red-brown ceramic with a light green to beige glaze. In very conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Untitled 19 Stoneware Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled 19 Stoneware Sculpture by Laura Pasquino One of a kind Dimensions: D 50 x H 49 cm Material: White and beige stoneware, glaze. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

M Ceramic Vase in White Matte by Mathilde Martin
Located in Geneve, CH
M Ceramic Vase by Mathilde Martin One Of A Kind. Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 30 cm. Opening: 14,5 cm. Foot: 6 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Handmade. Dimensions may vary. Please contact us. D...
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2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Val Saint Lambert cut crystal vase from the 1960s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Val Saint Lambert cut crystal vase from the 1960s This Val Saint Lambert Aberdeen crystal vase is a vintage piece from the 1960s that sta...
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20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Michael Schunke for Nine Iron Studio Vase, American Studio Art Glass, 1995
By Michael Schunke
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large vintage art glass vase features deep, jewel-like color palette and complex sculptural shape. The vase has ovoid silhouette with flattened sides, forming an elongated disk-shap...
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Le Gambe Sculpture by Marcela Cure
Located in Geneve, CH
Le Gambe Sculpture by Marcela Cure Dimensions: Leg 1 W 47 x D 12 x H 22 cm / Leg 2 W 29 x D 12 x H 29 cm Materials: Resin and Stone Composite Our Le Gambe sculpture is composed ...
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2010s Colombian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

In The Quiet Hours When The World Is Still Sculpture by Carri
Located in Geneve, CH
It's Easy To Have Wished For More Sculpture by Carri Dimensions: W 120 x D 5 x H 100 cm Materials: Red and White Cantera Weight: 75 Kg. B 1995 Fernanda Carri ́s intimate practice s...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Extra Large High Clay Bathtub by Studio Loho
Located in Geneve, CH
Extra large high clay bathtub by Studio Loho Dimensions: D 90 x W 190 x H 53 cm Materials: clay Other colors and raw or smooth exterior available. Available in 4 sizes: W 160 x H 42(large), W 160 x H 53(large high), W 180 x H 42(x-large), W 190 x H 53(x-large high) The baths are entirely made of clay and are available in a wide range of colours or can be produced bespoke. The exterior of the clay can be raw or smooth according to preference, the interior of the baths is finished with a layer of smooth, silky lime plaster for maximum comfort. Due to the production process every piece is unique in size and form. Studio LoHo is a Belgian design office located in Bruges, Belgium. Founded in the autumn of 2017 by Karel Loontiens and Jo Hoeven, the studio focused from the beginning on high-end bespoke interior projects which forms an ideal matrix for product - and material design that is both innovative and durable. In current times there’s no more room for influx of disposable products, it is our studio’s goal to strive for design that will last and will be cherished for multiple generations. The introduction of the first collection “clay series” fully articulated the DNA of the newborn Studio and led to their international breakthrough. The appreciation of materials reflects their unique view on interior design with a strong and recognizable signature. Soon after, the collection was expanded on request by other architects and designers with new sinks...
Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Sculpture FUNGHI 18 by Zanellazine Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture FUNGHI 18 by Zanellazine Ceramics Dimensions: W 13 x D 6 x H 40 cm Materials: Red clay, Turquoise semi-refractorie clay, White fireclay. About: Giovanna Zighetti, ceramis...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pelotas Decor Objects by Studio Indigene
Located in Geneve, CH
Pelotas Decor Objects by Studio Indigene Dimensions: D 10.16 x W 7.62 x H 15.24 cm D 11.43 x W 8.89 x H 22.86 cm Materials: Reclaimed Teak Wood. Colors Brown, Natural Wooden Finish....
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1998 Oscar Tusquets Blanca Driade Surrealistic Design Bronze 2 Candleholders
Located in Brescia, IT
"Salvador" Candleholders Oscar Tusquets Blanca Driade-Follies Italy, 1998 Rare Pair of CandleHolder Green Patina on Bronze Original 1998 Excellent condiction
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Laminate, Plaster

Brass Oil Decanter by Gentner Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass oil decanter by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 6.3 x W 10 x H 22.2 cm Materials: polished tarnished brass Made of brass and hand tarnished, the...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Light 50 Stoneware Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Light 50 Stoneware Sculpture by Laura Pasquino One of a kind Dimensions: D 25 x H 25 cm Material: White and beige stoneware, glaze. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from anci...
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Dactyle Suspended Sculpture by STUDIO SOL LECCIA
Located in Geneve, CH
Dactyle Suspended Sculpture by STUDIO SOL LECCIA Materials: Brass, dactyle, nylon thread. Dimensions: L 120 x H 80 cm. This hanging sculpture wa...
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2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Big Tiara Vase by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Tiara Vase by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha. Dimensions: D 30 x W 56 x H 58 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Weight: 23 kg SKARB [ukrainian for treasure] I turned to the theme of trea...
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2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Haeger Rounded Edge Mauve Pink Postmodern Vide Poche
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern Haeger vide poche catchall. Bold rounded edges make this a standout piece, mauve color is versatile and pairs nicely with many other colors. Perfect for a coffee table, dr...
Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1980's Tessellated Stone & Brass Lidded Box by Desia
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Felt-lined lidded box all handcrafted from natural stones Indigenous to the Philippines.
Category

1980s Philippine Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Iuxta Bronze Sculpture by Gardeco Objects
Located in Geneve, CH
Iuxta Bronze Sculpture by Gardeco Objects Limited Edition Of 75 Pieces. Designed by Guy Buseyne. Dimensions: D 18 x W 22 x H 77 cm. Materials: Bronze. Iuxta – a wonderful name for a...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1980s Postmodern Table Clock attr. to Shohei Mihara for Wakita and Canetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a chrome frame, black and white face, and geometric hands in green, red, and yellow, this amazing 1980s desk clock has all of the hallmarks of great 1980s Memphis-inspired postm...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

Timber Mazer 350 Sculpture by Tom Fereday
Located in Geneve, CH
Timber Mazer 350 Sculpture by Tom Fereday Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 55 cm Materials: Solid Oak & Walnut. Weight: 76 Kg. MAZER COLLECTION: Mazer represents a series of geometric sculptures, each a celebration of the fundamental beauty and natural variation of stone. Strict brutalist forms of the table and seating collection are juxtaposed by soft organic cutaways carving through the porous stone surfaces, revealing the natural beauty and character of travertine. Named after the medieval term ‘Mazer’ meaning bowl, the collection presents subtle organic forms proportioned for table and seating function designed for permanence. Porous formations of the stone’s structure act as an intentional disruption to the clean geometric forms of the series adding character and intrigue. The limited edition series was crafted from travertine and locally produced in Italy from a combination of machine and traditional hand made processes, each piece exhibiting its own unique characteristics and form with no one piece alike. Mazer is designed by Australian designer Tom Fereday exemplifying Fereday’s desire to honour materiality, combining form and function to produce enduring works. Tom Fereday develops products based on the principle of honest design, conveying a design process which celebrates the materials and manufacturing processes behind furniture and products, to design from the inside out. By using the materials and environment as a positive design constraint we guide intelligent and thoughtful design outcomes which connect with people through natural materials, tactile finishes and unique design. We strive to create enduring designs which are meaningful to people and their environment. Born in Australia, Tom Fereday grew up in England studying at the Wimbledon School of Art before moving to Sydney to complete an honours in Industrial Design at the University of Technology Sydney. Working across europe and Australia Tom Fereday went onto found his sole practice in 2012. Affiliations Society for Responsible Design (SRD) Design Institute of Australia (DIA) Awards 2019 - House & Garden style awards - ETO Desk 2018 - Idea Awards - SIA Chair - Highly Commended 2018 - LAMP International lighting competition - Winner established designer 2018 - Lane Crawford creative callout - Winner 2018 - Good Design Awards - SIA chair - Gold winner 2017 - Mercedes-Benz Design Award - SIA Chair - Winner 2017 - International Design Award - SP01 collection - Honoree 2017 - International Darc Awards - Mito Lamp - Winner best floor lamp 2017 - ICFF NYCxDESIGN - Emerging Designer - Honoree 2017 - A+Awards - Bow Chair - Finalist 2017 - Archiproducts Design Selection - Stockholm Furniture Fair 2016 - Good Design Award Chicago - Bow Chair - Winner 2016 - Timber Design Awards - Pieman Collection - Winner excellence in timber design 2016 - Good Design Award - MW1 Watch - Finalist 2015 - Good Design Award - 3000 Collection 2015 - Good Design Award - Best in category NTR Microphone 2015 - Red Dot Design Awards - Best of the Best NTR Microphone 2014 - Space + Moooi 2014 Design Residency 2011 - H&G Style Awards 2011 2011 - Interior Design Excellence Awards 2011 - Finalist 2011 - One Good Chair Competition Allt Chair 2010 - Nominated by Triple J and ABC News as top 25 young achievers 2010 - Australian Design Awards - Design Mark - Pebble Ottoman 2010 - Launch Pad 10 with the Spli Stool - Finalist 2009 - SOYA Awards including mentorship with Marc Newson 2009 - SRD09 prize winner awarded by the Society for Responsible Design 2009 - NSW Travelling Scholarship - Top three finalists 2009 - International CIFIAL Awards ‘Feel the Planet Earth 08’ - Finalist 2009 - Greenland Travelling Scholarship 2008 - GOTYA Awards - Runner up 2008 - Breville Young Designer Awards - Top three Finalist 2008 - Electrolux Competition - Highly Commended 2008 - Freedom Furniture Competition 2007 - Treegugger + I.D. Magazine Award - Finalist 2007 - Cormack Packaging Awards - Finalist Exhibitions 2018 - Orgatec - SIA chair launch by NAU - Cologne Germany 2018 - Makers Take - SIA + Jeanette chair - Brisbane 2018 - Alt Material - Hull lounge - Melbourne 2018 - AGM - SIA chair + Jeanette chair - Melbourne 2018 - MADE Tom Fereday X Fiona Susanto solo exhibition - Melbourne 2018 - Den Fair - Launch ETO / MITO / SIA / NOLA - Melbourne 2018 - Good Design Vivid Festival - SIA Chair - Sydney 2018 - ICFF - SIA chair launch NAU - New York 2018 - Caroma collaboration - Alexandria flagship store - Sydney 2018 - SP01 Outdoor Collection - Archiproducts showroom - Milan Design Week - Italy 2018 - SIA chair limited edition - Local Milan - Milan Design Week - Italy 2018 - Australian Design Centre - Interpretations Exhibition Pieman chair - Sydney 2018 - Melbourne Design Week - SIA Chair - Melbourne 2018 - Sydney Design Festival - Bow Bench - Sydney 2018 - Cologne IMM - MITO + Bailey light - Rakumba Lighting...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Oak, Walnut

Ramé Blue Wall Sculpture by NITUSH AROOSH
Located in Geneve, CH
Ramé Blue Wall Sculpture by NITUSH AROOSH Dimensions: Ø 100 cm. Materials: Stainless steel. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. I...
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Stainless Steel

Set of 2, Plizé Boxes, L White - M Blue by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, plizé boxes, L white - M blue by Made by Choice with Hanna Anonen Dimensions: W17 x D17 x H22 cm (L), W17 x D17 x H15.5 cm (M) Materials: Birch Plywood Also available:...
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Birch, Plywood

Pair of Ettore Sottsass Silver Candlesticks for Swid Powell and Reed and Barton
Located in Kansas City, MO
Striking pair of silver plated candlesticks designed by Ettore Sottsass and made by Swid Powell in collaboration with Reed and Barton, 1980s.  
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Silver

A modernist painted ceramic face vase, signed by artist, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A large hand-painted modernist ceramic “winking” face vase, signed by artist, mid to late 20th century. In tones of licorice, marigold, teal, and grenadine - a primary prima donna. F...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

1980's Metal welded Big Ben Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
1980's welded metal Big Ben decorative souvenir sculpture
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20th Century English Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Chrome

Otero Wall Sculpture by Aura Carpio
Located in Geneve, CH
Otero Wall Sculpture by Aura Carpio Dimensions: W 100 x D 12 x H 250 cm. Materials: Copper. Weight: 12 Kg. Aura Carpio® (CDMX). Mexican industrial designer graduated and graduated f...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Copper

Contemporary Art Ceramic Totem Chocolate Piece Number 33/99 by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Pistoia, IT
The message that Mirabili intends to portay involves well-known artist and designers, selected for their particular gifts and their poetic world, lending an innovative and sensitive ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Wood

whimsical Mini Patinated Brass Postmodern Gift Sculpture Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical brass gift sculpture , nice patina it will make a great gift,
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Set of 3 F.ACE Aluminium Wall Hooks by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 F.ACE Aluminium Wall Hooks by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 6 x D 5 x H 10 cm Materials: Aluminium The F.ACE Hook is a riff on our popular compass Hook. It is sand cast in so...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

Plopp Mini Stool in Polished Copper 'Limited Edition' by Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Plopp Mini Stool in Polished Copper 'Limited Edition' by Zieta Dimensions: D 25 x H 38 cm Material: Polished copper. About "Plopp" stool by Zieta, g...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Copper

Sergio Bustamente Mixed Metal Cockatoo Hanging Sculpture
Located in Redding, CT
Sergio Bustamente Mixed Metal Cockatoo Hanging Sculpture. Amazing detail and craftsmanship. Perfect for that Boho Coastal vibe.
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1980s Mexican Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass, Copper

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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