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
Michael Lax Design Grainware Metaal Post Modern Candlesticks c.1990
By Michael Lax
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A pair of rock-shaped candlesticks designed by Michael Lax Design Grainware circa 1990. These post-modern candle holders are made of polished aluminum. The bottom of each candle hold...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Blackened Vide Poche Rond XL by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened Vide Poche Rond XL by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 18 x H 4 cm
Materials: Bronze
Discard your day at the door.
Your Vide Poche XL is designed with your loose-pocket items in...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$750 / item
Andrew Galvin Footed Tray, American Studio Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage footed art glass tray features colorful Op-art fused glass design with purple, marigold yellow, forest green, and teal blue colored glass elements seamlessly fused in rectan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Two Gold Blue Post-Modern Vases by Allan Hytholm, Denmark 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
Exceptional, postmodern in an excellent color combination, gorgeous turquoise blue and gold characterize this wonderful pair of vases. The slightly larger vase has a height of 29cm a...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Postmodern Japanese Ikebana Ceramic Pottery Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare ceramic ikebana vasecirca 1980's great and unique look no chips or cracks beautiful glaze and color.
Category
20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Accented Crystal Prism Tray by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Accented Crystal Prism Tray by Dainte
Dimensions: D 26 x W 28 x H 4 cm.
Materials: Crystal and brass.
The decorative prism tray is designed to fascinate and delight. Creating ...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$457 / item
Postmodern Plaster Nude by David Fisher for Austin Productions, circa 1981
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Sleek, glamorous, and graceful Nude by David Fisher for Austin Productions, 1981. Beautiful detail in this postmodern icon. Stand on black plinth base...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Laminate, Plaster
Set of 3 Contemporary F.ACE Golden Finish Aluminium Wall Hooks by Henry Wilson
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...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Fulvio Bianconi, "A Spicchi", 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Fulvio Bianconi
'A Spicchi' Vase, c. 1950
Execution: Venini, blown glass, purple, pink and blue.
Measure: H : 19 cm (7.48")
Overall Very good condition
A piece both highly ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Set of Two Mark Brazier-Jones Candlesticks Model Olympia 1990s, Signed & Dated
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous set of two candlesticks. The set consists of one table and one wall candlestick. Model Olympia. Created by Mark Brazier-Jones. Both are signed and dated: Wall Candlestick: M...
Category
1990s British Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Steel
A SCULPTURAL BRUTALIST CANDELABRA CANDLE HOLDER Unique ARTIST Piece, France 1990
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and spectacular candelabra candle holder sculpture, Post-Modernist, Brutalist, Shabby-Chic, plant-inspired composition of folded and welded metal rods mounted on a tri...
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Wrought Iron
Ettore Sottsass Shiva Capsule Limited Edition Blue Vase 142/999
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Blue Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona.
This piece has been produced as a limited edition with a total of only 999 units.
This is...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,548 Sale Price
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Mdina Pink Glass Vase, Small Bottle Signed Matching Pair c.1980s
By Mdina
Located in Glasgow, GB
A matching pair of small pink glass bottle vases by Mdina Glass, handcrafted in Malta in the 1980s.
In good condition for their age and use, each va...
Category
Late 20th Century Maltese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Blue Coral Inlaid Picture Frame by Maitland Smith
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
I've never seen a Maitland Smith piece made out of Blue Coral and brass before. Stunning inlaid tesselated coral pieces set in a brass frame. The photo size this takes os 3.5 by ...
Category
1980s Philippine Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral, Brass
Set of 3 Black Cibele Plant Stands by OK Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Black Cibele Plant Stands by OK Design
Dimensions: D 35 x H 30 cm,
D 35 x H 45 cm,
D 35 x H 54 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated metal.
Available in small, medium, and large.
Av...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Camino Candle Holder by Sebastián Angeles
Located in Geneve, CH
Camino candle holder by Sebastián Angeles
Material: brass
Dimensions: W 20 x D 20 x H 65 cm
Also available: steel version available.
The transcendence of decisionmaking and its...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$3,413 / item
Post Modern Abstract Braided Ceramic Bowl Display Piece, USA, c. 1980's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a gorgeous Post Modern braided ceramic display bowl. Perfect as the centerpiece of a dining table or amongst a collection this artfully-crafted piece is sure to add the p...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Neos table Clock George Sowden Nathalie du Pasquier Postmodern
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Neos clock designed by George Sowden and Nathalie du Pasquier.
One of some table clock variations.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Vintage Ashtray Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass bowl or ashtray.
Italian Murano Sommerso orb blue and clear art glass ashtray
Extremely hard to fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Paper Darkened Brass Bowl I by Gentner Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Paper darkened brass bowl I by Gentner Design
Dimensions: D 25.4 x W 25.4 x H 12.7 cm
Materials: darkened brass
Available in tarnished brass and darkened brass.
The Paper Series emb...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Fulvio Bianconi 'Ritalgi' Vase for Venini, Italy 1998
Located in Hellouw, NL
A playful and expressive example of late 20th-century Murano glassmaking, this 'Ritagli' vase by Fulvio Bianconi was produced by Venini in 1998. Known for his experimental approach t...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Post-modern Art Glass Vase by Odd Ingar Karlengen for Hallingglass Norway
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Almost every color imaginable appears in the palette of this studio art glass vase by Norwegian Glass Designer Odd Ingar Karlengen. It is signed by hand and its a piece unique made a...
Category
1980s Norwegian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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
$14,451 / item
Rare Sculpture by Victor Vasarely in Lucite & Serigraph Zebra Tower
Located in San Diego, CA
tridimensional rare lucite and serigraph sculpture by Victor Vasarely circa 1988,
Illustrated on page 43 of the catalog in nice clean condition. a great example of pop art design.
Category
20th Century North American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
$4,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Crystal Pen Tray by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal Pen Tray by Dainte
Dimensions: D 11 x W 28 x H 3 cm.
Materials: Crystal and brass.
A stylish desk tray uniquely combines clear crystal with brass metallic accents. Minimalist yet distinctive, the beautiful design will showcase your elevated taste. Universal grooves fit any sized pen, and an extendable brass tray slides out to hold even more desktop essentials. This modern crystal and brass pen tray...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$246 / item
Pair of Post-Modern Italian Carrara Marble Vases
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of post-modern Italian carrara marble vases, circa 1970s. Gorgeous black veins of marble throughout each vase. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips o...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
Manolo Blahnik Aluminum Shoe Horn, 2004 Anniversary Edition
Located in Hanover, MA
Manolo Blahnik shoe horn polished cast aluminium 2004, England.
Manolo Blahnik`s iconic shoe horn was a collaboration with UK based store Habi...
Category
Early 2000s British Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Robert Stoller Signed Post Modern Pair Brutalist Abstract Aluminum Candleholders
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
One of a Kind, hand wrought, industrial, aluminum, pair of modernist, sculptural, Matisse styled, signed and dated candleholders by American sculptor R. W. Stoller
One holder is ha...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
2000s Cenedese Italian Pair of Aquamarine Blue Rostrato Murano Glass Ovoid Vases
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Venetian modernist vases signed Cenedese with an interesting elongated modern organic shape, in a sophisticated azure turquoise color, in blown Murano glass worked with ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Aluminium Counter Hook by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminium Counter Hook by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 6 x D 4 x H 5 cm
Materials: Aluminium
Designed for hanging bags and coats under bar counters.
Each piece is sand cast in alumi...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
$211 / item
Postmodern Black and Terracotta Ceramic Bowl, 1980s 1990s
By Mikasa
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful black ceramic and terracotta bowl, Postmodern design period, circa late-20th century, 1980s, 1990s. Made in Portugal. Bowl has a black glazed ceramic exterior/interior an...
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta, Ceramic
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
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 2 x D 8 x H 12 cm
Materials: Brass
The Ribbon Hook is sand cast in solid brass. Ribbon hook has two protruding blocks to allow you to...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$211 / item
1992 Set of 4 Canetti Postmodern Post Modern Memphis Phone Telephone Collection
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Set of 4 Vintage 1992 Post Modern Geometric Layered Foam CanettiTelephones.
New old stock in original box.
Incredible complete set of FOUR 1992 PostModern Canetti Telephone Collec...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Foam
Joel O'Dorisio for Lost Angel Glass Bud Vase, American Studio Art Glass, 2005
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Fused glass vase features complex multilayered colored glass core in dark Bordeau or burgundy red, cream, and sapphire blue colors, encased in clear glass in sommerso technique. Com...
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Art Glass
Contemporary Art Sofa - Nandì Verà by Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist.
20th century sofa from the De Curtis home in Lugano. Decorations and velvet in Pontoglio silk, exclusive design by the Author. Gold,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silk
Fulvio Bianconi, "A Spicchi", 1953
Located in Paris, FR
Fulvio Bianconi
'A Spicchi' Vase, c. 1953
Execution: Venini, blown glass, purple, pink and blue.
Signed: Original label and signature (Picture 4)
H : 36 cm (14.17")
Overall Ver...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Sven & Christer Larsson, Bowl, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
By Sven Larsson
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated solid pine bowl designed by Sven and Christer Larsson and produced by Möbel-Shop, Sweden, 1970s.
“Möbel Shop — Form Sven and Christer Larsson” sticker on bottom
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
'Cairo' Chair by Peter Shire, 2018
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Upholstered armchair by Peter Shire, 2018
Upholstered with Kvadrat Divina Fabric, Aluminum, Wood & Paint.
Approximate measures: 60 1/4" high x 40" wide x 39" deep
Peter Shire:
...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Ceramic Vase Nude Female Figure Signed by Donna Polseno
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a beautiful vintage ceramic vase of a nude female figure by Donna Polseno. The shape of the vase is biomorphic, and the hand-painted details are delicate. The front, back, an...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Post Modern Blue Ceramic Vase by Rigon for Bertoncello
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s Postmodern blue ceramic vase, designed by Rigon for Bertoncello, is an iconic example of Italian ceramic artistry during the era. The vase features a bold, sculptural form...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Minimalist Pair of Solid Crystal Cube Sculptures / Paperweights
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist pair of solid crystal cube sculptures / paperweights, circa 1980s. The cubes are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4" square and 3" squar...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Postmodern Green Marble Votive Candleholder, circa 1980
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Postmodern green marble votive candleholder, circa 1980.
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$112 Sale Price
25% Off
Riedel x Mesa Design Large Black Centerpiece Glass Bowl, Post-Modern Italy, 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
A straight and large, 14 inches diameter postmodern centerpiece glass bowl from the 1980s. Crafted from deep black glass, this bowl stands out with its reduced, elegant design, featu...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Italia Sergio Asti Démodé Murano Catchall Vide-Poche 1968
By Sergio Asti, Venini
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Post Modern Italian Sculpture
Located in Milano, IT
This 1980s sculpture is a powerful testament to contemporary abstract modern art, an artwork that embodies the essence of industrial design transformed into visual poetry. Created by...
Category
1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
'Love Knot' Murano Sculpture by Renato Anatrà, Signed, Italy, 1980's
Located in Doylestown, PA
Elegant 'Love Knot' abstract sculpture by Renato Anatrà, signed, Italy.
Representing eternal love, this graceful sculpture is beautifully hand crafted of clear...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Salvador Dali Sculpture Lamp Drawers, Black Label Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Drawers lamp designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
Carved structure in black varnished limewood.
Lampshade in black linen.
The black label collection came to market in a limited edi...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Linen
Danish Oak Elephant by Kay Bojensen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Danish Oak Elephant by Kay Bojensen, articulating arms, legs and trunk. Excellent condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
$360 Sale Price
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White, Black and Blue Splash Glaze Vide Poche, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eyecatching Danish modernist decorative vide poche bowl. Black and blue splash decor on crisp white base. Signed under base. Beautiful vintage condition.
...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$403 Sale Price
20% Off
Post Modern Glass Pedestal Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Impactful piece of glass that brings lines and design to your décor. This postmodern piece consists of two pieces: Blown glass in a purple hue is conjoined and shaped into a V shaped...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$156 Sale Price
20% Off
Plopp Mini Stool in Polished Copper 'Limited Edition' by Zieta
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...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Architectural Pottery Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A true testament to mid-century modern artistry, this vintage glazed ceramic sculpture features a bold, architectural form with striking geometric cutouts and dynamic negative space....
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960 Bertoncello Italian Vintage Abstract Sculpture Brown Red Beige Ceramic Vase
Located in New York, NY
Create a sculptural arrangement of organic shapes, combining style statement and functionality with these Italian vintage earthenware Art pieces: a group of 5 Mid-Century Modern different ceramics is available, 4 vases and a bowl/catch-all, by Bertoncello and designer Roberto Rigon, showing inspiration from Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore work. This particular postmodern abstract sculpture vase, quite innovative for the period and particularly in the mid 20th-century ceramic sector, has a sleek slanted slice quite unexpectedly decorated with a hole in the Silhouette, leaving the admirer the feeling of looking at the moon in the night sky. Glazed in a beige terracotta...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
XL Murano Glass Vase, Memphis Design in Style of Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning large Memphis Design Murano glass vase attributed to Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1980s.
Striking, bold design. A beautiful large size postmodern sculptural statement piece.
T...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Large Scale Chrome Gary Slater Sculpture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
One of a kind, large scale contemporary chrome sculpture by Arizona artist, Gary Slater.
From the artists website:
"Slater Sculpture creates only the f...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Turquoise and Yellow Art Glass Bottle, Strata by Mdina c. 1970s Malta
By Mdina
Located in Glasgow, GB
A tall, sculptural bottle with spherical stopper, handcrafted by Mdina Glass during the mid-1970s. This design, known as Strata—and sometimes referred to as Sea and Sand—was introduc...
Category
1970s Maltese Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Small Coral Vase by Dzovag Kotchian
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Coral Vase by Dzovag Kotchian
Dimensions: W 12 x D 12 x H 30 cm
Materials: Stabilized Raw Clay, Metal.
Dzovag Kotchian's work develops through theoretical reflection and arti...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$434 / item
Large Scale Postmodern Ceramic Birds Figurines Jaru Art Pottery of California
By Jaru
Located in Miami, FL
A striking pair of large scale postmodern ceramic birds sculptures by Jaru Art Pottery of California in pastel tones of pink and teal. Dated 1985.
Feature a stylish 1980s Art Deco ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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.