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
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
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Sculpture of a Gazelle Signed Numbered Limited Ed.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Loet Vanderveen (Dutch, 1921-2015).
Artistic African Antelope bronze wildlife animal sculpture.
Original Loet Vanderveen bronze Ibex or gazelle sculpture in Charcoal patina finish.
L...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Artefacto 04 by Federico Stefanovich
Located in Geneve, CH
Artefacto 04 by Federico Stefanovich
Dimensions: D 15 x W 22 x H 19 cm.
Material: Brass.
Available in a larger size: D 25 x W 36 x H 32 cm.
Federico Stefanovich presents himself as ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$598 / item
Post-Modern Tessellated Pink Marble and Red Travertine Box by Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Post Modern tobacco or snuff box rendered in tessellated pink marble and rosso travertino, red travertine with brass inlay, brown velvet and wood interior by Maitland Smith.
Match...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Italian Postmodern Stainless Steel Fruit Bowl from Alessi, 1980s
By Alessi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Postmodern Stainless Steel Fruit Bowl from Alessi, 1980s
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Post Modern Baldelli Porcelain Candle Holder, Made In Italy
By Baldelli
Located in San Carlos, CA
Vintage Baldelli Candle Holder: A Touch of Italian Charm
Add a pop of color and European elegance to your home with this stunning vintage candle holder from Baldelli.
Crafted in It...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$192 Sale Price
41% Off
Large Crumpled Vase in Pink 3D Printed Plant Based Plastic
By É Pedra
Located in São Paulo, BR
3D-printed in bioplastic and hand-shaped, the Crumpled Vase combines digital precision with expressive craftsmanship. Its sculptural form and delicate texture make each piece a one-o...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Frosted Green Frooot Bowl by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Frosted Green 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
$2,765 / item
German Postmodern Terrazzo Style Candleholder from Räder, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Postmodern Terrazzo Style Candleholder from Räder, 1980s
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti for Argenteria Sabattini Italian Silver-Plated "Musk" Sculpture 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian sculpture ‘Cuckolded Mask” in silver-plated metal designed by Gio Ponti for Argenteria Sabattini with the manufacturer’s mark engraved, Italy 1970s
Please note that the item...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Post Modern Ceramic Jewelry Trinket Dish Signed Palmer 1980s
By Palmer
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a post-modern Memphis Milano style ceramic jewelry dish signed Palmer. It was made in Italy in the 1980s. It is a catch-all trinket dish perfect for jewelry or soap. Iconic r...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Tray and Letter Opener by Steve McGugan for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Danish Wave Series Desk Tray and Letter Opener by Steve McGugan for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. This piece has an at...
Category
20th Century Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Iconic “Paradise” 80s Postmodern Wall Clock Designed by Shoei Mihara for Canetti
By Canetti, Shohei Mihara
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An insanely spectacular postmodern wall clock designed by Shohei Mihara in the 80s and produced by Wakita and Canetti. Capturing the best of Memphis Milano’s influence on 1980s desi...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
"YOU SPIN ME ROUND" Desk Clock by Kim Mullis as Wilderness Bodies
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional architectural desk clock with bold postmodern spirit, "YOU SPIN ME ROUND" by Kim Mullis as Wilderness Bodies exhibits a striking structure that commands attention thro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Steven Holl Patinated Bronze Candlestick for Swid Powell rare Postmodern Memphis
By Swid Powell, Steven Holl
Located in San Diego, CA
patinated bronze candlestick designed by American architect Steven Holl for Swid Powell c.1980's , very rare tall candlestick hard to find very collectible in a verdigris finish stamped at the bottom, with some scuff marks due to age solid piece great for postmodern , Memphis mid century home decor.
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Neos Lorenz du Pasquier & Sowden Postmodern Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Neos Lorenz du Pasquier & Sowden Postmodern Clock
A blue and purple plastic postmodern wall clock with yellow hands and numbers designed by Nathalie du Pasquier and George Sowden for...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Salvador Dali Surrealist Fine Gold Leaf Bracelli Lamp Sculpture for BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Braceli lamp designed by Salvador Dali manufactured by BD furniture in Barcelona.
Bracelli
Panel structure covered with silver plated polyester painting (Fine gold leaf).
Lampshade ...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cotton
Set of Modern Greek Antikristos Vessels Sculpture Vase
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
An original set of primary Antikristo pieces by the great greek artist Elena Vasilantonaki
The pieces are built entirely by hand with the coiling technique, in a variety of stoneware...
Category
2010s Greek Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Polypore Small Bowl by David Valner
Located in Geneve, CH
Polypore Small Bowl by David Valner
Dimensions: D 22 x W 27 x H 13 cm.
Materials: Hand-crafted glass.
Weight: 2 kg.
Finish: Small size, dark green and beige, and matte surface.
In t...
Category
2010s Czech Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$861 / item
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...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rubber
Paper Brass Bowl II by Gentner Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Paper brass bowl II by Gentner Design
Dimensions: D 17.7 x W 22.8 x H 14 cm
Materials: tarnished brass
Available in tarnished brass and darkened brass.
The Paper Series embodie...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$395 / item
Athari Functional Sculpture by Andrei Clontea
Located in Geneve, CH
Athari Functional Sculpture by Andrei Clontea
Dimensions: W 20 x D 28 x H 29 cm
Materials: Ceramics
It’s important to note that due to the hand-building process, each piece may pres...
Category
2010s Luxembourgish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,316 / item
1978 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Fanna Roncoroni Labirinto Labyrinth
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging artwork was created in 1978 by the Italian artist Fanna Roncoroni.
It is a multiple of 1000 pieces numbered and signed by the author. The title is "Labirinto", translat...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
"Toute Petite Étrangeté" Cocoon Vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s
By Daum, Philippe Starck
Located in Lille, FR
"Toute petite étrangeté" cocoon vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s.
Signed.
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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
20% Off
Contemporary Enamel Painted Bronze Sculpture entitled "Frog" by Barry Stein
Located in London, GB
A charming limited edition enamel painted bronze study of an alert frog with excellent rich green colour. The bronze with fabulous colour and hand finished detail. Signed Barry Stein...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Heino Large pottery / ceramic vase , rare Chinese Yellow Celadon glaze
By Otto Heino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing studio pottery vase by the well known potter Otto Heino . This vase has the rare Yellow Celadon glaze , that the formula was lost for the Chinese artists and Otto created it ...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Colored Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figure by La Murrina, Italy
By La Murrina
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
This fish is made in polychrome Murano glass and features its original label.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Solid Patinated Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Bob Bennett Signed- Numbered 93/150
By Bob Bennett
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare signed and numbered and dated, patinated bronze abstract sculpture, by listed artist Bob Bennett 93/150, beautiful finish and patina with a burn red enameled finish.
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Tara 02 Vessel - Contemporary Sculpted in Black Wood by Megarisiotis
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Tara 02 Vessel - Contemporary Sculpted in Black Wood by Megarisiotis
Dimensions: Ø 45 x H 8 cm.
Materials: Turned, brushed, and burned pine.
Tara is undoubtedly the most powe...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
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
BeoCom 2400 Desktop Telephone in Navy Blue by Martin Iseli for Bang & Olufsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare BeoCom 2400 corded phone by Martin Iseli for Bang & Olufsen, circa 1990s . At the time of its introduction, BeoCom 2400 was a completely new concept from B&G and was known as ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
1980 Italy Bronze Sculpture by Edmondo Cirillo Title Ulisse
Located in Brescia, IT
This engagind and intense artwork was created in 1980 by the Italian artist Edmondo Cirillo. It was forged in bronze and gold plated and then burnished. The title of this piece is "...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
2006 Italy Bronze Sculpture by Ugo Riva Dove Vai
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an intense bronze sculpture created by the Italian artist Ugo Riva, in 2006. Lost wax bronze on iron basement.
The title of this artwork is "D...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
$7,973 / item
Rare Pair Danish Post Modern Memphis Adjustable Candle Holders
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Very rare pair of Tall, Minimalist, Post Modern Adjustable Height, Candle Holders. Made in the Netherlands
Beautiful lines and clever design.
The disk that the candles rest upo...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Chrome
William Ludwig Bronze Figural Sculpture of a Warrior Dated 1987
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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Chorus Candelabra in Die-Cast Zinc by Karim Rashid for Umbra
By Karim Rashid, Umbra
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking "Chorus" candelabra in die-cast zinc with a matte chrome plating by Karim Rashid for Umbra, circa 2000s. Described by their designer, K...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome, Zinc
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Post-Modern Fossilized Stone Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Small post-modern fossilized stone vase, circa 1980s. The vase is primarily a cream color with black and grey veining throughout. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no c...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
1980 Lucite Copper Penny Paperweight Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
An '80s modern or Postmodern period Lucite and copper U.S. penny paperweight, 1980, USA. All pennies are of the year 1980. A great desk accessory or ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Functional Sculpture 'Praying Mantis' by Salvino Marsura, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Functional sculpture by Italian artist Salvino Marsura, crafted in the 1950s. Hand-forged from steel and finished with vibrant powder pigments, the piece embodies Marsura’s deep resp...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
1980s Postmodern Memphis Style Wall Clock by Milano Series
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nailing the iconic energy of the 1980s, this vibrant Memphis style wall clock by Milano Series features bold geometric shapes and bright primary colors and all the playful and irrev...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Post Modern Victor Carranza Minimalist Mikasa Art Pottery Cylinder Ceramic Vase
By Mikasa
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful post-modern minimalist style cylindrical vase designed by Mexican designer, Victor Carranza, and manufactured in Japan by Mikasa. This vase h...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Tim Lazer Art Glass Vase Blue Post-Modern 1990
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an art glass vase designed by Tim Lazer (signed on the bottom). Blue tones in swirl motion. Post-modern , dated 1990.
Dimensions: 3.5" H x 3.75" diameter.
P...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 2 1980s Ashtrays & Picture Frame in Cut Glass
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This set is composed by 2 glass ashtrays and 1 glass picture frame. Very good condition.
Picture frame: cm 13 H x 10 W x 2,6 D
Ashtray: cm 3 H x 9 W x 9 D.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
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
Postmodern Artist Made Ceramic Bowl, Signed Terry 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Artist made coil and pinch ceramic bowl, signed Terry, circa 1980s
pink with blue splatter glaze.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1990s Postmodern Abstract Honey Bear Sculpture Large Architectural Form
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Minimalist bear form, golden speckle textured matte glaze. Over 1 foot high and 15 lbs.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$1,200 Sale Price
46% Off
Italian Postmodern Wall Perpetual Calendar by Della Beffa for Ring a Date, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern wall perpetual green calendar by Giorgio Della Beffa for Ring A Date, 2000-2010s
Wall perpetual calendar in green plastic. The calend...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Kinetic Sculpture Franco Zazzeri Sfera Stratificata
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging abstract bronze sculpture was created by the Italian artist Franco Zazzeri. The title is "Sfera Stratificata" translated in " Stratified S...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Postmodern Black Marble Desk Pen Pencil Holder, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
A '90s Postmodern black and brown polished marble stone desk pen pencil holder, circa 1990s.
Dimensions: 2.5" square x 4.19" height.
Matching...
Category
1990s European Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Marble
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
1980s Lucite Mantel Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple and sophisticated lucite mantle or table clock with a rectangular base, tall diamond shaped body, textured light gray face, brass marks for numbers, and brass hands. It is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
1980's Postmodern Advertising Wall Clock by RADO of Switzerland
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Rado wall clock advertizing for store owners double tone silver and black beautiful condition the face is made of polished acrylic and aluminium back , battery operated clock ci...
Category
20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Tall Cast Iron Candlestick Holders - Set of 2
Located in Fairfield, CA
A pair of tall cast iron candlestick holders in varying heights. Unique curvy design with tripod bases to create a wonderful sculptural display. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice five piece Art Deco desk set in sterling silver coated bronze by Silver Crest Bronze Co., circa 1930s. The set is in good vintage condi...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
$360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Ashtray
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass bowl or ashtray.
Italian Murano Sommerso Cenedese orb blue art glass ashtray.
Heavyweight glass ashtray in a gorgeous minimal design.
A very beautiful and substantial two-tone blue Italian Murano art glass cigarette ashtray...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
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 ...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$6,883 / item
A Huge POST-MODERN PLANTER or VASE by GUY LEFEVRE for MAISON JANSEN, France 1970
By Guy Lefevre
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and generous cylindrical planter with a golden border, Art-Deco, Modernist, Shabby-Chic, in mirror polished steel enhanced with a golden square section border, brown plast...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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