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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 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
David Garcia, Postmodern American Studio Art Glass Sculpture, 1991
David Garcia, Postmodern American Studio Art Glass Sculpture, 1991

David Garcia, Postmodern American Studio Art Glass Sculpture, 1991

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage hand-crafted art glass sculpture features triangular form with multiple layers of brightly colored, applied fused glass elements on clear glass base. Predominantly green and...

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1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Set of 5 Postmodern Flash One Series Bowl Set by Dorothy Hafner, 1980s
Set of 5 Postmodern Flash One Series Bowl Set by Dorothy Hafner, 1980s

Set of 5 Postmodern Flash One Series Bowl Set by Dorothy Hafner, 1980s

By Dorothy Hafner

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern set of bowls from the series flash one by rosenthal after a design by the artist dorothy hafner from 1982. the bowls are in very good condition without defects. Only one b...

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20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Michel Harvey Trompe-l'Oeil Paper Bag Ceramic Vase, 1980s
Michel Harvey Trompe-l'Oeil Paper Bag Ceramic Vase, 1980s

Michel Harvey Trompe-l'Oeil Paper Bag Ceramic Vase, 1980s

By Michael Harvey

Located in Montréal, CA

Great — this fills in the picture nicely. The WorthPoint listing is particularly useful: this is a size #1 bag, measuring approximately 5½" high × 2⅞" wide × 1⅞" deep — which matches...

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1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Post-Modern Double Letter Tray
Post-Modern Double Letter Tray

Post-Modern Double Letter Tray

Located in San Diego, CA

Post-modern polished chrome double letter tray, circa 1980s. The tray is in good vintage condition in heavy duty black plastic Made in The USA.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Post Modern German Brass "Clear Drops" Oil Lamp Candlestick by Freddie Andersen
Post Modern German Brass "Clear Drops" Oil Lamp Candlestick by Freddie Andersen

Post Modern German Brass "Clear Drops" Oil Lamp Candlestick by Freddie Andersen

By Freddie Andersen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Freddie Andersen "Clear Drops" oil lamp made in West Germany. This lamp features an elegant brass stem, a handblown glass reservoir, and a sleek black resin base, creating a...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Jomon Contemporary Fertility Vessel 14 by Noe Kuremoto
Jomon Contemporary Fertility Vessel 14 by Noe Kuremoto

Jomon Contemporary Fertility Vessel 14 by Noe Kuremoto

Located in Geneve, CH

Jomon Contemporary Fertility Vessel 14 by Noe Kuremoto Materials: White stoneware Dimensions: D 33 x W 61 x H 42 cm I’m a middle-aged woman who had babies late—too late, some might...

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2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Shiro Kuramata flower vase blue acrylic Japanese minimalist style
Shiro Kuramata flower vase blue acrylic Japanese minimalist style

Shiro Kuramata flower vase blue acrylic Japanese minimalist style

By Shiro Kuramata

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Shiro Kuramata's acrylic flower vase. Aluminium tube put into acrylic block. It's great work of Japanese minimalist style. Transparent body makes complex light reflections around. ...

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Yellow Atoll Art Glass Dish by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, 1980s
Yellow Atoll Art Glass Dish by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, 1980s

Yellow Atoll Art Glass Dish by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, 1980s

By Anna Ehrner

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Thick, heavy and lemon-colored small art glass bowl from Kosta Boda in Sweden. It was designed by Anna Ehrner in the mid 1980s. The bowl is called Atoll and it features swirl-work in...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Kountess Vase by Purho
Kountess Vase by Purho

Kountess Vase by Purho

Located in Geneve, CH

Kountess vase by Purho Dimensions: D 25 x H 18 cm Materials: glass Other colours and dimensions are available. Purho is a new protagonist of made i...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Monumental Carved Wood Abstract Bird Sculpture, American Studio Craft 1980s
Monumental Carved Wood Abstract Bird Sculpture, American Studio Craft 1980s

Monumental Carved Wood Abstract Bird Sculpture, American Studio Craft 1980s

Located in Troy, MI

Large architectural hand carved wooden bird sculpture in solid oak USA circa 1980s Contrasting geometric and organic elements of angular faceted planes and chiseled textural detail...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Art Glass Bowl from Greve Glaskunst, 1980s
Vintage Danish Art Glass Bowl from Greve Glaskunst, 1980s

Vintage Danish Art Glass Bowl from Greve Glaskunst, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Danish Art Glass Bowl from Greve Glaskunst, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Glas...

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20th Century Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Floating Chainmail Vase, made from Steel and Glass, by Panorammma, Mexico
Floating Chainmail Vase, made from Steel and Glass, by Panorammma, Mexico

Floating Chainmail Vase, made from Steel and Glass, by Panorammma, Mexico

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The Chainmail Vase is a sculptural object in which a glass vessel is enveloped by a skin of handwoven metal rings, forming a delicate yet resilient armor that both conceals and revea...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Beppe Bonetti with Base
1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Beppe Bonetti with Base

1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Beppe Bonetti with Base

Located in Brescia, IT

This artwork was created by the Italian artist Beppe Bonetti. Title "Piccolo racconto" translate "Little tale"" Beppe Bonetti was born in 1951 in Brescia, Italy, where he lives and ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

David Goldhagen Cosmic Vortex Art Glass Pod on Stand
David Goldhagen Cosmic Vortex Art Glass Pod on Stand

David Goldhagen Cosmic Vortex Art Glass Pod on Stand

By David Goldhagen

Located in Savannah, GA

A David Goldhagen art glass pod on stand entitled “Cosmic Vortex”. With dimmable backlight. Etched with signature, number and title. glass piece: 25 inches wide by 10 inches d...

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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Rosenthal Tall Periwinkle, Blue, Lilac Striped 80s Vase
Rosenthal Tall Periwinkle, Blue, Lilac Striped 80s Vase

Rosenthal Tall Periwinkle, Blue, Lilac Striped 80s Vase

By Thomas Germany, Rosenthal

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Tall cylinder pop art vase with hand-painted watercolor-like diagonal stripes in blue, lilac and burgundy colors on soft periwinkle background. Manufactured in the late 1980s by the ...

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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Yellow Vase, Made In Italy By Ceramiche Tadinate
Vintage Yellow Vase, Made In Italy By Ceramiche Tadinate

Vintage Yellow Vase, Made In Italy By Ceramiche Tadinate

By Bitossi

Located in San Carlos, CA

For Sale: Stunning Italian Yellow Vase by Ceramiche Tadinate Add a touch of Italian elegance to your space with this gorgeous tall yellow vase, fea...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Brass Toilet Roll Holder Attributed to Maria Pergay, France, circa 1970
Brass Toilet Roll Holder Attributed to Maria Pergay, France, circa 1970

Brass Toilet Roll Holder Attributed to Maria Pergay, France, circa 1970

By Maria Pergay

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Brass Toilet Roll Holder Attributed to Maria Pergay, France, circa 1970 An elegant and sculptural toilet roll holder attributed to the celebrated French designer Maria Pergay, renow...

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20th Century French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Bronze Abstract Vintage Sculpture Vanni Viviani Monumentalmente Vostro The Pear
Bronze Abstract Vintage Sculpture Vanni Viviani Monumentalmente Vostro The Pear

Bronze Abstract Vintage Sculpture Vanni Viviani Monumentalmente Vostro The Pear

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Vanni Viviani, a well known artist of years 80' in Italy. This is a multiple of a numbered edition of 1000 pieces; we ca...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Candle holder Murano gold glass set , Italy
Candle holder Murano gold glass set , Italy

Candle holder Murano gold glass set , Italy

By Seguso

Located in La xara, VC

Superb set of Candle holder murano in gold finish , this hand made . rare to find two size ! 21 and 23 cm

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Christian Thirion Teapot Sculpture, Studio Art Glass
Christian Thirion Teapot Sculpture, Studio Art Glass

Christian Thirion Teapot Sculpture, Studio Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Whimsical blown art glass sculpture in shape of a teapot features Memphis style color palette of bright yellow, red, and blue with black and white accents. Graphic geometric forms o...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso

Meritalia Big Surprise 1 / Purple, Pink and Red by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Big Surprise 1 / Purple, Pink and Red by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Big Surprise 1 / Purple, Pink and Red by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

Located in Toronto, ON

Each vase by Edizioni del Pesce embodies a singular and unrepeatable identity, telling a different story through innovative shapes, intricate details and a varied chromatic range. Th...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture Piero Perin Figura Figure
1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture Piero Perin Figura Figure

1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture Piero Perin Figura Figure

Located in Brescia, IT

This artwork was created by the Italian artist Piero Perin. Piero Perin was born in 1924, in Cervarese, near Padua Italy. He lived and worked in Padova where he teached at the School...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Fast Vase by Cédric Ragot for Rosenthal, Gilt Porcelain, Circa 2000
Fast Vase by Cédric Ragot for Rosenthal, Gilt Porcelain, Circa 2000

Fast Vase by Cédric Ragot for Rosenthal, Gilt Porcelain, Circa 2000

By Rosenthal, Cedric Ragot

Located in San Francisco, US

Cédric Ragot was an iconic designer that is only gaining more recognition with each passing year. “Fast,” created for Rosenthal, exemplifies his genius—a dynamic explosion frozen in ...

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Early 2000s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

A Memphis Milano Post-Modern Ceramic Vase By Marco Zanini for Bitossi
A Memphis Milano Post-Modern Ceramic Vase By Marco Zanini for Bitossi

A Memphis Milano Post-Modern Ceramic Vase By Marco Zanini for Bitossi

By Marco Zanini, Bitossi

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This Marco Zanini vase for Bitossi is a quintessential example of the Memphis Milano style, characterized by its bold colors, geometric shapes, and playful, innovative design. The va...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Majestic Controlled Bubble Bullicante Cobalt Blue Art Glass Large Paperweight
Majestic Controlled Bubble Bullicante Cobalt Blue Art Glass Large Paperweight

Majestic Controlled Bubble Bullicante Cobalt Blue Art Glass Large Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Majestic Controlled Bubble Bullicante Cobalt Blue Art Glass Large Paperweight, beautiful excellent condition rich color nice and heavy art piece sculpture.

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20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Vintage Sculptural Postmodern Ikebana Studio Pottery Vase
Large Vintage Sculptural Postmodern Ikebana Studio Pottery Vase

Large Vintage Sculptural Postmodern Ikebana Studio Pottery Vase

Located in Lutz, FL

Large vintage Post Modern Sculptural Ikebana vase by Keiko & David Hergesheimer of Catalpa Lane Pottery c.1990’s. Interesting cantilevered shape and lovely gradient glaze In shades o...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

1980s Memphis Style Red Triangle Base Desk Clock
1980s Memphis Style Red Triangle Base Desk Clock

1980s Memphis Style Red Triangle Base Desk Clock

By Memphis Milano

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A perfectly designed 1980s Memphis Milano-inspired desk clock with a black triangular base, red plastic case, and black and white squiggle face. Looks like it could've been designed...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

1980s Postmodern Canetti Wall Clock
1980s Postmodern Canetti Wall Clock

1980s Postmodern Canetti Wall Clock

By Wakita

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A vibrant postmodern wall clock from Canetti's Moderntime Collection, showcasing the playful geometric abstraction of perfect 1980s design. Featuring a light gray face encased in a m...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

1985 Vintage Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture the Moon
1985 Vintage Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture the Moon

1985 Vintage Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture the Moon

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Maurizio Bonora, a talented artist of years 80' in Italy. The other side of the moon. This is a multiple of a numbered ed...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Piero Gilardi, Set of Two "Sassi" - "Rocks" Stones, Gufram Edition, Italy, 1960s
Piero Gilardi, Set of Two "Sassi" - "Rocks" Stones, Gufram Edition, Italy, 1960s

Piero Gilardi, Set of Two "Sassi" - "Rocks" Stones, Gufram Edition, Italy, 1960s

By Piero Gilardi

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A seminal work by Italian artist Piero Gilardi, Sassi ("Rocks") is a pioneering exploration of form, material, and ecological commentary in the late 1960s. This suite of two stones, ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Formica, Polystyrene

Set Of 2 Acantha Candle Holders in Black Brazilian Stone by Otavio Motta
Set Of 2 Acantha Candle Holders in Black Brazilian Stone by Otavio Motta

Set Of 2 Acantha Candle Holders in Black Brazilian Stone by Otavio Motta

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 2 Acantha Candle Holders in Black Brazilian Stone by Otavio Motta Signed, limited edition Dimensions: D 65 x W 15 x H 30 cm. Stone base: approx. 12–15 cm Weight: approx. 5 kg ...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Tourmaline, Brass

Large blue Murano vase by Alfredo Barbini, postmodern, label present
Large blue Murano vase by Alfredo Barbini, postmodern, label present

Large blue Murano vase by Alfredo Barbini, postmodern, label present

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Milano, IT

Alfredo Barbini for Murano Submerged Glass Vase with Original Label 1990s A refined Murano glass vase by Alfredo Barbini, dating to the 1990s and retaining its original label, an el...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Glass Sommerso Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine
Art Glass Sommerso Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine

Art Glass Sommerso Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Abstract blue art glass bird figurine was hand blown in sommerso technique, with flue and white speckled gather of colored glass encased in clear glass. Minimal, sculptural tail and...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Handmade Textured Scandinavian Modern Decor Ceramic Vase by Maku Ceramic
Handmade Textured Scandinavian Modern Decor Ceramic Vase by Maku Ceramic

Handmade Textured Scandinavian Modern Decor Ceramic Vase by Maku Ceramic

Located in Geneve, CH

Handmade Textured Scandinavian Modern Decor Ceramic Vase by Maku Ceramic Dimensions: W 15.2 x H 30.4 cm Materials: Ceramic, Stoneware Maku Ceramic is an Istanbul-based ceramic studi...

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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

“Frammento” — Postmodern Totemic Sculpture in Pietra di Vicenza
“Frammento” — Postmodern Totemic Sculpture in Pietra di Vicenza

“Frammento” — Postmodern Totemic Sculpture in Pietra di Vicenza

Located in Weesp, NL

Importing Art into the United States is exempt from all U.S. tariffs but please, do check “Frammento” — Postmodern Totemic Sculpture in Pietra di Vicenza by Alberto Cabiddu, 1997 C...

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1990s Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Vintage Italian Lobster Pottery Bowl Sculpture, 1980s
Vintage Italian Lobster Pottery Bowl Sculpture, 1980s

Vintage Italian Lobster Pottery Bowl Sculpture, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Italian Lobster Pottery Bowl Sculpture, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Styles: Post-Modern Color: Green Country o...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Lotuso Green Marble Decorative Bowl by Simone & Marcel
Lotuso Green Marble Decorative Bowl by Simone & Marcel

Lotuso Green Marble Decorative Bowl by Simone & Marcel

Located in Geneve, CH

Lotuso Green Marble Decorative Bowl by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 31 x W 31 x H 8 cm. Materials: Green marble. Different marble and ceramic options available. Custom options available on request. Please contact us. Our mission is to encourage people to make their home the best place to be, to get inspired and to receive friends and family. Designed and manufactured by ourselves, we offer lightings to help people creating distinctive living spaces. Enhancing the authenticity of natural and organic materials using associations and contrasts. Extreme quality behind a facade of ultra-minimalism. We find our materials to the source to ensure we give the best value...

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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Large Scale Postmodern Ceramic Birds Figurines Jaru Art Pottery of California
Large Scale Postmodern Ceramic Birds Figurines Jaru Art Pottery of California

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 ...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Glass paperweight with Churba vitrofusion technique
Glass paperweight with Churba vitrofusion technique

Glass paperweight with Churba vitrofusion technique

By Alberto Churba

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Churba glass paperweight with vitrofusion technique Beautiful paperweight from the 70s made of Churba glass, using the vitrofusion technique, it has a striking design of veins encaps...

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20th Century Argentine Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Rainbow Sculpture by Christian Friedl
Rainbow Sculpture by Christian Friedl

Rainbow Sculpture by Christian Friedl

Located in Geneve, CH

Rainbow Sculpture by Christian Friedl Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 50 x H 82 cm. Materials: Steel, rock crystal. Rainbow tells his story... My rainbo...

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2010s Austrian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Steel

XL Vintage Costantini L’Oggetto Grandfather Clock - Memphis Style Italy 1980s
XL Vintage Costantini L’Oggetto Grandfather Clock - Memphis Style Italy 1980s

XL Vintage Costantini L’Oggetto Grandfather Clock - Memphis Style Italy 1980s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

XL Vintage Costantini l’Oggetto Grandfather Clock - Memphis Style Italy 1980s This rare XL vintage grandfather clock comes from Costantini L'Oggetto and impresses with its contrasti...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Post-Modern Italian Carrara Marble Vases
Pair of Post-Modern Italian Carrara Marble Vases

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...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Frosted Green Frooot Bowl by Maha Alavi Studio
Frosted Green Frooot Bowl by Maha Alavi Studio

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...

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Studio Post- Modern Fruit Basket by W. Chester Old
Studio Post- Modern Fruit Basket by W. Chester Old

Studio Post- Modern Fruit Basket by W. Chester Old

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1980’s Studio Post-Modern fruit basket by W. Chester Old. In beautiful vintage condition. W. Chester Old Inc. Is a mixed-media studio producing innovative furniture and accessorie...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

Woman 216 Vase by Karina Smagulova
Woman 216 Vase by Karina Smagulova

Woman 216 Vase by Karina Smagulova

Located in Geneve, CH

Woman 216 Vase by Karina Smagulova One of a Kind. Dimensions: Ø14 x H 24 cm. Materials: White and grey stoneware. ​ With an Armenian and Kazakhstan he...

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2010s British Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Murano Glass "Lisboa" Vase
Murano Glass "Lisboa" Vase

Murano Glass "Lisboa" Vase

Located in NICE, FR

This Murano glass vase is a refined expression of light, color, and exceptional craftsmanship. Its sculptural surface is articulated with vibrant, jewel-like glass spheres that creat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

1980 Italy Post Modern Abstract Kinetic Bronze Sculpture The Dove Colomba
1980 Italy Post Modern Abstract Kinetic Bronze Sculpture The Dove Colomba

1980 Italy Post Modern Abstract Kinetic Bronze Sculpture The Dove Colomba

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Bruno Chersicla, a well known artist of years 80' in Italy. This is a multiple of a numbered edition of 500 pieces; we c...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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.