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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
October Sculpture by Carri
Located in Geneve, CH
October Sculpture by Carri Dimensions: W 73 x D 5 x H 90 cm Materials: Onyx. B 1995 Fernanda Carri ́s intimate practice spans painting, sculpture, ceramics, and textile, while her ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Onyx

Post-Modern Brass Desk Letter Tray By McDonald Products 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-modern polished brass single desk letter tray by McDonald Products, circa 1980s. The tray is in good vintage condition with black enameled interior.
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

"Harmony" by Lino Sabattini 1980s Design Postmodern Silver Plated Candleholder
Located in Brescia, IT
"Harmony" by Lino Sabattini 1989, Italy Rare candleholder silver metal and black plastic.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

1990's Teardrop Vase, in Blue and Green Art-Glass, Aurora Borealis Style
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage art glass teardrop shaped vase attributed to Lars Sestervik for Lindshammar, Sweden c1990 This colourful glass vase showcases a striking blend of blue, green, and clear gl...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass

Studio Art Pottery Vase, Green, Brown, Tan, Hand-crafted, Postmodern
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern studio art pottery vessel/ vase. The glazed areas of green contrast beautifully with the unglazed tan clay. This is a striking piece that looks wonderful as part of a grou...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Clay

1980s Postmodern Memphis Era Wall Clock by Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design and rare piece circa 1980s glass face with a brass ring frame, and a black plastic frame with a withe plastic accent edge line, Classic design from the Memphis era nice ...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

Modern Abstract Ceramic Sculpture by Andree & Michel Hirlet, France
Located in London, GB
Sculpture 'Borne' by Andrée & Michel Hirlet 2000Material: Glazed stoneware Dimensions: H 66 x 55 x 15 cm Year: 2010 Type: Unique Working outside of any wider artistic community or ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Thomas porcelain vase by Rosenthal and set of 2 candle holders, 1980’s memphis s
Located in Delft, NL
Thomas porcelain vase by Rosenthal and set of 2 candle holders, 1980’s memphis style
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Contemporary Art Bronze Sculpture Partenze by Giampaolo Talani
Located in Pistoia, IT
Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Collection of Seven Post-Modern "Kombi" Vases, Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg
Located in Bochum, NRW
Collection of Seven Post-Modern "Kombi" Vases, Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg. Six vases in white glazed stoneware and one in black satin glaze, made by the Swedish artist Margare...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Sometimes, I Have Coffee With My Own Demons Sculpture by Carri
Located in Geneve, CH
Sometimes, I Have Coffee With My Own Demons Sculpture by Carri Dimensions: W 50 x D 5 x H 50 cm Materials: Volcanic rock. B 1995 Fernanda Carri ́s int...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Stone

Art Glass Sculptural Table Lamp by William Olivier for Antiques Mc, France, 2009
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The creator is William Olivier, a lover of glass, wood and steel. These piece has been made in 2009. This is a beautiful Art glass work that could be, as the same time a sculpture a...
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Early 2000s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Stainless Steel

Tall and Decorative Murano Glass Vase Italy 1990s
Located in Munich, DE
Tall and highly decorative Post-Modern Murano Glass vase with lovely colors. Made in Italy, 1990s. Executed in thick, multi-colored Murano-Glass. Dimensions: H 11.82 in. (30 cm) W ...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Dancing Column Series Sculpture by Zsolt József Simon
Located in Geneve, CH
Dancing Column Series Sculpture by Zsolt József Simon Dimensions: W 17 x D 17 x H 29 cm Materials: Porcelain. Zsolt József Simon is a porcelain des...
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2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Beige Stoneware Amphora Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Stoneware Amphora Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 16 x H 36 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Stoneware Available finishes: Black, Beige, Brown, Red, Terraco...
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2010s Greek Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

1980s Opalescent Swirl Glass Vase by Larry Laslo for Mikasa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely opalescent glass vase designed by Larry Laslo in the 1980s for Mikasa. Very heavy glass with a pronounced beautiful swirl and colors that shift depending on the vantage poin...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Boccato, Gigante & Zambusi Post-Modern Ceramic Vase for Sicart Italy
Located in Meer, VAN
Rare and large post modern vase by Marilena Boccato, Gian Nicola Gigante en Antonio Zambusi for Sicart Cartigliano. Italy, 1970's. The remarkable...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

ALDO Porcelain Vase by Studio Fuksas for Alessi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A captivating porcelain vase from the ALDO collection, designed by the acclaimed architectural firm Studio Fuksas for Alessi in 2012. A limited edition piece showcasing the innovati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Whimsical Polished Brass Mouse Petite Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid brass mouse circa 1970's brass that can be polished if desired.
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20th Century North American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Peter Shire Micro Sculpture in Mixed Media, Early Aughts
Located in View Park, CA
Unique one of a kind tiny Peter Shire sculpture in mixed media ceramics from the early to mid aughts. Ready to hang / mount on wall (back is equipped with a small hole to hang upon a...
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Early 2000s North American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Acrylic

1980s Postmodern White Rexite Zero 980 Wall Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli for Rexite in 1981, this Zero 980 wall clock has a striking white on white colorway. White plastic case, white hands, and raised whit...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Plastic

Large Vintage 80s Modern Black Ceramic Swirl Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
An extra large vintage 80s modern ceramic vase. Nice cylinder shape with an embossed swirl design around the sides, finished in a glossy black glaze. A scul...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Op Art Acrylic Cube Sculpture by Vasa Mihich
Located in San Diego, CA
Op Art acrylic cube sculpture by Vasa Mihich, circa 1986. The optical look is changed by rotating the piece and letting the light refract at dif...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Lucite, Acrylic

Rolf Palm, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1968
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable grey-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Rolf Palm, Mölle, Sweden, 1968.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Lucite Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A square Lucite jewelry or trinket box, circa late-20th century, 1990s. Great to hold jewelry or other small items on a vanity, desk, nightstand table...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Lucite

Lucite Jewelry Box
Lucite Jewelry Box
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Euphrates Vase, Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano
Located in Beirut, LB
The Euphrates vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano 1981-1988. A classic by Sottsass, the Euphrates porcelain vase is part of three 'rivers' vase...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Horus by Paul Wunderlich for Rosenthal 1985
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare 1985 Paul Wunderlich Porcelain Art Piece “Horus” Elevate your art collection with this extraordinary 1985 Jahresobjekt “Horus,” created by the renowned German artist Paul Wunde...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

1980s Desk or Mantle Clock by Hermle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An outstanding black and aqua blue desk or mantle clock by Hermle, a 100 year old German clockmaker. With all of the panache of the postmodern era, this clock most likely dates from...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Plastic

Peter Shire Signed Ceramic California Exp Studio Pottery Splatter Bowl, 1982
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and scarce work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) o...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Floating Rivets in Lucite Cube Advertisement Paperweight Style of William Rolfe
Located in San Diego, CA
Floating rivets in lucite cube advertisement for the J L Thompson Corporation, paperweight in the style of William Rolfe, circa the 1980s.
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Swedish Designer, Bowl, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine bowl designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Postmodern Multicolored Murano Glass Fazzoletto Vase, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. This is a Murano glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in perfect original condition and read...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Una Mjurka Architectural Ceramic Sculpture #1
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredible geometric ceramics slab sculpture by well accomplished artist, Una Mjurka. Incredibly well executed piece. Una Mjurka was born in Riga, Latvia. She received an Artist Ex...
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1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Large Candle Stick by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Large candle stick by Michael Gittings Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 35 cm. Materials: Stainless steel. Michael Gittings Michael Gittings imagines with his hands. Since establishing h...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Recovered Small Vase by David Valner
Located in Geneve, CH
Recovered Small Vase by David Valner Dimensions: D 11 x W 11 x H 28 cm. Materials: Glass. Weight: 3,5 kg. Finish: Small size, clear. “The history of a glass factory and its producti...
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2010s Czech Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Elvio Becheroni Abstract wooden sculpture: Title Totem
Located in Milano, IT
Elvio Becheroni's "Totem," born from the heart of the Amazon, testifies to the delicate dance between man and nature. In 1988, he created a masterpiece, not simply carved from the noble PAU Brasil...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Wood

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

1970s Lucio Del Pezzo Trigon Italian Design Neodada Framart Wood Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Lacquered wood Limited edition of 100 pieces Original wood box Excellent condition.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Bunny Sweet Fuchsia Decorative Object by Aki Kuroda
Located in Geneve, CH
Bunny Sweet Fuchsia Decorative Object by Aki Kuroda Dimensions: D 22 x W 29 x H 60 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 2 kg. Available in different color options. Prices may vary. ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Other

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

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Leather Wrapped Desktop Letter Organizer by C.P. Leathercraft
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage leather wrapped desktop letter organizer by C.P. Leathercraft, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with some scratches ...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

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...
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2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Porcelain Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 2000s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Porcelain Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 2000s, in Very Good conditions. Designed from 2000 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: C...
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20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Arabesque #04
Located in Milano, MI
For the Bauhaus 100th anniversary, Serena Confalonieri presents an installation inspired by two important, though less well known, disciplines developed in the German school. The fi...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Italian Handmade Photo Frame Black White Plexi, Otto Sharing Black
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Sharing Otto back is a unique multiples edition of Art with Heart collection of pop recto-verso photo frames by Laura G Italy. It is beautiful wherever you look at it, its surface is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Plexiglass

Murano Style Art Glass Lily Flower Shaped Candle Holder Paperweight Catchall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Murano Style Art Glass Pink Blue Green Flower Petal Shaped Candle Holder, Catchall, Ashtray. Italian Murano Art Glass lily flower multicolor paperweight or candle holder, vot...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

1980's Geometric Wall Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking postmodern, Memphis-inspired wall clock by Small World Greetings. White vinyl face with inset black triangle, light gray shadow, red hands, and red circle and "12" at 12 o...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Plastic

It's Easy To Have Wished For More 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 120 cm Materials: Green Cantera. Weight: 75 Kg. B 1995 Fernanda Carri ́s intimate practice spans pa...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Stone

Paper Darkened Brass Bowl II by Gentner Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Paper darkened brass bowl II by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 17.7 x W 22.8 x H 14 cm Materials: darkened brass Available in tarnished brass and darkened brass. The Paper Series...
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2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Wall Clock, 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
This postmodern clock is part of a unique series of24 hand made wall and table clocks bz the young designer ERNEST hofman from 1980. Each clock is unique.
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1980s Serbian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Wood

"Fruit Mama" Fruit Holder design Stefano Giovannoni for Alessi, Italy 1993
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Stefano Giovannoni for Alessi, Italy "Fruit Mama" Fruit Holder, designed in 1993 No longer in production, this is a fun, useful and sculptural fruit bowl that is certain to gain att...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ceramic Postmodern Geometric Abstract Sculpture 2 Pc Vase by Lee Hun Chung 1990
By Lee Hun Chung
Located in San Diego, CA
Ceramic charcoal geometric Abstract sculpture by Hun-Chung Lee, Korea, signed and dated 1990. Very rare piece 2 parts one cube sits on the base.
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20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Barbara Brenner Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Organic postmodern porcelain vase by Barbara Brenner for Rosenthal, 1980s.   
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Meier large bowl / centerpiece silver plate for Swid Powell .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful centerpiece designed by the well known architect Richard Meier . This is a large almost 12 inches diameter .
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Late 20th Century Argentine Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Ritratto Green Wall Hanging Flower Vase Alessandro Mendini Postmodern
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
"Ritratto" flower vase for the wall designed by Alessandro Mendini for Marutomi. Designed in the late 90s and start production in 2000. No longer production. New old stock in box. W...
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Early 2000s Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Plastic

John Miller Blue Plate Special Hamburger 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

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Blown Glass

South Beach Crystal Vase, Hand-Sculpted Contemporary Crystal
Located in Geneve, CH
South Beach crystal vase, hand-sculpted contemporary crystal Decorative vase Hand-sculpted in crystal Measures: W 17.5, H 23, D 8 cm The Reflections Copenhagen handcrafted South Beach vase...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Vessel by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel by Laura Pasquino Limited Edition of 8 Dimensions: D 47 x H 32 cm Material: Soft-paste porcelain, glaze. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ancient Korean ceramics...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Postmodern Memphis Style Glazed Ceramic Vase by Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic 2 tone vase in postmodern design , by Jonathan Adler no chips or cracks.
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20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Roy Lichtenstein Pop Art Taittinger Bottle 1985
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare piece of pop ephemera by the great American Pop Artist.
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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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