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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 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
Postmodern Cosmo Martini Cocktail Set of 2
Postmodern Cosmo Martini Cocktail Set of 2

Postmodern Cosmo Martini Cocktail Set of 2

Located in Toronto, ON

Super cool postmodern cocktail Glasses that can be used for martinis, cosmos, and other cocktails. This Memphis style glasses feature a rounded cylindrical base with a wide open tria...

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1990s Unknown Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Post Modern Memphis Carnival Large Platter by Kato Kogei for Fujimori
Post Modern Memphis Carnival Large Platter by Kato Kogei for Fujimori

Post Modern Memphis Carnival Large Platter by Kato Kogei for Fujimori

By Kenji Fujimori, Kato Kogei

Located in San Diego, CA

Postmodern Memphis colorful "Carnival" platter / serving dish by Kato Kogei for Fujimori, circa the 1980s. Wonderful colorful Memphis style.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Seguso Black Murano Glass Duck Sculpture with Avventurine, 1970s Italy
Seguso Black Murano Glass Duck Sculpture with Avventurine, 1970s Italy

Seguso Black Murano Glass Duck Sculpture with Avventurine, 1970s Italy

By Seguso

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1970s. This duck is made in black Murano glass with avventurine, encased in transparent glass, which was hand-modeled. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Tea Set 'Fantasia' by Matteo Thun, 1980
Tea Set 'Fantasia' by Matteo Thun, 1980

Tea Set 'Fantasia' by Matteo Thun, 1980

By Matteo Thun, Arzberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning Memphis-style Seven-piece porcelain tea set 'Fantasia' with 'Carre Noir' decor by Matteo Thun for Arzberg Porzellan, Germany. The set contains a tea pot with lid, two cups w...

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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Postmodern Italian Rare Salad Bowl and Server Set
Postmodern Italian Rare Salad Bowl and Server Set

Postmodern Italian Rare Salad Bowl and Server Set

By Guzzini, Fratelli Guzzini

Located in San Diego, CA

A set of postmodern Guzzini salad bowl and servers. Large clear plastic bowl with a transparent green rim. Marked. Italy, 1980s

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Postmodern Flash One Series Milk and Sugar Pot by Dorothy Hafner, 1980s
Set of 2 Postmodern Flash One Series Milk and Sugar Pot by Dorothy Hafner, 1980s

Set of 2 Postmodern Flash One Series Milk and Sugar Pot by Dorothy Hafner, 1980s

By Dorothy Hafner

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern Flash One Series Milk and Sugar Pot by Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. A...

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20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Fornasetti Porcelain Tableware Set, Medallion & Newspaper Patterns
Fornasetti Porcelain Tableware Set, Medallion & Newspaper Patterns

Fornasetti Porcelain Tableware Set, Medallion & Newspaper Patterns

By Fornasetti

Located in Astoria, NY

Two Fornasetti Porcelain Tableware Pieces, comprising: lighter in medallion pattern and jar with gin liquor label and newspaper pattern, each marked "Fornasetti Milano / Made in Ital...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Red Byo Insulated Two-Bottle Wine Cooler Richard Carlson Décor Australia
Vintage Red Byo Insulated Two-Bottle Wine Cooler Richard Carlson Décor Australia

Vintage Red Byo Insulated Two-Bottle Wine Cooler Richard Carlson Décor Australia

By Richard Carlson, Art Decor

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage red "BYO" insulated two-bottle wine cooler and carrier designed by Richard Carlson for Décor Australia in the late 1970s to 1980s. Designed by Richa...

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1970s Australian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Plastic

Kazuko Matthews Post Modern Ceramic Teapot, California, 1980's
Kazuko Matthews Post Modern Ceramic Teapot, California, 1980's

Kazuko Matthews Post Modern Ceramic Teapot, California, 1980's

By Kazuko Matthews

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Kazuko Matthews Post Modern Ceramic Teapot, California, 1980's. Kazuko Kayasuga Matthews was born Southern California and was raised in Japan. After she returned to the United Stat...

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20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games World Globe Bottle French Limited Edition, 1984
Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games World Globe Bottle French Limited Edition, 1984

Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games World Globe Bottle French Limited Edition, 1984

By Limoges, Bernardaud

Located in New York, NY

A chic and cool numbered limited-edition Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games world globe white porcelain cognac bottle, 1984. This chic piece, made exclusively for the USA Summer Olympic Games, Los Angeles, California, 1984. Made in France. Piece was designed and made by luxury French porcelain brand Bernardaud for luxury cognac brand, Camus Napoleon, limited edition, hand-numbered on bottom #T493...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Aluminum Reversible Watch Tray by Henry Wilson
Contemporary Aluminum Reversible Watch Tray by Henry Wilson

Contemporary Aluminum Reversible Watch Tray by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Aluminum Reversible Watch Tray by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 26 x D 11 x H 3 cm Materials: Aluminum. Available in aluminum and bronze. Watch tray designed in collaboration with Jaeger-LeCoultre, in celebration of the Swiss company’s Reverso watch, first released in 1931. Like the classic timepiece, it features two sides: one is for a single watch laid flat, the other accommodates two watches with straps fastened. The three layers represent the three gaudrons of the Reverso...

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2010s Australian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum

Dunhill Cigar Ashtray Catchall England Black and Red Collectible 1970
Dunhill Cigar Ashtray Catchall England Black and Red Collectible 1970

Dunhill Cigar Ashtray Catchall England Black and Red Collectible 1970

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Vintage Dunhill ceramic square collectible ashtray catchall by Wade England Royal red and black. Vintage Alfred Dunhill collectible porcelain cigar ashtray by Wade, England. Material: Glazed prestige porcelain with gold lettering on red borders. Dunhill ceramic Ashtray, by Wade Porcelain England. Marked in gold lettering. DUNHILL with British Seal. "By appointment of her majesty the queen" Suppliers of smokers, Alfred Dunhill LTD London. London, Paris, New York. Dimensions: 7.25 inches square x 2.75 inches high Stamped: Orange back stamp "Wade Pdm England" Condition, some light scratches. Collector ashtray, desk decoration, vide poche catchall, collectible. Vintage Collectible Alfred Dunhill Square Porcelain Cigar Ashtray, London Paris New York. Made in England. Great addition to any gentleman desk or British collection of James Bond fans. Dunhill Ashtray...

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Late 20th Century English Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

High-Quality Postmodern Pink Sommerso Murano Glass Swan by Elio Raffaeli, Italy
High-Quality Postmodern Pink Sommerso Murano Glass Swan by Elio Raffaeli, Italy

High-Quality Postmodern Pink Sommerso Murano Glass Swan by Elio Raffaeli, Italy

By Elio Raffaeli

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1980s. This is a high-quality handmade Sommerso glass decorative item. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sommerso

Postmodern Set of 6 Beveled Glass Placemats with Gold Trim
Postmodern Set of 6 Beveled Glass Placemats with Gold Trim

Postmodern Set of 6 Beveled Glass Placemats with Gold Trim

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible rare set of 6 placemats from the 1980's, beautiful beveled glass edge with gold trim by Kafka Industries, circa 1985 Memphis era this set has bo...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 10 Bohemian crystal glasses, Römer design from 1960.
Set of 10 Bohemian crystal glasses, Römer design from 1960.

Set of 10 Bohemian crystal glasses, Römer design from 1960.

By Bohemia Crystal

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Set of 10 Bohemian crystal glasses, Römer design from 1960. This stunning set of 10 Bohemian crystal Römer glasses is a true treasure from the 1960s. Each glass is a work of art, wit...

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20th Century Czech Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Michael Graves Post-Modern "Little Dripper" Ceramic Coffeemaker for Swid Powell
Michael Graves Post-Modern "Little Dripper" Ceramic Coffeemaker for Swid Powell

Michael Graves Post-Modern "Little Dripper" Ceramic Coffeemaker for Swid Powell

By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in Downingtown, PA

Michael Graves Post-Modern "Little Dripper" Ceramic Coffeemaker for Swid Powell (Dated 1987) This is a complete and iconic example of the "Little Dripper" coffeemaker, designed by t...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Postmodern molded glass bowl / centerpiece, RSVP Italy 1980s
Postmodern molded glass bowl / centerpiece, RSVP Italy 1980s

Postmodern molded glass bowl / centerpiece, RSVP Italy 1980s

Located in Firenze, IT

Striking Postmodern glass bowl RSVP Italy circa 1980s. This sculptural artisan crafted geometric form vessel is designed of interlocking and overlapping angular cut-glass sections....

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 5 Hand-Blown Green Bubble Glass Tumblers, Mid-Century Modern
Set of 5 Hand-Blown Green Bubble Glass Tumblers, Mid-Century Modern

Set of 5 Hand-Blown Green Bubble Glass Tumblers, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Toronto, CA

A charming set of five hand-blown green glass tumblers featuring a lively seeded bubble design. Each glass showcases unique variations in bubble placement, a hallmark of artisanal cr...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Large Clam Shell Italian Art Glass Center Piece, circa 1980
Large Clam Shell Italian Art Glass Center Piece, circa 1980

Large Clam Shell Italian Art Glass Center Piece, circa 1980

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large Clam Shell Italian Art Glass Center Piece circa 1980 "statement piece for the center of any table or display shelves"

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Richard Meier Silverplated Tray for Swid Powell
Richard Meier Silverplated Tray for Swid Powell

Richard Meier Silverplated Tray for Swid Powell

By Richard Meier

Located in Doraville, GA

A beautiful silverplated metal tray designed in the 1980's by noted architect Richard Meier for Swid Powell, made in Italy. The tray has an embossed signature: Swid "Powel / RM / Sil...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage 1960's Porcelain Coffee Set by Enesco Japan Retro Floral Design
Vintage 1960's Porcelain Coffee Set by Enesco Japan Retro Floral Design

Vintage 1960's Porcelain Coffee Set by Enesco Japan Retro Floral Design

By Enesco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage ENESCO JAPAN Mid Century Modern porcelain Coffee Set. Beautiful set of 1 coffee or tea pot, 4 cups, sugar and creamer, in porcelain by Enesco Japan, in great condition no ch...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Postmodern Flash One Series Coffee Service Plates, Cups, Saucers, 1980s
Set of 6 Postmodern Flash One Series Coffee Service Plates, Cups, Saucers, 1980s

Set of 6 Postmodern Flash One Series Coffee Service Plates, Cups, Saucers, 1980s

By Dorothy Hafner

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern Flash One Series Coffee Service Plates, Cups, Saucers by Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal, 1980s, Set of 6, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an at...

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20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

ST Tropez Mural by Olivia Cognet, Ceramic Wall Sculpture, Post-Modern
ST Tropez Mural by Olivia Cognet, Ceramic Wall Sculpture, Post-Modern

ST Tropez Mural by Olivia Cognet, Ceramic Wall Sculpture, Post-Modern

By Olivia Cognet

Located in Geneve, CH

ST Tropez Mural by Olivia Cognet Dimensions: D 5 x W 320 x H 210 cm Materials: Ceramic. Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious mome...

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2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles
Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles

Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles

By Argosy Designs

Located in Treadwell, NY

Individually stamped and numbered, these one of a kind presentation trays feature patinated brass handles with a satin finish lacquer top coat. Each wooden slab is has its own unique...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

"Il Litro" Ceramic Black Teapot by Nicolaï Carels for The Meccano Company, 1997
"Il Litro" Ceramic Black Teapot by Nicolaï Carels for The Meccano Company, 1997

"Il Litro" Ceramic Black Teapot by Nicolaï Carels for The Meccano Company, 1997

By Meccano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Dutch designer Nicolaï Carels for The Meccano Company, the "Il Litro" teapot features a sculptural, asymmetrical ceramic body finished in high-gloss black glaze. The form...

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Early 2000s Dutch Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Rubber

Postmodern Green Ceramic Braided Woven Abstract Centerpiece Bowl
Postmodern Green Ceramic Braided Woven Abstract Centerpiece Bowl

Postmodern Green Ceramic Braided Woven Abstract Centerpiece Bowl

Located in New York, NY

Stunning woven braided ceramic centerpiece bowl glazed in a chic glossy green. Great size for a coffee table or entryway. Very unusual abstract shape, pleasing from every angle. Not ...

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1980s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern Minimalist Glass Cake Plate, 1980s
Postmodern Minimalist Glass Cake Plate, 1980s

Postmodern Minimalist Glass Cake Plate, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern Minimalist Glass Cake Plate, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Materials: Glass Styles: Postmodern Item Type: Vintage, Antiqu...

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20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

6 Marc Newson 4 1/2 Inch Tall Highball Glasses for Iittala
6 Marc Newson 4 1/2 Inch Tall Highball Glasses for Iittala

6 Marc Newson 4 1/2 Inch Tall Highball Glasses for Iittala

By Marc Newson

Located in Doraville, GA

Six highball glasses designed by Marc Newson for iittala in 1998 and made in Finland. The glasses are rare and have been out of production for awhile now. Statement from the Marc New...

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1990s Finnish Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Swid Powell Postmodern Serving Spoon Set
Swid Powell Postmodern Serving Spoon Set

Swid Powell Postmodern Serving Spoon Set

A Postmodern set of sterling silver-plate salad serving spoons by architect and designer Michael Graves for Swid Powell Co., 1990. Each spoon bears the following on back as shown in ...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Purple & green Murano Glass Flasks by Venini, 1980s
Purple & green Murano Glass Flasks by Venini, 1980s

Purple & green Murano Glass Flasks by Venini, 1980s

By Laura Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Set of 2 small decorative Murano flasks designed by Laura de Santillana and manufactured by Venini in the 1980s. the green flask shows a visible small chip at the neck as stated in p...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Gucci Silver-Plated Metal Wine Bottle Holder, Italy, 1970s
Gucci Silver-Plated Metal Wine Bottle Holder, Italy, 1970s

Gucci Silver-Plated Metal Wine Bottle Holder, Italy, 1970s

By Gucci

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Elegant and sculptural wine bottle holder designed by Gucci, crafted in silver-plated metal. This rare piece showcases Gucci’s signature blend of equestrian inspiration and modern It...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Postmodern Octagon Tea Glasses, Finland, 1980s
Set of Three Postmodern Octagon Tea Glasses, Finland, 1980s

Set of Three Postmodern Octagon Tea Glasses, Finland, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Set of 3 Postmodern Octagon Tea Glasses, 1980s

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20th Century Finnish Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Plastic

ROSA Lazy Susan - Handcrafted in Canada by Le Tenon & la Mortaise
ROSA Lazy Susan - Handcrafted in Canada by Le Tenon & la Mortaise

ROSA Lazy Susan - Handcrafted in Canada by Le Tenon & la Mortaise

By Le Tenon & la Mortaise

Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA

Practical, fun, and festive, the ROSA lazy susan stylishly rotates small dishes and condiments. This essential for impromptu aperitifs invites joy and conviviality to the table. Ma...

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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Fir

Set of 8 Bodum Postmodern Napkin Rings by Jumi Chan & Nathalie Du Pasquier
Set of 8 Bodum Postmodern Napkin Rings by Jumi Chan & Nathalie Du Pasquier

Set of 8 Bodum Postmodern Napkin Rings by Jumi Chan & Nathalie Du Pasquier

By Ajumi Han, Memphis Group, Bodum, Nathalie du Pasquier, Memphis Milano

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Striking set of 8 postmodern (two of each patten) napkin rings created for Bodum by Memphis-affiliated designers Nathalie Du Pasquier and Jumi Chan. These sculptural table accessorie...

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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Brass

Memphasis Stripes Pattern Post Modern Lacquer Ice Bucket
Memphasis Stripes Pattern Post Modern Lacquer Ice Bucket

Memphasis Stripes Pattern Post Modern Lacquer Ice Bucket

By Georges Briard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Georges Briard Memphasis plastic-lacquer ice bucket in the Stripes pattern, inspired by the Memphis Art Movement, produced in Japan, 1985. Georges Briard’s pieces from his Memphis...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Plastic

Wenger SA Swiss Army 16999 Giant Knife, 2007
Wenger SA Swiss Army 16999 Giant Knife, 2007

Wenger SA Swiss Army 16999 Giant Knife, 2007

By Victorinox

Located in Mexico City, MX

A Wenger SA Giant Swiss Army 16999 giant knife 2007 manufactured in Délemont, Switzerland. This Guinness world record Swiss knife contains 87 tools that ca...

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Early 2000s Swiss Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modder Little Rebel Ceramic Sculpture by Françoise Jeffrey
Modder Little Rebel Ceramic Sculpture by Françoise Jeffrey

Modder Little Rebel Ceramic Sculpture by Françoise Jeffrey

Located in Geneve, CH

Modder Little Rebel Ceramic Sculpture by Françoise Jeffrey Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 9 cm Materials: unique stoneware piece, unglazed, black, 2025, made during my stay in Umbria Weight: 0...

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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

Set of 3 Postmodern Sugar and Milk Tray by Micheal Graves for Alessi, 1980s
Set of 3 Postmodern Sugar and Milk Tray by Micheal Graves for Alessi, 1980s

Set of 3 Postmodern Sugar and Milk Tray by Micheal Graves for Alessi, 1980s

By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern Italian Sugar and Milk Tray by Micheal Graves for Alessi, 1980s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional i...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 German Postmodern Teapot or Coffeepot with Cup by Seltmann Weiden
Set of 2 German Postmodern Teapot or Coffeepot with Cup by Seltmann Weiden

Set of 2 German Postmodern Teapot or Coffeepot with Cup by Seltmann Weiden

By Seltmann Weiden

Located in Hamburg, DE

German Postmodern VIP Collection Teapot or Coffeepot with Cup by Seltmann Weiden, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additi...

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20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Elementa Paper Roll Holder in Satin Brass by Mingardo
Unique Elementa Paper Roll Holder in Satin Brass by Mingardo

Unique Elementa Paper Roll Holder in Satin Brass by Mingardo

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Elementa Paper Roll Holder in Satin Brass by Mingardo Dimensions: D7.8 x H28.5 cm Materials:Natural satin brass and natural varnished iron Weight: ...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Style Barware, Highball Glasses And Ice Bucket In Caddy
Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Style Barware, Highball Glasses And Ice Bucket In Caddy

Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Style Barware, Highball Glasses And Ice Bucket In Caddy

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in San Carlos, CA

For Sale: Elegant Highball Glass Set with Ice Bucket & Chrome Caddy Elevate your entertaining game with this stunning set of 8 highball glasses paired with a sleek glass ice bucket,...

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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Chrome

Post-Modern Memphis Style Salt and Pepper Shakers by Olde Thompson
Post-Modern Memphis Style Salt and Pepper Shakers by Olde Thompson

Post-Modern Memphis Style Salt and Pepper Shakers by Olde Thompson

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of post-modern Memphis style salt and pepper shakers by Olde Thompson, circa 1980s. The set is constructed of hard wood with colorful high lacquered paint. The pair ...

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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood

Post-Modern Stainless Steel Cream and Sugar Set by Michael Graves for Alessi
Post-Modern Stainless Steel Cream and Sugar Set by Michael Graves for Alessi

Post-Modern Stainless Steel Cream and Sugar Set by Michael Graves for Alessi

By Michael Graves (b.1934), Alessi

Located in San Diego, CA

A classic post-modern stainless steel cream and sugar set designed by Michael Graves for Alessi, circa the 1980s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 5"W x 4.5"D x 3"H...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Michael Graves "Piazza" Limited Edition Coffee & Tea Set, .925 Silver for ALESSI
Michael Graves "Piazza" Limited Edition Coffee & Tea Set, .925 Silver for ALESSI

Michael Graves "Piazza" Limited Edition Coffee & Tea Set, .925 Silver for ALESSI

By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in Tinton Falls, NJ

Michael Graves (USA) ALESSI SpA (Crusinallo, Omega, Italia) Italian 925 Pure Silver Limited Edition Coffee & Tea Piazza w/ Tray Edition # 64 / 99 (Design: 1984 / Production: 2003...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Large Emilia Castillo Silver-Plate & Jasper Inlay Serving Bowl, Mexican Silver
Large Emilia Castillo Silver-Plate & Jasper Inlay Serving Bowl, Mexican Silver

Large Emilia Castillo Silver-Plate & Jasper Inlay Serving Bowl, Mexican Silver

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking vintage serving tray designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico in the 1980s by celebrated silversmith and designer Emilia Castillo. This sculptural piece is executed in han...

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1980s Mexican Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Cohiki Vessel by Studio Cúze
Cohiki Vessel by Studio Cúze

Cohiki Vessel by Studio Cúze

Located in Geneve, CH

Cohiki Vessel by Studio Cúze Dimensions: D 30 x H 37 cm Materials: Clay, white engobe, craquelé glaze. Each piece is unique. Size, color, and shape may vary. Studio Cúze I am a Ber...

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2010s German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Vintage Crystalex Wine Glasses Set of 6 – Bohemian Glass, Czech Republic, 1990s
Vintage Crystalex Wine Glasses Set of 6 – Bohemian Glass, Czech Republic, 1990s

Vintage Crystalex Wine Glasses Set of 6 – Bohemian Glass, Czech Republic, 1990s

By Crystalex

Located in Praha, CZ

Elevate your tableware collection with this vibrant and rare set of 6 vintage wine glasses by Crystalex, crafted in Czechoslovakia around 1990. These distinctive glasses feature rich...

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1990s Czech Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Richard Meier Silver-Plate Architectural Skyscraper Bowl For Swid Powell 90's
Richard Meier Silver-Plate Architectural Skyscraper Bowl For Swid Powell 90's

Richard Meier Silver-Plate Architectural Skyscraper Bowl For Swid Powell 90's

By Richard Meier, Swid Powell

Located in North Miami, FL

This iconic 1992 silver plate skyscraper bowl was designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell. Made In Italy. It is an iconic design by an iconic architect. It was produced in 2 sizes ...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Vintage 1983 Alessi Original 3cp La Conica Espresso Coffee Maker Italy MINT
Vintage 1983 Alessi Original 3cp La Conica Espresso Coffee Maker Italy MINT

Vintage 1983 Alessi Original 3cp La Conica Espresso Coffee Maker Italy MINT

By Aldo Rossi, Alessi

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Vintage 1983 Alessi Original 3cp La Conica Espresso Coffee Maker Italy MINT Iconic, 1983, original 3-cup, " La Conica" Espresso Coffee Maker, model "La Tavola di Babele" ,designed...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Copper, Stainless Steel

Vintage Black Glass Ashtray, Postmodern Design, 1980s, Good Condition
Vintage Black Glass Ashtray, Postmodern Design, 1980s, Good Condition

Vintage Black Glass Ashtray, Postmodern Design, 1980s, Good Condition

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Black Glass Ashtray, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Glass Color: Black Styles: Postmodern Item Type: Vintage, Anti...

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20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Transparent Heavy Crystal Trinket Bowl - Ashtray with Shells by Jolanda Prinsen
Transparent Heavy Crystal Trinket Bowl - Ashtray with Shells by Jolanda Prinsen

Transparent Heavy Crystal Trinket Bowl - Ashtray with Shells by Jolanda Prinsen

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1970s. It is made in quite heavy 4-layered iridescent cornflower blue and white hand-blown glass. This trinket bowl / ashtray looks like a fossil. It is polished insi...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Postmodern Ebonized Beech Ice Bucket by Anri Form, Italy
Postmodern Ebonized Beech Ice Bucket by Anri Form, Italy

Postmodern Ebonized Beech Ice Bucket by Anri Form, Italy

By Anri Form

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1970s. This is an ebonized beech ice bucket with golden metal interior. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in perfect...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Beech

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