Post-Modern Lighting
POSTMODERN STYLE
Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.
ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
- A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
- Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
- Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
- Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980)
- Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
- Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam
CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
- Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood
- Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
- Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art
POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Ettore Sottsass
- Robert Venturi
- Alessandro Mendini
- Michele de Lucchi
- Michael Graves
- Nathalie du Pasquier
VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
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Style: Post-Modern
"Rhino" Lamp by Christian Dufay for Abode, France 1994
Located in Hellouw, NL
The Rhino lamp by Christian Dufay for Abode stands as a striking exploration of form and material. This sculptural piece captures attention with its fluid curves and structural balance, offering an interplay between light and shadow that transforms any space.
Design
Drawing from both mid-century and contemporary influences, the lamp merges organic inspiration with minimalist design. Dufay’s creation recalls the ethereal quality of Isamu Noguchi’s lanterns...
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Caterpillar, Floor Lamp Sculpture, Vincent Darré and Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Located in Geneve, CH
Caterpillar, floor lamp sculpture, Vincent Darré and Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Blown glass, textile, brass.
Dimensions: 22 x 105 x 30 cm.
Created in cooperation with designer Vin...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Parefeuille Wall Light by Bosc Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Parefeuille Wall Light by Bosc Design
Dimensions: W 17 x D 7 x H 32 cm
Materials: Brass finish, marine varnish.
It all started years ago. They were about to complete an architectu...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tobacco Alabaster Peono Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Tobacco Alabaster Peono Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Dimensions: Ø 40.6 x H 56 cm.
Materials: Brass, acrylic and tobacco alabaster.
Also available i...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Dawn Wall Lamp by Harshita Jhamtani Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Dawn Wall Lamp by Harshita Jhamtani Designs
Handmade
Dimensions: D 5 x W 22.9 x H 28 cm
Materials: Clay.
Available in Egg White or Charcoal Black.
Introducing our Sculptural Wall L...
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Clay
Ostro Green Ceramic Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostro Green Ceramic Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Dimensions: D 17 x W 31 x H 31 cm.
Materials: Ceramic and glass.
Available in different ceramic and marble options and finishes. C...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Ceramic
Large Elephant Leg Parota Wood Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade by Isabel Moncada
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Elephant Leg Parota Wood Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade by Isabel Moncada
Dimensions: Ø 55 x H 150 cm.
Materials: Turned parota wood base and fabric-lined lampshade with fiberglass and polystyrene.
Named Pata de Elefante...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Linen, Wood, Polystyrene, Fiberglass
Post-modern Tall Travertine Column Table Lamp with Original Pleated Sisal Shade
Located in Chicago, IL
Large-scale Post-Modern table lamp in the style of George Kovacs in off-white / cream travertine in the form of a squared column. Includes original pleated sisal lampshade.
Travert...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Robert Sonneman Saturn Desk or Table Lamp Postmodern
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very cool and iconic brass and glass Saturn desk lamp from the 1980s designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs. This lamp has a round glass disc with a domed top that's supported...
Category
1980s Taiwanese Vintage Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Aged Brass Chandelier, Tryst Six by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Polished Brass Chandelier, Tryst Six by Paul Matter
Tryst chandelier explores the relationship between interlocked forms in perfect unio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Circo Table Lamp by Linke Plewa, 1980s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking red and black table lamp is a prime example of 1980s postmodern design. Exceptionally versatile, its adjustable arm moves freely...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Gae Aulenti for Candle 'Rimorchiatore' Multi-Purpose Table Lamp
By Gae Aulenti, Candle
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gae Aulenti for Candle, multifunctional 'Rimorchiatore' table lamp, enamelled metal, Italy, 1969
This sculptural table lamp was designed by the visionary Italian architect and desig...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Nuova Veneta Lumi Adjustable Desk Lamp Italy 1970s
By Lumi, Veneta Lumi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Black Nuova Veneta Lumi Adjustable Desk Lamp, Italy 1970s.
A fantastic mid-century adjustable gooseneck desk lamp.
The lamp features a black metallic color and a flexible arm...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Okla Cotton Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Okla Cotton Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Dimensions: D 12 x W 24 x H 38 cm.
Materials: Cotton.
Custom options available on request. Please contact us.
All our lamps can be wired...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Cotton
Post Modern Desk Lamp by Ron Rezek, ca. 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Chic 1980's desk lamp by Ron Rezek, in excellent original, clean and working condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. The hood shade (6.5 in. diam...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Quartz Wall Sconce II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall sconce II by Aver
Dimensions: W 14 x D 16 x H 55 cm
Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other.
Also Available: Matte Bl...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Stone, Other
Cloud Table Lamp by Daniel Schneiger
Located in Geneve, CH
Cloud table lamp by Daniel Schneiger.
Dimensions: D 24 x W 24 x H 53 cm.
Materials: wood, foam and resin.
Shade not included. Custom finishes available.
All our lamps can be wi...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Foam, Resin, Wood
Bacupari Lamp by Clément Thevenot
Located in Geneve, CH
Bacupari Lamp by Clément Thevenot
Limited Edition Of 12 Pieces.
Designed by Clément Thevenot and Joyce Broussillou.
Dimensions: D 26 x W 26 x H 84,5 cm.
Materials: Cast bronze, sandblasted glass, heat-resistant plastic system, driver and 24v LED.
Each copy is unique, has variable dimensions due to the craft techniques used. Handmade in France between traditionally blown glassware, the brass foundry and the designer’s studio. Signed, serial number and certifcate of authenticity. Available in textured black patina, textured antique patina and nickel bronze. Glass options: white pattern glass and white opale glass. Custom size and finishes on demand. Please contact us.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance.
Clément Thevenot is a French designer born in Normandy in 2000, Joyce a French designer born in 1999 in Marne.
Following a dual course of study between the École Supérieure de design de Troyes and the Pontifical University of Rio de Janeiro, training which will continue to inspire them in their work.
Clément runs a multidisciplinary studio where Art, Crafts and design meet.
The pair were employed as designers in two separate companies.
Joyce for La Rochère glassworks and Clément for Macheret foundry, this will be the genesis of the Archipel project.
In 2020, the duo worked alongside Vincent Dubourg...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Appuntito Ceramic Lamp by Project 213A
Located in Geneve, CH
Appuntito Ceramic Lamp by Project 213A
Dimensions: W 48 x D 21 x H 50 cm
Materials: Ceramic, Wool, Nylon
The artisanal ceramic lights have been created inhouse and are a result ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Wool, Nylon, Ceramic
Halo Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Located in Geneve, CH
Halo Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Lampshade: Ø 30 x H 22 cm.
Base: H 30 cm.
Materials: Ecru cotton and ceramic.
Weight: 2,6 kg.
El...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Cotton
Unique Loop Linear Contemporary Brass Suspension Light by Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Shiva, sculptural brass light pendant by Morghen Studio.
Materials: Satin brass, LED light
Dimensions: 190 x 50 x 30 cm (variable)
Light source: 5m LED neon - 32 w - 3.000 k - 3.800 ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Elongated Bar Form Satin Brass Contemporary Pendant Light by Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural brass light pendant howl by Morghen Studio
Materials: brass, LED light, silicone
Dimensions: 1000 x 13 x 13 mm
Cord/cable length: 5 meters steel cable - 5 meters powe...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pearl Iliakos Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl Iliakos wall light by Lisa Allegra
Dimensions: W 12 x D 8 x H 54 cm
Materials: Ceramic
Additional Information: Wired with two E12 lamp sockets
Born in 1986 in Paris, Lisa Allegra has earned in 2010 a degree in furniture design from the École Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. She has worked for Tsé...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Other
Prickless Pearl - 02 Sculpture Wall Lamp by ON.ENTROPY
Located in Geneve, CH
Prickless Pearl - 02 Sculpture Wall Lamp by ON.ENTROPY
Dimensions: W 18 x D 10 x H 6 cm
Materials: Green Marble.
on• entropy is a marble atelier established in 2009 in Athens and Lo...
Category
2010s Greek Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble
Black Alto Lamp by JAUNE STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Alto Lamp by JAUNE STUDIO
Dimensions: D 25 x H 36 cm
Materials: Aluminum body, lacquered painting, brushed gold or nickel tinted cylinders and stem. Diffuser in opaline white P...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Pilolo Tobacco Alabaster Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilolo Tobacco Alabaster Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Dimensions: D 11 x W 22 x H 42 cm.
Materials: Alabaster.
Available in different brass and alabaster options and finishes. Cus...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Set of 2 Halos Pendant Lamps by United Alabaster
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Halos Pendant Lamps by United Alabaster
Dimensions: D 120 x H 150 cm (Adjustable Height)
Materials: Alabaster
Halo with a minimalist structure, fully illuminated to appreci...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Italian Murano Frosted Glass and Bronze Finish Wall Sconce Clover Base
By Relco Milano
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Italian Murano frosted glass and bronze finish metal wall sconce produced by Relco Milano, 1980s. Unusual 1980's bronze standing lamp featuring unusual fr...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Postmodern White Glass Gold Pair of Wall Sconces by Blauet, Barcelona, 1990s
By Blauet
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Pretty Postmodern Spanish Pair of Gold metal White glass Wall Sconces by Blauet. Model: Maria 210 Gold/White. These Wall Lights were made in Barcelona (Spain) by Blauet during 1990s....
Category
1990s Spanish Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Small V2 Glück Pendant Lamp by Naomi Paul
By Naomi Paul
Located in Geneve, CH
Small V2 Glück pendant lamp by Naomi Paul
Dimensions: D 50 x H 45 cm
Materials: Metal frame, Egyptian cotton cord.
Color: Alpine with Alpine Marl insi...
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
LL2 Ultra Blue Pendant Lamp by +kouple
Located in Geneve, CH
LL2 Ultra Blue Pendant Lamp by +kouple
Dimensions: D 126 x W 9 x H 5 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel, aluminum and plastic.
Available in different color options. The rod length ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Small Misalliance Ral Bottle Green Wall Light by Lexavala
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Misalliance Ral bottle green wall light by Lexavala
Dimensions: D 16 x W 70 x H 8 cm
Materials: powder coated aluminium.
There are two lenghts of socket covers, extending ...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Pop Art "Vega" table lamp by Michele de Lucchi for Vistosi
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This “Vega” table lamp, designed by Michele De Lucchi and produced by Vistosi, is a notable example of Pop Art influence in lighting design. Created with a playful assembly of colorf...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
A Long POSTMODERN WALL APPLIQUE SCONCE in GINO SARFATTI Style, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A large wall light or wall light bar type artist's dressing room or bathroom, Minimalist, Pop, Modernist, Space-Age, long rectangular base in chrome metal with rounded edges, with 5 ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ip Calee V2 Satin Graphite and Brass Wall Light by POOL
Located in Geneve, CH
IP Calee V2 satin graphite and brass wall light by POOL
Dimensions: D13 x W4.4 X H45 cm
Materials: slid brass, satin graphite, satin brass
Others finishes and dimensions available...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Floating Composition Sculptural Ivory Ceramic & Brass Lamp by Elsa Foulon
Located in Geneve, CH
Selene pendant lamp by Elsa Foulon
Unique Piece
Dimensions: D 75 x H 60 cm
Materials: Ceramic, Brass.
Also available in different options: Bowl or cup ...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Luno Brass Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Luno Brass Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Dimensions: D 13 x W 27 x H 27 cm.
Materials: Brass and alabaster.
Available in different brass and alabaster options and finishes. Custom ...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Green Marble Peono Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Marble Peono Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Dimensions: Ø 40.6 x H 61 cm.
Materials: Brass, acrylic and green marble.
Also available in differ...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Top Top 125 Ultra Blue Pendant Lamp by +kouple
Located in Geneve, CH
Top Top 125 Ultra Blue Pendant Lamp by +kouple
Dimensions: D 9,5 x W 7,2 x H 27,3 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel.
Available in different color options. The PVC cord length is 2...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Heron Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Luxo
By Isao Hosoe
Located in Oslo, NO
Iconic table lamp designed by Isao Hosoe for the Norwegian lamp maker Luxo. Moulded plastic in a lacquered silver coating. The lamp is fully working and in ...
Category
Early 2000s Scandinavian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Sculptural Light No. 66 by Milla Vaahtera
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural light No. 67 by Milla Vaahtera
Dimensions: W 70 x D 28 x H 60 cm
Materials: Glass, brass
Dark glass dome is deep dark violet.
In 2020 Milla Vaahtera started a series...
Category
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tryst Three Chandelier by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Tryst three chandelier by Paul Matter.
Materials: brass and porcelain finish glass.
Dimensions: W 114.3 x H 182.8 cm.
Wight: 15 kg.
Tryst chand...
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pearl Plus Brillance Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl plus brillance wall light by Lisa Allegra
Dimensions: W 25.5 x D 24 x H 17 cm.
Materials: Clay.
Available in different finishes: pearl, dusty pink, and blackened gold.
Al...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Clay
Vesper 230B Table Lamp by Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Vesper 230B Table Lamp by Morghen Studio
Dimensions: 230 x 220 x 110 cm
Materials: Blackened brass, Satin brass, LED light, Silicone
Standard features:
Light source: COB LED - 24v D...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Goffredo Reggiani Chrome Three Tier Floor Lamp Made in Italy
Located in Toronto, ON
Incredible authentic Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani floor lamp made in Italy in the 1970s. This stunner features three lights in different heights. The different heights of the four ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
A Pair Missoni Post-Modern Table Side Lamps by Massimo Valloto, Italy, 1980s
By Missoni, Missoni Home
Located in Vienna, AT
An amazing pair of colorful postmodern Missoni table or side lamps, nightstand lights from the 1980s, designed by Massimo Valloto. This light has an ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Eden Rectangle 200 Silver Aluminum Pendant Lamp by JSPR
Located in Geneve, CH
Eden Rectangle 200 Silver Aluminum Pendant Lamp by JSPR
Designed by Jasper van Grootel.
Dimensions: D 75 x W 200 x H 5 cm.
Materials: Anodized aluminum.
Handmade in The Netherlands....
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Marevo Pendant Lamp by Yalanzhi Objects
Located in Geneve, CH
Marevo Pendant Lamp by Yalanzhi Objects
Dimensions: D 115 x W 115 x H 55 cm.
Materials: Cellulose.
Cellulose is a recycled material that was once f...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Other
Postmodern Set of four large thick murano glass sconces by Mazzega. Italy 1980s
By Mazzega
Located in Catania, CT
Four large sconces made from thick murano glass in perfect vintage condition. Produced in Italy during the 80s. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand for USA standard.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Ostro Black Ceramic Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostro Black Ceramic Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Dimensions: D 17 x W 31 x H 31 cm.
Materials: Ceramic and glass.
Available in different c...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
28t Color Table Lamp by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
28t Color table lamp by Bocci
Dimensions: Diameter 16.5 x Height 16.5 cm
Materials: blown glass, black flexible cord with brass base and dial cont...
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel, Steel
Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamp by George Kovacs for Sonneman ca. 1990
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated Post Modern, Memphis School candlestick form table lamp, designed by George Kovacs, for Robert Sonneman, ca.1990's. The lamp has a cone form shade ( 7.5 in. Dia. ) with decorative ball finial, on a slender center post, with a square ( 5 x 5 in. ) base. Gray finish with mat brass decorative trim elements. The lamp accepts a standard size halogen bulb, and still retains its original glass disk form diffuser. It is in very clean, original, and working condition, fully and correctly marked on verso, as shown.
Please view the companion desk...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
PU02M Pendant Lamp L by Taiwan Lantern
Located in Geneve, CH
PU02M Pendant Lamp L by Taiwan Lantern
Dimensions: D 57 x W 57 x H 50 cm.
Material: Walnut & bamboo frame, Hand-colored fabrics, Metal pipes, Leather lace, Handmade porcelain ceiling...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Alba Simple Wall XL Alabaster Light by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Alba simple wall XL Alabaster light by Contain
Dimensions: Ø 22 x H9.5 cm
Materials: Alabaster structure and optical lens.
Available in Ø15, Ø22, Ø28 cm.
Socket: G9
Wattage: M...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Glo Table Lamp, 21686, by Stillux Illuminazione
Located in Geneve, CH
Glo Table Lamp, 21686, by Stillux Illuminazione
Dimensions: D 15 x H 17 cm.
Materials: Steel, iron, glass.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA i...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Iron
Walnut Peono Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Peono Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Dimensions: Ø 40.6 x H 61 cm.
Materials: Brass, acrylic and walnut wood.
Also available in different marbl...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
73.1 Pendant by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
73.1 pendant by Bocci
Dimensions: D 11.6 x H 300 cm
Materials: brushed nickel round canopy
Weight: 2.7 kg
Also available in different dimensions and colours.
All our lamps can b...
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Other, Nickel
Iris Wall Lamp by Atelier V&F
Located in Geneve, CH
Iris Wall Lamp by Atelier V&F
Dimensions: D 8.5 x W 20 x H 29.5 cm.
Materials: Alabaster and cast aluminum.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA...
Category
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Aluminum
Space Invader Line by Studio Chora, Handmade Table Lamp, White Stone, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, Space Invader Mini, 2021.
Amorphous, nonconforming, the Space Invader is expressive of the human form.
The Space Invader series of organic light sculpt...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Limestone
Small Iridescent UFO Pendant Lamp by Atelier Robotiq
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Iridescent UFO pendant lamp by Atelier Robotiq
Dimensions: D 40 x H 12 cm
Materials: Resin-impregnated industrial fiber, black coated stainles...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Stainless Steel Conical Wall Light by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Stainless Steel Conical Wall Light by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 19 x D 20 x H 12 cm
Materials: Stainless Steel
Lost wax cast in solid stainless st...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dionysos Pendant Lamp by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Dionysos Pendant Lamp by Emilie Lemardeley
Dimensions: D 25 x W 35 x H 220 cm
Materials: Brass, hand blown glass.
The Dionysos lightings pay hommage to their namesake, the Greek God...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Small Aurum Gold Glass Sconce by Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Aurum gold glass sconce by Alex de Witte
Dimensions:
Small: 20 x 30 cm
Aurum shows how Alex de Wite is able to convey movement within a frozen form. As glass is liquid and filled with air while producing, he has captured different shapes in the production process by withdrawing air when solidifying the glass. An extremely difficult process. These very moments of defying craftsmanship result in the elegant shapes of Aurum.
Every Aurum is unique and is available in three different sizes.
Aurum comes in a gold as well as in a translucent version. The Aurum gold is defined both as wall lamp as well as pendant.
Alex de Witte is fascinated by the universal value of beauty and how to influence that. “It is fascinating to me how people have an overall communal perception of beauty. Like scientific studies...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Fragment 02 Pendant by Sing Chan
Located in Geneve, CH
Fragment 02 pendant by Sing Chan
Dimensions: W 19 x D 11.5 x H 128 cm
Materials: Stainless steel, glass.
All our lamps can be wired according to each count...
Category
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
1980s Flos Gibigiana Desk Lamp, White by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Toronto, CA
Post modern Gibigiana table lamp designed in 1980 by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy.
An adjustable mirror reflects the light away from a hidden source within the lamp. Light in...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
HU01T Pendant Lamp L by Taiwan Lantern
Located in Geneve, CH
HU01T Pendant Lamp L by Taiwan Lantern
Dimensions: D 57 x W 57 x H 50 cm.
Material: Walnut & bamboo frame, Hand-colored fabrics, Metal pipes, Leath...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
7 Arms Horizontal Dark Bronze and Raw Copper Pendant Light by Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Phasmida 7 Arms Horizontal Pendant Light by Christopher Boots
Dimensions: D 130 x W 263 x H 138.5 cm.
Materials: Dark bronze, raw copper, borosilicate glass.
Available in 5, 7, 9, o...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Ostro Sea Ceramic Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostro Sea Ceramic Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Dimensions: D 17 x W 31 x H 31 cm.
Materials: Ceramic and glass.
Available in different ceramic and marble options and finishes. Cus...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Euphoria Table Lamp by Studio Monsoleil
Located in Geneve, CH
Euphoria Table Lamp by Studio Monsoleil
Dimensions: D 12 x W 12 x H 25 cm.
Materials: Laminated glass.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it wi...
Category
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Unique Prickly Pear Velvet 2 Opalines Wall Light by Mickael Koska
Located in Geneve, CH
UniquePrickly Pear Velvet 2 Opalines Wall Light by Mickael Koska
Dimensions: Ø 24 cm x H 40 cm.
Materials: Opaline glass, velvet finish, ceramic, and textile cord.
All our lamps can...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Cord, Opaline Glass
Kolumno White Alabaster Floor Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Kolumno White Alabaster Floor Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Dimensions: D 60 x W 60 x H 176 cm.
Materials: Brass, cotton and white alabaster.
Also available in different marble and alabas...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Walnut And Oak Base Pura Kelo Double Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut And Oak Base Pura Kelo Double Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 69 cm.
Materials: Brass, cotton, oak and walnut.
Also available in different marble, w...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mezquite Sculptural Pine Wood Floor Lamp with Linen Shade by Isabel Moncada
Located in Geneve, CH
Mezquite Sculptural Pine Wood Floor Lamp with Linen Shade by Isabel Moncada
Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 181 cm.
Materials: Linen and pine wood.
Like a chess bishop, Mezquite makes its pres...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Linen, Pine
Post-modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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