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Post-Modern Bookcases

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
Philippe Starck Black Enameled Metal "John Ild" Bookshelf, 1977
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black enameled metal, single "John Ild" bookshelf by French design legend Philippe Starck for Italian manufacturer Disform, 1977. The shelf consists of five ascending black lacquered...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Post Modern Sculptural Asymmetrical Open Bookcase Room Divider in Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Storage unit or room divider, lacquered steel, Italy, 1970s This captivating bookcase hails from Italy, a period marked by a break from traditional forms and a playful embrace of sp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Foundation Bookshelf by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Foundation bookshelf by Goons Dimensions: W 74 x D 30 x H 150 cm Materials: Birch plywood. Oak finish. Dimensions can be adjusted +/- 10 cm Goons is located in Paris, France. All o...
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2010s French Post-Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Two Bruno Munari 'Vademecum' bookcase carts for Robots, Italy 1974
Located in Milan, IT
Bruno Munari two 'Vademecum' bookcase cart for Robots 1974 Chromed steel, aluminum. One measures 35.5 x 35.5 x H 128.5 cm. Second measures 35.5 x 35.5 x H 68.3 cm.
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Luigi Saccardo 'Topline' Wall Unit in Vibrant Green and Black Color
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Saccardo, 'Beehive' bookcase from the 'Topline' series, lacquered laminated wood, metal, Italy, circa 1976 Back in the seventies, Topline was a newly introduced collection by ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

1990s Acrylic Resin and Steel “One” Wall Unit by Piero Lissoni for Kartell
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1990s Piero Lissoni’s innovative solution for organizing. Made in Italy. The core element of the One is a container of parallel pipes made of PMMA. Two of the base elements are fitte...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Infinity Bookcase by Pol Quadens
Located in Geneve, CH
Infinity Bookcase by Pol Quadens Limited Edition Of 8+4 Pieces. Dimensions: D 30 x W 420 x H 360 cm. Materials: Polished stainless steel. Pol Quadens was born in Brussels. His fath...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Stainless Steel

Modular 'Profilsystem' Wall Unit with Diverse Storage Compartments in Green
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Flötotto, modular sideboard 'Profilsystem', obeche wood, laminate, 1970s/80s Remarkable in both design concept and execution, this multifunctional modular storage wall unit stands a...
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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Laminate, Wood

Capanna S 150 Bookcase by Dale Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Capanna S 150 Bookcase by Dale Italia Dimensions: D 29/38 x W 302 x H 201 cm. Materials: Walnut and metal. Bookcase in solid Canaletto walnut composed from single modules. The packa...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Booking Library by Christian Friedl
Located in Geneve, CH
Booking Library by Christian Friedl Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 55 x W 320 x H 164 cm. Materials: Walnut, brass. „A tree trunk – a unique piece of furniture“..., that is the idea of...
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2010s Austrian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Postmodern Bookcase by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Stilwood in 1972, this exceptional sideboard combines post-modern aesthetics with refined Italian craftsmanship. The piece features a dy...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Formica, Wood

Nippon Bookcase by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Nippon Bookcase by De Castelli Dimensions: W 97 x D 45 x H 197 cm Materials: Natural Black Iron Stainless Steel and Brass versions are available. Please contact us for any request. ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Iron

Vintage Postmodern Double Column Bookcase Oak, Natural Finish, USA, c. 1980s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive vintage bookcase, crafted from solid oak and showcasing clean lines, natural wood grain, and a tall double-column form. This piece blends timeless design with quality c...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases

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Oak

I Found You In The Forest Dreaming Shelves by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
I Found You In The Forest Dreaming Shelves by Michael Gittings One of a Kind Dimensions: D 50 x W 110 x H 200 cm Materials: Stainless steel, copper, enamel. Michael Gittings Melbour...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Stainless Steel, Copper, Enamel

Jumbo Line Luigi Massoni chrome and red leather bookcase for Poltrona Frau 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
Rare bookcase with chromed tubular steel frame, shelves made of natural oak wood suspended by red leather straps and leather magazine rack. the cabinet can be attached to the wall b...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Chrome

Carlton 30th Anniversary Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Design
Located in Ravenna, IT
Carlton is the most famous and iconic of all the objects designed for Memphis Milano. The piece was designed by Ettore Sottsass and first presented at the historic Memphis exhibition...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Laminate, Wood

Italian Architectural Grid-Structured Higboard or Bookcase in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Highboard or bookcase, walnut, Italy, 1980s Exceptional bookcase made in Italy that perfectly balances architectural elegance with a natural approach. The design is defined by a gra...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Lungo Low Bookcase by Simon Hamui
Located in Geneve, CH
Lungo Low Bookcase by Simon Hamui Dimensions: D 330 x W 42 x H 60 cm Materials: Wood, Metal Also available in different dimensions. Please contact us. Low bookcase made out of ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

'Carlton' Room Divider and Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, Italy
Located in London, GB
Probably the most iconic of all Ettore Sottsass' designs, the colourful Carlton is half room divider, half bookcase and full size sculptural marvel. Des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Laminate, Wood

Green Beige Lacquered 3-Tier Bookshelf with Rounded Inserts by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Mina LW Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 301.3 x D 96.5 x H 124 cm Materials: Green Beige mat lacquered finish with Walnut Canaletto. Three-level boo...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Lacquer

1980s Stone International Post-Modern Black Marble Glass Shelving Unit Italian
Located in London, GB
An impressive and monumental shelving unit in black carrara marble with asymmetrical raw edges and clear tempered glass. This piece has been made i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Marble

Hexa Saffron Yellow Bookcase by Taeke Halma
Located in Geneve, CH
Hexa Saffron Yellow Bookcase by Taeke Halma Dimensions: D 37 x W 198 x H 112 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 28 kg. Available in different color ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Other

Nami Bookcase by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Nami Bookcase by De Castelli Dimensions: W 140 x D 37 x H 200 cm Materials: Striped DeLabré Brass Other versions are available. Please contact us for any request. Modular bookcase c...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Malabar Bookshop by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milan
Located in Ravenna, IT
Malabar is a cabinet-bookcase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano in 1982 and purchased in 2000. Production number 21. Sold with certificate of Authenticity. Featuring she...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Italian Design - Book shelf “Ran” by Carlo Forcolini for Alias, 1980s
Located in Renens, CH
A rare, grey-coloured 1980s book shelf designed by Carlo Forcolini for Alias, inspired by temple doors in Japan and China. The Ran bookcase consists of five perforated grey metal sh...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Self Bookshelf by R&E Bouroullec, Vitra 2005
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Designed as a tribute to Charlotte Perriand by Ronan & Erwan BOUROULLEC, this Self model bookcase was designed in the 2000s and is no longer produced today. Entirely dismountable, w...
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Early 2000s French Post-Modern Bookcases

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Plastic

Postmodern Tempered Glass and Steel Etagere by Gallotti & Radice with a Shelf
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s. This etagere / side table is made in tempered glass and features a glass shelf and steel parts. It may show slight traces of use since it's vintage, bu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Labyrinth Wall Bookcase by Kana Objects
Located in Geneve, CH
Labyrinth wall bookshelf by Kana Objects. Dimensions: D 40 x W 291 x H 211 cm. Materials: natural oak. Also available in smoked oak. Other modules ava...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Metalique Bookshelf by Millim Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Metalique Bookshelf by Millim Studio Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 170 cm. Materials: Aluminum. The product is handmade. Any variation in color or detailing results fro...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

Unique, Neutral Green 4 Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Mina Int 4 Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 240 x D 47.5 x H 194 cm Materials: Lacquered structure, wooden, ceramic or inox inserts. Modular composit...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Lacquer

Dany Bookshelves by WM Metal Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dany Bookshelves by WM Metal Design Dimensions: D 35 x W 135 x H 230 cm. Materials: Aluminum. Entirely made of aluminum with a gold finish, the Dany ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

Blash Small Pink Shelf by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Blash Small Pink Shelf by Pulpo Dimensions: D30 x W20 x H11 cm Materials: casted glass Also available in different colours. Like a hit of colour and transparency across your wall, the blash set of cast glass wall shelves...
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2010s German Post-Modern Bookcases

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Glass

Parade 3 Shelves Oxide Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Parade 3 shelves Oxide Red by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D100 x W30 x H104 cm Material: Powder coated steel Weight: 12 kg Also available in different...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Low Frame Bookcase by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Low Frame Bookcase by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 150 x D 30 x H 65 cm Materials: Structure: painted metal, Top: leather, Shelf: venner. With the intention of providing good tas...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Lacquered Finish with Walnut Modular Library by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Mina Vintage Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 222 x D 164 x H 194 cm Materials: Vintage Bronze effect handmade lacquered finish with Walnut Noce. Mod...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Lacquer

oak console bookcase, Charlotte Perriand, 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
Bookcase cabinet of 1970s production attributed to Charlotte Perriand, composed of large 160 cm long oak shelves resting on black metal corners. The 85 cm height and distinctive sha...
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Bookcases

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Sheet Metal

Italian post modern modular curved edges black and white wooden bookcase, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern modular curved edges black and white wooden bookcase, 1980s Modular bookcase in black and white lacquered wood with a matte finish. The modules, which make up bot...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Italian Vintage Bookcase in green Bamboo, Rattan and Brass
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant 80's ItalianDiscover the timeless elegance of this refined vintage Italian bookcase, made of bamboo and rattan, which is a perfect exa...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Open Textured Natural Wood Shelves with Metallic Bronze Finish by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Nina 150 Bookcase Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 150 x D 47 x H 177 cm Materials: Chestnut Burl with metallic Bronze finish. Open shelves library in Chest...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Burl

Italian Post Modern Travertine, Wood and Polished Stainless Steel Bookcase
Located in Weesp, NL
Postmodern Italian Masterpiece: A Fusion of Art and Functionality Elevate your interior with this stunning postmodern Italian bookcase, a true statement piece that blends timeless d...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Travertine, Stainless Steel

Red Bookcase by Rejo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Bookcase by Rejo Studio Dimensions: D 180 x W 45 x H 145 cm Materials: Wood Also Available in different colour. REJO is a design studio based in Ri...
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2010s Saudi Arabian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Unique, Neutral Grey 3 Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Mina Int 3 Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 326 x D 46 x H 194 cm Materials: Lacquered structure, wooden, ceramic or inox inserts. Bookcase compositi...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Lacquer

Unique, Neutral Beige Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Mina A60 Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 224 x D 184 x H 194 cm Materials: Lacquered structure, wooden, ceramic or inox inserts. Modular composition...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Lacquer

Mina Int 1, Walnut Modular Bookcase Library Wall Units by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Mina Int 1, Walnut Modular Bookcase Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 240 x D 47.5 x H 194 cm Materials: Walnut Canaletto. Modular composition of bookcase with integr...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Walnut

Postmodern Tessellated Stone and Pencil Reed Hutch Etagere
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage postmodern Etagere. Features a pencil reed ribbon frame with tessellated stone throughout the surfaces.
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1990s Philippine Post-Modern Bookcases

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Stone

Raw Bookshelves by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Raw Bookshelves by DAaZ Dimensions: D 47.5 x W 221 x H 180 cm. Materials: Ash wood. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape of the ordinary and revel i...
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2010s Chinese Post-Modern Bookcases

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Ash

Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
Located in Surbiton, GB
A late 20th Century shelving unit. Composed from a cerused oak frame and removable black steel shelves. Unattributed but potentially Italian taking influence from Memphis Milano.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Open Textured Natural Wood High Shelf with Metallic Bronze Finish by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Nina Bookcase Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 112 x D 47 x H 225 cm Materials: Chestnut Burl with storage element with flap door in wavy bronze finish. Nin...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Burl

W2355 Decorative Vertical Bookcase in Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
W2355 Decorative Vertical Bookcase in Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 29 x W 26 x H 115 cm. Materials: Oak wood. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries wer...
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2010s German Post-Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Shelf Bookcase by Pol Quadens
Located in Geneve, CH
Shelf Bookcase by Pol Quadens Limited Edition Of 8+4 Pieces. Dimensions: D 25 x W 75 x H 200 cm. Materials: Patinated rust steel. Pol Quadens was born in Brussels. His father was a...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Sculptural Book Case titled 'Nobody's Guard' by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Book Case titled 'Nobody's Guard' by Gaetano Pesce for Zero Disegno. The bookcase is wrapped in a polyurethane resin sheet to which a round mirror is attached equipped wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Resin, Mirror

Benchary Solid European Ash Mid-Height Bookcase by Marco Calhau
Located in Geneve, CH
Benchary Solid European Ash Mid-Height Bookcase by Marco Calhau Dimensions: D 40 x W 140 x H 90 cm. Materials: Solid European ash timber wood. All pieces are handmade and under orde...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Bookcases

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Ash

BIS Bookshelf by MOB
Located in Geneve, CH
BIS bookshelf by MOB Limited editions of 15 + 1 prototype Designer: Benjamin Ossa (Chile) Dimensions: H 210 x D 50 x W 210 cm Material: Cherry tree veneer 18mm, steel chrome unions, reflective brown glass The BIS project for MOB seeks to be installed as a sort of island in space, accentuating its semi-translucent composition and operability on both sides of the furniture. In some way this "screen" modifies the space, divides it and conditions its use, allowing to dispose objects or not, on both sides of the furniture. Thanks to the use of reflective glasses as separators; the objects and the traffic can be observed from the opposite side. Its modular, basic and simple way, together with the use of transparency, try to connect conceptually with the use of the oriental screen...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Bookcases

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Steel

BIS Bookshelf by MOB
BIS Bookshelf by MOB
$14,417 / item
Postmodern Sculpted White Stucco Etagere/Bookshelf
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Sculpted White Stucco Etagere/Bookshelf is a unique addition to any space, blending artistic design with functionality. Its sculpted form...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases

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Glass

Existence Wall Mounted Bookcase by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Existence Wall Mounted Bookcase by De Castelli Dimensions: W 123 x D 41 x H 39 cm Materials: Orbitale DeLabré Brass Stainless Steel version avail...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Yellow Bookcase by Rejo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Yellow Bookcase by Rejo Studio. Dimensions: D 200 x W 50 x H 168 cm. Materials: wood. Also available in different colour. REJO is a design stu...
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2010s Saudi Arabian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Proportions of Stone Shelf 03 by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of Stone Shelf 03 by Lee Sisan Dimensions: W 120 x D 40 x H 200 cm Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone Each piece is made to order and u...
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2010s South Korean Post-Modern Bookcases

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Stone, Steel

Blash Medium Amber Shelf by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Blash medium amber shelf by Pulpo Dimensions: D50 x W20 x H11 cm Materials: casted glass. Also available in different colours. Like a hit of colour and transparency across your wall, the blash set of cast glass wall shelves...
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2010s German Post-Modern Bookcases

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Glass

Unique Emiel Veranneman, 1996
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Sideboard designed by the Belgian designer Emiel Veranneman produced by Decoene. Made of lacquered wood in gray-blue color with a yellow accent in the door. One-of-a-kind furniture made for the previous owner. "From 1960 Emiel Veranneman began to concentrate his efforts exclusively on furniture creations and interior decorations for clients, an evolution due to a profound dissatisfaction with the prevailing rules of the furniture industry. The result was an impressive series of unique creations with the most important characteristics: harmony, monumental, tension, power and intellectual outflow. One could call Emiel Veranneman's art furniture more radical and stubborn. an art form that is not impressed by the rules of the economy, nor by the fashionable desires of the public, least of all by the promptings of its clients or by artistic trends. All this makes it possible to really call Emiel Veranneman a monument in furniture art. His art stands alone among his contemporaries." (Veranneman, Visie & Passie, p.162-163) Please note that the piece is in good vintage condition with some minor user damage. Comes with the original design drawing...
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1990s Belgian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Infinity II Bookcase by Pol Quadens
Located in Geneve, CH
Infinity II Bookcase by Pol Quadens Limited Edition Of 8+4 Pieces. Dimensions: D 30 x W 150 x H 220 cm. Materials: Polished stainless steel. Pol Quadens was born in Brussels. His f...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Stainless Steel

Post-modern bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern bookcases 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 bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern bookcases made in a specific country, there are Europe, Denmark, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookcases, popular names associated with this style include LapiegaWD, Ettore Sottsass, Gallotti & Radice, and Memphis Milano. 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 bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $166 and tops out at $70,000 while the average work can sell for $4,303.

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