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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
Postmodern Modular Bookcase, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking black bookcase, crafted in the 1980s, embodies the bold aesthetics of the postmodern design movement. Its modular grid structure is both functional and sculptural, offe...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Open Cube 45 Lime Green Modular Display by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Open Cube 45 Lime Green Modular Display by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 43 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 6 kg. Available in different color options. Available in ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Other

Repeat Shelf Rusty Red Left by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Repeat shelf rusty Red Left by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D60 x W23 x H26cm Material: Powder coated aluminum Weight: 5 kg Also available in different colors. Flexible shelf...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

Mett Bookcase by Andrea Giomi
Located in Geneve, CH
Mett bookcase by Andrea Giomi Dimensions: D 45 x W 90 x H 200 cm Materials: various types of recycled wood o material on request. Andrea Giomi, was born in Castelfiorentino in t...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Booky 4 Chocolate Brown Bookcase by Giò Colonna Romano
Located in Geneve, CH
Booky 4 Chocolate Brown Bookcase by Giò Colonna Romano Dimensions: D 40 x W 184 x H 70 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 40 kg. Available in different color options. Prices may v...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Other

Wood Sistema Parere Bookcase by Amura Lab
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood Sistema Parere Bookcase by Amura Lab Dimensions: W 388 x D 38 x H 240 cm Materials: STRUCTURE: wood SHELVES: metal and wood DOORS: wood, glass, leather and cuoio. Amura Lab: In...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Gravità E 150 Bookcase by Dale Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Gravità E 150 Bookcase by Dale Italia Dimensions: D 40 x W 298 x H 208 cm. Materials: Walnut and glass. Bookcase in solid Canaletto walnut composed from single modules. The packagin...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Hexa Pumpkin Orange Bookcase by Taeke Halma
Located in Geneve, CH
Hexa Pumpkin Orange 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

Mikado Library by Christian Friedl
Located in Geneve, CH
Mikado Library by Christian Friedl Limited Edition of 3 Dimensions: D 45 x W 280 x H 185 cm. Materials: Walnut, beech. Mikado tells his story... I`m a sculpture in your space, you c...
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2010s Austrian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Beech, Walnut

Classy Medium Bookshelf by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
Classy Medium Bookshelf by Pastform Dimensions: D 25 x W 100 x H 165 cm. Materials: Stained and varnished wood. Available in different wood color finishes: Whiskey, Rum, BPA, Nobel,...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Open Cube 45 Saffron Yellow Modular Display by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Open Cube 45 Saffron Yellow Modular Display by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 43 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 6 kg. Available in different color options. Available...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Other

"Seven Stacked Benches, after Shelves" by RO/LU
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular plywood shelving or bench or tables, made by the now defunct Minneapolis-based contemporary design studio RO/LU. There is a natural wax finish to the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Bookcases

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Plywood

Repeat Shelf Rusty Red Right by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Repeat Shelf Rusty Red Right by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D60 x W23 x H26cm Material: Powder coated aluminium Weight: 5 kg Also available in different colours. Please contact us. Flexible shelf...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

Elle C 90 Bookcase by Dale Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Elle C 90 Bookcase by Dale Italia Dimensions: D 36/48 x W 90 x H 270/283 cm. Materials: Walnut and glass. Bookcase in solid Canaletto walnut composed from single modules. The packag...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Walnut, Glass

Meets Credenza by Andrea Giomi
Located in Geneve, CH
Meets credenza by Andrea Giomi Dimensions: D 47 x W 175 x H 80 cm Materials: Stone Andrea Giomi, was born in Castelfiorentino in the province of Florence in 1970. Develops his ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Stone

Oak Elevate Shelving I by Camilla Akersveen and Christopher Konings
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak elevate shelving I by Camilla Akersveen and Christopher Konings. Materials: metal, oak. Dimensions: D 40 x W 120 x H 44.3 cm Available in matt lacquered oak or black oak. Diff...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

MyBook 3x3 Pumpkin Orange Bookcase by Giò Colonna Romano
Located in Geneve, CH
MyBook 3x3 Pumpkin Orange Bookcase by Giò Colonna Romano Dimensions: D 40 x W 138 x H 138 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 36 kg. Available in dif...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Other

Open Cube 45 Sweet Fuchsia Modular Display by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Open Cube 45 Sweet Fuchsia Modular Display by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 43 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 6 kg. Available in different color options. Available ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Other

Marianne Bookshelf by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Marianne bookshelf by Mingardo Dimensions: D62 x W30 x H240 cm Materials: Matte nickel structure, tempered glass shelves. Natural brass details w...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Brass, Nickel

Black Oak Elevate Shelving I by Camilla Akersveen and Christopher Konings
Located in Geneve, CH
Black oak elevate shelving I by Camilla Akersveen and Christopher Konings Materials: Metal, oak. Dimensions: D 40 x W 120 x H 44.3 cm Available in matt lacquered oak or black oak....
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Set of 2 Symbiotic Shelves by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Symbiotic shelves by Mameluca Material: Brazilian Wood: Cedro marinheiro, Jequitibá Rosa, Vinhático,Roxinho, Braúna aço inoxidável ; stainless steel. Dimensions: D40 x W10...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Stainless Steel

Airframe Bookcase by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Airframe Bookcase by De Castelli Dimensions: W 220 x D 55 x H 180 cm Materials: Brushed Brass The Airframe bookcase celebrates the art of hammered metal, highlighting the savoir-fai...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Frame Bookcase by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Frame Bookcase by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 100 x D 30 x H 200 cm Materials: Structure: Aged steel, Shelf: Veneer or lacquer. With the intention of providing good taste and pe...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Steel and Brass Bookshelves by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel and Brass Bookshelves by Lukasz Friedrich. Signed and dated. Measures: D 33 x W 43 x H 191 cm. Finish: Patinated solid brass, blackened stee...
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2010s Swiss Post-Modern Bookcases

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Brass, Steel

Double Etagere Shelves by Gentner Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Double Etagere shelves by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 35.5 x W 182 x H 238 cm Materials: stainless steel, glass Available in other sizes. Visual...
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2010s American Post-Modern Bookcases

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Stainless Steel

Big Spectator Shelf by Freia Achenbach
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Spectator shelf by Freia Achenbach Limited Edition of 25 Dimensions: D 235 x W 33 cm x H 200 cm Materials: resin, sand, foam The Big Spectator Shelf is an extension of the ...
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2010s German Post-Modern Bookcases

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Resin, Foam

Booky 4 Jet Black Bookcase by Giò Colonna Romano
Located in Geneve, CH
Booky 4 Jet Black Bookcase by Giò Colonna Romano Dimensions: D 40 x W 184 x H 70 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 40 kg. Available in different color options. Prices may vary. T...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Other

Spectator Shelf by Freia Achenbach
Located in Geneve, CH
Spectator shelf by Freia Achenbach Limited Edition of 50 Dimensions: D 110 x W 33 cm x H 200 cm Materials: resin, sand, foam If a sensory stimulus is offered to our perception, the ...
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2010s German Post-Modern Bookcases

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Resin, Foam

Parade 1 Shelf Top Oxide Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Parade 1 shelf Top Oxide Red by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D100 x W30 x H19cm Material: Powder coated steel Weight: 4 kg Also available in different colors and dimensions. Elega...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Booky 4 Powder Blue Bookcase by Giò Colonna Romano
Located in Geneve, CH
Booky 4 Powder Blue Bookcase by Giò Colonna Romano Dimensions: D 40 x W 184 x H 70 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 40 kg. Available in different co...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Other

Metal Eresia Bookcase by Amura Lab
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal Eresia Bookcase by Amura Lab Dimensions: W 322 x D 40 x H 206 cm Materials: FRAME: Metal. Amura Lab: In their gaze, they carry the strong and poignant beauty of Southern Italy...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

VII Octava Shelves by Joel Escalona
Located in Geneve, CH
VIII Octava shelves by Joel Escalona Dimensions: D 160 x W 40 x H 170 cm Materials: oak wood. White oak bookshelf. Joel Escalona He was born in ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Booky Mini Lime Green Bookcase by Giò Colonna Romano
Located in Geneve, CH
Booky Mini Lime Green Bookcase by Giò Colonna Romano Dimensions: D 40 x W 70 x H 70 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 21 kg. Available in different ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Other

Bo Concepts Copenhagen Wall System Freestanding Bookcase Cupboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Bo Concepts Copenhagen wall unit bookcase RRP £7000 A very well made piece that offers huge amounts of s...
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20th Century Danish Post-Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Wall Bookcase by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Wall Bookcase by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 100 x D 30 x H 200 cm Materials: Structure: Aged steel, Shelf: Veneer or lacquer. With the intention of providing good taste and per...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Parade 1 Shelf Extention Oxide Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Parade 1 shelf extention oxide red by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 100 x W 30 x H 39cm Material: Powder coated steel Weight: 4 kg Also available in different colours and dimensions....
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Oak Stedge Shelf 80 by Leonard Aldenhoff
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Stedge shelf 80 by Leonard Aldenhoff. Materials: Metal, oak. Dimensions: D 22 x W 80 x H 120 cm. Available in oak, smoked oak, black oak or white oak. Also available add-on s...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Booky 4 Sweet Fuchsia Bookcase by Giò Colonna Romano
Located in Geneve, CH
Booky 4 Sweet Fuchsia Bookcase by Giò Colonna Romano Dimensions: D 40 x W 184 x H 70 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 40 kg. Available in different color options. Prices may var...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Other

Booky 4 Pumpkin Orange Bookcase by Giò Colonna Romano
Located in Geneve, CH
Booky 4 Pumpkin Orange Bookcase by Giò Colonna Romano Dimensions: D 40 x W 184 x H 70 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 40 kg. Available in differe...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Other

Booky 4 Milky White Bookcase by Giò Colonna Romano
Located in Geneve, CH
Booky 4 Milky White Bookcase by Giò Colonna Romano Dimensions: D 40 x W 184 x H 70 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 40 kg. Available in different color options. Prices may vary....
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Other

Cafofo Shelves by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Cafofo shelves by Mameluca Material:Various Brazilian reclaimed wood & acrylic & carbon steel Dimensions: D125 x W60 x H195 cm Favela (slum) was a place of high inspiration for ...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Open Cube 45 Pumpkin Orange Modular Display by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Open Cube 45 Pumpkin Orange Modular Display by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 43 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 6 kg. Available in different color options. Available...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Other

Booky Mini Milky White Bookcase by Giò Colonna Romano
Located in Geneve, CH
Booky Mini Milky White Bookcase by Giò Colonna Romano Dimensions: D 40 x W 70 x H 70 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 21 kg. Available in different color options. Prices may var...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Other

Sintesi Extralight Bookcase by VUUN ITALIA
Located in Geneve, CH
Sintesi Extralight Bookcase by VUUN ITALIA Dimensions: D 4 x W 90 x H 190 cm. Materials: Extralight glass. Available in different sizes and finishes. Please contact us. VUUN Itali...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Glass

Hug Bookcase by Rejo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Hug Bookcase by Rejo Studio Dimensions: D 165 x W 35 x H 180 cm Materials: Olivewood burl with Silver Metal This bookcase was designed to resemble, to some extent, what stormed ...
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2010s Saudi Arabian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Black Oak Elevate Shelving III by Camilla Akersveen and Christopher Konings
Located in Geneve, CH
Black oak elevate shelving III by Camilla Akersveen and Christopher Konings Materials: metal, oak. Dimensions: D 40 x W 120 x H 78.7 cm Available in matt lacquered oak or black oa...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

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

Materials

Steel

Black Oak Elevate Shelving XI by Camilla Akersveen and Christopher Konings
Located in Geneve, CH
Black oak elevate shelving XI by Camilla Akersveen and Christopher Konings. Materials: metal, oak. Dimensions: D 40 x W 153.2 x H 182.6 cm Available in matt lacquered oak or black...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Innocent Bookshelf Three Modules by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Innocent bookshelf three modules by Mingardo Dimensions: D90 x W39 x H110 cm Materials: RAL 9005 black varnished iron structure, shelf in black stained oak Weight: 60 kg Also ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Iron

Reading Horse by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Reading horse, book stand by Made By Choice with Katrín Ólína Dimensions: 33 x 20, H34 cm Materials: Birch plywood Also available: natural oak / painted black or custom colors on request. Icelandic designer Katrín Ólína has collaborated with Made by Choice to create home products that celebrate reading. Small Reading...
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Bookcases

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Plywood

Black Oak Elevate Shelving VI by Camilla Akersveen and Christopher Konings
Located in Geneve, CH
Black oak elevate shelving VI by Camilla Akersveen and Christopher Konings Materials: Metal, oak. Dimensions: D 40 x W 120 x H 182.6 cm Available in matt lacquered oak or black oa...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Parade 1 Shelf Extention Green Olive by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Parade 1 shelf extention green Olive by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D100 x W30 x H39cm Material: Powder coated steel Weight: 4 kg Also available in different colors and dimensions. ...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Unique, Smoked Mina Int 2 Modular Bookcase Library Wall Units by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Smoked Eucalyptus Mina Int 2 Modular Bookcase Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 240 x D 47.5 x H 194 cm Materials: Smoked Eucalyptus. Modular composition of b...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Wood

'Rocket' Bookshelf by Peter Shire, 1986-1987
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage bookshelf by Peter Shire, 1986-1987. Birch solid core plywood and Abet Laminati Laminate, metal with paint. Approximate: 58" high x 10" wide (front to back) Peter Shire:...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

21st Century by Saverio Incombenti Wall Bookcase Steel Artisan Welded
Located in Lecce, IT
Wall bookcase - Rings of different diameters obtained from calendered steel sheet and welded among themselves. Wall-fixing with dowels, hidden from sight by two steel discs fixed by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Open Cube 45 Powder Blue Modular Display by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Open Cube 45 Powder Blue Modular Display by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 43 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 6 kg. Available in different color options. Available in...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Other

Open Cube 45 Milky White Modular Display by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Open Cube 45 Milky White Modular Display by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 43 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 6 kg. Available in different color options. Available in...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Other

Post-Modern Italian Shelve System Orezero
Located in Antwerp, BE
Memphis, industrial, post-modern shelving unit, by Orezero, Italy, 1980s Orezero is a palindrome.  
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Pastoe A'Dammer Tall Roller Shutter Bookcase, White
Located in Toronto, CA
First designed in 1978, the A’dammer bookcase is one of Aldo van den Nieuwelaar’s most iconic works for UMS Pastoe. Defined by its rounded corners, vertical tambour door, and sculptu...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Plastic

Postmodern Bamboo Bookcase with Smoked Glass Shelves by Vivai del Sud, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy by Vivai del Sud, 1970s. The bookcase features a bamboo frame and smoked glass shelves. This set includes 4 bamboo and wicker stools. They might show slight traces of...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bookcases

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Bamboo, Glass

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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