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POSTMODERN STYLE

Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.

ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
  • A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
  • Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
  • Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
  • Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980) 
  • Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
  • Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam

CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
  • Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood 
  • Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
  • Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art

POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.

Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro 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
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Empat Arched Console Table Cherry Red
Empat Arched Console Table Cherry Red

Empat Arched Console Table Cherry Red

Located in New York, US

Elegant, deep detailing gives the Empat console table a sculptured appearance that makes it an artistic accent as well as a functional table. Its graceful arches add interest without...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin, Plywood

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Beech Wood
Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Beech Wood

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Beech Wood

By Gerd Lange, Thonet

Located in Basel, BS

Excellent Flex 2000 Stacking Chair by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with wooden oak frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. NOTE: We have up to 32 chairs available!! Let us know if you need more-- we can arrange. This listing is for one chair, and you can purchase up to 32! Please let us know how many chairs you would like to purchase, and we can combine shipping for you. Designed by Gerd Lange in 1983, manufactured in Western-Germany. The legs are made of solid ashwood, the frame is made of ashwood bentwood and veneered beech struts. The seat and back consists of original black painted PVC material. Incredible space savers-- stackable! Dimensions 18.3ʺW × 16ʺD × 31.1ʺH International Shipping details...

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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

PVC, Ash, Beech

Crystalline Glaze Ceramic Vase, Red and Beige, American Art Studio Pottery
Crystalline Glaze Ceramic Vase, Red and Beige, American Art Studio Pottery

Crystalline Glaze Ceramic Vase, Red and Beige, American Art Studio Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The monumental studio pottery ceramic vase is decorated with crystalline glaze in striking, dark red and beige palette. The vase was hand thrown on a wheel; beige color crystals on ombre colored base, shifting from purplish tones on top to deep, dark red on the bottom, were grown in a kiln during a very long, controlled firing. Each crystalline piece is unique due to the nature of the glaze. The vase was allowed to develop an abundance of distinct, graphic crystals, creating a free-flowing abstract pattern and adding rich texture to the minimally shaped piece. The vase was made by Wizards of Clay...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pastoe Dining Table in Lacquered Wood
Pastoe Dining Table in Lacquered Wood

Pastoe Dining Table in Lacquered Wood

By Hopmi & UMS Pastoe

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining or center table, lacquered wood, The Netherlands, 1970s Crafted by Pastoe, this geometric table stands as a testament to modern design sensibilities. This pedestal dining tab...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

French Postmodern Steiner 'Swany' Modular Sofa
French Postmodern Steiner 'Swany' Modular Sofa

French Postmodern Steiner 'Swany' Modular Sofa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Modular sofa 'Swany' by Hugues Steiner and Sylvain Joly for Steiner, polyurethane, foam, France, design 1969 An eye-catching modular sofa in an unconvent...

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1960s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Foam

Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs
Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs

Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sculptural pair of swiveling lounge chairs circa 1980's. These very well made chairs feature a swiveling bases that return to their original position. The original fabric has a cou...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Lounge Chair in White Plywood and Black Upholstery
Italian Lounge Chair in White Plywood and Black Upholstery

Italian Lounge Chair in White Plywood and Black Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, plywood, fabric, Italy, 1970s Italian armchair composed of white lacquered wood. The chair is build up from a square base with rounded edges and three large legs, one ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Postmodern Modern Silver Chrom Round Chandelier Art Nouveau XXL
Postmodern Modern Silver Chrom Round Chandelier Art Nouveau XXL

Postmodern Modern Silver Chrom Round Chandelier Art Nouveau XXL

Located in Berlin, DE

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of postmodernism and experience pure elegance with our breathtaking silver/chrome chandelier decorated with crystals. This work of art of li...

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2010s German Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Postmodern End or Side Table with Mirror Top & Black Laquered Pedestal Base
Postmodern End or Side Table with Mirror Top & Black Laquered Pedestal Base

Postmodern End or Side Table with Mirror Top & Black Laquered Pedestal Base

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Postmodern end or side table comprised of a black lacquered pedestal base with beveled edges & gold base trim and a rounded square shaped top with gold trim edges and mirror surface. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. No outstanding flaws seen but there are a couple small dots on the mirrored top where the silvering is missing along with some scratches, and a few scuffs in the black paint. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. Mirror, Mirror on the…. End Table?? That’s right folks! It doesn’t get any more 1980’s than this little gem!!! Only the coolest houses had furniture with mirror...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Furniture

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Composition

Postmodern Italian Travertine Desk with Three Drawers, 1980s
Postmodern Italian Travertine Desk with Three Drawers, 1980s

Postmodern Italian Travertine Desk with Three Drawers, 1980s

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This sculptural Italian travertine three drawer desk dates to the 1980s and exemplifies the bold architectural approach to stone furniture associated with late 20th-century Italian d...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Jean Claude Dresse Coffee Table in Steel and Brass
Jean Claude Dresse Coffee Table in Steel and Brass

Jean Claude Dresse Coffee Table in Steel and Brass

By Jean Claude Dresse

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jean Claude Dresse, coffee table, brass, brushed steel, Belgium, circa 1970 This remarkable rectangular coffee table, designed by the esteemed Jean Claude Dresse in the 1970s, exemp...

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1970s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

1970s Italian Travertine Dining, Conference Table, Desk, Rectangle Post-Modern
1970s Italian Travertine Dining, Conference Table, Desk, Rectangle Post-Modern

1970s Italian Travertine Dining, Conference Table, Desk, Rectangle Post-Modern

By Willy Rizzo, Stone International

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Simple is so often better! This elegant rectangular dining table shows us that. Filled and polished travertine-marble, with just the right amount of attractive natural grain. And a b...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Martha & Beaumont Mood, Flush Mount, Ceramic, USA, 1970s
Martha & Beaumont Mood, Flush Mount, Ceramic, USA, 1970s

Martha & Beaumont Mood, Flush Mount, Ceramic, USA, 1970s

By Martha Mood

Located in High Point, NC

A blue red and yellow painted ceramic flush mount designed and produced by Martha & Beaumont Mood, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.4” H x 11” Diamete...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Paolo Piva B&B Italia Alanda 1980s Black Steel Square Glass Coffee Table sofa
Paolo Piva B&B Italia Alanda 1980s Black Steel Square Glass Coffee Table sofa

Paolo Piva B&B Italia Alanda 1980s Black Steel Square Glass Coffee Table sofa

By Paolo Piva

Located in London, England

An iconic design by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, this coffee table made in Italy around the 1980s. This coffee table consists of a geometric black lacquered iron base giving the illus...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Metal

Chainmail Sculptural Chair by Panorammma, Hand-Linked Mesh, Nickel-Plated Steel
Chainmail Sculptural Chair by Panorammma, Hand-Linked Mesh, Nickel-Plated Steel

Chainmail Sculptural Chair by Panorammma, Hand-Linked Mesh, Nickel-Plated Steel

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Chainmail chair is a new take on William Katavolos 1952’s T-chair. Its seat is made up of hand-linked metal rings coming together to form a strong and flexible mesh that drapes down ...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

1990s Metal Sculpture Candelabra with Faux Ruby Gem Style Pieces
1990s Metal Sculpture Candelabra with Faux Ruby Gem Style Pieces

1990s Metal Sculpture Candelabra with Faux Ruby Gem Style Pieces

Located in San Gabriel, CA

24” high x 13” wide x 10” deep Interesting industrial abstract metal sculpture. Could hold candles. Red faux gem accents.

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1990s American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Metal

Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Eight 'Cab' Dining Chairs in Brown Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Eight 'Cab' Dining Chairs in Brown Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Eight 'Cab' Dining Chairs in Brown Leather

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of eight 'cab' dining chairs, model '412', leather, plastic, Italy, design 1976 Beautiful set of eight 'Cab' dining chairs chairs in luxurious brown l...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Postmodern Plastic Faux Wood Stool, Memphis Style, Vintage, 1980s
Postmodern Plastic Faux Wood Stool, Memphis Style, Vintage, 1980s

Postmodern Plastic Faux Wood Stool, Memphis Style, Vintage, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern Plastic Faux Wood Stool, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Materials: Plastic Styles: Memphis, Postmodern Item Type: Vintage, Anti...

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20th Century Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Art Deco Revival Post Modern Pendant Spotlight Chandelier by Fredrick Ramond
Art Deco Revival Post Modern Pendant Spotlight Chandelier by Fredrick Ramond

Art Deco Revival Post Modern Pendant Spotlight Chandelier by Fredrick Ramond

By Fredrick Ramond

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Post Modern, Art Deco Revival pendant light by noted maker Fredrick Ramond. The chandelier features a thick ( .50 in. ) transparent lucite disk, with graphic black metal har...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Gold Metal Set of Four Flush Mounts by Blauet, Barcelona, 1980s
Postmodern Gold Metal Set of Four Flush Mounts by Blauet, Barcelona, 1980s

Postmodern Gold Metal Set of Four Flush Mounts by Blauet, Barcelona, 1980s

By Blauet

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Pretty Postmodern Spanish Set of Four Gold metal Flush Mounts or Wall Sconces by Blauet. Model: Birimbao-2 Oro. These fixtures were designed and manufactured in Barcelona (Spain) by ...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Loic Beuchet Trompe L'Oeil Plaster Fire Surround 1980s
Loic Beuchet Trompe L'Oeil Plaster Fire Surround 1980s

Loic Beuchet Trompe L'Oeil Plaster Fire Surround 1980s

By Atelier Sedap

Located in CA, CA

A plaster fire surround with a delicate tromp l’oeil drapery by Loic Beuchet, circa 1980. Dimensions: Width 145cm x Height 22cm x Depth 30cm Hearth opening: Height 24.41 in (62 c...

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1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Large Nason Wall Lights for Mazzega Murano Glass, 1970
Large Nason Wall Lights for Mazzega Murano Glass, 1970

Large Nason Wall Lights for Mazzega Murano Glass, 1970

By Mazzega

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 2 Wall lights, made by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970's. It is part of the "Murano for Mazzega" production. Clear Murano glass with chrome detail. Manufactured by the ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1990s Ikea Krokig Modular Coat Rack Annie Huldén & Sanna Dahl Postmodern Memphis
1990s Ikea Krokig Modular Coat Rack Annie Huldén & Sanna Dahl Postmodern Memphis

1990s Ikea Krokig Modular Coat Rack Annie Huldén & Sanna Dahl Postmodern Memphis

By IKEA

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Ikea krokig modular coat rack designed by Annie Huldén & Sanna Dahlman. Coat hanger rack postmodern Memphis style. Ikea Kids or Adults. Dimensi...

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1990s Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

'Zero Gravity' Rocking Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Varier, Denmark 1991
'Zero Gravity' Rocking Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Varier, Denmark 1991

'Zero Gravity' Rocking Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Varier, Denmark 1991

By Stokke, Peter Opsvik

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Scandinavian Ergonomical Design Balance / Rocking Chair 'ZERO GRAVITY' by Norwegian Designer Peter Opsvik for Stokke Varier. Made in Denmark, 1991 design. Black stained bentw...

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1990s Danish Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

**COFFEE Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Postmodern Memphis-Inspired Design**
**COFFEE Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Postmodern Memphis-Inspired Design**

**COFFEE Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Postmodern Memphis-Inspired Design**

Located in Istanbul, TR

COFFEE is a handmade ceramic table lamp inspired by coffee culture, slow mornings, and the small rituals that bring warmth and character to everyday life. Its sculptural ceramic bod...

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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Barcelona Olympic Boxing Mascot Cobi (1992) by Javier Mariscal
Barcelona Olympic Boxing Mascot Cobi (1992) by Javier Mariscal

Barcelona Olympic Boxing Mascot Cobi (1992) by Javier Mariscal

By Javier Mariscal

Located in London, GB

The 1992 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were held in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, from 25 July to 9 August 1992. Commonly referred to as Barcelona '92, these games were notable for being the last Summer and Winter Olympics to be held in the same year, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided thereafter to alternate the events in separate even-numbered years, starting in 1994. This was a pivotal moment in Olympic history, as the Barcelona Games marked the first Summer Olympics held in the post-Cold War era and were free from the boycotts that had plagued previous events, a situation not seen since the 1972 Munich Olympics. Barcelona '92 is widely regarded as one of the most successful Olympic Games, contributing significantly to the modernization and global image of the city. It was also a Games of many firsts: the debut of the "Dream Team" in basketball, which featured NBA players like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird, and the reintegration of South Africa into the international sports community after a 32-year ban due to apartheid. The participation of a unified German team following the reunification of East and West Germany, and the absence of the Soviet Union (though its former republics competed as the Unified Team), further emphasized the geopolitical shifts of the time. The official mascot for the 1992 Barcelona Games was *Cobi*, a stylized sheepdog designed by Catalan artist and designer Javier Mariscal. Mariscal, already a significant figure in contemporary design, was known for his eclectic and playful style, often blending comic art with a modernist sensibility. His creation of Cobi was a departure from previous Olympic mascots...

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1990s Spanish Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 19 Avail
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 19 Avail

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 19 Avail

By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This classic Post-Modern design by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International is called the 'Handkerchief' stacking chair, labelled underneath with early production (original...

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1990s American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Post-Modern hand-crafted Cocoon resin table lamps, Italy, 70s
Post-Modern hand-crafted Cocoon resin table lamps, Italy, 70s

Post-Modern hand-crafted Cocoon resin table lamps, Italy, 70s

By Tobia Scarpa, Achille Castiglioni, Flos

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Pair of sculptural hand-crafted cocoon table lamps, Italy, 1970s. Formed by several varnished pine wood elements of different shapes and sizes, creating two curious columns of a cert...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin, Wood, Pine

A monumental bronze female nude sculpture by Somchai, circa 1970
A monumental bronze female nude sculpture by Somchai, circa 1970

A monumental bronze female nude sculpture by Somchai, circa 1970

By Hattakitkosol Somchai

Located in View Park, CA

A monumental nude sculpture of a femme torso in bronze by Hattakitkosol Somchai, signed, circa 1970. A striking rarity of Somchai’s oeuvre, this piece stands at nearly twenty-six inc...

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1970s Thai Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Angelo Mangiarotti for Agapecasa Oak Leather Dining Chairs 3T Model, Italy 2000s
Angelo Mangiarotti for Agapecasa Oak Leather Dining Chairs 3T Model, Italy 2000s

Angelo Mangiarotti for Agapecasa Oak Leather Dining Chairs 3T Model, Italy 2000s

By Angelo Mangiarotti, AgapeCasa

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of eight Italian post modern dining chairs model 3T designed by Angelo mangiarotti from 1978 with oak frame and leather seat. Produced by Agapecasa with the designer’s and manufa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Post Modern Memphis Style Wavy Steel Plant or Speaker Stand, 3 Available
Post Modern Memphis Style Wavy Steel Plant or Speaker Stand, 3 Available

Post Modern Memphis Style Wavy Steel Plant or Speaker Stand, 3 Available

By Memphis Group

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Fun and wavy post modern metal plant stands or speaker stands. These stands are made of steel with a wavy 3 bar design and have a fresh coat of black paint on them. Look great indivi...

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1990s American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Bloom Marquetry Bar Credenza
Bloom Marquetry Bar Credenza

Bloom Marquetry Bar Credenza

Located in New York, US

A centerpiece in any space, the Bloom Cabinet is crafted from a combination of teak and walnut, creating a beautiful contrast. Inspired by hibiscus flower, each petals are brought to...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Teak, Walnut

Baccarat Table lamp, by Mathias 2000s the Mille Nuits model Purple color
Baccarat Table lamp, by Mathias 2000s the Mille Nuits model Purple color

Baccarat Table lamp, by Mathias 2000s the Mille Nuits model Purple color

Located in Valladolid, ES

A spectacular table lamp, designed by Mathias in the 2000s for Baccarat, the Mille Nuits model. It features a metal base and steel with a silver finish, while the shade is made of purple crystal with a striking fluted design that opens outwards like a flower. It is preserved in its original box, without the lid. Signed. Mathias is a renowned self-taught French designer, creator of the iconic Mille Nuits collection for the prestigious luxury crystal house Baccarat. He spent his childhood in Syria and Turkey with his grandfather. This period shaped his artistic vision, inspiring the Mille Nuits (One Thousand and One Nights) line with its Eastern tales and legends. His relationship with the company began in 1996 with exclusive, limited-edition pieces. In 1999, he designed the first large chandelier in the collection, which later expanded with enormous success to include table lamps, glasses, goblets (Flutissimo), vases, and more. Baccarat, the world's most luxurious crystal The French house of Baccarat is a benchmark in the manufacture of high-quality crystal. Founded in 1764, Baccarat was born from the efforts of a group of artisans dedicated to achieving the highest purity in crystal. They are considered true masters of this delicate material, perfecting their skills generation after generation. "Baccarat is a legendary French firm that has celebrated its 250th anniversary." In the past two and a half centuries, Baccarat, which began as a producer of high-quality crystal, has become one of the most prestigious and iconic brands in the world of luxury, renowned for its incredible creations in crystal, jewelry, and home decor. The history of Baccarat mirrors...

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Early 2000s French Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Steel

1970s Dining Set in Solid Pine with Table Chairs and Bench
1970s Dining Set in Solid Pine with Table Chairs and Bench

1970s Dining Set in Solid Pine with Table Chairs and Bench

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining ensemble consisting of a table, set of four chairs, and a bench, solid pine, Italy, 1970s This Italian dining suite, dating from the 1970s, exemplifies the period's renewed i...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Pine

Emilio Nanni Musmé Counter Stool for Fly Line, 1984
Emilio Nanni Musmé Counter Stool for Fly Line, 1984

Emilio Nanni Musmé Counter Stool for Fly Line, 1984

By Fly Line, EMILIO NANNI

Located in Miami, FL

Considered one of his first chair designs, the Musmé counter stool was designed by Emilio Nanni for Fly Line. The stool consists of a steel cantilevered frame...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Haeger Rounded Edge Mauve Pink Postmodern Vide Poche
Haeger Rounded Edge Mauve Pink Postmodern Vide Poche

Haeger Rounded Edge Mauve Pink Postmodern Vide Poche

By Royal Haeger

Located in New York, NY

Postmodern Haeger vide poche catchall. Bold rounded edges make this a standout piece, mauve color is versatile and pairs nicely with many other colors. Perfect for a coffee table, dr...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large Italian Verde Marble Stone Rectangular Pedestal Dining Table
Large Italian Verde Marble Stone Rectangular Pedestal Dining Table

Large Italian Verde Marble Stone Rectangular Pedestal Dining Table

Located in Elkton, MD

Postmodern Italian dining table in verde marble, late 20th century. Rectangular slab top in richly veined marble, showing deep green tones with white veining and natural burgundy in...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Modern to Postmodern Low-Slung Love Seat & Chair Burnt Orange & Aluminum Detail
Modern to Postmodern Low-Slung Love Seat & Chair Burnt Orange & Aluminum Detail

Modern to Postmodern Low-Slung Love Seat & Chair Burnt Orange & Aluminum Detail

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous vintage Modern to Postmodern very low slung sofa or loveseat & chair fully upholstered in a burnt orange velvet fabric with rolled-barrel shaped ruched backs & arms,...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Murano Due wall lighting 24 ct Gilt gold , Italy 1990
Murano Due wall lighting 24 ct Gilt gold , Italy 1990

Murano Due wall lighting 24 ct Gilt gold , Italy 1990

By Murano Due

Located in La xara, VC

Murano Due lighting is highly sought after for several compelling reasons: • Exceptional Artistic Craftsmanship: Murano Due lights are made using centuries-old hand-blown glass tech...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Postmodern Sideboards with Geometric Front
Italian Postmodern Sideboards with Geometric Front

Italian Postmodern Sideboards with Geometric Front

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sideboards, cherry wood, ebony wood, mahogany, Italy 1970s This stunning sideboard, made from a luxurious combination of cherry, ebony wood, and mahogany, is a true statement piece ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Ebony, Mahogany

Italian Modular Sofa in Metal and Patterned Grey Fabric
Italian Modular Sofa in Metal and Patterned Grey Fabric

Italian Modular Sofa in Metal and Patterned Grey Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Modular sofa, fabric, metal, wood, Italy, 1970s This beautiful Italian sectional sofa showcases the bold and eccentric design choices of the 1970s, highlighted by its striking uphol...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available
Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available

Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available

By Knoll, Don Chadwick

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Knoll swivel desk chair(s) from the 1970's, in rich brown formed foam upholstery, on five star base. The chair swivels a full 360, and the base is on double wheel coaster...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Furniture

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Plastic

Post-Modern Chrome and Orange Wood Gentleman’s Valet Stand, Memphis Style, 1990s
Post-Modern Chrome and Orange Wood Gentleman’s Valet Stand, Memphis Style, 1990s

Post-Modern Chrome and Orange Wood Gentleman’s Valet Stand, Memphis Style, 1990s

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking Post-Modern gentleman’s valet stand featuring a sculptural chromed steel tubular frame accented with vibrant orange-toned wooden elements. The design blends playful color ...

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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Post-Modern Furniture

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Chrome

Architectural Armchairs in Beech and Cognac Leather
Architectural Armchairs in Beech and Cognac Leather

Architectural Armchairs in Beech and Cognac Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of four dining chairs, beech, cognac leather, Italy, 1960s Set of four Italian dining chairs with a characteristic beechwood frame. The frame consists of beechwood slats. One of...

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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Leather, Beech

Brueton Chrome and Glass Cylindrical Pedestal Dining Table, 1980
Brueton Chrome and Glass Cylindrical Pedestal Dining Table, 1980

Brueton Chrome and Glass Cylindrical Pedestal Dining Table, 1980

By Brueton

Located in Chicago, IL

Brueton Chrome and Glass Cylindrical Pedestal Dining Table, 1980’s. Polished chrome base. Measures glass 44” diameter 29” tall

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Teapot with Checkered & Salt Glaze, Vintage Studio Pottery
Teapot with Checkered & Salt Glaze, Vintage Studio Pottery

Teapot with Checkered & Salt Glaze, Vintage Studio Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage stoneware teapot features whimsical, exaggerated shape, accentuated with colorful glaze. The body and the lid are decorated with quirky red and cream checkered pattern, and t...

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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery

Fler 'Idler' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey
Fler 'Idler' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey

Fler 'Idler' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Fler for Furniture Makers of Australia, living room set - lounge chairs with ottoman, model 'The Idler', "Teddy Mohair" Aubergine by Pierre Frey, Australia, wood, design 1969 This s...

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1960s Australian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Mohair, Wood

Single Amisco Stool
Single Amisco Stool

Single Amisco Stool

By Les Industries Amisco

Located in New York, NY

Single Amisco stool

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

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