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Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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
Copenhagen Triptych Serigraph by Franco Costa
By Franco Costa
Located in Weesp, NL
Step into the vibrant world of contemporary art with the mesmerizing triptych serigraph "Oh! Copenhagen" by the renowned artist Franco Costa. This exquisite artwork, consisting of th...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Cabaret" Original Vintage Movie Poster by Bartosova, Czech A3, 1989
Located in Devon, GB
Although Western films were shown during the Soviet era in the Communist Bloc, American publicity materials were banned, allowing the state-commissioned artists to operate with total...
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1980s Czech Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

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 Wall Decorations

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Metal

Ethan Murrow Framed Graphite on Paper Drawing, 2010
Located in San Francisco, CA
The works of Ethan Murrow are beloved by many for his detailed realist/surrealist techniques and their sense of humor. Artist : Ethan Murrow, b. 1975 Titl...
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2010s American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Artefacto Serpiente 2 Wall Decoration by Lørdag & Søndag
Located in Geneve, CH
Artefacto Serpiente 2 Wall Decoration by Lørdag & Søndag Dimensions: D 30 x W 110 x H 50 cm. Materials: Wicker. Lørdag & Søndag is a design studio founded in 2011 by Salvador Compañ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Wicker

'I Married A Monster From Outer Space' Original US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1958
Located in Devon, GB
With a kitschy schlock-horror title and eye-catchingly vibrant artwork featuring a young bride dramatically recoiling in horror at the alien shadow lurking behind her, B movie sci-fi doesn't get much better than this! Released in black and white by Paramount as a double feature with 'The Blob,' 'I Married A...
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1950s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper, Linen

Mixed Marble and Brass Morse Shelf by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
MIxed marble and brass morse Shelf by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 21 x W 80 x H 87 cm Materials: Brass, marble Also available: Different marble and frame options available, OX DENM...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Marble, Brass

AL-01 Shelf by Orlando Pippig
Located in Geneve, CH
AL-01 Shelf by Orlando Pippig Dimensions: W 31 x D 34 x H 135 cm (Dimensions may vary slightly) Materials: Aluminum Aluminum is often regarded as a cold, unwelcoming material. Its u...
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2010s American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Aluminum

An ABSTRACT POST-MODERN Relief PAINTING by JEAN-CLAUDE LETHIAIS, France, 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An abstract relief painting, black center, different shades of orange, pink, red, purple around, with a green surrounding line, post-modern, abstract, forme-libre, oil on wooden pann...
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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Framed Black and White Self Portraits Photographs by Gottfried Tollman
By Gottfried Tollman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Gottfried Tollman (1921-1986) was an iconic German photographer living and working in Dusseldorf Germany. These black and white photographs in blonde wood framed sold as a pair are ...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Modern Abstract Painting on Canvas Mounted on Wood, Easel " El Inicio"
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Abstract Painting on Canvas Mounted on Wood, Easel " El Inicio" Offered for sale is a modern acrylic on canvas painting mounted on wood and presented on a matching wood ease...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Acrylic, Wood

San Francisco Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
San Francisco Mural by Olivia Cognet Dimensions: D 5 x W 150 x H 110 cm Materials: Ceramic. Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious ...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Post Modern Abstract Stain Painting Signed A. Cohen, d. 1980
Located in Peabody, MA
A post modern abstract stain painting in the manner of Helen Frankenthaler or Kenneth Noland.This work on raw canvas is signed A. Cohen, and dated 1980.
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paint

Hand Signed Limited Edition Lithograph "Lagune" by Pierre Doutreleau
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand signed limited edition lithograph entitled "Lagune" by listed French artist Pierre Doutreleau, circa 1985. The print is in very good vintage con...
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Ruth Leaf Signed Woodblock Print "Towers Series B"
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Rare Ruth Leaf Woodblock Print - "Towers Series B" Own a piece of art history with this unique and collectible woodblock print by Ruth Leaf. This signed and titled print,...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Gigantic vintage postmodern leopard & zebra fabric palm tree decor
Located in Hastings, GB
Unusual huge leopard and zebra fabric decorative palm tree. This was made in the late 80s/90s for a Florida shop display, so the construction is quite basic, but visually effective. ...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Wire

Monumental Landscape Espace XXXIV Handmade Wool Tapestry by Mira Sohlen
Located in Geneve, CH
Monumental landscape espace XXXIV handmade wool tapestry by Mira Sohlen Dimensions: D 200 x H 200 cm Materials: Wool Weight: 18 kg Monumenta...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

Calman Shemi Listed Artist Postmodern Abstract Metal Wall Sculpture
Located in Charleston, SC
Calman Shemi (Argentina/Israel, b. 1939), Musical Notes #9, Painted Steel Wall Piece, 1995, signed and numbered 9/9. Provenance: Purchased from Circle Gallery February 29, 1996. Thi...
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Late 20th Century Israeli Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal, Enamel

Large serigraph „senza titolo“ (architectural study) by Ettore Sottsass 1986
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Beautiful and rare screen print “Senza titolo” (architectural study) by Ettore Sottsass, 1986 Produced by Kalos Arti Applicate in 1986, signed and numbered 40/100 in pencil. Framed...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Gold/Orange Handwoven Tapestry by Calyah
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold/Orange handwoven tapestry by Calyah Unique piece Materials: Tibetan wool and silk. Dimensions: 170 x 65 x 1 cm Colour: gold/orange. Also available in red/yellow, white/blue...
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2010s Nepalese Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Silk

'The Wicker Man' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Australian, 1974
Located in Devon, GB
Bearing the tagline 'An island lost to unspeakable terrors of pagan rituals!' this scarce Australian one sheet displays by far the best poster artwork produced for the 1970 cult Brit...
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1970s Australian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Linen, Paper

Original Damien Hirst Butterfly Spin Painting, 2009
Located in Seattle, WA
This is an original painting by Damien Hirst, created with public collaboration at the Damien Hirst Spin Workshop to celebrate the opening of Requiem at the PinchukArt Centre, Ukrain...
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Early 2000s Ukrainian Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Public Enemy 'It Takes A Nation of Millions' Original Vintage Poster, 1988
Located in Devon, GB
Prolific American hip-hop group Public Enemy's Chuck D and Flavor Flav appear behind bars in a photograph by Glen E. Friedman on this sought after original Def Jam promotional poster...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Postmodern Aluminium and Hand Painted Wall Sculpture, Signed 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
Post Modern Aluminium and hand-painted wall sculpture signed by artist. 1990s
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Aluminum

Computer Ink Plot I Lithograph, Postmodern, Signed, 1981, 3/40
Located in Round Top, TX
Original Postmodern lithograph numbered "Winter 3/40", titled "Computer Ink Plot I", signed by the artist and dated 1981 along bottom of image. Strong graphic image from the dawn o...
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Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Aluminum

ST Tropez Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
ST Tropez Mural by Olivia Cognet Dimensions: D 5 x W 320 x H 210 cm Materials: Ceramic. Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious mome...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

1980s ‘Sunshine at Midnight’ Framed and Signed Print by Wong Shue
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful work by Wong Shue in a black frame.
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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood

'Taxi Driver' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1976
Located in Devon, GB
Set amidst the moral decay of New York City following the Vietnam War and Watergate scandal, Martin Scorsese's 1976 psychological thriller "Taxi Driver" starred Robert De Niro as a l...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Large Patrick Nagel Vintage 1980s Female Portrait Poster in New Frame
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Effortlessly bridging pop-art allure and refined modernism, this pair of 1980s Patrick Nagel portrait posters makes a bold visual statement. Each print features Nagel’s signature aes...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paper, Acrylic

A WALL SCULPTURE "JAZZ" SAXOPHONES on LUCITE by DOMINIQUE ASSELOT, France 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular, large and authentic work in relief (or wall sculpture), "Jazz", Contemporary, Post-Modern, New Realist, composition of compressed saxophones on smoked plexiglass panel, by Dominique Asselot, Signature D. Asselot on an element on the face, France 1970-1980. In the spirit of the compressions of Arman, César, and the New Realists...
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal

1980 Italy Bronze and Brass Abstract Sculpture by Nevio De Luca
Located in Brescia, IT
This Italian artist follow his soul and imagines the scenes story telling the life. This is the Francesco Petrarca story, one the most important Italian poet of the beginning of Huma...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Brass, Bronze

Bruce Springsteen Original Concert Poster for LA Sports Arena, 1980
Located in Devon, GB
A scarce oversized concert poster for a run of four shows by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's at the Los Angeles Sports Arena from 30 October to 3 November 1980 in support o...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Contemporary Postmodern Still-life Oil on Panel
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Contemporary Postmodern still life composition with toy bear, cardinal (bird), and a box of matches. Signed at bottom right "S. Sullivan" and inscribed on verso "Shawn Sullivan / Pla...
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2010s American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

Original Purvis Young Extra Large Outsider/Street Art
Located in North Miami, FL
Abstract mixed-media work by artist Purvis Young. Folk Art portraying a very powerful scene of chained figures. The work depicting modern slavery is painted in vivid ochre, red, blue...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood, Plywood

Pink and Grey Geometric Constructivist Wall Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This wall sculpture is based on an assembly of cut and superimposed geometric shapes. The colors – anthracite, gray, pink, and purple– are applied in flat, even tones without gradien...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Plywood

1980s Botanical Postmodern Pink and Blue Oil Painting by Richard Selix
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing hand painted pink, purple and green flowers in a pink frame.
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Jeff Beck Group Original Concert Poster for the Boston Tea Party, Boston, 1968
Located in Devon, GB
A scarce original concert poster designed by David Jenks for a run of shows by the Jeff Beck Group with support from Kensington Market and Earth Opera at the Boston Tea Party in Bost...
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1960s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

David Shrigley record art 2007
Located in Brooklyn, NY
David Shrigley album art: David Shrigley for Deerhoof, 2007. Features 6 inserts (image 1) & cover offset illustrated & designed by David Shrigley plus original record album. Medium...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

David Shrigley record art 2007
David Shrigley record art 2007
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Wax Clock Altar Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A candle holder rendered in blood red steel is mounted onto the wall as an altar panel painting that folds closed to simulate a medical cabinet. The candle supported by the metal str...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Stainless Steel, Nickel

Walnut Wood Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Wood Mural by Olivia Cognet Dimensions: D 5 x W 250 x H 120 cm Materials: Walnut. Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious mom...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Walnut

Postmodern Pink Gold & Green Framed Signed Artwork
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional postmodern abstract framed artwork. Features a an abstract celestial and geometric design of pink green and gold.
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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal

Prime Walnut, Any Metal, Bow Pull-up & Dip Station by Eternal Creek
Located in Geneve, CH
Prime Walnut, Any Metal, Bow Pull-up & Dip Station by Eternal Creek Dimensions: W 118 x D 72.8 x H 245 cm Materials: Wood: Prime Walnut / Black Ash / Light Ash Metal: Brushed Brass ...
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2010s Lithuanian Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal

Kozo Onishi (b. 1923) — Noren, Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print
Located in Weesp, NL
Kozo Onishi (b. 1923) — Noren, Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Image size: 33 × 25 cm (approx. 13 × 9.8 in.) Edition: 6/70 Titled Noren, this limited edition woodblock pr...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Large Charger or Wall Plate Roberto Ceccherini for Fratelli Colzi, 1976
By Colzi
Located in Melbourne, AU
This charger is very large, very beautiful and very rare. Roberto Ceccherini started his ceramics career young, as a designer for Fratelli Colzi. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Mini Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Mural by Olivia Cognet Dimensions: D 5 x W 26 x H 32 cm Materials: Travertine. Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious moment ...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Stone

James Bond 'For Your Eyes Only' Original Vintage Movie Poster, British, 1981
Located in Devon, GB
The twelfth film in the James Bond series, EON Productions 'For Your Eyes Only' saw a return to earth with a more realistic and less sensational storyline after the extravagance of '...
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1980s British Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper, Linen

'Enter The Dragon' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Polish, 1981
Located in Devon, GB
Renowned Polish poster artist Jakub Erol focused on a stark monochrome portrait of Bruce Lee punctuated with a blood red slash for the first Polish release of the seminal 1973 martia...
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1980s Polish Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

John Lennon Original Vintage Poster by Richard Avedon for Look magazine, 1967
Located in Devon, GB
Beatles manager Brian Epstein commissioned Richard Avedon to photograph the band and design a set of posters that would visually capture the new psychedelic direction of 'Sgt. Pepper...
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1960s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Linen, Paper

Post Modern "Color Bowl" Silk Screen Print by Daniel Gelakoska Dated 1986
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a very bold, graphic and visually-arresting serigraph titled "Color Bowl" by Daniel Gelakoska (1945-2015). Gelakoska was a graduate of Kendall College of Art and Design and G...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paint, Paper

'Barbarella' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Mario De Berardinis, Italian, 1968
By Mario De Berardinis
Located in Devon, GB
An incredibly rare Italian due fogli teaser poster for Roger Vadim's 1968 sexy science fiction comedy 'Barbarella', with spectacular psychedelic artwork by Mario De Berardinis. Based...
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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper, Linen

American Studio Craft Brutalist Round Wood Wall Hanging Mirror Sculpture 1980s
Located in Troy, MI
Artist made one of a kind mirror sculpture by Bruce Quinby 1986 Creative design crafted of convex molded wood with a jagged cutout surround Black painted interior reflects for an i...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Mirror, Wood

Mohs Small Tabernacle by Studio Intervallo
Located in Geneve, CH
Mohs Small Tabernacle by Studio Intervallo Dimensions: W 30 x D 53 x H 75 cm Materials: Wooden structure, covered with marbled cotton paper. Mohs is a special element, which ari...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood

1970s VASARELY "Live and let live love and let love" Rosenthal Framed Plate
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1970s VICTOR VASARELY "Live and let live love and let love". Rosenthal collectible framed German plate. Victor Vasarely Rosenthal Studio Line Limited Edition Porcelain Plate. By Vasarely born 1936. "Leben und Leben lassen, Lieben und Lieben lassen" "Live and let live - love and let love". Limited edition, signed and numbered. Plate is in good condition, size is 12". Frame is not in good condition, white became yellowish shows wear. Victor Vasarely, born as Győző Vásárhelyi on April 9, 1906, in Pécs, Hungary, was a Hungarian-French artist widely regarded as the "father of Op Art" (Optical Art). He is known for his pioneering work in geometric abstraction and the use of optical illusions to create visually captivating and dynamic artworks. Vasarely's early career involved studying medicine in Budapest, but he later decided to pursue his passion for art and enrolled in the Műhely (Workshop) academy in Hungary. He initially experimented with various styles, including Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, but his interest in geometric abstraction grew stronger over time. In the 1930s, Vasarely moved to Paris, where he continued to explore geometric patterns, lines, and shapes in his art. He believed that art should not merely imitate nature but should create its own language of forms and colors to engage the viewer's perception actively. This philosophy led to the development of Op Art, a movement that emerged in the 1960s and focused on creating optical illusions and visual effects through precise geometric patterns and colors. Vasarely's artworks often featured meticulously arranged geometric shapes, giving the impression of movement and three-dimensionality. He employed various optical tricks, such as the juxtaposition of contrasting colors and the use of repetition, to create an illusion of depth and visual dynamism. His artworks can evoke a sense of visual vibration and often challenge the viewer's perception. Throughout his career, Vasarely's influence extended beyond the art world. He believed in the democratization of art and wanted to make art accessible to a wider audience. He embraced mass production techniques, creating what he called "multiple originals" or "serigraphs" (a form of screen printing). These serigraphs allowed him to produce multiple copies of his artworks at affordable prices, making them more accessible to art enthusiasts. Vasarely's artistic legacy continues to be celebrated around the world. His work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums, and he remains an influential figure in the fields of Op Art and abstract geometric art. He passed away on March 15, 1997, in Paris, leaving behind a vast body of work that continues to captivate audiences and inspire artists to this day. About Rosenthal: German porcelain manufactory Rosenthal was originally founded as a ceramics-painting studio by Philipp Rosenthal Sr. (1855-1937) in 1879 at Schloss Erkersreuth in Bavaria, near the Czech border. Its first highly popular product was an ashtray inscribed with the words “Resting place for lit cigars.” In 1890, the company moved to the neighboring hamlet of Selb and, a year later, began to manufacture its own porcelain, since white porcelain was, at that time, in short supply. Rosenthal’s first complete table service was called Empire; it was exhibited along with other lines at Paris’s Exposition Universelle in 1900. With the dawn of the 20th century, Rosenthal began producing porcelain tableware and services formed and decorated in the latest styles, like the Jugendstil Botticelli (1903), the Art Nouveau Darmstadt (1905), and the all-white Maria (1916) lines. Successes with this au courant approach led the company to launch an art pottery division in 1910, dedicated to luxury tableware, vases, and other decorative objects. By the 1930s, figurines were another important Rosenthal product, most notably the Disney-licensed Mickey Mouse pieces introduced in 1931. In 1934, Philipp Rosenthal was forced to leave his company and country when his Jewish ancestry came under persecution by the Nazi regime. Despite the loss of its founder, the Rosenthal company remained the premier supplier of high-quality porcelain tableware to the Third Reich. After the war, in 1950, Philip Rosenthal Jr. (1916-2001) joined his father's company as an advertising manager. By 1958, he had become its CEO, continuing his father’s vision to produce high-quality porcelain in line with progressive tastes. Through the rest of the 20th century, Rosenthal was the most commercially successful porcelain producer in Germany. In the postwar era, Rosenthal’s most famous tableware lines have included 2000 by Raymond Loewy and Richard Latham (1954), Magic Flute by Bjørn Wiinblad (1959), Suomi by Timo Sarpaneva (1976), and Moon by Jasper Morrison (1997). The company has enjoyed many popular and critically acclaimed collaborations with designers and brands, like Salvador Dalì, Tapio Wirkkala, Walter Gropius, Andy Warhol, Ron Arad, Enzo Mari, Konstantin Grcic, and Versace. Rosenthal's product lines have encompassed more than ceramics over the years. In 1972, the company began producing furniture, under the subsidiary Rosenthal Einrichtung, in Espelkamp, Germany. Standouts from this arm of Rosenthal include Gunter Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf’s futuristic Sunball Lounge Chair (1969), Verner Panton’s Relaxer Rocking Chair (1974), Burchard Vogtherr's Vario Pillo...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Porcelain

New York Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
New York Mural by Olivia Cognet Dimensions: D 5 x W 110 x H 40 cm Materials: Ceramic. Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious moment...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

A pair of face sculptured by Lindsey B., signed, 1986
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of wall-mounted Art Deco revival sculptures - one black and one white - depicting two graphic and angular faces by Lindsey Balkweill, signed and dated, 1986. Great condition a...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Plastic

Wax Clock Altar Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A candle holder rendered in blood red steel is mounted onto the wall as an altar panel painting that folds closed to simulate a medical cabinet. The candle supported by the metal str...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Stainless Steel, Nickel

Medium Round Pine Shelves by David Renault
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium round pine shelves by David Renault. Dimensions: D 160 cm. Materials: pine wood. Available in other wood shades and sizes. Shelves made of solid pine from eco-responsibl...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Pine

Bold Modernist Mexican Painting by Yessica Torres - Abstract Figurative Art
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This striking modernist painting combines abstract art with a touch of surrealism, creating a bold yet serene composition. Featuring vibrant colors, including golden ochre, verdant g...
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20th Century Mexican Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

1970 Italy Post-Modern Multiple Abstract Multicolor Print by Piero Dorazio
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an engaging abstract multiple print od the Internationally well known Italian artist Piero Dorazio. In this artwork we can see the caracteristical way to express the art with...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Hand Tufted Psychedelic Pink, Red, and Orange Abstract Swirl Area Rug
Located in Oaklyn, NJ
One-of-a-kind hand tufted area rug. I was inspired by 70s psychedelic art and the post modern movement for this rug design. I design & hand tuft al...
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2010s American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Acrylic

Post-modern wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern wall decorations 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 wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, rugs and carpets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Miquel Arnal, Woven Concepts, Felipe Varanda, and Johanna Boccardo. 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 wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $85 and tops out at $245,000 while the average work can sell for $2,235.

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