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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
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

Elegant Marble Stone Glass Shelves Wall Mounted Shelving Unit Mikado, Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Elegant Marble Stone Glass Shelves Wall Mounted Shelving Unit Mikado, Carla Baz Dimensions: D 40 X D 200 X H 200 cm. Materials: Entirely handc...
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2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Marble

Post Modern Geometric Figural Acrylic on Canvas Signed AB, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern Geometric Figural Acrylic on Canvas Signed AB, 1980's. Acrylic painting is signed AB in lower left of painting. 2nd picture is in separate listing.
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Acrylic

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

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

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

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Wall Unit in Lacquered Ash and Chrome
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, multifunctional wall unit, black lacquered ash, chrome and white fabric, Italy, 1980s. Rare multifunctional wall unit designed by the Italian design...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Chrome

Patinated Bronze Resin Maelstrom Wall Mounted Sculpture by David Tragen
Located in Geneve, CH
Patinated Bronze Resin Maelstrom Wall Mounted Sculpture by David Tragen Dimensions: W 49.5 x D 49.5 x H 9 cm Materials: Brushed bronze resin. Weight: 5 kg. This limited edition of ...
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2010s British Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Resin

E. G. Cody Framed and Embossed Pewter Plate Panel
Located in Hanover, MA
Embossed pewter plated paper panel elegantly mounted and framed in a silver gilt wood frame. Label on verso "E. G. Cody Pewter Plate Series" One owner. Extremely clean.
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Pewter

Postmodern "City Living ?" Art Pottery Figural Wall Sculpture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Postmodern "City Living ?" Art Pottery figural wall sculpture signed "THS 79" featuring an abstract face being devoured by ribbons and string. F...
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Pottery

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

Italian Post-War Mosaic Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Post-War Design rectangular mosaic wall plaque with an abstract design. (att: SALVADOR TERAN)
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20th Century Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Stone

Post Modern Assemblage of Painted Felt
Located in Denton, TX
Assemblage of sheets of felt painted and mounted on board with a brushed brass frame. Very flowing design depicting a "mirage " hence the title. numbered 37/250
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal

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

Nirvana 'In Utero' Original UK Bus Stop Promotional Poster, 1993
Located in Devon, GB
An oversized UK promotional poster for the September 1993 release of NIrvana's third and final studio album 'In Utero,' following the chart success of the album's lead single 'Heart ...
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1990s British Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper, Linen

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

'Taxi Driver' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Australian, 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 lonely and disturbed anti-hero cab driver and war vet growing increasingly alienated and unhinged as his dreams of cleaning up the corrupt and sleazy city lead him down a path of violence, plotting to assassinate both a presidential candidate and the pimp of an underage prostitute, played by a 12 year old Jodie Foster. Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, it was nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor for De Niro and Best Supporting Actor for Foster. De Niro's "You talkin' to me?" scene, where he imagines a confrontation in front of a mirror, gave us one of the most iconic quotes in movie history. This Australian Daybill poster features the same atmospheric Guy Peellaert...
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1970s Australian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Linen, Paper

Laddie John Dill abstract wall sculpture , pigment and glass mount art .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing abstract work by the well known artist Laddie John Dill. signed in back and date .
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1990s American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Glass

Sex Pistols 'Never Mind The Bollocks' UK Promo Poster by Jamie Reid, 1977
Located in Devon, GB
A large screenprinted UK promotional poster issued by Virgin Records to promote the October 1977 release of the Sex Pistols only studio album 'Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's the Sex...
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1970s British Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper, Linen

Hamlet Dalla Costa, original serigraph framed, Milan Italy 1980s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hamlet Dalla Costa, serigraph on original glossy paper, First Edition, c. 1980. Framed in handmade lacquered wood frame, the passepartout is raffia. Glass. Silkscreen prints on glo...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Raffia, Wood, Paper

Oil painting by Yugoslav artist Joškin Šiljan in style of Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning abstract oil painting by Joskin Siljan, a Yugoslav artist who still lives and paints in Belgrade. The painting carries a title "Let Let Bubar...
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1990s Serbian Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

'Scarface' Original Vintage Australian One Sheet Movie Poster, 1984
Located in Devon, GB
Considered to be one of the best gangster films ever made, 'Scarface' follows the rise and fall of Cuban refugee Tony Montana (Al Pacino) as he becomes the biggest drug lord in 1980s Miami. Directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone, the cast also featured Michelle Pfeiffer in her breakthrough role as coke-addict mob wife Elvira Hancock. The film's excessive violence, profanity and scenes of graphic drug usage were met with a negative critical response on initial release, but subsequent reappraisal has established 'Scarface' as a cult classic. A loose remake of the 1932 film of the same name, De Palma dedicated his version to Howards Hawks and Ben Hecht...
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1980s Australian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper, Linen

Nerone & Patuzzi Sculptural Wooden Wall Panel for NP2, 1973
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Nerone & Patuzzi sculptural wooden wall panel for NP2, mahogany, Italy, 1973. This untitled sculpture panel, created by Nerone & Patuzzi around 1970, is a unique piece crafted from ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Mahogany

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

Cubism Acrylic Painting on Board Peter Robert Keil 1983
Located in Hastings, GB
A striking cubism acrylic painting on board signed by the artist, Peter Robert Keil and dated 1983 This monochrome study is bold and thought provoking...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Wood

'Muhammad Ali: Skill, Brains and Guts' Original US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1975
Located in Devon, GB
Originally released in 1970 as 'A.k.a. Cassius Clay', this boxing documentary film followed the life and career of legendary former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. Directed by Jim...
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Jan Van Genesen (1887-1945)
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Jan Van Genesen (1887-1945) depicts a scene found throughout Europe's countryside, with a rutted dirt road winding through a forest with occa...
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1940s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Arabesque Wall Sculpture by Myriam Hubert
Located in Geneve, CH
Arabesque wall sculpture by Myriam Hubert Dimensions: W 75 x H 180 cm. Materials: 'Glass marquetry' with mirror inlays. Intended for residential and...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Glass

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

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

The Jam Original Vintage UK Tour Poster, 1978
Located in Devon, GB
A rare original tour poster for The Jam's 1978 UK Apocalypse Tour, screenprinted in black on vibrant neon orange. Following the release of their third studio album 'All Mod Cons' on ...
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1970s British Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper, Linen

Tapete Glifo
Located in Mérida, MX
Handmade on a pedal loom by Zapotec weavers working from their community in Oaxaca. The traditional patterns in the Zapotec wool rugs are glyphs, fretwork animals and idols taken from the archeological remains in the town's church and Mitla as well as the Mixtec codices. Chuch's zapotec rug...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

"Box Canyon" by Lois M. Johnson, pencil signed, 1983 Serigraph
By M. Johnson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Box Canyon" 1983 original art work by Lois M. Johnson pencil signed and titled screenprint on paper with grommets unframed Lois M. Johnson (American, 1942–2018) Born in Grand Fo...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Patinated Bronze Resin Copper Halitrephes Wall Mounted Sculpture by David Tragen
Located in Geneve, CH
Patinated Bronze Resin Copper Halitrephes Wall Mounted Sculpture by David Tragen Dimensions: W 61 x D 61 x H 9.5 cm Materials: Patinated bronze resin, copper leaf. Weight: 6 kg. Sh...
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2010s British Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Copper

Postmodern 1980s Art Deco Revival Great Escapes on Beckett Cambric Framed Print
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Postmodern /1980s Art Deco Revival Inspired Great Escapes on Beckett Cambric Paper Framed Print. Features the image of a sealing boat superposed over a Caribbean Sea Cartog...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Striking Original Signed Numbered and Dated Lithograph by Caroline Pinto, 1981
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful well done litho signed numbered limited edition 5/25 " Flavor of The Month VI, by Caroline Pinto, the image by itself its 23" by 17" approximate, the paper shows damage o...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vintage Fiorucci Travel Postcard Collage Poster 1979
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage and rare Fiorucci poster featuring postcards from around the world in a collage that captures both sights from around the world and beautiful woman in various states of undress — plus Queen Elizabeth holding a tin of crackers Elio Fiorucci...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Coming of Age Painting by Modernist French Artist Yves Hersent, D. 1983
Located in Peabody, MA
Painting dated 1983 by Yves Hersent (1925-1987), who was part of the important “Group of Montparnasse” colony of modernist artists from 1942 to 1948. He studied under Maurice Brianch...
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paint

Cisco Jiménez Beirut's Impactant Decorative Impulses Acrylic on Canvas Painting
Located in Mexico City, MX
An acrylic on canvas painting titled "Beirut's Impactant Decorative Impulses" by Mexican artist Cisco Jiménez. The colorful painting depicts a organic figure with a turbine on its ta...
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Early 2000s Mexican Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Acrylic

Yellow & Black 100 Meter Cable Wall Rug / Tapestry
Located in London, GB
100 Meter Cable Wall rug / tapestry Dimensions: W 79 x L 102 cm or W 64 x L 130 cm (˜ 0.83 m2 surface). Materials: PVC electricity cable, cable clips, country specific plug and socke...
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2010s British Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Wire

Francisco Franco Original Installation, 12 Pieces
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a MONUMENTAL art installation comprised of 12 unique framed painted fiberglass panels in a continuous color formation by Spanish artist/painter, Francisco Franco. Completely ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Fiberglass, Paper, Glass, Acrylic, Wood

Geometric Abstract Expressinist Woman Portrait Print on Canvas by Richard T Spea
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Vibrant Geometric Abstract Woman Portrait print on canvas by Richard T Spears features a striking, colorful depiction of a woman through bold geometric shapes and patterns. This...
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1990s American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Large Carol Bertrand Colorful Post Modern Abstract
Located in Redding, CT
Large Carol Bertrand Colorful Post Modern Abstract in Acrylic Amazing large canvas with mostly primary colors of blue, red ,yellow and purple. Signature of artist...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Acrylic, Wood, Paint

Frankenthaler Soak Stain Style Abstract Watercolor
Located in Garnerville, NY
A large color field watercolor in the manner of Helen Frankenthaler’s soak-stain style technique. Dramatic bold splashes of color and veining. Circa...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paint, Paper

Outdoor Palm Spring Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor Palm Spring Mural by Olivia Cognet Dimensions: D 5 x W 460 x H 170 cm Materials: Ceramic. Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a pre...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Large 26" Pop Art Copper Wire Whisk Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare large copper wire Pop Art whisk wall sculpture by Curtis Jere from 1970. This sculpture is made from different gauges of copper wire with a wind copper handle. This playful over...
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Copper

Mid-Century tapestry “Moyen-Âge”signed by Jean-Claude Bissery
Located in Beirut, LB
Mid- 20th Century Tapestry “Moyen-Age”signed by Jean-Claude Bissery. Entitled "Moyen Age" depicting a medieval scene with foresters at work. Jean Claude Bissery is a French Postwar &...
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1960s French Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

Signed Record & Sleeve Yes Yesyears Album by Members Framed
Located in San Diego, CA
1978 yes yesyears signed by members of the band record and sleeve, original frame, signatures on front and back by Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire,...
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20th Century North American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Brass

Haveli Wall Art by Newblue
Located in Geneve, CH
Haveli Wall Art by Newblue Unique Piece Dimensions: D 10 x W 66 x H 122 cm. Materials: Patent-pending Newblue recycled ceramic material, recycled sanitary ware, recycled glass, quart...
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Quartz, Other

Object 094 Shelf by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 094 Shelf by NG Design Dimensions: W 102 x D 18 x H 37 cm Materials: Steel, Marble Also Available: All of objects available in different materials and colors on demand. Shel...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Marble, Steel

Italy 1974 Post-Modern Depero Multi-Color Print on Paper The Twins
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning Fortunato Depero print on paper is a multiple of 250 specimens printed by the authorization of Museum of Depero in Rovereto. This is numb...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Nerone & Patuzzi Sculptural Wooden Wall Panel for NP2, 1973
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Nerone & Patuzzi sculptural wooden wall panel for NP2, mahogany, Italy, 1973. This untitled sculpture panel, created around 1970, features linear, curved, concentric, and triangular...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Mahogany

Schönbuch 'Telefonkonsole' Wall-Mounted Shelf Unit Console with Pen Holders
Located in London, GB
Schönbuch (manufacturer), Germany ‘Telefonkonsole’ (telephone console) wall-mounted shelf unit with pen stands. Yellow lacquered formed plywood, metal fittings, chrome pen stands...
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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Plywood

Essence Des Choses Wall Art, Ludovic Clément D’armont
Located in Geneve, CH
Essence des Choses wall art, Ludovic Clément d’Armont. Dimensions: W 247 x D 7 x H 285 cm. Materials: brass, glass, LEDs. The wall reproduces / evokes the colored variations of ...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Brass

Post modern Curtis C. Jere Modern 1980’s Abstract Metal Wall Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Late 1980’S Signed C. Jere Modern wall Scupture Curtis C. Jere Modern 1980’s Abstract Metal Wall Sculpture. Made in 1987. This Wall Sculpture is striking with green patina...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal

Hand Signed Limited Edition Serigraph "Provence" by Arthur Secunda
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand signed limited edition serigraph entitled "Provence" by Arthur Second, circa 1980. The print is in very good vintage condition and is numbered 8 / 150; it is signed in lower rig...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Hamlet Dalla Costa, original serigraph framed, Milan Italy 1980s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hamlet Dalla Costa, serigraph on original glossy paper, First Edition, c. 1980. Framed in handmade lacquered wood frame, the passepartout is raffia. Glass Silkscreen prints on glos...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Raffia, Glass, Wood, Paper

Guillaume Azoulay "The Last Furlong" Hand-Signed Etching
Located in Skokie, IL
Guillaume Azoulay "The Last Furlong" Sepia Colored Etching This is a sepia-toned etching by Moroccan graphic artist Guillaume Azoulay. "Last Furlong" is a beautiful example of Azoul...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper, Glass, Wood, Paint

Multicolor Quilted Paper and Thread Wall Tapestry by Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Magma & Reef" is a one-of-a-kind wall-hanging statement piece as part of Kelly Kozma's newest collection "Watch Me Backflip". This large crafted piece is hand-sewn by the artist in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Textile, Tapestry, Thread, Paper

An Early Work by Purvis Young Framed in Oversized Shadow Box
Located in North Miami, FL
This early piece by Purvis Young, in large scale of broken wood and particle board fragments depict a "slave march" in search of freedom. Very powerful and meaningful. Urban art by w...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Wood, Plywood

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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