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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
Curve #1 Wall Sculpture by Delphine Cobbaert
Located in Geneve, CH
Curve #1 Wall Sculpture by Delphine Cobbaert Dimensions: W 54 x D 3 x H 44 cm Materials: Wool, Paperyarn, Linen, Hout. Delphine Cobbaert is a Belgian textile artist, designer and c...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen

Small French Cityscape Oil Painting, Paris France Street Scene Painting
Located in Miami, FL
Decorate a home office, living room or den with this beautiful vintage Paris cityscape painting. Created in France circa 1940 and set in the original black frame, the hand painted ar...
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20th Century French Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

Ahmed Gomez Original Painting "Pin Up Girl B"
Located in North Miami, FL
Born in Holguin, Cuba in 1972, it was in the embattled island nation that Ahmed Gomez was exposed to art throughout childhood and it was there that he honed his aesthetic. “I was alw...
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2010s Cuban Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas

"The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" Original Vintage Movie Poster, 1977
Located in Devon, GB
An adorable US One Sheet poster for a feature-length compendium of three previously released Walt Disney animated shorts based on A.A. Milne's beloved 'Winne-the-Pooh' books. 'The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh' brought together 'Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree...
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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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

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

Signed Oil on Canvas Painting by Cuban Painter, Eric Alfaro "Rabbit"
Located in North Miami, FL
Eric Alfaro is an established, listed and well renowned contemporary Cuban artist known for his vibrant and colorful paintings depicting various themes. This Rabbit in soft orange t...
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2010s American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas

'The Beatles' Complete Set of Five Promotional Posters by Richard Avedon, 1967
Located in Devon, GB
Complete set of five promotional posters Portraits 27 x 18¾ in. (68.5 x 47.5 cm.); Banner 14½ x 40 in. (37 x 101.5 cm.) Printed in England by Waterlow & Sons Limited for Stern Magazine, Germany Beatles manager Brian Epstein...
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1960s German Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Linen, Paper

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

Circa 1969 "Planetarische Folklore - Spielobjekt" After Victor Vasarely
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful vintage print after Victor Vasarely. Titled "Planetarische Folklore Spielobjekt", this piece is defined by its bright and colorful squares and circles. This print was relea...
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1960s American Vintage 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

B.B. King Original Concert Poster for the Boston Tea Party, Boston, 1970
Located in Devon, GB
A scarce original concert poster for a run of shows headlined by B.B. King with support from Cold Blood and J. Geils Band at the Boston Tea Party in Boston, Massachusetts, from Thurs...
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1970s American Vintage 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 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

Poster Gianni Versace Metropolitan Museum of Art Photo by Irving Penn, 1997
Located in Milano, IT
GIANNI Versace. Beautiful and rare Poster of the Metropolitan Museum of Art December 1997-March 1998 of the exhibition on Gianni Versace. The poster depicts a photograph by Irving Penn. Penn's photograph depicts the famous 1987 theatre costume in black quilted satin and white satin with black and white applications. from the TEATRO collection. Approximate size 89 x 63.5 cm. pay. Thank you for your cooperation! The poster is an interesting black and white look on one of Versace's most extravagant evening dresses. This item would be the perfect addition to any Gianni Versace or MMA collection. Versace's catwalk collections...
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1990s American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Framed Postmodern Abstract Lithograph circa 1980's Memphis Era
Located in San Diego, CA
nicely museum quality framed Litho circa 1980's mixed medis on maple frame with lucite top great colors abstract subject.
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20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Lucite, Maple, Paper

James Bond 'Diamonds Are Forever' Original Vintage Japanese Movie Poster, 1971
Located in Devon, GB
Sean Connery was paid a then record $1.25 million to return as James Bond for EON Production's 'Diamonds Are Forever,' his sixth and final outing as Bond after declining the role in ...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper, Linen

'The Terminator' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Milan Pecák, Czech, 1990
Located in Devon, GB
Along with Jakub Erol's stylized design for the Polish release, celebrated Czech artist Milan Pecák's imposing illustration of Arnold Schwarzenegger as 'The Terminator' is one of the...
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1990s Czech Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Underneath #3 Wall Sculpture by Delphine Cobbaert
Located in Geneve, CH
Underneath #3 Wall Sculpture by Delphine Cobbaert Dimensions: W 100 x D 3 x H 105 cm Materials: Wool, Linen, Jute, Horsehair. Delphine Cobbaert is a Belgian textile artist, designe...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen

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

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

'Deep Throat' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Studio Lem, French, 1975
Located in Devon, GB
Perhaps the most popular X-rated movie of all time, Gerard Damiano's 1972 sexploitation classic 'Deep Throat' was one of the first pornographic films to in...
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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

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

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

In Between #3 Wall Sculpture by Delphine Cobbaert
Located in Geneve, CH
In Between #3 Wall Sculpture by Delphine Cobbaert Dimensions: W 95.5 x D 3 x H 112.9 cm Materials: Wool, Linen, Jute, Painted wood, Horsehair. Delphine Cobbaert is a Belgian textil...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen, Wood

Postmodern Framed Abstract Painting of City Scape
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Framed Abstract Cityscape Oil Painting is a vivid exploration of urban life through art. It features thick, chunky oil paint textures in vibrant pastel colors, predomi...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paint

Fratturato Azzurro Painting Wall Sculpture by Kris Lamba Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Fratturato Azzurro Painting Wall Sculpture by Kris Lamba Studio Dimensions: W 95 x D 10 x H 138 cm Materials: Ceramic and pigments on framed panel. Weight: 6 Kg. Kris Lamba was born...
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2010s British Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Tapestry by Nathalie du Pasquier, Limited Edition, No. 2/36, Signed 2005
Located in Kansas City, MO
Tapestry by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design, Italy, 2005. This example is number 2 of 36. This thick handwoven wool wall hanging is in excellent condition.
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

Large serigraph (architetural study) by Ettore Sottsass, 1987
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Beautiful and rare screen print “Senza titolo” (architectural study) by Ettore Sottsass, 1987 Produced by Kalos Arti Applicate in 1987, signed and numbered 22/100 in pencil. Fram...
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1980s Italian Vintage 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. 1990. Framed in handmade lacquered wood frame, the passepartout is raffia. Silkscreen prints on glossy pap...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Raffia, Wood, Paper

Original 1982 Large Cinema Movie Poster Blazing Saddles Mel Brooks Film
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An original British quad movie poster from 1982 featuring the double billing of Blazing Saddles (1974) and History of the World Part I (1981). Both films directed by Mel Brooks...
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20th Century British Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Contemporary Photography "Vestígios" by Felipe Varanda, Limited Edition
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary Photography "Vestígios de Adoração" (Traces of Worship) from the "Arqueologia de Futuras Ruínas" (Archeology of Future Ruins) Series by Brazilian Photographer Felipe Var...
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2010s Brazilian 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

'Walk the Line' Original Movie Poster designed by Shepard Fairey, American, 2005
Located in Devon, GB
One of the finest film posters to be produced in recent years, street artist Shepard Fairey's dazzling design for the teaser Campaign of 2005 Johnny Cash biopic ''Walk The Line'' is a triumph, depicting Joaquin Phoenix as the rebellious country music legend in dark silhouette against a fiery background, paying homage to hit song Ring of Fire. At its heart a love story between Cash and fellow country music star June Carter...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

'The Shining' Original Vintage British Quad Film Poster, 1980
Located in Devon, GB
A scarce and unusual 'Weekend Mirror' style teaser quad for the British release of Stanley Kubrick's 1980 modern horror masterpiece 'The Shining,' starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall. Based on the bestselling novel by Stephen King, the seminal psychological horror initially opened to mixed reviews, before growing momentum over the summer of 1980 to become an American box-office success. With anticipation building for the October 1980 British release, Warner Bros. made the canny marketing decision to reproduce a tabloid newspaper spread from the Saturday, August 30, 1980, edition of the Daily Mirror, on "the tide...
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1980s British Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper, Linen

Contemporary Photography "Vestígios de Fogo" by Felipe Varanda, Limited Edition
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary Photography "Vestígios de Fogo" (Traces of Fire) from the "Arqueologia de Futuras Ruínas" (Archeology of Future Ruins) Series by Brazilian Photographer Felipe Varanda. ...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

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

Tree Labyrinth Wall Decoration by TOR-Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Tree Labyrinth Wall Decoration by TOR-Design Dimensions: W 143 x L 143 cm. Materials: Oak, linden, and birch plywood. Our family-owned company, Tor Design, was founded by Dmitrii So...
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2010s Moldovan Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Other

Deborah Thomas Northern Fleet Series Sculptures
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair Wall Sconces by Deborah Thomas of The Northern Fleet Series Constructed using numerous pieces of broken glass jars, each individually wired to an a...
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1980s English Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Steel, Wire

Jonathan Seliger, "Editorial" - The Anatomy of Hate, 1994, mixed media
Located in Stockholm, SE
Jonathan Seliger (USA 1955), "Editorial" - The Anatomy of Hate, 1994, mixed media. The materials used: oil, alkyd, modeling paste, wax on muslin and wood. The artist has confirmed ...
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1990s American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Acrylic

Italy 1990 Post-Modern Set Two Black and Brown Upholstered Screens
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning set of two black and brown screens are totally hand made in Italy, they were made in 1990 in Milano. They are an example of great craftsmans...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Fabric

Oval Pine Shelves by David Renault
Located in Geneve, CH
Oval pine shelves by David Renault Dimensions: D 200 x H 170 cm Materials: pine wood Available in other wood shades and sizes. Shelves made of solid pine from eco-responsible forest...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Pine

Abstract, Ink on Paper Drawing, Signed on the Back
Located in Naples, IT
Abstract - drawing made with china ink on paper, signed on back, illegible signature.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Wrapped Reichstag, 1971
Located in North Miami, FL
Christo and Jeanne-Claude, American, Bulgarian and Moroccan, b. 1935-2020 and 1935-2009. Newly framed and hand-signed. Title: Wrapped Reichstag Serie...
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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Glass, Paper

Hitchcock 'Marnie' Original Vintage British Vertical Quad Movie Poster, 1964
Located in Devon, GB
An exceedingly rare vertical format British Quad for Alfred Hitchcock's 1964 psychological sex thriller "Marnie," starring Tippi Hendren and Sean Connery. Not present on the conventi...
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1960s British Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

'The Terminator' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Milan Pecák, Czech, 1990
Located in Devon, GB
Along with Jakub Erol's stylized design for the Polish release, celebrated Czech artist Milan Pecák's imposing illustration of Arnold Schwarzenegger as 'The Terminator' is one of the...
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1990s Czech Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Monika Franco - Handmade tapestry with cotton thread. Unique piece. Mexico.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Monika Franco Handmade tapestry with cotton thread. Unique piece. Mexico. W. 107 cm, D. 14 cm, H. 160 cm
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Cotton

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

Avantgarde Art Work done on metal by Yugoslav artist Ljubomir Rajcevic, 1974
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking piece of avantgarde art work done in metal by a Yugoslav artist Ljubomir Rajčević. This exceptional piece features a breathtaking minimal est...
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1970s Serbian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal

1973 Italian Abstract Painting Signed Cattaneo
Located in Garnerville, NY
Signed and dated expressionistic abstract painting on canvas. Oil paint on canvas in a black and gold profile wood molding frame. Signed and dated, C Cattaneo, '73 (Carlo Cattaneo). ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

'Taxi Driver' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Andrzej Klimowski, Polish, 1978
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 Polish Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Japan Oil Abstract Paintings T3 Resistance T4 Persistence Tetsuro Shimizu, 2011
Located in MIlano, IT
Japan Oil abstract paintings T3 Resistance and T4 Persistence Tetsuro Shimizu, 2011 Pair of abstract paintings titled T3 Resistance and ...
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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

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

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

Georges Ferrato, "Sommières" 1996 - Abstract Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
-Sommières by Georges Ferrato -Oil on Canvas -35 x 45.5 in, 89 x 116 cm -Signed at bottom, signed dated and titled on the back Ferrato’s work is often associated with the abstractio...
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1990s French Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Acrylic

Golden ceramic vase with heart-shaped design
Located in Milano, IT
The vase with heart-shaped design was made of ceramic and then gilded. It has great decorative value but also a practical function, as it has two holes that can hold flowers. As can...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

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, Glass, Wood, Paper

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

'Alien' Original Vintage Film Poster by Zdenek Ziegler, Czech, 1982
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

Tristan Govignon "Celestial Offerings, Old Man in the Moon" Mount
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary bronze wall mount of a stylized celestial sculpture. Triple clear powder coated bronze wall mount. ("Celestial Offerings, Old Man In t...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Bronze

1960's Brian Rice Signed Pop Art Screen Print Geometric 'Radio'
Located in Norwich, GB
Radio by Brian Rice (born 1936). Limited Edition Silkscreen Print - 1969. Brian Rice is a British abstract artist associated with the pop art movement. He studied in London, and h...
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Mid-20th Century English Post-Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

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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