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
- Ettore Sottsass
- Robert Venturi
- Alessandro Mendini
- Michele de Lucchi
- Michael Graves
- Nathalie du Pasquier
VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
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Style: Post-Modern
'Tron' Original Vintage Movie Poster, French, 1982
Located in Devon, GB
A vibrant French Petite poster for Walt Disney's pioneering 1982 sci-fi adventure 'Tron.' Written and directed by Steven Lisberger, the futuristic film starred Jeff Bridges as a comp...
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper, Linen
Postmodern Aluminium and Hand Painted Wall Sculpture, Signed 1990s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Miami, FL
Post Modern Aluminium and hand-painted wall sculpture signed by artist. 1990s
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Aluminum
Ingrid Stolzenberg 'Driftwood' German Post Expressionism Painting
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
German post expressionism painting 'Alluvial', 2019 by Ingrid Stolzenberg (former Ellmauer).
Ingrid Stolzenberg lives and works near Frankfurt, Germany.
She has been exhibiting her...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Shigeru Uchida Floating Aluminum Wall Cabinets With Sliding Doors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shigeru Uchida floating aluminum wall cabinets with sliding doors.
Pastoe, Netherlands.
Four available, priced separately.
Measurements: 35.5” width, 7.25” depth, 10.5” height (each)
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Aluminum
Postmodern Moroccan Berber Pattern Black and Silver Beige Abstract Rug No Fringe
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is a high-end rug collection that includes 29 rug design options, in 155 design and rug color combinations, totaling 620 various design-color-size combinations...
Category
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Public Enemy Original Vintage Concert Poster, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, 1988
Located in Devon, GB
A rare boxing-style screenprint concert poster for a performance by Public Enemy with Fishbone, Living Colour and Stetsasonic at the Santa Monica Civic Au...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Set of 4 Signed Abstract Intaglio Prints by Kazuko Watanabe, Framed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 signed abstract intaglio prints by Kazuko Watanabe, framed. Signed in pencil by the artist and numbered 16/30, 19/20, 7/10, 9/10.
Kazuko Watanabe is a graduate of the San...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
1970s Postmodern Abstract Washed Colors Framed Painting Signed by the Artist
Located in Miami, FL
Large Scale Postmodern Abstract Washed Colors Framed Painting in the style of Helen Frankenthaler. Circa 1970's.
Signed lower right in pencil by the artist (Probably M. Martin)
Fram...
Category
1970s Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Chrome
1980's Vibrant Landscape Screenprint by Maro Mitrovic
Located in Dallas, TX
Bold postmodern 1980's screenprint by Marojica "Maro" Mitrovic (Croatian, b. 1950). Signed, dated, and numbered. Coordinating print available for purchase separately or as a pair.
Category
1980s Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood, Paint
1987 Geometric Op Art Acrylic on Canvas by John W. Batista
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vibrant 1980s Op Art Acrylic on Canvas in bold yellow, red, and blue.
Signed "John W. Batista '87."
Very nice, vintage condition.
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic
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...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Paper
Carroll Dunham Colored Etching II, Signed and Numbered
Located in Pasadena, CA
Carroll Dunham is a well-listed American artist whose prolific work jumps between abstraction, figuration, pop, surrealism and cartoon. This colored etching, created in the 1990's is...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint, Paper
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 ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
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...
Category
2010s Moldovan Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
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 ...
Category
1990s British Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper, Linen
Washed Petals – Post-modern Abstract Pastel Acrylic on Canvas in Maple Frame
By East Otis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Will Haughery is a artist and designer based in Pennsylvania. He studied Sculpture at Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. He and his wife Emma cofounded East Otis Studio, a object a...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Maple
Post Modern Abstract Metal Fan Wall Sculpture Attributed to C Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A gorgeous and unique postmodern abstract metal fan wall sculpture attributed to C Jeré in shades of copper, silver and gold.
Measurements: 38" high, 35" wide and 4.5" deep.
C. Jer...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Mortaise Wall Shelf-700 by Clemence Birot
Located in Geneve, CH
Mortaise wall shelf-400 by Clemence Birot
Dimensions: 75 x 25 x 6,5 cm
Materials: cork, metal.
Clemence Birot started her career in Copenhagen, Denmark, and discovered a design prac...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
20th Century Late Impressionist Still-Life Oil Painting, Pavel Roucka, 1986
Located in Berlin, DE
Pavel Roucka's still-life oil painting, created in Czechoslovakia around 1986, offers a glimpse into the artistic landscape of the late 20th century. The piece likely reflects the pr...
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
“Blue No5” 3D Sculpture
By Josef Albers
Located in North Hollywood, CA
“Blue No5” 3D sculpture / wall hanging decor in the style of Josef Albers “Homage to Square”.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Plywood
Miquel Arnal Set of Polaroid Photographs
By Miquel Arnal
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Polaroid photographs by Miquel Arnal.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Material:
Photographic paper
...
Category
1990s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Colorful Pop Art Coin-Operated Horse Ride Print
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Colorful Pop Art Coin-Operated Horse Ride Print / Lithograph
Signed in Pencil (undeciphered)
"Quarter Horse" 57 of 80
Mat in good condition.
Some peeling...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
James Coignard Carborundum Etching
Located in Den Haag, NL
Carborundum etching mix-media on paper by the Great French artist, James Coignard
signed. And on the left corner EA Epreuve d’Artiste Artist Proof. Good condition.
Framed 1970s.
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Loet Vanderveen Monkey/Orangutan Lying Down Bronze Sculpture, Signed, Numbered
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Loet Vanderveen was born in Holland and worked in fashion and later living in New York, London ,Zurich worked in the Zoo sculptures using great patinas. This orangutan is signed and ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
'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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Nerone & Patuzzi Sculptural Wooden Wall Panel for NP2, 1973
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Nerone & Patuzzi cculptural wooden wall panel for NP2, mahogany, Italy, 1973.
This untitled sculpture panel, created around 1970, features linear, curved, concentric, and triangula...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Mahogany
Original Artwork Entitled Figure #1 by Jean Olds
Located in Raleigh, NC
Figure #1 by Jean Olds, signed and dated 1984. A figure of a curvaceous woman outlined in green against a vibrant yellow background. Gouache on reversed woodblock on rice paper, matt...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Study of Space Wall Sculpture iii by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Study of Space Wall Sculpture III by Dechem Studio.
Dimensions: D 2 x W 77 x H 100 cm.
Materials: hand-painted birch plywood.
Exploring factors of depth perception such as shape and...
Category
2010s Czech Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Birch, Plywood
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...
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Quartz, Other
'Manhattan' Original Vintage Us Lobby Card Movie Poster, 1979
Located in Devon, GB
An international style US lobby card for Woody Allen's 1979 romantic comedy "Manhattan," starring co-writer and director Allen as a twice-divorced middle-aged comedy writer dating a ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
'Scarface' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1983
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 th...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Frank Sinatra "Pop Art" Painted Mirror, 1975
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frank Sinatra "Pop Art" Painted Mirror, 1975
Stamp labeled on back: Expressions, Inc. 1975
Framed with metal silver frame
"kill two birds with one stone: mirror + pop art = 197...
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Mirror
Regina Heinz Wallpiece Pottery Monumental Entrance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Regina Heinz B. 1957
ENTRANCE 1999
Monumental wall piece made in six sections
Regina's award winning work has been purchased by the National Art Collector's Fund and is presented in collections worldwide, including the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, the Museum of Contemporary Ceramics in Gifu, Japan, the International Ceramics Museum in Faenza, and the Yingge County Ceramics Museum in Taipei.
With degrees in painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and in ceramics from Goldsmiths’ College, London, Regina combines in her work the sensibility of a fine artist with outstanding expertise in ceramics.
As an artist, Regina draws on her love for her native countryside and her background as a painter. Her passion for colour, form and beautiful ceramic surfaces led her to set up her architectural ceramics practice in 2011 to explore the integration of art, architecture and landscape.
Regina regularly works with international interior designers, art consultants and private clients world-wide. Her portfolio includes an exclusive 3D tile line for the American tile retailer Ann Sacks...
Category
1990s English Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Pottery
Irving Kriesberg Large Oil on Canvas Titled "Pursuit", D. 1994
Located in Peabody, MA
Large oil on canvas by listed Figurative Expressionist artist Irving Kriesberg, titled “Pursuit” and dated ‘94. Early in his career, Kriesberg was included in The Museum of Modern Ar...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
James Dean 'Rebel Without A Cause' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1956
Located in Devon, GB
A full-length James Dean smoulders on this exceedingly rare two-panel poster for the first Japanese release of the classic 1955 teenage drama 'Rebel Without A Cause' in April 1956. S...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper, Linen
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.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
White Carrara Marble and Brass Morse Shelf by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
White Carrara Marble and Brass Morse shelf by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 21 x W 80 x H 87 cm
Materials: Brass, White Carrara Marble
Also...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1980s Memphis Style 3D Abstract Geometric Mixed Media Combine Painting
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Extraordinary vintage 1980s Memphis style painting with intriguing 3D design. This is a mixed media piece that blurs the line between painting and sculpture. In fact, one could go so...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
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...
Category
1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Plywood
Terence La Noue Large Post Modern Painting Titled "Havasu IV", D. 1982
Located in Peabody, MA
Large scale painting by noted artist Terence La Noue, dated 1982. La Noue often titled his paintings after places he had visited. This piece, "Havasu IV", no doubt refers to the Lake...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
1980's Vibrant Landscape Screenprint by Maro Mitrovic
Located in Dallas, TX
Bold postmodern 1980's screenprint by Marojica "Maro" Mitrovic (Croatian, b. 1950). Signed, dated, and numbered. Coordinating print available for purchase separately or as a pair.
Category
1980s Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Postmodern Alvarez Robert Aaron Young Neon Light Box
By Elba Alvarez
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Exceptional piece of Postmodern art. Neon accented Alvarez Robert Aaron Young. Neon tubes mimic art design for a 3 dimension affect. Board face with deep b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Glazed Terracotta Vessel Tile Panel by Gustav Heinkel for Majolika Karlsruhe
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany by Gustav Heinkel for Majolika Karlsruhe, 1970s.
It is made in glazed and hand-painted earthenware.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces o...
Category
1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Earthenware
Postmodern Original Oil Painting by Don Mingolla
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage postmodern oil punting by Don Mingolla. Features an abstract design with blue, green, red, pink and gold.
Category
1980s Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Set of 4 Signed Abstract Intaglio Prints by Kazuko Watanabe, Framed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 signed abstract intaglio prints by Kazuko Watanabe, framed. Signed in pencil by the artist and numbered 16/30, 19/20, 7/10, 9/10.
Kazuko Watanabe is a graduate of the San...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
The Event Horizon Wall Decoration by TOR-Design
Located in Geneve, CH
The Event Horizon Wall Decoration by TOR-Design
Dimensions: Ø 143 cm.
Materials: Oak and birch plywood.
Our family-owned company, Tor Design, was founded by Dmitrii Solodchenko in 1...
Category
2010s Moldovan Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
Tapestry No.01 by Cappelen Dimyr
Located in Geneve, CH
Tapestry no.01 by Cappelen Dimyr
Dimensions: D120 x H140 cm
Materials: 85% wool 15% cotton
Tapestry no.01 is made from chunky natural white shaded ...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Sex Pistols 'Never Mind The Bollocks' UK Promo Poster by Jamie Reid, 1977
By Jamie Reid
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...
Category
1970s British Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper, Linen
Dana 1980s Large Black Pink and Blue Geometric Memphis Style Painting
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1980s geometric Memphis style painting… capturing the full essence of the era. This large scale painting is the 1980s in a nutshell. Anyone who lived the period immediately gets flashback of Miami Vice, Trapper Keeper...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Ceramic Wall Sculpture by Matthew Patton
Located in San Diego, CA
A finely decorated postmodern studio pottery ceramic wall sculpture by Seattle potter Matthew Patton, circa 1990s. Potter is known for his dramatic glaz...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Pottery
"Las Vegas 1983" Serigraph by Melanie Taylor Kent
By Melanie Taylor Kent
Located in San Diego, CA
"Las Vegas 1983" Serigraph by Melanie Taylor Kent, circa 1985. The print is hand signed in pencil in the lower right and numbered 39/100 in the low...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Oak Knaegt Coat Rack by Rikke Palmerston
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Knaegt coat rack by Rikke Palmerston.
Materials: Oak, leather.
Dimensions: D 28.5 x W 87.5 x H 3.5 cm.
Available in oak or black oak.
Rikke Palmerston is a talented up-and-...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Leather, Oak
Kraftwerk Original Vintage UK Concert Poster, Yeovil, 1975
Located in Devon, GB
A rare silkscreen concert poster for one of the first UK performances by German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk at Johnson Hall in Yeovil, England, on Thursday 18th September 1975, with support from Somerset folk singer A.J. Webber. Formed as a duo in Düsseldorf in 1969 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider, Kraftwerk had expanded to what is now regarded to be their classic quartet line-up by 1975, with the addition of Wolfgang Flür and Karl Bartos. Following the breakthrough international success of their fourth studio album 'Autobahn' and its hypnotic 22-minute title track, the foursome embarked on their first international tour to Canada and the US, before ending the tour in the UK from 5th - 20th September. Appearing on stage in matching suits...
Category
1970s British Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Mini Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Mural by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: D 5 x W 28 x H 32 cm
Materials: Stone.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious moment captu...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Stone
'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...
Category
1970s Polish Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
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...
Category
1990s Czech Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Claude Lalanne (1925-2019), Chaise Horta, heliogravure on paper
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Claude Lalanne (1925-2019), Chaise Horta, heliogravure on paper
This original print by Claude Lalanne is from a rare and unsigned edition of 350. It depicts the famous Horta chair, one of the most beautiful furniture of the artist.
Technique : heliogravure on Rivoli paper
Dimensions of the paper : 34 x 27 cm (13,4 x 10,6 inches)
With Francois Xavier Lalanne (1908-2008), Claude Lalanne is the most famous French sculptor of the second half of the twentieth century. Her work is characterized by the flower and animal imagery. He studied art at the Académie Julian in Paris. She was introduced to many Surrealist and Modernist figures, such as Man Ray, Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, and Constantin Brancusi.
Supported by gallerists like Alexandre Iolas, Leo Castelli, Paul Kasmin...
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint, Paper
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...
Category
1970s Serbian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Mixed Media Three Dimensional Abstract by Jose Luis Serrano
By José Luis Serrano
Located in San Diego, CA
Post modern mixed media three dimensional abstract by listed Mexican artist Jose Luis Serrano, circa 1982. Framed and mounted on board measuring 15.7...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
'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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Enzo Mari Wall Hanging Quilted Tapestry Arazzo Canova Adone e Venere, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Enzo Mari Wall Hanging Quilted Tapestry Arazzo Canova Adone e Venere, 1999, Italy- Dimensions 102" x 59" x 1"
This large wall hanging designed by Mari was produced in 1999 and is no...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Cotton
'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
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
Materials
Wool
Galgos / Greyhounds Impressive 10 Foot Long Painting by Eric Alfaro
Located in North Miami, FL
This extraordinary 10 feet long x 5 feet tall painting of beautiful and graceful greyhounds by Cuban artist Eric Alfaro. Alfaro is a Russian born visual artist and his works have be...
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2010s American Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Post Modern Abstract Metal Fan Wall Sculpture Attributed to C Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A gorgeous and unique postmodern abstract metal fan wall sculpture attributed to C Jeré in shades of copper, silver and gold.
Measurements: 38" high, 35" wide and 4.5" deep.
C. Jer...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Miquel Arnal Set of Polaroid Photographs
By Miquel Arnal
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Polaroid photographs by Miquel Arnal.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Material:
Photographic paper
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1990s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Miquel Arnal Set of Polaroid Photographs
By Miquel Arnal
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Polaroid photographs by Miquel Arnal.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Material:
Photographic paper
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1990s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Large Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by Robert K McKellar (1945-2009) Artwork
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A Large Abstract oil on canvas painting by Robert K McKeller (1945-2009). A bold artwork full of emotion, a fabulous statement piece for those looking for an immersive piece of art for a large wall. An unique artwork by a well respected 20th Century artist. Measures 5ft wide by 4ft high.
Robert K McKellar is an artist known for his distinctive style, often characterized by vibrant colours and dynamic forms. His work spans various mediums, including painting and sculpture, and frequently explores themes of nature, emotion, and abstraction. McKellar’s pieces might incorporate elements from his surroundings, reflecting a deep connection to the landscapes and experiences that inspire him.
Robert McKellar’s abstract work often emphasizes colour, movement, and texture, creating immersive experiences for viewers. His approach uses bold and contrasting colours to evoke emotion and energy, drawing the viewer’s eye and stimulating the senses. His abstract pieces frequently feature fluid shapes and patterns that suggest movement, inviting interpretation and personal connection.
Mixed Media Techniques: He often employs a variety of materials and techniques, layering paints and textures to add depth and complexity to his compositions.
Nature-Inspired Elements: Many of his works reflect natural forms and landscapes, reinterpreted through an abstract lens, blending realism with abstraction.
Emotional Resonance: McKellar’s art aims to convey feelings and moods rather than depict specific subjects, encouraging viewers to engage with the work on a personal level.
His abstract art is celebrated for its ability to blend aesthetic appeal with deeper emotional and conceptual undertones, making each piece a unique exploration of the human experience. His works often resonate with audiences due to their emotional depth and visual impact.
About Robert K McKeller
Painter and teacher, born in Gravesend, Kent, where he attended the Technical School for Boys, 1957–62. Emigrated to New Zealand, 1964, returning to England on the death of his father in 1966. Did a foundation course at Medway College of Design, 1969–70, then a degree course at Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, 1971–3. Gerald Norden...
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1980s British Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Miguel Berrocal Sculpture/Abstract, Torso " with Stand, Choker Necklace Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful mounted sculpture from the Puzzle Spanish master Miguel Berrocal, This work is signed in front and numbered 809/1000.
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1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
Geometric Collage by Artist Heather Borsche Contemporary Art California Design
Located in San Diego, CA
Geometric Collage by Artist Heather Borsche Contemporary Art, Whimsical collage by San Diego artist, framed piece with great colors and Postmodern Me...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Black Flora Wall Sculpture by Valeria Nascimento
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Flora Wall Sculpture by Valeria Nascimento
Dimensions: D 100 x H 10 cm.
Materials: Black stained porcelain assembled onto a charred oak.
Sta...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Porcelain, Oak
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