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Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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
Set of 2 Tray and Letter Opener by Steve McGugan for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Danish Wave Series Desk Tray and Letter Opener by Steve McGugan for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. This piece has an at...
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20th Century Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal

1990s Postmodern Abstract Honey Bear Sculpture Large Architectural Form
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Minimalist bear form, golden speckle textured matte glaze. Over 1 foot high and 15 lbs.
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1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Modern Minimalist Spiral White Ceramic Vase
Located in Pasadena, CA
This postmodern sculptural ceramic vase features a fluid, organic spiral silhouette in matte cream. Evoking the playful geometry of Memphis-era design while retaining a minimalist el...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Polypore Small Bowl by David Valner
Located in Geneve, CH
Polypore Small Bowl by David Valner Dimensions: D 22 x W 27 x H 13 cm. Materials: Hand-crafted glass. Weight: 2 kg. Finish: Small size, dark green and beige, and matte surface. In t...
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2010s Czech Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Gio Ponti for Argenteria Sabattini Italian Silver-Plated "Musk" Sculpture 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian sculpture ‘Cuckolded Mask” in silver-plated metal designed by Gio Ponti for Argenteria Sabattini with the manufacturer’s mark engraved, Italy 1970s Please note that the item...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Femme Hermes Bronze Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
A contemporary post modern patinated bronze "Femme Hermes" sculpture, unsigned.
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20th Century North American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Heino Large pottery / ceramic vase , rare Chinese Yellow Celadon glaze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing studio pottery vase by the well known potter Otto Heino . This vase has the rare Yellow Celadon glaze , that the formula was lost for the Chinese artists and Otto created it ...
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1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Gaetano Pesce Half Ball Vase with Big Surprise Base, Meritalia, 2010
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1st edition Gaetano Pesce half ball vase for Meritalia with the big surprise base. Fantastic and rare example of Pesce’s exquisite ability with resin. The wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin, Plastic

"Fruit Mama" Fruit Holder design Stefano Giovannoni for Alessi, Italy 1993
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Stefano Giovannoni for Alessi, Italy "Fruit Mama" Fruit Holder, designed in 1993 No longer in production, this is a fun, useful and scul...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

XL Vintage Costantini L’Oggetto Grandfather Clock - Memphis Style Italy 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
XL Vintage Costantini l’Oggetto Grandfather Clock - Memphis Style Italy 1980s This rare XL vintage grandfather clock comes from Costantini L'Oggetto and impresses with its contrasti...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Stoneware Clay Set Dance of Light Candleholder by Aleksandra Krasnopolska
Located in Geneve, CH
Stoneware Clay Set Dance of Light Candleholder by Aleksandra Krasnopolska Dimensions: W 12 x D 10 x H 15.5 cm, W 12 x D 12 x H 15 cm Materials: Stoneware clay. Light glazewash appli...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Handcrafted Studio Rotating Pyramid Jewelry Box
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A striking and sculpturally refined studio-crafted jewelry box by American designer John P. Schmidt, dated 1989. Designed in a bold pyramidal form, the piece is meticulously made fro...
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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Murano Glass Handkerchief Vase, Italy 1980/90s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Italian Murano Glass Handkerchief / Tulip Vase in sky blue. Bottom with Arte Murano Hallmark. In good condition. Normal/small signs of age and wear.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Post Modern Ceramic Jewelry Trinket Dish Signed Palmer 1980s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a post-modern Memphis Milano style ceramic jewelry dish signed Palmer. It was made in Italy in the 1980s. It is a catch-all trinket dish perfect for jewelry or soap. Iconic r...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

An important deconstructed cubist ceramic male torso, signed by artist, 20th c.
Located in View Park, CA
A monumental deconstructed ceramic male torso, signed by artist, 20th century. In tones of burnt pêche, apricot, and sienna, this stunning sculpture epitomizes cubism in three dimens...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Memphis Style 1980s Metal Stick Person Candle Holders
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage 1980s memphis style stick person black metal candle holder. The stick person holds a wine glass in one hand and there is a candle holder in the other hand. Quirky wavy hair...
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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Unique Tara 02 Vessel - Contemporary Sculpted in Black Wood by Megarisiotis
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Tara 02 Vessel - Contemporary Sculpted in Black Wood by Megarisiotis Dimensions: Ø 45 x H 8 cm. Materials: Turned, brushed, and burned pine. Tara is undoubtedly the most powe...
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2010s German Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Red Stoneware Pithos Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Stoneware Pithos Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 19 x H 24 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Stoneware Available finishes: Black, ...
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2010s Greek Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

1980s Memphis Style Red Triangle Base Desk Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly designed 1980s Memphis Milano-inspired desk clock with a black triangular base, red plastic case, and black and white squiggle face. Looks like it could've been designed...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Studio Art Pottery Vase, Green, Brown, Tan, Hand-crafted, Postmodern
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern studio art pottery vessel/ vase. The glazed areas of green contrast beautifully with the unglazed tan clay. This is a striking piece that looks wonderful as part of a grou...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Post Modern Czechoslovakian Art Glass Orange Bowl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a decorative post-modern art glass bowl in orange and black colors. Fantastic sculptural Czechoslovakian design. Stamped underneath. Dimensions: 2.75" H x 11...
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1980s Czech Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

1980 s Postmodern Salem Cigarettes Advertising Wall Plastic Decorative Clock
Located in San Diego, CA
A very collectible classic wall plastic clock with Neon Graphics, by Salem cigarretes nice original condition clock has Japanese battery movement , no cracks on the case just some l...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Borek Sipek sculpture glass bowl centerpiece signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borek Sipek master Czech glass blower , artist of high end glass work . This one is known as Trinite”. Signed
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1990s Czech Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Paper Way Fish Aquarium
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful double-sided glass fish aquarium by Italian Murano. Nice condition, no chips or cracks.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Tapio Wirkaala "Porcelaine Noire" Centerpiece for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Centerpiece, fruit bowl, plate in black porcelain, vintage modernism, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Linie “Porcelaine Noire” serie...
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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Postmodern Ceramic Bowl, ca. 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A Modern style or Postmodern period stone white round ceramic bowl, circa 1980s, USA. Maker's mark on bottom as shown in image #15. Dimensions: 7" diameter. Black acrylic waterfall table...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Postmodern red and black adjustable desk lamp. Shade and base are a red enameled metal. Neck is adjustable. In fine working order for US electric.   
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1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Lucido Costello Original Hand Made Iron Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely hand made iron sculpture is part of a set (male and female) - completely original by Lucido Costello, a well renowned heavy iron sculpture artist in Barcelona, Spain. Co...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Body Grid Sculpture by Tanya Ragir, Signed Dated 1990, Edition 1/9
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Body Grid Sculpture by acclaimed artist Tanya Ragir, a captivating piece that effortlessly combines intricate design with cont...
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1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

1980 s Memphis Era Large Footed Compote Ceramic bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large glossy pink ceramic Memphis era ball footed compote, with turquoise ceramic bowls circa 1980's great condition.
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20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Tim Lazer Art Glass Vase Blue Post-Modern 1990
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an art glass vase designed by Tim Lazer (signed on the bottom). Blue tones in swirl motion. Post-modern , dated 1990. Dimensions: 3.5" H x 3.75" diameter. P...
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1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

"Toute Petite Étrangeté" Cocoon Vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s
Located in Lille, FR
"Toute petite étrangeté" cocoon vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s. Signed.
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Fulvio Bianconi Ritalgi Vase for Venini, Italy 1998
Located in Hellouw, NL
A playful and expressive example of late 20th-century Murano glassmaking, this 'Ritagli' vase by Fulvio Bianconi was produced by Venini in 1998. Known for his experimental approach t...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Vintage Leather Wrapped Desktop Letter Organizer by C.P. Leathercraft
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage leather wrapped desktop letter organizer by C.P. Leathercraft, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with some scratches ...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Perthshire Art Glass Paperweight Twists and Millefiori
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Perthshire paperweight features large central P cane (signature cane), surrounded by 3 rings of highly detailed millefiori can...
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20th Century Scottish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso

A bronze figurative sculpture after Henry Moore, signed, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A bronze figurative sculpture depicting an abstract female body, upon a pink marble plinth, signed by artist, probably mid to late 20th century. Thi...
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20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Salvador Dali Leda Armchair, Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD. Structure in polished cast brass varnish. Measures: 47 x 60 x 92 H. cm Year: 1935-1937 Taken from ...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Athari Functional Sculpture by Andrei Clontea
Located in Geneve, CH
Athari Functional Sculpture by Andrei Clontea Dimensions: W 20 x D 28 x H 29 cm Materials: Ceramics It’s important to note that due to the hand-building process, each piece may pres...
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2010s Luxembourgish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1980 s Tessellated Stone Brass Lidded Box by Desia
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Felt-lined lidded box all handcrafted from natural stones Indigenous to the Philippines.
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1980s Philippine Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Marco de Gueltz Sandblasted Glass Candlesticks or Candle Holders, France 1980s
By Marco de Gueltzl, Marco de Gueltz
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of unique postmodern sculptural candlesticks or candle holders rendered in hand cut and sandblasted glass by Marco de Gueltz, Gueltzl. France 1980s
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Cut Glass

1995 Italy Bronze Sculpture by Giuseppe Bergomi Davanti Al Mare
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an engaging and intense artwork created by the well known Italian artist Giuseppe Bergomi in 1995. This is a bronze sculpture made by the tec...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A Huge POST-MODERN PLANTER or VASE by GUY LEFEVRE for MAISON JANSEN, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and generous cylindrical planter with a golden border, Art-Deco, Modernist, Shabby-Chic, in mirror polished steel enhanced with a golden square section border, brown plast...
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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bud Vase Sculptural Blown Glass with Silver Mirror by Homa
Located in Geneve, CH
Bud Vase Sculptural Blown Glass with Silver Mirror by Homa Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 26 cm Materials: Blown Glass. Silver Mirror. HOMA is a contemporary design atelier based in Is...
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Mirror

American Designer, Large Floor Vase, Ceramic, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A large brown and beige hand-painted floor vase, designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Perforated Metal Tray and Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A great set of perforated metal tray and bowl of unknown age. The black enameled tray is similar in design to Mathieu Mategot's perforated trays and Richard Galef's work for Ravenwa...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Gusum Metallslöjden, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed and produced by Gusum Metallslöjden, c. 1970s. Holds 0.45” diameter candles
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1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Pink And Gold Alabaster Round Pill Box 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage timeless elegance handcrafted Italian pink alabaster pill box trimmed in gold tone metal. Featuring a hinged lid and gilt brass metal trim,the lid is decorated with a rose, i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Contemporary Enamel Painted Bronze Sculpture entitled "Frog" by Barry Stein
Located in London, GB
A charming limited edition enamel painted bronze study of an alert frog with excellent rich green colour. The bronze with fabulous colour and hand finished detail. Signed Barry Stein...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Set of Kaleido12, Candleholders by Arturo Erbsman
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Kaleido12, candleholders, handmade and signed by Arturo Erbsman Dimensions: Small: 25 x 15 x 15 cm. Medium: 37 x15 x 15 cm. Big: 49 x 15 x 15 cm. Materials: Acrylic mirrors Kaleidoscopic one-way glass photophores...
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2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Mirror

Ken and Ingrid Hansen Art Glass Vase
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ken And Ingrid Hansen Art Glass Vase ,.
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1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Vintage Ceramic Pop Art Bayer Aspirin Paperweight or Display
Located in New York, NY
A big ceramic Bayer Aspirin from a store called Think Big in SoHo, NYC in the 1980s . Fun. Decorative piece for display, art in a bathroom or a paperweig...
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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Plaster

Blossom I - Black stoneware sculptural vase
Located in PRADES-LE-LEZ, FR
Blossom I is a hand-built ceramic sculpture by French artist Audrey Vo Van, created in black chamotte stoneware. The form, both grounded and ascending, suggests the quiet emergence o...
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2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Contemporary Art Bronze Sculpture Partenze by Giampaolo Talani
Located in Pistoia, IT
Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Danese Milano Kuno Prey Concrete Clock, 1986
Located in Meer, VAN
Danese Milano Kuno prey concrete clock. Italy, 1986. This is a very rare post-modern concrete clock designed by Kuno Prey for the Milanese company Danese....
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

Alessandro Albrizzi Italian White Perspex Boxes 1990s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian perspex plexiglass jewelry or storage boxes designed by Franco Albrizzi, with engraved mark under base, Italy 1990s. Please note that ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Plexiglass

Vintage Rare 1990s Chanel Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly chic necklace from the Autumn-Winter 1996 Chanel collection. This beautiful goldtone chain with six faux baroque pearls in white and grey is simply irresistible. This nec...
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1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Tall Cast Iron Candlestick Holders - Set of 2
Located in Fairfield, CA
A pair of tall cast iron candlestick holders in varying heights. Unique curvy design with tripod bases to create a wonderful sculptural display. ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage Murano Red Opalescent Glass Perfume Bottle with Stopper
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite vintage Murano glass perfume bottle features a striking combination of deep ruby red glass framed by clear ribbed layers, creating a captivating optical depth. Its ele...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Light 31 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Light 31 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino One of a kind Dimensions: D 32 x H 32 cm Material: White porcelain. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ancient Korean ceram...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Lauren Lesko Coifed Mongolian Lambskin Chaise Lounge On Silk Jacquard Cushion
Located in Dayton, OH
Lauren Lesko 'Coifed', 1993 Psychoanalyst's couch covered in Mongolian lambs skin and clipped by a professional dog groomer into a royal dutch cut. Sits on a silk jacquard cushion....
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1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Lambskin, Silk, Hardwood

Post-modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Tom von Kaenel, Reflections Copenhagen, Christopher Gentner, and Ettore Sottsass. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $33 and tops out at $216,361 while the average work can sell for $1,098.

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