Postmodern Danish Metal Bottle Opener by Bent Falk for Menu, 1980s
By Bent Falk
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Danish Metal Bottle Opener by Bent Falk for Menu, 1980s
Category
20th Century Danish Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
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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.
Style: Post-Modern
Italian Postmodern Kontessa Series Sugar Pot from Vev Vigano, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Postmodern Kontessa Series Sugar Pot from Vev Vigano, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 Official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer ...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Recinto tray Alessi Alessandro Mendini Postmodern
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
"Recinto" table tray designed by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi. Designed in around 2000. Vintage blue color. There are a little trace of use. Over all good condition.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Set of 4 Post Modern Pink Lucite Scrolling Ribbon Napkin Rings
$89Sale Price / set|40% Off
Vintage Set of 4 Post Modern Pink Lucite Scrolling Ribbon Napkin Rings
Located in Amityville, NY
A vintage post modern set of four napkin rings in pink lucite, with a scrolling, looping, wrapping, ribbon or bow shape. Each of the 4 in the set is identical, providing a perfect fe...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Lucite
Fitz and Floyd Ceramic Vegetable Measuring Cup and Shakers Set
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This charming Fitz and Floyd set belongs to the tradition of figurative ceramic objects created for the decorative kitchen. It includes a measuring cup and several salt and pepper sh...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Danish Metal Bottle Opener and Corkscrew by Bent Falk for Menu, 1980s
By Bent Falk
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Danish Metal Bottle Opener and Corkscrew by Bent Falk for Menu, 1980s, Set of 2
Category
20th Century Danish Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Complete & Original 18-Piece Service
Located in North Miami, FL
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (1933-2006), cheese service with 18 unique pieces (forks, knives and spoons). All in silvered metal and in original box with designer name. Provenance and authe...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Postmodern Flash One Series Milk and Sugar Pot by Dorothy Hafner, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Flash One Series Milk and Sugar Pot by Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. A...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Trinket Tray by Six Dots Design, Oiled Aluminum, Post-Modern Style, UK
Located in Geneve, CH
Trinket Tray by Six Dots Design Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 21 x W 13.5 x H 21 cm Materials: Sanded and oiled aluminum. Six Dots designs and makes bespoke furniture in North London....
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 3 Postmodern Sugar and Milk Tray by Micheal Graves for Alessi, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Italian Sugar and Milk Tray by Micheal Graves for Alessi, 1980s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional i...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Richard Meier for Swid Powell Silver Plated Peppermill
Located in Hanover, MA
Hefty and well constructed pepper mill designed by uber architect Richard Meier for Swid Powell and produced in Italy, circa 1985. Ref...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Set of 4 Abalone Shell & Chrome Napkin Ring Holders 2 Sets Available NIB
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice set of 4 elegant napkin ring holders with abalone shell and chrome steel plated frame , these sets are from the 1980's Never used , we have 2 sets available buyer has the choice...
Category
20th Century Indian Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Chrome
Alessandro Mendini Collectable Postmodern Wine Opener by Alessi Signed & Number
Located in San Diego, CA
Alessandro Mendini wine bottle opener series made for Alessi in 2006 dated and numbered as shown great condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Post-Modern Memphis Style Salt and Pepper Shakers by Olde Thompson
$200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Post-Modern Memphis Style Salt and Pepper Shakers by Olde Thompson
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of post-modern Memphis style salt and pepper shakers by Olde Thompson, circa 1980s. The set is constructed of hard wood with colorful high lacquered paint. The pair ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Set of 24 Euclid Tableware Pieces by Eter Design
$3,004 / set
Set of 24 Euclid Tableware Pieces by Eter Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 24 Euclid Tableware Pieces by Eter Design Unique Pieces. Dimensions: Dinner plate L: Ø 33 x H 1,5 cm. Dinner plate M: Ø 26 x H 1,5 cm. Dessert plate: Ø 19.8 x H 1,5 cm. Bread & butter plate: Ø 14.5 cm x H 1 cm. Cereal bowl: Ø 19.8 x H 8,5 cm. Cereal plate: Ø 14.5 x H 1 cm. Soup plate: Ø 25.5 x H 6 cm. Serving bowl M: Ø 28.2 x H 9 cm. Serving bowl L: Ø 39.5 x H 11 cm. Casserole: Ø 22.2 x H 3.5 cm. Espresso cup: Ø 10 cm x H 5,5 cm. Espresso plate: Ø 14.5 cm x H 1 cm. Mug: Ø 9 cm x H 9 cm. Water cup...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Clay
Set of Eleven Porcelain and Pure Gold Coffee Cups by Hutschenreuther, Germany
By MAS Italia
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany, 1960s. This set features 11 coffee cups and 11 plates. The coffee cups are made in fine and light porcelain, which is decorated with pure gold. They are made by Hut...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold
Fornasetti Porcelain Tableware Set, Medallion & Newspaper Patterns
$850Sale Price / set|34% Off
Fornasetti Porcelain Tableware Set, Medallion & Newspaper Patterns
By Fornasetti
Located in Astoria, NY
Two Fornasetti Porcelain Tableware Pieces, comprising: lighter in medallion pattern and jar with gin liquor label and newspaper pattern, each marked "Fornasetti Milano / Made in Ital...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Crystal Whiskey Bottle with Silver Stopper, Vintage 1990
Located in Brescia, IT
This an elegant whiskey crystal bottle.The crystal stopper is coated in silver. The surface in silver shows the signs of the time, but the bot...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Unused Coffee for Two Set by Danish / Swiss Kitchenware Specialist Bodum
$206Sale Price / set|20% Off
Unused Coffee for Two Set by Danish / Swiss Kitchenware Specialist Bodum
By Bodum
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This refined yet striking coffee set was made for two. It is complete and still new as it has never been used. It consists of a French press, two coffee glasses, two espresso glasses...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass, Plexiglass, Cork
Swedish Eggbeater Kitchen Tool Karl-Axel Andersson Morgan Ferm Hammarplast
Located in Hamburg, DE
Swedish Eggbeater Kitchen Tool by Karl-Axel Andersson and Morgan Ferm for Hammarplast, 1990s
Category
20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Plastic
Hermès Set of 7 HTS Collection Dinner Spoons
By Hermès, Nedda El-asmar
Located in Mexico City, MX
A set of 7 dinner spoons by Hermès. The HTS collection, Hermès Tout Simple, presents an ergonomic design and a new form of elegance born from the combination of mirror polish and dee...
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hermès Pair of HTS Collection Dessert Spoons
By Hermès, Nedda El-asmar
Located in Mexico City, MX
A pair of stainless steel dessert spoons by Hermès. The HTS Collection, Hermès Tout Simple, presents an ergonomic design and a new form of elegance born from the combination of mirro...
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ménagère "Sillage" par Philippe Costard pour Chabanne
Located in Rouen, FR
La ménagère "Sillage" signée Philippe Costard pour Chabanne est une œuvre de design à part entière. Composée de 30 couverts au total (11 fourchettes, 11 couteaux, 8 cuillères), elle ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Swid Powell Toscana Tableware Designed by Steven Harris & Lucien Ress-Roberts
By Swid Powell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great set of post modern colorful tableware: Designer: Steven Harris, American, born 1950 Designer: Lucien Rees Roberts, English, born 1952 Retaile...
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Set Of 2 Chelsea Round Wine Coasters in Horn & Ivory Lacquered Wood by Arcahorn
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Chelsea Round Wine Coasters in Horn & Ivory Lacquered Wood by Arcahorn Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 2 cm. Materials: Horn and lacquered wood. Colours and shades of horn processed b...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Other
The Standard Tray in Solid Wood by Standard Practice
Located in Geneve, CH
The Standard Tray in Solid Wood by Standard Practice. Limited Edition. Dimensions: W 31 x D 33 x H 4.3 cm. Materials: European Douglas Fir or European Ash. Sustainability: 'Digital ...
Category
2010s Latvian Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Hardwood, Ash
German Postmodern Salad Servers from Leonardo, 1980s, Set of 2
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Postmodern Salad Servers from Leonardo, 1980s, Set of 2
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Plastic
Unique Warrior 25 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Warrior 25 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Dimensions: W 6 x D 10.9 x H 6 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed ceramic. (Food-safe glazes used). A ...
Category
2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Salt & Pepper Shakers Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi Memphis Era
$300Sale Price / set|20% Off
Salt & Pepper Shakers Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi Memphis Era
By Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of salt & pepper shakers designed by Michael Graves for Alessi, circa 1988 made in Italy. Memphis era Peugeot movement.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Italian Postmodern Euclid Series Salad Servers by Michael Graves, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Postmodern Euclid Series Salad Servers by Michael Graves for Alessi, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Addi...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Plastic
Heide Warlamis Postmodern Skyscraper Salt Pepper Shakers, Vienna Collection 1990
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of beautiful and decorative postmodern Skyscraper Pop Art salt and pepper shakers, designed in 1990 by artist and designer Heide Warlamis as part of her renowned Vienna Collec...
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Euclid Dinner Plate L by Eter Design
$224 / item
Euclid Dinner Plate L by Eter Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Euclid Dinner Plate L by Eter Design Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 33 x H 1.5 cm. Materials: Clay. Sustainable - Eco-friendly. Handmade. Each piece may va...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Clay
33 Pc. Set of Lenox Venture Stemware in Black with Platinum Trim Ca 1970's
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional large set of stemware by noted maker Lenox, in the Venture pattern. The glasses are black glass with platinum band trim at the top rim. The set consists of three sizes as...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass
Postmodern Danish Red Black Bottle Opener Corkscrew Bar Set Bjarne Bo Ideas 1980
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Danish Red and Black Bottle Opener and Corkscrew Bar Set by Bjarne Bo for Ideas, Denmark, 1980s, Set of 4
Category
20th Century Danish Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Pepper and Salt Shaker from Ide-Bank, Norway, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Pepper and Salt Shaker from Ide-Bank, Norway, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials:...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Plastic
Swid Powell stainless steel Kettle/ Teapot for Calvin Klein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing Post Modern design by Calvin Klein , Some of these pieces were made in Italy other in USA.
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Marble Salt and Pepper Shakers Tableware
$136Sale Price|20% Off
Marble Salt and Pepper Shakers Tableware
Located in Toronto, ON
A pair of Carrera marble salt and peppers shakers. They are made out of carved Carrera marble, finished with a stainless steel top, a plastic cork at the bottom. While they are vinta...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Postmodern German Stainless Steel Kettle from Fissler, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern German Stainless Steel Kettle from Fissler, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: M...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Postmodern Cutlery Salad Spoons from Conran, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Cutlery Salad Spoons from Conran, 1990s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution mark. Ad...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Vintage Toaster Designed by Michael Graves
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this collectible piece by Michael Graves for Black & Decker , circa 1990's it works but the bish on the plastic is worn due to age as shown.
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Tac Series Box with Lid from Rosenthal, 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Tac Series Box with Lid from Rosenthal, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Glass...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass
Vintage German Postmodern Fantasia Series Sugar Pot by Matteo Thun, 1980s
By Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Postmodern Fantasia Series Sugar Pot by Matteo Thun for Arzberg, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional ...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Postmodern Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers by Gallo Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers by Gallo Design for Villeroy & Boch, Set of 2, in Flawless conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additiona...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Postmodern Granite Rock Pepper and Salt Shakers
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Granite Rock Pepper and Salt Shakers, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 Additional information: Materials: Granite Color: Black Styles: Postmodern ...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Granite
Postmodern Rare Molded Wood Tray Designed by Addison Lanier for Skyconcept
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this wavy tray or wine holder . great design with wood balls holding it stamped and dated 1992.
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Stainless Steel Paper Towel Holder
Located in Treadwell, NY
Elegant modernist stainless steel paper towel holder with an off-black Paperstone base - unique and functional.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set 4 Collectible Postmodern Ceramic Coffee Mugs by Waechtersbach Spain 2 Avail.
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 coffee mugs by Waechtersbach Spain circa 1980s excellent condition like new great pattern 2 sets of 4 available .
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Post-Modern Aluminum Salt and Pepper Shakers by David Tisdale for Elika
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of post-modern anodized aluminum salt and pepper shakers by David Tisdale for Elika, circa 1980s. The set is in very good condition and each shaker measures 1.5"W x ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Cream Homer Laughlin Speckled Salad Plates Classic American Stoneware
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of 4 Homer Laughlin Speckled Salad or Bread Plates – Classic American Stoneware, 1983 Step into the rich history of American pottery with this charming set of 4 vintage Homer Laughlin stoneware plates. Crafted in 1983, these speckled cream-colored plates reflect the timeless Mid-Century Modern aesthetic combined with the practicality and durability Homer Laughlin is celebrated for. Each plate bears the signature Homer Laughlin maker’s mark, a testament to their authenticity and the brand’s enduring legacy. History of Homer Laughlin: Homer Laughlin, one of the most iconic American pottery manufacturers, was established in 1871 in East Liverpool, Ohio. Revered for its innovative designs and high-quality craftsmanship, the brand became synonymous with everyday elegance in tableware. Best known for their Fiesta line, Homer Laughlin’s contributions to Mid-Century and modern American design remain unparalleled, blending functionality with style. This particular collection highlights their mastery of speckled stoneware, popular during the 1970s and 1980s for its rustic yet refined appeal. Design Features: • Material: Durable stoneware with a speckled cream glaze • Dimensions: Perfectly sized for serving bread, salads, or desserts • Style: The natural, minimalist design complements both casual and formal dining settings • Period: Manufactured in the 1980s, capturing the essence of rustic modernism • Color Palette: Neutral tones with subtle flecks of brown, making them incredibly versatile How to Style These Plates: 1. Modern Rustic Dining: Pair with wooden chargers...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage 1980s Guzzini Cutlery Holder by Furio Minuti Made in Italy
By Michael Graves (b.1934), Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly cool and post-modern cutlery holder by Guzzini. This piece evokes design elements that are current and present. Created in plastic, this piece includes 4 compartments wi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Plastic
Silver Plated Venison Dish with Pyrex Glass Casserole Dish by Sabattini, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This is an elegant silver plated venison dish with a pyrex glass casserole dish and a cover. It is perfect to serve warm meals, as there is space on the botto...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
Sugar Bowl & Spoon Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi Memphis Era
$140Sale Price / set|20% Off
Sugar Bowl & Spoon Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi Memphis Era
By Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in San Diego, CA
Sugar bowl and spoon designed by Michael Graves for Alessi, circa 1988 made in Italy. Memphis era.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Postmodern German Flying Objects Series Plate and Pepper Shaker, 1990s
By Arzberg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern German Flying Objects Series Plate and Pepper Shaker by David Palterer and Sieger Design for Arzberg, 1990s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This ...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Roberto Sambonet Stainless Steel Fish Poacher with a 1960s Design, Italy, 1980s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This is an elegant stainless steel fish poacher by Roberto Sambonet for Sambonet. It is perfect to serve and Cook fish, but also other dishes. It has a beautiful shell shape and the...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hand Painted Pink and Blue Heart Napkin Rings - Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four round hand-painted napkin rings with blue and pink heart motif. Dimensions: 2" Diameter 1" Deep
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood, Paint
Set of Four Ceramic Coffee Cups by Baldelli with Milk Jug and Sugar Bowl, Italy
By Baldelli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. This set was designed in a futurist style and is in hand-glazed ceramic. They are vintage therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be consid...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Flute Mortar & Pestle in Rosso Etrusco Sandstone
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
The Flute mortar and pestle set is manufactured by a north Italian stone specialist from Italian sandstone Rosso Etrusco and Pietra Serena. It can be...
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Sandstone
French studio ceramicist. Miniature teapot and sugar bowl.
Located in København, Copenhagen
French studio ceramicist. Miniature teapot and sugar bowl. Abstract futuristic style. Late 20th century. Marked. Perfect condition. Teapot: W 17.0 cm x H 14.0 cm. Sugar bowl: W 19.0 ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Lino Sabattini rare cruet , oil/vinegar container set , attb to Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great set designed by LINO SABATTINI in stainless steel and glass, with acrylic stopper .Glass marked as well.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
French studio ceramicist. Four pairs of coffee cups in earthenware
Located in København, Copenhagen
French studio ceramicist. 4 pairs of coffee cups in earthenware. Abstract futuristic style. Late 20th century. Marked. Perfect condition. Cup: H 8.0 cm x D 7.0 cm (without handle) Sa...
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Post-modern tableware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern tableware 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 tableware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern tableware 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 tableware, popular names associated with this style include Alessi, Thomas Engelhart, Haviland & Co., and Swid Powell. 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 tableware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $60 and tops out at $7,500 while the average work can sell for $422.
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