postmodernist
Mixed Media on Paper by Giuseppe Napoli
$1,200.00Giuseppe Napoli (1929 – 1967) mixed media on paper (collage / watercolor). An integral part of the 1950s – ’60s Greenwich Village artist community and New York School, Napoli was an experimental water colorist, sculptor, and painter, adopting both Modernist-Representational and Abstract Expressionist styles.
This work (circa early 1960s) invokes a postmodernist style with a pop art sensibility in relation to form and palette.
Minor ‘waves’ to the paper from the collage work and slight color bleeding. Additionally, the frame shows wear consistent with age. Overall, fine, vintage condition.
H 11.5″ x W 15.5″ x D 1″
Pair of Italian Postmodern Foldable “Disco” Table Lamps by Mario Bertorelle
$1,100.00Pair of diminutive Postmodern “Disco” Table Lamps by Mario Bertorelle for JM RMD (ca. 1980s, Italy).
Composed of round black plastic forms whose light functions are activated when the top portions are opened.
Very good, vintage condition with light scuffing to the off-white plastic interior panel and aluminum hood above the socket.
Original Italian sockets, wiring, and plugs (plugs will be changed for US use, unless otherwise requested).
Manufacturer’s branding present to the undersides.
Height (compact): 5.5″
Height (opened): 9.5″
L: 5.5″
D: 2.63″
Pair of Postmodern Club Chairs in Stained Birdseye Maple by Michael Graves
$9,500.00Pair of Postmodern faceted club chairs designed by Michael Graves composed of stained Birdseye Maple frames with ebony inlaid triangles and applied ebonized cylindrical decorations at the feet (ca. 1980, USA).
Scarcely seen pieces by the noted architect remaining highly stylized with their sweeping lines, luxe materials and unique incorporation of geometrical shapes, while providing the utmost comfort.
Upholstery is original and shows well with only fading/soiling around the arms and light pilling (usable as is if light wear is acceptable). Frame has been conservatively refinished and is in very good, vintage condition with only light age-commensurate wear remaining to veneered arms, as shown. Ebonized cylindrical details have additionally been touched up.
Matching settee pictured is available separately – listing is for the pair of chairs alone.
H: 30″ x L: 33.5″ (foot to foot) x D: 31″
Arm Height: 23.25″ (edge)
Arm to Arm length: 32.5″
Seat Length: 21.5″
Seat Depth: 18.5″
Seat Height: 14.5″
Postmodern Leather “East Side” Sofa Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
Memphis-Style/Postmodern two-seat sofa designed in 1983 by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll for the “East Side” collection.
Original leather in two-tone green and black with an aluminum and steel base.
The two cylindrical bolsters are mounted to steel brackets on the top of the frame. This is an interesting design element that gives the piece a sculptural uniqueness in addition to added support.
Very good, vintage condition with light patina to the black cushions, a couple of spots of wear to the base, and one scuff to the back, as shown.
Foam is sound and no restoration work needs to be done to the piece.
Height: 33.75″/28″ discounting brackets or bolsters
Length: 52.5″
Depth: 30.25″/28.5″ discounting seat cushions that protrude out beyond the frame
Seat Height: 16.5″
Arm Height: 28″
Vintage Italian Postmodern “Ottoni” Tea Kettle by Carsten Jørgensen for Bodum
Postmodernist teapot designed by Carsten Jørgensen for Bodum (1980s, Italy).
Early Italian production example composed of a stainless steel pot with brass accents, bent teakwood handle, and blue finial to add a pop of color.
There are some very faint scuffs to the newly polished teapot, along with some oxidation to the interior (normal for its age/use). Overall, in very good vintage condition.
Designer and manufacturer branding present to the underside.
H: 7″ / 9″ with handle up x L: 8.13″ x D: 7.38″