The Return of 1980s Postmodern Design

Left: "Asterope" by Gregory Gioiosa (Image courtesy of The 80s Gallery); Right: Ettore Sottsass' "Carlton Cabinet" (Image courtesy of Dennis Zanone)

This past weekend, our friends at The 80s Gallery were featured in a San Francisco Chronicle article titled “Collectors Give 80s Postmodernist Design 2nd Look.” The piece, written by Bertrand Pellegrin, celebrates the return of bright, bold and shiny 1980s furniture and collectibles. If you’re already an ’80s design lover, then perhaps you’ve begun filling your home with treasures from the decade of decadence! We at Mirror80 love celebrating the magic of a colorful scene-stealing collectible, as well as the sleek drama of chrome, glass and mirrors.

Will the ’80s be making a regular appearance in the world of interior design? According to Jason Stein, Associate Director of 20th Century Art at Bonhams, …”I do believe we are on the cusp of PoMo (Postmodernism) being the ‘new black’ in Modernist collecting circles.” Read more great quotes from Stein and our 80s Gallery friends in the article by clicking here.

And for an extra dose of ’80s design inspiration…

• Check out the colorful Memphis-Milano photostream of Memphis Design collector and expert Dennis Zanone.

• Shop for ’80s modern treasures at The 80s Gallery.

• Visit Retrophilia, a blog that regularly spotlights 1980s art and design.

• Check out Mirror80’s posts on 1980s Interior Design Styles and 1980s Interior Design Resources. Don’t forget to continue visiting Mirror80 for ideas on how to integrate the ’80s into your style!

A big congrats to our friends Ken and Katie at The 80s Gallery for their write-up in the San Francisco Chronicle! It’s great to see 1980s design getting the long-overdue attention it deserves!