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Maison Jansen Brass and Orange Velvet Armchairs, 1980s
By Maison Jansen, Willy Rizzo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite orange velvet dining chairs, reminiscent of the iconic Maison Jansen style from 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Brass
1980s Bicycle Chain Chair
Located in London, GB
Bicycle chain chair with an ingenious seat adjustment system.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Jean Louis Godivier for UP8, France, 1980s
By Jean Louis Godivier
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Modern sleek design lounge chair and ottoman from French designer Jean Louis Godivier for UP8
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede
Pair of post-modern chairs in metal and resin, French production, 1980s
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of post-modern chairs in metal and resin, French production, circa 1980.
This pair of
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Modern Shagreen Armchair by R and Y Augousti, Paris, 1980s
By R
Y Augousti
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
French modern Shagreen armchair by R and Y Augousti, Paris, 1980s.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Shagreen
Pair of Hammered Grey "No. 222" Chairs by Robert Mallet for Pallucco, 1980s
By Pallucco, Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in București, B
These "No. 222" Chairs were designed by Robert Mallet in 1928 and reproduced by Pallucco in the
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Alain Delon Gold-Plated High Back Dining Chairs, France, 1980s
By Alain Delon, Roche Bobois, Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
High-end gold-plated metal high back dining chairs by Alain Delon. Made and designed in France in
Category
Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Set of 4 Hammered Grey "No. 222" Chairs by Robert Mallet for Pallucco, 1980s
By Pallucco, Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in București, B
These "No. 222" Chairs were designed by Robert Mallet in 1928 and reproduced by Pallucco in the
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of leather 1980s tube chairs
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Pair of leather 1980s tube chairs
Category
Late 20th Century French Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather
Two 1980s "Toro" Chairs by Martin Szekely Edited by Neotou
By Martin Szekely
Located in Paris, FR
Two 1980s "Toro" red metal chairs by Martin Szekely Edited by Neotou.
Category
Late 20th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Leather Zen Chair by Claude Brisson for Ligne Roset, 1980s, Set of Two
By Ligne Roset, Claude Brisson
Located in Warsaw, PL
This set of two French Zen chairs was designed by Claude Brisson for Ligne Roset in the 1980. It is
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Lacquered Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, 1980s
Located in Torino, Italy
Chair with curved and lacquered wood frame, seat and back in leather.
Thonet manufacturer
1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
1980
s Set of 2 FD133 Finn Juhl Easy Chairs for France
Son
By France
Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Set of 2 FD133 Finn Juhl easy chairs
A magnificent set of 2 Danish easy chairs designed by 1 of
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
1980
s Baumann Bentwood Classic Dark Oak Dining Chair, Various Quantities Avail
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1980’s Baumann Bentwood Classic Dark oak dining chair – Various Quantities Available
1980’s
Category
Vintage 1980s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1980
s Baumann Bentwood Classic Dark Oak Dining Chair, Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1980’s Baumann bentwood classic dark oak dining chair – set of six
1980’s Baumann bentwood classic
Category
Vintage 1980s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1980
s Baumann Bentwood Classic Dark Oak Dining Chair, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1980’s Baumann Bentwood Classic dark oak dining chair – Set of eight
1980’s Baumann Bentwood
Category
Vintage 1980s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Atypical Chair, Probably French, 1980s
By Serge Manzon
Located in Brussels, BE
The present chair reminds of a chair in construction and style of the Great Designer Serge Manzon
Category
Vintage 1980s French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Tree Trunk Chairs, France, 1980s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Crafted from solid tree trunks, each chair tells its own story. The natural imperfections and
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
$3,816 / set
1980s French Dark Tone Wooden Bistro Chair
Located in New York, NY
Dark wood tone bistro chairs. Quantity available at time of posting. Priced each. This can be seen
Category
Vintage 1980s French Chairs
Materials
Wood
$195 / item
Pair of Alain Gaubert “Africanist” Chairs, France, 1980s
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of chairs by French designer, Alain Gaubert is an eye-catching nod to Minimalist design
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
1980s French Occasional Throne Chair with Metallic Gold Frame
Located in London, GB
Elegant mid-century modern occasional chair with a highly decorative accent to fit in any room. It
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1980S Pair of Structural Occasional “Human Chairs”, French
Located in London, GB
Very unusual modern pair of occasional “Human Chairs”, newly upholstered with a lamb mix fabric
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
1980s French Louis XVI Carved, Painted and Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this fine French Louis XVI arm chair. Hand carved and meticulously
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Dr. Sonderbar Chair by Philippe Starck for XO, 1980s, France
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage "Doctor Sonderbar" chair in polished nickel-plated steel with a perforated seat designed by
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Vintage Arm Chairs in Natural handwoven fabric, 1980´s
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood wingback bergères with carved décor and new
Category
Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Rattan
French Design Yoko Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy – 1980s
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Renens, CH
example of Ducaroy’s groundbreaking design.
Materials: Leather
Origination: France, 1980s. Remains of
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Fantasy Pop Surreal Steel Dining Chairs, France, 1980s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fantasy Pop Surreal Steel Dining Chairs, France, 1980s
Unique Fantasy Pop Surreal Dining Chairs
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Black Iron + Cognac Leather High Back Chairs, France 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful pair of 1980s French wrought iron accent chairs featuring tall, narrow backrests and
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of two easy chairs from France, dating from the 1980s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two easy chairs from France, dating from the 1980s. This pair is freshly re-upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
6 Leatherette White Dining Chairs Black Piping Chrome Feet, Post Modern 1980
s
Located in New York, NY
6 Leatherette white dining chairs black piping chrome feet, Post Modern 1980's
Cool and
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
French Mid-Century Red Leather and Steel Chairs by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in MIlano, IT
French mid-century Red leather and steel chairs by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, 1980s
Set of 3 chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of French Riviera style faux bamboo lounge chairs in wicker, 1980s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Lovely set of two faux bamboo French riviera style lounge chairs. The wooden frame and curved back
Category
Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1980s French Club Chairs W/ Floral Fabric - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A stylish pair of 1980s French club chairs, sourced from Provence, France. Expertly handcrafted
Category
Late 20th Century French Country Club Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Zen
Lounge Chair
Ottoman by Claude Brisson for Ligne Roset, France 1980s
By Ligne Roset, Claude Brisson
Located in Gardena, CA
Very cool Postmodern, Memphis-style 'Zen' lounge chair and ottoman designed by Claude Brisson for
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
1980
s Goldplated Sliding Table Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Maison Jansen (attr.) sliding table
Beautiful sliding coffee table in a Maison Jansen style. The sliding table is perfect to display books, magazines or other fun knick knacks. This...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Gold Plate
Set of 6 French Chairs in the Style of Mallet-Stevens, 1980s
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful set of 6 French chairs in the style of Mallet-Stevens' chairs, made in France in the
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 leather chairs by Maison Regain, made in France, 1980s
By Maison Regain
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful set of 6 chairs in elm wood and leather, made by Maison Regain in France in the 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Postmodern Mickey Chair by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, France 1980s.
By Starform, Pierre Colleu 1, Disney Studios
Located in Lille, FR
Seat height: 30 cm.
Total height : 64 cm
Good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mackintosh High Back Chairs, 1980s
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of high back chairs in black lacquered wood by Mackintosh, seat newly upholstered with black
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,146 / set
Pair of Mackintosh High Back Chairs, 1980s
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of high back chairs in black lacquered wood by Mackintosh, seat newly upholstered with black
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,146 / set
"Quinta" chair Mario Botta for Alias design 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in PARIS, FR
Quinta chair by Mario Botta for Alias design from the 1980s. Metal structure. 8 chairs available
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,347 / item
1980s Set of 18 French Hand Carved Wooden Dining Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s set of 18 French hand carved wooden dining chairs.
Category
Late 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
1980s Set of 18 French Hand Carved Wooden Dining Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s set of 18 French hand carved wooden dining chairs.
Category
Late 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Black Leather LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier for Cassina 1980s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black leather and metal armchair. Stamped. Wear due to time and age of the chair.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Handcrafted Chair Unique Prototype Mounted on Cylinder Solid Wood 1980s Unique
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French chair from the 80s made by unidentified craftsmen. This unique model (prototype) was
Category
Vintage 1980s French Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mackintosh High Back Chairs with Printed Fur Seat, 1980s
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of high back chairs in black lacquered wood by Mackintosh, seat with printed fur. They are
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1980s Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A handsome pair of French Bergeres .They are painted and have nice fabric.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$2,800 / set
1980 Pair of French Wrought Iron Designer Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 1980s French wrought iron chairs with gilded decorations and the original red braided
Category
Late 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Iron
$3,100 / set
Set of 4 Postmodern
Tokyo
Chairs by Rodney Kinsman for OMK, UK, 1980s
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Chicago, IL
lines and stretcher detail on these vintage chairs. Unmarked. Sourced in France, 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Zen Armchair with Footstool by Claude Brisson for Ligne Roset, France, 1980s
By Ligne Roset, Claude Brisson
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
design.
Good condition and vibrant blue colour.
1980s - France
Dimensions:
Height: 105cm/41.33"
Width
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 6 burl wood and lacquer dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
fabric seats. They can also be upholstered uppon request
1980s - France
Dimensions:
Height: 105cm
Width
Category
Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Burl, Lacquer
Brown Leather Soft Pad Chair by Charles
Ray Eames for Vitra, 1980s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brown leather desk chair with aluminum base. Seat height: 53cm. Stamped Vitra. Wear due to time and
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Rare Jean-Louis Godivier Sleek, 1980s Armchairs
By Jean Louis Godivier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Godivier. They were created in 1980s and a version of this chair was exhibited in a modern furniture expo
Category
Vintage 1980s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 9 Philippe Starck Costes Chairs Aleph, circa 1980s Post-Modern
By Philippe Starck, Aleph Ubik
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
in Paris these chairs were produced by Aleph Ubik an French company in the 1980s.
We bought this
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Zen" Black Leather Chair by Claude Brisson for Lignet Roset, single
By Ligne Roset
Located in Chicago, IL
black leather upholstery. A comfortable and sculptural lounge chair.
France, 1980s.
Two pictured but
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Six Brass Dining Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass dining chairs,
France, 1980s.
Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
French Design Classic Pierre Paulin, Small Tulip Chairs, Set of Four, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Renens, CH
A set of four small tulip chairs by Pierre Paulin produced by Artifort, with off white bouclé
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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1980s French Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1980s French chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1980s French chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. There are all kinds of 1980s French chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 1980s French chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Philippe Starck, Ligne Roset and Roche Bobois each produced beautiful 1980s French chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 1980s French Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,400, while they’re typically $165 on the low end and $85,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1980s French Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024Bold, head-turning looks were in fashion during the 1980s. It was the decade of bright electric neon colors as well as suits, jackets, tops and dresses with shoulder pads. The aerobics and fitness craze of the ’80s spilled over into fashion, with people sporting leg warmers, headbands and leggings as everyday apparel. Punk culture also influenced style, with leather jackets, fishnet stockings and chunky metal jewelry being favored by some. Denim looks of the time were often baggy and flaunted acid washes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1980s.
- Was plaid popular in the 1980s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, plaid was popular in the 1980s. Interestingly, it was a signature feature of two very different styles that trended during the decade. Plaid appeared on pleated skirts and blazers, common among the preppy set. In addition, many in the punk subculture sported plaid pants and dresses. Find a wide variety of 1980s apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, although Versace remains one of the top fashion houses of today, the 1980s are considered the heyday of Versace. Campaigns included top supermodels of the time, including Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer, and were shot by the top photographers Richard Avedon and Bruce Weber. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Versace apparel and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- What are French chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French chairs are called bergère. Bergères have an upholstered back and armrests with wooden exposed framing. Bergère continues to be a popular style that adds an elegant touch to any room. You’ll find a selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a French berère chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A French berère chair is a style of chair with an upholstered back and armrests. These French-style chairs are crafted to be wider than standard chairs with comfort in mind. You’ll find a variety of French berère chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a French-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.
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