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1980s Sing Sing Sing Chair by Shiro Kuramata for XO, France
By Shiro Kuramata, Philippe Starck
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Postmodern icon, the sing sing sing chair was designed by Shiro Kuramata in 1985 for the French
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome
1980s French Set of four Aluminium Chairs Imitating Bamboo and Rattan
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s French Set of four Aluminium Chairs Imitating Bamboo and Rattan
Category
Vintage 1980s Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Rattan Conversation Chair by Vivai del Sud, 1980s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
interiors. Great piece for in a patio as well.
Good condition
1980, France
Dimensions:
Height 73cm
Category
Vintage 1980s French Bohemian Loveseats
Materials
Bamboo
Rattan Conversation Chair by Vivai del Sud, 1980s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
interiors. Great piece for in a patio as well.
Good condition
1980 - France
Dimensions
Height 73cm
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Rattan
Rattan Conversation Chair by Vivai del Sud, 1980s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
interiors. Great piece for in a patio as well.
Good condition,
1980, France
Dimensions:
Height
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Rattan
Pat Conley 2 Vintage Steel Chair by Philippe Starck ca. 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Geneva, CH
Fantastic vintage postmodern black painted tubular steel chair "Pat Conley 2" by Philippe Starck
Category
Vintage 1980s French Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Wrought-Iron Chairs French Provincial Style a Pair
By John Salterini
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
style chairs for the deck, garden and patio.
Crafted in France circa 1980s.
The chairs are in good
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pierre Cardin ‘in the Style of’ Set of 4 Elegant Chairs from the Early 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in bari, IT
Set of 4 chairs by Pierre Cardin (in the style of) in light blue velvet with gold lacquered iron
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Iron
Xl 1980
s Teacup Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
A unique piece, this xl teacup chair, made for a shopwindow in Paris ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Resin
$2,966
Alain Gaubert “Africanist” Chair, France, 1980s, For Tamir.
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
This chair by French designer, Alain Gaubert is an eye-catching nod to Minimalist design. The
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Philippe Starck Steel Accent Chair, 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice Minimalist architectural design.
Made of steel.
Great for any interior setting...
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
French Design, Pierre Chapo, French Elm S28 Chair, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Origination: 1980s, France
Approximate Dimensions:
Height: 83 cm
Width: 40 cm
Depth: 40 cm
Price per
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Andree Putman 1980s Chairs
By Andree Putman
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1980s Andree Putman chairs with an eighties take on Art Deco style. Reminiscent of Josef
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Louis XVI French Style Painted Balloon Back Dining Chairs, 1980s
By Buying
Design
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautifully painted set of six Louis XVI-style painted balloon back dining chairs. This set of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Philippe Starck Costes Chair 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Philippe Starck Costes chair 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chairs-Night Valets in Beech, 1980s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
.
French work realized in the 1980s.
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Beech
1980s Plexi and Chroom Desk Chairs
Located in Brecht, BE
Love the transparency of these desk chairs, made in the 1980s in France.
Category
Late 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Transat Lounge Chair by Eileen Gray for Ecart International, 1980s
By Ecart International, Eileen Gray
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, 1980s.
This chair was designed for use on the terrace of Eileen's villa E 1027 at
Roquebrune cap
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Oscar Tusquets Blanca 8 Woven Rattan Sculptural Dining Chairs, 1980s
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Tusquets Blanca 8 woven rattan sculptural dining chairs, midcentury
Rare and sculptural
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Len Niggelman Longue Chair By Philippe Starck For Driade 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Len Niggelman Longue Chair By Philippe Starck in Black Leather Made By Driade France 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1980s Eileen Gray for Ecart Transat Lounge Chair with Black Leather and Lacquer
By Ecart International, Eileen Gray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
produced by French company ECART International in the 1980s. The design features a black lacquered-beech
Category
Vintage 1920s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
1980s French Leather Office Armchair with Brass Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s French leather office armchair with brass decorations.
Category
Late 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pierre Chapo style Side Chair in Solid Elm, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in amstelveen, NL
Side chair in the manner of Pierre Chapo, model ‘S34’, elm, France, 1980s.
Asymmetrical chair with
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Midcentury Chaise Longue Attributed to Le Corbusier, 1980s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
and still looks very up to date today.
1980s, France
Dimensions:
Height 68.58cm/27"
Seating
Category
Vintage 1980s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Roche Bobois Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Roche Bobois
Located in Round Rock, TX
Handsome Roche Bobois (France c. 1980s) leather lounge chair and ottoman featuring a thick leather
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Ligne Roset Green Leather Togo Sofa and Corner Chair, France, 1980
s
By Ligne Roset
Located in New York, NY
. Seating is very comfortable.
Great Vintage Design pieces
France 1980's
Measures: Sofa is 67 wide, 27
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
Robert Mallet Stevens Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight clean lined enameled metal dining chairs, designed by Robert Mallet-Stevens, French
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Pratfall Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1982
By Philippe Starck, Aleph Ubik
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
.
1980s, France
Dimensions:
H 34.25 in. x W 24.25 in. x D 32 in.
H 87 cm x W 61.6 cm x D 81.28 cm
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Roche Bobois Postmodern Leather Loveseat and Pair of Club Chairs, France 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Paris France, circa 1980s, consisting of a one loveseat and two club chairs. The deep brown colored
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
1980s French Set of Eight Aluminium Chairs Imitating Bamboo and Rattan
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s French set of eight white painted aluminium chairs with rhombus pattern back, rattan and
Category
Late 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Lounge Chair by Pascal Mourgue for Ligne Roset Foam Velvet Metal, France, 1980s
By Pascal Mourgue, Ligne Roset
Located in Milano, IT
, velvet upholstery, metal basement. Manufactured in France, 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
"T-chairs" in solid Elm, Aranjou, France, 1980
s
By Aranjou
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
).
After this nice digression, let's get back to our chairs. The latter, as you might have understood, are
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Elm
1980
s Leather Lounge Chairs
Ottomans
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Leather lounge chairs with upholstered ottomans.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Heater chairs by Habitat, 1980’s
By Habitat International
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Wonderfull pair of chairs 1980’s, it’s Heater model by Habitat édition
this model is no longer
Category
Vintage 1980s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,424 / set
Vintage 1980
s Leather
Swede Balloon Style Studded Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
classic Victorian-inspired space. The chair becomes a focal point, weaving together the diverse cultural
Category
Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Jean Prouve Chair "Grand Repos" 1980
s Tecta Produced
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Paris, ile de france
Rare Vintage adjustable chair by Jean Prouve model "Grand Repos" produced in the 80's by Tecta
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1980s Contemporary Modern Handmade Rattan Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
French contemporary modern sectional rattan and cloth geometric pattern handmade chairs.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Rattan
$3,400 / set
Four Chairs in Lacquered Wood, Leather by Pascal Mourgue, France, 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in New York, NY
currently in France. Chairs will ship from France; price does not include handling, shipping and possible
Category
Late 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Minimalist French Chair
Lune d
Argent
by Pascal Mourgue, 1980s
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Zagreb, HR
color
The chair was designed in 1985 and produced by Feomob in France
The chair features a very sturdy
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1/6 Postmodern Minimalist French Chair
Lune d
Argent
by Pascal Mourgue, 1980s
By Fermob, Pascal Mourgue
Located in Zagreb, HR
The chair was designed in 1985 and produced by Feomob in France
The chair features a very sturdy
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
4 Solid Oak Chairs by Guillerme
Chambron, Original Red Fabric, France, 1980s
Located in Brussels , BE
4 Solid oak chairs by Guillerme & Chambron. Original red fabric. France - 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s European Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs Black Steel and Dark Grey Fabric, France, 1980s
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of French lounge chairs, original black steel structure with vintage patina, newly
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of 1980s Cube Chairs in Walnut and Leather
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A gorgeous and architectural pair of club chairs purchased in Paris. The frames are solid wood with
Category
Vintage 1980s French Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Dining Chair by Pierre Cardin, 1980s, Set of Four
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Savona, IT
Set of four chairs, designed and produced by Pierre Cardin.
Black painted metal structure with
Category
Vintage 1980s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century F598 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Zagreb, HR
Groovy chair in texturized dark brown fabric
Very popular Iconic design by French designer Pierre
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1980s Philippe Starck Design Set of 4 Chairs Dr Glob Model for Kartell
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1980s Philippe Starck design set of 4 chairs Dr Glob model for Kartell
Its original design makes
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
A Pair of 1980s Sculptural Tortoise Shell Veneer Dining Chairs by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, 1980's. A sculptural and oversized set of high back dining chairs veneered in tesselated Tortoise
Category
Late 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Pierre Chapo Chauffeuse Chlac S46 “Dromadaire" French, Early 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Bruges, West-Flanders
The S46 Dromadaire chair was designed by Pierre Chapo and was produced in France by Ebenisterie
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Elm
Mid-Century Modern "Orange Slice" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artemide
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern "Orange Slice" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Fine Wrought Five Piece Iron Dining Suite
Located in Woodbury, CT
center umbrella hole sold together with a set of commodious hi-backed French 1980s designer wirework
Category
20th Century French Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal
6 Walnut organic chairs, Pierre Cardin, France, 1980
s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
, sometimes coming from past craftsmanship like shellac.
These chairs are no exception to the rule. Indeed
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage French Zen Chair with Ottoman by Claude Brisson for Ligne Roset, 1980s
By Ligne Roset, Claude Brisson
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Designer: Claude Brisson, 1986
by Ligne Roset
Sculptural chair and ottoman set in soft canvas by
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas
Pair of French Leather Wingback Armchairs, 1980s
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of French wingback armchairs in rich brown leather, circa 1980. These armchairs have
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Eileen Gray Transat Lounge Chair by Ecart International, 1980s
By Ecart International, Eileen Gray
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Black leather lounge chair by Eileen Gray Transat by Ecart International, 1980s.
Black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1980s Rene Herbst ‘Sandow’ Dining Chairs, Set of 2
By René Herbst
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
This set is a design from the 1920s but produced in the 1980s most likely via Ecart International
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Martin Szekely Set of 6 "Betty" Chairs, Ed. Galerie Neotu - France, Late 1980s
By Martin Szekely
Located in Dubai, AE
Set of 6 "Betty" dining chairs by Martin Szekely, edited by Galerie Neotu in the late 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
Sculptural Chair by Philippe Starck for XO Paris, Black Metal and strings, 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Chicago, IL
Pat Conley I chair by the French iconoclast designer Philippe Starck for XO Paris, circa 1985. This
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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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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