Question 1

What was in fashion in the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

Bold, 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.

Question 2

When was lacquer furniture popular?

Accepted Answer

Lacquer furniture became popular for the first time in the 1920s, and the lacquering technique continued to be commonplace through the 1960s. However, many people still appreciate the beauty of lacquered furniture today. On 1stDibs, find a range of lacquer furniture from some of the world's top sellers.

Question 3

Was plaid popular in the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 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.

Question 4

Was Versace popular in the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 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.

Question 5

What dress was popular in the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

One 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.

Question 6

How do you care for Chinese lacquered furniture?

Accepted Answer

To care for Chinese lacquered furniture, wipe it with a damp cloth regularly. You can use a paste wax intended for use on lacquer finishes to restore shine, but avoid using harsh furniture polishes and cleaners on pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a range of lacquered furniture.

Question 7

Can you refinish black lacquer furniture?

Accepted Answer

Though you can't exactly refinish black lacquer furniture, you can repaint it. As long as you prep the furniture with a primer, you should easily be able to repaint.

Question 8

How do you shine black lacquer furniture?

Accepted Answer

To shine lacquer furniture, spray a tiny amount of solvent-based furniture cleaner and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Ensure that you choose a product specifically labeled as safe for lacquered finishes. Shop a collection of lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 9

Can you use furniture polish on black lacquer?

Accepted Answer

Whether you can use furniture polish on black lacquer furniture depends on the formulation. Heavier polishes may cause streaks and damage the finish. For best results, read the labels carefully and only choose products intended for lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lacquer furniture.

Question 10

How do you identify 1800s furniture?

Accepted Answer

To identify 1800s furniture, first check to see if your piece bears any maker's marks. Should you locate any, researching them using trusted online resources can help you determine the maker and age of your furniture. To determine if unmarked pieces date back to the 19th century, look for tool marks and variations in their carvings and ornamentation. Since 19th-century furniture was handmade, you should expect to find these signs of hand craftsmanship. A piece that shows no marks or inconsistencies in details is likely a contemporary machine-made reproduction. Familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of Rococo, Chippendale, Gothic Revival, neoclassical and other 19th-century styles can also be helpful. If you struggle to make an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of 19th-century furniture.

Question 11

What do you call furniture from the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.

Question 12

What is 1950s furniture called?

Accepted Answer

1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.

Question 13

What is 1970s furniture called?

Accepted Answer

What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 14

What is ’70s furniture called?

Accepted Answer

What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.

Question 15

What is 1920s furniture called?

Accepted Answer

What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.

Question 16

How do you identify 1930s furniture?

Accepted Answer

To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.

Question 17

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

Accepted Answer

The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.

Question 18

What is 1960s-style furniture called?

Accepted Answer

Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.

1980s Lacquer Furniture

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Tables

Lacquered linen waterfall side or coffee table with gold metal bands, USA 1980s

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Royal Copenhagen Flamingo Table Lamp 1980 s Jørgen Møller Denmark

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Royal Copenhagen Flamingo Table Lamp 1980 s Jørgen Møller Denmark

Vintage 1980s French Brutalist Screens and Room Dividers

Vintage Screens in Black Lacquered Metal, 1980s

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Console Tables

French Art Deco Style 1980s Black Lacquer Gilt Accents U-Shape Console Table

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Mounted Objects

Post Modern 1980s Lucite Shell Seashell Mirror Lacquer Obelisk Table Sculpture

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Karl Springer "Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in Lacquered Chinese Red 1980s

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Six Eva Dining Chairs, Lacquer, Maroon Fabric, by Vladimir Kagan, 1980s

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

1980s Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer and Satin Dining Armchairs – Set of 6

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Louis Poulsen, "Black Louis" wall lamp. Black lacquered metal. Approx. 1980s.

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Cabinets

Vintage Post Modern Deco Revival Black Lacquer Tall Cabinet / Tallboy, USA 1980s

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Set of 3 Armchairs in Leather and Lacquered Wood, Italy, circa 1980s

Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Spanish, 1980s Oriental Styled White Lacquered Console Table

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Side Tables

1980s Pace Collection White Lacquered Occasional End Table on Casters

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Miroir in wood, black color, France 1980 s

Vintage 1980s Italian Night Stands

Pair of 1980s Nightstands – Lacquered Series

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Italian Lacquered Tessellated Horn and Brass Catch-All, 1980s

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Italian Lacquered Tessellated Horn and Brass Catch-All, 1980s

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Chairs

Set of Six Cream Velvet and Black Lacquered Italian Art Deco Style Chairs, 1980s

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

1980 s Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Leather Lounge Chair

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Ivory White Lacquered Wood Italian Bar Table with Bottle Holder and Wheels 1980s

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1980s Italian Coffee Table in Black and Yellow Lacquered wood

20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Floor lamp in white and beige lacquered wood. 1980s-90s

Vintage 1980s American Modern Dry Bars

1980s Karl Springer Lacquered Goatskin Dry Bar Cabinet

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Riccado Dalisi Fireplace Tools Set in Lacquered Metal by Dimensione Fuoco 1980s

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1980s, Post Modern Black Lacquer Coffee Table in the Roger Rougier Style

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Italian Modern Black Lacquered Brown Leather Chairs Acerbis International, 1980s

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Mario Botta Set of Six La Tonda Chairs in Black Lacquered Metal by Alias 1980s

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Side Tables

1980s Pace Collection Grey Lacquered Occasional Side / End Table on Casters

Vintage 1980s European Modern Chairs

Set of Four Modern Red Lacquered Metal Folding Chairs 1980s

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Post Modern 1980s Handmade Lacquered Box by Hollis Fingold, Signed

Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes

Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Boat 1980s

Late 20th Century English Armchairs

1980s Pair of English Black Lacquered Armchairs with Grid Pattern Backrest

Vintage 1970s Spanish Armchairs

1980s Black Lacquered Wooden Set of Four Chairs and Two Armchairs

Mid-20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

1980s Style Black and White Desk

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Pierre Cardin Sideboard Brass Black Lacquered Shell Inlays, 1980s

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Purple Lacquered Wood "Antella" Console by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, 1980s

Vintage 1980s French Dining Room Tables

A " Dole Melipone " Architectural Dining Table by Philippe Starck 1980 s

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Set of 2 Bar stools, black lacquer, black metal.Italy 1980s.

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards