1980s Lucite Lamps
Vintage 1980s Table Lamps
Lucite
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Lucite
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century Table Lamps
Glass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Lucite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s Table Lamps
Art Glass
Vintage 1980s German Space Age Table Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Acrylic, Lucite
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Acrylic, Lucite
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Glass, Acrylic, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
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Steel
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Metal, Gold Leaf
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Lucite
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Chrome
20th Century Table Lamps
Porcelain, Lucite
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Metal, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Floor Lamps
Stainless Steel
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Brass
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Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Lucite
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Lucite
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Murano Glass, Lucite
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Lucite
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Ceramic, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Acrylic
Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Glass, Art Glass, Optical Glass, Lucite
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Acrylic, Lucite
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s Table Lamps
Lucite
Late 20th Century Table Lamps
Chrome
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Materials: Plastic Furniture
Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.
When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.
Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.
Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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