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Suspiral Chairs by Luigi Serafini
Located in London, GB
Lacquered metal structure and fabric upholstery. Produced by Sawaya & Moroni, Italy.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Light Grey Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, 1980s, Signed
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani and produced in Italy for the Pace Collection, the Tucroma chair has become one of the most recognizable and well-regarded seating designs...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Eight Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames. Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were ori...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Dr. Glob Dining Chair Set by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy 1980 s
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design Dr. Glob Dining Chair Set by Philippe Starck for Kartell. Made in Italy, 1980's / 90's period. Marked on the bottom. All black edition. Stackable. Black pla...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 8 Knoll Black Leather Flat Bar Brno Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 8 flat bar Brno chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in the twenties. Currently made and produced by Knoll Studio. All 8 are signed on the undersides of the c...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Set of 2 Wilkhahn Nuvola conference / dining room chairs by Herbert Ohl, 1980
By Herbert Ohl, Wilkhahn
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The two Nuvola chairs are in excellent, as new condition. The solid stainless steel frame harmonizes perfectly with the tightly stretched black polyester mesh of the seats and backre...
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Set of 6 Modern Italian Dining Chairs by Fasem Fasem International, 1980s
By Fasem International
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 6 Modern Black Leather and Steel Armchairs by Fasem International, Italy, 1980s Striking and sculptural, this rare set of six dining chairs by Fasem International was produce...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Herman Miller Eames DCM Molded Plywood / chrome Side Chair 1980s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
An iconic pair of Herman Miller Eames DCMs (DINING CHAIR METAL) molded plywood side chairs c. 1980's. Retain original (early black stripe) Herman Miller labels, These chair’s beau...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

6 Post-Modern Arrben Italy Canasta Armchairs Leather Enameled Tubular Steel
By Arrben
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Post-Modern set of six (6) 'Canasta' armchairs by Arrben of Italy, in stitched thick saddle-leather mounted on enameled tubular steel frames. Notice how the seats defy gravit...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Pair of "Tokyo" Dining Chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Postmodern 'Tokyo' dining chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1980's. Black powder coated tubular metal frames with a contrasting natural wood seat and finished with a ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Vintage Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Italian metal postmodern dining chairs with black metal frames and black leather seats. Good condition. In the style of Cattelan Italy 1980s - Italy Dimensions: Height: ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of Four
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Cesca Model Dining Chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, and probably made for Gavina, unsigned, Italy, circa 1980s.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs with armrests in metal, wood and rattan. Dimensions: seat height: 46 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, Set of 6
By Marcel Breuer
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 chairs in wood, rattan and metal. Seat height: 46 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, Set of 6
By Marcel Breuer
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 chairs in wood, rattan and metal. Seat height: 45 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Set of 8 Post Modern Dining Chairs, Powder Coated Tan and Ivory Boucle, 1980 s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Culver City, CA
These chairs are what happens when wabi-sabi restraint elopes with full-blown postmodern maximalism. Each one has been professionally powder-coated in the most delicious shade of war...
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Set of 4 Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
This eye-catching set of four dining chairs from the 1980s captures the bold spirit of postmodern design. Featuring a vivid red circular seat and sculptural black tubular frame, the ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, Set of 6
By Marcel Breuer
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 chairs in wood, rattan and metal. Seat height: 45 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs in metal, wood and rattan. Dimensions: seat height: 46 cm. Width with armrests : 61 cm Wear due to time and age of the chairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Seven Chair With Armrest Model 3207 In Cognac Leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Arne Jacobsen Seven-chair with armrests, model 3207. Cognac-colored leather and chrome frame. Fritz Hansen design classic. — Designer: Arne Jacobsen — Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen — M...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Italian Modern Cesca Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of four Vintage Italian Modern Cesca Dining Chairs. Featuring two arm chairs, two side chairs, chrome tubular frames with a combination of wood/caned seats ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

B&B Italia Model Arcadia Dining Leather Chair Paolo Piva Set of 4
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Paolo Piva designed this dining chairs for B&B Italia. Model Arcadia in heavenblue leather colour and the insides from the feet are in black plastic. It fits well with memphis design...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Arcella Chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Italy. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Black lather construction with chrome frame.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 10 Moroccan Metal Clad Rams Head Dining Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 10 Moroccan Metal Clad Rams Head Dining Chairs.
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Vintage 1980s Moroccan Anglo-Indian Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Postmodern Leather Chairs by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem, Italy 1984
By Fasem International, Giancarlo Vegni
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Postmodern Dining Chairs designed by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem. The chairs are done in cognac saddle leather featuring minimal design and slee...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chaise pivotante pour Rosenthal Linie par Jutta Herbert Ohl, années 1980
By Jutta and Herbert Ohl, Rosenthal
Located in Rouen, FR
Paire de chaises “Swing” dessinées par Jutta & Herbert Ohl dans les années 1970. Avec leur structure en acier tubulaire chromé et leur assise suspendue en métal blanc, ces chaises ex...
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 Postmodern Dining Chairs by Rob Eckhardt, 1980s
By Rob Eckhardt
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
Rob Eckhardt Set of 4 dining chairs, 1980s Metal frame, solid wood seat, new black velvet upholstery H 75 × W 58 × D 72 cm — seat height 48 cm — seat Ø 33 cm Striking postmodern din...
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

4 Vintage Dining Chairs Delfy Design Gino Carollo
By Gino Carollo
Located in Buxton, GB
These vintage stacking chairs by Gino Carollo are a charming addition to any room, featuring a square shape and a classic red colour with a vinyl plastic material. The chairs are ful...
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Tito Agnoli Set of Six Ilex Dining Chairs in Solid Oak
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Tarpac Data International, set of six 'Ilex' dining chairs, oak, lacquered metal, Italy, 1980s This pristine set of six dining chairs exemplifies the furniture desig...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs in metal, wood and rattan. Dimensions: seat height: 46 cm. Width with armrests : 65 cm Wear due to time and age of the chairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Set 6 Brass Dining Chairs, 1980
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Brass and Vegan Leather Dining Chairs, 1980’s.   2 Captain chairs and 4 side chairs.  Original vegan leather.  As shown in pic one chair has a hole in the back.  Brass has p...
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Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Bauhaus Cantilever Chair – Black Leather, Attributed to Mart Stam
Located in Hannover, DE
Mid-Century Bauhaus Cantilever Chair in Black Leather, Attributed to Mart Stam, 1980s Elegant mid-century Bauhaus-style cantilever chair, most likely designed by Mart Stam, dating fr...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of Four 1980s Castelijn SLA Dining Chairs, Black Leather Wood
By Castelijn, Gijs Bakker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Four postmodern dining chairs by Dutch manufacturer Castelijn, attributed to acclaimed designer Gijs Bakker, circa 1980s. These distinctive pieces showcase the harmonious blen...
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 Postmodern Leather Chairs S-91 by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem, Italy 1984
By Giancarlo Vegni, Fasem International
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 4 Postmodern Dining Chairs, model S-91 designed by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem. The chairs are done in cognac saddle leather featuring minimal de...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Toledo Chairs by Jorge Pensi for Amat Spain, 1986
By Jorge Pensi
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
The “Toledo” chair, designed by Jorge Pensi in 1986 for Amat, has become an icon of modern Spanish design. Cast entirely in aluminum, the chair combines lightness, strength, and scul...
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

Giandomenico Belotti for Allias spaghetti chair 1980s Italy
By Alias, Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of 6 dining chairs designed by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias ​​(Italy) in the 1980s. The Alias ​​story began in 1979 with the Spaghetti Chair by Giandomenico Belotti, one of Ali...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of leather Bauhaus "MG5" chairs by Matteo Grassi, Italy 1980s
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Set of five MG5 Bauhaus armchairs designed and produced by Matteo Grassi in the 1980s. Each chair features a continuous tubular steel frame with a cantilevered base and integrated ar...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Karl Springer Style Modern Parsons Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Karl Springer
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Modern or Postmodern Parsons upholstered side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Karl Springer USA, Circa 1980s Measures: 20.75"W x 28"D x 40"H. Seat ...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian 1980s Minimalist Chairs Bonaldo Design Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Metal Chairs ner 1980 J. Hoffmann
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Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Karl Springer Style Modern Parsons Upholstered Dining Chairs, Pair
By Karl Springer
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern or Postmodern Parsons upholstered side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Karl Springer USA, Circa 1980s Measures: 20.75"W x 28"D x 40"H. Seat heig...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Model Regia Dining Chairs by Antonello Mosca for Ycami, 1980s, Set of 6
By Ycami Collection
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Italian Model Regia Dining Chairs by Antonello Mosca for Ycami. Green aluminum frames with black leather seats. Timeless post modern design. Good condition 1980s - Italy Dimens...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 6 Rudolf Glatzel armchairs for Knoll Art Collection, 1980s
By Rudolf Bernd Glatzel
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 cantilevered leather and steel frame armchairs designed by Rudolf Glatzel for Knoll Art Collection. Beautiful timeless design steel frames with comfy black leather padding....
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Sandow dining chairs by rene Herbst, 1980s
By René Herbst
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage grey metal dining chairs with elastic cords designed by rene Herbst in the bauhaus period and produced in the 1980s Very good condition. 1980s - Italy Dimensions: Height: ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Postmodern Cirkel Dining Chairs by Metaform, 1980s, Set of 6
By Metaform Holland
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Post modern 'cirkel' dining chairs designed by Karel Boonzaaijer & Pierre Mazairac for Metaform. Made out white lacquered metal tubular frames and black fabric. Attractive, timeles...
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

KFF Trix Memphis set of two dining chairs by Karl Friedrich Förster, 1988
By Karl Friedrich Förster, KFF
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Memphis-style Trix set features a black metal frame and a black plywood seat and backrest. The frame is in good condition with light signs of wear, and the wood surfaces display a ...
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of Chrome metal structure Missoni fabric dining chairs by Saporiti Italia
By Saporiti
Located in London, GB
A set of four dining chairs from the 1970s, designed by Saporiti Italia. Sleek chrome metal frames are paired with original Missoni fabric upholstery, showcasing the bold patterns a...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Bauhaus Design CESCA Dining Chair set, Italy 1980 s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Bauhaus Design CESCA Dining Chair set by Marcel Breuer. Made in Italy, 1980's / 90's period. Stamped; Made in Italy. Tubular chrome frame with black lacquered wood frame and ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Gabriele Mucchi S5 Italian Modern Dining Chairs Chrome Tubular frames Rope seats
By Gabriele Mucchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant and very comfortable dining chairs in chromed tubular steel and rope, designed by renowned Italian architect Gabriele Mucchi. Matching set of 4 chairs in wonderful vintage co...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

Four Post-Modern Italian Dining Chairs by Pierre Cardin, 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Four dining chairs by Pierre Cardin, 1980s. Absolutely rare production designed by Pierre Cardin in Italy. Back in curved cherry with a cut and a hole that makes it absolutely unique...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of 4 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
This vintage set of 4 Cesca chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet from the 1980s includes 2 B64 armchairs and 2 B32 side chairs. Designed in the late 1920s, the Cesca chair is considere...
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Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Velvet, Gold Edition
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs completely restored ground-up with an extra touch ...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Set of 6 Guido Faleschini Tucroma Chairs in Black Leather, 1980s Italy
By Pace Collection, i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome set of 6 Tucroma chairs designed by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Pace. Perhaps the most desirable dining chair in the design world. Sleek, original leather in black with th...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

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Chrome

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs by Knoll in Ivory Wool Stainless Steel, Set of 8
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
It is often said that modern design is timeless, and nowhere is this more evident than in the Brno Chair, one of the most iconic pieces of 20th-century furniture design. Created by L...
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Vintage 1980s American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Stainless Steel

S33 Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1980s, Set of 2
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Introducing the iconic S33 Chair Set by Mart Stam, proudly crafted by Thonet. This collection, produced during the 1980s in Germany, pays homage to the timeless designs of the Bauhau...
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Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Black leather dining chairs by Arper italy, 1980s - set of 4
By Arper
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage black leather dining chairs with chrome rings by Arper italy. High quality dining chairs with a timeless design from the 1980s. 1980s - italy Very good condition Dimensio...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of four Coro dining chairs by Luigi Origlia, 1980
By Luigi Origlia
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This set of two Coro chairs with armrests and two without armrests is in very good condition. The armrests of both chairs are made of plastic with a very attractive burl wood finish ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

Postmodern Design "Alice" Dining Chairs by Cidue, Italy 1980 s
By Cidue
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design "Alice" Dining Chairs by Cidue. Made in the 1980's in Italy. Slender black lacquered metal frame with grey stained rush woven seats. They all shows signs of...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

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1980s Metal Dining Room Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1980s metal dining room chairs is available at 1stDibs. There are many kinds of 1980s metal dining room chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency 1980s metal dining room chairs are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large 1980s metal dining room chairs, so small 1980s metal dining room chairs measuring 8.5 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Knoll, Design Institute America and Milo Baughman each produced beautiful 1980s metal dining room chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 1980s Metal Dining Room Chairs?

Prices for 1980s metal dining room chairs start at $195 and top out at $85,000 with the average selling for $3,000.

Finding the Right Dining Room Chairs for You

No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.

In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.

In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.

Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.

By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?

Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.