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Prototype Chair by Masanori Umeda, 1980s
By Masanori Umeda
Located in București, B
Prototype chair designed by Masanori Umeda in the 1980s. It's made of a metal structure, polyurethane foam and wood accents.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Set of Ten
Alfa
Dining Chairs
By Bieffeplast, Anna Anselmi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, set of ten 'Alpha' dining chairs, rubber, lacquered metal, Italy, 1985
These armchairs are characterized by an unusual aesthetics that are created duri...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Armchair “Little Big Easy” by Ron Arad for Moroso 1989
By Ron Arad, Moroso
Located in Wien, AT
Early Armchair “Little Big Easy” by Ron Arad for Moroso, Italy 1989.
The Big Easy, steel chair designed by Ron Arad in 1988, shows that a volume, as simple form, can be translated,...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Toshiyuki Kita Wink 111 Armchair in Black by Cassina, circa 1980
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Add an exceptional piece to your collection with this rare Toshiyuki Kita Wink 111 Armchair in Black, manufactured by Cassina in Italy circa 1980.
The Wink 111 Armchair is a true ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$2,411 Sale Price
65% Off
Italian Modern Black Signorina Chan Armchairs by Carlo Forcolini for Alias, 1986
By Alias, Carlo Forcolini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern pair of black metal and plastic Signorina Chan armchairs by Carlo Forcolini for Alias, 1986.
Armchairs with footrest model Signorina Chan, with black painted curved m...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Dr. Glob Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Dr Glob chairs for Kartell by Philippe Starck. Vintage 1980s. In good condition but age and use related scuffs and marks. These are two different complimentary colors.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Philippe Starck Chair Armchair Chair Driade Aleph Model Jack Lang Set of 4
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These chairs are true Iconic armchairs dining chairs designed by Philippe Starck 1987 for Italian manufacture Driade Aleph.
The Model name is named after the french politician Jack ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Sculptural Organic Grey Chair Made of Fiberglass, Italy, 1980s
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Sculptural chair, crafted from fiberglass with a water print, originates from Italy in the 1980s. Its design reflects the innovative aesthetic of the era, combining artistic form wit...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Toshiyuki Kita Wink 111 Armchair in Black and Red by Cassina, circa 1980
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair Wink 111 designed Toshiyuki Kita in 1980.
Ergonomically correct and exquisitely versatile, wink armchair cleverly unfolds into a chaise-longue. The back, and head-rest ca...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$2,427 Sale Price
68% Off
Mid-Century Armchair "T Line" by Felix De Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex, 1980s
By Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century armchair "T line" by Felix de Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex - Italy 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Rubber
Little Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very comfortable pivoting Armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in te 60's. Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's. Round metal base with a wooden frame, just upholster...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Pair of
Alpha
Dining Chairs
By Anna Anselmi, Bieffeplast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, pair of 'Alpha' dining chairs, rubber, lacquered metal, Italy, 1985
These armchairs are characterized by an unusual aesthetics that are created during ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Handkerchief Armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 handkerchief armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll.
In 1968 Vignelli was contracted by Knoll to re-envision the corporate identity and graphics program, resulting in th...
Category
Vintage 1980s American International Style Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
T-Line Armchair by Arflex
By Arflex, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in London, GB
We’re not really into mentioning other brands on this site but this original T-Line chair is giving us the strongest United Colours of Benetton vibe (circa 1997). We sound surprised ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Black
Chrome Plated Metal Penelope Armchair by C. Pollock for A. Castelli, 80s
By Charles Pollock, Anonima Castelli
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Chair with chromed metal, plastic structure and metal mesh shell. Very good condition.
Available total 3 items.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Wire
Mid Century Little Globe Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and comfortable "Little Globe" armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in te 60's.
Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's.
Round metal base with a wooden frame, just up...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Six "Rubber Chairs" by Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture – Steelcase
By Brian Kane
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous set of six bold black armchairs by Metro for Steelcase designed by Brian Kane. These sleek vintage chairs are made of black steel encased in EPDM rubber tubing with comforta...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Postmodern
Peter Pan
Lounge Chair, Michele De Lucchi for Thalia&Co, Italy 1982
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Zagreb, HR
The very rare lounge chair 'Peter Pan' was designed by the influential Italian architect and designer Michele de Lucchi in 1982 for Thalia & Co.
The chair is a nice example of radic...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Armchair 4841 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 80s
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century armchair or lounge chair 4841 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 80s
Lounge chair made of a mix of recycled polyethylene materials, with ball feet on the fron...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century Little Globe Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and comfortable "Little Globe" armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in te 60's.
Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's.
Round metal base with a wooden frame, just up...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Metric Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Metric Armchairs in Lucite & Brass, meticulously crafted by renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones and adorned with his signature. These luxurious chairs ar...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$12,500 / set
Set of 4 Handkerchief Armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 handkerchief armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll.
In 1968 Vignelli was contracted by Knoll to re-envision the corporate identity and graphics program, resulting in th...
Category
Vintage 1980s American International Style Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Kartell Louis Ghost Armchair in Crystal by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Kartell Louis Ghost armchair in crystal polycarbonate by Philippe Starck
special series with face.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Teodora Chair by Ettore Sottsass, 1984, Vitra Editions
By Vitra, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ettore Sottsass designed the Teodora chair for Vitra Editions shortly after leaving the Memphis Group in 1985.
Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside: [Vitra 09.91].
...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Acrylic, Laminate
Memphis Style Vintage Pop Art Armchairs Rud Thygesen Johnny Sorensen, circa 1989
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Memphis style vintage pair of red, blue and yellow colored dining chairs great to stack model Dark Horse, designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen circa 1989 and executed by Boti...
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Set of Four Vintage Dining Chair Massimo Iosa Ghini Moroso 1988 Italy
By Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage set of 4 dining armchairs, which were designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini 1988 for Moroso, Italy.
Massimo Iosa Ghini (1959 in Bologna) is a popular Italian architect an...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Stelline Memphis Chairs of Alessandro Mendini for Elam Uno, Alchimea Time
By Elam, Alessandro Mendini
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Stelline Memphis chairs. A set of four Memphis chairs. Designed by one of the founders of the Memphis Group, architect Alessandro Mendini (1933). The chairs gives a happy feeling, si...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Pair of "Alfa" Chairs by Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1985
By Anna Anselmi, Bieffeplast
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern grey steel frame chairs with black rubber seat back and black cushion by Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, 1985.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Vintage Swivel Plastic Armchair Black Silver Philippe Starck, 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage swivel armchair or desk chair from plastic, aluminum and steel in black and silver by Philippe Starck 1980s.
The curved armrests flow into the seat and you can fi...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of C&B Italia Custom High Back Armchairs
By Don Powell and Robert Kleinschmidt, C&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of C&B Italia Custom High Back Armchairs, Designed for Chicago interior by Powell Kleinschmidt, custom order pair of tilt, swivel (lock) adjustable armchairs; bronze tubular met...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
$4,400 Sale Price / set
44% Off
ROMA Green Fiberglass Indoor/Outdoor Chair by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano
By Marco Zanini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Roma fiberglass chair by Marco Zanini for MEMPHIS (1986).
This exotic chair (throne) is a radical MEMPHIS experiment with an unorthodox material created by Marco Zanini, one o...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Louis Ghost Armchair by Philippe Starck for Vitra
By Vitra, Philippe Starck
Located in Cologne, DE
Louis 20 armchair, designed in 1991 by Philippe Starck, manufactured by Vitra. The chair is made of black plastic and polished aluminium and is equipped with a removable fabric uphol...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Pair of French Black Leather Armchairs-Loveseat from the 1980s
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century pair of French black leather armchairs-sofa from the 1980s.
The structure has a lightly hammered surface.
The two asymmetric armchairs, if joined together, create a l...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1987, Studio Gavina, Sforzesca armchair
By Studio Simon
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Armchair Sforzesca by Studio Gavina, with shell and countershell shaped rigid polyurethane foam. Pouf with base in bent sheet steel. 0.8 cm, painted with epoxy powders and complete w...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Parigi Chairs by Aldo Rossi for Unifor
By Unifor, Aldo Rossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic pair of Parigi chairs by Italian architect Aldo Rossi for Unifor. Commensurate with his penchant for utilizing pronounced, playful geometry in his architecture, a wonderf...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$5,800 / set
Set of 4 Handkerchief Armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 handkerchief armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll.
In 1968 Vignelli was contracted by Knoll to re-envision the corporate identity and graphics program, resulting in th...
Category
Vintage 1980s American International Style Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Roma Chair by Marco Zanini for Memphis, 1986
By Marco Zannini, Memphis Group
Located in Denton, MD
From the 1986 Memphis/Milano collection, this chair represents one of Marco Zanini's most important designs for Memphis. This example has a deep green metal flake finish on the fiber...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
1984 Costes Armchair by Philippe Starck for Driade – ALEPH
By Philippe Starck
Located in IT
Costes armchair, design by Philippe Starck, produced by Driade under the Aleph label, 1984.
Black lacquered bent plywood shell with tubular steel frame, black painted. Seat with poly...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Cassina Utrecht Armchairs by Gerrit T. Rietveld, Set of Two
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, a luxurious addition to any living space. Crafted with the highest quality materials, this armchair exudes elegance and sophistication. T...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Birch
Plastic Armchairs Model 420 by Ben af Schultén for Artek
By Ben Af Schulten, Artek
Located in Karis, Nyland
Artek's 420 armchair was designed by Ben af Schultén. This stylish chair is the rare version that consists of a lacquered birch frame and a black plastic seat. The 420 chair is well-...
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic, Birch
Ettore Sottsass East Side Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Dronten, NL
Iconic East Side arm chair in Royal Blue fabric designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll International in 1983.
Postmodern chair with original upholstery in wonderful vintage condition....
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Italian PostModern T-Line Armchairs By Burkhard Voghterr for Arflex, Italy 80s
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Arflex
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of T-Line armchairs designed by Burkhard Voghterr and made by Arflex in the 80s.
In excellent condition with light signs of wear on the fabric.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1988 Ettore Sottsass Bridge Dining Arm Chair for Knoll Studio in Fabric
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Bridge’ armchair, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Studio in 1988. The chair is formed of solid maple wood and has an upholstered seat and back. Product...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam, Maple, Fabric
Sofa with Arms by Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Doral, FL
Sofa with Arms by Shiro Kuramata
1982 / 2007
Production by Cappellini
Chromed Metal Tube, Fir & Plywood, Polyurethane Foam, Black Leather
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Restored Vintage Bamboo Barrel Chairs Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Explore the unique allure of our set of four vintage bamboo barrel chairs, beautifully crafted and thoughtfully restored by our expert in-house professionals. These chairs retain the...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Bamboo, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
109 armchair, Giandomenico Belotti, Alias, Italy, 1980
s
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
“Ornament is a crime!” said Adolf Loos at the beginning of the last century. A position perfectly illustrated through the 109 model where Belotti shows its influences, between the It...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Melaina Fiberglass Chair by Rodolfo Bonetto for Driade, 1980s
By Rodolfo Bonetto, Driade
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Rodolfo Bonetto
Producer - Driade
Model - "Melaina" Fiberglass Chair
Design Period - Eighties
Measurements - Width 65 cm x Depth 70 cm x Height 70 cm x Seat Height 40 cm ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
rare armchair Ero Aarnio formula one
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare exemplaire formula one . édition ancienne
Dimensions : Haut: 80cm x Larg : 130cm x Prof : 127cm cm - Poids : 24 kg
Hauteur de l'assise : 35cm
Très résistante aux chocs grâ...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Poltrona sedia modello Orgone designer Marc Newson
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Poltrona Sedia Modello Orgone disegnata da Marc Newson
Poltrona Scultura in polipropilene/plastica da interni o da esterni. Marc Newson ha disegnato una sedia elegante con forma org...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Bull 2-seater sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
A timeless design by infamous Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini (1926-2004) for Cassina; the Bull armchair. Only produced in 1987 by Cassina, this design is becoming increasingly ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Eight Mario Bellini Cab 413 Armchairs
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Houston, TX
Eight Mario Bellini Cab 413 armchairs in rosso cina finish, fabricated by Cassina in the 1980s. Flexible steel frame covered with a skin of high quality saddle leather. This elegant,...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$22,400 / set
Bull Leather Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
A timeless design by infamous Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini (1926-2004) for Cassina; the Bull armchair. Only produced in 1987 by Cassina, this design is becoming increasingly ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Postmodern
Peter Pan
Lounge Chair by Michele De Lucchi for Thalia
Co, 1980s
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Postmodern 'Peter Pan' Lounge Chair by Michele De Lucchi for Thalia & Co, 1980s.
With its generous proportions, the 'Peter Pan' Lounge Chair offers a sumptuous seating experience. Si...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Armchair Skipper Feeling Alcantara Italy 1980s
By Skipper
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair with foam padding, alcantara upholstery and enamelled metal and brass frame.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Aralia Ligne Roset Armchair with Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in OSS, NB
Aralia armchair and ottoman designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1980s. This french design piece is in a good vintage condition. Colourful combination of the armchair an...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Aralia Ligne Roset Armchair by Michel Ducaroy
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in OSS, NB
Aralia armchair designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1980s. This french design piece is in a good vintage condition with a colourful vintage fabric. Perfect to match wit...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Patinated Bordeaux Red Cab 413 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
Set of six Cab 413 arm chairs in wine red bordeaux leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
The Cab chair is built up as a tubular frame over which thick saddle leather is fitted; the ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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1980s Plastic Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1980s plastic armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency 1980s plastic armchairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made 1980s plastic armchairs over the years, but those made by Cassina, Jeff Messerschmidt and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 1980s Plastic Armchairs?
1980s plastic armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,005, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $27,080.
Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
Questions About 1980s Plastic Armchairs
- 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.
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