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Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Fibreglass Upholstered Chair 1980s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Reading, Berkshire
, With Original Seat Cushion, Chrome Base And Labels 1980's Item has attribution mark to the base
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Costes Philippe Starck chairs, Driade, Aleph, 1980s, France, 80s
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 4 iconic Costes chairs by French designer Philippe Starck. Created by Driade Aleph in the
Category

Vintage 1980s French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kim Chair by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis-Milano, 1980s
By Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Renens, CH
The Kim chair was designed by the Italian architect Michele de Lucchi in 1987: De Lucchi was one of
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Artifort/ ‘t Spectrum SZ10 ’M-Chair’ by Ebbing, Haas Schudel, 1980s
By t Spectrum, Artifort, Ton Haas
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
recognized as such by Dutch manufacturer Artifort, who took the chair in production in 1980, to be taken over
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Office Technical Black Upholstery Chromed Steel Armchairs Eight Available
Located in IT
Ergonomic cantilever, eight chairs available. Black technical upholstery, chromed steel structure
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Executive Chair in Leather w/ Steel Base
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
steel base and has fine black leather upholstery. The chair is in great condition, but remains a vintage
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Four Sculptural Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1980s
By Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
Unique set of Postmodern dining chairs, each of the four chairs in this set are upholstered in a
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

1980s Charles Pfister Halston Armchair in Stainless Steel and Black Leather
By Metropolitan, Charles Pfister
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Furniture Company in 1979. This example dates to the 1980s. It was acquired from a former Metropolitan
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chair, by Marcel Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
design. The 2.5 cm diameter tubular steel frame makes the chair light and resistant. High-quality cane
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 ‘Zeta’ Postmodern Dining Chairs by Harvink, Netherlands, 1980s
By Harvink
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 4 ‘Zeta’ Postmodern Dining Chairs by Harvink, Netherlands, 1980s – Colorful Steel & Plywood
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Borek Sipek “Jansky” armchair for Driade Italy, 1980s
By Driade, B. Sipek
Located in Skokie, IL
Borek Sipek “Jansky” armchair for Driade Italy, 1980s Dimensions: 30 3/4" h x 24" w x 16" d
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Ikea Lounge Chair Skye by Tord Björklund, 1980s
By Tord Bjorklund
Located in Hilversum, NL
The stylish lounge chair features a sleek black steel frame paired with a black leather seat
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

A Pair of Postmodern Accent Chairs in the Arrben Stiletto Chairs Style. C 1980s
By Arrben
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Feature bent plywood seats, armrests, and backrests with steel frames painted in back and silver
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Stackable Chairs Paolo Favaretto Airborne Assisa Italy 1980s
By Favaretto Partners
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 6 Stackable chairs Paolo Favaretto & Airborne Assisa Italy 1980s Beautiful design chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Eight Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
design. The 2.5 cm diameter tubular steel frame makes the chair light and resistant. High-quality cane
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Six Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
design. The 2.5 cm diameter tubular steel frame makes the chair light and resistant. High-quality cane
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
design. The 2.5 cm diameter tubular steel frame makes the chair light and resistant. High-quality cane
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
design. The 2.5 cm diameter tubular steel frame makes the chair light and resistant. High-quality cane
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1980s Pair of Thonet Leather Side Chairs in Grey
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Thonet Side Chairs, featuring grey Naugahyde upholstery and black enameled steel
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Enamel

Chrome leather Bauhaus Chair Thonet MR 10 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe - 1980s
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Praha, CZ
- Design: Mies van der Rohe, - 1980s - Original condition with patina - Maker- probably Thonet - jr     
Category

Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1980s Charles Pollock Executive Chairs for Knoll in grey fabric
By Charles Pollock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of iconic 1980s Charles Pollock Executive Chairs by The Knoll Group in grey fabric. Pair is
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair in White
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Knoll International. This particular example dates to the 1980s. The listed price includes one chair
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Design Lounge Chair Groeten uit Holland by Rob Eckhardt, 1980s
By Rob Eckhardt
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
This iconic lounge chair by Rob Eckhardt, titled Groeten uit Holland, is a striking example of
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

SET OF 2 HANS ULLRICH BITSCH FOR KUSCH&CO. „SERIES 8600“ ARMCHAIRS GERMANY 1980s
By Kusch+Co, Hans Ullrich Bitsch
Located in Reutlingen, DE
” armchairs made of lacquered steel and saddle leather, Germany, 1980s. Very solid and comfortable to sit
Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Chairs and Coffee Table O-Line, Herbert Ohl for Wilkhahn, 1980s
By Herbert Ohl, Wilkhahn
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare set - confortable and representative
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

1 of 8 Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Black Faux Leather Chairs, 1980s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
living room chairs. Italian production, early 1980s. In good vintage condition with expected signs of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Quinta Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy, 1980s
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta for Alias in the 1980s, the Quinta chair is a striking
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Futurist 1980s Modern Grey Overstuffed Lounge Chair by George Kasparian
By George Kasparian
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-Miller Group. The chair features grey coverings with a chromed steel base and features a minimalist
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wilton, CT
in New York City. This luxurious vintage chair made by Herman Miller in the 1980's is crafted with
Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1980s Pair of LC2 Petit Modele Lounge Chairs Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in Italy in the 1980s by Cassina, and the chair frames are properly engraved and serialized as such
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Never Unboxed 1980s Lounge Chair Armchair by Knut Marianne Hagberg for Ikea
By IKEA, K and M Hagberg
Located in Vienna, AT
red lacquered steel. A stylish vintage postmodern design chair. The chair will be shipped „Ikea style
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

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
Category

Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paludis Dining Chairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, Italy, 1980s
By Giandomenico Belotti, Alias
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian minimalist design. Each chair features a slim, black steel frame with clean lines, complemented by
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman in Brown Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, Model 70L, designed by Eero
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Charles Pfister for Knoll Club Chair in Navy Blue Leather, Model 1051C
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
example dates to the 1980s. The design features a steel frame with plywood inserts, and a fully
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Set of 12 Hans Ullrich Bitsch for Kusch + Co. 8600 Series Side Chairs
By Hans Ullrich Bitsch, Kusch+Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an extraordinary set of twelve 8600 Series Dining Chairs, designed in the 1980's by Hans
Category

Vintage 1980s European Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel, Aluminum, Metal

Postmodern Kebe Leather Convertible Lounge or Armchair, Denmark 1980s
By KEBE
Located in Miami, FL
Black leather Kebe lounge or armchair with detachable footrest, Denmark, 1980s Single chair
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Set of 6 A. Ricciardi G. Salvini for Matteo Grassi Garina Dining Chairs
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These is a Set of Six Garina Folding Dining Chairs, designed by A. Ricciardi and G. Salvini for
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

1980s Set of Six Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Side Chairs with Full Cushions
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
International. These particular examples date to the 1980s. Their design consists of a welded chromed-steel wire
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1980s Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining/Side Chairs in White with Red Pads
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. These particular examples date to the 1980s. Their design consists of welded steel rod seats and backs
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Lalanda" Armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini, Spain, 1980s
By Gian Franco Frattini
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Lalanda dining chair features a lacquered metal frame paired with rich cognac-whiskey patinated
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Nicos Zographos High Back Bucket Executive Chair w/ Alpha Base
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polished stainless steel base and retain their original light purple fabric upholstery. The chairs also
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs 1980s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
These vintage mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs designed by Charles
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1980s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Pink Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

C. 1980s Fritz Makiol for Girsberger Trilax 2 Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Girsberger, Fritz Makiol
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Large Trilax 2 Desk Chair, designed by Fritz Makiol for Girsberger in the 1980s. It
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Desk Chair with Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen armless executive chair, model No. 72 US-BC, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll 3x Available
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1980s. The chair's design features a channel-stitched
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Plaano Chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Avarte in Birch with Blue Fabric
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, Finland 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
produced by Avarte in Finland circa the 1980s. The chair is comprised of a steel 5-star base, a seat
Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Mario Bellini and Dieter Thiel for Vitra Figura Office Chair in Leather
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in 1979. This example was produced in Germany and dates to the 1980s. The chair features an aluminum
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980 s
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Uccle, BE
Iconic chair designed by Swedish designer Jonas Bohlin for Källemo. Signed by designer Provex JB
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Concrete, Cut Steel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe armchair MR series for Knoll, 1980s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Parma, IT
Armchair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll, 1980s. Curved and chromed
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Vintage 1980s American Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs, 1980s - Set of 4
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
& Ray Eames for Herman Miller were produced in the 1980s. This classic office chair features original
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 USB, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Office Desk Chair in Fabric 6x Available
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Figura Desk Office Chair, initially designed by Mario Bellini for Vitra in 1979. These
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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1980s Steel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1980s steel chairs available for sale. Frequently made of metal, steel and animal skin, all 1980s steel chairs available were constructed with great care. 1980s steel chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1980s steel chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many 1980s steel chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Knoll, Philippe Starck and Cassina produced popular 1980s steel chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 1980s Steel Chairs?

Prices for 1980s steel chairs start at $200 and top out at $89,000 with the average selling for $3,000.

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 Steel Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    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.