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Rare Ebonized Mahogany Chair by Gerald McCabe + Gregg Fleishman
By Gerald McCabe, Gregg LeFevre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chair is an extremely rare one of a kind design by Gregg Fleishman and Gerald McCabe. Gregg Fleishman is an architect, designer, artist and inventor whose work is largely inform...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
1980
s Dark Walnut Fanback Armchair By Sellaton
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1980’s Dark Walnut Fanback Armchair By Sellaton.
Good quality classic bentwood armchairs with a typical fan back arm shape in a clean contemporary dark walnut colour. The chairs wer...
Category
Vintage 1980s Hungarian Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Poltrona
Willow
di Charles Rennie Mackintosh per Cassina Anni 80
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona/Trono disegnata nel 1904 e prodotta da Cassina a partire dagli anni '70 con struttura in legno di frassino tinto, seduta con cuscino in espanso e rivestimento in tessuto.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Measu...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Karl Springer Chic "Tulip Chair" with Unique Lacquer Finish 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare and very chic “Tulip Chair” in hand-applied antiqued ivory bone lacquer with leather seat by Karl Springer, American 1980’s. This chair is a superb example of Springer’s fine c...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Baker Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style armchairs or dining captain chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures: 23.25"W x 23"D...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
1980s Set of 6 Painted Armchairs with Mesh Seats and Navy Blue Details
Located in Marbella, ES
A set of six elegant classic armchairs, painted in an ivory tone with delicate navy blue details. Each piece features a decorative backrest and a woven cane seat, combining comfort w...
Category
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Rare “Sedus” Armchair by Wim Mulder for Meubelatelier Allerhanden, Netherlands
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A rare and characterful example of under appreciated Dutch design: the “Sedus” armchair by Wim Mulder, crafted in the 1980s by the artisanal workshop Meubelatelier Allerhanden.
Its a...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
80s Velvet Armchair
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Black Frame with Deep Red Upholstery
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this beautifully designed vintage-style armchair. Featuring a sleek black tubular frame and p...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood, Bentwood
Memphis First Chair by Michele de Lucchi circa 1983
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Oakland, CA
Early production Memphis First chair designed by Michele de Lucchi this chair that was purchased by the original owner who was working at the de Lucchi design studio in the 1980s in ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style armchairs or dining captain chairs
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved solid walnut frames, with caned bac...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980
s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort Mushroom chair, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
This lovely Mushroom Chair is made in the 80's.
It is covered with the original Kvadrat wool fabric...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Due Poltroncine
Barrel
di Frank Lloyd Wright Produzione Cassina anni
80
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltroncine con struttura in legno di ciliegio e seduta in tessuto azzurro. In buone condizioni generali, presentano segni del tempo come visibile in foto.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Set of Two Philippe Starck Caffee Costes Chair for ALEPH Driade 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Philippe Starck Caffee Costes Armchairs for ALEPH Driade 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage armchairs armchairs 1980s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage armchairs armchairs 1980s Sweden
Period 1980s
Design Unknown Sweden
Condition Good Minor signs of wear
Size 79 x 69 x 70 cm (H x W x D) Seat height 44 cm
Details ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$828 / item
pair of secessionist armchairs Joseph Maria Olbrich Friedrich Otto Schmidt 1898
By Friedrich Otto Schmidt, Joseph Maria Olbrich
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
pair of secessionist armchairs, Joseph Maria Olbrich (design), Friedrich Otto Schmidt (execution), 1898
technique: solid oak, brass, fabric (Backhausen, model “Abimelech”, designed ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Armchairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs or dining captain chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Measu...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Century Furniture Chin Hua Collection Horseshoe Arm Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Stafford, TX
This elegant pair of Horseshoe Arm Chairs comes from the iconic Chin Hua Collection by Century Furniture, originally designed by Raymond K. Sobota. Inspired by classic Chinese Ming d...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Colourful postmodern armchair, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unique postmodern coloured wooden armchair in the style of gerrit Rietveld.
This chair has an unknown provenance but thanks to the coloured wooden panels and the great design, it r...
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Henredon Chippendale Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Chippendale or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Measure...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Classical Style Leather Armchairs by Baker Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of vintage Classical Revival Armchairs of fine quality by Baker Furniture. Ebonized finish with gilt pinstriping. Scroll arms with Gilt Lion Paw supports. Medallion decorati...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair French Armchairs Louis XV Gilt Fauteuil Needlepoint
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of Louis XV Revival gilt armchairs
Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques market
The chairs are crafted in the classic Louis XV manner...
Category
Vintage 1980s Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of vintage armchairs by Miroslav Navratil, Daria model, 1985
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This pair of vintage armchairs is designed by the designer Miroslav Navratil. It is the Daria model published by the Czech manufacturer Krkonošský Nábytek Vrchlabí 1985. They are in ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Slovak Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Hekman Furniture Regency Faux Bamboo Armchairs, Pair
By Hekman Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of English Regency style armchairs or tub chairs
By Hekman Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved bamboo form walnut frames, with cane seats, and removable upholstered ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Walnut
Vintage solid wood and leather bridge chair, 1980
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This vintage bridge chair from the 1980s has a solid wood frame with simple lines. Its leather seat and backrest offer supple comfort underlined by a beautiful natural patina. This a...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Post Modern Bentwood Allmilmö Wood Arm Dining Chairs in white Lacquer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Post Modern Bentwood Allmilmö bentwood Arm Dining Chairs in white Lacquer. Located in Brooklyn NYC.
Sold as a Set of (2) Chairs
Chairs Measure - 21" W x 19" D x 29" H
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchairs or dining captain chairs
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved mahogany, with upholstered seats.
Mea...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Hekman Furniture Regency Faux Bamboo Armchair or Tub Chair
By Hekman Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English Regency style armchair or tub chair
By Hekman Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved bamboo form walnut frame, with cane seat, and removable upholstered seat and bac...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Walnut
Italian modern armchair in burgundy varnished wood, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern armchair in burgundy varnished wood, 1980s
Armchair in burgundy varnished wood. The backrest is made of curved wooden slats. It has four square legs.
1980s
Good condit...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Vienna Secession Sofa "Kubus" by Josef Hoffmann, manufactured by Wittmann
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare leather 3-seater sofa "Kubus" in brown leather designed by Josef Hoffmann. This is a classic example of Hoffmann’s strict geometrical lines ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Smoker’s Bow Chair, English Ash, Captain’s Elbow Seat, Victorian Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine vintage smoker’s bow chair. An English, ash captain's elbow seat, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. A high-quality Victorian revival piece by renowned craft...
Category
Vintage 1980s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Ash
Pair of Parsons Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman Post Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of parsons chairs attributed to Milo Baughman. Post Modern era.
One of the chairs retains the original label "STYLE CRAFT, a subsidiary STUART Furniture...
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Regency Faux Bois Carved Rope and Tassel Armchairs
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Palm Beach Regency faux bois hand carved rope and tassel armchairs in weathered white wash finish and upholstered in tropical banana leaf print fabric.
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Armchairs Italian Production
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of vintage armchairs realized in Italy in 1980s.
Solid oak wood, fabric upholstery.
Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$1,729 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 4 THONET S320 Stacking Chairs designed by Ulrich Boehme
Wulf Schneider
By Thonet, Ulrich Bohme
Located in Schwerin, MV
Set of 4 Thonet S 320 Armchairs in stained reddish-brown plywood and chrome plated Steel, Germany, 1980s
A striking set of four original Thonet S 320 armchairs designed by Ulrich Bö...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$961 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Set of Four Tripod Memphis Dining Chairs in the Manner of Michele de Lucchi
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful set of four steel and wood dining chairs from the Memphis period in the manner of Italian designer Michele De Lucchi. Newly powder coated satin black and the seat and bac...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Memphis Group Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Cesca Cane Armchairs - A Pair after Knoll MCM Marcel Breue
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of vintage reproduction cesca chairs in white painted tubular steel frames and light oak and cane. The design consists of a cantilevered design, accented with a cane seat and ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
PROSIM SEDNA Czech Expressionist Armchair / Borek Sipek for DRIADE SpA (Italy)
By B. Sipek
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
Borek Sipek ”Prosim Sedni” / “Papillon Chair” armchair for Driade, wood, leather and brocade, Italy, 1987
Emerging from the creative mind of Sipek in 1987, the Papillon/Prosim Sedni...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Revival Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Brocade, Wood
MEMPHIS "PALACE" Painted Chairs / George Sowden (UK/Italy) for MEMPHIS srl
By George Sowden
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
Designed for the 3rd Memphis exhibition by George Sowden (UK), it is a melding of his memories of British Arts & Guilds (Macintosh, etc.) and a rectilinear homage to Gerrit Rietveld ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Alvar Aalto Armchair 44 with Zebra upholstery
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Armchair model 44, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek. The chair has been made of birch, and it has famous Artek's Zebra fabric upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Italian Wingback Armchair in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
An elegant and comfortable armchair in Mid-Century Modern style. Here, the traditional wingback model is revisited with a bold, minimalist aesthetic, typical of designers like Gio Po...
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1980s Pair of Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Bentwood Armchair in Oak w/ Blue Fabric
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 1105 Bentwood Armchairs, originally designed by Don Petitt for Knoll in the early 1970s. These particular examples were produced in the United States during the 198...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Foam
Set of Four "California" Armchairs by Antonio Sibau
By Frank Lloyd Wright, A. Sibau
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four dining armchairs in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright by A. Sibau produced in Manzano, Italy
Made of beechwood with cherry finish with black leather seats.
Pristine condi...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Prairie School Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Cherry
Set of Four Artona Leather Armchairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of Four Artona Leather Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy
Exceptional set of four "Artona" armchairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, c. 1985. Eac...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Design "Peggy" Lounge Chair set by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti
By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design "Peggy" model Fauteuil Lounge Arm Chair set of 2 by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti. Made in Italy, 1980's. Black laquer frame with a pale flower fabric, all o...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vienna Secession Armchair "Kubus" by Josef Hoffmann, manufactured by Wittmann
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare leather armchair "Kubus" in brown leather designed by Josef Hoffmann. This is a classic example of Hoffmann’s strict geometrical lines and t...
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$6,534 Sale Price
27% Off
Exquisite wooden
Concrete
armchairs by Jonas Bohlin for Källemo, Sweden 1981.
By Jonas Bohlin, Källemo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite set of 2 armchairs by Jonas Bohlin for Källemo, Sweden 1981. Bohlin made a lasting impact with his innovative and minimalist approach to furniture design. Among his most no...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Handsome Mahogany and Leather Director’s Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome set of 4 director’s style leather and mahogany arm chairs.
Chairs 36” H x 22” D x 25” W
Seat: 16” H x 18” D
Arm: 26” H
Category
Vintage 1980s American Campaign Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$2,400 / set
Postmodern Geometric Chairs, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare postmodern chairs blending sculptural form with bold material contrasts. Each piece features a geometric silhouette crafted from rich wood, paired with pressed chipboard surface...
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$1,350 / item
Pair of Faux Bois Carved Rope and Tassel Armchairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of 1980's carved faux bois rope / twine and tassel armchairs made in Italy finished in antique weathered white wash finish. These chairs may need new upholstery. We left it as ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Borek Sipek ”Prosim Sedni” Armchair for Driade, 1987
By Driade, B. Sipek
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Borek Sipek ”Prosim Sedni” / “Papillon Chair” armchair for Driade, wood, leather and brocade, Italy, 1987.
Emerging from the creative mind of Sipek in 1987, Papillon/Prosim Sedni fo...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Brocade, Wood
Charles Rennie Mackintosh 312 Willow Throne Original Armchair, Cassina (Signed)
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in Argelato, BO
Trone-armchair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1904. Relaunched in 1973. Authenticated and stamped model.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This throne-like armchair is a ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gainsborough Arm Chair - Deep Button Leather Desk Seat Office
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous vintage Gainsborough arm chair
Very comfortable with deep button leather seat and back
Perfect for a home office set up (good desk chairs) or in a living room
Offered in gre...
Category
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Style Stained Oak Armchair, Argyle Street Tea Room
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Style Stained Oak Armchair, originally designed and built for the Billard and Smoking Room , / Argyle Street Tea Room, This chair is one of the only known l...
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Regency Metamorphic Chair in Mahogany - Libary Steps Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely unique Regency style arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair
Wow - have you seen any thing like this?
Great space saving piece with double purpose
Perfect for t...
Category
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Pair Empire Gilt Arm Chairs Fauteuil
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of French Empire Revival armchairs in gilt
Frames have been hand carved and are very intricate
Very comfortable to sit in - solid and sturdy
Seats, ar...
Category
Vintage 1980s Empire Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Charles Rennie Mackintosh 312 Willow Throne Original Armchair, Cassina (Signed)
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Argelato, BO
Trone-armchair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1904. Relaunched in 1973. Authenticated and stamped model.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This throne-like armchair is a ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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1980s Wood Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1980s wood armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern 1980s wood armchairs are consistently popular styles. Many 1980s wood armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia and Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen produced popular 1980s wood armchairs that are worth a look.
How Much are 1980s Wood Armchairs?
Prices for 1980s wood armchairs start at $282 and top out at $38,800 with the average selling for $2,816.
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 Wood 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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Franco Poli Ulna
Xavier Mategot
Umeda Lily