What was in fashion in the 1980s?

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.

Was plaid popular in the 1980s?

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.

Was Versace popular in the 1980s?

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.

What dress was popular in the 1980s?

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.

1980s Wood Armchairs

Armchair Springs

Wooden Armchair With Leather Seat

Bentwood Armchair Italian

1980s Oak

Knoll 1980

Wooden Living Room Sets 1980s

Borek Sipek For Driade

Postmodern Armchair

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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

12 Rud Thygesen Johnny Sorensen Armchairs for Botium

$900 / item

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Donghia in Ebonized Walnut

By Angelo Donghia

Located in New York, NY

This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern chairs were realized by the esteemed designer Donghia in the United States, circa 1980. They feature ebonized walnut bodies with circular bac...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Donghia in Ebonized Walnut

$4,975 / set

Pair of 1980s Armchairs by Jaroslav Hrescak, Viliam Chlebo for Holesov

Located in Tarnowskie Gory, Sląskie

Armchairs, black lacquered beechwood, upholstery. Designed by Jaroslav Hrescak and Viliam Chlebo for Drevopodnik Holesov, Czechoslovakia, 1980s. The black lacquered frames show so...

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Vintage 1980s Czech Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of 1980s Armchairs by Jaroslav Hrescak, Viliam Chlebo for Holesov

$550 / item

Rare Pair of Wishbone Chairs by Arthur Espenet Carpenter

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare pair of wishbone armchairs studio made by Arthur Espenet Carpenter (1920-2006), Bolinas, CA. In grained walnut with visible dowel construction, a shaped back that continues in...

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare Pair of Wishbone Chairs by Arthur Espenet Carpenter

$38,800 / set

Beautiful Channel Back Chairs

By Samuel Marx

Located in Miami, FL

Black painted wood legs and frame with channel back design. Very pretty chairs.

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Beautiful Channel Back Chairs

$2,960 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Pair of Faux Bois and Velvet Louis XV Style Fauteuils

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Louis XV inspired faux bois armchairs upholstered in new dark chocolate suede-like velvet. Hand-carved wood frames are finished in an ivory glaze. Cabriole front and back legs.

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Vintage 1980s American Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Faux Bois and Velvet Louis XV Style Fauteuils

$3,600 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Set of Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1980s

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Schagen, NL

Rare set of chairs, consisting of an easy and a lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1984. They were produced, circa 1990s. This set features a beautiful upholstery i...

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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Oak

Set of Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1980s

$3,588 / set

Dutch Design Gerrit Rietveld Crate Chair Numbered

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in LA Arnhem, NL

Dutch design Gerrit Rietveld. The crate chair of Gerrit Rietveld. Made by Cassina in the carpentry of Rietveld. Only a short period produced in the 1980. Numbered and signed with a s...

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Dutch Design Gerrit Rietveld Crate Chair Numbered

$2,332

Bruno Mathsson Style Chair with Woven Strap Upholstery Beech Bentwood Frame

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Bruno Mathsson style chair with cream woven strap upholstery & beech bentwood frame. Stamped to underneath of frame.

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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Bruno Mathsson Style Chair with Woven Strap Upholstery Beech Bentwood Frame

$1,373

Set of 3 Armchairs in Leather and Lacquered Wood, Italy, circa 1980s

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of 3 armchairs in leather and lacquered wood, Italy, circa 1980s.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 3 Armchairs in Leather and Lacquered Wood, Italy, circa 1980s

$4,545 / set

Jean-Claude Duboys, Pair of A1 Armchairs, France, 1980

By Jean-Claude Duboys

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Rare pair of A1 tinted gray lounge chairs by Jean-Claude Duboys, Attitude edition, France, 1980. Amazing comfort, these seats are made of solid maple blades, they fold and are part o...

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Jean-Claude Duboys, Pair of A1 Armchairs, France, 1980

$2,750 / set

Pair of Brass Cantilevered Armchairs with Barrel Backs

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Chicago, IL

Excellent design and incredible comfort, these cantilevered armchairs are very much like designs Milo Baughman produced for Thayer Coggin. The brass bar is of good weight and the cen...

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Vintage 1980s American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Cantilevered Armchairs with Barrel Backs

$3,000 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Italian 1980s Single Giorgetti Cream Leather Armchair

By Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in London, GB

Italian, circa 1980 An elegant single leather armchair, by Italian maker Giorgetti, in cream. Exquisite stitching detail. In excellent condition. This quality armchair 'Prog...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian 1980s Single Giorgetti Cream Leather Armchair

$2,829

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Milo Baughman style swivel lounge chairs. Newly upholstered in indoor/outdoor fabric.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel Lounge Chairs

$2,995 / set

Milo Baughman Style Swivel Lounge Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Milo Baughman swivel lounge chair.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman Style Swivel Lounge Chair

$1,400

Six Black Leather and Wood Armchairs by Bulo

By Bulo

Located in Schagen, NL

Six black leather armchairs manufactured by Bulo Belgium circa 1980s. The chairs feature a wooden base with Leather upholstery. They remain in a good and sturdy condition with some w...

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Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Six Black Leather and Wood Armchairs by Bulo

$282 / item

Pair of Swivel Armchairs in the Manner of John Dickinson

By John Dickinson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of swivel armchairs in the manner of John Dickinson. Sculpted wood. Finish varies. It is smooth on the back but rough, textured on the arms. Upholstered in natural raffia, which...

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Vintage 1980s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swivel Armchairs in the Manner of John Dickinson

$7,700 / set

Set of Ten Armchairs in Lacquered Wood, circa 1980

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of ten armchairs in blue-toned lacquered wood, circa 1980.

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Vintage 1980s Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Ten Armchairs in Lacquered Wood, circa 1980

$5,382 / set

Extraordinary Memphis Style TOTEM Chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa, 1980s

By Westnofa Furniture, Torstein Nilsen

Located in Schagen, NL

These sculptural Norwegian high back dining chairs were designed by Torstein Niksen for Westnofa. This Fan, or Totem chairs feature a massive Oak base with Blue and Red wool upholste...

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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Extraordinary Memphis Style TOTEM Chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa, 1980s

$2,392 / set

Angular Solid Maple Frame Lounge Chair Clad in Chocolate Brown Leather

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Beautiful angular solid maple frame lounge chair clad in original chocolate brown leather with a lumbar cushion. Frame has been newly refinished in lacquer, circa 1980s.

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Vintage 1980s European Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Angular Solid Maple Frame Lounge Chair Clad in Chocolate Brown Leather

$2,200

Henning Jensen Torben Valeur, Pair of Armchairs

By Henning Jensen Torben Valeur, Munch Møbler

Located in Singapore, SG

Armchairs designed by Henning Jensen and Torben Valeur. They are in mahogany. Seat upholstered with wonderfully patinated natural leather fitted with a button. The back rest features...

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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Henning Jensen Torben Valeur, Pair of Armchairs

$4,300 / set

Set of 2 Morten Armchairs by John Mortensen for Koefoeds-Hornslet

By Koefoeds Hornslet, John Mortensen

Located in Ottawa, ON

Set of 2 Morten armchairs in oak designed by John Mortensen and made in Denmark by Koefoed. The chairs are in excellent condition with new black leatherette upholstery.

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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Morten Armchairs by John Mortensen for Koefoeds-Hornslet

$2,500 / set

Lacquered Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, 1980s

Located in Torino, Italy

Chair with curved and lacquered wood frame, seat and back in leather. Thonet manufacturer 1980s.

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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Lacquered Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, 1980s

$837

Red and Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Sofia, BG

This magnificent and iconic chair, created in the distant 1923 by the great name in design and architecture, Gerrit Rietveld and simply named the red and blue chair, was produced by ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch De Stijl Chaise Longues

Materials

Plywood

Red and Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld

$2,990

Elegant, Rotating Hairdressing Chair in Colored Upholstery, Germany, 1980s

Located in Warsaw, PL

Armchair after full renovation. Replaced upholstery for high quality woven Danish material. Colorful patterns perfectly fit into the functional nature of the chair. The chair has the...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Elegant, Rotating Hairdressing Chair in Colored Upholstery, Germany, 1980s

$2,325 / item

Lindau Lindekrantz Lammhults Black Planka Swivel Chair in Wood Metal and Leather

By Lindau Lindekrantz

Located in Paris, FR

Planka chair design Börge Lindau & Bo Lindekrantz in 1985 for Lammhults in wood. With the inspiration from a man sitting on a beach using a plank stuck in the sand and a rolled up...

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lindau Lindekrantz Lammhults Black Planka Swivel Chair in Wood Metal and Leather

$2,168 / item

Gloucester Chair Designed by George Sowden for Memphis Milano in 1986

By George Sowden

Located in Ravenna, IT

This rare piece was designed by George Sowden for Memphis Milano in 1986. As with many pieces of the Memphis collection the name of the piece is also a place, in this case Gloucester...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gloucester Chair Designed by George Sowden for Memphis Milano in 1986

$6,578

Early 1980s Italian Leather, Lacquered Wood and Fabric Pair of Armchairs

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Early 1980s Italian pair of armchairs composed with lacquered wood for the structure and fabric and leather for the pillow.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Early 1980s Italian Leather, Lacquered Wood and Fabric Pair of Armchairs

$2,152 / set

Pair of African Beaded Chairs, Nigeria, "Nobility Chairs" for Chiefs Only

Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL

Extensive bead work, black and white plant motive these chairs are very elegant and will transform a room into a strong statement, which is good taste handbeaded in black and white...

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Vintage 1980s African Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beads, Reclaimed Wood

Pair of African Beaded Chairs, Nigeria, "Nobility Chairs" for Chiefs Only

$6,400 / set

Very Rare Armchair, "Offene Möbel" by Wobo Podgorschek

Located in Vienna, AT

Armchair, "Offene Möbel", ("Open Furniture") by Wobo (Wolfgang) Podgorschek, subsequntly PRINZGAU/podgorschek Color scheme by Astrid Gmeiner manufactured 1983 by Natterbacher Holzwer...

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Vintage 1980s Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

Very Rare Armchair, "Offene Möbel" by Wobo Podgorschek

$2,870

Giorgetti Progetti Armchair in Beechwood

By Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Houston, TX

An armchair in solid beechwood, with polished legs. Designed and manufactured by the world renowned Giorogetti furniture house. The padding of the seat and of the back is in non-defo...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Giorgetti Progetti Armchair in Beechwood

$3,500

Pair of Conoid Cushion Chairs by George Nakashima, 1983

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

American black walnut with hickory spindles with Jack Lenor Larsen upholstered cushions.

Category

Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Conoid Cushion Chairs by George Nakashima, 1983

$65,000 / set

Vintage Set of 8 Chippendale Revival Arm Chairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Vintage set of eight Chippendale Revival carved mahogany open armchairs, dating from the mid 20th Century. They have been crafted from hand carved solid mahogany, each w...

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Vintage 1980s Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Set of 8 Chippendale Revival Arm Chairs 20th Century

$5,151

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs, Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding pair of French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style armchairs, bergère chairs, or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous carved so...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs, Pair

$1,995 / set

Sculptural Chair by Alan Siegel 1981

By Alan Siegel

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Sculptural Chair by Alan Siegel 1981 Siegel is known for his chairs, which are as much sculpture, as they are functional. Over the 25-year period of making them, he created hundreds ...

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Vintage 1980s Armchairs

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Sculptural Chair by Alan Siegel 1981

$2,995

Fauteuil Costes par Philippe Starck vintage en bois, métal et cuir noirs

By Philippe Starck

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Fauteuil vintage des années 80, modèle Costes dessiné en 1984 par Philippe Starck, et édité par Aleph pour Driade (étiquettes présentes), dossier coque en bois contreplaqué laqué noi...

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Fauteuil Costes par Philippe Starck vintage en bois, métal et cuir noirs

$753

Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980 s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

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 originally marked under the bottom. We work ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980 s

$2,679

Set 4 French Arm Chairs Louis XV

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Set of four French Louis XV revival arm chairs Classic set of chairs, great as accent pieces and also very comfortable to sit in Just reupholstered with a trendy coloured line print ...

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Vintage 1980s Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set 4 French Arm Chairs Louis XV

$2,403

Monumental Slatted Armchair, France circa 1980

Located in Culver City, CA

France, 1980 Modern form armchair composed of slatted wood. 47"w x 43"d x 35"h x 19"seat Ref. MOD1140 $ 9,200

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Monumental Slatted Armchair, France circa 1980

$9,200

Pair of Frau armchairs, model 904 “Vanity Fair” in red leather, 1980s

By Renzo Frau

Located in Vigevano, PV

after a 1930 design by Renzo Frau, also dubbed the "model 904", each Art Deco club chair in sumptuous red leather, the rounded backs joined to closed arms, with a loose seat cushion ...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Frau armchairs, model 904 “Vanity Fair” in red leather, 1980s

$10,764 / set

Don Pettit for Knoll Bent Oak Arm Chairs, 1980

By Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Don Petitt for Knoll Bent Oak Arm Chairs, 1980. Original with label. Measures 32” tall 22.5” wide 22” deep, seat height 18” 1

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Don Pettit for Knoll Bent Oak Arm Chairs, 1980

$2,600 / set

2er Set Manufaktur Allmilmö Hocker Josef Hoffmann Barhocker Stuhl

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 2er Set Barhocker aus den 1970er/1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle wurden von der Manufaktur Allmilmö in Schweden gefertigt und sind aus robustem ...

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

2er Set Manufaktur Allmilmö Hocker Josef Hoffmann Barhocker Stuhl

$2,034 / set

Rare Model "Pikkupressu" Armchair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, 1980s

By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, Finland 1

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare model "Pikkupressu" armchair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro manufactured by Avarte, 1980s- Birch frame with fabric upholstery and metal details. Good vintage condition, minor patin...

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Model "Pikkupressu" Armchair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, 1980s

$777

Exquisite wooden Concrete armchair by Jonas Bohlin for Källemo, Sweden 1981.

By Jonas Bohlin, Källemo

Located in Antwerp, BE

Exquisite armchair by Jonas Bohlin for Källemo, Sweden 1981. Bohlin made a lasting impact with his innovative and minimalist approach to furniture design. Among his most notable work...

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Exquisite wooden Concrete armchair by Jonas Bohlin for Källemo, Sweden 1981.

$4,186

Poltrona italiana vintage imbottita da salotto anni 80 in faggio

Located in Premariacco, IT

Poltrona italiana anni '80 da relax o lettura, molto comoda grazie alla morbida ed avvolgente seduta sostenuta dalla struttura in faggio. Design moderno dei primi anni '80, misure l...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Poltrona italiana vintage imbottita da salotto anni 80 in faggio

$1,243

Pair of Scandinavian armchairs and ottomans

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Rare pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs and ottomans. Wood and fabric, high backs, great comfort. Very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Scandinavian armchairs and ottomans

$3,468 / set

Pair of Post Modern Black Leather and curved wood armchairs by Arper

By Arper

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A Pair of Post Modern dining chairs by Arper are completely upholstered in black saddle leather, and have elegant bentwood arms. Both chairs are in excellent condition. Made In Italy...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Post Modern Black Leather and curved wood armchairs by Arper

$2,000 / set

Chauffeuse dite S46 ou CHLACC par Pierre Chapo

By Pierre Chapo

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare chauffeuse dite S46, CHLACC ou dromadaire. Cette chauffeuse fut le premier model de fauteuils crée par Pierre Chapo. Elle reprend tout le corpus iconographique, l’assemblage q...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Chauffeuse dite S46 ou CHLACC par Pierre Chapo

$14,352

Rare set 4 Gianfranco Frattini Chairs for Bernini.. Modernist , Made In Italy

By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini

Located in Buffalo, NY

PRICED PER CHAIR !!! Rare set of 4 Italian Modernist . Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini mid-century modern and stylish chairs with Italian Rosewood seat back, circular upholstered se...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Rare set 4 Gianfranco Frattini Chairs for Bernini.. Modernist , Made In Italy

$1,280 / item

A Pair of Carved Live Root Fireside Chairs, His and Her’s A superb Pair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of Carved Live Root Fireside Chairs, His and Her’s A superb Pair of His and Her’s Chairs for your Porch or Log Cabin, these beautiful chair have been hand made in yew wood, n...

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Vintage 1980s Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Yew

A Pair of Carved Live Root Fireside Chairs, His and Her’s A superb Pair

$2,197 / set

Vintage ‘Andover’ Arm Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig

By Davis Allen

Located in Raleigh, NC

Vintage armchairs designed by Davis Allen for Stendig, circa 1980s. Armchairs are made from rosewood with a glossy finish. Spindles wrap along the arms and backs of the chairs adding...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Rosewood, Bentwood

Vintage ‘Andover’ Arm Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig

$1,200 / item

Pair of Leather Armchairs by TON, Czechoslovakia, 1980s

Located in Praha, CZ

Set of two vintage leather and wood armchairs made by TON in former Czechoslovakia in the 1980's.

Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Leather Armchairs by TON, Czechoslovakia, 1980s

$1,052 / set

PAIR OF "STRING" CHAIRS FROM TRANEKAER FURNITURE design NIELS JÖRGEN HAUGESEN

By Tranekaer Furniture, Niels Jørgen Haugesen

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Niels Jorgen Haugesen "String Chairs" made from solid cherry and ash wood. The chair design has an architectural form and uses woven nylon string as a backrest. Designed in D...

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Nylon, Cherry

PAIR OF "STRING" CHAIRS FROM TRANEKAER FURNITURE design NIELS JÖRGEN HAUGESEN

$6,750 / set

Pair of 2 burgundy velvet armchairs, made in France, 1980s

By Jacques Charpentier

Located in Lyon, FR

Nice pair of 2 burgundy velvet armchairs, made in France in the 1980s. In the style of Jacques Charpentier or Michel Ducaroy's Albany armchair. Black wood laminate base. Very good co...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of 2 burgundy velvet armchairs, made in France, 1980s

$1,674 / set

Pierre Cardin for Maxalto Set of Six Armchairs

By Pierre Cardin, Maxalto

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

This stunning set of five armchairs embodies the elegance and sophistication of mid-century modern design, these chairs are a perfect blend of form and function. Sleek, minimalist li...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pierre Cardin for Maxalto Set of Six Armchairs

$16,000 / set

Purkersdorf Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Wittman, c.1980

By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Surbiton, GB

Two chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1903 for the Purkersdorf Sanatorium and produced by Austrian manufacturer Wittmann circa 1980. Although often attributed to both Hoffmann an...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Purkersdorf Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Wittman, c.1980

$2,266

Low Lounge chairs petroleum mod. 854, Walter Knoll, Cassina

By Walter Knoll, Cassina

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Featuring a sleek, curvy silhouette, these armchairs offer a cozy and stylish seating experience. Made with high-quality materials and meticulous attention to detail, Walter Knoll mo...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Low Lounge chairs petroleum mod. 854, Walter Knoll, Cassina

$8,611 / set

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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

What was in fashion in the 1980s?
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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.
Was plaid popular in the 1980s?
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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.
Was Versace popular in the 1980s?
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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.
What dress was popular in the 1980s?
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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.

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