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Set of Four Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
webbing is used for the seat and backrest on a solid beech wood frame. Cesca chair is an icon of modern
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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
webbing is used for the seat and backrest on a solid beech wood frame. Cesca chair is an icon of modern
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Brazilian Modern Boomerang Lounge Chair by Richard Neutra, 1980s
By Richard Neutra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Design; Bona SRL Italy; 1980s; Modern; Boomerang Lounge Chair; Richard Neutra's Boomerang lounge was
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Douglas Postmodern Cane Back Dining Chairs, Blue Upholstery, Set of 6, 1980s
By Douglas Furniture
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive set of six Postmodern dining chairs by Douglas Furniture Co., crafted in the 1980s
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

1980s Set of 6 Rare Dining/Side Chairs by TON
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - newly upholstered - wooden parts has been refurbished - height of seat 42 cm.
Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

2 Africa chairs designed by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 2 chairs mod. Africa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1974. Walnut wood frame, brass, wood of different woods, bent plywood seat, leather, excellent condition....
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

4 Africa chairs designed by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 4 chairs mod. Africa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1974. Walnut wood frame, brass, wood of different woods, bent plywood seat, leather, excellent condition....
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Globe Lounge Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke editions, Norway, 1980s
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke
Located in TOURS, FR
. Exemplifying the innovation of 1980's design, this chair is a great exemple of post-modern design. The chair
Category

Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

6 Africa chairs designed by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 6 chairs mod. Africa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1974. Walnut wood frame, brass, wood of different woods, bent plywood seat, leather, excellent condition....
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

8 Africa chairs designed by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 8 chairs mod. Africa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1974. Walnut wood frame, brass, wood of different woods, bent plywood seat, leather, excellent condition....
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

10 Africa chairs designed by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 10 chairs mod. Africa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1974. Walnut wood frame, brass, wood of different woods, bent plywood seat, leather, excellent condition...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Skovby Møbelfabrik dining chairs (set of 5), 1980s
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Hilversum, NL
Set of 5 Skovby Møbelfabrik dining chairs, Denmark, 1980s. Exemplifying refined Scandinavian
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four Geometric Dining Chairs with Sheepskin Seats by Rach Finazzi, Italy 1980s
Located in Utrecht, NL
work often explores unconventional forms and material contrasts, from glass to metal and wood
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four 1980s Postmodern High Back Parsons Chairs
Located in Harlingen, TX
A late 20th century set of four postmodern style Parsons dining side chairs. Featuring a high back
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

1980s Postmodern Dining Chairs, Set of 5
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous and completely restored dining chairs. We painted the wood with a fresh coat of soft black
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

1980s Potocco Italy Italian Brown Leather Dining Chair 3x Available
By Potocco Spa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Dining Chair produced by Potocco in Italy. These particular examples date to the 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage italian bistro and papercord dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage beech and papercord italian bistro chairs. Beautiful, elegant italian design. 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

1980s Textile Versace Style Black and Gold Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By Gianni Versace
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with this exquisite dining chairs set
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Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood

Set of Eight Africa Dining Chairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa by Maxalto 1980s
By Maxalto, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Renens, CH
by Maxalto in the 1980s. This set consists of eight chairs in incredible condition; I would say they
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Faux Rope Cerused Beech Dining Chairs, Set of 6, c. 1980s, Casa Stradivari
By Casa Stradivari
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive set of six dining chairs in the postmodern tradition, crafted from cerused beech wood
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wood

Postmodern Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini, Italy 1980s
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Oirlo, LI
bold creativity of 1980s postmodern design. The chairs feature a distinctive silhouette with high, fan
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Bentwood Dining Chairs by Allmilmö, 1980s
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A sculptural and beautifully balanced set of six bentwood dining chairs, crafted by the renowned
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Vintage 1980s German Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Made-to-Order Italian 1980s Lounge Chair— Vintage-Inspired Sculptural Design
By Bauhaus
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Inspired by the sculptural forms of 1980s Italian design, this lounge chair is a made-to-order
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2010s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood, fabric - the fabric shows signs of use, suitable for
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Post modern spanish dining chairs, set of 8 - 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 8 post modern white wooden dining chairs with tripod legs. Nicely shaped white wooden
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Lounge Chair Siesta, Blk Natural Leather, By I. Relling, Westnofa, Norway, 1980s
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Bridgeport, CT
leather and red fabric (probably chambray wool) pad. Designed by I. Relling for Westnofa, circa 1980's
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Canvas, Wood

1980s Natuzzi Beige Leather Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Natuzzi Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These rare iconic textured leather swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Black Leather Dining Chairs by Arrben, 1980s
By Arrben
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dining chairs with armrests by Arrben Italy. Black leather seat and backrests, black
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Futurist 1980s Modern Grey Overstuffed Lounge Chair by George Kasparian
By George Kasparian
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Postmodern Futurist overstuffed "KBB-38-SS" lounge chair designed by George Kasparian for the Meek
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

French modern wooden and brass black chairs by Pierre Cardin, 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in MIlano, IT
French modern wooden and brass black chairs by Pierre Cardin, 1980s Set of four cherry wood chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Post modern wooden dining chairs, 1980s - set of 10
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage design dining chairs with black metal frames and black wooden backrests. Assymetric
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Leather Office Chair from Fior, 1980s
Located in Manzano, IT
rotelle anni '80 lieve usura dell'angolo della poltrona, come in foto. Periodo del design 1980 - 1989
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Vintage 1980s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Wood

Set of 4 Postmodern Dining Chairs by Rob Eckhardt, 1980s
By Rob Eckhardt
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
Rob Eckhardt Set of 4 dining chairs, 1980s Metal frame, solid wood seat, new black velvet
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 1980s Bruno Rey Quadro chairs for Dietiker Switzerland
By Bruno Rey, Dietiker
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
the late 1980s. The chairs have a black lacquered beech frame with curved plywood seats and backrests
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1980s Set of Eight Wooden Chairs with Rope Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Set of Eight Wooden Chairs with Rope Seat
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Collection Chair Model "65184" Design Adam Stegner for Pagholz Flötotto, 1980s
By Pagholz Flötotto, Adam Stegner
Located in taranto, IT
Pagholz Flototto collection chair model "65184", design Adam Stegner, mid 80s metal structure
Category

Vintage 1980s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Kubus Leather Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, 1980s
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hamburg, PA
Iconic Kubus club chair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1910 and faithfully reproduced by Wittmann
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Never Unboxed 1980s Lounge Chair Armchair by Knut Marianne Hagberg for Ikea
By IKEA, K and M Hagberg
Located in Vienna, AT
Hagberg for Ikea Sweden.The chair has been produced for only 2 years. Made of Scandinavian pine wood and
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

1980s Vintage Post Modern Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Located in Van Nuys, CA
High style Post-modern dining chair featuring a set of 10 chairs featuring 3 captains each with
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Post modern dining chairs by Pietro costantini, 1980s, set of 6
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very chic italian high back dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini. Elegant curved lacquered
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Eight 1980s Spanish Andalusian Traditional Wooden Flamenco Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of eight 1980s Spanish Andalusian traditional wooden Flamenco chairs.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1980s Six-Piece Seating Set, Solid Wood Frames Lined with Interlaced Wicker
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish, 1980s six-piece seating set, design set composed of two armchairs and four chairs with
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Wood

Vintage Thonet Armchair, 1970s–1980s, Teak Wood Frame, Peach Fabric Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Hannover, DE
the natural warmth of the wood. The chair has been newly reupholstered in a soft peach-colored fabric
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Classic Modernist Hill House Chair by Charles R. Mackintosh for Cassina, 1980s
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
. The chair consists of a proportionally tall backrest, it is constructed in ash wood and aniline dyed
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Totem chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa, 1980s set of 6
By Westnofa Furniture, Torstein Nilsen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
chairs have armrests. 1980s - Norway Dimensions: Height: 100cm Width: 55cm Depth: 48cm Seat height
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 Italian leather and green lacquer dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
before. Very good quality, timeless design and a nice dark green lacquer wood. 1980s - Italy
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1980s Charles Pfister for Knoll Club Chair in Navy Blue Leather, Model 1051C
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pfister Lounge Chair, model 1051C, originally designed by Charles Pfister in 1971. This
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Three Mid Century Dining Chairs, Germany, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Extremely rare type - Comfortable.
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Dining Chairs, Salmon Velvet, Set of 4, USA, c. 1980s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive set of dining chairs in the postmodern 1980s tradition, fully upholstered in salmon
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Set of Four Midcentury Dining Chairs by Antonín Šuman, 1980s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood, fabric Antonín Šuman designer Original condition.
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Vintage 1980s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1980s Pair of Gae Aulenti for Knoll Orsay Dining Arm Chairs with Frame Leather
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
examples were produced by Knoll in the USA circa the 1980s. This armchair was named after the Musee d
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1980s Preview Black White Leopard Print Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare dining swivel chairs set you could
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rainer Daumiller pine wood dining set for Hirtshals Savvaerk - set of 4 - 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 scandinavian pine wood dining chairs by Rainer Daumilier for Hirtshals Savvaerk with an
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 8 dining chairs by Rob Dries van den Berghe, 1980s
By Bob Dries Van Den Berghe
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant, sculptural high back dining chairs by Vanden Berghe Pauvers. The chairs are in overal
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Modern Black Chairs Toscana by Sartogo and Grenon for Saporiti, 1980s
By Nathalie Grenon, Saporiti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black chairs Toscana by Sartogo and Grenon for Saporiti, 1980s Set of 4 chairs mod
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Wood

1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by TON in Grey Bouclé Fabric
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Newly upholstered - Wooden parts with minor signs of use - Height of seat 42 cm.
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Vintage 1980s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

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1980s Wood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1980s wood chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1980s wood chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. 1980s wood chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1980s wood chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 1980s wood chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Vladimir Kagan, Century Furniture and Karl Springer produced popular 1980s wood chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 1980s Wood Chairs?

1980s wood chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,997, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $49,309.

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 Wood 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.