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Set of 4 Costes Philippe Starck chairs, Driade, Aleph, 1980s, France, 80s
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Paris, FR
leather backs and seats.
This in no way distorts the iconic beauty of these pieces.
Height 80 cm
Width
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1980s French 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
Large zirrus adoros dralon rug from the 70s/80s polyacrylic
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large rug from the 70s/80s from the German manufacturer Zirrus Adoros in the style of Scandinavian
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Set of six Marcel Breuer B34 style chairs chrome steel from 80s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of six chairs from the 80s in the style of the work of Marcel Breuer and his B34 chair model
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
Iconic Italian Tesi Wall lamp by Roberto Fiorato for Prisma, 80s
By Prisma
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
designer Roberto Fiorato. This iconic piece from the 80s embodies the unique, innovative aesthetics of the
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1980s Italian Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Le Dauphin, France, Large Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1970s / 80s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Le Dauphin, France. Large vase in glazed ceramics.
1970s / 80s.
Measures: 37.5 x 21 cm.
In
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1970s French Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Revival Travertine Mirror
Console Table Set, Att. Maitland Smith
80s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A striking postmodern mirror and console table set attributed to Maitland-Smith, crafted in the 1980s. The Art Deco revival ensemble features tessellated travertine stone inlaid with...
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1980s Philippine Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Vintage Chinese porcelain PROC Li BAi Shiwan Figure, 1990/80s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Shiwan Li Bai Figure. Dating to the 1980’s or 90’s.
Additional information
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20th Century Chinese 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Kosta Boda, Sweden, Four Figures in Art Glass, 1970s/80s
Located in København, Copenhagen
with faces.
In perfect condition.
1970/80s.
The candle stick measures: H 8.5 x D 7.5 cm.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Italian 1970/80s Murano Glass pendant lamp by Lino Tagliapietra
By Effetre International Company, Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large purple/brown clear and white Murano Pendant lamp attributed to Lino Tagliapietra for EFFETRE. Large inverted funnel-shaped lampshade in white glass with heat-applied external b...
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1970s Italian Space Age 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Design, Large "Volterra" Alabaster Table Lamp, Classic Style, 1970/80s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Italian design. Large "Volterra" alabaster table lamp.
Classic style. 1970/80s.
Measures: 41.5 x
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1970s Italian 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Coffee table by Georges Mathias for Lova Creation, Belgium, 1970/80s
By Lova Creation
Located in Uccle, BE
Coffee table by G.Mathias for Lova Creation, Belgium, 1970/80s
Beautiful coffee table by Belgian
Category
20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Agate, Brass
Postmodern Counterweight Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman, USA 1970-80s
By Sonneman Lighting, Robert Sonneman
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Ingenious desk lamp with a counterweight mechanism which allows the lamp to be stable in every position. The spheric counterweight is solid steel and heavy enough to point or positio...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel, Aluminum
$2,072 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Green Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti, IKEA
Located in Basel, BS
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli design but much more colorful! Made in Sweden in the 80s for Vintage Ikea
Category
1980s Swedish Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
$556 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Trenta Massimo Iosa Ghini Glass and Steel Lamp Postmodern 80s\
By Bieffeplast, Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Trenta three legs table lamp designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini. Characteristic shape is exactly his design.
Light source E26,27 light bulb.
Use with 100-120V and 220-240V.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
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Vico Magistretti Black 2-Seater Loveseat Maralunga Sofa Cassina, Italy, 80s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Basel, BS
Original Loveseat sofa "Maralunga," designed by Vico Magistretti and manufactured by Cassina in Italy during the late circa late 1970s/1980s. This exceptionally comfortable two-seate...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$2,920 Sale Price
20% Off
80s Vintage Original Milton Avery Husband and Wife Exhibition Lithograph Poster
By Milton Avery
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare, Oversized, Original, Out of Print, Milton Avery Exhibition Lithograph Print entitled "Husband and Wife" published in 1984 by the Wadsworth Atheneum Art Museum of Hartford, Conn...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage 1980s Danish Pine Wood Dining Chairs 1970s/80s by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
uphlstery beautifully.
Crafted from thick pine beams, these chairs feel like solid pieces of furniture
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Pine
70s 80s table lamp desk lamp by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti
By Valenti, Franco Mirenzi
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s 80s table lamp desk lamp by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti
Object: desk lamp
Manufacturer
Category
1980s Italian 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alessandro Giusti Egidio Di rosa 80s console table in the Memphis style
By Ultima Edizione
Located in bari, IT
Alessandro Giusti Egidio Di rosa 80s console table in the Memphis style
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
$1,894 Sale Price
20% Off
Set - 4 Yellow Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs
By IKEA, Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Basel, BS
Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli design but much more colorful! Made in Sweden in the 80s
Category
1980s Swedish Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,676 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage German Postmodern Profilsystem Collection Container with Glass Door, 80s
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Hamburg, DE
Container with glass door from the profile system collection of Flötotto with a special decor.
A very simple and functional design. The container comes from the Profilsystem collect...
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20th Century German Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass
Gaia Chandelier, Venexiana, Gismondi Orni Halloween for VeArt, Memphis Style 80s
By Ernesto Gismondi, Orni Halloween, VeArt, Artemide, Memphis Group
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia chandelier, the multicolored edition, is an emblem of the 80s postmodern style.
This
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$9,474 Sale Price
20% Off
Explosive Creativity: Guido Coletti Signed 1970s/80s Gunpowder
Mixed Media Art
Located in Manzano, IT
Explosive Creativity: Guido Coletti Signed 1970s/80s Gunpowder & Mixed Media Art
Brace yourself
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1970s Italian 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paper
Ferrari telephone , 80s Miami Vice Era Phone , Vintage Telephone , Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Ferrari Telefone / Decorative Object / Limited Edition piece of the 80's
It may not be white
Category
1980s Hong Kong Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Plastic
$151 Sale Price
20% Off
80s Art Deco Style Black White Fan Shaped Wall Light
By Louis Poulsen, Hanns Hoffmann-Lederer, Fontana Arte, Sirrah, Guzzini
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Art Deco inspired space age wall light comprised of 12 thin white oblong shaped acrylic sticks positioned in succession behind a single black acrylic stick to create a large fan shap...
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Late 20th Century European Art Deco 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
$833 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Style Barovier
Toso Mid-Century 70/80s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
granular texture. Made in Italy in the style of Barovier e Toso, circa 1970/80s. Murano glass has a
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Goebel, West Germany, Two Christmas Angels in Porcelain, 1970s / 80s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Goebel, West Germany. Two Christmas angels in porcelain. 1970s / 80s.
Measures: 10.5 x 8.8 cm.
In
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1970s German 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Modernist Cosmopolitan Meissen Vase in Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1970s / 80s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Modernist Cosmopolitan Meissen vase in hand-painted porcelain.
1970s / 80s.
Diameter: 28.5 x 7.5
Category
1970s German 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Paolo Traversi Ceramic Table Lamp Design Italy 1970/80s Mid-Century Modern
By Paolo Traversi
Located in Palermo, IT
. Signed as shown in the photo. Italian production, 70s/80s. Please watch the video and photos carefully
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Glass Table Lamp – Holmegaard, Troll 2 by Sidse Werner, 1970s/80s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Danish Glass Table Lamp – Holmegaard, Troll 2 by Sidse Werner, 1970s/80s
This exquisite Danish
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Glass
Donghia Black
White Varigated Stone Minimalist Dining Table/ Desk, Italy, 80s
By Donghia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Donghia Black & White Variegated Stone Minimalist Dining Table/Desk
Italy, 1980s
This Donghia Black & White Variegated Stone Minimalist Dining Table/Desk, attributed to the Donghi...
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20th Century Italian Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Stone
Set of 2 Set Candleholders Postmodern Memphis Style Made of Metal, 80s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Set of 2 Set candleholders Postmodern Memphis Style made of metal, 80s
Postmodern vintage candle
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20th Century Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of two stem glass or cup and a bowl. 80s.
By Murano 5
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Impressive set belonging to the 80s trends. Multicolored and articulated design. The two cups are
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
$3,789 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Klinte Easy Chairs Tord Björklund, Patinated Cognac Leather, Sweden, 80s
By Tord Bjorklund
Located in Göteborg, SE
A pair of “Klinte” easy chairs by Swedish designer Tord Björklund embodies the clean lines and refined materiality that define late 20th-century Scandinavian design. Produced in Swed...
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
4 B33 MART STAM CANTILEVER CHAIRS AND 1 S34 ARMCHAIR - 80s - 1980
By Mart Stam
Located in Paris, FR
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Mart Stam, 80s in vintage condition, Cantilever.
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One of the chairs is smaller because it is a child's
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1980s Swiss 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
SALE 80s Original David Hockney Pool
Steps Louisiana Museum Exhibition Poster
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
1987 Original David Hockney "Pool and Steps" Louisiana Museum Exhibition Lithograph Poster
Gorgeous Original David Hockney's "Pool and Steps" Lithograph Exhibition Poster for the Lo...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Paper
Postmodern Kurt Thut Dietiker White + Black Chair, 80s--1 Piece (5 avail)
By Kurt Thut
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous pair of Postmodern Memphis 80s chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker. NOTE: We have two sets
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1980s Swiss Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
$942 Sale Price
20% Off
Orchidea Side Table, Massimo Morozzi for Archizoom, Silver and Orange, 80s Italy
By Massimo Morozzi, Archizoom Associati
Located in Zagreb, HR
Eye-catching and rare vintage ‘Orchidea’ side table by architect and designer Massimo Morozzi for his own firm Archizoom (a part of the same movement as Superstudio and UFO at the ti...
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1980s Italian Space Age 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Eclectic Metal Console Table Designed by Piero Figura for Atena, 80s
By Atena, Piero Figura
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Baroque console table in solid pewter, designed by Piero Figura for Atena Peltri d'autore.
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1990s Italian Baroque 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Unusual, Unique Table in the Style of Ettore Sottsass, France, 1970/80s
By Ettore Sottsass, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An unusual, unique table in the style of Ettore Sottsass, France, 1970/80s. Black and white stone
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pair of Celestina folding chairs by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta - 70s, 80s
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Padova, IT
objects.
Zanotta is an Italian company in the furniture sector, famous above all for its contribution to
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian yellow black ceramic table lamp by PAF Milano, 80s
By PAF Studio
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant pair of large Italian table lamps produced by PAF Milano in the late 1970s.
Each lamp features a finely crafted ceramic body in a warm yellow glaze with a subtle crackle effe...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
$1,459 Sale Price / set
20% Off
20th Century Louis Vuitton Garment Bag Classic Monogram Canvas 80s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Turin, Turin
The Garment Cover by Louis Vuitton from the 80s is fashioned from Monogram canvas with a well
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1980s French Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather
Iconic F598 ‘Groovy’ Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Purple Upholstery, 80s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Zagreb, HR
Iconic F598 ‘Groovy’ chair in vibrant purple upholstery. Designed by the legendary Pierre Paulin in the early 1970s for Dutch manufacturer Artifort. The design was an evolution from ...
Category
1980s Dutch Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Sfera Armchair by Oswald Mathias Ungers for Sawaya &Moroni, Italy 80s
By Sawaya
Moroni
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare postmodern armchair model Sfera designed by Oswald Mathias for Sawaya & Moroni.
Made in Italy in 1989
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Bentwood
20th Century Louis Vuitton Keepall Bag Classic Monogram Canvas
80s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Turin, Turin
Louis Vuitton from '80s. Timeless model, timeless bag, useful for short travel. Entirely in leather with
Category
1980s French Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather
Postmodern 80s Milo Baughman Chrome + Glass Extendable Dining Table / Desk table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Basel, BS
Incredible postmodern extendable smoked glass and chrome dining table, also perfect for use as a desk table. Excellent size for any space, can form into a square when the leaves are...
Category
1980s Unknown Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$2,794 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Armchair 4841 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 80s
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century armchair or lounge chair 4841 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 80s
Lounge
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Table Lamp Glass Beads Brass Aluminum Golden Italy 1970/80s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, IT
Table lamp, made in Italy in the 1970/80s. The lamp is in perfect working order, with no cracks or
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Aluminum
Italian Postmodern Titania Terra Floor Lamp by Alberto and Paolo, Late 80s
By Lucepan
Located in Hamburg, DE
and Paolo Rizzatto from the late 80s. Here in the rare Terra version as a floor lamp. The Titania
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Floor Lamp Black Enamelled Brass Design Italy 80s
By PAF Studio, Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo
Located in Palermo, IT
from the 80s/90s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
Maximum height: 190 cm
1
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Iron
80s Modern Disco Gold Full Length Wall or Floor Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A gold '70s Modern Disco style full length wall or floor mirror, Postmodern period, 1985, USA. Mirror has a gold 'Disco' style frame with a rounded edge. Mirror is marked 1985 on bac...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Laminate
Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamp – Zig Zag Metal
Textured Silk Shade, Italy 80s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamp – Zig Zag Metal
Textured Silk Shade, Italy 80s
This vintage
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20th Century Italian 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Tecno Four Armchairs Model PS148 Cyclamen-Colored Fabric Mid-Century Italy 80s
By Tecno
Located in Palermo, IT
TECNO
Production Centro Progetti Tecno, Italy ca. 1980
Four armchairs model “PS148” with metal frame, padding, cyclamen-colored fabric covering. Perfect blend of classic design and m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Black Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs
By IKEA, Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Basel, BS
Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli design. Made in Sweden in the 80s for Vintage Ikea, very rare
Category
1980s Swedish Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,676 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair 80s John Risley Inspired Man and Woman Pop Art Bar Stools
By John Risley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
1980s pair of John Risley inspired Pop Art Man and Woman heavy wrought iron chairs or bar stools
Offered in a separate listing is the complementary Man and Woman wrought iron two-se...
Category
1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Red
Blue De Stijl Armchair by Gerrit Rietveld, vintage 1970-80s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Brussels, Brussels
The icon of the "De Stijl" movement, created in 1917 by Gerrit Rietveld.
This chair is a one off piece, made by a German engineer in the 1970s for his private use. This is a very w...
Category
Mid-20th Century German De Stijl 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Oak, Plywood
$1,184 Sale Price
20% Off
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Find many varieties of an authentic piece of 80s vintage furniture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of 80s vintage furniture — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of 80s vintage furniture, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of 80s vintage furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but De Sede, Ege Rya and Ege Tæpper produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 80s Vintage Furniture?
Prices for a piece of 80s vintage furniture start at $545 and top out at $17,831 with the average selling for $10,890.
Questions About 80s Vintage Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion accessories were very popular in the '80s and some of the trendier ones included leg warmers, scrunchies, large neon earrings, plastic bangles and neon fingerless gloves.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of bags were popular in the 1980s, including belt bags made of a variety of materials. Some designer handbags carried by celebrities of the era include the Hermès Birkin, Louis Vuitton Bucket Bag, the Chanel Gold Chain Classic Flap and various Prada nylon bags. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage handbags.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, tracksuits were popular in the 1980s. During the decade, the world of fitness heavily influenced fashion, with everything from leg warmers and tracksuits transitioning from the gym to the runways and the street. Velour tracksuits were especially popular looks of the day. Explore a collection of 1980s apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What the ’80s design style is called varies, as multiple styles are associated with the decade. Some people refer to the designs of the period using the generic term postmodern. Pieces featuring bright colors, geometric shapes, strong patterns and abstract designs may be classified as Memphis style. Synthwave style drew inspiration from the new wave and punk music scenes, including technology-inspired motifs, such as grid lines and vibrant neon colors. Another 1980s design style is commonly referred to as ’80s Cute. Pioneered by designer Lisa Frank, it typically features whimsical imagery, such as rainbows, hearts and fast food. Find a large collection of 1980s furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify 1800s furniture, first check to see if your piece bears any maker's marks. Should you locate any, researching them using trusted online resources can help you determine the maker and age of your furniture. To determine if unmarked pieces date back to the 19th century, look for tool marks and variations in their carvings and ornamentation. Since 19th-century furniture was handmade, you should expect to find these signs of hand craftsmanship. A piece that shows no marks or inconsistencies in details is likely a contemporary machine-made reproduction. Familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of Rococo, Chippendale, Gothic Revival, neoclassical and other 19th-century styles can also be helpful. If you struggle to make an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of 19th-century furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is ’70s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
- Is vintage furniture worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Many believe that vintage furniture is worth it. Vintage pieces can offer unparalleled craftsmanship and timeless beauty while making living spaces more unique. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in vintage furniture is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find a range of vintage furniture on 1stDibs.
- How old is vintage furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture must be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify vintage furniture, you'll need to determine if its production year was 20 to 99 years ago. One way to do so is to research your piece. Start by finding maker's marks and looking them up on trusted online resources. Once you know the maker, you can then learn more about its history and offerings to get a rough idea of the approximate age of your item. Another option is to ask a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer to date your furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of vintage furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024To know if your Drexel furniture is vintage, examine its serial number, which you will usually find in a hidden spot, such as beneath a tabletop or on the back or bottom of a casegood. By cross-referencing this number with information available on trusted online resources, you should be able to estimate the year of production. Drexel furniture produced more than 20 years ago would qualify as vintage. If you need assistance with dating your piece, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Thomasville furniture, look for the maker's mark, usually found in a discreet place, such as under a seat or tabletop or on the base or back of casegoods. Thomasville typically stamped pieces with its wordmark, which may read "Thomasville Chair Company" or "Thomasville Furniture," depending on the age of your piece. To find out more about your piece, you can conduct research using trustworthy online resources. If you need help with identification, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Explore a range of Thomasville furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage wicker furniture, first try looking for a maker's marking, usually found under tabletops or seats. If you find a marking, you can use trusted online resources to determine which company or artisan crafted your furniture. Then, you can read further to determine when they were active and producing pieces like yours. To be vintage, your furniture must be at least 20 but no more than 99 years old. If you don't see a marking or have trouble conducting research, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. Find an assortment of vintage wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage Lane furniture, examine your piece in search of its date code. Most Lane furniture displays a series of numbers that tells you when it was made when read in reverse. For example, a piece that reads “2971120” would be “02 11 79,” indicating that Lane crafted it on February 11, 1979. To be considered vintage, a Lane furnishing must be at least 20 years old. For further assistance with making an identification, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Lane furniture.
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