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Vintage Oak Jay Spectre 7 Drawer Dresser Postmodern MCM Retro Burlwood 70s 80s
By Karl Springer, Marge Carson, Maitland Smith, Milo Baughman, Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 1980s Jay Spectre for Century Furniture Dresser.
This dresser features smooth-gliding
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1980s American Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
80s Design Ceramic Vases - Modern Vintage Home Decor Made in Italy - set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Transport yourself back to the vibrant era of the 1980s with this exquisite pair of 80s ceramic
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ice Bucket Arnolfo Di Cambio in Crystal and Metal, 80s Italian Design
By Arnolfo di Cambio
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This vintage ice bucket by Arnolfo di Cambio embodies Italian elegance, crafted in thick crystal with a metal handle and rim that exude sophistication. The structured design reflects...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
ruscha art VASE jug drip glaze shades of purple black brown 1970 80s model 370
By Ruscha
Located in Mannheim, DE
A fantastic vintage West German vase manufactured by Ruscha Keramik in the 1970s to 80s. Great
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1970s Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Grey plastic coat rack from outline serie by Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 80s
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Grey plastic coat rack with several hooks produced by Kartell in the 1980s. The hooks can be positioned in different positions according to needs.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Post-Modern Tray in Steel and Veneered Plywood in Style of Ettore Sottsass, 80s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale an elegant and highly decorative postmodern tray produced between the late 1970s and early 1980s by Studio Inox.
This rectangular tray, crafted in d...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
1 of 8 Vintage Bauhaus Chrome, Steel and Beige Velvet Dining Chairs. 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and beige velvet stackable dining or living room chairs.
Italian production, circa 1980-1990s.
In good vintage condition with expec...
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1980s Italian Bauhaus 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian Decorative White / Ivory Ceramic 1970/80s Vases by La Bottega, Set of 2
By Il Punto la Bottega
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Italian artisanal vases in glazed earthware with a relief decoration.
Name of the manufacturer imprinted under the base: "La bottega".
Excellent vintage condition.
Measurement:
S...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Collection of TinTin Porcelain Dish Coffee and Plate by Hergé , AXIS Paris 80s
By Hergé
Located in Halle, DE
Ultra-rare and huge collection of famous TinTin porcelain Dish made in the 1980s as a Collector Edition by AXIS,Paris .
On the international markets it is only possible to get some...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Livio Seguso, Heavy Murano Glass Bowl, Rainbow Design and Glass Orb, 80s Signed
By Livio Seguso, Bisazza Vetro, Murano 5
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Exceptional historical piece. It has the rainbow patter. A sequence of canes that Livio loved to place in sculptures where the play with the lens effect of the other clear massiccio ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$3,408 Sale Price
20% Off
Coffe Table Paolo Piva Alanda B&B Italia Mid Century 80s Italy Design Modern
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Berlin, BE
Alanda by Paolo Piva is a coffee table produced by C&B, today B&B Italia, in 1981. Its design follows a precise architectural construction and is endowed with a characteristic formal...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 vintage velvet Milo Baughman for D.I.A dining chairs, 1970s 80s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hastings, GB
Set of six elegant steel & brass Milo Baughman for Design Institute of America (DIA), c1970s. Burnished brass finish, with scroll backs and gilt brass deco style roundels. Two carver...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vitrix Studio Blown Black Scavo Clear Art Glass Vase Thomas Buechner Op Art 80s
By Thomas Buechner III
Located in Miami, FL
Artist Thomas Buechner III created this beautiful studio piece of hot blown art glass vase in Black Scavo and transparent color.
Mid-Century Modern Op Art made in 1982 at the Vitrix ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass
Vitrix Studio Blown Light Blue
Gold Art Glass Vase Thomas Buechner Op Art 80s
By Thomas Buechner III
Located in Miami, FL
base with Thomas Buechner III, Vitrix Studio and dated 2-25-80.
The opening measures 1 x 1.63 inches
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Set 6 Flutes and 6 Stem Glass Cenedese Murano Cobalt and Gold Accents, 80s
By Maestri Muranesi, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
serve as a water or wine glass, whilst the flute is for sparkling wine.
Attributed to the 80s decade as
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,130 Sale Price / set
25% Off
80s Original Andy Warhol Diamond
Dust Pop Art Shoes Boots Area Rug Ltd Ed 8x5
By Andy Warhol
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
80s Original Vintage Andy Warhol Diamond and Dust Pop Rug Shoes and Boots Area Rug Textile Art
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1980s Egyptian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
80s Art Deco 9 Piece Dining Set Signed by Philippe Starck 8 Chairs+Dining Table
By Philippe Starck
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1980's Art Deco Inspired 9 Piece Dining Set Signed by the best! Philippe Starck. 8 chairs and one
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1980s French Art Deco 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood
$9,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gaetano Pesce Luigi (o mi amate voi?) 902 Shelf in Lacquered Wood by Bernini 80s
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Cascina, Pisa
considering the relationship between art and design in today's world.
Some of his most famous furniture
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1980s Italian Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
80s Post Modern Pierre Casenove for Studio Salins Art Deco Style Teal Coffee Pot
By Pierre Casenove
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large geometric Post-Modern Teal glazed coffee pot designed by Pierre Casenove for by Studio Salins France in the 1980s. Designed during the 1980s Memphis Movement using the triangle...
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1980s French Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Italian Roma Inc. Ceramic Serveware Bowl Platter Mid-Century Modern 80s
Located in Miami, FL
Charming Set of 2 Serveware from Italy made in Ceramic and hand-painted in bright yellow, red, blue and green colors.
The Set consisting out of a round 12.38 inches diameter Serving ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Gold Metal and Glass Italian Modern Design Etagere Side Table, 1980
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian design side table from the 80s. Gilded metal furniture with three opaque glass shelves of
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1980s Italian 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
20th Century Red Painted Wood Mirror Top Italian Modern Round Side Table, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian coffee table from the 1970s/80s. Beautifully designed painted wood furniture with an iron
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1970s Italian 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Aroa Marble Travertine Design Table Midcentury Original Marble Marquetry
Brown
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Aroa coffee table is an original piece from the 80's, a MidCentury piece of furniture in travertine
Category
1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Travertine, Marble
$5,595 Sale Price / item
40% Off
1980s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original very good condition, velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1980s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Classic 80s
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
$1,505 Sale Price
20% Off
1980s, Danish relax armchair in original very good condition, velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1980s, Danish relax armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Classic 80s
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
$1,088 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Jean-Claude Duboys, Parasol Floor Lamp, France, 1980
By Jean-Claude Duboys
Located in Catonvielle, FR
. Created as part of the Attitude program in the early 80s, this maple folding furniture saw its
Category
1980s French Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Maple
Vintage Boho Pencil Reed Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
aesthetic, reminiscent of high-end 1970s and 80s tropical furniture.
Standing 29 inches tall with a 16-inch
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Rattan
20th Century Plexiglass Glass and Gold Metal Design Italian Coffee Table, 1980
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian coffee table from the 70s/80s. Design furniture in plexiglass, glass and golden metal of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Dan Gauthier Stoneware Slip Decorated Mashiko Iron and Enamel Decorated Charger
By Gauthier
Located in Mobile, AL
I corresponded with Don in Kansas City and he identified it as his work from the early 80's. He
Category
1980s Folk Art 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Postmodern Mauve Pink Laminate Desk in the Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Staten Island, NY
unique but it has the mirrored trims throughout the desk. Truly a one of a kind 80s furniture piece
Category
1980s North American Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Driftwood
Pair Karl Springer Style Stools 70
s 80
s Modern Transitional
By Karl Springer
Located in South Coast, CA
Pair of vintage 70's/ 80's deco revival, transitional stools in the manner of Karl Springer, all
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Desk Painted Black 80
s.
Located in Vulpellac (Costa Brava), ES
Desk in mahogany painted black. Spanish design of the 80s.
Category
20th Century Spanish 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$5,500
80
s Brutalist Large Bar Cabinet
Located in BREDA, NL
'80s! With four connecting drawers and plenty of space to store a liquor store.
This graphic cabinet
Category
1980s Unknown Brutalist 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Baker Club Chair in 80s Fabric
By Baker Furniture Company, Winsor White, William Millington
Located in Houston, TX
armchair is upholstered in whimsical 80s fabric. Perfect for new upholstery or keep as is, a true classic
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Sofa bed by Robin Day for Habitat 80
s
By Robin Day
Located in LYON, FR
of the 80s. Hille London produced it in the 1950s. Originally called the Convertible Bed-Settee
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Lampada da tavolo B&S di Targetti, anni
80
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Felino, IT
Lampada da tavolo B&S di Targetti, anni '80. Completamente orientabile e girevole a 360°. Luce
Category
1980s Italian Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Plastic
80
s Heavy Glass Triangle Ashtrays Cobalt Blue
Located in Istanbul, TR
Cobalt blue set of two ashtrays from the 1980's. Individual ashtrays Vintage in a triangle shape
Category
1980s 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
Vintage De Sede DS 80 Patchwork Leather Daybed, Switzerland, 1960`s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare De Sede DS 80 patchwork leather daybed with
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
McGuire-Style Arched Cerused Rattan Étagère with Three Glass Shelves, 1970s/80s
By McGuire
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tall and spacious late 1970s or early 1980s McGuire-style bent rattan étagère or shelving unit with three glass shelves.
Striking and uncommon double-arched heart-shaped top wit...
Category
1970s American Bohemian 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Glass
80s Alabaster Table Lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Alabaster lamp from the 1980s. Its designer is unknown. Its structure is entirely in alabaster with a semi-circle and a cylinder on its upper part framing the bulb.
In very good co...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage 80s Landline / Cream
Located in Melville, NY
Trade in your iPhone for an 80s buttonless landline. No incoming calls, cant make any calls
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Vintage 80s Landline / Black
Located in Melville, NY
Trade in your iPhone for an 80s buttonless landline. No incoming calls, cant make any calls
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Plastic
California 80s Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Pasadena, CA
California 80s Glazed Pottery. beautiful Color and great style. The Beige Background of the vase
Category
20th Century American 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Mahogany Square Table "M" serie Lang, 80
s Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph
By Philippe Starck
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Table "M" from the Lang series, by designer Philippe Starck (1949-), with square top in mahogany on four sharply angled polished triangular legs in cast aluminium, 1987.
The "M" di...
Category
1980s French Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
80s Industrial 3 light chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Industrial 3 light Chandelier with white glass shades and chrome outline. Measures 15 diameter x 22 inches high to where the chain meets the top of the chandelier
Category
1940s American Industrial 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Recency Brass
Mirror Glass Dining Table/Lobby Table, 80
s Gony Nava
Located in Achterveld, NL
One of a kind, Gony Nava (signed), brass / copper and mirror glass dining table with octagonal base. The base has mirror surfaces framed with brass frames and a round top with mirror...
Category
1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
80s Thayer Coggin-Style Tuxedo Sofas
By Thayer Coggin
Located in New London, CT
Great set of down-filled tuxedo sofas in the manner of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin (they have the identical legs and lines of some of their sofas). Vintage fabric is in clean sha...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$3,300 / set
Mid-Century Italian Murano glass deco inspired 80
s Demilune Glass Table Lamp
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Mid-Century Murano glass, Memphis style, art deco inspired desk lamp. Featuring a beautiful half-moon top and black metal trim. The light is directed beautifully from this unique lam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
80s Lounge Chair for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Roche Bobois exists for over 60 years now, a world leader in furniture design. Working with
Category
1980s French Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric
80
s Tessellated Bone Game Table with Dark Green Goatskin Top by Enrique Garces
By Enrique Garces
Located in North Miami, FL
1980's Tessellated bone game table by Enrique Garces with gorgeous deep green goatskin top is a
Category
20th Century Central American Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Bone, Goatskin
Sensational Oval Shaped Two-Tier Brass Italian Tea or Bar Cart 80
s
Located in Achterveld, NL
This 1980s vintage Italian Regency style oval bar cart has a brass frame with smoked glass. The brass frame features two levels. The top level features a smoked glass shelf with a ba...
Category
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Copy of Vintage 80s Landline / White
Located in Melville, NY
Trade in your iPhone for an 80s buttonless landline. No incoming calls, cant make any calls
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Plastic
80s Antonia Astori ‘kroma’ table for Driade
By Antonia Astori, Driade
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
and Adelaide Acerbi. In addition to designing furniture, she played the role of project coordinator
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
80s Contemporary Ceramic Vase on Aluminum Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
80s ceramic vase with drip paint. Wonderful modern color and selection of base. The base is an
Category
20th Century American 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
4 x
80s Italian barber chair, height adjustable
Located in WEERT, NL
4 x '80s Italian barber chair, height adjustable
This barber / desk chairs are made of steel
Category
1980s Italian Other 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$4,260 / set
80s Brutalist Iron Leaf Lamp With Lucite Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Brutalist Iron Leaf Lamp with Lucite Base seamlessly blends industrial strength with artistic elegance. The sculptural iron and Lucite base features bold, textured leaf motifs, ...
Category
Late 20th Century British 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Iron
80s Three-Storey Trolley Rack Aluminium and Glass
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Beautiful chrome framed three departments serving trolley with glass plates. The trolley is on comfort wheels and runs smoothly. Good condition consistent with age and use.
Category
1980s Dutch 80s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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80s Vintage Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
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 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 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 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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