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Circa 1980s Wrought Iron Table
4 Chairs by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Wrought iron table & 4 chairs by Russell Woodard, circa 1980s. The "Arnold Palmer Collection
Category
Vintage 1980s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rattan Wicker Caned Back Upholstered Chair with Ottoman, Circa 1980s
Located in Germantown, MD
Rattan Wicker caned back upholstered chair with ottoman set. Excellent vintage condition. Very
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Pair of Two-Tone Modern Cantilever Ribbon Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Simple yet stunning design, circa late 1980s-early 1990s lounge chair, unmarked but very much in
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Shelby Williams Post Modern Royal Blue Chrome Armchair - One Chair, 1980s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Basel, BS
the 1980's
This classic chair is a beauty. These chairs are POPPING. The chrome shines, the blue
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$796 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1980s Pair of Eero Saarinen Dining Arm Chairs with Tubular Legs and Blue Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in 1957. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA circa the 1980s. The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1980s hand carved African chair was made by a member of the Bamileke tribe from Cameroon
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Selection of Frances Elkins Loop Chairs
By Frances Elkins
Located in Atlanta, GA
in the 1930s. This example is a later production, probably circa 1980s. This chair is currently being
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,400 / item
Pair of Preview Mid Century Post Modern Beige Suede Armchairs or Dining Chairs
By Preview
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A transitional pair of decorator chairs circa 1980's. These are made by Preview and done in beige
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede
Pair of Post-Modern Italian Leather Armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Sintesi NOS
By Tito Agnoli
Located in San Diego, CA
Italy, circa 1980s. These chairs are in like new condition as they have never been used and have been
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Post-Modern Italian Red Leather Armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Sintesi
By Tito Agnoli
Located in San Diego, CA
Italy, circa 1980s. These chairs are in like new condition as they have never been used and have been
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Art Deco Revival Chrome and Upholstered Accent Armchair, 1970-1980
Located in Topeka, KS
upholstery has been professionally cleaned and it is ready to use. Please see photos, circa 1970s-1980s
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pentti Hakala ‘Inna’ Chair for Inno Finland, circa 1980s
By Inno-tuote Oy, Pentti Hakala
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
, Finland. This Minimalist chair was designed to be assembled by the first buyer. The materials are steel
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
John Makepeace Workshops set of six vintage modernist chairs, circa 1980s
By John Makepeace
Located in London, GB
/designer furniture maker, John Makepeace, OBE FCSD FRSA, circa 1980. Fully stamped underneath
JOHN
Category
Vintage 1980s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Postmodern Black Leather Chair, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
dining chairs circa 1980s
- Sold individually
- Condition: Excellent
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Varier Extrem by Terje Ekstrom, Norway, circa 1980s
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Iconic Ekstrem chair from Terje Ekstrom which was handcrafted in Norway.
Ultra rare with the
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
B&B Italia Arcadia Tallback Dining Chairs by Paolo Piva, circa 1980s
Located in Melbourne, AU
Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia C1980s, upholstered in black leather
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Danish, Mid-Century Modern, Wing Chair in Black Leather by Hurup, circa 1980
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Danish wing chair in black leather by Hurup, circa 1980
This high back winged chair with black
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Black and chrome Giroflex Club Chairs by Albert Stohl, AG 1980s
By Giroflex Stoll
Located in Retie, BE
circa 1980s - 1990s.
Both with original labels.
Chrome chairs with black seating or black fabric
This
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Revival Oversized Leather Club Chair
Located in Alhambra, CA
Art Deco Revival leather club chair, circa 1980s. Oversized and extra plush seat with original
Category
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Postmodern Cantilevered Sling Form Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of postmodern cantilevered chromed steel sling form lounge chairs, circa 1970s-1980s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Paco Capdell, Pair of Side Chairs in Beech and Chrome, Late 1970s Design
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A pair of stylish Postmodern side chairs by Spanish furniture manufacturer Paco Capdell, circa late
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern Side Chair in Leather by Arrben, circa 1980s
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Iconic 1980s chair by Italian manufacturer Arrben in black leather, based on a design by Tito
Category
Late 20th Century South African Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Postmodern DIA Brass Framed Armchairs/Games Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Glamorous set of four Postmodern brass framed armchairs by Design Institute America, circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$280 / item
Carlo Bimbi and Nilo Gioacchini "Charlie" Barstools for Segis Italia, Set of 5
By Carlo Bimbi and Nilo Gioacchini
Located in Miami, FL
, circa 1980s. Chairs are made of black moulded plastic attached to a tubular chrome frame. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
A mid century modern chrome dining set including 4 chairs and table 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
A mid century modern chrome dining set including 4 chairs on casters and a table, circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
1980
s Postmodern Italian folding Chairs
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Pair of Italian Lacquered Wood Folding Chairs, Circa 1980s
Elevate your space with this rare
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$875 / set
Set of 6 chair from Portugal, circa 1980
s
By Maco Braga
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 6 chair from Portugal, circa 1980's
Category
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Postmodern Italian Lacquer Wood
Cane Seat Rare Chair, Circa 1980
s
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique chair in white lacquer wood finish with cane seat, solid and sturdy retains
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Lacquer
Postmodern Italian Lacquer Wood
Cane Seat Rare Pair of Chairs, Circa 1980
s
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique pair of chairs in white lacquer wood finish with cane seat, solid and sturdy
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Lacquer
Leather Lounge Chair circa 1980s
Located in West Hartford, CT
Leather lounge chair. One of two leather chairs we are selling separately exclusively on 1stDibs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1980
s Club Chairs by Carson.
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of club chairs circa 1980's by Carson.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Molinari Leather Club Chair, circa 1980s
By Molinari
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage leather club chair by Molinari (signed), Italian furniture maker. Original leather, fully
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Moroso Italian Modern Reclining Chair, circa 1980s
By Massimo Iosa Ghini, Moroso
Located in Austin, TX
, this nickel and black leather chair are in beautiful condition. The flared armrests offer comfort and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Velvet Swivel Chairs, circa 1980s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Covered in a lovely mohair velvet with gathered detail on back, two barrel-back chairs with castors
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Swivel Chairs
Set of Two
2
Sun Cabinet Solid Teak Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Circa 1980
s
Located in Deland, FL
particularly striking, elevating this lounge chair amongst its peers. The neutral Tuscan blue cushions wear
Category
Vintage 1980s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Elysee Ganging Chair sections by Steelcase circa 1980s-set of 2
By Steelcase
Located in Medina, OH
Set of 2 Steelcase Modular Ganging Elysee Chairs in original plum performance fabric. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Post-Modern Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs, Circa 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Circa 1980s.
Each chair measures 18" deep x 19" wide x 42" tall with a seat depth of 17.5".
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Chin Hua Century Dining Chairs, Circa 1980s
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This lovely set of six Chin Hua dining chairs by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture add a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 415 Leather Chair, Circa 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful vintage Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 415 leather chair in black. Designed similar to the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Leather Club Chairs Designed by Karl Springer, circa 1980s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four gorgeous leather swivel club chairs with chrome bases designed by Karl Springer in the
Category
Late 20th Century American Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Solid Teak Danish Modern Lounge Chair, Silvery Gray Upholstery, circa 1980s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage solid teak armchair restored with new silvery gray woven upholstery. The sleek modern design is the perfect compliment to your contemporary or vintage decor. Matching sofa is...
Category
Vintage 1980s Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Ten Italian Chairs, circa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of ten Italian chairs made in walnut wood and polished brass detail. Made in Italy, circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$12,400 / set
Modern Solid Lucite Acrylic Folding Dining Chair Set, circa 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of mysterious Lucite acrylic folding chairs in exceptional condition. We've never seen
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Guido Falescyhini for Pace Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1980s
By Pace Collection
Located in Norwalk, CT
comfortable and super stylish lounge chair and matching ottoman. Newly upholstered in very low nap off-white
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Lounge Chairs
mid century modern swivel tulip chairs by Cal-Style Furniture, circa 1980s
Located in Houston, TX
Stylish mid century modern swivel tulip chairs by Cal-Style Furniture, circa 1980s. Recently
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Benny Linden Solid Teak Dining Chairs Set of Six, circa 1980s
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of six pre-owned Danish Modern style Benny Linden teak dining chairs with new grey upholstery
Category
Vintage 1980s Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Organic Modern Dining Chairs - Birch + Rush - Italy circa 1980s - Set of Six
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage organic / post modern dining chairs, Italy circa 1980s. Set of six (6).
Solid birch frames
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Birch, Oak
Montis Lounge Chair by Gijs Papavoine, Netherlands, 1980s
By Montis
Located in San Antonio, TX
Dutch design, large leather Montis lounge chair designed by Gijs Papavoine, circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Modern Sedia Ashwood Zig Zag Accent Side Chair, 1980s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a splendid, Sedia, ashwood, zig zag shaped accent side chair, circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 9 Philippe Starck Costes Chairs Aleph, circa 1980s Post-Modern
By Philippe Starck, Aleph Ubik
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
in Paris these chairs were produced by Aleph Ubik an French company in the 1980s.
We bought this
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
A pair of sculptural tongue chairs by Jaymar, circa 1980s. In sage green velvet
By Jaymar
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of sculptural tongue chairs in the style of Jaymar, circa 1980s-1990s. Recently recovered in
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Contemporary Modern Pair of White Leather Accent Slipper Side Chairs, 1980s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning pair of, white leather, side or accent chairs, circa 1980s. In
Category
Vintage 1980s American Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Eight Vignelli for Knoll Stacking "Handkerchief" Chairs, Circa 1980s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of eight early production (1985) handkerchief chairs designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Eight Vintage Chrome Steel Cantilever Modern Dining Chairs, circa 1980s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A most attractive set of vintage chairs, they are clearly inspired by the Brno chair with some
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Black Original fabric Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1980s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
by Cassina circa 1980s.
The chair remains in great almost mint condition.
Please contact us for the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
A set of 6 mid century modern style dining chairs by G plan, circa 1980s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 6 mid century modern style dining chairs by G plan, circa 1980s. Includes 2 captains
Category
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
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Circa 1980s Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of circa 1980s chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique circa 1980s chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, metal and leather. Circa 1980s chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Circa 1980s chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Circa 1980s chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Knoll, Marcel Breuer and Cassina are consistently popular.
How Much are Circa 1980s Chairs?
Prices for circa 1980s chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, circa 1980s chairs begin at $497 and can go as high as $90,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,567.
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 Circa 1980s Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024Bold, head-turning looks were in fashion during the 1980s. It was the decade of bright electric neon colors as well as suits, jackets, tops and dresses with shoulder pads. The aerobics and fitness craze of the ’80s spilled over into fashion, with people sporting leg warmers, headbands and leggings as everyday apparel. Punk culture also influenced style, with leather jackets, fishnet stockings and chunky metal jewelry being favored by some. Denim looks of the time were often baggy and flaunted acid washes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1980s.
- Was plaid popular in the 1980s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, plaid was popular in the 1980s. Interestingly, it was a signature feature of two very different styles that trended during the decade. Plaid appeared on pleated skirts and blazers, common among the preppy set. In addition, many in the punk subculture sported plaid pants and dresses. Find a wide variety of 1980s apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, although Versace remains one of the top fashion houses of today, the 1980s are considered the heyday of Versace. Campaigns included top supermodels of the time, including Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer, and were shot by the top photographers Richard Avedon and Bruce Weber. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Versace apparel and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
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