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Set of 4 Norman Cherner Designed Oak, Chrome and Plywood Bar Stools
Located in Highclere, Newbury
particular chairs to circa 1980s which would also fit with the usage marks on each chair.
They are
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Pair Lc2 Armchairs, Le Corbusier by Cassina Circa 1980
s
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Circa early 1980's. Price is for the pair, originating from Italy.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gerard Van Den Berg Butterfly Chair, circa 1980s
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An amazing and comfortable butterfly chair designed by Gerard Van Den Berg. This chair is circa
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Costes Chair by Philippe Starck for Aleph circa 1980s Postmodern
By Aleph Ubik, Philippe Starck
Located in Houston, TX
French architect, Philippe Starck, is best known for is wide range of buildings, interior design, and household objects. From restaurants to hotels, furniture to space modules, the F...
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Boris Tabacoff Styled Modern Cantilevered Lounge Chairs, circa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wild pair of floating lounge chairs were featured in the movie The Hunger Games (photo in
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eames Soft Pad Leather Swivel Lounge Chair, circa 1980s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This executive leather lounge chair, comprises of plush brown leather with revolving aluminum X
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Postmodern Angel Wing Chair with Blue Velvet Upholstery, circa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique and inspiring circa 1980s Post-Modern objet d'art is a beautiful angel wing side chair
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Sleeper Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Thayer Coggin. Circa 1980s
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Postmodern Sleeper Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Thayer Coggin Institutional. Circa 1980s
The
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Post-Modern Swivel Club Chair by Gina Berschneider, circa 1980s, Signed
By Gina Berschneider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This attractive club / lounge chair by Gina Berschneider with 1980s Post Modern fabric would be
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Robert Marcius for Casa Bique Slipper Chairs, circa 1980s
By Casa Bique, Robert Marcius
Located in Peabody, MA
upholstery, circa 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Philippe Starck Sculptural Dining Chairs for Driade, circa 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Atlanta, GA
, circa 1980s. These chairs are being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in your choice of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Swivel Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional, circa 1980s
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mint green silk fabric with removable loose cushions. Circa 1980s, this pair of club chairs was
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mario Bellini for Cassina
Cab 414
Leather Lounge Chair, Signed, circa 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful black leather Mario Bellini Cab lounge chair, Model #414, signed Cassina, designed in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Surrealist Post Modern Three Legged Chair in Ivory Bouclé, circa 1980s
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stylish and sculptural Surrealist Memphis style 1980s lounge chair newly reupholstered in super
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Charles Pollock for Knoll Swivel Tilt Desk Chairs c. 1980
s 12 available.
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Sharp modern design classic, designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll, circa 1980's. Known as the
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mario Bellini for Cassina "Cab 414" Lounge Chairs, Signed, circa 1980s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of Mario Bellini Cab lounge chairs, Model #414, in exemplary condition, signed
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Philippe Starck Costes Aleph Driade Three Leg Armchair circa 1980s
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Costes armchair designed by Philippe Starck for Driade circa 1982 for the Costes Café in Paris
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Lounge Armchair, circa 1980s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This lovely lounge chair was recently reupholstered and is still in excellent condition with only very
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
a post modern sculptural Jaymar tongue chair in blue velvet, circa 1980s
By Jaymar
Located in Houston, TX
The coveted sculptural Jaymar tongue chair, circa 80s-90s. Designed after the works of Louis Durot
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Lucite Lounge Chair, circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
connected via chrome connectors.
This circa 1980s lucite club chair would work great in a Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Black Leather Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in The Hague, NL
produced by Cassina circa 1980s.
The chair remains in great condition.
Please contact us for the best
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Reupholstered Bouclé Oversized Lounge Chairs by Baker, 1980s, Signed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of reupholstered and refinished circa 1980s Baker armless oversized lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR Chaise for Knoll, circa 1980s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR Chaise made for Knoll in the 1980s. This piece is made of a seamless
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
De Sede Bugatti Chair by Franz Romero in Black High Grade Leather, circa 1980s
By Franz Romero, De Sede
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Bugatti armchair DS-57 by Franz Romero for De Sede circa 1980 inspired by Bugatti’s 1930s
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 8 Leather and Chrome Cantilever Chairs by Preview, 1980s
By Preview
Located in Hamburg, PA
A comfortable set of 8 leather and chrome Cantilever chairs by Preview Furniture, circa 1980s. The
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Stainless Steel Cantilever Dining Chairs by Brueton, 1980s
By Brueton
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning set of six dining chairs by Brueton, circa 1980s. The cantilever chairs are classic Mid
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1980s Milo Baughman Style Channel Back Tan Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
can be positioned in a variety of multiple seating positions,
circa 1980s. Both chairs marked with
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Signed and Numbered Piranha Chair by Pierre Sala Limited Edition
By Pierre Sala
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
, circa 1980's. High gloss finish over wood.
Only 250 made
Some wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Striking Pair of Hill House Chairs Designed by Charles Mackintosh
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of tall ladder back Hill House chairs designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, circa 1980's
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Striking Pair of Hill House Chairs Designed by Charles Mackintosh
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of tall ladder back Hill House chairs designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, circa 1980's
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Marcel Breuer for Knoll "Wassily" Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Marcel Breuer (Hungarian/American, 1902-1981) for Knoll "Wassily" Chair, Circa 1980s, with tubular
Category
Late 20th Century American Craftsman Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Clean Lined Caned Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of clean lined caned lounge chairs, American, circa 1980s. They have been reupholstered in an
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Pair of Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of swivel chairs, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1980s. These chairs are
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Clean Lined Caned Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of clean lined caned lounge chairs, American, circa 1980s. They are currently being
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage Italian Leather Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage Italian leather lounge chairs and ottoman designed and manufactured in Italy, circa
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Jones Style Lucite Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. Newly upholstered with luxurious pale teal velvet fabric. The chair is unmarked, made circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Lucite
Pair of Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs Designed by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of modern swivel lounge chairs, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
McGuire Twisted Rattan Occasional Chairs With Cushioned Seats - A Pair
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of circa 1980s McGuire twisted rattan chairs with leather binding and seat and back cushions
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Pair of Black Marcel Breuer Style Black Leather Wassily Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic Marcel Breuer style black leather Wassily chairs, circa 1980s. Made in Italy.
There are no
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Curvy Dining Chairs or Side Chairs After Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky set of four curvy chairs after Verner Panton circa 1980's. These chairs have their original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Slipper Lounge Chair in Rattan
Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of decorator slipper lounge chairs circa 1980's. These feature woven rattan frames with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Set of Eight Elegant Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight elegant modern dining chairs, American, circa 1980s. These chairs are currently being
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Robert Mallet Stevens Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Atlanta, GA
, circa 1980s. These chairs were originally designed in the 1930s. These are a re-edition from the 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Design Institute America Chrome and Black Leather Chairs Swivel Casters
By Design Institute America
Located in Toledo, OH
Four Design Institute America chrome and black leather chairs, circa 1970s-1980s with swivel caster
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Ultra Suede Swivel Chairs of Exaggerated Art Deco Revival Form
Located in New York, NY
Fun and chic swivel club chairs by Catalano Family Furniture of Long Island. These chairs are circa
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede
Pair of Modern Parsons Style Club Chairs in Royal Blue after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
see photos, circa 1970s-1980s.
These chairs are gorgeous!!!! I’ve always loved this Parsons style
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Signed and Numbered Piranha Chaise Chair by Pierre Sala Limited Edition 75/250
By Pierre Sala
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare chair design by artist Pierre Sala "Piranha Chaise" chair, circa 1980s, very nice
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Mahogany and Rattan Raffia Slipper Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous pair of mahogany slipper lounge chairs, circa 1980s. Stout and comfortable, with a
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Rattan
Pair of Rare Tall Postmodern Danish Molded Teak Upholstered Chairs by Vamdrup
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous pair of rare tall back Danish teak chairs circa 1980s, original fabric solid and sturdy
Category
20th Century Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Eight Italian Klismos Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini for Ello
By Pietro Costantini, Ello Furniture
Located in New York, NY
for Ello, circa 1980/90's . The chairs feature an elegantly sculpted gondola form back, with a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Carlo Bartoli “Vela” Leather Dining Chairs for Matteo Grassi - Set of Six
By Matteo Grassi, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Miami, FL
. Deigned by Carlo Bartoli in the 1970s for Matteo Grassi. This set is circa 1980s.
Dimensions
2 Arm
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
4 Jay Spectre for Century Eclipse Leather
Chrome Modern Dining Chairs MCM
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Dayton, OH
, circa 1980s. Each chair is crafted from stainless steel in a sculptural form with channeled leather
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
4 Post Modern Chiclet Dining or Game Arm Chairs on Wheels Brocade Fabric Cubic
Located in Dayton, OH
"4 post modern chiclet arm chairs, circa 1980s. A cubic frame upholstered in a pink and gold
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Post Modern Fully Upholstered Curved Accent Chairs
Located in North York, ON
curved design in a teal velvet. All original, circa 1980’s in great condition. Chair is completed with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Vintage Blue Velvet Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Vintage Blue Velvet Italian Lounge Chairs. Italy, circa 1980s with inspired Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Vintage Romweber Viking Oak Barrel Back Swivel Desk Chair Paisley Fabric
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Romweber (R-18290) Viking Oak Swivel Desk Chair, circa 1980s. Features a barrel back design with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Cantilevered Brass Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great set of four circa 1980s cantilevered brass framed dining chairs that retain their
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
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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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