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Pair of vintage slipper chairs in the style of Billy Baldwin in JB Martin velvet
Located in Houston, TX
Exquisite pair of vintage slipper chairs in the style of Billy Baldwin, circa 1980s. These lounge
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Carved Faux Bois Caned Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great set of 6 circa 1980s carved faux bois caned chairs that are in excellent condition
Category
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Cane
Set of Ten Black Lacquer Postmodern Italian Dining Chairs by Paolo Barracchia
By Paolo Barracchia
Located in New York, NY
, designed by Paolo Barracchia made in Italy by Roman Deco, circa 1980's. The chairs feature stylish, elegant
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Suede, Lacquer
Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Beige Velvet, 80s Vintage Italian Chairs
Located in Zagreb, HR
room chairs.
Italian production, circa 1970s-1980s.
All chairs have been re-upholstered in quality
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pencil Reed Rattan Lounge Chair Set Attributed to Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980s
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
side table featuring dark brown pencil reed rattan, circa 1980s. Gorgeous rattan meticulously shaped
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Post Modern Cabana Stripe Throne or Entry Chair with Mirror, USA, circa 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
mirror, triangular cut-out, finished on all sides, and has two drawers under the seat, USA, circa 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of English Regency Style Rent or Drum Tables
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of pedestal drum tables from the historic James River collection by Hickory Chair, circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s American Regency Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wassily Chairs
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Marcel Breuer style black leather Wassily chairs, circa 1980s. The leather and chrome is in
Category
20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,500
Pair of Mies van der Rohe Brno Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
, circa 1980s. These chairs are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Style Post Modern Polished and Black Enameled Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Style Post Modern Polished and Black Enameled Arm Chairs
Circa 1980s
A striking
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
French Folk Art Hand Carved Painted Whimsical Childrens Cat Chair Gerard Rigot
Located in Surfside, FL
Gerard Rigot (France, 1929-)
Animeubles, Child's Chair
Circa, 1980's
Folk art, hand carved chair
Category
20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Six Memphis Post Modern Dining or Arm Chairs In the Style of Michele De Lucchi
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
iron and wood. Very heavy over-built chairs circa 1980's.
Tripod legs, oak wood seat and back. Super
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Model 49 Rosewood
Black Leather Dining Chair by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, circa 1980s
Item # 202WNP13P
An iconic chair to the period, Erik Buch's "Model 49" is a perfectly
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Karl Springer, "Jackie O" Lacquered Goatskin Chair, USA, circa 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
An iconic shape designed by Karl Springer, this single "Jackie O" chair features a rich brown free
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Ron Seff, Set of Ten "Christy" Dining Chairs, USA, circa 1980s
By Ron Seff
Located in New York, NY
A set of ten beautifully restored bleached solid rosewood dining chairs by Ron Seff. An iconic
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
1970s Knoll Mohair Spindle Armchair
By Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chairs by Davis Allen for Knoll circa 1980s. Chairs features a nice sculptural back and nice wood
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
$315 / item
General Fireproofing Company Guest Chairs, Circa 1980
s
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Fantastic pair of guest chairs by General Fireproofing Company. Vintage from the 1980s, these
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Memphis Style Tripod Chairs, circa 1980s
Located in Houston, TX
the original wood finish. An iconic piece of contemporary furniture in the Memphis style, circa 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Custom-Made Swiveling Barrel Chairs, circa 1980s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of custom-made swiveling barrel chairs on brass-plated bases from the 1980s. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Eggplant Leather Scoop Chairs on Swivel Bases, circa 1980s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large and comfortable pair of swivel chairs clad in the original eggplant leather that has been
Category
Vintage 1980s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rare Karl Springer "Sunburst" Side Chairs in Mahogany, circa 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. These chairs were produced in a very limited number in the late 1980s and were purchased from the estate
Category
Vintage 1980s American Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Single Swiveling Club Chair Made by A. Rudin, circa 1980s
By Karl Springer, A. Rudin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A single swiveling club chair made by A. Rudin in the late 1980s. The form of the chair references
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swiveling Club Chairs Raised on Mahogany Bases, circa 1980s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of newly upholstered swiveling club chairs from the 1980s. Each of the chairs is raised on a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Lush and Frisky Pair of Swiveling Lounge Chairs by Directional, circa 1980s
By Directional
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A decadently frisky pair of swiveling lounge chairs made by Directional in the 1980s. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Sheepskin, Wood
Geometric Oak Armchair, circa 1980s
Located in Alhambra, CA
very comfortable. Great as an office guest chair or side chair.
Measures:
20" D x 21.5" W x 29.5" H
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Postmodern Upholstered Dining Chair, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
circa 1980s
- Wavy geometric navy and gold patterned seat cushion
- Sold individually
- Condition
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$900 / item
Postmodern Black Leather Dining Chair, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
leather dining chairs, circa 1980s
- Sold individually
- Condition: Excellent; 2" imperfection on one
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
$560 / item
Postmodern 1980s Steel and Wood Side Chairs
By Mario Botta, Karl Friedrich Förster
Located in Westfield, NJ
Vintage circa 1980s postmodern side chairs. Made of perforated metal seat with black metal tubing
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,850 / set
Pair of English Aniline Tan Leather Club Armchairs, circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
, aluminium feet and satin chrome supports, English, circa 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s British Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Marcel Breuer Wassily Chairs for Knoll, circa 1980
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Woudrichem, NL
.
This pair of Wassily chairs date to circa 1980s. The chairs are of the high quality that marks
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
White Knoll Bertoia Chairs
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
These are the indoor/outdoor version of the Classic Knoll Bertoia chairs, circa 1980s. Only four
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Chairs
Memphis Milano George Kasparian Wool Chair
By George Kasparian
Located in Bastrop, TX
designer George Kasparian for Kasparian Inc. in the United States, circa 1980s. Classic Memphis style chair
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Set of Four Bamboo Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1980s natural bamboo sturdy side chairs in the Palm Beach Regency style with chintz covered
Category
Vintage 1980s American Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
$1,200 / set
Pair of CL-261 Woven Rattan Chairs by Yuzru Yamakawa
By Yuzuru Yamakawa 1
Located in Babworth, Retford
A pair of CL-261 woven rattan chairs.
Japan, circa 1980s.
Yuzru Yamakawa joined the family
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Wingback Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Swiveling Club Chairs in the Manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of custom-made barrel-back, swiveling club chairs in the manner of Karl Springer, circa
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Vintage Wassily B3 Black Leather and Chrome Chairs Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Iconic Marcel Breuer black leather Wassily chairs, circa 1970s-1980s. There are no manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Eight Donghia Woven Rattan Dining Chairs
Located in New Preston, CT
Set of eight Angelo Donghia dining or side chairs, circa 1980s in Basketweave-Patterned Woven
Category
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Retro Distressed Leather Club Chair
Located in Tarleton, GB
circa early 1980's the chair had been used in a London hotel lounge until recently. Solid beech frame
Category
Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Vintage Rosewood
Leather Desk / Tub Chair
Located in Ely, GB
A Good Quality Rosewood & leather chair, circa 1980s.
Originally purchased from Harrods in
Category
Vintage 1980s British Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Custom Chairs by Greenbaum Interiors
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1980s-1990s petite custom chairs in the Hollywood Regency style by Greenbaum Interiors on
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,100 / set
Philippe Starck Richard III Chairs by Baleri Italia, circa 1980
s
By Baleri Italia, Philippe Starck
Located in Portland, ME
over the apparent original cushions in brightly patterned 1980s fabric. One chair has a repair to a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Pair of Fully Restored Memphis Style Tripod Chairs, circa 1980s
Located in Houston, TX
a new gold leaf finish. An iconic piece of contemporary furniture in the Memphis style, circa 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Large Scale Slipper Chairs by Interior Crafts, circa 1980s
By Interior Crafts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These large and comfortable chairs are fully upholstered and feature clean lines and just the right
Category
Vintage 1980s American Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Six Chrome and Vinyl Dining Chairs, circa 1980s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These stylish dining chairs features tubular, polished-chrome frames with curved stretchers on the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Eight Thayer Coggin Dining Chairs on Wheels, circa 1980s
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of eight swanky and comfortable chrome-framed dining chairs by Thayer Coggin, circa 1980s. The
Category
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Fully Upholstered Club Chairs in Mohair by Interior Crafts, circa 1980s
By Interior Crafts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of large-scale fully upholstered club chairs by Chicago manufacturer Interior Crafts. The
Category
Vintage 1980s American Club Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Frag, Set of Four Cognac Colored Leather Dining Chairs, circa 1980s
By Frag
Located in Schagen, NL
Gorgeous set of four dining chairs with thick leather upholstery. The chairs were manufactured by
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Karl Springer Swivel Armchairs with Polished-Brass Bases, circa 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chic pair of sloped-arm swivel chairs featuring Karl Springer's signature quality of construction
Category
Vintage 1980s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Tessellated Bone Chairs with Brass Rams Heads by Enrique Garces
By Enrique Garcel
Located in North Miami, FL
Tessellated bone gives these circa 1980's Enrique Garces Neoclassical side chairs with brass rams
Category
Vintage 1980s Colombian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Bone
Nautilus Chair by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sculptural Nautilus chair designed by Vladimir Kagan, circa 1980s. This striking swivel lounge
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Wool
Pair of Nautilus Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of Postmodern sculptural Nautilus lounge chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan, circa
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage Wassily B3 Black Leather and Chrome Chair Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Marcel Breuer black leather Wassily lounge chair, circa 1970s-1980s. Comfortable and iconic. There
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Brass Framed Dining Chairs by Design Institute America
By Design Institute America
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking set of six Post Modern high back dining chairs by Design Institute America, circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Metal, Steel
Set of Six Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
for Knoll, circa 1980s. These chairs came out from the executive offices of Neiman Marcus, Downtown
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Two-Tone Modern Lounge Chair in the Manner of Pierre Paulin, Olivier Morgue
By Olivier Mourgue, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dallas, TX
Simple yet stunning design, circa late 1980s-early 1990s lounge chair, unmarked but very much in
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Marcel Breuer B35 Lounge Chair Armchair Bauhaus, circa 1980s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Marcel Breuer B35 lounge chair armchair Bauhaus, circa 1980s
Sublime Bauhaus design Marcel
Category
Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Sculptural Directional Barrel Chairs on Casters, circa 1980s
By Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These crisp and tailored barrel chairs on brass casters feature sloping backs and integrated arms
Category
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
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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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