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Set of 6 Kentucky Chairs by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, 80s
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
the 70s and later produced by well-known Italian furniture firm Bernini in the 1980s. The chairs’ seat
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Nutwood

Dining table “Scuderia” by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini,  70s, 80s
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Padova, IT
masterpiece.I In the history of Italian design, Bernini is an extraordinary and unique experience that draws
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Ultrafragola lighted mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 80s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Iconico specchio illuminato Ultrafragola disegnato da Ettore Sottsass per Poltronova, 1980. Struttura in perspex, lampade al neon, vetro specchiato, legno verniciato. Eccellenti cond...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Plexiglass, Wood

Vintage 80s Minimalist Stool Trix by Metalplastica Lucchese in Red Melamine
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
vintage stool. item. stool maker. metalplastica lucchese model. trix period. 1980s country. Italy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Plastic

Vintage 80s Minimalist Stool Trix by Metalplastica Lucchese in Black Melamine
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
. metalplastica lucchese model. trix period. 1980s country. Italy material. melamine (‘durolite’) color. black
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Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Stools

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Plastic

Rare Targetti Sankey 80s Glossy Red Lamp - Distinctive Anthropomorphic Design
By Targetti Sankey
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
. targetti sankey period. 1980s country. Italy material. enameled metal color. red, white dimensions (cm). 10
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Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

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Metal

Coffee Tables by Pierangelo Gallotti for Radice Galotti 1970s-80s
By Pierangelo Gallotti, Gallotti Radice
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of coffee table with wheels, glass and brass.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Murano Glass Suspension att. To Toni Zuccheri for VeArt, 1970s~80s
By VeArt, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brussel, BE
to Toni Zuccheri for VeArt Venezia between the 1970’s and 80’s. - Suspension italienne en verre de
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Baisity leather armchair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia 80s, 90s
Located in Padova, IT
Outstanding leather armchair Baisity model designed by Antonio Citterio at the end of 80s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of tables / stools SMALL by Castiglioni Gaviraghi and Lanza for Valenti, 80s
By F. Valenti, Giannino Castiglioni, Lanza
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
. castiglioni, gaviraghi and lanza maker. valenti & c. period. 80s country. Italy material. ABS color. beige
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Vintage 1980s Italian Industrial Stools

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Green Marble Stone Dining Table Postmodern MCM Retro Minimalist 70s 80s
By Mario Bellini, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
in Italy. Made very well. Very heavy. Color: A few shades of green. There are also hints of wine
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Bernard Vuarnesson Coffee Table-Tetra-4 Shelves-Cocktail Table-Lounge Table-80s
By Bernard Vuarnesson
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Original Bernard Vuarnesson Coffee Table Model Tetra in Wood with 4 Shelves from the 80s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Set of 4 chairs  “Kentucky” model by Carlo Scarpa  for Bernini 70s, 80s
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Padova, IT
considered by many to be his masterpiece.I In the history of Italian design, Bernini is an extraordinary and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Artedi Black Marble Glass Chrome Round Dining Table MidCentury Modern 1970s 80s
By Artedi
Located in London, GB
: Artedi Place Of Origin: Italy Date Of Manufacture: 1970s Period: 1970-1979 Materials & Techniques
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome

20th Century Modern Design Gianfranco Frattini for Relco Brass Floor Lamp 80s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Palermo, IT
Gianfranco Frattini for Relco original brass floor lamp. Made of heavy stock brass with sculptural lotus shape shade. Stamped underside the switch or dimmer. Wear consistent with ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Carlo Nason certified, Pair, Large Curvati Murano Chandeliers, Clear Triedri, 80s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Very large iconic Mid-Century chandeliers from Murano, designed by Carlo Nason. Simple and beautiful. Designed in the 1960s. The use of the triedri elements had been limited to strai...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

20th Century Angelo Mangiarotti Pair of Centerpieces for Gracchi in Wood, 80s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Turin, Turin
Angelo Mangiarotti was a very important italian architect and designer, born in 1921 in Milan. He
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Wood

Folding wooden table “Trac” by Achille Castiglioni for BBB Emmebonacina 70s, 80s
By BBB Bonacchina, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Padova, IT
emmebonacina, with its 50 years of experience in the production of contemporary furniture, can boast a
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage 80s Yellow Ceramic Lamp by Imago - New Old Stock in Original Box
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Transport yourself to the vibrant charm of the Eighties with Imago Italy’s stunning ceramic 80s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic, Plastic

80s iGuzzini Wall / Ceiling Lamps model 8048 - Set of 3 New Old Stock
By iGuzzini
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Authentic set of iGuzzini 80s spotlights, model 8048 – a rare find for collectors and lovers of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

80s Stilnovo ‘Plafoniera’ Wall or Ceiling Lamps in White Set of 2
By Stilnovo
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Set of two white Stilnovo lamps, model Plafoniera, designed and produced in Italy in the 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Afra Tobia Scarpa Set of Four Africa Dining Chairs Maxalto Artona, 1970-80s
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Maxalto, Italy These chairs present a structure in walnut, burl, black leather, and brass. they are
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Armchair in the Style of the Lounge Chair by Charles Eames of the 80s
By Charles Eames
Located in Milano, IT
Swivel armchair with pouf; aluminum base, curved wood shell veneered with exotic wood, foam padding, leather upholstery. Good condition.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Maestri Muranesi, Cenedese, 6 Handopened Flutes Murano Red Blown Stem Gold, 80s
By Amelio Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
A grand set of six flutes made by Amelio Cenedese at Maestri Muranesi. Red glasses are precious because red color carries a high variability on hand opened items. In order to make t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold Leaf

1 of 3 Vintage Mid-Century Iconic Mart Stam S34 Design Teal Blue Armchairs, 80s
By Mart Stam
Located in Zagreb, HR
. Unknown Italian production of the late 1980s. Very quality made. Overall in very good vintage condition
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

80s Stilnovo ‘Plafoniera’ Lamps in Green Yellow - Set of 2 New Old Stock
By Stilnovo
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
period. 1980s country. Italy material. melamine, metal color. yellow, green dimensions (cm). 7 x 7 x 8.5
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Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

80s Stilnovo ‘Plafoniera’ Lamps in Green Yellow - Set of 2 New Old Stock
By Stilnovo
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
period. 1980s country. Italy material. melamine, metal color. yellow, green dimensions (cm). 7 x 7 x 8.5
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Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp in Blue Murano Glass and Golden Stem by Nason from the 80s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, MI
Murano glass table lamp by Nason, made in the 1980s. The lamp is composed of a pastel blue glass hat, a golden glass stem and an opaque white glass base. Ø cm 17 h cm 31 Carlo Nas...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass and Gold Mirrored Murano Gingko Leaf Lamps with our Lampshades, 80s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of brass and gold mirrored Murano gingko leaf table lamps with our hand sewn lampshades in ruched chiffon double color (gold inside and black outside). When the light is on the ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

SET OF 4 CHAIRS IN LEATHER FROM THE 80s DESIGN A. DEL LAGO FOR MISURA EMME
By Adalberto Dal Lago, Misura Emme
Located in None, IT
Set of four chairs in black metal with seat and back in black leather. Design Adalberto del Lago for Misura Emme, 1980s. CONDITIONS: In good condition, it may show signs of wear due...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

V.Nason, Veronese Vase, Amethyst body and gold leaf glass foot Murano 80s signed
By Vincenzo Nason Cie, Vittorio Zecchin, Venini
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Enchanting vase made by one of the top manufacturers in Murano, Venice. Shows a perfect blown body in Amethyst with applied a foot handmade with a rigadin body with gold leaf applied...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

20th Century Burl Wood Italian Modern Design Coffee Table, 1980
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Coffee table from the 70s/80s. Italian design furniture in burl veneer with a golden metal border
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Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Gold Metal Italian Design Living Room Coffee Table, 1980
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Coffee table of Italian design from the 80s / 90s. Furniture in gilded metal equipped with two
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Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

20th Century Exotic Wood Italian Modern Bookcase Cabinet, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian bookcase from the 70s/80s. Furniture étagère in exotic wood and rattan of beautiful line
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Late 20th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage 80 s wall mirror in Teak wood Italian design
Located in None, IT
Wall mirror, with teak wood frame and ground glass, 80s. CONDITION: In good condition, the frame
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Vintage 1980s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Teak

Tobia Scarpa "Abatina" Table Lamp for Flos, Italy 80 s
By Flos, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
award winning postmodern Italian architects and designers. Their pieces can be found in museums across
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Tobia Scarpa Italian Sconces Flos 80 s Wall Light Rare
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Italian wall lamps from the 80's by designers Tobia & Scarpa edited by Flos. Original beige
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Tobia Scarpa "Abatina" Table Lamp for Flos, Italy 80 s, New Original Lampshades
By Flos, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Tobia Scarpa are award winning postmodern Italian architects and designers. Their pieces can be found in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

80s Black Vintage Wheel Table, Italian Design
By Arredamenti Allegri
Located in None, IT
Coffee table with wheels in black metal with double glass top, design Allegri Arredamenti, 1980s. CONDITIONS: In good condition, it may show slight signs of wear due to time. D...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

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Steel

Extensible Coat Rack from the 80s, Italy
Located in Premariacco, IT
Italian made wall hanger from the early 1980s, entirely in wood with several hooks. Measures
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Floor Lamp Luci 70s 80s Italian modern Stilnovo style
By luci, Stilnovo
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Floor lamp designed by STD for Luci. Designed and published probably in the late 70s or early 80s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Paolo Piva Style "ALANDA" Pyramid Table 80 s Design
By Paolo Piva
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful 80's design Paolo Piva style "ALANDA" pyramid coffee table with black wire metal frame
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

80s Italian Wood Aluminium Glass Vanity Mirror Dressing Table Mirror
By Serge Matta 1
Located in Valladolid, ES
Angel Mirror / Dressing Table, design Matta & Varaschin for Maletti Presence, 80's Italian Design
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Aluminum

Leather Red Dinette Armchair Luigi Massoni for Frau 80 s
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of vintage armchairs entirely in leather designed in the 70s by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau. The armchairs are in red leather and are in excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Postmodern Coffee Table, Black Lacquer, Wood, 80s, Living Room
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Italian Postmodern Coffee Table, Black Lacquer, Wood, 80s, Living Room, Square Vintage from the
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

80s Designer Minimalist Italian Black Floor Lamp by Fridolin Naef
By Luxo, Fridolin Naef
Located in New York, NY
An amazing Minimalist Post-Modern [Postmodern] Italian black adjustable floor lamp by designer
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Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Paolo Piva "Alanda" Pyramid Table 80 s Design B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful 80's design Paolo Piva "ALANDA" for B&B pyramid coffee table with black wire metal frame
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

1970s, 80s, Italian Travertine Marble Pair Pedestals End Tables Post-Modern Era
By Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of great condition, vintage 70s/80s, Italian Travertine Marble Pedestals or End tables. Each
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces, 80s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps in structured Murano glass. The glass is ribbed and has a curved design, creating a superb decorative impact, completely enclosed by a glass plate and a glass ball...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces, 80s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps in structured Murano glass. The glass is ribbed and has a curved design, creating a superb decorative impact, completely enclosed by a glass plate and a glass ball...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces, 80s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps in structured Murano glass. The glass is textured with ribs and has a curved design, creating a superb decorative impact, completely enclosed by glass plates, abov...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces, 80s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps in structured Murano glass. The glass is ribbed and has a curved design, creating a superb decorative impact, completely enclosed by a glass plate and a glass ball...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Beige Velvet, 80s Vintage Italian Chairs
Located in Zagreb, HR
1 of 7 Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and beige velvet stackable dining or living
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Large Paolo Piva "Alanda" Pyramid Table 80 s Design B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful 80's design Paolo Piva "ALANDA" for B&B pyramid coffee table with black wire metal frame
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Table Lamp 80s Pyramid Plexiglass and Wood Style Tobia Scarpa G168
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Italian desk or table lamp from the 80's in the taste of the work of Tobia & Arfa Scarpa. Structure
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Textured Green Wall Sconces, 80s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of vintage wall lamps in green structured Murano glass, produced by Murano masters. These are high quality and give off a nice warm glow. Each wall light contains three medium b...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Modern Italian Sconces "Tesi" by Roberto Fiorato for Prisma, 80s
By Prisma
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Lovely pair of wall lights by Roberto Fiorato. These lights were designed and produced in the 80s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Italian 80s furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and stone, every item from our selection of Italian 80s furniture was constructed with great care. Find 154 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of Italian 80s furniture now, or shop our selection of 86 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of Italian 80s furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of Italian 80s furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of Italian 80s furniture over the years, but those crafted by Gervasoni, Paola Navone and Sphaus are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Italian 80s Furniture?

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Questions About Italian 80s Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What 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 ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Many furniture lovers feel that Italian furniture is worth it. However, not all furniture made in Italy is of equal quality. Many world-renowned furniture makers, such as Kartell, Venini, Cassina, Natuzzi, Fendi, Vistosi and Fabrio Ltd., are based in the country. Still, smaller companies that produce more economical furniture also call Italy home. As a result, it's important to consider materials and construction methods when selecting furniture for your home. Shop a large collection of Italian furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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, 2023
    Furniture 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What ’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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What 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, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Generally, 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, 2024
    The 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.