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1980s Linen Armchairs

Italian Linen Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Italian Linen Armchairs by
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Vintage 1980s Armchairs

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Wood

Italian Linen Armchairs Pair
Italian Linen Armchairs Pair
H 43 in W 28 in D 33 in
Pair of French Mid-Centruy Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Armchairs Offwhite Linen, 1980s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Salzburg, AT
Light-footed and stylish armchairs in bamboo design. The sides and the back are decorated with a
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron

French Style Transitional Fauteuils With Linen Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous French style transitional fauteuils upholstered in linen. Gorgeous detailing and quality
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Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Armchairs

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Carved French Country Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Carved French country armchair in linen-blend upholstery.
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Vintage 1980s Louis XIV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Carved French Country Armchair
Carved French Country Armchair
H 40 in W 26 in D 27 in
Faux Bamboo Arm Chair in Brunschwig & Fils by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Southampton, NJ
linen upholstery. Dimensions: 22" w x 19" D x 34" h; seat: 19"h. Very sweet chair ready for use.
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

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Linen, Walnut

Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Chalice Chair
By Orlando Diaz-azcuy
Located in East Hampton, NY
award-winning design by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy is called the Chalice chair. Great soft grey linen with
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Vintage 1980s American Armchairs

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Linen, Fruitwood

Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Chalice Chair
Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Chalice Chair
H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 24.5 in
Mid Century Modern Palecek Linen Lounge Club Armchair
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Lounge Club Captains Chair Armchair with Picklewood finish. Approximate Measurements in Inches 36
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Linen, Wood

1980s Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer and Satin Dining Armchairs – Set of 6
By James Mont
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a regal set of six dining chairs, circa the 1980s. The chairs' square
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Satin, Hardwood, Lacquer

Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny Textile Pillows w/ Linen Backs, Pair
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Belgium linen in a coordinating color the enhance the overall aesthetic appeal. This choice of materials
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Linen, Down

French Provincial Mahogany Dining Chairs by Bau Furniture Co, Set of 6
By Bau Furniture 1
Located in Lake Worth, FL
looks to be a cotton/linen blend. Armchairs have a satin cotton fabric. Approximate Measurements in
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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

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Cotton, Mahogany

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Danish Curved Couch Sofa Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s for Reupholstery
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Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Armchairs, Style Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern style lounge chairs, armchairs, club or slipper chairs in the manner of Jacques Adnet. The chairs are composed of a delicate gilt...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Tulip 520 Pendant by Wende Reid - Organic, Minimal, Artisanal
By Wende Reid
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Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
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1960s Charles Dudouyt French Country Rush Seat Dining Chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PEGO, ES
Set of eight (8) Vintage mid-century French Charles Dudouyt style country wicker or rush Seat Chairs, mostly original condition, Rush seats have been completely replaced by natural A...
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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Hardwood

Billy Haines Attribution, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1940s
By William Billy Haines
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige fabric and wood slipper chairs attributed to Billy Haines, USA, c. 1940s. 17" seat height
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Slipper Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Pair of Art Deco Style Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jean Royère, Maison Gouffé
Located in London, GB
Superb pair of Jean Royere / Maison Gouffe style armchairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a beige / stone premium 100% alpa...
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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Alpaca, Beech

Set of Six Mid-Century Oak and Woven Rush Dining Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
These dining chairs feature an oak frame with woven rush seats and backs. They have a slight similarity to Charlotte Perriand or Vico Magistretti designed chairs. They are unmarked...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Oak

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
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The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or armoire, chestnut, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe has a subtle decorative character and is created by the talented Italian designer and architect Paolo Buf...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
H 70.87 in W 86.42 in D 19.57 in
Late 20th C. Distressed French Country Dining Side Chairs w/ Rush Seats - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style dining side chairs, unbranded. Solid nutwood with a distressed finish, ladder back design, decoratively carved crest rail, rush seats, carved apron, an...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Nutwood

Set of Six French Louis XIII Walnut Turned Legs Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Authentic French country look. These Classic side chairs are upholstered with their original red floral motif upholstery, further embellished with decorative brass nail heads around ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mario Bellini Green Linen Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features two modules with backrest, and one armrest. Green Italian linen velvet uphol...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

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Pair of French Louis XV Neo-Rococo Armchairs Bergères Silver Plated Cinnamon
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
armchairs have been passed to us by the daughter of this man, a Genevian lady in her 1980s. The two not 100
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Bergere Chairs

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Silver Leaf

1980s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in High Point, NC
Manufactured by TON, a pair of stylish and comfortable armchair in distinct Modernist style from
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Beech

1980s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
1980s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
H 29.1 in W 25.6 in D 28.7 in
1980s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in High Point, NC
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Beech

1980s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
1980s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
H 29.1 in W 25.6 in D 28.7 in
Pair of Armchairs "jour Nuit " by Elisabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti, 1980s
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, FR
a pair of " jour nuit " armchairs by Elisabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti linen upholstery
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Late 20th Century French Armchairs

Midcentury Painted Frame Decca Europe Armchairs
By Decca
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of upholstered arm chairs with curvy wood frames and a greige painted finish, circa 1980s
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Pair of Scandinavian Style Bentwood Oak Armchairs with Blue Upholstery
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of oak bentwood armchairs with blue upholstery, circa 1980s. Done in a Scandinavian
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Karl Springer Leather-covered Dowelwood Arm Chair
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous "Dowelwood" Arm Chair designed by Karl Springer and dated to 1980s'. Completely clad in a
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Late 20th Century American Armchairs

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Hans Wegner Ox and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans Wegner design for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1960. This example from Erik Jorgensen in the late 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Hans Wegner Ox and Ottoman
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H 34.65 in W 39.38 in D 34.65 in
1980s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Stylish and comfortable armchair in a distinct Modernist style, from Czech Republic, circa 1980. A
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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1980s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
1980s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
H 29.1 in W 25.6 in D 28.7 in
Pair of Archline Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of Archline Lucite armchairs. Designed by Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1980s. Freshly
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

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Linen, Upholstery, Lucite

Vintage Harrods Biedermeier Dining Table & 10 Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
, Knightsbridge, London in the 1980s. The oval satin birch top with inlaid circular satinwood and ebonized
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Vintage 1980s Dining Room Sets

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Pair of French Midcentruy Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Armchairs Offwhite Bouclé, 1980s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Salzburg, AT
also cheaper (Euro 8.900), then the armchairs are covered with a beige linen fabric.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Italian Neoclassical Style Silver Gilt Armchairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian neoclassical style silvered gilt armchairs newly upholstered in a washed Belgium linen with
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

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Silver Leaf

Chateau Fauteuils or Armchairs by Sally Sirkin Lewis
By Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A swanky pair of chateau fauteuils or armchairs by the legendary designer Sally Sirkin Lewis for J
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

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Linen, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt Fauteuils a La Reine
By Rachel Ashwell
Located in Rio Vista, CA
in the Louis XVI taste late 19th century and reimagined by Ashwell circa 1980s. Featuring a generous
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Burlap, Linen, Velvet, Giltwood

Set of Four Archline Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of four Archline Lucite armchairs. Designed by Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1980s
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McQuire, Faux Bamboo Set of Eight Dining Chairs, 1980s
By Mcquire
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 1980s bamboo and rattan set of 8 dining chairs. Two armchairs and six high back chairs
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Vintage 1980s German Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Linen, Faux Bamboo

Set of Eight Woven Wicker Rattan Organic Modern Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of eight organic modern armchairs or dining chairs crafted from woven wicker in
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20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan, Wood

1960, Beech with Orange Fabric Easy or Lounge or Armchair, Sweden
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Lounge Chairs

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Italian Black Lacquer Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
new oat colored linen upholstery. The set includes two armchairs and two side chairs. These
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Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

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Pair of Shell Shaped Linen Upholstered Armchairs, 1980s
Located in London, GB
A pair of shell shaped glazed linen upholstered armchairs, 1980s. Fully reupholstered by Talisman.
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Vintage 1980s Armchairs

Alvar Aalto Birch and Linen Chairs, Rattan Wrapped Arms, Designed 1947
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hudson, NY
One of my favorite webbing colors in steel blue for the Alvar Aalto Model NV 45 armchair for Artek
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Birch, Linen, Rattan

Armchair In the Manner of Gilbert Rohde
Located in Portland, OR
armchair
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Late 20th Century American Armchairs

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Linen

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Designed Nautilus Swivel Chairs, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in London, GB
A pair of Vladimir Kagan designed glazed linen upholstered nautilus swivel chairs, late 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Armchairs

Pair Of Art Deco Chic Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
rich linen , they are in excellent ready condition for any eclectic , modern/ decorative interiors
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

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Hardwood, Foam, Linen

PAIR OF FAUTEUIL CHAIRS WITH OTTOMANS
Located in St.amford, CT
linen blend. Dimensions of ottoman are H19" x W27" x D19 1/2. This item can be seen at
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20th Century French Armchairs

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PAIR OF FAUTEUIL CHAIRS WITH OTTOMANS
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H 37.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair For Century
By Jay Spectre
Located in New London, CT
Just reupholstered in orange linen, this is a nicely constructed armchair made of heavy-gauge
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Late 20th Century American Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair For Century
Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair For Century
H 38.5 in W 23.5 in D 27 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa Sectional B&B Italia 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Jersey City, NJ
white, sourced in Italy, a blend of viscose, wool, linen, cotton, and synthetic. Condition: excellent
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Bouclé

Pair of Armchairs by Giorgetti Italia
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in London, GB
Italian 1980s A superb pair of neautral linen armchairs, by Italian maker Giorgetti. In
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Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs

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Linen, Wood

Pair of Armchairs by Giorgetti Italia
Pair of Armchairs by Giorgetti Italia
H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 24.41 in
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
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Brass, Bronze, Metal

Modernist set of Lounge Chairs in Beech and White Linnen by Martin Visser 1970s
By Arspect, Martin Visser
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
new Danish oil. New beige Pirelli rubber webbing. New upholstery in an off white linen furniture
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Minimalist Armchairs

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Linen, Rubber, Beech

Minimalist Modern Chair in beech by Martin Visser Model Cleon, 1974-1986
By Arspect, Martin Visser
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
white linen furniture fabric by Linwood. Source: book "t Spectrum", Publisher 010 Rotterdam, the
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Minimalist Armchairs

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Linen, Rubber, Beech

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1980s Linen Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1980s linen armchairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1980s linen armchairs — often made from fabric, wood and hardwood — can elevate any home. 1980s linen armchairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 1980s linen armchairs made by mid-century modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1980s linen armchairs over the years, but those made by B&B Italia, Bau Furniture and Mario Bellini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 1980s Linen Armchairs?

Prices for 1980s linen armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1980s linen armchairs begin at $895 and can go as high as $23,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,004.

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 1980s Linen Armchairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Bold, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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.