1980s Plastic Armchairs
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Linen, Bamboo, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Plastic
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Plastic
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s French Space Age Armchairs
Resin, Fiberglass
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Plastic
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Lucite
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
PVC
Vintage 1980s Austrian Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Plastic
Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Foam, Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs
Rubber
Vintage 1980s French Modern Armchairs
Leather, Plexiglass, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American International Style Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Dutch Armchairs
Cotton, Polyester
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Metal, Chrome, Wire
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Rubber
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Plastic
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Plastic
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1980s English Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Rubber, Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1980s American International Style Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Plastic
Vintage 1980s French Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
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Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
- 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.
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