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1980s Geometric Chairs

Italian modern geometrical chair in iron, 1980s
Italian modern geometrical chair in iron, 1980s

Italian modern geometrical chair in iron, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern geometrical chair in iron, 1980s Chair entirely in rusty iron, treated so that not release color.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

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Postmodern Handmade Geometrical Solid Beech and Walnut Side Chair, Italy 1980s
Postmodern Handmade Geometrical Solid Beech and Walnut Side Chair, Italy 1980s

Postmodern Handmade Geometrical Solid Beech and Walnut Side Chair, Italy 1980s

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Handmade in Italy, 1980s. This chair features a solid beech and walnut frame. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in very...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

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1980s Geometric Pastel Upholstered Swivel Armchair on Round Plinth Wood Base
1980s Geometric Pastel Upholstered Swivel Armchair on Round Plinth Wood Base

1980s Geometric Pastel Upholstered Swivel Armchair on Round Plinth Wood Base

By Thayer Coggin

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A lovely 1980's Thayer Coggin style swivel armchair. Upholstered in a geometric pastel pattern, this chair features rolled arms, and a rounded waterfall back.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

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1980s Arnold Merckx for Arco Armchairs, Geometric Upholstery, Set of Four
1980s Arnold Merckx for Arco Armchairs, Geometric Upholstery, Set of Four

1980s Arnold Merckx for Arco Armchairs, Geometric Upholstery, Set of Four

By Arco, Arnold Merckx

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4, Mid-Century, Arnold Merckx for Arco "DLA/DSA" armchairs with original upholstery, complementing birch backrests and black enameled metal frames. The name of Arco (short fo...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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Postmodern Geometric Chairs, Italy, 1980s
Postmodern Geometric Chairs, Italy, 1980s

Postmodern Geometric Chairs, Italy, 1980s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare postmodern chairs blending sculptural form with bold material contrasts. Each piece features a geometric silhouette crafted from rich wood, paired with pressed chipboard surface...

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Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Armchairs

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1 of 4 Memphis Design Postmodern Geometrical Chairs by KFF, 1980s Germany
1 of 4 Memphis Design Postmodern Geometrical Chairs by KFF, 1980s Germany

1 of 4 Memphis Design Postmodern Geometrical Chairs by KFF, 1980s Germany

By Karl Friedrich Förster, KFF

Located in Zagreb, HR

A steel, chrome and plywood postmodern chair designed in the 1980s in Germany by Karl Friedrich Förster for KFF, his own manufacturing company.

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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather Geometric Armchairs by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Walter Knoll, 1980s
Leather Geometric Armchairs by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Walter Knoll, 1980s

Leather Geometric Armchairs by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Walter Knoll, 1980s

By Walter Knoll, Trix and Robert Haussmann

Located in Warsaw, PL

This pair of lounge chairs were designed by Robert and Trix Haussmann for the Walter Knoll collection during the, 1980s.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Four Geometric Dining Chairs with Sheepskin Seats by Rach Finazzi, Italy 1980s
Four Geometric Dining Chairs with Sheepskin Seats by Rach Finazzi, Italy 1980s

Four Geometric Dining Chairs with Sheepskin Seats by Rach Finazzi, Italy 1980s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Rach Finazzi, an Italian designer active from the late 20th century, is recognised for a distinctive approach to furniture-making that merges geometric structures with unique materia...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pair of Italian Dining Chairs Art Deco
Pair of Italian Dining Chairs Art Deco

Pair of Italian Dining Chairs Art Deco

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H 87 in W 47 in D 51 in

Pair of Italian Dining Chairs Art Deco

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Pair of two Italian dining chairs Art Deco in Gold Laquared wood and Black Leather 1980s.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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Pair of Danish 1980s Geometric Wire Chairs
Pair of Danish 1980s Geometric Wire Chairs

Pair of Danish 1980s Geometric Wire Chairs

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H 25.25 in W 24.25 in D 21.75 in

Pair of Danish 1980s Geometric Wire Chairs

Located in Oaks, PA

Pair of Danish 1980s geometric wire chairs, each one of square grid form.

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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Geometric Oak Armchair, circa 1980s
Geometric Oak Armchair, circa 1980s

Geometric Oak Armchair, circa 1980s

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H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 20 in

Geometric Oak Armchair, circa 1980s

Located in Alhambra, CA

Very comfortable solid oak armchair with dark walnut stain and Kravet upholstery. Great form and very comfortable. Great as an office guest chair or side chair. Measures: 20" D x 2...

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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Geometric “M" Lounge Chairs by Ebbing and Haas for Pastoe, Dutch Design 1980s
Geometric “M" Lounge Chairs by Ebbing and Haas for Pastoe, Dutch Design 1980s

Geometric “M" Lounge Chairs by Ebbing and Haas for Pastoe, Dutch Design 1980s

By 't Spectrum

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Pair of geometric lounge chairs by Hans Ebbing and Ton Haas for Pastoe, produced by 't Spectrum the Netherlands. Ebbing and Haas graduated in 1981 at the Academy for Arts Arnhem i...

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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1980s Geometric Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1980s geometric chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1980s geometric chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. 1980s geometric chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1980s geometric chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern 1980s geometric chairs are of considerable interest. 1980s geometric chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Brickel Associates, Lübke and Karl Springer are consistently popular.

How Much are 1980s Geometric Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,241, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $12,000 highest priced.

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