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1980’s Post Modern Sculptural Black Upholstered Lounge Rounded Arm Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural 1980's lounge armchair fully upholstered in a black satin fabric. This Post Modern
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

(30 Available) Vintage 1980's Blue Upholstered Cesca Chairs by Loewenstein
By Marcel Breuer, Loewenstein
Located in Glendale, AZ
1980's Cecsa style dining chairs by Loewenstein. Rare cobalt blue upholstery with chrome frames
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Post Modern Upholstered Sculptural Lounge Chair, One Chair, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Louis Durot
Located in Basel, BS
/ Louis Durot style upholstered chairs in classic black colored faux leather. Light weight chair that
Category

20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1980s Upholstered Postmodern Chairs by Ward Bennett, Pair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Upholstered Postmodern chairs by Ward Bennett, pair. Offered for sale is a pair of
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

A pair of Danish 1980´s Leather Upholstered Club Chairs from Stouby
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Step into a realm of classic elegance with our red vintage STOUBY leather upholstered club chairs
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

1980s Vintage Regency Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Regency style armchairs in mahogany. Lacquered finish. Upholstered seat. Finish in still
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Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

1980s German Abstract Design Upholstered Iron Tall Back Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s German abstract design upholstered iron tall back chair.
Category

Late 20th Century German Chairs

Materials

Iron

1980's Postmodern Art Deco Barrel Club Lounge Chair
By Vladimir Kagan, Jaymar, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage post-modern art deco barrel chair for sale. Very comfortable and well made. Has a great
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Lounge Chairs, Maison Regain, France, 1980's
By Maison Regain
Located in Austin, TX
. Color is a dark grayish green. Very comfortable seating. France, 1980's.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Elm

A Pair of Elegant 1980s Southwood Mahogany Inlaid Upholstered Arm Chairs
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant Pair of 1980s Armchairs, unusual shape with Fluted legs and satinwood Inlaid blocks atop
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Vintage 1980s American Corner Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of 4 Postmodern Dining Chairs, Belgium 1980's
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautifully manufactured and designed Belgian post modern dining chairs from the 1980's, set of 4
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1980s Art Deco Revival Upholstered Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1980s Postmodern / Art Deco Revival /Upholstered Lounge Chair With a matching Waterfall
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Post Modern Studio Craft Made Lounge Chair c 1960/1980's
By Sam Maloof
Located in New York, NY
upholstered seat. The chair is in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Oversized Upholstered Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Oversized, newly upholstered in velvet with metal silver plated legs. Nicely curved and comfortable
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Vintage 1980s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Oversized Upholstered Lounge Chair
Oversized Upholstered Lounge Chair
H 29 in W 41.5 in D 33 in
1980's Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Leather Lounge Chair
By Philippe Starck
Located in Dallas, TX
1985. The distinctive three-legged chair slightly larger, deeply comfortable wraps the sitter in a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Architectural ‘Ypsilon’ lounge chair by Ulf Moritz, 1980’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Spectacular design lounge chair from 1980’s by Ulf Moritz., Netherlands. The armchair has unique
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Set of 6 1980s Postmodern High Back Fully Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A set of Six Postmodern sculptural high back fully Upholstered dining chairs. Circa Mid 1980s
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1980's Carved Whitewashed Wood Boho Rope Twist Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
straight legs. Chair backs and seats are upholstered in a beige color delicate threaded fabric with piping
Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Paint

1980's Carved Whitewashed Wood Boho Rope Twist Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
straight legs. Chair backs and seats are upholstered in a beige color delicate threaded fabric with piping
Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Paint

1980s German Abstract Design Upholstered Iron Armchair
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s German abstract design upholstered iron armchair.
Category

Late 20th Century German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Karl Springer, Chinese Curved Back Chair, USA, c. 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in East Hampton, NY
This documented rare chair by Karl Springer, found in his catalogue of original creations, is made
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Tubular Cantilever Chair, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Since the kitchen/dining room table is the heart of the home, it’s only right to have chairs that
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tubular Cantilever Chair, 1980s
Tubular Cantilever Chair, 1980s
H 35 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
1980s Set of Four Spanish Bamboo and Wicker Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s set of four Spanish bamboo and wicker upholstered armchairs.    
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Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Pair of Mahogany Upholstered Shieldback Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of mahogany upholstered shieldback chairs.
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1990s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Ming Style Chairs with Upholstered Cushions and Ottoman by Century Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of lovely "ming style" chairs in a very light stain by Century Chair Company of Hickory, NC
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Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Memphis Style Vintage Beech Animal Zebra Side Chair Italy, 1980s
By Memphis Milano
Located in Vienna, AT
Memphis style vintage beechwood chair or side chair with zebra pattern upholstery Italy, 1980s. A
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Chrome & Velvet Cantilever Chair, 1980s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chrome cantilever dining chair that echoes Mies van der Rohe's Modernist genius. The sleek chrome
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Vintage 1980s Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1980s Post-Modern Memphis Style Chairs, 3 Pairs Available
By Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Post-Modern Memphis Style chairs- 3 Pairs available Offered for sale is a pair of 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Postmodern Cowhide Side Chairs by Fritz Brückner, Germany 1980s
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare postmodern side chairs in excellent condition. Designed by Fritz Brückner in the 1980s
Category

20th Century Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Shelby Williams Faux Bamboo Pink Rose Gold Upholstered Banquet Dining Chairs
By Shelby Williams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
upholstered backs. ***Approximately 58 chairs available*** Item features a steel metal frame, faux bamboo
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Steel

Neotraditional Fully Upholstered Camel Ultra Suede Lounge Chair
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Chicago, IL
Similar to the Donghia Luciano chair, this fully upholstered neotraditional armchair has many of
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Late 20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chrome-Plated Chair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type chair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Beech

Chrome-Plated Chair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Chrome-Plated Chair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Gordon International Marcel Breuer B64 Cantilever Upholstered Chairs, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Germantown, MD
combination of black with a light grey upholstered seat and back. Made in Italy by Gordon International with
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian modern black metal and grey fabric chairs with round seats, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal and grey fabric chairs with round seats, 1980s Set of ten chairs with
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dining Chairs by Pierre Cardin, 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in MIlano, IT
Dining chairs by Pierre Cardin, 1980s Unique and magnificent Pierre Cardin table from the eighties
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Dining Chairs by Pierre Cardin, 1980s
Dining Chairs by Pierre Cardin, 1980s
H 42.52 in W 17.33 in D 22.84 in
1980s Large Single Wingback Chair with Capitoné Backrest, English
Located in London, GB
Elegant 1980s custom-made wingback chair often referred to as a “Wing Chair” with generous curves
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Vintage 1980s English Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of 4 High Back Postmodern Chairs Form Mørkøv Møbelindustri Aps, 1980s
Located in Uppsala, SE
operating today. Produced and designed in the 1980s. Made of black lacquered wood and newly upholstered
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Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Superb Curved Lounge Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca, Italy
By Vladimir Kagan, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of curved organic form armchairs, Italian design, newly upholstered in a premium pure
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Shelby Williams Faux Bamboo Pink Rose Gold Upholstered Banquet Chairs, Set of 6
By Shelby Williams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
upholstered backs - set of 6 ***Listing is for (1) Set of (6) Chairs.*** Item features a steel metal
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980's Carved Whitewashed Wood Boho Rope Twist Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
, and tapered straight legs. Chair backs and seats are upholstered in a beige color delicate threaded
Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Paint

Pair of Vintage 1980s hunter green floral slipper chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom made slipper chairs built for the iconic Bullock’s department store c. 1980s. Subtly
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Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian modern set of six black metal and lemon yellow cotton chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern set of six black metal and lemon yellow cotton chairs, 1980s Set of six tub chairs
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Baker Furniture Modern Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Upholstered Lounge Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Organic Modern club chair or lounge chair. By Baker Furniture. USA, Circa 1980s
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
1980s Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Measures: Side chairs - 22.5"W x
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Pair of Modern Biomorphic Lounge Chairs by Weiman, 1980s
Located in Dallas, TX
These stunning Avant Garde lounge/slipper chairs by Weiman Furniture are no exception. From their
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Lounge Chair Thayer Coggin 1980s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Camden, ME
find another one listed for sale. i have another chair available that needs to be re-upholstered.
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Vintage 1980s American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Landmark Sculpted Ash Upholstered Tub Chairs
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in South Bend, IN
Brickel Associates USA, Circa 1980s Sculpted ash frame, with upholstered seat and back. Measures
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Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Chaise Longue Model 242 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International, 1980's
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in London, GB
. Produced in 1980 by Knoll International in the USA, with Brown leather and a chrome steel frame. This
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Red Metal Fabric Aloha Chairs by Molteni and Consonni, 1980s
By Molteni & C
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century red metal and fabric Aloha chairs by Molteni and Consonni, 1980s Pair of Aloha
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1980s Official UCLA Bruins Football Helmet Club Chair with Facemask Footrest
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage 1980s Official Fiberglass And Original Upholstered Seating "UCLA" Bruins Football Helmet
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Dakota Jackson "PFM" Modern Upholstered Club Chairs or Dining Armchairs, Pair
By Dakota Jackson
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern "PFM" club chairs or dining armchairs. The PFM was the first chair to
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

1980s Set of Four Dining Chairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare model - carefully refurbished - newly upholstered - heigh of seat 45 cm
Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1980s Preview Embroidered Floral Sculptural Curved Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These extremely rare and stylish beige embroidered Floral velvet upholstered swivel chairs are
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1980s Arm Dining Chairs on Castors by Preview Set of 4
By Preview
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
with personality! Custom upholstered by hand. Set of four stunning post modern Preview armchairs. Great
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood

B&B ITALIA "BAISITY" armchair by Antonio Citterio - Italy 1980'S
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Zandhoven, BE
B&B ITALIA "BAISITY" ARMCHAIR BY ANTONIO CITTERIO - ITALY 1980'S Baisity grand armchair designed
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Claude Brisson Postmodern Zen Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Ligne Roset, 1980s
By Claude Brisson, Ligne Roset
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern Zen lounge chair and footrest by Claude Brisson for Ligne Roset, France 1980s. Rendered
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Karl Springer Rare "Regency Armchair" Desk Chair 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The quality and materials used in this chair are superb
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Ward Bennett Brickel Red Mohair Upholstered Swivel Tub Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by American icon Ward Bennett, this lounge chair and ottoman was produced by
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

A pair of 1980s Postmodern His and Hers Low Back Parsons Chairs
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Charleston, SC
A fabulous set of fully upholstered arm chairs. VLADIMIR KAGAN DESIGNED A NUMBER OF PIECES FOR THE
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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1980s Upholstered Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1980s upholstered chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every 1980s upholstered chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1980s upholstered chair, we have 1633 options in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1980s upholstered chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1980s upholstered chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made 1980s upholstered chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Terje Ekstrom, Baker Furniture Company and Cassina are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1980s Upholstered Chair?

Prices for a 1980s upholstered chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $200 and can go as high as $67,074, while the average can fetch as much as $3,435.

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 Upholstered Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.