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Postmodern Chrome & Black Leather Timeless Lounge Chairs by Antonio Citterio
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional pair of vintage Antonio Citterio for Flexform “Timeless” chrome & black leather lounge chairs are a sleek, postmodern interpretation of classic Mid-Century Modern st...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Hill House chair in the style of Mackintosh for Cassina, 1980's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chair was made in the style of the Hill House Chair, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina, during the 1980's. Originally a furnishing accessory for one of Mackintos...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern White Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant set of four vintage modern white leather side chairs with stitched leather and bent legs. This unique set offers maximum comfort without sacrificing style in any seating a...
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather

Set of 4 Vintage Chairs Model 969 by Gio Ponti for BBB., Italy 1940s
By Gio Ponti, BBB Italia
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 Vintage Chairs Model 969 by Gio Ponti for BBB. Italy 1940s. 3 Black and 1 White Chairs. Structure in lacquered beech wood and seat in original leather. h85×42×42: Seat ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Leather chrome New York chairs by Lupo Design for Calligaris
By Calligaris
Located in Den Haag, ZH
Calligaris was born in 1923 as a small wood workshop in Manzano, a village in Northeast Italy. Like Porada Arredi, it was one of those small family businesses that started crafting c...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Post-Modern Luxury Jaimé Tresserra Casablanca Office Armchair, Spain, 1987
By Jaime Tresserra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jaime´ Tresserra Casablanca armchair; Office chair; Tresserra collection; Cognac leather seating; Spanish furniture design; Walnut; Postmodern Luxury Manager's desk chair 'Casabl...
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Antonio Citterio for Moroso "Novecento" Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1988
By Moroso, Antonio Citterio
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of two black leather lounge chairs with black wooden feet by Antonio Citterio for Moroso With normal traces of use consistent with age and use.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

1980s Sculptural Postmodern Distressed Leather Chair
By Jaymar
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning, sculptural, and comfortable. Still not sure if I want to sell this:) No labels but in the style of Jaymar. The leather is gorgeous but has markings as shown. Perhaps a g...
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Chairs

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Leather

Alberto Orlandi Rare "Pompeii" Italian Leather Armchairs in Steel & Brass c 1980
By Alberto Orlandi, Maison Jansen
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Single rare vintage 'Pompeii' armchair, dining seat or chair by Italian designer Alberto Orlandi, circa late 1970s-early 1980s. Made in Italy and featuring polished steel, solid cast...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Vintage French Leather Wingback Club Chair
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Vintage French leather wingback club chair. Original natural tanned sheepskin with bronze patina hand-hammered nailhead detailing. Feather/down loose seat cushion with zipper closure.
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Vintage 1980s French Chairs

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Animal Skin, Lambskin, Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Burlap, Jute, Hardwoo...

Postmodern Japanese EDO Chair by Kisho Kurokawa for PPM Corporation, 1980s
By Kisho Kurokawa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This chair from the EDO series was designed by the Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa in the 1980s and was manufactured by PPM Corporation, Tokyo. The design concept of the EDO serie...
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Chairs

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Wood, Leather

Gregory Hawthorne Sculpted Iron Modernist Chair
Located in South Jordan, UT
Offered is a Gregory Hawthorne iron chair crafted from welded metal. The seat was reupholstered in distressed brown, olive colored leather that is soft to the touch. The chair would ...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

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Iron

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. Stunning geometrical chairs, leather in perfect condition same as the gold paint.  
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Rare Jean-Louis Godivier Sleek, 1980s Armchairs
By Jean Louis Godivier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is a pair of rare stunning vintage armchair designed by the French Architect Jean Louis Godivier. They were created in 1980s and a version of this chair was exhibited in a moder...
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Vintage 1980s French Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Elephant Hide Grey Cab Dining Side Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Dronten, NL
Side chairs model Cab, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Wonderful 1980 examples with buttery soft, newly reconditioned, elephant hide grey leather perfectly worn in from many y...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Black Enameled Wood and Leather Chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian black enameled wood and leather chairs, 1980s Chairs with structure in black enamelled wood, seat and curved backrest in leather Very good condition.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Dining Set With Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs and Angelo Mangiarotti Table
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, dining table ‘M1’, marble, 1969 This sculptural table by Angelo Mangiarotti is a skilful example of postmodern design. The strikingly brown-toned mar...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather, Fabric, Walnut

'Pamplona' Dining Chairs by Augusto Savini for Pozzi, 1960, Set of 4
By Pozzi, Augusto Savini
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 black and white wood and leather chairs by Augusto Savani for Pozzi. Model: Pamplona. Seat height: 44 cm Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Robert Venturi "Chippendale" Chairs - Knoll 1984
By Robert Venturi
Located in Naples, FL
Robert Venturi for Knoll 1984
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

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Leather, Plywood

6 Walnut organic chairs, Pierre Cardin, France, 1980's
By Pierre Cardin
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
Pierre Cardin (1922 - 2020) initially trained as a tailor, he quickly turned to haute couture to become one of the inventors of futuristic fashion. This universe allowed him to reach...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pierre Cardin Set of Four Dining Chairs in Walnut and Red Leather
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Cardin, set of four dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy, circa 1980. This sculptural set of chairs is designed by Italian designer Pierre Cardin (1922-2020). The curved ba...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Set of six Arcadia chairs, design Paolo PIVA for B&B, in black leather. Anni 80
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Torino, IT
Set of six chairs Arcadia design Paolo PIVA for B&B. Black leather trim. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD Anni 80 DESIGNER Paul PIVA (1950-2017) MARK B&B MODEL Arcadia MATERIALS Mixed mater...
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Vintage 1980s Chairs

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Metal

1980s Vintage Horseshoe Chairs - Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Super cool and comfortable chairs. The leather is worn (see pictures) but no tears. Can be used as is or refinished to your liking. Love the iron detailed sides.
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather

Erik Gunnar Asplund set of six "501 Göteborg" Dining chairs for Cassina Italy
By Cassina, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Göteborg chair is Erik Gunnar Asplund’s poetic interpretation of Rationalist ideas. The chair was commissioned for the extension of the Town Hall in Göteborg, Sweden, whose warm,...
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Italian modern black chair Terna by Gaspare Cairoli for Seccose, 1980s
By Seccose, Gaspare Cairoli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black chair Terna by Gaspare Cairoli for Seccose, 1980s Chair mod. Terna with triangular base. The seat is round and is made of black plastic with two semicircular par...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

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Metal

Italian modern black chair Terna by Gaspare Cairoli for Seccose, 1980s
By Seccose, Gaspare Cairoli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black chair Terna by Gaspare Cairoli for Seccose, 1980s Chair mod. Terna with triangular base. The seat is round and is made of black plastic with two semicircular par...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

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Metal

set of 2 " Ed Archer " chairs, Philippe Starck, driade, 1980's
By Philippe Starck
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of "Ed Archer" chairs, Philippe Starck, Driade, 1986 Unique and iconic design / embossed leather brand ( photo ) Height 97 cm. Width 47 cm. Depth 60 cm. Seat height 46 cm.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'New Harmony' Set of Six Dining Chairs
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'New Harmony' set of six dining chairs, walnut, fabric, leather, Italy, circa 1983 The 'New Harmony' collection designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa is d...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Walnut

Philippe Starck Costes Aleph Driade Three Leg Armchair circa 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Costes armchair designed by Philippe Starck for Driade circa 1982 for the Costes Café in Paris. Wood shell with excellent grain, three legs and a leather seat.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

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Metal

Postmodern Chair "Garriris" by Javier Mariscal for Akaba 1987
By Javier Mariscal
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Postmodern Chair "Garriris" by Javier Mariscal for Akaba, Spain in 1987.
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

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Chrome, Aluminum, Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair in Leather and Steel
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Office, chair, brass, leather, steel, Italy, 1985. This chair is designed for the office of the clothing brand Benetton by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. This...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Mart Stam Canrilever Chairs Italy 1980s
By Mart Stam
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mart Stam Chair Italy 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

  • Mart Stam Canrilever Chairs Italy 1980s
  • Mart Stam Canrilever Chairs Italy 1980s
  • Mart Stam Canrilever Chairs Italy 1980s
  • Mart Stam Canrilever Chairs Italy 1980s
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Eames Time Life Chair in Brown Leather for Herman Miller, 1984 USA
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life chair for Herman Miller in brown leather with a polished aluminum frame and legs. Originally designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames for use in the lobby of...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Matteo Grassi Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Leather and Steel
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Matteo Grassi, set of ten dining chairs, leather and steel, Italy, 1980s. Sophisticated set of ten dining chairs designed by Italian designer Matteo Grassi in the 1980s. These chair...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

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Steel

Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Gold Brass Flat Bar Leather Chair
By Interior Crafts, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage mid-century modern Brno flat bar armchair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Interior Crafts. Special commission solid brass frame with tan leather chair ...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass

Lila Hunter Chairs By Philippe Starck For XO 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Lila Hunter chair by Philippe Starck for XO.
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Balck leather chair in style of Willy Rizzo for Cidue
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in London, GB
This black leather chair is in style of Willy Rizzo's design for Cidue of timeless dining chairs. Sculpted from steel panels upholstered by stitched rich black leather, the armchai...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Modern Chrome Thonet-Style Rocking Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Modern chrome Thonet-style rocking chair. 22L x 40w x 40h
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Vintage 1980s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mario Bellini Cassina Italian 401 Break Leather Armchairs, 1980s Pair
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Bellini Cassina Italian 401 Break Leather Armchairs, 1980s Pair Offered for sale is a pair of iconic chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in the 1980s. The "Break" le...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Armchair with Footrest by Sigurd Ressel for Poltrona Frau, 1980
By Sigurd Ressell, Poltrona Frau
Located in Roma, IT
Armchair with Footrest by Sigurd Ressel for Poltrona Frau, 1980. Armchair 79,00 x 99,00 x 80,00. - Footrest 39 x 59 cm. Painted metal, lacquered wood and leather. Ref. Domus n. 6...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Swirl Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Upholstered in a grey microsuede. Metal glides on bottoms.
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Chairs

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Suede

  • Postmodern Swirl Chair
  • Postmodern Swirl Chair
  • Postmodern Swirl Chair
  • Postmodern Swirl Chair
H 39 in W 36 in D 21.5 in
The Vintage 'Spinnaker' Chairs by Jamie Tresserra - Wood, Metal and Leather
By Jaime Tresserra
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing the remarkable "Spinnaker" Chairs by the renowned Jamie Tresserra, a captivating set of four that stands as a testament to sophisticated design and masterful craftsmanshi...
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Frank Lloyd Wright "Robie" Chair for Cassina, 1986
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Robie" chair for Cassina, original black leather and walnut, Italy, 1986. This chair's rigorous design exemplifies Frank Lloyd Wright's design ethos. It's recog...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Kare Design stich leather chairs Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Three bucket seat chairs covert with Goatskin Leather . good seating comfort . Nice stitching details. Kare Design Germany . Please don't hesitate to reach out fo...
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather

  • Kare Design stich leather chairs Germany
  • Kare Design stich leather chairs Germany
  • Kare Design stich leather chairs Germany
  • Kare Design stich leather chairs Germany
H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Original black leather with wear as shown. Extremely comfortable and worn in. Chair swivels. Chair reclines. ...
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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

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Aluminum

McGuire Style Laced Leather Bentwood Bamboo Rattan Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For full item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set o...
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Bamboo

Kastrup Chair In Cognac Leather Model AP40 By Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The AP40 lounge chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1958, is a remarkable part of the minimalist Kastrup series, which is still in use in the welcoming interior of Copenhagen Airpor...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1983 USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life Lobby swivel chair in black leather with an aluminum frame. Slightly wider than the Eames office chair. All original with some wear as shown. Knob under the s...
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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

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Aluminum

80s Robert Mallet Stevens nr 222 dining chair set/6
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Robert Mallet-Stevens, the architect of the Cavrois villa, started his career in 1907. Inspired by the architecture of Josef Hoffman and the Vienna Secession, he distinguished himsel...
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dining Chairs by Pierre Cardin, 1980s, Set of 4
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 leather and wood chairs by Pierre Cardin Italy 1980s. Seat height: 42cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Captains Chair. Red Lacquer, Black Leather. Signed.
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare "Captains Chair" by Arthur Espenet Carpenter. Original red lacquered wood and black leather seat. Overall very good condition with areas of wear including where the legs meet ...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Vico Magistretti for Cassina 'Villabianca' Armchair in Black Leather
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, dining chairs model 'Villabianca', leather and wood, Italy, 1985 Designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina, this armchair shows strong sha...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Postmodern Studio Chair by Belloni Design Hungary 1980s
By Akos Belloni
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Interesting and original form design piece from Hungary, 1980s. Handcrafted lacquered frame with brass details. Seat upholstered in leather Overall, this rare chair has a great chara...
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Vintage 1980s Hungarian Post-Modern Side Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Robie" Chairs for Cassina, 1986, Set of 2
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Robie" chairs for Cassina, original black leather and walnut, Italy, 1986, set of two. This chair's rigorous design exemplifies Frank Lloyd Wright's design etho...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Chico Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues to Mr. Bloch Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1957
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
Allow me to introduce the mesmerizing Sergio Rodrigues - Chico Chairs, a reduced and armless iteration of the renowned Cadeira Adolpho. Meticulously fashioned from solid wood, these...
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Pair Chesterfield Leather Chairs - Wingback Victorian Deep Button
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning pair of Victorian style leather wingback chairs Also referred to as Chesterfields Perfect gentlemans club look - very comfortable with deep button leather Hand carved ball a...
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Vintage 1980s Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 Sculptural Italian Modern Black Leather Dining Chairs by A. Sibau
By Frank Lloyd Wright, A. Sibau
Located in Amsterdam, NL
These dining chairs were made in the 1980s in Italy by Antonio Sibau. They have a beautiful high sculptural back of black lacquered wood. The seating is upholstered with leather. The...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Italian Modern Pair of Black Metal and Leather Chairs with High Back, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern pair of black metal and leather chairs with high back, 1980s Pair of chairs with metal structure with round sections, with elegant crossing under the oval-shaped seat...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Eames Time Life Chair in Grey Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life chair for Herman Miller in light grey leather with a polished aluminum frame and legs made in Los Angeles, CA. Originally designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray ...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Guerin Leather Accent Armchair by Hancock & Moore
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Genuine Leather Accent Office Guerin Armchair by HANCOCK & MOORE This listing and price are for th...
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

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1980s Animal Skin Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1980s animal skin chairs is available at 1stDibs. 1980s animal skin chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. 1980s animal skin chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Philippe Starck, Mario Bellini and Cassina are consistently popular.

How Much are 1980s Animal Skin Chairs?

Prices for 1980s animal skin chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1980s animal skin chairs begin at $248 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,072.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — antique and vintage Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames. 

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

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Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate

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