1980s Cane Armchairs
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Beech
Vintage 1980s American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Rush
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century Regency Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century British Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Cane
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Tribal Armchairs
Wool, Upholstery, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s European Armchairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Regency Revival Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
1990s German Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Maple
Vintage 1980s European Other Chairs
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1980s American Anglo-Indian Club Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
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2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic, Fiberglass
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Maple
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Brass
Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Sheepskin, Plywood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Maple
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1970s Bohemian Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Reed
Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Ash
Vintage 1980s Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Elm, Leather
Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Cane, Oak
Late 20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s German Modern Armchairs
Braid, Wood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Leather, Cane
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood, Burl
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mid-20th Century Italian International Style Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1980s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Armchairs
Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1980s Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Cane, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
20th Century English Regency Chairs
Giltwood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Bamboo
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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.
- 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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