White Leather Corner Togo Seat by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French Togo corner seat by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design classic. This seat comes in its ...
Leather
Ligne Roset Model 'Togo' in Original Leather Off White Signed, France 1980s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Wien, AT
An exceptional and highly sought-after Togo sofa set, upholstered in a rare original off-white leather that has developed a beautiful natural patina over time. The soft tonal charact...
Leather, Foam
Artifort Model 691 Two-Seat Bench, Reupholstered in Soft Bouclé fabric, 1980s
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Elegant and timeless two-seat bench model 691 by Artifort, designed by the Artifort design group in the 1980s (2 available). This piece exemplifies the clean lines and understated so...
Fabric, Foam
Artifort Model 691 Two-Seat Bench, Reupholstered in Soft Pink Wool, 1980s
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Elegant and timeless two-seat bench model 691 by Artifort, designed by the Artifort design group in the 1980s (2 available). This piece exemplifies the clean lines and understated so...
Fabric, Foam
1980s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed in Black Leather, Model 258L
By Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Daybed Sofa, Model 258L, initially designed by Lilly Reich and Mies van der Rohe in 1930.
Steel
1980s Vintage Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 Red Leather and Black Two Seat Settee
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 two-seater loveseat with gorgeous red leather upholstery and black casing. This is a favorite of ours, as dieter rams is of cours...
Leather
1980's Vintage White Lacquered Wood Banded Console or Sofa Table Curved Design
Located in North Miami, FL
This newly restored vintage white lacquered over wood console table or sofa table has 4 curved banded applied raised designs. It has been restored to the best it can be now. The top ...
Wood, Lacquer
Brown velvet sofa circa 1980s
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Brown glazed velvet sofa in vintage 1980s style. Dimensions: width 200 cm, length 80 cm, height 65 cm, seat height 40 cm.
Velvet
$4,796Sale Price|20% Off
Low Profile Loveseat Sofa in Leather in the Manner of Niels Eilersen, c. 1980's
By Neils Eilersen
Located in Deland, FL
As comfortable as it is visually alluring this low-profile three-seater sofa, styled after Danish designer Niels Eilersen's "Monza" sofa, is perfect for designers. With a heavy focus...
Leather
1980s Postmodern Vintage Loveseat Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely love the lines of this sofa/loveseat. Keep as is or redo in your favorite fabric. Cushions in excellent condition.
Fabric
1980s Brass Faux Marble & Glass Console Sofa Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Brass
$4,950 / item
Paolo Piva 'Arca' sofa for B&B Italia, Italy 1980s
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arca two seater sofa with right and left armrest provided with transparent glass serving tables which swing out from under the armrest. Framework made of structural steel embedded i...
Steel
1980s, French Steel Design Sofa Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Original French polished steel sofa chair with S-shaped patterns and zebra upholstery decorations.
Iron
Rustic Sofa Table - Jens Lyngsøe - Denmark 1980s - Pinewood - Solid wood
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rustic coffee table designed by Jens Lyngsøe in Denmark. This example was retailed by Antom Dam in the 1980s. The table is made of solid Pomeranian pine and features an impressive ...
Pine
Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti Koala Sofa and Armchairs, France, 1980s
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Original Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti Koala Suite, France, 1980s Original Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti Koala Suite, France, 1980s.
Bronze
Pair of full Glass side tables or Sofa tables 1980s
By GT Design
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of side tables .Full 10mm gut Glass .Greenish color . or Sofa tables ,Very good condition .
Cut Glass
Modern Vintage Metal Glass Coffee Table Sofa Table Italy 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage coffee table or sofa table from chromed tube steel and clear glass. The sofa table is a square chromed tube steel frame with a clear glass plate. Good condition wit...
Steel
$2,746Sale Price|20% Off
Curved canapé sofa by Rodolfo Dordoni for Moroso, Italy 1980s
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Moroso
Located in ECHT, NL
Postmodern design curved sofa. Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Moroso in the eighties. Part of the "waiting" series. The curved seat is covered with blue microfiber fabric. It stands...
Metal, Aluminum
Hollywood Regency Round Banquet Settee Tufted Lobby Sofa in Bouclé, 1980s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Hollywood Regency round banquet settee tufted lobby sofa. Striking Italian design from the 1980s. Original wooden frame, re-upholstered in premium white bouclé.
Bouclé, Wood
Carl Auböck Four Rare Midcentury Rattan Couch Tables, 1980s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful and rare rattan top coffee or side tables, manufactured by Carl Auböck Werkstätte in the 1980s, Vienna. The frames are made of black lacquered steel with woven rattan top. ...
Metal
1980s Wicker Sofa for Children with Folding Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Wicker Sofa for Children with Folding Seat.
Wicker
Two-seater sofa – Vintage style 1980s – Burgundy jacquard velvet
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Two-seater sofa from the 1980s, in velvet and jacquard fabric, presenting a compact silhouette with wide and rounded armrests characteristic of the decade.
Fabric, Jacquard, Velvet
Vintage Postmodern Black Leather & Brushed Steel Loveseat Sofa, 1980s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible vintage postmodern black leather loveseat couch in the style of Poul Kjaerholm is circa 1980. The unique two-seat loveseat sofa is well-built and sturdy with a clean,...
Steel
Globe Sofa by Peter Opsvik for Stokke editions, Norway, 1980s
By Stokke, Peter Opsvik
Located in TOURS, FR
A collectible Scandinavian modern sofa by Peter Opsvik, this 1980s Globe sofa features a sculptural, spherical cushion, upholstered in two tones leather.
Leather, Wood
Paolo Piva B&B Italia Alanda 1980s Black Steel Square Glass Coffee Table sofa
By Paolo Piva
Located in London, England
Its low design feels like it follows the pattern of other B&B designs especially their modular sofas. It would just look great along with any Mario Bellini sofas or similar.
Metal
Pair of wooden side tables, gueridon, sofa tables, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of wooden side tables, occasional tables, pedestal tables, and console tables, from the 1980s, in the spirit of Ettore Sottsass's creations. . They can also be used as bases for...
Wood
$2,760Sale Price / set|40% Off
1980s Miami Coastal Elephant Bamboo Pole Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored 1980s Miami-style 2-piece living room set featuring a 3-person oversized bamboo pole sofa and lounge chair.
Bamboo
Togo Sofa, Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970-1980s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rødding, DK
A Togo set designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, made up of a three-seat sofa, a lounge chair and an ottoman. The pieces were made in France in the 1970s–1980s and keep their o...
Velvet
Dieter Rams Model 620 Two Seater Sofa In Black Leather For Vitsoe, 1980s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Iconic model 620 two seater sofa in black leather with black outer shell by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, Germany 1980s.
Leather, Fiberglass
1980s Italian Designer CAB 414 2Seater Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Wesseling, DE
Iconic vintage ‘CAB 414’ sofa designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina during the 1980s.
Leather
Nickel and Ebonized Oak Regency Console / Sofa Table, USA, c. 1980s
Located in Deland, FL
Versatile console table in orignal nickel and an ebonized oak top.
Nickel
Karl Springer Style Large Lucite Brass and Glass Console / Sofa Table, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Refurbished vintage Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer style huge five foot long (150cm) and tall console, sofa, foyer or entrance table made of Lucite / acrylic with glass tabletop wi...
Brass
Sofa Settee 3-Seat Pair of Ottoman Leather Kelim Country House, 1980s
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Vintage leatherette and kelim upholstered country house style armchair - Classic country house or club suite - Striking, casual, aesthetic mingling hard-wearing, kelim and leathe...
Leather
Living Room Set: Sofa + Pair of Armchairs in Dark-Finish Manao Cane, 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
Living Room Set: Sofa + Pair of Armchairs in Dark-Finish Manao Cane with Leather Bindings, 1980s Product Details Complete with double-layer cushions in Dedar fabric – model “Atelier ...
Fabric, Cane
$2,987Sale Price / set|25% Off
Leather Onda Armchair & Sofa by D'Urbino, Lomazzi & De Pas for Zanotta, 1980s
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Onda with his rounded and curved chromed steel frame and comfortable black leather upholstery was designed by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi and fabricated by Zanotta, Italy in 1...
Chrome
Rare Italian Design Oval Large Sofa Table or Coffee Table by Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality Italian design coffee table or sofa table by Cassina 1980s. The table is in precious ash wood.
Ash
Lady on Couch Serigraph, Pop Art, 1980s, Framed, Hand Signed Limited Edition
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Artist Proof (AP) edition of 45. Sheet size 23 x 27.5 inches. Image size 18 x 22.5 inches. Custom framed as ...
Paper, Screen
$1,279Sale Price|50% Off
1980s Vintage Comfortable Brigantin Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset (1/2)
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Izegem, VWV
This deep seat comfortable 2-seater sofa model Brigantin was created by the famous French designer Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1981. All in foam, covered by a super soft grey/...
Cotton, Foam
Bench / Sofa in Oak & Leather in the Manner of Thomas Stender, c. 1980s
By Thomas Stender
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an extraordinary Post Modern, studio craft three-seater bench crafted in the manner of Thomas Stender. Utterly unique, free form and definitely a one-of-a-kind statement...
Fabric, Oak
Italian modern Vienna metal bench or sofa by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast 1980s
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Vienna metal bench or sofa by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast 1980s. Vienna model sofa or bench with structure with armrests with a curved profile, in round-section met...
Metal
$9,105Sale Price / set|20% Off
Post Modern Yellow and Black Artifort Sofa
By Michael McCoy
Located in Weesp, NL
Artifort: Original Vintage rare 1980s Artifort model 960 Quadrio sofa designed by Michael McCoy in 1985.
Metal
Josef Hoffmann “Cabinett” Art Deco Jugendstil Sofa & Chair set Wittmann, Austria
Located in Basel, BS
Manufactured by Wittmann Möbelwerkstätten, Austria, in the late 1980s to early 1990s, the sofa and chair demonstrate the exceptional Austrian craftsmanship for which Wittmann is reno...
Fabric, Hardwood
XXL Coffee Table in Bamboo, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
The large size is ideal as an add on for a large sofa set. 1980s- Belgium Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 35cm Width: 182cm Depth: 90cm Ref.: 26020502 *All images are al...
Bamboo
'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted in the 1980s for Knoll, these sofas feature a sleek black high-gloss lacquered wooden frame complemented by integrated leather cushions.
Leather, Lacquer
Marble and sandblasted glass side table - Oval Glass top - 1980s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Marble and sandblasted glass side table - Oval Glass top - 1980s End Sofa table - side table - vintage Measures : 70cmx50cm H:53,5cm Material : Marble - sandblasted glass - Steel - ...
Marble, Steel
Femina Body Ottoman by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna/Ligne Roset
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. France. Matching sofa available. Original alcantara fabric.
Fabric
Mid Century Post Modern Curved Chaise Lounge or Loveseat in Black Velvet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek contemporary chaise lounge circa 1980's. This well made sofa retains its's original black velvet like upholstery.
Fabric
$1,866Sale Price / set|44% Off
Memphis Bench by Johannes Foersom & Peter Hiort Lorenzen, 1980
By Johannes Foersom
Located in Oirlo, LI
Large curved highback sofa designed by Johannes Foersom and Hiort Lorenzen in the 1980s.
Metal
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