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J. Robert Scott Pair of Elegant Lounge Chairs in Avodire, 1980s
By Donghia
Located in New York, NY
legs by Sally Sirken Lewis for J. Robert Scott, American 1980s. These chairs are beautifully made and
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Modern Chrome & Tufted Velvet Office Chair, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely comfortable and chic modern chrome and tufted velvet office chair from the 1980's. 100
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Vintage 1980s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Custom "Wink" lounge chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, Italy 1980s
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in ECHT, NL
Model 111 "Wink" lounge chair. Designed in the 1980s by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina. It is
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1980s Pair of LC2 Petit Modele Lounge Chairs Le Corbusier Jeanneret & Perriand
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in Italy in the 1980s by Cassina, and the chair frames are properly engraved and serialized as such
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Vintage Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 Red Leather and Black Lounge Chair
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
was produced in the UK and dates back to the 1980s. The chair shells are made from hot-pressed sheet
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Vintage 1980s British Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Leather

1980s Pair of Postmodern Lounge Chairs by Michael Graves w/ Maple Frames
By Michael Graves (b.1934), Sunar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an important pair of Post-Modern lounge chairs designed by Michael Graves for Sunar
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Birdseye Maple, Fabric

1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman in Brown Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, Model 70L, designed by Eero
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Charles Pfister for Knoll Club Chair in Navy Blue Leather, Model 1051C
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pfister Lounge Chair, model 1051C, originally designed by Charles Pfister in 1971. This
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Set of Ten Eliel Saarinen Cranbrook Dining Chairs by Charles Phipps & Sons
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 10 Lacquered Maple armless dining chairs in the Art Deco style, initially designed
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Paint, Foam, Maple

1980s Set of Six Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Side Chairs with Full Cushions
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Bertoia Side Chairs, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Yoke Chairs in Oak and Suede
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brickel from the 1960s through the 1980s. Each chair measures 23.5 inches long, 19.5 inches wide, and
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Foam, Oak, Leather, Lacquer

1980s Nicos Zographos High Back Bucket Executive Chair w/ Alpha Base
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Alpha bucket executive desk chair, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. The
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Nicos Zographos Alpha Desk Chairs in Black Leather and Dark Bronze
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are CH6 Alpha Bucket Swivel Chairs, initially designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. These
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bronze

1980s Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll 3x Available
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1980s. The chair's design features a channel-stitched
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Desk Chair with Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen armless executive chair, model No. 72 US-BC, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 USB, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Set of Four Werther Toffoloni for Cassina / Atelier Dining Arm Chairs
By Werther Toffoloni, Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Dining Chairs, designed in the 1980s by Werther Toffoloni for Cassina. They
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Black & White Wink Lounge Chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This versatile lounge chair is made of a steel frame, padding and foam. It feautures two side knobs
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 1980s "Rubber Chairs" by Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture
By Metropolitan, Brian Kane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
States by Metropolitan Furniture. The chairs were manufactured in 1989 made specifically for "The
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Solid Oak Dining Chairs with Ivory Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your dining space with our exquisite set of ten dining chairs from the 1980s, thoughtfully
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Upholstery, Oak, Lacquer

Prototype Chair by Masanori Umeda, 1980s
By Masanori Umeda
Located in București, B
Prototype chair designed by Masanori Umeda in the 1980s. It's made of a metal structure
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Prototype Chair by Masanori Umeda, 1980s
Prototype Chair by Masanori Umeda, 1980s
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 24.81 in
Globe sofa / chairs by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Møbler, 1980s
By Stokke Møbler, Peter Opsvik
Located in GENDT, NL
"Globe" modular lounge set. Designed by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Møbler, Norway 1980s. Lounge group
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Eight Chairs Marzio Cecchi Enamelled Metal Foam Velvet, Italy, 1980s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Milano, IT
Group of eight chairs, enamelled metal, foam padding, velvet upholstery. Good condition. The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Group of Chairs Umberto Asnago Beech Velvet Foam Meda, Italy, 1980s
By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Milano, IT
Group of chairs with armrests, beechwood, seating with foam padding, velvet upholstery.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Foam, Beech, Velvet

Group of Six Chairs Umberto Asnago Beech Velvet Foam Meda, Italy, 1980s
By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Milano, IT
Group of six chairs, lacquered beechwood, seating with foam padding, velvet upholstery.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Velvet, Foam

Group Of Six Chairs Foam Chromed Metal Fabric Brass Italy 1970s 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Group of six chairs with chromed metal and brass structure, foam padding, original fabric
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Black Postmodern Dining Chairs by Hank Loewenstein, 1980s
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern dining chairs by Hank Loewenstein circa 1980s. The black enamel steel frame supports a
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Chairs for McGuire Bamboo Leather Vintage, USA, 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
A set of ten chairs plus two with arms designed for McGuire. Bamboo, leather strips, foam cushions
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Foam

Karl Springer Pair of "Upholstered Chairs", 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exceptionally crafted "Upholstered Chairs" by Karl Springer, American 1980s. The original
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Pair of Postmodern Tripod Chairs, 1980s, Italy
By Maurizio Peregalli
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of tripod chairs, circa 1980, Italy. Black tubular metal, circular black polyurethane foam
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Postmodern Tripod Chairs, 1980s, Italy
Pair of Postmodern Tripod Chairs, 1980s, Italy
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in L 29.53 in
Group of 4 Bonacina Chairs Bamboo Fabric Italy 1980s-1990s
By Bonacina
Located in Milano, IT
Group of 4 bamboo chairs, seat with foam cushion, fabric upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Foam

Ekstrem Sculptural Chair by Terje Ekstrom for Stokke, 1980s
By Stokke, Terje Ekstrom
Located in Parma, IT
Iconic Ekstrem chair by Terje Ekstrom for Stokke, 1980s. Rare version with wooden feet, produced
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Leather 'Joe' Chair by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, Italy 1980s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Poltronova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
D'Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi in the 1970's  and signed by all three designers. This chair, combining elegant
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

1980s Italian Off White Leather Lounge Chairs by Marco Zani
Located in Denton, TX
A pair of 1980s Italian leather lounge chairs with triangular feet and adjustable headrest in a off
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Donghia Fully Upholstered Desk Chair, 1980s
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in New York, NY
Fully upholstered desk chair by John Hutton for Donghia, American 1980s (label on bottom). Chair is
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Group of Chairs ICF EA217 Leather Italy 1980s
By Charles Eames
Located in Milano, IT
Group of swivel chairs with armrests; foam padding, leather upholstery, aluminum structure.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Group of Chairs ICF EA217 Leather Italy 1980s
Group of Chairs ICF EA217 Leather Italy 1980s
H 31.3 in W 22.45 in D 23.23 in
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair and Ottoman with New Covers, 1980s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1980s Bird chair and ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll with black frames and new two-tone orange
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Up To Six White Verner Panton Classic Pop Art Cantilever Chairs, Germany, 1980s
By Verner Panton, WK Wohnen
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to six beautiful white S-shaped stackable cantilever chairs, designed by Verner Panton in 1955
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Mid-20th Century German Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Foam

Postmodern Vintage Chairs in Style of Cassina 501 Göteborg Chairs Cassina, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
A set of 4 'Modres' vintage postmodern chairs, designed by Mladen Oresic and produced by TMN Jadran
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Vintage 1980s Croatian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Bohemian rattan lounge chairs plus 1 ottoman, Germany 1980s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli, Franco Albini
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 4 sculptural patio chairs plus 1 ottoman. Made from white stained rattan. They have the
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Late 20th Century German Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Foam

Formanova Swivel Chair Chromed Metal Foam Velvet Vintage, Italy, 1970s-1980s
By Formanova, Giulio Moscatelli
Located in Milano, IT
Swivel chair with casters designed by Giulio Moscatelli for Formanova, chromed metal base, foam
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Bambole Sofa / Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Renens, CH
foam, metal frame Origination: 1980s, Italy. Marked on underside by B&B Italia. Approximate
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Postmodern 'Peter Pan' Lounge Chair by Michele De Lucchi for Thalia & Co, 1980s
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Postmodern 'Peter Pan' Lounge Chair by Michele De Lucchi for Thalia & Co, 1980s. With its generous
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Rocking Chair Brass-Plated Metal Foam Padding Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
A rocking chair, brass-plated metal, foam padding, fabric upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1980s.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Postmodern Lounge Chair, Memphis Design, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Memphis style lounge chair from the 1980s. Label: Thalia & Co. The chair features a tubular
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Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Donghia Pair of Fully Upholstered Side Chairs, 1980s
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fully upholstered side chairs by John Hutton for Donghia, American 1980s (labels on bottom
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Antique 1890s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

1980s Eileen Gray for Ecart Transat Lounge Chair with Black Leather and Lacquer
By Ecart International, Eileen Gray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Transat lounge chair, originally designed by Eileen Gray in 1927. This example was
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Vintage 1920s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood, Lacquer

1980s Rubber Pallone Pa Lounge Chairs by Roy De Scheemaker for Leolux, Set of 2
By Roy de Scheemaker, Leolux
Located in Izegem, VWV
foam coating called 'Mellow Face Plus' developed by Leolux which makes the chairs also resistant to all
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Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Coating

Lounge Chair by Pascal Mourgue for Ligne Roset Foam Velvet Metal, France, 1980s
By Pascal Mourgue, Ligne Roset
Located in Milano, IT
A lounge chair with adjustable positions designed by Pascal Mourgue for Ligne Roset. Foam padding
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1980s Vintage Cognac Leather Modern Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indulge in the epitome of 1980s elegance with our pair of modern club chairs, meticulously
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1980s High Back Dining Chair, Set of 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fresh foam. The chairs are made with metal framing. This chairs have a comfortable curve with lumbar
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Karl Springer Onassis Chairs, Goatskin, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
set of six Karl Springer Onassis goatskin armchairs from 1984. The chairs are new upholstery circa
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Goatskin, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Lacquer

1980s Danish Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set - Vintage Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delve into the epitome of Danish design with our Vintage Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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1980s Foam Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1980s foam chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of plastic, foam and fabric, all 1980s foam chairs available were constructed with great care. 1980s foam chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1980s foam chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many 1980s foam chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Ligne Roset, Mario Botta and Michel Ducaroy produced popular 1980s foam chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 1980s Foam Chairs?

1980s foam chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,270, while the lowest priced sells for $800 and the highest can go for as much as $14,739.

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 Foam Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Bold, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, although Versace remains one of the top fashion houses of today, the 1980s are considered the heyday of Versace. Campaigns included top supermodels of the time, including Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer, and were shot by the top photographers Richard Avedon and Bruce Weber. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Versace apparel and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.