Skip to main content

1980s Foam Chairs

Postmodern Lounge Chair, Curve Accent, Sculptural, Fabric, USA, c. 1980s
Postmodern Lounge Chair, Curve Accent, Sculptural, Fabric, USA, c. 1980s

Postmodern Lounge Chair, Curve Accent, Sculptural, Fabric, USA, c. 1980s

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A distinctive lounge chair in the postmodern tradition, crafted with sculptural curves and

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

B&B Italia “Le Bambole” Lounge or Armchair – Design 1972 Produced 1980's
B&B Italia “Le Bambole” Lounge or Armchair – Design 1972 Produced 1980's

B&B Italia “Le Bambole” Lounge or Armchair – Design 1972 Produced 1980's

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

significance. This particular example was manufactured in the 80's and represents an early, original

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

1980s Vladimir Kagan Directional Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chair, Ultrasuede (2x)
1980s Vladimir Kagan Directional Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chair, Ultrasuede (2x)

1980s Vladimir Kagan Directional Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chair, Ultrasuede (2x)

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. 1980. These examples were produced in the 1980s in the USA. The listed price includes one chair, and we

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1980s Charles Pfister for Knoll Club Lounge Chair in Black Leather
1980s Charles Pfister for Knoll Club Lounge Chair in Black Leather

1980s Charles Pfister for Knoll Club Lounge Chair in Black Leather

By Charles Pfister

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Club Lounge Chair, originally designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll in 1971. This

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Pair of Thonet Leather Side Chairs in Grey
1980s Pair of Thonet Leather Side Chairs in Grey

1980s Pair of Thonet Leather Side Chairs in Grey

$1,200 / set

H 30 in W 21 in D 19.75 in

1980s Pair of Thonet Leather Side Chairs in Grey

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Thonet Side Chairs, featuring grey Naugahyde upholstery and black enameled steel

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Enamel

1980s Potocco Italy Italian Brown Leather Dining Chair 3x Available
1980s Potocco Italy Italian Brown Leather Dining Chair 3x Available

1980s Potocco Italy Italian Brown Leather Dining Chair 3x Available

By Potocco Spa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Dining Chair produced by Potocco in Italy. These particular examples date to the 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1980s Deco Revival Henredon Leather Slipper / Lounge Chairs - Brass Feet
Pair of 1980s Deco Revival Henredon Leather Slipper / Lounge Chairs - Brass Feet

Pair of 1980s Deco Revival Henredon Leather Slipper / Lounge Chairs - Brass Feet

By Henredon

Located in St. Louis, MO

1980s Glamour meets comfort. Pair of Art Deco revival Henredon voluptuous tan leather slipper or

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

Custom "Wink" lounge chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, Italy 1980s
Custom "Wink" lounge chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, Italy 1980s

Custom "Wink" lounge chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, Italy 1980s

$2,151Sale Price|20% Off

H 34.65 in W 32.68 in D 61.42 in

Custom "Wink" lounge chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, Italy 1980s

By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina

Located in ECHT, NL

Model 111 "Wink" lounge chair. Designed in the 1980s by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina. It is

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1980s Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH-52 Lounge Chair in Beech and Fabric
1980s Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH-52 Lounge Chair in Beech and Fabric

1980s Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH-52 Lounge Chair in Beech and Fabric

By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

was produced by Carl Hansen in Denmark and dates to the 1980s. The chair is comprised of a beech frame

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Fabric

1980s Vintage Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 Red Leather and Black Lounge Chair
1980s Vintage Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 Red Leather and Black Lounge Chair

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

Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Leather

1980s Pair of Postmodern Lounge Chairs by Michael Graves w/ Maple Frames
1980s Pair of Postmodern Lounge Chairs by Michael Graves w/ Maple Frames

1980s Pair of Postmodern Lounge Chairs by Michael Graves w/ Maple Frames

By Sunar, Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an important pair of Post-Modern lounge chairs designed by Michael Graves for Sunar

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Birdseye Maple, Fabric

Pair of 1980s Large Donghia Scroll Back Slipper Chairs in Original iKat Textile
Pair of 1980s Large Donghia Scroll Back Slipper Chairs in Original iKat Textile

Pair of 1980s Large Donghia Scroll Back Slipper Chairs in Original iKat Textile

By Angelo Donghia, Donghia

Located in St. Louis, MO

The word Comfort comes to mind when sitting in these large scale circa 1980 plush and fully

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Foam

1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman in Brown Leather
1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman in Brown Leather

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Lacquered Wood Dining Arm Chair with Red Fabric by Tonon in Italy
1980s Lacquered Wood Dining Arm Chair with Red Fabric by Tonon in Italy

1980s Lacquered Wood Dining Arm Chair with Red Fabric by Tonon in Italy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Tonon Dining Arm Chair that was produced in Italy and dates to the 1980s. The chair is

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Foam

1980s Charles Pfister for Knoll Club Chair in Navy Blue Leather, Model 1051C
1980s Charles Pfister for Knoll Club Chair in Navy Blue Leather, Model 1051C

1980s Charles Pfister for Knoll Club Chair in Navy Blue Leather, Model 1051C

By Knoll, Charles Pfister

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Pfister Lounge Chair, model 1051C, originally designed by Charles Pfister in 1971. This

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Set of Ten Eliel Saarinen Cranbrook Dining Chairs by Charles Phipps & Sons
1980s Set of Ten Eliel Saarinen Cranbrook Dining Chairs by Charles Phipps & Sons

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

Category

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
1980s Set of Six Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Side Chairs with Full Cushions

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining/Side Chairs in White with Red Pads
1980s Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining/Side Chairs in White with Red Pads

1980s Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining/Side Chairs in White with Red Pads

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Bertoia Side Chairs, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Yoke Chairs in Oak and Suede
1980s Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Yoke Chairs in Oak and Suede

1980s Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Yoke Chairs in Oak and Suede

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brickel from the 1960s through the 1980s. Each chair measures 23.5 inches long, 19.5 inches wide, and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Foam, Oak, Leather, Lacquer

1980s Otto Zapf for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Blue Grey Leather
1980s Otto Zapf for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Blue Grey Leather

1980s Otto Zapf for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Blue Grey Leather

By Otto Zapf

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Management Desk Chair, initially designed by Otto Zapf for Knoll in 1974. This particular

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Nicos Zographos High Back Bucket Executive Chair w/ Alpha Base
1980s Nicos Zographos High Back Bucket Executive Chair w/ Alpha Base

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Nicos Zographos Alpha Desk Chairs in Black Leather and Dark Bronze
1980s Nicos Zographos Alpha Desk Chairs in Black Leather and Dark Bronze

1980s Nicos Zographos Alpha Desk Chairs in Black Leather and Dark Bronze

By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are CH6 Alpha Bucket Swivel Chairs, initially designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. These

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bronze

1980s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Desk Chair in Leather and Ash Frame
1980s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Desk Chair in Leather and Ash Frame

1980s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Desk Chair in Leather and Ash Frame

By Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a desk chair, originally designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. This particular

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1980s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Pink Fabric
1980s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Pink Fabric

1980s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Pink Fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1980s Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll 3x Available
1980s Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll 3x Available

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

C. 1980s Fritz Makiol for Girsberger Trilax 2 Desk Chair in Black Leather
C. 1980s Fritz Makiol for Girsberger Trilax 2 Desk Chair in Black Leather

C. 1980s Fritz Makiol for Girsberger Trilax 2 Desk Chair in Black Leather

By Girsberger, Fritz Makiol

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Large Trilax 2 Desk Chair, designed by Fritz Makiol for Girsberger in the 1980s. It

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Desk Chair with Swivel Base
1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Desk Chair with Swivel Base

1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Desk Chair with Swivel Base

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen armless executive chair, model No. 72 US-BC, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric
1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric

1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 USB, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Chaise Lounge by Redwall for Borbonese and Rossi di Albizzate, 1980s
Rare Chaise Lounge by Redwall for Borbonese and Rossi di Albizzate, 1980s

Rare Chaise Lounge by Redwall for Borbonese and Rossi di Albizzate, 1980s

By Zanaboni for Borbonese, Rossi di Albizzate

Located in Izegem, VWV

Italian fashion brand Borbonese. It features a light weight foam covered frame draped with the instant

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Silk, Foam

Vintage Black & White Wink Lounge Chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s
Vintage Black & White Wink Lounge Chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s

Vintage Black & White Wink Lounge Chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s

By Toshiyuki Kita, Figli di Amadeo Cassina

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This versatile lounge chair is made of a steel frame, padding and foam. It feautures two side knobs

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

1980s Set of Four Werther Toffoloni for Cassina / Atelier Dining Arm Chairs
1980s Set of Four Werther Toffoloni for Cassina / Atelier Dining Arm Chairs

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Iconic F598 ‘Groovy’ Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Pair of Iconic F598 ‘Groovy’ Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

Pair of Iconic F598 ‘Groovy’ Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Zagreb, HR

chair, all shown in photos. The other chair features a bit of uneven foam at the front of its' seat

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 1980s "Rubber Chairs" by Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture
Set of 4 1980s "Rubber Chairs" by Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Pair of Eero Saarinen Dining Arm Chairs with Tubular Legs and Blue Fabric
1980s Pair of Eero Saarinen Dining Arm Chairs with Tubular Legs and Blue Fabric

1980s Pair of Eero Saarinen Dining Arm Chairs with Tubular Legs and Blue Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

in 1957. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA circa the 1980s. The chairs are

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Recent Sales

1980s Solid Oak Dining Chairs with Ivory Upholstery
1980s Solid Oak Dining Chairs with Ivory Upholstery

1980s Solid Oak Dining Chairs with Ivory Upholstery

Unavailable

H 31 in W 19 in D 23 in

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Upholstery, Oak, Lacquer

Prototype Chair by Masanori Umeda, 1980s
Prototype Chair by Masanori Umeda, 1980s

Prototype Chair by Masanori Umeda, 1980s

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 24.81 in

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Globe sofa / chairs by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Møbler, 1980s
Globe sofa / chairs by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Møbler, 1980s

Globe sofa / chairs by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Møbler, 1980s

Unavailable

H 40.16 in W 109.45 in D 81.89 in

Globe sofa / chairs by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Møbler, 1980s

By Peter Opsvik, Stokke Møbler

Located in GENDT, NL

"Globe" modular lounge set. Designed by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Møbler, Norway 1980s. Lounge group

Category

Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1980s Postmodern Sculptural Foam Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1980s Postmodern Sculptural Foam Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1980s Postmodern Sculptural Foam Lounge Chairs

By De Sede

Located in Dallas, TX

Sculptural, cozy, and unapologetically 80s. This pair of postmodern lounge chairs brings the bold

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Foam

Eight Chairs Marzio Cecchi Enamelled Metal Foam Velvet, Italy, 1980s
Eight Chairs Marzio Cecchi Enamelled Metal Foam Velvet, Italy, 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Group of Chairs Umberto Asnago Beech Velvet Foam Meda, Italy, 1980s
Group of Chairs Umberto Asnago Beech Velvet Foam Meda, Italy, 1980s

Group of Chairs Umberto Asnago Beech Velvet Foam Meda, Italy, 1980s

By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago

Located in Milano, IT

Group of chairs with armrests, beechwood, seating with foam padding, velvet upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Beech

Group of Six Chairs Umberto Asnago Beech Velvet Foam Meda, Italy, 1980s
Group of Six Chairs Umberto Asnago Beech Velvet Foam Meda, Italy, 1980s

Group of Six Chairs Umberto Asnago Beech Velvet Foam Meda, Italy, 1980s

By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago

Located in Milano, IT

Group of six chairs, lacquered beechwood, seating with foam padding, velvet upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood, Beech

Group Of Six Chairs Foam Chromed Metal Fabric Brass Italy 1970s 1980s
Group Of Six Chairs Foam Chromed Metal Fabric Brass Italy 1970s 1980s

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Black Postmodern Dining Chairs by Hank Loewenstein, 1980s
Black Postmodern Dining Chairs by Hank Loewenstein, 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Chairs for McGuire Bamboo Leather Vintage, USA, 1980s
Set of Chairs for McGuire Bamboo Leather Vintage, USA, 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Foam

Karl Springer Pair of "Upholstered Chairs", 1980s
Karl Springer Pair of "Upholstered Chairs", 1980s

Karl Springer Pair of "Upholstered Chairs", 1980s

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of exceptionally crafted "Upholstered Chairs" by Karl Springer, American 1980s. The original

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Pair of Postmodern Tripod Chairs, 1980s, Italy
Pair of Postmodern Tripod Chairs, 1980s, Italy

Pair of Postmodern Tripod Chairs, 1980s, Italy

Sold

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in L 29.53 in

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Group of 4 Bonacina Chairs Bamboo Fabric Italy 1980s-1990s
Group of 4 Bonacina Chairs Bamboo Fabric Italy 1980s-1990s

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Foam

Elysee Ganging Chair sections by Steelcase circa 1980s-set of 2
Elysee Ganging Chair sections by Steelcase circa 1980s-set of 2

Elysee Ganging Chair sections by Steelcase circa 1980s-set of 2

By Steelcase

Located in Medina, OH

Set of 2 Steelcase Modular Ganging Elysee Chairs in original plum performance fabric. The chairs

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ekstrem Sculptural Chair by Terje Ekstrom for Stokke, 1980s
Ekstrem Sculptural Chair by Terje Ekstrom for Stokke, 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Leather 'Joe' Chair by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, Italy 1980s
Leather 'Joe' Chair by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, Italy 1980s

Leather 'Joe' Chair by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, Italy 1980s

By Poltronova, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

D'Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi in the 1970's  and signed by all three designers. This chair, combining elegant

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

1980s Italian Off White Leather Lounge Chairs by Marco Zani
1980s Italian Off White Leather Lounge Chairs by Marco Zani

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

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Donghia Fully Upholstered Desk Chair, 1980s
Donghia Fully Upholstered Desk Chair, 1980s

Donghia Fully Upholstered Desk Chair, 1980s

Sold

H 35 in W 20.5 in D 26 in

Donghia Fully Upholstered Desk Chair, 1980s

By John Hutton, Donghia

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fully upholstered desk chair by John Hutton for Donghia, American 1980s (label on bottom). Chair is

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Modern Chrome & Tufted Velvet Office Chair, 1980s USA
Modern Chrome & Tufted Velvet Office Chair, 1980s USA

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Group of Chairs ICF EA217 Leather Italy 1980s
Group of Chairs ICF EA217 Leather Italy 1980s

Group of Chairs ICF EA217 Leather Italy 1980s

Sold

H 31.3 in W 22.45 in D 23.23 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Up To Six White Verner Panton Classic Pop Art Cantilever Chairs, Germany, 1980s
Up To Six White Verner Panton Classic Pop Art Cantilever Chairs, Germany, 1980s

Up To Six White Verner Panton Classic Pop Art Cantilever Chairs, Germany, 1980s

By WK Wohnen, Verner Panton

Located in Vienna, AT

Up to six beautiful white S-shaped stackable cantilever chairs, designed by Verner Panton in 1955

Category

Mid-20th Century German Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Foam

Postmodern Vintage Chairs in Style of Cassina 501 Göteborg Chairs Cassina, 1980s
Postmodern Vintage Chairs in Style of Cassina 501 Göteborg Chairs Cassina, 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Croatian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Bohemian rattan lounge chairs plus 1 ottoman, Germany 1980s
Set of 4 Bohemian rattan lounge chairs plus 1 ottoman, Germany 1980s

Set of 4 Bohemian rattan lounge chairs plus 1 ottoman, Germany 1980s

By Tito Agnoli, Franco Albini, Bonacina

Located in ECHT, NL

Set of 4 sculptural patio chairs plus 1 ottoman. Made from white stained rattan. They have the

Category

Late 20th Century German Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Foam

Formanova Swivel Chair Chromed Metal Foam Velvet Vintage, Italy, 1970s-1980s
Formanova Swivel Chair Chromed Metal Foam Velvet Vintage, Italy, 1970s-1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Bambole Sofa / Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s
Bambole Sofa / Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Postmodern 'Peter Pan' Lounge Chair by Michele De Lucchi for Thalia & Co, 1980s
Postmodern 'Peter Pan' Lounge Chair by Michele De Lucchi for Thalia & Co, 1980s

Postmodern 'Peter Pan' Lounge Chair by Michele De Lucchi for Thalia & Co, 1980s

By Michele de Lucchi

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Postmodern 'Peter Pan' Lounge Chair by Michele De Lucchi for Thalia & Co, 1980s. With its generous

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Rocking Chair Brass-Plated Metal Foam Padding Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1980s
Rocking Chair Brass-Plated Metal Foam Padding Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1980s

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.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Donghia Pair of Fully Upholstered Side Chairs, 1980s
Donghia Pair of Fully Upholstered Side Chairs, 1980s

Donghia Pair of Fully Upholstered Side Chairs, 1980s

By John Hutton, Donghia

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of fully upholstered side chairs by John Hutton for Donghia, American 1980s (labels on bottom

Category

Antique 1890s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

1980s Pair of LC2 Petit Modele Lounge Chairs Le Corbusier Jeanneret & Perriand
1980s Pair of LC2 Petit Modele Lounge Chairs Le Corbusier Jeanneret & Perriand

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Eileen Gray for Ecart Transat Lounge Chair with Black Leather and Lacquer
1980s Eileen Gray for Ecart Transat Lounge Chair with Black Leather and Lacquer

1980s Eileen Gray for Ecart Transat Lounge Chair with Black Leather and Lacquer

By Eileen Gray, Ecart International

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Transat lounge chair, originally designed by Eileen Gray in 1927. This example was

Category

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
1980s Rubber Pallone Pa Lounge Chairs by Roy De Scheemaker for Leolux, Set of 2

1980s Rubber Pallone Pa Lounge Chairs by Roy De Scheemaker for Leolux, Set of 2

By Leolux, Roy de Scheemaker

Located in Izegem, VWV

foam coating called 'Mellow Face Plus' developed by Leolux which makes the chairs also resistant to all

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Coating

Lounge Chair by Pascal Mourgue for Ligne Roset Foam Velvet Metal, France, 1980s
Lounge Chair by Pascal Mourgue for Ligne Roset Foam Velvet Metal, France, 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair and Ottoman with New Covers, 1980s
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair and Ottoman with New Covers, 1980s

Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair and Ottoman with New Covers, 1980s

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 1980s Bird chair and ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll with black frames and new two-tone orange

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1980s Vintage Cognac Leather Modern Club Chairs
Pair of 1980s Vintage Cognac Leather Modern Club Chairs

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1980s High Back Dining Chair, Set of 4
1980s High Back Dining Chair, Set of 4

1980s High Back Dining Chair, Set of 4

Sold

H 43 in W 23 in D 20 in

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Postmodern Lounge Chair, Memphis Design, 1980s
Vintage Postmodern Lounge Chair, Memphis Design, 1980s

Vintage Postmodern Lounge Chair, Memphis Design, 1980s

Sold

H 34.26 in W 34.26 in D 30.71 in

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

Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Karl Springer Onassis Chairs, Goatskin, 1980s
Set of Six Karl Springer Onassis Chairs, Goatskin, 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Goatskin, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Lacquer

1980s Danish Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set - Vintage Elegance
1980s Danish Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set - Vintage Elegance

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "1980s Foam Chairs", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

1980s Foam Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1980s foam chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of foam, plastic and fabric, all 1980s foam chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of 1980s foam chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. modern, mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency 1980s foam chairs are consistently popular styles. Many 1980s foam chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Knoll, Donghia and Eero Saarinen produced popular 1980s foam chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 1980s Foam Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,690, while they’re typically $99 on the low end and $40,000 highest priced.

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.