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Xl 1980's Teacup Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
A unique piece, this xl teacup chair, made for a shopwindow in Paris ...
Category

Late 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Resin, Fabric

Xl 1980's Teacup Chair
Xl 1980's Teacup Chair
H 56.3 in W 45.28 in D 47.25 in
1980's Lounge Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
in very good vintage condition, comfortable, quirky, colorful.
Category

Late 20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1980's Lounge Chair
1980's Lounge Chair
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Maison Regain, France, 1980's
By Maison Regain
Located in Austin, TX
. Color is a dark grayish green. Very comfortable seating. France, 1980's.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Elm

"T-chairs" in solid Elm, Aranjou, France, 1980's
By Aranjou
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
). After this nice digression, let's get back to our chairs. The latter, as you might have understood, are
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Vintage 1980s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Elm

"T-chairs" in solid Elm, Aranjou, France, 1980's
"T-chairs" in solid Elm, Aranjou, France, 1980's
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
French vintage dining chair, 1980s
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
French vintage dining chair, 1980s Conditions may vary between individual items. set price
Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

French vintage dining chair, 1980s
French vintage dining chair, 1980s
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in
Sculptural Post Modern Chairs, France 1980s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Sculptural Post Modern chairs, France 1980s. The chairs are constructed out of a black lacquered
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Post Modern Chairs, France 1980s
Sculptural Post Modern Chairs, France 1980s
H 35.04 in W 14.57 in D 16.15 in
Post Modern Oak & Yellow Steel Small Sculptural Chair, France 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Post modern tripod chair in yellow enameled steel with an oak seat and accents.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Baumann "Argos" Lounge Chairs, France, circa 1980
By Baumann France
Located in San Antonio, TX
French modern design, set of 4 Baumann "Argos" lounge chairs in stained beech with a rounded frame
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Carved Wooden Tree Trunk Chairs, France, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted from solid tree trunks, each chair tells its own story. The natural imperfections and
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Carved Wooden Tree Trunk Chairs, France, 1980s
Carved Wooden Tree Trunk Chairs, France, 1980s
H 42.92 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in
Alain Gaubert Oak "Africanist" Chair, France, 1980s
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
This sculptural chair by French designer, Alain Gaubert is an eye-catching nod to minimalist design
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Design Philippe Starck, Dr Sonderbar Chair, XO - 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Renens, CH
Philippe Starck - Doctor Sonderbar Chair in chromed metal, produced by XO in France, 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

French Dining Chairs Leather Chambly Vintage by HICKORY CHAIR Co
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 3 Vintage French Provincial
Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Leather

French Vintage Pierre Chapo S28 Chairs in French Elm, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
linseed oil as per Chapo’s original instructions. Materials: French Elmwood Origination: 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Postmodern Sculptural Steel Brown Leather French Pair of Chairs, 1980s, France
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural steel brown leather French pair chairs, 1980s, France These are very rare leather and
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

French modern black chairs by Philippe Gonnet for Protis Editions, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
French modern black chairs by Philippe Gonnet for Protis Editions, 1980s Set of six chairs with
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hermes Inspired Saddle Stitched Brown Green Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980s, France
By Roche Bobois
Located in New York, NY
Roche Bobois vintage brown green leather lounge chairs, 1980s, France Beautiful and heavy 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ultrasuede

French Design, Pierre Chapo, French Elm S28 Chairs, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
linseed oil as per Chapo’s original instructions. Materials: French Elmwood Origination: 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of post-modern chairs in metal and resin, French production, 1980s
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of post-modern chairs in metal and resin, French production, circa 1980. This pair of
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1980s Lacquered Wood Modular Chairs.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1980s Lacquered Wood Modular Chairs. Pair of 1980s modular chairs in black lacquered wood
Category

20th Century French Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1980s Lacquered Wood Modular Chairs.
Pair of 1980s Lacquered Wood Modular Chairs.
H 34.65 in W 38.59 in D 19.89 in
Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Philippe Starck Costes chair for Driade 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade 1980s
Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade 1980s
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
1980s Imperial French Louis XIII Leather and Upholstery High Back Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Oversized Amazing Louis XIII Imperial style chair with full grain leather seat and custom fabric
Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XIII Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

French Design Pierre Chapo S45 Chairs, Set of Five, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Set of five S45 ‘Chlacc’ chairs by Pierre Chapo: “The S45 is one of the most sculptural
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

French Mid-Century Red Leather and Steel Chair by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in MIlano, IT
French mid-century red leather and steel chair by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, 1980s Chair with steel
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Chairs-Night Valets in Beech, 1980s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. French work realized in the 1980s.
Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Chairs-Night Valets in Beech, 1980s
Pair of Chairs-Night Valets in Beech, 1980s
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Set of 6 Alain Delon Gold-Plated High Back Dining Chairs, France, 1980s
By Roche Bobois, Alain Delon, Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
High-end gold-plated metal high back dining chairs by Alain Delon. Made and designed in France in
Category

Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Industrial Design Leather and Steel Dining Chairs model "Les Arcs", 1980's
By Dal Vera
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Industrial Design Leather and Steel Dining Chair set of 6. Made in India, 1980's period
Category

Vintage 1980s Indian Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl Dining Chairs in Beech, Seltz, France, 1980s
By Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl, Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1
Located in The Hague, NL
. The chairs were produced by the French manufacturer Ebénisterie Seltz for only a short period of time
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Vintage Costes Chair by Philippr Starck for Aleph 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Vintage Costes chair by Philippe Starck for Aleph 1981 to french famous cafe Costes in Paris.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

4 Vintage 1980s Tricoire Louis XV Country French Walnut Cane Dining Side Chairs
By Tricoire
Located in Dayton, OH
Tricoire vintage French Country dining chairs, circa 1980s. Made from naturally distressed solid
Category

Vintage 1980s Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

1 Druillet Postmodern 1980s Blue Pink Dining Chair Jean Allemand Vintage Desk
Located in London, GB
An amazing and rare chair designed by Jean Allemand for his friend the famous comic artist Philippe
Category

Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1980s French Chairs

Materials

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

Lila Hunter Chairs By Philippe Starck For XO 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Lila Hunter chair by Philippe Starck for XO.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Claude Brisson Postmodern Zen Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Ligne Roset, 1980s
By Ligne Roset, Claude Brisson
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern Zen lounge chair and footrest by Claude Brisson for Ligne Roset, France 1980s. Rendered
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Handcrafted Chair Unique Prototype Mounted on Cylinder Solid Wood 1980s Unique
Located in Lyon, FR
French chair from the 80s made by unidentified craftsmen. This unique model (prototype) was
Category

Vintage 1980s French Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Design Classic: Jean Prouvé, Grand Repos D80 by Tecta, 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Renens, CH
The D80 lounge chair (also called the Machine Chair) was originally designed during the 1920s by
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Louis XV Style French Style Side Chairs In Grasscloth W/ Brass Nailheads -Pair
By Grange
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XV style side chairs wrapped in grasscloth with plaid backs and
Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Grasscloth, Beech

Post-Modern Bespoke French Barrel Chairs
By Ico Parisi
Located in Wilton, CT
Purchased at a vintage market outside of Paris, these chairs were brought back to a Connecticut
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

MCM Leather Dining Chairs Ostrich Italian French by La Tour Eiffel 1887
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Rare Set of 4 MCM Italian French Style
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Zen Armchair with Footstool by Claude Brisson for Ligne Roset, France, 1980s
By Ligne Roset, Claude Brisson
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
design. Good condition and vibrant blue colour. 1980s - France Dimensions: Height: 105cm/41.33" Width
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tessellated "Sylvie" Chair by Rie and Yiouri Augousti, France 1989
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Buffalo, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Sapele Wood

French Provincial Lounge Chairs Oversized by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 2 French Provincial Louis XV
Category

Vintage 1980s Louis XV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

1980s Eileen Gray for Ecart Transat Lounge Chair with Black Leather and Lacquer
By Eileen Gray, Ecart International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
produced by French company ECART International in the 1980s. The design features a black lacquered-beech
Category

Vintage 1920s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Leather, Foam

Pr. French Bistro Cafe Style Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pr. charming French Bistro, Cafe style arm chairs, one in pink, one in blue. The chairs have metal
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pr. French Bistro Cafe Style Chairs
Pr. French Bistro Cafe Style Chairs
H 35.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Pair of Rare Jean-Louis Godivier Sleek, 1980s Armchairs
By Jean Louis Godivier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Godivier. They were created in 1980s and a version of this chair was exhibited in a modern furniture expo
Category

Vintage 1980s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Leleu Art Deco Decorative Chairs
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of French Art Deco chairs, covered in shark skin with ivory like accents. Measures: Width 25
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Shagreen

Leleu Art Deco Decorative Chairs
Leleu Art Deco Decorative Chairs
H 23 in W 25 in D 12 in
CENTURY Chardeau Collection Cherry Caned French Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial style dining side chairs by Century Furniture, from their Chardeau
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Cherry

CENTURY Chardeau Collection Cherry Caned French Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial style dining side chairs by Century Furniture, from their Chardeau
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Cherry

Pair of rare Antler Parlor Chairs, France ca. 1860
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of rare Antler Parlor Chairs, France ca. 1860 These two very rare antler parlor chairs are
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Antler, Wood

Hollywood Regency Modern French Style Cane Back Pair of Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
Hollywood Regency French style cane back pair of chairs. If you are in the New Jersey , New York
Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Mid Century Plastic String Chair with Tubular Steel Frame
By Philippe Starck, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stylish mid century side chair having a tubular steel frame and plastic string wrap upholstered
Category

Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Design: Vintage Pierre Chapo S24 Chairs, Set of 6
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
cm seating height: 44 cm Materials: French Elmwood, leather. Origination: 1980s, France
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Ligne Roset Made in France Wide Seat Browm Leather Lounge Chair
By Ligne Roset
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Ligne Roset wide seat lounge chair in brown leather.
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Postmodern Vintage Swivel Plastic Armchair Black Silver Philippe Starck, 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage swivel armchair or desk chair from plastic, aluminum and steel in black and
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Rare Antler Parlor Chairs, French, ca. 1860
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of rare Antler Parlor chairs, French ca. 1860 The two very rare antler parlor chairs are made
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Antler, Fur, Wood

Informel Chair by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. We have another available in different condition if interested. Made in France. Quilted
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Philippe Starck Miss Dorn chairs
By Philippe Starck
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Miss Dorn chairs by Philippe Starck for Disform 1982. Black metal frame and round cushioned
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Philippe Starck Miss Dorn chairs
Pair of Philippe Starck Miss Dorn chairs
H 26.78 in W 21.07 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Black Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of sleek, Costes chairs by French designer and architect Philippe Starck for Driade
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Carved Wood Rope Green Bergere Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, carved wood chairs set you could hope to
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XVI Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 4 French Louis XVI Style Dining
Category

Vintage 1980s Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Damask, Mahogany, Cotton

Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s, Set of 2
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
The famous Artifort orange slice chairs by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60s and produced in the
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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1980s French Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1980s French chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1980s French chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. There are all kinds of 1980s French chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 1980s French chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Philippe Starck, Ligne Roset and Roche Bobois each produced beautiful 1980s French chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 1980s French Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,400, while they’re typically $165 on the low end and $85,000 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.

Questions About 1980s French 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A French berère chair is a style of chair with an upholstered back and armrests. These French-style chairs are crafted to be wider than standard chairs with comfort in mind. You’ll find a variety of French berère chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    French chairs are called bergère. Bergères have an upholstered back and armrests with wooden exposed framing. Bergère continues to be a popular style that adds an elegant touch to any room. You’ll find a selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.