1980s Hardwood Chairs
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Beech
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs
Beech, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s French Brutalist Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Wood, Nutwood, Leather
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs
Wood, Beech
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Czech Post-Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Beech
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Modern Chairs
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Beech
Vintage 1980s Italian Other Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Cherry
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Elm
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Wood, Imbuia
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Beech
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Elm
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s French Bauhaus Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chairs
Marble, Gold, Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Side Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1980s American Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s French Chairs
Animal Skin, Lambskin, Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Burlap, Jute, Hardwoo...
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1980s German Modern Chairs
Plastic, Beech
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s British Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Side Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Vintage 1980s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Plywood, Plastic
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Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024Bold, head-turning looks were in fashion during the 1980s. It was the decade of bright electric neon colors as well as suits, jackets, tops and dresses with shoulder pads. The aerobics and fitness craze of the ’80s spilled over into fashion, with people sporting leg warmers, headbands and leggings as everyday apparel. Punk culture also influenced style, with leather jackets, fishnet stockings and chunky metal jewelry being favored by some. Denim looks of the time were often baggy and flaunted acid washes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1980s.
- Was plaid popular in the 1980s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, plaid was popular in the 1980s. Interestingly, it was a signature feature of two very different styles that trended during the decade. Plaid appeared on pleated skirts and blazers, common among the preppy set. In addition, many in the punk subculture sported plaid pants and dresses. Find a wide variety of 1980s apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
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