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.
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
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.
Steel
Dutch Modernist Oak Chair, 1980s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Modernist, minimalist, unique, rustic, wabi-sabi, dutch lounge chair This chair immediately captures attention with its unconventional and striking shape, making it a unique and int...
Wood, Paint
American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s. 16.75” seat height
Oak
$5,100Sale Price|25% Off
Oak Chair by Guillerme et Chambron, Rope Accents, France, 1980s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, US
Beautiful oak chair by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1980s Oak and partially sheathed in rope
Oak
American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s. 16.75” seat height
Oak
American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s. 17” seat height
Oak
American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s. 17” seat height
Oak
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. The construction is as ingeniously simple as it is visually striking. The chair ...
Wood
Oak and Leather Lounge Chair by Pavel Novak, Czech Republic, 1980s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Generally, Czech mid-century modern designs tend to be more sober than their French, German, American, and even Scandinavian counterparts. However, works by Pavel Novak are an except...
Leather, Oak
1980s Danish Restored Soren Holst Oak Lounge/Easy Chair by Fredericia Furniture
By Frederecia Furniture, Søren Holst
Located in Knebel, DK
1980s Danish Restored Soren Holst Oak Lounge/Easy Chair by Fredericia Furniture The Søren Holst lounge chair model 2451 was designed for Fredericia Furniture in 1984 as part of a se...
Oak
$1,768 / set
Vintage oak dining chairs, 1980s - Belgium
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant hand crafted dining chairs with beautiful curved frames. These chairs were acquired from a belgian family of furniture makers and have been crafted with incredible care and...
Wood
Postmodern Oak Dining Chairs, Blue Velvet, Set of 6, 1980s, USA
By Douglas Furniture
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive set of six postmodern dining chairs in the 1980s tradition, crafted from solid oak and showcasing sculptural curved backs paired with blue velvet seats subtly patterned...
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs – 1980s Oak Frames with Red Canvas Backs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs, anonymous, France 1940s. Oak and bast. Loose back cushion upholstered in red wool. Measurements: H: 87,2 cm/ 34 1/4'' W: 67 cm/ 26 1/2'' D: 56 cm/ 22'' SH: 42 c...
Wool, Oak
Solid Oak High-Back Dining Chairs Set of 5 with Brown Upholstery Vintage 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1980s. Crafted from solid oak with rich brown vinyl upholstered cushioned seats.
Oak
Set of Four Country French Folk Style Os De Mouton Dining Chairs, Oak, 1980s
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of four Country French Folk style "Os De Mouton" ladder back Oak dining chairs, entirely hand crafted old world styling. Solid wood construction with mortis & tenon joinery ...
Wood, Oak
Niels Otto Møller Model 85 Chairs – Oak, Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs, 1980s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hannover, DE
Niels Otto Møller Model 85 Chairs in Oak, Denmark, 1980s — Up to 6 Available Original Niels Otto Møller dining chairs, Model 85, produced in Denmark in the 1980s.
Oak
Oak Lounge Chair by Soren Holst for A/S Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark, 1980s
By Søren Holst
Located in Delft, NL
Oak Lounge Chair by Soren Holst for A/S Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark, 1980s Oak wooden lounge chair with armrests and blue fabric upholstery Design by Soren Holst Model number is ...
Fabric, Oak
1980s Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Yoke Chairs in Oak and Suede
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bennett designed more than 150 unique chairs for Brickel from the 1960s through the 1980s.
Foam, Oak, Leather, Lacquer
1980s Large Single Wingback Chair with Capitoné Backrest, English
Located in London, GB
Elegant 1980s custom-made wingback chair often referred to as a “Wing Chair” with generous curves and padding, upholstered in a deep purple velvet fabric. The chair is very comfortab...
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Tripod Lounge Chairs by Pavel Novak, Czechoslovakia 1980s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Czech designer, Pavel Novak’s corpus of work is finally starting to surface, and as these chairs show, we are lucky to witness it. Described as a "bedroom genius" whose life and ...
Oak, Leather
Sculptural Solid Wood Armchair, American Brutalist Design, 1980s
Located in Houston, TX
This sculptural solid wood armchair makes a bold architectural statement with its tall, angular back and striking geometric silhouette. The pentagonal backrest and clean, linear plan...
Oak
String Chair by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekær Furniture, Denmark, 1980s
By Niels Jørgen Haugesen, Tranekær Furniture
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Distinctive Danish rope chair, also known as the "String Chair", designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekær Furniture in the 1980s. Marked Made in Denmark underneath. The chair f...
Oak
Set of 6 modernist dining chairs by Arnold Merckx for Arco, Dutch design 1980s
By Arnold Merckx
Located in Zaandam, NL
This elegant dining set of six chairs by Arnold Merckx for Arco hails from the 1980s, a period when Merckx was deeply involved in defining the modern Arco identity.
Leather, Oak
1980s Pair of Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Bentwood Armchair in Oak with Tan Fabric
By Don Pettit, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of iconic No. 1105 chairs, designed by Don Petitt for Knoll. This is a notable pair that came from the home of a Knoll employee, who worked at the company f...
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Set of 6 dining chairs by Rob & Dries van den Berghe, 1980s
By Bob & Dries Van Den Berghe
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant, sculptural high back dining chairs by Vanden Berghe Pauvers. Upholstered with dark beige fabric. Good condition Dimensions: Height: 108cm/42.51" Seat height: 47cm/18.50"...
Fabric, Oak
1980s Solid Oak Dining Chairs with Ivory Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each chair is crafted from durable solid oak, featuring a clear stain and protective lacquer to showcase the natural wood grain.
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Upholstery, Oak, Lacquer
Cassina-Style Chairs from the 1980s
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
1980s Cassina style chairs in black licked oak and backrest decorated with inlaid mother of pearl, straw seat.
Mother-of-Pearl, Straw, Oak
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 16.15 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Czech Oak Dining Chairs from Drevounia, 1980s, Set of 6
By Drevounia
Located in Riga, Latvia
Solid oak chairs with old original upholstery. Measures: H 90 cm H(seat) 47 cm W 41 cm D 44 cm.
Oak
Set of Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1980s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Schagen, NL
Rare set of chairs, consisting of an easy and a lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1984. They were produced, circa 1990s. This set features a beautiful upholstery i...
Leather, Wool, Oak
1980s Oak And Leather Open Arm Chair
Located in Dorchester, GB
A 1980s open arm chair made from oak with woven leather seat and back rest.
Leather, Oak
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
Designed by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Møbler, Norway 1980s. Lounge group can be set up as a corner sofa, sofa with chair or three chairs.
Steel
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 21.66 in D 23.23 in
Extraordinary Memphis Style TOTEM Chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa, 1980s
By Westnofa Furniture, Torstein Nilsen
Located in Schagen, NL
These sculptural Norwegian high back dining chairs were designed by Torstein Niksen for Westnofa. This Fan, or Totem chairs feature a massive Oak base with Blue and Red wool upholste...
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Solid Oak Postmodern Chairs Handcrafted 1980's After Bruno Rey
By Bruno Rey
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of solid oak side chairs incredible craftsmanship no nairs were used, solid and sturdy nice patina freshly recovered in period fabric. one of a kind piece and design.
Upholstery, Oak
Oak Club Chairs, 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
by Hayes Furniture, made 1983 in California featuring a solid oak frame and their original blue upholstery.
Oak
Sold
H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 27.56 in
Minimalistic Wall Resting Chair In Oak by F. Weerkamp, Netherlands 1980's
Located in Hellouw, NL
When the back leg is omitted from a chair design we know for sure that we are dealing with a minimalist item. This chair is such a naked essence in terms of form. Design It actuall...
Oak
Sold
H 47.25 in W 11.82 in D 27.56 in
Postmodern High Back Side Chair In Oak And Teak, Netherlands 1980's
Located in Hellouw, NL
Postmodern high back side chair in oak and teak by Dutch artist Frederik Weerkamp. This design strips the concept of a chair down to the point where the function becomes most visible...
Oak, Teak
1980's sculptural Italian dining chairs
Located in BE
1980's sculptural Italian dining chairs Stunning set of Italian dining chairs! These five dining chairs are made in Italy but from an unkown manufacturer. They were probably made i...
Oak
1980s Postmodern Sculpted Orange Lacquer Pressed Oak Lounge Chair
Located in Stafford, TX
This chair is absolutely stunning! It's made of many layers of oak pressed together and sculpted! It's very solid heavy and comfortable! Some minor scratches and one what looks to ...
Oak
Bespoke Handmade Oak Side Chair by S Feeney, 1980s
By Sean Feeney
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Made from solid English Oak and dates from the 1980s. Very well designed and exceptional quality.
Oak
1980s Howard Solid Oak Barrel Shaped Tub Chair and Ottoman
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Comfort is king with this stylish vintage 1980s barrel chair by Howard Furniture. American made, solid oak throughout!
Fabric, Oak
Emiel Veranneman 1980's black dining chairs
By Emiel Veranneman
Located in BE
Very nice brutalist set of dining room chairs by 1 of Belgium's most famous designers. Emiel Veranneman. He designed these for the famous furniture manufacturer Decoene. They have a...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Germany, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Germany, 1980s
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
1980's Baumann Bentwood Classic Dark Oak Dining Chair, Various Quantities Avail
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1980’s Baumann Bentwood Classic Dark oak dining chair – Various Quantities Available 1980’s Baumann Bentwood Classic Dark oak dining chair – Various Quantities Available.
Bentwood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
1980's Baumann Bentwood Classic Dark Oak Dining Chair, Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1980’s Baumann bentwood classic dark oak dining chair – set of six 1980’s Baumann bentwood classic dark oak dining chair – set of six.
Bentwood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
1980's Baumann Bentwood Classic Dark Oak Dining Chair, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1980’s Baumann Bentwood Classic dark oak dining chair – Set of eight 1980’s Baumann Bentwood Classic dark oak dining chair – Set of eight.
Bentwood
Oak Barrel back dining chairs 1980s Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Den Haag, NL
4 Very nice barrel shaped dining chairs . Solid Oak frame ,comes with a the original Blue Fabric upholstery. In the style off Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot . Very good condition . go...
Oak
1980's Set of 2 FD133 Finn Juhl Easy Chairs for France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in BE
Set of 2 FD133 Finn Juhl easy chairs A magnificent set of 2 Danish easy chairs designed by 1 of Denmark's best and most famous desginers Finn Juhl. These chairs are model FD133 or "...
Oak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid Century Modern Set of Six Solid Oak Wood Chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern set of six solid oak wood chairs, 1960s. Fantastic and very rre set of six chairs in solid oak wood with round section legs and curved and inclined backrest.
Oak
1980s White Oak Chairs in Pierre Frey Virgin Wool Plaid, a pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom-made by an unknown designer and fully reupholstered. Both have age-appropriate wear including scuffs and scratches. There are also some splits in the wood and chips missing. B...
Wool
Set of Four Stools in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1980s
By Hans J. Wegner, P.P. Møbler 1
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four stools in oak. Designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by P.P. Møbler in the 1980s.
Oak
Carved Wooden Tree Trunk Chairs, France, 1980s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Crafted from solid tree trunks, each chair tells its own story. The natural imperfections and unique grains of the wood make no two chairs exactly alike. Each piece has its organic, ...
Wood, Oak
Pair of Alain Gaubert “Africanist” Chairs, France, 1980s
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of chairs by French designer, Alain Gaubert is an eye-catching nod to Minimalist design. The construction is as ingeniously simple as it is visually striking. The chairs...
Oak
Karl Springer Dowelwood Lounge Chair, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
"Dowelwood arm chair", a lounge chair in solid oak with seat and back cushions by Karl Springer, American 1980's.
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
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