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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

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
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Alain Gaubert Oak "Africanist" Chair, France, 1980s
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The construction is as ingeniously simple as it is visually striking. The chair is made of solid oak
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

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
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

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
Karl Springer Dowelwood Lounge Chair, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
, American 1980's. This chair is impressive and beautifully crafted. Reference: Karl Springer LTD Red Binder
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

A. Brandt Ranch Oak Dark Wood Dining Chairs set of 4
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Mckinney, TX
ranch aesthetics with mid-century modern flair. The appeal A. Brandt Ranch Oak chairs is their
Category

Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1980's Paul Tuttle Style Post Modernist Dining Chair Set of four
By Paul Tuttle, Paul Tuttle
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Modernist leather office chair (can be used as dining chair) with silver powder coat base and
Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Brutalist Curved Oak Dining Chairs from Allmilmö, 1980s, Set of 4
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 steam bent oak dining chairs by Allmilmö. Beautiful elegant frames with interlocking seat
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

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
Category

Vintage 1980s English Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of 4 Brutalist Oak Chairs
Located in Nijlen, VAN
set of 4 brutalist oak chairs Lovely set of four dining chairs with a gorgeaous oak frame. These
Category

Vintage 1980s European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Brutalist Oak Chairs
Set of 4 Brutalist Oak Chairs
H 35.83 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Tripod Lounge Chairs by Pavel Novak, Czechoslovakia 1980s
Located in Utrecht, NL
vocation than to furnish his farm. The chairs are made of hand gouged oak, which is in itself a time
Category

Vintage 1980s Slovak Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Chrome-Plated Chair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type chair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Beech

Chrome-Plated Chair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Chrome-Plated Chair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Ranch Oak Captains Armchairs by A. Brandt Acorn Brown Finish a Pair
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Captain’s chairs by A. Brandt! This pair of armchairs is comprised of rustic solid ranch oak with an Acorn
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Post Modern Artisan Made Angular Oak and Steel Chairs
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of minimal, post modern, artisan-made chairs feature angular oak backs, seats and fronts with
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Highback Spindle Dowel Oak Dining Chairs by Stephen Hynson
By Stephen Hynson
Located in Chicago, IL
dining chairs, including four armless chairs and two captains chairs. Studio made of oak.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Post Modern Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Oak, Original Fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 4 Post Modern Oak Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Post Modern Oak Dining Chairs
H 39.75 in W 20.5 in D 25 in
Thonet Dining Chairs, Set of Ten, Perennials Performance Fabric, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of 10 Thonet bentwood dining chairs. Chairs have a padded seat and back. Great
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of 4 Handmade English "Victoria and Albert" Style Oak Windsor Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 4 Handmade English "Victoria and Albert" Style Oak Windsor chairs.
Category

Late 20th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Vintage Pierre Chapo S28 Chairs in French Elm, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage S28 chairs in elm: According to Pierre Chapo, the S28 is a modern interpretation of the
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Organic Modern Dining Chairs - Birch + Rush - Italy circa 1980s - Set of Six
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage organic / post modern dining chairs, Italy circa 1980s. Set of six (6). Solid birch frames
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Birch, Oak

Set of 6 postmodern italian dining chairs, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 6 italian dining chairs with a clear oak wooden frame, original floral fabric upholstery and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 postmodern italian dining chairs, 1980s
Set of 6 postmodern italian dining chairs, 1980s
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Set of Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1980s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Schagen, NL
and a wonderful frame in oak. The chairs are both in a very good condition, with minor wear. Small
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Oak

Set of Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1980s
Set of Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1980s
H 45.67 in W 26.38 in D 27.96 in
Hank Loewenstein Oak and Leather Chairs in Red, 1970s
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Hank Lowenstein “Padova” dining chairs in oak and leather. Finished in a beautiful vibrant red
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Bentwood Cantilever Armchair, 1980s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 34"h, 25"w, 24"d, 18.5"h seat - In the style of Alvar Aalto - Bent oakwood chair with gray, black
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Bentwood

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Giuseppi Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, Italy 1980s
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous set of 4 dining chairs by sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Modern Occasional Wood Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice modern art accent chair. Solid wood construction with black lacquered seat and backrest
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Modern Occasional Wood Chair
Modern Occasional Wood Chair
H 42 in W 21.5 in D 19.5 in
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Floral Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
1980s Carved solid oak frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Measures: Side chairs - 20.5"W x
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

1980s Pair of Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Bentwood Armchair in Oak with Tan Fabric
By Don Pettit, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chairs were both specified in a dark oak finish with contrasting off-white/light tan fabric upholstery
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Bentwood, Fabric

8 Modern Classic Steelcase Warren Snodgrass Dining Chairs Light Oak Bentwood
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Stellar vintage modern classic Steelcase Snodgrass dining chairs in light oak bentwood by Warren
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

French Design, Pierre Chapo, French Elm S28 Chairs, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage S28 chairs in elm: According to Pierre Chapo, the S28 is a modern interpretation of the
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Four Arts and Craft Oak Dinning Chairs by Pennsylvania House Furniture 1887 2005
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Bellport, NY
their doors in Lewisburg PA in 1887 and sadley closed them in 2005. These superb oak dinning room
Category

Vintage 1980s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Studio Oak and Stainless Steel Rocking Chair by Leon Mayer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980 and numbered 169. The rocking chair is constructed of solid oak and polish stainless steel
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Richly decorated 'Old Dutch' Oak Hand-Carved Knob Chair, Netherlands 1910-1940
Located in Den Haag, NL
Richly decorated 'Old Dutch' Oak Hand-Carved Knob chair, based on the seventeenth-century shape, ca
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of 8 dining chairs by Rob & Dries van den Berghe, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
with brown leather seats. The chairs are in overal good condition. 1980s - Belgium Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Six Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl Dining Chairs in Beech, Seltz, France, 1980s
By Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1, Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl
Located in The Hague, NL
selected this company to produce some of his designs in the 1970s and 1980s. Mostly working with solid oak
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of 6 dining chairs by Rob & Dries van den Berghe, 1980s
By Bob & Dries Van Den Berghe
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegant, sculptural high back dining chairs by Vanden Berghe Pauvers. Upholstered with dark beige
Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Sculptural Set of Four Ebénisterie Seltz Dining Chairs in Oak, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo, Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1
Located in The Hague, NL
1980s. Mostly working with solid oak and elm wood, their way of working was based on great respect for
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Sculptural Oak Tripod Chairs by Ebénisterie Seltz, France, 1970s
By Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of four French chairs is in the Arts & Crafts style, preserving and emphasizing the
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Oak Dining Chairs in the Style of Guillerme et Chambron, France
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of four oak dining chairs with leather seats from France, most probably 1950s. The style
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

off White Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair by Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s off white leather, chrome and whitewash oak ‘eclipse’ lounge chair by Jay Spectre. In
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Jay Spectre Century Eclipse Salmon Pink Post Modern Chrome Club Lounge Arm Chair
By Jay Spectre
Located in Dayton, OH
Company of North Carolina, circa 1980s. The chairs feature sculptural form, made from Cerused Oak and
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two (2) Modern Spindle Arm Chairs After Stephen Hynson, c. 1980
By Stephen Hynson
Located in Deland, FL
designs. The oak chairs have been tinted walnut constructed from wood with a depth of grain. The set has
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mission Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Claud Bunyard for Nichols & Stone American Windsor Oak Dining Armchairs, Six
By Claud Bunyard, Nichols & Stone
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous and iconic set of six American Windsor style solid oak dining armchairs By Claud
Category

Vintage 1980s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Post Modern Eclipse Lounge Chair by Jay Specter for Century Furniture c 1970/80s
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Century Furniture, circa 1970/1980's. The chair features a dramatic continuous arm and back leg
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Antique Rustic Antler Parlor Chairs, Germany, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of Antique Rustic Antler Parlor Chairs, Germany, circa 1900 A pair of antique antler chairs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Antler, Oak

Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair by Century
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Jay Spectre for Century, the "Eclipse" lounge chair is a post-modern take on Deco
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Maxime Old, Fireside Chair
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
The low chair designed by Maxime Old has a base in stained oak and matt varnish, and a seat that
Category

2010s French Minimalist Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Maxime Old, Fireside Chair
Maxime Old, Fireside Chair
H 29.5 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
1980's Chromcraft Leather Dining Game Chairs & Table
By Chromcraft
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1980 Chromcraft
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Set of 10 Marge Carson Emerald Green Velvet Dining Chairs
By Marge Carson
Located in Houston, TX
A fabulous set of ten Marge Carson dining chairs. These sturdy and comfortable oak chairs are white
Category

Late 20th Century North American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of 10 Marge Carson Emerald Green Velvet Dining Chairs
Set of 10 Marge Carson Emerald Green Velvet Dining Chairs
No Reserve
H 40.5 in W 22.25 in D 24 in
Set of Four Cerused White Oak Armchairs, 1980
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unique set of dining armchairs featuring a cerused whitewash oak finish on a reeded frame. The
Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Solid Oak Postmodern Trestle Dining / Conference Extra Large Table, Circa 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak extra long trestle base dining table / conference table from the 1980's. Very thick oak
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Renaissance Style Italian Sgabello Chair ca. 1860
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A wonderful handcarved oak wood sgabello board chair - backrest and feet carved in Renaissance
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Junzo Sakakura Lounge Chair Tendo Japanese Midcentury Design
By Junzo Sakakura
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing the exquisite Junzo Sakakura Lounge Chair, a captivating piece of 1980s design created
Category

Vintage 1980s European Anglo-Japanese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

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1980s Oak Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1980s oak chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and animal skin, all 1980s oak chairs available were constructed with great care. 1980s oak chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1980s oak chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1980s oak chairs over the years, but those made by Jay Spectre, Hans J. Wegner and Ruud-Jan Kokke are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 1980s Oak Chairs?

1980s oak chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $310 and the highest can go for as much as $73,694.

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 Oak 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.