What was in fashion in the 1980s?

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.

Was plaid popular in the 1980s?

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.

Was Versace popular in the 1980s?

Yes, although Versace remains one of the top fashion houses of today, the 1980s are considered the heyday of Versace. Campaigns included top supermodels of the time, including Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer, and were shot by the top photographers Richard Avedon and Bruce Weber. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Versace apparel and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

What dress was popular in the 1980s?

One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.

1980s Plastic Armchairs

Bieffeplast Italy

1980s Foam Chairs

Postmodern Armchair

Set Of 4 Knoll Chairs

Ward Bennett For Brickel Chair

Spaghetti Chairs By Giandomenico Belotti

Philippe Starck Plastic Chair

Giandomenico Belotti For Alias

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rubber

Rubber Chairs for Metropolitan Furniture by Brian Kane, 1987

$6,400 / set

Coppia Di Poltrone Postmoderne Memphis Style Anni ‘80 Design Modernariato

Located in Taranto, IT

Memphis Style coppia di poltrone Design Postmoderno Modernariato 1980. Poltrone con struttura in poliuretano espanso, rivestimento in tessuto in due tonalità di rosa. L’articolo è ...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam

Coppia Di Poltrone Postmoderne Memphis Style Anni ‘80 Design Modernariato

$1,795 / set

Unique Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier "Barbara d'Argento" Prototype Chair 1985

By Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare and piece unique "Barbara d'Argento" armchair in cut stainless steel, aluminum with an adjustable chain seating by Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier produced Pallucco Roma...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Unique Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier "Barbara d'Argento" Prototype Chair 1985

$41,892

1980s Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass DAX Dining Arm Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of DAX Dining Arm Shell Chairs, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1950. These examples were produced by Herman Miller in the 1980s. Each chair features a...

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass DAX Dining Arm Shell Chairs

$2,400 / set

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

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Zagreb, HR

Pair of iconic F598 ‘Groovy’ chairs in vibrant red upholstery. Designed by the legendary Pierre Paulin in the early 1970s for Dutch manufacturer Artifort. The design was an evolution...

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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

$10,473 / set

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Executive Dining Arm Chairs, Model 71 UBC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA circa the 1980s...

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

$1,800 / set

1980s Pair of Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Bentwood Armchair in Oak w/ Blue Fabric

By Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of 1105 Bentwood Armchairs, originally designed by Don Petitt for Knoll in the early 1970s. These particular examples were produced in the United States during the 198...

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Foam

1980s Pair of Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Bentwood Armchair in Oak w/ Blue Fabric

$1,500 / set

Pair of Signed Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Armchairs, Metric Collection, 1980s

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning pair of armchairs designed by Charles Hollis Jones from his celebrated Metric Collection, handcrafted in Los Angeles in the 1980s. These chairs exemplify Hollywood Regency...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Signed Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Armchairs, Metric Collection, 1980s

$12,500 / set

Set of Five Lucite Waterfall Dining Chairs by Hill Manufacturing, 1980s

By Hill Manufacturing, Charles Hollis Jones, Pace Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking set of five waterfall-style dining chairs in thick, curved Lucite, attributed to Hill Manufacturing, with strong stylistic ties to designs by Charles Hollis Jones and Leon...

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Fabric

Set of Five Lucite Waterfall Dining Chairs by Hill Manufacturing, 1980s

$3,116 Sale Price / set

24% Off

Original Knoll Intenational Eero Saarinen Sessel Womb chair 1980

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen "Womb Chair" inkl. Ottomane von Knoll International aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Modell wurde von Eero Saarinen im Jahr 1948 entworfen und...

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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Original Knoll Intenational Eero Saarinen Sessel Womb chair 1980

$7,768

1987 Bert England for Stow Davis England Dining Chair with Brown Upholstery

By Bert England, Stow Davis

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an 'England Chair', designed by Bert England for Stow-Davis Furniture of Grand Rapids, MI. in the late 1970s. These chairs date to 1987 and the listed price includes one ...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1987 Bert England for Stow Davis England Dining Chair with Brown Upholstery

$700 / item

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Fauteuil Cary Grant's Estate Private Collection

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Fauteuil, Carved Oval Back Antique Painted Finish with Gilded Accents Upholstered in Floral Material "Cary Grant's Estate Private Collection" Seat Heig...

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Vintage 1980s Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Fauteuil Cary Grant's Estate Private Collection

$5,080

Ettore Sottsass for Edizioni Vitra Armchair "Teodora," Italy 1984

By Vitra, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Naples, IT

Rare and beautiful chair Mod. "Teodora," designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Vitra around 1984. This unique chair is an outstanding piece of the Memphis style, designed by t...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Ettore Sottsass for Edizioni Vitra Armchair "Teodora," Italy 1984

$8,139

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

By Metropolitan, Brian Kane

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous set of four bold black armchairs designed by Brian Kane and manufactured in the United States by Metropolitan Furniture. The chairs were manufactured in 1989 made specifica...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

$3,950 / set

1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chair Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Bankers Chair, initially designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in 1965. The listed price includes one chair, and we have four chairs available for purchase. T...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chair Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric

$1,200 / item

1988 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Arm Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Bankers Armchair, initially designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in 1965. The listed price includes one chair, and we have four chairs available for purchase. ...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1988 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Arm Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen

$1,200 / item

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 were distributed by Atelier International. The frames of the chairs are lacquered in...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

$4,000 / set

Pair of Lucite Armchairs with Brass Hardware and New Upholstery. U.S.A. 1980's.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stylish pair of Lucite armchairs from the 1980's, newly upholstered for a refreshed and modern look. These chairs feature sleek Lucite arms, accented with brass hardware, offering ...

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Vintage 1980s American Armchairs

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Lucite Armchairs with Brass Hardware and New Upholstery. U.S.A. 1980's.

$6,400 / set

Set of 4 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1980's

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Rare set of 4 "Mastro" dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1980's. A minimal and striking design with strong graphic lines and interesting details resulting in...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1980's

$5,254 / set

Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita

By Toshiyuki Kita

Located in Doral, FL

Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita 1980 / 2018 Cassina Reclining armchair operatable by adjusting rubber knobs. Base can be unfolded to create a chaise-longue. Upholstered in black le...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita

$4,680

Iconic F598 ‘Groovy’ Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Purple Upholstery, 80s

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Zagreb, HR

Iconic F598 ‘Groovy’ chair in vibrant purple upholstery. Designed by the legendary Pierre Paulin in the early 1970s for Dutch manufacturer Artifort. The design was an evolution from ...

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Iconic F598 ‘Groovy’ Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Purple Upholstery, 80s

$5,984

Cesca Armchair 1980s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Chairs with armrests 1980s. Labeled MADE IN ITALY by bene. Height of armrests is 69 cm. Original condition.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Cesca Armchair 1980s

$574 / item

Mid Century Big Globe Armchair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable and turnable Big Globe Lounge Chair with Ottoman. The Globe Chair is designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1959, this particular set is fabricated in the 80's. ...

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Big Globe Armchair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

$5,972 / set

Little Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Cute and very comfortable pivoting armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in the 60's. Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's. Solid round metal base with a wooden frame. The cha...

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Little Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

$1,663

"Bubble club" club chair, Kartell Edition circa 1980

By Philippe Starck

Located in Mouscron, WHT

"Bubble club" club chair, Kartell Edition circa 1980

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

"Bubble club" club chair, Kartell Edition circa 1980

$1,436

Peregalli and Calatroni Post Modern Armchair, circa 1985, Italy

By Maurizio Peregalli

Located in Brussels, BE

Post-modern Maurizio Peregalli and Sergio Calatroni chair, edited by Zeus circa 1985, Italy. Poltrona model. Black powder-coated square steel tube, black self-skinning polyurethane s...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Peregalli and Calatroni Post Modern Armchair, circa 1985, Italy

$2,214

1983 Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Bankers Chairs in Oak

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Bankers Armchairs, initially designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in 1965. The listed price includes the pair as shown. The chairs feature solid oak hard...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1983 Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Bankers Chairs in Oak

$2,400 / set

Italian modern armchair or chaise longue Wink Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s

By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern armchair or chaise longue Wink Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s Armchair or chaise longue mod. Wink reclining and extendable. The structure follows soft, curved and w...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Italian modern armchair or chaise longue Wink Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s

$1,196

Ettore Sottsass “Westside” Armchairs for Knoll International, 1982, Set of 2

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Ettore Sottsass “Westside” armchairs for Knoll International, foam and fabric, Italy, 1982, set of two. The “Westside” collection is an iconic project created by Ettore Sottsass in ...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam

Ettore Sottsass “Westside” Armchairs for Knoll International, 1982, Set of 2

$10,500 / set

1990s Ettore Sottsass Studio Westside Lounge Chair in Multi-Color Fabric

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Westside Collection Lounge Armchair, initially designed by Ettore Sottsass for KnollStudio in 1983. Not too many of these were produced. This one dates to the 1990s based o...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1990s Ettore Sottsass Studio Westside Lounge Chair in Multi-Color Fabric

$4,500

1984 Set of Six Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Arm Chairs in Grey

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of 6 Flat Bar Brno Chairs, Model 255, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. These particular examples were manufactured by Knoll in 1984, and the listed pri...

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1984 Set of Six Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Arm Chairs in Grey

$6,000 / set

Set of Six Lucite Upholstered Armchairs Attributed to Lion in Frost

By Lion in Frost

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of six Lucite newly upholstered armchairs unmarked but strongly attributed to Lion in Frost.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lucite

Set of Six Lucite Upholstered Armchairs Attributed to Lion in Frost

$8,800 / set

1 of 19 Vintage Stackable "Strax" Armchairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Casala, 80s

By Casala, Hartmut Lohmeyer

Located in Zagreb, HR

Six vintage “Strax” armchairs designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Casala. Birchwood frame, black plastic seats and backrests with orange fabric. Produced in 1982. Labeled. Chairs are i...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Birch

1 of 19 Vintage Stackable "Strax" Armchairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Casala, 80s

$209 / item

Posrmodern Red Armchairs by Arflex, Italy 90s

By Arflex

Located in Lucija, SI

Set of two Postmodern Italian armchairs made by Arflex in the 90s in red fabric and black metal frame. Available 4 armchairs.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Posrmodern Red Armchairs by Arflex, Italy 90s

$2,633 / set

C. 1988 Pair of Ettore Sottsass Bridge Chairs in Ebonized Maple Kvadrat Fabric

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original pair of ‚ÄòBridge‚Äô armchairs, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Studio in 1988. The listed price includes the pair. The chairs are formed of solid maple woo...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Maple, Fabric

C. 1988 Pair of Ettore Sottsass Bridge Chairs in Ebonized Maple Kvadrat Fabric

$3,950 / set

Italian modern black leather Spaghetti armchair, Giandomenico Belotti Alias 1980

By Giandomenico Belotti, Alias

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern black leather and metal Spaghetti armchair by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980. Spaghetti model armchair with black painted metal structure, square seat and backre...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern black leather Spaghetti armchair, Giandomenico Belotti Alias 1980

$987

1980s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca B64 Armchairs in Green Fabric

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of 4 Cesca chairs, model B64, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These examples were manufactured by Knoll in the 1980s. The chairs feature tubular chromed-s...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca B64 Armchairs in Green Fabric

$2,000 / set

1982 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bankers Chair in Lacquered Ash & Mohair

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Bankers Armchair, initially designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in 1965. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several available for purchase. The de...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Ash, Fabric

1982 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bankers Chair in Lacquered Ash & Mohair

$1,000 / item

Postmodern Armchair and Ottoman "Privè" designed by Paolo Nava for Arflex

By Paolo Nava, Arflex

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a very rare Postmodern armchair with an ottoman "Privè". With a futuristic design that combines comfortable seating with a unique look, this vintage cha...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Carbon Fiber

Postmodern Armchair and Ottoman "Privè" designed by Paolo Nava for Arflex

$3,700

Italian modern black leather Spaghetti armchairs Giandomenico Belotti Alias 1980

By Giandomenico Belotti, Alias

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern black leather and metal Spaghetti armchairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980. Spaghetti model armchairs with black painted metal structure, square seat and back...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern black leather Spaghetti armchairs Giandomenico Belotti Alias 1980

$2,322 / set

1986 Pair of Knoll Mandarin Dining Arm Chairs by Ettore Sottsass in Fabric

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of 'Mandarin‚Äô Chairs, designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Knoll in 1986. The listed price includes the pair. They have sculptural, black enameled-steel arms,...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1986 Pair of Knoll Mandarin Dining Arm Chairs by Ettore Sottsass in Fabric

$2,000 / set

Seconda Chair by Mario Botta for Alias, c.1982

By Mario Botta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The ‘Seconda’ chair by Mario Botta. This armchair features a perforated steel seat supported by a bent steel frame and knurled cylindrical backrests which spin freely. Simple, linear...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Seconda Chair by Mario Botta for Alias, c.1982

$3,995

Set Of 2 Vintage Swivel Armchairs By Albert Jacob For Grosfillex 1980s

By Grosfillex, Albert Jacob

Located in Palermo, IT

Set of 2 Vintage swivel armchairs by Albert Jacob for Grosfillex 1980s Intact and in good condition, small signs of wear as per descriptive photographs. ABS shells and metal feet. ...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set Of 2 Vintage Swivel Armchairs By Albert Jacob For Grosfillex 1980s

$1,077 / set

Arflex T-line Chairs

By Arflex, Burkhard Vogtherr

Located in Belle Mead, NJ

Fabulous pair of T-line chairs designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex, Italy, 1984. Four sets currently in inventory. Please note each chair has a greater or lesser degree of stain...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Arflex T-line Chairs

$1,200 / set

Italian modern black Spaghetti armchairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias 1980s

By Alias, Giandomenico Belotti

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern black plastic and metal Spaghetti armchairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s Spaghetti armchair, with armrests and structure in black lacquered metal and seat ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern black Spaghetti armchairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias 1980s

$1,843

Italian modern black Spaghetti armchairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias 1980s

By Alias, Giandomenico Belotti

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern black plastic and metal Spaghetti armchairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s Spaghetti armchair with black painted metal structure with a geometric shape and s...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern black Spaghetti armchairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias 1980s

$1,879

Pascal Mourgue (1943-2014), Contrast armchair, Forum Diffusion ed., 1982

By Pascal Mourgue

Located in Paris, FR

Pascal Mourgue (1943-2014), Contrast armchair, Forum Diffusion ed. 1982 Black-stained beech, large rounded back, foam and fabric Height 90 x Width 73 x Depth 52 cm

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Pascal Mourgue (1943-2014), Contrast armchair, Forum Diffusion ed., 1982

$2,992 / item

De Pas, D'Urbino and Zanotta Black and Yellow Armchairs

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

Located in Milano, IT

Attractive pair of armchairs made in the 1980s by De Pas, D'urbino and Zanotta, of fine Italian manufacture. The armchairs have a curved back in black plastic material, very eccentri...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

De Pas, D'Urbino and Zanotta Black and Yellow Armchairs

$3,351 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Set of Six of 'Alpha' Dining Chairs

By Anna Anselmi, Bieffeplast

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, set of six 'Alpha' dining chairs, rubber, lacquered metal, Italy, 1985 These armchairs are characterized by an unusual aesthetics that are created dur...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Set of Six of 'Alpha' Dining Chairs

$3,600 / set

Italian modern steel, plastic & fabric AEO armchair, Archizoom for Cassina, 1973

By Cassina, Paolo Deganello

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern steel, plastic and fabric AEO armchair by Archizoom for Cassina, 1973. AEO model armchair, Italian and modern, in steel, plastic and red fabric, designed by Paolo Dega...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Italian modern steel, plastic & fabric AEO armchair, Archizoom for Cassina, 1973

$2,872

1980. Fauteuil elephant Rancillac

By Bernard Rancillac

Located in Perpignan, FR

Bernard Rancillac Design 1966 Fauteuil en plastic moulé renforcé de fibre de verre de couleur gris foncé monté sur un piétement en métal laqué noir Non signé ni numérotée car premiè...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1980. Fauteuil elephant Rancillac

$14,961

Vintage Postmodern Multicolored Vinyl Armchair, 1980s

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

1980s armchair inspired by Harry Siegel. Upholstered in multiple colors vinyl. In good vintage condition with some traces of wear and age, few scratches on the vinyl. Structurally so...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

PVC

Vintage Postmodern Multicolored Vinyl Armchair, 1980s

$593 Sale Price

49% Off

Italian modern brown armchair Artona by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1980s

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern brown armchair Artona by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1980s Cockpit armchair mod. Artona with backrest and seat in brown leather. The backrest and the seat have ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern brown armchair Artona by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1980s

$1,915

Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Set of Ten 'Alfa' Dining Chairs

By Anna Anselmi, Bieffeplast

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, set of ten 'Alpha' dining chairs, rubber, lacquered metal, Italy, 1985 These armchairs are characterized by an unusual aesthetics that are created duri...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Set of Ten 'Alfa' Dining Chairs

$5,950 / set

Original from the 80ies, Modern Swivel Chair Maurizio Peregalli, Signed

By Maurizio Peregalli, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Design: Maurizio Peregalli, Noto ZEUS Milano, signed, 1988. Material used is rubber and metal.

Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original from the 80ies, Modern Swivel Chair Maurizio Peregalli, Signed

$6,373

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, polyurethane foam and wood accents.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Prototype Chair by Masanori Umeda, 1980s

$2,633

Armchair “Little Big Easy” by Ron Arad for Moroso 1989

By Ron Arad, Moroso

Located in Wien, AT

Early Armchair “Little Big Easy” by Ron Arad for Moroso, Italy 1989. The Big Easy, steel chair designed by Ron Arad in 1988, shows that a volume, as simple form, can be translated,...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Armchair “Little Big Easy” by Ron Arad for Moroso 1989

$1,137

Seating Under $2,000

Antique and Vintage Seating

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1980s Plastic Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1980s plastic armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency 1980s plastic armchairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made 1980s plastic armchairs over the years, but those made by Cassina, Jeff Messerschmidt and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 1980s Plastic Armchairs?

1980s plastic armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,005, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $27,080.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.

Questions About 1980s Plastic Armchairs

What was in fashion in the 1980s?
1 Answer
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.
Was plaid popular in the 1980s?
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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.
Was Versace popular in the 1980s?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, although Versace remains one of the top fashion houses of today, the 1980s are considered the heyday of Versace. Campaigns included top supermodels of the time, including Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer, and were shot by the top photographers Richard Avedon and Bruce Weber. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Versace apparel and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
What dress was popular in the 1980s?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.

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