Philippe Starck, Dr. Sonderbar Chair, XO Edition 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Krefeld, DE
Philippe Starck Dr. Sonderbar Chair – XO Edition Rare Philippe Starck Dr. Sonderbar armchair for XO, circa 1983, in chrome. An iconic early design by Philippe Starck, the Dr. Sonder...
Stainless Steel
$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 unique floating cherry oak wing back armrest.
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer, Chinese Curved Back Chair, USA, c. 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This documented rare chair by Karl Springer, found in his catalogue of original creations, is made of chrome-plated steel, brass and lucite. The seat cushion is upholstered in a fine...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair of Charles Gibilterra for Brueton 'Plaza’ Lounge Chairs, 1980s USA
By Charles Gibilterra, Brueton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Charles Gibilterra for Brueton 'Plaza’ Lounge Chairs, 1980s USA Pair of modern Charles Gibilterra for Brueton Industries “Plaza Lounge Chairs,” each designed with a button-t...
Stainless Steel
1980s Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Executive Chair in Leather w/ Steel Base
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single original Alpha bucket executive desk chair, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. The piece was produced by his namesake Zographos Designs Limited. It features a poli...
Stainless Steel
“Groeten uit Holland” Lounge Chair by Rob Eckhardt, Netherlands, 1980s
By Rob Eckhardt
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
Details Designer: Rob Eckhardt Producer: Dutch Originals / Gebr. van der Stroom Country: Netherlands Period: 1980s Materials: Stainless steel, wool, fabric Type: Postmodern lounge ch...
Stainless Steel
Postmodern Design Lounge Chair Groeten uit Holland by Rob Eckhardt, 1980s
By Rob Eckhardt
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
This iconic lounge chair by Rob Eckhardt, titled Groeten uit Holland, is a striking example of Dutch postmodern design. This rare version features a stainless steel frame, enhancing ...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Jean Prouvé D20 Stainless Steel Leather Wicker Chairs for Tecta, Germany, 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Miami, FL
Thank you for looking at my Jean Prouvé D20 stainless steel leather wicker chair that has been reproduced by Tecta who is a Furniture Company based in Germany. Beautifully made and v...
Stainless Steel
Mario Botta "Quinta" Chair for Alias 1980s
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Wien, Wien
Quinta, a chair with a legacy dating back to its creation in 1985, is not your ordinary seat; it embodies a fusion of comfort and architectural sophistication. Designed under the inf...
Metal, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Neoclassical Dining Chairs by Belgochrom, 1980s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Six beautiful dining chairs in steel, brass and black fabric by Belgo Chrome. Modern and neoclassical look that matches Maison Jansen and Hollywood Regency pieces. Two chairs have a...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Set of 8 Vintage Postmodern Karl Friedrich Förster Hunter Chairs Germany 1980s
By Karl Friedrich Förster, KFF
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Rare set of 8 brushed steel and plywood stackable dining chairs designed by Karl Friedrich Förster for KFF .In the 1980s, the company likely offered dining chairs with clean lines,...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 25.99 in W 30.32 in D 27.56 in
LC2 Club Chair by P. Jeanneret, Le Corbusier & C. Perriand for Alivar, 1980s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Alivar
Located in Poznań, PL
Exceptional design and making. Very good vintage condition. Investment design - pieces with an attribtution mark increase in value over time.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Karl Springer Pair of Swivel Chairs with Stainless Steel Bases, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of swivel chairs with stainless steel bases by Karl Springer, American, 1980s.
Stainless Steel
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H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair, Camel, Stainless Steel, Mies van der Rohe, 1980s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll Barcelona lounge chair, stainless steel, Mies van der Rohe, circa early 1980s.
Stainless Steel
Charles Pollock Leather Swivel Desk Chair for Knoll, 1980's
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern desk / office chair designed by Charles Polloc and manufactured for Knoll, 1980's Black leather seat very comfortable. Chair swivels and height is adjustable, wi...
Stainless Steel
Brueton Postmodern Tripod Chairs, 1980s
By Brueton
Located in Chicago, IL
Brueton Post Modern Tripod Chairs, 1980’s. Stainless steel 3 leg frames with original black checkered postmodern upholstery.
Stainless Steel
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H 37.01 in W 35.04 in D 31.89 in
Big Tulip Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Verner Panton, Olivier Mourgue, Pierre Paulin
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Produced by Artifort probably in the 1980s. Round disc-shaped bases in polished stainless steel, with swivel-function for the chair.
Steel, Stainless Steel
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H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Lounge Chair By Viliam Chlebo In Chrome And Leatherette, Kodreta 1980s
By Viliam Chlebo
Located in Zohor, SK
A striking example of late Czechoslovak modernism, the T 2403 lounge chair designed by Viliam Chlebo and produced by Kodreta Myjava captures the bold experimentation of 1980s Sociali...
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Set Of 4 Exceptional "Regency Arm Chairs" 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 4 "Regency Armchairs" in polished stainless steel with gold tinted brass back elements and black leather seats by Karl Springer, American 1980’s.
Brass, Stainless Steel
Eight Jay Spectre 1980s Eclipse Dining Chairs in Leather
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $15,800. Eight sumptuous and sleek Jay Spectre "Eclipse" dining chairs from the 1986 Jay Spectre Collection unveiled as part of the Bloomingdale's Centennial Celebration...
Stainless Steel
Rodolfo Dordani for Moroso “Waiting” Single Seat Lounge Chair, 1980s
By Moroso, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Rodoldo Dordoni for Moroso, Italy. “Waiting” single seat lounge chair. Substantial stainless steel base and frame. Measures: 40" W x 30" H x 30" D.
Stainless Steel
Post modern dining chairs by Belgo chrom, set of 6 - 1980s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of six elegant dining room chairs manufactured by Belgochrom. Nicely designed metal frames with elegant legs. They come in their original upholstery with brushed steel frames. ...
Stainless Steel
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H 30.71 in W 31.11 in D 25.99 in
Lounge Armchair by Gerard Van Den Berg for Rohe Noordwolde, 1980s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in The Hague, NL
This beautiful lounge armchair was designed by Gerard Van Den Berg and produced by Rohe Noordwolde in 1980s, Netherlands. It has a brushed stainless steel frame with a black artific...
Stainless Steel
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H 30.71 in W 31.11 in D 25.99 in
Set of 2 Lounge Armchairs by Gerard Van Den Berg for Rohe Noordwolde, 1980s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in The Hague, NL
This beautiful set of 2 armchairs was designed by Gerard van den Berg and produced by Rohe Noordwolde in 1980s Netherlands. It has a brushed stainless steel frame with a black artif...
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Pair of Exceptional "Regency Arm Chairs" 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of "Regency Arm Chairs" in polished stainless steel with brass back detail and black pony skin seats by Karl Springer, American 1980’s.
Brass, Stainless Steel
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H 25.2 in W 26.78 in D 29.14 in
Zanotta "Ondina" Chairs by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta - 1980s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Roma, IT
Stainless steel frames upholstered in blue leather.
Stainless Steel
1980s Sing Sing Sing Chair by Shiro Kuramata for XO, France
By Philippe Starck, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Postmodern icon, the sing sing sing chair was designed by Shiro Kuramata in 1985 for the French manufacturer XO (co-founded by Philippe Starck). The chair is crafted from tubular ste...
Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome
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H 32 in W 20.63 in D 23.25 in
Set of Six Stainless Steel Cantilever Dining Chairs by Brueton, 1980s
By Brueton
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning set of six dining chairs by Brueton, circa 1980s. The cantilever chairs are classic Mid-Century Modern design. The dark cobalt blue mohair is in very good condition and th...
Stainless Steel
Set of Ten Steel Chairs by Brueton, 1980s
By Breuton
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning set of ten stainless steel chairs by Brueton, the 1980s. From a wonderful Pennsylvania estate and Mid-Century Modern home.
Stainless Steel
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H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Minimalist Italian Leather Chair, Chrome Frame, 1980s Design
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This heavy and solid yet elegant chair was manufactured in Italy during the 1980s. The chair features a chrome-plated steel X-shaped frame over which black genuine leather is stretch...
Metal, Stainless Steel
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H 31.5 in W 21.5 in D 16 in
Set of Four Spaghetti Chairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These beautiful Spaghetti chairs were designed by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias in Italy in the 1980s. It has chrome-plated steel frames and clear straps. All PVC tapes are not ye...
Stainless Steel
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H 31 in W 19.25 in D 27.5 in
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International MR chair 256cs, Black Leather, 1980s.
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International MR chair 256cs, Black Leather, 1980’s. The MR Collection represents some of the earliest steel furniture designs by Mies van der Rohe. The ...
Stainless Steel
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H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Vintage German Cantilever Conference Chairs by R. Glatzel for Knoll, 1980s.
By Knoll
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This set of 2 brown leather conference chairs from the art collection, designed by Rudolf B. Glatzel for Dreipunkt and Knoll in the 80s, is in very good condition. The dark brown lea...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
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H 36.5 in W 18.25 in D 22.5 in
Bielecky Brothers Rattan and Stainless Steel Game Table and Chairs, 1980s
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Hamburg, PA
Bielecky Brothers rattan and stainless steel game table and chairs, 1980s. The furniture made by Bielecky Brothers is owned by celebrities and those with discerning taste around the ...
Stainless Steel
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR Chaise for Knoll, circa 1980s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR Chaise made for Knoll in the 1980s. This piece is made of a seamless tubular stainless steel frame with polished finish and an ivory leather cushion craft...
Stainless Steel
Leather and Chrome-Plated Scaffolding Chair, 1980s
Located in Budapest, HU
This postmodern style chair features a leather upholstery, and is made out of construction or scaffolding elements. Sturdy, massive design piece, circa 1980s. This vintage item has ...
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
A Rare 1980s Cowhide and Fluted Chrome Club Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A Rare Cowhide and Fluted Chrome Club Chair. USA, 1980s. A gorgeously upholstered club chair in chrome. The rectilinear, whimsical form is evocative of early Memphis furniture but th...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
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H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 17.72 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Lounge Chair, Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, 1980s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Lounge chair PK20, in brushed stainless steel and leather by Poul Kjærholm, produced by Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1980s.
Stainless Steel
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H 36.23 in W 33.86 in D 35.04 in
Lounge Chair Model DES2021 by Gerard Van Den Berg for Rohé Noordwolde, 1980s
By Rohe Noordwolde, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Lounge chair model DES2021 by Gerard Van Den Berg for Rohé Noordwolde, 1980s Dutch design with a very comfortable seat.
Stainless Steel
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H 33.25 in W 28 in D 27.5 in
Pair of 1980s Phillip Enfield Tilt and Swivel Barrel Chairs on Casters
By Phillip Enfield
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautifully crafted pair of tilt and swivel chairs features a circular-form body with curved backrest sloping down to integrated arms. Each chair features a single, reversible s...
Stainless Steel
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