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Italian 1980's Design Armchair Tubular Chrome Steel Black Leather
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful 1980s design armchair made of thick chromed tubular frame, black leather seat and curved
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Chrome, Steel

Italian modern Black leather steel Armchair Wassily B3 by Breuer Gavina, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black leather and steel Armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Steel

109 armchair, Giandomenico Belotti, Alias, Italy, 1980's
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
and the radical forms of Corbusier armchairs. Resulting from the fruitful partnership in the 80s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Wooden and Steel Armchairs, 1980s, Set of 2
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of stylish postmodern armchairs in steel and wood. Italian work from the oeghties.
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Vintage 1980s Armchairs

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Metal

Wooden and Steel Armchairs, 1980s, Set of 2
Wooden and Steel Armchairs, 1980s, Set of 2
H 30.32 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Uccle, BE
Iconic chair designed by Swedish designer Jonas Bohlin for Källemo. Signed by designer Provex JB. The chair was produced in 1981 and only 100 chairs were made.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Armchairs

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Concrete, Cut Steel

Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's
Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's
H 36.62 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Italian Midcentury Swivel Armchairs in White Leather, 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Comfortable set of two swivel armchairs, made in Northern Italy, in the 1980s. Very good
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Shiro Kuramata "How High the Moon" Armchair in Steel Produced by Vitra, 1980s
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early "High High The Moon" chair designed by Shiro Kuramata and produced by Vitra in 1986. In great original condition with almost no signs of age and use. A spectacular...
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Vintage 1980s German Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Shiro Kuramata "How High the Moon" Armchair in Steel Produced by Vitra, 1980s
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early "High the Moon" chair designed by Shiro Kuramata and produced by Vitra in 1986. In great original condition with almost no signs of age and use. A spectacular and icon...
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Vintage 1980s German Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Armchair Mod. Wink Designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s
By Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Armchair - Chaise longue mod. Wink 111 designed by Toshiyuki Kita in the 80's and edited by Cassina
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Armchair Mod. Wink Designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s
By Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair – Chaise longue mod. Wink 111 designed by Toshiyuki Kita in the 80's and edited by Cassina
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Post-Modern Trix Armchair by Karl Friedrich Förster for KKF, 1980s
By Karl Friedrich Förster, KFF
Located in Amsterdam, NL
German design in the style of Memphis from the 1980s. Original patinated steel frame with blue lacquered
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Set of Two Armchairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s
By Paolo Piva
Located in Praha, CZ
Design armchairs designed by Paolo Piva. The iron mechanism on the back leg allows easy movement of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Steel

1980s, French Steel Design Sofa Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Original French polished steel sofa chair with S-shaped patterns and zebra upholstery
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Late 20th Century French Armchairs

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Iron

1980s, French Steel Design Sofa Chair
1980s, French Steel Design Sofa Chair
H 34.65 in W 27.96 in D 21.66 in
Ross Littell for Matteo Grassi Armchairs in Red Leather and Steel
By Matteo Grassi, Ross Littell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ross Littell for Matteo Grassi, armchairs, leather, steel, Italy, 1980s These two red leather
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

6 Post-Modern Arrben Italy 'Canasta' Armchairs Leather Enameled Tubular Steel
By Arrben
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Post-Modern set of six (6) 'Canasta' armchairs by Arrben of Italy, in stitched thick saddle
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Little Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very comfortable armchair, designed by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Black Vintage Spaghetti Armchair by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, Italy, 1980s
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Vienna, AT
Giandomenico Belotti (1922-2004) was born in Bergamo. This Spaghetti armchair was made of tube
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Late 20th Century Armchairs

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Metal

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 te 60's
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

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
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Large Leather Italian Chair by Nicoletti Salotti for AVANTI, Italy 1980 's
By Nicoletti Salotti, Avanti
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage post modern Black Leather Armchair, designed by Nicoletti salotti for Avanti in the 1980 's
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Italian Mid Century Lounge Chairs, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of lounge chairs, fabricated in Italy in the 80's. Created with a strong tubular
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Pop Art Pink Lilac Vintage Armchair Zyklus Chair Peter Maly, 1980s Germany
By Peter Maly
Located in Vienna, AT
Peter Maly 1980s and executed by COR, Helmut Luebke. This model of armchair was elected to the
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

An armchair and its ottoman. Maison Jansen , France, 1980s
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
An armchair in chromed steel, seat in black leather, and its ottoman. House of Jansen, France
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Vintage 1980s French Armchairs

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Chrome

Vintage Mid Century Iconic Mart Stam S34 Cantilever Armchair, 1980s Italy
By Mart Stam
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage Mid-Century-Modern armchair with faux-leather seating and chrome plated tubular steel
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Dr Sonderbar Armchair by Philippe Starck for XO, 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
From French designer Philippe Starck, the Dr. Sonderbar nickel-plated steel chair with perforated
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Vintage 1980s Armchairs

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Chrome

Skaala Armchairs by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte, Set of 4, Finland, 1980s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, Finland 1
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 4 “Skaala” armchairs designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte. Laminated birch, chrome-plated
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Pratfall Armchairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1980s, Set of 2
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Postmodern design classic "Pratfall" arm chair designed by Philippe Starck for Driade. 1st Edition made in the early 90s. Both arm chairs are in good condition with normal wear of ...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Mid Century Little Globe Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and comfortable "Little Globe" armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in te 60's
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Mid Century Little Globe Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and comfortable "Little Globe" armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in te 60's
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

1980s "Miss, Don't You like Caviar?" pair of armchairs by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Paris, FR
you like caviar ?" armchair (1987) into the Blum Helman Gallery.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

LC1 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier, 1980s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Norwalk, CT
aesthetic, featuring a tubular steel frame, and this example has black hair on cowhide start and back and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

LC1 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier, 1980s
LC1 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier, 1980s
H 26.5 in W 23.75 in D 25.25 in
Mid Century Big Globe Armchair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1959, this particular set is fabricated in the 80's. The chair is just
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Alberto Orlandi "Pompeii" Italian Set of Four Leather Armchairs in Steel & Brass
By Maison Jansen, Alberto Orlandi
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
, circa late 1970s-early 1980s. Made in Italy and featuring polished steel, solid cast brass feet and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass, Steel

East Side Lounge Chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Italy, 1980's
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
lounge chair features gray lacquered steel feet with translucent plastic end pieces. Designed by Ettore
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Swaim Modern Neoclassical Form Desk or Armchair
By Swaim
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s Swaim contemporary neoclassical style X-back chair. Can be used as a desk or occasional chair
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Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Armchairs

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Brass, Steel

Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Armchairs in Leather and Chrome
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Almelo, NL
armchairs, model 255, in polished chrome-plated flat bar steel with original leather seats. These iconic
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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Set of Six COR Leather Armchairs
By COR
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel/wood constuction covered with gray leather. Made in Germany by COR in the 1980s. Original
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Vintage 1980s German Armchairs

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Leather

Set of Six COR Leather Armchairs
Set of Six COR Leather Armchairs
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 26.38 in
Détente Armchair - Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
sharp angled armchair in fabric standing on steel legs. The back of the chair is divided in two sections
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Détente Armchair - Maxime Old
Détente Armchair - Maxime Old
H 34.6 in W 30.31 in D 30.31 in
Arrben Black Leather Armchair
By Arrben
Located in Dronten, NL
These slope-backed armchairs were made by Arrben, Italy in the 1980s. The tubular frames are black
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Arrben Black Leather Armchair
Arrben Black Leather Armchair
H 29.93 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Chrome Armchairs by Directional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of chrome armchairs by Directional with strong lines poised on steel bases, in the style of
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Eight Mario Bellini Cab 413 Armchairs
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Houston, TX
Eight Mario Bellini Cab 413 armchairs in rosso cina finish, fabricated by Cassina in the 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Eight Mario Bellini Cab 413 Armchairs
Eight Mario Bellini Cab 413 Armchairs
H 32.75 in W 23.75 in D 20.5 in
Cab 414 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Renens, CH
Two Cab 414 armchairs in cognac leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina. These very comfortable
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Cab 414 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Cab 414 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 24.41 in
Set of 6 Italian Post Modern Leather Dining Armchairs by Arper, c1985
By Arper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 leather armchairs by Arper, Italy. Each chair features a steel frame, entirely
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Mario Botta, 4 'Seconda' Metal Chairs, Alias Mod. 602, 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Botta, set of 4 "Seconda" Armchairs produced by Alias, Italy 1982. Structure with armrests in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

De Sede Dining Chairs by Nienkamper in Brown Leather, 1980s
By Nienkamper, De Sede
Located in Renens, CH
Four armchairs in leather and chromed steel by the Swiss furniture maker De Sede, guaranteeing a
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Dutch Lounge or Side Chair by Kaleidos, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
comfortable chairs are fabricated in the 80's. The black wool fabric is in very good condition. We work
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Dutch Lounge or Side Chair by Kaleidos, 1980s
Dutch Lounge or Side Chair by Kaleidos, 1980s
H 30.32 in W 38.98 in D 31.11 in
Peter Maly 'Zyklus Arm Chair' for Cor, Germany 1980s
By COR, Peter Maly
Located in Hellouw, NL
Postmodern Pop Art 'Zyklus Chair' by Peter Maly for Cor, Germany 1980s. This leather lounge chair
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60s. This original chair with chromed legs is produced in the 80s. It is a cute and very comfortable chair. ...
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60s. This original chair with chromed legs is produced in the 80s. It is a cute and very comfortable chair. ...
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60s. This original chair with chromed legs is produced in the 80s. It is a cute and very comfortable chair. ...
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Iconic black armchair, after the model Wassily by Marcel Breuer. Produced in the 80's in Italy and
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1980s
Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1980s
H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Iconic white armchair, after the model Wassily by Marcel Breuer. Produced in the 80's in Italy and
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1980s
Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1980s
H 28.35 in W 31.11 in D 26.78 in
Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60s. This is an original set with chromed legs, they are produced in the 80s. It is a cute and very comfo...
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome, Steel

Mario Botta, 'Seconda' Black Metal Chairs, Alias Mod. 602, 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Argelato, BO
Three 'Seconda' chairs designed by the famous architect Mario Botta for the Italian firm Alias, model 602. All three are painted black both in the structure and in the seat, they bea...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort Orange Slice chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60's. This is an original
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and turnable Armchair, named "Little Tulip". Designed by the famous Pierre Paulin
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Leather armchair by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in PARIS, FR
), from the 1980s. Steel frame and leather cushions. Very good overall condition. DV82
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Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

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Leather

Leather armchair by Gae Aulenti
Leather armchair by Gae Aulenti
H 28.94 in W 30.91 in D 32.29 in
Mario Botta, 4 'Seconda' Black Metal Chairs, Alias Mod. 602, 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Argelato, BO
Three 'Seconda' chairs designed by the famous architect Mario Botta for the Italian firm Alias, model 602. All 4 are painted black both in the structure and in the seat, they bear ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Marcel Breuer Wassily B3 Leather Armchairs, Fasem 1983 Edition
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Paris, FR
Rare : superb pair of leather armchairs, Marcel Breuer Wassily, fasem edition 1983. . Sublime
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Late 20th Century Hungarian Armchairs

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Steel

Italian Design Classic Cab 414 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of 2
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Renens, CH
Set of two Cab 414 armchairs in black leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina. These very
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

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1980s Steel Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1980s steel armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1980s steel armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and animal skin. 1980s steel armchairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1980s steel armchairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large 1980s steel armchairs, so small 1980s steel armchairs measuring 18.12 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many 1980s steel armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Knoll, Radboud Van Beekum and UMS Pastoe produced popular 1980s steel armchairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 1980s Steel Armchairs?

1980s steel armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,096, while the lowest priced sells for $479 and the highest can go for as much as $29,435.

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 Steel Armchairs
  • 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.