Post Modern Oak & Yellow Steel Small Sculptural Chair, France 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Post modern tripod chair in yellow enameled steel with an oak seat and accents.
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Post Modern Oak & Yellow Steel Small Sculptural Chair, France 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Post modern tripod chair in yellow enameled steel with an oak seat and accents.
Steel
Italian modern chair in black leather and steel, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chair in black leather and steel, 1980s Chair with square seat and backrest, padded
Steel
Vintage 1980s Perforated Steel Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of lounge chairs with curved, perforated black metal frames outlined by thick, tubular metal
Steel
Postmodern Etched Steel Chairs with Mongolian Sheepskin, 1980s-1990s
Located in London, England
Made from etched steel on brass feet, we have softened these formally striking chairs by
Brass, Steel
$446Sale Price / item|25% Off
Belgo Chrom Chairs Steel Design Memphis Style, 1980s
By belgochrom
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Memphis Milano style chairs by Belgo Chrom from the 1980s. Also a beautiful deskchair The green
Steel
$2,094Sale Price / set|20% Off
Industrial Design Leather and Steel Dining Chairs model "Les Arcs", 1980's
By Dal Vera
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Industrial Design Leather and Steel Dining Chair set of 6. Made in India, 1980's period
Steel
Italian modern steel and black leather chair by Alessandro Mendini, Zabro 1980s
By Zabro, Alessandro Mendini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern steel and black leather chair by Alessandro Mendini, Zabro 1980s. Modern Italian
Steel
Italian modern steel and black leather chair by Alessandro Mendini, Zabro 1980s
By Zabro, Alessandro Mendini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern steel and black leather chair by Alessandro Mendini, Zabro 1980s. Modern Italian
Steel
Pair of Orange Spaghetti Chairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980's
By Giandomenico Belotti, Alias
Located in Lisboa, PT
1980's. They have chromed steel frames and orange straps. All PVC straps are still not torn or worn out
Metal, Steel, Chrome
1980s Sculptural Coned Leopard Velvet Steel Swivel Stools Chairs
By Memphis Group
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, velvet leopard print, swivel stools you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is s...
Steel
Set of 4 chromed steel and leather chairs, Arran 1980s
Located in Athens, Attiki
Set of 4 Tan leather stacking chairs made of curved chromed steel and leather. Manufactured by
Steel, Chrome
1980's Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Leather Easy Chairs
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Dallas, TX
' model dining chairs designed for the Café costes in Paris. features a tripod black enameled steel
Steel
Kim Steel and Plywood Chair Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Original 1980s
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Group
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Kim chair designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1987. Made of unique shaped black steel frame and bent
Steel
$2,975Sale Price / item|24% Off
1980s Postmodern Lounge Chairs in Steel, Brass, and White Sheepskin
Located in London, England
Made from Steel on brass feet in the 1980s – 90s. The seat has been upholstered in White Mongolian
Brass, Steel
1980's Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Leather Lounge Chair
By Philippe Starck
Located in Dallas, TX
1985. The distinctive three-legged chair slightly larger, deeply comfortable wraps the sitter in a
Steel
‘Fantasy Island’ Lounge Chair by Kurt Bayer, 1980's
By Kurt Bayer
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A magnificent "Fantasy Island" lounge chair by Kurt Bayer, Germany 1980's. This sculptural lounge
Steel
1980s Barrel Steel Wood Leather Giorgetti Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, leather, steel and wood arm chairs
Steel
Striking modernist metal chair from the 1980s, executed in folded sheet steel.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Striking modernist metal chair from the 1980s, executed in folded sheet steel and characterized by
Steel
Italian Post Modern Cockpit Shape Leather and Steel Side Chair, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Beautiful and rare Italian post modern cockpit shape leather and steel side chair, 1980s Chair or
Steel
Postmodern Sculptural Steel Brown Leather French Pair of Chairs, 1980s, France
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural steel brown leather French pair chairs, 1980s, France These are very rare leather and
Steel
Alien Chair Carlo Forcolini 1980s Design
By Carlo Forcolini, Alias
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Alien chair design by Carlo Forcolini in the 1980s. Yellow wood seat and back. Frame is painted
Steel
Vintage Set Of 4 Steel And Leather Chairs Attributed To Recanatini 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage set of 4 steel and leather chairs attributed to Recanatini, Italian design 1980s Intact
Steel
Postmodern Design Slender Dining Chair set, Italy 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Italian Design Slender Dining Chair set of 4. Made in Italy, 1980's period
Steel
Vintage Kusch+Co Postmodern Stacking Chair – 1980s
By Kusch+Co
Located in Debrecen, HU
This distinctive vintage chair was designed and manufactured by Kusch+Co in the 1980s and
Steel
Bibendum Black Leather Chair by Eileen Gray, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic Bibendum lounge chair originally designed by Eileen Gray in 1926, a landmark piece of early
Steel
$10,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
De Sede DS-142 Chairs in Gray Leather, A Pair, Winfried Totzek, 1980's
By De Sede
Located in Culver City, CA
These chairs are gorgeous! They’re not just pieces of furniture—they’re straight-up legends
Steel
Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast Steel Omksyack Chair, 1980s
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Naples, IT
Mid-Century Modern Omstak chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1980 Rodney Kinsman's ''Omstak
Metal, Steel
Sottsass Inspired Memphis Milano Chair, Italy, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Playful and sophisticated, this Memphis-style chair captures the essence of postmodern design with
Steel
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
Stainless Steel
Italian Mid-Century Black Steel Leather Cafè Chairs by Starck for Baleri, 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Baleri Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century black steel and leather Cafè Chairs by Starck for Baleri, 1980s Pair of chairs
Metal, Steel
French Mid-Century Red Leather and Steel Chair by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in MIlano, IT
French mid-century red leather and steel chair by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, 1980s Chair with steel
Steel
Set of 2 ‘Fantasy Island’ Lounge Chairs by Kurt Bayer, 1980's
By Kurt Bayer
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A magnificent set of 2 "Fantasy Island" lounge chairs by Kurt Bayer, Germany 1980's. This
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
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pop Art Pink Vintage Side Chair/Chair Miss Global Phillipe Starck 1980s Kartell
Located in Vienna, AT
Pop Art pink and silver vintage side chair/chair was designed by Phillipe Starck 1980s and produced
Steel
Walnut Postmodern Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Walnut postmodern dining chairs, a stylish and contemporary addition to any dining room space
Steel
Set of 5 Lounge Chairs Model "MG" by Matteo Grassi, 1980s
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 5 lounge chairs Model "MG" realized by Matteo Grassi in 1980s. Chromed tubular steel and
Steel
5 Chairs, 1980s steel and leather that can be by Mario Botta or Martin Szekely
By Philippe Starck, Mario Botta, Martin Szekely
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 5 post modern chairs in steel and leather seats, 80s. . Unidentified and unattributed but
Steel
Model S 828 Chaise Longue Rocking Chair in Tubular Steel by Torben, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Chaise longue or rocking lounger from the renowned tubular steel furniture manufacturer Thonet
Metal
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
Metal, Stainless Steel
Noe Lounge Chair by Vitelli and Ammannati for Moroso, Italy, 1980's
By Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli, Moroso
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Extremely rare and very comfortable 'Noe' Lounge Chair, designed by Giampiero Vitelli and Titina
Steel
Bohuslav Horak, Pupeny Chair, Anthologie Quartett, 1980s
By Bohuslav Horák
Located in Krefeld, DE
Bohuslav Horák “Pupeny” chair, 1980s. Produced by Anthologie Quartett, Germany. Iconic postmodern
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel Base, American, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs, leather, steel base, American, 1980s American
Steel
1980s John Portman Prototype Lounge Chair for Gratz Industries in Polished Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a prototype lounge chair frame, designed by John Portman for Gratz Industries in the 1980s
Stainless Steel
Set of 8 Post Modern Dining Chairs, Powder Coated Tan and Ivory Boucle, 1980's
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Culver City, CA
These chairs are what happens when wabi-sabi restraint elopes with full-blown postmodern maximalism
Steel
$618Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bauhaus mg5, S34 Mart Stam Marcel Breuer tubular leather chair, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer, Fasem International, Mart Stam
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Iconic mg5 "S34" Mart Stam/ Marcel Breuer tubular frame chair, Fasem Italy, 1980s How timeless
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Design Chrome Tubular Steel and Brown Faux Leather Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
room chairs. Italian design of the 1980s. Price is per piece. 25 pieces available. In excellent
Metal, Chrome
Italian modern chromed metal and black leather curved shape chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chromed metal and black leather curved shape chairs, 1980s. Chair with armrests
Metal, Steel
$3,331Sale Price / set|20% Off
Postmodern Design "LOLLY" Dining Chair set by Fly Line, Italy 1980's
By Fly Line
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Postmodern "Memphis" Style Italian Design "LOLLY" Dining Chairs by Fly Line. Made in Italy, 1980's
Steel
1980's Olive Green Upholstered Chrome Framed Stacking Dining Chairs - Set Of Eig
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1980’s Olive Green Upholstered Chrome Framed Stacking Dining Chairs – Set Of Eight. Produced in
Steel
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Original Fibreglass Stacking Chair 1980s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Original Seat Cushion, Chrome Base And Labels 1980's Item has attribution mark to the base Arriving in
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair, Italy, 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Rare, Afra, Scarpa, italian, 1980s, leather, patina, collector's item Designed in 1985 for the
Brass, Steel
Castelinjin "The Box" Dutch Leather Lounge Chair C. 1980s
By Castelijn
Located in Norwalk, CT
designed in 1980 by the acclaimed Dutch duo Pierre Mazairac and Karel Boonzaaijer, and manufactured for
Steel
Set of 6 Italian "Spaghetti" Chairs – 1980s – Black & Chrome
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in LYON, FR
Set of 6 Italian "Spaghetti" Chairs – 1980s – Black & Chrome The "Spaghetti" Icon: A complete set
Steel
1980s Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso Leather and Steel Post Modern Lounge Chair
By Massimo Iosa Ghini, Moroso
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
polished steel frame, black stained wood, and a gray leather upholstery. The chair features a very
Chrome
Bauhaus Design Chairs in Chrome Tubular Steel and Brown Faux Leather, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
room chairs. Italian design of the 1980s. Price is per piece. In excellent condition with minimal
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Design Chrome Tubular Steel and Brown Faux Leather Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
room chairs. Italian design of the 1980s. Price is per piece. In excellent condition with minimal
Steel, Chrome
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
Stainless Steel
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