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Italian modern chair in black leather and steel, 1980s
Italian modern chair in black leather and steel, 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1980s Perforated Steel Lounge Chairs, Pair
Vintage 1980s Perforated Steel Lounge Chairs, Pair

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Etched Steel Chairs with Mongolian Sheepskin, 1980s-1990s
Postmodern Etched Steel Chairs with Mongolian Sheepskin, 1980s-1990s

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

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Late 20th Century European Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Belgo Chrom Chairs Steel Design Memphis Style, 1980s
Belgo Chrom Chairs Steel Design Memphis Style, 1980s

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

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Antique 1880s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Industrial Design Leather and Steel Dining Chairs model "Les Arcs", 1980's
Industrial Design Leather and Steel Dining Chairs model "Les Arcs", 1980's

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Indian Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Orange Spaghetti Chairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980's
Pair of Orange Spaghetti Chairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980's

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

1980s Sculptural Coned Leopard Velvet Steel Swivel Stools Chairs
1980s Sculptural Coned Leopard Velvet Steel Swivel Stools Chairs

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...

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 chromed steel and leather chairs, Arran 1980s
Set of 4 chromed steel and leather chairs, Arran 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1980's Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Leather Easy Chairs
1980's Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Leather Easy Chairs

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kim Steel and Plywood Chair Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Original 1980s
Kim Steel and Plywood Chair Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Original 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Postmodern Lounge Chairs in Steel, Brass, and White Sheepskin
1980s Postmodern Lounge Chairs in Steel, Brass, and White Sheepskin

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

1980's Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Leather Lounge Chair
1980's Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Leather Lounge Chair

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

‘Fantasy Island’ Lounge Chair by Kurt Bayer, 1980's
‘Fantasy Island’ Lounge Chair by Kurt Bayer, 1980's

‘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

Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Barrel Steel Wood Leather Giorgetti Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
1980s Barrel Steel Wood Leather Giorgetti Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alien Chair Carlo Forcolini 1980s Design
Alien Chair Carlo Forcolini 1980s Design

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Design Slender Dining Chair set, Italy 1980's
Postmodern Design Slender Dining Chair set, Italy 1980's

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Kusch+Co Postmodern Stacking Chair – 1980s
Vintage Kusch+Co Postmodern Stacking Chair – 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bibendum Black Leather Chair by Eileen Gray, 1980s
Bibendum Black Leather Chair by Eileen Gray, 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

De Sede DS-142 Chairs in Gray Leather, A Pair, Winfried Totzek, 1980's
De Sede DS-142 Chairs in Gray Leather, A Pair, Winfried Totzek, 1980's

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

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast Steel Omksyack Chair, 1980s
Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast Steel Omksyack Chair, 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Sottsass Inspired Memphis Milano Chair, Italy, 1980s
Sottsass Inspired Memphis Milano Chair, Italy, 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980's Paul Tuttle Style Post Modernist Dining Chair Set of four
1980's Paul Tuttle Style Post Modernist Dining Chair Set of four

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

Italian Mid-Century Black Steel Leather Cafè Chairs by Starck for Baleri, 1980s
Italian Mid-Century Black Steel Leather Cafè Chairs by Starck for Baleri, 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Set of 2 ‘Fantasy Island’ Lounge Chairs by Kurt Bayer, 1980's
Set of 2 ‘Fantasy Island’ Lounge Chairs by Kurt Bayer, 1980's

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

Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Karl Springer, Chinese Curved Back Chair, USA, c. 1980s
Karl Springer, Chinese Curved Back Chair, USA, c. 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Walnut Postmodern Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s
Walnut Postmodern Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s

Walnut Postmodern Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Walnut postmodern dining chairs, a stylish and contemporary addition to any dining room space

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 5 Lounge Chairs Model "MG" by Matteo Grassi, 1980s
Set of 5 Lounge Chairs Model "MG" by Matteo Grassi, 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

5 Chairs, 1980s steel and leather that can be by Mario Botta or Martin Szekely
5 Chairs, 1980s steel and leather that can be by Mario Botta or Martin Szekely

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

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Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Minimalist Italian Leather Chair, Chrome Frame, 1980s Design
Vintage Minimalist Italian Leather Chair, Chrome Frame, 1980s Design

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Noe Lounge Chair by Vitelli and Ammannati for Moroso, Italy, 1980's
Noe Lounge Chair by Vitelli and Ammannati for Moroso, Italy, 1980's

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bohuslav Horak, Pupeny Chair, Anthologie Quartett, 1980s
Bohuslav Horak, Pupeny Chair, Anthologie Quartett, 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Post Modern Dining Chairs, Powder Coated Tan and Ivory Boucle, 1980's
Set of 8 Post Modern Dining Chairs, Powder Coated Tan and Ivory Boucle, 1980's

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bauhaus mg5, S34 Mart Stam Marcel Breuer tubular leather chair, 1980s
Bauhaus mg5, S34 Mart Stam Marcel Breuer tubular leather chair, 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Postmodern Design "LOLLY" Dining Chair set by Fly Line, Italy 1980's
Postmodern Design "LOLLY" Dining Chair set by Fly Line, Italy 1980's

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Original Fibreglass Stacking Chair 1980s
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Original Fibreglass Stacking Chair 1980s

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair, Italy, 1980s
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair, Italy, 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Castelinjin "The Box" Dutch Leather Lounge Chair C. 1980s
Castelinjin "The Box" Dutch Leather Lounge Chair C. 1980s

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Italian "Spaghetti" Chairs – 1980s – Black & Chrome
Set of 6 Italian "Spaghetti" Chairs – 1980s – Black & Chrome

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso Leather and Steel Post Modern Lounge Chair
1980s Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso Leather and Steel Post Modern Lounge Chair

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

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Design Chairs in Chrome Tubular Steel and Brown Faux Leather, 1980s
Bauhaus Design Chairs in Chrome Tubular Steel and Brown Faux Leather, 1980s

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

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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Lounge Chair By Viliam Chlebo In Chrome And Leatherette, Kodreta 1980s
Lounge Chair By Viliam Chlebo In Chrome And Leatherette, Kodreta 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Slovak Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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1980s Steel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1980s steel chairs available for sale. Frequently made of metal, steel and animal skin, all 1980s steel chairs available were constructed with great care. 1980s steel chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1980s steel chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many 1980s steel chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Knoll, Philippe Starck and Cassina produced popular 1980s steel chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 1980s Steel Chairs?

Prices for 1980s steel chairs start at $200 and top out at $89,000 with the average selling for $3,000.

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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.