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Italian modern wooden chairs with triangular holes, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden chairs with triangular holes, 1980s Set of six chairs entirely in wood. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian modern wooden chairs with triangular holes, 1980s
Italian modern wooden chairs with triangular holes, 1980s

Italian modern wooden chairs with triangular holes, 1980s

H 23.23 in W 17.33 in D 18.31 in
Italian modern light wooden chairs with black metal bars, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern light wooden chairs with black metal bars, 1980s Set of six wooden chairs. The seat
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern light wooden chairs with black metal bars, 1980s
Italian modern light wooden chairs with black metal bars, 1980s

Italian modern light wooden chairs with black metal bars, 1980s

H 33.67 in W 14.18 in D 17.33 in
Italian modern yellow fabric and wooden chair by Bros/s, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Yellow fabric and wooden chair by Bros/s, 1980s Chair with yellow painted wooden
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian modern yellow fabric and wooden chair by Bros/s, 1980s
Italian modern yellow fabric and wooden chair by Bros/s, 1980s

Italian modern yellow fabric and wooden chair by Bros/s, 1980s

H 32.09 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
Curved black wooden dinng chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dining chairs with curved wooden backrests, tripod design. Ebonized wooden fame and
Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Curved black wooden dinng chairs, 1980s
Curved black wooden dinng chairs, 1980s

Curved black wooden dinng chairs, 1980s

H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Post modern black wooden dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Postmodern dining chairs with black lacquered wooden frames and their original '1980s' fabric
Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Post modern black wooden dining chairs, 1980s
Post modern black wooden dining chairs, 1980s

Post modern black wooden dining chairs, 1980s

H 43.31 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Italian Sculptural Wooden Chairs Sono by Anacleto Spazzapan, 1980s, Set of Two
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of “Sono” Chairs by Anacleto Spazzapan, Sculptural Design in Rosewood, Italy, 1980s These
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Sculptural Wooden Chairs Sono by Anacleto Spazzapan, 1980s, Set of Two
Italian Sculptural Wooden Chairs Sono by Anacleto Spazzapan, 1980s, Set of Two

Italian Sculptural Wooden Chairs Sono by Anacleto Spazzapan, 1980s, Set of Two

H 55.12 in W 23.63 in D 20.08 in
Post modern wooden dining chairs, 1980s - set of 10
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage design dining chairs with black metal frames and black wooden backrests. Assymetric
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Post modern wooden dining chairs, 1980s - set of 10
Post modern wooden dining chairs, 1980s - set of 10

Post modern wooden dining chairs, 1980s - set of 10

H 37.8 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1980s Set of Eight Wooden Chairs with Rope Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Set of Eight Wooden Chairs with Rope Seat
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

1980s Set of Eight Wooden Chairs with Rope Seat
1980s Set of Eight Wooden Chairs with Rope Seat

1980s Set of Eight Wooden Chairs with Rope Seat

H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of Eight 1980s Spanish Andalusian Traditional Wooden Flamenco Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of eight 1980s Spanish Andalusian traditional wooden Flamenco chairs.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight 1980s Spanish Andalusian Traditional Wooden Flamenco Chairs
Set of Eight 1980s Spanish Andalusian Traditional Wooden Flamenco Chairs

Set of Eight 1980s Spanish Andalusian Traditional Wooden Flamenco Chairs

H 40.95 in W 16.15 in D 15.36 in
Sculptural design beech wooden dining chairs Castelijn, the netherlands, 1980s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Set of 6 sculptural Dutch Design dining chairs by Castelijn. Rare set. This company is famous for
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Sculptural design beech wooden dining chairs Castelijn, the netherlands, 1980s
Sculptural design beech wooden dining chairs Castelijn, the netherlands, 1980s

Sculptural design beech wooden dining chairs Castelijn, the netherlands, 1980s

H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 22.05 in
Oak Lounge Chair by Soren Holst for A/S Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark, 1980s
By Søren Holst
Located in Delft, NL
Oak Lounge Chair by Soren Holst for A/S Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark, 1980s Oak wooden lounge
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Oak Lounge Chair by Soren Holst for A/S Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark, 1980s
Oak Lounge Chair by Soren Holst for A/S Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark, 1980s

Oak Lounge Chair by Soren Holst for A/S Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark, 1980s

H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
1980s Black Lacquered Wooden Set of Four Chairs and Two Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s black lacquered wooden set of four chairs and two armchairs. Seats decorated in rattan grid
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1980s Black Lacquered Wooden Set of Four Chairs and Two Armchairs
1980s Black Lacquered Wooden Set of Four Chairs and Two Armchairs

1980s Black Lacquered Wooden Set of Four Chairs and Two Armchairs

H 39.38 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
pair of c. 1980's club chairs
Located in New York, NY
CON22870 A pair of c. 1980's club chairs. The wooden frames created with diagonal fluted
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Late 20th Century Italian Club Chairs

pair of c. 1980's club chairs
pair of c. 1980's club chairs

pair of c. 1980's club chairs

H 28.5 in W 34 in D 29.5 in
Six Black Leather and Wood Armchairs by Bulo
By Bulo
Located in Schagen, NL
Six black leather armchairs manufactured by Bulo Belgium circa 1980s. The chairs feature a wooden
Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Six Black Leather and Wood Armchairs by Bulo
Six Black Leather and Wood Armchairs by Bulo

Six Black Leather and Wood Armchairs by Bulo

H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair with High Back, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden chair with high back, 1980s Wooden chair with high back in black
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair with High Back, 1980s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair with High Back, 1980s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair with High Back, 1980s

H 55.12 in W 14.18 in D 16.54 in
Italian Wooden and Chromed Metal Chair, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian wooden and chromed metal chair, 1980s Chair with curved wooden rod and chromed steel back
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Wooden and Chromed Metal Chair, 1980s
Italian Wooden and Chromed Metal Chair, 1980s

Italian Wooden and Chromed Metal Chair, 1980s

H 76 in W 51 in D 48 in
Italian Wooden and Chromed Metal Chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian wooden and chromed metal chairs, 1980s Four chairs with curved wooden rod and chromed
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Wooden and Chromed Metal Chairs, 1980s
Italian Wooden and Chromed Metal Chairs, 1980s

Italian Wooden and Chromed Metal Chairs, 1980s

H 76 in W 51 in D 48 in
Italian Wooden and Chromed Metal Chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian wooden and chromed metal chairs, 1980s Four chairs with curved wooden rod and chromed
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Wooden and Chromed Metal Chairs, 1980s
Italian Wooden and Chromed Metal Chairs, 1980s

Italian Wooden and Chromed Metal Chairs, 1980s

H 76 in W 51 in D 48 in
Carved Wooden Tree Trunk Chairs, France, 1980s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Crafted from solid tree trunks, each chair tells its own story. The natural imperfections and
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Carved Wooden Tree Trunk Chairs, France, 1980s
Carved Wooden Tree Trunk Chairs, France, 1980s

Carved Wooden Tree Trunk Chairs, France, 1980s

H 42.92 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in
1980s French Dark Tone Wooden Bistro Chair
Located in New York, NY
Dark wood tone bistro chairs. Quantity available at time of posting. Priced each. This can be seen
Category

Vintage 1980s French Chairs

Materials

Wood

1980s French Dark Tone Wooden Bistro Chair
1980s French Dark Tone Wooden Bistro Chair

1980s French Dark Tone Wooden Bistro Chair

H 33.5 in W 16.5 in L 33.5 in
Rare Wooden Vintage Slatted Popstical Stick Design Chair, Prototype, 1980s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Rare wooden vintage slatted popstical stick design chair, prototype, 1980s.
Category

Vintage 1980s Space Age Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Wooden Vintage Slatted Popstical Stick Design Chair, Prototype, 1980s
Rare Wooden Vintage Slatted Popstical Stick Design Chair, Prototype, 1980s

Rare Wooden Vintage Slatted Popstical Stick Design Chair, Prototype, 1980s

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Unique Leather and Wooden Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of unique partially leather and partially wooden dining chairs. 1980s - Italy Good
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Unique Leather and Wooden Dining Chairs, 1980s
Unique Leather and Wooden Dining Chairs, 1980s

Unique Leather and Wooden Dining Chairs, 1980s

H 43.31 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden and Brown Leather Chairs by Zanotta, 1980s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden and brown leather chairs by Zanotta, 1980s Pair of chairs in
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden and Brown Leather Chairs by Zanotta, 1980s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden and Brown Leather Chairs by Zanotta, 1980s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden and Brown Leather Chairs by Zanotta, 1980s

H 30.32 in W 18.31 in D 18.12 in
1980s Spanish Set of Eight Interlaced Leather Wooden Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish set of eight interlaced leather wooden chairs.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1980s Spanish Set of Eight Interlaced Leather Wooden Chairs
1980s Spanish Set of Eight Interlaced Leather Wooden Chairs

1980s Spanish Set of Eight Interlaced Leather Wooden Chairs

H 33.86 in W 16.15 in L 33.86 in
Post modern wooden dining chairs, 1980s - set of 4
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage design dining chairs with black metal frames and black wooden backrests. Assymetric design
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Post modern wooden dining chairs, 1980s - set of 4
Post modern wooden dining chairs, 1980s - set of 4

Post modern wooden dining chairs, 1980s - set of 4

H 37.8 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1980s Lloyd Loom Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in High Point, NC
to the wooden frames. With the fresh and inviting tones of the chairs, the pieces will bring warmth
Category

Vintage 1980s British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Hardwood

1980s Lloyd Loom Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
1980s Lloyd Loom Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

1980s Lloyd Loom Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

H 39 in W 18.5 in D 21.7 in
1980s Set of 18 French Hand Carved Wooden Dining Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s set of 18 French hand carved wooden dining chairs.
Category

Late 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1980s Set of 18 French Hand Carved Wooden Dining Chairs
1980s Set of 18 French Hand Carved Wooden Dining Chairs

1980s Set of 18 French Hand Carved Wooden Dining Chairs

H 41.74 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
1980s Set of 18 French Hand Carved Wooden Dining Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s set of 18 French hand carved wooden dining chairs.
Category

Late 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1980s Set of 18 French Hand Carved Wooden Dining Chairs
1980s Set of 18 French Hand Carved Wooden Dining Chairs

1980s Set of 18 French Hand Carved Wooden Dining Chairs

H 41.74 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Black Wooden High Back Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 high back black wooden dining chairs with their cool striped 1980s fabric. The design
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 Black Wooden High Back Dining Chairs, 1980s
Set of 6 Black Wooden High Back Dining Chairs, 1980s

Set of 6 Black Wooden High Back Dining Chairs, 1980s

H 43.31 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Italian Mid-Century Leather Wooden Chairs Kentucky by Scarpa for Bernini, 1980s
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century leather and wooden chairs Kentucky by Scarpa for Bernini, 1980s Set of 4
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Leather Wooden Chairs Kentucky by Scarpa for Bernini, 1980s
Italian Mid-Century Leather Wooden Chairs Kentucky by Scarpa for Bernini, 1980s

Italian Mid-Century Leather Wooden Chairs Kentucky by Scarpa for Bernini, 1980s

H 40.16 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 Postmodern Sculptural Wooden Dining Chairs by Arno Votteler, 1980s
By Arno Votteler
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four beautiful postmodern dining chairs from the 1980s by Arno Votteler for Bisterfeld and
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Postmodern Sculptural Wooden Dining Chairs by Arno Votteler, 1980s
Set of 4 Postmodern Sculptural Wooden Dining Chairs by Arno Votteler, 1980s

Set of 4 Postmodern Sculptural Wooden Dining Chairs by Arno Votteler, 1980s

H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
1980s Set of Five Art Deco Brown Velvet Wooden Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Art Deco lounge chairs with the typical design and fabric of this period. Very
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1980s Set of Five Art Deco Brown Velvet Wooden Armchairs
1980s Set of Five Art Deco Brown Velvet Wooden Armchairs

1980s Set of Five Art Deco Brown Velvet Wooden Armchairs

H 26.97 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
1980s Pair of unique armchairs by Selva, Italy
By Selva
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A unique pair of easy chairs designed and manufactured by Selva in Italy during the 1980s. These
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1980s Pair of unique armchairs by Selva, Italy
1980s Pair of unique armchairs by Selva, Italy

1980s Pair of unique armchairs by Selva, Italy

H 26.38 in W 27.96 in D 24.41 in
Wooden Vintage Slatted Popstical Stick Chair, Prototype, 1980s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Rare wooden vintage slatted popstical stick design chair, prototype, 1980s. A unique piece!
Category

Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Wooden Vintage Slatted Popstical Stick Chair, Prototype, 1980s
Wooden Vintage Slatted Popstical Stick Chair, Prototype, 1980s

Wooden Vintage Slatted Popstical Stick Chair, Prototype, 1980s

H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair of 1980s Spanish Reupholstered Wooden Sofa Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of vintage 1980s Spanish reupholstered wooden sofa chairs.
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 1980s Spanish Reupholstered Wooden Sofa Chairs
Pair of 1980s Spanish Reupholstered Wooden Sofa Chairs

Pair of 1980s Spanish Reupholstered Wooden Sofa Chairs

H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Nicoletti Salotti Postmodern Italian Ivory White Leather or Leatherette Armchair
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian armchair in beautiful ivory white color from the 1980s This chair features wooden frame
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Leather

Nicoletti Salotti Postmodern Italian Ivory White Leather or Leatherette Armchair
Nicoletti Salotti Postmodern Italian Ivory White Leather or Leatherette Armchair

Nicoletti Salotti Postmodern Italian Ivory White Leather or Leatherette Armchair

H 38.59 in W 45.28 in D 38.19 in
Vintage Postmodern Memphis Era Wooden Upholstered Accent Chair / 1980s, Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
An eye-catching vintage postmodern Memphis era wooden accent chair. Geometrically shaped unique
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Postmodern Memphis Era Wooden Upholstered Accent Chair / 1980s, Italy
Vintage Postmodern Memphis Era Wooden Upholstered Accent Chair / 1980s, Italy

Vintage Postmodern Memphis Era Wooden Upholstered Accent Chair / 1980s, Italy

H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Handcrafted Wooden Side Chair, 1980s, California Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair is called "The Waterfall Chair" and that it was made in Santa Barbara California in the 1980s.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Wooden Side Chair, 1980s, California Design
Handcrafted Wooden Side Chair, 1980s, California Design

Handcrafted Wooden Side Chair, 1980s, California Design

H 41 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
1980s Italian Design Style Black Lacquer Walnut Wooden and Velvet Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Italian design chair in a black lacquered walnut wooden with gold feet finish adorned with graphic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1980s Italian Design Style Black Lacquer Walnut Wooden and Velvet Chair
1980s Italian Design Style Black Lacquer Walnut Wooden and Velvet Chair

1980s Italian Design Style Black Lacquer Walnut Wooden and Velvet Chair

H 28.35 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Set of Six Wooden Design of the 1980s Dining Armchairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Design of the 1980s, original work for this set of six armchairs with solid beech structure and
Category

Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Wooden Design of the 1980s Dining Armchairs
Set of Six Wooden Design of the 1980s Dining Armchairs

Set of Six Wooden Design of the 1980s Dining Armchairs

H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 Memphis Donau Dining Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Leitner, 1980s
By Marco Zanini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in BAARLO, LI
, 1980s. The wooden chairs are metallic green/anthracite and the back is made of burl wood veneer. A
Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Burl

Set of 4 Memphis Donau Dining Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Leitner, 1980s
Set of 4 Memphis Donau Dining Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Leitner, 1980s

Set of 4 Memphis Donau Dining Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Leitner, 1980s

H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
4 White Wooden German Garden Chairs and Stool by Herlag, Set of 5, 1980s
Located in Chesham, GB
A set of 4 garden chairs and 1 stool by Herlag. The chairs have two height settings
Category

Vintage 1980s German Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wood

4 White Wooden German Garden Chairs and Stool by Herlag, Set of 5, 1980s
4 White Wooden German Garden Chairs and Stool by Herlag, Set of 5, 1980s

4 White Wooden German Garden Chairs and Stool by Herlag, Set of 5, 1980s

H 40.95 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Rare Wooden Throne Chair by Gabor Mezei and Imre Makovecz, 1980s
Located in Budapest, HU
Gabor Mezei (Budapest, 1935. November 29. –) Munkacsy Mihaly-award winner Hungarian interior designer, architect and furniture designer. Member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts. I...
Category

Vintage 1980s Hungarian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Wooden Throne Chair by Gabor Mezei and Imre Makovecz, 1980s
Rare Wooden Throne Chair by Gabor Mezei and Imre Makovecz, 1980s

Rare Wooden Throne Chair by Gabor Mezei and Imre Makovecz, 1980s

H 64.18 in W 25.6 in D 20.08 in
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1980s Wooden Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 1980s wooden chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1980s wooden chairs — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. 1980s wooden chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1980s wooden chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Bernhardt, Ring Mekanikk and Thonet each produced beautiful 1980s wooden chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 1980s Wooden Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,821, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $5,527 highest priced.

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 Wooden Chairs
  • 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.
  • What dress was popular in the 1980s?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Was plaid popular in the 1980s?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Are wooden high chairs safe?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these chairs.
  • How do you clean a wooden rocking chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.

  • How much is a wooden rocking chair worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.

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