$2,471 / set
Set of 6 laquered dining chairs, Italy 80s
Located in Padova, IT
Typically constructed in lacquered ash wood with an open-pore finish. The square seats are upholstered in plastic material.
Plastic, Wood
Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s
By Eero Saarinen, Olivier Mourgue, Joe Colombo, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory 100% mohair fabric.
Wood, Mohair
80's Flower Side Chair / Slipper Chair in Cream Boucle
Located in HENDRA, AU
This unique Italian Side Chair / Slipper Chair is in the shape of a flower, circa 1980's. It features the original cream boucle fabric, and is excellent condition - there is no stai...
Fabric
Rare Sculptural Chair in Alpaca, Italy, 1970s / 80s
By Mario Bellini, Joe Colombo, Olivier Mourgue, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric.
Mohair, Wood
80s Post Modern Sculpture Chair Ice Metal
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Dimensions (cm) W 50 x D 50 x H 90 This chair is a unique piece. Handmade in Italy.
Iron
Set of 4 Cesca model B32 chairs by Marcel Breuer – Italy, 1970-80's
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Set of 4 Bauhaus tubular 'Cesca' model B32 chairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The chairs are made of black lacquered beech with cane webbing and and a chrome tubular base. D...
Chrome
Gaetano Pesce Chair for Cassina 1980 80s
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Gaetano Pesce chair for Cassina. Model: Dalila Due Plastic painted in dark red. Rare chair in the style of Gaetano Pesce 's Radicale era. It's dark and decadent.
Plastic
Postmodern Italian Chromed Metal Lounge Armchair, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Very rare Postmodern armchair Made in Italy in the 80s Unknown designer and maker High quality
Metal, Chrome
Toshiyuki Kita Wink chair 80's for Cassina performed by AFS
By Toshiyuki Kita
Located in LYON, FR
Created by Toshiyuki Kita in 1980, the Wink chair is a complex design based on the human body, with ergonomics and modularity as the guiding principles behind this lounge chair. This...
Fabric
Pair of Folding Chairs Celestina 70s, 80s by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, Italy
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Padova, IT
2 Celestina chairs by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, 1978, 1990s. Famous leather folding chairs with a high quality finish. Marco Zanuso (Milan, May 14, 1916 - Milan, July 11, 2001) was ...
Metal
Italian Postmodern Wood and Velvet Dining Chairs, Italy 80s, Set of 4
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 Italian Postmodern dining chairs from the 80s era.
Velvet, Wood
Italian Chairs Model 4870 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy 80s
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Chairs, model 4870, was designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell Italy in '80s.
Plastic
$1,029Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sculptural 80s Postmodern Dutch Accent Chair, Metal, Wood-- One Chair
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning 1980s Dutch sculptural accent chair. Two available, sold individually. Fast Shipping, insured in 8-15 days. Good, wear consistent with age and use original 1980s accent sid...
Metal
$2,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six Postmodern Costantini Ello Dining Chairs Made in Italy c 1970/80's
By Ello Furniture, Constantini
Located in New York, NY
Heroic set of Post Modern, Hollywood Regency school black lacquered dining chairs made in Italy by Pieto Costantini, imported by Ello, circa 1970-1980's. The set consists of four s...
Leather, Wood
$2,256Sale Price / set|20% Off
Italian Modern Gruppo Chairs, De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi for Bellato, Italy 80s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare set of 4 Italian modern Gruppo model chairs designed by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Bellato in 1979. Chairs mod. Group with light wood structure with square section legs an...
Wood
2 Costes chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade 80s
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Padova, IT
Costes chair is a stunning armchair that was designed by Philippe Starck and was manufactured in Italy by Driade. This chair was designed for the Parisian cafè by the same name that ...
Metal
Mid Century Bentwood Dining or Bistro Chairs in Thonet Style, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
A beautiful set of bentwood dining chairs in the style of Thonet. The chairs were made in Italy in the 80s.
Cane, Bentwood
Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs, Black Lacquer, Postmodern, 80s, Solid Wood
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs, Black Lacquer, Postmodern, 80s, Solid Wood, Kitchen, Dining Room Measurements: 41" H x 17.5" D x 20" W x Seat Height: 18.5" Seat Depth: 16.5" Som...
Wood, Fabric
6 Renato Zevi 1970s Brass Dining Chairs Yves Saint Laurent 80s Hollywood Italian
Located in London, GB
A super amazing set of six brass plated dining chairs by Renato Zevi, upholstered in a 1980s vintage cotton linen fabric by Yves Saint Laurent. The fabric is a blast from early 1980s...
Brass
Pair of Celestina folding chairs by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta - 70s, 80s
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Padova, IT
2 Celestina chairs by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, 1978. Famous leather folding chairs with a high quality finish. Marco Zanuso (Milan, May 14, 1916 - Milan, July 11, 2001) was an Ital...
Metal
1 of 8 Vintage Bauhaus Chrome, Steel and Beige Velvet Dining Chairs. 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and beige velvet stackable dining or living room chairs. Italian production, circa 1980-1990s. In good vintage condition with expec...
Steel, Chrome
Desk Chairs Model Vipera Designed by Luca Leonori for Pallucco, Italy 80s, Pair
By Pallucco
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice pair of desk chairs designed by Luca Leonori for Pallucco in the 80s
Metal
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 412 Chairs in Burgundy Leather, Set of 4, 1970s–80s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in bari, IT
Designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1976–77, the Cab 412 was the first chair in design history to feature a freestanding leather structure with no internal wooden or plastic she...
Steel
$1,318Sale Price|20% Off
Set of 4 Italian dining chairs by Antonio Sibau - 80s black lacquered beech wood
Located in Catania, IT
Set of 4 dining chairs in black lacquered beech wood and 80s sky seat by Antonio Sibau as visible in the with mark on wood. The chairs are in very good condition as shown in the phot...
Wood
Set of 6 Zea chairs by Anning Sarian for Tisettanta, 80s
By Tisettanta, Annig Sarian
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Introducing a set of 6 Zea Dining Chairs created by the renowned designer Anning Sarian and produced by the notorious Italian furniture firm Tisettanta in the 80s.
Fabric, Wood
Postmodern Black Dr. Glob Accent Chair by Philippe Starck Kartell 80s (3 Avail)
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Basel, BS
Three available, Sold individually here. Designer: Phillipe Starck, in 1988 Manufacturer: Kartell Kartell Dr. Glob Modern Chair. The Dr. Glob chair was designed by the acclaimed de...
Metal
Set of 4 red and white metal and wood chairs, Italian 1980s Mid-Century Design
Located in Palermo, IT
A set of 4 chairs with a modernist and minimalist design. It is a true icon of Italian postmodern design from the 1980s, characterized by the omission of elements and almost sculptur...
Metal
Willy Rizzo saddle leather chair cognac Cidue - 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Willy Rizzo saddle leather chair cognac Cidue - 1970/80s Chair - Willy Rizzo - Italian design Measures : 46cmx46cm H:80cm SH:44cm Material : Base material: steel frame covered with l...
Metal
$1,000 / item
80s Memphis Milano Prototype Cardboard Chair
By Memphis Milano
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Prototype Armchair, Milano circa 1980 — Attributed to the Wider Sphere of Memphis Milano An extraordinary and rare example of Italian postmodern design, this sculptural armchai...
Paper
2 chaise longues lounge chairs Wink by Toshiyuki Kita per Cassina 80s
By Cassina, Toshiharu Kitagawa
Located in Padova, IT
Iconic Works His creations are part of permanent collections in prestigious museums such as MoMA in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Wink Chair (1980, Cassina): An adjustab...
Fabric
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Knoll 80s Eastside Two Sofas +1 Lounge Chair, SET 3 PCS
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
The Eastside sofa and chair are quintessential pieces of 1980s postmodern design from Ettore Sottsass, the founder of Memphis. The Eastside collection takes cues from Biedermeier st...
Metal, Aluminum
4 x '80s Italian barber chair, height adjustable
Located in WEERT, NL
4 x '80s Italian barber chair, height adjustable This barber / desk chairs are made of steel, chromed aluminum, black plastic and imitation walnut (plastic).
Aluminum, Chrome
80s Arrben ''Canasta'' Chair in Chrome Steel and Leather
By Arrben
Located in Madrid, ES
''canasta'' easy chairs in metal and black leather by Arrben. Italy, 80s.
Steel, Chrome
80s Ettore Sottsass ‘Westside’ Lounge Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Ettore Sottsass ‘Westside’ armchair for Knoll is an Iconic design by Ettore Sottsass in 1983. This lounge chair has it’s original upholstery . In 1983, two years after the founding ...
Fabric
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 18.12 in D 22.05 in
80s Antonello Mosca ‘Royal’ White Leather High Back Chairs for Ycami Set/6
By Ycami Collection
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
In the late 70s and early 80s mainly italian designers started to work with high back dining chairs.
Metal
80s Philippe Starck ‘lola mundo’ table chair for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Small coffee table or chair, Lola Mundo adds several functions in a single piece of furniture. Philippe Starck presents it as follows: “Small coffee table, it becomes a chair when yo...
Aluminum
80s Antonio Citterio ‘Eridiana’ chair for Xilitalia set/4
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Postmodern design chair set of 2, model Eridiana, designed by Antonio Citterio for Xilitalia, B&B Italia devision, Italy 1980’s. Chrome metal frame with under the fabric a lacquered ...
Metal
80s Charles Pollock ‘Penelope’ Chairs for Castelli Set/6
By Castelli, Charles Pollock
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
1982, The designer Charles Pollock created a real design classic: Penelope. The American designer developed for Castelli a revolutionary chair from a technical and formal point of vi...
Metal
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
80s Annig Sarian round bend wooden dining chair for Tisettanta set/6
By Annig Sarian, Tisettanta
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Annig’s work was recently included in the book ’40 years of Good Design, 1971-2011′ published by Italian manufacturer Tissettanta. These chairs are also shown in the book.
Papercord, Birch
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
80s Paolo Parigi ‘flap’ folding chair for Heron Parigi set/4
By Heron Parigi
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Paolo Parigi was born in 1936 in Borgo San Lorenzo (Florence) into a family of iron craftsmen. Since childhood he has shown an uncommon aptitude for drawing and manual activities. In...
Metal
Unavailable
H 77.96 in W 27.96 in D 33.47 in
80s F.A. Porsche ‘Antropovarius’ lounge fauteuil for Poltrona Frau
By Ferdinand A. Porsche, Poltrona Frau
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Stylish and cool, the Antropovarius Easy Chair has been designed by FA Porsche in co-operation with the Institute of Ergonomics at the University of Monaco, guaranteeing comfort by d...
Leather
Four 80's Saporiti Chairs
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
A great rare set of 80's period Saporiti armless chairs in purple PVC and Missoni fabric. Can be sold in pairs.
PVC, Cotton
Pair of 80's Saporiti Chairs (4)
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of 1980's design Italian asymmetrical chairs by Saporiti. The have black leather seats and suede backs with confetti shaped cut outs. 2 pairs available
Leather, Wood
Saporiti 80's Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Vittorio Introini
Located in New York, NY
An Italian adjustable large modern club chair in a dark chocolate brown leather by Saporiti.
Chrome, Enamel
Green Chairs from the 80s
Located in Roma, RM
Dark green chairs with leather seat and lacquered wood structure. Italian Manifacture, 1980s. 10 available.
Leather, Wood
Pair of Antonio Citterio 80's Leather Chairs (3)
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of leather 80's Italian geometric shaped large lounge chairs .
Leather
4 Saporiti 80's Dining/Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four newly upholstered tan/camel velvet Modernist Italian chairs by Saporiti. Original label.
Chrome
Group of Chairs, 1970s-80s
Located in Milano, IT
Group of 6 chairs, chromed metal frame, foam padding, original period fabric upholstery.
Metal
Pair of 80's Vintage Chairs in Green Fabric Design Gufram
By Gufram Furniture
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Pair of chairs with metal and plastic structure with green fabric covering; possibility of disassembly as in the picture. Produced by Gufram, 1970s, modern antiques. Condition: In ...
Metal
Sold
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Dinning Chairs, Wood and Vervet Chairs, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 rare Italian dinning chairs. Made in the late 80s. They are in good vintage condition, with traces of use on the wood.
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Set Four 80's Chairs Set Design Andries & Hiroko Van Onck for Magis
By Magis
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Set of four chairs with chromed steel structure and seat and back in black plastic. Design Andries and Hiroko Van Onck for Magis, 1980s. Conditions: In good condition, it may show...
Metal
Sold
H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four Africa Chairs by Maxalto Artona, Italy, 1970/80s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, Maxalto
Located in Catania, IT
The chairs are the maximum expression of the Italian industrial "craftsmanship" of the 70s and 80s.
Brass
Mid Century Red Leather Dining Chairs, Zanotta, Italy 80s, Pair
By Zanotta
Located in Lucija, SI
Vintage Dining Chairs were designed and produced by Italian brand Zanotta in '80s.
Leather, Plastic
Sold
H 27 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Pair of Italian Chrome And Velvet Chairs Retro MCM Postmodern 70s 80s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Anton Lorenz, Poul Kjærholm, Shiro Kuramata, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of Vintage Chrome Chairs. Newly upholstered vintage chairs in Italian cotton velvet. Please refer to the pictures. Color: Teal Measurements: Width: 24" Longest Depth: 25 1/...
Chrome
Korium KM 3/1 Chair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 80s Italy
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Korium KM 3/1 armchair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 80s Italy. Black saddle leather frame and thick black leather cushions.
Leather
Set of 4 Country Style Chairs from the 80s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Italian-made wooden seats inspired by old America, in Country style with various decorations and carvings. Of excellent workmanship, they lend themselves to rustic and vintage env...
Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
1 of 2 Chromed Wire Club Chairs, Industrial Galvanized Tubular Metal, Italy 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Two industrial club chairs formed out of a black tubular metal frame and a chromed wire seat/backrest. An original 1980s Italian production. In good vintage condition with expected ...
Metal, Chrome, Wire
Pair of Bibendum armchairs by Eileen Gray 80's
By Eileen Gray
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary pair of Bibendum armchairs inspired by Eileen Gray's original design and made in the 1980s in italy. Designed for a famous fashion designer in the early 1900s, the name...
Steel
Sold
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4 Italian Space Age Chromed Steel, Brown Velvet Dining Chairs, Italy 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of our Italian Space Age cantilever chairs, tubular chrome steel, velvet upholstered seat and backrest. Unknown Italian production of the late 1980s. Well preserved, with expect...
Steel, Chrome
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