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Seconda Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, Set of 4 circa 1980
By Mario Botta
Located in Greensboro, NC
a vintage Alias production, circa 1980s. Chairs show well with minor wear commensurate with age
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Carlo Bimbi and Nilo Gioacchini "Charlie" Barstools for Segis Italia, a Pair
By Carlo Bimbi and Nilo Gioacchini
Located in Miami, FL
, circa 1980s. Chairs are made of white moulded plastic attached to a tubular chrome frame. The chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

1980's Postmodern Italian folding Chairs
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Pair of Italian Lacquered Wood Folding Chairs, Circa 1980s Elevate your space with this rare
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Daumiller Style Danish Pine Dining Chairs Circa 1980's
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a stylish set of pine dining chairs that have been designed in the manner of the iconic
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Mid-Century Chrome Chairs, Nowy Styl, circa 1980's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of chrome, fabric With aged patina Re-polished Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi , Circa 1980s
By Isamu Kenmochi, Yamakawa Rattan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1980s. No
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Set of Two '2' Sun Cabinet Solid Teak Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Circa 1980's
Located in Deland, FL
particularly striking, elevating this lounge chair amongst its peers. The neutral Tuscan blue cushions wear
Category

Vintage 1980s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 6 Post-Modern Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs, Circa 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Circa 1980s. Each chair measures 18" deep x 19" wide x 42" tall with a seat depth of 17.5".
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Black Leather Knoll Pollock Chair. Circa 1980s.
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage original black leather Pollock desk chair designed by Charles Pollack for Knoll
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab 414' Leather Lounge Chair, Signed, circa 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful black leather Mario Bellini Cab lounge chair, Model #414, signed Cassina, designed in
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

A Pair of Postmodern Accent Chairs in the Arrben Stiletto Chairs. Circa 1980s
By Arrben
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Postmodern Dining / Accent Chairs in the Arrben Stiletto Chairs Style. Circa
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pink Postmodern Swivel Lounge Chair / Armchair, circa 1980s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Postmodern / Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chair / club chair / armchair in the style of
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Surrealist Post Modern Three Legged Chair in Ivory Bouclé, circa 1980s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stylish and sculptural Surrealist Postmodern style 1980s lounge chair newly reupholstered in super
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Coastal Style Bamboo Lounge Chair in the Antonio Budji Layug Manner. Circa 1980s
By Budji Layug
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Style Elephant Bamboo Lounge Chair in the Antonio Budji Layug Manner. C 1980s. It
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hide, Bamboo, Rattan

Charles Pollock for Knoll Swivel Tilt Desk Chairs c. 1980's 16 available
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in New York, NY
Sharp modern design classic, designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll, circa 1980's. Known as the
Category

Late 20th Century American Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Stacking Chairs, Post Modern, Chrome and Beech Ply, Green Upholstery c.1980s
By Thonet
Located in Glasgow, GB
A collection of four Postmodern stackable dining chairs, attributed to Thonet, circa 1980s. These
Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vico Magistretti Maralunga Black Leather Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1980s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
produced by Cassina circa 1980s. The chair remains in great condition. Please contact us for the best
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1980s Pair of Vintage Pk22 Lounge Chairs Styled After Poul Kjaerholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, circa 1980s. Each chair is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Faux Rope Cerused Beech Dining Chairs, Set of 6, c. 1980s, Casa Stradivari
By Casa Stradivari
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
postmodern. Attributed to Casa Stradivari, circa 1980s- the chairs were reupholstered by the previous owners
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wood

1980s Pair of Charles Rennie Mackintosh Argyle Chairs by Gordon International
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
particular examples were produced by Gordon International in the USA circa the 1980s. The chairs are
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Robert Whitton Architectural Turquoise One-Off Chair
By Robert Whitton
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Robert Whitton one off aluminium chair, circa late 1980s. This architectural example has been newly
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Aldo Rossi 'Teatro' Chairs for Molteni in Black
By Aldo Rossi, Molteni & C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and manufactured by Italian furniture company Molteni circa 1980s. These beautiful and timeless chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Aldo Rossi 'Teatro' Chairs for Molteni in Black
Aldo Rossi 'Teatro' Chairs for Molteni in Black
H 30.38 in W 18.13 in D 18.38 in
Aldo Rossi 'Teatro' Chairs for Molteni in Green
By Molteni & C, Aldo Rossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and manufactured by Italian furniture company Molteni circa 1980s. These beautiful and timeless chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Aldo Rossi 'Teatro' Chairs for Molteni in Green
Aldo Rossi 'Teatro' Chairs for Molteni in Green
H 30.38 in W 18.13 in D 18.38 in
Set of Six Chrome Art Deco Dining Chairs with Mohair Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of 6 Art Deco revival dining chairs circa 1980s with a vintage chrome finish and newly
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Architectural One-Off Chair in Green by Robert Whitton
By Robert Whitton
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Robert Whitton one off aluminum chair circa late 1980s. This example has been newly powder coated
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Striking Pair of Hill House Chairs Designed by Charles Mackintosh
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of tall ladder back Hill House chairs designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, circa 1980's
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Black "Wendy Wright" Chair by Philippe Starck for Disform
By Philippe Starck, Disform
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous "Wendy Wright chair by Philippe Starck for Disform, circa 1980s. The chair stands as an
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brass Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern brass swivel lounge chairs designed in the United States, circa 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Swivel Lounge Chairs
Vintage Brass Swivel Lounge Chairs
H 30.25 in W 29 in D 33.5 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Art Deco Slipper Chair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Furniture, circa 1980/90's. This voguish chair is in excellent, original, clean and ready to use condition
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Cachet Furniture Modern Swiveling Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cushioning, circa 1980s. Great pair of chairs sure to make an impression in any modern interior. Please
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Stanley J Friedman Moon Chair on Casters for Brueton
By Brueton, Stanley Jay Friedman
Located in Miami, FL
Original Moon chair on casters designed by Stanley J Friedman for Brueton circa 1980s. The chair
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Hollywood Regency "Asymmetrical" Velvet Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, circa 1980s. This pair of chairs has a glamorous and refined design that perfectly represents the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Baker Furniture Modern Upholstered Armless Lounge Chairs With Ottoman
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Measures: Chairs: 27"W x 34"D x 30"H. Seat height 17". Ottoman: 27
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

McGuire Twisted Rattan Occasional Chairs With Cushioned Seats - A Pair
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of circa 1980s McGuire twisted rattan chairs with leather binding and seat and back cushions
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

1980s Plaano Chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Avarte in Birch with Blue Fabric
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, Finland 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
produced by Avarte in Finland circa the 1980s. The chair is comprised of a steel 5-star base, a seat
Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Plaano Chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Avarte in Birch with Blue Fabric
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, Finland 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
produced by Avarte in Finland circa the 1980s. The chair is comprised of a steel 5-star base, a seat
Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Leather Chrome Swivel Chairs by J Robert Scott
By J. Robert Scott 1
Located in North Hollywood, CA
J. Robert Scott & Associates in the United States, circa 1980s. These elegant chairs are upholstered
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1980s Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer and Satin Dining Armchairs – Set of 6
By James Mont
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a regal set of six dining chairs, circa the 1980s. The chairs' square
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Satin, Hardwood, Lacquer

Elegant Regency Revival Chair in Forest Green Velvet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Regency Revival lounge chair in Forest green velvet, believed to be American, circa 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s American Regency Revival Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Nautilus Mid Century Post Modern Swivel Club Lounge Chairs by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching pair of corkscrew swivel chairs circa 1980's. These feature the original 2-tone
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Snowshoe Rocking Chair by Iverson Snowshoe Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage snowshoe cocking chair by Iverson Snowshoe Co. in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, circa 1980s
Category

Late 20th Century North American Rustic Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash

Pair of Lacquered Goatskin Wrapped "Onasis" Chairs by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of lacquered goatskin wrapped "Onasis" chairs by Karl Springer, circa 1980"s. The chairs are
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Upholstery

Elegant Pair of Art Deco Style Slipper Chairs Reupholstered In Your Fabric
By André Arbus
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant pair of Art Deco style slipper chairs, believed to be American, circa 1980s. This pair of
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Voorburg, NL
Hansen in Denmark, circa 1980s. These chairs exemplify Kjærholm’s mastery in merging industrial
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Hollywood Regency Black Frame Armchair Slipper Chairs with Gold Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek pair of extremely well made decorator chairs circa 1980's. These feature black solid wood
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural pair of swiveling lounge chairs circa 1980's. These very well made chairs feature a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs, with Kravet Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs USA, Circa 1980s A sleek and stunning pair of Milo
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Decorator Mid Century Post Modern Armchair Lounge Chairs in Blush Pink
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching pair of lounge chairs circa 1980's. These well built chairs feature amazing design lines
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 6 Painted and Gilt Decorated Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 6 Louis XV style painted and gilt (Gold Leaf) decorated dining room chairs, circa 1980's
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Jay Spectre Century Eclipse Salmon Pink Post Modern Chrome Club Lounge Arm Chair
By Jay Spectre
Located in Dayton, OH
Company of North Carolina, circa 1980s. The chairs feature sculptural form, made from Cerused Oak and
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Leather and Chrome Swivel Chairs by J Robert Scott & Associates
By J. Robert Scott 1, Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sally Sirkin Lewis and made for J Robert Scott & Associates, circa 1980s These chairs came out of a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Post Modern Eclipse Lounge Chair by Jay Specter for Century Furniture c 1970/80s
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Century Furniture, circa 1970/1980's. The chair features a dramatic continuous arm and back leg
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Georgian or Chippendale style dining chairs USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid
Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Eight Italian Klismos Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini for Ello
By Ello Furniture, Pietro Costantini
Located in New York, NY
for Ello, circa 1980/90's . The chairs feature an elegantly sculpted gondola form back, with a
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Aldo Rossi 'Teatro' Chairs for Molteni, Italy c 1983
By Molteni & C, Aldo Rossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and manufactured by Italian furniture company Molteni circa 1980s. These beautiful and timeless chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

6 Teak Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak dining chairs, circa 1980's. Simple, sturdy design with 2 captain's chairs. Unrestored item
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

6 Teak Dining Chairs
6 Teak Dining Chairs
H 31 in W 19 in D 20 in
Pair of Vintage Red Velvet Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of vintage red velvet Italian lounge chairs. Italy, circa 1980s with inspired Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern lounge chair and ottoman in bent beech wood and brown leather
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Skippers label under the cushion. Designed by Finn Ostergaard for Skippers mobler. Denmark Circa 1980's
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

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Circa 1980s Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of circa 1980s chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique circa 1980s chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, metal and leather. Circa 1980s chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Circa 1980s chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Circa 1980s chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Knoll, Marcel Breuer and Cassina are consistently popular.

How Much are Circa 1980s Chairs?

Prices for circa 1980s chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, circa 1980s chairs begin at $497 and can go as high as $90,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,567.

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 Circa 1980s 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 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.
  • 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.