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Italian Modern Solid Wood and Vienna Straw Pair of High Backed Chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern solid wood and Vienna straw pair of high backed chairs, 1980s Very particular pair
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Postmodern Design Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair Set, 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design One of a Kind Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair set of 4, made in the 1980
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Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six High Back Stacking Plywood Chairs, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist set of six high back dining chairs with a comfortable seat and high back in plywood. The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 High Back Postmodern Chairs Form Mørkøv Møbelindustri Aps, 1980s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Set of 4 high back postmodern chairs, made by Danish company Mørkøv Møbelindustri ApS who is still
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Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Modern Pair of Black Metal and Leather Chairs with High Back, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern pair of black metal and leather chairs with high back, 1980s Pair of chairs with
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

1980s Imperial French Louis XIII Leather and Upholstery High Back Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
upholstery. Beautiful nail trim. High Back 53" . Excellent Condition. Measurements are 32"W x 35"D x 53"H.
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIII Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

1980s Postmodern High Back Parsons Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Harlingen, TX
A late 20th century set of four postmodern style Parsons dining side chairs. Featuring a high back
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

1980s Italian Architectural Otto 121' High Back Chairs by Paola Navone for Gerva
By Paola Navone
Located in Boston, MA
Pair of Italian architectural 'Otto 121' high back side chairs designed by Paola Navone for
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 1980s Postmodern High Back Fully Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A set of Six Postmodern sculptural high back fully Upholstered dining chairs. Circa Mid 1980s
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 8 italian leather high back dining chairs, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 8 black italian leather high back dining chairs. beautiful sleek and timeless design. The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 6 Black Wooden High Back Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 6 high back black wooden dining chairs with their cool striped 1980s fabric. The design
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Postmodern High Back Black Metal Side Chairs in Boucle 1980s Vintage 70s
Located in London, GB
Pair of strictly minimal chairs from the 1980s with boucle seat upholstery giving a contrast of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

1980's Otto Zapf for Knoll High Back Office Desk Chair w/ Fabric Upholstery
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
listed for sale is an Otto Zapf rolling desk chair with high back, produced by Knoll International
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Alain Delon Gold-Plated High Back Dining Chairs, France, 1980s
By Maison Jansen, Alain Delon, Roche Bobois
Located in Amsterdam, NL
High-end gold-plated metal high back dining chairs by Alain Delon. Made and designed in France in
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Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

1980s Nicos Zographos High Back Bucket Executive Chair w/ Alpha Base
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Alpha bucket executive desk chair, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. The
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Quilted Brown High Back Side Chairs After Donghia
By Donghia
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage quilted brown side chairs. A beautiful sloped high back gives these
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dia Stylish Vintage Chrome High Back Dining Chairs Baughman Style, Set of 4
By Design Institute America
Located in Esperance, NY
Dia stylish vintage chrome high back dining chairs Baughman style - Set of 4.  
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Cattelan Italia Green Leather High Back Chairs
By Cattelan Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 CATTELAN ITALIA high back green leather dining chairs with leather wrapped legs. 1980s. In
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Memphis High Back Sculptural Chair with Red, Purple, and Sea Foam Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Dutch, 1980's “Memphis” style chair is comprised of vividly colored geometric forms and and
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Brass High Back Dining Chairs by DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous set of six polish brass high back dining chairs designed by Design Institute of America
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lillemor Mannerheim, High-Back "Mona" Chairs, 6 Pcs, Nesto, Scandinavian Modern
By Lillemor Mannerheim, Nesto, Nässjö Stolfabrik 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
chamotte is a part of the Musee dÁrt Moderne collection in Paris. This set with six high-back chairs
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Post Modern High Back Leather Dining Chairs - Pietro Consantini - One Pair (2)
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Decatur, GA
One pair / set of two Pietro Costantini post modern high back dining chairs with exaggerated
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Lacquer

Post Modern High Back Leather Dining Chairs - Pietro Consantini - Set of 8
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Decatur, GA
Set of eight (8) Pietro Costantini post modern high back dining chairs with exaggerated slatted
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Lacquer

Sculptural Post Modern Chairs, France 1980s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
high back chair and the square stool. The radical shapes used for the design result in an interesting
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Post Modern Chairs, France 1980s
Sculptural Post Modern Chairs, France 1980s
H 35.04 in W 14.57 in D 16.15 in
1980's Italian Postmodern Art Deco Najarian Dining Chairs - Set of 3
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Burbank, CA
manufactured in the 1980's, and made in Italy and sold by Najarian Furniture. Very high-quality chairs that are
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Of 6 High Back Dining Room Chairs By Arper
By Arper
Located in Temse, BE
Set of 6 cognac leather high back dining chairs. beautiful sleek and timeless design. The chairs
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set Of 6 High Back Dining Room Chairs By Arper
Set Of 6 High Back Dining Room Chairs By Arper
H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Heron Parigi Canasta High-Back Office Chair 1989, Italy
By Heron Parigi
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Heron Parigi Canasta office chair, late 1980's , Italy marked Canasta Parigi design borgo San
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

High Back Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll in Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Chicago, IL
Height adjustable, tilt adjustable, and lumbar adjustable. Swivels. Price is for the set. Contact us if you'd like to purchase a single item.
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 'S44' High Back Cognac Leather Chairs by Vegni & Gualtierotti for Fasem
By Fasem International, Giancarlo Vegni & G. Gualtierotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 'S44' Chairs by Giancarlo Vegni & Gianfranco Gualtierotti for Fasem, 1980's. These chairs
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ten White Leather High Back Bird Chairs on Wheels by Fabricius & Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Dronten, NL
This set of 10 Model FK 6725 leather 'Bird' Chairs, also commonly referred to as the 'Tulip' chair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Dining Chairs Leather Chambly Vintage by HICKORY CHAIR Co
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Approximate Measurements in Inches 36" high at back 21" wide 23" deep (back to front) 19" high at seat 18
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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Leather

1980s Postmodern Chairs - a Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
living room chairs or dining table chairs. The seat is 18” high and they feel structured vs laid back.
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

1980s Postmodern Chairs - a Pair
1980s Postmodern Chairs - a Pair
H 34 in W 25 in D 27 in
Postmodern Sculptural Dining Chair, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 1980s postmodern lacquered high back dining chair is like a functional piece of contemporary
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

High End Parsons Dining Chairs Blue
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Captains Chairs: 42" high at back 25" wide at arms 25" high at arms 19 1/2" high at seat 17" deep at seat
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Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Postmodern Design Dining Chair set by Pietro Costantini, Italy 1980's
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
1980's. All leather covered high back beige dining chairs. Set comprises of 4 chairs without armrests
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Lucite Back and White Lacquer Pair of Chairs
By Brickfield Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
Unique pair 1980's high back dining chairs by the Brickfield Furniture Company, High Point N.C
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite, Wood

Lucite Back and White Lacquer Pair of Chairs
Lucite Back and White Lacquer Pair of Chairs
H 46.75 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in
Set of 4 Bamboo High back Curved Dining Chairs by Mcguire, USA 1970s
By Danny Ho Fong, McGuire
Located in Zagreb, HR
bamboo, and have a very high curved back. The structure is very strong, and the chairs are made to last.
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Postmodern Walnut Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
. These chairs feature a unique design, with curved legs made of high-quality wood like the back and seat
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Walnut Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s
Postmodern Walnut Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s
H 33.86 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
High Back Lounge Chair by de Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta Model "Campo"
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1980s "Campo" lounge chair by de Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta 1984, Italy. U
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Italian modern Black chairs by Adalberto del Lago for Misura Emme, 1980s
By Adalberto Dal Lago, Misura Emme
Located in MIlano, IT
metal rod, with seat and high back in black leather by Adalberto del Lago for Misura Emme, 1980s. Very
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Bamboo High back Curved Dining Chairs with armrests, Mcguire USA 1970s
By Danny Ho Fong, McGuire
Located in Zagreb, HR
bamboo, and have a very high curved back and armrests. The structure is very strong, and the chairs are
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

1985 Fabric Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive High Back Desk Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a vintage Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group executive soft pad desk chair. This
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 full saddle leather CIDUE ITALIA dining chairs- Italy 1980'S
By Cidue
Located in Zandhoven, BE
SET OF 8 FULL SADDLE LEATHER CIDUE ITALIA DINING CHAIRS - ITALY 1980s Set of 8 stunning high-back
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

1980 Herman Miller Equa High Back Executive Desk Chair by Bill Stumpf in Leather
By Herman Miller, Don Chadwick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Equa high back executive desk chair designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick in 1979
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1980s Post Modern Segis Italia Black Plastic & Chrome Charlie Side Chairs Set 4
By Loewenstein, Segis, Carlo Bimbi and Nilo Gioacchini
Located in Topeka, KS
. Circa, 1980’s. People, I’m here to tell you… the struggle is REAL… there’s a sad, sad truth to the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Wicker Works Italian Oversized Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Michael Taylor, Wicker Works
Located in Bensalem, PA
Woven and braided Italian rattan barrel back lounge chair and matching ottoman from The Wicker
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Toshiyuki Kita Wink Charcoal Gray Leather Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Miami, FL
Charcoal gray leather Wink lounge chair designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s. Wink
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Of 1980S High Back Bamboo Chairs With Ottomans
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs High back With matching ottomans Lattice back Excellent quality Upholstery
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Milo Baughman T-Back Lounge Chairs in Kelly Wearstler Sereno Stripe Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman's iconic T-Back lounge chair upholstered in Kelly Wearstler's iconic Sereno velvet
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of postmodern 'Fan' chairs by Pietro Costantini, Italy 1980s
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
bold creativity of 1980s postmodern design. The chairs feature a distinctive silhouette with high, fan
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Postmodern Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta B20 Dining Chairs, Set of 6, 1980s
Located in London, GB
1980s, the B20 dining chair was manufactured by Tecta. The chair has a cantilever sledge style base
Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Designer Lucite T-Back Side / Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vintage designer lucite t-back side chair or desk chair. Very high quality well made forms
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Dining Chairs Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, 1980s
By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
consists of 8 high back solid wooden dining chairs with the original coloured fabric upholstery Elegant
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Dining Chairs by Arper Italy, 1980s
By Arper
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage white/cream leather dining chairs by Arper Italy. High quality and sturdy stiched
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Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Dining Chairs by Arper Italy, 1980s
Vintage Dining Chairs by Arper Italy, 1980s
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Arcadia Leather Chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s, Set of 4
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Morazzone, Varese
. The chairs have a high back, which is connected to the seat with a special metal construction. This
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage black leather dining chairs, set of 6, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 6 black italian leather high back dining chairs. beautiful sleek and timeless design. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage black leather dining chairs, set of 4, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 black italian leather high back dining chairs. beautiful sleek and timeless design. The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Brown Leather Dining Chairs, Set of 6, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 6 dark brown italian leather high back dining chairs. beautiful sleek and timeless design
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini, 1980s, Set of 6
By Pietro Costantini
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very chic Italian high back dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini. Elegant curved
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Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Baker Bamboo Dining Chairs Chinese Chippendale
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chairs 37" high at back 20" wide 23" deep (back to front) 17" high at seat without cushion. 20" high
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Cane

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High Back Chair 1980s For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of high back chair 1980s for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique high back chair 1980s was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. There are all kinds of high back chair 1980s available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of high back chair 1980s to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern high back chair 1980s are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made high back chair 1980s over the years, but those made by Design Institute America, Thonet and Alain Delon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are High Back Chair 1980s?

Prices for high back chair 1980s can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, high back chair 1980s begin at $480 and can go as high as $24,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,560.

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 High Back Chair 1980s
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.