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Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s
Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s

Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s

By Eero Saarinen, Mario Bellini, Olivier Mourgue, Joe Colombo

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb pair of curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mohair

80s Folding Chair
80s Folding Chair

80s Folding Chair

Located in Ljubljana, SI

A genuine piece of 1980s design, this solid wood folding chair captures the era’s focus on

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Rare Sculptural Chair in Alpaca, Italy, 1970s / 80s
Rare Sculptural Chair in Alpaca, Italy, 1970s / 80s

Rare Sculptural Chair in Alpaca, Italy, 1970s / 80s

By Olivier Mourgue, Joe Colombo, Eero Saarinen, Mario Bellini

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Cofemo Italy leather office chair 80s
Cofemo Italy leather office chair 80s

Cofemo Italy leather office chair 80s

By Cofemo

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

allow seat heights between 41 and 50 cm. The chair also has a tilt function. The Italian manufacturer

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

80s Post Modern Sculpture Chair Ice Metal
80s Post Modern Sculpture Chair Ice Metal

80s Post Modern Sculpture Chair Ice Metal

By LAAB Milano

Located in monza, Monza and Brianza

. Ice is not just a chair but also a sculpture, a statement of the 80s, when the technique were mixed

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Gaetano Pesce  Chair for Cassina 1980 80s
Gaetano Pesce  Chair for Cassina 1980 80s

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

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

vintage chairs  dining chairs  Effezeta  80s
vintage chairs  dining chairs  Effezeta  80s

vintage chairs dining chairs Effezeta 80s

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage chairs dining chairs Effezeta 80s period 80s design Effezeta Italy condition good

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Toshiyuki Kita Wink chair 80's for Cassina performed by AFS
Toshiyuki Kita Wink chair 80's for Cassina performed by AFS

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Folding Chairs Celestina 70s, 80s by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, Italy
Pair of Folding Chairs Celestina 70s, 80s by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, Italy

Pair of Folding Chairs Celestina 70s, 80s by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, Italy

By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso

Located in Padova, IT

Italian furniture company Tecno of Giuliano Mosconi bought 80% of Zanotta's shares. However, the two

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Postmodern Wood and Velvet Dining Chairs, Italy 80s, Set of 4
Italian Postmodern Wood and Velvet Dining Chairs, Italy 80s, Set of 4

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. In excelent condition. The upholstery

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian Chairs Model 4870 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy 80s
Italian Chairs Model 4870 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy 80s

Italian Chairs Model 4870 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy 80s

By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell

Located in Lucija, SI

Italy in '80s. The Chairs are stackable and the legs are removable. These Chairs are in good vintage

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

80s Red Tubular Cantilever Chair
80s Red Tubular Cantilever Chair

80s Red Tubular Cantilever Chair

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Striking 1980s cantilever chair featuring a sculptural frame of glossy red tubular metal paired

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Sculptural 80s Postmodern Dutch Accent Chair, Metal, Wood-- One Chair
Sculptural 80s Postmodern Dutch Accent Chair, Metal, Wood-- One Chair

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

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Postmodern Costantini Ello Dining Chairs Made in Italy c 1970/80's
Set of Six Postmodern Costantini Ello Dining Chairs Made in Italy c 1970/80's

Set of Six Postmodern Costantini Ello Dining Chairs Made in Italy c 1970/80's

By Constantini, Ello Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Heroic set of Post Modern, Hollywood Regency school black lacquered dining chairs made in Italy

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Modern Gruppo Chairs, De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi for Bellato, Italy 80s
Italian Modern Gruppo Chairs, De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi for Bellato, Italy 80s

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

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

2 Costes chairs by Philippe Starck  for Driade  80s
2 Costes chairs by Philippe Starck  for Driade  80s

2 Costes chairs by Philippe Starck  for Driade  80s

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Padova, IT

Italy by Driade. This chair was designed for the Parisian cafè by the same name that is no longer in

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Bentwood Dining or Bistro Chairs in Thonet Style, Italy 80s
Mid Century Bentwood Dining or Bistro Chairs in Thonet Style, Italy 80s

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

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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Italian tecno set of four armchairs form 80s
Italian tecno set of four armchairs form 80s

Italian tecno set of four armchairs form 80s

$1,886Sale Price / set|20% Off

Italian tecno set of four armchairs form 80s

Located in bari, IT

Italian tecno set of four armchairs form 80s

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Green Velvet Chairs, 80s
Vintage Italian Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Green Velvet Chairs, 80s

Vintage Italian Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Green Velvet Chairs, 80s

Located in Zagreb, HR

room chairs. Italian production, 1980s/1990s. Re-upholstered in quality Italian green velvet material

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs, Black Lacquer, Postmodern, 80s, Solid Wood
Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs, Black Lacquer, Postmodern, 80s, Solid Wood

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Celestina folding chairs by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta - 70s, 80s
Pair of Celestina folding chairs by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta - 70s, 80s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Zea chairs by Anning Sarian for Tisettanta, 80s
Set of 6 Zea chairs by Anning Sarian for Tisettanta, 80s

Set of 6 Zea chairs by Anning Sarian for Tisettanta, 80s

By Annig Sarian, Tisettanta

Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna

produced by the notorious Italian furniture firm Tisettanta in the 80s. The geometric durmast structure

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Postmodern Black Dr. Glob Accent Chair by Philippe Starck Kartell 80s (3 Avail)
Postmodern Black Dr. Glob Accent Chair by Philippe Starck Kartell 80s (3 Avail)

Postmodern Black Dr. Glob Accent Chair by Philippe Starck Kartell 80s (3 Avail)

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Basel, BS

Kartell Dr. Glob Modern Chair. The Dr. Glob chair was designed by the acclaimed designer Philippe Starck

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

1980s Set of Six Davis Allen Andover Chairs for Stendig in Red Lacquer
1980s Set of Six Davis Allen Andover Chairs for Stendig in Red Lacquer

1980s Set of Six Davis Allen Andover Chairs for Stendig in Red Lacquer

By Davis Allen, Stendig Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

particular set was manufactured in Italy in the mid-80s. The chairs have frames of solid beech which have a

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer

80s Memphis Milano Prototype Cardboard Chair
80s Memphis Milano Prototype Cardboard Chair

80s Memphis Milano Prototype Cardboard Chair

By Memphis Milano

Located in Wien, AT

extraordinary and rare example of Italian postmodern design, this sculptural armchair originates from Milan

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Vintage 1980s Italian Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Paper

2 chaise longues lounge chairs Wink by Toshiyuki Kita per Cassina 80s
2 chaise longues lounge chairs Wink by Toshiyuki Kita per Cassina 80s

2 chaise longues lounge chairs Wink by Toshiyuki Kita per Cassina 80s

By Cassina, Toshiharu Kitagawa

Located in Padova, IT

museums such as MoMA in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Wink Chair (1980, Cassina): An

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Knoll 80s Eastside Two Sofas +1 Lounge Chair, SET 3 PCS
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Knoll 80s Eastside Two Sofas +1 Lounge Chair, SET 3 PCS

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Knoll 80s Eastside Two Sofas +1 Lounge Chair, SET 3 PCS

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Basel, BS

The Eastside sofa and chair are quintessential pieces of 1980s postmodern design from Ettore

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Wink White Armchair Designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s
Wink White Armchair Designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s

Wink White Armchair Designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s

By Toshiyuki Kita

Located in Madrid, ES

. Italy 80's. Today the piece "WINK" (chair) has become a icon of design. In 1981 it wins the Kitaro Kunii

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

4 x '80s Italian barber chair, height adjustable
4 x '80s Italian barber chair, height adjustable

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

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Vintage 1980s Italian Other Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

80s Arrben ''Canasta'' Chair in Chrome Steel and Leather
80s Arrben ''Canasta'' Chair in Chrome Steel and Leather

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. Available: One unit

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Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

80s Ettore Sottsass ‘Westside’ Lounge Chair for Knoll
80s Ettore Sottsass ‘Westside’ Lounge Chair for Knoll

80s Ettore Sottsass ‘Westside’ Lounge Chair for Knoll

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Amstelveen, Noord

lounge chair has it’s original upholstery . In 1983, two years after the founding of Memphis, Sottsass

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

80s Antonello Mosca ‘Royal’ White Leather High Back Chairs for Ycami Set/6
80s Antonello Mosca ‘Royal’ White Leather High Back Chairs for Ycami Set/6

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

80s Philippe Starck ‘lola mundo’ table chair for Driade
80s Philippe Starck ‘lola mundo’ table chair for Driade

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

80s Antonio Citterio ‘Eridiana’ chair for Xilitalia set/4
80s Antonio Citterio ‘Eridiana’ chair for Xilitalia set/4

80s Antonio Citterio ‘Eridiana’ chair for Xilitalia set/4

By Antonio Citterio

Located in Amstelveen, Noord

Italia devision, Italy 1980’s. Chrome metal frame with under the fabric a lacquered seat. This set of 4

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

80s Charles Pollock ‘Penelope’ Chairs for Castelli Set/6
80s Charles Pollock ‘Penelope’ Chairs for Castelli Set/6

80s Charles Pollock ‘Penelope’ Chairs for Castelli Set/6

By Charles Pollock, Castelli

Located in Amstelveen, Noord

developed for Castelli a revolutionary chair from a technical and formal point of view: a steel-wire sled

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

80s Annig Sarian round bend wooden dining chair for Tisettanta set/6
80s Annig Sarian round bend wooden dining chair for Tisettanta set/6

80s Annig Sarian round bend wooden dining chair for Tisettanta set/6

By Tisettanta, Annig Sarian

Located in Amstelveen, Noord

for manufacturers like Tisettanta and Arflex. In the 1970s and 80s Tisettanta had what we call

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Birch

80s Paolo Parigi ‘flap’ folding chair for Heron Parigi set/4
80s Paolo Parigi ‘flap’ folding chair for Heron Parigi set/4

80s Paolo Parigi ‘flap’ folding chair for Heron Parigi set/4

By Heron Parigi

Located in Amstelveen, Noord

design exhibitions have received important awards. Paolo designed the Flap chair in 1986 and won the IP

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

80s F.A. Porsche ‘Antropovarius’ lounge fauteuil for Poltrona Frau
80s F.A. Porsche ‘Antropovarius’ lounge fauteuil for Poltrona Frau

80s F.A. Porsche ‘Antropovarius’ lounge fauteuil for Poltrona Frau

By Poltrona Frau, Ferdinand A. Porsche

Located in Amstelveen, Noord

Stylish and cool, the Antropovarius Easy Chair has been designed by FA Porsche in co-operation with

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Four 80's Saporiti Chairs
Four 80's Saporiti Chairs

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Slipper Chairs

Materials

PVC, Cotton

Pair of 80's Saporiti Chairs (4)
Pair of 80's Saporiti Chairs (4)

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Corner Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Saporiti 80's Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Saporiti 80's Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman

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.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Enamel

Green Chairs from the 80s
Green Chairs from the 80s

Green Chairs from the 80s

Located in Roma, RM

Dark green chairs with leather seat and lacquered wood structure. Italian Manifacture, 1980s. 10

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Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Antonio Citterio 80's Leather Chairs (3)
Pair of Antonio Citterio 80's Leather Chairs (3)

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 . A third available.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

4 Saporiti 80's Dining/Side Chairs
4 Saporiti 80's Dining/Side Chairs

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Group of Chairs, 1970s-80s
Group of Chairs, 1970s-80s

Group of Chairs, 1970s-80s

Located in Milano, IT

Group of 6 chairs, chromed metal frame, foam padding, original period fabric upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 80's Vintage Chairs in Green Fabric Design Gufram
Pair of 80's Vintage Chairs in Green Fabric Design Gufram

Pair of 80's Vintage Chairs in Green Fabric Design Gufram

By Gufram Furniture

Located in None, IT

Pair of chairs with metal and plastic structure with green fabric covering; possibility of

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Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Dinning Chairs, Wood and Vervet Chairs, Italy 80s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Dinning Chairs, Wood and Vervet Chairs, Italy 80s

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

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set Four 80's Chairs Set Design Andries & Hiroko Van Onck for Magis
Set Four 80's Chairs Set Design Andries & Hiroko Van Onck for Magis

Set Four 80's Chairs Set Design Andries & Hiroko Van Onck for Magis

By Magis

Located in None, IT

Set of four chairs with chromed steel structure and seat and back in black plastic. Design Andries

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Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four Africa Chairs by Maxalto Artona, Italy, 1970/80s
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four Africa Chairs by Maxalto Artona, Italy, 1970/80s

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four Africa Chairs by Maxalto Artona, Italy, 1970/80s

By B&B Italia, Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Catania, IT

and ebony wood, Italy, 1975. The chairs were designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa within the 'Artona' line

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Red Leather Dining Chairs, Zanotta, Italy 80s, Pair
Mid Century Red Leather Dining Chairs, Zanotta, Italy 80s, Pair

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. Chairs are

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Vintage Pair of  Italian Chrome And Velvet Chairs Retro MCM Postmodern 70s 80s
Vintage Pair of  Italian Chrome And Velvet Chairs Retro MCM Postmodern 70s 80s

Vintage Pair of Italian Chrome And Velvet Chairs Retro MCM Postmodern 70s 80s

By Ettore Sottsass, Poul Kjærholm, Kazuhide Takahama, Shiro Kuramata, Anton Lorenz

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Pair of Vintage Chrome Chairs. Newly upholstered vintage chairs in Italian cotton velvet. Please

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Italian 80s Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Italian 80s chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and fabric, every Italian 80s chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an Italian 80s chair, we have 27 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Italian 80s chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An Italian 80s chair, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Zanotta, Marco Zanuso and Anna Castelli Ferrieri each produced at least one beautiful Italian 80s chair that is worth considering.

How Much is an Italian 80s Chair?

Prices for an Italian 80s chair start at $260 and top out at $38,291 with the average selling for $2,867.

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Questions About Italian 80s Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion accessories were very popular in the '80s and some of the trendier ones included leg warmers, scrunchies, large neon earrings, plastic bangles and neon fingerless gloves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of bags were popular in the 1980s, including belt bags made of a variety of materials. Some designer handbags carried by celebrities of the era include the Hermès Birkin, Louis Vuitton Bucket Bag, the Chanel Gold Chain Classic Flap and various Prada nylon bags. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage handbags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, tracksuits were popular in the 1980s. During the decade, the world of fitness heavily influenced fashion, with everything from leg warmers and tracksuits transitioning from the gym to the runways and the street. Velour tracksuits were especially popular looks of the day. Explore a collection of 1980s apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What the ’80s design style is called varies, as multiple styles are associated with the decade. Some people refer to the designs of the period using the generic term postmodern. Pieces featuring bright colors, geometric shapes, strong patterns and abstract designs may be classified as Memphis style. Synthwave style drew inspiration from the new wave and punk music scenes, including technology-inspired motifs, such as grid lines and vibrant neon colors. Another 1980s design style is commonly referred to as ’80s Cute. Pioneered by designer Lisa Frank, it typically features whimsical imagery, such as rainbows, hearts and fast food. Find a large collection of 1980s furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.