$3,063 / set
Vintage high back dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Spectacular high back dining chairs made of a wooden frame with very fine fiberglass strings serving as backrests.
Leather, Fiberglass, Wood
Set of 4 Sculptural High Back Dining Chairs, Europe 1980s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stunning set of dining chairs embodies an era of bold, sculptural furniture with a focus on comfort and organic form. Postmodernism in the 1980s embraced a playful approach to d...
Wood, Fabric
Post-Modern Slatted High Back Dining Room Chairs by Pietro Costantini, 1980s
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant set of six Post-Modern slatted high back dining room chairs. Design by Pietro Costantini.
Leather, Maple
Italian Modern Cream Lacquered High Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Pietro Costantini
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Italian Modern or Postmodern slatted high back side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Pietro Costantini By Tonon Italy Italy, Circa 1980s Cream...
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Italian Modern Cream Lacquered High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Pietro Costantini
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish set of four Italian Modern or Postmodern slatted high back dining chairs In the manner of Pietro Costantini By Tonon Italy Italy, Circa 1980s Cream lacquered ...
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Italian Modern Cream Lacquered High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Pietro Costantini
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish set of six Italian Modern or Postmodern slatted high back dining chairs In the manner of Pietro Costantini By Tonon Italy Italy, Circa 1980s Cream lacquered f...
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Queen Anne Solid Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs by Mount Airy Furniture
By Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six Georgian or Queen Anne style dining chairs By Mount Airy Furniture Co. USA, Circa 1980s Sculpted solid walnut frames, with caned backs and velvet upholst...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Red Leather ‘Alice’ High Back Dining Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan, Italy, 1980
By Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 4 Red Leather ‘Alice’ High Back Dining Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan, Italy, 1980s A striking set of four ‘Alice’ dining chairs designed by Giorgio Cattelan, produced in Italy d...
Metal
$880Sale Price|41% Off
Pair Allmilmo High Back Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully designed pair of solid wood, high-back dining chairs made by Allmilmo in the 1980's.
Wood, Oak
Vintage pine wood dining chairs - 1980s - set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite set of six vintage dining chairs, crafted from fine pine wood and dating back to the 1980s.
Pine
$3,995 / set
Thomas O’Brian for Hickory Chair Co Emma Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Wood, Paint
French Country Dining Chairs Rush Seats Wheat Backs with Cushions Set of 8
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Rush, Wood
Solid Blonde Wood Chintz Roses Dining Chairs, Set of 4, Carved, 1980s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Wood, Cotton
Vintage dining chairs by Pietro costantini, 1980s, set of 6
By Costantini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very chic italian high back dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini.
Leather, Faux Leather, Lacquer
Vintage dining chairs by Pietro costantini, 1980s, set of 6
By Costantini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very chic italian high back dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini.
Leather, Faux Leather, Lacquer
Vintage dining chairs by Pietro costantini, 1980s, set of 6
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very chic italian high back dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini.
Leather, Lacquer
Post modern dining chairs by Pietro costantini, 1980s, set of 6
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very chic italian high back dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini.
Leather, Wood
Set of 7 Italian Dining Chairs by S.p.A. TONON, Modern Wood, 1980s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Wood
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Rob & Dries Van Den Berghe, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant, sculptural high back dining chairs by Vanden Berghe Pauvers. Very good condition. Dimensions: Height: 108cm/42.51" Seat height: 46cm/18.11" Width: 46cm/18.11" Dept...
Wood
$2,190 / set
Kindel Dining Chairs Queen Anne Mahogany
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Mahogany, Cotton
Postmodern Draped Parsons Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Cotton
Drexel Italian Tuscan Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton, Wood
$9,500Sale Price / set|20% Off
Light Grey 'Tucroma' Chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, 1980s, Signed
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani and produced in Italy for the Pace Collection, the Tucroma chair has become one of the most recognizable and well-regarded seating designs...
Chrome
$1,495 / set
Chateau Dax Dining Chairs Faux Bois Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Wood
Braxton Culler Rattan Bamboo Wicker Dining Desk Accent Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Bamboo, Cotton, Wicker, Wood
Set of Four Post-Modern "Apple Honey" Dining Chairs by Shiro Kuramata for Pastoe
By Shiro Kuramata, Pastoe
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and hard to find set of four post-modern "Apple Honey" dining chairs by Shiro Kuramata for USM Pastoe of Holland, circa 1980s.
Steel, Metal
Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 10
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
The set consists of 8 regular chairs and two high back chairs that you can use for the table ends.
Leather
4x Elmar Flötotto "Mosquito" chairs
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic dining chairs model "Mosquito" by Elmar Flötotto. Frame made of stainless steel with seat and back shell made of bent beech plywood. The offer includes 4 chairs. Quality Fea...
Stainless Steel
7 Woven Rattan Arm Chairs in the Style of Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7 Woven Rattan Chairs with Arms, for the dining room. The Chairs are intricately woven with banding details on the interior and exterior back portions - very sexy and streamline in ...
Rattan, Wood
No. 215 RF Chair by Michael Thonet Bentwood Cane Chair (4 available)
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The classic No. 215 RF Thonet chair with black lacquered bentwood frame, cane seat and cane back. Elegant form, c. 1980s. From farmhouse, to modern, to coastal chic these chairs ar...
Bentwood
1980s Lacquered Wood Dining Arm Chair with Red Fabric by Tonon in Italy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tonon Dining Arm Chair that was produced in Italy and dates to the 1980s.
Wood, Fabric, Foam
Italian modern Black chairs by Adalberto del Lago for Misura Emme, 1980s
By Misura Emme, Adalberto Dal Lago
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black chairs by Adalberto del Lago for Misura Emme, 1980s Black chairs in enamelled metal rod, with seat and high back in black leather by Adalberto del Lago for Misur...
Metal
Italian modern white leather chairs, Adalberto dal Lago for Misura Emme, 1980s
By Misura Emme, Adalberto Dal Lago
Located in MIlano, IT
Modern Italian chairs, in white leather and shiny black metal, designed by Adalberto dal Lago for Misura Emme in 1980. Set of chairs with black enamelled metal rod structure and whit...
Metal
1980s Set of 6 A. Ricciardi & G. Salvini for Matteo Grassi Garina Dining Chairs
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These is a Set of Six Garina Folding Dining Chairs, designed by A. Ricciardi and G. Salvini for Matteo Grassi.
Enamel, Steel
MCM Leather Dining Chairs Ostrich Italian French by La Tour Eiffel 1887
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Leather
Vintage Oval Dining Table & 6 sheild back chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Regency Revival flame mahogany and satin wood banded oval dining table and a set of six shield back dining chairs, dating from Circa 1980, made by the Master Cabi...
Mahogany
$2,429Sale Price / set|40% Off
PAIR 1980s Postmodern Mario Botta Latonda Chair for Alias - 2 pcs
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Basel, BS
This unique chair is made of high quality black lacquered metal on a thin metal base, seat and back upholstered in black leather and nicely connected in the back.
Metal
$1,201Sale Price / item|42% Off
1980s Postmodern Mario Botta Latonda Chair for Alias (two available) -- 1 pc
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Basel, BS
This unique chair is made of high quality black lacquered metal on a thin metal base, seat and back upholstered in black leather and nicely connected in the back.
Metal
1980s Set of 12 Hans Ullrich Bitsch for Kusch + Co. 8600 Series Side Chairs
By Hans Ullrich Bitsch, Kusch+Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an extraordinary set of twelve 8600 Series Dining Chairs, designed in the 1980's by Hans Ullrich Bitsch for Kusch + Co., West Germany.
Steel, Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Chair by Fritz Hansen. Molded Wood Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Napa, CA
Originally designed for versatile use across dining, office, and institutional settings, this chair continues to perform effortlessly in contemporary spaces.
Metal, Steel
$3,995 / set
Bamboo Dining Set Custom Made
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Series of 4 Luigi Gorgoni Chairs for Roche Bobois - 1970s
By Luigi Gorgoni
Located in PARIS, FR
Crafted with a solid elm wood frame and full-grain terracotta leather seats and backs, these chairs exude strong presence and an architectural silhouette.
Leather, Elm
1980s Thonet Chrome Cantilever Sled Base Dining Arm Chairs in Grey Fabric
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cantilever Sled Base Dining Armchairs, produced by Thonet in the 1980s.
Steel, Chrome
Barbara Barry for McGuire Caned Dining Desk Arm Chair
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Bentwood, Cane
$13,000Sale Price|25% Off
Alessandro Mendini 'Zabro' Chair Table for Zanotta, Original 1984 Prod, Signed
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair...
Leather, Wood
$3,473Sale Price / item|66% Off
1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Sofa
By Fred Lowen, Florence Knoll, TESSA Furniture Co, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We've had several 70s sofas over the years, and this T4 model is one of the most comfortable. The scoop style and high-back design cradles and supports the body all the way up to the...
Leather, Teak
Large French Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Attrib Console Table Buffet Sever
By Maison Jansen
Located in Forney, TX
For the Beaux Arts mansion of the Count and Countess de Revilla de Camargo in Havana, for example, Jansen not only made Louis XV-style furnishings from imported Cuban mahogany (tropi...
Marble
Pucci De Rossi for H Dolin Stuart Signed Battista Occasional Table, 1987
By Pucci De Rossi
Located in Cathedral City, CA
The. table measures 28" high x 23-1/2" wide x 22" deep overall. The glass top is 3/4' thick and measures 22" diameter.
Metal
Unavailable|$2,148 / set
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.
Metal, Gold Plate
Unavailable|$6,995 / set
Dining Room Chairs Set of 8
Located in Roswell, GA
Fine Set of 8 (6 +2) English Mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs. Very detailed carving (arms with lions' heads). Great 'antique' patina. Carved knees and ball & claw feet. ...
Mahogany, Fabric
Unavailable|$2,314 / set
4 x Mid Century Pieff Lisse Velvet Brass Geometric Dining Chairs Vintage Retro
By Tim Bates, Pieff and Co.
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ 4 x Mid Century Pieff Lisse Velvet Brass Geometric Dining Chairs Vintage Retro MCM A very rare set of four beautiful high backed Lisse dining chairs featuring brass gol...
Brass
Unavailable|$1,083 / set
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. Chairs with a high back give you the feeling of sitting on an old castle chair, a...
Metal
Unavailable|$1,980 / set
Set of Four Niels Jørgen Haugesen Danish String Chairs for Tranekaer Furniture
By Niels Jørgen Haugesen, Tranekær Furniture
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
Niels Jørgen was born in Denmark in 1936. And worked with many notable Danish designers including Arne Jacobsen. He set up his own design studio in 1971 and between 1980-1995 he work...
Wool, Ash
Unavailable|$2,945 / set
Dining Chairs by Alain Delon for Maison Jansen
By Alain Delon
Located in Schaerbeek, BE
High-quality gilded metal high-back dining room chairs by Alain Delon.
Brass
Unavailable|$3,270 / set
Alain Delon Travertine, Brass and Gold Dining Set, France, 1980s
By Alain Delon, Roche Bobois, Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
And the base and back of the chair looks very similar to his other dining chairs.
Travertine, Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
Unavailable|$1,300 / set
Set of 6 Italian Black Lacquered Chairs
Located in Livingston, NJ
Fabulous set of 6 Italian lacquered dining chairs. These chairs are made in Italy by Pietro Costantini and feature a very elegant, simple line. With a high-gloss lacquered finish, th...
Fruitwood
Vintage Lacquer High Back Dining Chairs, 1980s, Set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very chic italian high back dining chairs with lacquered wooden frames and leather seats.
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
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