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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
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hallway Furniture from the 80s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Entrance furniture with single central drawer and a double door with internal shelf. It has
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Hallway Furniture from the 80s
Hallway Furniture from the 80s
H 36.23 in W 46.07 in D 17.13 in
80's Interflex, Bed, Post-Modern Style
By Interflex
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Bed designed in the 1980s by Giovanni Ronzoni for Interflex. The bed's jagged headboard colored with this bright blue clearly demonstrates its intent to belong to the colorful experi...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Adam Style Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

80's Interflex, Bed, Post-Modern Style
80's Interflex, Bed, Post-Modern Style
H 37.41 in W 72.84 in D 81.11 in
Westnofa Set of Four Norwegian Designer 80s Modern Dining or Game Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This rare and outstanding example of good, modern Norweigian design came from a very upscale palm
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

80s Modern Cream Sphere Vase
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage 80s ceramic vase. High gloss cream glaze in a simple modern sphere shape.
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

C. Jere’ Oversize Cooking Utensil Wall Art C. 1970’s-80’s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Bernville, PA
This delightfully playful set of giant cooking utensil sculptures in the style of Curtis Jere' is uncommon for its number of pieces. It includes a peeler, a spatula, a colander, a st...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel

80's Convex Mirror, 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
80'S CONVEX MIRROR DECORATIVE CONVEX MIRROR WITH SOLID WOOD FRAME MADE WITH 8 UNITED PIECES
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20th Century Spanish Modern Convex Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

80's Convex Mirror, 20th Century
80's Convex Mirror, 20th Century
H 39.38 in Dm 39.38 in
Vintage 80s Modern Embossed Black Vase
Located in Vallejo, CA
A wonderful vintage 80s modern ceramic vase. High gloss black finish with a curved embossed design
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 80s Modern Embossed Black Vase
Vintage 80s Modern Embossed Black Vase
H 7.75 in W 7 in D 2.75 in
Mid-century chair EMC Furniture 60's
By EMC Furniture
Located in GOOR, NL
Expertly crafted in the iconic mid-century style, the Mid-century chair EMC Furniture 60's is the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-century chair EMC Furniture 60's
Mid-century chair EMC Furniture 60's
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 30.71 in
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

80s Post Modern Sculpture Chair Ice Metal
80s Post Modern Sculpture Chair Ice Metal
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
20th Century Renato Polidori Skipper Table Mod. Faraone Marble and Crystal, 80s
By Skipper
Located in Turin, Turin
top made in ground crystal. The Skipper manufacture is dated in 80s. Good condition, fully original
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Steel

Post Modern Saturn Ring Table Lamp att. to Sonneman c 1970/80's
By Kovacs, Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Rare Post Modern Saturn table lamp attributed to Sonneman, or possibly Kovacs, circa 1970/80's. The
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

80s Slipper Chair from Century Furniture Newly Redone in Alexander Girard Check
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage dated 1985 Billy Baldwin style postmodern slipper chair from century furniture newly
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Diamond Pattern Carpet, '80s
Located in MIlano, IT
Mid-Century Modern diamond pattern carpet, '80 Gray geometric carpet with red, yellow, blue and
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Fabric

Set of 2 Handle Side Tables, 80’s
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 handle side tables, 80’s. Black metal frame and plywood top. Unknown designer, but
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Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Handle Side Tables, 80’s
Set of 2 Handle Side Tables, 80’s
H 22.84 in W 17.92 in D 18.9 in
Post Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Entertainment Center Chest of Drawers c 1970/80s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
, made by Elkins Industries c. 1970/80's. This impressive cabinet features two banks of six drawers
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Black Leather & Chrome Armchair, 1970-80's Two Available
Located in Austin, TX
scale and slight bounce as a result of the cantilevered design. 1970-80's. Two available, sold
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage 80s Modern Embossed Textured Pink Vase
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage 1980s vase. Flattened oval shape made out of a textured plaster like pottery in pale pink. An embossed design wraps around the sides. A great postmodern sculptural accent p...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Vintage 80s Modern Embossed Black Circular Vase
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage 1980s ceramic vase in a flat circular shape. Dramatic embossed curved designs decorate each side with an offset opening on the top for holding floral arrangements.   
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Armchair 004 by Antti Nurmesniemi for Vuokko 80's
Located in GOOR, NL
comfort. Made for Vuokko 80's, this armchair boasts timeless design and quality craftsmanship. Its smooth
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Extra Large Vintage 80s Modern Embossed Pink Vase
Located in Vallejo, CA
An extra large vintage 80s modern ceramic vase. Nice tapered oval shape with an embossed design on
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage 80s Modern Black Ceramic Swirl Vase
Located in Vallejo, CA
An extra large vintage 80s modern ceramic vase. Nice cylinder shape with an embossed swirl design
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Postmodern Console With Ettore Sottsass Veneer Table 80s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Postmodern Console featuring Ettore Sottsass Veneer. The console meticulously re-veneered with the original Ettore Sottsass pattern from 1985, this console pays homage to th...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

80's Pair Post-Modern Dining Office Chairs in Red and Black by Klaus Wettergren
By Klaus Wettergren, Q Production 1
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
These extremely rare dining / office chairs are a great example to the post-modern period and are a
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Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

80's Pair Post-Modern Dining Office Chairs in Red and Black by Klaus Wettergren
By Klaus Wettergren, Q Production 1
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
These extremely rare dining / office chairs are a great example to the post-modern period and are a
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Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Missoni Italian Midcentury Carpet from Ythe 80's
By MissoniHome, Missoni
Located in bari, IT
were successful there as well. In April 1969 the U.S. magazine Woman's Wear Daily devotes its opening
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Lampada da tavolo B&S di Targetti, anni '80
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Felino, IT
Lampada da tavolo B&S di Targetti, anni '80. Completamente orientabile e girevole a 360°. Luce
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Lampada da tavolo B&S di Targetti, anni '80
Lampada da tavolo B&S di Targetti, anni '80
H 19.69 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Cristal Art Italian Midcentury Mirror from Mid 80's
By Giuseppe Raimondi, Cristal Arte
Located in bari, IT
Mirror production Mod. 3159 Pozzanghera, Cristal Art with interesting drop processing as not all the surface is reflective, produced 1971.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror

Italian Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Italian modern white Murano glass Mushroom table or night lamp. Made in Italy in the 70s. In very
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

80's Postmodern Curved Dining Chairs Annig Sarian Style
By Annig Sarian
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Postmodern round wood curved dining chairs in the manner of Annig Sarian for Tisettanta. Great simplistic period design. Curbside available to NYC/Philly $300.
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Travertine Stone Octagon Dining Table Postmodern MCM 70s 80s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s, Travertine Octagon Dining Table. Made out of solid travertine stone. It's in two
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Postmodern Coffee Table Ettore Sottsass Veneer 80s MCM Retro
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The vintage postmodern coffee table has been re-veneered with the original Ettore Sottsass pattern from 1985, this table pays homage to the iconic figure in the Memphis design moveme...
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Lawrence Peabody Modern Sofa for Craft Associates Furniture
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
. Craft Associates Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. They strive to craft a product
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

80's Patrick Nagel Merrill Chase Gallery Chicago Silkscreen Print
By Patrick Nagel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A 1980's stylized framed art gallery poster of a sexy women from that iconic era of disco , Wham
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Vintage 80s Artist David Marshall Signed Metallic Post Modern Mirror
By David Marshall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
example if his work I have seen. Post modern in style, it features gold and silver leaf with textured
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Oil on Cardboard Guy Dessauges Painting 80's Swiss Artist
Located in Lyon, FR
Oil on cardboard by the Swiss painter Guy Dessauges. Made in 1986 using his technique of superimposing "glazes" which gives the painting an exceptional depth and relief for a very de...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Organic Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Coat Hangers by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 80's
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Padova, IT
80s perfectly reflect the style and signature of their creator. Elegant and soft design, they maintain
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Late 20th Century German Modern Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

CUADROS MidCentury Polished Travertine Marble Coffee Table Original 80's Piece
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
CUADROS MidCentury Polished Travertine Marble Coffee Table Original 80's Piece The Cuadros coffee
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Travertine, Marble

Italian Midcentury Sconces Group of Ten from Early 80's
Located in bari, IT
Stock of ten vintage 80s wall lamps, lacquered iron structure, plexiglass diffuser in various
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Burl and Steel Mezzaluna Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace c 1970/80's
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in New York, NY
Stunning executive desk designed by Leon Rosen for The Pace Collection, circa 1970-1980's. The desk
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

TISSI Midcentury Polished Travertine Marble & Glass Coffee Table Original 80's
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
TISSI Midcentury Polished Travertine Marble & Glass Coffee Table Original 80's Spain The TISSI
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Travertine, Marble

80s Modern Disco Gold Full Length Wall or Floor Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A gold '70s Modern Disco style full length wall or floor mirror, Postmodern period, 1985, USA
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mir...

Materials

Mirror, Laminate

Italian Midcentury Pair of 80's Lacquered Night Stands
Located in bari, IT
Set of two night stands cabinets with three drawers in dark brown lacquered wood, Italian production from the 1980s.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Modular Sofa, 80s
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant corner modular sofa entirely restored and reupholstered. 5 modules Italy, 1980s.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Modular Sofa, 80s
Vintage Modular Sofa, 80s
H 30.71 in W 116.93 in D 61.82 in
Table Lamp Daphinette by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, Italy 80’s
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in Padova, IT
diffuser, mounted on a transformer. It is exhibited in the most important modern art and design museums in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Colossal cylinder-shaped floor vase in ceramic. 1970s/80s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Colossal cylinder-shaped floor vase in ceramic. Hand-glazed in blue hues. 1970s/1980s. In perfect condition. Indistinctly signed. Dimensions: Height 72.5 cm x Diameter 15.5 cm.
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces, 80s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps in structured Murano glass. The glass is textured with ribs and has a curved design, creating a superb decorative impact, completely enclosed by glass plates, abov...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Modern 80s Sculptural Sofa in New Silver Grey Metallic Leopard Jacquard Fabric
By Directional
Located in Palm Springs, CA
velvet fabric to redo it in. The result is a spectacular modern piece of furniture. Sculptural with
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Vintage 1980s North American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

80s Alabaster Table Lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Alabaster lamp from the 1980s. Its designer is unknown. Its structure is entirely in alabaster with a semi-circle and a cylinder on its upper part framing the bulb. In very good co...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

80s Alabaster Table Lamp
80s Alabaster Table Lamp
H 11.82 in Dm 6.7 in
Vintage Modern the Box Easy Chairs by Mazairac & Boonzaaijer for Castelijn, 80s
By Castelijn
Located in Denventer, NL
, the Netherlands. Modern 1980s armchairs with black leather cushions, beech armrests, slender metal
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces, 80s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps in structured Murano glass. The glass is ribbed and has a curved design, creating a superb decorative impact, completely enclosed by a glass plate and a glass ball...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

70s-80s Coffee Table
Located in Milano, IT
Coffee table, metal base and marble top.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

70s-80s Coffee Table
70s-80s Coffee Table
H 14.97 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
70s-80s Coffee Table
Located in Milano, IT
Coffee table, metal base and marble top.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

70s-80s Coffee Table
70s-80s Coffee Table
H 14.57 in W 44.1 in D 22.05 in
Danish studio ceramicist. Three unique miniature ceramic mugs. 1970/80s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish studio ceramicist. Three unique miniature ceramic mugs. Decorated with various earth-toned glazes. 1970s/1980s. Signed and marked. In perfect condition. Brown one: Diameter 4...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Handsome 80's Dark Green Leather Sofa by Molinari w/ Wide Arms & Metal Legs
By Molinari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
visible wear consistent with its age and regular use. A true 80's style gem with subtle curved and two
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

80s Mid-Century Modern Black Formica Swivel Top Sculpture Stand Column Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
and heavy stand for your favorite Mid-Century Modern sculptures or kitchen or electronic appliances.     
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Formica, Wood

Pier Alessandro Giusti and Egidio De Rosa Marble Fountain, 80's
By Ultima Edizione
Located in bari, IT
"ELENA" fountain in Carrara marble, Ultima Edizione production by Giusti and De Rosa, 1985.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fountains

Materials

Carrara Marble

Artedi Black Marble Glass Chrome Round Dining Table MidCentury Modern 1970s 80s
By Artedi
Located in London, GB
Beautiful black Carrara marble hexagon plinth dining table with chrome frame where the round smoked glass sits. Easy to use either in the breakfast room or any small dining area, or...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome

Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Textured Green Wall Sconces, 80s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of vintage wall lamps in green structured Murano glass, produced by Murano masters. These are high quality and give off a nice warm glow. Each wall light contains three medium b...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Fratelli Pagnin Signed Murano Orange, Black, Chartreuse Glass Vase Italian 80's
By Fratelli Pagnin
Located in North Miami, FL
The black glass is the dramatic background for a wonderful painterly palette of arrays of luscious colors in this signed Italian Murano glass vase. It is the signed work of Fratelli ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

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Find many varieties of an authentic piece of 80s modern furniture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and steel. There are 234 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of 80s modern furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 94 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of 80s modern furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of 80s modern furniture bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made option in this array of 80s modern furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by De Sede, Niels Otto Møller and J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik are consistently popular.

How Much is a 80s Modern Furniture?

Prices for a piece of 80s modern furniture start at $180 and top out at $180,000 with the average selling for $3,935.
Questions About 80s Modern Furniture
  • 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.
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    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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.