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Armchairs For Sale
Period: 1980s
Color: Beige
Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of ten armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames.
Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were originally designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and later manufactured by Gebruder Thonet in the 1970s. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmobel) in Berlin making Anton Lorenz the first to manufacture tubular-steel furniture on a commercial scale.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 'Cesca' chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of 'Cesca' chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, produced during the 1980s.
Rare version with rattan.
Good vintage condition.
Please note: set of 3 available, listed price is for ...
Category
1980s German Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and original big tulip lounge chair with Ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965.
This 80's pivoting edition has a round metal foot.
The set ...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and original big tulip lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965.
This 80's pivoting edition has a round metal foot.
The set ...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Swirl Arm Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the tropical charm with our Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Swirl Arm Chair, perfect for adding a relaxed vibe to your space.
Features distinctive nautilus patterned armrests, ad...
Category
1980s Indonesian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Fauteuils
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair French gilt arm chairs with hand woven fabric
Quality pair of French fauteuils recently upholstered with applied gold leaf decoration
As rec...
Category
1980s French Provincial Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Other
Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous and very comfortable Artifort Oyster Chairs by Pierre Paulin.
Designed in the beginning of the 60's, this particular set is manufactured in the 80's.
It has chromed met...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of armchairs mod. Torso by Paolo Deganello for Cassina
Located in Rivoli, IT
Pair of armchairs model Torso designed by architect Paolo Degannello and produced by Cassina in the 1980s
This is how Architect Degannello describes the design of the Torso armchairs...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Bamboo Armchair in the Style of Antonio Budji Layug
By Antonio Layug, Budji Layug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1980s bamboo armchair in the style of Antonio Budji Layug. Large bamboo frame with slat back and base. Cane wrapping. Newly made cushions in a high qua...
Category
1980s Tribal Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Bamboo
Postmodern Lounge Chair with a Beige and Crimson Alcantara Upholstery, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s - 1990s.
This armchair features a beige and crimson Alcantara upholstery.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be co...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Hollywood Regency Brass Dining Chairs by Design Institute of America
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hollywood Regency brass dining chairs are manufactured by DIA (Design Institute of America). These beautiful dining chairs come in a set of four, and it features a brass plated frame...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Armchair Mod. Wink Designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Armchair - Chaise longue mod. Wink 111 designed by Toshiyuki Kita in the 80's and edited by Cassina. Structure made in steel and upholstered in cotton fabric with striped pattern in ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Willow Chair Designed by Mitchell Pickard for Brueton Industries
By Brueton
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Postmodern Iconic Willow chair designed by Mitchell Pickard for Brueton Industries, NY. Circa 1980s.
Features a gracefully curved solid wood legs with a light purple glossy...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Armchair Mod. Wink Designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair – Chaise longue mod. Wink 111 designed by Toshiyuki Kita in the 80's and edited by Cassina. Structure made of steel and upholstered in white wool bouclé. Adjustable earmuffs/headrest and footrest. Italy 80...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Lounge Chair in Off-White Striped Upholstery and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, lacquered steel, Europe, 1980s.
This elegant-shaped lounge chair has a solid construction featuring geometrical shapes and sharp edges, giving the lounge chair...
Category
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Mushroom Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and cosy set of 2 Artifort Mushroom Chairs, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60’s.
Covered with stunning and high quality ...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé
Set of 2 Model F598 Groovy Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy chairs (or "M" Chairs), designed by Pierre Paulin.
This F598 model is designed and produced in the...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Rattan Slipper Chair, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rattan slipper lounge chair or armchair probably design by Ikea. Famous design like Gio Ponti, Gianfranco Frattini, Tito Agnoli, Cassina, Osvaldo Borsani, Joe Colombo, Vico Magistret...
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Postmodern 'Peter Pan' Lounge Chair, Michele De Lucchi for Thalia&Co, Italy 1982
Located in Zagreb, HR
The very rare lounge chair 'Peter Pan' was designed by the influential Italian architect and designer Michele de Lucchi in 1982 for Thalia & Co.
The chair is a nice example of radical postmodern Italian design by Michele de Lucchi who was a member of the Memphis Group.
The supporting frame is in painted tubular steel, and the springing of the back, with lateral leaf springs...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Four Sculptural Dining Chairs by Directional
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
Set of four dining chairs by Directional. The chairs have the original upholstery and a nice sculptural design.
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 2 "Ben" Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set of 2 very comfortable Artifort "Ben" chairs.
The famous Pierre Paulin designed it in the 80's and named it after his favorite Artifort colleague.
Just restored with lovely I...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 Erik Jørgensen EJ900 Cobra Armchairs by Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Trained as a saddler and upholsterer, Erik Jørgensen established his workshop in 1954 which grew out to become an international furniture brand and a family firm. In the 1980s he teamed up with designer duo Johannes Foersom and Peter Hiort-Lorenzen — today two of Scandinavia’s most renowned and successful contemporary furniture designers.
First Launched in 1983, the EJ 900...
Category
1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Oyster Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A set of the famous and very comfortable Artifort Oyster Chairs by Pierre Paulin.
Designed in the beginning of the 60's, this particular set is man...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin.
Designed in the 60's and produced in the 80's.
Cute and very comfortable chair.
It has chrome metal legs.
The cha...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Little Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very comfortable pivoting armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in the 60's. Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's. Solid round metal bas...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
"Ben" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort "Ben" chair.
The famous Pierre Paulin designed it in the 80's and named it after his favorite Artifort colleague.
Just restored with lovely bouclé woo...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
"Ben" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort "Ben" chair.
The famous Pierre Paulin designed it in the 80's and named it after his favorite Artifort colleague.
Just restored with lovely bouclé woo...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60's and produced in the 80's. Cute and very comfortable c...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1980s Bamboo Vintage Garden Armchair
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A 1980s vintage bamboo armchair. In very good conditions with only few signs of time.
Category
1980s Italian Spanish Colonial Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Mid Century Little Globe Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and comfortable "Little Globe" armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in te 60's.
Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's.
Round metal base ...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Decorator Mid Century Post Modern Armchair Lounge Chairs in Blush Pink
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching pair of lounge chairs circa 1980's. These well built chairs feature amazing design lines and their original upholstery. Fabric is moderately worn and needs to be replaced....
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Little Globe Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and comfortable "Little Globe" armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in te 60's.
Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's.
Round metal base ...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Pair Off-White and Chrome Accent or Dining Armchairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of modern chrome accent or dining armchairs with an off-white gaberdine-like fabric upholstery. They are in wonderful original condition. The chrome has been cleaned and polished and is gleaming. The fabric is in awesome condition. The back of one chair had come loose and was reattached by our experienced staff. Please see photos, circa 1986.
The perfect pair. The perfect pair of fabulous accent chairs! This handsome set was made by Steelcase, circa 1986. They probably began life in an office or lobby, but their sleek modern styling will be oh so awesome in a home setting just about anywhere. Imagine them as extra seating in your living room or flanking a door in an entry. They would also be fabulous as the host and hostess chair at your dining table mixed with just about any design style. Or place them at a small table for two...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Stunning Pair Leather Chairs, Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Made in Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of leather chairs. Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, made in Italy.....Nice original condition, amazing quality / construction, stainless steel bases, retain original Knoll label...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Armchair Upholstered Kelim Knole Vintage Country House Massive
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large, vintage, country house, knole armchair upholstered in a kelim textile
A Classic country house piece with the high back and wings creating a ...
Category
1980s English Baroque Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Swaim Modern Neoclassical Form Desk or Armchair
By Swaim
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s Swaim contemporary neoclassical style X-back chair. Can be used as a desk or occasional chair. Constructed of lacquered steel and brass with new green leather cushion. Excellen...
Category
1980s American Neoclassical Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Multicolored Vintage Armchairs by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, circa 1989
Located in Vienna, AT
This pair of red, blue and yellow colored armchairs, which are also stackable, named Dark Horse, was designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen circa 1989 and executed by Botium, D...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Inlaid Armchairs by Enriqué Garcel with Original Grey Leather Upholstery
Located in North Miami, FL
A rare pair of inlaid chairs by Enriqué Garcel, covered in their original grey leather upholstery, circa 1980. Like his contemporaries Karl Springer and Ron Seff, Enrique Garcel exce...
Category
1980s Colombian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bone, Leather, Resin
'Universal' Chair 'Pink & Gray' by Peter Shire, 1994
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage chair by Peter Shire, 1994
Steel and Polychrome Paint.
Pink seat, grey back, green & red arms, black stretcher bars.
Peter Shire:
Peter Shire is an LA-based artist whos...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Spanish, 1980s Pair of Vintage Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish, 20th century Spanish bamboo design. Some signs of weathering. Good condition overall.
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Dramatic Restored Pair of Brass Greek Key Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent armchairs chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
A stunning pair of large-scale Greek Key armchairs...
Category
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Poltrona Frau Armchair Chair Model La Capanelle by Tito Angoli
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Italian architect Tito Agnoli design this Classic armchair for Poltrona Frau.
This modell " Le Capanelle" comes in a creme beige semianiline leather.
A Classic design. It will fits...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
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