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Period: 1980s
Number in Set: Single Piece
Chaise Lounge Wood & Wicker by Palecek
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A PALECEK Anglo Indian Style Solid Wood & Wicker Chaise Lounge Approximate Measurements in Inches 35...
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Anglo-Indian Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Wicker

System 1-2-3 Lounge Deluxe by Verner Panton with Dark Brown Leather
Located in Tucson, AZ
Beautiful and comfortable Verner Panton System 1-2-3 Lounge Deluxe manufactured by VerPan International in Denmark. Covered in its original, soft dark chocolate brown leather with de...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

First Chair by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic "First Chair" designed by Michelle de Lucchi for Memphis Milano 1983 in good condition, some scratches to the seat.
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Wooden Concrete Chair by Jonas Bohlin, Sweden, 1981
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Swedish designer Jonas Bohlin's pioneering and minimalist approach to design reshaped the contemporary furniture landscape in Scandinavia. Manufactured under the prestigious label ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Octagonal Modular Side Chairs in Grey Fabric Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side chairs, fabric, wood, Europe, 1980s. Incredible side chairs in unusual shape. Their octagonal shape contributes to the strikingly rare appearance. The backrest follows the geom...
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European Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Post-Modern Luxury Jaimé Tresserra Casablanca Office Armchair, Spain, 1987
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jaime´ Tresserra Casablanca armchair; Office chair; Tresserra collection; Cognac leather seating; Spanish furniture design; Walnut; Postmodern...
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Spanish Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vico Magistretti for Cassina 'Villabianca' Armchair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, dining chairs model 'Villabianca', leather and wood, Italy, 1985 Designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina, this armchair shows strong sha...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Modern Eero Aarnio Inspired Ball Chair
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating t...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic, Acrylic

Rare Midcentury Balance Variable Knee Chair, Peter Opsvik, Norway, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type
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Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Folding Dining Chair by Calligaris, Italy 1980s, Postmodern Design
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Italian designer folding dining chair produced in the 1980s by Calligaris Very elegant postmodern design, the round-shaped seat is made...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chaise Africaniste en chêne massif par Alain Gaubert Circa 1980
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Magnifique et rare chaise /. siège à palabre en chêne massif par Alain Gaubert. Design dans l'esprit Africaniste circa 1980. Signée au dos. Avec son coussin / appui tête en lin Trè...
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French Minimalist Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed for the Benetton office by the iconic Italian architects Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1985. Crafted from brass, leather, and steel, it epitomizes the elegance and sophistication o...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

A Pair of " Miss Beason " Chairs by Philippe Starck Les 3 Suisses France 1980
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A rare pair of Miss Beason Chairs. In good original condition. Rare stamp on it. More a sculpture than a chair !!!
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French Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern Brown leather and wood chair by B&B, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather and wood chair by B&B, 1980s Chair with square seat and backrest padded and covered in dark brown leather. The square section structure is made of wood. ...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Chair with a Very Original Design with Seat in Colored Fabric Black Wood
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian uncommon chair with a very original design with seat in colored fabric. Heavy black wood. Colored stick decorations on the sides. Grooves o...
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Italian Folk Art Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Italian design high back chair by Bonaldo from 1980’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Very rare high back chair produced by Bonaldo in 1980’s. It features light blue coated tubular steel frame with removable fabric cover dressed on the backrest. It also has a removabl...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer around 1970, manufactured in Italy. Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan. In good condition, with minor wear c...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Limited Edition Fritz Hansen Delta Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
The exceptional Delta chair was designed in 1983 and the result of the first collaboration between Burkhard Vogtherr en Fritz Hansen. This remarkable black lacquered wooden chair is ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Herman Miller Chairs Alexander Girard Miller Stripe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post Modern Herman Miller Chairs with gorgeous Alexander Girard Miller Stripe fabric. Added bonus is that these can stack. Up to 3 available Arm H 25'' ask for custom shipping quote
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller Modular Sofa by Don Chadwick, 1982 United States
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 3 piece modular sofa designed by Don Chadwick for Herman Miller. Made in the United States in the early 1980s. Original labels underneath each piece. Fantastic condition and...
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American Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wool

Marcel Breuer S64 Chair by Thonet, 1982
Located in Balen, BE
Iconic tubular steel chair model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in 1928. The frame is made of chromed tubular steel. The seat and backrest are covered with the "Viennese ...
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German Bauhaus Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

1x Tom Dixon After Postmodern 1980s Dining Side Rope Chair Vintage Desk Boho
Located in London, GB
An amazing hourglass rope chair designed after the famous 'S' chair of Tom Dixon. The chair is weaved with rushed rope weaved around a metal frame. It holds a playful and beautiful...
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British Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian modern chromed metal and black leather curved shape chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chromed metal and black leather curved shape chairs, 1980s. Chair with armrests, with chromed steel structure and curved metal back and seat covered in black leather. ...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Set of Four Tripod Memphis Dining Chairs in the Manner of Michele de Lucchi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful set of four steel and wood dining chairs from the Memphis period in the manner of Italian designer Michele De Lucchi. Newly powder coated satin black and the seat and bac...
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Italian Memphis Group Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Modern Ward Bennett Model 1515 Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this rare, all-original model 1515 armchair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. This beautifully constructed chair is of exceptionally high quality and ...
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American Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll (up to 30)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Iconic Postmodern Mandarin chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in amazing period Uphostery original and in good condition. Black enamel steel legs and sculptural undulating ...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chrome-Plated Chair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type chair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome-plated frame is in very good original condition, has been cleaned and polished. The j...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Beech

Nathalie chair designed by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano ca. 1990
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Nathalie chair designed by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano, 1987 Manufactured by Memphis Milano, circa 1990 The French artist and designer Nathalie du Pasquier was one of t...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Stunning Danish 1980's Postmodern Andreas Hansen Plywood chair
Located in Den Haag, NL
This Stunning Vintage Chair Has A Very Stylish Shape & Design. The Chair Has A Plywood Construction With Original Black Painted Finish With Red Parallel Line Design. The Chair Has It...
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Danish Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Plywood

1980ies Palace chair designed by George Sowden for Memphis Milano
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1980ies Memphis Milano Palace chair in colored lacquered wood designed by George Sowden, 1983. George Sowden studied architecture at Glouc...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Unusual post modernist sculpted wood side/ desk chair by Edward Axel Roffman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual post modernist sculpted wood side/ desk chair by Edward Axel Roffman.. Organic sculptural design..
Category

American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Nutwood, Leather

Eames Time Life Chair in Tan Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life chair for Herman Miller in tan leather with a polished aluminum frame and legs. Originally designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames for use in the lobby of t...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Black leather is in good condition with wear as shown. Extremely comfortable and worn in. Chair swivels. Heigh...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Baker Bamboo Dining Chairs Chinese Chippendale
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A A Fantabulous Set of 6 ...
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Chinese Chippendale Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Cane

Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural modern lounge chair in nickel finish, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, circa 1980s. Signed with Knoll label. This chair is currently being reupholstered and can be co...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Frank Lloyd Wright Robie Chairs for Cassina Italy 1986
Located in Bjuråker, SE
A pair of 2 Cassina chairs Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these chairs blend exquisite design with supreme comfort, making them a perfect addition to any modern or c...
Category

Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

French Design Philippe Starck, Dr Sonderbar Chair, XO - 1980s
Located in Renens, CH
Philippe Starck - Doctor Sonderbar Chair in chromed metal, produced by XO in France, 1980s. Philippe Starck, a pioneering French designer, is well known for his innovative and vers...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Memphis Milano – First Chair – Michele de Lucchi – 1983
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
Striking and bold, this chair designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1983 for Memphis will be a superb addition to a contemporary dining room, study, or entryway when used as a unique acce...
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European Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Tabouret rotin ancien
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Tabouret en état très moyen car le bois est taché et vermoulu.
Category

French Streamlined Moderne Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jeff Messerschmidt Lucite & Leather Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Lucite & Cream Leather Chairs with Chrome Details by Jeff Messerschmidt Hand-Signed & Dated "1989 Pipeline Series 3 Chair #43-D & #57-D" Newly Upholstered Cushions with Neu...
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Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Tabourets en métal et bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Tabouret en état très moyen car le bois est taché et vermoulu. Le métal est à ressouder.
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European Streamlined Moderne Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paire de chaiss en plastique vintage
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Paire de chaise en plastique et pieds métal en état moyen. Le plastique est taché et décoloré. Le métal est rouillé.
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French Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

PVC

"OTI" armchair by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, circa 1980
Located in LYON, FR
Very pretty tubular steel armchair created by the Danish designer Niels Gammelgaard on behalf of the publisher IKEA. An iconic piece in very good condition and with a lovely patina. ...
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French Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Karl Springer, Chinese Curved Back Chair, USA, c. 1980s
Located in East Hampton, NY
This documented rare chair by Karl Springer, found in his catalogue of original creations, is made of chrome-plated steel, brass and lucite. The seat cushion is upholstered in a fine...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Stelline Chair by Alessandro Mendini for Elam Uno
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Armchair ' Stelline ' by Allessandro Mendini for manufacturer Elam UNO, 1987 design. Structure in dark grey painted metal with plastic inlays in the seat. Branding underneath the pla...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

LaPalma Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Great dining chair in vegetal natural saddle cognac leather. Manufactured in Italy by Lapalma. The leather is in vegetal natural leather which is now cognac. Beautiful backrest. The ...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sedia Lizzie di Regis Portier, Pallucco
Located in Milano, Lombardia
La sedia Lizzie, progettata da Regis Portier per Pallucco, è un’icona del design contemporaneo. Caratterizzata da linee pulite e forme moderne, questa sedia si distingue per la sua s...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

3207 chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1982
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
The Series 7 designed by Arne Jacobsen is one of the most iconic chairs in the history of Fritz Hansen and perhaps also in furniture history. The pressure molded veneer chair is a fu...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Chair that can be attributed to Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier - 80s/90s
Located in Paris, FR
Oversized chair that can be attributed to Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier. . Memphis period. . There is no validated attribution to date but it very closely resembles their work and...
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Italian Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Quadra Chair from Gigante, Zambusi and Boccato for Seccose Italy 1980s
Located in Berlin, DE
Elevate your space with the Quadra Chair Gigante Zambusi Boccato Seccose - a stunning piece from the 1980s that seamlessly blends style and comfort. Crafted with precision by Italian...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rene-Jean Caillette, RJC folding and reversible chair VIA ed., 1986
Located in Paris, FR
René-Jean Caillette (1919-2004) RJC folding and reversible chair VIA éditeur, France, 1986 Varnished and black-tinted medium, chromed steel wire Height 88 x Width 45 x Depth 45 cm Tw...
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French Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Jean-Michel Wilmotte (1948-), chaise Palais Royal, 1986
Located in Paris, FR
WILMOTTE Jean-Michel (1948-) Palais Royal chair, 1986 Dark green lacquered metal Good original condition, scratches from use, traces of oxidation and a f...
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French Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chair with Bamboo Armrests for Knoll Int.
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin chairs, rare bamboo arms. Rare blue leather. Very good condition, near mint condition. Additional two chairs wi...
Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Unique Danish maple chair bench with long woven canvas seat
Located in DK
This unique chair bench by Jørgen Gammelgaard (1938-1991) was made as a prototype for The Royal National Theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark ca. 1983 when architects Eva and Nils Koppel d...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Maple

Guido Faleschini Tucroma Dining Chairs in Black Leather for Mariani, 1980s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Tucroma dining chair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani. Distributed by Pace in New York. Great original leather in black along with the iconic metal tube frame in solid black ...
Category

Italian Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

‘Ben’ Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Toronto, ON
During the 1980s, French designer Pierre Paulin crafted numerous sculptural masterpieces for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort. One of these special pieces, named after his favorite co...
Category

Dutch Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Philippe Starck chair
Located in PARIS, FR
Chair model Wendy Wright by French designer Philippe Starck for Disform, from the 1980s. It is in white/grey anodized metal. In very good condition. DV516
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French Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Philippe Starck chair
Located in PARIS, FR
Chair model Wendy Wright by French designer Philippe Starck for Disform, from the 1980s. It is in gray anodized metal. In very good condition. DV517
Category

French Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

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