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Period: 1980s
Italian Modern Matteo Grassi Vintage Grey Leather Solo Chair or Side Chair 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
A Matteo Grassi vintage grey leather chair or side chair, which was designed and manufactured 1980s in Italy. The stable and comfortable high-end c...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Italian postmodern metal Quinta 605 chair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern metal Quinta 605 chair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s. Quinta 605 chair, postmodern Italian, in metal by Mario Botta for Alias 1980 Quinta 605 armchair with seat ...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Captains Chair. Red Lacquer, Black Leather. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare "Captains Chair" by Arthur Espenet Carpenter. Original red lacquered wood and black leather seat. Overall very good condition with areas of wear including where the legs meet ...
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American Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Super Chic Clamshell Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely and timeless, this set of 4 clamshell chairs could be used with a dining table, game table, or simply as accent or desk chairs. This set features the original black lacquer a...
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Italian metal and cotton Vienna chair by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian metal and cotton Vienna chair by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1980s. Vienna model chair or armchair with structure with armrests with a curved profile, in round-section me...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Brass High Back Dining Chairs by DIA
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous set of six polish brass high back dining chairs designed by Design Institute of America. Newly recovered in a beautiful nubby ...
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American Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Stainless Steel and Green Fabric Dining Chairs by Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular set of six ‘Eclipse’ dining chairs designed by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture in the 1980s. The set consists of two armchairs and four armless chairs. The chairs are...
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American Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Robert Whitton Architectural Turquoise One-Off Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Robert Whitton one off aluminium chair, circa late 1980s. This architectural example has been newly powder coated in a bright turquoise.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

Pair of Espaço Chairs (1974) and Ciranda Stool (1986), Ricardo Fasanello, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Ricardo Fasanello (1930-1993) stands out today as one of the most remarkable Brazilian designers. His iconic designs have been rewarded worldwide since the 1970s, and one of his furn...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian modern black metal and leather chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal and leather chairs, 1980s Set of four chairs with black painted metal rod structure and original black leather seat and back. 1980 approx. Good condition, ...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Studio Craft Rocking Chair by David Crawford
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully crafted walnut rocking chair with bronze details. Crafted by David Crawford, 1988.
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Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Black Modern Vintage Side Chair Tokyo by Rodney Kinsman 1985 Metal Faux Leather
Located in Vienna, AT
Black modern vintage side chair or chair model Tokyo designed by Rodney Kinsman 1985 for OMK Design. Also the materials are chromed tube steel and the covering from the seat and the ...
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Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molteni Pair
Located in Vancouver, BC
A pair of extremely uncommon Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs. The Mastro design was created on the same structural principle as the Monk chair, but in...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Fully Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Post Modern fully upholstered dining chairs - set of 6 Each chair measures: 27 wide x 26.25 deep x 40.5 inches high, with a seat heig...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paolo Pallucco and Mireille Rivier set of 2 Hans e Alice chairs, 1986
Located in Milan, IT
Paolo Pallucco and Mireille Rivier set of 2 Hans e Alice chairs, 1986 Very rare set of 2 Hans e Alice chairs by Paolo Pallucco and Mireille Rivier in black lac...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Hunter Chair by Karl Friedrich Förster, c.1980
Located in Surbiton, GB
Postmodern industrial style ‘Hunter’ side chair, designed by Karl Friedrich Förster and produced by KFF, c.1980 Dimensions (cm, approx): Height: 88 Width: 55 Depth: 55 In good vin...
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German Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 chairs Harry Bertoia Knoll International 1980s upholstered
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering for sale a beautiful set of 4 upholstered chairs by Knoll International from the 1980s. The design is by Harry Bertoia and is characterized by its functional elegance...
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American Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Eight Postmodern Dining Chairs in Solid Ash Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of dining chairs, ash, Europe, 1980s Striking set of eight dining chairs, made in Europe in the 1980s. These chairs showcase beauty and strength due to their material, solid ash...
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European Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Ash

Italian mid century modern set of six solid oak wood chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern set of six solid oak wood chairs, 1960s. Fantastic and very rre set of six chairs in solid oak wood with round section legs and curved and inclined backres...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Provincial Fauteuil Accent Chairs Armchairs
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 handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering one of our recent Palm Beach home furnishings acquisition of a Pair of Vinateg French Provincial Fauteuil carved wood upholstered accent chairs...
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French Provincial Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

"Seconda 602" Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, set of 6
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 gray and black chairs by Mario Botta. Stamped Alias. Seat height: 46 cm. Wear due to time and age of chairs. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Chair by Karl Friedrich Förster, c.1980
Located in Surbiton, GB
Postmodern steel chair designed by Karl Friedrich Förster. Composed of a tubular steel frame and bent steel sheet back rest with square laser c...
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German Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Modern 'Boomerang' Lounge Chair by Richard Neutra, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Richard Neutra; Furniture by Architects; Modernist; Los Angeles Times; Miller House; Brazillian Design; Bona SRL Italy; 1980s; Modern; Boomerang Lounge Chair; Richard Neutra's Boom...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Memphis Style Vintage Beech Animal Zebra Side Chair Italy, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Memphis style vintage beechwood chair or side chair with zebra pattern upholstery Italy, 1980s. A beautiful chair or side chair from beech and an upholstered seat with animal zebra ...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mario Marenco & Antonella Scarpitta "830" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1980, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco & Antonella Scarpitta "830" chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac leather, Italy, 1980s, set of four. The "830" dining chairs by Mario Marenco and Antonella Scarpitta for Mob...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chair by Yves de la Tour d'Auvergne, 1980s, France
By Yves de La Tour d'Auvergne
Located in Paris, FR
Chair by Yves de la Tour d'Auvergne, 1980s, France . 108 cm high 39 cm deep 44.5 cm wide 47.5 cm seat height . Numerous signs of wear and marks which ...
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French Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Palace Chair by George Sowden for Memphis, Milano, Blue, Green, Yellow, Black
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Sowden for Memphis "Palace Chair", 1983. Multicolor form with arms. Completely original with very few signs of use.
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Cane Back Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Thygesen and Sorensen side chairs with teak frame and cane seat and back. Wonderful curvature to lower back for lumbar support. Original distressed leather seats.
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Danish Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Modern Vintage Dining Chairs Eight Strax Hartmut Lohmeyer Vintage 1970s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage eight ( 8 ) mid century modern dining chairs named Strax, which were designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer, 1970s. Plusyou can stack them and connect them with an integrated p...
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German Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Beech

Pair of Von Vogelsang chairs by Phlippe Starck for Driade in 1985
Located in LAMBLORE, FR
6 Von Vogelsang armchairs by Philippe Starck Driade edition, circa 1985. silver painted metal. first edition non stackable. possibility of being sold in pair. Philippe Starck, a visionary designer known for his eclectic and innovative creations, has left an indelible mark on the world of design. Born in Paris in 1949, Starck's career spans decades and encompasses a wide range of projects, from furniture and product design to architecture and interior design. One of Starck's defining characteristics is his ability to blend functionality with artistic expression. His designs often challenge conventional notions of form and function, pushing boundaries and redefining what is possible. Whether it's a sleek chair made from recycled materials or a futuristic hotel interior, Starck's work is always imbued with a sense of creativity and originality. Throughout his career, Starck has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the design world, including Alessi, Kartell, and Flos. His iconic creations, such as the Louis Ghost chair and the Juicy Salif...
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French Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Phillippe Stark Dr.Glob Turquoise Set of Chairs, Italy, 1988
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 4 stackable chairs designed by Phillipe Starck in 1988 and edited by Kartell. Dr. Glob was born from the idea of bringing together different materials to achieve a firmer stru...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Plywood Burgundy Legs Chairs, Italy, 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
A set of three vintage plywood chairs featuring burgundy-red legs, designed in the style of Philippe Starck or Umberto Mascagni.
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Plywood

off White Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair by Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s off white leather, chrome and whitewash oak ‘eclipse’ lounge chair by Jay Spectre. In original condition shows minor wear consistent with age. The leather has been professio...
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American Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Black Drafting Stool by Architect Robert Whitton, 1980's
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Robert Whitton one off aluminum drafting stool circa late 1980s. This architectural example has been newly powder coated in matte black.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Six Cream Velvet and Black Lacquered Italian Art Deco Style Chairs, 1980s
Located in Meda, MB
This set of six Art Deco style chairs was produced in Italy. The set is composed by 4 chairs and 2 capital chairs with arms. All of the six are cove...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Lacquer

Jacques Adnet Pair of Large Comfortable Armchairs Model of.
Located in Encino, CA
Jacques Adnet, model of Pair of large comfortable armchairs in off white/beige lacquered mahogany upholstered in gray/green textured fabric. Sock...
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American Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vladimir Attributed Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Vladimir attributed lounge chairs and ottomans, reupholstered with Italian Boucle. Preview Label on underside Measures: Ottoman H 17" W 24.75" D 22.5".
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Martin Visser Modernist Prototype Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare prototype side chair designed by Martin Visser and manufactured by ’t Spectrum Bergeyk 1988. This chair is the pre production of model number SE20 and was eventually made in sev...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Set Windsor Chairs - 8 Farmhouse Kitchen Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a set of 8 Windsor chairs made from the finest English yew. The set of 8 consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs. These are the traditional and much loved Wind...
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Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Sculptural Wooden Chairs Sono by Anacleto Spazzapan, 1980s, Set of Two
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of “Sono” Chairs by Anacleto Spazzapan, Sculptural Design in Rosewood, Italy, 1980s These “Sono” chairs are true sculptural masterpieces, known for their innovative design and ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Chrome Chairs, Nowy Styl, circa 1980's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of chrome, fabric With aged patina Re-polished Original condition.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

“Sternum” Rocker Designed by David Ebner
Located in Norwood, NJ
The “Sternum” rocker from David Ebner’s “Wishbone” series. Oak and cane. The entire form uses bent lamination technique. “David Ebner played a pivotal role in the development of studio furniture during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Ebner, who studied under Wendell Castle at the School for American Craftsmen at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, is known for his elegant, pared down works that blur the line between furniture and sculpture. Through his groundbreaking efforts, Ebner has helped redefine studio craft furniture...
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American Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak, Cane

Zogrophos Bucket Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Nicos Zogrophos high back executive chairs. Available per chair or as set of ten. Grey leather and loose cushions on five-star c...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Christopher Guy Morgins Porters 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 ...
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Hollywood Regency Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Lacquered and Leather Asia Style Barstools by Marge Carson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous pair of faux granite lacquered Asian Style barstools design by Marge Carson in the 1980s. The stools are constructed of wood that’s painted in black and gray faux granite...
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American Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Mahogany Dining Chairs by Bau Furniture Co, Set of 6
By Bau Furniture 1
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For full item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of...
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French Provincial Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

2 African carved thrones, Bamileké
Located in Firenze, IT
2 beautiful African thrones of the Bamileké people, Cameroon, hand-carved from a single log of Cola hardwood, stained black. It features the typical Bamilekè perforated 'spider's web...
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Cameroonian Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Mid-Century Red Leather and Steel Chair by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
French mid-century red leather and steel chair by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, 1980s Chair with steel structure and resealable seat. The seat is made up of a padded cushion covered in red ...
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French Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Foldable Garden / Outdoor Chairs in Wood and White Canvas Boho Chic
Located in Milano, IT
Originally introduced to the general public at the 1904 St. Louis exhibition, the "Tripolina" chair had already been patented by a Joseph Fendy all the way back in 1977; the original...
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Italian American Colonial Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Ten Modernist Lacquered Dining Chairs by Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of ten Willow dining/game chairs, a Brueton classic designed by Mitchell Pickard. Handmade in the USA. Modernist armless chairs with Klismos form, the black lacquered frames with saber legs that splay for a dramatic profile. The back legs extend seamlessly to form the back support. The chairs are beautifully upholstered in a pewter colored crocodile velvet. The chairs have been professionally restored to mint condition. The graceful curves of the solid hardwood legs and the sweep of the curved back - the result is simply stunning. They look and feel amazing. Founded in 1926, Brueton Industries Inc a New York City-based company that produces upscale furniture and accessories for the residential, contract, and hospitality markets. One of the first companies to introduce stainless steel into furniture. Along with designs by Stanley Jay Friedman and J. Wade Beam, Sergio Orozco...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Dutch spider sidechair in blue steel and leather and by Boonzaaijer & Mazairac
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Black Leather Chair on a blue metal base, Designed by Pierre Mazairac & Karel Boonzaaijer for Young International. 80s Post modern Design which remains in good condition with wear co...
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Dutch Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Model Sälen Side Chair by Knut & Marianne Hagberg, 1982
Located in Surbiton, GB
Pine wood and steel side chair designed by Knut & Marianne Hagberg in 1982 and produced by Ikea for 2 years in the early 1980s. This model is the rarer version of the more widely pro...
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Swedish Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing Chairs for XO, France 1985
Located in London, GB
Set of four or six available. Shiro Kuramata (1931-1991) created a fluid exchange between Japanese design philosophy and methodology and European postmodern design. Kuramata’s training was initially centred around traditional woodworking however, when he enrolled at the Kuwasawa Design School was taught by Isamu Kenmochi, who helped him reimagine ancient Japanese traditions using modern materials. The philosophy Kuramata. His designs are made from materials that have reflective, transparent, translucent, opaque and tactile qualities to them, each form a response each material. The sing sing sing...
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French Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1980s Kovobel
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Good original upholstery - Good original condition.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mastro Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1980
Located in Budapest, HU
The Mastro chair was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1980. It is an important example of Italian design that focuses on function and style. The Scarpa duo is known f...
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Italian Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

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