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Period: 1980s
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Brutalist chairs in solid Elm, Aranjou, France, 1980's
By Aranjou
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
If we must admit our particular affection for this wood essence, it is because it has this something mystical when we contemplate its deep nuances.
Indeed, the Romans' favorite tree...
Category
French Brutalist Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Elm
Tom Bruinsma Glazed Chair and Table for Mobach Ceramics, the Netherlands
By Mobach, Tom Bruinsma 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elemental chair and table are a beautiful example of the collaboration between Dutch designer Tom Bruinsma and Mobach ceramics. These fully glazed ceramic pieces appear in a var...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Ceramic
Exquisite Klismos Chair in Blue/Gray Shagreen with Brass Sabots 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted Klismos chair in blue/gray shagreen with polished brass sabots by Maitland Smith, Philippines 1980's. The sensual form and exceptional materials and craftsmanshi...
Category
Philippine Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Six Lira e Liuto Dining Chairs in Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six ‘Lira e Liuto’ dining chairs, black leather, Italy, 1989
This postmodern set of six ‘Lira e Liuto’ dining chairs is executed in black leather t...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Leather
Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorge Pensi, armchairs, aluminum, Spain, 1988
A set of Jorge Spensi's aluminum chairs of the Toledo collection. Pensi designed the 'Toledo' chairs and the 'Toledo' table for the man...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorge Pensi, armchairs, aluminum, Spain, 1988
A set of of Jorge Spensi's aluminum chairs of the Toledo collection. Pensi designed the 'Toledo' chairs and the 'Toledo' table for the ...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Alain Gaubert Oak "Africanist" Chair, France, 1980s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This sculptural chair by French designer, Alain Gaubert is an eye-catching nod to minimalist design. The construction is as ingeniously simple as it is visually striking.
The chair is made of solid oak, and each was crafted using just two planes that intersect at the base. The exquisitely spare design of this “Africanist” chair...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Wood
Alberto Salvati & Ambrogio Tresoldi for Saporiti Set of Ten 'Dania' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Salvati e Ambrogio Tresoldi for Saporiti, set of ten 'Dania' swivel chairs, fabric, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1980s
These swivel chairs are designed by designer duo Albert...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1980s Dalila Due pair of chairs by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Paris, FR
Gaetano Pesce
"Dalila Due" pair of chairs, 1980
Polyurethane foam, epoxy resin finish
H. 75 x 57 x 52 cm
H. 85 x 49 x 50 cm
Category
Italian Expressionist Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Foam
Giuseppe Rivadossi Set of Four 'Castello' Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of four dining chairs, walnut, Italy, circa 1980
An exceptional set of chairs by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi,...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'New Harmony' Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'New Harmony' set of six dining chairs, walnut, fabric, leather, Italy, circa 1983
The 'New Harmony' collection designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa is d...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair in Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Office, chair, brass, leather, steel, Italy, 1985.
This chair is designed for the office of the clothing brand Benetton by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. This...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Giuseppe Rivadossi Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of eight dining chairs, oak, Italy, circa 1980
An exceptional set of chairs by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, f...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Oak
Matteo Grassi Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Matteo Grassi, set of ten dining chairs, leather and steel, Italy, 1980s.
Sophisticated set of ten dining chairs designed by Italian designer Matteo Grassi in the 1980s. These chair...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Steel
José Zanine Caldas Hand-Sculpted Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas, hand-sculpted chair, Brazilian hardwood (Vinhático), Brazil, 1980s
This exceptional hand carved chair embodies everything that José Zanine Caldas stood for: love...
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Matteo Grassi Pair of Dining Chairs in Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Matteo Grassi, pair of dining chairs, leather and steel, Italy, 1980s.
These sophisticated dark blue leather chairs with an angular design are designed for Italian manufacturer Matt...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Post-Modern Lucite Barstools by Hill Mfg, circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic pair of Post-Modern lucite barstools are by Hill Manufacturing and in the style of Charles Hollis Jones and Lion in Frost. Featuring a steel base with foot wrest, and lucite frame with black vinyl seat cushion.
*Note, we had a set of 6 but 4 have now sold, so we have 2 barstools left. Priced as a pair, contact us if you wish to purchase a single.
This pair of Hill Mfg lucite...
Category
American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Steel
Late 20th Century Anglo-Chinese Chairs with Caned Seats, Europe 1980s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The influence of Chinese design on the West has been subtle, almost by osmosis, but we can see references in much of western art and design. Much of Europe has long had a magpie tradition of taking from the different cultures it has come into contact with in its past, furniture being no exception.
Similar to European Chinoiseries, Britain formulated an Anglo-Chinese style that copied Chinese models yet adhered to British fashions affecting furniture design. The resulting aesthetic is quite unique and has evolved much in the past decades as demonstrated by these armchairs. These solid, exotic wood chairs...
Category
European Other Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wishbone Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wishbone Chair, Walnut Frame with vellum sling seat.
Carved signature and number to the underside of the chair ‘Espenet 8010 3 ...
Category
American Organic Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 7 "Transenna" Dining Chairs by Ammannati and Vitelli for Pozzi & Verga
Located in Milan, IT
Set of seven Transenna chairs by Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli for Pozzi and Verga.
Sturdy seating with wood plot backrest.
Category
Italian Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Wood
R.H. n°1, Metal Chairs by Renè Herbst, Italy, 1980s
By René Herbst, Pallucco
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of R.H. N°1 chairs by Renè Herbst.
1928 project issued in 1980 by Pallucco featuring tubular steel chrome plated frame.
Back and seat rest are composed ...
Category
Italian Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini Set of Six 'Lira E Liuto' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six ‘Lira e Liuto’ dining chairs, cognac leather, Italy, 1989
This set of six ‘Lira e Liuto’ dining chairs has beautifu...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Leather
"First" Chair by Michele De Lucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Michele de Lucchi was one of the cofounders of the Milano Design Group Memphis, which emerged at the end of 1980 around the central figure of Ettore Sottsass.
The group’s very first...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Elaphe High Chair by Dominique Zimbacca
Located in Paris, FR
Model designed for the Auriol House, France.
En 1965, Dominique Zimbacca expose les meubles issus de sa collaboration avec Françoise Sée à la galerie M.A.I situé au 12 rue Bonaparte, aujourd’hui remplacée par la Galerie Yves Gastou...
Category
French Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Twelve ‘Lira E Liuto’ Dining Chairs
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of twelve ‘Lira e Liuto’ dining chairs, black and cognac leather, Italy, 1989
This postmodern set of twelve ‘Lira e Liuto’...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Leather
Giuseppe Rivadossi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of six dining chairs, walnut, leatherette, Italy, circa 1980
An exceptional set of chairs by the Italian sculptor and designer Giusepp...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
Set of Six "Zea" Dining Chairs by Annig Sarian for T70, Italy, 1980s
By Annig Sarian
Located in Milan, IT
Set of six Zea dining chairs by Annig Sarian for T70.
Solid ash wood frame with sculptural backrest.
Category
Italian Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Ash
Set of Four Baba Wood Chairs by Assostudio for Pozzi & Verga, Italy, 1980s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of four Baba chairs by Assostudio for Pozzi & Verga.
Chunky beech wood frame and natural fiber weaving pads.
Category
Italian Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Custom 'Tree Trunk' Barstools by Michael Taylor
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of custom carved and bleached pine 'Tree Trunk' counter stools with rush seats designed by Michael Taylor for Vern and Gloria Jones, Fair Oaks, California, 1985.
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Pine
Matteo Grassi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Matteo Grassi, set of six dining chairs, leather and steel, Italy, 1980s.
These sophisticated grey leather chairs by Matteo Grassi, feature an angu...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rob Eckhardt for Pastoe Lounge Chair ‘Pouffe Garni’ in Red Fabric Upholstery
By Pastoe, Rob Eckhardt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rob Eckhardt for Pastoe, pouf or lounge chair model ‘Garni’, red fabric upholstery, wood, metal, The Netherlands, 1986
Sculptural yet playful Dutch lounge chair or pouf in red fabri...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ross Littell for Matteo Grassi Armchairs in Red Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ross Littell for Matteo Grassi, armchairs, leather, steel, Italy, 1980s
These two red leather chairs are designed by the American desig...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau Set of Six 'Movie' Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau, set of six armchairs model 'Movie', metal and leather, Italy, 1984.
Set of six of Italian armchairs in a bright color combination. The seat are padd...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ruud-Jan Kokke Slat Chair, the Netherlands, 1986
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Ruud-Jan Kokke, this slat chair was produced by the Dutch manufactory Spectrum, in 1986 as part of their series called “Kokke-Chairs”.
The frame is manually assembled ...
Category
Dutch Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Oak
Indonesian Wood Loop Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful organic ifwood chair. CD a no yas x. Y
Category
Indonesian Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Wood
Carved Walnut Pedro Friedeberg Style Hand Chair
Located in Montreal, QC
Carved Walnut Pedro Friedeberg style hand chair.
Category
American Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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".
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Desk Chair by Tito Agnoli
Located in Chicago, IL
Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi "Korium" desk chair.
Original leather with nice patina.
Tilt, swivel adjustable hydraulic up/down on casters.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Francois and Sido Thevenin Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Sido and François Thevenin dining chairs, 6 side chairs and 2 armchairs,
Hand forged steel cut and welded, cut and seemed leather with brass rivets. Each chair unique and each has h...
Category
French Brutalist Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of African Chairs by Garry Knox Bennett, 1989
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of custom African chairs by Garry Knox Bennett. Signed and dated 1989.
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
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...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Alberto Orlandi, "Pompeii" Armchair, Italy, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Polished steel and leather modernist armchair by Italian designer Alberto Orlandi, 1980s.
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jacques Adnet Model of Pair of Large Comfortable Armchairs
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.
Socke...
Category
American Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of "Pontiponti" Chairs by Gio Ponti for Pallucco
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of two "Pontiponti" chairs by Gio Ponti for Pallucco.
Category
Italian Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Cardin Set of Four Dining Chairs in Walnut and Red Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Cardin, set of four dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy, circa 1980.
This sculptural set of chairs is designed by Italian designer Pierre Cardin (1922-2020). The curved ba...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Karl Springer Elegant Polaris Desk Chair, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted "Polaris Desk Chair" in celadon, gold and red fabric with floral motif and mahogany legs by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This chair is very elegant and extremely comfortable.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 20 is a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD POLARIS…CHAIR...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Empire Chair in Molded Plywood by Robert Venturi & Denise Scott, 1984
Located in New York, NY
Empire chair in molded plywood with laminated finish in the "Grandmother" pattern. Designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll, USA, 1984.
Category
American Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Plywood
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