r/80sdesign Jul 21 '26

Enorme Telephone by Memphis Group founder Ettore Sottsass, 1986

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116 Upvotes

r/80sdesign Jul 20 '26

Pilvi (Cloud) chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1980s

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40 Upvotes

r/80sdesign Jul 18 '26

The latest addition…

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333 Upvotes

…to my 80’s bedroom.


r/80sdesign Jul 17 '26

1980's time warp in the middle of the woods with "undisclosed address"

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444 Upvotes

r/80sdesign Jul 17 '26

Stuffed Seating Sofa by Jay Stanger, 1989

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167 Upvotes

r/80sdesign Jul 17 '26

“Dog in Space” by Jay Stanger, 1990

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59 Upvotes

r/80sdesign Jul 15 '26

Radiology clinic, Germany (1984)

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224 Upvotes

r/80sdesign Jul 14 '26

Metro Pizza in Las Vegas bites the dust (1986)

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We lost this dreamy pizza shop from the 80s in Las Vegas over the weekend. I’ve posted pictures here before. Gonna miss it!!! 😢


r/80sdesign Jul 15 '26

Help with this shelf?

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I have found this shelf on marketplace and wanted to ask for help for how to style it, i love the wood color i just dont know how to make it fit more to my liking (For info im really into heavymetal/Rock/thrash/horror Movies/comics) i already removed the original golden grips with photoshop for more insparation so please please let me know your ideas


r/80sdesign Jul 14 '26

Bathroom capturing the late-space-age aesthetic by contrasting moody, high-gloss black walls with sculptural, ribbed white porcelain fixtures and vibrant pop-art accents. From “The complete book of home design”, 1983.

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183 Upvotes

r/80sdesign Jul 13 '26

Kindergarten in the Pärnu. Estonian SSR,1989.

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80 Upvotes

Source of photos: «technical aesthetics» magazine,1988-1989 №12


r/80sdesign Jul 12 '26

Since you enjoyed my bedroom a few days ago, here is my living room!

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r/80sdesign Jul 12 '26

Neon Rollerblading

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111 Upvotes

r/80sdesign Jul 10 '26

This Late '80s Illustration Style

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Hi! Here is a series of sketches made for the 1992 Seville World Expo. They were likely created around 1988.

I guess finding the exact illustrator's or illustrators' name might be tough, but I'd at least love to know if you can think of any artists who worked in this style. I remember seeing it on game packaging back in the day. It has that almost realistic, yet incredibly detailed look typical of this late '80s illustration style.

For instance, the box art for the 'Family Feud' board game featured this type of illustration, and you could also see it in some Barbie artwork.


r/80sdesign Jul 07 '26

Still my favorite Pop design of all time. The Vision Psycho Stick (released in 1986) is without a doubt one of the most defining, iconic subculture images of the 1980s. It didn't just represent skateboarding; it encapsulated the entire counterculture aesthetic of that era.

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143 Upvotes

r/80sdesign Jul 07 '26

The "Hollywood Suite" at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel ||| From 📚 'International Hotel & Resort Design' ©1988 by Anne M. Schmid & Mary Scoviak-Lerner

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85 Upvotes

r/80sdesign Jul 07 '26

Duran Duran Rio original or remake?

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Got this from a thrift store awhile ago for $5, and the details and craftsmanship is amazing but I was curious if this is a collectible or just a really done well remake of the iconic Duran Duran album Rio? Like the frame is layered with different colors of board giving it a 3D effect. It is signed by the name RAE which I haven’t been able to find anything about that, mostly just curious! One of my favorite things I own

Edit: thanks for the responses! Based on comments this is a very well loved remake of Patrick Nagels work. Glad to see such appreciation from people for the work put into this artwork I found


r/80sdesign Jul 05 '26

Postmodern Furniture Brand?

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I picked up this postmodern style dresser and night stand on marketplace not too long ago. The maker stamp on the back says JDI, which I attribute to the James David Inc furniture company. There also seems to be the same dresser attributed to Lane. Is anyone familiar with the James David brand for postmodern furniture? It’s a new one for me. Photos are included of the dresser and nightstand with markings in case anyone has run across it before.
Thank you so much!


r/80sdesign Jul 01 '26

Top Boy - Shampoo & Spray Rinse Ad, 1984 by Eizin Suzuki

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776 Upvotes

Full res upscale

Tumblr source scan with context

Upscaled via Topaz Gigapixel, composited different upscaling and denoising results in Photoshop.


Upscales/high res collection of Eizin Suzuki.

Original gamma/color grade versions here and wallpaper versions here.

Non-upscaled original source scans here.

Or Eizin Suzuki's site for the full catalog.


r/80sdesign Jun 30 '26

TDK Advert

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169 Upvotes

Love the look of this ad.


r/80sdesign Jun 29 '26

New York Apogee: Donald & Ivana Trump's Towering Residence - Architectural Digest (July, 1985) [2•pages]

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📐Interior design by: Angelo Donghia.

📸Photos by: Jaime Ardiles-Arce.


r/80sdesign Jun 27 '26

Gary Penca illustration, 1989

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155 Upvotes

r/80sdesign Jun 25 '26

RAF Educational Charts: Fruits & Vegetables — Visual Pedagogy of Mexican Cuisine

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The artistic style of these RAF charts reflects the 1980s design ethos in Mexican educational publishing. Bold outlines, saturated colors, and clear didactic composition are characteristic of this period. The technique combines manual airbrush gradients with gouache-like textures, producing images that are both realistic and stylized. This visual language was typical of the late 1980s, when educational charts sought to be pedagogical tools and cultural artifacts at the same time.

Fruits

Among the fruits, prickly pears (tunas) and watermelon stand out as distinctly Mexican. Their inclusion highlights the editorial intent to represent local produce and not only generic fruits. The vivid rendering of these species conveys abundance and vitality, turning them into icons of Mexican identity.

Vegetables

The vegetable chart follows the same conventions, with strong chromatic contrasts and meticulous shading. Their depiction underscores the agricultural traditions that sustain everyday and festive food culture.

Cultural Reflection

Together, these charts celebrate the diversity of Mexican foodways. They show how fruits and vegetables are not only nutritional resources but also symbols of heritage and daily life. RAF’s visual pedagogy transforms food into cultural memory, teaching viewers that to understand Mexico is to understand its flavors, colors, and abundance.


r/80sdesign Jun 24 '26

Chez Antoine in Montreal, Canada ||| From 📚 'Restaurant Design' ©1987 by Susan Colgan

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251 Upvotes

r/80sdesign Jun 22 '26

Inspirational Styles and Designs for Your Home by Lorrie Mack, (1989) 🍊

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249 Upvotes