1980s furniture design was marked by a bold break from minimalism.
It heavily featured vibrant, neon, and highly luminous colors.
Young designers like Philippe Starck and Pascal Morgue emerged in France during this period.
The Memphis Milano Group, founded by Ettore Sottsass, was a key exponent of this style, creating geometric furniture with contrasting colors and glossy surfaces.
Geometric patterns such as diagonal stripes, triangles, spirals, circles, and squares.
Floral and animal prints used extensively on upholstery, rugs, and wallpaper.
Ribbed surfaces in materials like marble and glass, which added depth and visual interest.
The era was also defined by the prominent use of large lamps, mirrored furniture, and columns in Greek and Roman styles.
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