10 Bold ’80s Furniture Trends That Oozed Luxury

When it comes to making bold statements in fashion and decor, the 1980s tend to come to mind. From power suits with shoulder pads to interiors dripping with glossy lacquer and brass accents, everything was designed to catch the eye and scream tackiness (ahem, we mean, luxury). The ‘80s were also an era that embraced maximalism in furniture, with materials like suede, vibrant floral patterns, and bright jewel tones taking center stage. From shag carpeting and canopy beds to overstuffed suede couches, join us as we take a stroll down memory lane to visit some of the most eye-popping ’80s furniture pieces.
1. Canopy Beds and Floral Patterns

Because nothings screams ’80s furniture quite like the “look, a garden threw up all over my room” aesthetic.
2. Pastel and Suede Tones

When your bedroom’s vibe says “royal yacht club meets pastel dreams,” you’ve reached peak ’80s elegance.
3. Gold Accents and Low-Hanging Chandeliers

A glimpse inside Elvis Presley’s suite at the International/Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas circa 1980. Featuring damask wallpaper, gold tones as far as the eye can see, and a wrought iron chandelier, this room defined the era’s thirst for maximalist decor.
4. Overstuffed Sofas and Eclectic Decor

Arnold Schwarzenegger chilling in his Santa Monica home in 1982. This is peak ’80s relaxation: overstuffed suede armchairs, striped curtains, and a Labrador that’s clearly the real boss of the house.
5. Yellow Countertops and Brick Planters

Nothing says “welcome to the ’80s” like a sunny yellow countertop and a built-in herb garden that doubles as your kitchen backsplash.
6. Cream Sofas, Glass Tables, and a Grand Piano

When the ’80s decided that luxury meant cream sofas, glass tables, and a piano to tie it all together — even if you didn’t know how to play.
7. Floral Chairs Even Took Over the White House

We weren’t kidding: Floral patterns were all the rage in the ’80s. Case in point: First Lady Nancy Reagan (left) being interviewed by Barbara Walters at the White House in Washington D.C. in 1988.
8. Shag Carpeting

Cher at her California home in 1987. Who needs a throw blanket when your whole couch doubles as one?
9. Gilded Picture Frames and Ornate Wallpaper

This “formal room” at the Calke Abbey in Derbyshire, England, was oozing with “Victorian grandeur.” Also, is it just me, or does it look like the portraits are about to come to life, a lá Harry Potter?
10. Tall Ceilings, Chandeliers, and Marbled Floors

Sure, marbled floors were considered the epitome of luxury and prestige, but if you ask us, they just looked cold. (Note to self: don’t forget to pack slippers.)