That meant big hair, big shoulder pads, and big personalities. Oversized furniture. Oversized furniture is back in vogue, but it now has a distinctly modern feel that differentiates it from the awesome '80s. When you think "oversized furniture," your mind might immediately go to large, comfy couches or chairs, but oversized furniture can encompass all kinds of home goods. In fact, it isn't just '80s nostalgia that's driving the oversized furniture trend.