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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lane Furniture Brutalist 70s Tallboy Dresser Storage
By Lane Furniture
Located in Madison, WI
Incredible PAIR of two Mid Century, Brutalist, 1970s Dressers. Very nice looking and functional high quality Brutalist Lane dresser. The drawers catch on rollers, so they do not c...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

70's Mid Century Modern English Vanity Mirror
Located in Leicester, GB
Large mid-century modern round vanity mirror. This 70's vintage table mirror has lovely proportions
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal

70's Mid Century Modern English Vanity Mirror
70's Mid Century Modern English Vanity Mirror
H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
S-70 by STUDIOFER
Located in Geneve, CH
S-70 by Studiofer Materials: Oak wood, metal Dimensions: W 38, D 43.5, H 126 cm S-70 is an
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2010s Turkish Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

S-70 by STUDIOFER
S-70 by STUDIOFER
H 49.61 in W 14.97 in D 17.33 in
70's Chrome Floorlamp
Located in VUGHT, NL
Very well build quality floorlamp. Only metal parts, and spots can be placed in al possible positions and hights. Cast iron floor plate covered with chrome plate (has a few minor bum...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

70's Chrome Floorlamp
70's Chrome Floorlamp
H 59.06 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Sexy Pair of 70s Gucci Style Bar Stools Daystrom Mid-Century Modern
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
biker boot, very cool! By Daystrom Furniture of Boston. These stools measure 38.5"t x 25.5"w x 20"d with
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Aluminum, Chrome

Mid Century Modern 70's Round Bamboo Cane Top Side End Table Stand Pedestal MINT
By Ficks Reed, McGuire, Franco Albini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern 70's Round Bamboo Cane Top Side End Table Stand Pedestal MINT
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Rattan

70s, scandinavian design, completely reupholstered sofa, furniture wool, teak
Located in Tarm, 82
. Armrest / legs of solid teak. Quality navy blue furniture wool fabric, art leather blue buttons. Brand new
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Aldo Tura coffee table 70's.
By Aldo Tura
Located in bari, IT
Aldo Tura production 70s. Born in 1909, designer-producer Aldo Tura founded his production company in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Walnut, Parchment Paper

Aldo Tura coffee table 70's.
Aldo Tura coffee table 70's.
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Tan Leather Libellula Chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 70's
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in Outremont, QC
4 Steel & Tan Leather Libellula Chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 70's Price is for the set
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Vintage 1970s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

60s 70s Teak Side Danish Modern Design 60s 70s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak side table side table Danish Modern Design 60s 70s Object: side table
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Vintage 1970s German Side Tables

Materials

Teak

60s 70s Teak Side Danish Modern Design 60s 70s
60s 70s Teak Side Danish Modern Design 60s 70s
H 22.84 in W 14.97 in D 25.99 in
Maralunga sofa Cassina 70's leather
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, MI
del divano come Cassina usava nei primi modelli anni 70 disponibile anche la versione da 2 sedute che
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Maralunga sofa Cassina 70's leather
Maralunga sofa Cassina 70's leather
H 28.35 in W 93.71 in D 37.41 in
70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
entire process taking over 50 hours. This nod to 70's furniture and surface design fused with sensual
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century 70's Dining Suite
Located in LYON, FR
Mid-70's Set of tub chairs and table. Apparently custon designed by an architect for his own home
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Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
entire process taking over 50 hours. This nod to 70's furniture and surface design fused with sensual
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Jive 70's Inspired, Large Modern Handmade Ceramic, Brass & Raffia Floor Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Jive range has a 70's aesthetic with a strong modern interpretation. Each ceramic base is individually
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2010s South African Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Stellar 70's Inspired, Small Modern Handmade Ceramic, Brass & Raffia Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
tables and lamps to match. The Stellar range has a 70's aesthetic with a strong modern interpretation
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2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Stellar 70's Inspired, Large Modern Handmade Ceramic, Brass & Raffia Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
tables and lamps to match. The Stellar range has a 70's aesthetic with a strong modern interpretation
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2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Funky 70's Glass & Metal Pendant
Located in Schoorl, NL
Funky 70's pendant. Glass bowl with gray and yellow colored stripes. Brass rim and chain with a
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Funky 70's Glass & Metal Pendant
Funky 70's Glass & Metal Pendant
H 29.53 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of 70's plywood architectural chairs
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of French chairs from the 70s. Frame in pine plywood. Clean, modernist design reminiscent of
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Pair of 70's plywood architectural chairs
Pair of 70's plywood architectural chairs
H 27.96 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in
Vintage 70's Green Table Lamps with Modern Design and Steel Details
Located in Rome, IT
Discover the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern aesthetics with this remarkable pair of 70's
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Midcentury Modern Italian Design Tubular Chrome & Smoke Glass Dining Table, 70's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design Tubular Chrome & Smoke Glass Dining Table. Made in Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Pr. Wrought Iron Metal Mesh Garden Patio Poolside Chairs by Woodard c. 1950/70's
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Furniture. The chairs feature a continuous back and seat of metal mesh, mounted a wrought iron frame, with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

70's Inspired Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Wingback by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
entire process taking over 50 hours. This nod to 70's furniture and surface design fused with sensual
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2010s South African Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

70's DESIGN FLOOR LAMP CHIMERA
Located in Firenze, FI
for more modern and efficient lighting. The lamp is in excellent condition and turns on via cable. An
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20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

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Metal

70's DESIGN FLOOR LAMP CHIMERA
70's DESIGN FLOOR LAMP CHIMERA
H 72.45 in Dm 8.67 in
Ciborowski "That 70's Hotel" Chromogenic Print
Located in New York, NY
Raymond Ciborowski (American, b. 1970) "That 70's Hotel" chromogenic print mounted on plexiglass
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Prints

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Plexiglass

Vintage 70's Lacquered and Brass Sideboard Credenza by Aldo Tura for Leonardo
By Aldo Tura
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70's Lacquered & Brass Sideboard/Credenza by Aldo Tura for Leonardo. Very rare! Stunning
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Collection of nine miniature vases in glazed ceramics. 1960 / 70's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Collection of nine miniature vases in glazed ceramics. 1960 / 70's. In very good condition. Marked. Largest
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Cristal Arte italian midcentury consolle 70's.
By Cristal Arte
Located in bari, IT
Console from the 70s, chromed steel structure with feet and bases in smoked glass, Cristal Art
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Cristal Arte italian midcentury consolle 70's.
Cristal Arte italian midcentury consolle 70's.
H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 13.78 in
Venini vase Colletti series 70’s
By Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, Venini
Located in bari, IT
are distinguished by their combination of traditional technique and modern form. His glassworks in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Nice Vintage Scandinavian 70’s Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice modern design Scandinavian rug with beautiful light colors, entirely hand knotted with wool
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Charlotte Perriand boockase late 70’s.
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in bari, IT
Modernist piece that takes design notes from Charlotte Perriand. With four thick beech shelves and steel black sheet metal brackets.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand boockase late 70’s.
Charlotte Perriand boockase late 70’s.
H 55.91 in W 63 in D 12.21 in
Vintage 70's Lucite Cascading Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your space with a touch of retro glamour with this stunning Vintage 70's Lucite and Brass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

70's British MidCentury Modern Chairs with Chrome Bases, Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This pair of British mid-century Mod chairs with chrome bases has the sleek style and minimal design reminiscent of the work of Milo Baughman. The tall shaped backs make them comfort...
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

60s 70s Teak Dining Table Danish Modern Design Denmark 60s 70s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak dining table Danish Modern Design Denmark 60s 70s Object: dining table / dining
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Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

60s 70s Sideboard Credenza Cabinet Danish Modern Design Denmark 70s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s sideboard credenza cabinet Danish Modern Design Denmark 70s Object: sideboard
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Vintage 1970s European Sideboards

Materials

Metal

60s 70s Sideboard Credenza Cabinet Danish Modern Design Denmark 70s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s sideboard Credenza cabinet Danish Modern Design Denmark 70s Object: sideboard
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Vintage 1970s European Sideboards

Materials

Metal

70s, Danish design, renovated 3 seater sofa, linen furniture fabric, oak wood
Located in Tarm, 82
70s, Danish designed 3 seater sofa with loose cushions. Brand new cushions in quality patinated
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Oak

Willy Rizzo oval dinning table 70's.
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bari, IT
Oversize 1970s table consisting of two metal frames with a gold finish and a 1 cm thick smoked glass top in the Willy Rizzo style.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Willy Rizzo oval dinning table 70's.
Willy Rizzo oval dinning table 70's.
H 28.75 in W 93.71 in D 43.31 in
Vintage Cork Dresser MCM 70s
By Paul Evans, Milo Baughman, Karl Springer, Pace Collection
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s, Cork Dresser The drawers are clean and move smoothly. Color: Natural Similar to
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Cork

Vintage Cork Dresser MCM 70s
Vintage Cork Dresser MCM 70s
H 30.25 in W 72.25 in D 20.13 in
70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
taking over 50 hours. This nod to 70's furniture and surface design fused with sensual curves and a
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
taking over 50 hours. This nod to 70's furniture and surface design fused with sensual curves and a
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Style Tessellated Stone over Wood Pair Armchairs Asian Modern 70s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maitland Smith Style Asian Modern tessellated stone over wood Armchairs, Side Chairs. A
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Stone, Brass

Italian 70's Stainless Sergio Mazza Mirror
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Another sexy Sergio stainless mirror...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Gianni Moscatelli desk for Formanova 70’s.
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in bari, IT
Desk design by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova 1970s. Palisander desk surface rests on flat stainless steel legs with floating drawers on either side. Original locks without keys.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Gianni Moscatelli desk for Formanova 70’s.
Gianni Moscatelli desk for Formanova 70’s.
H 29.93 in W 88.59 in D 35.44 in
Set Three Cubes Table Lamps 70's
Located in bari, IT
Set of three floor lamps in frosted glass with a cuboid shape.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Set Three Cubes Table Lamps 70's
Set Three Cubes Table Lamps 70's
H 6.3 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Couple of Luciano Frigerio Bedsides 70's
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in taranto, IT
Pair of original 70s bedside tables, design and production Luciano Frigerio, made of wood with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Marble

Couple of Luciano Frigerio Bedsides 70's
Couple of Luciano Frigerio Bedsides 70's
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
So Disco Modern 70's Inspired Ceramic Glass & Brass Side Table by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
same. The 1970's inspired pattern is hand cut and applied to achieve a modern aesthetic. The glaze
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2010s South African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

60s 70s teak sideboard Credenza cabinet Danish Modern Design Denmark 70s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak sideboard Credenza cabinet Danish Modern Design Denmark 70s Object: sideboard
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Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Pair of coffee tables by Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs, France, 1960-70's
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Alpes, 1960's-70's
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

70's Tobacco Leaf Dining Table or Desk
By Milo Baughman, Aldo Tura
Located in Miami, FL
Textural, organic, and terribly chic. This 70's dining table or desk is sheathed in tobacco leaves
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

70's Tobacco Leaf Dining Table or Desk
70's Tobacco Leaf Dining Table or Desk
H 29.75 in W 77 in D 40 in
2x 60s 70s Teak Easy Chair Lounge Chair Danish Modern Design 70s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
2x 60s 70s teak easy chair lounge chair danish modern design 70s Object: 2x Easy Chair
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Vintage 1970s European Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

FRAME DRIVING SCHOOL 70 S 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Globe 50S THE GLOBE IS IN PLASTIC AND THE FOOT IN WOOD. 1950s. IT HAS LIGHT. GOOD CONDITION WITH CENTURIES OF USE. MEASUREMENTS: 110 CM IN HEIGHT AND 60 CM IN DIAMETER good con...
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20th Century English Modern Maps

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Plastic, Wood

So Disco Modern 70's Inspired Ceramic Leg & Boucle' Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
piece of the 1970's inspired pattern is hand cut and applied to achieve a modern aesthetic. The glaze
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut, Upholstery, Ceramic

Pacific Green late 70's Palmwood Dining Suite
By Pacific Green
Located in LYON, FR
Late 70’s Pacific Green dining suite Made from coconut palm wood, leather and steel. All in very
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Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Agate, Steel

1960s-70s Mid Century Modern Crystal Bowl
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1960s-70s mid century modern crystal bowl. A black glass well floating inside the asymetrical body
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Scandinavian 70’s Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century Scandinavian modern rug with a nice design and beautiful light colors
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

So Disco Modern 70's Inspired Ceramic Raffia & Brass Table Lamp by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
. The 1970's inspired pattern is hand cut and applied to achieve a modern aesthetic. The glaze
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2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

So Disco Modern 70's Inspired Ceramic Glass & Brass Coffee Table by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
pieces are the same. Each piece of the 1970's inspired pattern is hand cut and applied to achieve a
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2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Suspension Lamp with 70’s Eyeball Shades in Brass
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Miyake Suspension lamp is a retro lighting fixture with 70’s eyeball shades. The mid-century modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Joe Colombo italian midcentury floor lamp 70's.
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in bari, IT
Colombo for Oluce in the early 70s. Joe Colombo was born in Milan in 1930, a Milanese designer and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Joe Colombo italian midcentury floor lamp 70's.
Joe Colombo italian midcentury floor lamp 70's.
H 94.49 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 70s modern furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and wood. There are 328 variations of the antique or vintage piece of 70s modern furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 41 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of 70s modern furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of 70s modern furniture, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of 70s modern furniture over the years, but those crafted by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno and Angelo Mangiarotti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 70s Modern Furniture?

Prices for a piece of 70s modern furniture start at $1 and top out at $74,156 with the average selling for $2,916.
Questions About 70s Modern Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.