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1970s Art Deco Revival Geometric Lucite Ice Bucket
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in New York, NY
1970s Art Deco geometric Lucite ice bucket has inner Lucite liner for ice and Lucite top. Signed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Acrylic

1970s Art Pottery Drip Glazed Pedestal Bowl
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Art Pottery Drip Glazed Pedestal Bowl 7 h x 9.13 diameter Preowned original vintage condition
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Empty Pockets Black Marble Design 1970s, Art
Located in Foggia, FG
Svuotatasche Marmo Nero Pregiato Design 1970 -Art- Anno: 1970 Made in Italy Materiali: Marmo
Category

Vintage 1970s Vases

Materials

Marble

Gianni Cenedese Murano Blue Bottle Vintage 1970s -Art-
Located in Foggia, FG
Gianni Cenedese Bottiglia con tappo Blu Vintage -Art- Anno: 1970 by Gianni Cenedese Materiali
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Vintage 1970s Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Lot N. 10 Animals in Travertine Fratelli Manelli 1970s, Art
Located in Foggia, FG
Lotto n. 10 Animali in travertino Fratelli Manelli 1970s -Art- Anno: 1970 circa Condizioni
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Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

1970s Art Pottery El Toro Weed Pot Bud Vase Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Art Pottery El Toro Weed Pot Bud Vase Pair Set of two art pottery vases 4.25 h x 4 diameter
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Set of 4 Italian Ceramics Vintage 1970s, Art
Located in Foggia, FG
Set 4 Ceramiche Italiane vintage 1970 -Art- Anno: 1970 circa Condizioni: Perfette, Integri
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Vintage 1970s Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

1970's Art Deco style Oil on Canvas "Angel on my Shoulder" Custom Art Deco Frame
Located in Opa Locka, FL
I purchased this painting from a dealer in France. 1970's Art Deco style Oil on Canvas Painting
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

1970's Art Deco style Floor To Ceiling Tiered Mirror Back Black Laquer Console
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Art Deco style Floor to Ceiling Tiered Mirror with Black Lacquer Console Table. This is a
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Mirror

Set of 3 CANDLESTICKS VENINI FOR PIERRE CARDIN 1970s/ art glass/ signed
By Pierre Cardin, Venini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Set 3 OF CANDLESTICKS VENINI FOR PIERRE CARDIN 1970s/ art glass/ signed..... DI
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glasses Blue Vase and Purple ball Vintage 1970s -Art-
Located in Foggia, FG
Glasses Blue Vase and Purple ball Vintage 1970s -Art- Year: circa 1970 Murano Venice Materials
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Vintage 1970s Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1970's Art by Vladimir Urban
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
look before it was viewed by the public In at its first showing. At the National Art Center. It was a
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Vintage 1970s Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Scrap Wood

1970's Art by Vladimir Urban
1970's Art by Vladimir Urban
H 48.5 in W 30.5 in D 7 in
Christian Vogt Poster 1970s - Art-
Located in Foggia, FG
Christian Vogt Poster 1970 - Art- Anno: 1970 circa Materiali: Carta, Metallo, Vetro Condizioni
Category

Vintage 1970s Prints

Materials

Bentwood, Paper

Christian Vogt Poster 1970s - Art-
Christian Vogt Poster 1970s - Art-
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
1970s Art Deco Frameless Round Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
1970- early 1980’s
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Paint

Relief 1970s Art Work by Edmond Segura
By Edmond Segura
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Stunning piece of art from the 1970s. It is made out of tiny blocks of aluminium and formica, in a
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Relief 1970s Art Work by Edmond Segura
Relief 1970s Art Work by Edmond Segura
H 29.53 in W 35.83 in D 1.97 in
Constellation, Dazzling unique signed geometric abstraction painting, 1970s art
Located in New York, NY
-man shows at such influential institutions as the Albright-Knox Art Gallery (Buffalo), and the
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1970s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Laid Paper, Permanent Marker

Ashtray Sicart Ceramic Blue Design 1970s, Art
By Sicart
Located in Foggia, FG
Posacenere Sicart Ceramica Blu Design 1970 -Art- Anno: 1970 Made in Italy Materiali: Ceramica
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Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Richmond Bridge London Landscape - British 1970's art cityscape oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely city landscape oil painting is by noted British artist Dennis Gilbert. Painted in 1970
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1970s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1970s Art Pottery Vase Lava Drip Glaze Planter
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Drip glaze Art Pottery Planter Vase 8 h x 5.63 diameter Original vintage condition See images for
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

1970s Art Abstract Oil Painting manner Leonardo Nierman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid Century Modern Oil on Board painting Abstract Art signed lower-left corner Ilarenton, but
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Paintings

Materials

Other

1970's Art Deco French Signed Jean Charles Side Table
By Willy Rizzo, Jean Charles Pochon, Romeo Rega
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1970's Midcentury Modern end table for sale. Has a chrome frame with brass trims on the top
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1970s Art Deco Burlwood Bar Cabinet by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Saint Paul, MN
A stunning Art Deco style maple burlwood dry bar cabinet designed by Raymond Sabota for Century
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dry Bars

Materials

Burl

1970s Art Glass Ashtray by Hana Machovska for Mstisov Glassworks
By Hana Machovska, Mstisov
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage art glass ashtray, designed by Hana Machovska and produced by Mstisov Glassworks in the
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Art Two Framed Prints Bright Rooster & Flower Orange Yellow
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Art Two Framed Prints Bright Rooster & Flower Orange Yellow 1970s A pair of small
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Other

Colorful 1970s Art Vase Porcelain Vase Rosemonde Nairac for Rosenthal Germany
By Rosenthal, Rosemonde Nairac
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
, Germany Designer: Rosemunde Nairac Decade: 1970s This original vintage Op Art
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Artist Ernest Tino Trova - Falling Man Medallion - 1970s Art Jewelry Pendant
By Ernest Trova
Located in St. Louis, MO
Artist Ernest "Tino" Trova (1927-2009), Art Jewelry Falling Man in circle enamel and gold plate
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

1970s Art Deco Design Green Marble & Cream White Lacquered Coffee Table / Bench
Located in New York, NY
A very interesting and rare Italian modern sofa table on brass casters, of Art Deco design
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Iridescent Ceramic Table Lamp 1970s Art Nouveau Style Manner of Johann Loetz
By Loetz Glass
Located in London, GB
Place of origin: Italy Date of manufacture: c. 1970's Period: 1970 - 1979 Materials & techniques
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Salmon Pink Ceramic Table Lamp 1970s Art Deco Style Hollywood Regency Pastel
Located in London, GB
A tall salmon-coloured table lamp, with shades of the Art Deco style, in a wonderful textured
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Runner in Multicolor Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha collection, a 1960s piece celebrating the works of a bold designer from Turkey. Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x9 runner revels in the artist’s ...
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Vintage 1970s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1970s Art Deco La Barge Modern Empire Style Brass and Marble Mirror
By La Barge
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning, rare, mirror by La Barge, circa the 1970s. This statement
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Vintage 1970s European Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

1970s Art Glass Cigar Ashtray Table Sculpture Dish like Murano Sotsass Cenedese
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful geometric simplicity, heavy 1970s cut and polished crystal design, clear. No makers
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass

1970's Art Deco Burl Wood Floating Shelf Console by Jay Spectre for Century
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Extraordinary and Incredibly Rare Art Deco Burled Console by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture
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Vintage 1970s North American Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Sol Garson Signed Sculptural Chair 1970s Art Hand Carved Wood Sculpture Mandela
Located in London, GB
Library in Salford and was a regular contributor to the 1970s creative writing journal, `Voices’. He also
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Vintage 1970s British Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s Art Deco Style Vintage Shell Sconces in Gold & White Murano Glass
Located in New York, NY
Stunning oversized, ribbed sea shell-shaped wall lights in a high quality warm blown Pearl Murano glass worked with the Scavo technique on reverse that gives them the appearance of e...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Grand Tour Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Brass Palm Tree Table Lamp Hollywood Regency 1970s Art Deco #1 Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
This rare 1970s brass plated palm tree table lamp in the art deco style, reminiscent of Maison
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Gold, Brass

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Rug in Red, Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha collection, a 1970s vintage rug celebrating the works of a
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Vintage 1970s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Brass Palm Tree Floor Lamp As Seen At Rocketman Hollywood Regency 1970s Art Deco
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
This rare 1970s brass plated palm tree floor lamp in the art deco style, reminiscent of Maison
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Art Deco Style Mirrored Rattan and Wood Bar Stools Cabinet, Set of 3
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning wood and rattan bar cabinet and matching stools you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, un...
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Rattan, Mirror, Wood

Art Deco Style Tall Floor Standing Lamp, 1970s
Located in London, GB
1970s Art Deco style floor lamp made from painted soapstone. An elegant light fitting to add
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Soapstone

Art Deco Style Tall Floor Standing Lamp, 1970s
Art Deco Style Tall Floor Standing Lamp, 1970s
H 73.23 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Glass Ashtray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Glass ashtray is an object realized in 1970s. Art glass, D 15 x 4 cm. Very good conditions!
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Vintage 1970s European Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Glass Ashtray, Italy 1970s
Glass Ashtray, Italy 1970s
H 1.58 in Dm 5.91 in
XL 1970's Vintage Art Deco Style Oil Painting on Board " Diana the Huntress"
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Large 1970's Art Deco Style Oil Painting on Board of "Diana The Huntress". It is hard to find a
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Vintage 1970s North American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Wood

1970s Green Art Pottery Bowl Piña Ceramics Michoacán Mexico
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1970s Art Pottery Green Pineapple Decorative Bowl Piña Ceramics Michoacán Mexico
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Vase is an original decorative object realized in 1970s. Art glass transparent vase. A
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Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Vase, 1970s
Vintage Vase, 1970s
H 9.85 in Dm 8.39 in
Vintage Fruit Bowl, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage fruit bowl is a beautiful decorative object realized in 1970s.  Art glass, 14 x 21 cm
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Vintage 1970s European Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Vintage Fruit Bowl, 1970s
Vintage Fruit Bowl, 1970s
H 5.52 in Dm 8.27 in
Mid-Century Dutch Illuminated Art Glass Coffee Table
By RAAK
Located in New Orleans, LA
1970s art glass coffee table by RAAK Amsterdam and Willem van Oyen.
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1970s Modernist 3-Head Sculpture Terracotta Bronze Art
By Brancusi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Art Pottery 3-Head Abstract Sculpture Terracotta and faux bronze patina. 15.5 h x 8 w x 6 d
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Ceramic Art Decorated Pendant Shade Light Fixture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice vintage circa 1970s art decorated pottery hanging lamp or light fixture.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

"Yacht Club Boathouse" by G.V. Watts
Located in Bristol, CT
Classic New England Yacht club boathouse scene Oil on canvas 1970s Art Sz: 17 1/2"H x 23 1/2"W
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Glass Little Oil-Jug, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Glass little oil-jug is an decorative object realized in the 1970s. Art glass elegant little oil
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bottles

Materials

Glass

Glass Little Oil-Jug, 1970s
Glass Little Oil-Jug, 1970s
H 6.3 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Deco Inspired Onyx and Diamond ring
By Cartier
Located in North Miami, FL
1970's Art Deco inspired Onyx and diamond ring in 14K gold setting. Very little wear by age and use.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Shadow Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Bermuda Harbour Scene
By Alfred Birdsey
Located in Bristol, CT
-1996) Watercolour 1970s Art Sz: 17"H x 21"W Frame Sz: 23"H x 27"W
Category

20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Arthur Umanoff Geometric Folding Screen by Thaden Metals, 1970s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Arthur Umanoff Geometric Folding Screen by Thaden Metals, 1970s Art Deco privacy screen or room
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Chrome

1970s Black Pottery Weed Pot Vase New Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Weed Pot Midcentury Modern Black and Brown Pottery Small Weed Pot Vase 1970s Art Barro Negro Black
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Marquee Box Letter R - Art Deco - Metal channel letter - Advertisement
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Highly decorative hand-cut vintage advertisement metal channel letter 'R'. 1970's Art Deco-style
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Large 1970's French Still Life Oil Painting Green Bottles Interior Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1970's Title: Green bottles, eggs and fabric in a still life
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Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

1970's Very Large French Modernist Abstract Oil Painting Moon Surface Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, signed and dated 1970's verso Title: Abstract figures on a moon
Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bar Stool by DIA, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elevate your seat game with this 1970s Art Deco style black metal bar stool. It's the velvet
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

Bar Stool by DIA, 1970s
Bar Stool by DIA, 1970s
H 40 in W 19 in D 18 in
Huge 1970's British Modernist Oil Painting Portrait of Nude Lady in Blue Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Nude Model British School, signed & dated 1970 oil painting on board, framed framed: 58 x 37
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1970s Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

1970'S HUGE FRENCH EXPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - NUDE LADY STILL LIFE COMPOSITION
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1970's, signed lower right Title: Still Life with Nude
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Fine art is a category of art comprising works with purely aesthetic purpose, as opposed to applied art, which serves a practical function.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Western art can reference art made in the American West, typically at the end of the 19th century. It can also reference any type of art that comes from the “west,” meaning a region that shares a European tradition, including the United States and Canada. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Many people consider KAWS’s art type to be Pop art. The style first emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, Pop art’s practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture, using things like comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media to create original paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. In his work, KAWS similarly appropriates pop phenomena like Mickey Mouse, the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Shop a selection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The style of Keith Haring's art is Pop art. This style emerged in the 1950s, when artists first began drawing on popular culture when producing original paintings, prints and sculptures. Haring found his inspiration in cartoons, adapting the style for his paintings, prints and murals that addressed the universal themes of death, love and sex, as well as contemporary issues, like the crack cocaine and AIDS epidemics. Find a range of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thangka art is a painting produced on cotton or silk by Buddhists for religious rites, rituals and devotions. Typically, the wall hangings depict mandalas, deities or scenes from Buddhist teachings. You can find a variety of thangka art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Communist era led to the rise of Socialist realism as an art movement. The controlled nature of communism also led to Socialist non-conformist art as a contrasting response to the Socialist realism movement. Shop an array of Socialist realism and nonconformist pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Erté is a pseudonym for Romain de Tirtoff, an artist who created glamorous illustrations of prosperity and luxury. The clean lines and geometric patterns took inspiration from Japanese prints and Greek pottery. Shop a selection of Erté pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Contemporary art denotes work created by 21st-century artists.