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1970s Chesterfield Sofa

French 1970's Chesterfield Sofa with Original Leather
French 1970's Chesterfield Sofa with Original Leather

French 1970's Chesterfield Sofa with Original Leather

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

The first leather Chesterfield Sofa, with its distinctive deep buttoned, quilted leather upholstery

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Vintage 1970s French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s.
Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s.

Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s.

$1,769

H 27.56 in W 77.96 in D 35.44 in

Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s. Gorgeous two and half seater buttoned

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Taupe Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s
Vintage Taupe Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s

Vintage Taupe Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s

$4,129

H 43.31 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in

Vintage Taupe Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s

Located in TOURCOING, FR

legant Chesterfield sofa upholstered in patinated taupe leather, with classic deep button tufting

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Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

ART DECO STYLE 1970's GREEN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA & PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS SUITE
ART DECO STYLE 1970's GREEN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA & PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS SUITE

ART DECO STYLE 1970's GREEN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA & PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS SUITE

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

style Circa 1970's Vintage Green Leather Chesterfield Tufted three piece sofa and pair of armchairs

Category

Vintage 1970s English Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

STUNNiNG VINTAGE TUFTED CHESTERFIELD BOTTLE GREEN LEATHER SOFA & ARMCHAIR
STUNNiNG VINTAGE TUFTED CHESTERFIELD BOTTLE GREEN LEATHER SOFA & ARMCHAIR

STUNNiNG VINTAGE TUFTED CHESTERFIELD BOTTLE GREEN LEATHER SOFA & ARMCHAIR

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

suite of circa 1970’s Bottle Green leather Chesterfield club sofa and armchair Please note the

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Vintage 1970s English Chesterfield Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Recent Sales

Vintage Leather Chesterfield
Vintage Leather Chesterfield

Vintage Leather Chesterfield

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H 31 in W 90 in L 31 in

Vintage Leather Chesterfield

Located in Sheffield, MA

Classic 1970s Chesterfield sofa in rich caramel color leather. Sofa with large rolled arms and

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s Leather Chesterfield Sofa
1970s Leather Chesterfield Sofa

1970s Leather Chesterfield Sofa

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H 25 in W 84 in D 34 in

1970s Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Sacramento, CA

This 1970s leather Chesterfield sofa is a timeless piece of furniture that has endured the test of

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Vintage 1970s American Colonial Revival Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Stark, London
1970s Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Stark, London

1970s Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Stark, London

By Stark

Located in North Canton, OH

Beautiful Vintage Chesterfield Sofa from Stark, London Rolled arms with tufted back and seat and

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Vintage 1970s British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Tufted Chesterfield Sofa in Cordovan Leather, circa 1970s
Tufted Chesterfield Sofa in Cordovan Leather, circa 1970s

Tufted Chesterfield Sofa in Cordovan Leather, circa 1970s

Located in Peabody, MA

Classic tufted Chesterfield sofa in cordovan leather with bun feet and brass nailheads.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Even Arm Tufted Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s, New Upholstery, Very Comfortable
Even Arm Tufted Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s, New Upholstery, Very Comfortable

Even Arm Tufted Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s, New Upholstery, Very Comfortable

Located in Kansas City, MO

Beautifully restored and reupholstered 1970s tufted sofa. Even armed, with legs on the back and

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Tufted Blue Leather Chesterfield Classic Sofa, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Blue Leather Chesterfield Classic Sofa, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Tufted Blue Leather Chesterfield Classic Sofa, 1970s

By Classic Leather 1, Milo Baughman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an incredible, curved, tufted blue leather sofa, by Classic Leather

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Large Vintage Hollywood Regency Chesterfield Sofa
Large Vintage Hollywood Regency Chesterfield Sofa

Large Vintage Hollywood Regency Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

White 1970s leather Chesterfield sofa. $175 flat rate front door delivery includes Washington DC

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970's Hollywood Regency Genuine Leather Navy Blue Loveseat Sofa
1970's Hollywood Regency Genuine Leather Navy Blue Loveseat Sofa

1970's Hollywood Regency Genuine Leather Navy Blue Loveseat Sofa

By Chesterfield, Drexel

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage 1970's couch for sale. It was manufactured by Classic Leather here in the US, and still has

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa and Couch Cognac Leather and Mahogany Frame, 1970s
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa and Couch Cognac Leather and Mahogany Frame, 1970s

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa and Couch Cognac Leather and Mahogany Frame, 1970s

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Vintage 3-seat Chesterfield sofa made in the 1970s. It's upholstered with delicate and good quality

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Vintage 1970s Danish Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa Cognac Leather Mounted with Numerous Buttons, 1970s
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa Cognac Leather Mounted with Numerous Buttons, 1970s

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa Cognac Leather Mounted with Numerous Buttons, 1970s

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Vintage 3-seat Chesterfield sofa made in the 1970s. It's upholstered with delicate and good

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Vintage 1970s English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Leather Sofa by Leathercraft, 1970s
Chesterfield Leather Sofa by Leathercraft, 1970s

Chesterfield Leather Sofa by Leathercraft, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, PA

A handsome and luxurious espresso brown leather loveseat or sofa. This gorgeous settee was made by

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Maple

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Slate Blue Leather
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Slate Blue Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Slate Blue Leather

Located in Hanover, MA

1970s vintage chesterfield sofa in tufted high grade slate blue/gray leather and brass nailhead

Category

Vintage 1970s American Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Hickory Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa
Hickory Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa

Hickory Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa

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H 39 in W 89 in D 40 in

Hickory Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1970s Chesterfield sofa has a camel back profile with exaggerated scroll arms. The sofa is

Category

Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970's Chesterfield Leather Sofa
1970's Chesterfield Leather Sofa

1970's Chesterfield Leather Sofa

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H 29 in W 88 in L 29 in

1970's Chesterfield Leather Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Amazing 1970s Chesterfield Leather Sofa is in great condition has been dyed a Cordova color

Category

Vintage 1960s European Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Brass

Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s
Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s

Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s

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H 28.75 in W 88.59 in D 35.44 in

Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s

Located in Bilbao, ES

Classic original Chester sofa in lamb leather, very nice proportions and excellent manufacture

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Curved Back Tufted Chesterfield Leather Sofa, circa 1970s
Curved Back Tufted Chesterfield Leather Sofa, circa 1970s

Curved Back Tufted Chesterfield Leather Sofa, circa 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1970s Chesterfield-style sofa is upholstered in leather that has been dyed in a washed navy

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Polyester, Wood

English Tobacco Leather Chesterfield Two-Seat Sofa
English Tobacco Leather Chesterfield Two-Seat Sofa

English Tobacco Leather Chesterfield Two-Seat Sofa

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H 28.35 in W 64.57 in D 34.65 in

English Tobacco Leather Chesterfield Two-Seat Sofa

Located in Chester, Flintshire

Dating back to the 1970s this generously proportioned Chesterfield Club sofa is upholstered in rich

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Vintage 1970s English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

1920s English Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa, Re-Leathered, 1970s
1920s English Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa, Re-Leathered, 1970s

1920s English Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa, Re-Leathered, 1970s

Located in Hudson, NY

Amazing Art Deco era English Chesterfield sofa, professionally re-leathered in the 1970s retaining

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sofas

Vintage Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa
Vintage Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa

Vintage Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa

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H 36 in W 96 in D 33 in

Vintage Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1970s vintage Hollywood Regency-style chesterfield sofa features a uniquely shaped swayed seat

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970s Vintage Chesterfield Sofa: Brown Leather Elegance
1970s Vintage Chesterfield Sofa: Brown Leather Elegance

1970s Vintage Chesterfield Sofa: Brown Leather Elegance

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Experience the grandeur of our vintage 1970s Chesterfield sofa, a paragon of classic luxury and

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Vintage 1970s European Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa

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H 30 in W 92 in D 36 in

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing 1970s Chesterfield leather sofa has been newly restored and has dyed in a rich

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Vintage 1970s European Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Brass

Refurbished 1970s Emerald Green Italian Chesterfield Sofa - Vintage Elegance
Refurbished 1970s Emerald Green Italian Chesterfield Sofa - Vintage Elegance

Refurbished 1970s Emerald Green Italian Chesterfield Sofa - Vintage Elegance

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Discover the timeless luxury of our 1970s Italian Chesterfield Sofa, a vintage masterpiece

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa
Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa

Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa

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H 34.25 in W 80 in D 35 in

Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1970s leather chesterfield sofa has been professionally restored, comes with its original

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood

Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa

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H 30 in W 108 in D 38 in

Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This English 1970s leather Chesterfield sofa has been professionally restored, comes with its

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Vintage 1970s English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Brass

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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1970s Chesterfield Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1970s chesterfield sofa you’re looking for. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every 1970s chesterfield sofa was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1970s chesterfield sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1970s chesterfield sofa bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1970s chesterfield sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Adrian Pearsall and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1970s Chesterfield Sofa?

The average selling price for a 1970s chesterfield sofa at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $1,300 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1970s Chesterfield Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Chesterfield sofa is a couch with rolled arms that are as tall as the back of the sofa. They always feature deep button tufting everywhere, including the cushion.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Why it is called a Chesterfield sofa is because of the person who is believed to have first commissioned it. Popular lore dates the Chesterfield sofa to Philip Dormer Stanhope, fourth Earl of Chesterfield. The arbiter of taste and manners in 18th-century England was best known for publishing guides on how to behave in society to attain success. The story goes that he commissioned a sofa in the mid-1700s designed so he could sit on it while not wrinkling his clothes. He later bequeathed it to his godson, and the seating style spread in popularity, eventually becoming an icon of British interior design. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chesterfield sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can indeed reupholster a Chesterfield sofa. Reupholstering your sofa is a great way to make the piece unique and in line with your personal taste. You can also shop a collection of Chesterfield sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A genuine Chesterfield sofa has layers of padding, which is wrapped in horsehair. Also, look for imperfections in the leather. Chesterfields are made with leather, as opposed to synthetic material. Shop a selection of Chesterfield sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.
  • 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.