What was worn in the 1970s?

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.

Were sequins popular in the 1970s?

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.

Was velvet used in the 1970s?

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.

What is 1970s furniture called?

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.

Are the 1970s mid-century?

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.

How can I tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s?

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.

Are go-go boots from the 1960s or 1970s?

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.

Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s?

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.

Which designer became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s?

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.

What are the famous art pieces of Richard Anuskiewicz during the late 1970s?

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.

1970s Chrome Dining

Saporiti Chrome

Italian Glass Top Dining Table

Chrome And Velvet Mid Century

Set Of Four Cantilever Chair

Gastone Rinaldi Chrome Chair

Milo Baughman Chairs 1970s

Italian Chrome And Leather Chair

Metal Based Italian Dining Tables

Modern Postmodern Mirrored Table Lamp, circa 1970s

$2,450

Modern Postmodern Mirrored Table Lamp, circa 1970s

Located in New York, NY

A substantial mirrored table lamp, in the Modern style, circa 1970s modern period. A beautiful well made all mirror table lamp, with chrome plate at top (just under socket, please se...

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Metal Sconces Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s

$4,466 / set

Pair of Metal Sconces Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s

By Mazzega, Aldo Nason

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Space Age metal chrome of wall lights lamps lightning sconces by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. Famous manufactur...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Murano Glass Chandelier shaded as a flower designed by Carlo Nason, Italy 1970s

$2,500

Murano Glass Chandelier shaded as a flower designed by Carlo Nason, Italy 1970s

By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a Mid Century Modern suspension light done in hand molded and fused dark amber and clear Murano glass petals of Murano glass. This famous model made by ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

1970s Pair of Rare Table Lamps Attributed to Toni Zuccheri Venini -Murano, Italy

$3,055 / set

1970s Pair of Rare Table Lamps Attributed to Toni Zuccheri Venini -Murano, Italy

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Girona, Girona

Pair of rare table lamps, chrome plated metal and transparent Murano molten glass plates. Design: Attributed to Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Italy, Murano, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian Desk Lamp from Lumenform, 1970s

$466

Italian Desk Lamp from Lumenform, 1970s

By Lumenform

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Well designed adjustable desk lamp by Lumenform. The bulb holder can be maove around all along the lamp and the angle of the arm can be adjusted. Very handy desk lamp. Tested and...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian Venetian Flush Mount in Blown Murano Glass Triedro Clear color 1970s

$8,815

Italian Venetian Flush Mount in Blown Murano Glass Triedro Clear color 1970s

By Venini

Located in Villaverla, IT

Italian Venetian chandelier, in blown Murano glass triedro transparent, 1970s. An Exquisite Venetian Chandelier from the 1970s: A Testament to Murano Glass Craftsmanship. This breat...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Czechoslovak Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Lamp, 1970s

$564

Czechoslovak Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

A Czechoslovak pendant lamp from the 1970s featuring an opaline glass globe suspended from a chrome-plated rod with black plastic detailing. The design is characteristic of Central E...

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Italian Modern Table Lamp, 1970s-1980s

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Modern Table Lamp, 1970s-1980s

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A sculptural Italian chrome lamp with four arms and sockets under a textured, smoked acrylic and chrome shade, on a central column with flared base. Large-scale for a real statement.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Gold Brass and Glass Italian Console Table in Romeo Rega Style, 1970s

$2,820

Midcentury Gold Brass and Glass Italian Console Table in Romeo Rega Style, 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing mid-century gold brass and glass console table. This marvellous piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s. This fantastic piece is in golden brass, chromed metal and sm...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1 of 2 Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, 1970s

$881 / item

1 of 2 Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, 1970s

By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

4-Light Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s Height: 13 in (33 cm) Width: 12.21 in (31 cm) Depth: 12.21 in (31 cm) The wall lamp come with 4 x E14 / E15 Edison scr...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two Lovely Mid-Century Modern Textured Glass Sconces or Wall Lamps 1970s

$1,645 / set

Set of Two Lovely Mid-Century Modern Textured Glass Sconces or Wall Lamps 1970s

Located in Munich, DE

Set of two elegant Mid-Century Modern sconces or wall lights. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1970s. Executed in textured glass and chrome-plated brass, each sconce is executed ...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1970s Vintage Pendant by Kamenicky Senov, Czechoslovakia

$564

1970s Vintage Pendant by Kamenicky Senov, Czechoslovakia

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

1970s vintage pendant by Kamenicky Senov, made in former Czechoslovakia. Made of chrome and glass. Repolished, cleaned, shows some minor signs of use. Fully functional.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Wall Lamp, Germany 1970s

$305

Midcentury Wall Lamp, Germany 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Germany Made of wood,glass Bulb 1x60W, E27 or E26 American adapter included.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

The Point Centerpiece Chrome and Brass, Italy 1970s

$1,763 / item

The Point Centerpiece Chrome and Brass, Italy 1970s

By Il Punto la Bottega

Located in Naples, IT

Elegant and original centerpiece dating from the 1970s, made of polished stainless steel with spherical inserts of gold-plated brass and chrome-plated steel. The main structure has a...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Cut Crystals Chandelier from the Late 1970s

$1,290

Cut Crystals Chandelier from the Late 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass frame chrome plated with cut crystal elements. Fitted with six E14 sockets. Made in Sweden in the late 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Chrome

1970s Vintage Pendant by Kamenicky Senov, Czechoslovakia

$411

1970s Vintage Pendant by Kamenicky Senov, Czechoslovakia

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

1970s vintage pendant by Kamenicky Senov, made in former Czechoslovakia. Made of chrome and glass. Repolished, cleaned, shows some minor signs of use. Fully functional (new cables).

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Pair of Sconces Wall Lamps in Glass and Steel by Veca, Italy 1970s

$1,316

Midcentury Pair of Sconces Wall Lamps in Glass and Steel by Veca, Italy 1970s

By VECA

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful pair or sconces in glass (green and bronze) and steel by Veca. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The original label is still attached as shown in the pictures.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1970s Germany

$340

Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1970s Germany

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Germany Made of metal,chrome Re-polished. Good original condition. 1x60W,E27 or E26 bulb Fully Functional US adapter included.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage wall lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1970s

$881

Vintage wall lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1970s

By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage extendable wall lamp designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini. This rare wall light is made out of a plastic shade, which also can be found on a similar table lamp designed by ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Metal Sconces Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s

$4,435 / set

Pair of Metal Sconces Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s

By Mazzega, Aldo Nason

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Rare Pair set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Space Age metal chrome version of wall lights lamps lightning sconces by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. Famo...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Magnificent Pair Karl Springer Marbleized Blue Lacquer Lucite Table Lamps, 1970s

$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

Magnificent Pair Karl Springer Marbleized Blue Lacquer Lucite Table Lamps, 1970s

By Karl Springer

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Magnificent and rare pair of Karl Springer marbleized blue lacquer and Lucite bubble table lamps, USA, 1970s. Retains Springer's original marbleized blue lacquered finish over three ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Glass Pendant by Napako, 1970s

$658

Midcentury Glass Pendant by Napako, 1970s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome 1x40W,E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Italian Concentric Ring Table Lamp, 1970s

$1,410

Italian Concentric Ring Table Lamp, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Italian concentric ring table lamp, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Pendant Lights by Oscar Torlasco, Italy, 1970s

$5,265 / set

Pair of Pendant Lights by Oscar Torlasco, Italy, 1970s

By Oscar Torlasco

Located in Catania, CT

Elegant pair of chandeliers designed by Oscar Torlasco and produced in Italy during the 1970s. Each fixture features a chromed metal frame adorned with a cascade of lenticular glass ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Murano Glass Birillo Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s

$5,040 / set

Pair of Murano Glass Birillo Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s

By Mazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Very rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of or set of 2 table or bedside lamps model Birillo, its a rare variant of iconic floor lamp by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. M...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Murano Ball Glass Lamps Elios by Giusto Toso for Leucos, Italy, 1970s

$5,876 / set

Pair of Murano Ball Glass Lamps Elios by Giusto Toso for Leucos, Italy, 1970s

By Leucos, Giusto Toso

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern space age pair of set of 2 table or bedside lamps model Elios in blown white smoke Murano glass, metal chrome, mirror face and base in clear transparent lucite by ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Mirror

$3,876

1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Mirror

Located in Palermo, PA

This exquisite 1970s Italian wall mirror is a standout piece. It features high-quality mirror glass that reflects beautifully. The mirror is equipped with three E14 sockets for light...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Geometric Pendant by Lidokov, 1970s, Czechoslovakia

$799

Mid-Century Geometric Pendant by Lidokov, 1970s, Czechoslovakia

By Lidokov

Located in Praha, CZ

- Mid-Century Geometric Pendant by Lidokov, 1970s, Czechoslovakia, - made of chrome and plastic, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Romeo Rega, Rectangular Glass and Metal Console Table, 1970s

$3,000

Romeo Rega, Rectangular Glass and Metal Console Table, 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sleek rectangular console by Romeo Rega, crafted with a smoked glass top supported by a chrome and brass frame. Perfect as a hall, sofa, or display table, it exemplifies the glamorou...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two Monumental Bicolor Table or Floor Lamps by Romeo Rega, 1970s, Italy

$9,990 / set

Set of Two Monumental Bicolor Table or Floor Lamps by Romeo Rega, 1970s, Italy

By Romeo Rega

Located in Munich, DE

Set of two huge, exceptional and elegant Mid-Century Modern bicolor table or floor lamps by Romeo Rega, 1970s, Italy. Executed in polished brass and chrome-plated steel, each lamp ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Pair of Space Age Light Fixtures Doria, 1970s

$7,050 / set

Pair of Space Age Light Fixtures Doria, 1970s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Rijssen, NL

We offer an amazing and unique pair of large Space Age light fixture. The set was made by the German manufacturer Doria in the 1970s. These heavy quality light sculptures not only f...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Sputnik chandelier 1970s by Massive Belgium

$995Sale Price|60% Off

Sputnik chandelier 1970s by Massive Belgium

By Massive Lighting

Located in Herentals, BE

This chromed chandelier, manufactured by Massive in Belgium in the 70s has 7 spheres of transparent, air bubbles glass. The height of the chandelier is 87 cm and he has a circumferen...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Articulated Desk or Bedside Lamp - 1970s

$552

Vintage Italian Articulated Desk or Bedside Lamp - 1970s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Space Age design - Italian design Measures : 11x15cm H: 28cm Material : blue lacquered metal - Chrome This charming little articulated lamp features a nearly round, swiveling shade w...

Category

20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modern Murano glass chandelier by Mazzega 1970s

$3,040

Modern Murano glass chandelier by Mazzega 1970s

By AVMazzega

Located in Dallas, TX

Large Mid Century Modern geometrical Murano glass chandelier by Mazzega, Italy 1970s. The vintage pendant chandelier is made of a chrome frame and transparent and white Murano glass ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

French Opaline Whimsical 1970s 5-Light Pendants

$1,900Sale Price|50% Off

French Opaline Whimsical 1970s 5-Light Pendants

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful French 1970s chrome 5-light fixture with opaline glass globe shades. Newly Rewired.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Seven disc wall sconces, Goffredo Reggiani, circa 1970s

$8,010 / set

Seven disc wall sconces, Goffredo Reggiani, circa 1970s

By Goffredo Reggiani

Located in New York, NY

Origin Italy, circa 1970s Materials Polished chrome Dimensions 27.6 in D × 5.9 in W (70 cm × 15 cm) Condition Very good vintage condition. Professionally rewired for U.S. standard...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

MCM Murano Glass Chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega, Italy 1970s

$2,900

MCM Murano Glass Chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega, Italy 1970s

By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an extremely rare Mid Century Modern chandelier done in hand molded and fused dark amber and clear Murano glass plates in organic shape. This chandelier...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Table Lamps by Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega, Murano Ice Glass, Italy, 1970s

$1,880

Pair of Table Lamps by Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega, Murano Ice Glass, Italy, 1970s

By Toni Zuccheri, Mazzega

Located in Roma, IT

Magnificent pair of table lamps made in Murano ice glass. This rare and iconic cubic table lamps were designed by Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega, in Italy during the 1970s. This stunning...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Chandelier by Elektroinstala Decin, 1970s

$376

Midcentury Chandelier by Elektroinstala Decin, 1970s

By Elektroinstala Děčín

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome 3x40W, E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Adjustable Chandelier by Napako, 1970s

$376

Midcentury Adjustable Chandelier by Napako, 1970s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of lacquered metal and chrome Re-polished Fully Functional Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Adjustable Chandelier by Napako, 1970s

$434

Midcentury Adjustable Chandelier by Napako, 1970s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of lacquered metal, chrome Re-polished Fully Functional Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chandelier by Richard Essig germany around 1970s

$1,880

Chandelier by Richard Essig germany around 1970s

By Richard Essig

Located in Wien, AT

Chandelier by Richard Essig germany around 1970s Original condition Original glass shades

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Murano Glass Chandelier Mazzega Italy 1970s mid century modern

$2,936

Murano Glass Chandelier Mazzega Italy 1970s mid century modern

Located in Palermo, PA

This Murano glass chandelier from the 1970s features six spherical glass shades arranged around a central structure in chrome metal and wood.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Harvey Guzzini Birghitta lamp by Fabio Lenci - 1970s

$3,996

Harvey Guzzini Birghitta lamp by Fabio Lenci - 1970s

By Fabio Lenci, Artemide

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

- rare red version & chrome base - big 70 cm version - very good condition without cracks or chips - slight signs of use - original 1970s piece - collectible design

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large Triple Column Floor Lamp for Tronconi, Italy, 1970s

$2,703

Large Triple Column Floor Lamp for Tronconi, Italy, 1970s

By Tronconi

Located in Firenze, IT

A stunning and monumental triple-column floor lamp designed by Enrico Tronconi during the 1970s. This architectural piece, often referred to as the "Skyscraper" lamp, consists of thr...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Tommaso Barbi. Hollywood Regency tray set, Italy, 1970s

$413Sale Price|20% Off

Tommaso Barbi. Hollywood Regency tray set, Italy, 1970s

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Hollywood Regency style tray set designed by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1970s. Composed of 4 trays and top lid with vegetable-shaped handle, all of them stackable in a sphere shape. Silve...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal, Chrome

A Pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency Sculpted Lucite Table Lamps. Circa 1970s.

$2,580

A Pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency Sculpted Lucite Table Lamps. Circa 1970s.

By Karl Springer

Located in Miami, FL

A Pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency Lucite Block Table Lamps. Circa 1970s.s. Feature thick sculpted acrylic bases with raw cutout edges resembling ice blocks. With Chromed Hardware ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Several Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Staff, 1970s

$16,454 / item

Several Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Staff, 1970s

By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten

Located in Rijssen, NL

High-end flushmount ceiling lamps for Staff Lighting Company, Germany, 1970s. Heavy quality and in good vintage condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. The flush mount can ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Chandelier Art Glass & Steel by 04 Zero Quattro for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1970s

$1,880

Chandelier Art Glass & Steel by 04 Zero Quattro for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1970s

By Fontana Arte, Zero Quattro, Quattro Zero Edited By Fontana Arte

Located in Rome, IT

Curved Art glass and steel chandelier pendant by O4 (Zero Quattro) edited by Fontana Arte, Milano, Italy in the 1970s. The chandelier is composed of 9 glass and features 4 lights, th...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Steel

French Vintage Aluminor mushroom table/desk lamp - 1970s

$646

French Vintage Aluminor mushroom table/desk lamp - 1970s

By Aluminor

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Desk lamp - Design - Vintage Large table lamp, desk lamp, or living room lamp Vintage mushroom lamp by Aluminor Made of high-quality chrome-plated metal Double socket system for good...

Category

20th Century French Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Several Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Staff, 1970s

$1,645 / item

Several Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Staff, 1970s

By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten

Located in Rijssen, NL

High-end flushmount ceiling lamps for Staff Lighting Company, Germany, 1970s. Heavy quality and in good vintage condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. The flush mount can ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Rare German Hanging Lamp, Bubble Design, 1970s

$704

Rare German Hanging Lamp, Bubble Design, 1970s

Located in Berlin, BE

Extremely rare and attractive bubble hanging lamp. Made of plastic with a pearlescent shimmer. With silver rim on the side and chrome cover on the socket. Produces a lot of atmosph...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Cube Murano Glass Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s

$1,763 / set

Pair of Cube Murano Glass Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s

By Mazzega, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning pair of cube table lamps in Murano frosted glass. These incredibly rare and elegant cube lamps were designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by Mazzega in Italy during the 197...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Napako Wall Lamps by Hůrka, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

$810 / set

Pair of Napako Wall Lamps by Hůrka, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

By Josef Hurka

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare pair of wall lamps designed by Hůrka for Napako and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. These sculptural sconces are made from folded lacquered metal in a white and li...

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Italian Gaetano Sciolari Twelve Light Chandelier

$6,396

1970s Italian Gaetano Sciolari Twelve Light Chandelier

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Wonderful 1960-70s chandelier by renowned Italian lighting designer Gaetano Sciolari. With particularly rare scooped out crystal pears and glass rods. Brushed chrome and silver plate...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Chrome

Midcentury Big Chandelier/ Kamenicky Senov, 1970s

$540 / item

Midcentury Big Chandelier/ Kamenicky Senov, 1970s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome, metal Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Big Chandelier/ Kamenicky Senov, 1970s

$540 / item

Midcentury Big Chandelier/ Kamenicky Senov, 1970s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome and metal Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Lighting Under $1,000

Antique and Vintage Lighting

Mid-Century Modern Lighting

20th Century Lighting

Metal Lighting

Lighting on Sale

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1970s Chrome Dining For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1970s chrome dining you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1970s chrome dining for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1970s chrome dining — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 1970s chrome dining, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Gaetano Sciolari, Milo Baughman and Mazzega Murano each produced at least one beautiful 1970s chrome dining that is worth considering.

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A 1970s chrome dining can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,218, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.

Questions About 1970s Chrome Dining

What was worn in the 1970s?
1 Answer
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.
Were sequins popular in the 1970s?
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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.
Was velvet used in the 1970s?
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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.
What is 1970s furniture called?
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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.
Are the 1970s mid-century?
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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.
How can I tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s?
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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.
Are go-go boots from the 1960s or 1970s?
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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.
Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s?
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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.
Which designer became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s?
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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.
What are the famous art pieces of Richard Anuskiewicz during the late 1970s?
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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.