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

Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s

$1,411

Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Stunning Sputnik chandelier with 9 glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The fixture requires 9 x E14 small b...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Black Veca Chandelier in Murano Glass, Italy

$1,705

1970s Black Veca Chandelier in Murano Glass, Italy

By VECA

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Luster veca designated and produced in the 70s in murano, italy. Chrome structure and black engraved crystals in good condition. Rare design object that will illuminate your interior...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

1970s Aluminium Cascade Pendant Light with Crystal Glass, Germany

$1,882

1970s Aluminium Cascade Pendant Light with Crystal Glass, Germany

Located in Wolfurt, AT

1970s Cascade Pendant Light with Crystal Glass Decorative cascade pendant light from the 1970s, featuring five cone-shaped brushed aluminium shades combined with crystal glass elemen...

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

Materials

Chrome

‘Bubble’ table/floor lamp designed by Goffredo Reggiani, 1970s Italy

$2,352Sale Price|20% Off

‘Bubble’ table/floor lamp designed by Goffredo Reggiani, 1970s Italy

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District

The Space Age "Bubble" table/floor lamp, designed by Goffredo Reggiani in 1970s Italy, exemplifies the futuristic aesthetic of the era. Its sleek chrome structure provides a bold, in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Space age Midcentury Hotel Design Ceiling Lamp, Flushmount, 1970s-Czechoslovakia

$1,057

Space age Midcentury Hotel Design Ceiling Lamp, Flushmount, 1970s-Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Czechoslovakia, 1970s - the light comes from a hotel - very unique and one of a kind - one bulb any wattage, any stronger better - US compatible - new electricity - polished, glas...

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Retro Table Lamp by Napako, Type 85104, 1970s

$411

Retro Table Lamp by Napako, Type 85104, 1970s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of chrome - Adjustable lampshade - Very good.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Large Carlo Nason for Mazzega Smoked Glass Table Lamp, 1970s

$2,056

Large Carlo Nason for Mazzega Smoked Glass Table Lamp, 1970s

By Carlo Nason, Mazzega

Located in Mortsel, BE

Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Scavo Style, Chrome Base Sculptural table lamp, by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, is an example of Italian Space Age design from th...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Adjustable Glass Chandelier by Pokrok Zilina, 1970s

$576

Mid-Century Adjustable Glass Chandelier by Pokrok Zilina, 1970s

By Pokrok Žílina

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia by Pokrok Zilina, labeled Made of glass, chrome, metal. Very good original condition. Adjustable height. 3x40W, E25-E27 bulbs. US wiring compatible.

Category

Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Adjustable Glass Chandelier by Pokrok Zilina, 1970s

$882

Mid Century Adjustable Glass Chandelier by Pokrok Zilina, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Designed Chandelier by Elektroinstala Decin, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

$423

Midcentury Designed Chandelier by Elektroinstala Decin, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

By Elektroinstala Děčín

Located in Praha, CZ

Made of Glass,Metal,Chrome 3x40W,E27 or E26 bulb With aged patina US wiring compatible Fully Functional Good Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Bench Stool, Turquoise Blue Dedar Plushy Velvet, Bauhaus, 1970s

$1,411

Mid Century Bench Stool, Turquoise Blue Dedar Plushy Velvet, Bauhaus, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Modernist Bauhaus - Art Deco chrome foot stool. Completely restored, new upholstery, cleaned chrome. About the fabric: A velvet in deep luminous colours, with a soft and pleasing...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Wall Lamps by Stanislav Indra, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

$541

Pair of Mid-Century Wall Lamps by Stanislav Indra, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

By Stanislav Indra

Located in Praha, CZ

Pair of vintage adjustable wall lamps designed by Stanislav Indra and manufactured in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. The lamps feature cream-colored lacquered metal shades with pol...

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Table Lamps, 1970s

$892 / set

Pair of Mid Century Table Lamps, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- space age style - adjustable - marked - very nice style of lighting.

Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Midcentury FlushMount or Chandelier Galaxy, Germany, 1970s

$1,057

Rare Midcentury FlushMount or Chandelier Galaxy, Germany, 1970s

By Honsel, Kaiser, Doria Leuchten Germany, Fischer Leuchten

Located in Praha, CZ

- very nice style of lighting - rare type - chandelier or flush mount

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Dorothy Thorpe style. Hollywood Regency gilt candle holders, Italy, 1970s

$705Sale Price / set|20% Off

Dorothy Thorpe style. Hollywood Regency gilt candle holders, Italy, 1970s

By Elaine Bscheider, Charles Hollis Jones, Dorothy Thorpe

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Hollywood Regeny lucite candelabras, Italy, 1970s. Made entirely of transparent methacrylate, with gold chrome metal and brass details. Very much in the style of Elaine Bscheider's A...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Brass

Hollywood Regency style. Crystal apples table lamps, Italy, 1970s

$4,940 / set

Hollywood Regency style. Crystal apples table lamps, Italy, 1970s

By Maison Le Dauphin, Maison Roche, Maison Jansen, Carl Fagerlund, Maison Charles

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Hollywood Regency style Crystal apples table lamps, Italy, 1970s. Each piece is composed of a golden chrome metal structure in the shape of a tree with leaves where several pale pink...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Chrome

1 of 2 Large Modular Flushmount, Design Motoko Ishii, Staff, Germany, 1970s

$1,905 / item

1 of 2 Large Modular Flushmount, Design Motoko Ishii, Staff, Germany, 1970s

By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Stunning Space Age large modular flush mount light designed by Motoko Ishii for Staff, Germany, in the 1970s. This exceptional piece features a chrome frame with 9 glass shades, offe...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

AVMazzega. Hollywood Regency Murano glass leaves chandelier, Italy, 1970s

$2,117Sale Price|20% Off

AVMazzega. Hollywood Regency Murano glass leaves chandelier, Italy, 1970s

By AVMazzega

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Murano glass petals chandelier by AV Mazzega, Italy, 1970s. Composed by a gold chrome and brass structure where 32 Murano glass leaves of the "frozen glass petals" type are arranged ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Pair of 1970s Italian Wall Lights Gothic Hand Sconces Brass Metal

$2,797 / set

Pair of 1970s Italian Wall Lights Gothic Hand Sconces Brass Metal

By Gio Ponti

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Striking pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1970s, crafted in metal and brass with a distinctive hand-shaped design. The sculptural form recalls a Gothic decorative language, whil...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

1970s Mazzega Attributed Space Age Metal and Glass Italian Table Lamp

$835

1970s Mazzega Attributed Space Age Metal and Glass Italian Table Lamp

By Mazzega

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A chromed metal, brass and brown glass table lamp designed and manufactured in Italy in the Space Age era. It's in working order and in lovely conditions, it needs a regular e27 bulb...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Italian Orange Metal Desk Lamp from 1970s

$411

Vintage Italian Orange Metal Desk Lamp from 1970s

Located in Catania, CT

Great stock fund condition for this desk lamp produced in Italy during the 70s and made from lacquer and chrome. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand for USA standard.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

French 1970s Space Age Othr Crystal Mid Century Wall Lights

$2,800Sale Price|50% Off

French 1970s Space Age Othr Crystal Mid Century Wall Lights

Located in New York, NY

A pair of luxurious 1970s French Space Age chrome wall lamps with thick heavy crystal faced shades by the French firm, OTHR . Rewired with two candelabra sockets each.

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

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Massive J.T. Kalmar "Catena" Murano Glass Flushmount Chandelier, 1970s

$4,693

Massive J.T. Kalmar "Catena" Murano Glass Flushmount Chandelier, 1970s

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Rijssen, NL

Glamorous chrome and Murano glass flushmount ‘Catena’ by Kalmar. Large "ribbons" in clear and bubble Murano glass are suspended from a large chrome backplate. Thirteen E14 sockets (4...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Sputnik Metal Pop Art Chandelier 1970s Italian Design

$913Sale Price|56% Off

Sputnik Metal Pop Art Chandelier 1970s Italian Design

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Sputnik metal Pop Art chandelier 1970s Italian design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Adjustable Floor Lamp by AKA Elektrik, 1970s

$576

Midcentury Adjustable Floor Lamp by AKA Elektrik, 1970s

By AKA Elektrik

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Germany Made of chrome, lacquered metal Maximum height is 212cm Height shade is 42, depth 23 1x 60W,E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Wonderful Pair of Crystal Sconces by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s

$667 / set

Wonderful Pair of Crystal Sconces by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s

By Kinkeldey

Located in Aachen, NRW

A stunning pair of chrome sconces with crystal glasses, made by Kinkeldey, Germany, circa 1970-1979. It’s composed of crystal glass pieces on a chrome frame. Best of the 1970s from ...

Category

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

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Yellow Adjustable Wall Light Coupé by Joe Colombo, 1970s

$5,646

Yellow Adjustable Wall Light Coupé by Joe Colombo, 1970s

By Joe Colombo

Located in Brussels, BE

Yellow Adjustable Wall Light Coupé by Joe Colombo, 1970s

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Pendant Meblo Designed by Harvey Guzzini, 1970s

$704

Midcentury Pendant Meblo Designed by Harvey Guzzini, 1970s

By Meblo, Harvey Guzzini

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1970s - Marked by maker - Good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Sputnik Table Lamp Big ball by Doria, Germany, 1970s

$1,940

Large Sputnik Table Lamp Big ball by Doria, Germany, 1970s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Aachen, NRW

A spectacular vintage table lamp, made by Doria and it dates from the 1970’s. This is beautifully made with a large glass shade and chrome color frame. It is a fantastic size; it’s ...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Adjustable Plastic Pendant Lamp by Meblo, Italy, 1970s

$435

Mid-Century Adjustable Plastic Pendant Lamp by Meblo, Italy, 1970s

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Praha, CZ

An original Mid-Century modern adjustable plastic pendant lamp designed and manufactured by Meblo in Italy during the 1970s. This piece features Meblo’s signature pull-down height ad...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Adjustable Plastic Pendant Lamp by Meblo, Italy, 1970s

$541

Mid-Century Adjustable Plastic Pendant Lamp by Meblo, Italy, 1970s

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Praha, CZ

An original Mid-Century modern adjustable plastic pendant lamp designed and manufactured by Meblo in Italy during the 1970s. This model features a functional pull-down mechanism that...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

1 of the 2 Large Kalmar Granada Brass Glass Flush Mounts, 1970s

$5,175 / item

1 of the 2 Large Kalmar Granada Brass Glass Flush Mounts, 1970s

By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 2 flush lights with Brutalist ice glass on a chrome frame, circa 1970s, by J.T. Kalmar. Cruciform design flush mount light with structured glass shade and a central brass sq...

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Giusto Toso for Leucos Italy 1970s

$3,173

Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Giusto Toso for Leucos Italy 1970s

By Leucos, Giusto Toso

Located in Palermo, PA

This Murano glass ceiling light from the 1970s features a refined and playful composition with three hand-blown glass elements, mounted on a chromed base designed to sit directly aga...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Leola Flushmount Wall light Sciolari Brass, Germany, 1970s

$917

Leola Flushmount Wall light Sciolari Brass, Germany, 1970s

By Leola, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Aachen, NRW

A stunning three-light fixture in brass can be used as a wall or ceiling light. Sockets: 3 x E27 standard bulbs - max 60 watts each Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to i...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Chandelier Designed by Oscar Torlasco, 1970s

$5,761 / item

Mid-Century Chandelier Designed by Oscar Torlasco, 1970s

By Oscar Torlasco

Located in Palermo, PA

Super rare ceiling light designed by Oscar Torlasco. Made in Italy in the 1970s. 12 light bulbs. The glass lenses are in Murano glas. Each lentic glass are set in a metal structure w...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Space Age pendant lamp by Harvey Guzzini Dijkstra, 1970s

$750

Space Age pendant lamp by Harvey Guzzini Dijkstra, 1970s

By Dijkstra

Located in La Mesa, CA

Space age pendant attributed to Dijkstra in cream/ivory color with an aluminium/metal frame. The shade produces a magnificent glow, reflecting nicely on the chrome arc underneath the...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Toni Zuccheri. Space Age Murano table lamp, Italy, 1970s

$686Sale Price|20% Off

Toni Zuccheri. Space Age Murano table lamp, Italy, 1970s

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Italian Spaceage table lamp in the style of Toni Zuccheri's artistic creations. Murano glass tulip with organic shapes combining the smoky tone with transparent and red. Chrome metal...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

A Rare 1970s Space Age B2 Table Lamp Designed by Gaetano Sciolari

$1,057

A Rare 1970s Space Age B2 Table Lamp Designed by Gaetano Sciolari

By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A Gaetano Sciolari B2 table lamp, it's made in Italy by Sciolari Rome in the 1970s, metal and blue round glass spheres are in good conditions, totally rewired electrical parts, it wo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Kinkeldey. Hollywood Regency style cut crystal sconces, Germany, 1970s

$1,482Sale Price / set|25% Off

Kinkeldey. Hollywood Regency style cut crystal sconces, Germany, 1970s

By Kinkeldey

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Hollywood Regency style set of 3 cut crystal sconces from Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s. Each piece has a golden chromed metal structure where the glass pieces are held by golden brass n...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome

AVMazzega. Brutalist style chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s

$5,081Sale Price|20% Off

AVMazzega. Brutalist style chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s

By AVMazzega, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Brutalist and Cubist style pendant lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for AV Mazzega, Italy, 1970s. Composed by 9 cubic diffusers of translucent Murano glass combined with white glass using th...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Murano Glass Pendant Light Designed by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s

$1,705

Murano Glass Pendant Light Designed by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s

By Kalmar Lighting

Located in Aachen, NRW

A stunning large Murano Clear/ colored glass Pendant light is attached to a metal chrome frame. designed by Kalmar, Austria manufactured in the 1970s. High quality and in very goo...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Design glass Emil Stejnar Style Sputnik / Dandelion Chandelier, 1970s

$1,175

Design glass Emil Stejnar Style Sputnik / Dandelion Chandelier, 1970s

By Preciosa

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1970s - Czechoslovakia - marked by maker - Good original condition - US compatible, Led bulbs any wattage - Cut glass and metal construction jr

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

F. Fabbian murano glass Post-Modern sconces, Italy, 1970s

$1,138Sale Price / set|20% Off

F. Fabbian murano glass Post-Modern sconces, Italy, 1970s

By F. Fabbian

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Pair of Italian Murano glass wall lamps (1 of 5 pairs available) by F. Fabbian, 70s. Gold chromed steel metal base and hand-blown and hand-crafted murano glass diffuser. This diffuse...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970s Italian table light, signed and designed by Romeo Rega

$3,810

1970s Italian table light, signed and designed by Romeo Rega

By Romeo Rega

Located in Oxford, GB

Fantastic, signed, table light designed by one of the most important Italian furniture and lighting designers designers of the 20th Century , Romeo Rega. Copied by many but with h...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Italian Vintage Murano glass chandelier by Mazzega, model Occhio. Italy 1970s

$4,281

Italian Vintage Murano glass chandelier by Mazzega, model Occhio. Italy 1970s

By Mazzega

Located in Catania, CT

Elevate your space with this iconic "Occhio" model chandelier, produced by the world-renowned Mazzega glassworks in Murano, Italy, during the 1970s. This piece is a masterpiece of Mi...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Hollywood Regency. Murano glass table lamp by Venini, Italy, 1970s

$1,025Sale Price|20% Off

Hollywood Regency. Murano glass table lamp by Venini, Italy, 1970s

By Venini, Vistosi, F. Fabbian, Leucos, De Majo

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Hollywood Regency style table lamp by Venini, Italy, 1970s. Hand-blown Murano glass base in the shape of a vase in milky white tone, with a dark red organic swirling stripe. Upper st...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Design Pendant Meblo, Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s

$445

Midcentury Design Pendant Meblo, Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s

By Harvey Guzzini, Meblo

Located in Praha, CZ

Very nice style of lighting.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Design Pendant Meblo, Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s

$457

Midcentury Design Pendant Meblo, Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s

By Meblo, Harvey Guzzini

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very nice style of lighting - rare color.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Italian Murano Glass Pendant by VeArt, Quadrifoglio Prisms, 1970s

$5,587

Italian Murano Glass Pendant by VeArt, Quadrifoglio Prisms, 1970s

By VeArt

Located in Mortsel, BE

Rare Murano glass hexagonal pendant, crafted by Italian glassmaker VeArt in the 1970s. This chandelier features 18 hand-blown Murano glass prisms, each suspended from a hexagonal wh...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Black Satin Italian Table Lamp by Luci Design Grignani

$304Sale Price|64% Off

1970s Black Satin Italian Table Lamp by Luci Design Grignani

By LUCI Illuminazione, Gianfranco Grignani

Located in Montclair, NY

1970s black satin enamel and chrome desk lamp or shelf lamp by Italian lighting company Luci. On top of shade it is printed "Luci Illuminazione d'Interni Mod 475 design Grignani and...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Mid Century Pendant Meblo, Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s

$586

Mid Century Pendant Meblo, Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s

By Harvey Guzzini, Meblo

Located in Praha, CZ

White pendant by Meblo, Italy Very good condition. Some minor scratches on a plastic Rewired: 1x100W, E25-E27 bulb US wiring compatible.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pop Art Bauhaus Design XL Wall Lamp, 1970s, Italy

$2,940

Pop Art Bauhaus Design XL Wall Lamp, 1970s, Italy

By Arteluce

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Pop Art Bauhaus design XL wall lamp, 1970s, Italy Sculptural very elegant rare heavy flush mount wall light Heavy product It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Carlo Nason by Mazzega chandelier Glass Mazzega , Italy 1970s

$1,529Sale Price|45% Off

Carlo Nason by Mazzega chandelier Glass Mazzega , Italy 1970s

By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in La xara, VC

Carlo Nason Chandelier for Mazzega, 1960 A vintage chandelier that encapsulates the mid-century trend of suspending multiple elements from a frame. Carlo Nason adopted this concept w...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Huge Chinoiserie style ceramic table lamp from Cetres, Spain, 1970s

$545Sale Price|20% Off

Huge Chinoiserie style ceramic table lamp from Cetres, Spain, 1970s

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Large desk or table lamp from the Spanish brand Cetres, 1970s. Glazed white ceramic body in the shape of an Indian elephant with floral reliefs and matching original textile shade. T...

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s

$3,058

Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s

By Helestra

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style ceiling or wall flush mount, Germany, 1970s. Shipping without bulbs.

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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Large Italian Glass, Silvered Plastic and Fiberglass Shade 1970s Table Lamp

$1,635

Large Italian Glass, Silvered Plastic and Fiberglass Shade 1970s Table Lamp

By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This large and elegant abat-jour was produced in Italy, circa 1970s. It is made from a Murano faded glass base with an optical set of chrome plated plastic spheres and with a fibergl...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal, Aluminum

Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten. Space Age pendant lamp, Germany, 1970s

$1,976Sale Price|20% Off

Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten. Space Age pendant lamp, Germany, 1970s

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

"Saturn" lamp designed by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. Golden chromed steel body formed by 10 discs joined together, through which the light is projected and di...

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Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

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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.

How Much is a 1970s Chrome Dining?

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.

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What was worn in the 1970s?
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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.
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.