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Italian Display Shelf 1970's
Italian Display Shelf 1970's

Italian Display Shelf 1970's

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

This display shelf features a striking composition of clean, linear forms, showcasing the refined

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Huge Lucite Display Bar Cabinet Etagere 1970s
Huge Lucite Display Bar Cabinet Etagere 1970s

Huge Lucite Display Bar Cabinet Etagere 1970s

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Made 1970's Exceptional Huge MCM Neo-Classical Hollywood Regency Style Lucite 2 Piece Dry Bar Display

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Lucite, Glass

Vintage Iron And Glass Display Cabinet, 1970s
Vintage Iron And Glass Display Cabinet, 1970s

Vintage Iron And Glass Display Cabinet, 1970s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Vintage medicine cabinet from the 1970s, made in Hungary. This cabinet is a real eye-catcher thanks

Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Brass and Chrome Display Cabinet, 1970s Belgium
Brass and Chrome Display Cabinet, 1970s Belgium

Brass and Chrome Display Cabinet, 1970s Belgium

By Belgo Chrome

Located in Beerse, VAN

the contrasting chrome, has a wonderful 1970s luxurious look. Perfect for displaying your precious

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Renato Zevi Beige Brass Display Cabinet 1970s Smoked Glass
Renato Zevi Beige Brass Display Cabinet 1970s Smoked Glass

Renato Zevi Beige Brass Display Cabinet 1970s Smoked Glass

By Renato Zevi

Located in London, GB

This muted beige and brass sideboard and display cabinet combo, designed by 70s powerhouse Renato

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Display China Cabinet by Dyrlund Denmark, 1970s
Vintage Display China Cabinet by Dyrlund Denmark, 1970s

Vintage Display China Cabinet by Dyrlund Denmark, 1970s

By Dyrlund

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Mid century display/china cabinet, with lights, designed and manufactured by Dyrlund of Denmark

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Renato Zevi Beige Brass Display Cabinet 1970s Smoked Glass
Renato Zevi Beige Brass Display Cabinet 1970s Smoked Glass

Renato Zevi Beige Brass Display Cabinet 1970s Smoked Glass

By Renato Zevi

Located in London, GB

This muted beige and brass sideboard and display cabinet combo, designed by 70s powerhouse Renato

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal

1970s Italian Renato Zevi Smoked Glass & Chrome Display or Drinks Cabinet
1970s Italian Renato Zevi Smoked Glass & Chrome Display or Drinks Cabinet

1970s Italian Renato Zevi Smoked Glass & Chrome Display or Drinks Cabinet

By Renato Zevi

Located in London, England

Renato Zevi during the 1970s. The Hollywood Regency style cabinet has three fixed smoked-glass display

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1970s Vintage Wall Display Cabinet with Dry Bar, Brass & Glass
1970s Vintage Wall Display Cabinet with Dry Bar, Brass & Glass

1970s Vintage Wall Display Cabinet with Dry Bar, Brass & Glass

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage 3 Piece 1970s wall display cabinet with dry bar This is

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Vintage 1970s Cabinets

Materials

Brass

De Coene Display Cabinet or Book Shelf, Belgium, 1970s
De Coene Display Cabinet or Book Shelf, Belgium, 1970s

De Coene Display Cabinet or Book Shelf, Belgium, 1970s

By De Coene Frères

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage early 1970s bookshelf or display cabinet by De Coene, Belgium. This three door cabinet is

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Gianluigi Gorgoni 1970s Brass Burl Wood Glass Display Cabinet Bookshelf Rizzo
Gianluigi Gorgoni 1970s Brass Burl Wood Glass Display Cabinet Bookshelf Rizzo

Gianluigi Gorgoni 1970s Brass Burl Wood Glass Display Cabinet Bookshelf Rizzo

By Gianluigi Gorgoni

Located in London, GB

This Gianluigi Gorgoni briar burl wood display cabinet from the 1970s, made for Fratelli Turi, is

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

1970s Pair of Pierre Vandel Display Cabinets Shelving Cream and Brass Alcoves
1970s Pair of Pierre Vandel Display Cabinets Shelving Cream and Brass Alcoves

1970s Pair of Pierre Vandel Display Cabinets Shelving Cream and Brass Alcoves

By Pierre Vandel

Located in London, GB

An exceptional pair of display cabinets/bookcases by Pierre Vandel Paris. A rare opportunity for a

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass

Tall Display Cabinet in Wood, Mid-Century Modern Style, USA, 1970s
Tall Display Cabinet in Wood, Mid-Century Modern Style, USA, 1970s

Tall Display Cabinet in Wood, Mid-Century Modern Style, USA, 1970s

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Tall Cabinet perfect to use for storage and display! Drawer fronts and surfaces have a faux finish

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Unique Henning Kjaernulf Style Glazed Display Cabinet in Solid Oak 1970s
Unique Henning Kjaernulf Style Glazed Display Cabinet in Solid Oak 1970s

Unique Henning Kjaernulf Style Glazed Display Cabinet in Solid Oak 1970s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Meer, VAN

Unique Henning Kjaernulf Style Glazed Display Cabinet in Solid Oak 1970s This is a truly special

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Oak

1970s Arched Rattan Cane Display Shelf Etageres
1970s Arched Rattan Cane Display Shelf Etageres

1970s Arched Rattan Cane Display Shelf Etageres

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan and caned display shelf you

Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Bohemian Shelves

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Display Cabinets in Black Lacquered Wood and Top in Acrylic Glass, Italy, 1970s
Display Cabinets in Black Lacquered Wood and Top in Acrylic Glass, Italy, 1970s

Display Cabinets in Black Lacquered Wood and Top in Acrylic Glass, Italy, 1970s

Located in Milano, IT

This set of cabinets (5 pieces available) with display top, constructed with great attention to detail and quality, has a thick Plexiglas top made by hand. Very useful for displayi...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Smoked Glass, Laminate, Plexiglass

1970s Arched Rattan Cane Display Shelf Bookcase Etageres
1970s Arched Rattan Cane Display Shelf Bookcase Etageres

1970s Arched Rattan Cane Display Shelf Bookcase Etageres

By Ficks Reed

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan and caned display shelf you

Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Bohemian Shelves

Materials

Cane, Rattan

1970s XL Arched Rattan Teak Display Shelf Bookcase Etageres
1970s XL Arched Rattan Teak Display Shelf Bookcase Etageres

1970s XL Arched Rattan Teak Display Shelf Bookcase Etageres

By Franco Albini

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, arched rattan and teak display

Category

Vintage 1970s Bohemian Bookcases

Materials

Rattan, Teak

1970s Rattan and Lucite Wine Bar Bakers Rack Display Shelf
1970s Rattan and Lucite Wine Bar Bakers Rack Display Shelf

1970s Rattan and Lucite Wine Bar Bakers Rack Display Shelf

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

highest level of hand craftsmanship. The display rack has five tiers of shelving including wine bottle

Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Bohemian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Rattan, Lucite

Brass Etagere Smoked Mirrored Glass Shelving 1970s Display Unit
Brass Etagere Smoked Mirrored Glass Shelving 1970s Display Unit

Brass Etagere Smoked Mirrored Glass Shelving 1970s Display Unit

Located in London, GB

This tall étagère, in brass plated square tubular frame with four smoked mirrored shelves is a great practical piece for every room or commercial space. Straight and strict lines fra...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

1970s Romeo Rega Manner Octagonal Brass Lacquered Glass Display Unit Zevi
1970s Romeo Rega Manner Octagonal Brass Lacquered Glass Display Unit Zevi

1970s Romeo Rega Manner Octagonal Brass Lacquered Glass Display Unit Zevi

By Romeo Rega

Located in London, GB

A 1970s Italian display unit in the manner of Romeo Rega or Renato Zevi, in a unique and large

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

1970s Pagoda Four Tier Brass Faux Bamboo Shelving Unit Display, Belgian
1970s Pagoda Four Tier Brass Faux Bamboo Shelving Unit Display, Belgian

1970s Pagoda Four Tier Brass Faux Bamboo Shelving Unit Display, Belgian

Located in London, GB

make it perfect for displaying decorative items, books, or plants, offering style and functionality to

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

1970s Antique Yellow Lacquered Display Desk with Glass Doors
1970s Antique Yellow Lacquered Display Desk with Glass Doors

1970s Antique Yellow Lacquered Display Desk with Glass Doors

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant antique-style desk-display cabinet, crafted from wood and finished with an aged yellow

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Vitrines

Materials

Wood

1970s Pagoda Rattan Glass Bookcase Etagere Display Shelves, Ser of 2
1970s Pagoda Rattan Glass Bookcase Etagere Display Shelves, Ser of 2

1970s Pagoda Rattan Glass Bookcase Etagere Display Shelves, Ser of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, pagoda rattan and glass design tier etagere set you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstand...

Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Chinoiserie Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Vintage Italian Chrome and Smoked Glass Room Divider Bookcase, 1970s
Vintage Italian Chrome and Smoked Glass Room Divider Bookcase, 1970s

Vintage Italian Chrome and Smoked Glass Room Divider Bookcase, 1970s

Located in Tresbœuf, FR

shelving unit, 1970s Italian design, display cabinet, Milo Baughman style, Romeo Rega style, modular

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Skovby Møbelfabrik Danish Modern Teak Lighted Corner Display Cabinet, 1970s
Skovby Møbelfabrik Danish Modern Teak Lighted Corner Display Cabinet, 1970s

Skovby Møbelfabrik Danish Modern Teak Lighted Corner Display Cabinet, 1970s

By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 1970s Danish modern Skovby Møbelfabrik tall teak lighted corner display cabinet with glass doors

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Felt, Glass, Teak

1970s Mid-Century Beaver and Tapley Illuminated Book Case/Display Cabinet
1970s Mid-Century Beaver and Tapley Illuminated Book Case/Display Cabinet

1970s Mid-Century Beaver and Tapley Illuminated Book Case/Display Cabinet

By Beaver and Tapley, Robert Heritage

Located in London, GB

the 'Multi Width' range designed by Robert Heritage. Can be used as a book case, display cabinet or

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage French Metal 6-Tier Shop Display Stand, 1970s
Vintage French Metal 6-Tier Shop Display Stand, 1970s

Vintage French Metal 6-Tier Shop Display Stand, 1970s

Located in Ely, GB

A lovely vintage French shop display stand, circa 1970s. The display stand was previously a

Category

Vintage 1970s French Industrial Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Octagonal Romeo Rega Étagère Brass Glass Lacquered Display Unit 1970s Regency
Octagonal Romeo Rega Étagère Brass Glass Lacquered Display Unit 1970s Regency

Octagonal Romeo Rega Étagère Brass Glass Lacquered Display Unit 1970s Regency

By Romeo Rega

Located in London, GB

Large amazing octagonal Romeo Rega attributed display unit on black lacquered curved edge base with

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Vintage Burgundy 1970s Pierre Vandel Smoked Glass Étagère Shelving Display Unit
Vintage Burgundy 1970s Pierre Vandel Smoked Glass Étagère Shelving Display Unit

Vintage Burgundy 1970s Pierre Vandel Smoked Glass Étagère Shelving Display Unit

By Pierre Vandel

Located in London, GB

Pierre Vandel tall étagère with smoked glass shelves and aluminum frame. Overall good original condition with the occasional wear. Couple glass chips on the shelves and some scratche...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Display Cabinet 1970's
Italian Display Cabinet 1970's

Italian Display Cabinet 1970's

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

The gold and black frame lends the entire cabinet a refined impression. The top panel features an

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Vintage Italian Display Cabinet
1970s Vintage Italian Display Cabinet

1970s Vintage Italian Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A stylish and impressive vintage cabinet, this was made in Italy and dates from circa 1970s. It has

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1970's Monumental Mastercraft Display Cases, Bar Cabinet, set of 3
1970's Monumental Mastercraft Display Cases, Bar Cabinet, set of 3

1970's Monumental Mastercraft Display Cases, Bar Cabinet, set of 3

By Mastercraft

Located in North Canton, OH

Spectacular Mastercraft Display Cases with Dry Bar Cabinet featuring Mirrored Backing, Bottle

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Zebra Wood

1970s Vintage Italian Brass Display Cabinet
1970s Vintage Italian Brass Display Cabinet

1970s Vintage Italian Brass Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and extremely well made vintage brass display cabinet / bookcase, this was made in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Bamboo Sideboard With Display Cabinet – 1970s
Bamboo Sideboard With Display Cabinet – 1970s

Bamboo Sideboard With Display Cabinet – 1970s

Located in Roma, RM

Bamboo Sideboard With Display Cabinet – 1970s Cabinet composed of two separable elements: lower

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Credenzas

Materials

Bamboo, Rush, Wood

1970s Spanish Neo-Classical Style Brass Display Cabinet – Vitrine
1970s Spanish Neo-Classical Style Brass Display Cabinet – Vitrine

1970s Spanish Neo-Classical Style Brass Display Cabinet – Vitrine

Located in London, GB

This is a Spanish display cabinet, from the 1970s, it features a striking combination of brass and

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass, Copper

Bamboo, Pressed Bamboo and Glass Display Cabinet – 1970s
Bamboo, Pressed Bamboo and Glass Display Cabinet – 1970s

Bamboo, Pressed Bamboo and Glass Display Cabinet – 1970s

Located in Roma, RM

Bamboo, Pressed Bamboo and Glass Display Cabinet – 1970s Product details Dimensions: 79 L x 88 H x

Category

Vintage 1970s Vitrines

Materials

Crystal

1970s Mastercraft Display Vitrine
1970s Mastercraft Display Vitrine

1970s Mastercraft Display Vitrine

By Mastercraft

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1970s patinated brass lacquer and glass display vitrine by Mastercraft.

Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1970s Italian Chrome Bookcase / Display Cabinet by Zevi
1970s Italian Chrome Bookcase / Display Cabinet by Zevi

1970s Italian Chrome Bookcase / Display Cabinet by Zevi

By Renato Zevi

Located in London, GB

A stunning vintage bookcase / cabinet made in Italy during the 1970s, this was designed by Renato

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1970s Vintage Italian Brass Display Cabinets
Pair of 1970s Vintage Italian Brass Display Cabinets

Pair of 1970s Vintage Italian Brass Display Cabinets

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of vintage Italian brass cabinets, these date from the 1970s. It’s rare to see a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1970s Vintage Italian Brass Bookcase or Display Cabinet
1970s Vintage Italian Brass Bookcase or Display Cabinet

1970s Vintage Italian Brass Bookcase or Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A very stylish vintage brass cabinet with clear glass shelves, this was made in Italy and it dates

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Three-Piece Brass and Walnut Vitrine Display Cabinet, 1970s
Mastercraft Three-Piece Brass and Walnut Vitrine Display Cabinet, 1970s

Mastercraft Three-Piece Brass and Walnut Vitrine Display Cabinet, 1970s

By Mastercraft

Located in Hamburg, PA

A magnificent three-piece Mastercraft brass and bleached walnut vitrine. This wall cabinet has six

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Brass

1970s Italian Gold Chrome, Mirror and Glass Display Cabinet Renato Zevi Style
1970s Italian Gold Chrome, Mirror and Glass Display Cabinet Renato Zevi Style

1970s Italian Gold Chrome, Mirror and Glass Display Cabinet Renato Zevi Style

By Renato Zevi

Located in London, England

1970s Italian, illuminated, gold-chrome, display cabinet in the style of Renato Zevi. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1970s Mid Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit Display Cabinet or Room Divider
1970s Mid Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit Display Cabinet or Room Divider

1970s Mid Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit Display Cabinet or Room Divider

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit Display Cabinet Vintage: 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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1970s Display Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1970s display cabinet for your home. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, every 1970s display cabinet was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1970s display cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1970s display cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 1970s display cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mastercraft, Henredon and Design Institute America produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1970s Display Cabinet?

The average selling price for a 1970s display cabinet at 1stDibs is $2,895, while they’re typically $455 on the low end and $29,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1970s Display Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The purpose of a display cabinet is to protect items while keeping them visible. Glass panels allow you to see what's inside, but the enclosed design keeps out dust and debris. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of display cabinets.
  • 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Another common name for a display cabinet is a display case. People may also call them show cabinets, show cases or vitrines. By any name, this type of case good allows people to view and display decorative objects, collectibles, trophies and other objects while it protects the contents with glass doors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of display cabinets.
  • 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.

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