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.

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.

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.

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 Illuminated Mirror

Fine French 1970's Metal and Glass Illuminated Mirror

Located in Long Island City, NY

Unusual French 1970s illuminated mirror with a metal and glass pendant frame. U.S re-wired with a

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Fine French 1970's Metal and Glass Illuminated Mirror

$5,200

H 27 in W 20 in D 3.13 in

Large Round Illuminated Wooden Mirror, 1970s

By Deco Mirror

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Large wooden-frame mirror. Italy, 1970s. A large illuminated mirror with 8 light sockets, hidden

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Bentwood

Large Round Illuminated Wooden Mirror, 1970s

$3,115

H 3.94 in Dm 35.44 in

A Pair of 1970's Illuminated Resin Mirrors

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of German, "crushed ice" illuminated resin mirrors.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

A Pair of 1970's Illuminated Resin Mirrors

$2,800 / set

Dm 18 in

Palwa illuminated mirror , 1970s

By Palwa

Located in Delft, NL

Palwa illuminated mirror , 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Palwa illuminated mirror , 1970s

$1,497

H 3.75 in Dm 15.75 in

Space age illuminated mirror, Germany 1970s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in ECHT, NL

. Illuminated by 4 bulbs behind the mirror. Operated by a pull switch. It can be connected directly into a

Category

Mid-20th Century German Space Age Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Space age illuminated mirror, Germany 1970s

$1,449

H 3.55 in Dm 27.96 in

Illuminated Wall Mirror, Italy 1970s

Located in Greding, DE

Round illuminated wall mirror of blue glass with six sockets.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Illuminated Wall Mirror, Italy 1970s

$1,437

H 5.12 in Dm 27.56 in

Large Illuminated Crystal Mirror from Kinkeldey, 1970s

By Kinkeldey

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

An extraordinary illuminated crystal mirror by the German lighting manufacturer Kinkeldey, dating

Category

Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Large Illuminated Crystal Mirror from Kinkeldey, 1970s

$2,289

H 40.16 in W 23.63 in D 3.94 in

Brutalist illuminated wrought iron mirror, Germany 1970s

By Atelier Marolles, Jean Touret

Located in ECHT, NL

Round brutalist mirror. Made from wrought iron. It is illuminated from the back by 4 lamps operated

Category

Late 20th Century German Brutalist Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist illuminated wrought iron mirror, Germany 1970s

$1,497

H 3.55 in Dm 23.63 in

Egon Hillebrand Round Acrylic Illuminated Mirror With Lightening, 1970's Germany

By Egon Hillebrand

Located in The Hague, NL

The round mirror designed by Egon Hillebrand, 1960's period Germany. It is made of metal with

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Egon Hillebrand Round Acrylic Illuminated Mirror With Lightening, 1970's Germany

$778

H 4.73 in Dm 23.63 in

Bathroom Illuminated Mirror from Isa, Italy, 1970s

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Antwerp, BE

back plate, the mirror is illuminated with three adjustable chrome lamps. Label on the back. Perfect

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Chrome

Bathroom Illuminated Mirror from Isa, Italy, 1970s

$1,150 Sale Price

20% Off

H 23.63 in W 27.56 in D 1.97 in

Illuminated mirror by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand , 1970s

By Hillebrand

Located in Delft, NL

Illuminated mirror by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand , 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Illuminated mirror by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand , 1970s

$1,018

H 31.11 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

Illuminated mirror by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand , 1970s

By Hillebrand

Located in Delft, NL

Illuminated mirror by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand , 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Illuminated mirror by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand , 1970s

$898

H 1.97 in Dm 18.9 in

Pair of 1970s German Hillebrand Illuminated Iced Stepped Acrylic Wall Mirrors

By Hillebrand

Located in London, England

Pair of vintage 1970s German Hillebrand Leuchten circular wall mirrors with a bubbled iced

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1970s German Hillebrand Illuminated Iced Stepped Acrylic Wall Mirrors

$922 Sale Price / set

25% Off

H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 1.97 in

Decorative Illuminated Mirror, Sunburst or Flower Design, Pearls, 1970s

By Emil Stejnar

Located in Berlin, BE

Exceptional illuminated mirror of the 1960s. Star or Flower shaped. Sunburst Design. Acrylic

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Decorative Illuminated Mirror, Sunburst or Flower Design, Pearls, 1970s

$478

H 5.9 in Dm 23.6 in

1970s Vintage German Oval Erco Back Lit Illuminated Lucite Glass Wall Mirror

By Erco

Located in London, England

Vintage German lucite/acrylic illuminated back lit oval wall mirror. Manufactured by Erco in the

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

1970s Vintage German Oval Erco Back Lit Illuminated Lucite Glass Wall Mirror

$577 Sale Price

20% Off

H 26.78 in W 22.05 in D 3.94 in

Round Acrylic Illuminated Mirror from Hillebrand Lighting, 1970s

By Hillebrand

Located in Hagenbach, DE

An illuminated wall mirror from the German manufacturer Hillebrand Lighting. It was made in the

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Round Acrylic Illuminated Mirror from Hillebrand Lighting, 1970s

$2,636

H 18.12 in W 31.5 in D 3.94 in

Large Midcentury Illuminated / Backlit Crystal Mirror Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s

By Kinkeldey

Located in Praha, CZ

- very rare type - beautiful style of lighting - label - representative

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Large Midcentury Illuminated / Backlit Crystal Mirror Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s

$2,155

H 40.16 in W 24.02 in D 4.34 in

ISA Midcentury Glass and Chrome Italian Illuminated Wall Mirror, 1970s

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Roma, IT

Incredible midcentury glass and chrome Italian illuminated wall mirror. This fascinating mirror was

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Chrome

ISA Midcentury Glass and Chrome Italian Illuminated Wall Mirror, 1970s

$3,295

H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 5.91 in

Murano Glass Illuminated Border Wall Mirror Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s

By Mazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing squared mirror in thick Murano glass with its original mirror glass by Carlo Nason for

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Murano Glass Illuminated Border Wall Mirror Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s

$7,788

H 25.2 in W 25.2 in D 2.76 in

Palwa Mirror Mid-20th Century Illuminated Cut Crystal , Germany, 1970s

By Palwa

Located in Bronx, NY

Mid-20th century 1970s ellipse shaped Palwa mirror 24-carat gold-plated frame surrounded by diamond

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Palwa Mirror Mid-20th Century Illuminated Cut Crystal , Germany, 1970s

$4,900

H 23 in W 18 in D 4 in

Outstanding Oval Illuminated Palwa Crystal Glass Mirror

By Palwa

Located in Antwerp, BE

1970s illuminated oval mirror surrounded by a gold gilded frame that has numerous cut crystals

Category

Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Outstanding Oval Illuminated Palwa Crystal Glass Mirror

$4,433

H 25.2 in W 17.33 in D 3.55 in

Recent Sales

Illuminated Round Mirror, 1970s

Located in Krakow, małopolskie

A mirror with additional lighting in the form of a pair of sconces. An interesting effect has been

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Chrome

Illuminated Round Mirror, 1970s

H 21.66 in Dm 21.66 in

Illuminated Gilt Mirror Made by Palwa, Germany 1970s, Gold Colored

By Palme & Walter, Palwa

Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria

Illuminated gilt mirror made by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, 1970s, gold color. Six bulb

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Illuminated Gilt Mirror Made by Palwa, Germany 1970s, Gold Colored

H 27.96 in W 18.51 in D 5.12 in

Illuminated Wall Mirror in Crystal Glass and Silver Brass from Kinkeldey, 1970s

By Kinkeldey

Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria

Round Illuminated wall mirror in crystal glass and silver brass from Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Illuminated Wall Mirror in Crystal Glass and Silver Brass from Kinkeldey, 1970s

H 3.94 in Dm 24.81 in

Illuminated Wall Mirror in Crystal Glass and Gilt Brass from Kinkeldey, 1970s

By Kinkeldey

Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria

Round illuminated wall mirror in crystal glass and gilt brass from Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Illuminated Wall Mirror in Crystal Glass and Gilt Brass from Kinkeldey, 1970s

H 3.94 in Dm 24.81 in

Illuminated Lucite Bar by Hill Manufacturing, 1970s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Step into the 1970s with this illuminated lucite bar by Hill Manufacturing – it's the disco ball of

Category

Vintage 1970s Space Age Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Lucite

Illuminated Lucite Bar by Hill Manufacturing, 1970s

H 41 in W 60 in D 17 in

Extra Large Pair of Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s

By Motoko Ishii

Located in Brussels, Brussels

, Germany, 1970s. Metal base and illuminated glass mirror globes. Très grande paire de plafonniers ou

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Extra Large Pair of Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s

H 7.88 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in

1970s Illuminated Mirror with Bamboo and Foliage Frame

Located in Paris, FR

Mirror in a bronze frame with decoration of bamboo and foliage one bulb, circa on 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1970s Illuminated Mirror with Bamboo and Foliage Frame

H 29.53 in Dm 20.48 in

Illuminated 1970's Mirror

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mirror with illuminated plexi.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Illuminated 1970's Mirror

H 47.25 in Dm 19.69 in

Round German Illuminated Lucite Mirror, 1970s

Located in London, GB

Round German illuminated Lucite mirror, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Lucite

Round German Illuminated Lucite Mirror, 1970s

H 3.15 in Dm 18.51 in

Illuminated Bathroom Mirror, Italy, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Italian bathroom mirror illuminated by six E12-E14 bulbs with a dimmer that regulates the intensity

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Smoked Glass

Illuminated Bathroom Mirror, Italy, 1970s

H 26.38 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in

Round Acrylic Illuminated Mirror, 1970s

By Hillebrand

Located in Hagenbach, DE

An illuminated wall mirror in the style of the German manufacturer Hillebrand Lighting. It was made

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Round Acrylic Illuminated Mirror, 1970s

H 26.78 in W 22.05 in D 3.94 in

Vintage Illuminated Mirrors by Alibert, 1970s

By Allibert

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Pair of backlit space age design mirrors from the 1970s by Alibert. They have a built in plug to

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plastic

Vintage Illuminated Mirrors by Alibert, 1970s

H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 4.73 in

1970s German Illuminated Lucite Backlit Rectangular Mirrored Glass Wall Mirror

By Hillebrand

Located in London, England

1970s German, illuminated, backlit, lucite, rectangular, mirrored, glass wall mirror. The glass

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

1970s German Illuminated Lucite Backlit Rectangular Mirrored Glass Wall Mirror

H 31.11 in W 21.66 in L 31.11 in

Vintage Illuminated Round Circle Wall Mirror, Germany, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Large vintage circle mirror with inset tube lighting. Solid wood frame painted in an cream white

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage Illuminated Round Circle Wall Mirror, Germany, 1970s

H 2.76 in Dm 47.25 in

Rectangular Illuminated Wall Mirror by Veca, Italy, 1970s

By VECA

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in steel, mirror and wiring. The intensity of the light is adjustable. It might show

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Steel

Rectangular Illuminated Wall Mirror by Veca, Italy, 1970s

H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 4.73 in

1970s Illuminated Round Mirror with Textured Lucite Frame

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage, circa 1970s round beveled mirror, set against an illuminating backlight and textured

Category

Vintage 1970s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Lucite, Mirror

1970s Illuminated Round Mirror with Textured Lucite Frame

H 4.5 in Dm 26 in

1970s German Hillebrand Illuminated Amber Lucite Raindrop Wall Mirror

By Hillebrand

Located in London, England

An unusual and rare to source with this design a 1970s German Hillebrand Leuchten illuminated wall

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

1970s German Hillebrand Illuminated Amber Lucite Raindrop Wall Mirror

H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 3.15 in

1970s Vintage German Lucite Illuminated Wall Mirror from Erco

By Erco, ERCO Leuchten

Located in London, England

1970s vintage German Lucite illuminated wall mirror manufactured by Erco. The round mirror hangs

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

1970s Vintage German Lucite Illuminated Wall Mirror from Erco

H 18.9 in Dm 18.9 in

1970s German Oval Erco Back lit Illuminated Lucite Mirrored Glass Wall Mirror

By ERCO Leuchten

Located in London, England

German lucite illuminated back lit oval wall mirror. Manufactured by Erco in the 1970s. The oval

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

1970s German Oval Erco Back lit Illuminated Lucite Mirrored Glass Wall Mirror

H 26.78 in W 22.05 in D 3.94 in

Illuminated Resin Frame Wall Mirror Attributed to Erco, Germany 1970s

By Erco

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1970s German wall mirror attributed to architectural lighting manufacturer Erco. This mirror

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Resin

Illuminated Resin Frame Wall Mirror Attributed to Erco, Germany 1970s

H 26.5 in W 22.25 in D 3.5 in

1970s German Hillebrand Leuchten Illuminated Backlit Lucite Amber Wall Mirror

By Hillebrand

Located in London, England

1970s German illuminated backlit glass wall mirror which hangs on a white lacquered metal frame

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

1970s German Hillebrand Leuchten Illuminated Backlit Lucite Amber Wall Mirror

H 25.6 in W 16.93 in D 3.55 in

1970s Mid Century German Illuminated "Sunflower" Lucite Glass Wall Mirror

By Hillebrand

Located in London, England

1970s German illuminated wall mirror with a large sunflower design made from mottled lucite/acrylic

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

1970s Mid Century German Illuminated "Sunflower" Lucite Glass Wall Mirror

H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 3.15 in

1970s Vintage German Hillebrand Leutchten Illuminated Round Wall Glass Mirror

By Hillebrand

Located in London, England

1970s Large German, Hillebrand Lighting, illuminated, backlit, lucite-framed, circular, mirrored

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

1970s Vintage German Hillebrand Leutchten Illuminated Round Wall Glass Mirror

H 26.38 in W 26.38 in D 5.91 in

1970s German Honsel Leuchten Illuminated Backlit Clear Acrylic Wall Mirror

By Honsel

Located in London, England

1970s German Honsel Leuchten clear acrylic illuminated back lit wall mirror. The mirror and frame

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s German Honsel Leuchten Illuminated Backlit Clear Acrylic Wall Mirror

H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 3.15 in

1970s Vintage Illuminated Backlit Lucite Water Droplet Wall Hanging Mirror

By Mirador

Located in London, England

Vintage 1970s German, illuminated, back-lit, wall mirror formed from a lucite glass mottled frame

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

1970s Vintage Illuminated Backlit Lucite Water Droplet Wall Hanging Mirror

H 25.99 in Dm 25.99 in

1970s German Honsel Leuchten Illuminated Acrylic Resin Glass Wall Mirror

By Honsel

Located in London, England

1970s German Honsel Leuchten bronzed acrylic resin illuminated mirrored glass wall mirror. The

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s German Honsel Leuchten Illuminated Acrylic Resin Glass Wall Mirror

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 4.34 in

1970s German Hillebrand Frosted Iced Illuminated Backlit Lucite Wall Mirror

By Hillebrand

Located in London, England

1970s German Hillebrand Leuchten oval wall mirror with a frosted translucent acrylic frame. The

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

1970s German Hillebrand Frosted Iced Illuminated Backlit Lucite Wall Mirror

H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 3.15 in

Vintage 1970s German Illuminated Lucite "Flower" Backlit Frosted Wall Mirror

By Egon Hillebrand, Honsel, ERCO Leuchten, Hillebrand

Located in London, England

A vintage, kitsch, 1970s German bevelled edge wall mirror set within an acrylic frame in the shape

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1970s German Illuminated Lucite "Flower" Backlit Frosted Wall Mirror

H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 3.94 in

1970s Large Illuminated Rosewood and Lucite Wall Hanging Mirror

Located in London, England

Large 1970s illuminated rosewood veneer and Lucite wall mirror. The mirror is held in the frame by

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Plastic, Laminate, Lucite, Rosewood

1970s Large Illuminated Rosewood and Lucite Wall Hanging Mirror

H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in

1970s German Illuminated Textured Ice Block Resin Lucite Framed Mirrors

Located in London, England

Oval-shaped illuminated wall mirrors formed from a Lucite or acrylic resin glass 'ice' frame. The

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Resin, Lucite

1970s German Illuminated Textured Ice Block Resin Lucite Framed Mirrors

H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 4.34 in

1970s Modernist Italian Illuminated Boudoir Dressing Mirror by Veca

By VECA

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

1970s modernist Italian illuminated boudoir dressing mirror by Veca. Gorgeous and decadent twin

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

1970s Modernist Italian Illuminated Boudoir Dressing Mirror by Veca

H 32.68 in W 26.78 in D 9.45 in

1970s German Backlit Illuminated Oval Erco Lucite Wall Mirror. 3 available.

By Erco, ERCO Leuchten

Located in London, England

German lucite illuminated oval wall mirror. Manufactured by Erco in the 1970s. The oval glass

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

1970s German Backlit Illuminated Oval Erco Lucite Wall Mirror. 3 available.

H 26.78 in W 22.05 in D 3.94 in

1970s Hillebrand Lighting Oval Illuminated Glass Wall Mirror by Egon Hillebrand

By Egon Hillebrand, Hillebrand

Located in London, England

1970s German illuminated wall mirror manufactured by Hillebrand Lighting and designed by Egon

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

1970s Hillebrand Lighting Oval Illuminated Glass Wall Mirror by Egon Hillebrand

H 27.96 in W 16.54 in L 27.96 in

Vintage illuminated glass mirror by Glashutte Limburg, 1970s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage illuminated mirror with spiky glass frame and a round mirror glass made in Germany in the

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Vintage illuminated glass mirror by Glashutte Limburg, 1970s

H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in

1970s German Hillebrand Leuchten Illuminated Acrylic Back Lit Flower Wall Mirror

By Hillebrand

Located in London, England

1970s German Hillebrand Leuchten illuminated oval back lit wall mirror. The mirror sits within an

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

1970s German Hillebrand Leuchten Illuminated Acrylic Back Lit Flower Wall Mirror

H 29.93 in W 22.45 in D 4.34 in

Round Acrylic Illuminated Mirror from Hillebrand Lighting, 1970s

By Hillebrand

Located in Hagenbach, DE

An illuminated wall mirror from the German manufacturer Hillebrand Lighting. It was made in the

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Round Acrylic Illuminated Mirror from Hillebrand Lighting, 1970s

H 2.37 in Dm 17.72 in

Round Acrylic Illuminated Mirror from Hillebrand Lighting, 1970s

By Hillebrand

Located in Hagenbach, DE

An illuminated wall mirror from the German manufacturer Hillebrand Lighting. It was made in the

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Round Acrylic Illuminated Mirror from Hillebrand Lighting, 1970s

H 2.76 in Dm 18.51 in

Round Acrylic Illuminated Mirror from Hillebrand Lighting, 1970s

By Hillebrand

Located in Hagenbach, DE

An illuminated wall mirror from the German manufacturer Hillebrand Lighting. It was made in the

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Round Acrylic Illuminated Mirror from Hillebrand Lighting, 1970s

H 3.15 in Dm 21.66 in

Round Acrylic Illuminated Mirror from Hillebrand Lighting, 1970s

By Hillebrand

Located in Hagenbach, DE

An illuminated wall mirror from the German manufacturer Hillebrand Lighting. It was made in the

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Round Acrylic Illuminated Mirror from Hillebrand Lighting, 1970s

H 3.15 in Dm 21.66 in

Midcentury Brass and Crystal Glass Illuminated Mirror by Palwa, 1970s

By Palwa

Located in Morazzone, Varese

mirror can be illuminated from inside and creates a gorgeous brilliant light. Much nicer in person as

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Midcentury Brass and Crystal Glass Illuminated Mirror by Palwa, 1970s

H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 2.76 in

Vintage Illuminated Circular Mirror with Cut Crystal Beaded Frame, 1970s

By Palwa

Located in Bristol, GB

Mid Century Backlit Wall Mirror Circular mirror framed by countless small faceted crystal beads

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Materials

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Vintage Illuminated Circular Mirror with Cut Crystal Beaded Frame, 1970s

H 3.15 in Dm 16.54 in

1970s Illuminated Round Faceted Crystal Glass German 'Palwa' Chrome Wall Mirror

By Palwa

Located in London, England

1970s illuminated backlit circular wall mirror with a faceted crystal and chrome surround

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Crystal, Chrome, Wire

1970s Illuminated Round Faceted Crystal Glass German 'Palwa' Chrome Wall Mirror

H 17.33 in Dm 17.33 in

1970s Vintage German Illuminated Hillebrand Lucite Iced Frosted Oval Wall Mirror

By Hillebrand

Located in London, England

1970s German Hillebrand oval wall mirror with a frosted translucent acrylic frame. The mirror is

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

1970s Vintage German Illuminated Hillebrand Lucite Iced Frosted Oval Wall Mirror

H 25.79 in W 16.93 in D 1.97 in

Ernst Palme Palwa Large Illuminated Flower Wall Mirror, Brass & Crystals, 1970s

By Palwa

Located in Vienna, AT

A square handcrafted floral backlit wall mirror from the 1970s by Ernst Palme, manufactured by by

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Ernst Palme Palwa Large Illuminated Flower Wall Mirror, Brass & Crystals, 1970s

H 31 in W 23 in D 4 in

G. Celada for Fontana Arte "Brama" Illuminated Mirror, Set of 2, Italy, 1970s

By Gianni Celada, Fontana Arte

Located in Palermo, IT

This is a midcentury amazing Italian pair of wall illuminated mirror, mod. "Brama", by Gianni

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Materials

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G. Celada for Fontana Arte "Brama" Illuminated Mirror, Set of 2, Italy, 1970s

H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 2.76 in

Illuminated Mirror in Murano and Metal by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s

By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega

Located in Hellouw, NL

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Illuminated Mirror in Murano and Metal by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s

H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 3.55 in

Vintage Dual Vanity Mirror with Lights by ABC, Orange Space Age Decor 1970s

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Stunning 1970s illuminated vanity mirror, a true design gem made in West Germany. With its bold

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Vintage Dual Vanity Mirror with Lights by ABC, Orange Space Age Decor 1970s

H 9.85 in W 12.8 in D 6.3 in

Illuminated Coat Rack Mirror, Italy, 1970s

Located in Naples, IT

Beautiful and unique mirror/coat rack, decorated with beveled glass and illuminated, Italian

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mirror

Illuminated Coat Rack Mirror, Italy, 1970s

H 78.75 in W 2.37 in D 59.06 in

Mastercraft Brass Illuminated Demilune Vitrine Cabinet, 1970s, Signed

By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft

Located in Los Angeles, CA

mirrored and illuminated interior, exquisite textured top, a pair of glass doors and interior glass shelf

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Mastercraft Brass Illuminated Demilune Vitrine Cabinet, 1970s, Signed

H 29.75 in W 45.25 in D 18.5 in

Ello Mirrored & Illuminated Display Cabinet & Bar

By Ello Furniture

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage 1970's illuminated and mirrored wall unit bar by Ello of Italy. These are all individual

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Ello Mirrored & Illuminated Display Cabinet & Bar

H 72.5 in W 85.5 in D 17 in

Dry Bar and Illuminated Storage of Willy Rizzo with Three Stool, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Illuminated bar and warehouse in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, early 1970s. The set includes a

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

Dry Bar and Illuminated Storage of Willy Rizzo with Three Stool, Italy, 1970s

H 75.99 in W 47.25 in L 75.99 in

Dry Bar and Illuminated Storage of Willy Rizzo with Two Stool, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Illuminated bar and warehouse in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, early 1970s. The set includes a

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

Dry Bar and Illuminated Storage of Willy Rizzo with Two Stool, Italy, 1970s

H 75.99 in W 47.25 in L 75.99 in

1970s German Lucite Illuminated Mirror

Located in London, GB

1970s German Lucite wall mirror and light. The mirror is surrounded by a frosted frame.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

1970s German Lucite Illuminated Mirror

H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 3.55 in

Italian Illuminated Wall Mirror, 1970s

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

It has a wood frame and the mirror is beveled.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian Illuminated Wall Mirror, 1970s

H 3.55 in Dm 27.56 in

Round German Illuminated Lucite Mirror, 1970s

Located in London, GB

Round German illuminated Lucite mirror, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Lucite

Round German Illuminated Lucite Mirror, 1970s

H 3.15 in Dm 17.33 in

Brass and Crystal Glass Illuminated Mirror from Palwa, 1970's

By Palwa

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

. The mirror can be illuminated from inside and creates a gorgeous brilliant light. In reality the lamp

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Brass and Crystal Glass Illuminated Mirror from Palwa, 1970's

H 27.96 in W 22.45 in D 2.76 in

Large Illuminated Mirror by Erco Lucite, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Large illuminated wall mirror made by Erco Lucite in the 1960s-1970s. Very good vintage condition

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plastic

Large Illuminated Mirror by Erco Lucite, 1970s

H 28.75 in W 23.23 in D 3.94 in

Round Lucite Illuminated German Mirror , 1970s

Located in London, GB

-lit, circa 1970s Back-lit mirrors give a very flattering illumination. The textured clear Lucite

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Lucite

Round Lucite Illuminated German Mirror , 1970s

H 19.3 in Dm 1.19 in

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1970s Illuminated Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1970s illuminated mirror for your home. Frequently made of glass, metal and mirror, every 1970s illuminated mirror was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1970s illuminated mirror — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1970s illuminated mirror, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 1970s illuminated mirror has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Palwa, Hillebrand and Willy Rizzo are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1970s Illuminated Mirror?

A 1970s illuminated mirror can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,595, while the lowest priced sells for $474 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.

Finding the Right Wall-mirrors for You

Vintage and antique wall mirrors add depth and openness to a space — they can help create the illusion that a narrow hallway isn’t so narrow. But you don’t need hundreds of enormous arched French or Italian mirrors framed in gilded bronze to dress up your home (maybe just a few).

A few well-placed large wall mirrors and other types of mirrors can amplify lighting and help showcase the decorative and architectural features of your home. For the Palace of Versailles during the 17th century, French King Louis XIV ordered the construction of the Hall of Mirrors after spending millions of dollars importing expensive Venetian mirrors from the revered glass-blowing factories on the island of Murano. A mirror-manufacturing rivalry between Paris and Venice took shape, and soon, across from 17 large windows that open out over the adjacent Palace Gardens on one side of the Hall, more than 350 mirrors — large mirrors made of groupings of small panes — were installed, effectively bringing the radiant colors of the outdoors into the opulent corridor.

Wall mirrors for your living room can work miracles — pull your landscaping’s colors and textures indoors, Louis XIV–style, by covering the length of an interior wall across from your living-room windows with wall mirrors.

For a similar effect, surrounding your mid-century modern wall mirror with leafy air plants and fern floor plants can amplify the sense of serenity that greenery offers in your home. Choose wall mirror frame styles to match your home’s decor, or shop for a frameless, organically shaped mirror that’s cut or beveled for a clean yet distinctive showpiece. For a free-spirited Bohemian feel, create a cluster of mismatched antique wall mirrors — an arrangement of circular Art Deco wall mirrors, Rococo-style silver leaf mirrors and decorative oval Victorian mirrors could add spice to an otherwise unadorned dining-room wall.

Elsewhere, there’s nothing vain about buying a full-length mirror for your bedroom, bathroom or walk-in closet to help you perfect your look for the day. Another may be needed in your entryway for a last-minute ensemble inspection. In fact, a shimmering 18th-century hall of mirrors awaits visitors behind the steel door of Stephen Cavallo’s atelier in Manhattan.

“We like to see the look on people’s faces when they walk in,” says Cavallo.

Decorating your home and office with wall mirrors is an art form in and of itself — get started today with the variety of antique and vintage wall mirrors on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1970s Illuminated Mirror

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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.
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.
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.
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.