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1970's modernist bronze floor lamp
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970's bronze floor lamp
In the style of Maison Charles
France
Category
Vintage 1970s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
A French 1970's Modernist Chrome Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unusual French 1970s modernist chrome chandelier.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Harvey Guzzini Design & Studio 6G Plexiglass Table Lamp Italian Modernist 1970's
By Harvey Guzzini, Studio 6G
Located in Reading, Berkshire
modern Italian lighting company founded in 1959 by six brothers in the Guzzini family. Brothers Giovanni
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
H 9.26 in Dm 8.67 in
Pair of Large Cylindrical Modernist Chrome Flush Mounts, Italy 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Architectural and timeless multipurpose fixture.
Rewire required.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Cubist Modernist Acrylic Slab Table Lamp with Metal Hardware, France 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Simple compelling modernist form rendered in acrylic and metal. Sturdy structure. Interactions
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Philippe Cheverny Gold Modernist Table Lamp, France 1970's
By Philippe Cheverny
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
in the 1970s. This lamp showcases a black laminated wood base with a metal framework and golden metal
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Post-modern Chrome XL Chandelier, Modernist, 40+ Light Bulbs, Sciolari, 1970's
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Germany; Bauhaus; 1970's; Walter Gropius; Post-modern; frans van praet; Tobia Scarpa; Gaetano Sciolari
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
H 39.38 in W 84.65 in D 84.65 in
Italian Modernist Bamboo and Brass Chandelier/Pendant, Italy 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1970's organic modern bamboo dome shaped chandelier with brass circular detailing on the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Modernist 12 Light Chandelier with Tinted Glass Ball Shades Ca. 1970's
By Lightolier, Peill & Putzler
Located in New York, NY
Impressive modernist chandelier having three tiers, of four globes each, with a total of twelve
Category
Mid-20th Century American International Style Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 72 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Pair of Brass Modernist Lamps. Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Brutalist Pair of table or bedside lamps in brass.
Demo shades are not included.
Measurements in description indicated with demo shades
Measurements lam...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Carved Marble Modernist Table Lamp circa 1970s
By TSAO Designs
Located in Oakland, CA
Carved marble table lamp with removable glass shade. The lamp has a reostat dimmer built into the switch to adjust the intensity of the light. Beautiful gray and off white marble base.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Bronze Modernist Lighting Bolt Chandelier with Holophane Glass Fixtures
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1970s bronze modernist lighting bolt chandelier with ripped Holophane glass fixtures and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1970s Constructivist / Modernist Design Table Lamp in White
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s constructivist / modernist design table lamp with a aluminum body finished in a white lacquer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair Of Modernist Murano Table Lamps By Carlo Nason For Mazzega, Italy 1970's
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Pair of Rare “LS‑120” Table Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano, Italy, 1970s. Carlo Nason’s
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modernist Lucite, Brass, and Chrome Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Elegant 1970s floor lamp featuring a striking combination of clear lucite, polished brass, and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Modernist desk lamp after a Bauhaus design, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A modernist brass Bauhaus style lamp, often attributed to, but certainly inspired by the Bauhaus
Category
Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Modernist Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Highly unusual Italian modernist floor lamp.
Red painted steel with solid cast resin base, very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
"Modernist" Chandelier attr. to Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Roma, IT
"Modernist" Chandelier attr. to Gaetano Sciolari and realized in 1970s.
Metal, Glass, Plastic
Category
Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
"Modernist" Chandelier attr. to Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Roma, IT
"Modernist" Chandelier attr. to Gaetano Sciolari.
Metal, glass and plastic.
Dimensions of body
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Petite Modernist Futuristic Ice Glass Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite gorgeous futuristic glass flush mount. It can be used also as a wall light. The light fixture requires one European E27 bulb, up to 60 watts. Clear ice glass, mounted on a b...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1970s Modernist Polished Aluminum Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s modernist and polished aluminum chandelier.
The light requires 12 single E14 screw fit
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
1970s Brutalist Modernist Wrought Iron Chandelier with Geometric Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking Brutalist Modernist chandelier handcrafted in wrought iron, dating from the 1970s. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
1970s Modernist Chrome pPated Table Lamp
By Kaiser Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari, Leola
Located in München, DE
Very nice table lamp from the 1970s.
Great design and high-quality workmanship.
The lamp base has a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Modernist glass table lamp by Gert Nystrom for Hyllinge, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A single Modernist glass table lamp designed by Gert Nystrom for Hyllinge Glassworks.
White cased
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
1970s modernist floor light by Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Palermo, PA
Stunning 1970s modernist floor light by Tommaso Barbi. The base is striped in chrome and brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Modernist glass "CONE" Ceiling Light Made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Original 1970s modernist German ceiling Light made of satin white glass in cone form with a gold tone metal
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1970s Modernist Chrome Cylinder Von Nessen Table Lamp New York
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Walter Von Nessen Midcentury Modern 1970s Bronx NY
Single Table Lamp Chrome Plated Modern Cylinder
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Modernist Swedish Designer Josef Frank Style White Brass Table Lamps, 1970s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Ateljé Lyktan, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markslöjd
Located in Copenhagen, DK
shades.
Sweden, 1970s.
Total height of lamp base including shade: 78 cm/30.7 in.
Lamp shade dimensions
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Modernist Diablo Frosted Glass Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small Diablo shaped Frosted glass hanging lamp. Anonymous danish maker/design - circa 1970-80
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Modernist green Cubic Sputnik Table Light Kaiser Leuchten Lights, 1970s Germany
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table light
Producer:
Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
Origin:
Germany
Age:
1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 9.65 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Modernist Vintage 1970s Italian Small Glass Bulb Table Light, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table light with glass bulb shade
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Modernist Vintage 1970s Italian Giant Glass Bulb Table / Floor Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Giant bulb light,
origin Italy,
1970s.
Original 1970s giant glass bulb table light. The
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Original Modernist Metal Table Light Made by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original 1970s table light made by Cosack in Germany. This Minimalist table light has a white
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Cubic Modernist Minimal Chandelier 1970s Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cubic modernist minimal chandelier 1970s design, Italian manufacture, glass cubes quite often, a
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
1970s Modernist Hanging Crystal Brass Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Modernist hanging crystal brass chandelier featuring a 5-level brass framed chandelier holding over
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Modernist Brown Gold Glass Vintage Table Lamps Pair Duo, 1970s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage table lamps duo pair from brown and gold glass, which was designed and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Brass Table Lamps with Structure Glass, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
European midcentury table lamps in brass and structure glass globes. The structure glass globes density that create a wonderful light effect. These table lamp will contribute to a lu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970s Italy Sciolari Modernist Chandelier Twelve Cubist Glass & Brass
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
offers a lot of light. Designed by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy in the 1970s.
Design: Gaetano Sciolari
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hoffmeister Leuchten Modernist Futuristic Air Bubble Glass Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous futuristic glass flush mount by Hoffmeister Leuchten. It can be used also as a wall light. The light fixture requires three European E14 bulbs, each up to 40 watts. Clear ...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Modernist SPACE AGE Metal Table Light by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
, plastic
Age:
1970s
Description:
This original vintage table light was designed and produced in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 13 in W 6.7 in D 12.21 in
Cubic Modernist Brass Metal Table Light by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
, Producer FLORIAN SCHULZ)
Material:
Metal brass
Age:
1970s
Description:
This original vintage
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 12.21 in W 6.23 in D 13.39 in
Large 60cm Modernist Brass Metal Table Light by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Age:
1970s
Description:
This original vintage table light was designed and produced in Germany in
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 16.54 in W 6.7 in D 23.63 in
1970s Modernist Black and White Plexiglass Italian Table Lamp
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1970s. It is a testament to the Modernist movement, which often embraced bold and geometric shapes
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Silk, Plexiglass
Original Modernist 1970s Chrome Table Light Made by Cosack Lights, Germany
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Material:
Metal
Age:
1970s
Original 1970s chrome table light made by Cosack in Germany
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Modernist Orange Sputnik Table Light Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
:
1970s
Description:
This vintage space age table light was made by Kaiser Leuchten in the 1970s in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Original Modernist Mushroom Sputnik Table Light with Opal Shade, Italy, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
table light with opal shade
Origin:
Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Modernist White Lucite Stacked Tube Chandelier by Rougier, Circa 1970s
By Roger Rougier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950.
Note that the chandelier was rewired for 120w U.S. standards.
Circa 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
Danish Modernist Table Lamp of Teak with Cone-Shaped Yarn Shade 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Modernist table lamp from the 1970s.
The lamp is made of hand-turned solid teak, mounted
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Modernist White Satin Glass Table Light Base by Doria Lights, 1970s, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
:
1970s
This vintage table light was made by Doria lights in Germany in the 1970d The light base is
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Modernist floral Murano glass table light in style of GINO VISTOSI, Italy 1970s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
:
1970s
This vintage table light was produced in the 1970s in Italy. it features a very special
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
H 10.24 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in
1970s Modernist Clear Lucite and Brown Plastic Italian Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Modernist Clear Lucite and Brown Plastic Italian Desk Lamp is a notable example of mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
Florian Schulz Midcentury Vintage Modernist Brass 1970s Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Florian Schulz circa late 1970s - early 1980s. Featuring polished lacquered brass (now with age related
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large 1970s Modernist Flush Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii, Gaetano Sciolari, Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in München, DE
Very nice and large ceiling lamp from the 1970s.
Exceptional design and a real highlight for every
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Modernist Huge chromed SPUTNIK Sciolari Style Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
made in Italy. This wonderful modernist 1970s light is made of solid metal in chrome tone finish and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
modernist 2-spot brass and oak wall ceiling light by TEMDE Lights, Germany 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
ARTICLE:
Ceiling light
PRODUCER:
Temde Leuchten, Germany
ORIGIN:
Germany
AGE:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 5.52 in W 19.69 in D 9.65 in
Modernist brass Huge Stilnovo Sciolari Style Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
made in Italy. This wonderful modernist 1970s light is made of solid brass and comes with a huge 10
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970s Modernist Chandelier Chromed Steel and Murano Glass by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1970s space age modernist chandelier in chromed steel and Murano glass to seven lights design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Cosack Leuchten Modernist Sputnik Brass and Chrome 10-Light Flush Mount, 1970s
By Leola
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous brass and chrome flush mount by Cosack Leuchten. The light fixture requires ten European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulbs, each bulb up to 60 watts. It measures approximate 9 3...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
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1970s Modernist Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 1970s modernist lighting on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every piece of 1970s modernist lighting was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of 1970s modernist lighting, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of 1970s modernist lighting over the years, but those crafted by Gaetano Sciolari, Camer Glass and Venini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1970s Modernist Lighting?
Prices for a piece of 1970s modernist lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $24,975, while the average can fetch as much as $2,403.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About 1970s Modernist Lighting
- What was worn in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2022Go-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, 2023Which 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, 2025The 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, 2022After 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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