What was worn in the 1970s?

Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.

Were sequins popular in the 1970s?

Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Was velvet used in the 1970s?

Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.

What is 1970s furniture called?

What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.

Are the 1970s mid-century?

No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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

To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.

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

Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.

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

Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.

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

The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.

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

After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

1970s Modernist Lighting

Sputnik Light Chrome

Modernist Chrome Table Lamp

Set Of 3 Ceramic Wall Sconces

Italian Vintage Design Ceiling Light

Huge Light

Hustadt Leuchten

Pan Leuchten

Pair Of Mid Century Ceiling Lights

1970s Italian Chandelier with Murano Glass Shades and Anodized Metal Frame

$807

H 40.16 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

1970s Italian Chandelier with Murano Glass Shades and Anodized Metal Frame

Located in Praha, CZ

condition with light wear consistent with age. A highly decorative example of Italian 1970s modernist

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1970's modernist bronze floor lamp

$2,996

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

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

$1,200

H 26.5 in Dm 20 in

A French 1970's Modernist Chrome Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

Unusual French 1970s modernist chrome chandelier.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Large Cylindrical Modernist Chrome Flush Mounts, Italy 1970’s

$3,000 / set

H 11 in Dm 9 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

Vintage Philippe Cheverny Gold Modernist Table Lamp, France 1970's

$2,457

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

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

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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Italian Modernist Bamboo and Brass Chandelier/Pendant, Italy 1970's

$1,250 / item

H 24 in Dm 23.25 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

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Modernist 12 Light Chandelier with Tinted Glass Ball Shades Ca. 1970's

$4,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 72 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in

Large Modernist 12 Light Chandelier with Tinted Glass Ball Shades Ca. 1970's

By Peill & Putzler, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Impressive modernist chandelier having three tiers, of four globes each, with a total of twelve

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Mid-20th Century American International Style Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Bronze Modernist Lighting Bolt Chandelier with Holophane Glass Fixtures

$4,968Sale Price|31% Off

H 60 in Dm 43 in

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

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1970's Late Modernist Hanging Crystal and Brass Chandelier, 2 Available

$4,002Sale Price / item|31% Off

H 36 in Dm 33 in

1970's Late Modernist Hanging Crystal and Brass Chandelier, 2 Available

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Circa 1970s late Modernist hanging crystal brass chandelier featuring a 5-level brass-framed

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Brass Modernist Lamps. Italy, 1970s

$5,032 / set

H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 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...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Constructivist / Modernist Design Table Lamp in White

$775

H 26.25 in W 14.75 in D 9.5 in

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

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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Italian Modernist Floor Lamp, 1970s

$1,490

H 80.71 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in

Italian Modernist Floor Lamp, 1970s

Located in London, GB

Highly unusual Italian modernist floor lamp. Red painted steel with solid cast resin base, very

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair Of Modernist Murano Table Lamps By Carlo Nason For Mazzega, Italy 1970's

$7,607 / set

H 15.75 in Dm 8.67 in

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

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Valenti Leather Floor Lamp, Italian Design, Modernist Style, 1970s

$8,000

H 58 in W 14 in D 9 in

Valenti Leather Floor Lamp, Italian Design, Modernist Style, 1970s

By Valenti

Located in Houston, TX

The Valenti leather floor lamp by Valenti is a sculptural Italian design piece from the 1970s

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

European Modernist Cube Table Lamp Black Metal Glass 1970s

$936

H 14.77 in W 14.77 in D 14.77 in

European Modernist Cube Table Lamp Black Metal Glass 1970s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

This architectural European Modernist table lamp, produced circa the 1970s, exemplifies the

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

"Modernist" Chandelier attr. to Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s

$570Sale Price|25% Off

H 37.41 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in

"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

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Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Laurel Modernist Brushed Steel Cylinder Lamps, USA, 1970s

$3,600 / set

H 34 in Dm 5.5 in

Laurel Modernist Brushed Steel Cylinder Lamps, USA, 1970s

By Laurel

Located in New York, NY

Modernist pair of brushed steel cylinder lamps accented with a polished steel base that wraps

Category

20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

"Modernist" Chandelier attr. to Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s

$570Sale Price|25% Off

H 38 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

"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

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Petite Modernist Futuristic Ice Glass Flush Mount, 1970s

$460

H 4.5 in Dm 10 in

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...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Laurel Modernist Table Lamps, Brushed Steel & Brass, USA, 1970s Design

$2,400 / set

H 32 in Dm 6.75 in

Laurel Modernist Table Lamps, Brushed Steel & Brass, USA, 1970s Design

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in New York, NY

Lighting Co., 1970s. Rewired for use in the USA, 100W bulbs.

Category

20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

1970s Modernist Polished Aluminum Chandelier

$2,282

H 17.72 in Dm 29.53 in

1970s Modernist Polished Aluminum Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

1970s modernist and polished aluminum chandelier. The light requires 12 single E14 screw fit

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

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Vintage 1970s Hustadt Leuchten Table Lamp — West German Modernist Design

$468

H 16.15 in Dm 6.7 in

Vintage 1970s Hustadt Leuchten Table Lamp — West German Modernist Design

Located in Bochum, NRW

modernist lighting. - Materials & Finish: Features a rounded beige shade and base, paired with a ribbed

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Laurel Modernist Table Lamps, Polished Chrome, 1970s, USA, Pair

$5,400 / set

H 32 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Laurel Modernist Table Lamps, Polished Chrome, 1970s, USA, Pair

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in New York, NY

Modernist pair of polished chrome lamps with satin finished front/back panels manufactured by

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20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Brutalist Modernist Wrought Iron Chandelier with Geometric Design

$2,450

H 24.5 in Dm 23 in

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

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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modernist glass table lamp by Gert Nystrom for Hyllinge, 1970s

$3,800

H 32 in Dm 6.5 in

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

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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Sleek Mid-Century Modernist Desk Lamp by Targetti Sankey, Italy, 1970s

$907

H 22.45 in W 10.63 in D 7.09 in

Sleek Mid-Century Modernist Desk Lamp by Targetti Sankey, Italy, 1970s

By Targetti Sankey

Located in Voorburg, NL

, one of Italy's leading lighting manufacturers of the 20th century. Designed in the 1970s, this

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

1970s modernist floor light by Tommaso Barbi

$6,668

H 68.12 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in

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

Laurel Greek Key Ceramic Brass Table Lamps 1970s Regency / Modernist

$3,900 / set

H 51 in Dm 23 in

Laurel Greek Key Ceramic Brass Table Lamps 1970s Regency / Modernist

By Rembrandt Lamp Company, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning pair of identical and impressively tall table lamps attributed LAUREL.. possibly made by The Rembrandt Lamp Co. I have found them attrib. to both ? Amazing color and form.....

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modernist Pair of Cornflower Blue Porcelain Table Lamps, USA, 1970s

$1,800 / set

H 27.5 in W 15.5 in D 6 in

Modernist Pair of Cornflower Blue Porcelain Table Lamps, USA, 1970s

Located in New York, NY

Pair of modernist wave form porcelain lamps in a cornflower blue glaze. Rewired for use in the USA

Category

20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

1970s Modernist Chrome Cylinder Von Nessen Table Lamp New York

$1,100

H 33.5 in W 8 in D 8 in

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 Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company, Aged Bronze, 1970s, USA

$6,800 / set

H 30 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in

Modernist Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company, Aged Bronze, 1970s, USA

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in New York, NY

Pair of custom finished aged bronze sculptural modernist lamps with a slim brutalist profile

Category

20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Vintage 1970s Italian Small Glass Bulb Table Light, Italy

$339

H 9.06 in Dm 3.94 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

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modernist Vintage 1970s Italian Giant Glass Bulb Table / Floor Light

$1,404

H 22.45 in Dm 10.24 in

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modernist glass "CONE" Ceiling Light Made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s

$760

H 7.29 in Dm 11.42 in

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

Danish Modernist Diablo Frosted Glass Hanging Lamp, 1970s

$409

H 6.7 in Dm 5.71 in

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

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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Original Modernist Metal Table Light Made by Cosack, Germany, 1970s

$1,980

H 12.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in

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

$2,867Sale Price|30% Off

H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

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

Modernist Swedish Designer Josef Frank Style White Brass Table Lamps, 1970s

$1,334Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 18.9 in Dm 9.06 in

Modernist Swedish Designer Josef Frank Style White Brass Table Lamps, 1970s

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Ateljé Lyktan, Markslöjd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Copenhagen, DK

shades. Sweden, 1970s. Total height of lamp base including shade: 78 cm/30.7 in. Lamp shade dimensions

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modernist green Cubic Sputnik Table Light Kaiser Leuchten Lights, 1970s Germany

$760

H 9.65 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in

Modernist green Cubic Sputnik Table Light Kaiser Leuchten Lights, 1970s Germany

By Kaiser Leuchten, Christian Dell

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

Mid-Century Modernist Brass Table Lamps with Structure Glass, 1970s

$975 / item

H 17.5 in Dm 7.5 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Italy Sciolari Modernist Chandelier Twelve Cubist Glass & Brass

$4,250

H 28.75 in Dm 24.41 in

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

$685

H 6 in Dm 10.25 in

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 Brown Gold Glass Vintage Table Lamps Pair Duo, 1970s, Italy

$3,277 / set

H 18.9 in Dm 11.03 in

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

Modernist SPACE AGE Metal Table Light by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, 1970s

$702

H 13 in W 6.7 in D 12.21 in

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

Cubic Modernist Brass Metal Table Light by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s

$1,404

H 12.21 in W 6.23 in D 13.39 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

Original Modernist 1970s Chrome Table Light Made by Cosack Lights, Germany

$678

H 7.49 in Dm 5.52 in

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

Original Modernist Mushroom Sputnik Table Light with Opal Shade, Italy, 1970s

$760

H 11.03 in Dm 10.63 in

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

Pair of Tall 1970s Modernist Chrome Floor Lamps, Frosted Glass Cube Shades

$3,657 / set

H 56.7 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Tall 1970s Modernist Chrome Floor Lamps, Frosted Glass Cube Shades

Located in London, GB

This pair of floor lamps was made in England in the 1970s. Each lamp has a tall, open rectangular

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Cubic Pendant in Brass and Colour Glass, S. Liikkanen, 1970s

$1,638

H 25.6 in W 9.26 in D 9.26 in

Modernist Cubic Pendant in Brass and Colour Glass, S. Liikkanen, 1970s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A Finnish Modernist pendant in brass and brown glass manufactured by Finnish lamp maker S

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modernist floor lamp from the 1970s in brushed aluminum

$1,509

H 60.24 in W 15.95 in D 15.95 in

Modernist floor lamp from the 1970s in brushed aluminum

Located in LYON, FR

Modernist floor lamp from the 1970s in brushed aluminum, featuring a sculptural and graphic design

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Large 60cm Modernist Brass Metal Table Light by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s

$1,200

H 16.54 in W 6.7 in D 23.63 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

1 of 2 Modernist Orange Sputnik Table Light Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s Germany

$1,468 / item

H 18.31 in Dm 9.85 in

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

Modernist White Lucite Stacked Tube Chandelier by Rougier, Circa 1970s

$3,900Sale Price|40% Off

H 56 in Dm 20 in

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

Modernist Brass Table Lamps by Kai Ruokonen for Sievä Oy, Finland, 1970s

$28,966 / item

H 21.66 in Dm 9.85 in

Modernist Brass Table Lamps by Kai Ruokonen for Sievä Oy, Finland, 1970s

By Kai Ruokonen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of brass table lamps by Kai Ruokonen, with large lamella lamp shades. Emanate beautiful, warm light when lit.

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Modernist Table Lamp of Teak with Cone-Shaped Yarn Shade 1970s

$1,404

H 17.72 in Dm 7.09 in

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

"Building" modernist chromed Lamp base by Curtis Jeré, 1970s

$702

H 14.18 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

"Building" modernist chromed Lamp base by Curtis Jeré, 1970s

By Curtis Jeré

Located in STRASBOURG, FR

“Building” floor lamp by designers Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels, known as “Curtis Jeré” In excellent condition, with a highly reflective chrome finish; works perfectly.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

1970s Modernist Black and White Plexiglass Italian Table Lamp

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H 24.81 in W 16.93 in D 10.24 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

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Modernist Table Lamp Brevettato 1970´s

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H 24.8 in W 9.84 in D 11.81 in

Modernist Table Lamp Brevettato 1970´s

By Brevettato

Located in Berlin, DE

Very nice lamp from Italy from the 70s. The reflection through the concave Body, gives a special atmosphere and light on the wall. The lamp is in excellent condition. The height is...

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Mid-Century Modernist Hexagonal Flush Mount Brass and Glass -1970's

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Located in Frisco, TX

A beautiful flush mount. Made in Germany. The fixture requires three European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. Priced to sell.

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1970's Modernist Table/Wall Lamp by Elektrosvit Nove Zamky

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H 5.52 in W 4.34 in D 7.09 in

1970's Modernist Table/Wall Lamp by Elektrosvit Nove Zamky

By Elektrosvit

Located in Brno, CZ

inspiration of a pre-war modernist aesthetic, this lamp is commonly mistaken for being produced in the 1930’s

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H 21 in Dm 20 in

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Located in New York, NY

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Grand 1970's Mid-Century Modernist Fifteen Lights Atomic Chrome Sputnik

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Grand 1970's Mid-Century Modernist Fifteen Lights Atomic Chrome Sputnik

Located in Kingston, NY

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1970s Swedish Modernist Table Lamp Anders Pehrson

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H 22.5 in Dm 15 in

1970s Swedish Modernist Table Lamp Anders Pehrson

By Ateljé Lyktan

Located in San Francisco, CA

Modernist acrylic shade and chromed base by Swedish designer Anders Pehrson for Atelje Lyktan. Nice

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French Modernist Chrome Column Table Lamp, circa 1970s

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H 25 in Dm 11.5 in

French Modernist Chrome Column Table Lamp, circa 1970s

Located in New York, NY

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Pair of Modernist Table Lamps, 1970s

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H 13 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in

Pair of Modernist Table Lamps, 1970s

Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE

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H 72 in W 18 in D 12 in

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Located in Mount Penn, PA

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H 27.75 in Dm 14.75 in

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Located in Kingston, NY

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1970s Modernist Italian Chrome and Lucite Sphere 3-Light Table Lamp

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H 33 in Dm 9 in

1970s Modernist Italian Chrome and Lucite Sphere 3-Light Table Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Superb 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik Chandelier

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H 16.5 in Dm 23.5 in

Superb 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Kingston, NY

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Pair of Mid Century Modernist Stackable 1970s Tall Lucite Table Lamps

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H 28.5 in W 10 in D 10 in

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Located in Miami, FL

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Pair 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Atomic Sputnik Table Lamps

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Located in Kingston, NY

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Located in Brussels, Ixelles

Large 1970s wall sconce in white plexiglass lower dome, black painted metal base.

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Located in Kingston, NY

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H 20.08 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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H 18 in W 16 in D 9 in

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Located in Mount Penn, PA

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Modernist, Black and White Polish Glass and Metal Lamp, 1970s

By Apolinary Gałecki

Located in Warsaw, PL

Expressive in its shape, black and white lamp from Poland of the 1970s of the last century. The

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Pair of Italian Modernist Design Wall Lights, circa 1970s

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H 40 in W 15 in D 100 in

Pair of Italian Modernist Design Wall Lights, circa 1970s

Located in London, GB

An elegant pair of Italian modernist design wall lights in brass with ivory and grey shades, in the

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1970's Modernist Chandelier

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Located in New York, NY

1970's modernist chandelier

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Circa 1970's Modernist Design Chandelier

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

White painted pierced metal center column with multi colored insert. Finely cut metal framework captures the light.

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1970s Modernist Chandelier

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Located in New York, NY

1970s Modernist Chandelier

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Vintage Modernist Chrome Floor Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s

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H 48.04 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Vintage Modernist Chrome Floor Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s

By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Modernist design chrome floor lamp designed by Gaetano Sciolari. Beautiful, timeless design

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1970s Modernist Chandelier

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1970s Modernist Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

1970's Modernist Chandelier

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Chrome and Lucite Modernist Lamp, 1970s

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Chrome and Lucite Modernist Lamp, 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

A very unique lamp. The shaft is heavy chrome and the adjustable top is very thick Lucite. Quite striking.

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Koch & Lowy Modernist Chrome Table Lamp circa 1970s

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H 12.25 in W 15 in D 7.75 in

Koch & Lowy Modernist Chrome Table Lamp circa 1970s

By Koch & Lowy

Located in Oakland, CA

Modernist chrome plated table lamp by Koch & Lowy circa 1970s, U.S.A. The rectangular shade houses

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1970's Chrome and Grass-Cloth Modernist Italian Star Base Adjustable Floor Lamp

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H 61.03 in Dm 16.54 in

1970's Chrome and Grass-Cloth Modernist Italian Star Base Adjustable Floor Lamp

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Extremely beautiful 'Modernist' floor lamp on a great designed three legged base all in chrome. The

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Modernist Lucite, Brass, and Chrome Floor Lamp, 1970s

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H 67.33 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

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

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Italian Modernist Floor Lamp, 1970s

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H 80.71 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in

Italian Modernist Floor Lamp, 1970s

Located in London, GB

Highly unusual Italian Modernist floor lamp. White and red versions are available. Red painted

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Pair of Brass Modernist Lamps. Italy, 1970s

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H 10.83 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in

Pair of Brass Modernist Lamps. Italy, 1970s

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Pair of table or bedside lamps in brass. Design attributed to Giuliana Gramigna for Quattrifolio. Famous design like Carlo Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Venini...

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Carved Marble Modernist Table Lamp circa 1970s

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H 10.75 in Dm 7 in

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.

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1970s Modernist Murano Glass Tronchi Flush Mount Ceiling Light

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H 8 in Dm 12 in

1970s Modernist Murano Glass Tronchi Flush Mount Ceiling Light

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A 1970's chrome flushmount light with 10 hanging Murano tronchi glass pendants. The center is lit

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Modernist Stacked Helix Lucite Floor Lamp ca. 1970s

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H 65.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

Modernist Stacked Helix Lucite Floor Lamp ca. 1970s

By Karl Springer

Located in Peabody, MA

. Original Lucite finial. Ca. 1970s, in the manner of Karl Springer. 65.5" high including finial. 12

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Modernist desk lamp after a Bauhaus design, 1970s

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H 17.72 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in

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

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1970s Modernist chandelier with cascading pendant lights

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H 43 in W 15 in

1970s Modernist chandelier with cascading pendant lights

Located in New York, NY

Modernist chandelier with 5 suspended lights in cascading succession, each reflector hanging from

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Sciolari Chandelier Modernist Design, 1970s

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H 35.44 in Dm 19.69 in

Sciolari Chandelier Modernist Design, 1970s

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Sciolari chandelier modernist design 1970s, chromed metal frame with white lacquered metal, the

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Vintage Italian Modernist Chandelier, 1970s

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

Vintage Italian Modernist Chandelier, 1970s

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage modernist chandelier in the manner of Gaetano sciolari consisting of an aluminum and wooden

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Blue Modernist Glass Ceiling Lamp, Scandinavia, 1970s

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Blue Modernist Glass Ceiling Lamp, Scandinavia, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual diablo style pendant lamp in blue architecturally stepped glass. When lid the bottom shade turns purple. Anonymous Scandinavian maker/designer in the style Murano.

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Large Modernist Nickel Wall Sconce, 1970s

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H 72 in W 20 in D 7 in

Large Modernist Nickel Wall Sconce, 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

A large wall sconce. Nickel plated metal with custom paper shade.

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Modernist Table Lamp by Brevetatto, Italy, 1970s

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H 23.63 in Dm 9.45 in

Modernist Table Lamp by Brevetatto, Italy, 1970s

By Brevettato

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare table lamp by Brevetatto, Italy, 1970s. This Modernist desk lamp is made out of chromed metal

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1970s Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik Table Lamp

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H 25.5 in Dm 27 in

1970s Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik Table Lamp

Located in Wichita, KS

This superb 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik table lamp features an atomic form design on a

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Modernist French table lamp in brushed metal from the 1970s.

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H 12.6 in W 12.6 in D 1.38 in

Modernist French table lamp in brushed metal from the 1970s.

Located in Antwerp, BE

Gorgeous French table lamp from the 1970s with a bold modernist aesthetic. Designed in brushed

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Murano Art Glass Modernist Floor Lamp, 1970s

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H 73 in Dm 25 in

Murano Art Glass Modernist Floor Lamp, 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

A modernist Italian floor lamp. The large cantilevered top is white Murano glass with clear banding

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Leola Leuchten Modernist Sculptural Brass 16-Light Flush Mount, 1970s

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H 8 in Dm 26 in

Leola Leuchten Modernist Sculptural Brass 16-Light Flush Mount, 1970s

By Leola

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous brass flush mount by Leola Leuchten. It can be used also as a sconce. The light fixture requires sixteen European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watts. It measures ap...

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Large French Modernist Stainless Steel and Brass Table Lamp, 1970s

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H 37 in W 14 in D 14 in

Large French Modernist Stainless Steel and Brass Table Lamp, 1970s

By Maria Pergay

Located in Miami, FL

Large impressive stainless steel lamp. A large orb with six concave cutouts in brass. Orb is 14" in diameter.

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Modernist Purple Cubic Sputnik Table Light Kaiser Leuchten Lights, 1970s Germany

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H 13.39 in W 13.39 in D 14.18 in

Modernist Purple Cubic Sputnik Table Light Kaiser Leuchten Lights, 1970s Germany

By Kaiser Leuchten, Christian Dell

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Age: 1970s This 1970s table light was made by Kaiser Leuchten in Germany. The light is

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Modernist 1970s Sputnik Chromed Table Light by Honsel Lights Attributed, Germany

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H 13 in Dm 7.29 in

Modernist 1970s Sputnik Chromed Table Light by Honsel Lights Attributed, Germany

By Honsel

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

: Germany Age: 1970s This 1970s table light was made by Honsel Lights attrib. in Germany

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Modernist Dandelion Space Age Table Light by Sölken Lights, 1970s, Germany

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H 13.39 in Dm 6.7 in

Modernist Dandelion Space Age Table Light by Sölken Lights, 1970s, Germany

By Sölken Leuchten

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

: 1970s This 1970s table light was made by Sölken Lights in Germany. The light base is made of

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1970s Modernist MCM Orange Pendant Lamp

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H 3.75 in Dm 13 in

1970s Modernist MCM Orange Pendant Lamp

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Fabulous Orange MCM Pendant Lamp 3.75 h x 13 diameter Original preowned vintage condition Refer to images listed

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Modernist desk lamp after a Bauhaus design by Marcel Breuer, 1970s

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H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in

Modernist desk lamp after a Bauhaus design by Marcel Breuer, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A modernist brass Bauhaus style lamp, often attributed to, but certainly inspired by the Bauhaus

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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Italian Designer, Modernist Table Lamps, Brass, Italy, 1970s

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H 9.75 in W 5.9 in D 5.9 in

Italian Designer, Modernist Table Lamps, Brass, Italy, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of table lamps, designed and produced in Italy, 1970s. In brass. Other designers of the

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Modernist 1970s Studio Pottery Handing Pendant Lamps by John Masson

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H 11 in Dm 9.5 in

Modernist 1970s Studio Pottery Handing Pendant Lamps by John Masson

By John Masson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist 1970s Studio Pottery handing pendant lamps by John Masson... Hand thrown fired stoneware.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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1970s Italian Modernist Lucite and Rattan Table Lamp

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H 27.17 in W 6.3 in D 11.23 in

1970s Italian Modernist Lucite and Rattan Table Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant modernist Italian tall column table lamp, complete with Lucite finial. Crystal clear Lucite

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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American Designer, Modernist Table Lamps, Rattan, 1970s, America

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H 18.5 in Dm 10.25 in

American Designer, Modernist Table Lamps, Rattan, 1970s, America

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of sizable rattan table lamps. Produced in America, 1970s. Lampshades are attached for

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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1970s Modernist Chrome and Plexiglass Dual Action Lamp

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H 32 in W 14 in D 14 in

1970s Modernist Chrome and Plexiglass Dual Action Lamp

Located in Hudson, NY

Incredible 1970s lamp made of chrome and plexiglass with a two way switch for lamp and illuminating

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

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Italian Modern Neoclassical Glass Chandelier by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in New York, NY

An elegant, sober Italian midcentury pendant / chandelier designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte in the Modern Neoclassical Style (Novecento) with six fluted arms in enameled met...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool

$1,908 / item

Boucle - Twiggy White : White American Oak

+ 12 more

H 18.51 in Dm 13.78 in

Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool

By Difane, Colección Estudio

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots for Cassina, Italy, new

$8,180 / item

H 43.71 in W 114.97 in D 13.39 in

Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots for Cassina, Italy, new

By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

Prices vary dependent on the material/color/model of the product. Nuage à Plots by Charlotte Perriand belongs to a select group of furnishings that are archetypal in the way of inte...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp Large White Metal, France 1940

$2,900

H 14.17 in Dm 23.62 in

Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp Large White Metal, France 1940

Located in Vienna, AT

Large 23" flush mount from enameled aluminum, France circa 1935-1940 Elegant spun aluminum light with 2 bulbs and passive soft lighting. It's in very good original condition, newl...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Nino Zoncada Attributed Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s, for Reupholstery

$2,438 / set

H 36.23 in W 28.15 in D 31.11 in

Nino Zoncada Attributed Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s, for Reupholstery

By Marco Zanuso, Nino Zoncada

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An pair of Nino Zoncada attriuted lounge chairs, Italy, 1950s. The fabric has marks and the filling is slightly tired so these chairs are sold for reupholstery by the customer in the...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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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.

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