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Three Seater Sofa in Velvet with Rosewood by Lennart Bender, 1970’s
By Lennart Bender
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Three Seater Sofa in Velvet with Newly Reupholstered in Velvet Fabric by Lennart Bender, 1970’s
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Velvet
$17,972
H 27.56 in W 82.68 in D 32.29 in
Velvet Sofa Attributed to Marzio Cecchi, Italian Design, Glam Canape, 1970's
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Firenze;
Italian glam couch newly reupholstered in blue velvet and attributed to Marzio Cecchi. A
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$7,920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 43.31 in W 129.93 in D 49.22 in
Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Velvet, Lucite, USA, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and lucite "Omnibus" sofa designed and produced by Vladimir Kagan, USA, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Lucite
Airborne. Green velvet sofa bed. 1970s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Airborne, by.
Green velvet sofa bed, rectangular in shape.
French work realized in the 1970s
Category
Late 20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Velvet
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rattan
1970s Monumental Maroon Schiaparelli Velvet Curved Sofa
By Michael Taylor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
cotton velvet sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$5,910 Sale Price
40% Off
H 36 in W 114 in D 36 in
"Cloud" Sofa in Velvet & Walnut, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic "Cloud" sofa designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall. Audacious
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$32,495
H 31 in W 124 in D 72 in
Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Make a bold statement with this stunning 1970s modular
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Iron
$2,336 Sale Price / item
35% Off
H 32.29 in W 124.02 in D 188.98 in
Italian sofa in yellow velvet, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
A very comfortable design with eye-catching colors. This 1970s Italian sofa has been recently
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Cord
Vintage velvet modular sofa by Laauser, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Seventies olive green velvet fabric sofa with 6 seating elements with two modular armrests.
You
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Italian Modern Grey-Blue Velvet Five Module Sofa, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern grey-blue velvet five module sofa, 1970s
Five-module sofa with seat made up of four
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1970s Mid Century Modern Curved Velvet and Chrome Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century modern velvet and chrome sofa was designed and manufactured in the United States
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Adriano Piazzesi Space Age Sofa, Blue Crushed Velvet, Italy 1970s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking Adriano Piazzesi Space Age 3-seat sofa from the 1970s, presented in its original blue
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Raphaël Raffel croissant sofa in Mohair velvet 1970s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful sofa by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris produced in the mid-1970s. The sofa has
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1970's Borsani Tecno three-seater sofa
By Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2656
ABV Borsani Tecno
Elegant three-seater sofa with steel feet and corduroy covering
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa with Chrome Structure, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa with chrome back details and original velvet upholstery.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$3,594
H 29.53 in W 81.11 in D 35.44 in
Green velvet vintage element sofa made in the 1970s
Located in Breda, NB
Green velvet vintage element sofa made in the 1970s.
Dimensions:
Width: 236 cm
Depth: 89 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1970s Chromium Steel Selig Sofa Lenor Larsen Velvet Upholstery
By Selig
Located in Monrovia, CA
1970s chromium steel framed sofa with Lenor Larsen velvet upholstery by Selig.
1970s psycedelic
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Italian Velvet Modular Sofa, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful two-seater sofa in Italian velvet from the 1970s Space Age period.
The Italian sofa is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
German Space Age Sectional Corner Sofa in Honeycomb Cut Velvet, c. 1970's
Located in Norwalk, CT
NOTE: Dimensions provided refer to assembled sofa as a whole. Each armless section measures 25
Category
Late 20th Century German Space Age Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$4,900
H 34 in W 98 in D 99 in
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi Original 1970s Brown Velvet
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Palermo, PA
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi in Original 1970s Brown Velvet fabric.
This striking
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$7,066
H 31.5 in W 129.14 in D 83.47 in
20th Century Italian Design Velvet Modular Sofa by Busnelli, 1970s
By Busnelli
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare Italian design modular sofa, 1970s in brown velvet. The sofa is modular and made up of four
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$9,585 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 35.44 in
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Tufted Green Velvet & Chrome Wrapped Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
Thayer Coggin, circa the 1970s. A reinvented; forward-thinking chesterfield stretches out on a modern
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$4,495
H 26 in W 76 in D 38 in
1970s Attributed to George Smith Velvet Jack Larsen Style Sofa on Castors
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
$4,950 Sale Price
23% Off
H 37 in W 67 in D 39 in
Unique Isabelle Richard Faure Oxidized Brass Velvet Sofa Bed, 1970s
By Isabelle Masson-Faure, Richard Faure, Maison Honoré
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique sofa bed was created by Isabelle and Richard Faure for Parisian design firm Maison
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$53,916
H 31.89 in W 85.04 in D 49.22 in
Large Howard Keith ‘Diplomat' Sofa for HK Furniture in Off-White Velvet, 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Echt, NL
in the 1970s.
This exceptionally large and deep ‘Diplomat’ sofa finds itself at the intersection of
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$18,870
H 25.6 in W 102.37 in D 41.34 in
Italian Organic Sofa in Khaki Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, plastic, Italy, 1970s
Eccentric sofa of Italian origin. The design reminds of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$6,230
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Large green velvet vintage element sofa made in the 1970s
Located in Breda, NB
Large green velvet vintage element sofa made in the 1970s.
Dimensions:
Width: 387 cm
Backrest
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1970s Harvey Probber Attributed Tuxedo Sofa in Purple Velvet, 2x Available
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the USA in the 1970s.
The listed price includes one sofa, and we have two sofas available for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$7,500 / item
H 26.75 in W 105 in D 33 in
Red Nuvolone Sofa by Rino Maturi, 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in Roma, IT
.
Nuvolone modular sofa in red velvet
Designer Rino Maturi for Mimo.
In 1970 Rino Maturi drew the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
1970s 'Camaleonda' C&B Italia Seven Piece Beige Velvet Sofa Set by Mario Bellini
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 1970-1972 production 7 Piece 'Camaleonda' sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia (which become
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$34,750
H 26.5 in W 124.5 in D 88.75 in
Set of 5 Velvet Ottomans, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 5 Fabric Ottomans realized in Italy in 1970s.
Original red velvet upholstery.
Very good
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Vintage Beige Velvet Modular Sectional Sofa By Laauser 7 elements, Germany 1970s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage modular sectional sofa was manufactured by Laauser in Germany around the 1970s. The
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$4,787 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 37.41 in
1970s Sectional Sofa by Laauser
Located in Brecht, BE
Designed by Laauser, this 1970s comfy sectional sofa has
a big corner 86 x 163 cm wide x 75 cm
Category
20th Century German Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, C. 1970s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Iconic serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s. This sculptural piece has
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in bruxelles, BE
Beautiful green velvet and metal sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Stamped Cassina. Seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Blue Velvet Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
and two ottomans, this iconic sofa has been reupholstered in blue velvet. The versatility of this sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$17,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26.78 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Modular Sofa Set in rust-brown fabric by Doimo, Italy (1970s)
By Doimo Salotti
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Modular seating system by Italian manufacturer Doimo, produced in the 1970s. This set consists of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
$8,207 / set
H 29.53 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in
Original Fabric Gianfranco Frattini Style 3-Seater Tubular Sofa, Italy 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Beograd, RS
original brown velvet Gianfranco Frattini style 3-seater sofa features stunning design and shape that will
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Steel
$7,900
H 27.56 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Gilda Sofa, Michel Ducaroy, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Gilda Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s. This iconic modular sofa from the 70s
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Italian Three-Seat Sofa Bed by Saporiti, 1970s
By Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Prato, IT
Three-seat sofa bed by Saporiti with original fabric from 1970s.
This sofa could come with another
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$3,534 / item
H 33.47 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in
Mah Jong sofa in linen cotton velvet by Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Huge Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa, Hans Hopfer, linen cotton velvet.
1st edition reupholstered Mah
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$31,750
H 27.56 in W 187.01 in D 74.81 in
A Two-Seater Sofa by Jacques Charpentier, 1970s France.
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This stunning two-seater sofa from the 1970s by Jacques Charpentier retains its original velvet
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970s, Danish sleeping foldable sofa, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish sleeping foldable sofa. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Teak
$1,533 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.71 in W 80.32 in D 32.68 in
1970s modular wavy patterned sofa, ENGLENDER
Located in Leicester, GB
Retro 70s velvet sofa by Englender. Amazing pattern in shades of brown, black, caramel and beige
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, A large sofa, "Soriana", Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Soriana
A brown velvet covered and metal framed sofa.
Produced by Cassina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$1,641
H 30.32 in W 48.82 in D 30.71 in
1970s, Danish "Spanish" sofa, original condition, furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Ash
$1,905
H 28.35 in W 57.09 in D 29.14 in
1970s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, original cherry-red velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater "Banan" sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$2,516
H 29.14 in W 60.63 in D 34.65 in
1970s, Danish 2-seater curved sofa, original furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater curved sofa. Original light green striped furniture velour. Springs in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$2,096
H 29.14 in W 63 in D 33.86 in
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, beech wood legs, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs. Original good
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$1,401
H 32.68 in W 64.18 in D 26.38 in
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa, green furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Green furniture velour, ash wood legs. Original very good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Ash
$2,096
H 30.32 in W 76.78 in D 31.5 in
"Camaleonda" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Waasmunster, BE
The Camaleonda is a classic modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini in 1970. Known for its
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$45,529 / set
H 25.6 in W 146.46 in D 109.85 in
1970s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa, furniture velour, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa. Light green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$2,815
H 33.86 in W 88.59 in D 36.23 in
1970s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa, original condition, cherry red velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Ash
$1,737
H 28.35 in W 57.88 in D 30.32 in
Soriana Two-Seater Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Soriana two-seater sofas by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, a celebrated icon of 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$12,700
H 26.38 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original salmon pink furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original salmon pink furniture velour, springs in the seat, beech wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$2,096
H 30.32 in W 56.7 in D 32.29 in
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1970s Velvet Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1970s velvet sofa available at 1stDibs. A 1970s velvet sofa — often made from fabric, velvet and metal — can elevate any home. Find 305 options for an antique or vintage 1970s velvet sofa now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the 1970s velvet sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1970s velvet sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1970s velvet sofa over the years, but those crafted by Mario Bellini, Cassina and B&B Italia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for a 1970s velvet sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $175,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,500.
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Questions About 1970s Velvet Sofa
- 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.
- 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, 2022Deciding on whether you want a velvet sofa is a matter of preference, but it can be a very good choice. Velvet is a symbol of wealth and is very soft and comfortable. It’s also quite durable, which is often unexpected from such a luxe feeling fabric. The flat pile makes it impossible to snag and it resists stains. Shop a collection of velvet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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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The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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Togo Cognac
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Jack Larson Sofa
Jack Lenor Larson Sofa
Schiaparelli Sofa
1970s Style Sofa With Rolled Arms
Doimo Salotti
Gilda Sofa
Vintage Davenport Couch
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Snuff Bottle Reverse Painted
Snuffer Tray
Sottsass Olivetti Synthesis