What were the ’70s glasses called?

What the ’70s glasses were called depended on the shape of their frames. Sunglasses and eyeglasses that feature rounded frames with a double bridge are aviator glasses. The oversized women's sunglasses that feature curved, thick frames are butterfly sunglasses, while the angular looks worn by Elton John and other celebrities of the 1970s are square sunglasses. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage sunglasses.

What skirts were popular in the 70s?

Many kinds of skirts were popular in the 1970s, including denim skirts, A-line skirts, and peasant skirts. Earth tones, pastels, and wildly colorful patterns were common styles of the 70s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of vintage 1970s skirts from some of the world’s top boutiques.

What sunglasses were popular in the 70s?

The sunglasses that were popular in the 70s were those that were large and often square in shape. A popular 70s style was the aviator style. Many of the 70s style glasses were characterized by colored lenses and funky frames. Shop 1970s sunglasses and other vintage sunglasses on 1stDibs.

Are platform shoes from the 70s?

No, platform shoes are not from the ‘70s. Platform shoes have been around for centuries, with origins in Greek theater. Salvatore Ferragamo popularized the footwear again in the 1930s with his rainbow-soled design. Find vintage and contemporary platform shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

What do you wear to a 70s party?

In order to dress for a ‘70s party, it is important to dress in the styles of the day. Namely, opt for bell-bottom jeans, polyester tops, shirts and jackets with wide lapels, peasant tops and halter tops. Additionally, choose bright colors and patterns such as tie-dye.

What is ’70s furniture called?

What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.

What are 70s boots called?

From crinkle boots to platform boots, there were many different styles of boot found in the 1970s. One of the most popular and famous styles from the time was the go-go boot which first rose to prominence in the 60s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage boots from the 1970s from some of the world’s top boutiques.

How should I dress for a ’70s party?

There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.

Is velvet a good fabric for a sofa?

Deciding 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.

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.

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Mobil Girgi

1970s modular wavy patterned sofa, ENGLENDER

$2,176

H 37.01 in W 32.29 in D 37.41 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

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Brown Velvet 2-Seater Sofa by Mobil Girgi, 70s

$2,368

H 32.29 in W 60.24 in D 33.08 in

Brown Velvet 2-Seater Sofa by Mobil Girgi, 70s

By Mobil Girgi

Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna

in velvet, the sofa features a sturdy walnut structure that reflects the high standards and enduring

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Nutwood

Brown Velvet 3-Seater Sofa by Mobil Girgi, 70s

$2,723

H 33.86 in W 81.11 in D 33.08 in

Brown Velvet 3-Seater Sofa by Mobil Girgi, 70s

By Mobil Girgi

Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna

in velvet, the sofa features a sturdy walnut structure that reflects the high standards and enduring

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Nutwood

Laauser Vintage Living Room Suite Modular 70s Velvet olive green Sectional Sofa

$11,840 / set

H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 37.41 in

Laauser Vintage Living Room Suite Modular 70s Velvet olive green Sectional Sofa

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This modular sectional sofa was manufactured by Laauser in Germany. It is a genuine 1970s design

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Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Velvet

Vintage 70s Burnt Orange Stripe Sectional Sofa Modular Sofa

$6,040Sale Price / set|28% Off

H 29 in W 131 in D 29 in

Vintage 70s Burnt Orange Stripe Sectional Sofa Modular Sofa

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Vintage 1970s Sectional Sofa. The sofa comes in 4 sections. You can arrange it in many ways

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mid century modern 70s italian modular sofa

$9,812

H 31.5 in W 102.37 in D 72.84 in

Mid century modern 70s italian modular sofa

Located in Palermo, PA

Step into the vibrant world of 1970s Italy with this stunning modular sofa, a true gem of mid

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sofa 4 modules "Pianura" M.Bellini for Cassina - Italian design 1970s

$14,504Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Sofa 4 modules "Pianura" M.Bellini for Cassina - Italian design 1970s

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, MI

Modular sofa model Pianura made in 1975 by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Light Walnut Wood frame and green velvet upholstery. A sofa with elegant lines and the most natural materials, P...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Complete Living Room 70's Sofa and Couple of Armchairs in Velvet

$8,169 / set

H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 78.75 in

Complete Living Room 70's Sofa and Couple of Armchairs in Velvet

Located in taranto, IT

original living room complete of the 70s, consisting of sofa and pair of armchairs with patterned

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Brown Velvet 70's Retro Style

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 129.93 in D 66.93 in

Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Brown Velvet 70's Retro Style

Located in Porto, PT

Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Brown Velvet 70's Style The Madison Sofa Yellow manifests modern

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Yellow Mustard Velvet 70's Retro Style

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H 27.56 in W 129.93 in D 66.93 in

Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Yellow Mustard Velvet 70's Retro Style

Located in Porto, PT

Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Yellow Mustard Velvet 70's Style The Madison Sofa Yellow

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet

‘70s inspired Ice Velvet Sofa, a contemporary yet timeless piece

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H 25.99 in W 34.65 in D 102.37 in

‘70s inspired Ice Velvet Sofa, a contemporary yet timeless piece

By Cristina Jorge de Carvalho

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Minimalist lines of the ice velvet sofa inspired by John Lautner's 1970s interiors, create a

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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Organic Modern 70s Style Pink Velvet & Brass Sofa Sectional Manhattan

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H 36.42 in W 106.3 in D 63.98 in

Organic Modern 70s Style Pink Velvet & Brass Sofa Sectional Manhattan

By Moanne

Located in Madrid, ES

The Manhattan sofa is a true embodiment of the wild spirit of the late 70s. A symbol of hedonism

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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern, Contemporary 70s Style Aquamarine Velvet Sectional Sofa Unkai

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H 31.5 in W 118.12 in D 59.06 in

Organic Modern, Contemporary 70s Style Aquamarine Velvet Sectional Sofa Unkai

By Moanne

Located in Madrid, ES

comfort. It looks like it's floating and makes you feel like you're dreaming. This sectional sofa is

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Orange Velvet Sofa by Gianni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy 70s

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H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in

Mid-Century Modern Orange Velvet Sofa by Gianni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy 70s

By Saporiti, Gianni Offredi

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern Orange Velvet Sofa by Gianni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy 1970s. Designed in

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

Italian Terracotta Burgundy color velvet sofa bed, 70's - France

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H 32.29 in W 85.44 in D 33.47 in

Italian Terracotta Burgundy color velvet sofa bed, 70's - France

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Valladolid, ES

Italian Sophisticated and very refined three-seater velvet sofa in burgundy color, design from the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage 70s Comfort Designs Skyscraper Velvet Sectional Sofa

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H 36 in W 146.5 in D 23.5 in

Vintage 70s Comfort Designs Skyscraper Velvet Sectional Sofa

By Comfort Design Furniture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Incredible vintage 70s sectional sofa. Made by the iconic Comfort Designs groups. Beautiful

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Stunning 1960s-70s Even Arm Velvet Sofa on Castors Attrib. to Milo Baughman

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H 25 in W 97 in D 34 in

Stunning 1960s-70s Even Arm Velvet Sofa on Castors Attrib. to Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning 1960s-70s Even Arm Velvet sofa on castors attributed to Milo Baughman, Classic design

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Simone black lacquered and blue velvet sofa by Dino Gavina for Simon 70s

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H 24.81 in W 59.85 in D 33.47 in

Simone black lacquered and blue velvet sofa by Dino Gavina for Simon 70s

By Dino Gavina, Simon International

Located in Padova, IT

"Simone" Sofa designed by Dino Gavina for Studio Simon in the 1970s. Original upholstery in Blu

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian modular sofa 70s - Lev & Lev

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H 27.56 in W 188.98 in D 118.12 in

Italian modular sofa 70s - Lev & Lev

By Lev & Lev

Located in Paris, FR

Rare modular sofa with 7 modules in original brown velvet fabric. Made in Italy by the manufacturer

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

70s, Danish Vintage 2 Seater "Banana" Sofa, Velour, Original Condition

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H 29.14 in W 60.63 in D 35.04 in

70s, Danish Vintage 2 Seater "Banana" Sofa, Velour, Original Condition

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa. Original, very good condition, no smells. Original green

Category

Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1960-70s, Danish 2 Seater "Banana" Sofa, Original Very Good Condition

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H 29.93 in W 61.03 in D 32.68 in

1960-70s, Danish 2 Seater "Banana" Sofa, Original Very Good Condition

Located in Tarm, 82

1960-70s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa. Original very good condition, no smells and no stains

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1960-70s, Swedish design by Swedfurn, Slätta Möbler, 3 seater sofa, velour.

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H 29.93 in W 77.96 in D 38.59 in

1960-70s, Swedish design by Swedfurn, Slätta Möbler, 3 seater sofa, velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960-70s, Swedish design by Swedfurn, Slätta Möbler. 3 seater sofa in green vintage velour

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Three-seater sofa attributable to Gigi Radice x Minotti of the 70s

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H 20.47 in W 65.35 in D 25.98 in

Three-seater sofa attributable to Gigi Radice x Minotti of the 70s

By Gigi Radice

Located in Catania, IT

Three-seater sofa attributable to Gigi Radice x Minotti from the 50s recently lined in blue velvet

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Lorenzetti, Mauro Marzocchi by Simon Gavina, 70s

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H 27.17 in W 62.21 in D 32.68 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Lorenzetti, Mauro Marzocchi by Simon Gavina, 70s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern sofa Lorenzetti design Mauro Marzocchi by Simon Gavina, 70s A sofa with

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Square Sofa and Armchairs Set by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 70's

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H 28.35 in W 77.17 in D 35.44 in

Square Sofa and Armchairs Set by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 70's

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Padova, IT

3 seater sofa and 2 armchairs with foam padding and velvet upholstery. Armchairs dimensions

Category

Antique 1690s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Italian sofa 5 modules 70s in style of Mario Bellini heater midcentury design

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H 25.99 in W 129.93 in D 35.44 in

Italian sofa 5 modules 70s in style of Mario Bellini heater midcentury design

By Mario Bellini

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Very large modular sofa from the 70s in the taste of Mario Bellini's work. This sofa is composed of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Velvet

1960-70s, Danish velour 2 seater sofa, original very good condition.

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H 30.32 in W 56.3 in D 31.11 in

1960-70s, Danish velour 2 seater sofa, original very good condition.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Cherry-red

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

mid century 70's Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa

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mid century 70's Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa

By Jack Lenor Larsen

Located in Canaan, CT

This sofa is sooo groovy baby, it will surely bring back your mojo! Velvet stunning with very

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

70s Retro Style “Open Arms Sofa” - AS IS

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H 28 in W 90 in D 36.5 in

70s Retro Style “Open Arms Sofa” - AS IS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Point. Was made in house, here at our Los Angeles warehouse location. Upholstery is reminiscent of 70’s

Category

2010s North American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

3 Seater Brick Red Modular Soda in the style of Mario Bellini, 70's

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H 25 in W 88 in D 31 in

3 Seater Brick Red Modular Soda in the style of Mario Bellini, 70's

By Mario Bellini

Located in Outremont, QC

3 Seater Modular Sofa in the style of Amanta by Mario Bellini, 70's Features a fibreglass frame

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Fiberglass

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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$5,920Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 23.63 in W 145.67 in D 72.45 in

Menilio Taro Modular sofa in fabric with 6 modules Model 800. Production Cinova

Located in Vigevano, PV

Menilio Taro. Modular sofa in fabric with 6 modules, Model 800. Production Cinova 1969. very beautiful sofa of great impact general good conditions. in some places the fabric is worn.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large COR Trio Sectional Sofa, Germany / Switzerland 1972 NEW VELVET UPHOLSTERY

$29,600 / set

H 24.81 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in

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By COR, Team Form AG

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric

$9,500

H 33 in W 79 in D 29 in

Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Saint Louis, US

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Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Sofas

Materials

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Monumental Omnibus Sectional Sofa Designed by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s

$8,500

H 28 in W 166.5 in D 91 in

Monumental Omnibus Sectional Sofa Designed by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Hamburg, PA

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

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$12,700

H 26.38 in W 125.99 in D 98.43 in

Italian Post-Modern Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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$1,705Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.47 in W 72.45 in D 97.25 in

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By Luciano Frigerio

Located in Milano, IT

Step back in time to the glamorous 1970s with this exquisite Italian double bed designed by the talented Lucino Frigerio and proudly marked by the same illustrious manufacturer. Its ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Fantastic 6 Piece Milo Baughman Style Sectional Sofa Carson's Mid-Century Modern

$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 26.5 in W 128 in D 64 in

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Located in Pemberton, NJ

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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$11,000

H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

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By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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14 Piece Cubed Modular Curved Pit Sofa Circa 1980s

$12,500

H 28 in W 30 in D 32 in

14 Piece Cubed Modular Curved Pit Sofa Circa 1980s

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, Steelcase

Located in Bensalem, PA

Truly amazing modular sofa you will not find another one like it circa 1980s can be arranged in numerous settings. Feel free to reach out with any questions. corner pieces are 32 inc...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery

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On Hold|~~$8,625~~

H 28 in W 118 in D 34 in

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Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$23,088

H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in

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By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Echt, NL

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas

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$37,500

H 29.34 in W 177.17 in D 137.8 in

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By Wiener Werkstätte, Hans Hopfer

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Modular Sofa group, designed by Willy Rizzo. Italy, Mario Sabot, 1969.

$21,904

H 31.5 in W 104.34 in D 104.34 in

Modular Sofa group, designed by Willy Rizzo. Italy, Mario Sabot, 1969.

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Berlin, Berlin

A fully restored 'Super-C' modular sofa group by Willy Rizzo consisting of three separate modules (one corner module and 2 double seat modules). The frame has been fully restored inc...

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Monumental Vintage 12 Piece Sectional Sofa

$8,640Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in W 120 in D 120 in

Monumental Vintage 12 Piece Sectional Sofa

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

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70s Velvet Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 70s velvet sofa available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, velvet and metal, every 70s velvet sofa was constructed with great care. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage 70s velvet sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 70s velvet sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each 70s velvet sofa bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 70s velvet sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno and Montse Piquer are consistently popular.

How Much is a 70s Velvet Sofa?

A 70s velvet sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,325, while the lowest priced sells for $2,149 and the highest can go for as much as $8,861.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.

Questions About 70s Velvet Sofa

What were the ’70s glasses called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What the ’70s glasses were called depended on the shape of their frames. Sunglasses and eyeglasses that feature rounded frames with a double bridge are aviator glasses. The oversized women's sunglasses that feature curved, thick frames are butterfly sunglasses, while the angular looks worn by Elton John and other celebrities of the 1970s are square sunglasses. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage sunglasses.
What skirts were popular in the 70s?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Many kinds of skirts were popular in the 1970s, including denim skirts, A-line skirts, and peasant skirts. Earth tones, pastels, and wildly colorful patterns were common styles of the 70s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of vintage 1970s skirts from some of the world’s top boutiques.
What sunglasses were popular in the 70s?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
The sunglasses that were popular in the 70s were those that were large and often square in shape. A popular 70s style was the aviator style. Many of the 70s style glasses were characterized by colored lenses and funky frames. Shop 1970s sunglasses and other vintage sunglasses on 1stDibs.
Are platform shoes from the 70s?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
No, platform shoes are not from the ‘70s. Platform shoes have been around for centuries, with origins in Greek theater. Salvatore Ferragamo popularized the footwear again in the 1930s with his rainbow-soled design. Find vintage and contemporary platform shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
What do you wear to a 70s party?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
In order to dress for a ‘70s party, it is important to dress in the styles of the day. Namely, opt for bell-bottom jeans, polyester tops, shirts and jackets with wide lapels, peasant tops and halter tops. Additionally, choose bright colors and patterns such as tie-dye.
What is ’70s furniture called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.
What are 70s boots called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
From crinkle boots to platform boots, there were many different styles of boot found in the 1970s. One of the most popular and famous styles from the time was the go-go boot which first rose to prominence in the 60s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage boots from the 1970s from some of the world’s top boutiques.
How should I dress for a ’70s party?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
Is velvet a good fabric for a sofa?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Deciding 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.
Was velvet used in the 1970s?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.

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