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Italian Patinaed Leather Strap Armchair / Desk Chair / Side Chair Italy, 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Shape, patina, age and elements on occasion exist in concert to create a truly memorable piece. Why only stare when this chair can be yours?
The chair is constructed from a solid al...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Architect Adjustable Green Swing-Arm Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Architect Adjustable Green Swing-Arm Desk Lamp with Metal Shade
Period: 1970s
Country of
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Iron
$308 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Hala Busquet / Hala 144 Table Lamp - White Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1970s
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
lamp requires a E27 bulb.
Additional information:
Materials: Metal
Period: 1970s
Dimensions: ø Shade
Category
20th Century Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Roxter Eyeball Spotlight Desk Lamp Model 7039, circa 1970s
By Roxter Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Cool architectural, classic eyeball, spotlight, style desk, table lamp(s) which can also mount to
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
An Original Danish Caprani Desk Lamp, 1970s, Denmark
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Værløse, DK
: 841
* Manufacturer: Caprani Light A/S Denmark
* Year: 1970s
* Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Space Age Vintage White Black Table Lamp Desk Lamp Targetti, 1970s, Italy
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage table lamp desk lamp by Targetti 1970s Italy.
The desk lamp shows black flexible
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Desk Light Model 1162-3 by Antti Paatero for Valaisinpaja, Finland, 1970s
By Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
Rare desk light with clamp base, Model 1162-3 by Antti Paatero for Valaisinpaja, Finland, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,708 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Italian Harvey Guzzini Table Desk Lamp, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare black and white Italian desk lamp by Harvey Guzzini with painted metal, fully adjustable, and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$860 Sale Price
50% Off
Dijkstra Table Lamp Vintage Mushroom Desk Lamp White Space Age Light, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
.
Additional information:
Materials: Metal, plastic
Period: 1970s
Dimensions:ø Shade: 30 cm
Height: 42 cm
Category
20th Century Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Original Glass Mushroom zebrano Desk Light by Peill
Putzler Germany 1970s no2
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Mushroom desk lamp
Producer:
Peill & Putzler, Germany
Age:
1970s
Description
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Counterweight Desk Lamp Albert Sonneman, USA, 1970s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning large Post Modern Desk lamp. Counter Weight using a solid Steel ball
to move in every
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Eje Ahlgreen Flexible Desk Lamp B-075 of Brass for Bergboms, Sweden 1970s
By Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Eje Ahlgreen Vintage brass desk lamp made for Bergboms, one of the leading Swedish lightning
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis Poulsen Black Articulated Architects Desk or Wall Lamp, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
adjustable black 'Anglepoise' desk or wall light was designed in-house at Louis Poulsen in the early 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
"Oracolo" Desk Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Artemide, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
"Oracolo" desk lamp by Gae Aulenti for Artemide, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Angelo Lelli Desk Lamp for Arredoluce, Italy, 1970s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Desk Lamp, Angelo Lelli for Arredo Luce, Italy 1970s
Elegant vintage table - desk lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$830 Sale Price
22% Off
Italian Nuova Veneta Lumi Adjustable Desk Lamp Italy 1970s
By Veneta Lumi, Lumi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Black Nuova Veneta Lumi Adjustable Desk Lamp, Italy 1970s.
A fantastic mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
"Oracolo" Desk Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Artemide, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
"Oracolo" Desk Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Artemide, 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Plona Desk Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in bruxelles, BE
Plastic and metal folding armchair. Wear on the plastic (see photo) and on the metal (see photo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Adjustable Desk/Side Table Lamp by Massive, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic compact design, this adjustable spotlight desk lamp was produced by Massive in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Red Mid Century Desk Lamp Swing Arm Table Lamp- Chrome Space Age Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
(standard) lightbulb and currently has an EU plug.
Additional information:
Materials: Metal
Period: 1970s
Category
20th Century Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Brass Table or Desk Lamp by Fratelli Martini, 1970s
By Fratelli Martini
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian Brass Table Lamp by Fratelli Martini, 1970s
A stylish and functional Italian table lamp by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern "Optima" Desk Table Lamp in Brown by Fog
Mørup Adjustable, 1970s
By Hans Due, Alvar Aalto, Louis Poulsen, Fog
Mørup, Lyfa
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
& Mørup. Made ca 1970s.
It comes witt the original matte brown enamel.
The shade is adjustable in all
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
1970s Space Age Italian Desk Lamp in the Style of Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish Mid-Century Modern metal table lamp designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Space Age White Desk Lamp by Zonca, 1970s
By Zonca
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Modern Space Age White Desk Lamp by Zonca, 1970s
This flexible white table desk lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Red Adjustable Desk/Side Table Lamp by Massive, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic compact design, this adjustable spotlight desk lamp was produced by Massive in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
An Original Danish Teak wood Caprani Desk Lamp, 1970s, Denmark
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Værløse, DK
* Designer: Mads Caprani
* Model: 841
* Manufacturer: Caprani Light A/S Denmark
* Year: 1970s
* Condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Froscher Designed Retro 1970 Red Metal Office / Desk Arm Chair for Sitform
By Fröscher Sitform
Located in Markington, GB
1970s Froscher Red Metal Office / Desk Chair for Sitform
A stunning vintage office chair designed
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$410 Sale Price / item
53% Off
Table / Desk Lamp by Paolo Caliari for Linea T, Italy, 1970s
By Paolo Caliari
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
Designed by Paolo Caliari for Linea T Milano in the 1970s, this elegant desk lamp captures the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
White Desk Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White desk lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
Adjustable head and body
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Pala Desk Lamp by D. C. Arnoldi for Luci Illuminazione D
interni of Italy
By LUCI Illuminazione
Located in Montclair, NY
This adjustable desk lamp was designed by D. C. Arnoldi for Italian lighting company Luci
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
1970s Vintage Mid Century Modern Ritts Attributed Lucite Acrylic Desk Table Lamp
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s vintage MCM Ritts Attributed Lucite Acrylic Desk Table Lamp
Unique piece.
Condition: minor
Category
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Adjustable Desk/Side Table Lamp by Veneta Lumi, Italy, 1970s
By Veneta Lumi
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic compact design, this adjustable spotlight desk lamp was produced by Veneta Lumi in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Black Leather Side Dining Desk Chairs Postmodern Pair, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A pair of '70s Italian Postmodern black leather and high-gloss metal chairs, circa 1970s, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Abele" Desk Lamps by Gianfranco Frattini for Luci, Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Luci Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Abele table lamp with dimmer by Gianfranco Frattini for Luci.
Red lacquered aluminium and halogen light.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Flip Top Space Age Desk Lamp By Richard Carruther for Leuka 1970s
By Richard Carruthers
Located in Čelinac, BA
Postmodern Leuka desk lamp by Richard Carruther 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Bell System by Western Electric Barbie Pink Desk Rotary Telephone USA
By Western Electric
Located in Miami, FL
) and the Bell System since 1927.
During the 50's, new line of type 500 sets were introduced in a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
1970s Space Age Orange and Black Italian Desk Lamp by Targetti Sankey
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Aci Castello, IT
regular e27 bulb. Lamp is marked on the bottom and in good conditions overall. The Desk Lamp by Targetti
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Yellow-Grey Arc Shaped Large Office Clamp Desk Lamp by Targetti, 1970s, Italy
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Yellow-grey arc shaped large office clamp desk lamp by Targetti, 1970s, Italy
Very elegant and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Table or Desk Lamp with Messing and Ceramic Lampshade, Italy 1970s/1980s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Table or desk lamp with messing structure and white lacquered ceramic lampshade, Italy 1970s/1980s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Lady
s Desk or Vanity or Side Table in Mahogany / Up Zavody, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Birch, Mahogany, Wood, Metal
Original Condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Space Age Vintage White Table Lamp Desk Lamp Gianfranco Frattini, 1970s, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage white table lamp or desk lamp model Abele from white lacquered metal by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Plona Desk Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli 1970s, set of 2
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of leather and metal armchairs in black color. Wear on the back of one of the armchairs (see
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Bauhaus Desk Light by Carl J. Jucker, Germany
By Carl J. Jucker
Located in Vienna, AT
deriving from a later production probably 1970s or 1980s. This metal desk light can be moved into all kinds
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Aluminum
Minimalistic glass and metal desk, France 1970
s
By Max Sauze
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Minimalistic glass and metal desk, France 1970's
Metal wired desk with two glass shelves. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1970
s Italian Desk Bronze Finish Metal and Ivory Boar Leather
Located in Firenze, IT
1970's Italian Desk or Center Table in bronze color metal frame covered with ivory boar leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Strafor and Marc Held 1960s-1970s French Wooden and Metal Rare Executive Desk
By Strafor
Located in Tourcoing, FR
executive desk by the famous Strafor house. Old for more than 160 years, the house of Strasbourg, which no
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1970s Françoise Sée Trestles Table Desk with a Red Lacquer Top
By Françoise See
Located in Brussels, BE
.
Designed by Françoise Sée ( Maison Ramsay),
circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Set of Children Desk or School Bench with Two Flototto Chairs, Germany, 1970s
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Warsaw, PL
A decent set consisting of a school bench / desk and a chairs of a well-known German brand (Elmar
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
1970s Brown Writing Desk Danish Design Midcentury Original
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Beautiful desk from the 1960s-1970s, Danish design, Minimalist form, finished with mahogany veneer
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Red Orix Desk by Vittorio Parigi
Nani Prina for Molteni, 1970s
By Molteni
C, Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina
Producer - Molteni
Model - Orix Desk
Design Period
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Alarm Clock Mayak Crystal bakelite Burgundy USSR Sovjet Art Deco 1970
s Russia
Located in Antwerpen, BE
stunning example of Soviet Art Deco design from the 1970s. Produced in the USSR, this timepiece blends
Category
Late 20th Century Russian Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Seneca sweden metal vintage desk lamp, 1970
s
Located in Budapest, HU
Seneca table lamp with a round, white metal base and a perforated adjustable lamp shade. Thanks to
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Wooden Chessboard with with Metal Game Pieces
Similar to Pewter
, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Wooden Chessboard with Pewter Elements. 1970s. Piece of furniture. Measures 49 cm by 49 cm. Game of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian British Colonial Desk Accessories
Vintage Table Fan, Russia, 1970s
Located in Zohor, SK
is off. Metal construction and plastic pasts. White plastic fan. The fan has static or moving option
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1970s Swivel Office Chair by Kovona in Wood and Chrome
By Kovona
Located in Zohor, SK
Kovona Company in Czechoslovakia in 1970s. The chair has a chrome and metal construction with wooden seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970s Swivel Office Chair by Kovona in Wood and Chrome
By Kovona
Located in Zohor, SK
Kovona Company in Czechoslovakia in 1970s. The chair has a chrome and metal construction with wooden seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Industrial White Metal Table / Desk Lamp from 1970
s
Located in Budapest, HU
1970s is in a nice preserved condition. White sheet metal shade and pedestal built on a vintage chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1970s metal desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, plastic and wood, every 1970s metal desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1970s metal desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1970s metal desk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Charles and Ray Eames, Anonima Castelli and Giancarlo Piretti each produced at least one beautiful 1970s metal desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1970s Metal Desk?
A 1970s metal desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,253, while the lowest priced sells for $30 and the highest can go for as much as $250,000.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
- 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, 2022The best way to refinish an old metal desk is to start by cleaning the desk. Ensure that the surface is free of dust and rust, then prime the desk with one to two coats of primer. And dependent upon its condition, a coat of any metal paint can freshen up an old metal desk. Browse a wide selection of vintage metal desks 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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