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Florian Schulz Mid-Century Vintage Modernist Brass 1970s Dimmable Floor Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern vintage German made dimmable floor lamp by Florian Schulz circa late 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of modernist fat lava wall lights. Made of ceramic by Hustadt Leuchten, Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

German Modernist Frosted Glass and Metal Tubular Sconces, 1970s, Set of Three
By RAAK
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
original 1970s RAAK style modernist wall lights feature white-lacquered metallic wall plates and frosted
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Florian Schulz Modernist large Flush Mount Light in polished Brass, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent, large version of flush-mount light or wall sconce made of full brass by Florian Schulz. The large round dome plate is screwed on the wall or ceiling unit, which holds fi...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modernist Bedside / Table Lamps in Opaline Made in 1970s
Located in Verviers, BE
The mushroom form of table lamp has been popular in since the midcentury. This matched pair of bedside lights have opalescent (opaline) shades which give a simple minimalist outline...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Sheet Metal

Set of 2 Modernist German Atomic Sputnik Chromed Wall Lights, Germany, 1970s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Set of 2 original 1970s modernist German wall Light made of solid metal. Both lights are in the
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Late 20th Century German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Modernist 1970s Industrial Fotostudio Lights by Zeiss Ikon, Germany
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
: Germany. Age: 1970s. Original 1970s modernist German wall light made of solid metal with
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Set of Three Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights Sconces
By PAN Keramik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning set of three Modernist fat lava wall lights. Made of ceramic by Pan Keramik, Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Plastic

Pair of Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Starburst Fat Lava Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of modernist fat lava wall lights. Made of ceramic by Plange Leuchten, Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Unique Danish Modernist Petrol Blue Stoneware Table Lamp by Soholm 1970s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Designed by unidentified Danish ceramist during the 1970s this large gourd shaped table light with
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Light Sconce, 3 Lights Vintage
By PAN Keramik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning Modernist fat lava wall light. Made of ceramic by Pan Keramik, Germany. Easy to mount
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Fat Lava Lights by Pan Leuchten
By PAN Keramik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Modernist fat lava wall lights or flush mounts. Made of ceramic by Pan Keramik
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Single Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Fat Lava 2 Light Sconce Wall Decoration
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning modernist fat lava wall light. Made of ceramic by Hustadt Leuchten, Germany. Easy to
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Royal Copenhagen White Modernist Table Lamp in Porcelain by Ivan Weiss, 1970s
By Ivan Weiss
Located in Esbjerg, DK
tones. Designed by I van Weiss and manufactured in by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark during the 1970s and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Two Modernist Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights by Hustadt, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
: Germany. Age: 1970s. Description: Original 1960s modernist German wall light made of
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Rare Modernist Florian Schulz Brass Pendant Lamp Model Duan, Germany 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, BY
1970s. Featuring polished brass frame and two circular round brass shades - lacquered white on the
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Seven Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights Sconces by Pan Germany
By PAN Keramik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning set of seven modernist fat lava wall lights. Made of ceramic by Pan Ceramic Leuchten
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights by Pan Leuchten
By PAN Keramik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Modernist fat lava wall lights. Made of ceramic by Pan Keramik, Germany. Easy to
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights by Pan Leuchten
By PAN Keramik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Modernist fat lava wall lights. Made of ceramic by Pan Keramik, Germany. Easy to
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights Sconces by Pan Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of modernist fat lava wall lights. Made of ceramic by Pan Hustadt Leuchten, Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Modernist Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights by Pan Ceramics, Germany 1970s
By PAN Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
: Germany. Age: 1970s. Description: Original 1970s modernist German wall light made of
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of Five Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights by Pan Ceramics
By PAN Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
: Germany. Age: 1970s. Original 1960s modernist German wall light made of ceramic with
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Florian Schulz Attr. Brass Modernist Adjustable Wall Lights / Sconces, 1970s
By Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning pair of modernist / cubist adjustable vintage midcentury wall mounted lights, lamps or
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights or Flush Mount
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning Set of three Modernist fat lava wall lights. Made of ceramic by Hustadt Leuchten
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights by Leola Leuchten
By Leola
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Modernist fat lava wall lights. Made of ceramic by to Leola Leuchten, Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Florian Schulz Vintage Modernist Brass 1970s Adjustable Reading Wall Lamp Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Florian Schulz circa late 1970s -early 1980s. Featuring polished brass (now with age related patina) and
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Florian Schulz Vintage Modernist Brass 1970s Adjustable Reading Wall Lamp Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Florian Schulz circa late 1970s -early 1980s. Featuring polished brass (now with age related patina) and
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Modernist Sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, Double Wall Lights Vintage, 1970s
By Kaiser Newman
Located in Coimbra, PT
Pair of modernist sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, double wall lights vintage. Used. Excellent condition
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Modernist Black Lacquered Hand Shaped Sconce in the style of Arlus, France 1970s
By Arlus, Jean Cocteau, Alberto Giacometti
Located in Lille, FR
Modernist Black Lacquered Hand Shaped Sconce in the style of Arlus, France 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Pair of Large Murano Ice Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Fixtures, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of large handcrafted murano glass on a chromed base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s. It consists of textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on a...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Italian Vanity or Entryway Mirror With Murano Sconces, 1960 s, Veca
By VECA
Located in Culver City, CA
and 1970s, producing sleek, modernist lighting fixtures that often incorporated glass and metal
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Steel

A 1970 s Modernist Torchere Brass And Lucite By Sonneman
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
A 1970's Modernist Torchere brass and lucite by Sonneman
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Lucite

1970 s Modernist Nickel and Brass Torchere
Located in New York, NY
A 1970's Modernist nickel and brass Torchere
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Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970 s Modernist Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
1970's Modernist sinuous aluminum band floor lamp.Fully rewired and new porcelain socket, the lamp
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

1970 s Modernist Brass Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brass and chrome task table lamp, the lamp can adjust up or down along the stem as well as a 360 degree turn.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

A 1970 s Italian Modernist Lucite Table Lamp
By Felice Antonio Botta
Located in New York, NY
A 1970's Italian Modernist Lucite Table Lamp
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

A 1970 s Italian Modernist Floor Lamp by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in New York, NY
A 1970's Italian Modernist Floor Lamp
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

A Pair of 1970 s Modernist Floor Lamps by Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1970's Modernist Floor Lamps by Kovacs
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Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Leather

A Pair of French Modernist Uplighters Circa 1970 s
Located in London, GB
A pair of French Modernist uplighters
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Striking "Post-Modernist" Brass Desk Lamp by Casella, circa 1970 s
By Casella
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A striking "Post-Modernist" brass desk lamp by Casella C. 1970's. The variety of geometries in the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A 1970 s Modernist Nickel and Glass Table Lamp by C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
A 1970's Modernist glass and nickel Table Lamp by C. Jere'
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Stained Glass

1970 s Modernist table/wall lamps attr. to M. Boyer
By Michel Boyer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 2 modernist table or wall lamps featuring shades made of aluminum banding which creates a
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Pair of Italian 1970 s Modernist Chrome and Enameled Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding pair of lamps in design and function. Each disc is individually mounted on the chrome body and can be adjusted in height and rotated from side to side.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

A Pair of 1970 s Modernist Chrome and Ostrich Egg Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 1970's Modernist chrome and ostrich egg wall sconces.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Large 1970 s Ceramic Tremaen Sculptural Modernist Lamp by Peter Ellery
Located in Dorchester, GB
). An elegant and sculptural lamp that was hand built and glazed. A great example of British modernist
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian 1970s Modernist Torchere Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1970s modernist torchere lamp.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Chrome Modernist Floor Lamp, circa 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s, Mid-Century chrome modernist floor lamp.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

1970s Modernist Sculptural Brass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s Sculptural brass Table Lamp
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

1970s Pottery Jar Lamp with Modernist Relief
Located in New York, NY
Vintage pottery jar lamp with deep modernist relief. USA, 1970's.
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

1970s Modernist Table Lamp, Signed C Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s modernist table lamp signed C Jere.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

1970s Italian Modernist Table Lamp Signed Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s Italian modernist table lamp signed Romeo Rega.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Unique 1970s Modernist Showcase Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of unique 1970s modernist showcase table lamps. Shades not included
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Italian Modernist Brass Lamps, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
A pair of striking Italian modernist brass lamps, circa 1970s, formed of a multitude of brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Modernist Ceiling Fixture of Aluminum and Glass
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s modernist ceiling fixture of aluminum and glass.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Modernist Lucite and Polished Aluminum Ceiling Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s modernist Lucite and polished aluminium ceiling fixture.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of 1970s Modernist Table Lamps with Geometric Decoration
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1970s table lamps in the modernist style, crafted of brass with mixed metal
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Modernist Table Lamp by Max Sauze, 1970s
By Max Sauze
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Modernist table lamp designed by Max Sauze. Beautiful simple cubist design with bended aluminum
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

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1970s Modernist Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 1970s modernist lighting on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every piece of 1970s modernist lighting was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of 1970s modernist lighting, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of 1970s modernist lighting over the years, but those crafted by Gaetano Sciolari, Camer Glass and Venini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1970s Modernist Lighting?

Prices for a piece of 1970s modernist lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $24,975, while the average can fetch as much as $2,403.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1970s Modernist Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.