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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
MODULAR SECTIONAL SOFA ARMCHAIR PINE WOOD COGNAC LEATHER, 1970s
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Stunningly beautiful, modular armchair set made of solid pinewood and soft brown leather, newly
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Linen, Pine
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Modular Armchairs with Chrome Base, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of upholstered modular armchairs with chrome basement.
These
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Giuseppe Munari for Poltronova Set of Four Modular Orange Sofa 1970s
By Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid Century Modern orange set of four modular sofa by Giuseppe Munari for Poltronova 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Large De Sede
DS-46
Modular Sofa with armchair, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A sculptural and flexible seating system by Swiss house De Sede, made in the 1970s. The DS-46 is
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Brown German 3-seat Modular Design Sofa Boucle, 1970s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage modular sofa was made around the 1970s in Germany. It features 3 elements covered in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Iconic DS-12 Modular Leather Sofa by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
techniques. De Sede’s modular seating systems from the 1960s and 1970s are widely regarded as benchmarks of
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Space Age Vintage Green Modular Freestanding Sofa Wittmann Rhombos 1970s Austria
By Wittmann
Located in Vienna, AT
in pastel green color by Wittmann 1970s Austria.
A joyful and livable freestanding and modular sofa
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Space Age Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
"Malu" Modular Lounge Chair by Claudio Vagnoni
Emilio Guarnacci, France 1970s
By Emilio Guarnacci, Claudio Vagnoni
Located in Chicago, IL
Claudio Vagnoni and Emilio Guarnacci in the 1970s. This stately modular lounge chair features a sleek
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Acrylic
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
$9,540 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1970s Mid-Century Italian Modular Sofa in Original Beige Corduroy Fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
A stylish Mid-Century Italian modular sofa from around 1970, retaining its original beige cord
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, Fabric and Chrome, 1970s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, Fabric and Chrome, 1970s - New Upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Vintage Modular Lavender Leather Togo Sofa Michel Ducaroy 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Vienna, AT
pastel color from leather 1970s France.
An iconic modular freestanding corner sofa chair element from
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Corner Chairs
Materials
Leather
Modular Nuvolone Sofa in Pink Upholstery by Rino Maturi, 1970s, 5 modules
By Mimo Padova
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This reupholstered Nuvolone sofa, designed by Italian designer Rino Maturi in the 1970s, is a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Italian modern brown fabric modular sofa Compor S 72 by Gero for Mussi, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown fabric modular sofa Compor S 72 by Gero for Mussi, 1970s
Modular sofa mod
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rimo Maturi for Mimo Padova Modular Sofa Nuvolone in Leather, Italy, 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in Almelo, NL
Large modular sofa Rimo Maturi for Mimo Padova model ´Nuvolone´ in leather, Italy, 1970s
Large
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Large Modular Sectional ‘Nuvolone’ Sofa by Rino Maturi in Green Fabric, 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in Echt, NL
1970s.
Manufactured by Mimo Padova, Italy.
This ‘Nuvolone' modular sofa is a fusion of space age
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modular Lounge Chairs for Arflex, Italy, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Arflex modular lounge chairs, attributed to the visionary Tito Agnoli in the iconic era of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Wood
Three Seater Pierre Cardin Modular Sofa in black lacquer and silk, France 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Renens, CH
Pierre Cardin, a trailblazing fashion designer known for his innovative and unconventional approach, extended his creative vision into the realm of furniture design. Pierre Cardin's ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$5,724 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s de Sede DS-76 Modular Loveseat Sofa in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Two-Seater Modular Sofa, Model DS-76, designed and produced by de Sede in Switzerland in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mid-century modern Italian Modular Leather Sofa by Lev
Lev, 1970s
By Lev
Lev
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Italian Modular Leather Sofa by Lev & Lev, 1970s
Designed and produced by Lev & Lev in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 5 pc leather DS46 modular sofa by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
pure quality of leather.
This modular sofa has a very thick leather upholstery with a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa in Original Brown Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede "DS 11" modular sofa in original brown leather, Switzerland, 1975.
Sectional De Sede DS-11
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Carrera
modular sofa, De Pas, Lomazzi and D
Urbino for BBB Bonacina, 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas
Donato D’Urbino
Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Quarrata, IT
''Carrera'' modular sofa designed by De Pas, Lomazzi and D'Urbino and produced by BBB Bonacina in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rubber
De Sede DS-15 Modular Sofa in original black Buffalo Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS15, Modular, black leather sofa, 1970s
A rare and highly sought-after modular sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Italian modern modular white sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern modular white sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Modular sofa mod
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
1970s Modular Camel Beige Immaculate Mohair Milo Baughman Sectional, Set of 9
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite modular, camel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$9,570 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, Modular Sofa Model
9000
, in Teddy Re-Upholstery 1970s
By Arflex, Tito Agnoli
Located in Almelo, NL
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, modular sofa model '9000', in teddy fabric re-upholstery, Italy 1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$14,625 Sale Price / set
25% Off
"Can Can" Modular Sofa by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio Di Desio, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Brussels, BE
"Can Can" Modular Sofa by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio Di Desio, 1970s - New Upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s Sistema 61 Giancarlo Piretti Castelli Italian Design Orange Modular Sofa
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Brescia, IT
"Sistema 41"
Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli
1974
Iconic Modular sofa
8 elements in orange
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1970s five piece modular sofa in fleece + leather with reversible cushions
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1970s
Materials: Leather, Fleece
Side
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Italian Modular Lounge Sofa in New Bouclé, 1970s, Set of 5 Elements
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Italian Modular Lounge Sofa in New Bouclé, 1970s, Set of 5 Elements
A stunning example
Category
Mid-20th Century Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole five piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Alpaca
Large Vintage striped Modular Danish Sofa Pop Art Modular Sofa
Located in Markington, GB
Fantastic Danish Space-Age Modular Seating Group, 1970s
A striking example of early 70s Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa Set in New Bouclé, Set of 4 Seats
By Mario Bellini
Located in Almelo, NL
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa Set in New Bouclé, Set of 4 Seats
An exceptional example
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Mid century modern white boucle italian modular sofa armchairs 1970s
By IPE
Located in Nicolosi, IT
four IPA Corolla modular armchairs, made in the 1970s, is a perfect example of vintage elegance and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$3,853 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Large green vintage leather modular sectional sofa from the 1970s
Located in Breda, NB
Large green vintage leather modular sectional sofa from the 1970s.
Dimensions:
Width: 367.5 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Italian Modular Lounge Chair in Black Leather model PANAREA by Lev
Lev, 1970s
By Lev
Lev
Located in Roma, IT
A vintage Lounge chair that can become an element of an infinite modular sofa.
Made in Italy by the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
$2,010 Sale Price
20% Off
Kwok Hoi Chan
Chromatic
modular multi-color sofa, Steiner, 1970s
By Steiner, Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in amstelveen, NL
Chromatic sofa was designed by Kwok Hoi Chan in 1970 for Steiner.
This seamless seating system consists of
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$17,649 Sale Price
20% Off
Minimalistic, modular sofa set by Waldmann, Gölz
Schmidt for Durlet, 1970s
Located in Sint-Niklaas, VOV
This fluffy modular sofa made by Durlet in Belgium offers a cozy and versatile seating solution
Category
Vintage 1970s European Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modular Tan Leather "Jeep
Sectional Sofa by Anita Schmidt for Durlet, 1970s
By Durlet
Located in amstelveen, NL
Stunning modular Jeep sofa designed by Anita Schmidt for Durlet in Belgium during the 1970s.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pair of Two Black Leather Modular Sofa Chairs by Walter Knoll, Germany, 1970s
By Walter Knoll
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany, around 1970s
- Good original condition with patina
- Made of leather
- marked by
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Amanta Modular Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy, 1970s, Pair
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lucija, SI
eager purchasers. The 'Amanta' was produced as a modular piece so you can place the two together to form
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Foam
Mario Bellini 7-Piece Bambole Chairs/ Modular Sofa Set for B&B Italia 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Almelo, NL
Mario Bellini 7-Piece Bambole Chairs/ Modular Sofa Set for B&B Italia 1970s
This is a set of seven
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
Italian "Baia" Modular Sofa by Antonio Citterio
Nava for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced for B&B Italia, original upholstery in very good vintage condition. This example purchased new by the previous owner in 1981.
Measure: Width: 240 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vintage DS46 Modular Leather Sofa from De Sede, 1970s, Set of 5
By De Sede
Located in Rouen, FR
Sede
Modèle : DS-46
Période : années 1970
Provenance : Suisse
Matériaux : cuir de buffle épais
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Set of Vintage Italian Velvet Five Modular Armchairs and Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful modular velvet sofa, composed of 5 armchairs and a coffee table.
The coffee table has a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Paysage
beige chenille modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rara Paysage sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois.
This sofa features lines that evoke the beauty of flower petals, representing both elegance and sophistication while encouraging r...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Chenille
Percival Lafer MP-116 Modular Lounge Chair, Brazil 1970s Rare Set of 4 available
By De Sede, Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, produced in Brazil in the 1970s and offered here as an individual seating unit. A total of four matching
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Model Amanta Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s - set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of mid century model 'Amanta' sofa's/lounge chairs designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia.
Space age design classic that never gets old.
Newly reupholstered in black fabric.
...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Bermuda Modular Sectional Leather Sofa by Heiner Gölz fr Durlet, 1970s, Set of 5
By Durlet
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Bermuda sofa was designed by the German architect and furniture designer Heiner Gölz for the Belgium based quality brand Durlet.
This sectional sofa in dark brown leather consist...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
1970s Modular Living Room Suite Brown Leather Sofa by Ernst Lüthy of De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This gorgeous and remarkable living room suite modular sofa is manufactured by Ernst Lüthy .
He
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Giorgetti Royal Sofa by Antonello Mosca, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
; sectional sofa; 1970s; sofa; settee; couch; modular seating system; the royal series; Postmodern.
Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$8,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four Italian Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Lounge Chair, Vintage Leather Chair, 1970s Seating, Modular Chair, Retro Furniture, Tufted Leather, Burnt
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-800 Armchair by Ubald Klug
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
appearances.
This is also how DS-800 came
into being for de Sede in the 1970s: a modular seating group with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$4,345 / item
De Sede DS-800 Armchair by Ubald Klug
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
appearances.
This is also how DS-800 came
into being for de Sede in the 1970s: a modular seating group with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$3,950 / item
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1970s Modular Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of 1970s modular seating you’re looking for. An item from our selection of 1970s modular seating — often made from fabric, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. 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. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of 1970s modular seating, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of 1970s modular seating over the years, but those crafted by Mario Bellini, De Sede and Michel Ducaroy are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1970s Modular Seating?
Prices for a piece of 1970s modular seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $20 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,736.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1970s Modular Seating
- 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, 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.
- 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, 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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