What was worn in the 1970s?

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.

Were sequins popular in the 1970s?

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.

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.

Are the 1970s mid-century?

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.

What is 1970s furniture called?

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.

How can I tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s?

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.

Are go-go boots from the 1960s or 1970s?

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.

Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s?

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.

Which designer became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s?

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.

What are the famous art pieces of Richard Anuskiewicz during the late 1970s?

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.

1970s Plastic Table

Pokrok Zilina Lamp

Plastic Bar Cart

Italian Plastic Furniture

Poland Lamp

Orange Space Age Table Lamp

1970s Space Age Mirror

Kartell 1970s

1970s Metal Desk

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Rare Mid-Century Folding Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s

$260

Pair of Midcentury Table Lamps Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s

By Egon Hillebrand, Hillebrand

Located in Praha, CZ

- nice style of lighting - marked by label - rare type - adjustable - bauhaus and industrial style.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Table Lamps Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s

$758 / set

Midcentury Czechoslovak Smoked Glass Coffee Table, Chrome Metal, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

This Midcentury modern coffee table was produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It features a

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Czechoslovak Smoked Glass Coffee Table, Chrome Metal, 1970s

$1,104

"EBE 34" by Giusto Toso for Leucos Murano Design 1970s Pair of Table Lamps

By Leucos Design Lab

Located in Brescia, IT

"EBE 34" by Giusto Toso Leucos, 1970 Glass shade and black plastic base Perfect condition

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Plastic

"EBE 34" by Giusto Toso for Leucos Murano Design 1970s Pair of Table Lamps

$2,137 / set

Pair of Midcentury Table Lamps, Space Age, 1970s

By Joe Colombo

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very nice style of lighting - rare type.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Midcentury Table Lamps, Space Age, 1970s

$473 / set

1970s Gabriella Crespi Fungo Table Lamp Brass Perspex Gold Colour

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Milano, IT

The iconic 'Fungo' Table Lamp Made in Brass and white perspex. Manufactured in the 1970s by Atelier

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Gabriella Crespi Fungo Table Lamp Brass Perspex Gold Colour

$34,443

All Glass Table Lamp by Valasske Mezirici, 1970s

By Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Plastic

All Glass Table Lamp by Valasske Mezirici, 1970s

$439

Pair of Mid Century Table Lamps, Germany, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Rare type - Nice style of lighting.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Table Lamps, Germany, 1970s

$473 / set

Set of 2 Aro leuchten table lamps with fabric shade , 1970s

Located in Delft, NL

Dimensions: 32cm Height , 20 cm diameter Condition: Good Period: 1970s Material: Plastic , fabric

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Aro leuchten table lamps with fabric shade , 1970s

$564

Set of Two Mid-Century Table Lamps, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, plastic 1xE14 or E15 bulb Good original condition US

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Set of Two Mid-Century Table Lamps, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

$344 / set

Sergio Brazzoli for Guzzini, Iconic 1970s Space Age Table Lamp, Italy

By Sandro Brazzoli, Guzzini

Located in Herentals, BE

A rare and exquisitely preserved example of 1970s Italian design, this Sergio Brazzoli Siro lamp

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Sergio Brazzoli for Guzzini, Iconic 1970s Space Age Table Lamp, Italy

$522

Brumbury Table Lamp Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini Italy, 1970s

By Harvey Guzzini, Luigi Massoni

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brumbury Table Lamp Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini Italy, 1970s

$2,969

Pair of Midcentury Table Lamps Rockets AKA, Germany, 1970s

By AKA Elektrik

Located in Praha, CZ

- very nice style of lighting - rare type, rare in pair - marked by label - space age style

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Midcentury Table Lamps Rockets AKA, Germany, 1970s

$592

Set of Two "Cubo Luce" Table Lamps by Studio Opi for Cini Nils, Italy, 1970s

By Cini Nils, Studio O.P.I.

Located in Milan, IT

Minimal "Cubo Luce" table lamps by Studio OPI for Cini & Nils. Part of a successful family of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Set of Two "Cubo Luce" Table Lamps by Studio Opi for Cini Nils, Italy, 1970s

$1,033 / set

Set of Two Table Lamp by Valašské Meziříčí, 1970s

By Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - illuminating glass Valašské Mezirící - made of plastic, glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Set of Two Table Lamp by Valašské Meziříčí, 1970s

$498 / set

Italian Concordia Table Lamp by E. Bosi for Martini Fratelli, 1970s

By E. Bosi, Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Concordia Table Lamp by E. Bosi for Martini Fratelli, 1970s

$3,325

Pair of Midcentury Table Lamps Pokrok Zilina, Tripod, Rocket, 1970s

By Pokrok

Located in Praha, CZ

- rare type - very nice style of lighting - marked by label

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Table Lamps Pokrok Zilina, Tripod, Rocket, 1970s

$711

Space Age 1970s Convertible Coffee Table Livia Castelli For Fain Italy

Located in Palermo, IT

Space Age 1970s convertible coffee table Livia Castelli for Fain Italy Bar cart, coffee table and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Space Age 1970s Convertible Coffee Table Livia Castelli For Fain Italy

$1,484

Rare Space Age Table Lamp, Attr. Yki Nummi, Stockmann-Orno, 1970s

By Yki Nummi, Stockmann-Orno

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare Space Age table lamp, attributed to Yki Nummi, manufactured by Stockmann-Orno, 1970s. Plastic

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Space Age Table Lamp, Attr. Yki Nummi, Stockmann-Orno, 1970s

$1,793

Mid-century Tulip table lamp by Yngve Ekström for Pileprodukter, Sweden, 1970s

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Forserum, SE

Table lamp ‘Tulip’ designed in the 1970’s by Swedish architect Yngve Ekström. Made from white

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Mid-century Tulip table lamp by Yngve Ekström for Pileprodukter, Sweden, 1970s

$831

Blue Plastic Table Desk "Orix Blu" by Parigi and Prina for Molteni, Italy 1970s

By Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina, Molteni C

Located in Argelato, BO

Questa scrivania è il modello "Orix" prodotto da Molteni & C negli anni '70, progettato dai designer italiani Vittorio Parigi e Nani Prina. Si tratta di un pezzo iconico del design ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Metal

Blue Plastic Table Desk "Orix Blu" by Parigi and Prina for Molteni, Italy 1970s

$3,503

Adjustable Sintesi Desk/Table Lamp In Black Lacquer By Ernesto Gismondi, 1970s

By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi

Located in Skokie, IL

Adjustable Sintesi desk or table lamp in black lacquer by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide Italy 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Adjustable Sintesi Desk/Table Lamp In Black Lacquer By Ernesto Gismondi, 1970s

$875

Table / Desk Lamp by Paolo Caliari for Linea T, Italy, 1970s

By Paolo Caliari

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Table / Desk Lamp by Paolo Caliari for Linea T, Italy, 1970s

$1,342

Big Midcentury Space Age Table Lamp, Sputnik or Atom, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Germany - circa 1970s - Good original condition jr.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Big Midcentury Space Age Table Lamp, Sputnik or Atom, 1970s

$865

Brown Hebi (Snake) Lamp, 1970s

By Isao Hosoe

Located in London, GB

This icon of 20th century design was created in 1970 by Japanese engineer and designer Isao Hosoe

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brown Hebi (Snake) Lamp, 1970s

$315

Green Golden Table Desk Alarm Clock with Tulip Base by Europa, Germany, 1970s

By Europa Clocks

Located in Vienna, AT

An elegant golden and emerald-green Space Age design desk or table alarm clock from the 1970s

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Green Golden Table Desk Alarm Clock with Tulip Base by Europa, Germany, 1970s

$390

Bobby Cart by Joe Colombo, 1970s

By Joe Colombo

Located in Roma, IT

Bobby Cart is an original decorative object realized by Gio Colombo during the 1970s. 81 X 36 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Plastic

Bobby Cart by Joe Colombo, 1970s

$807

Mid-century design vintage moon rock table lamp André Cazenave style , 1970s

Located in Delft, NL

Mid-century design vintage moon rock table lamp André Cazenave style , 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Mid-century design vintage moon rock table lamp André Cazenave style , 1970s

$534

Midcentury Table Lamp Lidokov, Designed by Josef Hurka, 1970s

By Lidokov, Josef Hurka

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very nice style of lighting - Marked by label.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Table Lamp Lidokov, Designed by Josef Hurka, 1970s

$378 Sale Price

20% Off

Midcentury Table Magnetic Lamp Agilo, Schlagheck Schultes, Osram, Germany, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- rare type - space age style - marked - practical - very nice style of lighting

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Midcentury Table Magnetic Lamp Agilo, Schlagheck Schultes, Osram, Germany, 1970s

$390

Italian space age beige radio table lamp by Adriano Rampoldi for Europhon, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian space age beige plastic radio table lamp by Adriano Rampoldi for Europhon, 1970s Table lamp

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Italian space age beige radio table lamp by Adriano Rampoldi for Europhon, 1970s

$356

Space Age Table Lamps from Pokrok Zilina, 1970s, Set of 2

By Pokrok Žílina

Located in Żory, PL

These space-age table lamps were produced in the 1970s in Czechoslovakia by Pokrok Zilina. Lamps

Category

Mid-20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Space Age Table Lamps from Pokrok Zilina, 1970s, Set of 2

$321 / set

Vintage Italian Space Age Table Lamp, Model 4030 by Guzzini, 1970s

By iGuzzini, Guzzini

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Vintage Italian Space Age Table Lamp, Model 4030 by Guzzini, 1970s Produced by Harvey Guzzini, a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage Italian Space Age Table Lamp, Model 4030 by Guzzini, 1970s

$1,781

Pair of Cuboluce Table Lamps by OPI Milano for Cini Nils, 1970s, Italy

By Cini Nils, OPI Milano

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Pair of Cuboluce table lamps by OPI Milano for Cini & Nils, 1970s, Italy Minimal design Very high

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Cuboluce Table Lamps by OPI Milano for Cini Nils, 1970s, Italy

$1,009 / set

Pink Chrome Space Age Table Desk Alarm Clock, Tulip Base, Rhythm Japan, 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

A stylish Space Age desk or table alarm clock from the 1970s, made by Rhythm — a Japanese company

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pink Chrome Space Age Table Desk Alarm Clock, Tulip Base, Rhythm Japan, 1970s

$450

XL Midcentury Space Age Table Lamp, Sputnik or Atom, 1970s - Germany

By VEB Leuchten

Located in Praha, CZ

- Germany - circa 1970s - Good original condition - US compatible, US adapter uncl. - 3 bulbs any

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

XL Midcentury Space Age Table Lamp, Sputnik or Atom, 1970s - Germany

$865

XL Midcentury Space Age Table Lamp, Sputnik or Atom, 1970s - Germany

By VEB Leuchten

Located in Praha, CZ

- Germany - circa 1970s - Good original condition - US compatible, US adapter uncl. - 3 bulbs any

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

XL Midcentury Space Age Table Lamp, Sputnik or Atom, 1970s - Germany

$865

Model "Area" Table Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy

By Artemide, Mario Bellini

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Model "Area" Table Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in good condition

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Parchment Paper, Ceramic

Model "Area" Table Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy

$1,555

Bobby Cart by Gio Colombo, 1970s

By Joe Colombo

Located in Roma, IT

Bobby cart is an original decorative object realized by Gio Colombo during the 1970s. Designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Plastic

Bobby Cart by Gio Colombo, 1970s

$1,009

A Pair of Table Lamps, Turned Solid Pine, Tranås Stilarmatur Sweden, 1970s

By AB Stilarmatur Tranås

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of sculptural, solid pine table lamps made by Stilarmatur in Tranås Sweden. The body of the

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Pine

A Pair of Table Lamps, Turned Solid Pine, Tranås Stilarmatur Sweden, 1970s

$1,500 / set

Pair of Midcentury Telescope Table Lamps Eichhoff Werke, Germany, 1970s

By Eichhoff

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very nice style of lighting - Rare in pair - Practical - Marked.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Telescope Table Lamps Eichhoff Werke, Germany, 1970s

$580 / set

Midcentury Coffee Table Peter Ghyczy and Ernst Moeckl Germany, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- space age era.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Midcentury Coffee Table Peter Ghyczy and Ernst Moeckl Germany, 1970s

$390

Rodolfo Bonetto "Nitia" table lamp for Design House Guzzini Italy 1970s

By Rodolfo Bonetto, Guzzini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Illuminate your space with the avant-garde charm of the Rodolfo Bonetto "Nitia" table lamp, a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rodolfo Bonetto "Nitia" table lamp for Design House Guzzini Italy 1970s

$1,425

Pair of Lamps Methacrylate White Lucite Leaves. Italy, 1970s

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of italian design Space Age Mid-Century Modern table or bedside or desk lamps in metal base

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Lamps Methacrylate White Lucite Leaves. Italy, 1970s

$4,513 / set

1970s Original Table Lamp Model n. 7671 (First Series) by Egon Hillebrand

By Egon Hillebrand

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Stunning original halogen table lamp model n. 7671 (first series, so rare to find it) by Egon

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Original Table Lamp Model n. 7671 (First Series) by Egon Hillebrand

$529 Sale Price

32% Off

Brumbury Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Harveiluce iGuzzini, 1970s

By Harveiluce, iGuzzini, Luigi Massoni

Located in bruxelles, BE

Plastic and metal lamp by Luigi Massoni, model Brumbury. Double switch to choose to light a part or

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brumbury Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Harveiluce iGuzzini, 1970s

$4,038

Mid-Century Table Lamp Designed by Adriano Rapholdi for Europhon, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Italy Made of plastic 1xE14 or E15 bulb Re-polished Fully functional Good original

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Table Lamp Designed by Adriano Rapholdi for Europhon, 1970s

$546

Scandinavian modern floor lamp by Bergboms, Sweden, 1970s

By Bergboms

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Bergboms floor lamp model 'G-026' produced in Sweden during the 1970s. Made in brass with a

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian modern floor lamp by Bergboms, Sweden, 1970s

$3,539

Vintage Foldable Service Cart by Raquer, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

furniture. Perfect for the home bar or as a side table. The car is foldable and is particularly easy to stow

Category

20th Century Spanish Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Vintage Foldable Service Cart by Raquer, 1970s

$1,055

Giotto Stoppino Elco Scorze, 1970s Scagno stacking coffee tables, set of 3

By Giotto Stoppino, Elco

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Set of 3 plastic space age Scagno coffee tables or stools by architect Giotto Stoppino. Made for

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Plastic

Giotto Stoppino Elco Scorze, 1970s Scagno stacking coffee tables, set of 3

$1,745 / set

Maniglia Table Lamp by De Pas, D Urbino and Lomazzi for Stilnovo, 1970s

By Gionathan de Pas Donato D’Urbino Paolo Lomazzi, Stilnovo

Located in Athens, Attiki

Maniglia table lamp designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi for the Italian

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Maniglia Table Lamp by De Pas, D Urbino and Lomazzi for Stilnovo, 1970s

$772

Original Modernist brass Huge Stilnovo Sciolari Style Table Light, Italy, 1970s

By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Table light Origin: Italy Age: 1970s Original 1970s table light

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Original Modernist brass Huge Stilnovo Sciolari Style Table Light, Italy, 1970s

$1,757 Sale Price

20% Off

Red Metal Bicycle Table Lamp or Wall Lamp by Zicoli, 1970s, Italy

By Zicoli

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Red metal bicycle table lamp or wall lamp by Zicoli, 1970s Italy Very rare large desk lampor

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Red Metal Bicycle Table Lamp or Wall Lamp by Zicoli, 1970s, Italy

$712

Rare Midcentury Space Age Style Side Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1970s

By Ernst Moeckl, Peter Ghyczy

Located in Praha, CZ

- rare type - practical - space age style

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Rare Midcentury Space Age Style Side Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1970s

$438

Set of Three Space Age Sputnik Wall or Table Lamps, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- USSR, circa 1970s (marked by manufacturer) - Perfect original condition, probably never used.

Category

Vintage 1970s Russian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Set of Three Space Age Sputnik Wall or Table Lamps, 1970s

$2,374 / set

1970s Light Studio Compact Desk Lamp with Alarm Clock

By Manon

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Modular Red Light Studio Folding Lamp with Clock Plastic 11.25 h x 4.63 w x 5.5 d Includes

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

1970s Light Studio Compact Desk Lamp with Alarm Clock

$150

Rare Midcentury Table Magnetic Halogen Lamp AKA, Space Age, Germany, 1970s

By AKA Elektrik

Located in Praha, CZ

- very rare model - nice style of lighting - marked - adjustable - space age style

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Midcentury Table Magnetic Halogen Lamp AKA, Space Age, Germany, 1970s

$331

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1970s Plastic Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1970s plastic table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of plastic, metal and glass, every 1970s plastic table was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1970s plastic table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1970s plastic table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1970s plastic table over the years, but those crafted by Harvey Guzzini, Kartell and Artemide are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1970s Plastic Table?

A 1970s plastic table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $74,599.

Materials: Plastic Furniture

Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.

From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.

When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.

Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.

Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1970s Plastic Table

What was worn in the 1970s?
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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.
Were sequins popular in the 1970s?
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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.
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.
Are the 1970s mid-century?
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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.
What is 1970s furniture called?
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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.
How can I tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s?
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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.
Are go-go boots from the 1960s or 1970s?
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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.
Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s?
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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.
Which designer became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s?
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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.
What are the famous art pieces of Richard Anuskiewicz during the late 1970s?
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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.