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Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Sapporo Mobilgirgi, 1970s
By Sapporo
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of six sculptural chairs by Sapporo Mobilgirgi that feature wonderful backrests. The color of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of four armchairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970
s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Set of four vintage armchairs often attributed to Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
The chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Sapporo Mobil Girgi Italy, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Sapporo
Located in amstelveen, NL
Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, set of six dining chairs, Italian walnut and black leather, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 6 dining chairs by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Sapporo
Located in amstelveen, NL
Solid Walnut and leather dining chairs, Sapporo, Mobil Girgi, 1970s
The deep cognac leather shows
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Set of 4
Monk
Dining Chairs in Canvas, 1970s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in amstelveen, NL
A set of 4 walnut and canvas dining chairs, model Monk, for Molteni, Italy, 1970s.
The canvas
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Tobia
Afra Scarpa for Molteni Monk Chairs, Set of 6, 1970s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
timeless and elegant chairs are made of a walnut wooden frame with fine dark blue leather seat and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Sapporo
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 6 sculptural Italian dining chairs with saddle-stitched leather seats, black colored. Very
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Set of Six
Monk
Dining Chairs in Canvas, 1970s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in amstelveen, NL
, 1970s.
The canvas forms a beautiful combination with the wood. An interesting and high-quality chair
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Set of 4
Monk
Dining Chairs in Black Leather, 1970s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in amstelveen, NL
A set of 4 walnut and black leather dining chairs, model Monk, for Molteni, Italy, 1970s.
The
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Set of 2
Monk
Dining Chairs in Black Leather, 1970s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in amstelveen, NL
A set of 2 walnut and black leather dining chairs, model Monk, for Molteni, Italy, 1970s.
The
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Set of 6
Monk
Dining Chairs in Black Leather, 1970s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in amstelveen, NL
A set of 6 walnut and black leather dining chairs, model Monk, for Molteni, Italy, 1970s.
The
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Set of 4
Monk
Dining Chairs in Black Leather, 1970s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in amstelveen, NL
A set of 4 walnut and black leather dining chairs, model Monk, for Molteni, Italy, 1970s.
The
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Set of 4
Sapporo
Dining Chairs by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in amstelveen, NL
'Sapporo' dining chairs, designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy, circa 1970.
These
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-century leather and wood armchairs , Italy 1970s
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
design, showcasing the raw beauty of solid walnut paired with luxurious materials. The chairs feature
Category
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Executive Leather Swivel Office Chair by Gordon Russell for Giroflex, 1970s
By Gordon Russell, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Swiss furniture manufacturer. The chair features a gently curved walnut plywood back that provides both
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Charles and Ray Eames 670 and 671 Lounge and Ottomans by Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible rare matching pair of 1970s production Eames Lounge (model 670) and Ottoman's (model
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1970
s Italy Vintage Poltrona Frau Arm Chair in Shearling
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Aspen, CO
Italian 1970's Vintage Poltrona Frau Arm Chair with Unique Detail Restored & Reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Walnut Lounge Chairs by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, made in 1970s Italy.
By Mobil Girgi, Sapporo
Located in Almelo, NL
Walnut Lounge Chairs by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, made in 1970s Italy.
A pair of walnut and lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Set of 4 1970s Walnut Knoll Bill Stephens Arm Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Medina, OH
Set of four walnut 1970s Knoll Bill Stephens arm chairs in their original fabric. These chairs are
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
1970s Set of 4 Drexel Game Table Chairs with Cane Backs Mid Century
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Transform your game room with this set of 4 Drexel game table chairs from the 1970s. With elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Tobia
Afra Scarpa Set of Four Africa Chairs Artona Series by Maxalto, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of four chairs mod. Africa with structure in solid walnut and seat in curved plywood
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Pair of Mid-Century Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs with Walnut Base, 1970
s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century swivel chairs, Milo Baughman attr., 1960's.
This classic pair of swivel
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Four Walnut Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian four walnut Cesca chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eight Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè and Walnut Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Eight chairs in solid walnut, recently restored and covered in bouclé fabric, Italian production
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 10
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Vicenza, IT
manufacturer Mobilgirgi in the 1970s.
They feature a walnut briar structure and a brown leather seater.
Fully
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Italian pair of two Lounge chairs in fine leather and Walnut Wood, Italy 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Almelo, NL
Italian pair of two large Lounge chairs in fine leather and Walnut Wood, Italy 1970s
These
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1970s American Craft Movement Organic Modern Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
1970s American studio furniture Craft movement organic modern sculpture chair / stool in
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Cane Back Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Directional c. 1970’s
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1970’s design dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Directional. This set includes two arm
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage Wingback Lounge Chair in Sculpted Walnut by Adrian Pearsall, 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive lounge chair in sculpted black walnut by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs by Sapporo, 1970s
By Sapporo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sapporo for Girgi Mobil, set of 6 dining chairs, Italian walnut and off-white fabric, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Swivel Chairs in Bouclé, circa 1970s
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of swivel lounge chairs. Original swivel return mechanism in excellent condition. Walnut
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
$12,000 / set
Large Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs, circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Swivel chairs by Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered over refinished walnut bases. Chairs swivel and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Giancarlo Piretti Castelli Folding Chairs Rare Cane Version, Italy, 1970s
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare example (set of two) of the famous Plia chair in cane and walnut produced in a limited series
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Floating Club Chairs in Boucle Fabric 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of club chairs with recessed plinth bases in walnut. American, 1970's. These chairs have
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Tobia Scarpa Eight Blonde Walnut Black Leather Dining Chairs Monk, Italy, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vienna, AT
Tobia Scarpa 8 walnut and black leather dining chairs, model Monk, for Molteni, Italy, 1970s.
An
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Krueger Matrix Stacking Chairs
By Thomas Tolleson
Located in Lafayette, IN
-formed plastic construction in the late 1970s. The gorgeous, book-matched walnut veneer compliments the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Finn Juhl Inspired Pair of Danish Mid-Century Lounge Chairs 1970s
By Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Finn Juhl, Denmark, 1970's.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Listing for JP: 1970s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs with Geometric Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
.
Lounge chairs, walnut, leather, Europe, 1970s
Remarkable armchairs defined by their distinctive
Category
Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Tub Chairs Ca. 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of classic tub lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, with walnut bases
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Tobia
Afra Scarpa for Molteni Monk Chairs, Set of 6, 1970s
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
timeless and elegant chairs are made of a walnut wooden frame with redone white leather seat and backrests
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Set of 2
Monk
Dining Chairs in Canvas, 1970s
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
A set of 2 walnut and canvas dining chairs, model Monk, for Molteni, Italy, 1970s.
The light
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs by Sapporo, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Sapporo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, set of 6 dining chairs, Italian walnut and cognac leather, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs by Sapporo, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Sapporo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sapporo for Girgi Mobil, set of 6 dining chairs, Italian walnut and cognac leather, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Swivel Chairs in Bouclé in the Style of Milo Baughman, C. 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Westport, CT
Set of swivel chairs in the style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970-1979. Completely
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Lounge Chair by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A beautiful walnut chair, designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy 1970's.
Beautifully
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Midcentury Hollywood Regency Bamboo Form Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
USA, 1970s
Solid walnut bamboo form frames, with pink upholstered seats.
Side chairs measure: 20
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Walnut
Pianura Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fantastic high-quality Pianura lounge chair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy 1971. It
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Edward G. Livingston Sculptural Studio Rocking Chair, 1970s
By Sam Maloof
Located in Coronado, CA
Equal parts sculpture, equal parts furniture, this divinely comfortable, large scale rocking chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Listing for W. : Italian Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Sapporo, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Sapporo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Listing for W. :
Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, set of 8 dining chairs, Italian walnut and cognac leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Africa Chair by Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Artona Series, Italy 1970s-1980s
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb Africa chair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s and produced by Maxalto, Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 8 Africa Chairs, Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning set of eight Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and produced by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Signed Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Tub Chairs Ca. 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of classic tub lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, with walnut bases
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Set of 8
Monk
Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
A set of 8 mahogany wood and canvas dining chairs, model Monk, for Molteni, Italy, 1970s.
The new
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Tobia
Afra Scarpa for Molteni Monk Chairs, Set of 8, 1970s
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
timeless and elegant chairs are made of a walnut wooden frame with fine cognac leather seat and backrests
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Set of Six
Monk
Dining Chairs in Canvas, 1970s
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
A set of 6 walnut and canvas dining chairs, model Monk, for Molteni, Italy, 1970s.
The light
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Set of 4
Monk
Dining Chairs in Canvas, 1970s
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
A set of 4 walnut and canvas dining chairs, model Monk, for Molteni, Italy, 1970s.
The new canvas
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Set of 6
Monk
Dining Chairs in Canvas, 1970s
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
A set of 6 walnut and canvas dining chairs, model Monk, for Molteni, Italy, 1970s.
The canvas seats
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
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1970s Walnut Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1970s walnut chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1970s walnut chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and fabric. 1970s walnut chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1970s walnut chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small 1970s walnut chairs measuring 14 inches across. Many 1970s walnut chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Milo Baughman and Maxalto produced popular 1970s walnut chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are 1970s Walnut Chairs?
1970s walnut chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,606, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $62,000.
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 Walnut Chairs
- 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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