Question 1

What is ’70s furniture called?

Accepted Answer

What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.

Question 2

What are 60s skirts called?

Accepted Answer

A variety of skirts were popular in the 1960s. The pencil skirt and sheath skirt were widely worn, and the miniskirt became highly popularized. Classic swing skirts, featuring pleated or gathered design, were also a common choice. Shop a range of vintage and retro-inspired skirts on 1stDibs.

Question 3

What sunglasses were popular in the 70s?

Accepted Answer

The sunglasses that were popular in the 70s were those that were large and often square in shape. A popular 70s style was the aviator style. Many of the 70s style glasses were characterized by colored lenses and funky frames. Shop 1970s sunglasses and other vintage sunglasses on 1stDibs.

Question 4

What were the ’70s glasses called?

Accepted Answer

What the ’70s glasses were called depended on the shape of their frames. Sunglasses and eyeglasses that feature rounded frames with a double bridge are aviator glasses. The oversized women's sunglasses that feature curved, thick frames are butterfly sunglasses, while the angular looks worn by Elton John and other celebrities of the 1970s are square sunglasses. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage sunglasses.

Question 5

What skirts were popular in the 70s?

Accepted Answer

Many kinds of skirts were popular in the 1970s, including denim skirts, A-line skirts, and peasant skirts. Earth tones, pastels, and wildly colorful patterns were common styles of the 70s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of vintage 1970s skirts from some of the world’s top boutiques.

Question 6

Are platform shoes from the 70s?

Accepted Answer

No, platform shoes are not from the ‘70s. Platform shoes have been around for centuries, with origins in Greek theater. Salvatore Ferragamo popularized the footwear again in the 1930s with his rainbow-soled design. Find vintage and contemporary platform shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 7

What do you wear to a 70s party?

Accepted Answer

In order to dress for a ‘70s party, it is important to dress in the styles of the day. Namely, opt for bell-bottom jeans, polyester tops, shirts and jackets with wide lapels, peasant tops and halter tops. Additionally, choose bright colors and patterns such as tie-dye.

Question 8

What are 70s boots called?

Accepted Answer

From crinkle boots to platform boots, there were many different styles of boot found in the 1970s. One of the most popular and famous styles from the time was the go-go boot which first rose to prominence in the 60s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage boots from the 1970s from some of the world’s top boutiques.

Question 9

How should I dress for a ’70s party?

Accepted Answer

There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.

Question 10

How do you identify 1800s furniture?

Accepted Answer

To identify 1800s furniture, first check to see if your piece bears any maker's marks. Should you locate any, researching them using trusted online resources can help you determine the maker and age of your furniture. To determine if unmarked pieces date back to the 19th century, look for tool marks and variations in their carvings and ornamentation. Since 19th-century furniture was handmade, you should expect to find these signs of hand craftsmanship. A piece that shows no marks or inconsistencies in details is likely a contemporary machine-made reproduction. Familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of Rococo, Chippendale, Gothic Revival, neoclassical and other 19th-century styles can also be helpful. If you struggle to make an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of 19th-century furniture.

Question 11

What do you call furniture from the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.

Question 12

What is 1950s furniture called?

Accepted Answer

1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.

Question 13

What is 1970s furniture called?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

What is 1920s furniture called?

Accepted Answer

What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.

Question 15

How do you identify 1930s furniture?

Accepted Answer

To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.

Question 16

What is 1960s-style furniture called?

Accepted Answer

Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.

Question 17

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

Accepted Answer

The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.

60s 70s Furniture

Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

60s 70s wall lamp articulated lamp brass Relco Made in Italy Design

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

60s 70s wall lamp Wall Sconce Fischer Leuchten Germany Ice Glas Design

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

60s 70s wall lamp Limburg Leuchten Germany Wall Sconce Space Age Design

Vintage 1970s European Wall Lights and Sconces

60s 70s Wall Sconce Wall Lamp Glass Brass Leaf Space Age Design

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

60s 70s ceiling lamp wall lamp by Limburg Leuchten Germany glass chrome

Vintage 1970s European Sofas

60s 70s Teak Sofa Couch 2er Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Design

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

60s 70s discus wall lamp Teka Orange Space Age design aluminum metal

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

2x 60s 70s Como wall lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill Putzler

Vintage 1970s European Wall Lights and Sconces

2x 60s 70s lamp light wall lamp glass brass space age design

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

60s 70s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Wall Light Limburg Space Age Design

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

60s 70s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Ceiling Lamp Hans Möller Brass Design

Vintage 1960s German Shelves

60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf telephone shelf string shelf Danish design

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

60s 70s lamp light wall lamp wall light Limburg Space Age Design

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

60s 70s Lamp Fixture Wall Sconce Temde Lighten Teak Space Age Design

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Soriana 2 seater sofa by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 60s, 70s

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

60s 70s Discus Wall Lamp Wall Sconce Space Age Design Aluminum Metal

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

60s 70s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Wall Sconce Hillebrand Space Age Design

Vintage 1970s European Vases

60s 70s Vase Floor Vase Flower Vase Ceramic Silberdistel Space Age Design

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

60s 70s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Wall Light Limburg Space Age Design

Vintage 1970s European Sofas

60s 70s Teak Sofa 3 Seater Couch Seating Set Danish Modern Design Denmark

Vintage 1970s European Sofas

60s 70s Dieter Rams for Vitsoe Armchair Program 620 Design Couch Fabric Object

Vintage 1970s European Shelves

60s 70s Teak String Shelf Module by Kajsa Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden

Vintage 1970s Danish Sideboards

60s 70s teak sideboard highboard H.W. Klein Bramin Danish Modern Design

Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants

60s 70s Ball Lamp Hanging Lamp Glass Ceiling Lamp Space Age Design

Vintage 1960s German Coffee and Cocktail Tables

60s 70s coffee table glass table by Werner Lindner for Bacher Space Age

Vintage 1970s German Table Lamps

60s 70s table lamp ball lamp Doria "Big Ball" glass space age design

Vintage 1960s European Dining Room Chairs

3x 60s 70s chair swivel chair dining chair mid century Danish modern design

Vintage 1970s German Flush Mount

60s 70s ceiling lamp or wall lamp Bubble Glass Germany Space Age Design

Vintage 1970s German Flush Mount

60s 70s ceiling lamp or wall lamp Bubble Glass Germany Space Age Design

Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants

60s 70s ceiling lamp hanging lamp by Temde Leuchten glass space age design

Vintage 1970s German Table Lamps

2x 60s 70s XL table lamp table lamp aluminum metal space age design

Vintage 1970s German Table Lamps

60s 70s table lamp Ingo Maurer Gulp tube lamp chrome metal Space Age

Vintage 1970s German Table Lamps

60s 70s Ball Lamp Lamp Light Table Lamp Space Age Design Glass Metal

Vintage 1970s German Flush Mount

60s 70s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Plafoniere Wall Lamp Hillebrand Space Age Design

Vintage 1970s German Wardrobes and Armoires

60s 70s Coat Hook Wardrobe Wall Coat Rack Metal Wood Space Age

Vintage 1970s German Table Lamps

60s 70s Ball Lamp Lamp Light Table Lamp Space Age Design Glass Metal

Vintage 1970s German Table Lamps

60s 70s Table Lamp Ball Lamp Doria "Big Ball" Glass Space Age Design

Vintage 1970s German Table Lamps

XXL 60s 70s Ball Lamp Light Table Lamp Space Age Design Glass Metal

Vintage 1970s Swiss Floor Lamps

60s 70s Lamp Light Floor Lamp E.R. Nele Temde Ball Lamp Switzerland

Vintage 1970s Spanish Flush Mount