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Mid century modern 70s italian modular sofa
Located in Palermo, PA
Step into the vibrant world of 1970s Italy with this stunning modular sofa, a true gem of mid-century design. Wrapped in its original high-quality velvet fabric, this piece boasts a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Italian 70
s Circular Mirror By Crystal Art
By Ultima Crystal Art
Located in London, GB
surrounding mirror. Italian c.1970's by Crystal Art
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror
Cocoon tripod floor lamp - Goldkant Leuchten - 70
s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in The Hague, NL
variations, ranging from modern to traditional designs.
Influence: While George Nelson used a similar
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Gianni Moscatelli desk for Formanova 70’s.
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in bari, IT
Desk design by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova 1970s. Palisander desk surface rests on flat stainless steel legs with floating drawers on either side. Original locks without keys.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
$4,271 Sale Price
20% Off
Couple of Luciano Frigerio Bedsides 70
s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in taranto, IT
Pair of original 70s bedside tables, design and production Luciano Frigerio, made of wood with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Marble
$5,102 / set
Helena Tynell for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland. Modern art glass vase, 1960s/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Helena Tynell for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland. Modern art glass vase,
Architecturally inspired vase in
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Set Three Cubes Table Lamps 70
s
Located in bari, IT
Set of three floor lamps in frosted glass with a cuboid shape.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
$901 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage John Stuart Campaign Wood Desk With White Lacquer, X-Chrome Base 70
s
By John Stuart, West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
Furniture Company in the 1970s. The two drawers are large and have also been lacquered on the inside of the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
$6,240 Sale Price
20% Off
70
s HOJER EKSPORT WILTON Circles UNUSED Danish Rya Rug Modern Mid Century
By Hojer Eksport Wilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern (of 60's/70's)
• Vintage unused - never walked on Rya rug!
This UNUSED 1960's HOJER EKSPORT
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Italian c.70
s Glazed Ceramic table lamp
Located in London, GB
Italian 70's cream and white glazed ceramic table lamp in the shape of the urn with decoration of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
So Disco Modern 70
s Inspired Ceramic Leg
Boucle
Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
piece of the 1970's inspired pattern is hand cut and applied to achieve a modern aesthetic.
The glaze
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut, Upholstery, Ceramic
2x 60s 70s Teak Easy Chair Lounge Chair Danish Modern Design 70s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
2x 60s 70s teak easy chair lounge chair danish modern design 70s
Object: 2x Easy Chair
Category
Vintage 1970s European Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
A large Italian c.70
s table lamp
Located in London, GB
A large Italian c.70's table lamp in brass and mouth blown opaline glass, the base is fitted for
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
70
s Serigraph by Sister Corita Kent
By Sister Corita
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Sister Mary Corita Kent (1918-1986) was known for her text-based pop influenced printmaking that conveyed her activism and spiritually-informed social commentary to promote love and ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Paint
Vintage 1960s/70s Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Chairs, Set of 12
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
can easily sit in them for a long dinner.
1960s/70s - France
Dimensions
Height: 80cm/31.49"
Seat
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
So Disco Modern 70
s Inspired Ceramic Raffia
Brass Table Lamp by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
. The 1970's inspired pattern is hand cut and applied to achieve a modern aesthetic.
The glaze
Category
2010s South African Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
70
s Tobacco Leaf Dining Table or Desk
By Aldo Tura, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Textural, organic, and terribly chic. This 70's dining table or desk is sheathed in tobacco leaves
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
FRAME DRIVING SCHOOL 70 S 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Globe 50S
THE GLOBE IS IN PLASTIC AND THE FOOT IN WOOD. 1950s. IT HAS LIGHT. GOOD CONDITION WITH CENTURIES OF USE. MEASUREMENTS: 110 CM IN HEIGHT AND 60 CM IN DIAMETER
good con...
Category
20th Century English Modern Maps
Materials
Plastic, Wood
So Disco Modern 70
s Inspired Ceramic Glass
Brass Coffee Table by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
pieces are the same. Each piece of the 1970's inspired pattern is hand cut and applied to achieve a
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian sconces from the 70
s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of Italian sconces from the 70's.
Beautiful yellow and red Murano glass.
Total height 67 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$4,508 / set
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps Set of 2 By Høvik Lys ca 1960-70s
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare and very cool, Scandinavian Modern table lamps by Høvik Lys ca 1960-70s.
According to some
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Travertine Table lamp 70s
By Philippe Barbier, George Kovacs
Located in Cork, IE
This minimalistic travertine block lamp with its original oatmeal-colored linen shade exudes timeless elegance.
Though lighter than marble the cylindrical base is quite heavy and y...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine
Lamperti table lamp white Italian modern 70s
By Lamperti, Joe Colombo
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Vivid color long table or desk lamp named "Lucciole." white steel shade is able to tilt and turn. We have also small model.
Light source E27 light bulbs.
Using with 100-120V Able t...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
70s Armchair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Ljubljana, SI
70s BAUHAUS Armrest Chair
CESCA chair with armrest. Firm with robust frame. Vintage patina with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$783
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Scandinavian 70’s Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century Scandinavian modern rug with a nice design and beautiful light colors
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Italian 70
s Mirror In Fine Polished Brass Frame
Located in London, GB
Italian 70's mirror in fine brass polished frame with wive design on the top and bottom, have marks
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
70
s CARMEN Abstract Circle Brown Orange UNUSED Mid Century Wool Rya Rug Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern (of 60's/70's)
• Vintage unused - never walked on Rya rug!
This rug is a stunning 1970's DANIA
Category
Vintage 1970s Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Laurel 70
s Chrome / Black Chrome Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
chrome accents . Topped with a linen barrel shade this lamp has that luxurious vibe of the 1970's glamor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Lamperti wall lamp yellow Italian modern 70s
By Lamperti
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Vivid color wall lamp named "Lucciole." Yellow steel shade is able to tilt and turn.
Set of two wall lamps in yellow.
Light source E27 light bulbs.
Using with 100-120V Able to use...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
70
s Italian Walnut Travertine Marble Dining Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
code for a quote.
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
$5,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Modernist Albrizi Lucite and Chrome Fireplace Tool Set c 1960/70
s
By Albrizi
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of modernist fireplace tools, consisting of three tools, a poker, brush and shovel, on a lucite and chrome base. The set is in very good, clean, original, and ready to use ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Chrome
70s Swedish pine table lamp mid century modern
Located in Boden, SE
Elevate any interior space with this charming vintage table lamp, a perfect blend of natural texture and classic design. The square shade features an intricate, hand-woven wicker p...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Pine
70s pine table lamp mid century modern wood
Located in Boden, SE
Elevate any interior space with this charming vintage table lamp, a perfect blend of natural texture and classic design. The square shade features an intricate, hand-woven wicker pat...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Pine, Fabric
Romeo Rega Italian Midcentury Table from the 70
s
By Romeo Rega
Located in bari, IT
70's table composed of an elegant mix of metals with polished brass and steel finish. The central
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Stainless Steel
$4,936 Sale Price
20% Off
Luciano Frigerio Italian Midcentury Table Early 70
s
By Luciano Frigerio di Desio, Frigerio Di Desio
Located in bari, IT
Norman model table, designer Luciano Frigerio, production Frigerio di Desio year 1972 ca.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,657 Sale Price
20% Off
Pretty Vintage hand woven Scandinavian 70’s Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century Scandinavian modern rug with a nice design and beautiful colours
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
70s Modern Postmodern Brass Table Lamp, circa 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
A '70s Modern Post-Modern period brass-plated table lamp with a chevron design, in the style of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
70
s EGE RYA VANGUARD Scarves UNUSED Danish Rug Modern Mid Century Red Wool
By Ege Rya
Located in Los Angeles, CA
• Style: Scandinavian Modern (of 60's/70's)
• Vintage unused - never walked on Rya rug!
This UNUSED
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Impressive French 70
s Ebonized and Gilt Bronze Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive French 70's ebonized and gilt bronze console.
Beautiful patina on the gilt bronze
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bronze
Italian Bookcase 60
s / 70
s Glass and Solid Wood, G343
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large Italian bookcase from the 70s. Solid wood structure and transparent glass shelves. Sober and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
70
s Nicos Zographos Styled Chrome / Wood Coffee Table
By Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
for their high-end furniture from the 1970's and 80's.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Brutalist ceramic sculpture 70
s abstract chamotte French
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French Brutalist sculpture in chamotte clay. Hand-crafted, hand-made ceramics. Nice vintage condition, please note slight traces of age (see photos). Unidentified artist.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Italian Modern Murano Glass Leaf Table Lamp, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare Murano glass leaf table lamp
Made in Italy in the 70s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Modern Thick Glass Table Lamp from 70s
Located in Catania, CT
70s. Normal trace of age and use but a small scratch on the corner as shown in picture. It mounts a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
2x 60s 70s Side Table Danish Modern Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
2x 60s 70s side table Danish modern design 60s 70s
Object: 2x side table
Manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1970s European Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 Cesca chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina 60
s, 70’s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Padova, IT
. This work by the austrian designer presents a modern and unmistakable line, which has left a mark in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
70
s italian ceiling light metal chrome adjustable spots
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Italian ceiling light from the 70s. Round structure in white lacquered metal (original paint) and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Frederick Ramond Century 70
s Bronze Brass Chandelier
By Fredrick Ramond
Located in Cincinnati, OH
light to the body this great looking 1970's styled piece gives you plenty of options and with the bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian 70
s Photo Frame In Rattan And Wicker
Located in London, GB
Italian 1970's phot frame, elegant mid-20th century design, woven wicker, bamboo rattan frame in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Glass
70s Swedish table lamp pine wood mid century modern
Located in Boden, SE
Scandinavian vintage table lamp Mid-century modern Pine wood light.
This is a Scandinavian wooden
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Pine
Vintage blu and orange American Armchair 60s-70s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Swivel and height-adjustable armchair with aluminum base, foam padding, imitation leather upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Chandelier 70S
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big Chandilier special Order from 70S
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$29,669
Lamperti small table lamp white Italian modern 70s
By Lamperti, Joe Colombo
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Vivid color small table or desk lamp named "Lucciole." white steel shade is able to tilt and turn.
Set of two lamps in White.
Light source E27 light bulbs.
Using with 100-120V Abl...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
$800 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Floor Lamp Luci 70s 80s Italian modern Stilnovo style
By luci, Stilnovo
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Floor lamp designed by STD for Luci. Designed and published probably in the late 70s or early 80s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
$960 Sale Price
40% Off
Amber Glass Vase, Italy, 1960s/70s
Located in Greding, DE
Large vase in amber-colored glass with a finely textured surface and gently flattened, bulbous form.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Italian Modern Brass and Glass Nesting Tables, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of three nesting tables made in Italy in the 70s
Made from brass and glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
70s Coastal Modern White Lacquered Bamboo
Leather Wrapped Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
70s Coastal Modern White Lacquered bamboo
leather wrapped mirror,Sold Individually
Each one
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Mirror, Wood
$1,920 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 70s modern furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and wood. There are 328 variations of the antique or vintage piece of 70s modern furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 41 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of 70s modern furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of 70s modern furniture, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of 70s modern furniture over the years, but those crafted by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno and Angelo Mangiarotti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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- What is ’70s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What ’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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many 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.
- Are platform shoes from the 70s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There 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.
- What are 70s boots called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022From 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.
- What do you wear to a 70s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In 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.
- What is Danish modern furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Modern furniture is made of many different types of materials. Some modern furniture makers used natural materials like wood for frames and leather and linen for upholstery. Metals, such as aluminum, stainless steel and nickel, were also common, as were some plastics. Explore a diverse assortment of modern furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is modern furniture design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This 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 makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style 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. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is modern style furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between modern furniture and old furniture is in the specificity of the term. Generally, pieces considered modern date from between the end of World War II in 1945 and the end of the 1970s. During this period, more furniture makers mass produced pieces, and designers increasingly used new materials, such as plywood and plastic. Old furniture is not a specific term. People frequently use the term old for anything that subjectively appears aged. Explore a large selection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 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.
- 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.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To 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.
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