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Organic Bubble Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite organic bubble pattern flush mount. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires two European E27 Edison or Medium bulbs up to 60 watts each. F...
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Petite Sunflower Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite Sunflower pattern flush mount. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison or Medium bulb up to 60 watts. Found on an ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Petite Sunflower Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite Sunflower pattern flush mount. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison or medium bulb up to 60 watts. Found on an ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Petite Brutalist Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite flush mount. Gorgeous textured amber glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison or medium bulb up to 60 watts.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Splendid Amber Italian Murano Glass Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano glass ceiling lamp in coloured trasparent
Period: circa 1970.
The light mounts 7
Category
Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Beautiful Star Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flush mount ceiling light. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Star Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flush mount ceiling light. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Starburst Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful starburst pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The Glass has some air bubbles inside like see...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Large Starburst Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite starburst pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The Fixture requires one European E27 / 110 Volt ...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Starburst Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful starburst pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The Fixture requires one European E27 / 110 Vo...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Petite Starburst Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite starburst pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E14 Candelabra ...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Petite Starburst Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite starburst pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The Fixture requires one European E27 / 110 Volt ...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Petite Starburst Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite starburst pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E14 candelabra ...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Petite Organic Bubble Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite organic bubble pattern flush mount. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison or Medium bulb up to 60 watts. Found o...
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Starburst Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful starburst pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The Fixture requires one European E27 / 110 Vo...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Ischia, Murano Clear trasparent Vintage Glass Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
: circa 1970.
The light mounts 6 standard European e14 lamp holders, possible to switch for Usa Standards
Category
Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Florence, Murano Clear trasparent Vintage Glass Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
: circa 1970.
The light mounts 6 standard European e14 lamp holders, possible to switch for Usa Standards
Category
Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Beautiful Star Pattern Glashuette Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount ceiling light. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Bubble Pattern Glashütte Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount ceiling light. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Stunning Bubble Pattern Glashütte Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount ceiling light. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Bubble Pattern Glashütte Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount ceiling light. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Starburst Pattern Limburg Circular Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful starburst pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison b...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Square large Organic Bubble Pattern Flush mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite organic bubble pattern flush mount. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires two European E27 Edison or Medium bulb up to 60 watts. Found o...
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Starburst Pattern Limburg Square Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful starburst pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison b...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Starburst Pattern Limburg Circular Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful starburst pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison b...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Pair of Amber Glass Sunflower Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of sunflower pattern flush mounts. Gorgeous textured glass flush mounts with metal fixture. Each fixture requires one European E27 Edison or medium bulb up to 60 watts. Found on...
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Style White Metal and Glass Flower Ceiling Light 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Hollywood Regency Style White Metal and Glass Flower Ceiling Light, Germany, circa the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lightolier Tubular Chome Flush Mount Wall Sconce Lamp or Ceiling Light 1970s
By Lightolier
Located in Troy, MI
Mid Century space age wall mount sconce or ceiling light by Lightolier West circa 1970s
Flush
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Large Starburst Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s German
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful pair of starburst pattern flush mounts. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. Each Fixture requires one European E2...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Starburst Pattern Limburg Flush mount Ceiling Light, 1970s German
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful pair of starburst pattern flush mounts. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. Each Fixture requires one European E2...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Starburst Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s, German
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful pair of starburst pattern flush mounts. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. Each Fixture requires one European E2...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Lava Bubble Glas Wall Lamp Amber Gold Flush Wall or Ceiling Light 1970s, Germany
By Helena Tynell
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed wall or ceiling lamp in the style of Finnish mid-century artist Helena Tynell
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Trumpet Brass Pendant 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Trumpet-shaped brass ceiling light 1970s.
Very beautiful light in terms of design, where the cable
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Danish White Tiered Ceiling Lamp from Design-Light, 1970s
By Design-Light
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Tiered hanging ceiling light consisting of seven shades
- Designed and manufactured by Design
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Danish Height Adjustable Ceiling Pendant by Form-Light, 1970s
By Form Light
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish height adjustable ceiling pendant by Form-Light 1970s.
Danish ceiling lamp made of four
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Quadrifoglio Ceiling Light, Harvey Guzzini, 1970
s
By Harvey Guzzini, Gae Aulenti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
'Quadrifoglio' pending light by Harvey Guzzini, 1970's
Biomorphic shaped plastic shade with chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Ceiling light or Wall Light, 1970’s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of milk glass, lacquered metal
2x60W,E27 or E26 socket
Re-polished
Fully functional
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wooden Flush Ceiling Light CN Firenze Italy 1970’s Gold
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding giltwood ceiling flush light, hand carved in the form of leaves and flowers, with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Ceiling or Wall Light, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass, wood, metal
New cabling
1x E27 or E26 bulb
Re-polished
Original condition
US wiring compatible.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brass Ceiling Light by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970
s
By Gaetano Sciolari, S.A. Boulanger
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Sciolari and manufactured by S.A. Boulanger in Belgium.
Good original condition.
1970s - Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Ceiling Light, by Kamenicky Senov, 1970’s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass, lacquered metal
4 x E14 or E15 socket
Re-polished
Fully functional
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970s Italian Palm Leaf Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Tropical gilt palm leaf ceiling light, circa 1970s, Italian.
Stunning large palm shaped leaves
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1970s Hans Kogl Palm Ceiling Light
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare 1970s Hans Kogl ceiling light
Gold palm leaves and flower heads reach out from the turned
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Wall or Ceiling Light in the Mid-Century, 1970’s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass, metal
2pcs in stock
New cabling
1x socket E27 or E26
Polished
Fully functional
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1970s Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- 4x , E26-E27 bulbs
- US wiring compatible
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Refreshing Scandinavian Ceiling Light by Falkenbergs, 1970s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Oslo, NO
Refreshing and decorative ceiling lamp in steel with shade in painted plastic.
Designed and made
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
French Crystal 1970s Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
Gracious flat flush mount ceiling light made of 32 large square crystals attached to a square
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Flush Mount
Large Florentine Flush Ceiling Light, circa 1970s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Hastings, GB
Large Florentine flush light,
circa 1970s, Germany
Gilt flush ceiling light with off white colored
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Doria 1970s Glas Flush Ceiling Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful German 1970s sculptural glass ceiling light by Doria Leuchten. Two light sources
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1970s Milky Glass Square Ceiling Light, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired
- E26-E27 bulb
- US wiring compatible
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Milk Glass
Ceiling Light from Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Limburg
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Ceiling Light from Limburg, Germany, dating back to the 1970s, offers a unique
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
1970
s German Copper
Brass Cargo Directional Pendant Ceiling Light by Wiska
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A copper and brass industrial style ceiling light. This original industrial light fixture is
Category
Vintage 1970s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling lamp with shades in blown glass and brass base. Designed and made in Norway
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Porcelain, Blown Glass
Hans Kogl Leaf Flush Ceiling Light, circa 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hastings, GB
Hans Kogl leaf flush ceiling light, circa 1970s
Rosette made from multiple gilt leaves scalloped
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1970s Italian Ceiling Light by Veca
By VECA
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Modernist ceiling made in Italy by Veca, perfect conditions overall, brown and white glass.
It
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Smoked Glass
Italian 1970s Architectural Steel and Lucite Ceiling Light
Located in Montclair, NY
10 inches tall. Light flush mount and goes directly onto the ceiling. Light surface scratches
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Esperia 1970s Italian Sculptural Ceiling Light
By Esperia
Located in New York, NY
A highly sought 1970s polished chrome sculptural chandelier by the famed Italian lighting company
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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Ceiling Light 1970s For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of ceiling light 1970s for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique ceiling light 1970s was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Ceiling light 1970s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Ceiling light 1970s are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made ceiling light 1970s over the years, but those made by Glashütte Limburg, Gaetano Sciolari and Peill
Putzler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Ceiling Light 1970s?
Prices for ceiling light 1970s start at $20 and top out at $49,129 with the average selling for $1,500.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Ceiling Light 1970s
- What is a flush ceiling light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024The lights that are in the ceiling are called recessed lights. There are two main categories of these lights: can and canless. A can recessed light sits inside a metal housing, allowing you to adjust its angle and control where the light aims. Canless recessed lights lack this housing, so they provide general ambient lighting. Shop a large collection of lighting on 1stDibs.
- What is ceiling mounted light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A ceiling mounted light can refer either to flush mount lights, which is mounted flush to the ceiling or recessed lighting, which is a bulb that’s installed into a hollow opening in the ceiling.
- 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best lighting depends on your space and style. It’s best to have multiple sources of light at different heights to ensure uniform illumination. With low ceilings, the ceilings should be painted white for a highly reflective surface. Flush mount lighting fixtures or a ceiling fan with a light is good for low ceilings. Shop a range of antique and vintage lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021As its name implies, a flush mount ceiling light is mounted flush to the ceiling. They’re a good alternative to recessed lighting.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Circle ceiling lights are called recessed light fixtures. In most spaces, they provide ambient light by focusing illumination down onto the room below. Shop a range of ceiling lights from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best lighting for a kitchen ceiling is really a matter of preference. Some may opt for incandescent light, which provides a soft, warm yellowish light. Others may prefer halogen lights, which produce a crisp white light that is optimal for task lighting. Those who are concerned with energy use may prefer fluorescent lights, which have a long life.
- 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, 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.
- 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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