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Glass and Brass Flushmount "Diamond" Ceiling Wall Light Glashütte Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
ARTICLE:
Ceiling flushmount light,
also useable as wall light
PRODUCER:
Glashütte
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Elegant Vintage Ceiling Light Pendant White Lucite Flowers, Eglo Austria 1970s
By EGLO Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful ceiling light, made in Austria in the 1970s. Some beautiful lucite flowers. The Fixture
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1970s Opaque Opaline Glass Domes Glashütte Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
An opaque, white, opaline, domed, glass, flush ceiling mount with a brass trim. Manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Ceiling Light Made from Perspex Attributed Orno Stockmann, Finland 1970s
By Stockmann-Orno
Located in Haderslev, DK
Classic, contemporary white ceiling lamp made from thick perspex / acrylic five rows of rings of
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
Cocoon Medium Size Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Goldkant Germany, 1970s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous cocoon medium size flush mount ceiling lamp in "triangle" shape by Goldkant, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1970s German Kinkeldey Crystal Facetted Prism Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Kinkeldey
Located in London, England
1970s German flush mount ceiling light with a metal frame and 21 facetted prism crystal glass
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Three Flush Mounts Ceiling Light by Carl Fagerlund, 1970s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative set of flush mount ceiling lamps in hand blown glass and base in brass. Designed by Carl
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Petite Limburg Diamond Cut Shape Glass Ceiling Light Fixture, 1970s, German
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite midcentury Glashuette Limburg, ceiling light fixture. Beautiful light purple colored diamond
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large 1970s German Peill
Putzler Flush Mount Glass
Aluminium Ceiling Light
By Glashütte Limburg, Kalmar Lighting, Peill
Putzler
Located in London, England
A bold and sculptural flush mount ceiling light from 1970s Germany, by Peill
Putzler. This
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Koch
Lowy Ceiling Mount Leather Wrapped Spot Light Trio, circa 1970s
By Koch
Lowy
Located in Peabody, MA
Ceiling mounted trio of pivoting canister lights featuring leather wrapped shades and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1970s Handblown Venini Style Black Swirled Glass Globe Ceiling Pendant Light
By Murano 5, Venini
Located in London, England
An Italian, Murano, 1970s, Venini style, beautiful, hand blown, glass globe pendant light. A
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wire, Chrome
Italian Vintage Glass Metal Brass Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful blown glass, metal and brass flower flush mount.
Italy, 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Metal
Ice Pattern Clear Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Murano glass flush mount. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Gorgeous textured glass flush
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Starburst Pattern Clear Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Murano glass flush mount. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Gorgeous textured glass flush
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Sorrento, Italian Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano glass ceiling lamp.
Period: circa 1970.
The ceiling light misure 35 cm in height
Category
Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Amalfi, Italian Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano glass ceiling lamp.
Period: circa 1970.
The ceiling light misure 35 cm in height
Category
Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Two Brutalist Brass "Artichoke" Wall Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy 1970s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of two
Wall light ceiling light
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light vintage Italy, 1970s Venini Style
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flush mount with a heavy textured Murano glass on a metal fixture. The Murano glass is fixed with a chrome plate on a brass screw at the metal fixture. It requires three Eu...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Wave Pattern Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Honsel, Germany, 1970s
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wave pattern flush mount. Gorgeous heavy textured Murano glass flush mount with metal fixture. The Murano glass is fixed with a chrome screw on the metal fixture. The flush...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Honsel Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flush mount with a heavy textured Murano glass on a metal fixture. The Murano glass is fixed with a brass screw on the metal fixture. It requires three European E14 / 110 V...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Petite Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Satined Flower Pattern, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount by a German Lighting manufactory. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison or medium bulb up to 60...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Motoko Ishii Table, Wall, or Ceiling Light Fixture Brass, Staff, Germany, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
clear glasses. Can be used as table, wall or ceiling light.
There are also several single lights in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
1970s German Peill
Putzler Flush Mount Circular Glass Ceiling or Wall Light
By Peill
Putzler
Located in London, England
An unusual 1970s German Peill & Putzler flush mount ceiling light or large wall light. The circular
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum
1970s "The Pendant" by Hans Jorgen Wegner/Louis Poulsen Ceiling Suspension Light
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Measurements and infos:
Type: Pendant ceiling lamp - suspension.
Designer: Hans Jorgen Wegner
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Petite Clear and Purple Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Murano Glass Flush Mount with Purple Rim, Italy, 1970s
A beautiful vintage Murano glass flush mount
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Petite Clear and Purple Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Murano Glass Flush Mount with Purple Rim, Italy, 1970s
A beautiful vintage Murano glass flush mount
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Ice Starburst Pattern Clear Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Murano glass flush mount. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Gorgeous textured glass flush
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Starburst Pattern Ice Glass and Wood, Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful ice glass flush mount. Made in Germany in the 1970s. Gorgeous textured glass flush
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Starburst Pattern Ice Glass and Wood, Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful ice glass flush mount. Made in Germany in the 1970s. Gorgeous textured glass flush
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Starburst Pattern Ice Glass and Wood, Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful ice glass flush mount. Made in Germany in the 1970s. Gorgeous textured glass flush
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Starburst Pattern Ice Glass and Wood, Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Austria, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful ice glass flush mount. Made in Austria in the 1970s. Gorgeous textured glass flush
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Square Kalmar Flush Mount Ceiling Light or Sconce, Brass Cast Glass, 1970s
By Mazzega, Venini, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large flush mount light model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
1970s Italian Metal and Chromed Plastic One-Light Ceiling Fixture or Sconce
Located in Milano, MI
architect, circa 1970s, probably inspired by Gaetano Sciolari's creations.
This unusual ceiling light
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Extra Large 48-Light Ceiling Fixture by Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
Impressive sculptural extra large brass ceiling fixture light flush mount lamp by Leola for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Amazing Pink Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant Vintage Murano ceiling light with pink glass leaves.
Period: circa 1970.
The ceiling
Category
Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Sculptural Glass Ceiling Light Attributed to Kamenický Šenov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Żory, PL
This vintage flush mount ceiling light was made in the 1970s and is attributed to Kamenický Šenov
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Charming Pink Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
condition.
Height 35 centimeters, diameter 65 centimeters.
Period: circa 1970.
The ceiling light has 6
Category
Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Delicious Pink Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant Vintage Murano ceiling light with pink glass and gold bath structure.
Period: circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Italian Vintage Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Light Sconce, 1970s
By Vetri, Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
One vintage Space Age hand blown round opal white and square textured blue glass wall or ceiling
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Leola Sculptural Brass 13-Light Ceiling or Wall Flushmount, 1970s
By Leola
Located in Rijssen, NL
, Germany, 1960s.
Can be used as ceiling flushmount or as expressive wall light.
The light fixture
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Leola Sculptural Brass 13-Light Ceiling or Wall Flushmounts, 1970s
By Leola
Located in Rijssen, NL
, Germany, 1960s.
Can be used as ceiling flushmount or as expressive wall light.
The light fixture
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Large Gilt and Black Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Kogl, 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italy by Kogl in the 1970s.
This ceiling light is a gorgeous eye-catcher and has a beautiful two-color
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Monumental Italian Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano glass ceiling lamp.
Period: circa 1970.
The light mounts 10 standard European
Category
Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Charming Italian Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano glass ceiling lamp.
Period: circa 1970.
The light mounts 4 standard European e27
Category
Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Floral Glass and Brass Ceiling Wall Light, Ernst Palme Palwa 1970s Germany
By Ernst Palme
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
:
Germany
Age:
1970s
Original 1970s modernist German wall or ceiling light made by
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Round Kalmar Midcentury Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Melting Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful vintage round flush mount or ceiling lamp, executed by J. T. Kalmar Vienna in the 1970s
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
1970s Gaetano Sciolari for Stilkronen Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilkronen
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing ceiling light designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilkronen, it's labeled in a side, it
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Bubble Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Honsel Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flush mount with a heavy textured Murano glass on a metal fixture. The Murano glass is fixed with a brass screw on the metal fixture. It requires three European E14 / 110 V...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Honsel Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flush mount with a heavy textured Murano glass on a metal fixture. The Murano glass is fixed with a brass screw on the metal fixture. It requires three European E14 / 110 V...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Square Glass Stone Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Glashuette Limburg 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful clear glass flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 / 110 Volt Edi...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Petite Glass and Metal Fixture Flush Mount Ceiling Light, RZB Leuchten, 1970s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison or Medium bulb up to 75 watts.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1970s Space Age 8 Chrome Cascading Globe with Black Wire Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
1970s, Space Age, German hanging ceiling light with eight tiers of cascading chrome globes each
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Wire
White "Light Ball" Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1970s
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
designed by Achille Castiglioni and manufactured in Italy by Flos during the 1970s.
This iconic light is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Longobard
By Longobard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flush mount ceiling light designed in the 1970s in Verona Italy by Longobard. Mosaic cut-glass with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel
Vintage Barovier Murano Glass Flower Anemone Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier
Located in Paris, France
Beautiful Barovier & Toso ceiling light with four sockets and pink anemone flower in Murano glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Barovier Murano Glass Flower Anemone Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier
Located in Paris, France
Beautiful Barovier & Toso ceiling light with four sockets and pink anemone flower in Murano glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light, Carlo Nason Mazzega Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful ice glass flush mount, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Light, Italy. Made in Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Questions About Ceiling Light 1970s
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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