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Space Age ceiling light with 4 globes, 1970s.
Located in Athens, Attiki
Space Age ceiling light with 4 globes, 1970s.
Very impressive design from the 70s.
White metal and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Italian Midcentury Flush Mount Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Venini, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Flush Mount Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Venini, 1970s
Beautiful and rare
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
Lovely Murano Vintage Ceiling Light Pink Flowers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous pink flowers Murano ceiling light.
The ceiling light mounts 2 lamp holders with E14 socket
Category
Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Chrome Ceiling Light in the Style of Max Sauze
Located in London, London
Chrome ceiling light in the style of Max Sauze.
A striking example of mid-century modern design
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Industrial Bunker Ceiling Light with Iron Cage from Elektrosvit, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory light manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light, Venini Style, 1970s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass flush mount ceiling or wall light.
Made in Italy in 1970s.
Reticello style glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Murano glass ceiling light by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, Italy 1970s
By Leucos, Roberto Pamio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling light by Roberto Pamio for Leucos.
Made in Italy in 1970s
Takes 1 Edison base
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Peill + Putzler Striped Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Germany, 1970s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern flush mount ceiling light by Peill + Putzler, Germany, 1970s. Striped opaline
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Huge Floral 8-Light Ceiling Lamp by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Huge Floral 8-Light Ceiling Lamp by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s
Light bulbs are not included.
It is
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Industrial Bunker Ceiling Light with Iron Cage from Elektrosvit, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory light manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Large Sciolari-Style ZigZag Brass Ceiling Lamp
Wall Light, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
A striking Mid-Century light sculpture from the 1970s, suitable both as a flush-mount ceiling
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
1970s German Glashütte Limburg Frosted Iced Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
A large 1970s German space age flush mount ceiling light. Manufactured by Glashütte Limburg. The
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970s German Hustadt Leuchten Four Glass Torch
Brushed Chrome Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
1970s German Hudstadt-Leuchten four glass torch and chrome hanging ceiling lights. The original
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wire, Chrome
Large Space Age "Full Moon" Ceiling Pendant Light 1970s, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully pendant light, looks like a full moon, 1970s Germany, comes from the Space Age Era
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite
Modernist glass "CONE" Ceiling Light Made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
ceiling light
Producer:
Glashütte Limburg, Germany
Origin:
Germany
Age:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
German Vintage Glass and Chrome Ceiling Light Chandelier Pendant, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Space Age Sputnik - orbit chandelier with nine glass globes.
Germany, 1970s.
Measure: Height min
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Florian Schulz Flush Mount Ceiling Light Uplight Bowl Polished Brass, 1970s
By Florian Schulz, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The light is made of solid polished brass. It has an aged
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
1970s German Kaiser Style Square Ribbed Clear Glass
Chrome Ceiling Light
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, England
A very well made, minimalist and sleek 1970s German square glass and brushed chrome ceiling hanging
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970s German Peill
Putzler Conical Pulldown Opaque Glass Ceiling Hanging Light
By Peill
Putzler
Located in London, England
This striking pendant light, a vintage piece from the 1970s, was designed and manufactured in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wire
Large Wheat Sheaf Ceiling Light by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps are executed with E14 Edison screw fit bulbs.
It is wired, and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Glass Limburg Flower Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg, Limburg
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning vintage flush mount ceiling or wall light by Glashütte Limburg, crafted in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Hexagonal Mirrored Ceiling Lamp With Six Light Bulbs, 1970s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in mirror and metal. The lamp needs 6 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Dimmable.
Our lamps are checked, c...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton, Topan Ceiling Lamp in Light Gray Lacquered Metal, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Verner Panton, Topan ceiling lamp in light gray lacquered metal.
1970s. Designed in 1959.
In
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Starburst Pattern Swirl Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Honsel, Germany, 1970s
By Honsel
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
Petite Flower Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Massive Leuchten, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite flower 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.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Catena
, Patinated Brass Murano Glass, 1970s
By Mazzega, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar, Venini
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixture model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufatured in
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Space Age Ceiling Light in the Style of Targetti Sankey, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Space Age Ceiling Light in the Style of Targetti Sankey, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970s Vintage RAAK "Light Shower" Crystal Ceiling Lamps, Set of 6
By RAAK
Located in Renens, CH
RAAK B-1105, B1106 “light shower” ceiling lamps or pendants in lightly brushed aluminum, with solid
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum
Midcentury Wall/Ceiling Light by Pokrok Žilina, 1970s
By Pokrok Žílina
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of chromed steel and glass
Re-polished
Fully functional
Good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
German Vintage Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
By miiss, Helestra
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural brass chandelier.
Germany, 1970s.
Shipping without bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Grey Industrial Bunker Ceiling Light with Iron Cage from Elektrosvit, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging light manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
German Vintage Bubble Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount Sconce, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage bubbe clear and matte glass flushmount.
Germany, 1970s.
Lamp sockets: one
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gorgeous Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Mid Century, Austria, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount light made in Austria by Orion Lighting Company. It is made of a metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Brass and glass "Iron Rings" ceiling Light by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
ceiling light
Producer:
Glashütte Limburg, Germany
Origin:
Germany
Age:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1970s German Limburg Textured Iced-Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light
By Limburg
Located in London, England
1970s, textured, iced-glass, space-age, ceiling flush mount or wall light. Manufactured in Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1970s German Glashütte Limburg Iced Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
1970s, textured, iced-glass, space-age, ceiling flush mount. Manufactured in Germany by Glashütte
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Italien Vintage Modernist Chrome and Glass Ceiling Wall Light Chandelier, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful geometric blown glass and chrome flush mount/chandelier.
Italy, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large 1970s German Peill
Putzler Domed Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Peill
Putzler
Located in London, England
A large Mid Century Modern 1970s German Peill
Putzler domed frosted glass ceiling flush mount
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Clear and White 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, Chrome
Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Eglo Leuchten, Austria, 1970s
By EGLO Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount ceiling light. Made in Austria by Eglo Leuchten. Gorgeous textured glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Large 1970s German Peill
Putzler Opal Striped Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Peill
Putzler
Located in London, England
pattern flush mount ceiling light. The opal striped-glass circular shade is fixed onto the white
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1970s Peill and Putzler Golden Glass Flush Ceiling Light
By Peill
Putzler
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1970s golden glass flush ceiling light by Peill and Putzler. Newly rewired. Three
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$987 Sale Price
74% Off
1970s Italian Space Age Chrome Wall or Ceiling Light with Mirrored Bulbs
By Motoko Ishii
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This rare Italian wall or ceiling light from the 1970s is a striking example of Space Age design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Stunning Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Mid-Century Modern Italy 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light, Italy, Mid-20th Century
This large Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian 1970s Wood Lattice Ceiling/Wall Light, attrib. Angelo Brotto for Esperia
By Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking Italian 1970s flush-mount (or wall) light attributed to Angelo Brotto.
A sculptural wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Set of two minimalist Brass and glass "tube" Ceiling Light, Italy 1970s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of two
ceiling lights
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1970s
This set of two modernist
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of four minimalist Brass "tube" Wall Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy 1970s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of four
Wall light ceiling light
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1970s
This set of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Banci Firenze Gilded Iron Flower Italian Sconce or Ceiling Light, Italy 1970s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous flower shaped sconce or flush mount ceiling light in gilded iron. This incredibly
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
1970s Vintage Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Paulo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in London, GB
A stunning original Murano glass and brass ceiling light by Paulo Venini. This was made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Ceiling Light Flush Mount with structured frosted glass German, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount light by Massive Leuchten, Germany. It is made of a metal frame with a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano Bubble Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light by La Murrina, 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Bubble Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light by La Murrina, 1970s
Gorgeous flush mount
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
By Helestra
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style ceiling or wall flush mount,
Germany, 1970s.
Shipping
Category
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
large Clear
Green Stripe Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An elegant 1970s Murano glass flush mount handcrafted in Italy. The fixture features beautifully
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Ceiling or Wall Light by Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Mid-Century Modern flush mount or wall light by Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1970s.
Made of enameled
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Versatile light by Gino Vistosi, 1970s, Wall Sconce, Ceiling Light, or Table
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Palermo, PA
Introducing the Versatile Gino Vistosi Light: Wall Sconce, Ceiling Light, or Table Light!
Prepare
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano Style Glass Ceiling Light with Pink Details, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Murano Style Glass Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
Elegant Italian flush mount ceiling light in hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Murano Glass Squared Ceiling Light or Sconce by Leucos, Italy 1970s
By Leucos
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared ceiling light or sconce in white murano glass with a fused clear and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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.
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.
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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 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.