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What is 1970s furniture called?

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What is 1970s furniture called?
What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
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Jean Prouve “Cite” lounge chair for Vitra Germany
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Skokie, IL
Jean Prouve “Cite” lounge chair for Vitra Germany, 2007. Dimensions: 33” h x 26 3/4” w x 37 1/2” d Materials: enameled steel, natural leather, upholstery...
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Early 2000s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Vitra Eames Plastic Rocking Chair RE RAR by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vitra Production Eames Plastic Armchair (RE RAR) by Charles & Ray Eames Poppy Red Shell with Chome Base and Golden Maple Rockers "chair and base are in very ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Armchair Model “Cité” by Jean Prouvé, Manufactured by Vitra, 2002
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair Model “Cité” by Jean Prouvé, Manufactured by Vitra, 2002 Model: Cité Designer: Jean Prouvé Manufacturer: Vitra Year of Manufacture: 2002 Features: Includes original lab...
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Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery

Vitra Em Table in Solid Natural Oak and Deep Black by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Glendale, CA
Vitra EM table in solid natural oak and deep black by Jean Prouvé. The aesthetic of Jean Prouvé's EM table adheres to his iconic structural principles,...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Steel

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model UF4-L8 Floor Lamp, Japan, 2021
By Vitra, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Japanese floor lamp rendered in a black painted steel frame with a suspended washing paper and bamboo shade with a cloth covered cord, designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951. Signe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Steel

A beautiful high back softpad office chair by Charles Eames for Vitra
By Vitra
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful high back softpad office chair by Charles Eames for Vitra, circa 1990s. Chair model Ea-219 in the butteriest black leather. Has both tilt function and height adjustment ...
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1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

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