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Pair of 1970's Swivel Barrel Back Chairs, Milo Baughman Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Two fabulous Milo Baughman style barrel back lounge chairs. Modernist swivel chairs upholstered in
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Oversized Tufted Back Barrel Tub Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a beautiful tub chair, circa the 1970s. This exquisite piece stands
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
1970s Oak Barrel Chairs With Holly Hunt Mohair - a Pair
Located in Roanoke, VA
These custom oak barrel chairs from the 1970s are the perfect blend of vintage style and comfort
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Oak
1970s Mid Century Barrel Chairs Styled After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover this stunning vintage pair of barrel chairs, inspired by the iconic designs of Milo
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Two '2' Swivel Barrel Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman, USA, c. 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
Handsome pair of swivel chairs by Milo Baughman. In stunning original lime-green tweed upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 24 in W 28 in D 30 in
Barrel Back Lounge Chair in Thick Lucite with Upholstered Seat, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural barrel back lounge chair in thick Lucite with upholstered seat, American 1970's. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
Mid Century Modern Chrome Barrel Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Original Mid Century Modern Chrome Lounge Chair on casters, in original good condition. Ready for a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970s Karl Springer Style Faux Goatskin Sculptural Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These extremely rare and stylish original barrel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Mid Century Sculptural Curved Barrel Tweed Wood Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare chairs you could hope to find
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 1970s Low Profile Barrel Back Club Chairs, Style of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 1970s Low Profile Barrel Back Club Chairs, Style of Harvey Probber
Each one of sleek
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
1970s Groovy Colorful Mid Century Jack Larsen Barrel Tufted Chairs, Set of 2
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs you could hope to find. This is an
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Barrel Chairs on Casters, c1970s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Mid Century Barrel Chairs on Casters, circa 1970s. Each chair is upholstered in eye-catching patterned
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1970s Mastercraft Brass Barrel Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Mastercraft
Located in Hartville, OH
Extraordinary set of Brass Barrel Back Arm/Dining Chairs from Mastercraft. Arguably the rarest of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
1970s Rattan Cane Barrel Blue and White Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan dining chairs set you could
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
1970s Attrib. to Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs Rattan Barrel Lounge Chair
By Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a round rattan barrel lounge chair attributed to Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs in the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.2 in W 31 in D 35.25 in
Blue Pair of Barrel Chairs, Original Fabric Vintage 1960's, France
Located in New York, NY
Barrel Chairs, Original Fabric Vintage 1970's, France
Incredible and rare to be so well preserved.
Same
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Low Profile Barrel Chairs, USA 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our Vintage Low Profile Barrel Chairs, the epitome of elegance and sophistication. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Swivel Chair With Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Southampton, NJ
Gorgeous vintage 1970s swivel barrel chair attributed to Milo Baughman. Custom Jack Lenor Larsen
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Swivel Lounge Club Chairs in Tweed & Brushed Steel
By Milo Baughman, Leon Rosen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek and simple pair of swivel barrel chairs circa 1970's. These feature a neutral tweed fabric
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 34 in D 34.5 in
Ebonized Barrel Back Four Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair in New Bouclé, USA, 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! Equal parts comfort and style this extraordinary lounge chair and sofa set has
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
H 27.25 in W 80.75 in D 32.5 in
1970s Ekornes Barrel Armchair, Rosewood, Lounge Chair, Mid Century
By Ekorness
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Nice Leather Armchair by Ekornes, Rosewood, Lounge Chair, Mid Century, Scandinavian, Living Room
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1970s Ekornes Curved Leather Wood Sofa Settee and Barrel Chair Set
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous design and curves on this beauty! Just stu...
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970s Teak Curved Barrel Kidney Slatted Settee Table Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, teak kidney set you could hope to find. This is Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Just look at the gorgeous curved de...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Teak
1970s Rattan around Barrel Dining Table and Chairs, Set of 4
By Michael Taylor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan dining table and chairs set
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Bohemian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Barrel Back Vinyl Arm Chair, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Take a seat in this Sculptural Chrome Chair and travel back in time to the funky '70s - groovy
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Rare Huge Milo Baughman Bronze Cantilevered Barrel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare huge Milo Baughman bronze cantilevered barrel chairs, USA, circa 1970s. Newly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Faux-Bamboo Caned Barrel Chairs, 1970s
By Century Furniture
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel chairs. Featuring a handcrafted faux-bamboo wooden
Category
Vintage 1970s European Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo
1970's High Barrel Back Rattan Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
unique high barrel back and comfortable seat. The chair sits on a bamboo frame for strength.
This chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of 1970's Chrome Cantilevered Barrel Lounge Chairs **Saturday Sale***
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offering an exceedingly comfortable pair of 1970's chrome cantilevered barrel chairs in the manner
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
H 26.5 in W 37.5 in D 32 in
1970's Milo Baughman Chrome Cantilevered Barrel Lounge Chairs in Mohair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of chrome plated lounge chairs attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, c. 1970's
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Leather Barrel Back Chairs, Metropolitan, 1970s
By Metropolitan
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather barrel back lounge chairs by Metropolitan Furniture, circa 1970. Original leather in very
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Oak Slatted Back Upholstered Barrel Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome oak slatted back barrel shaped upholstered lounge chair. It is in wonderful vintage
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1970's Coastal Organic Modern Rattan Wicker Barrel Tub Chairs Ficks Reed Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Pair of Vintage 1970s Rattan Wicker Tub Chairs by Ficks Reed.
These chairs feature a graceful
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 32 in W 26 in D 30 in
Pair of Textured Cream Barrel Lounge Chairs, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 1970s French lounge chairs featuring curved barrel frames. These chairs were freshly
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Barrel Back Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman c. 1970s
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of barrel back swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman c. 1970's. They swivel a full 360
Category
20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Barrel Swivel Dining Chairs, Circa 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
barrel shaped chair, upholstered in quality faux leather. Original cover but very clean.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
1970s Baker Furniture Leather, Brass & Fruitwood Barrel Back Club Chairs Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Timeless appeal! This is a pair of vintage leather barrel back tub chairs with brass nail heads and
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
H 33 in W 24 in D 25 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Midcentury Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.5 in W 36 in D 29.5 in
Pair of Chrome Barrel Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, circa 1970s
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in San Antonio, TX
This pair of chrome barrel or tub chairs with original upholstery by Anton Lorenz for Thonet are in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s Milo Baughman Style Reupholstered Ochre Barrel Back Swivel Chairs - a Set
By Milo Baughman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning pair of barrel back chairs in the style of Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
H 25.5 in W 36 in D 36.75 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Barrel Tub Chairs circa 1970s, Fully Restored
By Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Comfort is king with this set of vintage 1970s tub chairs. The semi-circular shape starts with a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 24.5 in W 30 in D 25.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan #100B High Back Barrel Chair & Ottoman 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an excellent, high back, barrel chair with matching ottoman, #100B by
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 38 in W 32 in D 40 in
Set of 4 1970s Vladimir Kagan "Barrel" Chairs Model 100a for Kagan-Dreyfuss
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Set of four early “barrel” chairs, model 100a, designed by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.75 in W 30 in D 32.5 in
Set Of Six White 1970s Barrel Back & Sculpted Arm Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual design, these six dining chairs are created from bent wood frames, with cutout arm
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Tufted Barrel Back 1970s Vintage Chairs in Dek Tillet Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A super chic pair of tufted barrel back 1970s vintage chairs in beautiful Dek Tillet fabric. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Set of 8 Chic Barrel Back Dining Chairs with Silver Leaf Frames, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 barrel back dining chairs, with silver leaf frames and upholstered seats and backs, custom
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair of Vintage 1970s Acrylic Glass and Blue Leatherette Barrel Armchairs
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful pair of 1970s stylish midcentury Vladimir Kagan style lucite barrel armchairs with seats
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Acrylic
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
Suede Leather Barrel Armchair with Brass Base, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1970's suede barrel swivel chair in a dark khaki color sitting on a pivoting base with four square
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Tufted Suede Barrel Lounge Chair by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage metropolitan tufted barrel lounge chair, circa 1970s. This piece comes in the original tan
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Oak Barrel Chairs on Casters
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in La Mesa, CA
Set of 4 barrel dining chairs in casters. Circa 1970s. Chairs feature an oak frame and original
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of mid century modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin barrel dining chairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of mid century modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin barrel dining chairs, circa 1970s. Can
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair
H 31 in W 25 in D 24 in
A Pair of 1970s Barrel Shaped Arm Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
A Pair of very comfortable arm chairs with all new upholstery in a snake skin cloth and dark coco
Category
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chair with Boucle Fabric Newly Upholstered
Located in West Hartford, CT
A stunning curved form barrel back swivel chair, circa 1970s by Jalen which was a small custom
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Textile, Bouclé, Wood
Mid-Century Curved Barrelback Swivel Chair Newly Upholstered in Boucle Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
A stunning curved form barrel back swivel chair, circa 1970s by Jalen which was a small custom
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Textile, Bouclé, Wood
H 20 in W 30.5 in L 20 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs Newly Done in Boucle Faux Shearling
Located in West Hartford, CT
A stunning pair of curved form barrel back swivel chairs, circa 1970s by Jalen which was a small
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 30.5 in D 29 in
Pair of French Directoire Style Barrel Back Chairs, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful large-scale pair of Gustavian painted barrel back chairs in the manner of Nierman Weeks
Category
Vintage 1970s American Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Baker Furniture Vintage Walnut & Leather Barrel Back Office Library Armchair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Baker Furniture Barrel back game chairs, circa 1970s. Features a walnut frame with light magenta
Category
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1970s Italian Chrome Barrel-Back Lounge Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
One of a kind vintage Italian lounge chair with chrome frame and psychedelic crushed velvet
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s Rattan Barrel Scoop Chairs, a Pair
Located in San Carlos, CA
Excellent stylish pair of woven Rattan or Wicker chairs. The hourglass shape makes this pair an
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Rattan
1970s Swivel Barrel Chairs in the style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rochester, NY
A very good looking pair of Milo Baughman style swivel barrel lounge chairs in the original
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Barrel Chairs 1970s For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of barrel chairs 1970s for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct barrel chairs 1970s — often made from fabric, metal and upholstery — can elevate any home. Barrel chairs 1970s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of barrel chairs 1970s to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency barrel chairs 1970s are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made barrel chairs 1970s over the years, but those made by Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Metropolitan Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Barrel Chairs 1970s?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,501, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $24,900 highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Barrel Chairs 1970s
- What is a barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Barrel chairs are accent chairs that feature a curved back shaped like half of a barrel. In some cases, the back slopes down at the sides to form arms. Other pieces are armless or have separate rolled arms at the sides. You'll find a variety of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- What are barrel chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.
- What era are barrel chairs from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The earliest barrel chairs are from is the era of the early 19th century. However, Frank Lloyd Wright created one of the most famous barrel chairs in 1937 as a part of his design for Wingspread, a home in Wind Point, Wisconsin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of barrel chairs.
- Who invented the barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023No one knows who invented the barrel chair originally, or even where the chairs appeared first. They became popular during the mid to late 19th century, but it was Frank Lloyd Wright who made them famous when he designed an iconic version for Wingspread, a home he designed in Wind Point, Wisconsin. Wright also used his Taliesin Barrel chair to furnish his own home in Wisconsin. Shop a selection of barrel chairs 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs 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.
- 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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