What was worn in the 1970s?

Fashion 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.

Are the 1970s mid-century?

No, 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.

Were sequins popular in the 1970s?

Yes, 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?

Yes, 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?

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.

How can I tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s?

To 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.

Are go-go boots from the 1960s or 1970s?

Go-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.

How do you determine table base size?

A table base should be roughly two-thirds of the size of the tabletop. So a top with a 60-inch diameter should be paired with a 40-inch base.

Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s?

Which 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.

Which designer became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s?

The 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.

What are the famous art pieces of Richard Anuskiewicz during the late 1970s?

After 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.

1970s Table Base

Glass And Chrome Round Table

Sculptural Brass Coffee Table

Round Modern Entry Table

1970s Large Mirror

Stone Glass Top Dining Table

Lucite And Brass Table Lamp

Hollywood Regency Lamp With Marble Tables

Spanish Iron Garden Table

French Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Brown Drip Glaze, Open Form, 1970s

$683

French Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Brown Drip Glaze, Open Form, 1970s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

French Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Brown Drip Glaze, Open Form, 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Side Table with Round Top and Root Base

$1,594

1970s Side Table with Round Top and Root Base

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Side Table with Round Top and Root Base

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Warren Platner Rosewood Black Steel Base Side Table Knoll Associates 1970s

$3,995

Warren Platner Rosewood Black Steel Base Side Table Knoll Associates 1970s

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Forest Grove, PA

Wonderful 1970s Rosewood and Black Steel base side table designed by Warren Platner for Knoll Associates from the estate of a Knoll employee in East Greenville, PA.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

1970s Round Table with Metraquilato Base and Glass Top

$2,847

1970s Round Table with Metraquilato Base and Glass Top

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Round Table with Metraquilato Base and Glass Top

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Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables

Materials

Plastic

Italian Large Table with Edged Mirror Disc with Carrara Marble Base, 1970s

$1,685

Italian Large Table with Edged Mirror Disc with Carrara Marble Base, 1970s

Located in Milan, IT

Large 1970s table mirror composed by a thick Carrara marble base, supporting a large edged mirror disc.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Mirrors

Materials

Carrara Marble

1970s Modernist Round Smoked Glass Side Table with Chrome Base

$1,800

1970s Modernist Round Smoked Glass Side Table with Chrome Base

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Modernist Round Side Table, produced in the United States in the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair of blue Murano glass table lamp and silvered cast iron base, Italy, 1970's

$2,733Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of blue Murano glass table lamp and silvered cast iron base, Italy, 1970's

By Lorenzo Burchiellaro

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR

In the style of the work of Lorenzo Burchiellaro, the base is a heavy cast iron silvered that has partially worn on most of the surface and create a nice contrast of the patina. The...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

1970s Organic Modern Console Table with Teak Root Base, Live Edge

$3,420

1970s Organic Modern Console Table with Teak Root Base, Live Edge

Located in Waxahachie, TX

An exceptional and highly dramatic Organic Modern console table meticulously crafted from a single, monumental Indonesian teak tree root system. The table features an expansive, 70.5...

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Late 20th Century Indonesian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

1970s Vintage Lucite "Butterfly" Console Table Base Styled After Lion in Frost

$1,200

1970s Vintage Lucite "Butterfly" Console Table Base Styled After Lion in Frost

By Lion in Frost

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Vintage lucite console table base styled after Lion in Frost in the United States circa 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Lucite

1970s Lucite Dining Table Base (No Glass Top)

$4,200

1970s Lucite Dining Table Base (No Glass Top)

Located in Houston, TX

1970s Lucite and glass dining table featuring a base composed of interlocking lucite panels.

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Late 20th Century North American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lucite

Large 1970s Table Lamp with Polished Bronze Base

$2,961

Large 1970s Table Lamp with Polished Bronze Base

Located in Madrid, ES

"Large 1970s Table Lamp with Polished Bronze Base" Origin: Europe Era: 1970s Materials: Polished bronze, fabric shade Dimensions: 105 x 70 x 30 cm Impressive large table lamp, made ...

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20th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Belgian Post-War End Table, Brass Top on Ebonized Iron Base, 1970s

$9,000

Belgian Post-War End Table, Brass Top on Ebonized Iron Base, 1970s

Located in Queens, NY

Belgian Post-War Design (1970s) rectangular low end table with an embossed brass design top resting on an ebonized iron pedestal base with 5 legs.

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Travertine Pedestal with Stepped Base, 1970s

$3,200

Italian Travertine Pedestal with Stepped Base, 1970s

Located in Chicago, IL

An Italian pedestal from the 1970s, sculpted from creamy travertine with visible pits, mineral inclusions, and subtle tonal variation throughout. The square top is supported by two v...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine

Glass dining table on chrome base, Italy, 1970s

$5,979

Glass dining table on chrome base, Italy, 1970s

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Magnificent glass table on a chrome base designed in the 1970s. It can be attributed to Giovani Offreddi for Saporiti but we cannot certify it.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vistosi 1970s Modern Table Lamps, White Murano Glass & Nickel Base

$4,200 / set

Vistosi 1970s Modern Table Lamps, White Murano Glass & Nickel Base

By Vistosi

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian white Murano glass bullet shaped lamps on brushed nickel bases. Glass has a seductive matte/satin finish which is rarely seen. Rewired for use in the USA with nickel ...

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20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

1970s Griffin Lion Motif Porcelain Table Lamp with Brass Base

$595

1970s Griffin Lion Motif Porcelain Table Lamp with Brass Base

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Single porcelain oval shape table lamp with Griffin Lion motif. The porcelain coloring consists black outlining of the Griffins against taupe background (front and back) surrounded b...

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Vintage 1970s European Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Marble Dining Table, Green Round Top with Chrome Base, 1970s

$3,850

Italian Marble Dining Table, Green Round Top with Chrome Base, 1970s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Designed in the spirit of 1970s Italian modern furniture, this table works equally well as a dining table, breakfast table, or statement centrepiece in contemporary interiors.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Bauhaus Coffee Table by Tecta, 1970s, White Top & Chrome Base

$854

Bauhaus Coffee Table by Tecta, 1970s, White Top & Chrome Base

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice White Laminated top .Coffee Table or side Table . Standing on a Chrome Tube base . Bauhaus in style . Good condition .

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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Hollywood regency chromed table lamp base, Luci Italy, 1970s

$808

Hollywood regency chromed table lamp base, Luci Italy, 1970s

By Luci Milano

Located in Firenze, IT

Hollywood regency chromed table lamp base Luci Italy, 1970s Chromed metal base Lampshade not included Label on the base Lamp base: H 40 cm x 27 cm diam.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite base Dining Table. Circa 1970s.

$2,000

Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite base Dining Table. Circa 1970s.

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite base Dining Table. Circa 1970s. Features a Lucite base decorated with black arches with a removable glass top with notched corners.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

French Vintage Table Lamp, Shell Form Ceramic with Brass Base, 1970s

$1,679

French Vintage Table Lamp, Shell Form Ceramic with Brass Base, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

French Vintage Table Lamp in Shell Form with Brass Base – 1970s Style Elegant French table lamp featuring a sculptural ceramic base in the shape of a stylized shell.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hippie Table Lamp with Ashtray Brass Base & Wool Shade, 1970s

$370

Vintage Hippie Table Lamp with Ashtray Brass Base & Wool Shade, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Flower power table light with ashtray base and equipped with a handmade textile shade with wool decoration. It was made in Denmark during the 1960s or early 70s by a Copenhagen Hippi...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century 1970s Glass Table, Steel Base, Style of Maria Pergay, France

$6,807

Mid-Century 1970s Glass Table, Steel Base, Style of Maria Pergay, France

Located in London, GB

Unique interlocking base design without the need for fixtures. High quality thick chromed steel. In the manner of Maria Pergay and Maison Jansen with hints of design by Gabriella C...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Swedish Pine Table Lamp, 1970s Post-Modern Design, Turned Wood Base

$546

Swedish Pine Table Lamp, 1970s Post-Modern Design, Turned Wood Base

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

Swedish design pine table lamp, 1970s This table lamp features a turned wooden base with intricate grooves and curves, characteristic of Scandinavian craftsmanship from that era.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pine

Roche Bobois Glass Coffee Table with Stone & Chrome Base, 1970s

$2,200

Roche Bobois Glass Coffee Table with Stone & Chrome Base, 1970s

By Roche Bobois

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Glass coffee table with a slate grey stone base with chrome accented corners by Roche Bobois, circa 1970's.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Slate, Chrome

Signed Karl Springer Table Lamp with a Sandblasted Glass Base, 1970s

$4,900

Signed Karl Springer Table Lamp with a Sandblasted Glass Base, 1970s

By Karl Springer

Located in Vienna, AT

An impressive and rare table lamp by Karl Springer in the 1970s. Has a beautiful sandblasted glass base.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Minimalist Circular Tube Table Lamp with Black Steel Base, Netherlands, 1970s

$2,163

Minimalist Circular Tube Table Lamp with Black Steel Base, Netherlands, 1970s

By Aldo van den Nieuwelaar, Artimeta

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking Minimalist table lamp was produced in the Netherlands in the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Brass Tulip Base and Crackle Glass Sphere Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s

$626

Brass Tulip Base and Crackle Glass Sphere Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s

Located in London, GB

A unique small table lamp with a tulip brass base and a crackle glass globe shade that diffuses a warm light.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Mushroom table lamp with chrome base , 1970s

$763

Mid-century Mushroom table lamp with chrome base , 1970s

Located in Delft, NL

Mid-century Mushroom table lamp with chrome base , 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Italian Coffee Table with Teak Veneer, Metal & Brass Base

$355Sale Price|20% Off

1970s Italian Coffee Table with Teak Veneer, Metal & Brass Base

Located in Praha, CZ

Italian coffee table from the 1970s featuring a veneered teak top desk and a stylish base of black metal legs with brass details.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Customized 'Paracarro' Dining Table Base by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti 1970s

$2,350Sale Price|47% Off

Customized 'Paracarro' Dining Table Base by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti 1970s

By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of 'Paracarro' dining table bases are by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia which are sculpted from concrete and chromed steel with ceramic tiles in a mosaic form during ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel, Chrome

Brutalist Dining Table with Stone Base, Belgium, 1970s

$14,700

Brutalist Dining Table with Stone Base, Belgium, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

This striking table combines raw industrial materials with clean, minimalist design. The top is crafted from durable wood, while metal connectors give the surface a segmented appeara...

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Vintage 1970s European Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Tulip base table mirror by Durlston Designs Ltd, England, 1970s

$850

Tulip base table mirror by Durlston Designs Ltd, England, 1970s

By Durlston Designs

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL

Unique, tulip based, round table lamp in excellent condition. angle can be adjusted.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Large hand painted Japanese Wooden based Table lamp 1970s

$774

Large hand painted Japanese Wooden based Table lamp 1970s

Located in Den Haag, NL

Large solid Wooden Table lamp . Soft Yellow Color . Hand-painted motif of flying red-crowned cranes and pine branches. Signed . comes with a beautiful matching shade . 1970s Japan...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Large Travertine Marble Fratelli Mannelli Style Table Light Base, Italy, 1970s

$1,081

Large Travertine Marble Fratelli Mannelli Style Table Light Base, Italy, 1970s

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Impressive large travertine marble light base stand Origin: Italy Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage light base element is made of high quality trav...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Metal

Vintage Octogonal Italian Travertine Table Lamp Base by Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s

$1,013

Vintage Octogonal Italian Travertine Table Lamp Base by Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This Italian travertine table lamp by Fratelli Mannelli epitomizes the chic and organic aesthetic of the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Yellow Glass Base, Italy, 1970s Design

$911

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Yellow Glass Base, Italy, 1970s Design

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Introduce a touch of retro charm to your space with this mid-century Italian large table lamp from the 1970s. Its white plastic top and yellow glass base embody the iconic Space Age ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Georges Mathias Square Etched Brass Coffee Table, Ebonized Base, 1970s

$29,500

Georges Mathias Square Etched Brass Coffee Table, Ebonized Base, 1970s

Located in Queens, NY

Belgian Modern design (1970s) square etched brass coffee table with a centered "X" design on a solid ebonized base.

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hollywood Regency Onyx Marble Light Base Table Light, Italy, 1970s

$1,127

Vintage Hollywood Regency Onyx Marble Light Base Table Light, Italy, 1970s

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Impressive large onyx marble light base stand Origin: Italy Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage light base element is made of high ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal

6.4kg Travertine Marble Fratelli Mannelli Style Table Light Base, Italy, 1970s

$1,366Sale Price|20% Off

6.4kg Travertine Marble Fratelli Mannelli Style Table Light Base, Italy, 1970s

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Impressive large travertine marble light base stand Origin: Italy (was sold on the germany market) Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage light base ele...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Metal

1970s Eames for Herman Miller Rosewood Segmented Base Table

$3,290

1970s Eames for Herman Miller Rosewood Segmented Base Table

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Square rosewood segmented base table by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1970s French Nesting Tables with Chrome Base and Black Agate Finish

$5,200 / set

1970s French Nesting Tables with Chrome Base and Black Agate Finish

Located in New York, NY

French 1970's nesting tables; consisting of three tables of varying heights, the tops in a laminate finish meant to simulate black banded agate; set into chrome supporting bases. Hi...

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Vintage 1970s French Modern End Tables

Materials

Chrome

Norwegian Mid-century Coffee Table with Wood Base and Coated Top Plate, 1970s

$1,040Sale Price|48% Off

Norwegian Mid-century Coffee Table with Wood Base and Coated Top Plate, 1970s

By Odd Knutsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Norwegian coffee table from Odd Knutsen. The “Luna” table is well known but this edition is almost one of a kind - only two Luna tables are with epoxy plate with stone underneath. ...

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak, Plywood

1970s Chrome Coffee Table Base After Poul Kjaerholm Pk61 Denmark

$1,152Sale Price / item|20% Off

1970s Chrome Coffee Table Base After Poul Kjaerholm Pk61 Denmark

By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Angular Coffee Table Base attributed style Poul Kjaerholm model PK61 Coffee Table designed 1955 Denmark for Fritz Hansen Unmarked. Solid steel and chrome plate construction. Discree...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970s Organic Shaped Coffee Table with Hardwood Base and Glass Top

$1,020

1970s Organic Shaped Coffee Table with Hardwood Base and Glass Top

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1828 Organic shaped wood base coffee table with 3/4" beveled glass top

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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Large Sculptural Brass Table Lamp with Floral Base, 1970s

$1,879

Large Sculptural Brass Table Lamp with Floral Base, 1970s

Located in Hilversum, NL

Striking vintage table lamp featuring an ornate brass base with floral and foliate motifs: Hollywood Regency meets Brutalist The sculptural composition is formed by hand-worked meta...

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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Mid Century Glass Table Light With Opaline Base And Shade, 1970s

$1,407

Large Mid Century Glass Table Light With Opaline Base And Shade, 1970s

Located in ECHT, NL

Stunning Large Mid-Century Glass Table Light with Opaline Base and Shade, 1970s The Glass Dome itself has a height off 30.5 cm and is in beautiful condition.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass

Swedish Studio Craft Table Lamp Base in Pine with Inlay Detail, 1970s

$440Sale Price|20% Off

Swedish Studio Craft Table Lamp Base in Pine with Inlay Detail, 1970s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Swedish table lamp base in solid pine, produced during the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Table Lamp Travertine Base and Brass by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s

$1,252

Table Lamp Travertine Base and Brass by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Rome, IT

Table lamp by the Italian designer Fratelli Mannelli in a travertine base and brass structure featuring a removable lampshade, Italy, circa 1970. Measures: Height with lampshade 5...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Brass, Metal

1970s Mastercraft Sculptural Brass Dining / Game / Center Table Base

$2,674Sale Price|31% Off

1970s Mastercraft Sculptural Brass Dining / Game / Center Table Base

By Mastercraft

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking 1970s Mastercraft brass dining or game table base exemplifies the bold sculptural glamour for which the American luxury manufacturer is celebrated.

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Octagonal Wooden Side Table with Cutout Arches at the Base

$1,480

1970s Octagonal Wooden Side Table with Cutout Arches at the Base

Located in Marbella, ES

A wooden side table in warm tones, featuring an octagonal top with softened edges that extends slightly beyond its faceted base. The pronounced wood grain and visible joinery add tex...

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

1970s Table Lamp with Methacrylate Lampshade and Metal Base

$683

1970s Table Lamp with Methacrylate Lampshade and Metal Base

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Table Lamp with Methacrylate Lampshade and Metal Base

Category

Late 20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency 1970s Gray Glazed Lattice Ceramic Table Lamp With Lucite Base

$600

Hollywood Regency 1970s Gray Glazed Lattice Ceramic Table Lamp With Lucite Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Hollywood Regency 1970s gray glazed lattice ceramic table lamp with lucite base.

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite

1970s Mercury Glass Table Lamp On Wood Painted Base

$1,250

1970s Mercury Glass Table Lamp On Wood Painted Base

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1970s Mercury Glass Table Lamp On Wood Painted Base Quality Fittings with double-pull chain sockets Height dimension is to top of finial Some distress in glass (as shown in pictures)...

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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass

1970s Ibex Black Pedestal French Dining Table Base Restored Style Alain Chervet

$4,880Sale Price|20% Off

1970s Ibex Black Pedestal French Dining Table Base Restored Style Alain Chervet

By Alain Chervet

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Ibex French Black Pedestal Dining Table Base Ram Ibex Head Dining Table Base Ebonized Mahogany Wood Sculptural table base for dining or office In the style of Hollywood Regen...

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Pair of Murano Table Lamps with Glass Shades and Brass Base, 1970s

$4,000

Pair of Murano Table Lamps with Glass Shades and Brass Base, 1970s

Located in Lejre, DK

Beautiful pair of table lamps made in Murano, Italy, in the 1970s. The lamps feature hand-blown glass shades in white with elegant spiral stripes, creating a refined and decorative l...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian modern round base white metal table lamp with silver accents, 1970s

$284

Italian modern round base white metal table lamp with silver accents, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern round base white metal table lamp with silver accents, 1970s White table lamp with round base in white painted metal.

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Vintage 1970s European Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Murano Glass Table Lamp with White Marble Base, Italy, 1970s

$1,252

Mid-Century Murano Glass Table Lamp with White Marble Base, Italy, 1970s

Located in Lisse, NL

A striking Murano glass table lamp from the 1970s, handcrafted in Italy.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Charles Hollis Jones Glass Top Lucite Base End Side Table 1970s

$1,200

Charles Hollis Jones Glass Top Lucite Base End Side Table 1970s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This 1970s end table by Charles Hollis Jones exemplifies the designer’s signature blend of sleek minimalism and sculptural clarity.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

1970s Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Walnut 48" Dining Table with Steel Base

$5,000 / item

1970s Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Walnut 48" Dining Table with Steel Base

By Leon Rosen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a large Square Dining Table, designed by Leon Rosen for the Pace Collection in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

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1970s Table Base For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1970s table base for your home. Each 1970s table base for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are many kinds of the 1970s table base you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1970s table base bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1970s table base has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Mastercraft and Paul Evans are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1970s Table Base?

Prices for a 1970s table base can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $54,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,786.

Questions About 1970s Table Base

What was worn in the 1970s?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Fashion 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.
Are the 1970s mid-century?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
No, 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.
Were sequins popular in the 1970s?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, 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?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Yes, 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?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
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.
How can I tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To 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.
Are go-go boots from the 1960s or 1970s?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Go-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.
How do you determine table base size?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A table base should be roughly two-thirds of the size of the tabletop. So a top with a 60-inch diameter should be paired with a 40-inch base.
Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Which 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.
Which designer became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
The 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.
What are the famous art pieces of Richard Anuskiewicz during the late 1970s?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
After 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.