Inspired by the 1970s

When you hear the first note of an ABBA or Queen song, are you nostalgic for those times gone by? Do you dream of stylish Formica tables complete with Mobil Mugs? The style of the 70's influenced everything from fashion to interior design and art. The major trends were curved edges, geometrical shapes and vivid colours. If you're looking to upgrade the retro potential of your home, this is the place to start. More bohemian than 60's decoration but crazier than the 80's. Seventies decor is right on trend. 

Despite its instantly recognisable style, the decade is a combination of many different influences. Why not try an urban geometric style with large-print psychedelic wallpapers and a matching carpet? Add a round table and an egg-shaped armchair, not forgetting the lava lamp...and you're there! Colourwise, it's best to stick to orange shades with hints of green. 

Or maybe you prefer a more boho style? Imagine a Californian ranch filled with crochet blankets, rattan chairs and dainty cushions. Don't forget to add plenty of perennial plants and cacti on your shelves. For either style, don't be afraid to go to a flea market to buy furniture, you may well find a great deal. 

If you don't want to make drastic changes to your home, you could also change your artistic decoration. There's nothing better than colourful canvases with graphic patterns or photographs of Pink Floyd to get that time machine effect. Of course there was a great explosion of creativity in the 70's. The most famous artistic moments of the time include: Francis Bacon's George Dyer triptych, the first wrapping by Christo and Jeanne Claude, the Broken Circles of Robert Smithson and the first performances by Marina Abramovic. All of whom are not only emblematic of the time, but became household names for generations.

Hence why we're taking advantage of this era on Artsper, by offering you original works created in the 70's, as well as art inspired by this legendary era. All the pieces on offer will certainly give the retro look that you're after for your living room, bedroom or kitchen.

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Painting, Serge et Jane, Lucio Domenica

Lucio Domenica

Painting . 60 x 118 x 2 cm Painting . 23.6 x 46.5 x 0.8 inch

€2,250

Painting, saturday  night fever, Spaco

Spaco

Painting . 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting . 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

€200

Print, Pepsi, Mimmo Rotella

Mimmo Rotella

Print . 58.4 x 76.2 cm Print . 23 x 30 inch

€866

Sculpture, Citrus target, Atelier XaRo

Atelier XaRo

Sculpture . 126 x 124 x 3 cm Sculpture . 49.6 x 48.8 x 1.2 inch

€6,000

Print, Luna, Roy Ahlgren

Roy Ahlgren

Print . 50.8 x 50.8 cm Print . 20 x 20 inch

€547

Print, Coppola, Dean Tavoularis

Dean Tavoularis

Print . 120 x 80 x 1 cm Print . 47.2 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

€2,000

Print, Chinatown 2, Chryssa

Chryssa

Print . 96.5 x 78.7 cm Print . 38 x 31 inch

€1,094

Painting, Jane et Serge, Lasveguix

Lasveguix

Painting . 70 x 50 x 0.02 cm Painting . 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€850 €765

Photography, Well Heeled, Arthur Steel

Arthur Steel

Photography . 33 x 41 x 0.01 cm Photography . 13 x 16.1 x 0 inch

€895

Print, Happy Battle, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 54.6 x 74.9 cm Print . 21.5 x 29.5 inch

€1,277

Print, Series 6, Ilya Bolotowsky

Ilya Bolotowsky

Print . 76.2 x 101.6 cm Print . 30 x 40 inch

€1,459

Print, Parking 2000, Peter Klasen

Peter Klasen

Print . 65 x 50 x 2 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

€800

Print, Series 4, Chryssa

Chryssa

Print . 80 x 86.4 cm Print . 31.5 x 34 inch

€1,641

Painting, BB au soleil, Cathie Berthon

Cathie Berthon

Painting . 80 x 80 x 5 cm Painting . 31.5 x 31.5 x 2 inch

€1,600

Print, Series 3, Chryssa

Chryssa

Print . 86.4 x 80 cm Print . 34 x 31.5 inch

€1,641

Print, Poet, Peter Max

Peter Max

Print . 67.3 x 90.2 cm Print . 26.5 x 35.5 inch

€2,280

Photography, Arcoíris, Rodrigo

Rodrigo

Photography . 32.3 x 43.1 x 0.1 cm Photography . 12.7 x 17 x 0 inch

€1,999

Print, Amarcord, Mimmo Rotella

Mimmo Rotella

Print . 100 x 70 x 0.1 cm Print . 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€960

Photography, KO, Arnaud Baumann

KO

Arnaud Baumann

Photography . 45 x 30 x 0.1 cm Photography . 17.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch

€950

Print, Femme 6, Shiko Munakata

Shiko Munakata

Print . 26 x 21 x 1 cm Print . 10.2 x 8.3 x 0.4 inch

€1,200

Photography, Black Light, Regis Duvignau

Regis Duvignau

Photography . 115 x 80 x 2 cm Photography . 45.3 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

€1,400

Painting, Let it be, Michelle Kranz

Michelle Kranz

Painting . 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting . 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

€5,300

Print, Va-Riante, Roberto Matta

Roberto Matta

Print . 67.3 x 52.1 cm Print . 26.5 x 20.5 inch

€2,280

Print, Holiday 1, Kumi Sugaï

Kumi Sugaï

Print . 29.2 x 25.1 cm Print . 11.5 x 9.9 inch

€600

Photography, Haiti Holiday, Slim Aarons

Slim Aarons

Photography . 30 x 40 cm Photography . 11.8 x 15.7 inch

€3,125

Photography, Spring, Mario Tarantino

Mario Tarantino

Photography . 50 x 50 x 0.3 cm Photography . 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€520

Painting, Tina Turner, PyB

PyB

Painting . 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting . 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

€200

Print, Pink Sky Flyer, Peter Max

Peter Max

Print . 55.9 x 71.1 cm Print . 22 x 28 inch

€1,824

Painting, Studio 54, Movses Poghosyan

Movses Poghosyan

Painting . 90 x 80 x 0.2 cm Painting . 35.4 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch

€2,950

Painting, Scarface Al Pacino, Spaco

Spaco

Painting . 20 x 20 x 2 cm Painting . 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch

€120

Painting, Guy Marchand, Spaco

Spaco

Painting . 20 x 20 x 2 cm Painting . 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch

€120

Photography, Tom Waits, Michael Putland

Michael Putland

Photography . 61 x 51 x 0.01 cm Photography . 24 x 20.1 x 0 inch

€1,750

Photography, Queen Reflected, Mick Rock

Mick Rock

Photography . 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Photography . 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

€1,975