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, Black 20, Paolo Ambrosio

Black 20

Paolo Ambrosio

Painting - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch

$238

Painting, US Coke Icone, JP Malot

US Coke Icone

JP Malot

Painting - 60 x 60 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 inch

$3,572

Painting, Daytona rolex, PyB

Daytona rolex

PyB

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

$190

Painting, Twiggy, Ben B

Twiggy

Ben B

Painting - 41 x 33 x 1.5 cm Painting - 16.1 x 13 x 0.6 inch

$333

Painting, Jimi Hendrix, Ben B

Jimi Hendrix

Ben B

Painting - 41 x 33 x 1.5 cm Painting - 16.1 x 13 x 0.6 inch

$333

Sculpture, Pierre Cardin, PyB

Pierre Cardin

PyB

Sculpture - 20 x 18 x 3 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 7.1 x 1.2 inch

$214

Painting, Snoopy, Oli Art

Snoopy

Oli Art

Painting - 61 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 24 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch

$3,500

Photography, Well Heeled, Arthur Steel

Well Heeled

Arthur Steel

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

$1,066

Photography, Bjorn Borg, Arthur Steel

Bjorn Borg

Arthur Steel

Photography - 48 x 61 x 1 cm Photography - 18.9 x 24 x 0.4 inch

$2,173

Painting, Gundam cubism, Mr Popart

Gundam cubism

Mr Popart

Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$1,131

Photography, Reno, Alain Le Garsmeur

Reno

Alain Le Garsmeur

Photography - 50 x 61 x 0.1 cm Photography - 19.7 x 24 x 0 inch

$1,012

Sculpture, Asterix, SpyDDy

Asterix

SpyDDy

Sculpture - 22 x 14 x 2 cm Sculpture - 8.7 x 5.5 x 0.8 inch

$179

Painting, B.B Shebam, LNG

B.B Shebam

LNG

Painting - 98 x 97 x 3 cm Painting - 38.6 x 38.2 x 1.2 inch

$7,024

Painting, B.B Fleurs, LNG

B.B Fleurs

LNG

Painting - 98 x 97 x 3 cm Painting - 38.6 x 38.2 x 1.2 inch

$7,024

Painting, B.B Coquillages, LNG

B.B Coquillages

LNG

Painting - 98 x 97 x 3 cm Painting - 38.6 x 38.2 x 1.2 inch

$7,024

Painting, Ray Music inside me, LNG

Ray Music inside me

LNG

Painting - 98 x 97 x 3 cm Painting - 38.6 x 38.2 x 1.2 inch

$7,024

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