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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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Photography, Nicely Coiffed, Slim Aarons

Slim Aarons

Photography . 51 x 76 cm Photography . 20.1 x 29.9 inch

€3,350

Sculpture, Porsche vador, Vintage Addict

Vintage Addict

Sculpture . 35 x 35 x 37 cm Sculpture . 13.8 x 13.8 x 14.6 inch

€2,400

Print, Billog, Victor Vasarely

Victor Vasarely

Print . 54.9 x 39.9 cm Print . 21.6 x 15.7 inch

€1,100

Print, L-5-1974, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print . 77 x 57 cm Print . 30.3 x 22.4 inch

€1,120

Sculpture, Le Mans, Alain Mimouni

Alain Mimouni

Sculpture . 60 x 130 x 7 cm Sculpture . 23.6 x 51.2 x 2.8 inch

€2,500

Sculpture, Life, Edu Danesi

Edu Danesi

Sculpture . 55 x 120 x 15 cm Sculpture . 21.7 x 47.2 x 5.9 inch

€4,500

Print, L-08-1974, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print . 75 x 105 cm Print . 29.5 x 41.3 inch

€2,000

Print, SE-3, Eusebio Sempere

Eusebio Sempere

Print . 76 x 56 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 inch

€680

Painting, Roller II, Virginie HORENS

Virginie HORENS

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

€2,700

Print, Vol especial, Joan Miró

Joan Miró

Print . 55.8 x 75.5 cm Print . 22 x 29.7 inch

€8,000

Print, Chiquita, Mimmo Rotella

Mimmo Rotella

Print . 74.9 x 66 cm Print . 29.5 x 26 inch

€895

Painting, Pablo, Maria De Campos

Maria De Campos

Painting . 80 x 65 x 2.5 cm Painting . 31.5 x 25.6 x 1 inch

€1,750

Painting, Mc Queen 21000102, Pola 4.0

Pola 4.0

Painting . 160 x 120 x 1 cm Painting . 63 x 47.2 x 0.4 inch

€12,900

Painting, Work, Takeo Yamaguchi

Takeo Yamaguchi

Painting . 52.5 x 36.6 cm Painting . 20.7 x 14.4 inch

€3,500

Painting, Nine eleven, Edu Danesi

Edu Danesi

Painting . 120 x 120 x 4 cm Painting . 47.2 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch

€3,600

Print, Untitled, Tadaaki Kuwayama

Tadaaki Kuwayama

Print . 31.4 x 40.7 x 0.1 cm Print . 12.4 x 16 x 0 inch

€1,000

Painting, Roller, Virginie HORENS

Virginie HORENS

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

€2,700

Print, L-16B-1974, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print . 105 x 75 cm Print . 41.3 x 29.5 inch

€2,000

Print, Chinatown 3, Chryssa

Chryssa

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

€1,131

Painting, Bullit, Christophe Daras

Christophe Daras

Painting . 116 x 89 x 2.5 cm Painting . 45.7 x 35 x 1 inch

€3,500

Print, Water, Joe Tilson

Joe Tilson

Print . 96.5 x 67.3 cm Print . 38 x 26.5 inch

€2,356

Fine Art Drawings, Poussy Cat, Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld

Fine Art Drawings . 32 x 25 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 12.6 x 9.8 x 0 inch

€2,800

Design, Extrovert, Olga Kirienko

Olga Kirienko

Design . 148 x 104 x 2 cm Design . 58.3 x 40.9 x 0.8 inch

€3,000

Print, The Look, Mimmo Rotella

Mimmo Rotella

Print . 87.6 x 66 cm Print . 34.5 x 26 inch

€895

Painting, Eloes, Jean Branchet

Jean Branchet

Painting . 130 x 100 cm Painting . 51.2 x 39.4 inch

€1,990

Painting, Eight, Mauricio Franco

Mauricio Franco

Painting . 120 x 80 x 5 cm Painting . 47.2 x 31.5 x 2 inch

€6,400

Print, Holiday 3, Kumi Sugaï

Kumi Sugaï

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

€600

Painting, Work, Takeo Yamaguchi

Takeo Yamaguchi

Painting . 53 x 37 cm Painting . 20.9 x 14.6 inch

€5,000

Photography, Alain Delon, Jean-Pierre Fizet

Jean-Pierre Fizet

Photography . 45.5 x 33.5 x 1 cm Photography . 17.9 x 13.2 x 0.4 inch

€1,900 €1,710

Sculpture, Angle 3, Eric Gouret

Eric Gouret

Sculpture . 50 x 50 x 4 cm Sculpture . 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

€1,400

Photography, David Bowie, Mick Rock

Mick Rock

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

€2,460

Painting, Grande évasion, BYC

BYC

Painting . 70 x 50 x 1 cm Painting . 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

€5,800

Print, L-30-1973, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print . 75 x 105 cm Print . 29.5 x 41.3 inch

€2,000

Fine Art Drawings, Coco, Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld

Fine Art Drawings . 38 x 21.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 15 x 8.5 x 0 inch

€3,200

Photography, David Bowie, Mick Rock

Mick Rock

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

€2,460

Painting, Boreal, Jean Branchet

Jean Branchet

Painting . 130 x 100 cm Painting . 51.2 x 39.4 inch

€1,990

Photography, Donna Summer, Michael Putland

Michael Putland

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

€1,750

Fine Art Drawings, Homologia, Valerio Adami

Valerio Adami

Fine Art Drawings . 21 x 18 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 8.3 x 7.1 x 0 inch

€2,000