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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Inspired by the 1970s

Dark Vintage Torso

Blue Portrait 1979 Collection MMCA National Museum Modern Contemporary Art Seoul

I,ll be your mirror

All about Yves Saint Laurent

Steve San Francisco Cod-bar

Why become an adult ?

Pêcheurs au filet

1979 South Korean Blue Figure Collection MMCA Museum Modern Contemporary Art Seoul

1970 Rêve Astral Dream

Modella, 1975

Photo de mode et chien Dalmatien : Aria

Baie de Somme

Lyric theatre

The Beatles

October is here

Still life with fruits and flowers - Italian old painting

Basket with roses - Italian old painting + frame

Geometric abstraction

Quartet (all we meant)

Apartment in the Upper East Side, featuring a painting by Yoshitomo Nara.

Paire de Fauteuils à Strapontin - Métal Chromé

La bougie

Jane's pop

Ecrire une légende

Bureau Brutaliste Maison Regain - Orme

Liaisons dangereuses 1971 Encounters

1979 Sein de la belle ingénue en marbre rose Pink marble breast

1979 Eva Nue Eve Nude

Haskins Posters Front Cover

Composition pop art Femme

Expire

Garden Party

Western Accumulation

Sheep

Sainte Lucie

50 Shades of Blue

Jeremiah from Our Historical Heritage

Two Chairs

Down in Mexico

Luna

Proscinemi Tyrins

Times Square Fragment #5

Arsenic and Old Lace

Violin Keys

Soldaten

Intermission

Crossfire

Gordium (Méandre)

Iron Flamingo

Orange and Grey Concerto

Le roi surréaliste

Sculpture Moon Shin TOTEM 1975

1975 Orange

Chinatown 3

Yves Klein’s Violins

Macho

Electric Concerto

Dali's Inferno

Chiquita

Ten of Staves

20E

Moon Shin MMCA Museum Modern Contemporary Art Seoul, South Korea, Column Sculpture 1972

1977 Moon Shin Série de Sculptures Noires MMCA MUSEUM SEOUL Collection

Moon Shin 9 Black Sculptures 1978 MMCA MUSEUM SEOUL Collection

Moon Shin Two Black Sculptures 1978

Paris Blue Sculptures 1972