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

Poisson chinois

Orsa Maggiore

Karl Largerfield soirée Kenzo

Monsieur Pipi Au Naturel (Le Palace)

Jane Forth & Jed and Jay Johnson in NY in 1970

Amarcord

Pepsi

Bloody Guns

Sienna Abstraction Beige 1973

Pink Abstraction en rose 1973

Blue pink Abstraction Bleue Rose 1973

Fog Gog Magog, Planche 3 (Les Venusiennes)

Va-Riante

L’eau est Mana

Goldorak

Tristan und Isolde (Set of 21 Prints, framed)

11th NY Film Festival

Walking with my Bird

Peter Hujar Portrait

Deep Purple blue Abstraction Pourpre Bleue 1972

1979 Poisson dans l'abysse Fish in Abyss

70's Household 3

Colors

Samba

Figure Study

Marathon Man

Mercurial

Mobius

Exploded View

Mick and Bianca jagger at Studio 54

Et Sur La Terre

Bowie In Suit

Face of Dali - Grey

N’ou’s from Hom’mere II

Cyndi

Deauville Casino

Circuitous

Stereopsis

Homage to the Cross II

Odalisque

Fiesta

Green Enigma

David Bowie

David Bowie

Bowie Space Oddity

Bowie Backstage

1973 Sienna Abstraction 2 Collection MMCA Museum Modern Contemporary Art, Seoul

Sienna Abstraction Sienne 1973

Untitled from Music Maestro Please

Lieux Commun - Portfolio

La piste du Palace de Fabrice Emaer

Fabrice Emaer et top modèle

KO

Crâne pour carnaval

Black purple Abstraction 1973 Collection MMCA Museum Modern Contemporary Art, Seoul

1979 Sienna Abstraction

1979 Losange sur fond bleu Diamond on blue

1979 Losange sur fond bleu Diamond on blue

1979 Red Abstraction Rouge

1979 Playing soccer Jouer au football Collection MMCA Museum Modern Contemporary Art Seoul

1979 Tête de profil Bleu Blanc Rouge Head in profile Blue White Red

Ma Chair Rie from Requiem pour La Fin des Temps

70's Household 1

Proscinemi Dodona, Oracle of Zues

Tranquility #5

Times Square Fragment XII