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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Fine Art Drawings, Head, 1979, Paolo Ambrosio

Paolo Ambrosio

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch

$240

Photography, Tyre Repairs, Arthur Steel

Arthur Steel

Photography - 66 x 86 x 1 cm Photography - 26 x 33.9 x 0.4 inch

$3,241

Painting, Hercule, Philippe Dailler

Philippe Dailler

Painting - 70 x 50 x 0.2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$359

Fine Art Drawings, Hibou, Florent Meyer

Florent Meyer

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 inch

$240

Fine Art Drawings, Modella, 1979, Paolo Ambrosio

Paolo Ambrosio

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch

$140

Print, Cathedrale, Sonia Delaunay

Sonia Delaunay

Print - 60.3 x 44 x 1 cm Print - 23.7 x 17.3 x 0.4 inch

$5,402

Photography, Poem, Rosti Likachev

Rosti Likachev

Photography - 60 x 40 cm Photography - 23.6 x 15.7 inch

$701

Sculpture, Moonwhile, Gaël Rouxeville

Gaël Rouxeville

Sculpture - 46.5 x 20.4 x 2.7 cm Sculpture - 18.3 x 8 x 1.1 inch

$840

Painting, Birds, Emma Godebska

Emma Godebska

Painting - 75 x 128 x 5 cm Painting - 29.5 x 50.4 x 2 inch

$6,243

Painting, In Love we Trust, Liroy

Liroy

Painting - 89 x 116 x 2 cm Painting - 35 x 45.7 x 0.8 inch

$6,002

Painting, LSD - Jimi, Docteur Bergman

Docteur Bergman

Painting - 65 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch

$540

Painting, Siesta, Edvarda Braanaas

Edvarda Braanaas

Painting - 89 x 97 x 3 cm Painting - 35 x 38.2 x 1.2 inch

$7,443

Photography, Hunt salute, Richard Kelley

Richard Kelley

Photography - 90 x 60 x 4 cm Photography - 35.4 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch

$468

Painting, Cidalia, Lu Mourelle

Lu Mourelle

Painting - 70 x 70 cm Painting - 27.6 x 27.6 inch

$2,761

Design, Rainbow, Alice Aladjem

Alice Aladjem

Design - 150 x 165 x 25 cm Design - 59.1 x 65 x 9.8 inch

$2,161

Painting, Carhome, Aziz Anzabi

Aziz Anzabi

Painting - 102 x 66 x 3 cm Painting - 40.2 x 26 x 1.2 inch

$16,807

Photography, Untitled, Giorgi Shengelia

Giorgi Shengelia

Photography - 17 x 17 x 0.01 cm Photography - 6.7 x 6.7 x 0 inch

$900

Painting, Fairuz, Zena Dabbous

Zena Dabbous

Painting - 100 x 100 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch

$3,970

Photography, Coat surfing, Farah Slimani

Farah Slimani

Photography - 73 x 60 x 2 cm Photography - 28.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$1,801

Print, Marty, Roy Ahlgren

Roy Ahlgren

Print - 50.8 x 50.8 cm Print - 20 x 20 inch

$600

Photography, HB2928, Idan Wizen

Idan Wizen

Photography - 60 x 90 x 0.1 cm Photography - 23.6 x 35.4 x 0 inch

$900

Photography, HB2878, Idan Wizen

Idan Wizen

Photography - 90 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography - 35.4 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$900

Photography, HB2866, Idan Wizen

Idan Wizen

Photography - 80 x 120 x 0.1 cm Photography - 31.5 x 47.2 x 0 inch

$1,441

Photography, HB2869, Idan Wizen

Idan Wizen

Photography - 80 x 120 x 0.1 cm Photography - 31.5 x 47.2 x 0 inch

$3,001

Print, Joanne, John Kacere

John Kacere

Print - 39.4 x 58.4 cm Print - 15.5 x 23 inch

$850

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