Room ideas · Updated Oct 24, 2026

70s decor is back: 13 retro ideas

Warm glass, round shapes and bold color, most of it from our table lamps.

An Aprica Table Lamp, two stacked tangerine glass shades on a chrome stem, glowing beside a record player and a vinyl record

Why is retro decor back?

After years of gray rooms, 2026 design fairs put warm 70s pieces in front: amber glass, globe lamps and wavy velvet mirrors.

Amber glass glowing on a dark wood cabinet beside a gramophone

Warm glass and dark wood

Amber-colored glass, dark wood, velvet and bouclé are named as the comeback materials, after years of cool gray rooms.

Shop the lookAprica Table Lamp$119.99
As reported byMesse Frankfurt, Sep 2026
“Vintage Revival”
A round frosted globe lamp in a chrome frame, lit beside a cream sofa

Round, space-age shapes

Round shapes, space-age looks and bright patterns are what brought 1970s design back, with curved, organic pieces most in demand.

Shop the lookOrbella Lamp$229.99
As reported byimm cologne magazine
“1970s design is back!”
An olive green wavy velvet mirror in warm afternoon sun

Softer 70s colors

Terracotta, rust red, mustard and green return, calmer than the originals. Amber glass is back in high street shops too.

Shop the lookNelly Velvet Mirror$999.99 $1,399.99
As reported byMesse Frankfurt, Sep 2026 and Livingetc, Aug 2025

What are the best 70s home decor ideas?

Thirteen retro pieces in four looks, from space-age acrylic to amber glass lamps and wavy velvet mirrors.

Style 01

Space Age

Globes, clear acrylic and color that moves with the light, straight from the moon-landing years.

An Orbella Lamp, a frosted glowing sphere in a polished chrome frame, lit on a woven rug beside a cream sofaOrbella Lamp$229.99

0170s corner

A space-age globe

  • 17.7″ (45 cm) tall, 15.7″ (40 cm) wide
  • 360° diffused glow, no glare

Style 02

Amber Glow

Tangerine and amber glass that turns a room warm the moment the sun goes down.

An Aprica Table Lamp glowing orange on a black cabinet beside a gramophone against a brick wallAprica Table Lamp$119.99

04Record corner

Tangerine glass on chrome

  • Two stacked tangerine glass shades
  • 7″ wide x 11″ tall (18 x 28 cm)
A Lumo Donut Lamp glowing orange on a teak sideboard in a lounge with a leather lounge chair at nightLumo Donut Lamp$129.99

06Mid-century lounge

A stained glass donut on the sideboard

  • Stained glass ring, even soft glow
  • Table lamp or wall light

Style 03

Flower Power

Mushrooms, bold color and stained glass with a sense of fun.

A red Pomodoro Table Lamp, a glossy stained-glass tomato, glowing on a wood bookshelf at nightPomodoro Table Lamp$119.99

11Wood shelf

The new stained glass: a tomato

  • 9.1″ wide x 8.7″ tall (23 x 22 cm)
  • Orange or Red stained glass

Style 04

Groovy Glam

Wavy velvet and real feathers for the corner everyone asks about.

How do you get a 70s look with light?

Turn off the ceiling light, then add warm glass lamps like the Orbella Lamp at eye level.

What should you know before you buy?

Every lamp here ships free in the US, and the Melita Mushroom Lamp Small runs cordless.

What do people ask about 70s decor?

Short answers on 70s style, Tiffany lamps, retro gifts and lamps like the Melita Mushroom Lamp.

Is 70s decor back in style?

70s decor is back in style: warm glass, round shapes and earthy colors fill 2026 rooms.

  • Today it is one or two retro pieces, not a full 70s room.
What home decor was popular in the 1970s?

Orange and amber glass, globe and mushroom lamps, velvet, wood and shag.

  • The colors: orange, mustard, olive green and brown.
What is 70s style decor called?

Most people call it retro or vintage decor.

  • The cleaner, earlier look is mid-century modern.
How do you decorate a room in 70s style without it looking dated?

Keep the room calm and add two or three retro pieces.

  • A colored glass lamp and a curvy mirror are enough.
Are Tiffany lamps in style in 2026?

Stained glass is back, from classic Tiffany-style shades to playful new shapes.

  • Our stained glass comes as a tomato and a donut.
What are good retro gifts under $100?

A small cordless mushroom lamp or a stained glass tomato lamp, each under $100.

  • The Mini Sunset Orb from idea 08 is under $100 too.
What lamp gives a room a 70s look?

A warm glass lamp: tangerine glass, a frosted globe or a mushroom dome.

  • Put it low, at eye level, and turn off the ceiling light.

See more in our Table Lamps collection.

Written by Casa Di Lumo, a lighting and decor brand since 2020. Sizes and specs are checked against our product pages on the date above.