# Blast from the Past - Home Decor, 70s edition **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 17, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391 "2022-10-17T22:38:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Sylvanz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/21 "2022-10-18T04:14:14Z")
“Early American” flowered velvet like furniture. Dark knobby wood or faux wood. lots of brown, orange, gold. Gah, I’m having flashbacks. ---
**Author:** ![aurora\_maire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aurora_maire/32/328_2.png) [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/22 "2022-10-18T04:17:15Z")
> [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > Remember these? > [https://poshmark.com/listing/Large-lucite-grapes-630d12cb4bc6551f9844e4d4?utm\_source=gdm\_home&utm\_campaign=13175633477&campaign\_id=13175633477&ad\_partner=google&gskid=pla-1269111666953&gcid=522792368850&ggid=126212688847&gdid=t&g\_network=g&enable\_guest\_buy\_flow=true&gbraid=0AAAAADwcDC\_iBz6vd\_ruRdQLSqyutCIP2&gclid=CjwKCAjw-rOaBhA9EiwAUkLV4s7j06BS54fMLvbRhtMa2G2VD5l\_ml600cMZ7ey1JE5fmzBceoSaJxoC0S0QAvD\_BwE](https://poshmark.com/listing/Large-lucite-grapes-630d12cb4bc6551f9844e4d4?utm_source=gdm_home&utm_campaign=13175633477&campaign_id=13175633477&ad_partner=google&gskid=pla-1269111666953&gcid=522792368850&ggid=126212688847&gdid=t&g_network=g&enable_guest_buy_flow=true&gbraid=0AAAAADwcDC_iBz6vd_ruRdQLSqyutCIP2&gclid=CjwKCAjw-rOaBhA9EiwAUkLV4s7j06BS54fMLvbRhtMa2G2VD5l_ml600cMZ7ey1JE5fmzBceoSaJxoC0S0QAvD_BwE) Even better are the swag lamps. [https://www.ebay.com/itm/265913450671?hash=item3de9ad40af:g:zU8AAOSwtARjOG2u&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoGcYEYJPRqXTRCXQ9%2Fs76znRnMaKnefH3EjZGAKwzifLp77c9yEUkl3Is2S3obie%2BFU%2Fwm3Ux4EHglWm07aViC9b%2B5NkiCN3M2WXZbIlu0V8qgwXxLD5sX1cEpXLWtO28QggTfB6tYTW6FfYvfBzg8XiOQVKPJ13g8g1Z7d2xwExwxoxVzZeEVKleqoXn1gFjgOfwZAvWBtSEweIrYl7tEs%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR\_i87ZT9YA](https://www.ebay.com/itm/265913450671?hash=item3de9ad40af:g:zU8AAOSwtARjOG2u&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoGcYEYJPRqXTRCXQ9%2Fs76znRnMaKnefH3EjZGAKwzifLp77c9yEUkl3Is2S3obie%2BFU%2Fwm3Ux4EHglWm07aViC9b%2B5NkiCN3M2WXZbIlu0V8qgwXxLD5sX1cEpXLWtO28QggTfB6tYTW6FfYvfBzg8XiOQVKPJ13g8g1Z7d2xwExwxoxVzZeEVKleqoXn1gFjgOfwZAvWBtSEweIrYl7tEs%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_i87ZT9YA) ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/23 "2022-10-18T04:52:07Z")
Fuck you all for ruining my life. You’ll see! It’ll happen to you, too! Just wait… ---
**Author:** ![scabpicker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scabpicker/32/8268_2.png) [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/24 "2022-10-18T13:14:21Z")
> [@aurora\_maire](#): > > I bought my 1950s house in 2003 from the original owners. I bought a 1950s house from the original owners in 2003, as well (I own a different 1950s house now). There had been some 70s updates. There was an entire wall of mirrors with a gold marble pattern on them in the living room, which was painted a sickly yellow. I don’t clearly remember the carpet we removed that covered the parquet floors, but it was from the 70s as well. Similar to your house, they had not replaced the pink and white swirly tile in the bathrooms. We never replaced that, because I loved it. My parents seemed to be _very_ into the decor of the 70s. We had wood paneling and brown shag carpet in the living room. The kitchen had orange Formica countertops and orange cactus themed wallpaper. My mom sold Home Interiors for awhile, which offered things like plastic fruit, resin bird wall decor, colonial Spanish themed candle holders, that sort of thing. > **[Home Interiors and Gifts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Interiors_and_Gifts)** > > Home Interiors and Gifts was a direct sales company specializing in decorating accessories, which were sold by more than 140,000 representatives through home parties in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Highland Capital Management later owned a majority interest in the company. The company is defunct since 2008. > Mary Crowley founded Home Interiors on December 5, 1957. Its product lines included artificial flowers, candles, framed artwork, mirrors, sconces, small furniture, and ... ---
**Author:** ![Lancia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lancia/32/17174_2.png) [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/25 "2022-10-18T13:20:23Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > Oh! We had orange Formica counters, which I loved. We also had kitchen cabinets that were dark brown wood, and they had a sort of amber plastic insert instead of windows, that had some sort of raised floral motif on them. That pretty much describes our kitchen! Ours was built in '67 and is completely original: amber formica counters, avocado green oven and stovetop (both totally fugly and well past their expiration date), coffee brown cabinets and amber glass cupboards that slide open. One of the panes is cracked and I’m having a helluva time trying to find a replacement. And some point someone added a dishwasher and I think that’s the unly update the house had ever had. ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/26 "2022-10-18T13:32:24Z")
What? No love for cottage cheese splattered on the ceiling? [![](https://dta0yqvfnusiq.cloudfront.net/nowenvironmental/2016/10/pic3-161028-5813ba96f0a6d.jpg) ](https://dta0yqvfnusiq.cloudfront.net/nowenvironmental/2016/10/pic3-161028-5813ba96f0a6d.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/27 "2022-10-18T13:39:03Z")
Our swag lamp looked more like this. > **[Antique Green Glass Hanging Pendant Swag Lamp | Loveseat.com Online Auctions...](https://www.loveseat.com/i/antique-green-glass-hanging-pendant-swag-lamp/)** > > Antique Green Glass Hanging Pendant Swag Lamp - Loveseat.com Online Auctions is the best way to buy and sell furniture and decor in San Diego, Los Angeles & Orange County. Customer Returns, Retail Overstock, Shabby Chic, Danish Modern, Mid... My uncle had one like this: > **[Retro 60's SMILEY FACE hanging lamp | #18766114](https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/retro-60s-smiley-face-hanging-lamp)** > > Straight from the 60's...a SMILEY FACE lamp for your retro room. The hanging lamp is approximately one foot circle around, made of hard plastic, yellow in color, with a long black chain that hangs dow It was groooovy, man! ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/28 "2022-10-18T13:44:13Z")
> [@WildaBeast](#): > > And avocado green and/or harvest gold kitchen appliances, and bathroom fixtures. What’s old is new again. [https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/avocado-green-appliances-are-back/](https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/avocado-green-appliances-are-back/) ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/29 "2022-10-18T13:58:08Z")
It’s odd, I look at those pics linked in the OP, and while I acknowledge those sorts of items were found in home decor throughout the 70’s, for some reason they don’t create the impression of transporting one to that era. They’re more like individual pieces from an era that somehow when taken collectively ultimately fail to capture the essence. ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/30 "2022-10-18T15:59:56Z")
My wife and I have spent 30 years replacing all that stuff and I’ll be damned if I’m going to let it back into my home! ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/31 "2022-10-18T17:11:29Z")
Not today, rattan! ---
**Author:** ![JohnnyEcks](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnnyecks/32/18197_2.png) [@JohnnyEcks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnnyEcks)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/32 "2022-10-18T17:49:48Z")
> **[Interior Desecrations: Hideous Homes from the Horrible '70s: Lileks, James:...](https://www.amazon.com/Interior-Desecrations-Hideous-Homes-Horrible/dp/0307238725)** > > Interior Desecrations: Hideous Homes from the Horrible '70s \[Lileks, James\] on Amazon.com. \*FREE\* shipping on qualifying offers. Interior Desecrations: Hideous Homes from the Horrible '70s ---
**Author:** ![Sylvanz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/33 "2022-10-18T17:55:31Z")
The description of the book: Harsh man. ---
**Author:** ![Bonum\_Legatum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bonum_legatum/32/6183_2.png) [@Bonum\_Legatum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonum_Legatum)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/34 "2022-10-18T17:56:00Z")
Just think, in 50 years people will be describing “the hideous 2020’s decor.” ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/35 "2022-10-18T17:58:26Z")
I always think about that when I’m watching home shows. “Eww! The kitchen’s all _white_!” ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/36 "2022-10-18T18:06:12Z")
When I think of growing up in the 70’s I think of the rough-textured sofas. Those of you from that era know exactly what I mean. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/37 "2022-10-18T18:07:19Z")
> [@Sylvanz](#): > > “Early American” flowered velvet like furniture. Dark knobby wood or faux wood. lots of brown, orange, gold. Gah, I’m having flashbacks. This is the post that really takes me back. \< shudder \> ---
**Author:** ![teelabrown](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/teelabrown/32/8412_2.png) [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/38 "2022-10-18T18:14:22Z")
My sister had three or four of those brown macrame owls, strung on driftwood, hanging from the walls of her apartment. Lots of pampas grass fronds stuck in Pier 1 baskets on the floor, too. ---
**Author:** ![Sylvanz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/39 "2022-10-18T18:19:41Z")
Yep, lived it. A lot of the stuff posted here doesn’t scream 70’s to me. Some is more 60’s. ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391/40 "2022-10-18T18:20:18Z")
> [@Saint\_Cad](#): > > When I think of growing up in the 70’s I think of the rough-textured sofas. Those of you from that era know exactly what I mean. Mmmm…nubbly. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-home-decor-70s-edition/973391.md?page=3)