10 trendy '70s-inspired decor pieces to create a retro vibe

'70s throwback

Move over mid-century modern. Wicker furniture, hanging ferns and bold patterns are weaving their way back into the decor world. Here are a few of our favourite on-trend 70s-inspired pieces. 

Blooming wall

This decade was all about getting back to nature and with this came indoor gardens (yes, we said indoor gardens!), hanging plants and lots of ferns. Create your own wall garden with this mountable staghorn fern. Staghorn fern, from $45, Crown Flora. 

Bold prints

Homes in the '70s were filled with bold prints (we love the gigantic flowers) in harvest golds, rust oranges, bright reds and avocado greens — on wallpaper, bedspreads, furniture and rugs. Merimekko tray, $65, Marimekko Vancouver.

Marble and gold

Mixing marble and brass isn't a thing of the past. This luxe catch-all dish is trendy and chic. Dish, $375, Kelly Wearstler.

From the archives

Arthur Erickson, Canadian architect and urban planner, has his home featured in the October 1972 issue of Chatelaine.

Sleek furniture

A ruched leather seat with a bronze legs is all kinds of luxurious. Ottoman, $2983, Kelly Wearstler. 

Geometric patterns

Designer David Hicks was an icon of the '70s, creating interiors that exploded with colour, texture and pattern — a major trend of the decade. Create an accent wall with this striking hexagonal wallpaper. Hicks Hexagon, $215, Finest Wallpaper.

The Panton chair

Verner Panton was a highly successful furniture designer through the '60s and '70s and his Panton chair was an iconic piece of the '70s. Vitra furniture has brought it back so now you can enjoy it too. Panton junior, $198, Design Within Reach.

Best if the decade

Terracotta tile? Check. Peacock chair? Check. This home from the September 1970 issue of Chatelaine has it all! 

Boho revival

A '70s homage wouldn't be complete without a wicker peacock chair. Add some boho flare to your space with this timeless piece. Chair, $200, Pier 1.

Wild side

Floor-to-floor shag carpets had a major moment in the '70s, but so did snakeskin. Get daring with this hand-knit Tibetan-wool accent rug (simply because we're not ready to bring the shag trend back just yet!) Rug, $2,484, The Rug Company. 

Retro lighting

Cool, sophisticated and a little bit groovy, this modern take on the '70s globe ceiling lamp is right on trend. Lamp, $349, CB2.

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