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47 Design Pics From The ’70s And ’80s That Show How Different Those Eras Were

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Wood paneling on the walls, a record player resting on the sideboard, crocheted cushions on the floral couch and a rug for the cat to cozy up on on the linoleum floor. Do you feel like you've been transported to the groovy days of the 1970s? 

If you’re looking for a blast from the past today, pandas, we’ve got some beautiful and nostalgic photos down below from the 70s Design and 80s Design subreddits. From furniture that might remind you of your grandparents’ home to advertisements for kitchen carpets, enjoy scrolling through these designs that were all the rage. And be sure to upvote the photos that make you want to embrace some of that retro style today!

#1 70’s Living Room

Image credits: Paul-Belgium

#2 An Appealing Bathroom

Image credits: Letseatsomeants

#3 Found An ‘89 Honda Vtr250 On My Walk Today

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#4 Aston Martin Lagonda Interior With It’s Digital Dashboard

Image credits: EthanC5512

#5 1970s Bathroom Decor From The Jc Penney Catalog

Image credits: Quick_Presentation11

#6 Interior Of The Barbican Foyer, 1981

Image credits: Ordner

#7 Rip Architect Helmut Jahn Who Was Killed In A Bike Accident This Week. Here’s His Spectacular ‘80s United Terminal At Chicago’s O’hare Airport (1988)

Image credits: Imipolex42

#8 By Demand, My Retro Pizza Hut!

Image credits: redheaddit

#9 Sunroom, 1989

Image credits: buddhadarko

#10 Peak Mall Culture

Image credits: Jazoua

#11 Conversation Pit ❤︎

Image credits: DreamingHippie

#12 “Merry Mushroom” Kitchen Accessories (Sold By Sears In The 70s)

Image credits: conditerite

#13 Pioneer Pl-1200a

Image credits: CBizzle86

#14 My Grandparent's Untouched Bathroom Circa 1974

Image credits: Bakelite51

#15 ‘70s Living Room Perfection

Image credits: Quick_Presentation11

#16 Underground Residence Of French Architect Étienne Fromanger, Designed In 1972

Image credits: Logical_Yak_224

#17 I Don’t Think I’ve Ever Seen So Much ‘70s In One Picture Before—

Image credits: Quick_Presentation11

#18 70s Time Capsule House (Ramona California)

Image credits: conditerite

#19 Artwork By Frank Frazetta, 1979

Image credits: UglyLikeCaillou

#20 This Mcdonalds Hasn't Been Renovated Since The 80's/90's

Image credits: thecraftycockney

#21 Classic Casio In The 80's

Image credits: RadiRaptor

#22 Harvest Gold Kitchen Heaven, 1970s

Image credits: Quick_Presentation11

#23 Hotel Room Inside The Brickman Hotel Of The Catskills, South Fallsburg, New York, 1970′s

Image credits: UglyLikeCaillou

#24 That’s A Lot Of 1970s In One Living Room

Image credits: Quick_Presentation11

#25 Fotomat Drive-In In Los Angeles, Ca (1979)

Image credits: AxlCobainVedder

#26 A Glitter Gold Starburst Shoe Rack I Found In My Building’s Trash Room ✨

Image credits: BrideOfBoredom

#27 70s-Fantastico Trailer House, Oklahoma 🆒

Image credits: Sedna_ARampage

#28 The 70s

Image credits: Grand-Imagination925

#29 Peak Taco Bell

Image credits: Warsummoner

#30 Christian Dior Prêt À Porter 🚬🫦🍸 Magazine Jours De France, Octobre 1974

Image credits: Sedna_ARampage

#31 Super ‘70s Den

Image credits: Quick_Presentation11

#32 House Built In 1989 And Never Renovated

Image credits: ansquaremet

#33 “Welcome To Sunny Monte Carlo” Chevrolet Ad, 1974. Check Out Those Swiveling Bucket Seats!

Image credits: Quick_Presentation11

#34 A Rad Postmodern Courtroom On Miami Vice (1986)

Image credits: Sedna_ARampage

#35 From 'The American Standard Design Book' (1976)

Image credits: Sedna_ARampage

#36 My 1989 Buick Reatta Dashboard

Image credits: ZachLennie

#37 Life Is Unfair

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#38 1970s Bathroom

Image credits: 1970-1980

#39 “Better Homes & Gardens Decorating Book” 1969

Image credits: External_Technician8

#40 “Colonial” Living Room Furniture From The Sears Catalog, 1975

Image credits: Quick_Presentation11

#41 “Better Homes & Gardens Decorating Book” 1969

Image credits: External_Technician8

#42 Orthodontist's Office, Dallas, Texas, 1979

Image credits: AxlCobainVedder

#43 Entrance To J.c. Penney Store, Circa 1971 J.c. Penney Co. Photo, From Their Annual Report

Image credits: AxlCobainVedder

#44 👁️ Biba Cosmetics 🫦 1973

Image credits: Sedna_ARampage

#45 “Better Homes & Gardens Decorating Book” 1969

Image credits: External_Technician8

#46 “Better Homes & Gardens Decorating Book” 1969

Image credits: External_Technician8

#47 Columbus Occupational Health Center, Columbus, Indiana (Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer, 1977)

Image credits: Imipolex42

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