Remember the quirky furniture revolution of the ’60s and ’70s?

In the mid-20th century, home decor changed forever. Sculptural interior design style took over with its bright colours, futuristic shapes and easy-to-use function.

Homes were filled with funky pieces that were both functional and looked good – they also lasted for ages and would be part of the family for many years after they were purchased. You may still have a ‘retro’ couch or dining table that still looks great in your house.

Let’s take a look back at the fabulous and fun furniture of our younger years. What pieces do you remember?

These types of 60s duchesses are still popular. Did you have one?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGTSsSWvijD/

This cabinet has all the hallmarks of retro furniture: it’s wooden and has four pointed legs.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGTJoxBqRod/

Gotta love the bright green in this velvet couch!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGNiSivt06l/

These dining tables and chairs are straight from the past.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFS0d4sAvlq/

Vinyl was huge in the 70s

https://www.instagram.com/p/BE-M8qOFm3w/

Mini bars were so chic… do you still have one?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BE6HM6SlTVX/

Egg chair! How cool were these?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BDJOafqBvWg/

Retro coffee tables still look modern today

https://www.instagram.com/p/BF1qqFUhNkx/

Do you remember the itchy fabric of these couches?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFSp-zIucSz/

It’s unlikely we’ll see another intern design revolution like the 70s

https://www.instagram.com/p/BAu_XInwz9f/

Not technically furniture but it is cool: the Panasonic Orbital!

https://www.instagram.com/p/-QbdkZtnIW/

A gentleman’s wardrobe

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGOYsiLKkrm/

We love this bureau. Did you have one like it?

https://www.instagram.com/p/4p2hIOrPcV/

Space age interior design

https://www.instagram.com/p/65n6VdNnOo/

Every girl had a dresser like this. What colour was yours?

https://www.instagram.com/p/4gpZYOHx1f/

Furniture was so different back then… did you have any quirky pieces?

https://www.instagram.com/p/1C8sUMmG2k/

The comfiest couch ever!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BBn3h7XB39Q/

Vinyl dining room chairs were bi

https://www.instagram.com/p/BD8Hah-t00z/

Another dining table… did you have one like it?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFFepa7nkl4/

Wicker peacock chairs were a phase

https://www.instagram.com/p/_C8wJEzego/