We’ve cleared Cevisama‘s trends, we’ve shared one of our favourite stands, and we’ve grouped together a whole bunch of mini-trends, but now it’s time to begin what you’ve all been waiting for – the Cevisama Curiosities series. This time I’m switching it up, creating ‘families’ of curiosities rather than the free-for-all you’ve grown accustomed to and the first family of this Cevisama season – The 70s.
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Despite the 70s being big all over interior design for the past few years, there was actually surprisingly little 70s decor at this year’s Cevisama. But I was still on the lookout and managed to locate a few findings to share with you. Amongst Mariner‘s many wallpaper-effect tiles was the wildly funky Andy Warhol – a curling, swirling, funk-fest of fun complete with puffy textured glaze and a touch of glitter.
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Keeping to a retro colour palette, Panespol‘s display of ridged concrete-effect panels screams ’70s’. Rich orange, olive green, and warm mustard mix and match amongst themselves.
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Another of Mariner‘s wallpaper-effect tiles with a 70s style was Einaudi. Their textured, fabric-like surface is patterned with a repeat circle/eye motif in muted neutrals. Although not as gaudy as many 70s designs, there’s something decidedly retro about Einaudi’s design.
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These capsule mosaics from Intermatex offer up that classic 70s brown (or Dublin Caramel) with a retro raised border for a fabulously appealing vintage aesthetic.
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A large number of retro patterns in warm tones make up Realonda‘s Glossy Patchwork tiles. These vibrant bunting-style triangles are vintage all over.
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More from the series
A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, March 2023.