1970s middle class

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A family of seven, dressed formally, smiles around a dining table set with food, including a roasted turkey, fruit, and vegetables, in a warmly lit dining room with yellow walls and framed art.

18 Photos That Reveal What Middle-Class Life Looked Like in the ’70s vs. Today

By Rachel Schneider on November 17, 2025

A living room with red carpet, a floral-patterned sofa, yellow armchair, white tufted chair, two side tables with lamps, a square abstract painting, yellow curtains, and a potted plant.

12 Things Every Middle-Class Home Had in the ’70s

By Erin Kuschner on May 8, 2025