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Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

SPACE AGE STYLE

Vintage Space Age furniture captured post–World War II optimism with swooping shapes, bowed lines and experimentation with new materials including plastic and fiberglass.

From the launch of the Sputnik 1 satellite in 1957 to the landing of Apollo 11 astronauts on the moon in 1969, the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States propelled advancements in technology that transformed culture. Space Age design encompassed fashion, architecture, cars, furniture and objects for the home, bringing wonder and hope for the future into everyday life.

Coinciding with Pop art, Space Age style featured bold colors and forms. Eero Aarnio’s Ball chair, which debuted in 1966, used molded fiberglass for a capsule-like space while Verner Panton’s 1959 Panton chair was a single piece of molded plastic for a gravity-defying S shape. Red versions of Olivier Mourgue’s 1964 Djinn chair were futuristic enough to appear on the space station in Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Today, Joe Colombo is revered as a master of modern Italian design thanks to the provocative modular furniture pieces he created, such as the Tube chair and the Elda armchair, both of which embody the future-forward spirit of the Space Age.

The Space Age spirit extended to home building too. The futuristic Case Study Houses, which were designed by the likes of Pierre Koenig, Charles and Ray Eames, Richard Neutra and Whitney R. Smith, are considered a high point of modernism and the Southern California lifestyle.

Sometimes the nods to space exploration were more literal, like moon and star motifs or the 1965 Eclisse lamp by Vico Magistretti that saw the mid-century Italian designer integrating a movable inner shade to “eclipse” the light source. Alongside the pioneering moon missions, JVC manufactured the Videosphere portable television reminiscent of the Apollo 11 space helmets.

Although the style faded in the 1970s — with the 1975 joining of the Apollo and Soyuz spacecrafts signaling a new era of cooperation and the global oil crisis impacting the availability of plastics — the era’s innovations influenced designers into the 21st century such as Zaha Hadid and Djivan Schapira.

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Style: Space Age
Set 45 Ingrid Chicago Nesting Picnic Serving Tableware 6 Place Setting Space Age
Located in Miami, FL
Stunner done this practical Tableware Set for Your next Outdoor Picnic with this 45-piece picnic set in bright orange by Ingrid. All pieces magically fi...
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Late 20th Century Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Plastic

Large Ceramic Ashtray - Studio OPI for Gabbianelli - Italy - 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Large orange ceramic ashtray, designed by Studio OPI for Gabbianelli, composed of a round container body that, developing upward, becomes square and accommodates a perforated grid, a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Orange Ceramic Centerpiece - Attrib. to Gabbianelli - Italy - 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Curious group of five Italian ceramics, bright and cheerful orange and of different shapes and sizes that make up a single spiral centerpiece. On the bottom, all of them are covered ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Pino Spagnolo, Large orange ceramic ashtray, Sicart, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Large ceramic orange bowl ashtray, designed by Pino Spagnolo for Sicart. 1970s, Italy 20 cm dia. x 9.5 cm h Conditions: as good as new.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

1960s Space Age Acrylic World Globe Ice Bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi, Italy
Located in North Miami, FL
1960s Space Age translucent acrylic/synthetic/plastic world globe cubic ice bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi, Italy By: Alessandro Albrizzi Material: acrylic, lucite, plastic, syntheti...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Synthetic, Lucite, Acrylic, Plastic

Giorgio Soavi for Olivetti, "O" Ashtray, 1968
Located in London, GB
Soavi designed this ashtray for Olivetti, a company originally created by Camillo Olivetti in 1908 to produce typewriters. Olivetti became famous for the meticulous attention it paid...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Plastic

Clear & black Murano Glass ottagonali serie flutes by Carlo Moretti, 1974
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 12 thin and light Murano glass flutes designed by Carlo Moretti in 1974 from the serie "ottagonali". Engraved sign at the base of each item. Very good condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Abstract Vintage 1960s Space Age Ceramic Wall Plate: Red with Bold Blue/Green
Located in Hamburg, DE
Step back in time to the innovative and artistic world of the 1960s Space Age with our Ceramic Wall Plate. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this stunning piece encapsulat...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Brass 1960s ashtray "ULTIMA 9" serie by Bäckström & Ljungberg for Diverse Ting
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Vintage brass ashtray mod. ULTIMA9 by Bäckström & Ljungberg for Diverse Ting, 1960s. Oxidation spots and patina.
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Space Age Drinking Set Orangeade by Jean Pierre Vitrac, 1970s, Set of 9
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Vintage 'Orangeade' 1970s drinking set designed by Jean Pierre Vitrac in a vibrant orange color. This beautiful set includes six plastic cups and a matching jug for all types of ref...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Plastic

Carsten Jorgensen teapot
Located in PARIS, FR
Stainless steel teapot by Danish designer Carsten Jorgensen for Bodum, from the 1980s. In perfect condition. LP2595
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1980s Danish Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Vintage Stackable Tea Set by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli, 1967
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Vintage Stackable Tea Pot by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli from the 1960s is a truly exceptional piece that embodies the epitome of mid-century modern design innovation. What se...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Vintage Rare 1970s Thomas Rosenthal Tableware Set from West Germany
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Iconic and rare 60s tableware made by Thomas Rosenthal of West Germany in the 70s. The minimalistic and essential design of this set evokes similar designs like the 'Eclipse' by H.T...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Set of 6 Glasses - 18 pcs tot - by Giotto Stoppino for Vursa - Italy '70s
Located in Milano, IT
Original six-person glass service divided into: 6 water glasses, 6 white wine glasses, 6 red wine glasses, total of 18 pieces. Designed by Giotto Stoppino, in an original form that h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Ceramic Plates by Gio Ponti for Franco Pozzi, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 2 decorative plates designed by Gio Ponti for Ceramica Franco Pozzi. Fair condition: visible signs of wear, discolorations and some c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Riccardo Schweizer Giulietta e Romeo Set of Plates for 2, Ceramica Pagnossin
Located in Zürich, CH
Designed by Riccardo Schweizer and produced by Ceramica Pagnossin. Made in glazed ceramic and in very good original condition. Some plates are stamped with the manufacturer's logo 'P...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Space Age Orange Plastic Jar by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Iconic space age plastic jar designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini. This flying saucer shaped jar was produced by Guzzini for the renowned chocolate factory Venchi, founded in Turi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Plastic

Multicolored ceramic & wood 1960s box by Ambrogio Pozzi for F. Pozzi, set of 4
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 4 ceramic and wood containers with multicolred fruit decoration. Glazed ceramic and decorated with color decals fired at 820 degrees. The wooden lids are equipped with a rubbe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Italian enameled Ashtray from Studio Del Campo, 1970s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Chrome plated & green enameled metal manufactured by Studio Del Campo in 1970s. Very good condition. Manufacture signature on the base.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze, Enamel

Rare large blue ashtray, Sampa for Olivetti, Giorgio Soavi Italy 1965
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age rare blue large ashtray designed by Giorgio Soavi Sampa for Olivetti, Italy 1965 Iconic object from the futuristic Italian company Olivetti...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Plastic

1960 Nencioni Moleri design Zani Acciaio Servizio Posate Da Tavola 75 pezzi
By Nencioni & Moleri, Zani
Located in Brescia, IT
Set Posate Design Carla Nencioni, Armando Moleri Prod. Zani _ Linea Design 1960s Servizio da 12 Persone + 3 posate da Servizio 75 Pezzi in Acciaio Completo di Scatola Originale Ec...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Steel

Sergio Asti, Modern black ceramic vase / pitcher, Cedit Italy 1969
Located in Firenze, IT
Modern black ceramic vase / pitcher designed by Sergio Asti Cedit Italy 1969 H 27.5 cm x 27 cm diam. Conditions: good consistent with age and use, two small chips on one side, ple...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Space age glass and silver coup / vide poche, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age glass and silver coup / vide poche Italy 1970s silver, glass Silvermark on the base H 8.5 cm x 34 x 16 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use. Wonderful ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Italian space age Floor snap ashtray 320 in white and black plastic, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Floor snap ashtray 320 in white and black plastic, 1970s Floor ashtray mod. 320 in ivory white and black ABS plastic. In the upper part there is the ashtray plate w...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Space Age 1970s Heller by Massimo Vignelli Set of 4 Dinner Plates in Melamine
Located in San Diego, CA
Colorful set of 4 plates designed by Massimo Vignelli for Heller circa 1970s, in a navy blue color, yellow, pink, and purple.
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20th Century American Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Plastic

Italian Astonishing Space Age Set Vases by Gabbianelli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
1970s astonishing Space Age red vase in ceramic by Gabbianelli. Made in Italy. Both Vases are extremely well design and very stylish shapes. Beautiful astonishing brigth Red colour c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Vintage Purple Murano Glass Sculpture/Paperweight, Ball with Included Bubbles
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano paperweight in the shape of a sphere with a flat bottom to make it stand still. Made in a deep, vibrant hue of purple glass,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Gabbianelli Ceramic Vintage Coffee Set - Space Age Memphis era - 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This is a rare and distinctive vintage set of 6 coffee cups with matching plates, carafe and sugar bowl manufactured by the famous Italian maker Gabbianelli in the 60s. This Italian...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Decorative glass bowl, yellow with dots
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative bowl in yellow glass with a dotted pattern all around. Originally intended as an ashtray, as proven by the three notches around the edge, but likelly never used as such, g...
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1980s European Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Italian Space Age White Vase in Glazed Ceramic by Bitossi 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning large Bitossi white vase with drops 1970s A little ware on some of the drops.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Space age design ashtray by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy 1970s
Located in ECHT, NL
This minimalist space age ashtray was designed by Luigi Massoni and manufactured by Guzzini in the 1970s. The lower half is made from hard plastic. The upper half is made from chromed metal. Seeing the condition of this item, it was probably never used as an ashtray and is therefore in very good condition. Luigi Massoni ITALIAN, 1930-2013 Luigi Massoni was one of Italy’s most prolific designers and instrumental in the growth of the country’s design industry in the postwar years through his products, advertising campaigns and journalistic work at Italian magazines. Born in Milan, Massoni trained at the Collettivo di Architettura in Milan and worked as an architect and designer as well as a freelance journalist and consultant. He was involved with many of Italy’s most influential brands, such as Poltrona Frau, the Guzzini group and Alessi. Massoni was hired by Alessi, the legendary housewares and kitchen utensils manufacturer, which had been around since 1921, in the mid-1950s. In 1957, he collaborated with like-minded product designer Carlo Mazzeri...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-century modern piled up Tea set, SC3 Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century modern piled up brown porcelain and metal Tea set SC3 Italy 1970s Teapot - H 10.5 x 21.5 cm Sugar bowl - H 6.5 x 15 cm Milk jug - 8 x 16 cm Marked on base Conditio...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Italian space age Singleperson nautical ashtray by Opi Studio Cini & Nils, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Single-person nautical safety ashtray by Opi Studio for Cini & Nils, 1970s Single-person nautical safety ashtray in red plastic. The structure has a cylinder in the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Plastic

Mid century glass bowl by Walther glass, Germany 1970
Located in Herentals, BE
Beautifully designed bowl made of thick bubble glass.
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Vintage 'Space Age' Multiple colors Opaline Florence Vase, Empoli, 1955s
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage opaline from Florence. This is a rare color and size, a must have for any collector. Looks simply stunning. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!   ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Black Ceramic Tableware Set Makio Hasuike Collection Arnolfo Di Cambio, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Iconic and rare 70s tableware in black ceramic designed by Makio Hasuike for Arnolfo Di Cambio. This amazing set was produced by Ceramiche Ravelli Laveno, with unsurpassed manufacturing quality. The design and color spark the distinctive elegance and originality of Space Age era. This unfindable set is complete and consists of 6 dinner plates, 6 soup plates, 6 dessert plates, 1 salad bowl, 1 serving dish, 1 sauce dish...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Vintage Space Age Standing Ice Bucket
Located in Charleston, SC
Super cool extra large space age white ice bucket. Would look equally as amazing as a planter. Has an insert that you can easily remove if desired. 2...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Plastic

Modernist silver plated tea service, 1910s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modernist silver-plated tea service comprising a teapot, a milk jug, a sugar bowl and six cups, with engraved decoration of the letters of the alphabet around the neck. France, 1910s...
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1910s French Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Space Age Rare Wine Cooler by Aurora designs in Anodised Black Aluminum
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple elegant and versatile design, of this rare color wine cooler by Aurora Designs, California designed by the same company that designed the iconic Aurora Clock, circa 1970's nic...
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20th Century American Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Aluminum

Pair of Terracotta Gargoyles, 1960s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of terracotta free shapes gargoyles. Portugal, 1960s.
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

Set of two Vintage Vasen Vase Fat Lava 25 and Scheurich 281 19 W.Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Scheurich Vintage in Lapislazuli-Blau. Super selten in dieser Farbgebung. der Vase gekennzeichnet. Geradliniges und minimalistisches Design der 1970er Design-Ära. Beide Vasen befind...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Italian Modern White plastic cylindrical bowl by Enzo Mari for Danese, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern space age White plastic cylindrical bowl by Enzo Mari for Danese, 1970s Cylindrical bowl in white fiberglass. On the two sides it has ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Plastic

Walter Zeischegg Stacking Ashtrays / Bowls, 1967 for Helit, Fantastic Plastic
Located in London, GB
Walter Zeischegg for Helit, Ulm, W. Germany Large stacking ashtrays / bowls, model 84009, designed 1967 Red melamine, original labels. This is an e...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Plastic

1970's Space Age Rare Food Warmer by Brabantia Chauffe-Plats
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful design on this almost new in a box, food warmer by Brabantia circa 1970s enameled metal with beautiful graphic design and chrome grill, made by Brabantia.
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20th Century Dutch Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage 'Space Age' Opaline Florence Vase, Empoli, 1955s
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage opaline from Florence. This is a rare color and size, a must have for any collector. Looks simply stunning. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!  ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Vintage Italian Valet Tray in Thick Grey Murano Glass, Space Age Era Vide Poche
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage big and heavy valet tray/vide poche made in thick grey Murano glass. It has a nice, elegant and essential shape, which makes it absolutely timeless. Coming in at 20 centimete...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pomeri Centerpiece by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Vistosi Murano
Located in Milano, IT
"Pomeri" centerpiece in blue/grey Murano glass, designed by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Vistosi Murano. The bigger one measures 20cm in diameter and can easily hold keys, a lighter, s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Vintage Fluid and Massive Murano Sculpture in "Sommerso" Clear and Green Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Very big and heavy Murano vase in "Sommerso" glass. The peculiar technique, translating to "submerged", consists in joining two layers of different c...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Ceramic Plates by Gio Ponti for Franco Pozzi, 1960s, Set of 5
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 5 decorative plates designed by Gio Ponti for Ceramica Franco Pozzi. Fair condition: visible signs of wear, discolorations and some chipping. A restoration is recommended. Label maker...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Ashtray Crystal, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of high society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest community of Italians outside...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Sergio Asti, Mod.4635 Black Ashtray / Catchall, Kartell Italy 1967
Located in Firenze, IT
Mod. 4635 black ashtray / catchall. Sergio Asti for Kartell, Italy 1967 Metal, plastic. H 4,8 cm Diam. 25,5 cm Conditions: excellent, no d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Metal Rosti Melamine Yellow Serving Tray Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Metal Rosti Melamine yellow serving tray Danish design, 1970s.
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Plastic

Vintage 'Space Age' of Murano Pastel Opaline Vase Soliflore Florence, 1955
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage 'Space Age' of Murano Pastel opaline vase soliflore Florence 1955 This is a rare color and size, a must have for any collector. Looks simply stunning.
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Opaline Glass, Murano Glass

Yellow Modern Ceramic / Ashtray, Franco Bucci, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow modern ceramic / ashtray / vase Franco Bucci Italy, circa 1970 Signed under the base Measure: H 6 cm - 21 x 21 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Set of three Lava Vases Dümler & Breiden 1975 Pop Art Ceramics
Located in Berlin, DE
All ceramics are in a very good condition, created in the 70ies by Studio 43. The design and the colours from Renee Neue make them to real eyecatchers. Bowl...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Crystal 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'V...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Murano, 1930, Italian. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'V...
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1930s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Space Age serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, murano glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Guzzini, Kartell, Sergio Asti, and Empoli. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $44 and tops out at $6,400 while the average work can sell for $617.

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