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Space Age End Tables

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
John Mascheroni Lucite Z-Form Side Tables (3 available)
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1970’s inch thick formed Lucite Z shaped telephone tables by John Mascheroni. Technically Plexiglas as that is what Mascheroni preferred. Often copied; never duplicated. Very...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age End Tables

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Lucite, Plexiglass

Mid-Century Modern Pink Laminate Side Table with Wooden Legs
Located in Munster, IN
Fabulously vintage -- this pink laminate side table is ready to bring some retro vibes to your space. We love her bubblegum-hued top and MCM-style wooden legs. The top was cut from ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Space Age End Tables

Materials

Wood, Laminate

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Laminate Accent Table in Black & Off-White
Located in Munster, IN
This Mid-Century Modern accent table has a cool Space Age feel with her geometric shape and laminate and metal combination. Retro, vanilla-toned laminate provides a durable and authe...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age End Tables

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Metal

Raymond Loewy Inspired Green Chapter One Nightstand by Broyhill Premier
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Well it’s 2023, and Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy orginals. With all due respect to Raymond Loewy, there really is something magical about the Chapter One line. Maybe they’re just more fun and approachable. Maybe it’s the proportions and practicality. Regardless, they’re one of our favourite collections of all time. The restoration team pulled no punches on this nightstand, and the end result exceeded our expectations. Every inch of the wood body and base was professionally sanded, primed and painted to match the original bright white. The laminate top and dark lime green molded plastic drawer fronts were finally buffed and polished to a glassy shine. It’s tough to see these go, but we know it will be loved. Broyhill’s Chapter one collection borrowed from the plastic mold injection designs made famous by legendary designer Raymond Loewy. Like Loewy, this Chapter One Green Nightstand...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age End Tables

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Plastic, Hardwood

1970s Bar Trolley Cart in the Style of Marcello Siard for Game
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s Cream plastic bar trolley attributed to Marcello Siard for Game. Made in Italy. The bottom piece with wheels has been replaced, so no markings are present. Casters work well. I...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age End Tables

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Metal

Space Age End Table / Stool in the Style of I. Gardella & A. Castelli, c. 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Space Age Plastic End Table or Stool with Chrome Detail in the style of Ignazio Gardella and Anna Castelli, circa 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age End Tables

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Plastic

Vintage Tubular Chrome "Z" Accent Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural tubular chrome accent table. “Z” shape with round glass top. In the style of Paul Tuttle.
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age End Tables

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Chrome

Pair of Tables Kenthia by Ernesto Radaelli for Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of tables end low coffee or cocktail tables model Kenthia in stainless steel and fabric by the designer Ernesto Radaelli for the manufacture Saporiti. Famous design like Willy Rizzo, Romeo Rega, Jansen...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age End Tables

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Side Tables Kenthia by Ernesto Radaelli for Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of side end low coffee or cocktail tables model Kenthia in stainless steel and sheep style fabric, nice dry bar on one of the table by the designer Ernesto Radaelli for the manu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age End Tables

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Stainless Steel

Brutalist Style Pair of Cast Metal and White Marble Side Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of 1970s style and Brutalist design black metal and white marble side tables.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Space Age End Tables

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Marble, Aluminum

Brutalist Style Pair of Cast Metal and White Marble Side Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of 1970s design and Brutalist style black metal and white marble side tables.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Space Age End Tables

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Marble, Aluminum

Pair of Lacquered and Metal Chrome Side Tables by Mario Sabot. Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of white ivory Lacquered wood side end or nightstands tables, metal Chrome by Mario Sabot. Famous manufacture like Maison Jansen, Charles, Bagues, Willy Rizzo, Guy Lefevre, Jean...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age End Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Set of Two ‘Pantonova’ Wire Tables by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1971
Located in Echt, NL
Set of 2 Pantonova end/coffee tables in very good condition. Designed by Verner Panton in 1971. Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark The tables consist of parallel chromed wire rods...
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20th Century Danish Space Age End Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Set of Impressive Italian Lucite and Carrara Marble End Tables, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Set of Space Age end tables in excellent condition. These tables consist of a marble column which holds an oval lucite top. The heavy column is made of polished Carrara marble. The oval top is made from a thick olive green lucite. The top is held into place by a rubber ring...
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20th Century Italian Space Age End Tables

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Carrara Marble, Marble

Tavolino con ruote di Allegri Parma Bianco
Located in Torino, IT
Tavolino con ruote della ditta Allegri Parma. Versione rara dell'iconico tavolo in stile Space Age  realizzato dalla ditta italiana in diverse forme e c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age End Tables

Materials

Steel

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Pair of French Maison Jansen Brass Mirrored End Tables, 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of end tables by French design house Maison Jansen was created with solid brass and typical French neoclassical brass bamboo, pine cone, lion paw and old patina mirror, cir...
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Space Age Steelcase Side Table by William Andrus Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Space Age side table from soft seating series designed by William Andrus for Steelcase. This example is in good original condition, some minor scuffs and dings.
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1980s-Inspired Mid-Century Modern Nightstands: Vintage Elegance Redefined
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Raymond Loewy for Mengel Bleached Mahogany Nightstand with Drawer & Shelf
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Pair of Mid-Century Modern White Laminate Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern pair of end tables feature one drawer and a large compartment underneath. Sleek design with ample room for storage and a large top to set items. The hea...
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Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern four-drawer nightstands By Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture USA, 1950s Black lacquered oak, with original aluminum hardware. Measures: 16" W x 19" D x 31.63" H. Professionally refinished. Excellent condition. Matching chest of drawers...
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Broyhill Sculptra Midcentury Walnut Nightstand, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
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Walnut

Pair of White Nightstands by Henredon
Located in Pasadena, CA
This matching pair of white lacquer nightstands features drop-down front drawers, which also provide storage when closed. Each unit has a black lacquered and brass knob. They are wel...
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Pair of White Nightstands by Henredon
Pair of White Nightstands by Henredon
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Midcentury Wishbone Side Table in Walnut (4 available)
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Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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John Mascheroni Lucite Table Bases
Located in Highland, IN
This pair of dynamic John Mascheroni table pedestals have a complex geometric design executed in thick Lucite. The two bases can be arranged in different configurations and are capab...
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Lucite

John Mascheroni Lucite Table Bases
John Mascheroni Lucite Table Bases
H 28.25 in W 30 in D 13 in
Space age bottle holder, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
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Set of Three Nesting Tables by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell Putty Grey, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age End Tables

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Plastic

1970s Midcentury French Square Glass & Steel Coffee Table by Monnet
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Mid-Century Modern steel and glass square coffee table designed by François Monnet for Kappa was made in France circa 1970. The inventive, Space Age design features a cu...
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Space-Age Tubular Chrome Swivel Nesting Tables, Set of 3
Located in La Mesa, CA
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Pair of Raymond Loewy Inspired Green Chapter One Nightstands by Broyhill Premier
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Why are the green drawer fronts different tones? Good question. Nightstand "B" was acquired singularly over two years ago and we vowed to wait patiently until a mate turned up. And yes, we're fanatical about Chapter One. Finally one did, but "Nightstand A" was probably close to a window for many decades and the sun faded the green plastic just a touch. The difference is only slightly noticeable, especially when considering that both nightstands were fully re-painted in white lacquer, so they're a perfect match otherwise. Now that you know the exciting backstory, here are the details......... Well it’s 2022, and Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy orginals. With all due respect to Raymond Loewy, there really is something magical about the Chapter One line. Maybe they’re just more fun and approachable. Maybe it’s the proportions and practicality. Regardless, they’re one of our favourite collections of all time. The restoration team pulled no punches on these nightstands, and the end result exceeded our expectations. Every inch of the wood bodies and bases were professionally sanded, primed and painted to match the original bright white. The laminate top and dark lime green molded plastic drawer fronts were finally buffed and polished to a glassy shine. It’s tough to see these go, but we know they will be loved. Broyhill’s Chapter one collection borrowed from the plastic mold injection designs made famous by legendary designer Raymond Loewy. Like Loewy, this Chapter One Green Dresser employs the futuristic use of color and materials in a way that had not been seen before. The bright green plastic captures the playful spirit of the 1970s. Each cabinet is supported by a white lacquered, curved plinth base that compliments the overall form of the nightstands. Two wide drawers roll-out on metal glides that have been adjusted and oiled to allow for easy functionality, and proper spacing. These colorful, curvaceous commodes could have blended in nicely on the set of 2001 A Space Odyssey. The space-age look has never been more desirable, which may help explain the recent scarcity of all things Chapter One. Chapter One green nightstands...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age End Tables

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Vintage Ry Table in Silver for IKEA
Located in TORONTO, CA
Fantastic lightweight side table, a production in 1980's for IKEA.
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1980s Danish Vintage Space Age End Tables

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Aluminum

Vintage Ry Table in Silver for IKEA
Vintage Ry Table in Silver for IKEA
H 27 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Very Rare Coffee Table by Luigi Colani
Located in Munich, DE
Made for the famous pool seating unit by Rosenthal. Only produced for one year.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age End Tables

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Plastic

Very Rare Coffee Table by Luigi Colani
Very Rare Coffee Table by Luigi Colani
H 9.85 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Chest of Drawers Brass Mirror by Renato Zevi, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of chest of drawers commode or large nightstands or side end tables by the designer Renato Zevi. Black lacquered wood, brass and goldish smoke mirror faces. Famous design like W...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Lacquered Side Tables by Guy Lefevre. France, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of blue turquoise lacquered side end tables or nightstands by Guy Lefèvre. A part of his production was diffused by the Maison Jansen in Paris, nickeled brass feet, glass shelf....
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1970s French Vintage Space Age End Tables

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Pair of Sculptural Space Age Side Tables, USA, 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Love this pair! Very dramatic and also very useful. Newly lacquered in high gloss black. Piano finish.
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End of Sofa Tables White Color with Wood Smoked Glass, France, 1970, Space Age
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This pair of tables thanks to it's wheels, can be multifunction’s items. You can use them as : end of sofa, coffee table, nightstand... They are recovered with lacquered painting, th...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age End Tables

Side Table in Smoked Lucite & Aluminium Color, Waterfall Style, 1970 from France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This end of table will feet perfectly in any interior style even if it is originally a 1970s item that feet too in Space Age interior style. The top is in a good quality aluminium p...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age End Tables

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Pair of Lacquered Side Tables by Dal Vera, Italy, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of End Side Low coffee tables or nightstands orange lacquered and metal chrome base by the editor Dal Vera. Famous manufacture like Guy Lefevre, Jean Claude Mahey, Willy Rizzo, ...
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Space Age end tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age end tables 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 end tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, chrome and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age end tables 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 end tables, popular names associated with this style include Ernesto Radaelli, Saporiti Italia, Broyhill, and François Monnet. 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 end tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $275 and tops out at $5,804 while the average work can sell for $2,100.

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