Space Age Decorative Objects
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
ToTo - Space M Collection - Handcrafted Ceramic Vase Glazed
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Space M is a collection of glazed ceramic vases made up of five elements.
The collection is inspired by Mirò's painting "Mujer, pájaro, estrella”.This special edition was produced on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
TaTa - Space M Collection - Glazed Ceramic Vase Handcrafted
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Space M is a collection of glazed ceramic vases made up of five elements.u2028The collection is inspired by Miró's painting "Mujer, pájaro, estrella".This special edition was produce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Glazed Porcelain Space Shuttle Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-20th century American space-age porcelain sculpture is a striking ode to NASA's space exploration. Depicting a space shuttle in the initial stages of launch, the orbiter and...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Bulbous Polished Glass Yellow Vase of Scandinavian Design
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century bulbous polished glass yellow vase of scandinavian design
By: unknown
Material: glass, enamel
Technique: cast, enameled, glazed, polished
Dimensions: 11 in x 10 in...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Set of Three Nagel and Stoffi Candleholders
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Stackable modular candleholders set by BMF Quist Nagel, The candleholders were designed by Ceasar Stoffi and Fritz Nagel and manufactured by BMF (Bayerische Metallwaren Fabrik) in We...
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1960s Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Decorative Organic Glass Vases, set of two engraved sculptural pieces, vintage
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage set of two matching glass pieces, a tall vase and a low bowl, both made in the same shade of clear glass and both with a frosted/sandblasted surface and egraved decorations t...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass
Abstract Steel Sculpture by Lino Tiné
By Lino Tine
Located in Milano, IT
Here is an uncommon artwork by a lesser known Italian artist named Lino Tiné. Crafted from three sheets of steel, each decorated with a different pattern, it has a nice materic appea...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Space Age Cauldron Brass Candlesticks, Scandinavian 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Atomic space age candleholders in the shape of cauldrons. They are made from brass during the 1950s Scandinavia and feature patina from the spand of time. They are to be fitted with ...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Italian Space Age White Vase in Glazed Ceramic by Bitossi 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning large Bitossi white vase with drops 1970s
A little ware on some of the drops.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Anna Castelli Ferrari, Red biscuit jar / paper basket mod. 7305, Kartell, 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Red biscuit jar / paper basket mod. 7305 designed by Anna Castelli Ferrari
Kartell Italy, 1970s
H 24 x 22 cm
Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Gianfranco Frattini, Pink box, Projects Italy, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Pink box designed by Gianfranco Frattini
Projects Italy, 1970s
H 13 x 13 cm
Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Orange Ceramic Vase 'Bowling Ball' by Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, 1960s
By Enzo Bioli
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The 'Bowling ball' vase is an artistic ceramic vase designed by the designer Enzo Bioli (Parma 1932 - 2006) and produced by the historic company "Il Picchio" founded in the 60s by Bi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A 1970s Carlo Moretti Space Age Green, Brown and Black Opaline Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A perfect condition opaline glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy by Opaline Florence. The vase exudes a sense of artistic flair and sophistication, characteristic of Carlo M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Opaline Glass
space age ladder - scaleo Velca Legnano by L&O Design Italy
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
rare plastic design foldable ladder by L&O Design for Velca Legnano Milano and produced by Cycolac - Italy
good working condition with slight signs of patina.
No brakes/no chips
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pristine Mid-Century Large Biomorphic Lucite Bowl Attributed To Ritts
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic Thick solid lucite freeform large bowl circa 1970's we have polished the piece looks spectacular with 1.25" thick walls beautiful shape great centerpiece catch it all.
Category
20th Century American Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Whimsical Modernist Pair Of Elephant & Giraffe in Mate satin Porcelain Finish
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Modernist Pair Of Elephant & Giraffe in Mate satin Porcelain Finish , nice condition circa 1980's no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century American Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage 'Space Age' Multiple colors Opaline Florence Vase, Empoli, 1955s
By Empoli
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!
...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Vintage Pierre Cardin for Sasaki Lidded Glass Bowl in Red, Orange and Black
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage Pierre Cardin for Sasaki Glass Bowl in Red, Orange and Black. Space Age target bullseye design in concentric black, red and orange circles. "Pierre Cardin" is incised into th...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Atomic Space Age Perpetual Flip Calendar, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often seen in 1960s-70s American movies this atomic perpetual flip calendar with manually set day and month has become an iconic desk piece amo...
Category
1970s Asian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Space Age Rhythm Emerald Green Alarm Clock 1960s Japan Vintage
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This unique and stylish vintage Rhythm Alarm Clock immediately falls within the Space Age style due to its shape. It was made in Japan in th...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
Very Rare 'Tuimelaar' Kinetic Sculpture by Hans Koetsier Circa 1970 Netherlands
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very rare Space Age Kinetic Sculpture 'Tuimelaar" by Hans Koetsier The Netherlands Circa 1970
Hans Koetsier was a versatile artist, besides a successful...
Category
1960s European Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Lead
1970s Enameled Glazed Brown Ceramic Vase by Nanni Valentini for Ceramica Arcore
Located in Koper, SI
Ceramic vase produced in the 1970s a small series by Ceramica Arcore, crafted by Marco Terenzi and finished by Nanni Valentini, in warm brown earthly tones. Remains in very good vint...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze sculpture representing Diana the huntress, XXth c.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bronze sculpture representing Diana the huntress after HOUDON, XXth. c.
Category
20th Century French Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Lubitel 2 Bakelite With LOMO T-22 75/4.5 Taking Lens Manufactured by OMO
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Lubitel 2 Bakelite With LOMO T-22 75/4.5 Taking Lens Manufactured by OMO
Manufactured between 1954 and 1980
Ref 7439664
Camera has a waist level finder and focusing rings are mad...
Category
Late 20th Century Russian Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Leather and Birchwood Photo Frame for Two Pictures by French Brand Hermès Paris
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
Leather and birchwood photo frame for two pictures by french luxury design house Hermès Paris
By: Hermès Paris
Material: birch, glass, leather, magnets, thread, wood
Technique: embo...
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Magnets
Violet Murano Glass 1960/70s vase by Fratelli Toso
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Murano "sommerso" vase in clear and violet glass manufactured in Italy by the Glasswerk Fratelli Toso. Very good condition. Original manifacturing label.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Vase by Kingston Pottery
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful timeless piece of ceramics by Kingston Pottery UK.
Category
1970s British Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Translucent Acrylic/Lucite Owl Sculpture/Paperweight by Aldemir Martins, Brazil
By Aldemir Martins, Abraham Palatnik
Located in North Miami, FL
Space Age Palatnik-like brazilian Op Art acrylic/lucite monochromatic translucent owl sculpture/paperweight by Aldemir Martins, Brazil
By: Aldemir Martins, Abraham Palatnik (in the ...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Synthetic
Pinzan Murano Art Glass Genie Decanter Orange White Yellow Swirls Nautical Shell
Located in Miami, FL
Engraved Giuliano Pinzan stunning and rare design Murano Art Glass hand blown red, orange, peach, green and blue with nautical Seashell Motives, genie bottle decanter.
The piece is ...
Category
2010s Aruban Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Circa 1960s French Abstract Terracotta 'Cracked Egg' Futuristic Sculpture
Located in London, GB
1960s French abstract terracotta futuristic sculpture in the form of a cracked circular egg. The sculpture has an unglazed chalky surface which i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
1960s French Abstract Terracotta 'Volcanic' Space Age Futuristic Sculpture
Located in London, GB
1960s French abstract terracotta space-age futuristic sculpture in the form of a volcanic rock. An unusual volcanic, lunar rock or coral designed...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
1960s French Abstract Terracotta Striped Cracked Corkscrew Glazed Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Circa 1960s French abstract terracotta sculpture with alternating glazed and unglazed stripes running around its surface. Inside the crack a large supporting natural terracotta cork...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
1960s French Abstract Terracotta Golden Circular 'Brain' Unusual Sculpture
Located in London, GB
1960s French abstract terracotta space-age futuristic sculpture in the form of a brain. The sculpture has been sprayed gold for added effect adding drama and interest. It is very he...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Space Age Vide Poche, Bowl, Catchall or Desk Tidy Aluminum and Red Enamel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking modernist Space Age aluminum bowl, vide poche, was crafted in the mid-20th century in France. The elongated canoe-shaped piece has a typical spatial ship design. The ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Enamel
20th Century Astronaut Bronze Sculpture by Italian-Brazilian Artist D. Calabrone
By Domenico Calabrone
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century astronaut bronze sculpture by italian-brazilian artist Doménico Calabrone
By: Doménico Calabrone
Material: bronze, copper, metal
Technique: cast, hammered, hand-cra...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper
"Stier 4" Kinetic Mobile Abstract Sculpture by Otto Monestier & Paolo Tilche
Located in Koper, SI
Rare sculpture called "Stier 4", produced by Arform, the manufacturer founded in Milan in 1955 by Italian architect Paolo Tilche. This piece was designed by Paolo Tilche and Otto Mon...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Vintage Italian Collectible Decorative Ceramic Bowl Sculpture with Wood Grille
By Gabbianelli
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Italian decorative bowl / sculpture in ceramic, with a fitted wood grille on top. Coming from the house of a furniture and decorative dealer, this was an unsold, New Old Stoc...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
flower vase, space age
By Enzo Bioli
Located in Felino, IT
flower vase, ceramics The Woodpecker, by Enzo Bioli. 1970s.
space age style. the vase was restored xbecause it was found already glued and/or cracked..(see photo )
has no stru...
Category
1960s European Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vases in Murano, 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Suite of Two Ceramic Vases by Antonio Lucietti, 1974
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A pair of prototype vases crafted in polychrome glazed majolica, displaying vibrant shades of green, red, blue, and white.
Each vase is composed of three distinct pieces: a square b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Unique Mannequin Pop Art Fashion Sculpture, Schläppi Switzerland 1960's
By Schlappi
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique Pop Art Fashion mannequin. Made by Schlappi circa 1960's.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Fiberglass
Op Art Ice Glass Vase by Claus Josef Riedel, Austria, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful Brutalism style geometric Op Art ice glass vase from the 1970s. Designed and executed by Claus Josef Riedel in Austria. Made of thick and solid „melting“ crystal glass. L...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Fat Lava Vase by Walter Becht Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from the Walter Becht company Germany.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Pitcher Vase
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Pitcher Vase with black, red, almond green color outside, amazing yellow glaze inside
Category
1960s European Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Iconic Mannequin Twiggy Model Head Vintage German, Space Age Design
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare hard plastic store display hat stand or model featuring iconic English mannequin Twiggy Lawson. Very Good, used, vintage condition.
Lesley Lawson, widely known by the nickname Twiggy, is an English model, actress, and singer. In the mid-1960s, she became a prominent British teenage model of swinging 1960s London...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase Copper And Gold Color Finishes
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Pitcher Vase with black, red, copper and gold color outside, amazing yellow glaze inside
Category
1960s European Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large orange & clear Murano glass 1970s vase/umbrella stand by Cardin for Venini
By Pierre Cardin, Venini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large orange & clear Murano glass vase/umbrella stand designed by Pierre Cardin for Venini in the 1970s.The vase is made with the mold casting...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase with beige, black and oliv green color
Category
1960s European Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Very rare fancy 1960s brass table clock by Atlanta Electric Germany
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and very rare 1960s Atlanta Electric table clock. Made in Germany.
All in brass and in Space Age design.
Very good, clean and well-kept condition with no damage to the enti...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Big Sculptural Space Age Vase, Cast Aluminium, Italian Collectible Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Space Age vase in cast aluminium, with a hole in the middle and a hand-painted ring on a brushed finish. The carefully refinished surface completely hides the weld joining th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Op Art Plexiglas Vase, 1970's
Located in FERROL, ES
Op Art Plexiglas Vase, 1970's
Transparent rectangle with blue foil inside that, depending on the position, changes the color of the entire rectangle.
Measurements: 10x5x5 cm.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Plexiglass
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase with beige and black color
Category
1960s European Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Italian Handmade Glass Pitcher Vase Decanter
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s Handmade Glass Vase with turquoise color sculpted glass
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Space Age Vase/Fruit Big Centerpiece Bowl in Stainless Steel and Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Space Age vase/centerpiece, manufactured in stainless steel and clear thick glass. Its dimension make it perfect - as pictured - to be used as a fruit bowl. The metal is prec...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase with beige and brown color outside an beautiful sunny yellow glaze inside
Category
1960s European Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Handmade Ceramic Pitcher Vase
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Pitcher Vase in amazing orange and black color
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Space Age decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Space Age decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Connor Holland, Pierre Cardin, Opaline florence, and Sormani. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $76 and tops out at $26,955 while the average work can sell for $766.
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