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Space Age Furniture

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.

Find a collection of vintage Space Age seating, tables, lighting and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Space Age
1970s XXL Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Staff
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and very large wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. A wonderful light is created. Manufacturer: Staff Condition: Very good vintage condition wi...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

An Italian Space Age Round Mirror in Smoked Lucite by Guzzini 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
The mirror that we propose is closely related to the splendid lamps in plastic material with warm and caramel colors that you see in every specialized furniture magazine and the reas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Mirror, Acrylic, Lucite

1970s Space age table lamp Opaline lampshade + Chromed base (40x28x28cm). Cool
Located in Firenze, FI
1970s Space age desk/table lamp glass. Super cool mid-century piece! Opaline glass lampshade with steel chromed heavy base. Dimensions: Ø 28cm x 40cm height Weight: 7kgs (14 pounds...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 2 Chairs Mod.4854 Gae Aulenti, Kartell
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Chairs Kartell by Gae Aulenti Mod.4854 Chairs Mod.4854 Gae Aulenti, Kartell The Mod.4854 chair is an iconic creation by famous Italian designer Gae Aulenti for Kartell, a renowned It...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Mid century space age pendant lamp, Netherlands 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Stacked saucers pendant lamp. Made in the Netherlands in the 1960s. Made from aluminium. It has one central plug that holds a standard e27 bulb. Directional light from the centre and...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Coffee table and 2 stools in lacquered wood - Italy 70s
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular coffee table and 2 stools or side tables, in cream and chocolate lacquered wood, Italy 1970s. The lacquer is completely restored. The leg of the table is made of a strip ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Italian Vintage Sculptural Murano Art Glass Table or Bedside Light, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful blown/handmade glass table / bedside lights. Italy, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

space age table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unique coffee table with a base in cast aluminium and a glass top from the 1970's
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Pair of Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on chrome base lamps, Germany, circa 1970. This exceptional artefact of modern design reflects the extreme interest in modernism across...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Italian floor lamp space age 1970s.
Located in bari, IT
Floor lamp composed of three lighting bodies adjustable in height from and can be directed at will metal structure an Italian production style space age 70s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1 of the 2 Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on brass base lamps, Germany, circa 1970. This exceptional artefact of modern design reflects the extreme interest in modernism acro...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1960's Tall Eyeball Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage Space age Italian table lamp. The lampshade resembles an eyeball and is adjustable in all directions, up, down and sideways.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Space Age lacquered wood and fibreglass DBM Italia Dressing Table
Located in IT
A very original Space Age dressing table by DBM Italia from the 1970s in white lacquered wood and fully functional built-in coloured lights. The frame of the dressing table has inc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass, Wood

Space Age bed in white lacquered wood 1970s DBM Italia
Located in IT
White lacquered wood and fibreglass bed frame made in the 1970s by DBM Italia . The bed is complete with fully functional built-in coloured lights. Th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chromed Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Sölken
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Very high quality processing. Manufacturer: Soelken Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian Space Age Floor Standing Ashtray - Orange Retro Chic Home Decor, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step back in time to the swinging sixties with this iconic Italian vintage 1960s ashtray, a stylish and functional piece that embodies the retro charm of the era. Crafted with a slee...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid Century Brown and White Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Big space age mushroom table lamp with large white shade and metal base. The acrylic glass mushroom shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) ligh...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Seventies Fat Lava Vases Germany (3 pcs)
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Three vibrant colored vases. The highest vase is from Scheurich Keramik and the height is 28 cm The orange vase is from Bay Keramik and its height is 20 cm The triangle vase is fro...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Walter Leeman Zeppelin sofa for Velda 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
Rare Zeppelin sofa designed by Walter Leeman in the seventies for Velda. The sofa, thanks to its monumental dimensions and seamless tubular structure, ma...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

Hyaline leather and glass armchair by Fabio Lenci for Stendig Italy 1960s, set 2
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather rolls are interconn...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Glass

Pistillo lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Valenti Luce, 1969
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
The Pistillo ceiling, wall, or floor lamp has always been an icon of contemporary design, beautiful when lit but also when turned off. Its shape is inspired by nature. The body and ...
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Resin

Space Age Stool by Olaf Von Bohr for Gedy, Italy 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the iconic Space Age era with this vintage stool designed by Olaf Von Bohr and crafted by Gedy in Italy during the 1960s. Embodying the geometric and minimalistic design pr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Maurice Burke for Arkana GB, Set of 4 Fibreglass Counter-Swivel Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Torquay, GB
Midcentury set of 4 fibreglass shell dining/armchairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture GB, circa 1960s. Offered here in original vintage condition. Featuring fibreglass shell seats with streamlined curved arm and backrests. Heavy weighted and powder coated 4 point star...
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Mid-20th Century English Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Space Age Tulip Chair / Stool with New Black & Brown Boucle Upholstery
Located in Outremont, QC
Space Age Tulip Chair / Stool with New Black & Brown Boucle Upholstery // Dimensions: 18”W x 18”D x 17”H
 // *Very Good Condition, the seat is newly upholstered. Minor signs of...
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Late 20th Century European Space Age Furniture

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Bouclé, Fiberglass

Esperia pendant lamp from the 1970s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Large three-light pendant lamp from the 1970s manufactured by Esperia, an Italian company that has produced high-end decorative lighting since 1952. Today Esperia is a company of exc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Paulin - Concorde F780 Lounge Chairs with their table
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage pair of lounge chairs, model F780 called Concorde, with their original table by Pierre Paulin (1966). Each armchair: width 56 cm, depth 76, seat height: 33 cm. Very good cond...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Iron

Italian space age Chromed metal Adjustable floor lamp by Reggiani, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Chromed metal Adjustable floor lamp by Reggiani, 1970s Adjustable floor lamp entirely in chromed metal. The cylindrical diffuser can be adjusted in height and incli...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Futuristic Giotto Stoppino Space Age Coffee Table for Kartell, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Iconic coffe table model 4905/6/7 designed by Giotto Stoppino in 1968, winner of the renowned Compasso D’Oro award in 1970s. Designed in 1968 and honored with the prestigious Compasso D’Oro award in the 1970s, this coffee table represents a pinnacle of creativity from the space age era. Originally conceived as a set of nesting tables, this coffee table boasts a curved and circular form with rounded borders, capturing the essence of innovative design. Crafted from high-quality moulded plastic materials, it stands as a testament to Kartell’s vintage...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Italian 1960s bar stool made of green painted metal with perforated metal seat
Located in München, DE
Rare bar stool made of green painted metal with perforated metal seat. Beautiful Space Age design from the 1960s. Made in Italy. Very well preserved with very few signs of wear. Pain...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large space age floor lamp by Glashutte Limburg, Germany 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Space age floor lamp. It has a chromed metal base with a large opaline glass globe made by Glashütte Limburg in the 1960s. The globe measures a whopping 45cm in diameter. The total h...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

1970 Sergio Asti Cedit Space Age Design Italiano Ceramica Verde Posacenere
Located in Brescia, IT
Posacenere designer Sergio Asti prod. Cedit Italy, 1970 Ceramica verde Posacenere composto da due elementi in ceramica verde Etichetta adesiva e firma impressa sotto vetrina Perfet...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Enrico Tronconi floor lamp Italy 1960
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful and stylish floor lamp The base and the chromed metal base hosts a height adjustable reflector composed of two aluminum discs, including a white lacquered.Diffuse and gent...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
Methacrylate plate fixed by a rubber link on a black acrylic bracelet, matt exterior and glossy interior, locked by an altugas rod wearing the Artist's brand. Both the facade and th...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

glass ice cube desk lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
desk lamp ice glass by Peill & Putzler, 1970s. The designer lamp is a real classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp from Peill & Putzler is made of high-quality glass in the shape of ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Set of 4 dining chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 stackable dining chairs designed by Rudi Verelst. The have a heavy wired chrome frame with orange faux leather upholstery. The chairs are in a very good condition with no ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 Cubist 1970s Modernist Metal Wall or Table Lamps
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive cubist wall or table lamps from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real highlight for every room. The lighting effect of the lamps is extremely beautif...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Danish Carved Wood Bowl Centerpiece Catchall Vide Poche, 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite modernist Space Age Danish carved bowl, catchall, or desk accessory boasts lovely wood marquetry. This vide poche has a geometric wavy shape with a typical spatial shi...
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1980s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian Cantilevered Chairs by Joe Colombo - set of four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W20 D22 H32 SW20 SD17 SH18 Fully restored set of four Dining Chairs circa 1970s Italy. The set of chairs offers an exceptional cantilevered interior frame. Chairs features fresh uph...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Rare Calendar Ring-A-Date Euroway – Space Age Icon 1970 with original box
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
“Ring-a-Date” wall calendar, designed by Giorgio Della Beffa for Euroway Torino in the 1970s, a space age icon that epitomizes the retro-futuristic charm of space age era. Its uniqu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Ceramic Lamp in Mustard Yellow - Gabbianelli Marcello Cuneo Style, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Illuminate your space with the allure of 1970s design with this stunning vintage 70s lamp reminiscent of Marcello Cuneo‘s creations crafted by Gabbianelli and SC3. Featuring a unibody ceramic base that seamlessly incorporates the wiring and bulb holder, this lamp is a true testament to the innovative design of the era. The striking mustard yellow color of the ceramic base makes a bold statement, evoking the vibrant spirit of the 70s. Authentic and in excellent vintage condition, this lamp not only provides stunning visual impact but also emits a charming lighting effect, especially when paired with a mirrored bulb. Whether placed on a bedside table, sideboard, or desk, this Marcello Cuneo style 70s ceramic table lamp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 6 chrome wire and blue fabric dining chairs, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Unique space age chrome wire dining chairs with blue fabric upholstery. The fabric is still original and contrasts well with the chromed frame. The timeless design will fit in almo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Sconces Pressed Glass by Biancardi and Jordan Arte, Italy, 1970
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare model of purple pink pressed glass sconces, stainless steel and white lacquered by the manufacture Biancardi & Jordan Arte in Verona. The sc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

1970s ''Silvi'' Atomic Orange Vanity by Fanini Fain S.P.A and Studio Kastilia
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s rare atomic orange “Silvi” vanity mounted on wheels with pull-out chair and adjustable mirror. Plastic produced by the firm Studio Kastilia and cons...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Mirror, Fabric

Paire de lampes boule en inox chromé Francaise Space Age Vintage
By RAAK
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Duo de lampes boule en inox chromées, à poser dans votre chambre ou le salon. L'inox étant un matériaux plus qualitatif que l'aluminium. Elles sont présentées avec une ampoule coule...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Space age orange ceramic vase, Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age orange ceramic vase Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1970 H 22 cm - 5.5 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use. No defects
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Medusa table Lamp by Olaf von Bohr
Located in Brussels, BE
Olaf von Bohr table lamp designed in 1968. "Medusa" model with a spiral body composed of white lacquered metal strips on a black lacquered metal base. Some very slight enamel chips ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
Methacrylate plate fixed by a rubber link on a black acrylic bracelet, matt exterior and glossy interior, locked by an altugas rod wearing the Artist's brand. Both the facade and th...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Abstract Reversible Modular Sculpture in Metal and Acrylic by Miguel Ángel Vidal
By Miguel Ángel Vidal
Located in North Miami, FL
Abstract reversible modular sculpture in aluminum, metal and acrylic by argentine artist Miguel Ángel Vidal By: Miguel Ángel Vidal Material: acrylic, aluminum, synthetic, plastic, m...
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1970s Argentine Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Italian space age Table lamp Vaga by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Wall lamp in white ceramic with 4 lights, 1960s Table lamp mod. Vaga entirely in white painted metal. The inclined dome diffuser has a hole in the upper pa...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Bureau "Nomos" Norman Foster plateau bois et pieds aluminium par Vitra XX Siècle
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Bureau Norman Foster (né en 1935) Modèle "Nomos", crée à l'origine pour tecno, mais celui est très rare car il a été édité par Vitra (Allemagne/ Suisse) et fut très peu commercialis...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Smoked lucite side table by Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois, France, 1970
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful plexiglass side table, designed by Michel Dumas in the 1970 for Roche Bobois, in France. Very versatile, and practical thanks to its wheels, it is very sturdy. Nice pink sh...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Floor Lamp Chrome Blown Glass by Reggiani, Italy, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spiral floor lamp by the Reggiani manufactured, circa 1970. Stainless steel with hand blown Murano glass sphere. A statement piece! In very good condition. Cleaned well wired and r...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
Methacrylate plate fixed by a rubber link on a black acrylic bracelet, matt exterior and glossy interior, locked by an altugas rod wearing the Artist's brand. Both the facade and th...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Original Fabric Gianfranco Frattini Style 3-Seater Tubular Sofa, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a n exceptionally rare Space Age sofa with tubular frame. This original brown velvet Gianfranco Frattini style 3-seater sofa features stunning design an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

A Pair of SPACE-AGE WALL APPLIQUES SCONCES by PIERRE FOLIE, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A large PAIR of "Hydra" wall lights with 2 arms of light each, Post-Modernist, Pop, Space-Age, circular wall bases in chromed metal, 2 flexible chrome arms and 2 screw bulbs per wall...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970’s Space Age Pop Art Yellow Plastic Curved Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
Oooh lawd I am loving this mirror! There is nothing like a good pop of yellow to brighten a room! This 1970’s plastic mirror has all the right...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Plastic

Space Age furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Mazzega Murano, Artemide, Kartell, and Joe Colombo. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $650,000 while the average work can sell for $1,719.

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