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Space Age Italian Velvet Modular Sofa, 1970s
Space Age Italian Velvet Modular Sofa, 1970s

Space Age Italian Velvet Modular Sofa, 1970s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Beautiful two-seater sofa in Italian velvet from the 1970s Space Age period. The Italian sofa is

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Space Age Three Seater Orange Sofa
Space Age Three Seater Orange Sofa

Space Age Three Seater Orange Sofa

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Space age three seater sofa in orange velvet and abs plastic base. The concept of space-age design

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Plastic

Space age sofa by Emilio Guarnacci
Space age sofa by Emilio Guarnacci

Space age sofa by Emilio Guarnacci

By Emilio Guarnacci

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare space age sofa by Emilio Guarnacci, Italy circa 1968. A sculptural drawing, all in curves and

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Other

Collectible Anfibio Sofa Bed, black velvet lounge chair, Italian Space Age
Collectible Anfibio Sofa Bed, black velvet lounge chair, Italian Space Age

Collectible Anfibio Sofa Bed, black velvet lounge chair, Italian Space Age

By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi

Located in Milano, IT

most recognisable and sought after pieces of Italian design ever. Its popularity, however, does not

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Velvet

F&T Salotti Space Age Italian Velvet and Chrome Wrapped Sofa
F&T Salotti Space Age Italian Velvet and Chrome Wrapped Sofa

F&T Salotti Space Age Italian Velvet and Chrome Wrapped Sofa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid century Italian sofa by F&T Salotti. Overstuffed space age silhouette. Original chocolate

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Space Age Italian Modular Sofa designed by Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, Italy
Space Age Italian Modular Sofa designed by Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, Italy

Space Age Italian Modular Sofa designed by Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, Italy

By Emilio Guarnacci

Located in Roma, IT

The combination offered consists of 2 modules with side armrests to form a 2-seater sofa. It is

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Vintage 1970s European Space Age Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Vintage 1980s Italian Sofa in Black Leather and Lacquer Wood, Space Age Style
Vintage 1980s Italian Sofa in Black Leather and Lacquer Wood, Space Age Style

Vintage 1980s Italian Sofa in Black Leather and Lacquer Wood, Space Age Style

By Acerbis

Located in Milano, IT

Very cool and unusual, imposing, three-seater sofa in black calf leather with a black lacquer wood

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Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Space Age Vintage Modular Sofa Le Bambole Purple Lavender Mario Bellini 1970s
Space Age Vintage Modular Sofa Le Bambole Purple Lavender Mario Bellini 1970s

Space Age Vintage Modular Sofa Le Bambole Purple Lavender Mario Bellini 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age vintage authentic modular sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini in purple and lavender striped

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Textile, Upholstery

Space Age Three-Seater Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Teddy Bear & Leatherette
Space Age Three-Seater Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Teddy Bear & Leatherette

Space Age Three-Seater Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Teddy Bear & Leatherette

By Adriano Piazzesi

Located in Catania, CT

A rare three-seater sofa designed by Adriano Piazzesi, produced in Italy during the 1970s

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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather

Baia two seater sofa Antonio Citterio space age postmodern
Baia two seater sofa Antonio Citterio space age postmodern

Baia two seater sofa Antonio Citterio space age postmodern

By Paolo Nava, Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Baia sofa designed by Paolo Nava and Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. Designed and sold in the 70s

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Sofa Set "Okay" by Adriano Piazzesi for Space Age, 1970s
Vintage Sofa Set "Okay" by Adriano Piazzesi for Space Age, 1970s

Vintage Sofa Set "Okay" by Adriano Piazzesi for Space Age, 1970s

By Adriano Piazzesi

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage sofa set "Okay" is a design furniture piece realized by Adriano Piazzesi for Space Age

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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Steel

Blue Sofa - Italy 70s
Blue Sofa - Italy 70s

Blue Sofa - Italy 70s

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant Italian sofa from the 1970s, fully restored in a blue bouclé fabric from the English fabric

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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Lips - Italian space age modular island sofa, Circa 1960s
Lips - Italian space age modular island sofa, Circa 1960s

Lips - Italian space age modular island sofa, Circa 1960s

By Space Age Products

Located in PARIS, FR

The 1960s Space Age design, influenced by space exploration and atomic era tensions, brought a

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Vintage 1960s Italian Aesthetic Movement Canapes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Italian Sofa in Black Leather and Glossy Lacquered , 1970's Timeless
Vintage Italian Sofa in Black Leather and Glossy Lacquered , 1970's Timeless

Vintage Italian Sofa in Black Leather and Glossy Lacquered , 1970's Timeless

By Acerbis

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage Italian Sofa - Mid Century Designer Sofa - 1970's sofa Very cool and unusual, imposing

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Space Age Living Room Set in Cognac Leather and Chrome, 1970s Italy
Italian Space Age Living Room Set in Cognac Leather and Chrome, 1970s Italy

Italian Space Age Living Room Set in Cognac Leather and Chrome, 1970s Italy

By Mimo Padova

Located in Zagreb, HR

A stunning vintage Italian space age seating set composed of a three-seater sofa, armchair and

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Space Age Swivel Chrome Cocktail Side Tables from the 1970´s
Italian Mid-Century Space Age Swivel Chrome Cocktail Side Tables from the 1970´s

Italian Mid-Century Space Age Swivel Chrome Cocktail Side Tables from the 1970´s

By Morex, Milo Baughman

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Space Age-style 1970's, Convertible' circular cocktail

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Space Age Design Chrome and Glass Coffee Table from 1970's
Vintage Space Age Design Chrome and Glass Coffee Table from 1970's

Vintage Space Age Design Chrome and Glass Coffee Table from 1970's

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage Italian space age design coffee/sofa table from 1970's. The base is in chromed metal with

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Chrome

extra large leather sofa by Poltrona Frau
extra large leather sofa by Poltrona Frau

extra large leather sofa by Poltrona Frau

By Pierluigi Cerri

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Iconic sofa made by Poltrona Frau in the 1970's in beige leather with large cozy cushions Sofa is

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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Leather

Stringa Sofa Set by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
Stringa Sofa Set by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova

Stringa Sofa Set by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova

By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

"Stringa" sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltranova in 1962. A tubular chrome frame holds leather

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Sectionnal sofa Poltrona Frau with matching coffee table , model Socrates
Sectionnal sofa Poltrona Frau with matching coffee table , model Socrates

Sectionnal sofa Poltrona Frau with matching coffee table , model Socrates

By Pierluigi Cerri

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. An iconic Italian sofa manufactured by Poltrona Frau for a high-end design that will enrich any room

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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Leather, Feathers

1980s Saporiti Sofa Attributed to Mauro Lipparini, Cinched Arms, Two-Tone
1980s Saporiti Sofa Attributed to Mauro Lipparini, Cinched Arms, Two-Tone

1980s Saporiti Sofa Attributed to Mauro Lipparini, Cinched Arms, Two-Tone

By Saporiti, Mauro Lipparini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sofa manufactured by Saporiti in the 1980s presents sculptural Italian postmodern design attributed

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Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel

Tito Agnoli Original fabric sofa bed for Cinova Mod. 711
Tito Agnoli Original fabric sofa bed for Cinova Mod. 711

Tito Agnoli Original fabric sofa bed for Cinova Mod. 711

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Milano, IT

At the height of the Seventies, in an era of innovation and avant-garde design, a sofa was born

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Metal

Gianfranco Frattini Azure Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
Gianfranco Frattini Azure Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972

Gianfranco Frattini Azure Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972

By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972

Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Divano anni 70 space age Siviglia Kazuhide Takahama Studio Simon by Gavina 1976
Divano anni 70 space age Siviglia Kazuhide Takahama Studio Simon by Gavina 1976

Divano anni 70 space age Siviglia Kazuhide Takahama Studio Simon by Gavina 1976

By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions

Located in Milano, MI

Divano Siviglia è stato disegnato da Kazuhide Takahama per Studio Simon nel 1976. Il divano è realizzato con imbottitura in espanso sagomato e il rivestimento in tessuto sfoderabile,...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Gianfranco Frattini Ocher Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
Gianfranco Frattini Ocher Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972

Gianfranco Frattini Ocher Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Black Leather & Walnut Modular Sofas Mod. 920 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Black Leather & Walnut Modular Sofas Mod. 920 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

Black Leather & Walnut Modular Sofas Mod. 920 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Figli di Amadeo Cassina

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Pair of modular sofas in black leather and walnut designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Leather Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1969
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Leather Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1969

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Leather Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1969

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Soriana two-seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Camaleonda B&B Sofa in Blue Velvet by Mario Bellini
Camaleonda B&B Sofa in Blue Velvet by Mario Bellini

Camaleonda B&B Sofa in Blue Velvet by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini

Located in Cerignola, IT

Gorgeous Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B in blue velvet. The sofa consists of 5 modules with backrest.The upholstery is blue velvet. Each module attaches to the other via me...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini White Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 2
Mario Bellini White Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 2

Mario Bellini White Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Italia in 1972. Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy. The sofa is very comfortable, and the fact

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Chenille

Mario Bellini Brown Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
Mario Bellini Brown Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2

Mario Bellini Brown Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Vicenza, IT

Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini Azure Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 6
Mario Bellini Azure Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 6

Mario Bellini Azure Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 6

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2

Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Vicenza, IT

Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Linen

Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2

Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

restored in Italy. The sofa is very comfortable, and the fact this wonderful piece is modular provides

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini Blue Cotton Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 7
Mario Bellini Blue Cotton Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 7

Mario Bellini Blue Cotton Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 7

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini Red Cotton Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5
Mario Bellini Red Cotton Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5

Mario Bellini Red Cotton Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Vicenza, IT

Italia in 1972. Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy. The sofa is very comfortable, and the

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Cotton

Mario Bellini Green Linen Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
Mario Bellini Green Linen Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2

Mario Bellini Green Linen Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Vicenza, IT

restored in Italy. The sofa is very comfortable, and the fact this wonderful piece is modular provides

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Foam, Linen

Mario Bellini Brown Alpaca Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5
Mario Bellini Brown Alpaca Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5

Mario Bellini Brown Alpaca Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Alpaca

Elco Production Daybed by Rodolfo Bonetto in Fibreglass
Elco Production Daybed by Rodolfo Bonetto in Fibreglass

Elco Production Daybed by Rodolfo Bonetto in Fibreglass

By Rodolfo Bonetto

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

epitomizes mid-century Italian modernism, showcasing Bonetto's forward-thinking approach to functional

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass

Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972

Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972

By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Italian manufacturer Cassina. They features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular cage as

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Soriana living room set, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Three-seater sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, 1970s
Three-seater sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, 1970s

Three-seater sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, 1970s

By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti

Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO

Three-seater sofa designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia from the 1970s. The sofa has been completely restored using upholstery that echoes the original tones and features...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Metal

Modular sofa - Tito Agnoli  - Italy 1969
Modular sofa - Tito Agnoli  - Italy 1969

Modular sofa - Tito Agnoli - Italy 1969

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Paris, FR

Novemila modular sofa by Tito Agnoli, Arflex edition - Italy 1969. Set of 8 modules, including a

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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric

Italian Modern Suite Chairs and Sofa, Set of 3
Italian Modern Suite Chairs and Sofa, Set of 3

Italian Modern Suite Chairs and Sofa, Set of 3

Located in Milano, IT

Original living room set consisting of 2 armchairs and a 2-seater sofa, upholstered with its original, flame-red skai. The legs are made of black-painted tubular metal with unique an...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1970's Italian corduroy modular lounge chairs - sectional sofa - 2 sets
Pair of 1970's Italian corduroy modular lounge chairs - sectional sofa - 2 sets

Pair of 1970's Italian corduroy modular lounge chairs - sectional sofa - 2 sets

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Liberty, NY

make a sectional sofa. Price is for a pair. Cool Space Age profile similar to some Ligne Roset designs

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Ennio Chiggio sofa, environ one , Nikol international , alpaca wool Italy 70s
Ennio Chiggio sofa, environ one , Nikol international , alpaca wool Italy 70s

Ennio Chiggio sofa, environ one , Nikol international , alpaca wool Italy 70s

By Ennio Chiggio

Located in PARIS, FR

space age italien Re tapissé en Tissu en Alpaca de chez Bisson Bruneel, par sa forme et sa modularité

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Canapes

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Alpaca, Plastic, Foam

Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972
Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972

Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972

By Cassina, Mario Bellini, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Argelato, BO

An absolute icon of 1970s Italian design, the Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina is

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972
Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972

Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Argelato, BO

One of the most iconic projects by the great Italian architect and designer Gianfranco Frattini for

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972
Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972

Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Argelato, BO

One of the most iconic projects by the great Italian architect and designer Gianfranco Frattini for

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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Italian Space Age Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Italian space age sofa for your home. Each Italian space age sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and plastic. Find 52 options for an antique or vintage Italian space age sofa now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Italian space age sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Italian space age sofa bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Italian space age sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cassina, Mario Bellini and Afra & Tobia Scarpa are consistently popular.

How Much is an Italian Space Age Sofa?

Prices for an Italian space age sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $709 and can go as high as $44,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,317.

A Close Look at Space-age Furniture

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.