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Orange Umbo Shelving, Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, 1970s
Orange Umbo Shelving, Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, 1970s

Orange Umbo Shelving, Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, 1970s

By Kay Leroy Ruggles

Located in Las Vegas, NV

molded abs plastic in multiple shapes to facilitate endless modularity. Connected using Leroy’s custom

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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Shelves

Materials

Plastic

Orange Ufo Ceiling Lamp from Massive Belgium, 1970s
Orange Ufo Ceiling Lamp from Massive Belgium, 1970s

Orange Ufo Ceiling Lamp from Massive Belgium, 1970s

By Massive Lighting

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

Orange UFO ceiling lamp from Massive Belgium - 1970s. The beautiful and rare lamp is a real

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

70s Design Large Pictures Frame in Orange with Eight Multicolor Inserts
70s Design Large Pictures Frame in Orange with Eight Multicolor Inserts

70s Design Large Pictures Frame in Orange with Eight Multicolor Inserts

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

orange plastic structure, this eye-catching piece includes eight rectangular photo compartments, each in

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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Picture Frames

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Wall Shelves by Marcello Siard for Kartell Italian 1970s Design
Pair of Wall Shelves by Marcello Siard for Kartell Italian 1970s Design

Pair of Wall Shelves by Marcello Siard for Kartell Italian 1970s Design

By Kartell, Marcello Siard

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Italian plastic design. Made in glossy thermoformed plastic, these iconic wall-mounted units showcase

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Modular Storage Cubes
Modular Storage Cubes

Modular Storage Cubes

Sold|$175 / item

Modular Storage Cubes

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Modular yellow abs plastic storage cubes in multiple styles.

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Vintage 1970s Space Age Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Swivel Chair 206 by Henri Massonet for Stamp, 1971, France
Pair of Swivel Chair 206 by Henri Massonet for Stamp, 1971, France

Pair of Swivel Chair 206 by Henri Massonet for Stamp, 1971, France

Located in Munster, NRW

thermoplastic, very light – and very space age. Set of two vintage 206 swivel chairs by Stamp Nurieux, 1971

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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Panto Pop Chair by Verner Panton, 2000
Vintage Panto Pop Chair by Verner Panton, 2000

Vintage Panto Pop Chair by Verner Panton, 2000

By Verner Panton

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage orange POP chair designed by Verner Panton for Innovation labeled sep 2000. Good

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Early 2000s European Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 8 Panton Chairs by Verner Panton for Fehlbaum / Herman Miller
Set of 8 Panton Chairs by Verner Panton for Fehlbaum / Herman Miller

Set of 8 Panton Chairs by Verner Panton for Fehlbaum / Herman Miller

By Rolf Fehlbaum, Herman Miller, Verner Panton

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of 8 matching orange Panton chairs, designed by Verner Panton and manufactured in the 1970s by

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

1970s Orange and Black Wall Clock by Kienzle
1970s Orange and Black Wall Clock by Kienzle

1970s Orange and Black Wall Clock by Kienzle

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Brooklyn, NY

manufacturer Kienzle. Body of this Space Age clock is orange plastic, the face is black, and the numbers and

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Late 20th Century Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Libreria angolare in plastica vintage anni 70 design Olaf Von Bohr per Kartell
Libreria angolare in plastica vintage anni 70 design Olaf Von Bohr per Kartell

Libreria angolare in plastica vintage anni 70 design Olaf Von Bohr per Kartell

By Kartell, Olaf von Bohr

Located in None, IT

LIbreria arancione angolare in plastica ABS, modulabile ad incastro, design Olaf von Bohr per Kartell, anni 70 CONDIZIONI: In buone condizioni, presenta segni d'usura dati dal tempo...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Bookcases

Materials

Plastic

1970s Magazine Rack by Helit, Design Walter Zeischegg
1970s Magazine Rack by Helit, Design Walter Zeischegg

1970s Magazine Rack by Helit, Design Walter Zeischegg

By Helit Presswerk, Walter Zeischegg

Located in Karis, Nyland

plastic magazine rack is a square array of 17 prongs. At the bottom you find the imprint "helit 63527

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Plastic

Gentilina Leather Lounge Chairs by André Vandenbeuck for Strässle, 1960s, Pair
Gentilina Leather Lounge Chairs by André Vandenbeuck for Strässle, 1960s, Pair

Gentilina Leather Lounge Chairs by André Vandenbeuck for Strässle, 1960s, Pair

By Andre Vandenbeuck

Located in Varese, Lombardia

-brown leather. Good vintage condition: wear and patina consistent with age and use: few light scratches

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Danish Solar Minisol Pendant Lamp by K. Kewo, 1970s
Danish Solar Minisol Pendant Lamp by K. Kewo, 1970s

Danish Solar Minisol Pendant Lamp by K. Kewo, 1970s

By Nordisk Solar Co.

Located in Oirlo, LI

This beautiful Space Age Solar Minisol pendant lamp in a striking bright orange color will be a

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Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Telegono Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1968
Telegono Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1968

Telegono Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1968

By Artemide

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

, Italy. It is made from orange and white plastic. The shade is adjustable, which makes the design

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Medusa Ceiling Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy, 70s
Mid-Century Medusa Ceiling Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy, 70s

Mid-Century Medusa Ceiling Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy, 70s

By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni

Located in Lucija, SI

Mid Century brown and white Plastic Lamp was designed by Studio Harvey Guzzini in '70s. Model

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic, Plexiglass

Nesso Lamp, Giancarlo Mattioli, Artemide, 1960
Nesso Lamp, Giancarlo Mattioli, Artemide, 1960

Nesso Lamp, Giancarlo Mattioli, Artemide, 1960

By Giancarlo Mattioli

Located in Milano, Lombardia

he Nesso lamp is another icon of Italian design, designed by Giancarlo Mattioli in 1960 for the Artemide company. It is characterized by a sinuous, organic shape reminiscent of a she...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Kvadrille Wall Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark, 1969
Kvadrille Wall Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark, 1969

Kvadrille Wall Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark, 1969

By Bent Karlby, Lyfa

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

the thick plastic square, which act as wall mounting. When lit, the light diffuse through the space

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Mid-20th Century Danish Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Enamel

1 of 2 Large Sputnik Flush Mount or Wall Light by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
1 of 2 Large Sputnik Flush Mount or Wall Light by Cosack, Germany, 1970s

1 of 2 Large Sputnik Flush Mount or Wall Light by Cosack, Germany, 1970s

By Gebrüder Cosack

Located in Aachen, NRW

1 of 2 Organic sputnik golden space age wall sconces or flush mounts designed by Cosack Bros

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Metal

Italian Space Age S-Shaped Shelves in Bright Orange Plastic, 1970s
Italian Space Age S-Shaped Shelves in Bright Orange Plastic, 1970s

Italian Space Age S-Shaped Shelves in Bright Orange Plastic, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian space age S-shaped shelves in bright orange plastic, 1970s Fantastic pair of S-shaped

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Space Age Vintage Orange Plastic Commodes Giorgina Castiglioni Italy, 1960s
Space Age Vintage Orange Plastic Commodes Giorgina Castiglioni Italy, 1960s

Space Age Vintage Orange Plastic Commodes Giorgina Castiglioni Italy, 1960s

By Giorgina Castiglioni, Bilumen

Located in Vienna, AT

Soace Age vintage orange commodes or chest of drawers Storage container from plastic Depositato

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Space Age  Orange and Black Vintage Plastic Bar Cart, Germany, 1960s
Space Age  Orange and Black Vintage Plastic Bar Cart, Germany, 1960s

Space Age Orange and Black Vintage Plastic Bar Cart, Germany, 1960s

Located in Vienna, AT

A space age vintage bar cart, which was made of orange and black plastic and features three borders

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Vintage 1960s Space Age Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Orange Space Age Table Mushroom Lamp, 1970s
Vintage Orange Space Age Table Mushroom Lamp, 1970s

Vintage Orange Space Age Table Mushroom Lamp, 1970s

By Guzzini

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Big German 1970s orange space age mushroom lamp Very good condition 2 x E 27 bulbs

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

1970s Italian Space Age Metal Standing Ashtray Orange Floor Model
1970s Italian Space Age Metal Standing Ashtray Orange Floor Model

1970s Italian Space Age Metal Standing Ashtray Orange Floor Model

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This Italian Space Age standing ashtray was produced during the 1970s and reflects the sculptural

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Space Age Vintage Orange Plastic Bar Cart or Sofa Table Sergio Mazza  Italy 1967
Space Age Vintage Orange Plastic Bar Cart or Sofa Table Sergio Mazza  Italy 1967

Space Age Vintage Orange Plastic Bar Cart or Sofa Table Sergio Mazza Italy 1967

By Sergio Mazza

Located in Vienna, AT

A space age vintage orange plastic bar cart or sofa table Bacco, which was designed by Sergio Mazza

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass, Glass

Space Age 70s Design Clock with Orange Globe Design - Vintage Tabletop Decor
Space Age 70s Design Clock with Orange Globe Design - Vintage Tabletop Decor

Space Age 70s Design Clock with Orange Globe Design - Vintage Tabletop Decor

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This Space Age clock from the 1970s is a prime example of retro-futuristic innovation. Its globe

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Space Age Orange White Mushroom Vintage Lounge Chair Club Chair 1960s France
Space Age Orange White Mushroom Vintage Lounge Chair Club Chair 1960s France

Space Age Orange White Mushroom Vintage Lounge Chair Club Chair 1960s France

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age vintage mushroom lounge chair or club chair from white plastic and orange faux leather

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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Club Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Plastic

Large Space Age Lamp Orange Acrylic Lamp - Vintage Harvey Guzzini Style, 1970s
Large Space Age Lamp Orange Acrylic Lamp - Vintage Harvey Guzzini Style, 1970s

Large Space Age Lamp Orange Acrylic Lamp - Vintage Harvey Guzzini Style, 1970s

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Striking large space age lamp in vibrant orange and white plastic, reminiscent of the iconic 70s

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Space Age Standing Ashtray, Italy 1970s
Space Age Standing Ashtray, Italy 1970s

Space Age Standing Ashtray, Italy 1970s

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Italian space age standing ashtray in orange plastic. Perfect for outdoors. Good condition, no

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

Circular Orange Space Age Wall Mirror, Danish 1970s
Circular Orange Space Age Wall Mirror, Danish 1970s

Circular Orange Space Age Wall Mirror, Danish 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A round orange wall mirror I molded plastic. Beautiful. organic lines and curves. Manufactured in

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Plastic

Round Orange Space Age Wall Mirror, Danish 1970s
Round Orange Space Age Wall Mirror, Danish 1970s

Round Orange Space Age Wall Mirror, Danish 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A circular wall mirror in molded orange plastic. Beautiful. organic lines and curves. Manufactured

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Plastic

Space Age Orange Pendant Lamp by Erco, Germany, 1970s
Space Age Orange Pendant Lamp by Erco, Germany, 1970s

Space Age Orange Pendant Lamp by Erco, Germany, 1970s

By Erco

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Metal pendant lamp by Erco Leuchten made in Germany in the 1970s. Measures: Height of shade 20 cm Max height 60 cm Diameter 47 cm The light requires one E27 light bul...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Rare Kartell Vintage Bottle Holder in Orange Plastic Made in Italy, 1960s
Rare Kartell Vintage Bottle Holder in Orange Plastic Made in Italy, 1960s

Rare Kartell Vintage Bottle Holder in Orange Plastic Made in Italy, 1960s

By Kartell

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

the late 60s to 70s. This rare piece of Italian design, crafted from polished orange plastic, embodies

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Vintage 1960s Space Age Tableware

Materials

Plastic

Orange plastic free standing coat rack Planta by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli
Orange plastic free standing coat rack Planta by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli

Orange plastic free standing coat rack Planta by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Orange plastic free standing coat rack with folding hooks & umbrella holders. Overall good

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Dijkstra Guzzini Style Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Vintage Dijkstra Guzzini Style Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Vintage Dijkstra Guzzini Style Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s

By Dijkstra

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

Beautiful space age pendant by Dijkstra in beige/mocca colour and aluminium/metal frame. The shade

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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

MCM Orange Plastic Modular Shelving "Umbo" System / Bookcase by Directional
MCM Orange Plastic Modular Shelving "Umbo" System / Bookcase by Directional

MCM Orange Plastic Modular Shelving "Umbo" System / Bookcase by Directional

By Directional, Kay Leroy Ruggles

Located in San Diego, CA

Super cool MCM orange, plastic, backless modular shelving system / bookcase by Kay Leroy Ruggles

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Bookcases

Materials

Plastic

Midcentury Large Pendant Meblo Designed by Harvey Guzzini, Space Age, 1970s
Midcentury Large Pendant Meblo Designed by Harvey Guzzini, Space Age, 1970s

Midcentury Large Pendant Meblo Designed by Harvey Guzzini, Space Age, 1970s

By Guzzini

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Italy 1x100W, E27 or 26 socket Made of plastic, chrome Adjustable maximal height 160cm

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Space Age Dressing Table by Barbarella, 1950
Vintage Space Age Dressing Table by Barbarella, 1950

Vintage Space Age Dressing Table by Barbarella, 1950

Located in Oirlo, LI

Vintage space age dressing table by Barbarella, 1950 A nice and especially handy space age

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

ilumesa Coffee Table in Orange Plastic by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1969
ilumesa Coffee Table in Orange Plastic by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1969

ilumesa Coffee Table in Orange Plastic by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1969

By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton

Located in Paris, FR

vivid orange molded plastic construction, the table reflects Panton’s exploration of color, material

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Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Midcentury Space Age Floor Lamp, Rocket, 1960s
Midcentury Space Age Floor Lamp, Rocket, 1960s

Midcentury Space Age Floor Lamp, Rocket, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Czechoslovakia, around 1960s - good original condition with patina - new electricity jt.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Space Ace Side Tables 1960s
Italian Space Ace Side Tables 1960s

Italian Space Ace Side Tables 1960s

By Kartell

Located in Den Haag, NL

Two original vintage Italian side tables. In a Orange color. Italian 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Space Age Floor Rocket Lamp Napako, Josef Hurka, 1960s
Space Age Floor Rocket Lamp Napako, Josef Hurka, 1960s

Space Age Floor Rocket Lamp Napako, Josef Hurka, 1960s

By Napako, Josef Hurka

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1960 - Designer: Josef Hurka - Maker: NAPAKO-marked - Published in catalogues and books - Original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Midcentury Rare Pendant Meblo, Harvey Guzzini, Space Age, Italy, 1970s
Large Midcentury Rare Pendant Meblo, Harvey Guzzini, Space Age, Italy, 1970s

Large Midcentury Rare Pendant Meblo, Harvey Guzzini, Space Age, Italy, 1970s

By Meblo, Harvey Guzzini

Located in Praha, CZ

- very rare type - beautiful style of lighting - large size - very good original condition

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Arc floor lamp in orange acrylic, Germany 1970s
Arc floor lamp in orange acrylic, Germany 1970s

Arc floor lamp in orange acrylic, Germany 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Adjustable arc Floor Lamp with orange acrylic shade. Please be aware of a minor imperfection in

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Vintage Orange Record Magazine Rack by Sven-Eric Juhlin for Gustavsberg, 1970s
Vintage Orange Record Magazine Rack by Sven-Eric Juhlin for Gustavsberg, 1970s

Vintage Orange Record Magazine Rack by Sven-Eric Juhlin for Gustavsberg, 1970s

By Gustavsberg

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This vibrant orange record and magazine rack was designed by Sven-Eric Juhlin for Gustavsberg in

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Plastic

"KD27" Joe Colombo by Kartell 1960s Italian Design Orange Table Lamp
"KD27" Joe Colombo by Kartell 1960s Italian Design Orange Table Lamp

"KD27" Joe Colombo by Kartell 1960s Italian Design Orange Table Lamp

By Joe Colombo, Kartell

Located in Brescia, IT

"KD"/" Joe Colombo Kartell, 1967 White and orange plastic Perfect working order Perfect

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

1970s ''Silvi'' Atomic Orange Vanity by Fanini Fain S.P.A and Studio Kastilia
1970s ''Silvi'' Atomic Orange Vanity by Fanini Fain S.P.A and Studio Kastilia

1970s ''Silvi'' Atomic Orange Vanity by Fanini Fain S.P.A and Studio Kastilia

By Silvi Fanini Fain S.P.A

Located in San Gabriel, CA

1970s rare atomic orange “Silvi” vanity mounted on wheels with pull-out chair and adjustable mirror

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Vanities

Materials

Fabric, Mirror, Plastic

Original BRAUN table fan HL 70 from 1971 in rare orange yellow
Original BRAUN table fan HL 70 from 1971 in rare orange yellow

Original BRAUN table fan HL 70 from 1971 in rare orange yellow

By Braun, Jürgen Greubel

Located in München, DE

Original BRAUN table fan HL 70 from 1971 in orange yellow. Original design of the HL1 table fan in

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wall Clock by Stärke - 70s Design with Orange and Chrome Hues
Vintage Wall Clock by Stärke - 70s Design with Orange and Chrome Hues

Vintage Wall Clock by Stärke - 70s Design with Orange and Chrome Hues

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

/70s. Featuring a bold orange plastic frame and sleek chrome accents, this clock embodies the era’s

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

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Space Age Plastic Orange For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic space age plastic orange available at 1stDibs. A space age plastic orange — often made from plastic, metal and chrome — can elevate any home. There are 327 variations of the antique or vintage space age plastic orange you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the space age plastic orange you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each space age plastic orange bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made space age plastic orange over the years, but those crafted by Artemide, Guzzini and Harvey Guzzini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Space Age Plastic Orange?

A space age plastic orange can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $860, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $17,713.

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.

Materials: Plastic Furniture

Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.

From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.

When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.

Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.

Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.