Space Age Vases
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
Seventies Green Vase or Jug
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning large Seventies Vase in Green
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Space Age UFO Ceramic Vase with Chrome Details - SSF Italy Unusual Design 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Gorgeous Space Age UFO Vase, produced by SSF in Italy in the 1970s. White ceramic body with shining chrome details on the top. Also the distinctive hole on the sides has the same chr...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Silver Metal Vase - Lino Sabattini - Italy - 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Rare silvered metal vase with a distinctive shape, designed for Sabattini Argenterie, by Lino Sabattini, in the 1970s.
In fact, the shape brings back the Space Age style, recalling a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Arthur Elliott for ANRI "Universum" Space Age Chess Set
By ANRI
Located in Skokie, IL
ANRI "Universum" Space Age Walnut and Maple Chess Set
A strikingly modern "Universum" or Space Age chess set made in Italy by ANRI. The set is contained in a finely crafted wooden case with brass hinges and a brass clasp. Inside the case, two separate felt-lined compartments cradle the chess pieces. The chess pieces are crafted from kiln-dried white maple and black walnut. They are nicely carved and lightly weighted. The entire set is in excellent condition.
The chess pieces were designed by Arthur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ceramic Vases Pareschi Laveno Italy, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Charming and very rare ceramic table set made in Italy by Pareschi Laveno in the 60s.
The large ash tray and the quirky vase are made of shining and healthy Laveno ceramic from the ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Persepoli Vase by Lino Sabattini, Italy 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Persepoli Vase by Lino Sabattini, crafted in the 1970s, stands as a truly unique and special piece that epitomizes the essence of Italian design ex...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Metal
Space Age Gabbianelli Handmade Ceramic Vases in Orange and White, 1960s
By Gabbianelli
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Embark on a journey into the captivating world of Space Age Ceramics with this exceptional set of three vintage ceramic vases, skillfully designed and crafted by Gabbianelli in Italy during the 1960s. These vases exude a distinctive shape and showcase brilliant hues of orange and green, capturing the essence of the innovative Space Age era.
Each vase in this remarkable set is a testament to Gabbianelli's artistry, featuring a unique 'G' mark proudly stamped under the base. The synergy of shape, colors, and size transforms these vases into a stunning ensemble that adds a touch of Space Age splendor to any interior.
Elevate your decor with this vintage ceramic vase set...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Astonishing Space Age Set Vases by Gabbianelli
By Gabbianelli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
1970s astonishing Space Age red vase in ceramic by Gabbianelli. Made in Italy.
Both Vases are extremely well design and very stylish shapes.
Beautiful astonishing brigth Red colour c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases
Materials
Enamel
1990s Space Age Silver Plated Atomes Vase by Richard Hutten for Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A silver plated and glass vase designed and manufactured in France by Christofle, it has never been used and it came in original box. Richard Hutten, a renowned Dutch designer known for his innovative and playful approach to design, collaborated with Christofle, a prestigious French silverware and luxury goods manufacturer, to create the Atomes Vase...
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Vases
Materials
Silver Plate
Space Age Plastic Planters by Programma Vastill, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Vastill puzzle planters are the most distinctive and rare model produced by Programma Vastill in the 70s.
Designed by Micheal McCann, they have the innovative water system. Their shape with rounded edges allows to combine the two vases like a puzzle. The planters can be used also separately, as they provide a beautiful visual impact thanks to the red color and shining plastic finish.
The quality of plastic material typical of the maker and the age - along with the innovative design, typical of the 70s age.
This modern vintage home accent...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Plastic
Large Resin Vase from Lam Lee Group, 1980s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Large resin vase in amber tone with silver detailing Lam Lee Group, 1980s.
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1980s American Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Silver
Vintage sculptural Space Age style vase in chromed ceramic, with holes
Located in Milano, IT
This is an intriguing and rare ceramic vase, coated in a shiny chromed paint coat. Handcrafted in a playful and original shape, it is a perfect expression of the futuristic design fr...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Space Age Ceramic Vase Catchall Studio Opi Design for Gabbianelli, 1960s
By Gabianelli, OPI Milano
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful ceramic vase designed by Studio Opi, Milano for Gabbianelli in the late 60s. This piece is graced with an elegant beige color and an “orange peel” texture – with the unmist...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Unusual Space Age Ceramic Vase by Gabbianelli, Italy, 1970s
By Gabianelli
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful and distinctive ceramic vase made by Gabbianelli in the 60s.
This quirky bowl from the ‘Sezione Design’ is a rare piece from the legendary italian maker, associated with t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
FiFi- Space M Collection Italian Handcrafted Ceramic Vase Space Age style
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Vases
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
MeMe- Space M Collection- Italian Ceramic Vase by Cuorecarpenito
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 Vases
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century Modern Deruta-Like Italian Orange Glazed Ceramic Painted Vase
By Deruta
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern Deruta-like italian orange glazed ceramic painted vase
By: Deruta (in the style of)
Material: ceramic, pottery, paint
Technique: molded, pressed, painted, gl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Paint
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!
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
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.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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.
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1970s British Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vases in Murano, 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Enzo Bioli Space Age Vase Ceramiche Il Picchio, 1970s
By Enzo Bioli
Located in Parma, IT
Il Picchio ceramic vase designed by Enzo Bioli 1970s.
In polished white ceramic with space age shape and hole for flower.
Signed at the base.
In excellent condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases
Materials
Crystal
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
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fat Lava Vase by Walter Becht Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from the Walter Becht company Germany.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Majolica
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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Amazing Italian Space Age Red Vase
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Amazing Italian space age original ceramic vase some sign of aging on it.
However in a very good condition. This vase is stunning.
7,87 x 11,81 H inches
20 cm x H 30 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Aluminum
Large orange & clear Murano glass 1970s vase/umbrella stand by Cardin for Venini
By Venini, Pierre Cardin
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 Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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 Vases
Materials
Plexiglass
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
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Space Age Transparent Glass Italian Oval Bubble Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A space age oval heavy glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies in Empoli, small town in Tuscany famous for high quality crystal...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Glass
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 Vases
Materials
Art Glass
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase with beige and black color
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Astonishing Space Age Red Vase by Gabbianelli, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
1970s astonishing Space Age red vase in ceramic by Gabbianelli. Made in Italy.
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Handmade Ceramic Pitcher Vase
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s Handmade Ceramic Pitcher Vase with white color glaze and adorned with peacock scene
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Italian Handmade Glass Pitcher Vase Decanter
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s Handmade Glass Pitcher Vase with turquoise color base sculpted glass adorned with a off white handmade handle
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Art Glass
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase with orange and oliv color outside and beautiful and profound black glaze inside
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pagoda Vase in Inflated Steel by Connor Holland
Located in Winchelsea, East Sussex
Reminiscent of architecture from the far east, the Pagoda vase developed from experiments with inflating steel, and an ongoing desire to discover exciting ...
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2010s British Space Age Vases
Materials
Steel
White Ceramic Vase by Rosenthal, 1960s
By Rosenthal
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Signature of the manufacture beneath the base. Very good condition.
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase with orange black color outside and deep black glaze inside
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Gorgeous Set of 3 Vases in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous set of 3 vases in Murano glass by Dogi
The items are in very good condition.
Dimensions:
Orange Vase diam 4,33" x 9,84" H inches
Orange Vase diam 11 cm x 25 H cm
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
Pair of Vases in Murano, 1970, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
Space Age vases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Space Age vases 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 vases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age vases 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 vases, popular names associated with this style include Opaline florence, Fratelli Toso, Scheurich Keramik, and Ambrogio Pozzi. 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 vases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $168 and tops out at $10,243 while the average work can sell for $766.
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