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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
Mid-Century Space Age Clear and Frosted Glass Round Flush Mount or Wall Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Space Age clear and frosted glass round flush mount or wall lamp attributed to J.T. Kalmar, Austria, circa the 1960s. An iconic Space Age wall or ceiling light with a fro...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels WorldExpo 1958 (no:18)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no18) This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czechos...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Original 1960s large metal wire floor lamp with wild silk shade anodized in gold
Located in München, DE
Very rare beautiful original 1960s large metal wire floor lamp. Great very elegant Space Age design. Made in Germany. The frame is anodized in gold color and steplessly height-adjust...
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Louis Poulsen Black Space Age Ball Wall Sconce, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare Verner Panton inspired wall or ceiling sconce. Fully adjustable and made from black powder coated steel and aluminium. It is meant to be mounted on a short track and used as a...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Set of Three Geometric Glass Ceiling Wall Flushmounts Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three vintage textured glass flushmounts ceiling or wall lights. Germany, 1960s.   
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage louis kalff desk lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage desk lamp designed by Louis Kalff for Philips. The model 'Timor' desk lamp is one of his most famous designs. Works with a regular E27 light bulbs, tested and ready for use...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Enamel, Chrome

Set of Three Rare Round Geometric Glass Ceiling Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three vintage textured murano glass flush mounts lights. Germany, 1960s.  
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass

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 Furniture

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Glass

Vintage Dual Vanity Mirror with Lights by ABC, Orange Space Age Decor 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Stunning 1970s illuminated vanity mirror, a true design gem made in West Germany. With its bold orange base and white frame, it perfectly embodies the playful yet functional aesthet...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Plastic

Space Age 12-Arm Sputnik Chandelier done in chrome, Austria 1980s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Space Age 12-Arm Sputnik chandelier done entirely in chrome. Made in Austria in 1980s. Very good vintage condition with small signs of time ...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Metal Chrome Box Sconces Bubble Glass, Netherland, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Space Age Mid-Century Modern pair of wall lights lamps sconces attributed to Raak. Blown bubble glass and metal chrome. Famous manufacture like italian design Venini, Vistosi, La Mur...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Seventies Green Vase or Jug
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning large Seventies Vase in Green
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Leaf Shaped Gold and Chrome Pair of Sconces by Baulmann Leuchten, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Leaf Shaped Gold and Chrome Pair of Sconces by Baulmann Leuchten, 1980s, Germany Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps wor...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage 60's table lamp design martinelli luce
Located in None, IT
Large yellow metal table lamp with spherical glass shade, design Martinelli Luce, 1960s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show slight signs of wear given by time. SIZING:...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Sputnik chandelier 1970s by Massive Belgium
Located in Herentals, BE
This chromed chandelier, manufactured by Massive in Belgium in the 70s has 7 spheres of transparent, air bubbles glass. The height of the chandelier is 87 cm and he has a circumferen...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Italian Space Age Aluminum and black lacquered Metall Spot Floor Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
This amazing Space Age Spot floor lamp has been designed and manufactured in Italy 1960s. It features a black metal stem, a marble base and three adjustable aluminum and black lacque...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Metal, Aluminum

Black and White Industrial Flush Mount Light, in Style of Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Black and white industrial flush mount light, in style of Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Rectangular wool rug with geometric theme from the space age period, Italy, 1970
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Rectangular wool rug with geometric theme from the space age period, Italy, 1970 Rectangular pure wool rug from the 1970s, featuring a bold geometric pattern inspired by Space Age de...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wool

6 Opaline Glass Balls and Chrome Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
6 opaline glass balls and chrome wall lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s Space Age rare design 6 amorphous opal glasses and chrome body   Manufactured in Germany Lamp is in perfe...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1960 by Poliarte Italian Design Murano Pair of Table Lamps
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of table lamps Glass cubes in perfect condition Perfect working order.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Space Age Chrome Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Lightolier c 1977
Located in New York, NY
Incredible iconic Space Age chandelier designed by Motoko Ishii, made in Lightolier as part of their sought after Space Crystal collection. The chandelier features 28 arms, each hav...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

'Arabian Nights' Chandelier in Brass & Glass, Kai Ruokonen, Ker-lux 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A truly stunning and rare 1001 Arabian Nights lantern styles chandelier with a modernistic touch made of brass and opaline glass. The lamp is made ...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Petite 12-Light Sputnik Brass Chandelier, circa 1960’s
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mid-century space age design petite Sputnick 12-light brass chandelier with canopy. The first satellite that ever orbited the earth was the Soviet Union's Sputnik satellite, l...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Golden Adjustable Acrylic Space Age Table Lamp
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Plexiglas table lamp from the 1970s. Very good workmanship and unusual design. The swiveling head creates different lighting moods. Condition: Very good vintage con...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair of 1970s Borg Warner Space Age Stacking Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
18” W x 17” D x 30” H Seat height: 17” The future was then. Pair of playful space age Borg Warner Kartell style plastic stacking chairs, 1970s. Black plastic. Overall good vintage ...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Large 1970s Space Age Wall Lamp by Dieter Witte for Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic wall lamp from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship. The very large lamp can be swiveled in all directions. The reflector in the lampshad...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Round flush mount/ sconce by Erco, Germany 1960s
Located in Herentals, BE
Space Age round flush mount or wall lamp designed by Alois Gangknofner for Erco in 1960. The flush mount has the Erco label on the inside of the mounting plate...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970s Fontana Arte Style Space Age Steel and Heavy Glass Italian Pendant by Veca
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a Space Age three-light chandelier in chrome, steel and green and gray heavy glass, it has been designed and manufactured in Italy by Veca in the style of Fontana Arte. There is only one small chip in the upper part of a smoked glass as shown in a photo. It works with both 110 and 220 Volt and needs three regular e27 bulbs. The 1970s was a period of great creativity and experimentation in design, and the Space Age style was one of the prominent design movements during that time This Italian Pendant by Veca" it's a piece of lighting design iconic...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Vetri Murano Glass Gold Elegant Pair of Sconces by Egoluce, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Vetri Murano glass gold elegant pair of sconces by Egoluce, 1980s, Italy. Very elegant and minimalist wall lamps. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 st...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

High Quality Plexiglass Bubble Design Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
High Quality Plexiglass Bubble Design Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. The...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair of 1970s Space Age Sompex Nylon and Perspex Pendant Lights by Paul Secon
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1970s German futuristic space age nylon perspex and polished chrome pendant hanging ceiling light. Manufactured by Sompex and designed by French designer Paul Secon. The ligh...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

New Colorful Contemporary Turkish Tulu Shag Area Rug Inspired by Sonia Delaunay
By Sonia Delaunay, Robert Delaunay
Located in Dallas, TX
51866, new colorful contemporary Turkish Tulu shag area rug Inspired by Sonia Delaunay. This hand knotted wool contemporary Turkish Tulu shag area rug with Postmodern style showcases...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Space Age Furniture

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Wool, Angora

Space Age, Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier in chromed hardware and handblown Murano glass by Mazzega, with Carlo Nason glass, Murano, Italy, circa 1970. The chandelier alone measures 40 cm high ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Leonardo Nierman Eclipse Serigraph Pencil Signed Edition 24/300
Located in San Diego, CA
Leonardo Nierman signed and number serigraph published by Merrill Chase Galleries the frame its in good condition nicely frame with gold leaf finish some...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Paper

Zabihi Collection Red Vintage Turkish Kars Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Turkish Kars rug with a spider-like design. One of our favorites from our hand-selected inventory. 6'6'' x 9' Not far from the So...
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20th Century Turkish Space Age Furniture

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Wool

1970s Amazing Vintage Original Scheurich Vase
Located in Milano, IT
Amazing vintage original Scheurich ceramic vase in excellent condition. This vase is rare diameter 4,72" x 7,87" H inches 20 H cm. - 12 D cm.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Large 1970s marble and glass table
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Large 1970s table with marble and metal supports. The elliptical-shaped top is made of thick (2 cm.) tempered glass. The table is of great beauty and fits well in a living area or ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Metal

Italian White laquered wood 1960s free standing coat rack in the manner of O. Bo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Sculptural freestanding coat rack in with laquered wood with adjustable arms. The holes placed at different heights along the main rod allow you to customize the position of the hori...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Beech

Midcentury Space Age Adjustable Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Flushmount, Germany, 1970
Located in Praha, CZ
- nice style of lighting - adjustable - rare type.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Carpet Inspired by Sonia Delaunay
By Robert Delaunay, Sonia Delaunay
Located in Dallas, TX
51872 New Colorful Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Sonia Delaunay 09'01 x 12'10. A bold reverie in wool and color, this Turkish Tulu shag rug is a radiant fusion of ancestral craft and ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Space Age Furniture

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Wool, Angora

Caramel Round Glass Pendant Lamp by Staff, 1980s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Caramel round glass pendant lamp by Staff, 1980s Germany Very beautiful, heavy and rare design pendant lamp. Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works wit...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1950s Mid-Century Modern Space Age Brown Metal & Brass Flying Saucer Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Flying Saucer Table Lamp, Atomic Age Desk Lamp with large, tiered Saucer Shade from the late 1950s. Great Accent Piece for any Spac...
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1950s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Brass

2 White Metal & Rubber Wall Lamps Giovi by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1976
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of wall lamps mod. Giovi, designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1976 and produced by Flos. White metal & aluminum structure with rubber stop. The front lampshade is applied to the ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Focus Space Age Arc Floor Lamp by Fabio Lenci for Guzzini, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Increasingly rare 'Focus' eyeball space age floor lamp by Fabio Lenci for Guzzini. The moon-like acrylic glass shade produces a very warm glow and can be positioned in the ring in an...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Set of 2 Ebe table lamps by Giusto Toso for Leucos, Italy 1970s
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 2 Ebe table lamps. Designed by Giusto Toso and manufactured by Leucos Italy. They have a rubber base with a handcrafted Murano glass shade. The shades have a gradient going fr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass, Rubber

Textured Red Plastic Large Wall Lamp by Uwe Mersch Design, 1970s Germany
By Mersch Design
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Triple shade textured red plastic large night mood lamp by Uwe Mersch Design, 1970s Sculptural very elegant wall light It is very ideal and suitable fo...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Sputnik Ceiling Lamp Dandelion from Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Sputnik ceiling lamp by Sciolary - 1970s. This large sputnik lamp is a real design classic from the 60s/70s. The lounge lamp by Sciolari is an original and gives a pleasant light....
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Leola Ceramic OrangeTraffic Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Orange ceramic wall light, manufactured by Leola in the 1960s. This lamp is a blend of playful and sleek design, making it a bold statement piece that adds character to any space. C...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

“Untouchables” Sculptural Streamline Shaped Coffee Table (base only)
Located in Maastricht, NL
Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only) “Untouchables” coffee-table is constructed from two identical, sculptural, streamli...
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2010s Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Chrome Wall and Ceiling Lamp by Cosack, Sputnik, 1970s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Space Age Sputnik Wall and Ceiling lamp by Cosack - 1970s The Cosack brothers ceiling lamp from the 1970s are an exquisite example of the contemporary design of the era. With their ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

1960s Space Age Rectangular Glass and Chromed Metal Italian Wall Sconce by Veca
By VECA
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Space Age Italian Wall Sconce by Veca is an iconic piece of lighting design that encapsulates the futuristic and innovative design sensibilities of the 1960s Space Age era, it'i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Carlo Moretti Style Italian Space Age Lamp in Murano Glass and Marble Base
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Valu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Pink Head White Metal Floor Lamp by Cosack 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pink Head White Metal floor lamp by Cosack 1970s, Germany Lamp is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with halogen light bulb. Max 100W Wired and suitable to use w...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space age red Ice Bucket, Guzzini Italy, ca. 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age red plastic Ice Bucket Guzzini Italy, 1970s Manufacture's logo H 18.5 × 17.5 cm diam. Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light by Mazzega in Murano Opalescent Glass ca 1968
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Mid-Century Modern bell-shaped pendant light manufactured by the Mazzega Factory under Carlo Nason's direction and designs. The drop of the chandelier can be adjusted, it is ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

20th Century Boule Floor Lamp Max Bill Style, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
A 1960s vintage floor lamp in the style of Swedish designer Max Bill's iconic design. This piece is built with 10 atomic style boule opal glas...
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20th Century Swiss Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Liisi Beckmann's 1960s Ceramic Blue Candle Holder by Gabbianelli Made in Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Liisi Beckmann’s exquisite ceramic vase/candle holder from the 1960s crafted by Gabbianelli. This vintage ceramic vase feature a calming blue hue, showcases Beckmann’s visionary des...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Space Age Brown Wilko Triple Eyeball Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Wilko floor lamp with three brown eyeball shades. The design allows you to turn the eyeball shades in any way desirable. The lamp requires three E27/26 lightbulbs and currently has a...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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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