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Space Age Bowls and Baskets

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
Murano Sommerso Catch It All Uranium Glass Bowl Cenedese
Murano Sommerso Catch It All Uranium Glass Bowl Cenedese

Murano Sommerso Catch It All Uranium Glass Bowl Cenedese

By Cenedese

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful sommerso glass bowl ; in cobalt blue and uranium combo this piece its rare and unique , unfortunatelly has a couple of chips its sold As Is condition,

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20th Century Italian Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Blown Glass

Ceramic Plates by Gio Ponti for Franco Pozzi, 1960s, Set of 5
Ceramic Plates by Gio Ponti for Franco Pozzi, 1960s, Set of 5

Ceramic Plates by Gio Ponti for Franco Pozzi, 1960s, Set of 5

By Gio Ponti

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Set of 5 decorative plates designed by Gio Ponti for Ceramica Franco Pozzi. Fair condition: visible signs of wear, discolorations and some chipping. A restoration is recommended. Label maker...

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Leilani Carved Wood Fruit Bowl
Vintage Boho Leilani Carved Wood Fruit Bowl

Vintage Boho Leilani Carved Wood Fruit Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage fruit set from Leilani is a masterclass in mid-century organic design, showcasing the rich, undulating grain of genuine monkey pod wood. Each piece is meticulo...

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Mid-20th Century Philippine Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1960s Round Wicker/Straw Wall Storage Basket
Vintage 1960s Round Wicker/Straw Wall Storage Basket

Vintage 1960s Round Wicker/Straw Wall Storage Basket

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Large circular wall basket in straw and wicker. Good general condition. Some visible gaps as shown in the photos.

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Wicker, Straw

1970s Brass 5-Piece Sphere/Orb of Stacked Bowls/Ashtrays by Tommaso Barbi, Italy
1970s Brass 5-Piece Sphere/Orb of Stacked Bowls/Ashtrays by Tommaso Barbi, Italy

1970s Brass 5-Piece Sphere/Orb of Stacked Bowls/Ashtrays by Tommaso Barbi, Italy

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in North Miami, FL

1970s polished brass 5-piece sphere/orb of stacked bowls/ashtrays by Tommaso Barbi, Italy By: Tommaso Barbi Material: copper, brass, metal, zinc Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

Murano Glass Faceted Geode Dish in Red and Yellow Sommerso
Murano Glass Faceted Geode Dish in Red and Yellow Sommerso

Murano Glass Faceted Geode Dish in Red and Yellow Sommerso

By Mandruzzato

Located in Glasgow, GB

A vintage Murano glass, Mandruazatto sommerso dish, handcrafted in Italy in the 1970s. A colourful piece of Murano glass showcasing the 'geode style' crafted using the renowned 'sommerso' technique, which translates to 'submerged.' A skilled art glass process that involves layering two or more tones of glass submerged within one another. The result of this revered process results in a bold and colourful display of layers of glass. In this dish, a warm yolk-toned yellow glass is paired with a vibrant tomato-red glass. The combination of the colors create a beautiful and unique optical display...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Space Age Empoli Blown Glass Vanity Set, 1960s
Italian Space Age Empoli Blown Glass Vanity Set, 1960s

Italian Space Age Empoli Blown Glass Vanity Set, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of Decanter and Lidded Box Vanity Set. An eye-cathing Empoli blown glass vanity set from the Space Age Era. Italy 1960s. The set is comprisde by a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass, Blown Glass

Silver Plated Metal 1960s Bowl & Box by Christofle
Silver Plated Metal 1960s Bowl & Box by Christofle

Silver Plated Metal 1960s Bowl & Box by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Set of 2 silver plated metal decorative objects: a "leave" bowl and an "apple" box from the '60s. Pretty good condition: the bowl show light defect on one side as showed in the pictu...

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1960s French Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Ultra Rare Reed & Barton #94 Matte Black Enamel Teardrop Candy Dish by John Prip
Ultra Rare Reed & Barton #94 Matte Black Enamel Teardrop Candy Dish by John Prip

Ultra Rare Reed & Barton #94 Matte Black Enamel Teardrop Candy Dish by John Prip

By Reed & Barton, John Prip

Located in Red Lion, PA

Ultra-Rare 1950 Reed & Barton #94 Matte Black Enamel Teardrop Candy Dish – Designed by John Prip This exceedingly rare Reed & Barton #94 teardrop candy dish is a striking example of...

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1950s American Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

Vintage Steel Centerpiece by A. Panzeri for Robots Milano, 1970s
Vintage Steel Centerpiece by A. Panzeri for Robots Milano, 1970s

Vintage Steel Centerpiece by A. Panzeri for Robots Milano, 1970s

By Enrico Panzeri 1, Robots

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This sculptural centerpiece was manufactured in steel and produced by Robots, Milano. It remains in a pretty good condition: normal signs of wear, mostly located under the base.

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Space Age Vase/Fruit Big Centerpiece Bowl in Stainless Steel and Glass
Vintage Space Age Vase/Fruit Big Centerpiece Bowl in Stainless Steel and Glass

Vintage Space Age Vase/Fruit Big Centerpiece Bowl in Stainless Steel and Glass

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage Space Age vase/centerpiece, manufactured in stainless steel and clear thick glass. Its dimension make it perfect - as pictured - to be used as a fruit bowl. The metal is pr...

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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modernist Scandinavian Carved Wood Bowl, Catchall, circa 1980
Modernist Scandinavian Carved Wood Bowl, Catchall, circa 1980

Modernist Scandinavian Carved Wood Bowl, Catchall, circa 1980

By Space Age Products

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning modernist Space Age carved bowl, catchall, or desk accessory boasts gorgeous wood marquetry. The rare piece was crafted circa 1980. This vide-poche has a geometric wavy...

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1980s Danish Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Wood

Murano Glass Bowl, Freeform Blue Pink Triangular Centrepiece c.1970s Italy
Murano Glass Bowl, Freeform Blue Pink Triangular Centrepiece c.1970s Italy

Murano Glass Bowl, Freeform Blue Pink Triangular Centrepiece c.1970s Italy

By Atelier Oball

Located in Glasgow, GB

A striking triangular freeform Murano glass bowl, attributed to Oball, circa 1970s. Crafted from a luminous blend of blue and pink Murano glass, this vintage bowl showcases the sign...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Fruit Bowl in the Shape of a Leaf Vallauris France
Vintage Fruit Bowl in the Shape of a Leaf Vallauris France

Vintage Fruit Bowl in the Shape of a Leaf Vallauris France

By Vallauris

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage dish or vide poche dish in the shape of a leaf, made of multi-coloured glazed ceramic, by Vallauris, France, 1960s-70s. In good but used vintage condition, a chip from the t...

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1960s French Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Barbini Murano Orange Gold Flecks Aventurine Stripes Italian Art Glass Bowl
Barbini Murano Orange Gold Flecks Aventurine Stripes Italian Art Glass Bowl

Barbini Murano Orange Gold Flecks Aventurine Stripes Italian Art Glass Bowl

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Gorgeous and large, vintage Murano hand blown persimmon orange, gold and aventurine flecks Italian art glass bowl. It is documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960. The ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 2 Light Pink Large Polished Fiberglass Bowls Space Age Op Art
Set of 2 Light Pink Large Polished Fiberglass Bowls Space Age Op Art

Set of 2 Light Pink Large Polished Fiberglass Bowls Space Age Op Art

Located in Miami, FL

Set of two light pink, colorful polished Fiberglass Serving Bowls or Decorative Centerpieces. The round shape plays upon the effect that resin has as light is refracted through the s...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Postmodern Dansk Space Age Serving Tray & Cutting Board By Gunnar Cyren
Postmodern Dansk Space Age Serving Tray & Cutting Board By Gunnar Cyren

Postmodern Dansk Space Age Serving Tray & Cutting Board By Gunnar Cyren

By Dansk, Gunnar Cyren

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful rare serving platter designed by Gunnar Cyren for dansk circa 1980's great design with removable cutting board in the middle made of solid birch wood grea striking red color.

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20th Century Thai Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Plastic, Birch

Space Age Vide Poche in Total White Ceramic By Parravicini Ceramiche, Italy 60s
Space Age Vide Poche in Total White Ceramic By Parravicini Ceramiche, Italy 60s

Space Age Vide Poche in Total White Ceramic By Parravicini Ceramiche, Italy 60s

Located in Roma, IT

We offer for sale a large Vide Posche with a sculptural and unusual shape, made in Italy between the 60s and 70s by the factory " Parravicini Ceramiche ", as attested by the adhesiv...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Space age white ceramic plate, Ennio Lucini, Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1970
Space age white ceramic plate, Ennio Lucini, Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1970

Space age white ceramic plate, Ennio Lucini, Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1970

By Gabbianelli

Located in Firenze, IT

Space age white ceramic plate designed by Ennio Lucini, Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1970 Labeled under the base The plate is part of a ceramic set/game called 'Giocostella'. H 2 cm - 2...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

White, Red and Brown 1960s Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Salviati
White, Red and Brown 1960s Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Salviati

White, Red and Brown 1960s Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Salviati

By Salviati

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Thick Murano glass vase or bowl in white, red and brown colors attributed to Salviati Italian glasswork. Very good condition: light scratches under the base.

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Italian enameled Ashtray from Studio Del Campo, 1970s
Vintage Italian enameled Ashtray from Studio Del Campo, 1970s

Vintage Italian enameled Ashtray from Studio Del Campo, 1970s

By Studio Del Campo

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Chrome plated & green enameled metal manufactured by Studio Del Campo in 1970s. Very good condition. Manufacture signature on the base.

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Set of Two Vintage Matching Glass, Tall Vase and Low Bowl, Engraved Decorations
Set of Two Vintage Matching Glass, Tall Vase and Low Bowl, Engraved Decorations

Set of Two Vintage Matching Glass, Tall Vase and Low Bowl, Engraved Decorations

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage set of two matching glass pieces, a tall vase and a low bowl, both made in the same shade of clear glass and both with a frosted/sandblasted surface and egraved decorations t...

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1960s German Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass

Midcentury Italian Rattan, Rush and Fabric Work Knitting Basket
Midcentury Italian Rattan, Rush and Fabric Work Knitting Basket

Midcentury Italian Rattan, Rush and Fabric Work Knitting Basket

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Rush and rattan basket with fabric bag for objects. Ideal for knitting. Very good vintage conditions. Basket height without handle cm 35.

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Rush

Vintage Boho William Yeoward “Alice” Bowl
Vintage Boho William Yeoward “Alice” Bowl

Vintage Boho William Yeoward “Alice” Bowl

By William Yeoward

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Discover the understated elegance of the "Alice" bowl by renowned English designer William Yeoward. Masterfully hand-blown from brilliant, clear crystal, this piece showcases the exc...

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Late 20th Century British Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Crystal

Decorative Organic Glass Vases, set of two engraved sculptural pieces, vintage
Decorative Organic Glass Vases, set of two engraved sculptural pieces, vintage

Decorative Organic Glass Vases, set of two engraved sculptural pieces, vintage

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage set of two matching glass pieces, a tall vase and a low bowl, both made in the same shade of clear glass and both with a frosted/sandblasted surface and egraved decorations t...

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1960s German Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass

Space age stacked ceramic ashtrays / vide poche / centerpiece, Italy 1970s
Space age stacked ceramic ashtrays / vide poche / centerpiece, Italy 1970s

Space age stacked ceramic ashtrays / vide poche / centerpiece, Italy 1970s

Located in Firenze, IT

Space age stacked black glazed ceramic ashtrays / vide poche / centerpiece Italy 1970s Set of 3 ashtrays / vide poche / centerpiece H 8.5 cm - 33 cm diam. Conditions: excellent c...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Collectible Decorative Ceramic Bowl Sculpture with Wood Grille
Vintage Italian Collectible Decorative Ceramic Bowl Sculpture with Wood Grille

Vintage Italian Collectible Decorative Ceramic Bowl Sculpture with Wood Grille

By Gabbianelli

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage Italian decorative bowl / sculpture in ceramic, with a fitted wood grille on top. Coming from the house of a furniture and decorative dealer, this was an unsold, New Old Stoc...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Splatter Bowl
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Splatter Bowl

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Splatter Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This charming vintage ceramic bowl captures the essence of bohemian artistry with its captivating blue and white splatter glaze. The organic, free-form pattern creates a dynamic visu...

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Late 20th Century American Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Valet Tray in Thick Grey Murano Glass, Space Age Era Vide Poche
Vintage Italian Valet Tray in Thick Grey Murano Glass, Space Age Era Vide Poche

Vintage Italian Valet Tray in Thick Grey Murano Glass, Space Age Era Vide Poche

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage big and heavy valet tray/vide poche made in thick grey Murano glass. It has a nice, elegant and essential shape, which makes it absolutely timeless. Coming in at 20 centimete...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Space Age bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age bowls and baskets 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 bowls and baskets 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 metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age bowls and baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bowls and baskets, popular names associated with this style include Connor Holland, Alfredo Barbini, Ceramica Franco Pozzi, and Christofle. 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 bowls and baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $129 and tops out at $2,765 while the average work can sell for $572.