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Space Age Decorative Objects

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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Japanese Space Age Flip Alarm Clock by Copal, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
There certainly a vibe of early James Bond to this vintage flip clock from Japanese Copal LTD Co. Design/model number: 109416. It was manufactured in the 1970s and is in working orde...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Plastic

Rare original round 1960s brass table clock by Schatz Germany
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, rare, round, original 1960s battery-operated brass table clock by Schatz. The original clockwork is still installed. Runs quietly and accurately. Great minimalist 1960s de...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Brass

Space Age Vase by Royal Porzellan Bavaria Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
In a perfect condition this stunning vase, very Space Age.
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Seventies Vase “Spider web” made by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Amazing spider web vase in a vibrant orange with black fat lava. These vases are very sought after and in this size difficult to find.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Atomic Space Age Perpetual Flip Calendar, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often seen in 1960s-70s American movies this atomic perpetual flip calendar with manually set day and month has become an iconic desk piece amo...
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1970s Asian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Plastic

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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

Vintage Pierre Cardin for Sasaki Lidded Glass Bowl in Red, Orange and Black
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage Pierre Cardin for Sasaki Glass Bowl in Red, Orange and Black. Space Age target bullseye design in concentric black, red and orange circles. "Pierre Cardin" is incised into th...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Glass

Vintage Design Clock with Mustard & Brown Hues by Japy, New Old Stock 1970s
By Japy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Striking 70s space age clock by Japy France perfectly blending retro futurism with bold visual flair. Featuring a large rectangular frame softened by curvaceous edges, it sports a vi...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Plastic

Roger Feraud French Mid-Century Modern Iron & Nickel Coat Hat Rack Space Age
By Roger Feraud, Geo, France 1
Located in Miami, FL
Space age coat or hat rack by Roger Feraud for GEO France. Features a black finished iron core, hairpin legs and eight nickel-plated astrolabs. Mid-Century Modern Design from the l...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Decorative Objects

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Iron, Nickel

A POST-MODERN CONSTRUCTIVIST Lucite SCULPTURE by PIERRE LAPARRA, France, 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptionnal multicolor transparent plexiglass sculpture; Modernist, Constructivist, Cubist, Space-Age; composition of assembled multicolor transparent elements depicting an abstr...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Plexiglass

Solid Smoke & Clear Lucite Picture Frame Holder 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant solid thick lucite frame holder takes pictures 7"x 5" very nice and clean condition we polished the piece smoke lucite that slides in clear thick lucite.
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20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Objects

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Lucite

1972 A.R.D.I.T.I. Wall Lamp Chromed Steel and Movable Lights for Sormani, Italy
Located in Arosio, IT
Extremely rare, modular, sculptural large wall lamp BT1 in stainless steel with low-voltage lights with magnetic, movable Perspex/Lucite cylinders and a movable cube, that can be det...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Magnets, Stainless Steel

Space Age Design Clock with Cream & Brown Hues by Japy of France, 1970s
By Japy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This 70s vintage clock by Japy France exudes retro charm with its black, brown and cream color scheme. Featuring a rectangular frame with curved details, it captures the essence of m...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Plastic

BMF Nagel Candleholder Stackable Modular
Located in Vienna, AT
Stackable modular candleholder by BMF Quist Nagel, The candleholders were designed by Ceasar Stoffi and Fritz Nagel and manufactured by BMF (Bayerische Metal...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Brass, Chrome

Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper Brionvega TS52 Radio
Located in Sharon, CT
Important Radio by Sapper and Zanuso in gorgeous red.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Plastic

Beautiful original 1970s Krups wall clock in typical Space Age design
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1970s original KRUPS wall clock in typical Space Age design. Made in Germany. Case is made entirely of plastic. Front is in bright shiny orange, back in black. No damage. N...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Plastic

Space Age Mid Century West Germany Sputnik Weather Station Desk Top Barometer
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool space age brass and lucite small globe weather station , barometer made in West Germany , Post war piece. great and unique piece.
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20th Century German Space Age Decorative Objects

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Brass

1970's Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Highly desirable chrome robot standing lamp by Torino Lamps, 1978. Often believed to be of Italian origin this robot and other character lamps were des...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Steel, Chrome

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 Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Opaline Glass

Space Age Vide Poche, Bowl, Catchall or Desk Tidy Aluminum and Red Enamel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking modernist Space Age aluminum bowl, vide poche, was crafted in the mid-20th century in France. The elongated canoe-shaped piece has a typical spatial ship design. The ca...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Decorative Objects

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Metal, Aluminum, Enamel

Pair of 1960s Bohemian/Czech Glass Optical Illusion Tall Orange Vases Space Age
Located in Torquay, GB
Pair of 1960s Bohemian/Czech Glass Optical Illusion Tall Orange Vases Space Age. Optical illusion vases in gradient orange colour, ranging from flamin...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Silver Plated Metal 1960s Bowl & Box 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 Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate, Brass

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

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Murano Glass

1970s Gorgeous Set of 3 Vases in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous set of 3 vases in Murano glass. The items are in excellent condition. Dimensions: Blu vase diameter 3,14" x 10,23" height inches Blu vase diameter 8 cm x 26 height...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Space Age Red Black Vintage Plastic Television Discoverer by Philips Netherlands
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage red and plastic television named discoverer, which was manufactured by Philips, Netherlands, 1980s. Its outstanding shape makes this design piece so fascinating. T...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Glass, Plastic

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Space Shuttle Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-20th century American space-age porcelain sculpture is a striking ode to NASA's space exploration. Depicting a space shuttle in the initial stages of launch, the orbiter and...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Vintage Space Age Orion Stacking Candleholder by Ceasar & Fritz Nagel, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Space Age Orion Stacking Candleholder by Ceasar Stoffi & Fritz Nagel for BMF, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 have official proof of authenticity such a...
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20th Century German Space Age Decorative Objects

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Metal

1960 Roberto Arioli Gabbianelli Italian Space Age Design Chrome Ceramic Box
Located in Brescia, IT
Box Roberto Arioli Gabbianelli Italy, 1970 Eggplant Ceramic with Crome Handle Sticker Label under the base Perfect condiction
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Chrome

Space Age Lucite and Chrome Catch It All
Located in San Diego, CA
Really nice and unique catch it all, circa 1970s, this piece was never used its in like-new condition.
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Late 20th Century Korean Space Age Decorative Objects

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Chrome

Space Race Moon Landing July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 Large Brutalist Steel Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique and very large, One of a kind - Mid-Century period Brutalist Artisan made & hand crafted Space Sculpture paying homage to the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969. Brutalis...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Brass, Copper, Steel

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Space Age Mannequin Long Jenny by Prifio Germany Years 70
Located in Biella, IT
Space Age mannequin Long Jenny by Prifio Germany years 70 for inauguration of the Rinascente in Milan Italy. Round base in black metal and hand pink color...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Plastic, Acrylic

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

1970s Space Age Carlo Moretti Orange and Brown Opaline Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic orange, brown white and black opaline glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy in lovely conditions. This Vase embodies the bold and futuristic design aesthetics chara...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass

Siemens Cricket Phone Marco Zanuso Richard Sapper
Located in Taranto, IT
Iconic cricket model telephone designed in 1965, winner of the 1967 compasso d'oro award, was exhibited at MOMA in New York in 1993. Item is in good conservative condition, present ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Plastic

1970s Stunning Original Big Scheurich Lava Vase
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning Original Big Scheurich Lava Vase in excellent condition. This vase is beautiful, it seems a sculpture Dimensions: diameter 4,72" x 12,59"...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

1970's Space Age Park Sherman Rotating Cork & Chrome Desk Pencil Pen Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool rotating pencil pen desk top holder, circa 1970's very clean original condition great for Mid-century, Danish modern Postmodern home decor.
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20th Century American Space Age Decorative Objects

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Chrome

Clock CONDOR / Space Age Design / Italy 70's
By Condor
Located in Warszawa, PL
one clock has a scratch and one hand is bent. Good condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Plastic

Italian Postmodern Wall Perpetual Calendar by Della Beffa for Ring a Date, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern Wall perpetual calendar by Giorgio Della Beffa for Ring A Date, 2000-2010s Iconic and elegant wall perpetual calendar in green plasti...
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Early 2000s Italian Space Age Decorative Objects

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Plastic

Space Age 'Tissue' Grey Vase by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini - MCM 70s Masterpiece
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare “Fazzoletto” Space Age vase by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini. Designed in the 1970s, this sculptural piece draws inspiration from a gently folded tissue, capturing the essence of fu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Acrylic

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 Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Italian Postmodern Wall Perpetual Calendar by Della Beffa for Ring a Date, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern Wall perpetual calendar by Giorgio Della Beffa for Ring A Date, 2000-2010s Iconic and elegant wall perpetual calendar in white plasti...
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Early 2000s Italian Space Age Decorative Objects

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Plastic

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

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Murano 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 Decorative Objects

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Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Ball Sculpture - Space Age Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Steel Sculpture - Mirror Polished Steel Sphere - Space Age Decorative Unusual, attractive and highly decorative abstract sculpture from the 1980s - a stainless steel ball...
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1980s Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Space Age 70s Design Clock with Red Orb-Like Design - Vintage Tabletop Decor
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare 1970s Space Age clock made in Italy by Zarvath. A perfect example of Italian design, this striking red plastic timepiece embodies the sleek, futuristic aesthetics of the era. It...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Plastic

Vintage sculptural & Rare Ceramic Vase in Chrome Finish , with holes 1970's
Located in Milano, IT
Ceramic Vase - Ceramic Sculpture - Italian Ceramic Vase - Rare Object This is an intriguing and rare ceramic vase, coated in a shiny chromed paint coat. Handcrafted in a playful an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage Wall Clock by Stärke - 70s Design with Orange and Chrome Hues
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Enhance your space with this striking vintage wall clock by Stärke, an authentic piece from the 60s/70s. Featuring a bold orange plastic frame and sleek chrome accents, this clock em...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Metal

Murano Glass Bowl Blue Turquoise Sommerso Flavio Poli/Seguso Attributed 1960s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage Murano glass bowl, attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso, circa 1960s, Italy. Crafted using the sommerso technique, this piece features a deep royal blue core layered bene...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored in orange, brown and black Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

1960 Scheurich "Lava" Germany Ceramic Enamel Red Horses Vase Umbrella Stand
Located in Brescia, IT
Vase Scheurich Ceramic Germany, 1960 Ceramic Black and Red Lava Perfect Condiction
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1960s Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Space Age Mid Century West Germany Sputnik Weather Station Desk Top Barometer
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool space age brass and lucite small globe weather station , barometer made in West Germany , Post war piece.
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20th Century German Space Age Decorative Objects

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Brass

1970s Italian Orange Plastic Planters by Nena Balsari for Vastill
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This pair of orange plastic planters, model Classic – Square F120, was designed by Nena Balsari for Vastill by Reflex and manufactured in Italy during the 1970s. Characterized by the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Plastic

Vintage Flip Clock with Radio and Alarm Sanyo SCA-T45 Made in Japan, 1960-70s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Sanyo SCA-T45 vintage flip clock is a hallmark of mid-century Japanese design, representing the innovation and style of the 1960s-70s. This timepiece, crafted from durable plasti...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Metal

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Rare Space Age, Modernist Chromed Steel Lounge Chair by Plato Ginello, Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Space Age, modernist chromed steel lounge chair by Plato Ginello, Italy. Truly amazing sculptural, architectural design. Superior quality and constr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

1980, Sculpture Prototype Solar Car
Located in Perpignan, FR
Prototype solar acr maded by Design departement of the Delft university - Holland Measures: 260 x 100 x 110 cm Fiberglass & gelcoat Very good conditions Perfrect for wall install...
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1980s European Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects

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Resin, Epoxy Resin, Plastic, Fiberglass

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

1970s Set of Four Space Age Glass European Vases
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Four different space age glass vases in perfect condition, they came from a private collector, height of the smaller vase are cm 22, cm 21, cm 27. This...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Objects

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Glass

Italian Postmodern Wall Perpetual Calendar by Della Beffa for Ring a Date, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern Wall perpetual calendar by Giorgio Della Beffa for Ring A Date, 2000-2010s Iconic and elegant wall perpetual calendar in yellow plast...
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Early 2000s Italian Space Age Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Space Age decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Connor Holland, Pierre Cardin, Opaline florence, and Sormani. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $76 and tops out at $26,955 while the average work can sell for $766.

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