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.
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Style: Space Age
1960s Handmade Ceramic Pitcher Vase
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Pitcher Vase in brown, white and black color
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Handmade Ceramic Pitcher Vase
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Pitcher Vase in blue color
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Materials
Blown Glass
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 Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase with amazing orange color
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Alarm Clock Fashion, 1970s
Located in FERROL, ES
Alarm Clock Fashion, 1970s
White plastic and chrome metal base.
Mechanical watch working properly.
Medidas: 10x10x10 cm.
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1970s Japanese Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
1960s Handmade Ceramic Pitcher Vase
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s Handmade Ceramic Pitcher Vase with beige, black and brown color outside ans beautiful turquoise glaze inside
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Large Handmade Ceramic Vase
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s Large Handmade Ceramic Vase
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
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.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sinuous Vase Design Roberto Rigon Ceramiche Nove 1970s
Located in Parma, IT
Ceramic vase design Roberto Rigon for ceramiche Nove 1970s.
Dark blue in color with distinctive anthropomorphic sinuous shape.
Signed at the base.
In excellent condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
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
Materials
Plexiglass
Blessing Alarm Clock, 1970s
By Blessing
Located in FERROL, ES
Blessing XXL alarm clock, 1970s
Large watch with pink plastic case and white dial with purple numbers and hands.
Working correctly, checked by a wat...
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1970s German 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 white plasti...
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Early 2000s Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
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Plastic
Vintage Italian Nickel Plated Metal & Plastic 1960s Small Box
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This metal & plastic box was produced in the 1960s. It is made from nickel plated brass frame and plastic faces.
The box shows the engraved logo of a well-known Italian company ( A...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Rush
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
Vintage 'Space Age' 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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
1970s Gorgeous Beige Pair of Vases in Murano Glass by Dogi, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous beige pair of vases in Murano glass by Dogi. These vases are two sculptures and they are in excellent conditions. Made in Italy
Diameter 8,26" x 12,59" H inches
Diam...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Pomeri Centerpiece by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Vistosi Murano
Located in Milano, IT
"Pomeri" centerpiece in blue/grey Murano glass, designed by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Vistosi Murano.
The bigger one measures 20cm in diameter and can easily hold keys, a lighter, s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Set of Two Vintage Matching Glass, Tall Vase and Low Bowl, Engraved Decorations
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass
Vintage Fluid and Massive Murano Sculpture in "Sommerso" Clear and Green Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Very big and heavy Murano vase in "Sommerso" glass. The peculiar technique, translating to "submerged", consists in joining two layers of different c...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
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, the mannequin is in arg...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Swiss Modern Desk Organizers, Pencil Holders by Pentex, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A red and a black pencil-holder in cast acrylic. 1970s Modern architectural styling. Designed and manufactured by Pentex in Switzerland. Each with 6 cylindrical compartments for uten...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
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Acrylic
Iron Antelope Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sculpture in welded metal and nails depicting an antelope. In the African style. France, 1970s.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Large Rattan Vase, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Large vase decorated with rolled rattan rods and wooden slices. France, 1970s.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
1970s Gorgeous Pair of Vases in Murano Glass by Dogi, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous pair of vases in Murano glass by Dogi. These vases are two sculptures and they are in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Measures: diameter 6,29" x 14,17" height inc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Gorgeous Set of 3 Vases in Murano Glass by Nason, Made in Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, IT
1970s gorgeous set of 3 vases in Murano glass by Nason. The items are in excellent condition. Handmade. Made in Italy
Dimension:
Diameter 3,14" x 11,02" Height inches
Diameter 8 c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Rosenthal Cylinder Lead Crystal Glass Vase Vessel Diagonal Base Mid-Century
By Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Striking original Rosenthal Space Age Lead crystal glass cylinder vase, vessel with diagonal base, made in Germany.
It will look amazing on top ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Yellow Modern Ceramic / Ashtray, Franco Bucci, Italy, circa 1970
By Franco Bucci
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow modern ceramic / ashtray / vase
Franco Bucci Italy, circa 1970
Signed under the base
Measure: H 6 cm - 21 x 21 cm
Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 'Space Age' Set Opaline Florence Vase, Empoli, 1955
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!
With best wishes, Geert
?Early Bird Gallery...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Boîte Décorative Italienne Carrée En Lucite Et Métal Chromé, Années 1970
Located in PONT-AUDEMER, FR
Joli boite en lucite et métal chromé. Cet article a été conçu dans les années 1970. La façon dont cet article reflète la lumière est tout simplement magnifique et rend cet article id...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Set of three Lava Vases Dümler & Breiden 1975 Pop Art Ceramics
Located in Berlin, DE
All ceramics are in a very good condition, created in the 70ies by Studio 43.
The design and the colours from Renee Neue make them to real eyecatchers.
Bowl...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vases in Murano green and white color, 1970, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Pair of Vases in Murano, 1970, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
The sommerso technique was originally developed in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa at Venini & Co. Sommerso (Italian for "submerged") is the Murano glassmaking technique of creati...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Vintage 'Space Age' of Murano Pastel Opaline Vase Soliflore Florence, 1955
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage 'Space Age' of Murano Pastel opaline vase soliflore Florence 1955
This is a rare color and size, a must have for any collector.
Looks simply stunning.
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
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Opaline Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Vases in Murano Light Green and White Color, 1970, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Pair of vases in Murano, 1970, Italian.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
They were exhibited at the Original Miami Beach Antique Show
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Vases in Murano, 1970
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
They were exhibited at the Original Miami Beach Antique Show
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
1970s Space Age Yellow Vetrochina Italian Candle Holder by Gabbianelli
By Gabbianelli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic Italian candle holder or vase designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies by Gabbianelli, it's marked and labeled on the bottom. This kind of ceramic namde vetrochi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Vase 1950, Sing 'Querandi, Churba 4139/72' (Blown inside a tree trunk)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Vase
Blown inside a tree trunk
Querandi
1950 to 1954
Otto Ullmann assumes the technical direction of the Bohemia Glass Argentina SRL glass factory in Sao Tome after his emigration to...
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1950s Argentine Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, and Teal Murano Glass Paperweights, 1970s, Set of 2
By Ken Scott
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pair of vintage Murano glass paper weight was produced in Italy around the 1970s. They are hand made in multicored glass. Very good con...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
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Murano 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 green plasti...
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Early 2000s Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
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Plastic
Classic Rosenthal Horizon Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder Catchall Vide Poche
By Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Striking original Rosenthal Space Age Lead crystal glass horizon pillar candle holder, vide poche, catchall, bowl made in Germany.
To me it look...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Pair of Vases in Murano, 1970, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Murano Glass Fisch, Italien 1970er
Located in Mainz, DE
Nice Glass fish from the Iland of Murano - 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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Murano Glass
Murano, 1950, Italian, Label (murano ... made in italy)
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1970s Space Age Carlo Moretti Orange and Brown Opaline Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic orange brown and black opaline glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy in lovely conditions. This Vase embodies the bold and futuristic design aesthetics characterist...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
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Opaline Glass
Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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Murano, 1950, Italian Atribuido a Flavio Poli-Medida
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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Murano Glass
Contemporary Artemis Bowl in Polished Stainless Steel
Located in Winchelsea, East Sussex
A futuristic bowl design made from polished stainless steel hemispheres, featuring a bushed finish on the inside and a wide diameter for use as a fruit bowl or decorative displays.
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2010s British Space Age Decorative Objects
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Steel, Stainless Steel
Murano, 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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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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