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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Style: Space Age
Mid-20th Century Space Age Modern Reflective Silvered Glass Footed Vase, Italy
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Space Age modern reflective silvered glass footed vase, Italy
By: unknown
Material: glass, silver
Technique: cast, molded, polished, silvered
Dimensions: 7 in x 8.5...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Space Age Plastic Desk Set Organizer
By Kartell
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice black & white Space Age plastic desk set organizer, circa 1970's great condition 2 pieces set great for envelopes, clips pens, etc.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
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
Vintage Boho Copper Spire
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introduce a piece of architectural intrigue and bohemian charm into your space with this Vintage Boho Copper Spire. Crafted from genuine copper, this striking decorative object featu...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Late 20th Century Bulbous Polished Glass Yellow Vase of Scandinavian Design
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century bulbous polished glass yellow vase of scandinavian design
By: unknown
Material: glass, enamel
Technique: cast, enameled, glazed, polished
Dimensions: 11 in x 10 in...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
1970s Astonishing Space Age White Vase in Ceramic by Gabbianelli, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
1970s astonishing space age white vase in ceramic by Gabbianelli, made in Italy.
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ultra Rare Reed & Barton #94 Matte Black Enamel Teardrop Candy Dish by 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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Vintage Steel Centerpiece by A. Panzeri for Robots Milano, 1970s
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.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Vintage Italian Sculptural Ashtray Centerpiece from Studio Del Campo, 1975
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This ashtray comes from a serie "Composizione" produced by Studio Del Campo in 1975. It is made from bronze and enameled silver.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Italian Red Blue Green Yellow Ceramic 1960s Urn by Sicas Sesto Fiorentino
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Italian red blue green yellow ceramic 1960s urn by Sicas Sesto Fiorentino with geometric and flower decoration. Very good condition: partially r...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ressort Letter Rack by Yonel Lebovici for Distrimex, 1969
By Distrimex, Yonel Lebovici
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This sculptural "Ressort" model letter rack was designed by Yonel Lebovici in 1969 for Edition Distrimex. It is made of chrome-plated steel and it remains in good vintage original co...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Nickel
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
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Big Clear Murano Glass Bottle Attributed to Barovier & Toso, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This big bottle was produced in Italy in the 1960s. It is made from a clear Murano glass with air bubbles inclusions which reminiscent of the Barovier and t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Ceramic Duo in Flame Red by Pareschi Laveno Italy, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Authentic 60s ceramic decor by Pareschi Laveno - a rare table set including an ashtray and a vase.
Crafted in Italy in the 1960s, the large ashtray and the quirky vase are both mad...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Seventies Large Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored in blue and brown drip Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Seventies Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful rare Carstens Keramik vase. Designed by Dieter Peter in 1970s. This model
Is part of Carstens high end Luxus Series.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
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.
Category
20th Century German Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vases in Murano, 1970, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Vases in Murano, 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Seventies Vase made by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice Seventies vase.
In brown and orange glaze plus black fat lava.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Rattan Vase, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Large vase decorated with rolled rattan rods and wooden slices. France, 1970s.
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Three Nagel and Stoffi Candleholders
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Stackable modular candleholders set by BMF Quist Nagel, The candleholders were designed by Ceasar Stoffi and Fritz Nagel and manufactured by BMF (Bayerische ...
Category
1960s Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp Murano Glass Excalibur by Ettore Gino Poli for Sothis, Italy, 1970s
By Gino Poli
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare sculpture floor lamp by Ettore Gino Poli for the editor Sothis. Huge artigianal art blown pressed glass rods, the best of Murano, metal chrome base. Original documentation on re...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Opaline Glass
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.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Straw
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
1970s Stunning Space Age White Vase in Bavaria's Porcelain, Made in Germany
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning Space Age white vase in Bavaria's Porcelain. Made in Germany.
The shape of this vase is amazing it seems a sculpture. This vase is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
d...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 named vetrochi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ice Bucket, 3 Ashtrays White Plastic, Steel, Cini & Nils OPI Studio Italy, 1970s
Located in Arosio, IT
MarCo Melocchi and Franco Bettonica of O.P.I. Design, designed these items in 1974 and 1975. These are original items, bought as they came out on the design scene.
One is the famous...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
1970s Stunning Original Big Scheurich Lava Vase
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous big Scheurich Lava vase in excellent condition.
This vase is a true piece of modern art
Dimensions:
diameter 4,72" x 15,74" height inc...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A 1970s Carlo Moretti Space Age Green, Brown and Black Opaline Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A perfect condition opaline glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy by Opaline Florence. The vase exudes a sense of artistic flair and sophistication, characteristic of Carlo M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Opaline Glass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage 'Space Age' Multiple colors Opaline Florence Vase, Empoli, 1955s
By Empoli
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage opaline from Florence.
This is a rare color and size, a must have for any collector.
Looks simply stunning.
The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!
...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Seventies Vase made by Schlossberg Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice Seventies fat lava vase by Schlossberg Keramik.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Materials
Acrylic
Seventies Green Vase or Jug
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning large Seventies Vase in Green
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Silvio Russo, lucite giraffe sculpture, Guzzini Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare lucite giraffe sculpture designed by Silvio Russo
Team Guzzini, Vedril, Guzzini Italy 1970s
H 33 cm x 14 cm x 3 cm
Conditions: excellent
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
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.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century metal fruit vase, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful vintage metal fruit vase made in Italy in the 1960s.
Unusual design and details.
It is very well-preserved, It represents the patina expected from a metal object over 50 y...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Square Atlanta Electric Table Clock, by Kienzle Germany 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
German desk clock from the 1960s Atlanta electric It is made of White colored Brass base , in the shape of a cube with hands and hour markers, also made of brass. It has a back that...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Glass sculpture by HD-AZ for STUDIO AHUS Sweden, 1988
By Arthur Zirnsack, Studio Ahus
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this glass sculpture by Hanne Dreutler & Arthur Zirnsack for STUDIO AHUS Sweden, 1988, offers an opportunity to own a captivating piece...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Clear Lucite table lighter, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Clear Lucite table lighter,
Italian manufacture 1970s
H 13 × 5 × 5 cm
Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Franco Bettonica, red ceramic vase mod. fb1, Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Red space age ceramic vase designed by Franco Bettonica
Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1970
Marked under the base. Gabbienelli Sezione design label on the base.
H 30 cm - 15 cm diam.
Cond...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Machine II Big 1967 Space Age Artwork
By Kor Bekker
Located in Weesp, NL
1967 Big Space Age artwork Machine II.
This impressive and unique sculpture titled Machine II, was created by the Dutch sculptor Kor Bekker (Rotterda...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Cini & Nils Planter Lucite Minimalistic White Cube Mid Century
By Cini & Nils
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Cini & Nils planter from 1969 /Italy.
Minimalistic white cube planter made from a white plastic cube hovering on a clear Lucite ring in very good co...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite, Plastic
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Wood, Red, White & Black enameled 1960s box by Siva
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Decorative box in enameled metal and wood produced by Siva from Poggibonsi, Italy. Good condition: a visible chip at the base.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Contemporary Cuorecarpenito Pink Ceramic Vase Bubble Family Collection
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Lovers In Pink, a renowned artwork by Marc Chagall, serves as the inspiration for this polished ceramic vase from the Bubble Family Collection. Showcasing arched, circular shapes, the decorative elements enriching the vase's cylindrical body contribute to its organic dynamism, which adds an effortless touch of glamour to contemporary interior.
without a doubt for me "the lovers" is my favorite vase not to say that it is the perfect vase. I almost have a veneration for this vase and when I build it a special mood always assails me.
It is all the details that make it so important, there are two kissing figures, the color is elegant pink with something antique...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Space Age Pod Geode by Michael Mick
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Semi abstract large space age pod geode ceramic sculpture by artist Michael Mick.
Signed with incised script signature, Michael Mick, artist copyright ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Mannequin Pop Art Fashion Sculpture, Schläppi Switzerland 1960's
By Schlappi
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique Pop Art Fashion mannequin. Made by Schlappi circa 1960's.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Fiberglass
large bowl in thick transparent glass, hand-worked and ground, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large bowl in thick transparent glass, hand-worked and ground inside. The glass has a light gray coloration probably due to the amount of lead inside the glass paste. The conditions ...
Category
1960s Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian enameled Ashtray from Studio Del Campo, 1970s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Chrome plated & green enameled metal manufactured by Studio Del Campo in 1970s. Very good condition. Manufacture signature on the base.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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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