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Space Age Vases

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
Pair of Unique PopArt Fiberglass Vases, Italy 70s
Pair of Unique PopArt Fiberglass Vases, Italy 70s

Pair of Unique PopArt Fiberglass Vases, Italy 70s

Located in Lucija, SI

Pair of unique vases made from fiberglas From the space age era Made in Italy by unknown artist

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Fiberglass

1990s Space Age Silver Plated Atomes Vase by Richard Hutten for Christofle
1990s Space Age Silver Plated Atomes Vase by Richard Hutten for Christofle

1990s Space Age Silver Plated Atomes Vase by Richard Hutten for Christofle

By Christofle, Richard Hutten

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 Vases

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Silver Plate

1970s Set of Four Space Age Glass European Vases
1970s Set of Four Space Age Glass European Vases

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 Vases

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Glass

1970s Space Age Transparent Glass Italian Oval Bubble Vase
1970s Space Age Transparent Glass Italian Oval Bubble Vase

1970s Space Age Transparent Glass Italian Oval Bubble Vase

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A space age oval heavy glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies in Empoli, small town in Tuscany famous for high quality crystal...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vases

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Glass

Space Age 'Tissue' Grey Vase by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini - MCM 70s Masterpiece
Space Age 'Tissue' Grey Vase by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini - MCM 70s Masterpiece

Space Age 'Tissue' Grey Vase by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini - MCM 70s Masterpiece

By Luigi Massoni, Fratelli Guzzini

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 Vases

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Acrylic

Orange Ceramic Vase 'Bowling Ball' by Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, 1960s
Orange Ceramic Vase 'Bowling Ball' by Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, 1960s

Orange Ceramic Vase 'Bowling Ball' by Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, 1960s

By Enzo Bioli

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

The 'Bowling ball' vase is an artistic ceramic vase designed by the designer Enzo Bioli (Parma 1932 - 2006) and produced by the historic company "Il Picchio" founded in the 60s by Bi...

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage sculptural & Rare Ceramic Vase in Chrome Finish , with holes 1970's
Vintage sculptural & Rare Ceramic Vase in Chrome Finish , with holes 1970's

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 Vases

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Ceramic

Violet Murano Glass 1960/70s vase by Fratelli Toso
Violet Murano Glass 1960/70s vase by Fratelli Toso

Violet Murano Glass 1960/70s vase by Fratelli Toso

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Murano "sommerso" vase in clear and violet glass manufactured in Italy by the Glasswerk Fratelli Toso. Very good condition. Original manifacturing label.

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli

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 Vases

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Murano Glass

Studio Opi, space age orange ceramic vase, Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1960
Studio Opi, space age orange ceramic vase, Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1960

Studio Opi, space age orange ceramic vase, Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1960

By Gabbianelli

Located in Firenze, IT

Orange space age ceramic vase designed by Studio O.p.i. Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1960 H 30 cm - 15.5 cm diam. Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Space Age Italian Set Vases by Gabbianelli
Space Age Italian Set Vases by Gabbianelli

Space Age Italian Set Vases by Gabbianelli

By Gabbianelli

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

1970s astonishing Space Age red vase in ceramic by Gabbianelli. Made in Italy. Both Vases are extremely well design and very stylish shapes. Beautiful astonishing brigth Red colour c...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage Fluid and Massive Murano Sculpture in "Sommerso" Clear and Green Glass
Vintage Fluid and Massive Murano Sculpture in "Sommerso" Clear and Green 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 colours glass, so that one looks to be absorbed by the other. In this case, the two colours are green for the core and clear/crystal for the outer layer. The piece is fluid, and is an abstract sculpture in its own right beside being an actual vase. It is preserved in very good original conditions, with minor scratches/hairlines and the expectable patina of a four decades old object...

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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli

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. Pushing the button that reads 'V...

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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli

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. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...

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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Murano Glass

Space age blue H letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase  Creations Marcel Radureau
Space age blue H letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase  Creations Marcel Radureau

Space age blue H letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase Creations Marcel Radureau

Located in Firenze, IT

Space age blue H letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase Creations Marcel Radureau France ca. 1970 H 20.5 cm - 13.5 × 6 cm Conditions: good consistent with age and use. Chips on the...

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage Swedish Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase
Vintage Swedish Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase

Vintage Swedish Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Immerse your space in vibrant color and artistic design with this stunning vintage Swedish Kosta Boda art glass vase. Reflecting the renowned craftsmanship of Scandinavian glassmaker...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Space Age Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

1970s Gorgeous Set of 3 Vases in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
1970s Gorgeous Set of 3 Vases in Murano Glass, Made in Italy

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 Vases

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Murano Glass

Contemporary Cuorecarpenito Pink Ceramic Vase Bubble Family Collection
Contemporary Cuorecarpenito Pink Ceramic Vase Bubble Family Collection

Contemporary Cuorecarpenito Pink Ceramic Vase Bubble Family Collection

By CuoreCarpenito

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 Vases

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Ceramic

Set of 7 blue murano glass vases Italy 1970s handblown italian design
Set of 7 blue murano glass vases Italy 1970s handblown italian design

Set of 7 blue murano glass vases Italy 1970s handblown italian design

Located in Madrid, ES

This rare and decorative set of eight vases was handmade in Murano, Italy, during the 1970s. Each piece is individually mouth-blown, showcasing the mastery of Venetian glass artisans...

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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Vases

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Murano Glass

MeMe- Space M Collection- Italian Ceramic Vase by Cuorecarpenito
MeMe- Space M Collection- Italian Ceramic Vase by Cuorecarpenito

MeMe- Space M Collection- Italian Ceramic Vase by Cuorecarpenito

By CuoreCarpenito

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Space M is a collection of glazed ceramic vases made up of five elements.
The collection is inspired by Mirò's painting "Mujer, pájaro, estrella”.This special edition was produced on...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

TaTa - Space M Collection - Glazed Ceramic Vase Handcrafted
TaTa - Space M Collection - Glazed Ceramic Vase Handcrafted

TaTa - Space M Collection - Glazed Ceramic Vase Handcrafted

By CuoreCarpenito

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Space M is a collection of glazed ceramic vases made up of five elements.u2028The collection is inspired by Miró's painting "Mujer, pájaro, estrella".This special edition was produce...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage Boho French Glazed Ceramic Vase
Vintage Boho French Glazed Ceramic Vase

Vintage Boho French Glazed Ceramic Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your interior décor with this charming vintage glazed ceramic vase, a true testament to Boho Chic artistry from the mid-20th century. This exquisite piece showcases a captiva...

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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

FiFi- Space M Collection Italian Handcrafted Ceramic Vase Space Age style
FiFi- Space M Collection Italian Handcrafted Ceramic Vase Space Age style

FiFi- Space M Collection Italian Handcrafted Ceramic Vase Space Age style

By CuoreCarpenito

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Space M is a collection of glazed ceramic vases made up of five elements.
The collection is inspired by Mirò's painting "Mujer, pájaro, estrella”.This special edition was produced on...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Vase 1950, Sing 'Querandi, Churba 4139/72' (Blown inside a tree trunk)
Vase 1950, Sing 'Querandi, Churba 4139/72' (Blown inside a tree trunk)

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 Vases

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Art Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli

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. Pushing the button that reads 'V...

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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Murano Glass

Pair of 1970s Design Modular Planters by Micheal McCann for Vastill Italy
Pair of 1970s Design Modular Planters by Micheal McCann for Vastill Italy

Pair of 1970s Design Modular Planters by Micheal McCann for Vastill Italy

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Rare modular vintage planters from the Programma Vastill, designed by Michael McCann for Vastill – Italy, 1970s. Known as the “Scarabeo” model, each planter is crafted in glossy the...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Plastic

Space age red Z letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase, Marcel Radureau ca. 1970
Space age red Z letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase, Marcel Radureau ca. 1970

Space age red Z letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase, Marcel Radureau ca. 1970

Located in Firenze, IT

Space age red letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase Creations Marcel Radureau France ca. 1970 H 20.5 cm - 17 × 6 cm Conditions: good consistent with age and use. Small chip

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Vase
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Vase

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Presenting a vibrant vintage Boho glazed ceramic vase, a distinctive piece that brings a bold splash of color and artistic flair to any setting. This eye-catching vase features a str...

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Late 20th Century American Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Op Art Ice Glass Vase by Claus Josef Riedel, Austria, 1970s
Op Art Ice Glass Vase by Claus Josef Riedel, Austria, 1970s

Op Art Ice Glass Vase by Claus Josef Riedel, Austria, 1970s

By Claus Josef Riedel

Located in Vienna, AT

A wonderful Brutalism style geometric Op Art ice glass vase from the 1970s. Designed and executed by Claus Josef Riedel in Austria. Made of thick and solid „melting“ crystal glass. L...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Space Age Vases

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Crystal

Seventies Vase made by Schlossberg Keramik Germany
Seventies Vase made by Schlossberg Keramik Germany

Seventies Vase made by Schlossberg Keramik Germany

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Nice Seventies fat lava vase by Schlossberg Keramik.

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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Seventies Green Vase or Jug
Seventies Green Vase or Jug

Seventies Green Vase or Jug

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stunning large Seventies Vase in Green

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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Minimal Violet Glass Vase - Modern Vase Space Age Style - France 1990s
Minimal Violet Glass Vase - Modern Vase Space Age Style - France 1990s

Minimal Violet Glass Vase - Modern Vase Space Age Style - France 1990s

By Saint Gobain

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Minimal Violet Glass Vase - Modern Vase Space Age Style - France 1990s Simple and elegant design with an interesting detail : on the inside, the vase is separated in 2 parts on both...

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Late 20th Century French Space Age Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass, Reeded Glass

Mid-Century Space Age Chimney Vase in Ceramic from Sicart, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Space Age Chimney Vase in Ceramic from Sicart, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Space Age Chimney Vase in Ceramic from Sicart, Italy, 1960s

By Sicart

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Space Age Chimney Vase in Ceramic from Sicart, Italy, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs...

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20th Century Italian Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

1970s Stunning Space Age White Vase in Bavaria's Porcelain, Made in Germany
1970s Stunning Space Age White Vase in Bavaria's Porcelain, Made in Germany

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...

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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage 'Space Age' Multiple colors Opaline Florence Vase, Empoli, 1955s
Vintage 'Space Age' Multiple colors Opaline Florence Vase, Empoli, 1955s

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!   ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

1970s Gorgeous Set of 3 Vases in Murano Glass by Nason, Made in Italy
1970s Gorgeous Set of 3 Vases in Murano Glass by Nason, Made in Italy

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 Vases

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Murano Glass

Space age set of 2 green ceramic vide poche, Sicart Italy ca. 1970
Space age set of 2 green ceramic vide poche, Sicart Italy ca. 1970

Space age set of 2 green ceramic vide poche, Sicart Italy ca. 1970

By Sicart

Located in Firenze, IT

Space age set of 2 gree ceramic vase / vide poche Sicart, Italy ca. 1970 Label Sicart on the side H 21 cm - 19.5 × 22 cm H 15.5 cm - 13.5 × 17 cm Conditions: excellent consisten...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Space Age vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age vases 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 vases 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 ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age vases 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 vases, popular names associated with this style include Opaline florence, Fratelli Toso, Scheurich Keramik, and Ambrogio Pozzi. 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 vases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $168 and tops out at $10,243 while the average work can sell for $766.