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.
Find a collection of vintage Space Age seating, tables, lighting and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Space Age
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.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Vase Bullicante Murano Glass Purple Blue 28cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage handmade Italian vase with beautiful design, Murano bullicante purple and blue colored glass, glass art object from the 60s-70s, old remnants of the Murano sticker.
Murano '...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
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.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Space Age Vase by Royal Porzellan Bavaria Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
In a perfect condition this stunning vase, very Space Age.
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Vases
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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Seventies Vase ‘Pagoda’ made by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice Seventies vase. Model: Pagoda.
In brown and red glaze.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Space Age Vases
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fat Lava Vase by Walter Becht Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from the Walter Becht company Germany.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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 o...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Crystal
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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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"...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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 inches...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Vase by Kingston Pottery
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful timeless piece of ceramics by Kingston Pottery UK.
Category
1970s British Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases
Materials
Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Lavender Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent, light purple / lavender and controlled bubbles Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline 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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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 Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Blue & Clear Murano Glass 1960s-1970s Vase/Bottle Attributed to Barovier e Toso
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Thick Murano glass vase/bottle in blue shades attributed to Barovier and Toso Italian glasswork. Excellent condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano 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 Vases
Materials
Glass
Seventies vase by Carstens Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Very nice model of a 70s Carstens Keramik vase.
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,310 Sale Price
60% Off
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Acrylic
$425 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Op Art Ice Glass Vase by Claus Josef Riedel, Austria, 1970s
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Space Age Vases
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Violet Murano Glass 1960/70s vase 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.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
White Ceramic Vase by Rosenthal, 1960s
By Rosenthal
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Signature of the manufacture beneath the base. Very good condition.
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 'Space Age' Set Opaline Florence Vase, 1955
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage opaline from Florence.
This is an unusual period colorway and size, that will give a midcentury touch to your interior.
Size of the smaller one H 12.6 in x D 4.33 in.
...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
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Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$4,350 / set
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!
...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Angelo Mangiarotti, Space age brown ceramic vase, Fratelli Brambilla Italy 1968
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age brown ceramic vase designed by Angelo Mangiarotti (1921 - 2012)
Fratelli Brambilla, Italy ca. 1968
H 27 cm - 22 × 8 cm
Labeled and marked on the base
Conditions: excell...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Silver
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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Space Age Vases
Materials
Enamel
Studio Opi, White space age mod. Ikebana C ceramic vase, Gabbianelli Italy 1970
By Gabbianelli
Located in Firenze, IT
White modern ceramic / ashtray / vase mod. Ikebana C
designed by Studio OPI (F. Bettonica, M. Melocchi) Italy ca. 1970
Marked under the base
H 13 cm - 24 × 24 cm
Conditions: exce...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Space Age Porcelain Vase by Krautheim & Adelberg - MCM Masterpiece 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the captivating world of mid-century modern design with this beautiful space age porcelain vase, a stunning relic from the 1960s. Crafted by the esteemed porcelain manufact...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$301 Sale Price
20% Off
Makio Hasuike, space age ceramic vase, Arnolfo di Cambio, Italy 1975
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age rare white ceramic flower pot / vase designed by Makio Hasuike
Arnolfo di Cambio Italy, 1975
Label on the top
H 30 cm - 28 × 11 cm
Conditions: excellent, no defects.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Vases
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 Vases
Materials
Rattan
$1,838
Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful rare Carstens Keramik vase.
Teal fat lava glaze with circular fonds in 3D relief, designed by Dieter Peter in 1970s. This model
Is part of Carstens high end Luxus Series.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$6,800 / set
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 Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
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...
Category
1950s Argentine Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Art 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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Stunning Space Age Vase in Ceramic by Brambilla. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Space age vase in ceramic by Brambilla. Made in Italy, It's in excellent condition
diam 5,90" x 14,37" H inches
diam cm 15 x cm 36,5 H
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Multicolored Sommerso Glass 1960s Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso/Eko
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Advertising vase made by Seguso for the well-known guitar company Eko. The vase is attributed to Flavio Poli. It was made with the "sommerso" glass technique in the stylized but reco...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Category
1960s Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Seventies Fat Lava Vases Germany (3 pcs)
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Three vibrant colored vases.
The highest vase is from Scheurich Keramik and the height is 28 cm
The orange vase is from Bay Keramik and its height is 20 cm
The triangle vase is fro...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$819 / set
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 Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage 'Space Age' Pitcher, Opaline Florence Vase, circa 1955
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage pitcher vase by Opaline di Florence. High contrast black red and white decor
This is a rare color and size, a must have for any collector...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Franco Bettonica, Space age rare red ceramic vase, 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.
H 30 cm - 19.5 cm diam.
Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Italian Space Age Black Plastic Planters by Anna Mazzucchelli
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This rare pair of 1970s planters, model “Memory,” is a striking example of Italian space age design. Created by architect Anna Mazzucchelli for the brand Programma Vastill, these squ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Plastic
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$424 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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.
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