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
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
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
Large Orange Fat Lava Vase West Germany Carstens 7315-45
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large orange fat lava vase, by Carstens, West Germany, 1960s-70s, numbered at the bottom 7315-45.
West Germany was actually a collective name for ceramics that came onto t...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
Materials
Ceramic
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
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Space Age Flower glass and metal vases design by Lisa Mori, Italy 1980s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
If you're looking to add a striking piece of vintage Italian design to your home, this Set of 2 Space Age Flower glass and metal vases by Lisa Mori is a must...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline 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
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
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic
70s Ceramic Vase Set by Antonio Munari Italy - Geometric Design in Dark Orange
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Distinctive 70s Ceramic Orange Vase set by Antonio Munari, an artisanal creation from the esteemed Ceramiche Munari studio in Nove, Vicenza. This collection of three vases showcases the geometric sophistication and distinctive dark orange color that define Space Age aesthetic.
The set includes three unique shapes: a rectangle measuring 19x10x4.5 cm, a triangle at 19.5x11.5x5 cm, and a hemisphere of 17x9x4.5 cm. Each vase exemplifies Munari's expertise in balancing form and function, making them ideal for adding a touch of vintage elegance to any environment.
Antonio Munari's ceramics from the 1970s are highly regarded, and this set is a prime example of his work. The clean lines and striking color offer both aesthetic appeal and historical significance. Collectors and enthusiasts of mid-century ceramics will recognize the value in acquiring such a distinctive and well-preserved set.
Acquiring this 70s Ceramic Vase...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
White, Red and Brown 1960s Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Salviati
By Salviati
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Thick Murano glass vase or bowl in white, red and brown colors attributed to Salviati Italian glasswork. Very good condition: light scratches under the base.
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1960s 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...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
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 Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
MeMe- Space M Collection- Italian Ceramic Vase 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
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Astonishing Space Age White Vase 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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Space age yellow ceramic vase, Pietro Arosio, Parravicini Italy ca. 1960
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow space age ceramic vase designed by Pietro Arosio
Parravicini Italy ca. 1960
Labelled under the base.
H 31 cm - 13 × 11 cm
Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
Category
1960s 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
Franco Bettonica, Space age rare green ceramic vase, Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1970
By Gabbianelli
Located in Firenze, IT
Green 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 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Multicolored Sommerso Glass 1960s Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso/Eko
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano 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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
ToTo - Space M Collection - Handcrafted Ceramic Vase Glazed
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
Materials
Ceramic
White Ceramic Sculpture "Bombolo" Centerpiece by Ambrogio Pozzi for Ceram, '70-1
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This centerpiece from the "Bombolo" serie was made from white glazed ceramic and it is composed by 3 stockable pieces which can be used as separated round containers...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vases in Murano, 1970, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
A 20th century vintage art glass vase by Jan Beranek
By Jan Beranek
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The 20th-century vintage art glass vase by Jan Beránek is a captivating piece that embodies the rich history and artistic innovation of mid-century glass design. Crafted by Jan Berán...
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Late 20th Century Czech Space Age Vases
Materials
Art 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 Vases
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Murano Glass
Suite of Two Ceramic Vases by Antonio Lucietti, 1974
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A pair of prototype vases crafted in polychrome glazed majolica, displaying vibrant shades of green, red, blue, and white.
Each vase is composed of three distinct pieces: a square b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Majolica
FiFi- Space M Collection Italian Handcrafted Ceramic Vase Space Age style
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
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Sculptural 1970s Hand-Made Brass Vase
Located in Varese, Lombardia
A beautiful and decorative hand-made vase attributed to Cognolato. It is made from hammered brass and remains in a very good vintage condition.
Signed on the base: " hand made Italy".
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Brass
TaTa - Space M Collection - Glazed Ceramic Vase Handcrafted
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
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Space Age White Vase in Glazed Ceramic by Bitossi 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning large Bitossi white vase with drops 1970s
A little ware on some of the drops.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
Materials
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 Vases
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass
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.
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
1970s Astonishing Space Age Brown Vase in Ceramic by Gabbianelli, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Astonishing space age brown vase by Gabbianelli, made in Italy.
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Murano, 1950, Italian Atribuido a Flavio Poli-Medida
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 Vases
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Murano Glass
Murano, 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
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
Materials
Ceramic
Space age set of 2 blue ceramic vase, Italy ca. 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age set of 2 blue ceramic vase
Italy ca. 1970
H 20 cm - 19.5 × 10 cm
H 30 cm - 19.5 × 10 cm
Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vases in Murano Light Green and White Color, 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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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
Large Resin Vase from Lam Lee Group, 1980s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Large resin vase in amber tone with silver detailing Lam Lee Group, 1980s.
Category
1980s American Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Silver
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.