1960 Barbini Italian Space Age Design Murano Glass Cube Vase
By Barbini
Located in Brescia, IT
Vase Barbini Italy, 1960 Square Clear Murano Glass Space Age Design Perfect Condiction
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Glass
Materials
Glass
Space Age Glass
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
Vintage Cristal 1960s Vase Mod. 3586 by T. Wirkkala for Karhula- Iittala
$289Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Cristal 1960s Vase Mod. 3586 by T. Wirkkala for Karhula- Iittala
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Vintage cristal vase mod. 3586 designed by T. Wirkkala for Karhula- Iittala. Good condition: alone slightly opaque at the edge.
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1960s Vintage Space Age Glass
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Vintage Purple Murano Glass Sculpture/Paperweight, Ball with Included Bubbles
$337Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Purple Murano Glass Sculpture/Paperweight, Ball with Included Bubbles
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano paperweight in the shape of a sphere with a flat bottom to make it stand still. Made in a deep, vibrant hue of purple glass,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Italian "Membrane" Tray / offering bowl - Clear Murano Glass - by Toni Zuccheri
$549Sale Price|40% Off
Italian "Membrane" Tray / offering bowl - Clear Murano Glass - by Toni Zuccheri
Located in Landshut, BY
Italian "Membrane" Tray offering bowl Clear Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri 1970s diameter 23cm weight: 1.5 Kg The object is completely transparent the reflections on the phot...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Fluid and Massive Murano Sculpture in "Sommerso" Clear and Green Glass
$540Sale Price|20% Off
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 Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Yellow Murano Glass / Ashtray - Decorative bowl from the 70's
$368Sale Price|10% Off
Yellow Murano Glass / Ashtray - Decorative bowl from the 70's
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Glass / Ashtray / Pop Art Glass / Coffee table decorative Decorative bowl in yellow glass with a dotted pattern all around. Originally intended as an ashtray, as proven by t...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Glass
Materials
Glass
1970 Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italian Design Space Age Murano Glass Sculpture
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Brescia, IT
Glass Sphere Sculpture Toni Zuccheri VeArt 1970 Murano Glass Sticker Manufacture Label Perfect Condiction
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 4 Vintage 1980s Bodum Oktett Grey Martini Glasses with Grey Plastic Bases
$185Sale Price / set|30% Off
Set of 4 Vintage 1980s Bodum Oktett Grey Martini Glasses with Grey Plastic Bases
By Bodum
Located in Toronto, CA
A perfect fusion of form and function, this vintage set of four Bodum Oktett martini glasses from the 1980s brings sleek, modernist design to your barware collection. Each glass feat...
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1980s Vintage Space Age Glass
Materials
Glass, Plastic
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 Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Italian space age plastic table glass by Angelo Mangiarotti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age plastic table glass by Angelo Mangiarotti, 1970s Set of six white plastic table glasses with a round base. Stackable. Produced and designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Glass
Materials
Plastic
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. ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
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 Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
1970 Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italian Design Space Age Murano Glass Plate Sculpture
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Brescia, IT
Glass Plate Sculpture Toni Zuccheri VeArt 1970 Murano Glass Sticker Manufacture Label Perfect Condiction
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Glass
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 Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, and Teal Murano Glass Paperweights, 1970s, Set of 2
By Ken Scott
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pair of vintage Murano glass paper weight was produced in Italy around the 1970s. They are hand made in multicored glass. Very good con...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Glass
Materials
Murano 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 Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
1960s by Lino Tagliapietra Design Glass Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Murano glass shade and chrome metal base Perfect working order Perfect condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Glass
Materials
Chrome
Clear, White & green glass 1960s vase attributed to Mazzega
By AVMazzega
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Hand made glass vase in light green, clear and white glass attributed to AV Mazzega, Murano. Very good condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Glass
Materials
Glass
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 Glass
Materials
Murano 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 Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Vintage Italian Valet Tray in Thick Grey Murano Glass, Space Age Era Vide Poche
$1,543Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Italian Valet Tray in Thick Grey Murano Glass, Space Age Era Vide Poche
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage big and heavy valet tray/vide poche made in thick grey Murano glass. It has a nice, elegant and essential shape, which makes it absolutely timeless. Coming in at 20 centimete...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Glass
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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
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Space Age glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Space Age glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, murano glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original glass, popular names associated with this style include Empoli, Opaline florence, Alfredo Barbini, and Arnolfo di Cambio. 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 glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $237 and tops out at $3,208 while the average work can sell for $594.
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