Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and 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
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. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The outside col...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass, 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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Murano, 1930, Italian. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1930s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
Lucite Space Age Icebucket Model Stella by Paolo Tilche for Guzzini, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Schagen, NL
Clear Lucite icebucket, Model Stella, by Pablo Tilche for Guzzini Itali ca. 1970s. The piece remains in good vintage condition with some wear and corrosion of water (see:images). If ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Lucite
Murano 1970, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
Ashtray 1950 Crystal
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Crystal
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
1970s Blue and Yellow Sommerso Faceted Murano Glass Ashtray by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare semi faceted murano glass ashtray designed and manufactured by Seguso, it's in perfect conditions. Crafted with precision and artistry, the ashtray boasts a multifaceted surfa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
Space Age Dome Lid Smoke Lucite Ice Bucket
By Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique Space Age dome ice bucket, with white plastic removable insert for easy cleaning. Sleek and glamorous. Minimal in design and high in style.
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20th Century American Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Chrome
Ashtray 1950 Crystal
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Crystal
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Amazing, Space Age, Transparent Lucite Serving Tray with Chromed Metal Edges
Located in Catania, IT
Amazing, Space Age, Square Transparent lucite serving tray with chromed metal edges. Very good condition with slight scratches. Italy 1980.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Metal, Chrome
Ashtray Crystal, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Crystal
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Murano, 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
Silver Plated Metal 1970s Candleholder by Lino Sabattini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Very good condition. Very high quality. Manifacture's mark on the handle.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
Murano 1950. Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
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.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Bronze, Enamel
Small Azure & Orange Murano Glass 1960s Ashtray by Pierre Cardin for Venini
By Pierre Cardin, Venini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This small ashtray was designed by Pierre Cardin for Venini in the 1960s. It is executed in electric blue with an orange stripe. Engraved signature "Ven...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
Ashtray 4635 Design by Sergio Asti for Kartell, 1967
By Sergio Asti, Kartell
Located in FERROL, ES
Ashtray 4635 design by Sergio Asti for Kartell, 1967.
White plastic base, yellowish due to time, and metallic upper part with some signs of use.
Measurements: 25 cm. diameter 5...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Metal
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Glass
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
Italian Brown Glazed Ceramic Appetizer by F. Bettonica for Gabbianelli, 1965
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Brown ceramic appetizer by arch. Franco Bettonica for Gabbianelli.
The set consists of 4 aperitif plates and 1 large tray.
Excellent condition: no cra...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
Space Age Dome Lid Smoke Lucite Ice Bucket
By Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique space-age dome ice bucket, with white plastic removable insert for easy cleaning.
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20th Century American Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Chrome
Etched Lucite World Globe Ice Bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in San Diego, CA
Etched Lucite world / globe ice bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi, circa 1980s. Designed as a clear Lucite cube with an etched circular depiction of the e...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Lucite
Carlo Viglino 'Pic Boll' 6 Person Vintage Picnic Set for Guzzini, Italy, 1968
By Guzzini
Located in Schagen, NL
This ingenious picnic set was designed by Carlo Viglino in 1968 and produced by Guzzini in the 1970s.
The plastic sphere or ball shaped carrier holds everything required for a pic...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Steel Centerpiece by A. Panzeri for Robots Milano, 1970s
By Robots
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.
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Steel
Barbini Murano Orange Gold Flecks Aventurine Stripes Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous large vintage Murano hand blown persimmon orange, gold and aventurine flecks Italian art glass bowl. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960. Glitters in any...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Gold Leaf
Steel & Plastic 1960s Table Ashtray by E. Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Steel table ashtray with black plastic base designed by emma gismondi schweinberger for Artemide in 1966. Good condition: some light signs of wear due to time and use.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Steel
1960s Set of a Jug with Six Cups by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
1960s set of a jug with six cups by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (Blue Collection) in ceramic. Made in Italy
The items are in excellent condition
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Salviati Murano Orange White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass 1950s Genie Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous, and rare design, vintage Murano hand blown orange and white stripes, with gold flecks, Italian art glass genie bottle decanter. Attribu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Gold Leaf
1970s Iconic Modernist White Ceramic Ashtray by Mangiarotti for F.lli Brambilla
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The Ashtray designed by Mangiarotti for F.lli Brambilla is a distinctive and timeless piece that captures the essence of modernist design during that era, with its clean lines, minim...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
Space Age Luigi Colani Zen Full Tea Set, 24 pcs., 1973 Germany
By Luigi Colani
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A 1973 complete tea set designed by Luigi Colani for Friesland, Germany. This Ceracron earthenware tea set is black glazed. The set consists of: Tea ...
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Late 20th Century German Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Earthenware
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
Red White and Blue Rocket Shape Thermo-Serv Thermos
Located in Ferndale, MI
Patriotic themed red white blue Thermo serv Thermos. Really fine condition bright vivid colors.
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Glass, Plastic
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Steel
1970s Pewter Bowls and Vases by Gjlla Giani for Sormani Nucleo, Italy
Located in Arosio, IT
The Space Age had its own accessories: elements that looked like spaceships or radars. In the early Seventies, Gjlla Giani designed for Sormani Nucleo of Arosio, Italy, a vast series...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Pewter
Freeform Polished Aluminum Serving Bowl Designed by Neil Cohen
By Neil Cohen
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool shape on this serving dish designed by Neil Cohen for Nambe, circa 2008.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Aluminum
1960s by Lino Tagliapietra Design Glass Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Murano glass shade and chrome metal base
Perfect working order
Perfect condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 soup tureens from Wunsiedel, Bavaria Germany 1960
Located in Herentals, BE
With these 2 soup tureens or covered dishes you will feel like you are back in the 1960s. The fireproof soup tureens are completely in the space age style with their brown and orange...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
Cini & Nils Ice Bucket
Located in Milano, IT
Space Age Ice Bucket - Cini & Nils Italy - Vintage Serweware
Designed by OPI Milano for Cini & Nils, this vintage Ice Bucket is what you could fi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
“Palmiro” Portable Bar by Sergio Mazza and Giulia Gramigna for Krupp, 1971
Located in Koper, SI
This rare, sculptural bottle carrier was designed by Italian architects Sergio Mazza & Giuliana Gramigna for Arthur Krupp Milano, in 1971, as part of the tableware that the duo designed for this company. It is made of stainless steel and it remains in very good original conditions. It can hold up to 6 bottles.
Mazza & Gramigna were two key figures in Italian postwar architecture and design: together they designed many pieces for Artemide (which Mazza also co-founded). Gramigna was also a critic and historian, and wrote many essential books on Italian...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Mid-Century Ashtray 4640 Cendrier by Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century ashtray 4640 Cendrier by Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s
Round table ashtray model 4640 Cendrier in red and black plastic. The structure has several concentr...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Space Age serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Space Age serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Guzzini, Kartell, Sergio Asti, and Empoli. 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $44 and tops out at $6,400 while the average work can sell for $617.
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