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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
Sergio Asti, Mod.4635 Black Ashtray / Catchall, Kartell Italy 1967
Located in Firenze, IT
Mod. 4635 black ashtray / catchall. Sergio Asti for Kartell, Italy 1967 Metal, plastic. H 4,8 cm Diam. 25,5 cm Conditions: excellent, no d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

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 'V...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

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

Vintage Mauro Manetti Duck Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage Mauro Manetti Duck Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s Measures : 30x15cm H:22cm Materials : Metal,Silver Plate Elegant silver plated duck ice bucket by Mauro Manetti, with an metal in...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal, Silver Plate

Trash and Ashtray - Synthesis Line - E. Sottsass for Olivetti - Italy - '70s
Located in Milano, IT
An iconic Italian design object signed by Ettore Sottsass, this elegant umbrella stand with integrated ashtray was designed in the 1970s for Olivetti as part of the famous Synthesis ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Plastic

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. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini for th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold Leaf

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

Multicolored ceramic & wood 1960s box by Ambrogio Pozzi for F. Pozzi, set of 4
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 4 ceramic and wood containers with multicolred fruit decoration. Glazed ceramic and decorated with color decals fired at 820 degrees. The wooden lids are equipped with a rubbe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Wood

Walter Zeischegg Stacking Ashtrays / Bowls, 1967 for Helit, Fantastic Plastic
Located in London, GB
Walter Zeischegg for Helit, Ulm, W. Germany Large stacking ashtrays / bowls, model 84009, designed 1967 Red melamine, original labels. This is an e...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Plastic

Long Drink Tumbler Glasses & Jug Set in Pale Lilac Frost Crystal, Space Age Era
Located in Roma, IT
We offer you a splendid Space Age Carafe & Glasses Set for your home bar corner. Made in Italy during the 60s, it is composed of 6 Collins Tumbler glasses and a carafe with a blown g...
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Mid-20th Century European Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

black & white ceramic 1960s coffee & tea service by Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Splendid ceramic service with rare decoration, made in the 1950s and 1960s by Rosenthal based on a design by Tapio Wirkkala. The service is incomplete and consists of the following p...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Chrome

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

Clear, White & green glass 1960s vase attributed to Mazzega
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Hand made glass vase in light green, clear and white glass attributed to AV Mazzega, Murano. Very good condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

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

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Steel

Orange Ceramic Centerpiece - Attrib. to Gabbianelli - Italy - 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Curious group of five Italian ceramics, bright and cheerful orange and of different shapes and sizes that make up a single spiral centerpiece. On the bottom, all of them are covered ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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. Good conditions...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal, Chrome

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

Set of 6 Glasses - 18 pcs tot - by Giotto Stoppino for Vursa - Italy '70s
Located in Milano, IT
Original six-person glass service divided into: 6 water glasses, 6 white wine glasses, 6 red wine glasses, total of 18 pieces. Designed by Giotto Stoppino, in an original form that h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Vintage Space Age Italian Bar Set by Pino Spagnolo for Biesse 1980s Set of 3
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible set of barware, in original box by Biesse. This incredible high design set was designed by Pino Spagnolo for Biesse and includes a corkscrew, bottle opener and nut cracke...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, and Teal Murano Glass Paperweights, 1970s, Set of 2
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

Small Brown Ceramic Barbados ashtray by Angelo Mangiarotti for Danese, 1964
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Small Barbados ashtray version designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Danese, Milano 1964. This product is composed by 2 parts. Very good vintage condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Roberto Rigon, Space age red ceramic ashtray, Bertoncello Italy ca. 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age red ceramic ashtray designed by Roberto Rigon Bertoncello Italy ca. 1970 H 12 cm - 22 x 22 cm Conditions: very good consistent with age and use. Small chip, check the pi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Vintage Italian enameled Ashtray from Studio Del Campo, 1970s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Chrome plated & green enameled metal manufactured by Studio Del Campo in 1970s. Very good condition. Manufacture signature on the base.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze, Enamel

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to 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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Space age blue plastic Ice Bucket, Studio Opi, Cini & Nils Italy, ca. 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age blue plastic Ice Bucket designed by Studio Opi Cini & Nils Italy, ca. 1970s Manufacture's logo H 16.5 × 16.5 cm diam. Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Plexiglass

Space Age Ceramic Condiment Set by SIC, Italy, 1970s, Set of 5 Pieces
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Striking 70s condiment set by SIC, made in Italy. This complete menage set includes four ceramic containers—salt, pepper, oil, and vinegar—housed in a sculp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Wood

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

Space Age Rare Wine Cooler by Aurora designs in Anodised Black Aluminum
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple elegant and versatile design, of this rare color wine cooler by Aurora Designs, California designed by the same company that designed the iconic Aurora Clock, circa 1970's nic...
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20th Century American Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Aluminum

italian brown ceramic 1970s starter dishes by Ambrogio Pozzi, set of 8
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 8 dark brown glazed ceramic dishes for starter designed by Ambrogio Pozzi for Ceramic Franco Pozzi, Gallarate. Some dishes still have the original label. Brand new condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Vintage clear & grey glass 1970s punch set
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Vintage hand-crafted glass punch set consisting of a large bowl and 9 cups. The transparent glass parts are very thick and have a craquelè surface treatment. The handles are in hand-...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Metal Rosti Melamine Yellow Serving Tray Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Metal Rosti Melamine yellow serving tray Danish design, 1970s.
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Plastic

Italian white & orange 1970s ceramic tableware containers, set of 3
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Sculptural table set in painted white ceramic. The set consists of a bottle holder, a napkin holder and a plate container. Ideal for serving an aperitif or a snack in vintage style. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Italian Space Age White Vase in Glazed Ceramic by Bitossi 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning large Bitossi white vase with drops 1970s A little ware on some of the drops.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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 'V...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Italian aquamarine faceted glass ashtray in the manner of Fontana Arte, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
elegant ashtray in cut and faceted crystal. Very good condition: one very small imperfection as shown in the photo.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Cut Glass

Vintage Steel Centerpiece by A. Panzeri for Robots Milano, 1970s
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 Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Steel

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

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

Abstract Vintage 1960s Space Age Ceramic Wall Plate: Red with Bold Blue/Green
Located in Hamburg, DE
Step back in time to the innovative and artistic world of the 1960s Space Age with our Ceramic Wall Plate. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this stunning piece encapsulat...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano 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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Mid-century modern piled up Tea set, SC3 Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century modern piled up brown porcelain and metal Tea set SC3 Italy 1970s Teapot - H 10.5 x 21.5 cm Sugar bowl - H 6.5 x 15 cm Milk jug - 8 x 16 cm Marked on base Conditio...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Crystal 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Crystal 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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Vintage Decorative Sperical Vase in Black and White Filigree Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Decorative Vase - Collectible Glass Sculpture Vintage decorative glass vase, spherical shape, in black and white filigree glass. Slices of plain black are paired to clear on...
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1980s European Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Art Glass

Ashtray 1950 Crystal
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Crystal 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 ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Ashtray Crystal, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of high society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest community of Italians outside...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Pair of Terracotta Gargoyles, 1960s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of terracotta free shapes gargoyles. Portugal, 1960s.
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

Ashtray Crystal, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Crystal 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 ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

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 'V...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to 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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

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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