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Space Age Seating

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
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko

Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko

By Asko, Eero Aarnio

Located in Wien, AT

Eero Aarnio Ball Chair from the first production of Asko. An absolute design icon and known worldwide. The chair offers numerous seating options and can be rotated on its own axis. T...

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1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam

Rare Early Production 'Unicorn' Leather Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1960s
Rare Early Production 'Unicorn' Leather Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1960s

Rare Early Production 'Unicorn' Leather Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1960s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional early example of the 'Unicorn' lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan, New York / USA, circa 1960s. This sculptural icon features the distinctive cast aluminum base w...

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1960s American Vintage Space Age Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

Original 1970s Lee West ‘Alpha” Stereo Egg Chair, Black Fiberglass and leather
Original 1970s Lee West ‘Alpha” Stereo Egg Chair, Black Fiberglass and leather

Original 1970s Lee West ‘Alpha” Stereo Egg Chair, Black Fiberglass and leather

By Lee West

Located in Echt, NL

Original and iconic ‘Alpha' music chair end stool in excellent condition. The ‘Alpha' chair was designed and produced by Lee West in 1968. The outer shell of this chair is fully made from fiberglass which is lacquered in a beautiful glossy black color. On the inside the chair is upholstered with a soft high quality eco leather in a warm beige color. Behind the upholstery the chairs features two high quality speakers which can be connected to a normal or a bluetooth amplifier. The chair is Abel to rotate and comes with the matching stool. The Lee West Alpha...

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20th Century Space Age Seating

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Italian Space Age black and white high bar stool, 1960s
Italian Space Age black and white high bar stool, 1960s

Italian Space Age black and white high bar stool, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Space Age black and white high bar stool, 1960s Space Age high bar stool with round base. The structure is made of thick white plastic and is composed of a larger cut cylinde...

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Wood

Space Age Italian Velvet Modular Sofa, 1970s
Space Age Italian Velvet Modular Sofa, 1970s

Space Age Italian Velvet Modular Sofa, 1970s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Beautiful two-seater sofa in Italian velvet from the 1970s Space Age period. The Italian sofa is made of dark orange textured velvet fabric. Its lines are very rounded with soft and ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Velvet

Gianni Pareschi for Busnelli, Fiocco Lounge Chair, 1970
Gianni Pareschi for Busnelli, Fiocco Lounge Chair, 1970

Gianni Pareschi for Busnelli, Fiocco Lounge Chair, 1970

By Gianni Pareschi 1

Located in London, GB

Gianni Pareschi is an Italian industrial designer of the post-war period, whose work is synonymous with the aesthetic shifts in mid-century design. Working to the mantra that ‘Qualit...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Steel

Set of 8 Camaleonda Sittings Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970
Set of 8 Camaleonda Sittings Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970

Set of 8 Camaleonda Sittings Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Set of modular armchairs and poufs in brown corduroy, mod. Camaleonda designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1970. The set consists of 8 elements: - 5 armchairs (cm 71H x 65...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

Vintage Italian Sofa in Black Leather and Glossy Lacquered , 1970's Timeless
Vintage Italian Sofa in Black Leather and Glossy Lacquered , 1970's Timeless

Vintage Italian Sofa in Black Leather and Glossy Lacquered , 1970's Timeless

By Acerbis

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage Italian Sofa - Mid Century Designer Sofa - 1970's sofa Very cool and unusual, imposing, three-seater sofa in black calf leather with a black lacquer wood structure. In true...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Authentic ball chair by Ero Aarnio 1980
Authentic ball chair by Ero Aarnio 1980

Authentic ball chair by Ero Aarnio 1980

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Perpignan, FR

Authentique fauteuil ball chair datant des années 80. Édition Adelta / étiquette fabricant présent sur le piètement . Il est en très bon état d’origine. Non restauré Dimensions :...

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1960s French Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Metal

Space Age Bar Stools, 1970s
Space Age Bar Stools, 1970s

Space Age Bar Stools, 1970s

Located in Neuss, NW

Space age bar stools from the 1970s. High-quality frame made of chromed stainless steel. The seats have been reupholstered and covered with a high-...

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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Walter Leeman Zeppelin Armchairs for Velda 1970s
Walter Leeman Zeppelin Armchairs for Velda 1970s

Walter Leeman Zeppelin Armchairs for Velda 1970s

By Walter Leeman

Located in Padova, IT

Very rare Zeppelin Armchairs designed by Walter Leeman in the seventies for Velda. This chair thanks to its monumental dimensions and seamless tubular structure, makes it sculptural ...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Seating

Materials

Steel

Stringa Sofa Set by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy, 1962
Stringa Sofa Set by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy, 1962

Stringa Sofa Set by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy, 1962

By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

"Stringa" sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltranova in 1962. A tubular chrome frame holds leather seats on top of felt upholstered cushions. The leather cushions are attached with ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Chrome

Vintage Vicario Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. Pair available.
Vintage Vicario Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. Pair available.

Vintage Vicario Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. Pair available.

Located in Las Vegas, NV

1970s Vicario Chair by Italian designer and architect Vico Magistretti for Artemide. The Vicario was manufactured from pressed moulded fibreglass-reinforced polyester, a material ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fiberglass

Pair of Space Age Stools
Pair of Space Age Stools

Pair of Space Age Stools

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Space Age Stools By Krynwald Erg Ochre Plastic with Boucle Upholstery Poland, 1960 13”W x 17”H

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1960s Polish Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Plastic

Luigi Colani Anthropomorphic Chaise Longue 1967 by Essmann Edition Germany Chair
Luigi Colani Anthropomorphic Chaise Longue 1967 by Essmann Edition Germany Chair

Luigi Colani Anthropomorphic Chaise Longue 1967 by Essmann Edition Germany Chair

By Essmann, Luigi Colani

Located in Munster, NRW

Designed by Luigi Colani in 1967 for Essmann, Germany. An extremely rare piece of design history, can be used indoors or outdoors, preferably by the pool... Red dyed fibreglass rein...

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1960s German Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Verner Panton Pantopop  vintage 90s Y2K  space age
Verner Panton Pantopop  vintage 90s Y2K  space age

Verner Panton Pantopop vintage 90s Y2K space age

By Innovation Randers A/S, Verner Panton

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Space age lounge chair designed by Verner Panton. This chair was produced from the 90s by Innovation. Color is silver which matches also Y2K or 90s style futuristic style. Conditio...

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1990s Danish Space Age Seating

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Plastic

Vintage fiberglass space age tulip dining chairs, set of 4 - 1960s
Vintage fiberglass space age tulip dining chairs, set of 4 - 1960s

Vintage fiberglass space age tulip dining chairs, set of 4 - 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Elegant space age era fiberglass dining chairs, tulip design inspired by Eero Saarinnen. Beautiful timeless design. the chairs swivel. Good overal condition with normal age relate...

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1960s German Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Super Rare 'Mecurio' Chairs by French Artist Claude Courtecuisse, Steiner, 1967
Super Rare 'Mecurio' Chairs by French Artist Claude Courtecuisse, Steiner, 1967

Super Rare 'Mecurio' Chairs by French Artist Claude Courtecuisse, Steiner, 1967

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

We are proud to offer a superb pair of extremely rare 'Mercurio' lounge chairs by the French artist, designer and sculptor Claude Courtecuisse. Both chars are signed with the 'Cat...

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1960s French Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Modular Lounge Chair in Black Leather model PANAREA by Lev & Lev, 1970s
Italian Modular Lounge Chair in Black Leather model PANAREA by Lev & Lev, 1970s

Italian Modular Lounge Chair in Black Leather model PANAREA by Lev & Lev, 1970s

By Lev & Lev

Located in Roma, IT

A vintage Lounge chair that can become an element of an infinite modular sofa. Made in Italy by the LEV & LEV company between 1960 and 1970, this armchair is the manifesto of that tr...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Faux Leather

Vintage Wicker Swiveling Chairs with Chrome Tulip Base, 20th Century
Vintage Wicker Swiveling Chairs with Chrome Tulip Base, 20th Century

Vintage Wicker Swiveling Chairs with Chrome Tulip Base, 20th Century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage Pair of Swiveling Wicker Chairs Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : 82x73cm H:72cm SH:37cm Pair of vintage wicker armchairs with chrome tulip bases. Elegant design...

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20th Century Space Age Seating

Materials

Metal

Black Leather Space Age Swivel Chair, 1970s
Black Leather Space Age Swivel Chair, 1970s

Black Leather Space Age Swivel Chair, 1970s

Located in Hilversum, NL

Stunning swivel lounge chair in white fiberglass with aluminum base and original black leather cover.

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1970s Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Space Age Bar Stools by Jerry Johnson for Landes Inc. of California
Space Age Bar Stools by Jerry Johnson for Landes Inc. of California

Space Age Bar Stools by Jerry Johnson for Landes Inc. of California

By Jerry Johnson

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Perfect for a 1970s MOD lounge decor space! Extremely rare stools from the ~Idyllwild~ collection of Landes Inc. of Californi, these 4 bar stools were designed by Jerry Johnson of ...

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Seating

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PVC

1970s Space Age Stool by Flair in White Plastic and Purple Fabric
1970s Space Age Stool by Flair in White Plastic and Purple Fabric

1970s Space Age Stool by Flair in White Plastic and Purple Fabric

By Flair

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

A striking example of European Space Age design, this 1970s stool by Flair balances futuristic form with practical comfort. The molded white plastic base features a distinctive hourg...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Plastic, Fabric

Rare 5 Seating Elements + Corner Table by Otto Zapf, 1967, Germany, New Fabric!
Rare 5 Seating Elements + Corner Table by Otto Zapf, 1967, Germany, New Fabric!

Rare 5 Seating Elements + Corner Table by Otto Zapf, 1967, Germany, New Fabric!

By Otto Zapf

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Here we have a very rare opportunity, a large set of five Otto Zapf 1967 'sofalette' modular seating elements and a very rare 'Sofalette' corner table in fibreglass Newly upholstered in 100% cotton Canvas by Romo and comes complete with the original and usually missing loose cushions. The high quality thick fibreglass bases are all in good vintage condition produced by the Zapf workshop around circa 1970 The 'sofalette' system is completely modular in that you can rearrange the 5 seating elements and corner table piece into any possible configuration and combination but also to a pair of lounge chairs and a 3 seat sofa The super elegant and minimal sculptural form is fully complemented by the new Canvas fabric, a sculptural form presents itself Otto Zapf began his design career by joining the iconic Braun company in 1955 where he met colleague Dieter Rams, in 1957 they formed their own design firm, 'RZ-furniture Vertriebs GmbH', where they developed the concept to design modular furniture that could be expanded as desired and that you could install yourself and that would be easy to transport, a concept you can see take form with the sofalette series and Ram's later iconic Vitsoe 606...

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1960s German Vintage Space Age Seating

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Canvas, Cotton, Fiberglass, Foam, Wood

Pierre Paulin, 557 or Tongue Chair, Artifort, 1967, free color choice
Pierre Paulin, 557 or Tongue Chair, Artifort, 1967, free color choice

Pierre Paulin, 557 or Tongue Chair, Artifort, 1967, free color choice

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

An astonishingly comfortable Tongue chair, designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in the 1960s and produced by the renowned high-end seating manufacturer Artifort. The chair has ...

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1960s French Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Metal

'Karate' set by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France 1970's
'Karate' set by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France 1970's

'Karate' set by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France 1970's

By Michel Cadestin

Located in Brussels, BE

This Living room set is totally reupholstered in a nice Rusty Mustard bouclé, enhancing its confort and warmness wich associated to its space age shell keeps the authenticity of vint...

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Seating

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Bouclé, Fiberglass

Space Age Mohair “Orchidée” Lounge Chairs Michel Cadestin, Airborne, France 1968
Space Age Mohair “Orchidée” Lounge Chairs Michel Cadestin, Airborne, France 1968

Space Age Mohair “Orchidée” Lounge Chairs Michel Cadestin, Airborne, France 1968

By Airborne International, Michel Cadestin

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Luxurious Mohair velvet upholstered Orchidée "lady & senior" lounge chairs by Michel Cadestin for Airborne International, France, 1968 “Orchidée” was one of the Cadestin models that were ordered by the Centre Pompidou Museum in Paris We fully restored these chairs with high quality 100% mohair wool velvet fabric "Musco" by De Ploeg In this process we preserved the old and original Airborne marked old upholstery from under the cushions and used it again The large model has 4 caster wheels to move the chair around in a space About the designer: Michel Cadestin was born in France in 1942. He is an interior designer and architect and through his work, he wishes to offer a functional and fun design accessible to the majority. A prolific designer, he has experienced with diverse forms and materials during his career. His creations are varied as evidenced by the furniture intended for the Center Georges Pompidou, such as the Karate armchair...

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1960s French Vintage Space Age Seating

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Mohair, Foam, Fiberglass

Roger Landault (1919-1983), Unibloc IV group seat, Steiner ed., c.1970
Roger Landault (1919-1983), Unibloc IV group seat, Steiner ed., c.1970

Roger Landault (1919-1983), Unibloc IV group seat, Steiner ed., c.1970

By Roger Landault

Located in Paris, FR

Roger Landault (1919-1983) Unibloc IV group seat Cattaneo fabricant, Steiner éditeur, circa 1970 White molded thermoformed polyester, black lacquered plywood Length 160 x Height 74 ...

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer

Rare Italian armchair by Ken Scott from the space age period, designer fabric
Rare Italian armchair by Ken Scott from the space age period, designer fabric

Rare Italian armchair by Ken Scott from the space age period, designer fabric

By Ken Scott

Located in Milano, IT

Cocktail chair - Designed by Ken Scott, circa 1969 This extraordinary cocktail chair is a vibrant expression of the artistic vision of Ken Scott, a celebrated figure in 20th-century ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Panton Chairs in black Verner Panton for Herman Miller 1971
Set of 4 Panton Chairs in black Verner Panton for Herman Miller 1971

Set of 4 Panton Chairs in black Verner Panton for Herman Miller 1971

Located in Halle, DE

This set of four original Panton chairs combines iconic design with authentic vintage quality. Designed by Verner Panton and produced by Herman Miller / Fehlbaum, these chairs are fr...

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1970s German Vintage Space Age Seating

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Plastic

Set of 4 Ciambotto chairs by De Pas, D’Urbino e Lomazzi for Pozzi, Italy 1979
Set of 4 Ciambotto chairs by De Pas, D’Urbino e Lomazzi for Pozzi, Italy 1979

Set of 4 Ciambotto chairs by De Pas, D’Urbino e Lomazzi for Pozzi, Italy 1979

This exquisite set of four Ciambotto chairs combines the warmth of natural materials with the elegance of Italian design. Crafted in ash wood with a rich brown finish, each chair is ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Straw, Ash

Paire de chauffeuses Space par Angelo Pinaffo & Paolo Scagnellato
Paire de chauffeuses Space par Angelo Pinaffo & Paolo Scagnellato

Paire de chauffeuses Space par Angelo Pinaffo & Paolo Scagnellato

By Verner Panton

Located in Rouen, FR

Paire de chauffeuses “Space” dessinées par Angelo Pinaffo et Paolo Scagnellato. Véritables icônes du design space age, ces assises combinent une structure monobloc en polyéthylène à...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Plastic

Suite de 4 chaises italiennes vintage Gastone Rinaldi en métal chromé et galette
Suite de 4 chaises italiennes vintage Gastone Rinaldi en métal chromé et galette

Suite de 4 chaises italiennes vintage Gastone Rinaldi en métal chromé et galette

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in BESANÇON, FR

4 chaises vintage des années 70, attribuées au designer italien Gastone Rinaldi pour RIMA, splendide design, en métal chromé, galettes neuves en tissu bouclettes blanc. Très bon état...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

Olivier Morgue Djinn Sofa
Olivier Morgue Djinn Sofa

Olivier Morgue Djinn Sofa

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Greensboro, NC

Olivier Morgue Djinn Sofa, Manufactured by Airborne International, France. The Djinn sofa gained significant fame after its appearance in the 1968 Stanley Kubrick film 2001: A Space...

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1960s French Vintage Space Age Seating

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Steel

Space Age seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with plastic, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Joe Colombo, Mario Bellini, Verner Panton, and Pierre Paulin. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $139 and tops out at $170,000 while the average work can sell for $3,783.