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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
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

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

Mario Bellini Green Linen Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
Mario Bellini Green Linen Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2

Mario Bellini Green Linen Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Vicenza, IT

Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features two modules with backrest, and one armrest. Green Italian linen velvet uphol...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Cotton, Velvet, Foam, Linen

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

1970s Meritalia Sculptural Space Age Air Loungers Chairs, Set of 2
1970s Meritalia Sculptural Space Age Air Loungers Chairs, Set of 2

1970s Meritalia Sculptural Space Age Air Loungers Chairs, Set of 2

By Fabio Novembre

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Extremely rare Fabio Novembre for Meritalia sculptural chairs. The beautiful set in dark and light gray ultra suede is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! The fabulous chairs of the Air Lounge System...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Ultrasuede

Castiglioni Rochetto White Plastic Stool or Table by Kartell, Italian Midcentury
Castiglioni Rochetto White Plastic Stool or Table by Kartell, Italian Midcentury

Castiglioni Rochetto White Plastic Stool or Table by Kartell, Italian Midcentury

Designed in 1969 by the Castiglioni brothers, the "rochetto", or "spool" stool is a wonderful design. Two identical forms are fastened together giving it the distinctive hourglass sp...

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

Olivier Morgue Djinn Sofa
Olivier Morgue Djinn Sofa

Olivier Morgue Djinn Sofa

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

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

Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs or Club Chairs, 1970s
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs or Club Chairs, 1970s

Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs or Club Chairs, 1970s

Located in Zagreb, HR

Pair of vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Beautiful and unique shape, made entirely from foam with a plastic floor. 1970-1975 production, reupholstered...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Upholstery, Foam

Space Age Three-Seater Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Teddy Bear & Leatherette
Space Age Three-Seater Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Teddy Bear & Leatherette

Space Age Three-Seater Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Teddy Bear & Leatherette

By Adriano Piazzesi

Located in Catania, CT

A rare three-seater sofa designed by Adriano Piazzesi, produced in Italy during the 1970s. Upholstered in its original cream teddy bear fabric and black leatherette, this piece perfe...

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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Seating

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Fabric, Faux Leather

Space Age Vintage White Blue Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Space Age Vintage White Blue Lounge Chairs, 1960s

Space Age Vintage White Blue Lounge Chairs, 1960s

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age pair of vintage lounge chairs with white lacquered bentwood frame and blue covered textile fabric cushions from 1960s. While the white lacquered bentwood frame is in distressed condition with signs of age and use like fading, scuffs, abrasions and scratches, the original blue textile fabric is in fair condition, too. It shows some small stains and signs of use. Both lounge chairs are stable, sturdy and very comfortable. The space age lounge chairs were designed 1960s and show the label by Olympic Airways...

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1960s Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fabric, Bentwood

Chairs Space Age (4)
Chairs Space Age (4)

Chairs Space Age (4)

Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE

This rare set of four Space Age chairs from the 1960s is a striking example of early futuristic design that emerged in post-war Italy, reflecting the optimism and experimentation of ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 4 Chromcraft Sculpta Swivel Chairs
Set of 4 Chromcraft Sculpta Swivel Chairs

Set of 4 Chromcraft Sculpta Swivel Chairs

By Chromcraft

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

An original set of 4 Chromcraft Sculpta self centering swivel chairs in Black leather and polished aluminium, as seen in the original series of Star-Trek in the episode 'The trouble ...

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Seating

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Aluminum

Pierre Guariche Vintage Pair of "Gamma" Bergere Chairs for Meurop, 1960’s
Pierre Guariche Vintage Pair of "Gamma" Bergere Chairs for Meurop, 1960’s

Pierre Guariche Vintage Pair of "Gamma" Bergere Chairs for Meurop, 1960’s

By Meurop, Pierre Paulin, Pierre Guariche

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gamma Pierre Guariche Vintage Pair of Chairs for Meurop, 1960’s Designed by Pierre Guariche for the Belgian furniture manufacturer Meurop Removable seat cushions This set is a chara...

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1960s Belgian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester

Space Age Stackable Swing Chairs Model SM400 K designed by Gerd Lange
Space Age Stackable Swing Chairs Model SM400 K designed by Gerd Lange

Space Age Stackable Swing Chairs Model SM400 K designed by Gerd Lange

By Drabert, Gerd Lange

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find Space Age Stackable Swing Chairs, Model SM400 K designed by Gerd Lange for Drabert. The chairs are done in off-white plastic, with the steel legs. The m...

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1970s German Vintage Space Age Seating

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Chrome

Pair of Space Age Lounge Chairs by Salotti Martini, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Space Age Lounge Chairs by Salotti Martini, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Space Age Lounge Chairs by Salotti Martini, Italy, 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair of Space Age Lounge Chairs by Salotti Martini, Italy, 1960s Striking in form and rich in character, this rare pair of lounge chairs by Salotti Martini embodies the bold vision ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Seating

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Upholstery, Beech

Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Sofa, 1965
Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Sofa, 1965

Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Sofa, 1965

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in London, GB

This iconic Space Age sofa was designed by Olivier Mourgue and made popular by Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968). Olivier Mourgue is a French industrial ...

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Late 20th Century French Space Age Seating

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Suede

Vintage In the style of Eero Aarnio Ball Chair, Fiberglass, UK, 1980
Vintage In the style of Eero Aarnio Ball Chair, Fiberglass, UK, 1980

Vintage In the style of Eero Aarnio Ball Chair, Fiberglass, UK, 1980

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Buxton, GB

This Vintage Eero Aarnio Style Ball Chair is a stunning accent chair for adults, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, or home offices. Made of fibreglass with a gloss white finish, th...

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20th Century British Space Age Seating

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Fiberglass

Mid Century Dutch Modern tufted puffy cognac Leather 3 seat sofa 1970
Mid Century Dutch Modern tufted puffy cognac Leather 3 seat sofa 1970

Mid Century Dutch Modern tufted puffy cognac Leather 3 seat sofa 1970

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Modern Dutch tufted cognac Leather 3 seat space age sofa with chrome. Great vintage condition super soft leather and very high quality dense foam cushions. Very comfortab...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Seating

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Chrome

Pair of Italian Space Age Armchairs, Black Lacquer, 1970s
Pair of Italian Space Age Armchairs, Black Lacquer, 1970s

Pair of Italian Space Age Armchairs, Black Lacquer, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Elegant pair of Italian armchairs from the 1970s designed in a bold space age style. The chairs feature a sculptural lacquered wooden frame finished in black, combined with original ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Danish Space age mid century modern tufted brown leather lounge chairs
Pair of Danish Space age mid century modern tufted brown leather lounge chairs

Pair of Danish Space age mid century modern tufted brown leather lounge chairs

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Scandinavian Space Age mid century modern Brown puffy tufted leather lounge chairs. Great design with soft warm brown soft leather puffy armrests and tufted cushions. Very be...

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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Seating

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Chrome

Set of 4 American 1970s Brushed Aluminum and Eggshell Chairs
Set of 4 American 1970s Brushed Aluminum and Eggshell Chairs

Set of 4 American 1970s Brushed Aluminum and Eggshell Chairs

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 American 1970s brushed aluminum and eggshell chairs by Burke, Inc. of Texas. Stamped BURKE, INC. DALLAS, TEXAS. Great for a small dining room or a breakfast table.

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1970s American Vintage Space Age Seating

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Aluminum

Space Age ‘Krokus’ Lounges by Lennart Bender - a Pair
Space Age ‘Krokus’ Lounges by Lennart Bender - a Pair

Space Age ‘Krokus’ Lounges by Lennart Bender - a Pair

By Lennart Bender

Located in Raleigh, NC

Space age ‘Krokus’ lounge chair pair designed by Lennart Bender, circa 1960s. A distinctive lounge pair with an incredible silhouette, made in Sweden. Featuring a fiberglass rounded...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Space Age Seating

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Leather, Fiberglass, Foam

La Chair Sculptural Contemporary 'Silver'
La Chair Sculptural Contemporary 'Silver'

La Chair Sculptural Contemporary 'Silver'

By Rankin Rugs

Located in Berkshire, England

Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. A functional design piece, La Chair bridges the gap between fine art, desi...

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2010s British Space Age Seating

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Metal

Space Age Three Seater Sofa, Orange Velvet & ABS Plastic, Italy, 1970s
Space Age Three Seater Sofa, Orange Velvet & ABS Plastic, Italy, 1970s

Space Age Three Seater Sofa, Orange Velvet & ABS Plastic, Italy, 1970s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Space age three seater sofa in orange velvet and abs plastic base. The concept of space-age design and furniture became popular in the mid-20th century, particularly during the mid-...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Plastic, Velvet

Papaia Lounge Chair by Ammannati & Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy 1970s
Papaia Lounge Chair by Ammannati & Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy 1970s

Papaia Lounge Chair by Ammannati & Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy 1970s

Papaia Lounge Chair designed by Ammannati & Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy 1970s . Step into the bold spirit of 1970s Italian design with the striking Papaia Lounge Chair, an...

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1970s European Vintage Space Age Seating

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Leather, Fiberglass

Luigi Bardini Pair Of Armchairs Design 1970s Chrome Tubular Steel
Luigi Bardini Pair Of Armchairs Design 1970s Chrome Tubular Steel

Luigi Bardini Pair Of Armchairs Design 1970s Chrome Tubular Steel

By Luigi Bardini

Located in Taranto, IT

Elegant pair of armchairs attributed to Luigi Bardini, an iconic example of 1970s Italian design. The seats feature a cantilevered chrome-plated tubular steel frame with clean, dynam...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Steel

Pair of First Edition Groovy Chairs by Pierre Paulin Model F580 for Artifort
Pair of First Edition Groovy Chairs by Pierre Paulin Model F580 for Artifort

Pair of First Edition Groovy Chairs by Pierre Paulin Model F580 for Artifort

By Turner & Co. , Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of Pierre Paulin F580 "Groovy" lounge chairs produced by Artifort and distributed in the USA by Turner Ltd. These are the first iteration designed in 1966 with the black sleigh ...

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1960s Vintage Space Age Seating

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Aluminum

Lucite and Leather Space Age Chairs
Lucite and Leather Space Age Chairs

Lucite and Leather Space Age Chairs

Located in Denton, TX

Pair of vintage midcentury Space Age acrylic swivel chairs with blood orange leather and newly powder coated bases.

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Mid-20th Century North American Space Age Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Space age lounge chair model 1500 by Etienne Henri Martin TFM France 1962
Space age lounge chair model 1500 by Etienne Henri Martin TFM France 1962

Space age lounge chair model 1500 by Etienne Henri Martin TFM France 1962

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

Étienne Henri Martin was a French designer who created furniture in the 20th century. He favored minimal and practical designs. One of his best-known designs is the "Série 1500" armc...

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1960s French Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

Luigi Colani  Big Space Age Plastic Sculptural Chair 70s Der Colani
Luigi Colani  Big Space Age Plastic Sculptural Chair 70s Der Colani

Luigi Colani Big Space Age Plastic Sculptural Chair 70s Der Colani

By Luigi Colani, Lübke

Located in Halle, DE

A rare big organic formed Polyethylene Chair from the 70s : "Der Colani" named chair by Burkhard Lübke/Top System ,Gütersloh,Germany was designed 1970/71 by Luigi Colani . This chair...

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1970s German Vintage Space Age Seating

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Plastic

Artifort F598 Groovy Armchair by Pierre Paulin, M-Chair
Artifort F598 Groovy Armchair by Pierre Paulin, M-Chair

Artifort F598 Groovy Armchair by Pierre Paulin, M-Chair

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

Born in Paris in 1927, Pierre Paulin a created his best known pieces in cooperation with the Dutch manufacturer Artifort. The Tongue chair, the Ribbon chair, the Tulip — to name but a few — all feature in museums such as the MOMA New York and Centre Pompidou Paris. Originally designed in the 1972, his famous F598 Groovy...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Seating

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Steel

6 Modernist Bar Stools 1970s Space Age Acrylic Table Kitchen Breakfast Seats
6 Modernist Bar Stools 1970s Space Age Acrylic Table Kitchen Breakfast Seats

6 Modernist Bar Stools 1970s Space Age Acrylic Table Kitchen Breakfast Seats

Located in London, GB

A stunning set of six 1970s bar stools build from tubular acrylic pipe-like frame making them the ideal stools to have by the swimming pool! The bold frames have a backrest which h...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fabric, Plastic

Gianfranco Frattini Alpaca Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972, Set of 2
Gianfranco Frattini Alpaca Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972, Set of 2

Gianfranco Frattini Alpaca Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972, Set of 2

By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Vicenza, IT

The Sesann lounge chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. This set is composed of two lounge chairs upholstered in tobacco and chocolate brown alpaca velvet. Sesann is characterized by an organic and informal shape and is defined by the tubular metal detail that wraps around the soft, upholstered seat. In the 1970s, the Cassina catalogue...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Chrome

Set of 4 Space Age Dining Chairs, Canada, 1970s
Set of 4 Space Age Dining Chairs, Canada, 1970s

Set of 4 Space Age Dining Chairs, Canada, 1970s

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Set of four Space Age dining chairs manufactured in Toronto, Canada, in the 1970s by All-Tube Products LDT (signed below). These chairs perfectly embody the futuristic aesthetic of t...

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1970s Canadian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

Maison Jansen Lounge Chairs for Saint Gobain 1970, Set of 2
Maison Jansen Lounge Chairs for Saint Gobain 1970, Set of 2

Maison Jansen Lounge Chairs for Saint Gobain 1970, Set of 2

By Saint Gobain, Maison Jansen

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Maison Jansen lounge chairs for Saint-Gobain, smoked glass, anodized aluminum and leather, France, 1970, set of two Few chairs from the Space Age period carry the material tension t...

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

Pair of Jacques Adnet Air France Boardroom Chairs
Pair of Jacques Adnet Air France Boardroom Chairs

Pair of Jacques Adnet Air France Boardroom Chairs

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Hanover, MA

Incredibly handsome pair of chairs for dining, desk or occasional seating with dramatic Star Trek base and original black faux leather over internal fiberglas or ABS shell. Accordin...

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1960s French Vintage Space Age Seating

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Chrome

"Djinn" Chaise Lounge By Olivier Mourgue For Airborne, France 1960's
"Djinn" Chaise Lounge By Olivier Mourgue For Airborne, France 1960's

"Djinn" Chaise Lounge By Olivier Mourgue For Airborne, France 1960's

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL

Iconic, heavily sought after and rare design piece. Made of a steel frame, foam and still in its original purple upholstery. the Djinn series became famous after appearing in Stanle...

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1960s French Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fabric

Set 4 Chairs Selene Artemide Vico Magistretti Design Anni 60s
Set 4 Chairs Selene Artemide Vico Magistretti Design Anni 60s

Set 4 Chairs Selene Artemide Vico Magistretti Design Anni 60s

By Vico Magistretti, Artemide

Located in Taranto, IT

Wonderful dining set, consisting of four Selene model chairs designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide in 1969. The structure is in good conservative condition; there is no breakage...

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Plastic

Verner Panton, Pantonova
Verner Panton, Pantonova

Verner Panton, Pantonova

By Verner Panton

Located in Allerum, SE

Verner Panton "Pantonova" Chaise with ottoman for Fritz Hansen. 1970s, Denmark. Chaise Height: 30.8" in (​78 cm) Width: 22.4" in (​57 cm) Depth: 44.9" in (​114 cm) Ottoman Height: ...

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20th Century Danish Space Age Seating

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

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.