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SPACE AGE STYLE

Vintage Space Age furniture captured post–World War II optimism with swooping shapes, bowed lines and experimentation with new materials including plastic and fiberglass.

From the launch of the Sputnik 1 satellite in 1957 to the landing of Apollo 11 astronauts on the moon in 1969, the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States propelled advancements in technology that transformed culture. Space Age design encompassed fashion, architecture, cars, furniture and objects for the home, bringing wonder and hope for the future into everyday life.

Coinciding with Pop art, Space Age style featured bold colors and forms. Eero Aarnio’s Ball chair, which debuted in 1966, used molded fiberglass for a capsule-like space while Verner Panton’s 1959 Panton chair was a single piece of molded plastic for a gravity-defying S shape. Red versions of Olivier Mourgue’s 1964 Djinn chair were futuristic enough to appear on the space station in Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Today, Joe Colombo is revered as a master of modern Italian design thanks to the provocative modular furniture pieces he created, such as the Tube chair and the Elda armchair, both of which embody the future-forward spirit of the Space Age.

The Space Age spirit extended to home building too. The futuristic Case Study Houses, which were designed by the likes of Pierre Koenig, Charles and Ray Eames, Richard Neutra and Whitney R. Smith, are considered a high point of modernism and the Southern California lifestyle.

Sometimes the nods to space exploration were more literal, like moon and star motifs or the 1965 Eclisse lamp by Vico Magistretti that saw the mid-century Italian designer integrating a movable inner shade to “eclipse” the light source. Alongside the pioneering moon missions, JVC manufactured the Videosphere portable television reminiscent of the Apollo 11 space helmets.

Although the style faded in the 1970s — with the 1975 joining of the Apollo and Soyuz spacecrafts signaling a new era of cooperation and the global oil crisis impacting the availability of plastics — the era’s innovations influenced designers into the 21st century such as Zaha Hadid and Djivan Schapira.

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Style: Space Age
Vintage iconic Joe Colombo Elda armchair, Italian Space Age 1960s, Black Leather
Vintage iconic Joe Colombo Elda armchair, Italian Space Age 1960s, Black Leather

Vintage iconic Joe Colombo Elda armchair, Italian Space Age 1960s, Black Leather

By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo

Located in Milano, IT

Iconic Armchair , Vintage Italian Armchair , Joe Colombo , Elda It’s 1963, Space Age is at its dawn, and Italian architect Joe Colombo designs a piece that will define the aestheti...

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Leather, Fiberglass

Set of 2 blue 4794 armchairs, Gae Aulenti, Kartell space age plastic 1970s
Set of 2 blue 4794 armchairs, Gae Aulenti, Kartell space age plastic 1970s

Set of 2 blue 4794 armchairs, Gae Aulenti, Kartell space age plastic 1970s

By Gae Aulenti, Kartell

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Designed by Gae Aulenti for Kartell, the model 4794 armchairs represent one of his most famous forays into industrial design. Made entirely of lacquered foam plastic, these seats are...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Plastic

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

Vintage Woven Rattan Bar Harbour Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Vintage Woven Rattan Bar Harbour Lounge Chairs - A Pair

Vintage Woven Rattan Bar Harbour Lounge Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Capturing the breezy elegance of a coastal retreat, this pair of vintage Bar Harbor style lounge chairs offers a timeless silhouette with an artisanal touch. Each chair features a me...

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Late 20th Century American Space Age Seating

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Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo, Paint

White Plastic & Chrome Plated Metal 1970s Stools by C. Salocchi for Alberti
White Plastic & Chrome Plated Metal 1970s Stools by C. Salocchi for Alberti

White Plastic & Chrome Plated Metal 1970s Stools by C. Salocchi for Alberti

By Claudio Salocchi

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Pair of stool with tubolar chrome plated support and white painted plastic (maybe resine of fiberglass) folding seat. These thick seats are ergonomic and designed to fold away. The t...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Chrome

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

Armchair by Gianni Moscatelli
Armchair by Gianni Moscatelli

Armchair by Gianni Moscatelli

$3,553Sale Price|20% Off

Armchair by Gianni Moscatelli

By Gianni Moscatelli

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare armchair in brushed steel and blue and white leather, by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, Italy circa 1970. Very comfortable !

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Steel

Space Age Vintage Brown Orange Plastic Lounge Chair Steen Ostergaard 1960s
Space Age Vintage Brown Orange Plastic Lounge Chair Steen Ostergaard 1960s

Space Age Vintage Brown Orange Plastic Lounge Chair Steen Ostergaard 1960s

By Steen Ostergaard

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age vintage lounge chair or club chair Meteor or President Chair from plastic and textile upholstery in the colors brown and orange. A bold authentic freestanding lounge chair perfect to relax and read a book as fireside chair or could work wonderfully in your library. Stamp embossed underneath: CADO Design Steen Ostergaard...

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1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Seating

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Upholstery, Plastic

Late 20th Century Pair of dining chairs in chromed metal&black leather, Italian
Late 20th Century Pair of dining chairs in chromed metal&black leather, Italian

Late 20th Century Pair of dining chairs in chromed metal&black leather, Italian

Located in Milano, IT

Offered from Spinzi Milano is an attractive and well preserved set of two occasional / dining chairs from the Space Age era. Made around the mid 1970s, they perfectly represent the s...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

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 Armchair by Europoltrona Italy, Striped Velvet Brown, 1970s
Vintage Armchair by Europoltrona Italy, Striped Velvet Brown, 1970s

Vintage Armchair by Europoltrona Italy, Striped Velvet Brown, 1970s

By Europoltrona

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Vintage 1970s Armchair, by Europoltrona Italy, Striped Velvet Brown, Space Age Design Seating, Retro Interior Decor, Elegant Gift Idea This vintage armchair from the 1970s by Europo...

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20th Century Italian Space Age Seating

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Velvet

Cor Concha 4 Piece Space Age Modular Set by Jo Otterpohl, 1970
Cor Concha 4 Piece Space Age Modular Set by Jo Otterpohl, 1970

Cor Concha 4 Piece Space Age Modular Set by Jo Otterpohl, 1970

By COR

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

With the Concha program, Jo Otterpohl created one of the most distinctive German lounge furniture pieces of the 1970s for COR. The sculptural design language, the generously upholste...

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1970s German Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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

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

Italian Space Age Set of Two Swivel Chair in Fibreglass
Italian Space Age Set of Two Swivel Chair in Fibreglass

Italian Space Age Set of Two Swivel Chair in Fibreglass

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A sculptural Italian Space Age swivel chair from the 1970s, crafted entirely in fiberglass. Defined by its fluid silhouette and futuristic character, this piece captures the optimism...

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1940s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fiberglass

Black Dorsal Chair by G. Piretti & E. Ambas, Italy, 1980s
Black Dorsal Chair by G. Piretti & E. Ambas, Italy, 1980s

Black Dorsal Chair by G. Piretti & E. Ambas, Italy, 1980s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Emilio Ambasz

Located in KUTNO, PL

Designed in 1980 by Italian-Argentinian duo Giancarlo Piretti & Emilio Ambasz, exposing modernity and ergonomics - Piretti was already known for his innovative designs, such as the f...

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1980s Vintage Space Age Seating

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Textile, Plastic

Superb Seventies Minimalist Space Age Lounge Chair Attrib. Klaus Uredat COR WDR
Superb Seventies Minimalist Space Age Lounge Chair Attrib. Klaus Uredat COR WDR

Superb Seventies Minimalist Space Age Lounge Chair Attrib. Klaus Uredat COR WDR

By COR, Klaus Uredat

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

a Circa 1970 manufactured Minimalist Space Age Lounge Chair After stripping off the old fabric we saw some of the original foam went very brittle by usage and we had to restore the...

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1970s German Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fabric, Foam, Plywood

1970's Gastone Rinaldi Chair - RIMA Italy
1970's Gastone Rinaldi Chair - RIMA Italy

1970's Gastone Rinaldi Chair - RIMA Italy

By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Bern, BE

1970’s Gastone Rinaldi high backed dining chair. Produced by Rima, Italy. Black powder coated metal construction. Design: Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1970-1979 Produced: Rima, Italy, 19...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

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 Pierre Paulin, Artifort, Turner & Co.

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

1970s M. F. Harty for Stow Davis Tomorrow Sofa Chair Set of 7
1970s M. F. Harty for Stow Davis Tomorrow Sofa Chair Set of 7

1970s M. F. Harty for Stow Davis Tomorrow Sofa Chair Set of 7

By Stow Davis

Located in Bensalem, PA

This is a truly remarkable one of a kind set that came out of the VIP section of Teterboro airport in northern New Jersey adjacent to Newyork it was said that Paul McCartney and Pres...

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1970s American Vintage Space Age Seating

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Chrome

Space Age Contemporary Green Ditsy Floral Swivel Chair Capricho
Space Age Contemporary Green Ditsy Floral Swivel Chair Capricho

Space Age Contemporary Green Ditsy Floral Swivel Chair Capricho

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

Swivel Chair in Green Ditsy Floral Fabric. Capricho is born from desire — from that instinctive attraction to objects that simply speak to you. Its soft, curved silhouette creates an...

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2010s Spanish Space Age Seating

Materials

Cotton

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

Saarinen Tulip Chair
Saarinen Tulip Chair

Saarinen Tulip Chair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Mid Century, Space Age classic, the Tulip Chair, designed by Saarinen, and produced by Knoll, stands as one of the most recognized and sought after objects from the Golden A...

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Seating

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Metal

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

Set of 4 American 70's Brushed Aluminum and Eggshell Chairs
Set of 4 American 70's Brushed Aluminum and Eggshell Chairs

Set of 4 American 70's Brushed Aluminum and Eggshell Chairs

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 American 70's brushed aluminum and eggshell chairs by Burke, Inc. of Texas. Stamped BURKE, INC. DALLAS, TEXAS. Great for a small dining room or a ...

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1970s American Vintage Space Age Seating

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Aluminum

Lounge chair Locus Solus Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, with pouf
Lounge chair Locus Solus Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, with pouf

Lounge chair Locus Solus Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, with pouf

By Gae Aulenti

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Locus Solus Gae Aulenti, Lounge chair model Locus Solus with pouf, designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova. The project belongs to the famous painted metal series that defined one of ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

Alessandro Becchi Grey Leather “Anfibio” Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
Alessandro Becchi Grey Leather “Anfibio” Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972

Alessandro Becchi Grey Leather “Anfibio” Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972

By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti

Located in Vicenza, IT

Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality grey Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft sheepskin wool. The Anfibio sofa ranks among the most outstanding cult products of Italian design. It is innovative, original, and highly functional; it is a revolutionary sofa-bed, a symbol of high quality and sapient artisanry. It is possible to find it in the permanent collection of 13 museums worldwide, among which the MoMa in New York, since 1972. Alessandro Becchi designed the “Anfibio” sofa for the Italian manufacturer Giovannetti in 1970. It is characterized by generous dimensions and soft, embracing shapes that invite relaxation and comfort. It reminds a floating dinghy thanks to its lack of rigid mechanism. This feature inspired its name, which means amphibious. Furthermore, the sofa presents a rectangular steel structure and padding in non-deformable high-density polyurethane, covered with acrylic thermo-welded fibers and protective fabric. The Anfibio sofa by Giovannetti is available covered in leather or fabric and several colors. This artwork is the ideal convertible solution, the perfect combination of aesthetic research and innovative household living. Alessandro Becchi was born in Florence in 1946. He studied at ISIA in his hometown, and in the late 60s, he began his career as a designer. In 1970 he designed the revolutionary Anfibio sofa for Giovannetti. In 1972, thanks to the success of Anfibio, he was invited to the exhibition “Italy: the New Domestic Landscape” at the Museum of Modern Arts in New York. This date opens in close collaboration with Giovannetti. He designed a series of sofa-beds, such as Only You, Brando, Diletto, and the famous armchairs Le Bugie...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Cotton, Foam, Leather, Sheepskin

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

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

Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Tan Leather 1970's
Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Tan Leather 1970's

Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Tan Leather 1970's

By Fabio Lenci

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Set of two available Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Aluminum

Toe Sofa in Stone Gray Teak and Outdoor Fabric Contemporary Sculptural Design
Toe Sofa in Stone Gray Teak and Outdoor Fabric Contemporary Sculptural Design

Toe Sofa in Stone Gray Teak and Outdoor Fabric Contemporary Sculptural Design

By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Toe sofa in stone gray teak and outdoor technical fabric, contemporary sculptural style inspired by 1970s space-age design. The toe sofa stone gray is made from high-density foam, of...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Space Age Seating

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Fabric, Teak

Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Luigi Colani, 1960s – Hermès Metaphores Silk
Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Luigi Colani, 1960s – Hermès Metaphores Silk

Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Luigi Colani, 1960s – Hermès Metaphores Silk

By Luigi Colani

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Luigi Colani, 1960s – Hermès Metaphores Silk Upholstery Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Luigi Colani in the 1960s, embodyi...

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

Space Age Postmodern Brown Velvet Accent Chair Caos
Space Age Postmodern Brown Velvet Accent Chair Caos

Space Age Postmodern Brown Velvet Accent Chair Caos

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

The Caos Accent Chair celebrates the unexpected beauty that emerges from disorder. With its sculptural curves and dynamic proportions, it turns chaos into harmony—offering a bold yet...

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2010s Spanish Space Age Seating

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Velvet

Giancarlo Piretti Space Age Vintage Red Plastic  Armchair Plona 1969 Italy
Giancarlo Piretti Space Age Vintage Red Plastic  Armchair Plona 1969 Italy

Giancarlo Piretti Space Age Vintage Red Plastic Armchair Plona 1969 Italy

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Vienna, AT

Giancarlo Piretti Space Age red foldable plastic vintage armchair which is executed by Castelli, Italy. This joyful foldable chair model Plona in a powerful red color comes from an e...

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Mid-20th Century Italian 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

Space age sofa by Emilio Guarnacci
Space age sofa by Emilio Guarnacci

Space age sofa by Emilio Guarnacci

By Emilio Guarnacci

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare space age sofa by Emilio Guarnacci, Italy circa 1968. A sculptural drawing, all in curves and volumes, typical of the formal revolution of the lat...

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Other

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.