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Space Age Dry Bars

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.

Find a collection of vintage Space Age seating, tables, lighting and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Space Age
Monumental Dry Bar Hollywood Regency in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Monumental Dry Bar Hollywood Regency in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Dry Bar Set by Willy Rizzo in Chrome and lacquered Wood, 1970s
By Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and extraordinary lacquered wood and metal bar designed by Willy Rizzo for Sabot, 1970s. A sophisticated, elegant, versatile work, which will add a touch of style and glamour t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Dry Bars

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Metal

Bookcase and bar, 1960, italian , Material: Wood and (parchment leather)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase Year: 1960 Country: French Wood and parchment leather It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase. You want to live in the golden years, this is the bookcase that your pro...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Dry Bars

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Wood, Leather

Vintage Boho Rattan Dry Bar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage dry bar captures the spirited luxury and organic texture of the late Mid-Century era, specifically channeling the popular Boho Chic and Tropical aesthetics of ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Space Age Dry Bars

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Bamboo, Rattan

1970s Ron Arad for Kartell Vintage Infinity Rack
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s stock of Ron Arad's Infinity wine bottle rack for Kartell. Can be assembled in several configurations. From Kartell's website description: Infinity is a colorful and curvilin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Dry Bars

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Plastic

Vintage Boho Bent Rattan Dry Bar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This superb vintage dry bar masterfully embodies the relaxed elegance of 1970s Coastal and Boho Chic design. The sweeping, curvilinear form is crafted from hundreds of individually s...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Dry Bars

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Rattan, Laminate

1970s White with Red Bar Cart Trolley by Pierre Cardin for Simo
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s exceedingly rare bar cart designed by Pierre Cardin for Simo. Pierre Cardin maker’s mark throughout. It is versatile and lightweight, yet has a strong plastic construction. Som...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Dry Bars

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Plastic

Vintage Boho Rattan Dry Bar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your entertaining space with the laid-back luxury of this vintage pencil reed rattan dry bar. This stunning piece is defined by its sculptural, kidney-shaped silhouette and ve...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Space Age Dry Bars

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Rattan

Bar in Wood and chrome , France, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing bar If you want to live in the golden years, this is the bar that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Dry Bars

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Chrome

Bookcase in Glass and Iron, 1960, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase Year: 1960 Country: French It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase. You want to live in the golden years, this is the bookcase that your project needs. We have special...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Dry Bars

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Iron

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Bar by Guzzini for Stilglass Donati, Italy, 1970s, set of 3
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1970s Modular Stacking Red-Black-White Colorway Wine Rack by Kartell
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1960s Vesuvio Brevettato White Space Ace Bar Cart Trolley by Carrara & Matta
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Dry Bars

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Vintage Modern Space Age Cylindrical Tower Bar
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Vintage modern space age cylindrical tower bar. Spice up your home with this super cool and futuristic cylindrical tower bar attributed to Pace Collection Design. Constructed of clear rolled plexiglass sheet capped on top and bottom by brushed steel laminate. Fitted with Lucite bottle racks and storage holders for glassware. In the center is a burl grain laminated surface with a demilune drop leaf...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Dry Bars

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Rare Table Bar by Massimo Papiri for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Iconic ‘Harry’s Bar’ table in very good condition. This table was designed by the Italian decorator Massimo papiri in the 1970s, and was manufactured by atelier Mario Sabot. The table is finished in high quality stainless steel with a glossy black lacquered laminate on the surfaces and a matt black laminate on the base. A thick vertical acrylic window gives a view on the inside bar. This coffee table is a magnificent demonstration of the know-how of the 70s. The materials used are of high quality. The inside bar has a blown plastic plate inside that accommodates glasses and bottles. The height of chic, interior lighting gives the room in which the table will be placed, a very glamorous atmosphere. The lit of the bar swivels around a multipurpose stainless steel ice bucket / champagne cooler / planter. On the inside there is a stainless steel ice tray...
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Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Space Age dry bars for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age dry bars for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dry bars created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with plastic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age dry bars 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 dry bars, popular names associated with this style include Broyhill, Carrara & Matta, Guzzini, and Kartell. 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 dry bars differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $32,630 while the average work can sell for $5,775.

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