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Space Age Furniture

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
Vintage "Grecia" Table lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Fase, Spain 1960s
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
he Vintage "Grecia" Table Lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Fase, originating from 1960s Spain, is a captivating fusion of classical elegance and modern functionality. Crafted by th...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Italian 60s Iconic Eyeball Lamp - Space Age Table Lamp Reggiani Eclipse Style
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the futuristic world of the 1960s with this Iconic Eyeball table lamp, a true marvel of space age design reminiscent of the Reggiani ‘Eclipse’ style. Crafted in Italy with ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Lampada Pistillino di Studio Tetrarch per Valenti Luce, 1972
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
La lampada da parete Pistillino è da sempre un'icona del design contemporaneo, bella da accesa ma anche da spenta. La sua forma é ispirata alla natura. Il corpo e le braccia circonda...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Resin

Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
Methacrylate plate fixed by a rubber link on a black acrylic bracelet, matt exterior and glossy interior, locked by an altugas rod wearing the Artist's brand. Both the facade and th...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

1970 Vico Magistretti
Located in Perpignan, FR
Lampe de table originale Telegono de Vico Magistretti pour Artemide 1968. En bon état d'origine. Ce classique italien a un cadre jaune crème et un abat-jour mobile en orange qui ti...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Space Age UFO Light Fixture Lakro Swing-Arm Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare Lakro swing-arm wall lamp with copper coloured UFO shade. The swing-arm can be folded or stretched. The shade can be turned in any direction desirable. The lamp requires an...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Beige Space Age Mushroom Arc Wall Lamp with Plexiglass Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage space age arc wall lamp with white acrylic glass mushroom shade. The plexiglass shade can be positioned inside and outside the arc. The arc can move left and right from the p...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Sölken Leuchten Space Age Arc Floor Lamp Mushroom Standing Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age arc floor lamp with mushroom shade by the German Sölken Leuchten. The white shade produces a warm and delicate glow. The height/length of the lamp can be adjusted...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Big Mid Century Stilux Milano Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very large mid century Stilux Milano space age pendant lamp with double acrylic glass shade. The lamp consists of an acrylic glass copper coloured outer shade and a white inner shade...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Sölken Leuchten Space Age Arc Floor Lamp Mushroom Standing Light 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age arc floor lamp with mushroom shade by the German Sölken Leuchten. The white shade produces a warm and delicate glow. The height/length of the lamp can be adjusted...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Geometrical Glass Lamp by PEILL & PUTZLER Space Age Germany 70's
Located in Berlin, DE
Typisches Design von Peil und Putzler. Weitere Glaspendelleuchten auf Lager. Auch ein weißes Modell dieser Lampe verfügbar, schreiben Sie mir bei Interesse eine Nachricht. Zustand:...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Mid Century Eyeball Fishing Rod Light in Orange Wall Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare orange space age wall lamp with hanging eyeball shade. The shade can be turned in different directions. The height of the shade can also be adjusted. The lamp requires one ...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Stackable Tea Set by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli, 1967
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Vintage Stackable Tea Pot by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli from the 1960s is a truly exceptional piece that embodies the epitome of mid-century modern design innovation. What se...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Galdino Lamp design by Carlo Urbinati for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Galdino Table Lamp, designed by Carlo Urbinati for Harvey Guzzini in the 1970s, stands out as a truly unique and special piece that encapsulates the essence of the era's design e...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The red Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp, designed by the legendary Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, epitomizes timeless elegance and innovative design. ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid Century Space Age Orange 'Bug Eye' Massive Pendant Light by Luigi Colani
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Iconic orange bug eye pendant lamp by Massive, often attributed to Luigi Colani.The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulbs. Dimensions: ø: 28 cm Height ...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

"Saturne" lamp by Lucien Gau
Located in PARIS, FR
Table lamp model "Saturn" by Maison Lucien Gau in the 1980s. Cubic base in veined black marble supporting a steel circle that holds a rotating deflector in black lacquered steel with...
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Marble

Rare Vintage Poliarte Handmade Lamp by Albano Poli - Space Age 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover the epitome of 1970s design with the iconic and rare Poliarte lamp, meticulously crafted by master Albano Poli. This masterpiece features four concave bubble glass cubes set...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Iconic Poliarte Lamp 'Denebe' - Handmade Glass Cubes Made in Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A rare and distinctive model from the iconic Poliarte range – the Denebe lamp was meticulously crafted by master Albano Poli. This masterpiece features two concave bubble glass cubes...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

A Bumling Table Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Bumling Table Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, dating back to the 1970s, presents an irresistible opportunity to enrich your ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Modular Table by Livia Castelli for Fain, Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Distinctive and stylish mobile bar / serving trolley designed by Livia Castelli for Fain Italy in the early 70s. This is the iconic brown version, quoted also in the book “L’Utopie d...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Table lamp by Frank Bentler for Wila. Denmark 1970 - 1975
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great Condition
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Mid-20th Century Danish Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Art Mirror by Eugenio Carmi, Italian Decorative Memphis
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Mirror Art - Decorative Mirror - Artistic Mirror Decorative wall mirror designed by Italian artist Eugenio Carmi in his signature style of geometric, colorful de...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Timeless Murano Sculptural Floor Lamp by Toni Zuccheri, Space Age Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning vintage sculptural Murano floor lamp designed by Toni Zuccheri in the 1970s. Chromed metal body with four thick molded glass panels, in clear glass with inlaid white decorat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte Square Mirror, Backlit Wall Lamp, 1970s Space Age
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte is one of the most famous furniture manufacturer in Italy and beyond. Created in the 1940s with a specialisation on glass - used for lamps, tables and other furniture pi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Ceramic cylindrical table lamp, 1940s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ceramic table lamp in the style of Luc Lanel decorated with a gold snake shaped ornamental, France 1940s.
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1940s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of white tubular fireside chairs, 1950s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of white painted tubular iron firesides armchairs with a ripple decoration on the belt and on the backrest . Spain, 1950s.
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1950s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Iron

"La soledad de la artista", 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Oil on canvas representing a naked woman, Gloria Morera Font (1938 - ), "La soledad de la artista", signed and dated 1976. Spain, 1970s.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Canvas

Space Age Mushroom Wall Lamp by Herda, Mid Century
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A classic mushroom wall lamp by Herda. The small arm of the shade can be turned in different directions. The lamp requires one E27 lightbulb and currently has an EU-plug. Dimensio...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Synthetic, Plastic, Acrylic

Space Age Italian Floor Lamps in Lacquered Iron and Chromed Metal, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Step into the future with this pair of Space Age Italian floor lamps from the 1970s, an iconic fusion of form and function. Crafted from lacquered iron and chromed metal, these lamps...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome, Iron

Vintage Space Age Design Pendant by Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very rare space age lamp by the Dutch company Herda (marked). This space age pendant consists of six small shades, all requiring E27 bulbs. Dimensions: ø Shade: 45 cm Height ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Space Age Chrome & Opaline Italian Chandelier in the style of Reggiani
Located in La Mesa, CA
Vintage Space Age chandelier consisting of a chrome frame and 6 globes measuring 6” each. Reminiscent of Italian designs by Reggiani.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Italian Floor Lamp in the Style of Verner Panton, 1970s
Located in Parma, IT
Italian 1970s floor lamp, very similar to Verner Panton’s ‘Pantella’ lamp. Foot and stem in painted aluminum, plexiglass diffuser. In excellent condition.
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Selenova Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Parma, IT
Table lamp manufactured by Selenova 1970s. Painted metal base opal blown glass diffuser. Marked on the inside. In excellent condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Space Age Kundalini Berchicci E.T.A. Sat White Fiberglass Suspension
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
E.T.A. sat white finish The material is transformed and turned into a light. Physical presence and abstract concept for a light with an original aesthetic look. Fluid, irregular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

Vintage White Space Age Sconce Opaline Glass Wall Light
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White space age wall sconce with an opaline glass shade and wooden holder. The lamp requires one E27 lightbulb and currently has an EU-plug. Dimensions:...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood, Opaline Glass

Vintage Italian Space Age floor lamp in the style of Reggiani, geometric tubes
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a rare and attractive floor lamp in chromed metal, made in Italy around the first half of the 1970s. It is perfectly representative of the Space Age style of thos...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Poster by Renato Volpini, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Original and definitive color proof for print by Renato Volpini, Milan, Italy, 70s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Paper

Space Age Mid-Century Mosaik Beistelltisch von Heinz Lilienthal, 1970er Jahre
Located in Mainz, DE
Wunderschön verarbeiteter Beistelltisch von Heinz Lilienthal. Original 70er Jahre Tisch des bekannten Glasmalers. Die Keramik Teile sind handwerklich perfekt in den Tisch eingearbeit...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Surreal
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this John Brevard painting, we see a strange and surreal creature that seems to inhabit a multidimensional world. The overall theme of the painting...
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2010s Spanish Space Age Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Vintage "Torpedo" Table lamp by Tomás Diaz Magro for Fase, Spain 1969
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Vintage "Torpedo" Table Lamp by Tomás Diaz Magro for Fase in Spain, crafted in 1969, encapsulates an era of timeless elegance and functional design. With its sleek, streamlined s...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome, Aluminum

Pair of Lamps Brass and Gold Bubble Murano Glass by F. Fabbian, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Pair of bulbs table or bedside lamps in brass and gold bubble Murano glass by F. Fabbian. Famous design like Carlo Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Venini, Vistos...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Space Age Vintage Orange Rotobar Bar Cart Sofa Table Curver 1971 Netherlands
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage bar cart or sofa table Rotobar by Curver from plastic in orange color circa 1971, Netherlands. A bold and joyful new arrival, the wheel supported bar cart with 4 ( ...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage wall light by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo 1950s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Purchasing this Vintage Wall Light consisting of two reflectors extending through the wall by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo from the 1950s offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of de...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Bedside Table by Raymond Loewy, France, 1960s
By Raymond Loewy, Compagnie d'Esthetique Industrielle (C.E.I.)
Located in Antwerp, BE
Loewy Series side table, DF-2000, a mid-century marvel from the creative genius of Raymond Loewy. Crafted in 1960s France by the esteemed Compagnie d'Esthetique Mid-Industrielle (C.E...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Magnificent "Sauce" table lamp by Tomás Díaz Magro for Fase 1960s.
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Magnificent "Sauce" Table Lamp by Tomás Díaz Magro for Fase, originating from the 1960s, is an embodiment of timeless elegance and innovative design. This lamp stands as a testa...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Eero Aarnio 1st Series Pastil Chair Bright Orange 1967 by Asko Finland Pop Art
Located in Munster, NRW
Eero Aarnio - 1st series Pastil Chair in bright orange, 1967 by Asko, Finland. Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verif...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

Pair of Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Glass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Putzler wall lights in sculptural glass on a highly polished chrome frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures....
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Krokus armchair by Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful Krokus armchair designed by Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB, Sweden, in the 1960s. Super confortable and adorable with its famous mushroom shape. Entirely restored and reupho...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Velvet, Fiberglass

Italian Space Age White Curved Steel Base for Round Top Table, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age white curved steel base for round top table, 1970s Table base in curved steel with four spokes, painted in white, ideal for round top. Good conditions Measures 7...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Milo Baughman Style Chrome Swivel Coffee Table 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
A Chrome plated metal coffee table with a frame consisting of three trays that can be pulled out from the central body by means of two lateral joints. The model of this table was des...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Large 1970s Verner Panton "VP Europa" table lamp in opaline glass, chromed base.
Located in København K, 84
The rare and large Verner Panton VP Europa table lamp from 1970s is a piece of design history that seamlessly marries form and function. Its opaline glass sh...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features two big modules with two backrests and one armrest. Green linen velvet upholster...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Cotton, Velvet, Foam

Vintage Italian Space Age Dining Table with Chromed Legs and Smoked Glass Top
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a stunning and timeless Space Age dining table, with tubular legs in chromed metal and a round smoked glass top with squared edge. Designed and manufactured most ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Ello Queen Size Floating Bed System in Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror
Located in Hanover, MA
Our most liked and saved piece, 1970 designed "Moods" illuminated floating platform bed with nightstands and headboard unit designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture Mfg. Co. clad in gunmetal smoke tinted brushed stainless steel and smoked mirror. The seven piece headboard unit consists of a pair of double door nightstand cabinets (27.75" High x 24.75" Wide x 17" deep) flanking a queen headboard section (27.75" high by 62.5" wide by 8" deep). Standing atop the nightstands and headboard are four illuminated shelf...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Chrome Floor Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chrome Floor Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern LT216 Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age, LT216 model, one-light table lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, in red and white Murano glass. Made in Italy, circa 1970.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster...
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2010s European Space Age Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Space Age furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Mazzega Murano, Artemide, Kartell, and Joe Colombo. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $650,000 while the average work can sell for $1,719.

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