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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
Austrian Midcentury Blown Glass Tulipan Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This Fantastic Austrian Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Tulipan chandelier or Pendant Lamp has been designed by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Vienna in the 1960s and consists of numerous blown tu...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

De Sede DS-600 “Non-Stop” Modular Sofa for Stendig, circa 1990
Located in St Louis Park, MN
The DS-600 "Non-stop" sofa was designed in collaboration by Ueli Bergere, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt at De Sede, Switzerland. In total there are 22 pieces t...
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1990s Swiss Space Age Furniture

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Textile, Ultrasuede

Set of 4 Wall Lamps by Dieter Witte for Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic wall lamp from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and design. A wonderful play of light is created on the wall. Design: R. Krüger and...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pop Art Signed Lithograph by Richard Lindner Title "Profile" from, 1969
Located in Essen, NW
Richard Lindner (1901-1978) signed and numbered lithograph of a male portrait, entitled "Profile." From Lindner's "After Noon" portfolio. Numbered 186/250 in pencil lower left corner...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Paper

1960s Gorgeous Space Age Pendant Lamp by Max Sauze for Sciolari, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous space age pendant lamp by Max Sauze for Sciolari with 3 lights. It works perfectly. Made in Italy It's in excellent condition Dimension: 15,74" x 15,74" x 24,40" H ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Set of 3 Space Age Lounge Chairs, Lubuskie Fabryki Mebli 1970s Poland
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Set of 3 Space Age Lounge Chairs, Lubuskie Fabryki Mebli 1970s Poland. Very rare, comfortable set of 3 Space Age Lounge Chairs. Completely restored.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Polystyrene

Set of 4 Italian Spage Age Plexiglass Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Midcentury space-age design dining chairs from the 1970s. Featuring a chromed tubular base with smoked plexiglass backrests, and new upholstered orange fabric cushions. Fabric by La ...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Brown Italian Space Age Plastic Trolley Dime by Marcello Siard for Coll, Longato
Located in Vienna, AT
This brown Italian Space Age ABS plastic trolley was designed by Marcello Siard for Collezioni Longato Padova Italy and is marked on the underside, Model Name is Dime. Very nice orig...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Cool Champagne Cooler with Glass Rack in Silver Plating, ”Space Age”, 1960s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Cool Champagne Cooler with glass rack in silver plating. Glass rack for six glasses. ”Space Age” made in cool design in France during the 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use.
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Silver Plate

"Sintra" Small Green Lamp, Barracuda Edition
Located in Lisboa, PT
"Sintra" small green glazed terracotta lamp. Made in Portugal. Barracuda edition.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Valenti Luce Pistillino Wall Lights, Italy, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Hard to find out-of-production collectible Pistillino lamp with gold brushed finish. The Pistillino lamp is widely recognized as one of the most beauti...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Gold

Large Murano Glass Pendant, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Lovely Murano glass pendant from the 1970s. Transparent glass with thousands of air bubbles of varying sizes. The rim of the frilled glass is composed of a white opaque glass border....
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Mario Bellini Azure Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 6
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features six modules with backrest. High quality Italian azure linen velvet upholstery. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Linen, Velvet, Foam

Golden 1970s XXL Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Manufacturer: Honzel Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wear con...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

'Pool' Modular Sofa, by Colani , Price Includes Reupholstery & choice of color
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Extremely rare and huge modular 'Pool' sofa by recently deceased German Space Age design pioneer Luigi Colani (1928-2019). I have been collecting elements of Colani's rare modular 'pool' sofa from all over Europe during the past 15 years and these are the very last of the remaining pieces from my personal collection. The listed price includes reupholstery in a choice of colors and also includes a matching 'Pool' sofa drinks table...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass, Foam, Rubber, Wool, Canvas

1970s Italian Space Age Murano Glass and Chromed Steel Chandelier
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A space Age chandelier made in Italy in the Seventies, it works 110-240 volts and needs regular e27 bulbs. It's in very good conditions.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian Space Steel Tube Light Floor Lamp by Eileen Gray for Alivar, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Modern production, space age, minimalist and beauty tubular steel and neon Tube Light floor lamp by the genius Eileen Gray for Alivar, 1970s. Floor lamp, Tube Light model, in tubula...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

1970s Chromed Metal and Red Acrylic Space Age Italian Table Lamp
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare table lamp designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies. Its original red plastic lamp shade is in perfect condition like chromed steel it'...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Panto Pop Chair by Verner Panton, 2000
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage orange POP chair designed by Verner Panton for Innovation labeled sep 2000. Good condition Dimensions: Height: 54cm Diameter: 81cm.  
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Early 2000s European Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Near Mint American Space Age Rotary Dial, Teledome Desk Phone by TeleConcepts
Located in Port Hope, ON
This scarce and near mint black, chrome plate, clear plastic, rotary dial Teledome (model # 300) desk phone was patented in 1972 and is one of the most sophisticated models in the wonderfully designed line-up of phones produced by the TeleConcepts Company of Hartford, Connecticut. (I have always felt that this wonderful piece would not look out of place on a James Bond villain's desk!) It is all original, has never been used and comes with its original paperwork, hang-tag and labels. All the plastic parts are perfect with no cracks or scratches; in fact it's exterior has virtually no signs of its age at all. The unit retains its original plug that is still wrapped in its plastic bag (easily adapted for use today) and the ITT workings inside the dome are clean and bright. A rare opportunity to own a highly collectible, outstandingly different, unused TeleConcepts phone...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Chrome Table Mirror, 1970s, France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage table mirror. Chrome tube frame, with a mirror in-between. Adjustable. Very good condition. France, 1970s.   
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

2 x Wall Lamps "POX" from Design M by Ingo Maurer, 1960s
Located in Saarburg, RP
These two wall lamps are from the renowned design collection of the famous German designer Ingo Maurer. Ingo Maurer is known worldwide for his innovative and creative lighting conc...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Space Age Dining Set, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Striking space age design dining chairs and table consisting of 4 chairs and a round dining table. The table is made from a tubular chrome base with a round smoked glass top. T...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Murano Glass Graphic Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A midcentury Italian Murano glass globe pendant light. Clear glass with a dark abstract graphic pattern. Brushed chrome hardware. Sourced in Northern Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe sconces or wall lights. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship. Price is f...
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2010s European Space Age Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Large Chrome Nesting tables Eileen Gray Style 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice and unusual set of nesting table . Round shaped. larger then normal . Chrome Metal frame ,comes with Glass tops . Easy and practical in use . The measurements are for th...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Lacquered Column Lamp by Guy Lefevre, France, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of black lacquered lightning column or floor lamps by Guy Lefevre. Gilt interiors, sandblasted glass top. To note two different size height 112 x 30 x 30 cm and 71.5 x 30 x 30 c...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Chrome Wall and Ceiling Lamp by Cosack, Sputnik, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Space Age Sputnik Wall and Ceiling lamp by Cosack - 1970s The fancy wall lamp is made by the company Cosack. The designer lamp is a real classic from the 60s/70s. The lounge lamp ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Karate Fiberglass Shell Lounge Chair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, 11
The Karate Chair was designed by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, in France, during the 1970s This beautiful piece is a testament to the designer's skill and craftsmanship, and it has b...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Iron

Two Very Large 1960s Space Age Quadratic Wall or Ceiling Lamps in White
Located in München, DE
Two very large square 1960s Space Age wall or ceiling lamps. The lamps are made of polyurethane and are painted in beige white. Made in Germany. Beautiful Minimalist Space Age desi...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Coral Orange Slice Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Set of 2
Located in Izegem, VWV
The F437 lounge chair, commonly known as the Orange Slice chair was created by French designer Pierre Paulin in 1960 and is one of the most popular design armchairs in the world. The...
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age Typ 201 Dentist or Doctors White Hanging Lamp from Philips, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
White enamel pendant lamp - Typ 201-110 from Philips. These were commonly used in Dentist's and Doctor's Cliniques due to its light softening faceted inside shield. It was designed a...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair of Lesbo Lamps Murano Glass by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, Italy, 1970
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of table or bedside lamps model Lesbo in blown Murano glass and metal base by Angelo Mangiarotti for the editor Artemide. Famous editor manufacture like Venini, Vistosi, La Murr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Venini Large Italian Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Beautiful Italian Murano made pendant light.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Space Age Sconce by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano, Italy, circa 1968
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconce or flush mount made in clear and blue Murano glass and a chromed metal body , manufactured in the island of Murano in Italy, circa 1970 Design attributed to Carlo N...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Space Age Flush Chandelier by Temde
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Space Age ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The 8 bubble glass lampshades spread a sparkling light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary desig...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age Treco Chest by Giovanni Maur, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add a touch of cosmic chic to your bedroom with this Tan Space Age Treco Chest by Giovanni Maur. Its sleek design and space-inspired details will transport you to a time when the fut...
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1960s Canadian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Space Age Treco Nightstands by Giovanni Maur
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Complete your out-of-this-world bedroom setup with these Space Age Treco Nightstands by Giovanni Maur. These retro-futuristic gems will bring a touch of celestial flair to your bedsi...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Set of 3 "Mefistole" ceiling lamps by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1970
Located in Novara, NO
Set of 3 "Mefistole" ceiling lamps by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Stilnovo in 1970. The lamps have a chromed and lacquered metal frame. This is a very rare set created by Ettore...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pastel Striped Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Izegem, VWV
This two-seater Maralunga is executed in a pastel striped upholstery which gives it a cool eighties vibe.
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Michel Ducaroy Purple Cotton Togo Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, 1974, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
Togo modular sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy and manufactured by Ligne Roset in 1974. The set is composed of 2 modules. Purple cotton upholstery. Excellent vintage condition. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Cotton, Foam

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cognac Leather Soriana Chaise Lounge for Cassina, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” chaise longue, leather and metal, Italy, 1969. The Soriana lounge chair is low and soft and invites the sitter to sink in. Its peculiar feature is the ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality black Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft shee...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam

Orange Ceramic Wall Lights Hustadt Keramik, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Orange ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Castiglioni Style Italian Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount Aluminum Black, 1960s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Rare Italian ceiling flush mount or wall light with attribution to Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Italy around 1960s to 1970s. The cool space-age lamp is made of stronger brus...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Several Red Ceramic Wall Lights Hustadt Keramik, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Red ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is th...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 1970s Side Table in Space Age Design with Smoked Glass Top by OPAL Möbel
Located in München, DE
Beautiful rare original 1970s white side table by Opal Möbel. Stunning Pop Art design with smoked glass top and tulip base. Very good vintage condition with no signs of wear. As if...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age Mirrored Cocktail Table in Chrome by Gary John Neville, circa 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish space age chrome and mirrored cocktail table was designed by Venice, California-based architect, Gary John Neville and produced in the 1960s-1970s. Composed of a brushed spun metal chrome base and a polished chrome and mirrored top. Interior designers, this is just the statement piece you’ve been looking for. Almost giving off the appearance of a flying saucer, this chromed steel coffee table brings retro space age...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vintage French Bouclé Upholstered Chair by Boris Tabacoff
Located in High Point, NC
An upholstered metal and plexiglass “Sphere” chair designed by Boris Tabacoff, circa 1971. Raised above a chrome metal base, sumptuously curved smoked plexiglass cradles a plush bouc...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

1970s Las Vegas Lucite & Pennies Souvenir Keychain
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and unique Las Vegas keychain souvenir in lucite with pennies from 1974, excellent condition unique gift.
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20th Century American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Copper

Space Ace Hanging Coat Rack, 1970s, Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Italian Hanging Coatrack, Black Ebonized Oak wood base ,. comes with Three molded Plastic hooks, Beautiful Space Ace design.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Space Age Table Lamp by Aldo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age table lamp designed by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970 in Murano glass in the 'Pulegoso' technique and chrome hardware.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

2 Space Age Sconces Designed by Aldo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass, ca. 1968
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Gorgeous sconces designed by Aldo Nason for Mazzega circa 1970 in Murano Italy. Manufactured in opalescent blue Murano glass and chrome and black hardware this sconce is a great exa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

4 Space Age Sconces Designed by Aldo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass, ca. 1968
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Gorgeous Space Age sconces designed by Aldo Nason for Mazzega circa 1970 in Murano Italy. Manufactured in opalescent blue Murano glass and chromed hardware this sconce is a great exa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Darkened Brass Starburst 18-Light Sputnik Flush Mount Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
This brass fixture looks excellent as a wall sconce or ceiling mount. It has 18 sockets. Measures: 21.5" x 18.5" x 7".
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2010s North American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s German Glashütte Limburg Iced Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light
Located in London, GB
1970s, textured, iced-glass, space-age, ceiling flush mount. Manufactured in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. The thick textured glass shade is mounted onto a white metal ceiling plate ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian Murano Lamp, Orange Blown Glass
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Space age floor or table lamp. In the style of Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Italian production from the 60' - 70s. This lamp has the perfect size to be placed on the floor or table and p...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mauser Seat 150 Dining/Conference Chair by Herbert Hirche
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This excellently preserved Seat 150 lounge chair, which is also used as an office or dining room chair, comes in a terracotta-colored fabric cover. The fabric as well as the foot sha...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric

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, Gaetano Sciolari, and Peill & Putzler. 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 $76 and tops out at $650,000 while the average work can sell for $1,724.

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