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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
Scandinavian Space Age Style Leather and Chrome Armchairs by M-TOP, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Finland, around 1970 - manufacturer: M-TOP, marked by label - good original condition with patina - very stylish design. jt.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chair for Helsinki School of Arts, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare chair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1970s. Wood with metal legs. Space age style. Designed for Taideteollinen Korkeakoulu (later known as Aalto University). Good vintage conditio...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Armchairs 451 by Randall Buck for Strafor, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this set of Vintage Armchairs 451 by Randall Buck for Strafor from the 1970s offers a rare opportunity to own iconic pieces of furniture design that seamlessly blend sty...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

'Corbi' Sofa by Klaus Uredat for Cor, 1969
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Discover the “Corbi” Sofa by Klaus Uredat for Cor Trio, a modular marvel of 1969. Its playful modules, clad in the original Naples yellow velour fabric, offer different configuration...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Collectible Table Lamp START in honor of first flight to space on VOSTOK rocket
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare, limited edition Soviet Union Souvenir desk lamp - START. The lamp is made of metal in the early 1960s, inspired and devoted to th...
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1960s Ukrainian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chromed Metal and Opaline Wall Light by Andre Ricard for Metalarte, Spain, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this set of Chromed Metal and Opaline Wall Lights by Andre Ricard for Metalarte, originating from Spain in the 1970s, offers a rare opportunity to acquire both functiona...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Kartell 4675 magazine rack designed by Giotto Stoppino in 1971.
Located in FERROL, ES
Kartell 4675 magazine rack designed by Giotto Stoppino in 1971. Made of black PMMA plastic. 6 compartments. It has scratches from use on the lower sides, visible in the photograph...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Large Cylindrical Floor Lamp by Joan Antoni Blanc for Tramo, Spain 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Large Cylindrical Floor Lamp by Joan Antoni Blanc for Tramo, originating from the 1960s, stands out as a truly unique and remarkable piece of lighting design. Its uniqueness lies...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Loop Table Lamp in the style of Fontana Arte, 1980s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Yellow Vintage Loop Table Lamp, reminiscent of the style of Fontana Arte and dating back to the 1980s, offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of iconic design t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chairs, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of three rare chairs, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1970s. Wood with metal legs. Space age style. Designed for Taideteollinen Korkeakoulu (later known as Aalto University). Good vi...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cocoon Pendant lamp in the style of Castiglioni Brothers/ Flos, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pendant lamp is reminescent of the Viscontea lamp, designed by Castiglioni Brothers in the early 1960s and produced by Flos. This chandelier, from the same era, however has a sm...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Space Age Light Fixture Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare space age pendant lamp with acrylic glass outer shade and inner chrome 4-bulb 'chandelier'. The height of the lamp can be easily adjusted with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The l...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large Red Taupe Ceramic Table Lamp, 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 thick...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Staff
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher for every room. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. Very high ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

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

Materials

Metal

Glass dining table
Located in PARIS, FR
Glass dining table in the style of the 70s. The oval top rests on an S-shaped base. Very good condition. LP1525
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass

Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy
Located in Redding, CT
Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy. Perfect for that space age toy collector. Tin Lithograph sphere that says Nasa Space Station on t...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Richo table lamp by Studio G14 for Imago DP, 1969
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Richo, was designed by Studio Gruppo 14, an Italian artist and art collective founded in Milan in 1962. Composed of Ettore Sordini, Enrico Castellani, and Piero Gilardi, the group’s work generally focused on the intersection between art, architecture, and design. Their works, which included installations, sculpture, and painting, explored the boundaries between art and non-art. Production was done by a small Milanese lighting company, Imago DP...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Golden 1970s XXL Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamps
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large wall or ceiling lamps from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Manufacturer: Honzel Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wear consisten...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

A pair of Italian Sconces from Leucos, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This pair of Italian sconces from Leucos, crafted in the 1970s, presents a compelling opportunity to enhance your space with a touch of Italian craftsmanship and timeless design. Leu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

1 of 3 Italian Space Age Tubular Steel Cantilever Chairs in Style of Willy Rizzo
Located in Zagreb, HR
Three Italian Space Age cantilever chairs, tubular chrome steel, one-piece upholstered seat and backrest. Transparent plastic floor gliders Unknown Italian production of the late 198...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 2 Hebi snake lamps from Isao Hosoe for V. Luce Italian design 1982
Located in Berlin, DE
The lamp is an extreme good condition. Nothing has been changed, it is in it's original state and works (shines) perfectly. It is fun to create sculptures out of them by changing the...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Space Age White Italy Dresser Vanity Table Lacquer Wood Fibreglass
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind dressing table, space age style, 70s, with great influence of Art Deco aesthetics. In white lacquered wood, with a black marble effect fiberglass top. Large circular mirror in the upper part and the storage part is divided into two drawers on each side. With lighting in the upper and lower fin shapes. A piece of great sophistication and glamour, very difficult to find. It has a plate with the name of the Italian manufacturer DBM. The period known as the Space Age or Space Age was the post Atomic Age, that is, the late 50's and early 70's. It is part of the “stylings” that reigned in the US during the 20th century. The concept of an optimistic world based on a possible "Earth of Tomorrow" reigned by the dominance of atomic energy and space travel. This "Styling" is inspired by the North American space race, but above all, the aesthetics based on Science Fiction, space satellites, helmets, ships, the effect of weightlessness and a "cinematic" proposal of a new style. of life of the future. Movies like Barbarella 1968, James Bond, Space Odyssey 2001...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Mirror, Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer

White Metal, Glass 1960 Mod. 238/2 Sconce by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Varese, Lombardia
238/2 sconce by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. White painted metal structures with internal sandblasted glass shades. Fair/good condition: the metal structures show visible signs of oxi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Warren Platner armchair
Located in PARIS, FR
Chromed metal armchair by designer Warren Platner (1919-2006) produced by Knoll in the 1970s. The seat and back are in green velvet, the structure and base are in chromed metal. The ...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

AM/AS Ceiling Lamp with Chromed Swing Arm by Franco Albini for Sirrah, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The AM/AS Ceiling Lamp with Chromed Swing Arm by Franco Albini for Sirrah, originating from the 1960s, stands out as a truly distinctive and exceptional lighting fixture. Its uniquen...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

A vintage Guzzini table lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This vintage Guzzini table lamp from Italy in the 1970s is a compelling addition to any interior space for several reasons. First, its sleek and futuri...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid - century design Flos Flush mount , 1970's Italy
By Flos
Located in Delft, NL
Minimalist style Flos ceiling or wall lamp , 1970's
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Space Age Floor Lamp with Aluminium Spots
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A vintage space age floor lamp with two aluminium spots in silver/gold colour.. The spots (and their arms) can be turned in any direction ...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Italian Space Age Chrome Eyeball Floor Spotlamp Stilux Attr
Located in Vienna, AT
This amazing Space Age Eyeball floorlamp has been designed and manufactured in Italy 1960s. It features a chromed metal stem with a beautiful marble base and three adjustable spots. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chrome Topo Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Topo Table Lamp, designed by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo in the 1970s, stands as a truly unique and special piece that epitomizes the innovative spiri...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Space Age Italian Modular Sofa designed by Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
The combination offered consists of 2 modules with side armrests to form a 2-seater sofa. It is possible to add multiple modules thanks to the steel levers placed in the lower part t...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Vintage Sputnik Space Age Chandelier Pendant Light, Mid Century 70s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage sputnik space age chandelier pendant light with 5 opaline glass shades. The chrome rings with the shades can be turned in any position desira...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

"Anella" Ceiling Lamps by Jordi Vilanova I Bosch, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in the Anella Ceiling Lamps by Jordi Vilanova I Bosch, dating back to the 1960s, offers a unique opportunity to elevate your space with iconic mid-century modern design. Cr...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Iron

Italian Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, No 660, Italy 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Italian Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, No 660, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, is a must-have for any discerning collector or enthusiast of mid-century modern d...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Mid Century Space Age Pendant Light in Guzzini Style by Herda, Retro
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very special space age pendant light by the Dutch brand Herda. The lamps consists of an brown/copper coloured outer shade and an aluminum inner shade. The lamp requires one E27 lig...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Vintage Space Age Mid Century Pendant Light Fixture by Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage Dijkstra space age pendant light. The lamp consists of a aluminium and plexiglass parts, creating a nice spread of light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb. ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

AM/AS Ceiling Lamp with Chromed Swing Arm by Franco Albini for Sirrah, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The AM/AS Ceiling Lamp with Chromed Swing Arm by Franco Albini for Sirrah, originating from the 1960s, stands out as a truly distinctive and exceptional lighting fixture. Its uniquen...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Mid Century Space Age Fixture Pendant Light by Herda, 70s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare mid century pendant lamp in space age style by Herda. The lamp has an acrylic outer shade and an aluminium inner shade. The lamp requires one E27 lightbulb. Dimensions: ø:...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Mid Century Metal Pendant Light in Brown
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century pendant light made in brown lacquered metal. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb. Dimensions: ø: 35 cm Height (shade): 27 cm Condition: Very good, only minor user-w...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass umbrella holder for Rinnovel Italy 1950's
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very rare mid century umbrella holder designed by Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel Italy. The timeless design is very attractive. Good condit...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Set of 6 Glasses - 18 pcs tot - by Giotto Stoppino for Vursa - Italy '70s
Located in Milano, IT
Original six-person glass service divided into: 6 water glasses, 6 white wine glasses, 6 red wine glasses, total of 18 pieces. Designed by Giotto Stoppino, in an original form that h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Chrome Swivel Desk Chair in Brown Leather, Italy 1960s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian desk chair featuring a sculptural chrome frame with a swivel X-base. This chair has an upholstered seat and back with button tuft detailing in original brown leather ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Space Age Sconce from Polam Meos, Poland, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
This space age style wall lamp was produced in Poland in the 1960s by Polam Meos. Original, good condition, fully functional.
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Silver stool
Located in PARIS, FR
Square stool in silver-colored metal, in good general condition. Slight signs of wear are noted, which adds an authentic character to this piece of furniture. LP2643
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1990s French Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian space age Opaline glass steel chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Opaline glass steel chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1940s Chandelier in matte opaline glass and steel. The dome diffuser has a chromed ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

Philippe Cheverny, elegant smoked plexiglas shelf, KIT DESIGN ed., C.1970
Located in Paris, FR
CHEVERNY Philippe (attr. to) Shelf, KIT Design edition, France, circa 1970 Smocked Plexiglas and metal screws Height 70 x Length 123 x Depth 40 cm Pair available
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plexiglass

Vintage Black Side Tables by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A trolley in black plastic, designed by Anna Castelli for Kartell, Pure iconic Italian modern design from the 1970s. In very good conditions with only few signs of time (visible in b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Jean-Pierre Laporte Unique Coffee table - bar Papaye Prototype, 1969
Located in Paris, FR
LAPORTE Jean-Pierre (1944–) Coffee table / bar Papaye Prototype, unique piece, Thonet France maker, 1969 Fiber glass white gelcoat Diam. 100 x Height. 50 cm References: Presented for the first time at the Salon de la Société des artistes décorateurs (SAD) in 1969 A copy of the coffee table sketch by the designer will be provided to the buyer Literature: Archives Jean Pierre Laporte
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass, Polyester

Lino Sabbatini candle holder
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated Giselle vase designed by Italian designer Lino Sabattini, 1970. Signed underneath the base. Lino Sabattini becomes the director of design at the prestigious French silv...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Modernist Vintage Lucite Waterfall Nesting Tables Side Tables 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage nesting table from lucite in beautiful waterfall form 1970s Italy. A wonderful set of three ( 3 ) tables in different sizes - nesting tables or stacking tables - in...
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Late 20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Lucite

Arteluce Brown Metal & Sandblasted Glass '60s 2042/3 Ceiling Lamp by G. Sarfatti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Brown/bronze aluminum structure with 3 sandblasted glass shades. This ceiling lamp was designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1963 and produced by Arteluce. this item is original and belongs t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Two-seater "Editor" sofa by Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti Italia
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning two-seater sofa model "Editor" designed by Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti Italia. The sofa is a movable system that can be positioned at will, as the cushions and seats can be...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Suede, Plastic

Sandro Petti for L'Angolo MetallArte Rectangular Lucite Cocktail Table
Located in Hanover, MA
1970's Jet Set Glam! Sandro Petti designed rectangular cocktail table and produced by the workshop L'Angolo Metallarte, Rome. Very thick cruciform Lucite base with polished chrome ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Lino Sabbatini candle holder
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated Giselle vase designed by Italian designer Lino Sabattini, 1970. Signed underneath the base. Lino Sabattini becomes the director of design at the prestigious French silv...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Lino Sabbatini candle holder
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated Giselle vase designed by Italian designer Lino Sabattini, 1970. Signed underneath the base. Lino Sabattini becomes the director of design at the prestigious French silv...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Space Age Table Lamp in Yellow and White Plastic, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small organically shaped/rounded table light made from white, yellow and chrome-plated acrylic/plastic. It was made in Italy during the 1970s probably bu Guzzini. Its original socket...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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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