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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 Mazzega chandelier, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
6 globe murano glass chandelier with a chromed metal frame by Mazzega AV - italy. The chandelier creates a beautiful light. Tested and ready for use. Good condition 1960s - Ital...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Pairs of shelves by François Monnet and Joëlle Ferlande for Kappa.
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Zig-Zag aluminum wall shelves crafted by Joëlle Ferlande and François Monnet for Kappa/Uginox, originating from France in 1970. These shelves offer unparalleled versatility. ...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Brass faux bamboo tripod floor lamps, 1960s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Brass faux bamboo tripod floor lamps. France, 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Faux Bamboo

Original 1970s XXL Fog & Morup hanging lamp semi white with 70 cm diameter
Located in München, DE
Original XXL 1970s Fog & Morup hanging lamp Semi. With a 70 cm diameter shade. Painted entirely in white. Very good vintage condition with no damage. No bumps or dents, very clean and not wavy metal...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair "ATOMIC BALL CHAIRS" by Rudi Verselst for Novalux, Space Age, 1974.
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Amazing & Elegant lounge Set. Designed by de Belgium industrial designer Rudi Verelst for Novalux. The 2 swivel lounge chairs have a very distinct and iconic chromed wire-frame shel...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Very Rare Ceramic Table Lamp Base from Kaiser Leuchten Germany 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic floor lamps were designed in the 1960s. We have a total of six table lamp bases from the Kaiser Leuchten Bubble ceramic series from the ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Very Rare Lovely Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s. The pictures with the lampshades are for illustration purposes and as an example of how the lamp bases look with a lampshade. Th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Michel Pigneres egg armchair lucite steel and velvet 1972
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare and distinctive egg chair is a creation by Michel Pigneres, dating back to 1972. It is crafted with a transparent altuglas shell, mounted on curved steel blades, attached t...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Bicolor Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Impressive Holywood Regency chandelier from the 1970s. The lamp looks very noble and elegant due to the two-tone design. Impressive contemporary design and an asset to any home. An e...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Kartell Design Bandini Buti Floor Lamp Mod. '4055' 1960s
Located in Parma, IT
Rare floor lamp design Luigi Bandini Buti for Kartell 1965. Painted tubular metal structure, plexiglass double hemisphere diffuser. Mechanism with we...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Very Rare Large Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic floor lamp was designed in the 1960s in Italy. The pictures with the lampshades are for illustration purposes and as an example of how the lamp bases look with a lamp...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

'Cono' Space Wall or Ceiling Mount, Italy Lamperti
Located in Mortsel, BE
"Cono" Space Vibes Ceiling or Wall Fixture by Lamperti Italy: Elevate your space with this minimalist "Cono" fixture, expertly manufactured by Lamperti in Italy. The design focuses o...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Joe Colombo "Flash" table lamp for Oluce 1968
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Black Joe Colombo "Flash" table lamp for Oluce, designed in 1968, stands as an iconic piece of mid-century modern design, embodying both timeless elegance and functional innovati...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Very Rare Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base from Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s ---
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s. We have a total of six table lamp bases from the Kaiser Leuchten Bubble ceramic series from the 19...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Koch & Lowy Clear Glass Wall Lights by Peill Putzler, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of mid-20th century flush mount or wall sconces designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. Featuring a clear glass globe shade with a waved or ribbed molded bubbl...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Collectible Anfibio Sofa Bed, black velvet lounge chair, Italian Space Age
Located in Milano, IT
Offered by Spinzi Milano , we have a very rare Anfibio Armchair/ Bed The Anfibio is one of the most recognisable and sought after pieces of Italian ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Velvet

Space age Table lamp in chrome and lacquer. Italy 1970s
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this table lamp in chrome and lacquer with double lampshade. Produced in Italy during the 70s. Full working with EU standa...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1 of the 7 Hand Blown Glass Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Lights 1970s, Germany
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 7 f original 1970s tubular light produced in Germany by Staf, 1970 Germany. High quality glass lights with hand blown shades. All original condition. This item is in excelle...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Chromed & painted metal Spinnaker table lamp by Corsini & Wiskemann for Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Base in cream painted metal with cracquelè finish. Structure in chromed metal and sail lampshade in curved aluminum sheet. Equipped with 3 lamp holders: 2 at the front with E27 socke...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Koch & Lowy Smoked Glass Wall Sconces/Lights by Peill Putzler, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Midcentury flushmount wall lights or sconces designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. Featuring a smoked glass globe shade with a waved/ribbed molded bubble form, ca...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

vintage De Sede DS 85 Sofa daybed in brown leather
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Very hard to find a vintage De Sede brown leather sofa in this mint condition. The colour is still vibrant and the is minor patina. This sof...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Italian space age modern floor coat hanger in green metal, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age modern floor coat hanger in green metal, 1970s Floor coat hanger with round base in bright green painted metal. In the upper part it...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1980s Vintage Red Drum Side Table
Located in La Mesa, CA
Vintage drum side table with a plinth gold base. Manufactured by Le Vone Manufacturing Co. in the 1980s.
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1980s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Laminate

Velca Legnano Yellow 1970 Coat Rack
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Rare dans cette couleur jaune Pop ! Créateur Roberto Lucchi and Paolo Orlandini Fabricant Velca Legnano Milano Chromes et plastiques en très bel état d'origine Parfaitement stable...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Fuga Wall Light by Maija Liisa Komulainen for Raak, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
These Fuga wall lamps from Raak were designed by the architect and industrial designer Maija Liisa Komulainen in Finland in 1964. The design shows similarities with organ pipes. ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Pair of Metal Chrome Box Sconces Bubble Glass, Netherland, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Space Age Mid-Century Modern pair of wall lights lamps sconces attributed to Raak. Blown bubble glass and metal chrome. Famous manufacture like italian design Venini, Vistosi, La Mur...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Coat Rack and Umbrella Stand, Designed by Lucci & Orlandini, Velca, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century combined clothing hanger and umbrella stand was designed by Roberto Lucci and Paolo Orlandini. It was produced by Velca Milano Italy. Model VIP. Stand is in very good v...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Wall sconces by Harvey Guzzini for Guzzini, 1969 Italy
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Applique a parete disegnate dai fratelli Guzzini per Guzzini, 1969 Italia. Paralume in perspex bianco e struttura in metallo nichelato, le lampade sono formate da 2 semisfere in perspex sovrapposte alla struttura centrale, le lampade donano una luce calda e accogliente all' ambiente circostante. Harvey Guzzini è spesso erroneamente considerato il nome di un designer di illuminazione attivo tra gli anni '60 e '70; in realtà è il nome di una manifattura di lampade italiana, fondata da sei fratelli Guzzini (Raimondo, Giovanni, Virgilio, Giuseppe, Adolfo e Giannunzio), che prende il nome dal film Harvey del 1950, con James...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Table / wall lamp, model Eclisse by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Vico Magistretti (1920 - 2006) was an Italian industrial designer, furniture designer, light designer and architect. The Eclisse lamp is designed in 1965 while travelling in the Mi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Floor Lamp Space Age Designed by Caps I Mans for Lamsar, 1972, Spain
By Caps i Mans, Lamsar
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Stunning white metal floor lamp, Space Age, designed by Caps I Mans for Lamsar, 1972, Spain.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Suspension de Luigi Colani en plexiglass blanc UFO Space Age, 1970
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Lustre space Age de Luigi Colani 1970 de couleur blanche. Très recherché pour les amoureux du design des années 70
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plexiglass

Trolley, Serving Barcart, Spage Age, Orange and Silver
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Spage age serving bar cart in orange and silver metal in original good condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Rare Pair of Poliarte 'Denebe' Handmade Wall or Ceiling Lamps, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A rare and almost unique pair of Poliarte ‘Denebe’ Wall or Ceiling Lamps, a vintage luminary produced b PoliArte in the 1970s. This unfindable set, sought by enthusiasts and collecto...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Italian Space Age Sculptural Cloud Modular Sofa Set in Brown Velvet
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful two-part Mid-Century-Modern modular seating set, attributed to Claudio Vagnoni for 1P Italy. Late 1960s production. Foam and metal c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Very Rare Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base from Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s -
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s. We have a total of six table lamp bases from the Kaiser Leuchten Bubble ceramic series from the 19...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large Hanging Lamp Martinelli Luce 'Coupe 1835'' in Glossy Red, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Embark on a journey through vintage design with the 'Coupe' Big Hanging Lamp by Elio Martinelli, a true gem crafted by Martinelli Luce in Italy during the 1970s. This oversized vinta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Very Rare Egg Floor Lamp by Napako, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare Egg floor lamp made in Czechoslovakia by Napako in 1960s. Very good original condition. 1x100W, E25-E27 bulb US plug adapter included Shipping quote on request
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

A Pair of Square Ceramic Wall Lights Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of two square ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Large table 'Bulb' by Enrico Tronconi, Italy 1970's
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Large and interesting table lamp 'Bulb' in lacquered metal with chrome ring and mouth blown Murano opaline glass. Typical Space Age design from the seventies. Soft lines and pleasant...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Lakro space ace pendant lamp 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pendant lamp .Round Aluminum shaped . Orange inside gives a warm effect when lid . good condition .
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Italian 3-seater sofa
Located in PARIS, FR
Italian 3-seater sofa in apple green velvet with a metal frame in the spirit of designer Giuseppe Munari, from the 1970s. Perfect condition. DV363
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Textile

1960s Set of Two Space Age Blue and Gray Glass Italian Wall Sconces by Veca
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of iconic wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy by Veca in the Space Age Era, they are in perfect condition and in working order.This set of Wall Sconces by Veca it'...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Lampe en verre de Murano Mazzega 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Large Murano glass lamp. Editions Mazzega circa 1960. Mouth blown glass. In perfect condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Plexi and Chrome Table Lamp in the manner of Gino Sarfatti
Located in Mortsel, BE
We have 4 pieces of this beautiful piece.
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1980s Unknown Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1 of 2 Orange Brown Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Orange rectangle-shaped ceramic wall lights/flush mounts, Germany in the 1970s. The base of the light is rectangle and there are beautiful ceramic swirls on top of that. This lights...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

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

Set desk & chair in fiberglass by Patrick Gingembre, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk and Chair Set: Space Age French Design, 1970s This brown lacquered fiberglass desk, paired with a matching chair, embodies the iconic Space Age style. Designed by Patrick Gingembre for Paulus...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

Pair of British Space Age Modular Leather Lounge Chairs by Tetrad
Located in Norwalk, CT
Cultivate the innovative spirit of Space Age design in your home with this fabulous pair of modular lounge chairs, produced by the British company Tetrad in the 1970's. A perfect com...
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Late 20th Century English Space Age Furniture

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Leather

Bubble Glass Table or Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Space Age yellow glass table or floor lamp made in Czechoslovakia in 1970s. One crack on bottom part of glass (visible on photo) has no effect on function. 1x75W, E25-E27 bulb US plu...
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Raak XL R88 Ziggurat ceiling lights, 1980s
By RAAK
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage metal ceiling lights designed by Raak's design team. Model 'Ziggurat ' - Large model. Rare pieces to find in a set of 6, price is per ...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Suspension de Luigi Colani en plexiglas rouge UFO Space Age, 1970
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Emblématique lustre Space Age de Luigi Colani très recherché par les amoureux du design des années 70 Produit rare à trouver.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plexiglass

Black leather & Chrome plated metal 1960s fourline armchair by Zanuso for Arflex
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare black leather & chrome plated metal "fourline" armchair designed in the 1970s by Marco Zanuso and produced by Arflex. Very good condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage space age green and chrome mushroom touch lamp, circa 1970s
Located in Houston, TX
A one of a kind vintage space age mushroom lamp, circa 1970s. This touch lamp has a chrome base with 3 light settings, and a green transparent mushroom top. It had European connectio...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

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

Beautiful large 1960s table or floor lamp with a large glass ball from Sölken
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large 1960s heavy metal table or floor lamp in brass color. The manufacturer is Sölken Leuchten. Made in Germany. White frosted glass lampshade. Makes a very nice soft ligh...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Riccardo Schweizer Giulietta e Romeo Set of Plates for 2, Ceramica Pagnossin
Located in Zürich, CH
Designed by Riccardo Schweizer and produced by Ceramica Pagnossin. Made in glazed ceramic and in very good original condition. Some plates are stamped with the manufacturer's logo 'P...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Brass & Nickel Plated Metal 1960s round mirrors, set of 2
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 2 wall mirrors in brass, nickel-plated and painted metal. Their design, quality and style are reminiscent of similar contemporary products from A...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass, Nickel

Stokking stool, ottoman, footstool by Clemens Claessen
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Height: 40 cm. Width: 39 cm. Depth: 39 cm. There are a few very small holes in the fabric (see last detail photos). Origin: The Netherlands, 1970s. Material: fabric.
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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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, 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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