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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.

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Style: Space Age
Vintage Alarm Table Clock by Krups - 70s Space Age Design in Mustard Yellow
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A definitive example of 1970s space age design, this Krups alarm clock showcases innovation and bold aesthetics. Crafted in West Germany, it features a mustard-yellow plastic casing ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Studio Davico Coffee Table Stainless Steel Mirror Glass, Italy, Circa 1970
By Eugenio Davico, Studio Davico
Located in Vienna, AT
Unique coffee table by Eugenio Davico with the original pattern mirror glass top, Italy 1970 Very cool and rare cocktail table with a heavy glass top on a bent stainless steel base....
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Space Age Table Lamp: Design from the 70s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Space Age Table Lamp! Very rare object! Introducing this stunning table lamp that captures the essence of 1970s vintage design. With its chrome-plated and painted metal stru...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space Age Dome Lid Smoke Lucite Ice Bucket
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique space-age dome ice bucket, with white plastic removable insert for easy cleaning.
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20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Cocoon Table Lamps with Grey Metal Base by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Cocoon Table Lamps with Grey Metal Base by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany Cocoon shades & metal body Minimal and natural design Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cab...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Paul Evans Studio Wall Mounted Space Console
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Studio Wall Mounted Space Console, Paul Evans Studio 1965c. Stainless steel case with leather drawer front. Very few of these were produced. (Craig Ellwood Painting pictur...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Space Age Style Italian Clear Plexiglass Magazine Rack
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Eleg...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Two 1960s Space Age Murano Glass and Steel Wall Sconces by Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The 1960s Space Age Murano Glass and Steel wall sconces by Mazzega are an iconic fusion of futuristic design and Italian glassmaking artistry. Mazzega, renowned for its innovative us...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

1970s Modernist Ice Murano Glass Square Wall Sconces by Toso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The 1970s Modernist Ice Murano Glass Square Wall Sconces by Toso are distinctive and artistic pieces that reflect the innovative glasswork for whi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Space age white coffee table, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age coffee table Italy 1970s Lacquered wood 50 × 50 × 50 cm Conditions: good consistent with age and use. Small defects
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

2 Space Age Flushmounts by Mazzega, Carlo Nason in Murano Glass, Italy, Ca 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Two Mid-Century Modern flushmounts lamp by Mazzega, most likely designed by Carlo Nason, circa 1970, consisting on 4 clear murano glass pieces that slide into a grey/silver lacquered...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ball Glass and Brass Body Pair of Sconces by Peill und Putzler, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Ball Glass and Brass Body Pair of Sconces by Peill und Putzler, 1960s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamps are in very good condition. Note: There are some missing...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage GEPO Flexible Mushroom Floor Lamp Space Age Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare mushroom floor lamp by GEPO with flexible base. The shades produce a warm light and can be fixated at different points. The swing mechanism of the base allows you to positi...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Vintage Lavender Curvy Freestanding Sculptural Lounge Chair 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age sculptural vintage lounge chair covered with lavender textile fabric. An amazing freestanding lounge chair in curvy shape with a wonderful and comfortable seat and back, wh...
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Late 20th Century European Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Plastic, Foam

Lovely Green Ceramic Table Lamp Bases, Germany 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Green Ceramic Table Lamp Bases, Germany 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 German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Lesbo Table Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide in Murano Glass
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
First edition  Lesbo table lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide 1960s. Designed by Mangiarotti in 1967, the Lesbo table lamp is now an internationally celebrated design. Its icon...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Italian Postmodern Wall Perpetual Calendar by Della Beffa for Ring a Date, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern Wall perpetual calendar by Giorgio Della Beffa for Ring A Date, 2000-2010s Iconic and elegant wall perpetual calendar in yellow plast...
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Early 2000s Italian Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Curtis Jere Geometric Polished Stainless Skyscraper Floor Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Very clean and dramatic architectural floor lamp comprised of multiple segments of mirror polished stainless steel sheet that have been cut and formed with precision into geometric b...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Serpentina Daybed Lounger By Burkhard Vogtherr For Rosenthal in BlueFiberglass
Located in Halle, DE
Rocking Lounger Model “Serpentina”, designed in 1976 by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Einrichtungen. Version in fiberglass plastic. No fabric-cover available. Significant signs of ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

Set of 8 Camaleonda Sittings Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of modular armchairs and poufs in brown corduroy, mod. Camaleonda designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1970. The set consists of 8 elements: - 5 armchairs (cm 71H x 65...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Lampada a tre luci di Goffredo Reggiani per Reggiani, Italia, anni '60
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Imponente piantana di Goffredo Reggiani, in acciaio a tre braccia orientabili singolarmente. La base è in marmo, con interruttore di accensione originale. La lampada è perfettamente ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Steel

Space Age Table Lamps By Helena Tynell For Orion Leuchten, 1960s, Set Of 2
Located in Zohor, SK
These are great table lamps! Produced in Austria in 1960s by Orion Leuchten company. Original labels still attached. Designed by Helena Tynell with her typical bubble glass shields. ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Plastic

Vintage serpente floor lamp by Elio Martinelli, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage 'serpente' floor lamp designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce. Gorgeous design classic. The base has a heavy ballast so that the lamp can rotate 360° without tippi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Mid-century green ceramic ashtray, Sicart Italy 1969
Located in Firenze, IT
Midcentury green ceramic ashtray Sicart 1969s Italy H: 6 cm Diam. 15.5cm Labeled on the base. Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Green Handcrafted Murano Glass Pair of Large Sconces by VeArt, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Italian handcrafted Semi-Transparent Murano glass pair of large sconces by VeArt, 1970s, Italy Very elegant wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Fontana Arte Chandelier Pendant Model 2313 Design Max Ingrand 1950
Located in taranto, IT
raro lampadario originale produzione Fontana Arte su disegno di Max Ingrand, 1950 circa struttura in metallo con elementi in ottone, coppia di larghi dischi in vetro di murano mar...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gau Aulenti for Gavina Tennis Bed 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Large king size bed by Gae Aulenti mod. ‘Tennis’ for Gavina, Italy 1972. Unique and iconic bed from the ‘Tennis‘ series referring to the round shapes and...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather

Space Age Three-Seater Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Teddy Bear & Leatherette
Located in Catania, CT
A rare three-seater sofa designed by Adriano Piazzesi, produced in Italy during the 1970s. Upholstered in its original cream teddy bear fabric and black leatherette, this piece perfe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Faux Leather

XL Wave Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large wall lamp or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The design and materials create a fantastic play of light in the room. Very high-quality workmanship and a...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large Massive Italian Glass Egg Lamp on Travertine Base by Ben Swildens
Located in San Diego, CA
An amazing extra large egg-shaped glass, sitting on a solid travertine base freshly rewired, with a cloth cord the lamp is absolutely gorgeous and very rare it takes a regular lightb...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Travertine

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

Space Age Orange Full Glass Table lamp, 1970
Located in Mortsel, BE
Very nice Space Age table lamp. Made completely from glass. The glass has an orange color and is white on the inside. There are very good organic forms throughout the piece. stand-al...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass

Space Age Table Lamp by Motoko Ishii
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Space Age Table Lamp by Motoko Ishii This beautiful, unusual little table lamp is a true classic of 1970s design. The design is eye-catching and friendly with warm lighting that prov...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Space Age Murano floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, opaline glass
Located in Milano, IT
Born in 1935 into a family of celebrated glassmakers from the venetian island of Murano, Carlo Nason is no doubt one of the most influential glass designers of the twentieth century....
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

1970's Italian Space Age Modern Carlo Nason Attributed Orb Pendant Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's Italian space age modern orb pendant. Three large slices of wildly marbled gray and semi-transparent slumped glass surround a chrome frame and form a large helmet shape. Compl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1970s Gorgeous Set of 3 Vases in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous set of 3 vases in Murano glass. The items are in excellent condition. Dimensions: Blu vase diameter 3,14" x 10,23" height inches Blu vase diameter 8 cm x 26 height...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Pierre Paulin F300 Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Pierre Paulin F300 lounge chair. In excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or tears in upholstery. Stamped with manufacturer mark on ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Lavender Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent, light purple / lavender and controlled bubbles Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Space Age Cocoon Hanging Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Although often attributed to Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, these cocoon lamps are generally made by Goldkant, Germany 1960s. This lamp is in great condition considerin...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Resin

Leather and Birchwood Photo Frame for Two Pictures by French Brand Hermès Paris
Located in North Miami, FL
Leather and birchwood photo frame for two pictures by french luxury design house Hermès Paris By: Hermès Paris Material: birch, glass, leather, magnets, thread, wood Technique: embo...
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Furniture

Materials

Magnets

1970s Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Cosack
Located in München, DE
Very nice and UFO wall or ceiling lamps from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. A wonderful light is created. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wear. Minimal...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age Vintage Ten Red Plastic Dining Chairs Helmut Baetzner Bofinger, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage ten dining chairs or chairs from plastic in cherry red color tone by Helmut Baetzner Bofinger 1964 Germany. The chairs are stamped underneath and are presented in ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Modern Vintage Chrome Floor Lamp attr. Robert Sonneman, 1960s, USA
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage chromed floor lamp attributed to Robert Sonneman, which shows six turnable globes. The vintage floor lamp has six E 14 sockets and on/off button. Very goo...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Dijkstra Space Age Pendant Acrylic Glass Lamp Plexiglass Light Fixture, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Amazing acrylic glass pendant lamp by Dijkstra. This space age piece is made of thick plexiglass and has a coffee-brown colour. The lamp spreads a warm glow. The lamp requires an E27...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Roche Bobois mirrored polished metal and glass coffee table, France 1970
Located in Renens, CH
Very stylish and high quality coffee table edited by Roche Bobois, France 1970. The oval glass top features an inlaid curved pattern composed of two lines which create an interestin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space Age Lucite and Chrome Catch It All
Located in San Diego, CA
Really nice and unique catch it all, circa 1970s, this piece was never used its in like-new condition.
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Late 20th Century Korean Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Bubble Glass Clear Silver Chrome Pendant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three original 1970s pendant lights produced by Staff Leuchten, Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with bubble glass shades on a clear silver chrome pendant. All original...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Original Woolen Rug Designed by Verner Panton for Desso, Holland 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an original vintage rug design by Verner Panton for Desso in the mid 1970s. The rug is part of the Romatica collect...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Wool

Italian sofa in yellow velvet, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
A very comfortable design with eye-catching colors. This 1970s Italian sofa has been recently upholstered in vibrant yellow corduroy. Its generous shap...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Cord

Set of Six Staff Tube Ceiling or Wall Lights Designed by Rolf Krüger, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning set of six sconces or ceiling lights made in Germany, by Staff Leuchten. Each with chrome and metal. Easy to mount and fantastic to look at. Each Fixture requires one Euro...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Robot Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A unique and very unusual vintage robot table lamp. This was hand made by a crafty individual in around the 1960-70’s. Someone has made this at home fro...
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1960s British Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Ustensilo Wall Organizer by Dorothee Becker for Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this Design and color Designer - Dorothee Becker Maurer Producer - Design M Model - Ustensilo Wall Organizer Design Period 1970s Materials - Plastic Col...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

White Italian Space Age Plastic Trolley Dime by Marcello Siard for Coll. Longato
Located in Vienna, AT
This white 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

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Plastic

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

Opaline Sputnik Flush Lamp
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a fantastic l...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

First Edition Pastil Easy Chair - Eero Aarnio
Located in Antwerpen, BE
An orange, early edition 'Pastil' easy chair, designed by Eero Aarnio in 1967. The year after he received the American Industrial Design Award. The New York Times wrote about the Bal...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Brown Space Age Eyeball Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age eyeball floor lamp in mat brown colour. The metal shades can be turned in any way desirable and move up and down the base. The lights can switched on separately...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

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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