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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
Artemide E-light red Y2K style design
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Desk lamp with color half transparent body. It was released in late 90s by Artemide. It's obvious that it was influenced from first generation iMac released in 1997. Color is red. I...
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1990s Italian Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Tito Agnoli Original fabric sofa bed for Cinova Mod. 711
Located in Milano, IT
At the height of the Seventies, in an era of innovation and avant-garde design, a sofa was born that remains a testimony to the genius of Tito Agnoli and the craftsmanship of the Cin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Oak wardrobe, 1950s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Oak cabinet resting on four tapered legs surmounted by turned wooden uprights and opening by two doors in front. France, 1950s.
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Oak

Rare Pair of White Rodolfo Bonetto Space Age Floor Lamps for iGuzzini Italy 1970
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of stunning floor lamps by Rodolfo Bonetto for iGuzzini Italy 1970 The design is half way in the Italian Radical Design Movement (1965-1975) and has strong Space Age influence...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Artistic Mirror Made in Italy, Eugenio Carmi for Acerbis
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative geometric wall mirror by Italian artist Eugenio Carmi for furniture brand Acerbis. Designed in the 1980s and named "Morphos", this mirror is part of a series that perfectl...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Plexiglass Pair of Sconces by Raak, 1970s, Netherlands
By RAAK
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass Pair of Sconces by RAAK, 1970s, Netherlands Base is made of metal Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. Original boxes are available and will be sent with them. ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1960s Space Age Gilded Metal and White Plastic Chandelier by Stilux Milano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A white acrylic and gilded metal three-lights chandelier designed and manufactured in the sixties by Stilux. The chandelier comes from an important lighting shop that was going out o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Metal floor lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Gilded metal "Wagneriana" floor lamp by designers Massimo Vignelli (1931-2014) and Lella Vignelli (1934-2016) for Acerbis in the 1980s (1986). Good condition. Functional. DV122
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

1970's Space Age Modular Sectional Sofa in Corded Sheared Boucle
Located in Norwalk, CT
Turn your living space into a retro-futuristic installation with this fabulous Space Age modular sofa. The chunky, plinth-style silhouette is pure 1970's fun; with four armless secti...
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Late 20th Century European Space Age Furniture

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Fabric

Italian space age Adjustable floor lamp in red metal and marble, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Adjustable floor lamp in red metal and marble, 1970s Adjustable floor lamp with spherical diffuser in metal painted red externally and white internally. The structu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Metal

Lampada da terra regolabile, italiana moderna, in metallo e plexiglass, 1970 ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
Lampada da terra orientabile con paralume sferico in metallo verniciato bianco. Il diffusore è mobile grazie ad un particolare aggancio, regolabile, in plexiglass e lo stelo, in acci...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Two small sample carpets, by Verner Panton, Basel, Switzerland, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Two small sample rugs designed by Verner Panton and published by Verner Panton Design in Basel, Switzerland. Pure new wool.
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1970s Swiss Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Wool

Italian space age Three-seater sofa in yellow fabric and black wood, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Three-seater sofa in yellow fabric and black wood, 1970s Three-seater sofa with squared seat and back, padded and covered in yellow teddy fabric. The legs are two s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

space age ladder - scaleo Velca Legnano by L&O Design Italy
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
rare plastic design foldable ladder by L&O Design for Velca Legnano Milano and produced by Cycolac - Italy good working condition with slight signs of patina. No brakes/no chips
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age 1970s Heller by Massimo Vignelli Set of 4 Dinner Plates in Melamine
Located in San Diego, CA
Colorful set of 4 plates designed by Massimo Vignelli for Heller circa 1970s, in a navy blue color, yellow, pink, and purple.
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20th Century American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Rare 70s Italian Wall Unit 'Portatutto' by Ferrarin and Salvioli for Lamperti
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare and iconic wall unit ‘Portatutto’ designed by Ferrarin and Salvioli for Lamperti, Italy in the 70s. With the typical style of Dorothee Becker , this rare and distinctive wall sh...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pierre Paulin x Jack Lenor Larsen little tulip armchair by Artifort
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare Jack Lenor Larsen Mementum fabrics little Tulip chair. Made by Artifort - Netherlands
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Kienzle Space Age Clock: 1970s West German Design Marvel in Glossy Brown
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Amazing space age clock with a futuristic design made by Kienzle West Germany in the 1970s. This unique vintage clock has a body made of lacquer...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Organic Vintage Sculptural Red Lounge Chair by Achille & Piero Castiglioni 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage San Luca sculptural lounge chair or armchair from leather in burnt red color Italy 1960s designed by Achille & Piero Castiglioni. This very comfortable organic and ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Leather

Late 20th Century Bulbous Polished Glass Yellow Vase of Scandinavian Design
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century bulbous polished glass yellow vase of scandinavian design By: unknown Material: glass, enamel Technique: cast, enameled, glazed, polished Dimensions: 11 in x 10 in...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Large Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Very large bubble glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant and an eye-catcher in every room. The structure in the glass c...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age Dining Set with Six Cobra Chairs by Giotto Stoppino and Matching Table
Located in Milano, IT
Born 1926, Giotto Stoppino was one of the most relevant representative of the Italian Space Age movement. He worked as an architect but, most importantly, as a designer - penning obj...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Vintage Space Age-Style Smoked Opaque Acrylic Lounge Chair by Raphael Raffel
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful lounge chair designed by French designer Raphel Raffel circa 1970s. Chair is fabricated from smoked opaque acrylic and has a seat cushion and back cushion for increased com...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Decorative Mirror by Italian artist Eugenio Carmi, produced by Acerbis
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative wall mounted mirror designed by artist Eugenio Carmi for italian furniture brand Acerbis and manufactured in the 1980s. Its an exquisite Space Age Era artifact, and its vi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Mirror

ToTo - Space M Collection - Handcrafted Ceramic Vase Glazed
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Space M is a collection of glazed ceramic vases made up of five elements.
The collection is inspired by Mirò's painting "Mujer, pájaro, estrella”.This special edition was produced on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Glass Wall Lamp "Gio S P-PL 40" by Michele Sbrogiò for Murano Due
By Murano Due, Michele Sbrogiò
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The Gio lamps, masterfully designed by Michele Sbrogiò utilizes a simple flat structure to elegantly frame a burst of light emitted by the handblown diffuser in satin white opaline g...
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1990s Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Caprice Dining / Side Chairs by Philippe Starck for Cassina
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of modernist chairs with a retro / space age feel. This model is called the Caprice chair, they were designed by Philippe Starck in 2007 and made in Italy by Cassina....
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Early 2000s Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Stig Lönngren, mid-century storage unit by Hagafors, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
Mid-century storage unit designed by Stig Lönngren in collaboration with Lars Larsson, both members of the design collective HI-Gruppen. Produced in small numbers by Hagafors Stolfab...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

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

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Steel, Chrome

Space Age Table Mirror Olaf Von Bohr for Gedy, 1970
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Lovely and ultra rare space age plastic vanity mirror designed by Olaf Von Bohr for Gedy in the 70s. This beautiful vintage piece has a plastic base with a convenient compartment f...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Poltrone Galaxy Space Age di Alf Svensson e Yngve Sandsteöm per Dux, 1970 ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
Coppia di poltrone modello Galaxy, in stile e del periodo Space Age, con scocca in resina, base in metallo, imbottitura trapuntata su schienale e seduta e rivestimento in pelle nera. Progetto di Alf Svensson e Yngve Sandsteöm per Dux, 1970 ca. Buone condizioni, in patina e con i segni del tempo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plastic

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

Poltrone Galaxy Space Age di Alf Svensson e Yngve Sandsteöm per Dux, 1970 ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
Coppia di poltrone modello Galaxy, in stile e del periodo Space Age, con scocca in resina, base in metallo, imbottitura trapuntata su schienale e seduta e rivestimento in pelle nera. Progetto di Alf Svensson e Yngve Sandsteöm per Dux, 1970 ca. Buone condizioni, in patina e con i segni del tempo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Sculptural Chromed Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, Italian Collectible Design
Located in Milano, IT
When thinking of chromed laps from the mid-century period it's hard not to remember Goffredo Reggiani, the obscure yet famed italian entrepreneur and light designer. Particularly kee...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Drive Table Lamp by Adalberto Dal Lago for Bieffeplast, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Drive Table Lamp by Adalberto Dal Lago for Bieffeplast, 1970s Designer - Adalberto Dal Lago & Adam Thiani Producer - Francesconi / Bieffeplast Model - Drive Table Lamp Design Period ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Plastic

MeMe- Space M Collection- Italian Ceramic Vase by Cuorecarpenito
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Space M is a collection of glazed ceramic vases made up of five elements.
The collection is inspired by Mirò's painting "Mujer, pájaro, estrella”.This special edition was produced on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Organic Glass Vases, set of two engraved sculptural pieces, vintage
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage set of two matching glass pieces, a tall vase and a low bowl, both made in the same shade of clear glass and both with a frosted/sandblasted surface and egraved decorations t...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass

Flower Table Lamp by Studio D.A. for Lamperti, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Flower Table Lamp by Studio D.A. for Lamperti, 1970s Designer - Cesare Casati & C. Emanuele Ponzio (Studio D.A.) Producer - Lamperti Design Period - Seventies Measurements - Width 1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

TaTa - Space M Collection - Glazed Ceramic Vase Handcrafted
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Space M is a collection of glazed ceramic vases made up of five elements.u2028The collection is inspired by Miró's painting "Mujer, pájaro, estrella".This special edition was produce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Reggiani Sconces in Stainless Steel, Italian Space Age, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a set of two Reggiani sconces, made in curved stainless steel and with three light bulbs each. They date back to the late 1960s, Reggiani's golden age, and are a ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Spage Age Orange Pendant designed by Guzzini 1970, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare vintage pendant lamp designed in the space age seventies. This amazing vintage light is made of orange plastic with chrome. It gives a beautiful soft and warm light when it...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Space Age Arco Floor Lamp, Chrome Metal, Three Lights, Reggiani
Located in Milano, IT
Offered here is a vintage, three-lights floor lamp produced in Italy in the early 1970s. It is not labeled, but based on the appearance, material, joints and manufacture quality it i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Collectible Space Age Table / Desk Lamp in Steel and Plexiglass
Located in Milano, IT
Intriguing desk/table lamp in metal, with an opaline plexiglass lampshade. Made in Italy in the 1970s, it's a stunning example of Space Age design, and looks great in many contexts: ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Murano orange glass flying saucer Ufo table lamp, Murano Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age flying saucer Ufo table lamp Murano Italy 1970s Orange blown glass. Metal. 25.5 cm H x 36 cm diam. Conditions: excellent consistent with age ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass, Stained Glass

Cocoon Shade Metal Body Pair of Bedside Lamps by GOLDKANT, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Shade Metal Body Pair of Bedside Lamps by GOLDKANT, 1970s, Germany Cocoon shades & metal body Minimal and natural design Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cable...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Lucite Double Decker Stackable Wine Rack 8 Bottle Capacity
Located in San Diego, CA
stackable lucite wine rack 8 bottle capacity includes 2 units hold up to 8 bottles, circa 1970's new never used.
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20th Century American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Italian Space Age Floor Lamp in Chromed Metal with "Flying Saucer" Shade
Located in Milano, IT
This is a vintage floor lamp in stainless steel, chrome and painted metal. The flying saucer-like shade in painted in cream white, and clearly identifies the piece as a Space Age man...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Fauteuil Mario Sabot, Space Age , Italie , Années 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Fauteuil type space age de mario Sabot, Tissu mohair Teddy de chez pierre frey la coque à ete repeinte
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Mohair, Fiberglass, Foam

Fauteuil salon Aerospace, Quasar Khahn , Sattelite, France 1968
Located in PARIS, FR
Fauteuil aerospace sattelite de quasar khanh orange jamais gonflé au préalable avec sa pochette originale
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Sculptural tubular floor lamp in chrome metal, Space Age, Reggiani style
Located in Milano, IT
Gaetano Sciolari is widely regarded as one of the most innovative, prolific and eclectic lighting designers of the Space Age period. Born and lived in Italy, he created several celeb...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Large Vintage Chrome Flowerpot Chandelier
Located in Mortsel, BE
Stunning Large Chrome Flowerpot Chandelier – Inspired by Verner Panton Elevate your space with this magnificent chrome flowerpot chandelier, reminiscent of the iconic designs by Ver...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Rare Italian Retro Pop Art Metal Wall Panel, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Italian Retro Pop Art Metal Wall Panel, 1970s, Italy Measurements : 106 cm x 71 cm x 6 cm NOTE: There 4 hanger at the backside of the panel. Please do not hesitate to ask u...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Sofa space age - Italy 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Three-seater sofa reupholstered in taupe fabric - Italy 70s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Space Age Yellow Chapter One Desk by Broyhill Premier, 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Space Age Yellow Chapter One desk by Broyhill Premier, 1970's. In good vintage condition.
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Space Age Geometric Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 13 Lights, Aluminium
Located in Milano, IT
Gaetano Sciolari is widely regarded as one of the most innovative, prolific and eclectic lighting designers of the Space Age period. Born and lived in Italy, he created several celeb...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Italian space age Long pile geometrical carpet in wool with beehive design 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Long pile geometrical carpet in wool with beehive design, 1970s Long pile rectangular rug. The material is pure wool in the colors white, yellow and brown. The geom...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Clear Glass Sculpture of a Classic Volkswagen Beetle, Car Memorabilia
Located in Milano, IT
Little but realistic miniature model of a classic Volkswagen Beetle - most likely a version from the late 1970s/early 1980s. It is made in pressed clear glass, and is rich in details...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Italian Modular Lounge Chair in Black Leather model PANAREA by Lev & Lev, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
A vintage Lounge chair that can become an element of an infinite modular sofa. Made in Italy by the LEV & LEV company between 1960 and 1970, this armchair is the manifesto of that tr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather

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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