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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
One of the Two Orange Peill & Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peill & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! The lovely shaped hand blown lampshade ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass

Lotus lounge chair by André Vandenbeuck for Strässle International, 1969.
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Lotus lounge chair by André Vandenbeuck for Strässle International, 1969 Switzerland. Fiberglass frame in very good condition. Completely reupholstered in high-quality black leather....
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Late 20th Century Swiss Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Fiberglass

1960s Fontana Arte Style Heavy Glass and Steel Space Age Italian Wall Sconce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An high quality heavy verde Nilo glass and steel wall sconce designed and manufactured in Italy in the Space Age Era, it's in very good conditions and in working order, it needs a re...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 2 1970s Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamps 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

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Metal

Several Flower shaped Brown Opaque Glass Pendants, Peill Putzler, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique brown flower glass pendant, made in the 1970s by german designer and company Peill Putzler. The lampshade is made of a ‘cast opaque brown glass’ with an inner ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass

Lounge Chair by Marzio Cecchi in Lucite and Leather
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Very rare Mid-Century Modern space age lounge chairs in clear lucite and leather by the Italian designer Marzio Cecchi.  Born near Florence on March 1st 1940, Marzio Cecchi comes fro...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Lucite

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

Vintage italian glass and chrome chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
1970s Gaetano Sciolari style chandelier with a chrome frame and mushroom shaped smoked glass lamp shades. The lamp emits a soft welcomming light. Good condition Tested and ready t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Service H&C Heinrich Germany en porcelaine blanc et orange Germany 1970 (73p)
Located in London, England
Service Space Age en porcelaine blanche et orange de 73 pièces. Il se compose de: 13 assiettes plates 12 assiettes creuses 13 assiettes à dessert 1 grand plat de service ro...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Porcelain

Space Age Five Drawer Dresser in Yellow and White
Located in Redding, CT
Space Age Five Drawer Dresser in Yellow and White. Or Green and White. The colored panels are interchangeable. Choose Lime green or lemon yellow. How creative. More photos to be adde...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Haberli Teo Alfredo design in years '65 Swiss production sculpture chair
Located in Biella, IT
Haberli Teo Alfredo design in years '65 Swiss production one space age sculpture chair in the sell. Are available two chairs ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Clock CONDOR / Space Age Design / Italy 70's
By Condor
Located in Warszawa, PL
one clock has a scratch and one hand is bent. Good condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

1980’s Metal Pendant Lamp by Vrieland Design, The Netherlands
Located in Bern, CH
Late 1970's, early 1980’s Metal Pendant Lamp by Vrieland Design, The Netherlands. Metallic gold shade with approximately 4 meter cable. Design: Vrieland Design, The Netherlands Produ...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Original Boris Tabacoff Dinning Room Set, 1970s, France
Located in The Hague, NL
Space Age period dining room set designed by Boris Tabacoff and manufactured for Mobilier Modulair Moderne in 1970s circa period, France. The set consists of the round dinning table...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Glass Flush Lamp
Located in München, DE
Chromed Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 12 special glasses spread a sparkling light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a fantastic look. ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

Pair of Sconces Panta Murano Glass by Giusto Toso for Leucos, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of sconces wall lights lamps or Flush mount ceiling or table lamps in blue opal blown Murano glass and silver metal by the designer Giusto Toso...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

George Kovacs Polished Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Sculpturally sleek and modern floor lamp by George Kovacs in the form of a towering slender monolith. This lamp has five standard Edison ceramic screw sockets for maximum wattage of...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Orbital Brass Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 glass lampshades with structure spread a pleasant light. The lamp is manufactured to a very high quality. Very contemporary design ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Classic 1970s Double Eye-Ball Chrome Floor Lamp by Lite Beams, After Sonneman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1970s Space Age double eye-ball chrome floor lamp by LITE BEAMS, very reminiscent of the classic lighting designs by Robert Sonneman, Larger chrome sphere up light, smaller s...
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1970s North American Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Pottery Table Lamp with a New Custom Lampshade 1960s
Located in Herentals, BE
Lamp base from Massive Belgium made of unglazed natural earthenware with 5 rectangular recesses. The lampshade is made to measure from a vintage fabric with a Space age motif with g...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Earthenware, Fabric

Veca-Style Pair of Italian Ceiling Lights in Metal and Glass
By VECA
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This iconic pair of cei...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

1970s Space Age Carlo Moretti Orange and Brown Opaline Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic orange, brown white and black opaline glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy in lovely conditions. This Vase embodies the bold and futuristic design aesthetics chara...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Opaline Glass

Pace Collection ORBA System Wall Unit
Located in Hanover, MA
Pace collection ORBA wall system by Janet Schweitzer, 1974. Four extruded highly polished aluminum standards incorporating half inch thick glass s...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

A Post-Modern SPACE-AGE Desk CHAIR by WELLE, Germany 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular adjustable, telescopic and wheeled office chair, Pop, Post-Modernist, Memphis, red lacquered metal structure, white fabric seat with red checks, black faux leather trim...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Desk by Alain Richard edited by TFM, 1974
Located in PARIS, FR
Alain Richard (1926 - 2017) is a famous French designer who quickly established himself as one of the most brilliant representatives of his generation. After graduating from the Écol...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Large Chrome Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamp, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Four Doria hand blown glass bubbled tubes on a chrome base. Manufactured by Doria Leuchten Germany, circa 1970. This exceptional artefact of modern design reflects the extreme intere...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Variable Light Articulated Lamp - Gabriele D'Ali for Francesconi - Italy - '60s
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary floor lamp, designed by Gabriele D'Ali and produced by Francesconi Brescia in 1965, is a perfect example of 1960s Italian design, combining functionality with aest...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Space Age Mod White Fiberglass Ball Chair Style Girasole Chair Luciano Frigerio
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Space Age Mod style ball chair in the style of the Girasole chair by Luciano Frigerio. Comprised of white fiberglass resin ball seat & base and ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam

Extremely Rare Floor Lamp Medusa in Green by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you can find the iconic Space Age floor lamp designed by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini studio and manufactured by Meblo. It is known as Medusa Floor Lamp...
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1970s Slovenian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Pendant Chandelier 1970s Space Age Ufo Atom Lamp White Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
1970s Vintage Pendant Chandelier - White Chrome Space Age UFO Atom Lamp Introducing a captivating vintage pendant chandelier that perfectly encapsulates the...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass

Jet Lag Chair Sculptural Modular Chaise Longue Contemporary 'Red'
Located in Berkshire, England
JET LAG Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Available in a range of materials and customisable fabrics - a fu...
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2010s British Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

De Sede Design Black Leather Patchwork Storage Ottoman, Switzerland 1970s
Located in leucate, FR
Black patchwork leather storage ottomans with open top by Swiss designer De Sede. Original soft leather with beautiful patina. Good condition. 1970s. Many colors and sizes avail...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

Brass Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful gold Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The opal glass lampshades spread a cozy light. The lamp is manufactured to a very high qualit...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Space Age Pair of Red Plastic Chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age pair of red plastic chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s Pair of chairs with rounded shapes, in red plastic with removable l...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Modernistic Slatted Kai Ruokonen Ceiling Pendant in Silver and Red, Lynx 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A modernistic slatted ceiling pendant by Finnish designer Kai Ruokonen (Finnmark) consisting of 4 aluminium slates in silver colour with a red see-through circular centerpiece and a ...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Glass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Putzler wall lights in sculptural glass on a highly polished chrome frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures....
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Lounge Chair from the Meerescollection by Luigi Colani in Black Fabric
Located in Halle, DE
Lounge Chair / Armchair by Luigi Colani from the Meerescollection. Designed 1968. Manufactured by Kusch& Co. Model 9900/3. Recent Edition. Was exhibition piece in showroom. Upholster...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Round Design Cork Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Round Design Cork Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist sconces Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light bulbs. Wired and...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Cork

Low curved chrome-plated coffee table 2 tops 1960s 20th century.
Located in Palermo, IT
Italian-designed flower table with chrome frame and smoke-colored glass top from the 1960s. Because of its modern style and lines, it can blend into a youthful interior, but its eleg...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Adjustable Acrylic Space Age Table Lamp
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Plexiglas table lamp from the 1970s. Very good workmanship and unusual design. The swiveling head creates different lighting moods. Condition: Very good vintage condition...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age Rust Chenille Armchair by BEKA, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Space Age armchair created by Italian designer BEKA in the 1970s featuring an elegant, curved silhouette with inset rectangular details along the sides. This sculptural armchair wa...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chenille

Dijkstra White Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Dijkstra white mushroom plexiglass table lamp. The white acrylic glass shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb and currently has an EU...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Vintage Red Orange Plastic Bar Cart, 1970s, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage red orange plastic bar cart or serving table or side table 1970s Germany. A wonderful bar cart or serving table from plastic circu...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Large Chandelier, model "Atomic", Midcentury Modern, white plastic and aluminium
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stylish large chandelier /ceiling lamp, model Atomic. In beautiful condition. Designed by Trix & Robert Haussmann, made for Swiss Lamps, 1960/70s. Base in aluminium and white plasti...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Space Age Stool by Olaf Von Bohr for Gedy, Italy 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the iconic Space Age era with this vintage stool designed by Olaf Von Bohr and crafted by Gedy in Italy during the 1960s. Embodying the geometric and minimalistic design pr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

1 of 2 Large Sputnik Flushmount or Wall Sconce by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Vintage Sputnik lamps from the 1970s manufactured by Cosack, Germany, 1970s. This lamp can be used as a ceiling lamp, or as a wall lamp. Wonderful glass shape and light effe...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Silver Console Table / Dj Box for Turntables and Vinyls
Located in Larnaca, CY
This custom made piece was commissioned to host two turn-tables, a double-channel mixer on its top surface and a storage space for up to 300 vinyls. Being both performative and the o...
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2010s European Space Age Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Lucite

Set of Tow Space Age Midcentury Tulip Show Case Drawers with Glass Front, 1970s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Set of 2 space age midcentury tulip glass fronted display case drawers 1970s. rare chest of drawers with glass front showcase Vintage blue_Yellow body with creamy white tulip base in Space Age design Front and top glass with 4x white drawers...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Desk Lamps Model Twist by S. Renko for Egoluce, 1980s, Italy
By Egoluce, Sandy Renko
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of desk lamps by S. Renko for Egoluce, 1980s, Italy Model Twist Minimal design Very high quality. Fully functional. Adjustable body. Original cable and plug. Switch o...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair of French velvet armchairs, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Elegant pair of vintage armchairs crafted in France in the 1970s. Upholstered in a sumptuous velvet fabric with a rich, warm squirrel brown hue, these chairs combine timeless design ...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Velvet

Peill & Putzler Red glass hanging lamp, Germany 1960-1970
Located in Herentals, BE
Bell-shaped, red hanging lamp produced by Peill & Putzler in Germany in the period 1960-1970 The lamp has an E 27 fitting, suitable for a lamp up to a maximum of 100 Watt. The lamp h...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1960 Angelo Mangiarotti Brambilla Yellow Ceramic Set of Oil
Located in Brescia, IT
Table Set Designer Angelo Mangiarotti Prod. Brambilla Italy, 1960 Ceramic mark on the bottom Perfect Condiction oil: h 20 x 6 x 6 cm salt: h 8 x 5 x 4 cm tray: h 4 x 20 x 18 cm
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light by Mazzega in Murano Opalescent Glass ca 1968
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Mid-Century Modern bell-shaped pendant light manufactured by the Mazzega Factory under Carlo Nason's direction and designs. The drop of the chandelier can be adjusted, it is ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Floor Lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Luci Milano
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this floor lamp features a stunning Murano opaline glass ball shade that exudes a soft, warm glow when illuminated. The chrome base comp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Coat Rack, Space Age, Metal & Brass
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This unique vintage coat rack comes from Czechoslovakia or Germany probably. It features 5 coat hooks in brass and 5 smaller hooks right below them. The frame is made of metal and wa...
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1930s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Stackable Tea Set by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli, 1967
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Vintage Stackable Tea Pot by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli from the 1960s is a truly exceptional piece that embodies the epitome of mid-century modern design innovation. What se...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Glass Faceted Geode Dish in Red and Yellow Sommerso
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage Murano glass, Mandruazatto sommerso dish, handcrafted in Italy in the 1970s. A colourful piece of Murano glass showcasing the 'geode style' crafted using the renowned 'sommerso' technique, which translates to 'submerged.' A skilled art glass process that involves layering two or more tones of glass submerged within one another. The result of this revered process results in a bold and colourful display of layers of glass. In this dish, a warm yolk-toned yellow glass is paired with a vibrant tomato-red glass. The combination of the colors create a beautiful and unique optical display...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

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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