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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
1970's Space Age Triple Multidirectional Chrome Eyeball Floor Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and versatile space age chrome floor lamp multidirectional eyeball shades that move side to side and up and down 3 way switch , we have polished and cleaned the lamp its in...
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20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1970s Space Age Blue Metal and White Glass Italian Pendant
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular light pendant designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies, it's in good condition overall, only a glass has a small flaw covered by the metal part when it's moun...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Vintage White Plastic Bar Cart or Chest Anna Castelli Kartell, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage ivory white plastic bar cart / trolley or chest designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell Italy 1970s, stamped Kartell 4970. De...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Italian Space Age Cubic Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Charming Italian "Space Age" Murano glass cubic shape chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari per Mazzega manufacturer, from the 1970s. Blown Murano glass in amber clear color with chromium s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Seventies vase by Carstens Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Very nice model of a 70s Carstens Keramik vase.
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Space Age Chrome Metal Lamp with Adjustable Lampshade Selenova TA 447, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Selenova TA447 is a masterpiece of 70s lamp design, reflecting the Italian dedication to refined materials and aesthetics. This table lamp, crafted from chrome-plated steel, is a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1980s Italian Space Age Memphis Corner Cabinet / Copper Doors and Black Corpus
Located in Berlin, DE
This unique and unusual Italian 1980s corner cabinet / cabinet comes with copper doors. It has this Space Age or Memphis look. The cabinet is in good vintage condition. Of course it ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Copper

1970s Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Staff
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Beautiful, minimalist design. It creates a wonderful light. Manufacturer: Staff Condition: Very good vintage condition with sli...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

A RADICAL Constructivist FLOOR LAMP by ANGELO BROTTO, for ESPERIA, Italy 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare floor lamp by Angelo Brotto, Esperia edition, Italy 1960-1970. Inspired by Constructivism, Modernism and Space Age this floor lamp has an X base in black lacquered metal, a ce...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Triple Flower Shade Brass Floor Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Triple flower shade full brass floor lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, 1970s, Germany Lamp is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana living room set, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1969. The set is composed of a three-seater sofa, a lounge chair and a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

One of the Four Orange Blown 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! With chrome details a black cord and can...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass

White Metal Bicycle Table Lamp by Zicoli, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White metal bicycle table lamp by Zicoli, 1970s Italy Very rare large desk lamp Plastic rims. Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cabl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1960s Space Age Square Wall Mirror with Acrylic/Lucite Surface by Guzzini, Italy
Located in North Miami, FL
1960s Space Age square wall mirror with acrylic/lucite support and complementary surface by Guzzini, Italy By: Guzzini Material: mirror, acrylic, plastic, synthetic, lucite Techniqu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Synthetic, Mirror, Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite

Chandelier in Chrome with 8 cut Glass Panes with Tree of Life Motif, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The discs of the lamp are tactilely etched with a tree motif. Executed in wicker, wood and metal and comes with 8 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working c...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Iconic Harveiluce Model 5005 Acrylic Globe and Metal Lamp, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover the epitome of Space Age design with the Harveiluce Model 5005 Wall Lamp, a stunning creation from the 1970s that showcases the innovative spirit and sleek aesthetics of the era. Designed and manufactured by the renowned Italian brand Harveiluce, also known as iGuzzini, this lamp is a true testament to avant-garde lighting design. Iconic Space Age Aesthetics The Model 5005 lamp embodies the futuristic allure of Space Age design with its bold, sculptural form. It features two translucent half-globes crafted from high-quality, thick methacrylate, connected by a gleaming chrome metal bar. This unique composition not only highlights the lamp’s distinctive style but also creates a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow, making it a captivating focal point in any room. Exceptional Italian Craftsmanship Harveiluce, later known as iGuzzini, has long been celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship and forward-thinking designs. The use of premium materials and meticulous manufacturing techniques in the Model 5005 lamp reflects the brand’s dedication to quality and innovation. The thick methacrylate half-globes are not only durable but also offer a refined, high-end finish that is synonymous with Italian design excellence. A Nod to Iconic Guzzini Creations Drawing inspiration from other iconic Guzzini designs like the Baobab and Bud lamps...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Eero Aarnio for UPO Armchair, Finland 1970
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Red plastic frame with brown upholstered seat. Small crack on underside of chair. Does not affect stability.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Upholstery, Plastic

Curve Shaped White Metal Space Age Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Curve Shaped White Metal Space Age Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and minimal design wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard ligh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large 60s Italian two-piece Murano glass table lamp by Roberto Pamio for Leucos
Located in München, DE
Large beautiful 1960s two-piece Murano glass table lamp. Designed by Roberto Pamio. Manufactured by Leucos. Made in Italy. High quality Italian Space Age design. The shade is made of...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Floor Lamp by Frank Bentler for WILA, Germany, 1970s
By WILA
Located in Haderslev, DK
Beautiful and rare space age floor lamp by Frank Bentler for Wila, Germany, 1970s. Large acrylic yellow shade with two bulbs. The shade is height adju...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

Unique Metal Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Spectacular ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The design creates a fantastic play of light and enchants every room. Very high quality and massive lamp. The design is reminiscent of the P...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Opaline Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 8 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

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Metal

Space Age Vide Poche, Bowl, Catchall or Desk Tidy Aluminum and Red Enamel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking modernist Space Age aluminum bowl, vide poche, was crafted in the mid-20th century in France. The elongated canoe-shaped piece has a typical spatial ship design. The ca...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum, Enamel

Carlo Nason Space Age Opaline Murano Glass Birillo Floor Lamp for Mazzega, 1960s
Located in Vicenza, IT
Designed by Carlo Nason and produced by the Italian manufacturer Vetreria Mazzega Murano in the 1960s, this floor lamp is the perfect choice to light up your Space Age living room. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Italian Orange Space Age vanity mirror, Poltrona Frau style, velvet upholstery
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous circular table or vanity mirror in Space Age style. The mirror is supported on a cylindrical base, on which it is held at an angle of about 45º. Its exceptional modern-looki...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972
Located in Argelato, BO
One of the most iconic projects by the great Italian architect and designer Gianfranco Frattini for the Cassina company, this three seter sofa presented here in its first edition (19...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1970s Space-age Plastic and Faux Leather Stool Footrest Made in Holland
Located in San Gabriel, CA
15.75" high x 15" wide x 8.5" deep 1970s beautiful, recently re-upolstered space age stool or footrest. Corners of stool don't sit snuggly, but this doesn't detract from the stool's...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Faux Leather, Plastic

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

Space Age Italian Chrome Plated Steel & Smoke Glass Pair of Wall Mounted Shelves
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking quality and simplicity on this pair of chrome plated steel and .5" thick smoke glass, the side poles unscrew to place in the wall and screw back to cover the screws, the bea...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

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

Mid Century Vintage Space Age Pendant Light Ceiling Lamp by Herda, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A space age pendant lamp by Herda with transparent shade. The shade consists of acrylic glass in a copper-like colour. The height of the lamp can be adjusted with the rise-and-fall s...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

Mid-Century Space Age German Arc Floor Lamp from Wila, 1960s
By WILA
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing Space Age Arche Lamp by Wila. In particular, the wide arc of the lamp falls in the end of the end of which a large, orange ball sits as a diffuser. The sphere made of trans...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Seventies Vase made by Schlossberg Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice Seventies fat lava vase by Schlossberg Keramik.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Space Age brass ceiling lamp with 10 glass balls by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful brass ceiling light from 1960 with 10 white opal glass balls. Manufacturer is Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. Great sixties Space Age Atomic design. Very good vintage con...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Space Age Sculptural White Fiberglass Plastic Dining Room Set Finland 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage Dining Room Set consists of a circular like dining table and six matching sculptural dining chairs from white lacquered fibe...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

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

Materials

Plastic

Space Age Chrome Table Lamp with Mushroom Shade
Located in San Diego, CA
Space Age chrome table lamp with mushroom shade, circa 1970s. The lamp is American made and in very good vintage condition, it measures 13...
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20th Century American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Foglia 643 Table Lamp by Elio Martnelli, 1969
Located in Athens, Attiki
Foglia 643 acrylic table lamp designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy 1969 (No longer in production.) Excellent condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Acrylic

Sculptural Space Age "Rombo" Floor Lamp designed by Gaetano Missaglia
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare Space Age floor lamp, model "Rombo", designed by Gaetano Missaglia. The lamp is made on ABS tubes, with metal details. This piece ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age Coffee Table by Huub & Adelheid Kortekaas, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Space age coffee table 'Worldflower' by Huub & Adelheid Kortekaas, the Netherlands 1970. Beautiful sculptural shape made out of polyester, a material often used by the artists. The t...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Polyester

Kalmar Atomic Floor or Table Lamp 'RS 6 TL', Aluminum Glass, 1970, One of Two
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Mid-Century Modern or Space Age Atomium tower table or floor light mod. RS6-TL 1972 designed by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in 1972. The lamp is made of polished aluminum and handblown b...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel

Space Age Table Lamp Aluminor France 1990s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful table lamp was produced in France for Aluminor during the 1990s. With its cone formed base and mushroom rounded shade it’s a futuristic designed piece that will give t...
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1990s French Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Sconce by Aldo Nason for Mazzega in Murano glass
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age two-light sconce designed by Aldo Nason, circa 1970 in Murano glass in the 'Pulegoso' technique and chrome and black hardware.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Iron, 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

Set of 3 Ripcord stools Space Ace 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Three ,square Dark Brown Ripcord low Stools . Round Plastic base . Typical Space Ace style .
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric

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

A RADICAL "Poliedra" N°7043 CEILING LAMP by FELICE RAGAZZO, GUZZINI, Italy 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Emblematic ceiling light model "Poliedra" N°7043 by Felice Ragazzo, ed. Guzzini, Italy 1970. A spectacular and iconic modulable suspension, inspired by ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

A Pair of SPACE-AGE WALL APPLIQUES SCONCES by GUZZINI, Italy 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A fairly large pair of Post-Modernist, Seventies, Space-Age wall lights, in folded metal chrome on the outside, pearl white on the inside, by Guzzini, Italy 1970. DIMENSIONS: 30 x 2...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Set of 2 Aluminium Wall Lamps by JT Kalmar, Modell RS 3 WL, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Set of 2 x Aluminium Wall Lamps by J.T. Kalmar- 1970s JT Kalmar wall lamps are a remarkable work of art that combines modern design with aesthetic...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Space Age Flush Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten
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. Fantastic contemporary design. Manufacture...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space age clear lucite table lighter, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age clear lucite table lighter, Italian manufacture 1970s H 11 × 11 × 5 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use. In working conditions.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Lucite

1970s Space Age Green and Pink Heavy Glass Italian Pendant by Lupi Cristal Luxor
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s Space Age green and pink heavy glass Italian pendant by Lupi Cristal Luxor is a stunning example of the era's design innovation. This pendant light features a bold and pla...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Sesann yellow bouclé sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1970s, set of 2
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Cassina presented the Sesann system by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970. The project included an armchair, a two-seater, a three-seater sofa, and a coffee table. Its standout feature is a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large Mid-Century Modern Orbit or Sputnik Lamp with 12 Opaline Glass Balls
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Mid-Century Modern Orbit or Sputnik Lamp with 12 Opaline Glass Balls Diameter: 25.19 in (64 cm) Height: 33.07 in (83 cm) Executed in glass, metal and brass. The lamp needs 10...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Sintoform bench/planter by Elsie Crawford for Architectural Fiberglass, 1970
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceedingly rare Sintoform carousel bench and planter by Elsie Crawford for Architectural Fiberglass. 6 seats surround a planter large enough for a substantial tree. Refinished and i...
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Space Age Wall or Ceiling Lamp
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Very high quality processing. Manufacturer: Teka Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight sig...
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1970s German Vintage 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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