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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
Mid Century Italian Lacquered Wood and Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A space age Italian coffee table. Dark red lacquered wood surrounds a smoke glass mirrored surface and chrome pillar legs. Sourced in Florence Italy.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

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

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Ceramic

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

White Space Age Light Fixture Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very large space age pendant light with white acrylic glass mushroom shade. The lamp requires one E27/67 (standard) lightbulb. Additional information: Materials: Metal, plastic Peri...
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20th Century 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

Bernard Govin's desk
Located in PARIS, FR
This Bernard Govin desk is the only one currently on the market. Its design is as precise as the other pieces by this designer. The workmanship is of the highest quality. Bernard Go...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Steel shelf Idee Japan Y2K style design space age
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Rodeo shelf designed by Shigeki Fujishiro for Idee Japan. Possible to connect each shelf horizentally. It's the style in Y2K interior and design. Also rea...
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Early 2000s Japanese Space Age Furniture

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Steel

1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamp
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamp A 1970 vintage table lamp in Space Age style. Manufactured in Italy, the lamp is made of seven rings (four white and three amber ones) and a glas...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Resin

Studio Davico Coffee Table Stainless Steel Mirror Glass, Italy, Circa 1970
By Studio Davico, Eugenio 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

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

Vintage Wall Storage System by Visiva Srl, Italy, 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
A blue ABS plastic wall organizer from the 1970s. Designed and produced by Visiva srl, Milano, Italy, during the 1970's. Similar with the Uten.Silo by Dorot...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Mirror, Plastic

Appliques murale Erco en verre et bakelite Allemagne 1960 Vintage Space Age
Located in London, England
Paires d'appliques en verre travaillé sur support en bakélite noir pouvant réceptionner 2 ampoules à 60 watts . En superbe état
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Bakelite

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

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

Vintage sculptural & Rare Ceramic Vase in Chrome Finish , with holes 1970's
Located in Milano, IT
Ceramic Vase - Ceramic Sculpture - Italian Ceramic Vase - Rare Object This is an intriguing and rare ceramic vase, coated in a shiny chromed paint coat. Handcrafted in a playful an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage 1970s Orange Ceramic Table Lamp - MCM Design Italian Lighting
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Elevate your interior with this exquisite 1970s orange ceramic lamp. Its sleek, refined design adds a sophisticated touch of vintage glamour to any room, whether displayed as a stand...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of 1960s Bohemian/Czech Glass Optical Illusion Tall Orange Vases Space Age
Located in Torquay, GB
Pair of 1960s Bohemian/Czech Glass Optical Illusion Tall Orange Vases Space Age. Optical illusion vases in gradient orange colour, ranging from flamin...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass

Peill & Putzler Pendant Light, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless clear glass pendant lights 'Futura' by Peill & Putzler, Germany 1970, wave pattern on the underside of a 10" globe, chrome hardware, current drop 30", height can be customiz...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Seventies Vase ‘Pagoda’ made by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice Seventies vase. Model: Pagoda. In brown and red glaze.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Large Gernan Vintage Bubble Glass Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Amazing blown bubble glass and chrome flush mount. Germany, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 9.
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

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

Set of 2 Cognac XO Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko
Located in Telgte, DE
Set of 2 Cognac XO Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko – Perfect Addition or Standalone Pieces for Design Enthusiasts These two original Cognac XO Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko are true...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Fiberglass

pair of itlalian chairs 1970's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rare pair of Italian chairs from the 1970's covered in its original orange velvet
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Velvet

Several Beautiful Brass Glass Flush Mounts by Doria Leuchten, Germany 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful donut glass wall light/flush mount by Doria Leuchten, Germany 1970s. The glass is mounted on a brass back plate. Can be used as a wall light or flush mount. Please notice...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Space Age Coffee Table 1970s
Located in Hellerup, DK
Vintage French "Space Age" chrome coffee table with smoke colored glass table top. The chic 1970s table has a "log" like base and is in very good condition with wear according to age...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Green Attitude Lounge Chair by Morten Voss for Fritz Hansen, 2007
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
An original Fritz Hansen 'attitude' Lounge chair designed by Morten Voss. Early 2000s - Denmark Beautiful flashy green coloured fabric. Dimensions: Height: 70cm Width: 65cm Depth:...
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Early 2000s Danish Space Age Furniture

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Fabric

Rare wall desk & shelve
Located in Perpignan, FR
Bureau & étagère monobloc murale 1970 anonyme / fibre de verre 80 x 255 x 55 cm / en l’état d’origine Provenance . Hôtel Solazur de Tanger
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Resin, Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass

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

Iconic Orange Ceramic Lamp 'Longobarda' by Marcello Cuneo for Gabbianelli, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Longobarda is an innovative lamp made of a single ceramic body, designed in 1966. The iconic 'Longobarda' lamp is a design masterpiece by Marcello Cuneo meticulously crafted by Gabb...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Dijkstra Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp Plexiglass Light Fixture, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Classic space age mushroom pendant lamp by Dijkstra. The acrylic glass shade produces a magnificent glow. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the suspension mechanism....
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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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

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Opaline Glass

Space Age Orange Plastic Mobile Bar Trolley Table Made in Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A charming blend of form and function, this vintage bar cart from the 1970s stands as a testament to Italy’s renowned design legacy. Fashioned from a beautiful warm-toned orange pla...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

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

Table basse hélice vintage Propeller de Knut Hesterberg en acier et verre fumé
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Grande table basse ronde vintage des années 60, modèle Propeller du designer allemand Knut Hesterberg pour Ronald Schmitt, piétement design hélice en acier, plateau rond en verre fum...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large Modular Flush Mount or Table Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, 1970
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This versatile flush mount or table lamp, designed by renowned Japanese designer Motoko Ishii, is a striking piece from the esteemed German brand Staff Leuchten. It features three de...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in White Velvet for Anonima Castelli, Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Iconic Alky lounge chairs designed by Italian architect and designer Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed dire...
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1960s 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

Mushroom Armchair, 1970s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant low "mushroom" armchair from the 70s, with an original shape. Soft original ivory white fabric in good condition Features a hidden zipper at the back
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric

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

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Chrome

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

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Glass

Vintage Space Age Anvia Mushroom Arc Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare white Anvia arc wall lamp with mushroom shade. The shade can be turned in any direction desirable. It's position from the arc can also be adjusted. The lamp requires a E27/26 (s...
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20th Century 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

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

Sculptural Black Leather Swivel Lounge Chair by Terence Conran Glove Chair Space
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, luxurious, rare, and extremely impressive designer leather swivel chair in lovely condition. One of the most iconic pieces by British design giant Terence Conran, this br...
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Mid-20th Century British Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Vase 1950, Sing 'Querandi, Churba 4139/72' (Blown inside a tree trunk)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Vase Blown inside a tree trunk Querandi 1950 to 1954 Otto Ullmann assumes the technical direction of the Bohemia Glass Argentina SRL glass factory in Sao Tome after his emigration to...
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1950s Argentine Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Art Glass

Beautiful three staged 18 arm Mid Century brass chandelier with a long brass rod
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Mid Century brass chandelier with a long brass rod. The chandelier has 18 arms, each with one E14 socket up to 40W. Enough light even for large rooms. Great extraordinary d...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Mid Century Dijkstra Flower Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century Dijkstra space age flower shaped pendant lamp with double acrylic glass shade. The lamp consists of an acrylic glass copper coloured outer shade and a white inner shade. ...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

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Fabric

Fagenhulst Sweden Space Ace Desk Lamp
By Fagerhult, A&E Muller Schwarza Saale
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lucifer desk light / lamp vanbyA&E Design for Fagerhults name: Lucifer desk light designer: Tom Ahlstrom and Hans Ehrich (A&E Design) m...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Table d'appoint ou commode design Marc Held pour Prisunic France Space Age 1960
Located in London, England
Meuble d'appoint ou table de nuit designé par Marc Held et distribué par Prisunic, en plastique thermo moulé beige avec un tiroir blanc. Il est équipé à l'intérieur d'une étagère ce...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Spaceship Design Coffee Table Lacquered Resin
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Futuristic design inspired by the atomic age with its themes of experimentation, technology, and power. The coffee table is suitable for indoor and outdoor use thanks to its elegant ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Furniture

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Resin, Lacquer

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 Sconces by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Murano Italy circa 1968
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age four-light sconce designed by Aldo Nason, circa 1970 in Murano glass in the 'Pulegoso' technique and a chromed metal hardware. We have two available, priced individually.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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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

1970's Spage Age Fiberglass Chaise Longue Sculptural Outdoor Garden Object
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This fiberglass chaise longue is of unknown maker or designer and most likely a one of a kind Manufactured in the 1970's This piece has been professionally restored and reinforced with respect to its age and original looks preserving a nice patina It can be used as a chaise longue when it is fixated on both ends The design is beautiful but it has to be used with respect as there is a small flaw in the original construction of the piece A timeless and elegantly sculptural shaped 1970's form that can also be used outdoor...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

Mid Century Beige Space Age Witch Hat Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White mid century space age witch hat pendant light. The shade is made out of metal and has a white/beige lacquer. The lamp requires an E27 (E26) lig...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

4 Space Age Sconces Designed by Aldo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass, ca. 1968
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Gorgeous Space Age sconces designed by Aldo Nason for Mazzega circa 1970 in Murano Italy. Manufactured in opalescent blue Murano glass and chromed hardware this sconce is a great exa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Opaline Glass + Chrome Floor Lamp by Adalberto Dal Lago for Vistosi, Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare Italian floor lamp designed by Adalberto Dal Lago for Vistosi in 1971. This sculptural lamp has a handblown Murano opaline glass frame and shade with a circular chrome base an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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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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