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Space Age Furniture

SPACE AGE STYLE

Vintage Space Age furniture captured post–World War II optimism with swooping shapes, bowed lines and experimentation with new materials including plastic and fiberglass.

From the launch of the Sputnik 1 satellite in 1957 to the landing of Apollo 11 astronauts on the moon in 1969, the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States propelled advancements in technology that transformed culture. Space Age design encompassed fashion, architecture, cars, furniture and objects for the home, bringing wonder and hope for the future into everyday life.

Coinciding with Pop art, Space Age style featured bold colors and forms. Eero Aarnio’s Ball chair, which debuted in 1966, used molded fiberglass for a capsule-like space while Verner Panton’s 1959 Panton chair was a single piece of molded plastic for a gravity-defying S shape. Red versions of Olivier Mourgue’s 1964 Djinn chair were futuristic enough to appear on the space station in Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Today, Joe Colombo is revered as a master of modern Italian design thanks to the provocative modular furniture pieces he created, such as the Tube chair and the Elda armchair, both of which embody the future-forward spirit of the Space Age.

The Space Age spirit extended to home building too. The futuristic Case Study Houses, which were designed by the likes of Pierre Koenig, Charles and Ray Eames, Richard Neutra and Whitney R. Smith, are considered a high point of modernism and the Southern California lifestyle.

Sometimes the nods to space exploration were more literal, like moon and star motifs or the 1965 Eclisse lamp by Vico Magistretti that saw the mid-century Italian designer integrating a movable inner shade to “eclipse” the light source. Alongside the pioneering moon missions, JVC manufactured the Videosphere portable television reminiscent of the Apollo 11 space helmets.

Although the style faded in the 1970s — with the 1975 joining of the Apollo and Soyuz spacecrafts signaling a new era of cooperation and the global oil crisis impacting the availability of plastics — the era’s innovations influenced designers into the 21st century such as Zaha Hadid and Djivan Schapira.

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Style: Space Age
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

Italian space age Plastic Dining table Stadio by Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Dining table Stadio by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s Dining table mod. Stadio with square top and rounded corners, entirely in red ABS plastic. The legs have...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

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

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

White Tulip Table Lamp Globes by E. R. Nele for Temde, Switzerland, 60s, T-313
Located in Cork, IE
This Space-Age table lamp by the celebrated German designer Eva Renée Nele was made by Temde Leuchten in Switzerland in the 1960s. Set on a white enameled steel tulip base, eight op...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970s Modernist Space Age Bubble Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Exceptional design and very high-quality workmanship. The lamp is a highlight for every room. A particularly sparkling light is ...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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Fiberglass

Original M.C. Esher Black Light poster ''Dream'' 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique and original very rare Black Light poster M.C. Escher After M.C.Escher Wood Engraving Dream 1935 . The poster still has its Bright colors and with the Black Light on ,its ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Paper

Pair of glass wall lamps by Albano Poli for Poliarte, Italy, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Splendid pair of glass wall lamps by Albano Poli for Poliarte, Italy, 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

A Pair of SPACE-AGE WALL APPLIQUES SCONCES by PIERRE FOLIE, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A large PAIR of "Hydra" wall lights with 2 arms of light each, Post-Modernist, Pop, Space-Age, circular wall bases in chromed metal, 2 flexible chrome arms and 2 screw bulbs per wall...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Flush Chandelier by Temde
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Space Age ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The 8 bubble glass lampshades spread a sparkling light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary desig...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Woja Spiral Space Ace table lamps 1970s Holland
By Woja
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of Chrome spiral table lamps , comes with a satin glass sphere shade . Very good condition . manufactured by Woja 1970s small sock...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Hollywood regency lucite tuxedo set, Guzzini Italy 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Smoking Set, ashtray, table lighter and cigars box Italy 1970 Lucite Ashtray: H 14.5 x 14.5 x 4 cm Table Lighter: H 6.5 x 8.5 x 7 cm Cigars box: H 7.5 x 18 x 10.5 cm Label on t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Lucite

Dining Table & Chairs Set by Boris Tabacoff for Mobilier Modular Moderne, 1970's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A spectacular ‘Scimitar’ dining set designed by Bulgarian designer Boris Tabacoff for Mobilier Modular Moderne (MMM) in the 70’s. The chairs and table have a heavy chromed steel base...
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1970s Bulgarian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Mid-century modern Chandelier in Murano glass by Aldo Nason, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century modern Chandelier in Murano glass by Aldo Nason, Italy, 1960s This pendant light is a stunning example of mid-century Italian design, crafted from fine Murano glass, reno...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

1970's American Mid century Space Age Multidirectional Wall Sconce
Located in San Diego, CA
1970's multidirectiona wall sconce lamp in excellent condition it can be hard wired or plug in with a switch cord , beautiful yellow enameled finish , the lamp shade can be hanged on...
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20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Pair of Split Mushroom Glass Table Lamps Attributed to Vistosi, Murano
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Timeless Murano glass table lamp in a rare and delicate mushroom shape. This piece was presumably designed by Luciano Vistosi or Gino Vistosi in the early 1970s. Its simple a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s M. F. Harty for Stow Davis Tomorrow Sofa Chair Set of 7
Located in Bensalem, PA
This is a truly remarkable one of a kind set that came out of the VIP section of Teterboro airport in northern New Jersey adjacent to Newyork it was said that Paul McCartney and Pres...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Italian white fiberglass & olive green seat space age stool
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Very nice stool made of white painted fiberglass/resin with olive green cushioned seat. Very good vintage condition
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Resin, Fiberglass

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

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Plastic

1 of the 5 Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Glass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Putzler wall light in sculptural glass on a chrome frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures. This modernist design is...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Space Age Vintage Chromed Sputnik Chandelier Hanging Lamp 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage circular Sputnik chandelier from chromed metal, 1960s. An amazing chandelier, this presented Space Age chandelier circa 1960. This great Sputnik chandelier shows no...
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1960s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

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

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Metal

Paul Mayen for Habitat Polished Aluminum T-Shaped Desk Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Paul Mayen aluminum tubular desk lamp for his Habitat design company (not to be confused with the UK retailer of the same name). Polished to a mirror...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

SEA SURFACE Dinning Table in Silver Veneer, Stainless Steel Pipes, Lilac Spheres
Located in Larnaca, CY
Wooden bulb veneer in silver colour, stainless steel stiles and Swedish pine solid wood spheres in lacquered pastel lilac colour. Evolved out of its twin design, this high table’s surface reaches out to a standing height...
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2010s Greek Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

1960s Heavy Extra Large Staff Table Lamp with Swivel Joint and Brass Shade
Located in München, DE
Exceptional 1960s heavy extra large staff table lamp with swivel joint and brass shade. Great minimalistic very high quality design. Fantastically good vintage condition. Three E27...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Smoked Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Limburg
Located in München, DE
Fabulous bubble glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant and an eye-catcher in every room. The structure in the glass creates a spectacular play of light. Manufac...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Vide Poche in Total White Ceramic By Parravicini Ceramiche, Italy 60s
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a large Vide Posche with a sculptural and unusual shape, made in Italy between the 60s and 70s by the factory " Parravicini Ceramiche ", as attested by the adhesiv...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Wall or Ceiling lamp by Ennio Chiggio for Emmezeta, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Wall or ceiling lamp designed by Ennio Chiggio and produced by Emmezeta in the 1970s. The lamp consist of two parts; a metal structure that can be attached to the wall or ceiling, a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Opal Glass and Teak Ceiling Lamp by Reggiani Illuminazione, 1960s, Ital
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass and Teak Ceiling Lamp by Reggiani Illuminazione, 1960s, Ital This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for all countries. Measu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Teak

Carrara Italy Space Age Big Optical Fiber Lamp Years '70 Design
Located in Biella, IT
Carrara Milano Italy production extra size optical fiber lamp years '70 design space age. Measure 22 inches diameter, perfect condition A, like new.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970s Iconic Modernist White Ceramic Ashtray by Mangiarotti for F.lli Brambilla
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The Ashtray designed by Mangiarotti for F.lli Brambilla is a distinctive and timeless piece that captures the essence of modernist design during that era, with its clean lines, minim...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Stunning Space Age modular wall lamps Wall Art light object 70's -Germany
Located in The Hague, NL
Stunning, rare set of 13 sculptural, modular orange wall- or ceiling lamps from the seventies. You can be creative and compose these 13 lamps the way you like. Very beautiful on the ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Acrylic

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

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1970s German Doria Leuchten Amber Glass Globe & Brass Ceiling Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
A stunning space-age, futuristic, 1970s German Doria Leuchten amber glass & brass globe hanging ceiling light. The clear glass has a hint of amber which is more pronounced where the...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Xavier Feal rare swivel chair with footrest in curved steel
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2688A Xavier Feal Rare swivel chair with footrest in curved steel and leather upholstery. Inox Industrie, France, ca. 1970. Xavier Feal, born Jean Claude Neyton, was a French ...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

20th Century Space Age Style, Brushed Aluminium Floor Lamp 3 Lights, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A striking example of mid-century modern lighting and space age design, this aluminium floor lamp from the 1970s features a sleek and minimalist aesthetic. Its circular base houses a...
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Wooden library table. Portugal, 1940s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Dark wooden library table supported by five feet connected to each other and opening by four drawers designed by Olaio. Portugal, 1940s.
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1940s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Yellow Targa Chairs by Klaus Uredat for Horn Collection, Germany
Located in Haderslev, DK
This special set of two Targa chairs has been designed by Klaus Uredat for Horn Collection early 1970s. Made from composite fiberglass and has been restore...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

Space age ashtray base
Located in Nivelles, BE
Space age ashtray base, all round. The ashtray is mobile, it can be turned in all directions. There is a gap on the tablet but visible or not depending on its placement.
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage 'Space Age' Opaline Florence Vase, Empoli, 1955s
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage opaline from Florence. This is a rare color and size, a must have for any collector. Looks simply stunning. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!  ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

1970s German Fat Lava Hustadt Hexagonal Ceramic Wall Lights - 3 Available
Located in London, GB
1970s "Fat Lava" hexagonal brown and off-white ceramic wall lights or sconces which were manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik in West Germany. The 'Fat Lava' bubbled off-white gl...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1960s by Reggiani Italian Design Chrome Space Age Pair of Table Lamps
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of table lamps by Reggiani Italy, 1960s Chrome metal and milk glass. "Reggiani" sticker label. Perfect working order Perfect condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

Beautiful Round Heavy 60s Nickel Narciso Mirror by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
Located in München, DE
Beautiful round heavy Narciso mirror from the 1960s. Design by Italian designer Sergio Mazza. Manufactured by Artemide. Made in Italy Great minimalist Italian design, frame is comp...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Nickel

Chrome Space Age Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp is offered without the lampshade. The lamps is executed with E27 Edison screw fit bulb. It is in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt.      
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Huge Vintage Smoked Glass and Chrome Wall Light from Hilldebrand, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Only one is still available. Four E14 bulbs on a chrome plate. Very good vintage condition with normal signs of use. 100% original condition and fully functional. ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

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Metal

1 of 2 Wall Lamp from Doria Leuchten Germany, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
2 x Wall Lamp from Doria Leuchten Germany - 1970s This great lamp is a real design classic from the 1960s-1970s. The wall lamp is an original and gives a pleasant light. The lamp ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

White Bugia Table Lamps by Giuseppe Cormio for Guzzini Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful set of white Bugia table lamps, designed by Giuseppe Cormio for the Milano 1975 Fair and expertly crafted by iGuzzini in 1976. Guzzini is a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Michel Ducaroy Purple Cotton Togo Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, 1974, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
Togo modular sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy and manufactured by Ligne Roset in 1974. The set is composed of 2 modules. Purple cotton upholstery. Ex...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Cotton, Foam

Very rare 1970s Swedish pine bent veneer table lamp by GB Solbackens Svarveri
Located in München, DE
Very rare 1970s pine veneer table lamp with bentwood slats. Manufacturer is GB Solbackens Svarveri. Made in Sweden. Beautiful swedish classic from the 1970s. Very good vintage condit...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Pine

Several Thick Textured Cube Lamps from Peill & Putzler, Germany 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ice Cube lamps impresses with wonderfully shiny glass and unique design from 1972. With warm off white back plate. Can used as wall or flush light. The light cubes were manufactured...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vintage Anvia Double Arc Space Age Mushroom Wall Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
One of a kind double arc space age mushroom wall lamp by the dutch company Anvia. The white plexiglass mushroom shade produces a warm, cosy light. The lamp has a small and big arc. T...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Ceramic

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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