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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
1970 Table Lamp by Michel Dumas
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970 table lamp by Michel Dumas.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1970 Table Lamp by Michel Dumas
1970 Table Lamp by Michel Dumas
$1,137 Sale Price
20% Off
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Collectible Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Milano, IT
Willy Rizzo Design - Mario Sabot Dining Chairs - Collectible Space Age Furniture Four Space Age dining chairs designed by Willy Rizzo and manufactured by Mario Sabot. A complete set...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Victor VASARELY (1906-1997) Screenprint FV 18/40 1970s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Victor VASARELY (1906-1997) Printed in 1970s. Signed bottom left. No. FV 18 / 40. High quality framed. - incl frame: 62.5 x 62.5 cm // color print: 40 x 40 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 9 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a fantastic noble appea...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-Century Space Age chandelier made in Czechoslovakia in 1970s. Cleaned, rewired: 1x60W, E25-E27 bulb. US wiring compatible
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory 100% mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.   
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Wood, Mohair

Luigi Colani Big Space Age Plastic Sculptural Chair 70s Der Colani
Located in Halle, DE
A rare big organic formed Polyethylene Chair from the 70s : "Der Colani" named chair by Burkhard Lübke/Top System ,Gütersloh,Germany was designed 1970/71 by Luigi Colani . This chair...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Harvey Guzzini Alba Lamp by Sergio Brazzoli & Ermanno
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare Harvey Guzzini Alba floor lamp. Designed by Sergio Brazzoli & Ermanno Good original condition with slight signs of age & use dimensions: 162 cm h...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Iron

20th Century Fiberglass Space Age Chair, 1970's
Located in Paris, FR
20th century vintage white fiberglass chair of space age design with futuristic curves. In the style of the Orbit chair by Walter Grunder and M...
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20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass, Lacquer

Space Age Lucite Saturn Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Space Age Mid-Century Modern floor lamp Saturn in Lucite and metal. Attributed to Filippo Panseca. Famous design like Gaetano Missaglia, Carlo Nason, Stilnovo, Angelo Brotto for...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age floor lamp in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Space Age floor lamp in chromed metal and glass tubes, in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large Golden Space Age Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful Space Age pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very noble and a very special design object. A spectacular play of light is created. Manufacturer: Peill and Pu...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Orix desk, Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina, Molteni & Co, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Orix desk, Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina, Molteni & Co, Italy, circa 1970. "You write on it and I read on it, but she mirrors, the other puts away his books, while they study and they...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Space Age Cocoon Hanging Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Although often attributed to Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, these cocoon lamps are generally made by Goldkant, Germany 1960s. This lamp is in good condition considering...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Resin

Michel Dumas Smoked Acrylic Magazine Rack Lucite Chrome 1970s Roche Bobois
Located in London, GB
An impressive smoked acrylic magazine rack, coloured a translucent burnt orange, from acclaimed French designer Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois. ...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Vintage Murano Glass Blue Wall Lamp/Sconce with Chromed Metal Screws and Bulb
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage wall/ceiling lamp in Murano glass, manufactured by Mazzega. It consists of a clear cylinder, with irregular and mesmerising stripes in white and blue. The glass top is secure...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Table lamp from 70's
Located in Perpignan, FR
Très belle lampe des années 70's en métal / chrome . Modèle rare Les volets latéraux sont amovibles permettant de créer un jeu de lumière selon votre convenance . Très bon état gén...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

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Fabric

Italian Space Age Round Mirror in Blue/Green Smoked Glass By Franz J. Sartori
Located in Roma, IT
I offer for sale a mirror that contains all the charm and style of the Space Age era. Made in Italy around the 70s and designed by Franz J. Sartori, it was probably produced by Crist...
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Mirror

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Space Age Square Green Color Chandelier by Lupi Cristal Luxor, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Gorgeous Italian chandelier from the 1970s, Space Age period by Lupi Cristal Luxor. This lamp features chromed brass, chromed steel, crystal, and 3 E27 bulbs. This piece is an excell...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Crystal, Brass, Steel

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

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

Kartell Design Bandini Buti Floor Lamp Mod. '4055' 1960s
Located in Parma, IT
Rare floor lamp design Luigi Bandini Buti for Kartell 1965. Painted tubular metal structure, plexiglass double hemisphere diffuser. Mechanism with we...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair 1970s Peill & Putzler Cube Sconce's Wall Light Ice Glass Space Age Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair 1970s Peill & Putzler Cube Sconce's Wall Light Ice Glass Space Age Design.. Very similar to designs by Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari..Nice original condition.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Lovely German Vintage Sculptural Glass Table or Bedside Lights, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of white matte glass and chrome table / bedside / shelf lights. Germany, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 1.  
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass

Opaline Sputnik Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 9 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a fantasti...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Ello Mirrored Octagonal Pedestals
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of octagonal form pedestal column display stands paneled in beveled mirrored glass designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture Manufacturing Co. of Rockford, IL. Each is 15 inch...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Mirror

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

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Metal

Mod Space Age Flex Arm Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Post Modern, Space Age flex arm desk lamp with orb form hood shade. The lamp is in a tan color, with a black collar coil arm which allows for...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Green apple mushroom armchair and ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
Located in Lyon, FR
Green apple mushroom armchair and ottoman, an iconic design of the 1960s by Pierre Paulin. Artifort edition, from the 1990s. Original Kva...
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1990s French Space Age Furniture

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Fabric

F. Fabbian Huge Brass Table Lamps, Blown Shades, 1970s, Italy
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair of elegant Space Age 21" sideboard or table mushroom lamps designed by F. Fabbian, manufactured in 1970s, Italy. The lamps are made of polished brass with mouth-blown Murano gla...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Custom Mirrored 11-piece Pearl Drums built for "The Deuce" HBO, , James Fraanco
By Pearlman Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Custom Pearl Drums,, made and designed for the H B O series " The Deuce" staring James Franco,Can be seen in night club scene,,, Hand applied square mirrors similar to classic 1960s mirrored disco...
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2010s American Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

Ceiling Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and large German Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 10 lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design w...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid Century Red Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age floor lamp in red colour. The metal shades can be turned in any way desirable and moved up and down the base. The lights can switched on separately or simultane...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Atomic Age Belgian Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century stylized atomic, enclosed glass, form pendant supported by lower glass dish with aluminium bottom support. Newly wired, UL listing available for an additional fee. Brusse...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Atomic Age Belgian Pendant
Atomic Age Belgian Pendant
$985 Sale Price
70% Off
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

Italian sofa in yellow velvet, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
A very comfortable design with eye-catching colors. This 1970s Italian sofa has been recently upholstered in vibrant yellow corduroy. Its generous shap...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Velvet, Cord

Mid-Century Modern Sconce or Flush Mount in Opalescent Murano Glass by Leucos
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Mid-Century Modern sconce or flush mount in opalescent Murano glass by Leucos.    
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

White glass & chrome Peill & Putzler table lamp, 1970
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Space Age - White glass & chrome Peill & Putzler table lamp, 1970 Seventies - Vintage - Germany Measures : Ø 22cm H:29cm Materials : White glass, Glass, chrome Small chip in the gla...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Art Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Lamps by Carlo Nason for Selenova, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of mushroom table or bedside lamps in blue opal Murano glass and white lacquered metal base by Carlo Nason for the editor Selenova. Famous design like...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Orange Ceramic Vase 'Bowling Ball' by Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The 'Bowling ball' vase is an artistic ceramic vase designed by the designer Enzo Bioli (Parma 1932 - 2006) and produced by the historic company "Il Picchio" founded in the 60s by Bi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Tumbo floor lamp by Piero Menichetti for Ismos Design, 1970s
By Piero Menichetti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Tumbo Floor lamp designed by Piero Menichetti and manufactured by Ismos Design in 1973. The lamp is meant to be used outdoors and therefore it can withstand the effects of atmospher...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Bulbo' Set of Sconces by R. Barbieri & G. Marianelli for Tronconi, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Bulbo Model Set of Three Sconces by Raul Barbieri & Giorgio Marianelli for Tronconi, 1970's, Italy Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. The...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Porcelain, Glass

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

Brass Chain Floor Lamp Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern space age vintage original brass version of chain floor lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown amber Murano glass. Famous manufacture like Venini, V...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Unique Venini Smoked Murano Art Glass Table Lamp, 1970s, Italy
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Very rare Space Age table lamp designed and manufactured ba Venini, Venezia. The lamp is made of very heavy Murano art glass that contains air bubbles and stylized fossile fish, the ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Lucite and Leather Space Age Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of vintage midcentury Space Age acrylic swivel chairs with blood orange leather and newly powder coated bases.
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Mid-20th Century North American Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Spot orientable Lita Eyeball par Nokia 1970
By Lita
Located in London, England
Découvrez notre luminaire orientable "Lita" de Nokia, conçu pour s'adapter à un rail. Ce spot au design élégant est doté d'une douille en céramique à vis avec un gros culot, offrant ...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair of architectural mirrors
Located in Brussels, BE
This unique pair of mirrors has been made in our warehouse with pieces of sainless steel architectural embossed plates framed by a subtle angle iron. Suitable for large rooms, such ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Italian space age round chromed metal ashtray, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Round ashtray, entirely in chromed steel, with fabric padding on the support part. Good conditions. 1970s Measurements in cm 13p x 2h Beautiful ashtray with a rounded shape, with a b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Giancarlo Piretti Plona chairs Anonima for Castelli - Italy, 1969
Located in London, GB
Born in Bologna, Piretti (b.1940) studied at the city’s Istituto Statale d’Arte before joining manufacturer Anonima Castelli as a designer. His work married a space age sensibility w...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather

Kartell 4794 plastic armchair by Gae Aulenti, 1972
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The Kartell 4794 by Gae Aulenti impresses with its unusual shade of British Racing Green. The armchair is made of polyurethane and shows slight signs of wear, mainly on the feet. Thi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

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

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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

Space Age Wall Mirror with Bold Orange Frame by Kastilia Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This Kastilia space age mirror is a quintessential example of 70s Italian design. Featuring a bold, glossy orange plastic frame, it encapsulates the forward-thinking aesthetics of th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Plastic

Space Age Mirror Attributed to Raymond Loewy
By Raymond Loewy, Compagnie d'Esthetique Industrielle (C.E.I.)
Located in New York, NY
Incredible example of Space Age design, having an extruded plastic frame ( 4.25" W ) which features alternating vertical and horizontal protrusions. We believe this is a rare example...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Mirror, Plastic

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

Materials

Metal

Verner Panton yellow Pantonic 5020 chair by HÅG Norway
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- rare yellow colour - very good condition with slight signs of use - very comfortable & bouncy Verner Panton for HÅG - 1992
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1990s German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plywood

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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