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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
Set of Extra Large Space Age Wall Lights or Flush Mounts, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Exceptionally large Space Age lamps in very good condition. Measures: 48 x 48 inch! The lamps are made from orange lacquered fiberglass shell which holds a aluminum globe. The glo...
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20th Century European Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Quadro set Consul design de Florian Seiffert Germany 1970 Space Age
Located in London, England
Service fumeur Quadro set "consul "designer Florian Seiffert vert pomme dans sa boite d'origine. Il se compose de trois cendriers carrés et d'un briquet assorti. excellent état Flor...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Vintage Space Age White Pendant Light by Guzzini Jolly, Mid Century Modern
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Large vintage space age pendant light by Guzzini (Jolly) in white colour. The mushroom shade is made out of thick acrylic glass and pro...
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1990s Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of Lounge Chairs by Douglas Deeds for Architectural Fiberglass Co, 1972
Located in Echt, NL
Sculptural pair of fiberglass lounge chairs in excellent condition. Designed by Douglas Deeds in the 1970s. Manufactured by Architectural Fiberglass Co. a division of Architectural Pottery. The chairs are entirely made of fiberglass which gives them their minimalist sculptural shape. The seats are upholstered with a natural fabric and can be removed. Both the fiberglass base and the seats are professionally restored. The fiberglass is repainted in the original mustard color and the seats are reupholstered with a high quality beige fabric. On request we have two more available. We use different shipping companies for our worldwide shipments, this way we will always obtain the safest transport and most price conscious quotes. Please contact us for a competitive shipping quote!! These models were imported into Australia by Spectrum Pty Ltd, a firm managed by Michael Hall Best. Michael Hall Best was the son of Marion Hall...
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20th Century American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Carbon Fiber

1970s Nesting Tables by Luciano Frigerio
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Stunning nesting tables by Luciano Frigerio.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Wood

DORIA Crackle Ice Glass & Polished Brass Globe Nightstand Lamps, 1960s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant space age table, night stand lamps manufactured by DORIA Leuchten in Germany. The base is made of polished brass with mouth-blown crackle ice glass lampshades that provides s...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Targetti Space Age Orange and Black Italian , circa 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A Mid-Century Modern orange and black table lamp by Targetti. It works 110-240 volts and needs a regular e27 bulb. Lamp is marked on the bottom. Articlable lamp, You can move either ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Guzzini Kuala Space Age Pendant Lamp by Franco Bresciani, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small Guzzini 'Kuala' space age pendant lamp by Franco Bresciani. The lamp is made from beige acrylic glass and has a gold plated ball on top the shade. The lamp requires an E27/26 (...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Grey metal & Pagwood 1960s Dattilo low desk/console by BBPR for Olivetti Synthes
Located in Varese, Lombardia
small typist's desk, arco model for olivetti synthesys. Ideal as a console, service table or additional support surface for the main desk. Historic piece of Italian design from the 6...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Op Art Ice Glass Vase by Claus Josef Riedel, Austria, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful Brutalism style geometric Op Art ice glass vase from the 1970s. Designed and executed by Claus Josef Riedel in Austria. Made of thick and solid „melting“ crystal glass. L...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Space Age Furniture

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Crystal

Brutalist Plastic Nugget Ball Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional plastic nugget ball chandelier having translucent green, aqua, and red chunks, with new black metal fitments, cord and canopy. The fixture is in very fine, clean, ready ...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

Lovely Heavy Vintage Ice Glass Flush Mount from Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This large flush mount was produced in Austria by Kalmar in the 1960s. It is composed of 12 thick textured ice glass elements attached to a white frame and uses four E27 bulbs.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass

Italian Modern Space Age White Desk Lamp, by Zonca LTD
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Modern Space Age White Desk Lamp, by Zonca LTD This flexible table lamp from Zonca, Italy, manufactured in the 1970s, captures the essence of space-age design with its sleek...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Cubosfera pair of lamps, Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pair of table lamps model Cubosfera, design by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, Italy. An iconic example of Italian design, these lamps consist of two molded clear glass halv...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age Orange Plastic Mobile Bar Trolley Table Dal Vera Made in Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Elevate your interior with this vintage orange bar cart by Dal Vera, an iconic creation of 1970s Italian design. Its striking orange trays and collapsi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Space Age Galaxy Armchair by Alf Svensson for Dux, 1968
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Space Swivel Armchair by Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström for Dux, 1970s Plastic shell, aluminum base and brown leather cushions. Beautiful space age design The leather cus...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Two Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Murano ca. 1968
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age four-light "Chain Link" chandelier designed by Aldo Nason, circa 1970 in Murano clear "pulegoso" (bubbles) glass and chrome hardware. Two identical chandeliers are availabl...
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1970s Italian Vintage 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

Materials

Acrylic

Super Rare 'Mecurio' Chairs by French Artist Claude Courtecuisse, Steiner, 1967
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
We are proud to offer a superb pair of extremely rare 'Mercurio' lounge chairs by the French artist, designer and sculptor Claude Courtecuisse. Both chars are signed with the 'Cat...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Ceramic Table Lamp Base from Kaiser Leuchten Germany 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic floor lamps were designed in the 1960s. We have a total of six table lamp bases from the Kaiser Leuchten Bubble ceramic series from the ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

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

Luigi Colani Space Age Plastic Children Chair 1970s From Ringnor Germany
Located in Halle, DE
A very rare and important Polyethylene Children Chair from the 1970s in Germany. This chair was designed 1973 by Luigi Colani and produced in a small amount by the manufacturer Ring...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Postmodern Dansk Space Age Serving Tray & Cutting Board By Gunnar Cyren
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare serving platter designed by Gunnar Cyren for dansk circa 1980's great design with removable cutting board in the middle made of solid birch wood grea striking red color.
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20th Century Thai Space Age Furniture

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Plastic, Birch

German Vintage Eight-Arm Sputnik Pendant Chandelier Brass Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist Sputnik chandelier metal, brass and eight beautiful handblown opaline glass globes. Germany, 1960s-1970s. Lamp sockets: Eight  
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 Sconces from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik wall lamps from the 1960s. The opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamps are very high quality. Very contemporary design with a fantastic look. Manu...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Cascading Lamp by Honsel
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive cascade lamp from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real eye-catcher for any room. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. A spectacular sparkl...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plastic

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

Materials

Chrome

Lustre Rodolfo Dordoni pour Arteluce modèle "Halloween" blanc, rouge Italie 1980
Located in London, England
Le lustre Hallowen, conçu par Rodolfo Dordoni pour Arteluce dans les années 1980, se distingue par son élégance moderne et son association audacieuse de couleurs blanc et rouge. Anci...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vintage floor lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Sculptural floor lamp made of bent aluminum strips assembled in a very nice manner. Designed by Gaetano Sciolari but very much in the style of Max Sauze's creations. The light emit...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Artifort F545 Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin in Original Kvadrat Upholstery
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Born in Paris in 1927, Pierre Paulin a created his best known pieces in cooperation with the Dutch manufacturer Artifort. The Tongue Chair, the Ribbon Chair, the Groovy — to name but a few — all feature in museums such as the MOMA New York and Centre Pompidou Paris. Originally designed in the 1960s, his famous F545 Big Tulip Chair...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Rare Olivier Mourgue Montreal armchairs dark blue velvet
Located in Paris, FR
This is a very rare collectible pair of historic french design chairs Olivier Mourgue (1939-) Pair of Montreal armchairs Mobilier National-Atelier de recherche et création, Airbor...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chrome Plated & Black Metal Burgundy Skay 1960/70s Stools by Velca
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Adjustable and pivotable stool produced by Velca between the 1960s and the 1970s. Black metal & rubber legs. Chrome plated metal structure with cushioned seat and backrest. Adjustab...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Funky Red Chairs from the 70s or 80s
Located in Beerse, VAN
Pair of funky chairs. Unfortunately the designer or manufacturer are unknown. The seats are covered with a cherry red upholstery that is still in very goo...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Seventies Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful rare Carstens Keramik vase. Designed by Dieter Peter in 1970s. This model Is part of Carstens high end Luxus Series.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

1970s 33m Grey Chairs by Richard Ogg for Emeco
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s 33m chairs by Richard Ogg for Emeco. Perforated plastic. Good condition with some wear to plastic and chrome. Six available and sold individually.
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Chrome

Space Age Eye Ball Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Italy in 1970s, - made of metal, - fair original condition, - shows signs of use.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Plastic

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

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

rare Sputnik 'Atomic' Ceiling Light by E.R. NELE, Temde Lights Switzerland 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Sputnik Space Age ceiling light Producer: Temde lights, Switzerland Design: E. R. Nele Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Description: This super rare Space Age "...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Space Age Furniture

Materials

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

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Flip Clock with Radio and Alarm Sanyo SCA-T45 Made in Japan, 1960-70s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Sanyo SCA-T45 vintage flip clock is a hallmark of mid-century Japanese design, representing the innovation and style of the 1960s-70s. This timepiece, crafted from durable plasti...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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 Vintage Plastic Yellow Lounge Chair Ahti Kotikoski for Asko 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage lounge chair model Anatomia from plastic in yellow color by Ahti Kotikoski 1968s for Asko Finland. A great lounge chair from plastic in sunny yellow color tone by A...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Pine dining table, 1950s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pine dining table resting on four feet finished by a ball. France, 1950s.
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Pine

1970s XL Coffee Table Made of Nautical Iron Chain with a Thick Clear Glass Plate
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, very rare and heavy coffee table made of large, white lacquered nautical iron chains. Above is a polished, thick clear glass plate in min...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Iron

1970s Pewter Bowls and Vases by Gjlla Giani for Sormani Nucleo, Italy
Located in Arosio, IT
The Space Age had its own accessories: elements that looked like spaceships or radars. In the early Seventies, Gjlla Giani designed for Sormani Nucleo of Arosio, Italy, a vast series...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Pewter

space age table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unique coffee table with a base in cast aluminium and a glass top from the 1970's
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Table Mushroom Lamp, Copper-Coloured by DORIA, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Doria Aluminium Table Lamp - 1970s The Doria Mushroom table lamp from the 1970s is a true classic of retro design. This table lamp impresses with its anodised copper-coloured surfac...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Venini Table Lamps "Tesutto" Murano Glass, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space age pair of table lamps by in hand blown clear and white 'Tessuto' technique Murano glass attributed to Venini, circa 1970.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Eclisse Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Eclisse Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1967. This Eclipse table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti features a rotating inner white shade that eclipses the light source a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Italian Velvet Modular Sofa, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful two-seater sofa in Italian velvet from the 1970s Space Age period. The Italian sofa is made of dark orange textured velvet fabric. Its lines are very rounded with soft and...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Goffredo Reggiani Style Italian Table Lamp Space Age In Chromed Metal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Icon...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large Massive Italian Glass Egg Lamp on Travertine Base by Ben Swildens
Located in San Diego, CA
An amazing extra large egg-shaped glass, sitting on a solid travertine base freshly rewired, with a cloth cord the lamp is absolutely gorgeous and very rare it takes a regular lightb...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Travertine

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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