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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
Africanist mirror, Pierre Dariel dit Dolt, 1940s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beaded mirror africanist mirror with a frame made of gilded wood, by Pierre Dariel dit Dolt. France, 1940s.
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1940s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Mirror

Space Age Cascade Chandelier 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Space Age Cascade Chandelier 1970s
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

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

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Aluminum

Violet Murano Glass 1960/70s vase by Fratelli Toso
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Murano "sommerso" vase in clear and violet glass manufactured in Italy by the Glasswerk Fratelli Toso. Very good condition. Original manifacturing label.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Set of 2 Adjustable Space Age Wall or Table Lamps
Located in München, DE
Wonderful flexible wall lamps or table lamps from the 1970s. Very good workmanship and unusual design. The lamps can be used as wall or table lamp...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Rare 1970s Folded Chrome Lamp
Located in KEW, AU
Rare 1970s Folded Chrome Lamp. Its origins can be traced back to both France and Italy. Crafted from polished stainless steel, the light reflects off the ch...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Ceramic Owl Lamp French Mid-Century
Located in ROUEN, FR
French mid-century ceramic "Owl" Lamp, circa 1970. Matte white finish, speckled with tiny black dots of different sizes. This zoomorphic lamp, with a...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Okay Chairs by Adriano Piazzesi , Italy 1970s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Okay lounge chairs by Adriano Piazzesi. Exaggerated curves wrapping in and out of a looping chrome frame. Original chocolate brown velvet re...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Velvet, Foam

Space Age Four White Vintage Plastic Dining Chairs Alexander Begge, 1971
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age set of four vintage dining chairs named Casalino by Alexander Begge, Germany, 1971 for Casala, Germany was made of cream white plastic. Also the dining chairs feature upho...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic

Eero Saarinen Space Age Marble Tulip Nightstand for Knoll, 1967, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
Pair of Tulip Night Stands designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957 and manufactured by Knoll in 1967. Composed of a white lacquered pedestal and a tabletop made of Carrara Arabescato marb...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Lustre Raak "Eye Ball, aluminium et plexiglass, Hollande, Space Age 1970 vintage
By RAAK
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Raak Designer Hollandais ,ce lustre Eyeball aurais pu apparaitre dans la série Cosmos 99. Objet recherché de ces années Space Age . La base du lustre est toute chromée, l'anneau e...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller / Fehlbaum, in white 1976
Located in Halle, DE
Panton S-Chair, designed by Verner Panton for Hermann Miller / Fehlbaum. Color: white. The chair is from the 2nd production run from 1970 onwards in thermoplastic luran-s with reinfo...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

20th Century Astronaut Bronze Sculpture by Italian-Brazilian Artist D. Calabrone
By Domenico Calabrone
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century astronaut bronze sculpture by italian-brazilian artist Doménico Calabrone By: Doménico Calabrone Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, hammered, hand-cra...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Bronze, Copper, Metal

Space Age Chrome Stool Designed by Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary Shells, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Chrome bar stool designed by Arthur Umanoff, for Contemporary Shells, circa 1960's. The stools is constructed of repeating bright chrome rod...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space Age Daf Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller, Set of 4
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 very rare DAF armchairs designed by George nelson for Herman Miller. The chairs are made from fiberglas shells mounted on white lacquered metal legs. Very similar to the L...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970s German Hustadt Leuchten Fat Lava Glazed Ceramic Moss Green Wall Sconce
Located in London, GB
1970s vintage, retro, space-age, German Hustadt Leuchten 'Fat Lava' ceramic moss, pea and olive green glazed glossy wall sconce with a 3-dimensional design. A single E14 screw in bu...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

1970s Robert Sonneman (Attributed) Tubular Chrome Lamp
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s Chrome Tubular Table or Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman (attributed). Fully functioning dimmer switch. Low-wattage bulbs shown included. Very heavy construction. Light surface wear.
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1960s Italian rise-and-fall glass and aluminum three-light pendant lamp.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Three-light rise-and-fall Murano glass pendant lamp from the 1960s, Italy. The upper part of the light is in cased white opaline glass. At its base is closed by a solid glass plate t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Chrome and Aluminium Fase desk lamp Modelos patentados Madrid Espana
By Fase
Located in London, GB
A rarely seen example of a Fase desk lamp Modelos patentados made in Madrid Spain. Influenced in its design aesthetic from the space age of the 1960’s, ...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome, Aluminum

Lubitel 2 Bakelite With LOMO T-22 75/4.5 Taking Lens Manufactured by OMO
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Lubitel 2 Bakelite With LOMO T-22 75/4.5 Taking Lens Manufactured by OMO Manufactured between 1954 and 1980 Ref 7439664 Camera has a waist level finder and focusing rings are mad...
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Late 20th Century Russian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large Chrome and Glass Table Lamp Temde Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Large Chrome and Glass Table Lamp Temde Switzerland, 1970s Impressive table/floor lamp in very good condition. Manufactured by Temde in the 1970s This...
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20th Century Swiss Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Space Age Swivel Dining Room Chairs by Konrad Schäfer, Set of 6, 1960s
By Konrad Schäfer, Lübke
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous set of 6 dining room chairs from the space age era. Designed in the 1960s by Konrad Schäfer, Germany, and produced from Lübke. The chairs turn easily in both directions. The...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Resin

Vintage Pendant Chandelier 1970s Space Age Ufo Atom Lamp Chrome 70s
Located in Berlin, DE
A piece of history: vintage pendant chandelier from the 1970s in space age design Immerse yourself in a time when design and innovation went hand in hand. Our 1970s vintage pendant ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

PLR1 Luar lounge chair by Ross Littell for ICF De Padova Italy 1960s, set of 2
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Ross F. Littell (July 14, 1924 – April 17, 2000) was an American textile and furniture designer known for his practical, innovative, and minimalist style as part of the good design m...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Oversized Milo Baughman Round Circular Chaise "Satellite" Lounge Chair
Located in Buffalo, NY
We have for your consideration a vintage Satellite chaise lounge chair on castors.. attributed to Milo baughman This is a very large chair ma...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

One of the Two Orange Peill & Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peill & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! The lovely shaped hand blown lampshade ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Vase by Kingston Pottery
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful timeless piece of ceramics by Kingston Pottery UK.
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1970s British Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Leather and Birchwood Photo Frame for Two Pictures by French Brand Hermès Paris
Located in North Miami, FL
Leather and birchwood photo frame for two pictures by french luxury design house Hermès Paris By: Hermès Paris Material: birch, glass, leather, magnets, thread, wood Technique: embo...
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Magnets

Vintage 80s Willy Rizzo Coffee Table, Jet Set Era, Mirror Chrome Cocktail Table
Located in Milano, IT
A photographer turned furniture (and interior designer), Willy Rizzo has been one of the most eclectic and interesting personalities of the 1970s and 80s Jet Set. Born in Italy, yet ...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Italian Murano Glass Sfumato Lamp 1960s
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Italian lamp vintage in blown Murano glass dating from the 1960s. Round in shape, "Sfumato" glass is a gradient technique, from opaline white to transparent, which gives the blown gl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

big bulb Floor and Table Lamp "Spirale" by Ingo Maurer for Staff, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Floor and Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer - 1970s The rare spiral lamp is a real design classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp by Ingo Maurer gives a pleasant light. The table lamp is rare...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1970s Bar Trolley Cart in the Style of Marcello Siard for Game
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s Cream plastic bar trolley attributed to Marcello Siard for Game. Made in Italy. The bottom piece with wheels has been replaced, so no markings are present. Casters work well. I...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1960s French Abstract Terracotta Striped Cracked Corkscrew Glazed Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Circa 1960s French abstract terracotta sculpture with alternating glazed and unglazed stripes running around its surface. Inside the crack a large supporting natural terracotta cork...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Terracotta

Mid Century Space Age Table Lamp By Kamenicky Senov, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful mid-century table lamp produced by Kamenicky Senov in Czechoslovakia in 1970s. The lamp is a typical Space age era design using the typical materials and design features. T...
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1970s Czech Vintage 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

Turned wood and canning chair, XIXth c.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Turned wood chair with a canning seat. Portugal, XIXth c.
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Space Age Chandelier shaded as Atom by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare, minimalist chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari. It features shape of an atom and 8 lightbulb spots, using bulbs model E14, available worldwi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Cocoon & White Metal Body Pair of Table Lamps by GOLDKANT, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon & White Metal Body Pair of Table Lamps by GOLDKANT, 1970s, Germany Cocoon shades & metal body Minimal and natural design Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cable...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1 of 2 Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
4-Light Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s Height: 13 in (33 cm) Width: 12.21 in (31 cm) Depth: 12.21 in (31 cm) The wall lamp come with 4 x E14 / E15 Edison scr...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1960s Space Age Rectangular Glass and Chromed Metal Italian Wall Sconce by Veca
By VECA
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Space Age Italian Wall Sconce by Veca is an iconic piece of lighting design that encapsulates the futuristic and innovative design sensibilities of the 1960s Space Age era, it'i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome, Metal

Rare Arteluce 2048/PX Large Globe Pendant by Sergio Asti Italy 1965
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Amazing rare 2048/PX pendant lamp by Italian designer Sergio Asti for Arteluce 1965 This large pendant comes with a unique provenance, available upon request Sergio Asti was traine...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

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

Colombo 885 ceiling lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce, 1970s.
Located in Athens, Attiki
In 1970, the “Colombo”, named after its designer, the great Joe Colombo, was the first domestic light with a halogen light bulb and its design came in response to the invention of th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Stainless Steel

1980s Pair of Black and White Polo Stools by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
Located in San Gabriel, CA
27” high x 18” deep x 16” wide. Seat height: 21.5” 1980s pair of postmodern stools by Anna Casatelli Ferrieri for Kartell. Made in Italy. Black and white colorway. In good vintage c...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1980s Klh Fm Top Stereo Clock Radio Walnut Case Mod. Tr-82
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this cool KLH FM tabletop stereo, circa the 1980s made in Japan, beautiful walnut case nice clean condition in working condition a little static when you up the volum...
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20th Century Japanese Space Age Furniture

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Walnut, Plastic

20th Century French Space Age Metal Chandelier
Located in High Point, NC
This striking Space Age chandelier makes a one of a kind accent. Made in France in the 20th century, the design combines formal elegance with a bold science fiction twist. The shades...
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20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Metal

White Opaline Glass & Metal Velella Ceiling Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This Velella lamp can be used as sconce or as a ceiling lamp. It is made from a painted metal frame with adjustable holders, and with an opaline glass shade. This model provides onl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Nickel

Joe Colombo Elda chair Cognac leather, White shell
Located in Izegem, BE
In impeccable NEW condition! Iconic Space Age classics: Elda Chair by Joe Colombo (1963- Italy). 360 degree rotatable base (swivel). With certificate of authenticity and warranty! ...
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2010s Italian Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Fiberglass

Black on Black Joe Colombo Elda Chair
Located in Izegem, BE
In impeccable NEW condition! Iconic Space Age classic: Elda Chair by Joe Colombo (1963- Italy). 360 degree rotatable base (swivel). With certificate of authenticity and warranty...
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2010s Italian Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Fiberglass

Brown Italian Space Age Plastic Trolley Dime by Marcello Siard for Coll, Longato
Located in Vienna, AT
This brown Italian Space Age ABS plastic trolley was designed by Marcello Siard for Collezioni Longato Padova Italy and is marked on the underside, Model Name is Dime. Very nice orig...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

1970s White with Red Bar Cart Trolley by Pierre Cardin for Simo
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s exceedingly rare bar cart designed by Pierre Cardin for Simo. Pierre Cardin maker’s mark throughout. It is versatile and lightweight, yet has a strong plastic construction. Som...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Sculptural Space Age Vintage Blue Lounge Chair Etcetera Jan Ekselius, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Sculptural Space Age vintage lounge chair Etcetera by Jan Ekselius from blue stretch fabric 1970s Sweden. An amazing curved sculptural and freestanding lounge chair model Etcetera b...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric

1970′ Dressing Table Signed DBM Mobili 190 x 65 x H 210 cm
Located in Paris, FR
1970 dressing table by DBM Mobili (Tuscan firm which has existed since 1900) Lacquered wood, Altuglass, Acrylic Glass. Pink backlighting on the sides of the Coiffeuse. See; Hollywood...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Joe Colombo Elda Chair Cognac leather, Black shell
Located in Izegem, BE
In impeccable NEW condition! Iconic Space Age classic: Elda Chair by Joe Colombo (1963- Italy). 360 degree rotatable base (swivel). With certificate of authenticity and warranty! Cognac leather with a beautiful grain of the highest quality! Black Fiberglass shell. Other color combinations are also possible on request (different colors shell, leather or fabric possible). Height: 92 cm Depth: 92 cm Length: 92 cm Seat height: 45cm The “Elda” armchair was designed in Italy by Joe Colombo ( 1930 - 1971 ) in 1963 and was considered very futuristic for its time. The seat, back and arms are covered in padded black leather Joe...
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2010s Italian Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Fiberglass

Pair of Italian Space Age Mario Bellini Style Organic Lounge Chairs, 1970, Italy
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Extraordinary Space Age Italian lounge chairs in the style of Mario Bellini. The frame of the chairs is covered with a rounded soft foam and upholstered with very fine Italian fabric...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Fabric

Italian Space Age Metal Cylinder Table Lamps by Reggiani, 1960s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare Italian Space Age Metal Cylinder Table Lamps by Reggiani, 1960s..Great color. Beautiful glow when lit,
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Design Ball Pendant ERCO, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very nice style of lighting - marked by label
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Floor lamp by De Martini, Falconi, Fois for Architects, Italy, 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Fantastic and Massive Glass and Steel Floor Lamp. - 4 Lumi (1 external and 3 internal) Design by De Martini, Falconi & Fois Modernism - 1970s H 112 cm Maximum diameter: 40 cm
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Steel

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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