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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
Period: Mid-20th Century
Amaizing Marquetry Optical Zebras, 1950, France, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Marquetry Material: wood Country: France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your ...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Robot Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A unique and very unusual vintage robot table lamp. This was hand made by a crafty individual in around the 1960-70’s. Someone has made this at home fro...
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1960s British Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century suspension lamp in methacrylate and brass, Stilnovo
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Mid-century Modern pendant lamp in Scandinavian style. Attributed to Stilnovo Italia, it was produced in the 1960s. The white top dome and end cylinder as well as the large red ring ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Chandelier in Wood and Chrome, 50°, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp. Material: chrome, wood. Style: 50 Country:: France To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. We have specialized in t...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Table Italian in Wood, Glass and Mirror, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Coffe table. Material: wood, glass and mirror. Italian. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are a...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood, Glass, Mirror

Umbrella Stand and Coat Rack, 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the butt...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Coffee Table in Chrome and Glass, 1930, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Coffee table Material: chrome and glass Italian. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pus...
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1930s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of bedside tables with dog carved on its front , 1950, American
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All F...
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1950s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Bronze

Murano, 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'V...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Amaizing Italian Table 1960 in Glass, Bronze and Iron
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Italian table. Materials: iron, bronze and glass If you want to live in the golden years, this is the coffe table that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale o...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Iron, Bronze

Steel and acrylic glass arc lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Imposing floor lamp that represents the fusion of Space Age style and Italian Modern style. Made with a three-rail stainless steel sliding arch supported by a very large base consist...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Renato Volpini, Space Scene, 1969, Collage and Tempera
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Renato Volpini, collage and tempera depicting space scene. Certificate of authenticity available. Provenance Volpini studio. Detailed information on the Volpini Foundation website.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Paper

Carlo Nason Blown Glass Floor Lamp for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A 20th century Italian floor lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Composed of five striking white Murano blown glass shades standing on stainless steel tubes. Italy, circa 196...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

2 Armchairs, Year 1960, Denmark
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Lounge chairs year: 1960 Material: Leather and wood Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Umbrella stand, 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All F...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Iron

Stool in wood, Sign Denmark, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stool / Sign: Denmark You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982....
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1950s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Hanging Lamp in Chrome , 60°, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp. Style: 60. Country:: Germany. To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco a...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Chandelier in Iron, 50°, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp Material: iron Style: 50 Country:: italy To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. We have specialized in the sale of ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Table Lamps, 1950, Material: Murano, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table lamp Materia: Murano Country: Italian To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. If you want to live in the golden years, thi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Pair of Sconces in Chrome and Crystal, Year: 1950, Sweden
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 sconces Year: 1950 Materials: chrome and crystal To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. If you want to live in the golden years...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Crystal, Chrome

France Table Lamp, 1955, attributed to Mouille Serge
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table lamp Country: France To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. If you want to live in the golden years, this is the table lam...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Bronze

Space Age pendant lamp in the style of Harvey Guzzini Dijkstra, 1960s
Located in La Mesa, CA
The space-age pendant attributed to Guzzini features an orange shade paired with a sleek aluminum or metal frame. This distinctive shade emits a magnificent glow, beautifully reflect...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

White Padova & Bocci lamp, 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
A "Anemone" table lamp model by Italian designers Padova & Bocci, from the 1970s. It is made of white perspex. In perfect condition. DV357
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Plexiglass lamp Peter Hamburger , 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
Table lamp Crylicord by designer Peter Hamburger, Knoll edition, 1970s. Angled altuglas structure with a rectangular base and chrome metal. Very good condition with some signs of use...
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Popdesign Fiberglass Chandelier, circa 1960/1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Space age popdesign fiberglass chandelier, circa 1960/1970. the chain is adjustable up to a height of 200cm (78.75").
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

Vintage Italian Nickel Plated Metal & Plastic 1960s Small Box
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This metal & plastic box was produced in the 1960s. It is made from nickel plated brass frame and plastic faces. The box shows the engraved logo of a well-known Italian company ( A...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass, Nickel

Murano Glass & Brushed Metal Space Age Table Lamp
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This large 4-light lamp was designed in Italy around 1970. It is made with a brushed metal base and a concave and convex white and transparent Murano glass lampshade; The lamp featur...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Nickel

Rare Glass and Chrome 752 Table Lamp by Martinelli Luce, Italy
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful model 752 globe table lamp in excellent condition. Made by Martinelli Luce, Italy 1970s The lamp is composed of an oversized globe shade in white handblown glass which is supported by a chrome metal circular base. The base keeps the globe in place with four screws and also holds a E26 socket. This one socket construction offers a considerable amount of soft light pleasingly diffused through the white glass. The lamp is marked with a Martinelli...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Chandelier by Napako, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
6-flamming chandelier made in Czechoslovakia by Napako in 1960s. Very good original condition. Two separate circuits: 3+3x40W, E25-E27 bulbs US wiring compatible
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Brass

1950/70′ Series of 4 Murano Granite Glass Sconces with Golden Brass Claws Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
1950/70 ' Series of 4 DLG Murano granite glass sconces with golden brass claws attributed to Maison Arlus Series of 4 Wall lamps, Circa 1950/70 with conical glassware retained by cl...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Ressort Letter Rack by Yonel Lebovici for Distrimex, 1969
By Yonel Lebovici, Distrimex
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This sculptural "Ressort" model letter rack was designed by Yonel Lebovici in 1969 for Edition Distrimex. It is made of chrome-plated steel and it remains in good vintage original co...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Nickel

Targetti, Set of Two Chrome Sphere Pendant Lamps from 70s
Located in Catania, CT
Excellent vintage condition for this set of two pendant lamps produced by Targetti during the 70s. Made from chrome. Labeled. Full working with EU sta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Nickel-Plated Brass Opaline Glass Shade 1960s A298 Pendant Lamp by Candle
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This A298 pendant lamp was produced in Italy by Candle. It is made from nickel plated brass and opaline glass shade. The cable length can be changed on request.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass, Nickel

Italian Red Blue Green Yellow Ceramic 1960s Urn by Sicas Sesto Fiorentino
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Italian red blue green yellow ceramic 1960s urn by Sicas Sesto Fiorentino with geometric and flower decoration. Very good condition: partially r...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Sputnik Floor Lamp
Located in Torino, IT
Sputnik space age style floor lamp. Chromed metal floor lamp and glass lampshades in typical 60' style. The Space Age style or also called the Atomic Age refers to the period corre...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Sputnik Floor Lamp
Sputnik Floor Lamp
$1,578 Sale Price
20% Off
'Cono' Space Wall or Ceiling Mount, Italy Lamperti
Located in Mortsel, BE
"Cono" Space Vibes Ceiling or Wall Fixture by Lamperti Italy: Elevate your space with this minimalist "Cono" fixture, expertly manufactured by Lamperti in Italy. The design focuses o...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Set of Two Mid-Century Table Lamps Rockets, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Brass base and glass shades. Very good original condition. Rewired: 40W, E12-E14 bulb US plug adapter included.
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Large Round Chandelier "Ovali" by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Three stage chandelier from the "Ovali" collection by Gaetano Sciolari, in aged silver bronze (original patina) and nickel-plated bronze. Rare round model with 24 lights. The three crowns carry cut oval glasses and small daggers...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Silver, Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Midcentury Chandelier by Drukov, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
This beautiful chandelier was made in 1960s by Drukov. It took part in a famous Czech comedy "Pelisky". Contains five copper arms on chrome-plated center. The shades are from milk pl...
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Copper, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Rare Space Age Table Lamp "Rocket" by Josef Hůrka for Napako, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, - 1960s - Design: Josef Hurka - Maker: Napako - Marked.
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Michel Cadestin Orchidée Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Orchidée armchair designed by Michel Cadestin Produced by Airborne in the 1960s-1970s Very comfortable seat Features a white-lacquered fiberglass shell and new orange leatherette ...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Faux Leather, Fiberglass

Michel Cadestin Orchidée Armchair
Michel Cadestin Orchidée Armchair
$3,380 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Mid-Century-Modern Chromed Tube "Space Age" Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian chromed tube floor Lamp, dated to the ``Space Age´´, the 1960s. It consists of a flat round base and a tube leg. The lampshade is conne...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome, Metal

Elegant Table Lamp by Cosack
Located in Mortsel, BE
This Cosack Table Lamp is a beautifully crafted piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The chrome stem and base of this lamp provide a modern touch, while the cylindrical lam...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Zodiac Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1950s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The pair of Zodiac Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita, crafted in the 1950s, represents a perfect blend of mid-century modern design and exceptional craftsmanship. Jacques Biny, a reno...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Snake Flexible Tube Vintage Plastic Metal Floor Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age snake vintage tube floor lamp from plastic and metal in black and grey with flexibles tubes designed and manufactured Italy 1960s. The design ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Articulated Spanish table lamp in the manner of Gino Sarfatti
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this articulated Spanish table lamp in the manner of Gino Sarfatti offers an opportunity to bring a touch of mid-century modern sophistication and functionality into you...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Iron

1970′Eluminating Brass Fish Coffee Table with Mika Violet Style Duval Brasseur
Located in Paris, FR
Fish table in gilded brass with purple mica, Circa 1970, condition of use 3 bulbs In the Style of Duval Brasseur, Faure, Fernandez, not signed We can do the top in glass on order...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Space age "orb" lamp in red laminate casing, Italy 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This Space Age orb lamp from the 1960s stands out with its distinctive red hooded base and spherical milk glass shade, embodying the era’s futuristic design aesthetics. The lamp feat...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Milk Glass, Laminate, Bentwood

1970 ‘Pair of Lamps or Similar to the Bunch of Grapes Lucite and Gilted Metal
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of lamps or similar in gilded iron, Lucite and gilted metal, condition of use ,the gilt not shining a little worn in places, 2 bulbs, circa 1970 the height is adjusted by a dia...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Lucite

Long Chrome Space Age Wall Lamp With Reflector, Cosack Leuchten
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Space Age Wall Lamp with Reflector, a remarkable creation by Cosack that exudes futuristic charm. This fully chrome lamp features sleek lines and a captivating design...
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1950s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1970′Lamp + Illuminating Mushrooms In Brass With Gypsum Imitating Rock Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Lamp with 2 mushrooms in double patina brass and gypsum In the style of Isabelle Faure, Fernandez , Duval Brasseur Length: 60 cm Height: 64 cm Width: 37 cm Hats diameter: 37 cm ...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

2 Sconces in Chrome and Crystal, Year, 1950, Sweden
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Sconces Year: 1950 Materials: chrome and crystal To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. If you want to live in the golden years...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Crystal, Chrome

Modernist Space Age Murano Blown Glass & Chrome Lamp. attrib. Toni Zuccheri
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Modernist / Space Age Murano Blown Glass & Chrome Lamp. attributed to.Toni Zuccheri.. Iridescent when lit. Excellent original condition. Would enhance any modernist , contem...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Chandelier in Opaline and Iron, 50°, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp. Style: 50 Country: France To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and A...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Chandelier in Silver Plated Bronze and Plastic, 50°, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp. Materials: in Silver plated bronze and plastic. Style: 50 Country:: italy To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. W...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Gino Sarfatti Design Arteluce Italy Production Set Two Wall Lamps 327/2
Located in Biella, IT
Gino Sarfatti design for Arteluce Italy production set of two wall lamps 327/2 year '59 Measure 48 cm long x 20 cm high x 28 cm deep = 19 inches long x 82 height x 11" deep M...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Table with a Drawer, 1950, American
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the butt...
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1950s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Table Lamp, 1950, Material, Murano, Italian, Sign: Diseño Limitado Amathien
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table lamp Materia: Murano Country: Italian To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. If you want to live in the golden years, thi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Magazine Rack with Cup Holder, Italian 1950 in Iron
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table Material: iron Style: Art Deco italy We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Iron

Amaizing Italian Table 1960 in Wood, Chrome and Glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Italian table. Materials: wood , glass and chrome If you want to live in the golden years, this is the coffe table that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

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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