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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
Bernard Govin's desk
Located in PARIS, FR
This Bernard Govin desk is the only one currently on the market. Its design is as precise as the other pieces by this designer. The workmanship is of the highest quality. Bernard Go...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

1970s Italian Harvey Guzzini for Guzzini White Lacquered Metal Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
1970s Italian white-lacquered metal table lamp with a white conical acrylic shade. Designed by Harvey Guzzini and manufactured by Guzzini. The shade unscrews from the base at the t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Sormani Nucleo Travertine Table Lamps by G. Cesari, 1970s, Italy – Set of 2
Located in Arosio, IT
This pair of vintage travertine table lamps represents the very first original prototypes designed by Giuliano Cesari for Sormani in the early 1970s. They were created as part of the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Travertine, Steel

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

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Fiberglass

Vintage Ceramic Figurine by Roberto Rigon, 1970s - Artistic Sculpture
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Add a touch of refined artistry to your space with this 1970s ceramic kitty figurine by Roberto Rigon. A standout piece from his celebrated "Animal" series, it features a sophistic...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

Space Age Italian Metal and Plastic Table Lamp from 60s
Located in Catania, CT
Vintage condition with trace of age and use for this Italian table lamp made from lacquered metal and plastic. Space age from 60s. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Table basse carrée 2 plateaux style Space Age vintage des années 70 en verre
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse à 2 plateaux vintage des années 70, rare modèle au très beau design style Space Age, dans le goût de François Monnet, plateau supérieur en verre légèrement bleuté carré a...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Op-Art Glass Flush Mount, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare French op-art from the 1970s. The large opaline diffuser with satin finish is heavily textured with countless pyramidal shapes for a wonderful sculptural effect - whether switch...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

" BUD " Acrylic Pendant Lamp by Harveiluce by Guzzini, Italy, 1968
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale an Iconic Space Age pendant lamp designed in 1968 by Studio 6G, an internal design team of the manufacturing company, namely Harvey Guzzini. The BUD model pendant w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vintage GEPO Flexible Space Age Mushroom Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Gepo
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare mushroom floor lamp by GEPO with flexible base. The shades produce a warm light and can be fixated at different points. The swing mechanism of the base allows you to positi...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass. ca. 1968
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful four-light chandelier composed interlocking pulegoso "C" glass links. This was designed by Carlo Nason in the mid 1960's for Mazzega, a firm in the island of Murano, Italy...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass

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

Set of 3 Bill Curry Gold Bronze Finished Cast Iron Jacks Sculptures Atomic Age
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 Jack Sculptures, Door Stopper, Paperweight or decorative accent pieces, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967. Features a Mid-Century Modern atomic, geometric shape ma...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Iron

Iconic Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo - Space Age Award Winning Cabinet, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
tep into the world of timeless design with the legendary Boby Trolley, a masterpiece crafted by the visionary Joe Colombo and produced by Bieffeplast in the 1970s. This iconic storag...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Classic Rosenthal Horizon Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder Catchall Vide Poche
Located in Miami, FL
Striking original Rosenthal Space Age Lead crystal glass horizon pillar candle holder, vide poche, catchall, bowl made in Germany. To me it looks...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Crystal

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

Space Age Armchair and Coffee Table in Fiberglass 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The chair has a smooth, green, bowl-like seat with a matte finish, designed for comfort while maintaining an artistic, sculptural look. The base is black, wide, and rounded, providin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Table basse vintage en verre et métal chromé des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse vintage des années 70, plateau rectangulaire en verre fumé, pied en métal chromé design en arcs de cercle inversés, très bon état général avec quelques rares micro-rayure...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Space Age Table Lamp with Orange Textile Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small retro table lamp with newly made orange, space age style shade. The lamp has a wooden base and textile shade. The lamp requires one E27 lightbulb and currently has an EU-plug. ...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Aluminum

Green Attitude Lounge Chair by Morten Voss for Fritz Hansen, 2007
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
An original Fritz Hansen 'attitude' Lounge chair designed by Morten Voss. Early 2000s - Denmark Beautiful flashy green coloured fabric. Dimensions: Height: 70cm Width: 65cm Depth:...
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Early 2000s Danish Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Scandinavian Space Age Style Leather and Chrome Armchairs by M-TOP, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Finland, around 1970 - manufacturer: M-TOP, marked by label - good original condition with patina - very stylish design. jt.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Upholstered Space Age Swivel Chairs, Germany 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The design philosophy of the 1970s in Germany was often focused on functionality and ergonomics, but with a playful twist. There was a tendency to mix and match styles and materials,...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Acrylic

Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Very rare Oyster wall light made of white and silver enameled metal in the manner of Staff, Germany, 1968. A real eye-catcher even unlit. Gem from th...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age Sconce in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconces made in clear and purple Murano glass and chromed metal, Italy, circa 1970 design attributed to Carlo Nason and manufactured by Mazzega. It takes 4 e14 bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Metal

Stunning Italian 1970s Ceramic Plexiglass Table Lamp Without a Shade
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful, large 1970s white high-glossy ceramic table lamp in Post Modern design. Made in Italy. Minimalistic organic design. One plexiglass element is placed in the middle of...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic, Plexiglass

1980, Sculpture Prototype Solar Car
Located in Perpignan, FR
Prototype solar acr maded by Design departement of the Delft university - Holland Measures: 260 x 100 x 110 cm Fiberglass & gelcoat Very good conditions Perfrect for wall install...
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1980s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Resin, Epoxy Resin, Plastic, Fiberglass

Pallade Pendant Lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Artemide
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Pallade” vintage and iconic floor or table lamp designed by the collective designers group Studio Tetrarch and produced by Artemide Milano 1960’s. This lamp can be placed with differ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

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

Materials

Brass

Doria-Werk Style German Table Lamp “Ball Lamp” Space Age Design
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Incredible and...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Model Amanta Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of mid century model 'Amanta' sofa's/lounge chairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Space age design classic that never gets old. Beautiful chocolate brown leather up...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Leather

Vintage 1980s Italian Sofa in Black Leather and Lacquer Wood, Space Age Style
Located in Milano, IT
Very cool and unusual, imposing, three-seater sofa in black calf leather with a black lacquer wood structure. In true 1980s fashion, the structure is avant-garde and almost "aerodyna...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Guzzini Space Ace Floor Lamp, 1970s, Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice floor lamp. Chrome tulip shaped upright, comes with a Acrylic shade. Typical Space Ace era. Design by Guzzini 1970s, Italy. 1 Large E27 bulb needed. Good condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Stringa Sofa Set by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
"Stringa" sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltranova in 1962. A tubular chrome frame holds leather seats on top of felt upholstered cushions. The leather cushions are attached with ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Modernistic Slatted Kai Ruokonen Ceiling Pendant in Silver and Red, Lynx 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A modernistic slatted ceiling pendant by Finnish designer Kai Ruokonen (Finnmark) consisting of 4 aluminium slates in silver colour with a red see-through circular centerpiece and a ...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

rare armchair Ero Aarnio formula one
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare exemplaire formula one . édition ancienne Dimensions : Haut: 80cm x Larg : 130cm x Prof : 127cm cm - Poids : 24 kg Hauteur de l'assise : 35cm Très résistante aux chocs grâce à sa conception en fibre de verre de haute qualité, la chaise vintage...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Adone Floor Lamp by C.P. & P.R. Associati for Artemide, 1980s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Adone Floor Lamp designed by C.P. & P.R. Associati and manufactured by Artemide, in the 1980s. We found the following description in an Artemide catalogue: "Adjustable and articulat...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Stone, Metal

An Original Pair of "Pileino" Table Lamps By Gae Aulenti For Artemide, 1972
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Original Mid Century Modern Italian "Pileino" Electric Table Lamps Designed by Gae Aulenti for Artemide 1972 Made In Italy In the areas of furniture, branding, and interior design, Aulenti was regularly commissioned by major international companies, such as Artemide, Banca Commerciale Itliana, Fiat, Ideal Standard, Knoll International, Louis Vuitton, Martinelli Luce , Olivetti , and Pirelli , among others. Iconic designs by Aulenti include the Pileino Lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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Chrome

Italian Space Age Pistil Shape Light Yellow Plastic Umbrella Stand, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age pistil shape light yellow plastic umbrella stand, 1970s Umbrella stand with round base in light yellow plastic, with pistil shape, with...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Vintage Space Age Ball Floor Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant Space Age standing or table lamp An imposing, yet simple design. A large crystal ball is held in an elegantly curved frame. The base is dissolved in a ring formed by a conti...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

1 of the 5 Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Pan Leuchten, Germany in the 1960s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts,...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Pendant Chandelier 1970s Space Age Ufo Atom Lamp White Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
1970s Vintage Pendant Chandelier - White Chrome Space Age UFO Atom Lamp Introducing a captivating vintage pendant chandelier that perfectly encapsulates the...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

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

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Smoked Lucite Magazine Rack Michel Dumas France 1970s
By Atelier Michel Dumas
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Space Ace Magazine Rack ,Smoked Lucite . Good condition .
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Perspex table lamp, space age, 1970s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Perspex table lamp, Space Age, 1970s Conditions: Good Materials: Perspex Era: 1970
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

1970s German Peill & Putzler Space Age Wall Sconce or Flush Mount
Located in London, GB
1970s German Peill & Putzler Plafoniere space-age frosted glass with a swirled striped pattern wall light/ sconce or flush mount ceiling light. The frosted glass round shades screw o...
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Mid-20th Century German 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

Materials

Travertine

1970s Italian space age table lamp
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian 1970s table light. Its cream-coated metal base is adorned with chrome circles. Thanks to its distinctive shape, the play of light unfolds in a truly unique manner. Please be ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Arflex 'Solar' Lounge Chairs in Fiberglass by Carlo Bartali, Italy, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Solar' armchairs, designed by Carlo Bartoli for Arflex in 1965, standout pieces of Italian modernist design. These iconic chairs, crafted from fiberglass and polyester resin with a ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass, Polyester

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

La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Black'
Located in Berkshire, England
LA CHAIR Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. A functional design piece, La Chair bridges the gap between fine...
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2010s British Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age Lamp, Body by Gerd Lange for Fehlbaum 1970s
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Very rare space age design lamp by Gerd Lange for Fehlbaum - Germany.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of Four "Gronda" modular mirrors/coat hangers by Luciano Bertoncini, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Four Gronda wall coat hangers in plastic, mirrored glass and Perspex. made by Luciano Bertoncini for the Elco company Italy, approx. 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

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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