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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
Big geometrical Glass Lamp by PEILL & PUTZLER Space Age Germany 70's
Located in Berlin, DE
Typisches Design von Peil und Putzler. Weitere Glaspendelleuchten auf Lager. Auch ein kleineres rotes Modell dieser Lampe verfügbar, schreiben Sie mir bei Interesse eine Nachricht. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Iconic Cabinet Column with Laundry Bin Kartell 'Componibili' Anna Castelli, 60s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Embark on a journey into the iconic era of Space Age Furniture Design with our exclusive offering - Kartell's 'Componibili' series, designed by the visionary Anna Castelli Ferrieri i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

A SPACE-AGE Ceiling Fixture LAMP by GINO SARFATTI & ARTELUCE, Italy 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic and very early pendant light, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, Free Form, in black and white aluminum, model 2133, from the very first edition of Gino Sarfatti's late...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space age mid century pendant lamp, Netherlands 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Stacked saucers pendant lamp. Made in the Netherlands in the 1960s. Made from aluminium. It has one central plug that holds a standard e27 bulb. Di...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Set di sedia e pouf Locus Solus, Gae Aulenti Poltronova
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Il “Locus Solus” è stato concepito negli anni 60 e rappresenta un’icona del design moderno italiano. Caratterizzata da linee pulite e geometriche, la poltrona è stata realizzata con ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space age mushroom table lamp from the 60s
Located in Budapest, HU
Iconic space age table lamp/mushroom lamp from the 1960s-70s. A shape reminiscent of Louis Poulsen's Panthella lamp. Copper/champagne color, with an adjustable hood, so you can alway...
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1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Copper

Light gray 1960s Space Age Kaiser Leuchten metal ceiling lamps with 3 glass ball
Located in München, DE
Metal ceiling lamp with 3 opal glass balls in typical Space Age light gray from Kaiser Leuchten. Unusual sixties Space Age Atomic Design. Made in Germany. Very good vintage condition...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Stackable Tea Set by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli, 1967
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Vintage Stackable Tea Pot by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli from the 1960s is a truly exceptional piece that embodies the epitome of mid-century modern design innovation. What se...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Olivier Mourgue, floorlamp 2093, Disderot ed., 1967
Located in Paris, FR
MOURGUE Olivier (1939-) Three-light floor lamp 2093, Disderot éditeur, France, 1967 - Rare white version Lacquered metal, anodized aluminum and chromed metal, silver-capped bulb Hei...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Original BRAUN table fan HL 1 from 1961 by Reinhold Weiss
Located in München, DE
Original BRAUN table fan HL 1 from 1961. Design by Reinhold Weiss. Made in W. Germany Air outlet can be continuously rotated. 2 levels. Wall mounting is also possible, with original ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space age Black Mebel Clam Ashtray Bowl by Alan Fletcher, 1970
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Iconic "Clam" ashtray design by Alan Fletcher 1931-2006 made by Mebel in Italy. Vintage Mebel Italy Black colour, Clam Ashtray Bowl by Alan Fletcher, Rare piece from 1969, Space Age....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Modern Kinkeldey Chandelier Crystal Glass Chrome Germany 1960 Space Age Lamp
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Modernist Space Age two tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, circa 1960-1970. It has 18 sparkling square faceted crystal glass panels, each 10 x 10 cm / 3.94 x 3.94 inches tall and...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Crystal, Metal, Chrome

Vittorio Introini Pair of chromed metal and leather armchairs for Saporiti
Located in Argelato, BO
Vittorio Introini Pair of chromed metal and leather armchairs, for Saporiti, Italy 1965. Measures: 67.00 x 72.00 x 75.00 cm
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) F598 armchair GROOVY Artifort ed., c.1964
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) F598 armchair, known as GROOVY Artifort éditeur, second version, Netherlands, circa 1964 Metal, brushed aluminum, rubber, foam and fabric from Maison Misia ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Mushroom Ottoman in Textured Wool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic mid century mushroom ottoman. Newly reupholstered in a cream and beige textured wool fabric.
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Wool, Upholstery

Christian Adam (1938-), set 4 chairs Trèfle Airborne ed., circa 1968
By Christian Adam
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Adam (1938-) Set of four Trèfle chairs Airborne edition, circa 1968 White polyester gelcoat, foam and blue fabric Maison Kvadrat W. 50 x H. 77x ...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Model Bolla Sconce by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Space age Bolla wall lamps by Elio martinelli for Martinelli Luce. Lovely timeless space age design. They can be used as ceiling or as wall lamps 1980s - Belgium Dimensions: Heig...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Very Rare Orange Ball Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s. The pictures with the lampshades are for illustration purposes and as an example of how the lamp bases look with a lampshade. Th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin (1927-2009), 557 or Tongue chair, Artifort ed., 1967
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin (1927-2009), 557 or Tongue chair, Artifort ed., 1967 Metal, foam and fabric Haut. 62  x Larg. 90  x Prof. 90 cm Collection: Saint-Étienne Métropole Contemporary Mo...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Authentic ball chair by Ero Aarnio 1980
Located in Perpignan, FR
Authentique fauteuil ball chair datant des années 80. Édition Adelta / étiquette fabricant présent sur le piètement . Il est en très bon état d’origine. Non restauré Dimensions :...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Cocoon Table Lamps with Grey Metal Base by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Cocoon Table Lamps with Grey Metal Base by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany Cocoon shades & metal body Minimal and natural design Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cab...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp "Max Bill" by Miguel Mila for Polinax, 1960s
By Miguel Milà, Polinax
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in the Max Bill table lamp designed by Miguel Mila for Polinax in Spain during the 1960s offers a remarkable opportunity to acquire a piece of iconic mid-century modern des...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Floor lamp by Nanda Vigo mod 4041 for Kartell, 1968
Located in Milan, IT
Rare floor lamp designed in 1968 by Nanda Vigo for Kartell, lacquered aluminum base and top closure and white methacrylate diffuser. Neon lighting, fully functional. True example of ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

GERMANAZ Christian (1940-) Half & Half armchair, Airborne ed, 1968
By Christian Germanaz
Located in Paris, FR
GERMANAZ Christian (1940-) Half & Half armchair, design 1964, Airborne éditeur, 1968 Self-supporting bicoque structure in orange gelcoat fiberglass, black rubber, original condition ...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Modern space age DF2000 sideboard by Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères in 1968.
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
After a brief but promising career as a fashion illustrator, French- American designer Raymond Loewy dedicated his talent to the field of graphic and industrial design. Loewy’s creat...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy
Located in Redding, CT
Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy. Perfect for that space age toy collector. Tin Lithograph sphere that says Nasa Space Station on t...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age Floor Standing Ashtray - Retro Design Italy 60s Home Decor
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Indulge in the nostalgia of space age design with our exquisite Italian floor standing ashtray from the 1960s. Crafted with a sleek plastic silhouette in a timeless white hue, this a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age White Table Lamp, Zonca, Italy 1970 's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Space age white flexible table lamp manufactured by Zonca, Italy 1970 's. Flexible and adjustable table lamp with white structure. Revised and perfectly working. In very good condi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Wall sculpture space Age Sincron by Sergio Bigolin
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Rare sculptural painting by Sergio Bigolin for the Sincron Brescia project. The sculpture consists of five modular and variable metal panels. The signature is present as is the publi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

60s Space Age Kaiser Leuchten brass ceiling lamp with 4 white oval glass spheres
Located in München, DE
Beautiful rare 1960s brass ceiling lamp with 4 white glass spheres. Frame is completely made of brass. Manufactured by “Kaiser Leuchten”. Made in Germany. Super Sixties Space Age des...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Molin Floor lamp - Italy 60s
Located in Paris, FR
Large Italian lamp or floor lamp from the publisher Molin from the 1960s. The slightly conical lacquered wooden foot supports a beautiful and large plastic-coated lampshade. The foot...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Set of 3 Mid-Century Moder Ceramic Wall Lights or Flush Mounts, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps can be mounted in different ways. This is just one example of many. Each lamp requires 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw bulb, is wired, functional and runs on both 110 / 230 volt...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Unused 60s Atomic Space Age Kaiser Leuchten metal ceiling lamp 12 glass spheres
Located in München, DE
Very rare and still unused 1960s Atomic Space Age Metal ceiling lamp with 12 glass balls. Manufacturer ia Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. High-quality, made entirely of metal, pain...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Fiberglass ‘Girasole’ Chair with Pillow by Luciano Frigerio, Italy 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare Italian ‘Girasole’ chair designed by Luciano Frigerio in the 1960s. This chair features a lacquered white fiberglass half sphere base, which rest...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Acrylic

Arteluce Brown Metal & Sandblasted Glass '60s 2042/3 Ceiling Lamp by G. Sarfatti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Brown/bronze aluminum structure with 3 sandblasted glass shades. This ceiling lamp was designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1963 and produced by Arteluce. this item is original and belongs t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage resin natural seascape 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this decorative Vintage Resin Natural Seascape from the 1960s offers a unique opportunity to bring a piece of nature's beauty into your home...
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1960s Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Resin

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

Plastic Bar Trolley by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell - Italy - 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Very practical bar cart composed of two opposing plastic molds that there were two round shelves and a bottle compartment. The four multidirectional casters make it useful and easy ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Ettore Sottsass umbrella holder for Rinnovel Italy 1950's
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very rare mid century umbrella holder designed by Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel Italy. The timeless design is very attractive. Good condit...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Space Age design pendant lamp by Miguel Milá for Tramo 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Space Age design pendant lamp by Miguel Milá for Tramo, originating from the 1960s, represents an iconic fusion of futuristic aesthetics and functional elegance. Crafted from wh...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space age plywood lounge chair attr to Luigi Collani for COR, Germany 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Space age lounge chair with the original blue fabric. Made and labeled by COR Germany in the 1960s. It is probably a design by Luigi Colani in the Orbis modular design range. It is m...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Plywood

Vintage Cocoon Pendant lamp in the style of Castiglioni Brothers/ Flos, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pendant lamp is reminescent of the Viscontea lamp, designed by Castiglioni Brothers in the early 1960s and produced by Flos. This chandelier, from the same era, however has a sm...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The red Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp, designed by the legendary Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, epitomizes timeless elegance and innovative design. ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Olivier Mourgue, 2093 lamp rare White model, Disderot ed., 1967
Located in Paris, FR
MOURGUE Olivier (1939-) Lamp 2093, Disderot éditeur, France, 1967 - Rare white version Lacquered metal, anodized aluminum and chromed metal, silver-ca...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The red Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp, designed by the legendary Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, epitomizes timeless elegance and innovative design. ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Collectible Table Lamp START in honor of first flight to space on VOSTOK rocket
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare, limited edition Soviet Union Souvenir desk lamp - START. The lamp is made of metal in the early 1960s, inspired and devoted to th...
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1960s Ukrainian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large Red Taupe Ceramic Table Lamp, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Red ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Space Age Table Lamp by Joan Antoni Blanc for Tramo, 1967
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Space Age Table Lamp by Joan Antoni Blanc for Tramo, originating from 1967, offers a captivating opportunity to own a quintessential piece of Space Age design histo...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Italian Table Lamps by Yoshiko Hasebe for Harvey Guzzini, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Pair of Italian Table Lamps by Yoshiko Hasebe for Harvey Guzzini from the 1960s presents a rare opportunity to acquire iconic pieces of mid-century design that seam...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

A very rare Italian Lamp Carrara marble base in the manner of Joe Colombo 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This rare Italian lamp, reminiscent of the style of Joe Colombo and dating back to the 1960s, epitomizes the innovative spirit of Space Age design. Its Carrara marble base not only ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Aluminum

Early production steel Foglio Sconces by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 4 "Foglio" sconces design by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Flos since 1966. The wall lights are made of chrome plated and white painted Metal. This set belongs to an early prod...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

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

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Metal

Italian Opaline Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Italian spheric opaline Table Lamp from the 1960s presents a compelling opportunity to own a piece of mid-century modern design history that effortlessly blends ele...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Very Rare Lovely Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s. The pictures with the lampshades are for illustration purposes and as an example of how the lamp bases look with a lampshade. Th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Rush, Rattan and Mid Blue Velvet, 1960s Armchair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful armchair was produced in Italy between the 1960s and the 1970s. It is handmade from rush and rattan and remains in pretty good condition: slight leaks of protective va...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Velvet, Rattan, Rush

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is an original Djinn chair, as seen in 2001 a Space Odysee, the frame has been rewebbed, refoamed to current fire safety regulations and recovered in a top quality red stretch f...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

Italian Space Age Chrome Eyeball Floor Spotlamp Stilux Attr
Located in Vienna, AT
This amazing Space Age Eyeball floorlamp has been designed and manufactured in Italy 1960s. It features a chromed metal stem with a beautiful marble base and three adjustable spots. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

White Metal, Glass 1960 Mod. 238/2 Sconce by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Varese, Lombardia
238/2 sconce by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. White painted metal structures with internal sandblasted glass shades. Fair/good condition: the metal structures show visible signs of oxi...
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1960s 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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