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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
Adjustable height lamp "PR" by Pirro Cuniberti for Sirrah, Itali, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Adjustable height lamp "PR" by Pirro Cuniberti for Sirrah, Italy, 1970s Arc lamp with a totally metal structure composed of a sky-ground upright with a circular section and an arche...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1969
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana lounge chair, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1969. Re-upholstered with brown velvet. Winner of the “Compasso d’Oro” pr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Carrara Italy Space Age Big Optical Fiber Lamp Years '70 Design
Located in Biella, IT
Carrara Milano Italy production extra size optical fiber lamp years '70 design space age. Measure 22 inches diameter, perfect condition A, like new.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair of bedside tables by Bernard Govin published by Duralinox
Located in PARIS, FR
This Bernard Govin night sands are 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. Be...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Art/Design Mirror by Eugenio Carmi for Acerbis 1980's
Located in Milano, IT
Art Mirror - Decorative Mirror - Designer Mirror - Made in Italy 1980's Decorative geometric wall mirror by Italian artist Eugenio Carmi for furniture brand Acerbis. Designed in the...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Giancarlo Piretti known for his abundant creativity, has created numerous iconic designs, such as the "Alky" lounge chair for Anonima Castelli, in 1969. The unique design offers a bl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Velvet

Space Age Vintage White Plastic Bar Cart or Chest Anna Castelli Kartell, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage ivory white plastic bar cart / trolley or chest designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell Italy 1970s, stamped Kartell 4970. De...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

1970s Brutalist Space Age Light Sculptures by Albano Poli for Poliarte, Italy
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1970s Brutalist Space Age design table lamp light sculptures by Albano Poli (the founder of Poliarte) for Italian artisan lighting company Poliarte. These Italian lighting sculpture are made of square and stacked coloured Murano glass pieces mounted on a stainless steel base Complemented with the 2 smaller pair of Albano Poli Murano glass cubes table lamps this set forms a formation in the dark The 3 lamps are sold as a complete set Size listed is for the single large table lamp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Gold Sparkle Mid Century Pendant Lamp - Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age pendant lamp with metallic, golden upper shade and acrylic lower shade. Experience the golden glow cast by the pendant light as it bathes your space in a soft, lu...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Sconces in Murano glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of large four-light Italian Space Age sconces in Murano glass and chromed brass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

1959 Remkraft White Orb Table Lamp with Adjustable Swivel Base, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and iconic 1959 table lamp by Remkraft, featuring a spherical white enameled metal shade mounted on a pivoting armature over a rounded weighted base. This classic piece of Ame...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

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Aluminum

Bubble Glass Clear Silver Chrome Pendant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three original 1970s pendant lights produced by Staff Leuchten, Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with bubble glass shades on a clear silver chrome pendant. All original...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Coffee table bar illuminated vintage space age 70s
Located in Milano, MI
1970s Living Room bar table made of steel sheet and glass. Rare space age piece consists of glass top and bottle holder accommodations with pull-out elements. The coffee table ligh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Large Space Age Lucite and Metal Ball Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large Space age mid-century ball lamp in lucite and metal chrome attributed to the italian design lightning manufacture Stilux. In the mood of Filippo Panseca, Gaetano Missaglia, Car...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Hand-crafted stone table lamp by the sculptor Albert Tormos, France, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Stunning French table lamp from the 70s, designed and produced by the artist and sculptor Albert Tormos. This piece is made of natural stone worked and carved as a figurative female ...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stone

XL Midcentury Space Age Table Lamp, Sputnik or Atom, 1970s - Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany - circa 1970s - Good original condition - US compatible, US adapter uncl. - 3 bulbs any wattage jr.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1965 Arteluce Large Chrome & Acrylic Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern 1965 Arteluce Model 526/G large Chrome & Acrylic table lamp by Massimo Vignelli Italy. Concave chrome base holds 3 Light socket and topped with large white Lucite...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Mid Century Metal Pendant Light in Brown
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century pendant light made in brown lacquered metal. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb. Dimensions: ø: 35 cm Height (shade): 27 cm Condition: Very good, only minor user-w...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space age plastic Ice Bucket, Guzzini Italy, ca. 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age plastic Ice Bucket Guzzini Italy, 1970s Twelve-section Plexiglas ice bucket with black handle, complete with tweezers, bears manufacture'...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plexiglass

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

Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary geometric shape Italian Bardiglio marble sconces or wall lights. Exclusive production by Veneziani Arte , handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship. P...
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2010s European Space Age Furniture

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Marble

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

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Metal

Visir floor lamp by Eva Reneé Nele for Temde Swiss 1970s.
Located in Haderslev, DK
Classic and yet unique floor lamp by Eva Reneé Nele for Temde Swiss Leuchten 1970s. Two light sources with E27 bulb sizes max 60W. Comes with the orig...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

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

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel Chandelier, Martinelli Luce, Italy
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space age pendant lamp, Model Calotta 1749 designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, in brushed stainless steel, still holding the original sticker.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Space Age Chandelier Sputnik by Elektroinstala Decin, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition Measures: 5 x 60 W, E27 Two pieces available.
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Vintage Mono Ring cutlery set by Peter Raacke for Mono, 1960's, space age
Located in BELFORT, FR
Rare vintage and original set of Mono Ring cutlery by Peter Raacke for Mono Germany. It was designed in 1962 and is made of stainless steel and red plastic. It is stamped "Mono Stain...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Set of Two ‘Pantonova’ Wire Tables by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1971
Located in Echt, NL
Set of 2 Pantonova end/coffee tables in very good condition. Designed by Verner Panton in 1971. Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark The tables consist of parallel chromed wire rods...
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20th Century Danish Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Large 1970s Verner Panton "VP Europa" table lamp in opaline glass, chromed base.
Located in København K, 84
The rare and large Verner Panton VP Europa table lamp from 1970s is a piece of design history that seamlessly marries form and function. Its opaline glass sh...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space age Calotta mod. 660 red table / desk lamp, Martinelli Luce Italy, 1972
Located in Firenze, IT
"Calotta" or "Vertebra" Table / Desk Lamp mod 660 designed by Elio Martinelli Produced by Martinelli Luce, Italy 1972 Bright red plastic and aluminum H 60 x 30 x 60 cm Conditions...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Pendant Light by Sothis in Opalescent Murano Glass
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age chandelier in Murano glass, designed by Sothis, holds one light, the glass has a blue opaline shade that can vary depending on the bulb used, circa 1970. Measurements Shade is 39 cm high with a 17 cm diameter, There is a larger matching chandelier...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass

Pair of Italian Chrome Table Lamps by Reggiani, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of chromed table lamps produced by Reggiani, probably from the 1970s. The top part of the lamp, which is rotatable, contains eight elongated openings through which the light em...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Resin and stone cube floor lamp, Netherlands 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Hand crafted cube floor lamp. Made from quartz gravel cast in clear resin. Very decorative lamp that can be used as a sand alone floor or table lamp but also as a side table or plant...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Quartz, Metal

German Vintage Table Lamp from VEB Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage Space Age metal and plastic table lamp made in the 1970s in Leipzig (Germany).
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large Red Space Age Flower Ceramic Mid Century Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Large red ceramic table lamp with beige textile shade. The fat lava style base has a thick red lacquer. The shade produces a warm, cosy glow. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb a...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Set of 4 rattan chairs, 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of three rattan chairs with natural and green painted rattan. France, 1970s.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Rattan

Medusa table Lamp by Olaf von Bohr
Located in Brussels, BE
Olaf von Bohr table lamp designed in 1968. "Medusa" model with a spiral body composed of white lacquered metal strips on a black lacquered metal base. Some very slight enamel chips ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

"L'orgue triomphal" painting by JC Davroux, Belgium 1974
Located in ECHT, NL
Very large surrealistic painting by Belgian artist Jean Claude Davroux. The work is called L'orgue triumphal (the triumphal organ). Created in 1974. Signed and dated. The work is fra...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Furniture

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Paper

Marquetry Optical Ball, 1950, Materials: Wood and iron, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Marquetry Materials: wood and iron 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 ar...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Iron

Five Harvey Guzzini, iGuzzini Lacquered Steel Sconces, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Five wall lights or sconces designed by Harvey Guzzini and manufactured by iGuzzini in Italy, circa 1960 Both the shade and the main body swivel to create different lighting angles ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Sputnik Coffee Table in Chromed Metal and Smoked Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Space Age Coffee Table - Chrome Cocktail Table - Sputnik Living Room Table Intriguing, timeless and well preserved coffee table in chromed metal with a smoked glass top. Well execut...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid-20th Century Original Sputnik Chandelier
Located in CABA, AR
This is a mid-century modern Sputnik chandelier, originating from the Space Age period. It features a central, often spherical or slightly elongated, core from which numerous arms or...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no35)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:35) This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czecho...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Carlo Nason, Space Age Orange Murano Glass Table Lamp, Av Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age Murano glass table lamp. Designed by Carlo Nason, AV Mazzega, Italy 1970s Opaline white glass and orange glass. Chromed aluminum. 52 cm H - 34 cm diam. Conditions: exce...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Vintage Danish Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish table lamp 1960s Space age desk lamp in teak and metal. Black tripod base with teak stem. Mushroom shaped shade in black aluminium....
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1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

red skai & aluminum 1969 folding chair Plona by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Vintage aluminum and red skai folding armchair designed in 1969 by Giancarlo Piretti. Good vintage condition. Visible signs of wear on the metal frame and the faux leather seat as sh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Italian Desk from the 60s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 60s, Italian. Desk 1960s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated desk. If you...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Italian Walnut 1960s Coffee Table/Bar Table by Bernini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare coffee table/bar table produced in Italy in the 1960s by Bernini. The particular construction of this table allows it to be transformed from a normal coffee table into a contain...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Murano Portable Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian portable table / floor lamp made of Murano opaline glass with a stainless steel strapping and handle on a beige enameled base, in the style go Artemide, from the 1960’s. - Ba...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Black leather & Chrome plated metal 1960s fourline armchair by Zanuso for Arflex
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare black leather & chrome plated metal "fourline" armchair designed in the 1970s by Marco Zanuso and produced by Arflex. Very good condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Prisma Leuchten Mushroom Table Lamp, Ufo Space Age, circa 1980
Located in Beirut, LB
Beautiful table lamp by Prisma Leuchten, UFO Space age, Design mushroom, Made in the 80s. The lamp has a stainless steel base with a super nice matt w...
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Late 20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

1 of the 3 Large Valenti Luce Pistillino Wall Lights, Italy, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Collectible Pistillino lamp with gold brushed finish. The Pistillino lamp is widely recognized as one of the most beautiful lamps ever made! The Pistil...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Gold

Roberto Rigon Ceramic Figurine 'Rhino' 1970s Artistic Sculpture Made in Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of space age aesthetics with this exceptional vintage ceramic figurine crafted by the renowned Ital...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Large White Opaline Glass Shade and Brass 1970-1980 Ceiling Light
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This large ceiling light was produced in Italy between the 1970s and 1980s. It is made with a painted metal structure with decorative brass parts and white opal glass lampshade. It h...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass, Metal

Late 20th Century Bulbous Polished Glass Yellow Vase of Scandinavian Design
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century bulbous polished glass yellow vase of scandinavian design By: unknown Material: glass, enamel Technique: cast, enameled, glazed, polished Dimensions: 11 in x 10 in...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Space Age Furniture

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Enamel

Michel Ducaroy Purple Cotton Togo Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, 1974, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
Togo modular sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy and manufactured by Ligne Roset in 1974. The set is composed of 2 modules. Purple cotton upholstery. Ex...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Cotton, Foam

Iconic Artemide 'Dedalo' Umbrella Stand Designed by Emma Gismondi, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Artemide Dedalo umbrella holder, designed by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger in the mid-Sixties, is a true icon of the Space Age design movement. Crafted for Artemide Milano, this pi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

White Wood and Black Skai Samarcanda Chest of Drawers by Magistretti for Poggi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Wooden structure painted in white polyurethane color. Black skai cover on the top (light defects at some corner). Large chest of drawers: cm 34,5h x 107w x 53,5d Small chest of dra...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Faux Leather, Wood

Space Age Vintage Hat Stands Hat Rack Multicolored Plastic Plywood 1960s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage hat stands or hat racks multicolored plastic and plywood 1960s Austra. A stunning collection from multicolored bold hat stands in ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic, Plywood

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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