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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
Space age mod. "Something Else" black centerpiece, Mariotti bros. Asea, Italy 70
By ASEA
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age mod. "Something Else" black abs tray designed by Mario and Marcello Mariotti for ASEA Studio, Florence, in 1969. Italy 1970s Can be used as a serving tray or as a decorat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Space Age Design Hippo Shaped Orange Plastic Mirror by Poss of Denmark, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Elevate your interior with this exquisite '70s wall mirror, a rare vintage find by Danish brand Poss. Crafted in the 1960s and '70s, its playful hippo...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Plastic

Carlo de Carli for Fiarm , transformable bar cabinet
Located in Milan, IT
Rare bar cabinet designed by Carlo de Carli for the Fiarm manufacture in the 1970s. This piece is a perfect example of organic and experimental Italian design of the period: curved ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Laminate, Palisander

Red and White Plastic Space Age Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
All plastic Space Age table lamp made in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. 1x25W, E12-E14 bulb US wiring compatible
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Vintage Anvia Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage brown space age age pendant lamp by Anvia. The lamp is beautifully layered with brown parts and chrome parts. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the rise/fall...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

A Sculptural Wooden Monroe Chair by Alexander White
By Alexander White
Located in Surbiton, GB
A white Monroe Chair designed by the award winning British designer Alexander White. The Monroe Chair is an exploration of form and function through repetition using modern technolo...
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2010s American Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Space Age Rotating Spherical Lamp Style of Joe Colombo
Located in Hanover, MA
I’ve been trying to identify who designed and produced this 'cool af' lamp since I bought it in Italy over a decade ago. The white plexi reflectors call to mind Joe Colombo’s semi-spherical Continental bookshelves. It would certainly be companionable with Gino Sarfatti’s model 548...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

White Ivory Plastic Wall or Ceiling Teti Lamps by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This lamp is composed by 3 single Teti lamps, joined together by an aluminum structure. It can be used as a ceiling lamp, wall lamp or mirror lamp as well. It remains in good conditi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Original Woolen Rug Designed by Verner Panton for Desso, Holland 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an original vintage rug design by Verner Panton for Desso in the mid 1970s. The rug is part of the Romatica collect...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wool

Pair of armchairs from the 70s/80s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Pair of 1970s/80s ash wood armchairs with wheels. In the lower part storage compartment/magazines. They are in good condition considering use and age, to be evaluated for reupholster...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Ash

Space age chair 'Estrosa' by Gianni Osgnach for Dilmos, Italy, 1990s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare chair by italian artist and designer Gianni Osgnach for Dilmos in 1999. Model is called 'Estrosa' and is made out of a frame in steel with a polystyrene foam seat in the shape...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Floor Lamp Metal and Blue Murano Glass Donuts by Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Floor lamp in metal white lacquered and chrome with blue blown buble Murano glass donuts shades by the manufacture Mazzega. Famous design like Carlo Aldo N...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Space Age Serpente Floor Lamp Elio Martinelli 1960s Italian Designer Mid Century
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, hugely impressive, and rare rotating Italian designer Mid Century floor lamp with unique Super-Car-colouring in wonderful condition. One of the Mid Century's coolest lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Space Age Vintage Orange White Table Lamp KD 24 Joe Colombo Italy c 1966
Located in Vienna, AT
Space age authentic orange white table lamp model KD 24 by Joe Colombo circa 1966 and launched in 1968 for Kartell, Noviglio, Italy. A short time period for producing this model, fro...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space Age White Witch Hat Pendant by Massive Belgium 1970-1980
Located in Herentals, BE
White metal witch hat pendant by Massive Lighting, Belgium 1970-1980. The item has 1 E 27 fitting and a complete suspension system. Dimensions H 25 and dia...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Swivel Lounge Chair in Navy Wool
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Fully reupholstered and refoamed. Added navy wool and metal base was polished. Attributed to Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort.
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1970s Unknown Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Vintage Orange Silver Metal Desk Lamp 1960s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage desk lamp from metal in orange and silver color tones 1960s Germany. A wonderful table lamp or desk lamp in playful orange color with a flexible silver stem and a rectangular base from the 1960s. The table lamp shows an on/off switch at the rectangular base and a flexible stem in silver. Perfect to turn the shade in each direction. One E 14 socket Through the bold color it works wonderfully as color splash in your office, working space, executive office or workspace studio. Could also be perfect as colorful bedside table...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Wall lamp by Ennio Chiggio for Emmezeta, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Wall lamp designed by Ennio Chiggio and produced by Emmezeta in the 1970s. The lamp consist of two parts; a metal structure that can be attached to the wall, and a three-dimensional...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian Space Age Plastic and Metal Round Coffee Table with Tie Dye Effect 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Plastic and metal round coffee table with tie dye effect, 1970s. Coffee table with round top in transparent plastic and me...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Plastic Pendant, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Minimalist orange-red pendant. Rewired: textil cable, 1x60W, E25-E27 bulb US wiring compatible.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rare Golden Metal 1961 Nictea Pendant by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Golden metal and optical glass Nictea pendant by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Very good condition, few light defects on brass shade as showed in pictures. Surface has been partially...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage "Grecia" Table lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Fase, Spain 1960s
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
he Vintage "Grecia" Table Lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Fase, originating from 1960s Spain, is a captivating fusion of classical elegance and modern functionality. Crafted by th...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

4894 by Gae Aulenti for Kartell
Located in Wien, AT
4894 coffee table by Gae Aulenti for Kartell, 1974, molded black polyurethane. This striking design was awarded the Compasso D'oro for industrial design in 1974.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Sputnik Cut-Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Chandelier designed by Fontana Arte, crafted in the 1960s. This masterpiece of lighting showcases the meticulous craftsmanship that Italy is celebrated for. Skillfully designed by F...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Space age woven wall hanging, Germany 1970s
Located in ECHT, NL
Space age wall hanging. Hand woven in the 1970s. The colors are still bright and livid. Made from poly-acrylic fibers. Amazing piece that will draw attention and bring color and a ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Machiche

Space age rare table lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age rare table lamp aluminum, ABS Double lamp bulbs both sides. 32 cm H - 62 x 13 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use, smal...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space age diabolo floor lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in ECHT, NL
Large diabolo or hourglass shaped floor lamp. Skillfully made of metal wire with a plastic and thread shade. Fitted with two E27 sockets. One for lighting the upper half and one for ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Wire

Pair of Space Age Metal Chrome Lamps by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of mid century space age table or bedside lamps in metal chrome and black lacquered base by the editor Reggiani. Famous design like Sciolari, Stilux, Targetti.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

“Fabio” Lounge Chair Designed by Pascal Mourgue for Steiner, France
Located in Union City, NJ
Space Age French Modern “Fabio” Lounge Chair Designed by Pascal Mourgue for Steiner, France. This rare tubular lounge chair features a sling cognac ...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

extra large leather sofa by Poltrona Frau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic sofa made by Poltrona Frau in the 1970's in beige leather with large cozy cushions Sofa is made of two pieces ( 220cm & 160cm ) that could be held together of used as an angle...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Leather

Space Age UFO Mushroom Plexiglass Suspension Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
UFO-like acrylic glass space age pendant lamp in beige coffee colour. The plexiglass shade produces a warm glow. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the suspension mec...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Side Table on Wheels by Peter Ghyczy for Horn Collection
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL
Unique 70s side table on wheels by Pheter Ghyczy for Horn Collection. Constructed out of Baydur (Polyurethane-Duromer). The object has some paint wear a...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Small bubble glass table lamp, 1970s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Small bubble glass table lamp, 1970s Conditions: Good Materials: Puleglass
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass

Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship. This light fixture can ...
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2010s European Space Age Furniture

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Alabaster

Space age large yellow ceramic centerpiece / vide poche, Sicart Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age yellow ceramic centerpiece / vide poche Sicart Italy 1970s H: 12cm - Diam. 32 cm Conditions: perfect, no defects.
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Model 131 uplighter by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce, Italy 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Large uplighter space age wall lamp. designed by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce Italy in the 1950s. The saucer shaped shade measures 46cm in diameter. It holds 2 E27 bulbs. Suitable for 1...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Brass, Aluminum

Large Italian Modern 1980s Murano Glass Globe & Aged Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, England
An amazing and quite spectacular space-age & futuristic 1980s Italian Murano glass globe & aged-brass sputnik chandelier. Made in Italy. The three inter-connected aged brass globes...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Flower Shell White Sand Ceramic Wall Light by Hustadt Keramik, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Flower-shaped white sand ceramic wall light in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which mea...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Adjustable Space Age Spot Table Lamp by Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic table lamp from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design. The large lamp head is infinitely adjustable. The mirror refl...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age Garden or Patio Ashtray done in Orange Plastic, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare Space Age Ashtray done in orange plastic. The ashtray could be used for the garden, terrace or patio, due to the material it's made off. Made in ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

1970s German Glashütte Limburg Frosted Iced Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
A large 1970s German space age flush mount ceiling light. Manufactured by Glashütte Limburg. The thick frosted iced glass circular shade is fixed to a metal ceiling plate via three ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Acrylic Rolling Table with Four Drawers, Modern Design
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This sleek and modern acrylic rolling table features four spacious drawers, combining functionality with minimalist aesthetics. Its transparent design offers a clean, contemporary lo...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Djinn Chairs and Footstools by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An original pair of Djinn chairs and footstools by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, as seen in 2001 a space odyssey, freshly reupholsterd in Knoll Stretch fabric.
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier with two additional spheres. Hight cm 150 ...
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2010s European Space Age Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Space Age Vintage Chromed Metal Plexiglass Table Lamp Harvey Guzzini 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage table lamp from chromed metal and plexiglass by Harvey Guzzini for Meblo 1970s Italy. An amazing table lamp in beautiful shape in combination plexiglass and chrome...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Space Age Pendant Light by Herda with Acrylic Glass Mushroom Shade
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A vintage space age pendant light by Herda with an acrylic glass mushroom shade. The shade has an aluminum 'arc' underneath the shade that reflects the light nicely. The pendant lamp...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age Vintage Chromed Metal Sputnik Sofa Table Coffee Table circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage sofa table or coffee table from chromed metal sputnik like with glass plate circa 1970. A sofa table with a chromed metal base which s...
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Late 20th Century European Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space age chromed and glass floor lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking vintage space age design floor lamp with three saturn like lamp shades. The lamp shades ar emade of chromed rings and partially frosted glass spheres. The floor lamp emits...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

One of the Four Orange Blown Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peill & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! With chrome details a black cord and can...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass

Electric Blue Space Side Table / Stool by Squares & Things
Located in London, London
Maddy, the founder of squares & things was inspired by the Space Age and the sweeping architecture of Oscar Neimeyer's buildings for her second collection of furniture - SPACE Collec...
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2010s British Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Set of 4 Vintage 1980s Bodum Oktett Grey Martini Glasses with Grey Plastic Bases
Located in Toronto, CA
A perfect fusion of form and function, this vintage set of four Bodum Oktett martini glasses from the 1980s brings sleek, modernist design to your barware collection. Each glass feat...
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1980s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Plastic

Studio Opi, space age mod. Ikebana A ceramic ashtray, Gabbianelli Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
White modern ceramic / ashtray / vase mod. Ikebana A designed by Studio OPI (F. Bettonica, M. Melocchi) Italy ca. 1970 Marked and labeled under the base H 13 cm - 12 × 12 cm Cond...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Fiberglass Directors Desk by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful Space Age directors desk, in very good condition. Designed by by Ernest Igl in the 1970s. Manufactured by Wilhelm Werndl, Germany. The body of this desk is entirely made of molded fiberglass and lacquered in a white color. The carved wood drawers...
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Late 20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Midcentury Italian Inspired Serpentine Occasional Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by a 1950s Italian design this custom occasional chair is made to order. The curving serpentine Silhouette is a bold graphic statement. It may be used as a chair or in tande...
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2010s American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Italian space age opaline glass table lamp by Vistosi, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age opaline glass table lamp by Vistosi, 1970s Fantastic table lamp with an oval base in opaline glass. The rounded shape has a slight curvature on one side. At the bas...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Opaline Glass

Small 80s bookcase
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Small 1980s bookcase with yellow lacquered metal tubular frame and 5 white laminate shelves. Easily placed in all rooms of the house.
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Black Leather Swivel Lounge Chair by Terence Conran Glove Chair Space
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, luxurious, rare, and extremely impressive designer leather swivel chair in lovely condition. One of the most iconic pieces by British design giant Terence Conran, this br...
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Mid-20th Century British Space Age Furniture

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Steel

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

Materials

Chrome

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 ski...
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2010s European Space Age Furniture

Materials

Marble

Space Age Metal Pendant by LUDIB Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Grey metal ring pendant with brass perforated strip by LUDIB Bratislava, Czechoslovakia 1960's. Bulb: 1 x E25-E27.
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1960s Czech 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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