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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
Red Flexible Arm Space Age Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red space age desk lamp with flexible arm. The arm and shade can be positioned in any way desirable. The lamp is made out of metal and plastic. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Herda Eyeball Space Age Chrome Wall Arc Lamp Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare arc wall lamp in sparkled brownish colour from the Dutch brand Herda. The shade can be turned any direction desirable and positioned inside or outside the arc. The lamp has a sw...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Chess Game by Michel Dumas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chess game by Michel Dumas. Located in NYC
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Lucite

Ingo Maurer, mod. Hexagon table lamp, M Design Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency / space age mod. Hexagon table lamp Ingo Maurer, M Design Italy 1970s Chromed metal, black lampshade included Label on the base With lampshade: H 59 × 35 cm dia...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Flexible Arm Brown Space Age Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage space age table lamp in brown colour with flexible arm. The arm and shade can be positioned in any way desirable. The lamp is made out of metal. The lamp requires one E27/26 ...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

"ANDO" unique 70s inspired sofa table by FABIAN FREYTAG STUDIO
Located in Berlin, DE
This iconic "ANDO" coffee table combines a restored vintage table top with a customised stainless steel base for modern elegance. The table top has been carefully refurbished and giv...
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2010s German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Polished Aluminum Dome Table Lamp, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the captivating world of Italian mid-century design with this stunning Polished Aluminum Dome Table Lamp. Originating from the 1960's, this lamp epitomizes minimalist charm and offers an instant enhancement to your space. The structure of this lamp is a brilliant reflection of the modernist era's elegant simplicity. Crafted as a single-object, single-material item, it showcases a striking polished aluminum construction. The unique sculptural arch design draws inspiration from the iconic shape of an armor helmet...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Adjustable Brown Snake Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century brown space age desk lamp with flexible arm. The arm and shade can be positioned in any way desirable. The lamp is made out of metal and plastic. The lamp requires one E2...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age 70s Table Lamp with Tulip Base and Opaline Glass and Lucite Lampshade
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This Italian-made 1970s Space Age table lamp exemplifies the bold, futuristic design of the era. Its tulip-shaped bronze-effect metal base seamlessly complements the smoky grey lucit...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid Century Red Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age floor lamp in red colour. The metal shades can be turned in any way desirable and moved up and down the base. The lights can switched on separately or simultane...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features two big modules with two backrests and one armrest. Green linen velvet upholster...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Foam

Space Age UFO Chandelier, Europe, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very good original condition 3x60W, E25-E27 US wiring compatible.
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

Space-Age Mercury Glass Pendant
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Space-age mercury glass bulb form pendant.
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2010s American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Mercury Glass

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage mirror by Gedy 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
1970s white plastic mirror with mounts for hanging on the wall. It bears Gedy's label with the year of production on the back. The frame has some signs of wear as shown in the photo.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Plastic

Bubble Glass Table or Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Space Age yellow glass table or floor lamp made in Czechoslovakia in 1970s. One crack on bottom part of glass (visible on photo) has no effect on function. 1x75W, E25-E27 bulb US plu...
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Herda, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A space age pendant lamp by Herda with a beige, acrylic glass mushroom shade. The height of the lamp can be adjusted with the rise-and-fall system. Additional information: Materials...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Gray Bony Design Pendant Lamp with Opaline Glass Shades, 1970s
By Bony Design
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Gray bony design space age pendant lamp with three opaline glass shades. The frame is made out of white an has a gray lacquer. The milk glass shades are wh...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Original U.S. Release Star Wars 'A New Hope' Style A Poster 77/21 c.1977
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare and authentic American 'Grande' release poster from the 1977 Star Wars film, also known as 'A New Hope'. Crafted by the talented artist Tom Jung - printing 77/21, the artwork showcases the prominent figures from the movie against a backdrop of celestial themes. The poster has been custom framed in black, with an anti reflective perspex to allow safe transit and installation in the home. Star Wars: A New Hope," the groundbreaking 1977 space opera directed by George Lucas, revolutionised filmmaking and captivated audiences worldwide. Set in a galaxy far, far away, the film follows the journey of Luke Skywalker, a young farm boy from the desert planet of Tatooine, who dreams of adventure beyond the confines of his mundane life. Luke's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a message hidden inside a droid named R2-D2, pleading for help from a princess named Leia Organa of the Rebel...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Metal ‘Dania' Table Lamp by Dario Tognon and Studio Celli for Artemide, 1969
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive Dania table lamp in very good condition. Designed by Dario Tognon and Studio Celli. Manufactured by Artemide, After the introduction in 1969 Artemide produced the lamp only for a few years. The sculptural and organic shape of the Dania lamp...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Enamel

Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
Methacrylate plate fixed by a rubber link on a black acrylic bracelet, matt exterior and glossy interior, locked by an altugas rod wearing the Artist's brand. Both the facade and th...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Modernist Vintage Metal Glass Sofa Table Francois Monnet, circa 1970, France
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage coffee table or sofa table made from stainless steel and clear glass designed by Francois Monnet, circa 1970, France. A beautiful coffee table with structured meta...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Space Age Black Faux Leather Swan Desk Chair Office Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage desk chair from faux leather and metal tulip - like 1960s. A wonderful office chair or desk chair, this model from the 1960s with a metal base with four wheels and a seat shell covered with black faux leather. This sleek office chair shows swiveling and smoothly rocking function and great seating comfort. The stylishly desk chair could work perfectly in your home office or office space and makes a wonderful statement. This space age desk chair...
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Lightning Lucite and Metal Coffee Table by Philippe Jean, France, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Lightning Lucite and metal low coffee or cocktail table with glass top by designer Philippe Jean. Famous design like Charles Hollis Jones, Hollywood Regency.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Space Age round base orange glass table lamp by Carlo Nason, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age round base orange glass table lamp by Carlo Nason, 1960s Table lamp with round base. The lampshade is oval shaped and elongated in orange glass, which narrows towar...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Goffredo Reggiani, Satellite Chrome Chandelier from 60s
Located in Catania, CT
Vintage condition with trace of age and use for this chandelier produced by Reggiani during the 50s. Oxidation on the metal as shown in the images. Full working with EU standard, ada...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Space Age VIntage Plexiglass Brass Table Lamp Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Italy 1968
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage table lamp from plexiglass and brass by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy 1968. An iconic table lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 1968 from smoked lucite ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sconces Murano Glass LP245 by Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Space Age Mid-Century Modern pair of wall lights lamps sconces or ceiling flush mount model LP245 by the italian design manufacture Mazzega. Design attributed to Carlo Nason, mo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

"Caprarola" Rattan and Travertine Dining Table, Barracuda Edition
Located in Lisboa, PT
"Caprarola" rattan and travertine dining table resting on an hexagonal base. Barracuda Edition, made in Portugal.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Minimalist Space Age 12-Arm Cubic Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare, minimalist chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari. It features shape of an atom and 12 lightbulb spots formed as cubicles, using bulbs model E1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Red Mid Century Desk Lamp Swing Arm Table Lamp- Chrome Space Age Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red mid century desk lamp with adjustable swing arm. The arm can be fixated in any way desirable. The lamp is made out of metal and has...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

1971, Le Temoin by Man Ray, Dino Gavina, Simon, International Ultramobile
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Leather

Rare MC Minimalist Space Age Yellow Accent Table Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful clean sharp lines in Mid Century style. This space age piece is equally charming as it is inspiring. Incredibly compact, this piece is full of style. The base holds the tur...
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1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Space Age Vintage Orange Metal Chandelier Pendant Brylle Jacobsen 1970s, Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage chandelier or pendant model Moon designed 1970s Denmark by Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen from metal in lipstick like orange coral color tone with ivory colored ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Nickel-Plated Metal 1970s Coat Rack Clitoquattro by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Hat stand in matt nickel-plated brass. very good condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of Cosack Leuchten Chrome Double Ended Linear Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of rare 1960’s model 4166/02 linear double ended wall lamps by Gepruder Cosack Leuchten designed by architect H. W. Egger (Hans Wilfried Hegger) Dimensions 26.5" H (excluding...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

A Pair of 1970s Shelves / étagère in Chromed Metal, Solid Wood and Smoked Glass
Located in Roma, IT
Two twin shelves perfect for being positioned symmetrically on the sides of a door or for use as a room divider. This pair of vintage bookcases...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Chrome and Leather Stools, Italy 1970s
Located in London, GB
Pair of chrome and orange leather stools with a nice patina, Italy 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1 of 12 Pendant Lamps by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Huge Mouthblown glass pendant lamp in good condition with natural patina. Space Age, 1970s. The total height of 140cm/55inch includes the lamp holder.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Space Age style Chandelier in white metal, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age style Chandelier in white metal, 2000s Chandelier with spherical diffuser in white painted metal. In the center of the diffuser there is a decorative cut, in which ...
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Early 2000s Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Side Tables Kenthia by Ernesto Radaelli for Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of side end low coffee or cocktail tables model Kenthia in stainless steel and sheep style fabric, nice dry bar on one of the table by the designer Ernesto Radaelli for the manu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Space Age Vintage Orange and White Plastic Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
This Space Age vintage orange and white table lamp shows a chromed metal band. Also the vintage orange table lamp features one E 27 socket...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Brass Floor Lamps by La Murrina Murano Glass, Italy, 1990s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Impressive and very decorative floor lamp or huge table lamp by the editor La Murrina Murano. Blown glass sphere with iron oxid, which gives it this bronze color. Simple and elegant ...
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1990s Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Ray Gun by Sam Rush. A sculptural lamp with a unique play on sci-fi movies.
Located in Bristol, GB
The Space Ray... or Death Ray... or even the "Seducto Matic" (what ever mood should take you), takes command of a whole area of a room, serving as intriguing sculpture during the day and creating an absorbing warm ambiance at night. The utterly Unique lamp designs of Sam Rush, are made with stainless steel and brass, as these difficult to combine materials however make for a delightful richness of light reflection. Additionally, these materials mature beautifully, adding depth with age. A ripe old age is expected with the lamps, due to the materials and build quality. "Lamps for your grandchildren to squabble over". Sam Rush is a trained metal...
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2010s English Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Set of 4 American 70's Brushed Aluminum and Eggshell Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 American 70's brushed aluminum and eggshell chairs by Burke, Inc. of Texas. Stamped BURKE, INC. DALLAS, TEXAS. Great for a small dining room or a ...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Black and Chromed Four-Light, 1970s Adjustable Pendant Lamp by BJ Milano Design
By BJ Milano
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This Italian four-light pendant was produced by BJ Milano design in the 1970s. It features four adjustable lampshades that can rotate and run along the chrome-plated rod. Each lampsh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

1970s Space Age Portable Vanity Set by Makio Hasuike for Gedy - Italian Design
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the visionary realm of Space Age design with a unique and exquisite gem from the 1970s: the portable vanity set, masterfully crafted by the r...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

1970s Space Age Clear and Brown Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking 1970s Murano glass wall sconce by Mazzega is a bold example of Italian Space Age design. Featuring a dramatic organic form, the sconce is crafted from thick clear glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Vintage Red Coral Pink Lounge Chairs Sofa Table Yrö Kukkapuro 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age red coral pink vintage authentic pair of lounge chairs Saturn designed by Yjrö Kukkapuro Finland 1960s and a circular red pink sofa table by ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Rare Space Age Chandelier by Napako, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Excellent condition 1x100W, E25-E27 bulb US wiring compatible.
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Z Stool by François Arnal for Atelier A, France, 1971
Located in Milan, IT
Z Stool by François Arnal for Atelier A, France, 1971.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Multi-Pendant Modern Chandelier Light Fixture, Verner Panton, 1970s, Finland.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-Pendant Modern Chandelier Light Fixture, Verner Panton, 1970s, Finland. Mid-Century Modern Space Age Chandelier. Scandinavian. Circumfere...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Aluminum

Boby white trolley, Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
Located in Milano, Lombardia
he Boby trolley, conceived by renowned designer Joe Colombo and produced by Bieffeplast, represents an icon of Italian design in the 1970s. This versatile and functional storage cart...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set 2 Chairs Michel Dumas
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare set de 2 chaises sculpture de Michel Dumas - années 70 Plexiglass En bon état général / pas de manque ni fêle . tres robuste 85 x 45 x 45 cm / hauteur assise : 48 cm.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Altuglas, Plexiglass

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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