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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
Table Lamp by Stepan Tabera, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Red glass table lamp designed by Stepan Tabera for Czechoslovakian company OPP Jihlava in early 1970s. Two layers of glass - white inside and red outside. Bottom base made of brass. ...
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Acrylic Glass Mid Century Space Age UFO Pendant Lamp, 1970's
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Smoked acrylic glass mid century space age UFO pendant lamp. The lamp has an smoked glass outer shade and a patterned aluminium inner shade. Together they create a magnificent 'space...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Olive Green and White Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Selenova, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This rare floor lamp was manufactured in Italy in 1960s by the Murano glasswork Vistosi. The lamp is made up of 5 handmade glass elements. Each element slips into the structure of t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Italian Floor Lamp in Orange Murano Glass and Wood, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Space Age floor lamp from Italy, shade in Orange Murano glass and body in wood and a brass rig in the middle and on the top of the head of the lamp to keep the all the parts together.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Space Age Porcelain Vase by Krautheim & Adelberg - MCM Masterpiece 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the captivating world of mid-century modern design with this beautiful space age porcelain vase, a stunning relic from the 1960s. Crafted by the esteemed porcelain manufact...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Porcelain

Space age clear lucite ashtray, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age clear lucite ashtray Italian manufacture 1970s lucite, aluminum H 9.5 × 9 × 9 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use. Small stain on the top
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

One off Three Adjustable Italian Glass and Chrome Ufo Chandeliers
Located in Antwerp, BE
One large adjustable ufo chandeliers in glass and chrome. Takes six E 14 size bulbs, up to 40 watts each for 240 watts total. The lamp has six sockets...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Studio Opi, White space age mod. Ikebana C ceramic vase, Gabbianelli Italy 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
White modern ceramic / ashtray / vase mod. Ikebana C designed by Studio OPI (F. Bettonica, M. Melocchi) Italy ca. 1970 Marked under the base H 13 cm - 24 × 24 cm Conditions: exce...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Yellow bench Locus Solus Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Locus Solus is a collection designed by the unpredictable flair of Gae Aulenti in 1964. The retro design of circular lines envelops any room with a touch of irresistible playfulness....
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

LSP6 Tommy burnished brass & Glass Wall Lamp by L. Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This flush/wall lamp is made from a burnished brass and sandblasted glass shade. It was designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1965 for Azucena. This item belongs to the 1960s product...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Targa chair by Klaus Uredat, for Horn Collection
Located in TILBURG, NL
Targa chair, designed by Klaus Uredat for the Horn Collection around 1971. Moulded polyethurane chair with plastic shell, newly reupholstered with faux/fak...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Faux Leather, Plastic, Polyester

1960 Angelo Brotto Esperia Pace Age Design Steel Glass Wall Lamp _ Set of 4
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 Wall Lamps Angelo Brotto Esperia Italy, 1960 Polish Steel Frame and Colored Glass Murano Shade 3 small lamps h 7 x 25.5 x 25.5 cm_ 2 bulb lights (E14) 1 large orange lamp...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

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

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Cotton, Velvet, Foam

Space Age trolley by Allegri for Allegri Parma, Italy, 1960s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Allegri of Parma... Version with Grande of the famous Three Shelf Trolley with Smoke Gray Glass, 1970s. "Modern Italian style" and made of chrome-plated tubular steel, with smoked gl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Space Age Vintage Wall Light Flush Mount Helena Tynell for Limburg 1970s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage wall light or flush mount from iridescent amber bubble glass by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg 1970s. The flush mount shows a golden metal base and a wonderfu...
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Late 20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Glass sculpture by HD-AZ for STUDIO AHUS Sweden, 1988
By Arthur Zirnsack, Studio Ahus
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this glass sculpture by Hanne Dreutler & Arthur Zirnsack for STUDIO AHUS Sweden, 1988, offers an opportunity to own a captivating piece...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Art Glass

1970s UFO Chrome & Lacquered Metal Space Age Pendant, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful midcentury pendant lamp made of chrome and lacquered metal. Made in Italy in the 1970s. New wiring.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Gianfranco Frattini Black Leather Sesann Living Room Set for Cassina, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann dining room set, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It is composed of a two-seater sofa and two armchairs. It features...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Mid century adjustable design Floor Lamp by Napako, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- height adjustable from about 109cm up to 151cm - new electricity - US adapter included - two bulbs jr
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Stilnovo Space Age Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Painted Aluminium
Located in Milano, IT
A beautiful space age chandelier produced by Stilnovo in the 1970s, of fine Italian manufacture. The chandelier is very beautiful and striking. There is an aluminium cylinder that a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

Space Age Chandelier, Germany, 1970s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Completely restored, aluminum polished. One upper glass has small crack not visible from below. Rewired: 5x40W, E25-E27 bulbs. US wiring compatible.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

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 Erco Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Space Age Erco ceiling lamp, 1970s.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Orange Transparent Space Age UFO Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very unique orange space age UFO pendant lamp. The light has a transparent, orange outer shade and aluminium inner shade. The light escapes beautifully through patterned aluminium. O...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair of double spring wall lamps by Philippe Rogier for Oxar, France, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice pair of double spring wall lamps designed by Philippe Rogier for Oxar in the 1970s, made in France Metal springs, white lacquered metal base. Overall good condition, light trace...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair of architectural mirrors
Located in Brussels, BE
This unique pair of mirrors has been made in our warehouse with pieces of sainless steel architectural embossed plates framed by a subtle angle iron. Suitable for large rooms, such ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Leather and steel gaming table, Italy 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Leather-edged game table with black painted steel body and chrome-plated steel footboard. Placed in the center of the table is a double-sided panel composed of the green carpet and t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Iron

Transparant Perspex Italian Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Futuristic perspex table lamp by an unknown manufacturer from -most likely- Italy, probably produced in the 1970s. The lamp consists of a metal chromed base containing the light s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Orange Glass Lamp, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Introducing the charming Space Age table lamp that captures the spirit of the 1970s. Its design features a flattened orange glass sphere as the base, topped with a white plastic shad...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian organic armchairs- 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of 1970s Italian armchairs, fully restored in a textured fabric from the English house Designers Guild. The rounded shapes and multi-spooled seats offer a unique design and com...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Bouclé

Two Space-Age "042" Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of model 042 chairs in cognac leather by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort. Produced in 1963, Harcourt's 042 chairs were featured in Stanley Kubrik's seminal film "2001: A Spa...
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Mid-20th Century British Space Age Furniture

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Steel

'Return of the Jedi' Original Vintage Poster by Noriyoshi Ohrai, Japanese, 1983
Located in Devon, GB
Designed to promote the final instalment of George Lucas' original Star Wars trilogy, 'Return of the Jedi’, this scarce and sought after Japanese commercial poster was produced under...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Paper

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

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Marble

Mid-Century German Space Age Chandelier
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing Space Age chandelier with filigree design. A design with technical elegance with a clearly readable construction. Simple cylinders are connected with a fine half-timbered f...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970s Space Age Round Red Wall Mirror
Located in La Mesa, CA
Circular wall mirror in engine red In the style of the ‘AMERICA' WALL MIRROR BY CARRARA & MATTA, ITALY 70S
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century Italian Chromed Sputnik Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Beirut, LB
Very rare space-age chrome-plated sputnik with incredible arms plus 8 lights. At the end of each arm is a chrome-plated ball. This rare sputnik specimen definitely has a stellar p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Gino Vistosi Vintage White Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Murano table lamp produced by Vetreria Vistosi in an opaline hand blown glass. Produced in Italy in the 1970s with a space age design
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass

Space age UFO floor lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Seventies space age design ufo floor lamp made from a chromed metal rod, a black plastic base and a glass and aluminum shade. The lamp shade emits a ve...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Fabric Board by Verner Panton for Mira Spectrum, 1970S
Located in bruxelles, BE
Fabric board by Verner Panton in a wooden frame. Signed Verner Panton. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage 1970s white iron and metal floor lamp Italian design
Located in None, IT
Floor lamp with chrome metal base and white iron frame, three lights, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, shows signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Heigh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Iron

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

Space Age Chrome 4 Eyeball Table Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Space Age modern chrome table lamp consisting of bent tubular chromed steel and four chrome 'eyeball" light heads each with planetary chrome rings, on an...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space Age Brown Plastic Vintage Wall Coat Hangers, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
This set of four brown plastic vintage wall coat hangers were designed and made in the 1960s. Easy to fix on the wall. The vintage condition...
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1960s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

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

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Metal

Italian Space Age Three Lights Floor Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italia Mid-Century Modern three lights floor lamp attributed to Gaetano Sciolari, from the 1970s. Structure in chromium steel, brushed aluminum, and marble base. The glasses ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Aluminum, Steel

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

Contemporary Atomo Lacquered Cabinets Buffets by Antonio Cagianelli, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary Atomo black lacquered cabinets buffets by the Italian designer Antonio Cagianelli , sculpture handle and feet in nice gilt wrought iron made in gold bath 24-karat, in a ...
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2010s Italian Space Age Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Handcrafted Table Lamp in Red Ceramic Made in Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This 70s Ceramic Lamp attributable to Tarcisio Tosin exemplifies the craftsmanship and creativity of Italian design. Made from durable red ceramic, the lamp is a striking yet practic...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of table lamp model "P600," Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Milan, 196
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Table lamp mod. P600, design by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1966. Painted metal frame, vinyl leather base. Slight defects. Bibliography: G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design ita...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic, Rubber

Monumental Space Age Flush Mount by Motoko Ishii for Staff, Germany 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
Monumental Mid Century Modern / Space Age Flush Mount designed by the reknown Japanese lighting designer Motoko Ishii in 1970s. Motoko Ishii lived and worked in Finland and Germany 1965-1967. Her most prominent designs were produced while she was working for the West German lighting company Staff. In 1968. she returned to Japan and established Ishii Motoko...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Nanda Vigo, space age desk lamp, Arredoluce, Milano Italy, 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age steel table / desk lamp designed by Nanda Vigo produced by Angelo Lelii ‘s Arredoluce lighting brand, Milan Italy 1970s steel, metal H 31 cm x W 55 cm x D 20 cm Conditi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel

Space Age Chrome Metal Lamp with Adjustable Lampshade Selenova TA 447, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Selenova TA447 is a masterpiece of 70s lamp design, reflecting the Italian dedication to refined materials and aesthetics. This table lamp, crafted from chrome-plated steel, is a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Pendant Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Rotaflex Heifetz, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Pendant Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Rotaflex Heifetz, 1960s It is a minimalist hanging lamp made of plastic. The symmetrical luminaire housing is made of translucent plastic ...
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20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

1960's Italian Chrom Chandelier in Style of Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful chrom chandelier in style of the Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari. Made in Italy in the 1960's. Very good vintage condition. New wiring. Bulbs: 19 x E 14.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Floor Lamp 70's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Italian Mid-Century Space Age Floor Lamp from the 1970s is a sleek and futuristic lighting fixture that embodies the artistic and technological spirit of the era. Characterized b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

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

Large Italian Glass, Silvered Plastic and Fiberglass Shade 1970s Table Lamp
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This large and elegant abat-jour was produced in Italy, circa 1970s. It is made from a Murano faded glass base with an optical set of chrome plated plastic spheres and with a fibergl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome, Metal, Aluminum

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

Table Lamp Madom Design by Josep Maria Magem, 1970s
By Josep Maria Magem, Madom
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
360 ° swivel brown and chrome lamp moving over the full height of the arm itself reclining forward and backward with dimmer, a 70 style perfect for your home.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Chrome

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

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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