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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
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

XXL Mushroom Table Lamp by Cosack Leuchten 1970s
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
The lamp is made of opal glass and is extremely rare to find in the size 43 x 43 x 40 cm. Placed on a large sideboard or directly on the floor, the lamp provides an indirect light, ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Italian Space Age Metal Cylinder Table Lamps by Reggiani, 1960s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare Italian Space Age Metal Cylinder Table Lamps by Reggiani, 1960s..Great color. Beautiful glow when lit,
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Table Lamp Madom Design by Josep Maria Magem, 1970s
By Madom, Josep Maria Magem
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

Mazzega glass table lamp, Nason (Attr.), 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Spherical table lamp with very thick glass, chromed metal base, adjustable light intensity, attributable to Carlo Nason Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage floor lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Sculptural floor lamp made of bent aluminum strips assembled in a very nice manner. Designed by Gaetano Sciolari but very much in the style of Max Sauze's creations. The light emit...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Steel and Murano glass table lamp by Mazzega, 1960s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Table lamp attributed to Mazzega. Produced by "Bullicant" technique of Murano glass. Technique made its own and perfected by the Mazzega glassworks in the 1950s. In the internation...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Black Metal and Aluminum Shade 1970s Tubino Table Lamp by Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Iconic "Tubino" table lamp, designed by the Castilgioni brothers in 1949 and produced by Arredoluce since 1950. This lamp is a later edition of Flos, produced in the 1970s, however r...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Table lamp from 70's
Located in Perpignan, FR
Très belle lampe des années 70's en métal / chrome . Modèle rare Les volets latéraux sont amovibles permettant de créer un jeu de lumière selon votre convenance . Très bon état gén...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Brown White Red Ceramic Wall Lights Hustadt Keramik, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Multicolor ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaz...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Iconic Orange Ceramic Lamp 'Longobarda' by Marcello Cuneo for Gabbianelli, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Longobarda is an innovative lamp made of a single ceramic body, designed in 1966. The iconic 'Longobarda' lamp is a design masterpiece by Marcello Cuneo meticulously crafted by Gabb...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

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

Murano Glass Floor Lamp for Mazzega, Carlo Nason, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A 20th century Italian floor lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Composed of a striking floral Murano glass shade standing on stacked stainless steel tubes, mounted to a white...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Stainless Steel

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

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Metal

Brown Space Age Desk Lamp with Adjustable Arm, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age table lamp with easily adjustable arm and shade. The black arm allows you to position the lamp in any way desirable. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb and c...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Blown Glass and Chrome Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three original 1970s tubular lights produced by Staff Leuchten, Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with hand blown shades on a chrome pendant. All original. This item is ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

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

André coffee table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1970s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Rare living room table model "Andrè" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and production Gavina, Italy ca. 1970. Small measurements for this iconic 1970s design table. Chrome-plated steel frame,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Elda Armchair, Joe Colombo for Conforti, white leather, 1975
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Elda Armchair, designed by Joe Colombo for Comfort Italia in 1963, is an icon of modern design. Featuring an avant-garde and futuristic design, this armchair offers extraordinary...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Fiberglass

Italian Venini Vintage Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Murano glass pendant light.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Chrome Plated & Black Metal Burgundy Skay 1960/70s Stools by Velca
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Adjustable and pivotable stool produced by Velca between the 1960s and the 1970s. Black metal & rubber legs. Chrome plated metal structure with cushioned seat and backrest. Adjustab...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Steel & Plastic 1960s Table Ashtray by E. Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Steel table ashtray with black plastic base designed by emma gismondi schweinberger for Artemide in 1966. Good condition: some light signs of wear due to time and use.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

Makio Hasuike, space age ceramic vase, Arnolfo di Cambio, Italy 1975
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age rare white ceramic flower pot / vase designed by Makio Hasuike Arnolfo di Cambio Italy, 1975 Label on the top H 30 cm - 28 × 11 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Lamps Art Glass by Barbini Murano, Italy, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of table or bedside lamps by the artist glassmaker Barbini at Murano. very particular glass. Sign on the glass, original stamp. Two position, horizontal or vertical. Famous manu...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-century green ceramic ashtray, Sicart Italy 1969
Located in Firenze, IT
Midcentury green ceramic ashtray Sicart 1969s Italy H: 6 cm Diam. 15.5cm Labeled on the base. Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Oscar Torlasco Floor Lamp for Lumi, Italy 1960s
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Rare large Mid Century Space Age floor lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco and manufactured by Lumi, Italy 1960s. This large sized floor lamp has beautiful pr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Metal

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

8755 armchair, Medius system, by Roger Tallon, Eurosit edition
Located in PARIS, FR
Roger Tallon was born in Paris on 6 March 1929. He attended the Ecole des Arts Appliqués de Paris (now ENSAAMA) and took a preparatory course for the Ecole des Arts et Métiers, which...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Statuary Marble, Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Smoked Glass Space Age Pendant, 70s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age pendant light with a smoked glass shade, presumably Herda or Lakro. The lamp consists of a glass outer shade and aluminium inner shade. The lamp requires four E27/26 lightb...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Chrome

Space Age Vintage White Faux Leather Metal Armchairs Boris Tabacoff, France
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented great pair of white faux leather Space Age armchairs, which was designed by Boris Tabacoff, circa 1960, France. The vintage armchairs feature a c-shaped chromed metal ...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Black Metal and White Plastic Shade 1960s Serpente Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black metal adjustable base with white plastic shade. Maker label inside the shade and above the base. The lamp remains in very good condition; light scratches around the lampshade...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian Space Age Orange Plastic Rocchetto Stools by Castiglioni Kartell, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age orange plastic Rocchetto stools by Castiglioni for Kartell, 1970s Pair of Rocchetto stools in bright orange plastic. The structure ha...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Plastic

Space Age Style UFO Table Lamp, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia - Maker: Kamenicky Senov, labeled - Very good original condition - Glass with bubbles.
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Leather and Birchwood Photo Frame for Two Pictures by French Brand Hermès Paris
Located in North Miami, FL
Leather and birchwood photo frame for two pictures by french luxury design house Hermès Paris By: Hermès Paris Material: birch, glass, leather, magnets, thread, wood Technique: embo...
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Furniture

Materials

Magnets

A very rare 1950s Italian table lamp in the style of Stilnovo
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this very rare 1950s Italian table lamp in the style of Stilnovo presents a remarkable opportunity to acquire a piece of design history that exudes elegance and sophisti...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

Gabbia sculptural lamp by Adalberto dal Lago for Esperia
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful 1970s table or wall lamp in plexiglass and metal. The model name is "Gabbia", and it is a design by Adalberto dal Lago for Esperia. Stunning and timeless, this piece looks ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970s Space Age Table Lamp
Located in Hellerup, DK
Vintage French "Space Age" smoked glass/chrome table lamp from the 1970s. With new corduroy lamp shade.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Geometric Space-Age Wool Rug, 1970's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A very large and impressive 1970's geometrical rug crafted from thick, weighty wool. Impeccable handmade quality and craftsmanship with a very decorative design. Labeled on the back ...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wool

Organic Vintage Sculptural Red Lounge Chair by Achille & Piero Castiglioni 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage San Luca sculptural lounge chair or armchair from leather in burnt red color Italy 1960s designed by Achille & Piero Castiglioni. This very comfortable organic and ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Leather

Vintage Space Age White Hanging Lamp Cristallux Germany 70
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Space Age White hanging lamp Cristallux Germany 70 This is a beautiful white plastic with Chrome hanging lamp. Space Age model made by Cristallux 1970 There is a spring i...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Rockledge Design Studios Dining/Bistro Set by Fred Garbotz, 3 Piece Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rockledge Design Studios Dining/Bistro Set by Fred Garbotz - 3 Piece Set Super cool and Unique contemporary Concept dining set from Rockledge De...
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2010s American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

Adjustable Space Age Gallery Spot for Wall or Ceiling by Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic lamp for wall or ceiling mounting from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design. The large yellow-orange lamp head is c...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Iconic Nesso Lamp by Giancarlo Mattioli
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Illuminate your space with the stunning Nesso Lamp, designed by Giancarlo Mattioli in 1967. This iconic piece is a hallmark of Italian design, celebrated fo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Resin

Rainbow by Michael Scheers
Located in bruxelles, BE
Michael Scheers is a Belgian visual artist. He was born in 1958. He lives and works in Rixensart (BE). Self-taught, Michael Scheers has been involved ...
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2010s Belgian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paper

DIA Design Institute America Brass Racetrack Oval Mirror with Demilune Shelf
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1970's DIA vertical wall mirror in racetrack oval form with brass plated framing around the beveled mirror and a demilune console shelf with clear tempered glass insert. S...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Marco Ferrei and Carlo Bellini for Luxo Lamp "Eddy," Italy 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
Modern lamp by Luxo based on a design by Marco Ferreri and Carlo Bellini from the 1980s. A playful and at the same time extremely functional design. As ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

"Nizwa" Mixed Clay Floor Lamp
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nizwa mixed clay floor lamp resting on a circular bronze base. Barracuda edition, made in Portugal.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Furniture

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Bronze

Space Age style metal table lamp, 1960s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A 1960s Space Age style metal table lamp would embody the spirit of the space age through a futuristic and futuristic design. Featuring bold shapes, clean lines and shiny metallic ma...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel

Pair of Triangle Shaped Brass and Glass Wall Lights from the 1980s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Triangle shaped wall lights in brass and chrome with glass details. Manufactured in Germany during the 1980s. Nice craftsmanship. Minimal, geometric and simply shaped design. Please...
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Late 20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Italian space age table lamps in opaline glass and steel, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age table lamps in opaline glass and steel, 1970s Pair of table lamps with spherical diffuser in opaline glass. The structure is in steel rod. Space Age. 1970s Good con...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

"Acrilica / 281" table light by Joe Colombo and Gianni Colombo, 1962 for O-LUCE
Located in Köln, DE
Original "Acrilica" table light by Designer Joe Colombo and his brother and kinetic artist Gianni Colombo. Early production in white metal made by OLUCE, Italy. The light travels fr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

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Metal

Set of 4 dining chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 stackable dining chairs designed by Rudi Verelst. The have a heavy wired chrome frame with white faux leather upholstery. The chairs are in a very good condition with no d...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Boho Upholstered Folding Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of soft elegance and functional charm with this Vintage Boho Upholstered Folding Screen. Featuring three arched panels and wrapped in a neutral ivory and beige patterned ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Liisi Beckmann's 1960s Ceramic Blue Candle Holder by Gabbianelli Made in Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Liisi Beckmann’s exquisite ceramic vase/candle holder from the 1960s crafted by Gabbianelli. This vintage ceramic vase feature a calming blue hue, showcases Beckmann’s visionary des...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Set of Four Mid-Century Chromed Dining Chairs in White Dedar Milano Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Dining Chairs - White Bouclé Chairs - Chromed Cantilever Chairs by Giotto Stoppino from the 70's Set of four Mid-Century Modern / Space ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Set of 15 space age flush mount lamps by Cosack Leuchten, Germany 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Large set of 15 space age flush mount lamps. The have a trumpet or tulip style shape. The measure 10cm in diameter and 11 cm in height (height measured without a bulb). Suitable for e27 LED, halogen and normal bulbs. Made by German company Cosack in the 1960s. All the lamps are in good used condition with minimal signs of age and use. They come without a bulb. The socket is a standard e27 screw socket. They are intended for hardwiring to a wall or ceiling junction box. The lamps are suitable for both European and US use depending on the voltage of the bulb used. Cosack Leuchten Founded in 1848 by the 3 brothers...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian White Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Italian White Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, crafted in the 1960s, is an exquisite embodiment of mid-century modern design. Reggiani, renowned for his innovative ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Set of 56 Mid-Century Modern Space Age Coat Hanger by Ingo Maurer for M Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large collection of Ingo Maurer hangers in rare colors. A design classic from the pen of lighting designer Ingo Maurer. This is the more functional version of the Maurer hanger with...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Space Age White Beech Coffee Table by Opal, 1970, Germany
By Opal
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage coffee table consists of a white lacquered beech wooden base topped with an oval shaped smoked glass top. The vintage condition is very good. Approximate measures: ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Beech

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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