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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
Space Age Yellow Cubic Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age yellow cubic table lamp. Italy, 1970s Measures: h 52 cm 30 × 25 cm. Conditions: good consistent with age and use.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Vintage Space Age floor lamp in chromed metal and Glass , Made in Italy 70's
Located in Milano, IT
Chromed floor lamp - Space Age metal lamp - Decorative floor lamp An unusual, highly decorative and well preserved floor lamp from the Seventies. In chromed metal, with three lights...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome, Steel

Vintage Italian 600 table lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, black body & base
Located in Milano, IT
Founded in 1936 by italian designer Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce has been one of the most influential brands in italian mid-century lighting. The production of the company covered every g...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Style Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Style Italian Mushroom Table Lamp This vintage table lamp is a must-have for anyone looking to add a touch of retro style to their home. The ...
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1960s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Sculptural Propeller Coffee Table, Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in Neuss, NW
Sculptural propeller coffee table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt from the 1960s. 19mm thick glass top on high quality aluminum frame. Quality Features: very good workmanship...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

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

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Plastic, Plywood

Space Age Bar Stools, 1970s
Located in Neuss, NW
Space age bar stools from the 1970s. High-quality frame made of chromed stainless steel. The seats have been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric in orange. The offer...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Space Age Vintage Ivory Vintage Modular Leather Lounge Chairs Wittmann 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage sectional two lounge chairs with one stool from leather in ivory color tone 1970s by Wittmann Austria. The very comfortable settee model Rhombos features stitched ...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Space Age Furniture

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Leather

Medium Sized Space Age Chrome Globe Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A typical example of Space Age table lamps in style of Goffredo Reggiani. A round metal chromed base shaped as a trumpet holds a chromed globe open on the top. The interior of the l...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage French decorative Space Age table lamp in chromed metal and glass
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage French Space Age table lamp in chromed metal and glass, designed by Richard Mathieu, in New Old Stock (NOS) conditions. Past and future are merged in this stunning lighting ...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Space age sideboard; Italy, c. 1960.
Located in MADRID, ES
Sideboard made of stained wood, chromed steel and glass. It has no key and has slight flaws. Aesthetically the work belongs to the Space Age movement, influenced by the Atomic Age th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Castore Table Lamp by Michele de Lucchi for Artemide
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have two of these cool lamps, medium size versions. Blown glass shades giving a creat diffuse ambience, and the touch dimmer switch on the base allows for perfect adjustment to su...
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Early 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass, Polyester

Tomato chair - ASKO - Eero Aarnio
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Here we have an original Tomato chair, produced by its original manufacturer ASKO. ​​​​​​​The Tomato chair was designed as an improvement for the Pastil chair, but specifically to be...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

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

Italian Space Age Red Modular Chest of Drawers by Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age red plastic modular chest of drawers by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s. Modular chest of drawers with square base and rou...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Pair of Sconces by Leucos, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Sconces by Leucos, 1970s, Italy Lamps are in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for all coun...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Metal and Glass Desk Table by Castelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal and glass desk table by Castelli located in NY. Missing glass
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

A vintage Guzzini table lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This vintage Guzzini table lamp from Italy in the 1970s is a compelling addition to any interior space for several reasons. First, its sleek and futuri...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The red Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp, designed by the legendary Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, epitomizes timeless elegance and innovative design. ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Table Lamp by Reggiani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A space age lamp in metal and plastic with a clear 1970s design, it resembles the form od the octopus and could be a perfect object for a table or a sideboard. The lamp is in general...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Table basse rectangulaire italienne vintage 2 plateaux en verre fumé et métal
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse rectangulaire vintage des années 70, très beau design italien, 2 plateaux en verre fumé, structure tubulaire design en métal chromé. Très bon état général avec quelques t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Set of Impressive Italian Lucite and Carrara Marble End Tables, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Set of Space Age end tables in excellent condition. These tables consist of a marble column which holds an oval lucite top. The heavy column is made of polished Carrara marble. The oval top is made from a thick olive green lucite. The top is held into place by a rubber ring...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Space Age Italian Organ Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Space Age Italian Organ Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, crafted in the 1970s, is a rare and highly collectible lighting masterpiece. Designed by the renowned Italian designer Go...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Handblown Vetri Murano Venezia Italy 1970s Space Age Era Glass Pendants
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of Handblown Vetri Murano Venezia Italy 1970s Space Age Era Glass Pendants Stunning spiral in the handblown glass with a black edge Original hardware with steel wire and ceil...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

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Mirror, Wood

Italian Space Age Gino Vistosi Floor Lamp in Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning two-layered floor lamp, manufactured by Vistosi Italy, circa 1970. This beautiful piece has a chrome metal base and rings holding glass. It holds five light bulbs that can b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Sergio Asti, Set of 2 "Scafandro" Table Lamps, Candle, Italy, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare set of 2 table lamps model d902 "Scafandro" designed by Sergio Asti. Manufactured by Candle, Italy 1970s. Milky glass shade with black rubber base, 2 different sizes. M...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Milk Glass

Pair of "Moby Dick" chaise longue by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiri, Italy, 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
Rare pair of "Moby Dick" chaise longue by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti. Sculptural chair made out of reinforced fiberglass, allow both indoor and outdoor use. Literature: Domus, no....
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

Full Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Twin Flower Shade Full Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and minimal design wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. Note: 2 avail...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Coffee Table in Marble, Iron and Bronze, 1960, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Coffe table Material: marble, iron and bronze Italian We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposa...
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1920s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Iron

Space Age Snake Flexible Tube Vintage Plastic Metal Floor Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age snake vintage tube floor lamp from plastic and metal in black and grey with flexibles tubes designed and manufactured Italy 1960s. The design ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Coat Stand with Umbrella Stand - Synthesis Line - E.Sottsass for Olivetti - '70s
Located in Milano, IT
A timeless icon of Italian design signed by Ettore Sottsass, the coat stand with umbrella stand from the Synthesis Line, in an elegant burgundy finish, is more than just a piece of f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Wall sconces by Harvey Guzzini for Guzzini, 1969 Italy
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Applique a parete disegnate dai fratelli Guzzini per Guzzini, 1969 Italia. Paralume in perspex bianco e struttura in metallo nichelato, le lampade sono formate da 2 semisfere in perspex sovrapposte alla struttura centrale, le lampade donano una luce calda e accogliente all' ambiente circostante. Harvey Guzzini è spesso erroneamente considerato il nome di un designer di illuminazione attivo tra gli anni '60 e '70; in realtà è il nome di una manifattura di lampade italiana, fondata da sei fratelli Guzzini (Raimondo, Giovanni, Virgilio, Giuseppe, Adolfo e Giannunzio), che prende il nome dal film Harvey del 1950, con James...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Flower Table in 100% Recycled Plastic by Squares & Things
Located in London, GB
squares & things' signature Flower Table design gets reimagined in 100% recycled plastics. Made entirely from recycled plastic packaging and ocean waste, the table can be recycled it...
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2010s British Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

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

Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass pendant light or chandelier. Total height with the chain is 120 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970s Space Age Pair of Table Lamps in Caramic, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
Astonishing Space Age pair of table lamps in caramic, made in Italy with original lampshade in fabric and brass.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Monochrome Space Age Serigraphie Von Max H. Mahlmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Monochrome Space Age serigraph by Max H. Mahlmann. The serigraph is unframed and will be sent in a roll. The picture is signed and dated in pencil. It is piece no. 78 in an edition of 100. Mahlmann worked from 1934 to 1938 as a student of Richard Müller...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Paper

Crystal 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'V...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Crystal

Vintage Space Age Italian Bar Set by Pino Spagnolo for Biesse 1980s Set of 3
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible set of barware, in original box by Biesse. This incredible high design set was designed by Pino Spagnolo for Biesse and includes a corkscrew, bottle opener and nut cracke...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Olivier Mourgue, 2093 lamp rare White model, Disderot ed., 1967
Located in Paris, FR
MOURGUE Olivier (1939-) Lamp 2093, Disderot éditeur, France, 1967 - Rare white version Lacquered metal, anodized aluminum and chromed metal, silver-ca...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Italian Valet Tray in Thick Grey Murano Glass, Space Age Era Vide Poche
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage big and heavy valet tray/vide poche made in thick grey Murano glass. It has a nice, elegant and essential shape, which makes it absolutely timeless. Coming in at 20 centimete...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Danielle Quarante 'Albatros' armchairs for Airborne, France 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
Symbol of the Space Age design a pair of sculptural "Albatross" armchair designed by Danielle Quarante for Airborne in the '70s . Lines very sleek elegant design for a typical vinta...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

Goffredo Reggiani Italian Designer Floor Lamp Space Age Style in Chromed Metal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Floo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Sofa by Emilio Guarnacci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very rare sofa by Emilio Guarnacci, Italy circa 1969. Reupholstered with white curly wool. Perfect condition. The sofa seems to float as the feet are not visible. Very decorative and...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wool

Space Age white glass table lamp, Faver Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age white glass table lamp Faver Italy 1970s Double lamp bulbs, one for the top one for the base. Separate switch for the two lights Opaline glass, white lacquered aluminum...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Tumbo floor lamp by Piero Menichetti for Ismos Design, 1970s
By Piero Menichetti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Tumbo Floor lamp designed by Piero Menichetti and manufactured by Ismos Design in 1973. The lamp is meant to be used outdoors and therefore it can withstand the effects of atmospher...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian Round White Glass Pendant Light 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Round White Glass Pendant Light 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Wood

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

Space Age Design UFO Pendant Lamp - Vintage Dual-Color Acrylic Pendant 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover the allure of the Space Age with this stunning UFO lamp, crafted in Italy during the 1970s. The lamp features a unique two-color acrylic design, combining a white half-globe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Italian modern metal and plexiglass adjustable floor lamp, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Adjustable floor lamp with spherical lampshade in white painted metal. The diffuser is mobile thanks to a particular adjustable hook in plexiglass and the stem, in chromed steel, res...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel

Bedside Table by Raymond Loewy, France, 1960s
By Raymond Loewy, Compagnie d'Esthetique Industrielle (C.E.I.)
Located in Antwerp, BE
Loewy Series side table, DF-2000, a mid-century marvel from the creative genius of Raymond Loewy. Crafted in 1960s France by the esteemed Compagnie d'Esthetique Mid-Industrielle (C.E...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Grey Mohair and Chrome Lounge Chairs Designed by Malchioro for IPE, Italy, 1970
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful and elegant set of lounge chairs in very good condition. Made in Italy in the 1970s by IPE. Designed by A. Malchioro. The design of the chrome frame gives the armchair a...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Table lamp by Harvey Guzzini custom in fiber glass by the artist YOM
Located in NICE, FR
Harvey GUZZINI Desk Lamp This charming table lamp can be placed on a side table in a corner of the living room. It can also serve as lighting for a d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

Vintage Fruit Bowl in the Shape of a Leaf Vallauris France
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage dish or vide poche dish in the shape of a leaf, made of multi-coloured glazed ceramic, by Vallauris, France, 1960s-70s. In good but used vintage condition, a chip from the t...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

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

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Metal

Italian Space Age Chromed Steel Decorative Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age chromed steel decorative wall lamp, 1970s. Wall lamp with chromed steel support and geometric sculpture with parallelepipeds of various sizes welded together, with...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

8725 chair, 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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Aluminum, Steel

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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