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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
Set of Two ‘Pantonova’ Wire Tables by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1971
Located in Echt, NL
Set of 2 Pantonova end/coffee tables in very good condition. Designed by Verner Panton in 1971. Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark The tables consist of parallel chromed wire rods...
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20th Century Danish Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

1960 Goffredo Reggiani Space Age Italian Design Gold Brass Magnetic Floor Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Brass Floor Lamp Reggiani Italy, 1960 Sphere Shade Adjustable with Magnet "Reggiani" Sticker Label Very good Vintage Condiction Perfect Working Order diam shade: 17 cm
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Beautiful Space Age Sputnik, Dandelion, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany, 1960s - Made of plastic - Original good condition.
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Vintage Space Age Glass and Metal Wall Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid century wall lamp from staff according to a design by the japanese designer motoko ishii. a special element are the screwable glass balls that protect the lamp and optically enl...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Stool in Wood, Country France, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools. Material: iron and wood You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vin...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Iron

Mid-Century German Space Age Pendant Lamp from Staff Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Sleek pendant lamps from the well-known manufacturer Staff Leuchten, Germany. The shade is tulip-shaped. In the upper part, the lamp is very slim and widens down to full width. The ...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Targetti Sankey. Set of 4 Space Age style sconces, Italy, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Set of 4 Italian wall lights by Targetti Sankey, 1970s. Each piece has a silver chromed metal structure where 6 acrylic or methacrylate discs with different motifs are held, combinin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Amazing Space Age 'UFO' Flying Saucer Table Lamp in Glass and Metal, Italy 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Large and impressive table lamp with the iconic 'flying saucer' shape typical of late 60s / early 70s creations. This lamp is made of a perfectly crafted base made of chromed metal ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Space Age German Chrome and Glass Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive space age ceiling or wall lamp from staff based on a design by japanese designer motoko ishii. a simple, cylindrical shaft forms the base of the lamp. At the top end of t...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1950s French Roger Feraud "Clé de Sol" Treble Clef Iron Hat & Coat Stand
Located in London, England
1950s freestanding whimsical powder-coated iron coat stand by French designer Roger Feraud. The "Clé de Sol" or "Treble Clef" is an original design made from iron with eight coloured...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Iron

German Space Age Brass Ceiling Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Leola, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing ceiling or wall lamp from leola still a design by gaetano sciolari from the 1970s. A timeless design that convinces with its simple and precise geometry. This lamp combines...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Furniture in Wood, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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 'View All ...
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1860s Italian Antique Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Mid-Century German Space Age Tulip Pendant Lamp from Staff Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple pendant lamp from the well -known manufacturer Staff. The shape of the umbrella is tulip. In the upper area, the lamp is very slim and opens down into the full width. The lig...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

12 Dining Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian " Free Shipping in Florida "
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Free shipping in florida " Chairs with chromed bronze ferrules 12 Glamorous Chairs Style: 60° Italian Materials: wood, leather and Chrome Finish: p...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Amorphous Design Fiberglass Floor Lamp or Table Lamp, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amorphous design fiberglass floor lamp or table lamp, 1980s, Germany Minimal and natural design Very high quality. Fully functional. Orig...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plexiglass

Big vintage Italian table lamp in opaline glass, 1970s Carlo Nason chromed
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Italian collectible Space Age floor lamp in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Fluid and timeless like only Murano glass lamps can be, this floor (or table) opaline bubbl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Italian Space Age Pendant from Guzzini, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare pendant lamp by Harvey Guzzini. The plastic screen shows the shape of a flat cone and is designed in red translucent. Below the screen is framed by a wide chrome frame. St...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Top Light Table Lamp from Philips
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple Space Age table lamp by Philips. A functional design. The design language is simple, which makes this design timeless and convincing. A tube that bends at an angle of 90 degr...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970’s Leucos Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Renato Toso
Located in Bern, CH
1970’s Leucos Murano Glass Pendant Lamp designed by Renato Toso Design: Renato Toso. With extendable hanging cable. Produced: Leucos, Italy 1970's Measu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 3 Mid-Century German Space Age Pendant Lamp from Staff Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Three simple pendant lights from the well -known manufacturer Staff in a special color. The shape of the umbrella is tulip. In the upper area, the lamp is very slim and opens down i...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Modular Wall Lights By Mokoto Ishii For Staff Circa 1970s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Modular Wall Lights By Mokoto Ishii For Staff Circa 1970s - Polyhedric glass shades with mercury coated inners - Chrome backplate - Take E14 fitting bulbs - Designed by Motoko Ishii...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Mercury Glass

Chandelier in Murano and Bronze, 1950, Italian Sign : Mazzega Murano
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp Material: bronze, Murano Style: Art Deco Country: Italy. To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. If you want to l...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Bronze

1970s AV Mazzega Glass Murano Italian Design Large Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Table lamp AV Mazzega Italy, 1970 Murano Milk Glass Diffuser Black painted metal base Perfect state of preservation Perfect working order
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Basket/umbrella stand - Synthesis line - E.Sottsass for Olivetti - Italy - '70s
Located in Milano, IT
An iconic Italian design object signed by Ettore Sottsass, this elegant umbrella stand was designed in the 1970s for Olivetti as part of the famous Synthesis Line, conceived for coll...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Rare Four Hanging Pendants Light by Henri Mathieu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Aluminium light designed by Henri Mathieu in the 1970s. Each pendant is made of bands of brushed metal, lacquered in orange inside radiating warm light. The pendants could be hung ...
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Elephant Chair by Bernard Rancillac, Limited Edition 37/100, 1985
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elephant Chair; Fauteil Éléphant; Bernard Rancillac; Limited Edition; 37/100; 1985; 1980s; Bedside Chair; Side Chair; Lobby Lounge Chair; Reading Ch...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

1 of 3 Italian Space Age Tubular Steel Cantilever Chairs in Style of Willy Rizzo
Located in Zagreb, HR
Three Italian Space Age cantilever chairs, tubular chrome steel, one-piece upholstered seat and backrest. Transparent plastic floor gliders Unknown Italian production of the late 198...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

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

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Laminate, Palisander

1970s Handblown Glass Sphere or Globe by Doria
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Doria handblown glass sphere on chrome base. Made in Germany in the 1970s. The handblown glass contains bubbles and pockets of air that capture and reflect the light. The arrangem...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1 of the 2 Pan Ceramics Green Textured Square Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 green textured square wall lights, manufactured by Pan Ceramics in the 1960s. This lamp is a blend of playful and sleek design, making it a bold statement piece that adds ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

1970s Poliarte Italian Design Glass Big Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Polychrome glass shade Black metal base Excellent condiction Perfect working order Rare model Published on Poliarte catalogue.  
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Dining Table Gastone Rinaldi Style 70s Modern Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Gastone Rinaldi style dining table - Design Modernariato Anni '70s Elegant vintage dining table with unmistakable style inspired by the design of Gastone Rinaldi, an icon of 1970s ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Crystal, Steel

Vintage Wall Mirror In Steel And Bakelite Modern Design 1970s
Located in Taranto, IT
Vintage Steel and Bakelite Wall Mirror Modern Design - 1970s Elegant wall mirror with chrome-plated steel frame and dark brown Bakelite inserts, typical of 1970s design. Curved, g...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel

Space age table lamp Design Glass 70s Modernism
Located in Taranto, IT
70'S - WONDERFUL SPACE AGE TABLE LAMP. CHROME-PLATED STEEL FRAME, BLOWN GLASS DIFFUSER. height adjustable speaker THE ITEM IS IN EXCELLENT CONSERVATIVE CONDITION, WITH NO COSMETIC...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel

1960 Fontana Arte Italian Design Space Age Glass Nickel Brass 2 Table Lamps
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Table Lamps Italy, 1960 Nickel Brass Frame and Cut Thick Crystal Excellent Condiction (2 light chips imperceptible in the pictures) Perfect working order
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Set Of 4 Dining Chairs In Steel And Alcantara 1970s
Located in Taranto, IT
Set of 4 Chromed Steel and Green Alcantara Dining Chairs - 1970s This extraordinary dining chair set, dating from the 1970s, is a perfect balance of sculptural design and envelopin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

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

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Plastic

Adjustable Space Age Gallery Spot for 3 Phase Rail by Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic 3-phase track lamp from Staff from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design. The large yellow-orange lamp head is infin...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Bar in Wood and Glass , Italian, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Bar Materials: wood and glass Style: Art Deco If you want to live in the golden years, this is the bar that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Raak Space Age Eyeball Table Lamp, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Astoria, NY
Raak Space Age Eyeball Table Lamp, 1970s, with globe glass shade on chrome plated stand. 17" H x 8.25" Diameter. Provenance: From the Fifth Avenue Estate of Sherle Wagner.
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

White Metal Pair of Sconces for Francesconi Fratelli Brescia 1, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White Metal Pair of Sconces for Francesconi Fratelli Brescia 1, 1970s, Italy Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Quantity : 11 (5 pairs and one single) This lamp works with...
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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

Lumi Milano Pia Guidetti Crippa Design 1970s Table Lamp
Located in Taranto, IT
Table lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi Milano. White-colored glass globe, satin-finished steel frame. Item is in good conservative condition, signs of time present, due to use ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Gae Aulenti Vistosi Neverrino table lamp murano design venice
Located in Taranto, IT
Gae Aulenti Vistosi Neverrino Murano's Glass Table Lamp 1970. Murano Glass frame, item in good conservative condition, no structural defects to report. (see photo) Height 43cm D...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

1970s Stunning Space Age White Vase in Bavaria's Porcelain, Made in Germany
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning Space Age white vase in Bavaria's Porcelain. Made in Germany. The shape of this vase is amazing it seems a sculpture. This vase is in excellent condition. Dimension: d...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

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

Robert Sonneman Molecule Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 8 light Robert Sonneman chrome orb molecule chandelier.
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Mid-20th Century North American Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Blue and White Murano Glass Floor Lamp attr. to Carlo Nason for Selenova, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
This Italian floor lamp is attributed to Carlo Nason for Selenova. Crafted with a steel inner structure, it showcases a construction featuring multiple opaline glass elements, crowne...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

Two beautiful original 1970s Space Age ceramic wall lamps
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful original 1970s Space Age ceramic wall lamps. Made in Germany. Typical Pop Art Space Age design and very high-quality workmanship. The ceramic lamps are dark brown, the ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Space Age Pair of Chrome Sconces or Ceiling Lamps by Reggiani, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Space Age pair of chrome sconces or ceiling lamps by Reggiani, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lights Lamps are in very...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Mannelli brothers coat rack travertine steel design Modernariato 1970's
Located in Taranto, IT
Mannelli brothers travertine steel design Modernariato 1970's coat rack and umbrella stand. All-steel structure supports plastic material, travertine base. Item is in very good, co...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Travertine, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Solid Chrome Table Lamp by Cosack, Germany
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing a remarkable Solid Chrome Table Lamp with a Brown Shade by Cosack, Germany. This stunning lamp combines the elegance of a heavy chrome base with its original brown and wh...
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Late 20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Italian Table, 1950, Materials, Golden Iron and Mirror
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table Material: golden iron and mirror Italian 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 di...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Iron

Unique Heavy, Huge XXL 1970s Metal Chrome Table Lamp with Metal Shade
Located in München, DE
Unique heavy, huge XXL 1970s Space Age metal chrome table lamp with metal shade. Very rare high quality German design. Under the lamp is...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Venini in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large multi-tiered ]" Cascade " chandelier in hand blown Murano glass attributed to Venini , Italy, circa 1970. Comprised of several pieces of "Trilobi" glass pieces with a very lig...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Embryo ii Patterned Sofa/ Couch
Located in Larnaca, CY
4er Couch, CNC wooden structure upholstered in comfortable cushions and water repellent fabric, which is easy to clean. Gentle removal of stains with a cloth. ...
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2010s Cypriot Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

1970 Boletus / Mario Ticco Venini Murano Glass Italian Design Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
"Boletus" Table Lamp design Mario Ticco Prod. Venini Italy, 1970 Pink Blown Glass Shade Chrome Metal Base Perfect condiction Perfect working order (one bulb light E24 max 100w) ba...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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 rounded corne...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Brutalist Plastic Nugget Ball Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional plastic nugget ball chandelier having translucent green, aqua, and red chunks, with new black metal fitments, cord and canopy. The fixture is in very fine, clean, ready ...
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Mid-20th Century American 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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