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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
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

Huge 1960s Italian Two-Piece Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Vistosi
Located in München, DE
Gigantic 1960s Italian two-piece Murano glass mushroom table lamp. Great high quality Italian design. No more labels to be found. But according to the previous owner, it was bough...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

1970s Set of Four Space Age Glass European Vases
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Four different space age glass vases in perfect condition, they came from a private collector, height of the smaller vase are cm 22, cm 21, cm 27. This...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Vintage Clear Glass Sculpture of a Classic Volkswagen Beetle, Car Memorabilia
Located in Milano, IT
Little but realistic miniature model of a classic Volkswagen Beetle - most likely a version from the late 1970s/early 1980s. It is made in pressed clear glass, and is rich in details...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Crystal

Pair of Italian Vintage Sculptural Bubble Glass Table or Bedside Lights, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of blown glass and chrome table / bedside lights. Italy, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).   
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space Age Chromed Chandelier, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Space Age Three-Light Chromed Chandelier, Italy, 1970s. Unsual chandelier manufacture in Italy that blends the elegance of classical lighting with the bold, futuristic aesthetics of...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Spectacular Chrome Eighteen-Light Molecule Lamp by Torino
Located in San Francisco, CA
An awesome and oversized eighteen-light chrome “molecule” table or floor lamp by Torino. The design—with its chrome tubes, joints, and spheres—is very ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Three Half Round Plastic Side Tables in Off-White, circa 1970
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Three half round plastic...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Table lamp by Frank Bentler for Wila. Denmark 1970 - 1975
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great Condition
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Mid-20th Century Danish Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Opaline Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful sputnik pendant lamp from the 1960s. The 6 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a fantastic...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

A 1970s Carlo Moretti Space Age Green, Brown and Black Opaline Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A perfect condition opaline glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy by Opaline Florence. The vase exudes a sense of artistic flair and sophistication, characteristic of Carlo M...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Psychedelic Art Silver Carved Resin Panel by Stefano Bersani for Recherche, 1970
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Psychedelic art, resin panel carved on wood. The finish is shaded silver. Signed at bottom right Recherche.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Resin, Wood

Model "Parter" Pair of XL Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model "Parter" Pair of XL Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s, Italy This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use 110-220V in all countries. Please do...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

"Nodo" table by Carlo bartoli for T70 - Italy - 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Extraordinary table model Nodo, designed by Carlo Bartoli in the 1970s and produced by the company T70. This piece of 20th-century Italian design in the Space Age style, features fu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Set of 3 Ceramic Sconces by Pan-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Set of 3 Ceramic Sconces by Pan-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with E14 standard light bul...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Adjustable Space Age Gallery Spot Floor Lamp by Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic floor lamp from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design. The large yellow-orange lamp head is infinitely adjustable. The mirror reflector creates a focused light so that you can illuminate at specific points. Manufacturer: Staff The color outside is yellow-orange. Material: Plastic! The pictures are part of the description. I'm happy to help if you have any questions. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of age-related wear. Local scratches and abrasions of the paint on the surface. The chrome-plated base plate has scratches and dents. Dimensions: Diameter: 20 cm/ 7.87 in. Height of lamp head: 16 cm/ 6.3 in. Height: 108-150 cm/ 42.52-59.06 in. Base plate diameter: 34 cm/ 13.39 in. Width: 50 cm/ 19.69 in. 1x E27/E26 socket for head mirror lamps...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Rotatable Head Set of 3 Chrome Sconces, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Rotatable Head Set of 3 Chrome Sconces, 1970s, Italy Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Designed and manufactured in Italy. This lamp works with E14 light bulbs...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

White Space Ace floor lamp 1970s Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice White tube frame adjustable floor lamp .comes with a White Acrylic shade .so seventies . Gives a very nice warm light when lid . foot switch .one E27 large bulb needed . ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Acrylic

'Orange' Wall Lamp by Otello Ciullini for Studio EF Viareggio, 1970s, Italy
By Studio EF viareggio, Otello Ciullini
Located in Hagenbach, DE
'Orange' Model Wall Sculpture Lamp by Otello Ciullini for Studio EF Viareggio, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. Painted aluminum, raw aluminum and clear wo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Huge Vintage Blown Glass Globe Table or Floor Light, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful handblown bubble glass globe and gold - black metal light. Germany, 1970s. Lamp sockets.  
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage 70's space age glass chandelier Italian design
Located in None, IT
Chromed and white metal frame three-light chandelier with spherical white glass shades, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, working, shows signs of wear given by ti...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Sputnik Flush Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Very high quality workmanship and fantastic design. The special glass creates a pleasant light. Rare version in silver. Condition: Ve...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Midcentury Globe Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage italian space age opaline globe table lamp with a ceramic base. This minimalist table lamp emits a beautiful soft light. Elegant timele...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic, Opaline Glass

Space Age, Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier in chromed hardware and handblown Murano glass by Mazzega, with Carlo Nason glass, Murano, Italy, circa 1970. The chandelier alone measures 40 cm high ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

"Junkyard" robot sculpture by Steve Heller
By Steve Heller
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Robot sculpture composed of various scrap metal elements, vintage electronic equipment and car parts by Steve Heller. Internally lit head and torso.
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1990s American Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Dark Brown Leather 1970's
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of two available Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

1960s Gaetano Sciolari Space Age Aluminum and Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Never used space age wall sconce designed by Gaetano Sciolari and manufactured in Italy by Stilkronen in the Sixties , they came from an important lighting shop in Italy...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome, Aluminum, Metal

Large vintage oval glass and chrome coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Large vintage oval clear glass and chrome metal base coffee table. Timeless design, probably made by Roche Bobois 1970s - France Good condition Dimensions: Height: 49cm Width: 17...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Sconce or Flush Mount in Opalescent Murano Glass by Leucos
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Mid-Century Modern sconce or flush mount in opalescent Murano glass by Leucos.    
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

1960 Nencioni Moleri Space Age design Zani Steel Flatware _ 75 pieces
By Zani, Nencioni & Moleri
Located in Brescia, IT
Cutlery Set Design Carla Nencioni, Armando Moleri Prod. Zani _ Design Line 1960s 12 Person Service + 3 Serving Flatware 75 Steel Pieces Complete with Original Box Excellent condit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Stelton Service Set by Erik Magnussun, Denmark, 1970s, Red and White Mixed Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Fabulous mixed set of 1970s Danish Erik Magnussen serveware for Danish maker Stelton. Founded in 1960, Stelton had its first success when it established a cooperation with the leadin...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Swirl pattern Murano Glass and Brass Set of 3 Sconces by Beatrix, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Swirl pattern Murano Glass and Brass Set of 3 Sconces by Beatrix, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and minimalist wall lamps. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 st...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Chrome and Thick Glass Set of 3 Nesting Tables, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Chrome and Thick Glass Set of 3 Nesting Tables, 1970s, Germany Measurtements : 55 cm x 55 cm x 45 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have any...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Suite de 4 chaises italiennes vintage Gastone Rinaldi en métal chromé et galette
Located in BESANÇON, FR
4 chaises vintage des années 70, attribuées au designer italien Gastone Rinaldi, splendide design, en métal chromé, galettes neuves en tissu bouclettes blanc. Très bon état général a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Set of 4 Carlo Nason murano opaline glass wall lamps for MuranoDUE 1980s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Set of 4 Carlo Nason Murano Opaline Glass Wall Lamps is not only a striking example of 1980s Italian design — it’s also preserved in great original condition, making it an excep...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Danish Space Age Ceiling Light by Claus Bolby for Cebo, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Manufactured by Cebo Industries, Denmark in 1975. Brown and amber colored acrylic exterior, brass center tube and supporting brass chain. Measures: Height 10.15 inches, diameter 9.75 inches. Please do have a look at my other Danish and Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and curious antiques for...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Unique Space Age Table Lamp by BAG Turgi
Located in Mortsel, BE
A luminaire that marries elegance with innovation. This heavy chromed cylindrical shape boasts a distinctive round cut-out, allowing a unique interplay of light. BAG Turgi, as a bran...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

1970s German Oval Frosted-Iced Acrylic Framed Oval Glass Wall Hanging Mirror
Located in London, GB
1970s German frosted iced effect acrylic framed oval wall mirror. The mirror clips onto the frame at the top and bottom. As shown in one of the images the edge shows a small area ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Mirror, Acrylic

Set of 2 minimalist space age lamps, Netherlands 1970s
Located in ECHT, NL
Minimalist space age design from the 1970s. Made in the Netherlands. The set consists of a floor lamp with 3 globes and a table lamp with 1 globe. The globes are made from frosted wh...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age large orange oval mirror 1960s in the style of Guzzini, V.Panton
Located in Herentals, BE
Large oval Space Age/Pop Art mirror in the style of Guzzini and Verner Panton. The mirror glass is inlaid in the molded plastic shape with an intense orange color and the back has 2 ...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Mirror, Plastic

New Colorful Contemporary Turkish Tulu Shag Area Rug Inspired by Sonia Delaunay
By Robert Delaunay, Sonia Delaunay
Located in Dallas, TX
51866, new colorful contemporary Turkish Tulu shag area rug Inspired by Sonia Delaunay. This hand knotted wool contemporary Turkish Tulu shag area rug with Postmodern style showcases...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Space Age Furniture

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Wool, Angora

Harvey Guzzini Medusa Vintage Floor Lamp Orange Meblo
Located in Београд, RS
Harvey Guzzini "Medusa" Floor Lamp The iconic "Medusa" floor lamp from the 1970s, designed by the renowned Italian brand Harvey Guzzini, embodies elegant design and the futuristic a...
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Triple Stem Space Age Table Lamp by SIS
Located in Mortsel, BE
The Sis Leuchten table lamp with model number "483" is a unique and highly functional lighting solution. It features three separate stems, each with its own light source, that can be...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

A Pair of triangular lucite Bookends – France – 1970s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A striking pair of triangular lucite bookends. Dating from the 1970s, these unique pieces stand out for their exceptional craftsmanship and the natural beauty of lucite, with each ed...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Lucite

Pair of 1970s Space Age Sompex Nylon and Perspex Pendant Lights by Paul Secon
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1970s German futuristic space age nylon perspex and polished chrome pendant hanging ceiling light. Manufactured by Sompex and designed by French designer Paul Secon. The ligh...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Oval Wall Mirror 'America' Carrara and Matta in Beige Bakelite, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship, this 70s Carrara & Matta 'America' wall mirror exemplifies understated sophistication. The sleek, oval form, made from robust beige bakelite, ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Bakelite

SPACE AGE FLOOR LAMP - Staff Leuchten
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Space Age floor lamp by Staff Leuchten, 1960's With a white metal tulip-shaped rod and its original shade in plastic. The presence of four E27 fittings around the lamp, along with a...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mannequin Lamp by Mike Serra
Located in Stamford, US
Designer, Mike Ruiz Serra was inspired by Giorgio Morandi’s ghostly paintings of mannequin busts while creating this sculptural lamp. Crafted using the ancient technique of sand cast...
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2010s American Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

'Cigno' Model Pair of Table Lamps by IGuzzini, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
'Cigno' Model Pair of Table Lamps by IGuzzini, 1970s, Italy Lamps are in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with Halogen light bulb Wired and suitable to use with 220V ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

Space Age 3 Balls Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
20th century Space Age 3 balls pendant lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Kaiser Leuchten Fantastic 3 opal ball glass grey metal body atomic age ceiling lamp 1970s Germany La...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Postmodern "Space Age" Ceiling Lamp, France, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
French "Space Age" ceiling lamp, made of chromed steel with white, lacquered interior part with a one-point light source.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel, Wire

Rare Wall Light in White by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps are executed with E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is wired, and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable for ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Elegant Table Lamp by Cosack
Located in Mortsel, BE
This Cosack Table Lamp is a beautifully crafted piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The chrome stem and base of this lamp provide a modern touch, while the cylindrical lam...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Seventies Vase made by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice Seventies vase. In brown and orange glaze plus black fat lava.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Carpet Inspired by Sonia Delaunay
By Sonia Delaunay, Robert Delaunay
Located in Dallas, TX
51872 New Colorful Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Sonia Delaunay 09'01 x 12'10. A bold reverie in wool and color, this Turkish Tulu shag rug is a radiant fusion of ancestral craft and ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Space Age Furniture

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Wool, Angora

Glass Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 special glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a fantasti...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Peanuts Felt Banner / Pennant Flying Snoopy "Curse You Red Baron" 1967
Located in Roma, IT
they offer you an irresistible article, or at least it was for us when we found it at one of our customers' house. Dating back to the late 60s, to be precise 1967 as attested by the ...
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Felt

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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