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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
Two 1960s Gaetano Sciolari Space Age Chrome Aluminum and Glass Ceiling Lights
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing set of two iconic 7 lights ceiling fixtures also usable as wall lights designed by Gaetano Sciolari and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties. The two fixtures are new, never used in an house, we bought them in a big lot of a closing shop in Italy...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Chrome

Chrome & Gold Metal Pair of Sconces by Art-Line, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Chrome & gold metal pair of sconces by Art-Line, 1970s Germany Very elegant and Minimalist sconces Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light bulb...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Set of 2 Golden 1970s XXL Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamps
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large wall or ceiling lamps from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Manufacturer: Honzel Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wear consisten...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Muschroom and Conic Design Large Table Lamp by LAMBERT, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Muschroom and Conic Design Large Table Lamp by LAMBERT, 1980s, Germany Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Wired and suitable to us...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Chrome and Murano Glass Chandelier with 13 Lights by Sciolari, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A gorgeous chrome chandelier. Made by Sciolari for Mazzega, Germany 1970. This chandelier features 13 light arms with a chrome structure, making it ideal for accenting a living room...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

DEDALO Umbrella Stand by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide – Italy, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
DEDALO Umbrella Stand by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide – Italy, 1970s Discover a bold icon of 1970s Italian design with the DEDALO umbrella stand, created by architect an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Italian Space Age Aluminum and black lacquered Metall Spot Floor Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
This amazing Space Age Spot floor lamp has been designed and manufactured in Italy 1960s. It features a black metal stem, a marble base and three adjustable aluminum and black lacque...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Aluminum

B-1224 raindrop glass pendant lamp by Raak, Netherlands 1970s
By RAAK
Located in ECHT, NL
Model B-1224. Made by Raak in the 1970s. Glass globe with raindrop like inclosures in the glass. Chromed metal gallery. This is the 25cm ø version. Suitable for both European and US...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Large Space Age "Full Moon" Ceiling Pendant Light 1970s, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully pendant light, looks like a full moon, 1970s Germany, comes from the Space Age Era. Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. The Fixture requires a European E27 / 1...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite

Red Mid Century Space Age UFO Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red space age table lamp with flexible arm and adjustable shade. The arm and shade can be positioned in any way desirable, see pictures. Also the shade itself be repositioned. The li...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

An OPTICAL OP-ART Huge & Thick Transparent LUCITE SHELVING SYSTEM, France, 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and massive wall shelving system, to be fixed on the wall, with curved angles, Space-Age, Post-Modern, Pop, Memphis, Radical, with a base to be fixed on the wall (8 holes are set for the fixing) and 6 large shelves in thick strips of plexiglass, to be attributed, France 1980...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plexiglass

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

Materials

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

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno chrom Pendant Light for Staff, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light The "Saturno" hanging lamp from STAFF Leuchten is an impressive designer piece designed by Kazuo Motozawa. With its size, this chrome-plated han...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1 of the 3 Ceramic Wall Lights by Pan Leuchten, Germany, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Pan Leuchten, Germany in the 1960s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts,...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Stunning Ceramic Wall Light, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful  accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use The fixture requires one single E14 stan...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Set of 10 LRC fiberglass dining chairs by Wiel Arets for Lensvelt, early 21th ce
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of LRC dining chairs designed by dutch architect Wiel Arets produced for the Leidsche Rijn College (LRC) and produced by Lensvelt. Wiel Arets also designed the College building...
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Early 2000s Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

1970s Space Age Italian Desk Lamp in the Style of Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish Mid-Century Modern metal table lamp designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies. It's in good conditions, original patina gi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Round Design Cork Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Round Design Cork Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist sconces Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light bulbs. Wired and...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Cork

Dafne orange chair, Gastone Rinaldi, Thema, 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Dafne Chair, designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema in 1970, represents an icon of Italian modernist design. Characterized by a mix of innovation and aesthetic boldness, it embodi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Sunburst Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful sunburst wall lamp from the 1960s. Very contemporary design with a fantastic noble appearance. There is a very nice play of light on the wall. Condition: Very good vintag...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Ceramic

Table Lamp by Enrico Tronconi
Located in Milano, IT
Step back into the innovative flair of the 1970s with this stunning spherical table lamp by Enrico Tronconi. This lamp perfectly embodies the Space Age era's fascination with futuris...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

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

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Iron

Lucite Cini&Nils Minimalistic Rotating Magazine Rack
Located in Vienna, AT
Cini&Nils magazine rack from 1969 /Italy. Rare rotating magazine rack made from amber/smoked merged lucite tubes in good vintage condition (no c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Lucite

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

Materials

Brass

Fluorescent Pair of Sconces by Brendel & Loewig, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Fluorescent Pair of Sconces by Brendel & Loewig, 1970s, Germany This lamp works with fluorescent tubes. Wired and suitable to use 110-220V in all countries. Please do not hesitate ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Brass 3 Cylinder Modernist Pair of Table Lamps, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass 3 Cylinder Modernist Pair of Table Lamps, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. It has European plug. It can be converted to other countries plugs with us...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Cini & Nils Planter Lucite Minimalistic White Cube Mid Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Cini & Nils planter from 1969 /Italy. Minimalistic white cube planter made from a white plastic cube hovering on a clear Lucite ring in very good co...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Lucite, Plastic

Floor Lamp Metal Chrome Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Floor lamp metal chrome and blown murano glass by Aldo Nason, the Carlo Nason brother for the manufacture Mazzega Murano. Famous manufacture like Venini, Vistosi, La Murrina, Hollywo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

1970s German Hustadt Leuchten Four Glass Torch & Brushed Chrome Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
1970s German Hudstadt-Leuchten four glass torch and chrome hanging ceiling lights. The original maker's label is still present within the wooden ceiling fixture which each light is ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Wire

Space Age Jim Bindman for Rainbow Lamp Co. Minimalist Brass & Chrome Desk Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare patinated brass & chrome table desk lamp designed by Jim Bindman for Rainbow lamp company, we have rewired and polished the lamp it shows wear ...
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20th Century American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

4894 by Gae Aulenti for Kartell
Located in Wien, AT
4894 coffee table by Gae Aulenti for Kartell, 1974, molded black polyurethane. This striking design was awarded the Compasso D'oro for industrial design in 1974.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Abstract Tulip Form Female Mannequin Display Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Atomic age abstract female display mannequin having a tulip form or mermaid style design. Constructed from fiberglass and finished in gilt over a coat of red lacquer. The svelte form...
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20th Century European Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Floor Lamp in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th century Italian floor lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega circa 1970s and composed of five striking white Murano blown glass shades standing on stainless steel tubes. Ita...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Stunning Original Big Scheurich Lava Vase
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous big Scheurich Lava vase in excellent condition. This vase is a true piece of modern art Dimensions: diameter 4,72" x 15,74" height inc...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Opal Glass Half Circle Pair of Sconces by Peill and Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass Half Circle Pair of Sconces by Peill and Putzler, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 st...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Four Space Age Sconces in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconces made in clear and amber Murano glass and white lacquered metal, Italy, circa 1970 Design attributed to Carlo Nason.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

9 Black plastic & Aluminum 1970s MODUS stackable chairs by Borsani for Tecno
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 9 Black Nylon/plastic and aluminum 1970s Stackable chairs by Tecno. This chair model was produced in different versions and colors. These...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1960s AM/AS Franco Albini Helg & Piva _ Sirrah Space Age lampada sospensione
Located in Brescia, IT
AM/AS lampada a sospensione Franco Albini, Helg and Piva Sirrah Italy, 1960 Diffusore in vetro bianco Dettagli in metallo cromato Lunghezza asta regolabile Perfetto stato di conserv...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Coppia Di Comodini In Acrilico Trasparente Space Age Anni 70 Design Modernariato
Located in Taranto, IT
Coppia Di Comodini In Acrilico Trasparente Space Age Anni 70 Design Modernariato. Struttura in buone condizioni conservative, non vi sono difetti estetici o strutturali importante d...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Large Single Staff Tube Ceiling or Wall Light Designed by Rolf Krüger, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large sconces or ceiling light made in Germany, by Staff Leuchten. its made of chrome and metal. Easy to mount and fantastic to look at. The Fixture requires one European...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Nylon Thread Pendant Lamp by Paul Secon for Sompex
Located in München, DE
Very rare acrylic pendant lamp from the 1960s. Exciting design and great workmanship. The nylon threads create a very nice light atmosphere. Design: Paul Second Manufacturer: Sompex...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

1970s Chrome and Marble Floor Lamp Attributed to Pierre Cardin
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive Italian floor lamp attributed to Pierre Cardin in very good condition. The base is made of polished Arabescato marble. The shade is formed from curved sheets of chromed ...
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20th Century French Space Age Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Chrome

Pair of 1970s Targetti Sankey Sconces
Located in Echt, NL
Pair of 1970s Targetti Sankey sconces / wall lamps. Chromed metal tube with a black flexible arm. The tube can be moved up and down through the wall mount. If you have any q...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Flower Design White Plexiglass Pair of Table Lamps, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Design White Plexiglass Wonderful Pair of Table Lamps, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. It has European plug. It can be converted to other countries...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass

Green Leather and Birch Wood Pair of Stools by IBISCO, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Leather and Birch Wood Pair of Stools by IBISCO, 1970s, Italy Measurtements : Seat : 45 cm X 38 cm Height : 45 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have any questions.
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Opal Glass Model GEA Large Single Sconce by Florian Schulz, 1980s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass 'Model GEA' Large Single Sconce by Florian Schulz, 1980s Germany Very rare wall light Hollywood regency Very elegant and Minimalist...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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

Materials

Steel

Carlo Moretti Style Italian Space Age Lamp in Murano Glass and Marble Base
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. Valu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Marble Teardrop Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Absolutely stunning marble coffee table, somewhat in the style of Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy 1980s. The color is this subtle subdued green with lovely hints of old pink. The table is ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Marble

Dieter Witter for Osram Magnetic Desk Lamp 41601 Germany 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
Designer lamp Osram Mod. 41601consisting of a plastic base with a metal sphere with a halogen lamp. This sphere can be oriented in all directions by means of a magnet.
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Modernist Murano and Steel Space Age Chandelier, Vistosi, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Modernist Murano and Steel Space Age Chandelier – Vistosi, Italy, 1960s Crafted by the iconic Italian lighting manufacturer Vistosi in the 1960s, this stunning chandelier embodies t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Two 1970s Space Age Clear and White Murano Glass Bed Lamps by Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 1970s Space Age Murano glass bed lamps by Mazzega exhibit a stylish and futuristic design typical of the era. Each lamp features a spherical glass shade made from clear Mur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Steel

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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Chrome, Metal

Original 1960s large metal wire floor lamp with wild silk shade anodized in gold
Located in München, DE
Very rare beautiful original 1960s large metal wire floor lamp. Great very elegant Space Age design. Made in Germany. The frame is anodized in gold color and steplessly height-adjust...
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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 infinitely adjustable. The mirror reflector creates a focused light so that you can illuminate at specific points. Manufacturer: Staff The color outside is gel 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. Dimensions: Diameter: 20 cm/ 7.87 in. Height of lamp head: 16 cm/ 6.3 in. Total height/depth: approx. 35 cm/ 13.78 in. 1x E27/ E26 socket for head mirror lamps...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

1970s Space Age Aluminium Table Lamp Attributed to Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An Italian table lamp designed and manufactured in the Seventies, often attributed to Arredoluce, good quality of this Space Age table lamp confirm that. It works 110-240 volts and n...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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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