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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
Period: Late 20th Century
Carsten Jorgensen teapot
Located in PARIS, FR
Stainless steel teapot by Danish designer Carsten Jorgensen for Bodum, from the 1980s. In perfect condition. LP2595
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1980s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space age Italian coffee table in steel with lighting, 1970s
Located in Parma, IT
Coffee table with lighting, 1970s Italian production. Star-shaped polished steel frame with central light and four side lights with plexiglass diffusers, round crystal top. In exce...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Crystal, Steel

Original U.S. Release Star Wars 'A New Hope' Style A Poster 77/21 c.1977
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare and authentic American 'Grande' release poster from the 1977 Star Wars film, also known as 'A New Hope'. Crafted by the talented artist Tom Jung - printing 77/21, the artwork showcases the prominent figures from the movie against a backdrop of celestial themes. The poster has been custom framed in black, with an anti reflective perspex to allow safe transit and installation in the home. Star Wars: A New Hope," the groundbreaking 1977 space opera directed by George Lucas, revolutionised filmmaking and captivated audiences worldwide. Set in a galaxy far, far away, the film follows the journey of Luke Skywalker, a young farm boy from the desert planet of Tatooine, who dreams of adventure beyond the confines of his mundane life. Luke's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a message hidden inside a droid named R2-D2, pleading for help from a princess named Leia Organa of the Rebel...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Acrylic, Wood, Paper

XL Space Age Murano table lamp, in the style of Artemide, Italy 1970 's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Big Space Age Murano Table Lamp in the style of Artemide, / Mangiarotti manufactured in Italy in the 1970 's Transparent and white murano glass lampshade set on a round steel base. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Jacques Tissinier (1936-2018) Box, Jean Neuhaus SA éditeur, France, 1972
Located in Paris, FR
Jacques Tissinier (1936-2018) Box, Jean Neuhaus SA éditeur, France, 1972 Steel in vitracer enamel, Good condition, a few scratches from use. Copy n°157
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Opaline Glass + Chrome Floor Lamp by Adalberto Dal Lago for Vistosi, Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare Italian floor lamp designed by Adalberto Dal Lago for Vistosi in 1971. This sculptural lamp has a handblown Murano opaline glass frame and shade with a circular chrome base an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Coat Hangers or Hooks in style of Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous pair of vintage coat hangers or hooks in style of Willy Rizzo. Each features two hooks for hanging your cl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1 of 2 Rectangular Brown Ceramic Wall Lights, keramik, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Rectangular brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured in Germany in the 1970s. The glaze has a brown color gradient. They can be placed horizontally or vertically. ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Persepoli Vase by Lino Sabattini, Italy 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Persepoli Vase by Lino Sabattini, crafted in the 1970s, stands as a truly unique and special piece that epitomizes the essence of Italian design ex...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

Materials

Metal

1970s chandelier by Oscar Torlasco for Esperia (Italy)
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Rare pendant lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco in the 1970s and produced by Esperia, a Tuscan company that has been making high-end decorative lighting. Oscar Torlasco (Rome, 1934-200...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

1970's Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Highly desirable chrome robot standing lamp by Torino Lamps, 1978. Often believed to be of Italian origin this robot and other character lamps were des...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Lighted up faux tortoise lucite coffee table, Italy, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Lighted up coffee table, in faux tortoise lucite, in the style of Willy Rizzo, Dior Homme or Jean-Claude Mahey, made in Italy in the 1970s. Faux ...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Lucite, Wood

AB Stilarmatur Tranas Teak Pendant light Sveden 60's
Located in Berlin, DE
The lamp is an extreme good condition. Nothing has been changed, it is in it's original state and works (shines) perfectly. It is fun to create sculptures out of them by changing the...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Teak

Postmodern Space Age Lounge Chairs, Italy, c.1980
Located in Surbiton, GB
Late 20th Century Italian lounge chairs composed from sculpted foam on a wooden base, upholstered in an off white boucle fabric. The ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Bouclé

Table or wall lamp, Italian space age, white metal, ca. 1970.
Located in MIlano, IT
Wall or table lamp with white painted metal frame, with a central spherical-shaped spotlight, which can be directed by the rotation mechanism present on the two supporting side fins....
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Space age " Spicchio " Chandelier, by Aroldi & Aroldi for Stilnovo, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Rare midcentury modern "Spicchio" model chandelier from Stilnovo, in pure space age style from the 1970 's. Six lights spots in a 6 slices globe structure. This outstanding piece o...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Eyeball Fishing Rod Light in Orange Wall Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare orange space age wall lamp with hanging eyeball shade. The shade can be turned in different directions. The height of the shade can also be adjusted. The lamp requires one ...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Vintage Japanese Giant Swank
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Vintage Japanese Giant Swank holds a unique charm, epitomizing the intricate craftsmanship and cultural richness of Japan. Its ornate design and meticulous detailing reflect cent...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

70s - 80s bar cabinet of Italian manufacture
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Bar cabinet late 1970s-early 1980s of Italian manufactures. The cabinet consists of a three-door display cabinet with lights above with mirrored side wall and a bar table with marble...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Steel

Cascading Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive cascade lamp from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher for every room. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. Very high qualit...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian white sandblasted glass & wood 1970s table lamp with dimmerable lighting
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large parallelepiped-shaped table lamp in wood and glass. Square wooden base equipped with dimmer to regulate the intensity of the light. Cubic lampshade in sandblasted white glass w...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Opaline Glass, Rubber, Wood

Vintage Space Age White Pendant Light by Guzzini Jolly, Mid Century Modern
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Large vintage space age pendant light by Guzzini (Jolly) in white colour. The mushroom shade is made out of thick acrylic glass and pro...
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1990s Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chair for Helsinki School of Arts, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare chair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1970s. Wood with metal legs. Space age style. Designed for Taideteollinen Korkeakoulu (later known as Aalto University). Good vintage conditio...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Max Ingrand wall lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Wall light by designer Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1970s. Gold metal structure and white opaline glass globe. In perfect condition. LP1346
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Late 20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Mid Century Space Age Pendant Light by Herda, Retro 70s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage pendant lamp by Herda with flower-like space age shade. The lamp consists of a transparent, 'copper' coloured shade in a flower shape. The lamp requires one E27 (standard) li...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Kartell 4675 magazine rack designed by Giotto Stoppino in 1971.
Located in FERROL, ES
Kartell 4675 magazine rack designed by Giotto Stoppino in 1971. Made of black PMMA plastic. 6 compartments. It has scratches from use on the lower sides, visible in the photograph...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pair Titina Ammanati and Giam Paolo Vitelli Lounge Chairs for Comfort, 1970s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched Pair of Lounge chair by Titina Ammanati and Giam Paolo Vitelli for Comfort, Italy, 1970s. IL Poltrone model lounge chairs by T. Ammanati & G.P. Vitelli in the early 1970s, p...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Mid Century Space Age Orange 'Bug Eye' Massive Pendant Light by Luigi Colani
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Iconic orange bug eye pendant lamp by Massive, often attributed to Luigi Colani.The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulbs. Dimensions: ø: 28 cm Height ...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid - century design Flos Flush mount , 1970's Italy
By Flos
Located in Delft, NL
Minimalist style Flos ceiling or wall lamp , 1970's
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Armchairs 451 by Randall Buck for Strafor, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this set of Vintage Armchairs 451 by Randall Buck for Strafor from the 1970s offers a rare opportunity to own iconic pieces of furniture design that seamlessly blend sty...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

70s bar cabinet
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Italian-made bar cabinet from the 1970s. Wooden frame with glass, mirrored and metal details. Interesting metal counter with illuminated top. In the measurements shown below are the...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Space Age Style Leather and Chrome Armchairs by M-TOP, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Finland, around 1970 - manufacturer: M-TOP, marked by label - good original condition with patina - very stylish design. jt.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Loop Table Lamp in the style of Fontana Arte, 1980s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Yellow Vintage Loop Table Lamp, reminiscent of the style of Fontana Arte and dating back to the 1980s, offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of iconic design t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

French Floor Lamp in the style of Mathiew Matégot, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this French Floor Lamp in the style of Mathieu Matégot from the 1970s offers a unique opportunity to own a piece that exudes both vintage charm and timeless sophisticati...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chromed Metal and Opaline Wall Light by Andre Ricard for Metalarte, Spain, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this set of Chromed Metal and Opaline Wall Lights by Andre Ricard for Metalarte, originating from Spain in the 1970s, offers a rare opportunity to acquire both functiona...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Set of Three Rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chairs, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of three rare chairs, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1970s. Wood with metal legs. Space age style. Designed for Taideteollinen Korkeakoulu (later known as Aalto University). Good vi...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Space Age Light Fixture Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare space age pendant lamp with acrylic glass outer shade and inner chrome 4-bulb 'chandelier'. The height of the lamp can be easily adjusted with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The l...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Staff
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher for every room. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. Very high ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Louis Poulsen Panthella Mushroom Floor Lamp by Verner Panton
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Iconic Louis Poulsen Panthella mushroom floor lamp by Verner Panton. The lamp requires one E27 lightbulb and currently has a EU-plug. Dimensio...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Synthetic, Plastic, Acrylic

Glass dining table
Located in PARIS, FR
Glass dining table in the style of the 70s. The oval top rests on an S-shaped base. Very good condition. LP1525
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass

A Bumling Table Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Bumling Table Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, dating back to the 1970s, presents an irresistible opportunity to enrich your ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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Metal

A pair of Italian Sconces from Leucos, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This pair of Italian sconces from Leucos, crafted in the 1970s, presents a compelling opportunity to enhance your space with a touch of Italian craftsmanship and timeless design. Leu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Galdino Lamp design by Carlo Urbinati for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Galdino Table Lamp, designed by Carlo Urbinati for Harvey Guzzini in the 1970s, stands out as a truly unique and special piece that encapsulates the essence of the era's design e...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Set of 2 Hebi snake lamps from Isao Hosoe for V. Luce Italian design 1982
Located in Berlin, DE
The lamp is an extreme good condition. Nothing has been changed, it is in it's original state and works (shines) perfectly. It is fun to create sculptures out of them by changing the...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Italian Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, No 660, Italy 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Italian Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, No 660, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, is a must-have for any discerning collector or enthusiast of mid-century modern d...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Ufo Design Glass & Blue Glas Flush Mount by Gunther Lambert, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Very Rare Ufo design glass & blue plexiglass flush mounts or wall lamps by Gunther Lambert, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E2...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Chrome Topo Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Topo Table Lamp, designed by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo in the 1970s, stands as a truly unique and special piece that epitomizes the innovative spiri...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Space Age Mid Century Pendant Light Fixture by Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage Dijkstra space age pendant light. The lamp consists of a aluminium and plexiglass parts, creating a nice spread of light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb. ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, 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

Vintage Sputnik Space Age Chandelier Pendant Light, Mid Century 70s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage sputnik space age chandelier pendant light with 5 opaline glass shades. The chrome rings with the shades can be turned in any position desira...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Opaline Glass

Warren Platner armchair
Located in PARIS, FR
Chromed metal armchair by designer Warren Platner (1919-2006) produced by Knoll in the 1970s. The seat and back are in green velvet, the structure and base are in chromed metal. The ...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Mid Century Space Age Pendant Light in Guzzini Style by Herda, Retro
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very special space age pendant light by the Dutch brand Herda. The lamps consists of an brown/copper coloured outer shade and an aluminum inner shade. The lamp requires one E27 lig...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Metal

Vintage Mid Century Space Age Fixture Pendant Light by Herda, 70s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare mid century pendant lamp in space age style by Herda. The lamp has an acrylic outer shade and an aluminium inner shade. The lamp requires one E27 lightbulb. Dimensions: ø:...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Italian Lounge Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Italian armchairs from the 1970s completely restored in a cream bouclé. from the English house Designers Guild. A unique design that will give a lot of character to your inte...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Bouclé

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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