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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
Period: Mid-20th Century
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

Very Rare Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base from Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s ---
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s. We have a total of six table lamp bases from the Kaiser Leuchten Bubble ceramic series from the 19...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space age swivle chair, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age fiberglass shell swivel chair with beeautiful brown leather cushions and a white lacquered metal base. Fantastic space age design. 1960s - Germany Dimensions: Height: 10...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no32)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:29) This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czecho...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Two 1970s Space Age Gilded Metal and Pink Glass Wall Mirrors by Cristal Art
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two high quality solid gilded metal and pink glass wall mirrors designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies by Cristal Arte. Gilded metal it's in original patina, mirrored g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970s Space Age Danish Saturn Louis Poulsen Outdoor Wall Light by Joachim Lepper
Located in London, England
An absolutely stunning outdoor (fine for indoor too) wall light manufactured by the Danish lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen. This is the largest "maxi" version in the model "Satu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Pierre Paulin, 557 or Tongue Chair, Artifort, 1967, free color choice
Located in Paris, FR
An astonishingly comfortable Tongue chair, designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in the 1960s and produced by the renowned high-end seating manufacturer Artifort. The chair has ...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Rare and Large Model "Saturnus" Coffee Table, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi Oy, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Saturnus" coffee table, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, manufactured by Haimi Oy, 1960s. Teak table top, fiberglass frame. Rare size and table top material. Good vintage condition...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass, Teak

Opaline Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 12 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Modernist Brass Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamp by Schröder & Co, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Modernist Brass Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamp by Schröder & Co, 1960s, Germany Very nice high quality wall lamps Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Set of 2 Silène loungechairs by M Borgnat for Clairitex, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very rare set of 2 fiberglass shell lounge chairs designed by M. Borgant for Clairitex. The chairs where used and can be used as garden chairs. They have a fantastic age/patina whi...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

" Medusa" table lamp Olaf von Bohr, Italy, mid 60's
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Metal table lamp," Medusa" the body of the lamp made of white lacquered undulating metal stripes, on a black lacquered circular base 2 bulbs Original wiring and plug in good cond...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Red Atomic Tripod Table Lamp 1950's Italy
Located in Lisboa, PT
A playful and rare find from 1950s Italy, this red atomic tripod table lamp embodies the exuberant spirit of the atomic age in miniature form. Its small scale is precisely what makes...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Space Age Vide Poche, Bowl, Catchall or Desk Tidy Aluminum and Red Enamel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking modernist Space Age aluminum bowl, vide poche, was crafted in the mid-20th century in France. The elongated canoe-shaped piece has a typical spatial ship design. The ca...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum, Enamel

Very rare 1960s Space Age Chrome ceiling lamp by J.T. Kalmar Austria
Located in München, DE
Very rare 1960s Space Age Chrome flush mount lamp by J.T. Kalmar. Great very high quality design from the 1960s. Made in Austria. Molecular construction made of chrome-plated metal. ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

AM/AS Ceiling Lamp with Chromed Swing Arm by Franco Albini for Sirrah, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The AM/AS Ceiling Lamp with Chromed Swing Arm by Franco Albini for Sirrah, originating from the 1960s, stands out as a truly distinctive and exceptional lighting fixture. Its uniquen...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Space Age Konrad Schaefer dining chairs for Emu, set of 4, 1960s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Price is for the set of 4! Rare find in black… This space age dining room set from the 1960s is absolutely unique. A design by Konrad Schafer produced by Emu. The set consists of 4 c...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Polyester, Wood

Set of a Hanging Lamp and a Wall Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in metal. The hanging lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb and the wall lamp needs 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb is wired, in working condition and runs both...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Rocket Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Metal base - Shade from paper - Original good condition - One small crack on the top of the shade - Warm and gentle light - 25W, E14 bulb.
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Vintage Green Plastic Dining Table Patio Table Helmut Bätzner, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage green dining table or patio table from fiberglass plastic designed Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, 1960s, Germany. The dining table is ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

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 fantas...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Set of 2 Crystal Glass Wall Lamps or Flush Lights by Cosack
Located in München, DE
Wonderful wall lamps or ceiling lamps from the 1960s. Very high-quality and solid workmanship. An asset to any home. The design of the glasses creates an exciting fiery play of light...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Hyaline leather and glass armchair by Fabio Lenci for Stendig Italy 1960s, set 2
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
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 rolls are interconn...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Glass

Paco Rabanne, 1960s Space Age White Leather & brass Discs clutch bag, Labels
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Rare, chic, modernist white leather and brass discs Paco Rabanne purse or clutch bag, 1960s, original Saks and Paco Rabanne labels. Please note that we often have a much shorter han...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 9 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a fantastic noble appea...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Space Age Murano floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, opaline glass
Located in Milano, IT
Born in 1935 into a family of celebrated glassmakers from the venetian island of Murano, Carlo Nason is no doubt one of the most influential glass designers of the twentieth century....
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

2-tier opal glass lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in opaline glass and aluminium. The hanging lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb and the wall lamp needs 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb is wired, in working...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Unusual American Console in Wood, Bronze and Stone, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing console Material: bronze, wood and stone Country: American We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questio...
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1950s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stone, Bronze

Robert D. H. Bidner, 1930-1983, Six Foot Square
Located in Hanover, MA
Monumental, colorful and very graphic op-art pop art painting dated 1969 (acrylic on fiberboard) by Robert Bidner in a spectrum of greens and yellow. Robert D. H. Bidner, American, ...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Masonite

1970s Space Age Steel and Glass Pendant by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi Milano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Iconic 1970s "Space Age" Pendant Lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi Milano Immerse your interior in the captivating aesthetics of the "Space Age" with this remarkable vintage penda...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Wall or Ceiling Lamp Bolla by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Bolla wall or ceiling lamp designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce in the 60s. The item is in very good vintage condition with minor traces of use.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Plexiglass

Skye lounge chair by Tord Bjorklund for IKEA, 1980s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Super comfortable 'Skye' lounge chair by Tord Bjorklund for IKEA, 1980s. This lounge chair has a black steel base and a dark grey/ black leather seat. The lounge chair is in very goo...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Amazing Golden Sputnik Wall or Flush Lamp by Cosack
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Very high-quality and solid workmanship. An asset to any home. The design creates an exciting fiery play of light. Manufacture...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pierre Guariche Vintage Pair of "Gamma" Bergere Chairs for Meurop, 1960’s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gamma Pierre Guariche Vintage Pair of Chairs for Meurop, 1960’s Designed by Pierre Guariche for the Belgian furniture manufacturer Meurop Removable seat cushions This set is a chara...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester

Ice Glass Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and high-quality ice glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp with the 5 crystal pendants is very elegant. The structure of the glasses creates a very sparkling lig...
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1960s German Vintage 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

Pierre Paulin, Orange Slice chair, Artifort, 1960
Located in Uppsala, SE
Model F437, or more famously nicknamed the Orange Slice, was designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort in the mid 20th century after he became acq...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1970s German Peill & Putzler 'Wave' Ribbed Clear & Chrome Flush Mount/Wall Light
Located in London, England
An absolutely beautiful 1970s 'Wave' clear ribbed glass wall or flush mount ceiling light with a polished chrome reflective base plate designed by Kock and Lowy for Peill & Putzler Germany. A very unusual design with 'waves' of ribbed glass on the inside contrasting against clear smooth glass on the outside. This space age futuristic light...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Space Age Swedish Aluminum Table Lamp with Cylindrical Shade & Layered Diffuser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking Scandinavian Space Age table lamp in brushed aluminum, crafted in Sweden during the 1960s. The design features a clean cylindrical upper shade balanced over a banded midse...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

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

Materials

Chrome

Space Age Sputnik Chandelier by Cosack
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. Very high quality and massive workmanship. An enrichment for every home. The design creates an excitingly fiery play of light. Manufactu...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Carlo Nason for Mazzega Space Age Layered Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This distinctive pendant lamp combines mid-century modern and retro-futuristic elements with a touch of industrial charm. The lamp features: Top Cap: A brushed aluminum dome that se...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Two 1970s Mazzega Space Age Orange and White Murano Glass SquareWall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two Mid-Century Modern square Murano glass wall sconces made in Italy in the Seventies by Mazzega, in overall good condition. They work with 1...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age Vintage Red Coral Pink Lounge Chairs Sofa Table Yrö Kukkapuro 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age red coral pink vintage authentic pair of lounge chairs Saturn designed by Yjrö Kukkapuro Finland 1960s and a circular red pink sofa table by ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Set of 4 Chromcraft Sculpta Swivel Chairs
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An original set of 4 Chromcraft Sculpta self centering swivel chairs in Black leather and polished aluminium, as seen in the original series of Star-Trek in the episode 'The trouble ...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Bed - Daybed Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti, 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Made with high-quality materials and meticulous attention to detail, this Locus Solus daybed by Gae Aulenti offers not only comfort, but also style and sophistication. Its structure ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Nine Light Chrome Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century, Space Age, Post Modern chrome Sputnik chandelier, having nine white ball globe shades - mounted to the chrome spoke arms, all attached to the white ball center. Th...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Chrome

sandblasted galss & chrome plated metal 1960s 2137 wall lamp by Fontana Arte
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Fontana Arte wall light Italy, 1960s production. Chrome plated metal structure and sandblasted opaline glass shade. Four lights with E14 socket. Support LED Excellent condition. Po...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

1960 Stilux Italian Space Age Design White Perspex Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Ceiling Lamp Stilux Italy, 1960 White perspex and Aluminum details 3 lights Very good condiction, just slight vintage scratches Perfect working order Stilux decal label
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Stelton Serving Tray and Service Set by Erik Magnussen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large red Stelton serving tray and service set by Erik Magnussen, Denmark. Rare vintage Scandinavian Modern melamine tray. 1970's Space Age. Minimalistic design with a bold pop of co...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Martinelli Luce, "Serpente" Table Lamp, Early Edition, Italy 1960s
Located in Argelato, BO
Serpente "Snake" table lamp produced by Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1960s Adjustable lamp thanks to the articulated arm, the structure is in steel while the light diffuser is in white m...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Fat Lava Brown Red Ceramic Table Lamp, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Red brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Wall Light 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

Materials

Ceramic

Kartell Componibili Set of Laundry Bin and Storage Box by Anna Castelli 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The vintage Kartell Componibili collection by Anna Castelli Ferrieri is a distinguished icon of Space Age Furniture, crafted in the 1960s with a sleek, high-gloss finish. This rare s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Italian Chrome Table Lamps by Reggiani, circa 1968
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of Italian chrome table lamps by Reggiani, 1960s. Very sculptural design with an all-chrome body with discreet slits on the upper cover (which can be rotated 360 degrees) w...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Mario Sabot 'POD' Lounge Chairs Exhibited Nikolas Xasteros & Pierre Cardin House
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of 'POD' Lounge Chairs by Italian designer Mario Sabot 1968 Iconic Space Age design that was selected to be exhibited in the interior of the futuristic Nikolaos Xasteros house ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wool, Fiberglass, Foam

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Space Shuttle Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-20th century American space-age porcelain sculpture is a striking ode to NASA's space exploration. Depicting a space shuttle in the initial stages of launch, the orbiter and...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

1 of the 5 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

Materials

Ceramic

Wooden library table. Portugal, 1940s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Dark wooden library table supported by five feet connected to each other and opening by four drawers designed by Olaio. Portugal, 1940s.
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1940s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Wood

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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