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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
Vintage Italian enameled Ashtray from Studio Del Campo, 1970s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Chrome plated & green enameled metal manufactured by Studio Del Campo in 1970s. Very good condition. Manufacture signature on the base.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Tulip Table Lamp by Robert Welch For Lumitron, 1970s
Located in Chesham, GB
A space age table/desk lamp designed in 1966 by Robert Welch and manufactured by Lumitron in England. Designer - Robert Welch Manufacturer - Lumitron Design Period - 1970 to 1979 ...
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1970s British Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Roberto Rigon Ceramic Figurine, 1970s - Artistic Sculpture Made in Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of space age aesthetics with this exceptional vintage ceramic figurine crafted by the renowned Italian artist Roberto Rigon in the 1970s. This handmade sculpture, depicting a rhinoceros, is a stunning blend of vibrant colors – an artistic celebration in blue, azure, brown, and beige hues. Rigon’s creativity shines through the futuristic shapes of the figurine, evoking the avant-garde spirit of the space age design era. Each curve and contour of the sculpture reflects the artist’s meticulous craftsmanship and a visionary approach to form. The mix of colors adds depth and dimension, creating a truly mesmerizing visual impact. In excellent condition, this vintage ceramic rhinoceros...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

1970s Cassina Soriana Chaise Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Soriana chaise lounge chair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1969. This iconic chaise has been beautifully upholstered in...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Rare Vintage Poliarte Handmade Lamp by Albano Poli - Space Age 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover the epitome of 1970s design with the iconic and rare Poliarte lamp, meticulously crafted by master Albano Poli. This masterpiece features four concave bubble glass cubes set...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Set of 4 Flush Lamps by Motoko Ishii for Staff
Located in München, DE
Very nice ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Very unusual design and a real highlight for any room. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. Very high quality workmanship. T...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Purple Alky chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1969
Located in Athens, Attiki
Blueberry purple Alky chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1969. The Alky Chair was exhibited with the Piretti ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Mobile Bar Trolley Table Kastilia Made in Italy, 1970s
By Studio Kastilia 1
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare and distinctive 70s mid century modern mobile bar / serving trolley made in Italy by Kastilia. This beautiful and distinctive mobile ba...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Italian Space Age Table Lamp in Yellow and White Plastic, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small organically shaped/rounded table light made from white, yellow and chrome-plated acrylic/plastic. It was made in Italy during the 1970s probably bu Guzzini. Its original socket...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

1970s Cassina Soriana Ottoman by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Soriana ottoman designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1969. This iconic ottoman has been beautifully upholstered in a luxurious sage ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Model MICO Murano White & Red Glass Ceiling Lamp by Renato Toso for Leucos, 1972
Located in Barntrup, DE
A famous Italian ceiling lamp, model MICO, is also suitable as a wall or table lamp. Designed by Renato Toso and manufactured by Leucos. Made of handmade glass from the masters of Mu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair of red spring table lamps attributed to Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful and rare pair of spring table lamps attributed to Ingo Maurer, made in Germany in the 1970s. Red lacquered metal spiral with original opaline glasses. Very good condition, ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Artemide Nessino Giancarlo Mattioli transparent model Y2K design
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masterpiece table lamp of Space Age design.Original was released from the 60s by Artemide. It is transparent model released only from the late 90s u...
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1990s Italian Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

1970s Chrome & Opaline Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - maker: Kamenicky Senov - nice original condition with patina jr
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural floor lamp by Enrico Tronconi
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Italian floor lamp - Sculptural lamp - mechanical inspired Part of the curated selection of Mid-Century and Space Age floor lamps by Spinzi Milano, this is a stunning piece ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome, Metal

Verner Panton Pantonic Chair for Hag - 1992
By Verner Panton, Fa.Haag & Zn Amsterdam
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
rare red 5020 Pantonic Chair in very good condition with slight signs of use bright red colour - perfect collectors piece and stackable with other chairs.
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1990s Space Age Furniture

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Plywood

Space Age Plastic Planters by Programma Vastill, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Vastill puzzle planters are the most distinctive and rare model produced by Programma Vastill in the 70s. Designed by Micheal McCann, they have the innovative water system. Their shape with rounded edges allows to combine the two vases like a puzzle. The planters can be used also separately, as they provide a beautiful visual impact thanks to the red color and shining plastic finish. The quality of plastic material typical of the maker and the age - along with the innovative design, typical of the 70s age. This modern vintage home accent...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Space Age Mirror with Built-in Lights from Carmen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Amazing tabletop mirror produced by the danish maker Carmen in the 70s. Made of heavy duty blue plastic, this lovely vintage piece has 3 different lighting options (day, evening, o...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Space Age Europhon Radio Lamp in Red by Adriano Rampoldi, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Iconic table / desk lamp Europhon designed by Adriano Rampoldi. This piece comes with the iconic flame red color perfectly matching the beige lampshad...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

"X" Base Lucite and Magazine Holder in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful "X" base lucite magazine holder in the style of Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1970s. This is very well crafted piece that is made of .5" thick lucite; heavy and solid. The ...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Lucite

Space Age Plastic Pendant Light from Stilux Milano, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Iconic 70s space age pendant lamp made by Stilux Milano. This lamp is made of a conic silver metal top, that supports a big, curved white polymethacrylate lampshade. The latch mecha...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space age cabinet in lacquered wood and steel, 1970s
Located in Parma, IT
Space Age style cabinet, Italian-production from the 1970s. In black lacquered wood with drawers, side storage columns and shaped riser with drawer, chrome-plated steel trim and hand...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Space Age Bar Cart with Bottle Holder Marc Held for Prisunic, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Lovely and rare space age bar cart designed by Marc Held for Prisunic and produced by Monoprix in the 70s. This beautiful mobile bar with wheels is...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Revolving Chrome and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi
Located in Koper, SI
Beautiful pendant lamp by Italian designer Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi, from the early 1970s. This lamp is composed by two revolving rings in chrome-plated metal, that can create di...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1970s Goffredo Reggiani Design Italiano Metallo Cromo Lampade Parete _ Set di 2
Located in Brescia, IT
Coppia di lampade da parete Design di Goffredo Reggiani Italia, 1970 Lampade scultura in metallo a 3 luci Etichetta Reggiani sul retro Raro modello Ottimamente conservate (soltanto...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel

Mario Bellini Azure Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 6
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features six modules with backrest. High quality Italian azure linen velvet upholstery. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Linen, Velvet, Foam

“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970
Located in Girona, ES
Triangular table and 6 integrated swivel chairs made for various uses (school and university refectories, offices and libraries) in wood, plastic and steel. Model: MODUS Design: Osva...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

Space Age Modular Table by Livia Castelli for Fain, Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Distinctive and stylish mobile bar / serving trolley designed by Livia Castelli for Fain Italy in the early 70s. This is the iconic brown version, quoted also in the book “L’Utopie d...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

4867 Universale Chair by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1970s
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
4867 Universale Chair by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1970s good condition color: green
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Brown Harvey Guzzini Quadrifoglio pendant lamp (1970s)
Located in Oostende, BE
Iconic lamp, made by Studio 6G, the Harvey Guzzini design-team led by Luigi Massoni
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age Wall Unit Utensilo style in Brown Moulded Plastic, Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful wall unit with the typical style of Dorothee Becker or Visiva Milano products, made in Italy in early 70s. This large and practical wall unit is equipped with twelve stor...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Space Age Style Kai Ruokonen Pendant, Lynx, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Space Age -style Kai Ruokonen pendant manufactured by Lynx, 1970s. Brass and acrylic. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Playful design, suitable for h...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Large hand-painted galaxy pendants x4, French anonymous work, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 4 large galaxy pendants in metal, handpainted, with "enamel" effect. All different ! Good condition, chipped paint on the edges. Sold separately. Dimensions : H11, D60cm
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Artemide Spyros Melamine Sculpture by Eleanor Peduzzi Riva, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Iconic and ultra rare melamine sculpture Spyros by Artemide. Designed by Eleanor Peduzzi Riva in 1976 and conceived as a table ashtray, Spyros features a heavy black sphere that slid...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Trifoglio Floor Lamp by Sergio Asti for Bilumen
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Floor lamp mod. "trifoglio" designed by Sergio Asti for Bilumen in Italy, 1970. It is a compact floor lamp thanks to its majestic and usual structure in white lacquered metal. The ba...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Enamel

Lustre Rodolfo Dordoni pour Arteluce modèle "Halloween" blanc, rouge Italie 1980
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Rodolfo Dordoni (Milan, 1954 - 2023) est un architecte et un designer ; il a obtenu son diplôme d'architecture à Milan. Il utilise le verre industriel ,contrairement au verre soufflé...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Richard Essig Space Age Design Sputnik hanging lamp - orange, gold -
Located in Budapest, HU
Richard Essig Szputnyik Space Age Ceiling Lamp - Orange, Gold Vase with Glass Globe Spheres Description: Presenting an extraordinary piece of design history - the Richard Essig Szpu...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian modern Space Age floor lamp in chromed metal, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Space Age floor lamp in chromed metal, 1970s Space Age style round base floor lamp. The structure is entirely made of chromed metal. In the upper part there are four c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Steel coffee table by François Monnet for Kappa - Italy - 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Coffee table in the Space Age style, made from two bent and curved stainless steel plates, crossed together to form a solid and indestructible structure, made to last. For the tablet...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Carlo Nason, Space Age Orange Murano glass table lamp, AV Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age Murano glass table lamp. Designed by Carlo Nason, AV Mazzega, Italy 1970s Opaline half white glass and orange glass. Chromed aluminum. Two bulbs, one lights the white sph...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass

Space Age Wall Unit in Brown Plastic, Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful wall unit with the typical style by Dorothee Becker or Visiva Milano products, made in Italy in early 70s. This large and practical wall unit is equipped with twelve stora...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Space Age Acrylic 'Flying Saucer' Hanging Lamps, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Pair of space age pendant lamps made of two-color acrylic material in Italy in the 70s. The lampshade is made of a white half globe and a grey translucent light diffuser. The overall shape reminds a flying saucer, giving this set a powerful and charming visual impact. They can be hung separately in different positions. The use of materials and the shape reminds the style of Guzzini...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Pair of Sconces Gill by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of wall lights lamps sconces or ceiling flush mount model Gill by Roberto Pamio for the editor Leucos. The rare small version of the model. Blown Murano glass. Famous design lik...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space age glass and silver coup / vide poche, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age glass and silver coup / vide poche Italy 1970s silver, glass Silvermark on the base H 8.5 cm x 34 x 16 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use. Wonderful ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Silver

Unusual Space Age Ceramic Vase by Gabbianelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful and distinctive ceramic vase made by Gabbianelli in the 60s. This quirky bowl from the ‘Sezione Design’ is a rare piece from the legendary italian maker, associated with t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Space Age E. Bioli for Il Picchio Black Glazed Ceramic Vase 70s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful Space Age style vase in black glazed ceramic by Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, with manufacturer's mark under the bottom. Italian production from the 70s. Wear consistent with ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

3-seater Mario Sabot Sofa, Italy 1970s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Low, curvy, and endlessly seductive 3-seat sofa by Mario Sabot. Stunning from all angles, this rarely seen model has been newly reupholstered in a beautiful deep blue woven velvet an...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Gianfranco Frattini Alpaca Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
The Sesann lounge chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. This set is composed of two lounge chairs upholstered in tobacco and chocolate brown alpaca velvet. Sesann is characterized by an organic and informal shape and is defined by the tubular metal detail that wraps around the soft, upholstered seat. In the 1970s, the Cassina catalogue...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Harvey Guzzini - Birghitta Lamp by Fabio Lenci - 1970s
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Vintage italian space-age lamp designed by Fabio Lenci in 1972 for Harvey Guzzini. good condition with slight patina signed art: 4007 dimensions: 50 cm heigh 40 cm width 34 cm depth
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Acrylic, Rubber

Italian space age Floor snap ashtray 320 in white and black plastic, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Floor snap ashtray 320 in white and black plastic, 1970s Floor ashtray mod. 320 in ivory white and black ABS plastic. In the upper part there is the ashtray plate w...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Visir floor lamp by Eva Reneé Nele for Temde Swiss 1970s.
Located in Haderslev, DK
Classic and yet unique floor lamp by Eva Reneé Nele for Temde Swiss Leuchten 1970s. Two light sources with E27 bulb sizes max 60W. Comes with the orig...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Italian brown wood & Mirrored Glass square Mirror , 1970s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Beautiful square wall mirror with mirrored glass frame produced in Italy in the 1970s. Very good condition: minor oxidation spots near to one corner, as showed in the pictures.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

1st edition Harvey Guzzini Albanella lamp by Sergio Brazzoli & Hermano - 1970s
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
1st edition Albanella lamp by Harvey Guzzini at that time Harveiluce. very rare lamp in very good condition with slight signs of patina
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Iron

Spage Age Orange Pendant designed by Guzzini 1970, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare vintage pendant lamp designed in the space age seventies. This amazing vintage light is made of orange plastic with chrome. It gives a beautiful soft and warm light when it...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Three Globe And Chrome Table Lamp Space Age Style
Located in Toronto, ON
Space age style chrome table lamp with three globes. It was made in the 1970s. The base is chrome and the three globes are finished in milk glass. It’s three tiered in varying height...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Set of 4 Space Age armchairs in lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare Set of 4 Space Age Chairs in lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s Armchairs with an original, disruptive, ironic design, capable of giving rhythm and dynamism to the environment; he is...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Martinelli Luce 2144 Mappamondo Lamp with signature
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
rare imposant globe lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce Modell 2144 with makers mark. good vintage condition with slight signs of use (no brakes/chips/melting points) 10...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Aldo Nason Mazzega Italian Chrome and Glass Wall Sconce
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A Space Age wall sconce designed by the Italian designer Aldo Nason (born 1920) for Mazzega. Made in Murano, Italy, the sconce has a pulegoso-like glass shade filled with small bub...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

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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