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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
A SPACE-AGE Ceiling Fixture LAMP by GINO SARFATTI & ARTELUCE, Italy 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic and very early pendant light, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, Free Form, in black and white aluminum, model 2133, from the very first edition of Gino Sarfatti's late...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Floor Lamp LT316 Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Iconic white smoke Sfumato blown Murano glass, brass base floor lamp first edition model LT316 by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Tall 7 element...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

One off Three Adjustable Italian Glass and Chrome Ufo Chandeliers
Located in Antwerp, BE
One large adjustable ufo chandeliers in glass and chrome. Takes six E 14 size bulbs, up to 40 watts each for 240 watts total. Two pieces have been sol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Brass 1960s ashtray "ULTIMA 9" serie by Bäckström & Ljungberg for Diverse Ting
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Vintage brass ashtray mod. ULTIMA9 by Bäckström & Ljungberg for Diverse Ting, 1960s. Oxidation spots and patina.
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular Sofa Chairs
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular sofa chairs in cream fabric and metal base 1970s. Stunning armchairs low seat modular sofas, both chairs are professional reupholstered in beautifu...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Floor Standing Ashtray - Retro Design Italy 60s Home Decor
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Indulge in the nostalgia of space age design with our exquisite Italian floor standing ashtray from the 1960s. Crafted with a sleek plastic silhouette in a timeless white hue, this a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid Century Mushroom Ottoman in Textured Wool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic mid century mushroom ottoman. Newly reupholstered in a cream and beige textured wool fabric.
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wool, Upholstery

Set of 6 vintage chromed steel chairs attributed to Gastone Rinaldi , Italy, 197
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Set of 6 vintage chromed steel chairs attributed to Gastone Rinaldi , Italy, 1970 Chromed steel structure, original brown suede seat. Frame in very good condition. Original fabric.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Small Space Age Table Lamp done in Chrome with revolving shade, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous little Space Age table lamp done entirely in chrome. It features tubular form with a revolving head that allows you to point light in any dir...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Set of four Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Armchairs Model 150, 1970s by Knoll Int.
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Fantastic pair of vintage swivel Tulip armchairs model 150 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Designed in 1956. These are from the 1970s. Design Classic from the Pedestal coll...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

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

Large Pair of Organs Metal Chrome Sconces by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large pair of wall lights lamps sconces organs in metal chrome by Reggiani. Famous design as Sciolari, Willy Rizzo, Maison Charles, Jansen. Measurements on photos: H 175 x W 29 x ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage brass sputnik chandelier, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare brass and lucite sputnik chandelier. The chandelier creates a stunning light effect. Tested and ready for use. To be used with regular E14 light bulbs. The chandelier is in g...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Lounge Armchair by Renato Balestra for Cinova, Italy 1970s
By Renato Balestra
Located in Argelato, BO
Renato Balestra "Lounge" armchair or fireside chair by the Italian designer Renato Balestra for Cinova, published in 1973. This armchair is made of padded leather on a "floating" ch...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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 white glass and orange glass. Chromed aluminum. 52 cm H - 34 cm diam. Conditions: exce...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Set di sedia e pouf Locus Solus, Gae Aulenti Poltronova
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Il “Locus Solus” è stato concepito negli anni 60 e rappresenta un’icona del design moderno italiano. Caratterizzata da linee pulite e geometriche, la poltrona è stata realizzata con ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Very Rare Green 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

A SHABBY-CHIC SEVENTIES NEOCLASSICAL TABLE LAMP by JANSEN, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A large and luxurious freeform table or floor lamp, Post-Modernist, Space-Age, Shabby-Chic, in nickel-plated metal and original cylindrical lampshade (with nickel-plated frames) in w...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy
Located in Redding, CT
Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy. Perfect for that space age toy collector. Tin Lithograph sphere that says Nasa Space Station on t...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Set of 4 BORIS TABACOFF "SCIMITAR" armchair - 1970'S
Located in Zandhoven, BE
SET OF 4 BORIS TABACOFF "SCIMITAR" ARMCHAIRS - 1970'S Set of 4 Boris Tabacoff scimitar armchairs for Mobilier Modular Modern - MMM Wonderful example of modernist space age design. 4...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Iconic Cabinet Column with Laundry Bin Kartell 'Componibili' Anna Castelli, 60s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Embark on a journey into the iconic era of Space Age Furniture Design with our exclusive offering - Kartell's 'Componibili' series, designed by the visionary Anna Castelli Ferrieri i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

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

Mid-Century Geometric Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic cross epitomizes the geometric abstraction that was prevalent in mid-century modern design. Handcrafted by European studio pottery artists...
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1950s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Space age mid century pendant lamp, Netherlands 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Stacked saucers pendant lamp. Made in the Netherlands in the 1960s. Made from aluminium. It has one central plug that holds a standard e27 bulb. Di...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Light gray 1960s Space Age Kaiser Leuchten metal ceiling lamps with 3 glass ball
Located in München, DE
Metal ceiling lamp with 3 opal glass balls in typical Space Age light gray from Kaiser Leuchten. Unusual sixties Space Age Atomic Design. Made in Germany. Very good vintage condition...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age 12-Arm Sputnik Chandelier done in chrome, Austria 1980s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Space Age 12-Arm Sputnik chandelier done entirely in chrome. Made in Austria in 1980s. Very good vintage condition with small signs of time ...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs or Club Chairs, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Beautiful and unique shape, made entirely from foam with a plastic floor. 1970-1975 production, reupholstered...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Upholstery, Foam

Karate Sofa by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France 1970's
Located in Brussels, BE
"Karate" Sofa by Michel Castedin, created for Airborne in 1970. This sofa preserves its original upholstery, enhancing its authenticity and vintage appeal. Crafted from fiberglass, ...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Set of 2 Light Pink Large Polished Fiberglass Bowls Space Age Op Art
Located in Miami, FL
Set of two light pink, colorful polished Fiberglass Serving Bowls or Decorative Centerpieces. The round shape plays upon the effect that resin has as light is refracted through the s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Space Age Furniture

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Resin, Fiberglass

Midcentury Chandelier Aluminum and Steel by Max Sauze for Sciolari, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing chandelier with 10 lights in steel and aluminum curved by Max Sauze for Sciolari. Made in Italy in the 1970s. It uses 10 bulbs attack E14, It is wired for the Un...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel, 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

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Metal

Dieter Richter Design - space age wall Art nude body - 1970s
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
rare space age wall art made by a German Designerf from the era: Dieter Richter Design made in the 1970s. good condition without cracks or chips. Good dimensions: 93 cm x 54 cm x 6 cm
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Vittorio Introini Pair of chromed metal and leather armchairs for Saporiti
Located in Argelato, BO
Vittorio Introini Pair of chromed metal and leather armchairs, for Saporiti, Italy 1965. Measures: 67.00 x 72.00 x 75.00 cm
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo for Biefflast, Italy, 1970s.
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Purchasing the Boby trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy, from the 1970s is an opportunity to own a piece of iconic design history that seamlessly combines functionality and...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Team Form AG Trio Modular Sofa for COR, 1972, Set of 6
Located in Vicenza, IT
Trio Sofa, designed by Team Form Ag and produced by COR in 1972. The sofa features six elements that can be assembled in different combinations. This sofa needs restoration. We can p...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Cotton, Foam

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

Table Lamp by François Monnet, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stainless steel table lamp by François Monnet, an iconic piece first introduced in 1969 and edited by Kappa. It embodies the essence of French space age design, characterised by its ...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Marsala Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Famous Marsala Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s. It is composed of a brown thermoformed Plexiglas structure on which rests two large foam cushions covered with thick san...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Plexiglass

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

Molin Floor lamp - Italy 60s
Located in Paris, FR
Large Italian lamp or floor lamp from the publisher Molin from the 1960s. The slightly conical lacquered wooden foot supports a beautiful and large plastic-coated lampshade. The foot...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Plastic, Wood

Foglia 643 Table Lamp by Elio Martnelli, 1969
Located in Athens, Attiki
Foglia 643 acrylic table lamp designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy 1969 (No longer in production.) Excellent condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Acrylic

Modernist Vintage Lucite Waterfall Nesting Tables Side Tables 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage nesting table from lucite in beautiful waterfall form 1970s Italy. A wonderful set of three ( 3 ) tables in different sizes - nesting tables or stacking tables - in...
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Late 20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Lucite

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

Olivier Mourgue, floorlamp 2093, Disderot ed., 1967
Located in Paris, FR
MOURGUE Olivier (1939-) Three-light floor lamp 2093, Disderot éditeur, France, 1967 - Rare white version Lacquered metal, anodized aluminum and chromed metal, silver-capped bulb Hei...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Christian Adam (1938-), set 4 chairs Trèfle Airborne ed., circa 1968
By Christian Adam
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Adam (1938-) Set of four Trèfle chairs Airborne edition, circa 1968 White polyester gelcoat, foam and blue fabric Maison Kvadrat W. 50 x H. 77x ...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Space Age floor lamp in chromed metal with three ribbon lightshades
Located in Milano, IT
Chromed floor lamp - Space Age metal lamp - Decorative floor lamp An unusual, highly decorative and well preserved floor lamp from the Seventies. In chromed metal, with three lights...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

1960's Space Age Electric Wall Clock by General Electric Lime Green Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool beautiful color Lime green plastic case with electric movement General Electric, wall clock in working condition original cord very nice simple design, and beautiful colo...
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20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

1 of 6 Italian Space Age Chromed Tubular Steel Cantilever Lounge Armchairs, 70s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian Space age cantilever armchairs, made from a chromed tubular steel base upholstered seat-backrest. Italian production, 1970s. Stabile and comfortable. Well preserved and with...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Anaconda Coffee Table by Paul Tuttle for Strassle
Located in Chicago, IL
1970's Italian Space Age polished chrome "Anaconda" coffee table by Paul Tuttle for Strassle with a smoke glass top.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Sculptural floor lamp, smoked and opaline glass
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative floor lamp - sculptural glass lamp - collectible space age lamp Unusual and attractive 1980s floor lamp in chromed metal and glass, with one big opaline globe - lampshade...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass

Roger Landault (1919-1983), Unibloc IV group seat, Steiner ed., c.1970
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Landault (1919-1983) Unibloc IV group seat Cattaneo fabricant, Steiner éditeur, circa 1970 White molded thermoformed polyester, black lacquered plywood Length 160 x Height 74 ...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Space Age Double Arc Mushroom Floor Lamp by Dijkstra, Retro 70s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Iconic Dijkstra double arc floor lamp with acrylic glass mushroom shades in beige colour and a brown/chrome base. The shades produce a warm light and can be turned downwards or upwar...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Acrylic, Plastic

Fagenhulst Lucifer wall lamp Fagerhults A&E design 1970s Sweden
By Adam Dahlstrom, Fagerhult
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very rare to find this Fagerhult Lucifer lamp .in the wall version . Design and signed by Tom Ahlstrom en Hans Ehrich. A&E . Turn able
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1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Modern space age DF2000 sideboard by Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères in 1968.
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
After a brief but promising career as a fashion illustrator, French- American designer Raymond Loewy dedicated his talent to the field of graphic and industrial design. Loewy’s creat...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian Model Bolla Sconce by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Space age Bolla wall lamps by Elio martinelli for Martinelli Luce. Lovely timeless space age design. They can be used as ceiling or as wall lamps 1980s - Belgium Dimensions: Heig...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

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

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Plastic

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

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Steel

Space Age White Table Lamp, Zonca, Italy 1970 's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Space age white flexible table lamp manufactured by Zonca, Italy 1970 's. Flexible and adjustable table lamp with white structure. Revised and perfectly working. In very good condi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

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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