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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
Space Age Glass Desk Lamp from Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Lovely vintage space age desk lamp manufactured by Peill & Putzler in the 70s. This lamp emits charming glares thanks to the glass shapes. The glass and the wiring are in excellent c...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Lampada da tavolo 'luci' modello T443, space age anni 70 italiano
Located in Genova, IT
Lampada da tavolo prodotta da 'luci illuminazione' disegnata da Mario Faggian negli anni 70. Modello T443 , chiamata anche 'president lamp'. Quattro f...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Jetson Swivel Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson for Dux
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and iconic design, this is a pair of vintage Jetson swivel armchairs by Bruno Mathsson for Dux. They made in Sweden and were recently imported, they date from around the ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Iconic Popart Mannequin Twiggy Model Head Vintage German, Space Age Design
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare hard plastic store display hat stand or model featuring iconic English mannequin Twiggy Lawson. Very Good, used, vintage condition. Lesley Lawson, widely known by the nickname...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Italian space age Floor lamp in white metal, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Floor lamp in white metal, 1970s Floor lamp with 4 lights with diffuser made up of 4 round wavy sheets of white painted metal. Small round metal inserts on the diff...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Sputnik Chandelier: Mid-Century Modern Lighting Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century modern design with our Sputnik Chandelier, a piece that embodies the era's futuristic aesthetic. This vintage chandelier, in pristine condition and...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Metal

Artemide E-light red Y2K style design
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Desk lamp with color half transparent body. It was released in late 90s by Artemide. It's obvious that it was influenced from first generation iMac released in 1997. Color is red. I...
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1990s Italian Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Kali sofa in leather for Ligne Roset
Located in Brussels, BE
Three-seater " Kali " sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Model designed in the 70s. Not longer edited Original white leather upholstery. Good vintage condition. Do not hesit...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather

1970's Space Age Modular Sectional Sofa in Corded Sheared Boucle
Located in Norwalk, CT
Turn your living space into a retro-futuristic installation with this fabulous Space Age modular sofa. The chunky, plinth-style silhouette is pure 1970's fun; with four armless secti...
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Late 20th Century European Space Age Furniture

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Fabric

Rare 70s Italian Wall Unit 'Portatutto' by Ferrarin and Salvioli for Lamperti
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare and iconic wall unit ‘Portatutto’ designed by Ferrarin and Salvioli for Lamperti, Italy in the 70s. With the typical style of Dorothee Becker , this rare and distinctive wall sh...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

1970s Modular Stacking Red-Black-White Colorway Wine Rack by Kartell
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s rare stacking wine rack. In perfect condition with original paper tag attached, as well as manufacturer's stamp on each level. One black, one white, a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Italian space age Three-seater sofa in yellow fabric and black wood, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Three-seater sofa in yellow fabric and black wood, 1970s Three-seater sofa with squared seat and back, padded and covered in yellow teddy fabric. The legs are two s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Custom U.T.Kartell Modular Storage / cubbies / bookcase. 70's Plastic Spaceage
Located in Buffalo, NY
Custom U. T. Kartell Modular Storage / cubbies / bookcase/shelving. 1970's Plastic Spaceage Design ! nOT sure if this was ever produced?? Possibly cus...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic, Wood

Italian Astonishing Space Age Set Vases by Gabbianelli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
1970s astonishing Space Age red vase in ceramic by Gabbianelli. Made in Italy. Both Vases are extremely well design and very stylish shapes. Beautiful astonishing brigth Red colour c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Cool Dutch 1970's Space Age Vanity Dressing Table & Matching Wallmounted Mirror
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fantastic 1970's Space Age Bedroom Vanity / Dressing Table The Vanity has an adjustable mirror and a drawer unit for storing your make up goodies ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Set of 2 1970s Chromed Space Age Wall Lamps by Cosack
Located in München, DE
Very nice Pop Art wall lamps from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Very high quality workmanship. The lamp head can be rotated. Manufacturer: Cosack Con...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Coffee Table 1970s
Located in Hellerup, DK
Vintage French "Space Age" chrome coffee table with smoke colored glass table top. The chic 1970s table has a "log" like base and is in very good condition with wear according to age...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Artistic Mirror Made in Italy, Eugenio Carmi for Acerbis
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative geometric wall mirror by Italian artist Eugenio Carmi for furniture brand Acerbis. Designed in the 1980s and named "Morphos", this mirror is part of a series that perfectl...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Tito Agnoli Original fabric sofa bed for Cinova Mod. 711
Located in Milano, IT
At the height of the Seventies, in an era of innovation and avant-garde design, a sofa was born that remains a testimony to the genius of Tito Agnoli and the craftsmanship of the Cin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Two small sample carpets, by Verner Panton, Basel, Switzerland, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Two small sample rugs designed by Verner Panton and published by Verner Panton Design in Basel, Switzerland. Pure new wool.
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1970s Swiss Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wool

Bar Space Age Rotobar by Curver from 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Unique 'rotobar' bar table from curver Netherlands from the 1970s. The table is rotatable and movable. With a number of practical compartments for, for example, drink bottles in combination with glasses. The orange/red plastic table...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Poltrone Galaxy Space Age di Alf Svensson e Yngve Sandsteöm per Dux, 1970 ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
Coppia di poltrone modello Galaxy, in stile e del periodo Space Age, con scocca in resina, base in metallo, imbottitura trapuntata su schienale e seduta e rivestimento in pelle nera. Progetto di Alf Svensson e Yngve Sandsteöm per Dux, 1970 ca. Buone condizioni, in patina e con i segni del tempo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Plastic

Unghia mirror by Rodolfo Bonetto, Italy 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
'Unghia' floor mirror designed by Rodolfo Bonetto good condition. Great timeless design 1970s - Italy Dimensions: Height: 164cm/64.56" Ref.: 465631
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Mirror, Plastic

Poltrone Galaxy Space Age di Alf Svensson e Yngve Sandsteöm per Dux, 1970 ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
Coppia di poltrone modello Galaxy, in stile e del periodo Space Age, con scocca in resina, base in metallo, imbottitura trapuntata su schienale e seduta e rivestimento in pelle nera. Progetto di Alf Svensson e Yngve Sandsteöm per Dux, 1970 ca. Buone condizioni, in patina e con i segni del tempo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Plexiglass Pair of Sconces by Raak, 1970s, Netherlands
By RAAK
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass Pair of Sconces by RAAK, 1970s, Netherlands Base is made of metal Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. Original boxes are available and will be sent with them. ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Space Age-Style Smoked Opaque Acrylic Lounge Chair by Raphael Raffel
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful lounge chair designed by French designer Raphel Raffel circa 1970s. Chair is fabricated from smoked opaque acrylic and has a seat cushion and back cushion for increased com...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Acrylic

Adjustable Wall Lamp by Staff
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall lamp from the 1970s. Elegantly reduced design. The lamp head is adjustable. A focused beam of light is created. Manufacturer: Staff Condition: Very good vintage con...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian space age Adjustable floor lamp in red metal and marble, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Adjustable floor lamp in red metal and marble, 1970s Adjustable floor lamp with spherical diffuser in metal painted red externally and white internally. The structu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Metal

Space Age Vintage Burnt Red Togo with Stool Alcantara Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage modular chair with stool Togo from ultra suede fabric in burnt red color tone by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset France 1973 manufactured 1990s. An iconic authentic cosy fireside chair with stool Togo, in a warm red color tone shows crumpled design in stitched ultra suede fabric. Very beautiful as freestanding comfortable 2 piece modular lounge chair with stool, which shows a mix of stylish French chic and organic warm color nuance. Perfect in any space. The surface shows some minor signs of age and use, the foam is stable and sturdy. This space age creation turned to a timeless design icon and could easily paired with contemporary environment as well as traditional interiors. Labeled with company´s name Ligne Roset Made in France...
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Ultrasuede

Sculptural floor lamp, Murano glass, 1970s , Collectible Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
Floor Lamp in glass - Mid century Lighting - Collectible Design Wonderful, rare and collectible floor or sideboard lamp from the 1970s, Italian Space Age style, crafted in maculated...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Rotating, illuminated vintage bar in the style of Joe Colombo, 1970
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The round body can be rotated 360 degrees around a central axis. Round metal base in chrome-plated metal. Open-pore shelves in white lacquer.
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Eyeball Veneta Lumi Space Age Table Lamp Vintage Eye Shape Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Birillo Floor Lamp in Opaline Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful and iconic space age floor lamp ‘Birillo’ designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 70s. This awesome lamp with the iconic ‘pin’ shape is made of two symmetric lampshades...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage sculptural Space Age style vase in chromed ceramic, with holes
Located in Milano, IT
This is an intriguing and rare ceramic vase, coated in a shiny chromed paint coat. Handcrafted in a playful and original shape, it is a perfect expression of the futuristic design fr...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Mirror by Italian artist Eugenio Carmi, produced by Acerbis
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative wall mounted mirror designed by artist Eugenio Carmi for italian furniture brand Acerbis and manufactured in the 1980s. Its an exquisite Space Age Era artifact, and its vi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Mirror

Vintage Architectural Floor Lamp, Collectible Italian Lighting, Stilux Milano
Located in Milano, IT
We have a wide collection of vintage collectible floor and table lamps that you can discover through our storefront or directly at Spinzi Milano. This specific one is a rare and bea...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Art Mirror by Eugenio Carmi, Italian Decorative Memphis
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Mirror Art - Decorative Mirror - Artistic Mirror Decorative wall mirror designed by Italian artist Eugenio Carmi in his signature style of geometric, colorful de...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Murano Glass Wall Lamp "Gio S P-PL 40" by Michele Sbrogiò for Murano Due
By Michele Sbrogiò, Murano Due
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The Gio lamps, masterfully designed by Michele Sbrogiò utilizes a simple flat structure to elegantly frame a burst of light emitted by the handblown diffuser in satin white opaline g...
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1990s Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Kienzle Space Age Clock: 1970s West German Design Marvel in Glossy Brown
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Amazing space age clock with a futuristic design made by Kienzle West Germany in the 1970s. This unique vintage clock has a body made of lacquer...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Flower Table Lamp by Studio D.A. for Lamperti, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Flower Table Lamp by Studio D.A. for Lamperti, 1970s Designer - Cesare Casati & C. Emanuele Ponzio (Studio D.A.) Producer - Lamperti Design Period - Seventies Measurements - Width 1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Cocoon Shade Metal Body Pair of Bedside Lamps by GOLDKANT, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Shade Metal Body Pair of Bedside Lamps by GOLDKANT, 1970s, Germany Cocoon shades & metal body Minimal and natural design Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cable...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Set of 2 1970s Bicolor Space Age Wall Lamps by Sölken
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall lamps from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Very high quality workmanship. The aperture is adjustable for different lighting effects. Manufacturer: Sölken Condition: ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Purple Murano Glass Sculpture/Paperweight, Ball with Included Bubbles
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano paperweight in the shape of a sphere with a flat bottom to make it stand still. Made in a deep, vibrant hue of purple glass,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Orange Metal Pair of Gooseneck Sconces, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Orange Metal Pair of Gooseneck Sconces, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Max 100W Wired and suitable to use with 22...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Late 20th Century Bulbous Polished Glass Yellow Vase of Scandinavian Design
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century bulbous polished glass yellow vase of scandinavian design By: unknown Material: glass, enamel Technique: cast, enameled, glazed, polished Dimensions: 11 in x 10 in...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Space Age Furniture

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Enamel

Joe Colombo ROLL chiars for Sormani Italy 1960s
Located in Padova, IT
A pair of very rare an Space Age icons chairs designed by Joe Colombo Roll and produced in Italy by Sormani from 1962 to 1964. Burnished iron frame an...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Iron

Timeless Murano Sculptural Floor Lamp by Toni Zuccheri, Space Age Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning vintage sculptural Murano floor lamp designed by Toni Zuccheri in the 1970s. Chromed metal body with four thick molded glass panels, in clear glass with inlaid white decorat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Space Age Dining Set with Six Cobra Chairs by Giotto Stoppino and Matching Table
Located in Milano, IT
Born 1926, Giotto Stoppino was one of the most relevant representative of the Italian Space Age movement. He worked as an architect but, most importantly, as a designer - penning obj...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Organic Vintage Sculptural Red Lounge Chair by Achille & Piero Castiglioni 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage San Luca sculptural lounge chair or armchair from leather in burnt red color Italy 1960s designed by Achille & Piero Castiglioni. This very comfortable organic and ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Leather

Sculptural Chromed Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, Italian Collectible Design
Located in Milano, IT
When thinking of chromed laps from the mid-century period it's hard not to remember Goffredo Reggiani, the obscure yet famed italian entrepreneur and light designer. Particularly kee...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Sculptural tubular floor lamp in chrome metal, Space Age, Reggiani style
Located in Milano, IT
Gaetano Sciolari is widely regarded as one of the most innovative, prolific and eclectic lighting designers of the Space Age period. Born and lived in Italy, he created several celeb...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Sculptural space age floor lamp in marble and chrome metal, italian design
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural Space Age floor lamp in chromed and painted metal, with white Carrara marble base and details, designed by Manifattura Toscana Luci and manufactured by Goffredo Reggiani i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Marble, Steel, Chrome

Italian space age Long pile geometrical carpet in wool with beehive design 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Long pile geometrical carpet in wool with beehive design, 1970s Long pile rectangular rug. The material is pure wool in the colors white, yellow and brown. The geom...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wool

Transparent Glass Pair of Sconces by Artemide, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Transparent glass pair of sconces by Artemide, 1970s, Italy. Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Rare Italian Retro Pop Art Metal Wall Panel, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Italian Retro Pop Art Metal Wall Panel, 1970s, Italy Measurements : 106 cm x 71 cm x 6 cm NOTE: There 4 hanger at the backside of the panel. Please do not hesitate to ask u...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Fauteuil Mario Sabot, Space Age , Italie , Années 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Fauteuil type space age de mario Sabot, Tissu mohair Teddy de chez pierre frey la coque à ete repeinte
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Mohair, Fiberglass, Foam

Sculptural Space Age Arco Floor Lamp, Chrome Metal, Three Lights, Reggiani
Located in Milano, IT
Offered here is a vintage, three-lights floor lamp produced in Italy in the early 1970s. It is not labeled, but based on the appearance, material, joints and manufacture quality it i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte Square Mirror, Backlit Wall Lamp, 1970s Space Age
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte is one of the most famous furniture manufacturer in Italy and beyond. Created in the 1940s with a specialisation on glass - used for lamps, tables and other furniture pi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel, 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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