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Space Age Tables

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
Table basse ronde vintage en verre et plexiglas style Space Age des années 70
Table basse ronde vintage en verre et plexiglas style Space Age des années 70

Table basse ronde vintage en verre et plexiglas style Space Age des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse vintage des années 70, style Space Age, plateau rond en verre fumé, pied en plexiglas fumé design et original, très bon état général avec des rayures de surface. Ref 260 ...

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Tables

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Smoked Glass, Plexiglass

Rare Complete “Orix” Desk by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina for Molteni, 1970s
Rare Complete “Orix” Desk by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina for Molteni, 1970s

Rare Complete “Orix” Desk by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina for Molteni, 1970s

By Molteni & C, Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

This rare and complete “Orix” desk was designed by Italian architects Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni in the early 1970s. A bold example of Space Age Italian design, this ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Tables

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Metal

A Pair of OP-ART LUCITE & MIRROR Infinity NESTING or SIDE TABLES, France 1970
A Pair of OP-ART LUCITE & MIRROR Infinity NESTING or SIDE TABLES, France 1970

A Pair of OP-ART LUCITE & MIRROR Infinity NESTING or SIDE TABLES, France 1970

Located in PARIS, FR

An astonishing pair of cubic coffee tables, bedside tables or end tables, Post-Modernist, Pop, Shabby-Chic, cubic structures in thick strips of Plexiglas, with 3 transparent sides an...

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Tables

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Mirror, Plexiglass

4993 Dining Table, Anna Castelli Ferrieri and Ignazio Gardell for Kartell, 1967
4993 Dining Table, Anna Castelli Ferrieri and Ignazio Gardell for Kartell, 1967

4993 Dining Table, Anna Castelli Ferrieri and Ignazio Gardell for Kartell, 1967

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Round dining table for Kartell in green fiberglass-reinforced resin sitting on tripod base. Designed by Kartell co-founder Anna Castelli Ferrieri, this early design accentuates the b...

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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Tables

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Chrome

Table à manger rectangulaire incurvée vintage en verre fumé et métal chromé
Table à manger rectangulaire incurvée vintage en verre fumé et métal chromé

Table à manger rectangulaire incurvée vintage en verre fumé et métal chromé

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table à manger vintage des années 70, style Space Age, plateau rectangulaire incurvé en verre fumé, pied en métal chromé design, très bon état général avec quelques micro-rayures d’u...

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Tables

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Metal

Space age dining set by Chromcraft, 1970s
Space age dining set by Chromcraft, 1970s

Space age dining set by Chromcraft, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Space age tulip design dining set by Chromcraft manufactured in the USA. The set consists of 6 dining chairs with black metal and aluminum bases and acrylic and vinyl seats. The cha...

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1970s American Vintage Space Age Tables

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Metal

Gastone Rinaldi dining table 1970
Gastone Rinaldi dining table 1970

Gastone Rinaldi dining table 1970

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in TARBES, FR

Very beautiful chrome table, with its smoked glass top, produced in the 1970s, for Rima. Designated by Gastone Rinaldi. Good general state of conservation for its base. Some traces of chrome oxidation, see photos, The tray does not include scratches. When he takes over the management of RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi designs new chairs that will become references in the world of design. A chair with a rocking back like the DU9 or even a sculptural chair like the DU43 Lounge Chair (1953), the designer's works seem to suit customers of the time perfectly. When in 1956 RIMA started producing sofas with folding mechanisms and metal structures, the best known would be the Saturno Sofa...

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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Artists Trolley by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, 1970s
Mid-Century Artists Trolley by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, 1970s

Mid-Century Artists Trolley by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, 1970s

By Giovanni Pelis, Stile Neolt

Located in Hilversum, NL

This vintage art station, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, is a standout piece designed by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt. Made from durable plastic and fiberglass, this trolley fe...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Tables

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Plastic, Fiberglass

Marc Held Desserte on Wheels, Brown Plastic, Vintage French Design
Marc Held Desserte on Wheels, Brown Plastic, Vintage French Design

Marc Held Desserte on Wheels, Brown Plastic, Vintage French Design

By Prisunic, Marc Held

Located in London, England

This service, designed by designer Marc Held for French stores "Prisunic", is a real treasure of the 60s, evoking the aesthetics of the age of space. Equipped with removable plastic ...

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Tables

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Plastic

Giotto Stoppino Taricell Nesting Tables for Kartell, Italy
Giotto Stoppino Taricell Nesting Tables for Kartell, Italy

Giotto Stoppino Taricell Nesting Tables for Kartell, Italy

By Giotto Stoppino, Knoll

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A rare and highly collectible set of three Taricell nesting tables designed by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell in the 1970s. Executed in moulded ABS plastic with a warm cream finish, the...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Tables

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Plastic

Maurice Calka Boomerang desk for Leleu-Deshays , France, 1970
Maurice Calka Boomerang desk for Leleu-Deshays , France, 1970

Maurice Calka Boomerang desk for Leleu-Deshays , France, 1970

By Maurice Calka

Located in Padova, IT

When the furniture manufacturer Leleu-Deshays called on the Polish-born French sculptor Maurice Calka to design a desk in 1969, Calka deeply considered the assignment and created a s...

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Tables

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Fiberglass

Vintage Twisted Wrought Iron Console Table
Vintage Twisted Wrought Iron Console Table

Vintage Twisted Wrought Iron Console Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This sophisticated console table is a masterful blend of Spanish Revival charm and Industrial elegance. It features striking "barley-twist" wrought iron legs that support two substan...

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Late 20th Century American Space Age Tables

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Wrought Iron

'Orix' Desk by Molteni. Italy c1968
'Orix' Desk by Molteni. Italy c1968

'Orix' Desk by Molteni. Italy c1968

Original 'Orix' desk by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina, Molteni & Co Light has been rewired. Fully functional and in great condition. Height of desk when closed 75cm (29.5 inches)

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Tables

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Chrome

Gold Color Metal Smoked Glass Vintage Swiveling Coffee Table Sofa Table, 1960s
Gold Color Metal Smoked Glass Vintage Swiveling Coffee Table Sofa Table, 1960s

Gold Color Metal Smoked Glass Vintage Swiveling Coffee Table Sofa Table, 1960s

Located in Vienna, AT

Gold colored vintage coffee table or sofa table, which shows two revolving smoked glass plates and one in the middle. The multi functionality makes this sofa table to a stylish inter...

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Late 20th Century Space Age Tables

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Metal

Space Age Vintage Chocolate Brown Plastic Glass Coffee Table 1970s
Space Age Vintage Chocolate Brown Plastic Glass Coffee Table 1970s

Space Age Vintage Chocolate Brown Plastic Glass Coffee Table 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age vintage chocolate brown plastic coffee table or sofa table designed 1970s. A fantastic coffee table in a warm brown color from the 1970s. The Space Age coffee table was des...

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Late 20th Century Space Age Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Polyester

Vintage 1950s Kidney Rattan Coffee Table After Frankl
Vintage 1950s Kidney Rattan Coffee Table After Frankl

Vintage 1950s Kidney Rattan Coffee Table After Frankl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking kidney-shaped coffee table is a quintessential example of mid-century tropical modernism, heavily influenced by the iconic organic designs of Paul Frankl. The piece fea...

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Mid-20th Century Philippine Space Age Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Allegri Parma Multi Shelf Cart Vintage Design 1970s Modernism
Allegri Parma Multi Shelf Cart Vintage Design 1970s Modernism

Allegri Parma Multi Shelf Cart Vintage Design 1970s Modernism

Located in Taranto, IT

Allegri Parma Multi Shelf Cart Vintage Design 1970s Modernism. Refined multi-floor trolley produced by Allegri Parma in the 1970s, an authentic example of vintage Italian design. T...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Tables

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Steel

Space Age Orange Plastic Mobile Bar Trolley Table Made in Italy, 1970s
Space Age Orange Plastic Mobile Bar Trolley Table Made in Italy, 1970s

Space Age Orange Plastic Mobile Bar Trolley Table Made in Italy, 1970s

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

A charming blend of form and function, this vintage bar cart from the 1970s stands as a testament to Italy’s renowned design legacy. Fashioned from a beautiful warm-toned orange pla...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Tables

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Plastic

Space Age Vanity Table by Cabinetmaker MB Italy, White Lacquer, 1970
Space Age Vanity Table by Cabinetmaker MB Italy, White Lacquer, 1970

Space Age Vanity Table by Cabinetmaker MB Italy, White Lacquer, 1970

By MB Italy

Located in Valladolid, ES

One of a kind dressing table, space age style, 70s, with great influence of Art Deco aesthetics. In white lacquered wood, with a black marble effect fiberglass top. Large circular mirror in the upper part and the storage part is divided into two drawers on each side. With lighting in the upper and lower fin shapes. A piece of great sophistication and glamour, very difficult to find. It has a plate with the name of the Italian manufacturer DBM. The period known as the Space Age or Space Age was the post Atomic Age, that is, the late 50's and early 70's. It is part of the “stylings” that reigned in the US during the 20th century. The concept of an optimistic world based on a possible "Earth of Tomorrow" reigned by the dominance of atomic energy and space travel. This "Styling" is inspired by the North American space race, but above all, the aesthetics based on Science Fiction, space satellites, helmets, ships, the effect of weightlessness and a "cinematic" proposal of a new style. of life of the future. Movies like Barbarella 1968, James Bond, Space Odyssey 2001...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Tables

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Mirror, Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer

Italian Marble Teardrop Coffee Table, 1980s
Italian Marble Teardrop Coffee Table, 1980s

Italian Marble Teardrop Coffee Table, 1980s

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Zaandam, NL

Absolutely stunning marble coffee table, somewhat in the style of Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy 1980s. The color is this subtle subdued green with lovely hints of old pink. The table is ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Tables

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Marble

Luigi Massoni Italian Midcentury Trolley Bar for Guzzini, 1970's
Luigi Massoni Italian Midcentury Trolley Bar for Guzzini, 1970's

Luigi Massoni Italian Midcentury Trolley Bar for Guzzini, 1970's

By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni

Located in Lisboa, PT

This trolley was designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, in Italy during the 1970's. The trolley features two trays, made of off-white plastic. The two removable circular trays sit within the triangular structures with white wheels. The trays have a diameter of 56 centimeters. One wheel...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Tables

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Plastic

Table à manger ovale vintage en verre fumé et métal chromé style Space Age
Table à manger ovale vintage en verre fumé et métal chromé style Space Age

Table à manger ovale vintage en verre fumé et métal chromé style Space Age

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table à manger vintage des années 70, style Space Age, plateau ovale en verre fumé, pied et tour de plateau en métal chromé design. Très bon état général avec signes du temps qui pas...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Tables

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Metal

Cremewhite Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1970s
Cremewhite Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1970s

Cremewhite Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1970s

By Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast

Located in Vienna, AT

Designed in 1969, Joe Colombo’s iconic "Boby 3" portable storage system was produced by Italian manufacturer Bieffeplast and makes savy use of space with its swivel design. It is mad...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Tables

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Plastic

Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal limited art series dining room set table & 8 chairs
Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal limited art series dining room set table & 8 chairs

Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal limited art series dining room set table & 8 chairs

By Bjorn Wiinblad

Located in Landshut, BY

THE FOUR CARDINAL POINTS Rosenthal Kunstmöbelreihe in nearly mint condition ! This noteworthy design is the work of Bjørn Wiinblad. The furniture pieces were produced in a limited...

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1970s German Vintage Space Age Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Lacquer

Ozoo Desk and Chair,  Marc Berthier, D.A.N. for Roche Bobois, 1967
Ozoo Desk and Chair,  Marc Berthier, D.A.N. for Roche Bobois, 1967

Ozoo Desk and Chair, Marc Berthier, D.A.N. for Roche Bobois, 1967

By Marc Berthier

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Desk and chair from the "Ozoo" series by Marc Berthier, an innovative design created in 1967, one of the first in France to be made from molded white lacquered polyester reinforced ...

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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Space Age Lucite and Mable Side Table
Space Age Lucite and Mable Side Table

Space Age Lucite and Mable Side Table

By Neal Small Design Studio

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A black and clear round Lucite side table with chrome button styled bolts holding the tube together. The top is marble with streaks of gray, moss and darker tones running through it ...

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Tables

Materials

Marble

Space Age Dining Room Set by Maurice Burke, White Plastic, UK, 1960s
Space Age Dining Room Set by Maurice Burke, White Plastic, UK, 1960s

Space Age Dining Room Set by Maurice Burke, White Plastic, UK, 1960s

By Maurice Burke

Located in Vienna, AT

Space age vintage white plastic dining room set designed by Maurice Burke 1960s United Kingdom and produced by Arkana Great Britain. The dining room set consists of 1 white enameled ...

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1960s British Vintage Space Age Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic, Fiberglass

Plastic Mid Century Yellow Parsons Table and Chair 1970s
Plastic Mid Century Yellow Parsons Table and Chair 1970s

Plastic Mid Century Yellow Parsons Table and Chair 1970s

By Syroco

Located in New York, NY

Cool Yellow plastic 1970s mid century yellow desk and chair. .This fun and vibrant desk has a cutout for your notebooks and papers. Very simple parsons design , great for a den or fo...

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Tables

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Plastic

Paul Evans Studio Wall Mounted Space Console
Paul Evans Studio Wall Mounted Space Console

Paul Evans Studio Wall Mounted Space Console

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Evans Studio Wall Mounted Space Console, Paul Evans Studio 1965c. Stainless steel case with leather drawer front. Very few of these were produced. (Craig Ellwood Painting pictur...

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1960s American Vintage Space Age Tables

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Stainless Steel

Red Boby Trolley, Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
Red Boby Trolley, Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast

Red Boby Trolley, Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast

By Joe Colombo

Located in Milano, Lombardia

he red Boby trolley, conceived by renowned designer Joe Colombo and produced by Bieffeplast, represents an icon of Italian design in the 1970s. This versatile and functional storage ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Tables

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Plastic

Max Sauze Nesting Tables, 1970’s
Max Sauze Nesting Tables, 1970’s

Max Sauze Nesting Tables, 1970’s

By Max Sauze

Located in Bern, CH

Set of 1970’s Isocele nesting tables by Max Sauze (set includes 3 tables). Clear glass tabletop with black metal frame. Measurements: Small Table - Height 40cm Width 40cm Depth 40cm...

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Tables

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Metal

Wooden library table. Portugal, 1940s.
Wooden library table. Portugal, 1940s.

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 Tables

Materials

Wood

Modernist Transparent Coffee Table attributed to David Lange, 1970s
Modernist Transparent Coffee Table attributed to David Lange, 1970s

Modernist Transparent Coffee Table attributed to David Lange, 1970s

By David Lange

Located in Rouen, FR

Rare table basse rectangulaire attribuée au designer français David Lange, vers les années 1970. Structure en Lucite épaisse, aux coins inclinés, accueillant deux plateaux de verre i...

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Tables

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Glass, Lucite

Vintage Space Age Coffee Table by Preben Fabricius
Vintage Space Age Coffee Table by Preben Fabricius

Vintage Space Age Coffee Table by Preben Fabricius

By Preben Fabricius

Located in Hamburg, DE

Large coffee table based on a design by Fabricius from the 70s. Simple and timeless shape and color. The edge is slightly raised. This piece has an attribution mark. Additional info...

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20th Century Space Age Tables

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Plastic

Vintage Teak Slat Console Table
Vintage Teak Slat Console Table

Vintage Teak Slat Console Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional vintage console table is a masterclass in Mid-Century Modern design, featuring a warm teak wood frame with striking architectural elements. Defined by its three tier...

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Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian space age White fiberglass coffee table with vase holder, 1970s
Italian space age White fiberglass coffee table with vase holder, 1970s

Italian space age White fiberglass coffee table with vase holder, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian space age White fiberglass coffee table with vase holder, 1970s Coffee table with white fiberglass vase holder. The table has a monocoque structure in fiberglass with a squar...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Tables

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Fiberglass

Space Age tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age tables 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age tables 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 tables, popular names associated with this style include Knut Hesterberg, Knoll, Artemide, and Ronald Schmitt. 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 tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $110,000 while the average work can sell for $4,325.