Space Age Wall Decorations
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
Rare Vintage Jean Pierre Vitrac Calendar 'Imbroglio' Piranha of France - 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover a true collector’s gem with this hyper rare Jean Pierre Vitrac Calendar ‘Imbroglio’ crafted by Piranha in France during the 1970s. This generously-sized perpetual calendar i...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Calendar - Retro Futuristic Orange Timepiece
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Journey back to the space age era with this rare Italian wall calendar, a true testament to retro-futuristic design. Crafted in the 1970s, this space age calendar features a distinct...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century Batik Textile Flower Power Art
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid century batik textile art.
Height 37.4" - 95 cm.
Width 28.7" - 73 cm.
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20th Century European Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Textile
Space Age Convex Plexi-view Mirror for Ram Products
By Ram Products
Located in Denton, TX
Plexiglass convex bubble designed mirror with a silver metal frame for that pop art ambiance of reflective materials.
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Rare Calendar Ring-A-Date Euroway – Space Age Icon 1970 with original box
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
“Ring-a-Date” wall calendar, designed by Giorgio Della Beffa for Euroway Torino in the 1970s, a space age icon that epitomizes the retro-futuristic charm of space age era.
Its uniqu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Plastic
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Plastic
Original U.S. Release Star Wars 'A New Hope' Style A Poster 77/21 c.1977
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare and authentic American 'Grande' release poster from the 1977 Star Wars film, also known as 'A New Hope'. Crafted by the talented artist Tom Jung - printing 77/21, the artwork showcases the prominent figures from the movie against a backdrop of celestial themes. The poster has been custom framed in black, with an anti reflective perspex to allow safe transit and installation in the home.
Star Wars: A New Hope," the groundbreaking 1977 space opera directed by George Lucas, revolutionised filmmaking and captivated audiences worldwide. Set in a galaxy far, far away, the film follows the journey of Luke Skywalker, a young farm boy from the desert planet of Tatooine, who dreams of adventure beyond the confines of his mundane life.
Luke's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a message hidden inside a droid named R2-D2, pleading for help from a princess named Leia Organa of the Rebel...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Ustensilo Wall Organizer by Dorothee Becker for Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this Design and color Designer - Dorothee Becker Maurer Producer - Design M Model - Ustensilo Wall Organizer Design Period 1970s Materials - Plastic Col...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Plastic
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Plastic
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Plastic
Rare 70s Italian Wall Unit 'Portatutto' by Ferrarin and Salvioli for Lamperti
By 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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Plastic
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 Wall Decorations
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Metal
Printed Aluminum/paper 1970s multiple by Gino Marotta
By Gino Marotta
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Multiple with natural subject by Gino Marotta on a composite material support (metal/paper) depicting the stylized silhouette of a plant. No visible signature or date.
The multiple ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Aluminum
Framed 1972 Jean-Michel Folon Screeprint
Located in Oakland, CA
Lovely 1972 silkscreen poster for Jean-Michel Folon's exhibition at Galerie Marquet in Paris. A great example of Folon's whimsical imagery depicting a man encountering a giant, gentl...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
1960s Cream “Utensilo 1” Plastic Storage by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s “Utensilo 1” Wall Storage Unit by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M. Some discoloration to plastic, and some rust to the metal hooks and clips. An iconic design classic from ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wall Storage System by Visiva Srl, Italy, 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
A blue ABS plastic wall organizer from the 1970s. Designed and produced by Visiva srl, Milano, Italy, during the 1970's. Similar with the Uten.Silo by Dorot...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Mirror, Plastic
Space Age Wall Decoration or Roomdivider, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Space Age Wall Decoration or Roomdivider, 1960s
This is a beautiful vintage wall decoration made of plastic with the real colors (orange, brown and white) from the 60s.
The rings h...
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20th Century German Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Aluminum
Bas relief unicorn sculpture, 1960s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sculpture in low relief representing a "Young woman with a unicorn", carved wood, signed on the side. France, 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Nasa, Mission Gemini Charles Conrad & Gordon Cooper , 1965 lot de 5 photographie
By Nasa
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Gemini V est la troisième mission habitée du programme Gemini et la neuvième mission spatiale habitée américaine. L'objectif d'un vol d'une durée record de près...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
"The Dance", Lucien-Pierre CADENE (1887-1958).
Located in Lisboa, PT
"The Dance", Ink drawing and brown ink wash. Framed under glass. Lucien-Pierre CADENE (1887-1958), France.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
"Le pont de chemin de fer"painting, M. L. Daguerry 1888.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Oil on canvas painting signed M. L. Daguerry, located Paris and dated 1888 on lower left corner. Wooden frame and gilded stucco. France, 1888.
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1880s French Antique Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Theatre decor drawing, 1940s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Theatre decor drawing, 1940s.
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1940s French Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
"La soledad de la artista", 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Oil on canvas representing a naked woman, Gloria Morera Font (1938 - ), "La soledad de la artista", signed and dated 1976. Spain, 1970s.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Painting of a return from fishing, 1930s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Oil on canvas representing fishermen returning from fishing and bringing fish to a table in the foreground covered with fish in the style of a still life. France, 1930s.
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1930s French Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
NASA Mission GEMINI XI Richard "Dick" Gordon, 20th Century, Photograph
By Nasa
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Gemini 11 Photo original tamponnée au dos World Book Encyclopedia Science Service,inc 516 Travis Street Houston Texas
Gemini 11 (officiellement Gemini XI) est la 9e mission habitée ...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Design Lips by Verner Panton
Located in Milan, IT
'Design Lips' is a fabric wall panel designed and produced in 1968 as part of Verner Panton's 'Anatomical Designs Collection', which were photoreali...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Cotton
Marquetry Optical Ball, 1950, France, Materials: Wood and iron
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Marquetry
Materials: wood and iron
Country: France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we ar...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Iron
Marquetry Optical Ball, 1950, Materials: Wood and iron, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Marquetry
Materials: wood and iron
Country: France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we ar...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Iron
Projekt 666 Sci-Fi Etching by Swedish Graphic Artist Bengt Böckman 1966
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This sublime etching by the swedish graphic artist Bengt Böckman portrays human construction interacting with organic structures. This vintage etching from 1966 is made with dark blu...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
4 Vintage French Political Poster from Mai 1968
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Set of 4 french political posters from Mai 1968 period.
- "Borders = repression".
- "The boss needs you, you don't need him".
- "I particip...
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1990s French Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Tapestry, Brazilian Artist, 1980 Sign Renot
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Tapestry Design Renot
Brazilian artist 1980
The tapestry is restored.
Sign:
Renot 1980 Bahia Brazil original
Atelier Studio Renot
Salvador- ...
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1980s Brazilian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Tapestry
Pop Art Signed Lithograph by Richard Lindner Title "Profile" from, 1969
Located in Essen, NW
Richard Lindner (1901-1978) signed and numbered lithograph of a male portrait, entitled "Profile." From Lindner's "After Noon" portfolio. Numbered 186/250 in pencil lower left corner...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Unique Artwork Original 'Atomium' Panel World Expo 58 Brussel Belgium 2005
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This is an original panel from a marvellous piece of architecture build for the 1958 World Expo that was held in Brussel Belgium
from 2004 to 2006 a renovation of this landmark started and all the exterior aluminum panels where replaced
This panel has been rescued and turned into an artwork by 'Fred & Francine' in 2005
The 58 World Expo was an important event after world war II and all world countries...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Aluminum
Monochrome Space Age Serigraphie Von Max H. Mahlmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Monochrome Space Age serigraph by Max H. Mahlmann. The serigraph is unframed and will be sent in a roll. The picture is signed and dated in pencil. It is piece no. 78 in an edition of 100.
Mahlmann worked from 1934 to 1938 as a student of Richard Müller...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Tapestry Genaro Antônio Dantas de Carvalho, Brazilian Artist, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Tapestry Genaro Antônio Dantas de Carvalho
Brazilian artist 1960
Upholsterers, painter, designer. Genaro Antonio Dantas de Carvalho began his painting studies with his father. In 1944, he went to Rio de Janeiro and studied drawing with Henrique Cavalleiro at the Brazilian Society of Fine Arts. He is considered one of the main activists for the renewal of art in Bahia, along with Carlos Bastos, Caribé and Mario Cravo...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
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Tapestry
"Fantastical Realms: a Nondual Landscape"
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
"Fantastical Realms: A Nondual Landscape" is a breathtaking painting that captures the wonder and magic of a world beyond the boundaries of reality. The scene is bathed in a soft, et...
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2010s Spanish Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Unseen Dimensions of Consciousness
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this painting, the viewer is presented with a figure that seems to embody the concept of nonduality and the interconnectedness of all things. The figure is depicted with a futuris...
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2010s Spanish Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Surreal
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this John Brevard painting, we see a strange and surreal creature that seems to inhabit a multidimensional world. The overall theme of the painting...
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2010s Spanish Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Multidimensional Mind
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this painting by John Brevard, the theme of the work is nonduality, illustrating the concept that all things are interconnected and inseparable.
At the center of the painting, th...
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2010s Spanish Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Cosmic Explorer
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this painting, the viewer is transported to a world beyond the boundaries of the material world. At the center of the painting, we see a female ethereal character, with a transluc...
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2010s Spanish Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Cane, Acrylic
Wall tapestry by Aimé Kakon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional tapestry designed by Aimé Kakon in 1976
Architect, sculptor, ceramicist, visual artist, Aimé Kakon is an artist in his own right.
His work is timeless, his graphics as w...
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Italian space age chromed steel frame with optical abstract design print, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age chromed steel frame with optical and abstract design print, 1970s
Framework with chromed steel frame and abstract design in shades of blue, white and green, reminis...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian 1970s sculptural metal lamp in the style of Angelo Brotto
Located in Milano, IT
The design era known as Space Age spans over the course of almost three decades, from the late 1950s to the mid 1980s. Designers and artists from all over the world created objects influenced by the aestethics of rockets, space pods...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Framed Print of a Pin Up Girl circa 1970 by French Artist Aslan
Located in Hamburg, DE
Framed print of a pin up girl circa 1970 by French artist Aslan.
The print of a 1970s pin up girl is framed behind glass and has been placed on a Cole and Son wallpaper. The offset print is quite worn and creased.
Aslan (born Alain Gourdon...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
coppia di tempere by Stefano Colombo artist, anni 70
Located in Felino, IT
coppia di tempere anni 70. artista Stefano Colombo. Catalogo bolaffi arte 1973
titolo " onda del pensiero" 1973
certificato sul retro. firma sul front...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Italian Space Age Chromed Steel Decorative Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age chromed steel decorative wall lamp, 1970s.
Wall lamp with chromed steel support and geometric sculpture with parallelepipeds of various sizes welded together, with...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Steel
Amaizing Marquetry Optical Zebras, 1950, France, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Marquetry
Material: wood
Country: France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your ...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Amaizing Marquetry Optical Ball, 1950, France, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Marquetry
Material: wood
Country: France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your ...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Iron
Grande pannello con fotografia di Luigi Bussolati, anni '90
Located in Felino, IT
Pannello di grandi dimensioni con stampa di foto di Luigi Bussolati, anni 90, soggetto Lampada Rosy Angelis di Stark x Flos. Stampa su forex 4 mm. Fa part...
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1990s Italian Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Plastic
Italian Mirror by Renato Volpini, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Mirror front silkscreen printed and collage, title presence in space 1973 Renato Volpini (Naples, 10 December 1934 - Milan, 3 February 2017).
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Mirror
Arte Cinetica Luminescente Di M. Bello Per Jabik E Colophon, Anni '70
Located in Felino, IT
Cinetica luminescente di M. Bruno per Jabik e Colophon editori, firmata e numerata 41/75. Al buio la luminescenza evidenzia una scritta. L'effetto luminescente si è perso nel tempo. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
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Paper
Grafica Luminescente di Davide Boriani Per Nikol Arte, 1973
Located in Felino, IT
Serigrafia luminescente di Davide Boriani, 1973. Serigrafia Ferappi. Numero 44/100 per Nikol Art. Firmata dall'artista a matita, con timbro impresso Ferappi. Visibile al buio la scri...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Poster by Renato Volpini, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Color test of Venusian vehicle, then put into production in 1979, with a circulation of 100. Published in the book The battle of elements by Roberto Sanesi.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
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Paper
Poster by Renato Volpini, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Original and definitive color proof for print by Renato Volpini, Milan, Italy, 70s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Anthropomorphic Element by Renato Volpini, 1968
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Anthropomorphic element, mixed media on canvas, 1968 Renato Volpini.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Anarchist Anthropomorphic Element by Volpini Renato, 1968
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Anarchic anthropomorphic element, mixed technique with material contribution on canvas, 1968 Renato Volpini.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Space Age Wood and Resin Panel by Stefano Bersani, 1976
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Handcrafted panel in sculpted, lacquered and decorated resin. Signed at bottom left Recherche.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Resin, Wood
Psychedelic Art Silver Carved Resin Panel by Stefano Bersani for Recherche, 1970
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Psychedelic art, resin panel carved on wood. The finish is shaded silver. Signed at bottom right Recherche.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Resin, Wood
Space Age wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Space Age wall decorations 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 wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Jabik & Colophon, Dorothee Maurer-Becker, NASA, and Verner Panton. 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 wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $111 and tops out at $650,000 while the average work can sell for $1,590.
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