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Space Age Vases

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
Seventies Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful rare Carstens Keramik vase. Designed by Dieter Peter in 1970s. This model Is part of Carstens high end Luxus Series.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Pair of Unique PopArt Fiberglass Vases, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of unique vases made from fiberglas From the space age era Made in Italy by unknown artist
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Fiberglass

Seventies Fat Lava Vase decor Costa by Ruscha Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning 70’s vase in blue/green glaze with thick black fat lava stripes by Ruscha Keramik Germany.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

1970s Stunning Original Big Scheurich Lava Vase
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous big Scheurich Lava vase in excellent condition. This vase is a true piece of modern art Dimensions: diameter 4,72" x 15,74" height inches...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

1970s Space Age Transparent Glass Italian Oval Bubble Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A space age oval heavy glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies in Empoli, small town in Tuscany famous for high quality crystal...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vases

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Glass

1970s Space Age Carlo Moretti Orange and Brown Opaline Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic orange, brown white and black opaline glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy in lovely conditions. This Vase embodies the bold and futuristic design aesthetics chara...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vases

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Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Located in London, GB
For sale the iconic “Bag Vase”, designed by the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer and artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" rang...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Vases

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Ceramic, Porcelain

1960 Scheurich "Lava" Germany Ceramic Enamel Red Horses Vase Umbrella Stand
Located in Brescia, IT
Vase Scheurich Ceramic Germany, 1960 Ceramic Black and Red Lava Perfect Condiction
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1960s Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

1970s Set of Four Space Age Glass European Vases
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Four different space age glass vases in perfect condition, they came from a private collector, height of the smaller vase are cm 22, cm 21, cm 27. This...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vases

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Glass

Rosenthal Cylinder Lead Crystal Glass Vase Vessel Diagonal Base Mid-Century
Located in Miami, FL
Striking original Rosenthal Space Age Lead crystal glass cylinder vase, vessel with diagonal base, made in Germany. It will look amazing on top o...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases

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Crystal

Space Age Vase by Royal Porzellan Bavaria Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
In a perfect condition this stunning vase, very Space Age.
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Seventies Vase “Spider web” made by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Amazing spider web vase in a vibrant orange with black fat lava. These vases are very sought after and in this size difficult to find.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Fat Lava Vase by Walter Becht Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from the Walter Becht company Germany.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Pair of 1960s Bohemian/Czech Glass Optical Illusion Tall Orange Vases Space Age
Located in Torquay, GB
Pair of 1960s Bohemian/Czech Glass Optical Illusion Tall Orange Vases Space Age. Optical illusion vases in gradient orange colour, ranging from flamin...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Vases

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Blown Glass

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Located in London, GB
For sale the iconic “Bag Vase”, designed by the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer and artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" rang...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Vases

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Ceramic, Porcelain

1990s Space Age Silver Plated Atomes Vase by Richard Hutten for Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A silver plated and glass vase designed and manufactured in France by Christofle, it has never been used and it came in original box. Richard Hutten, a renowned Dutch designer known for his innovative and playful approach to design, collaborated with Christofle, a prestigious French silverware and luxury goods manufacturer, to create the Atomes Vase...
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Vases

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Silver Plate

Vintage Space Age Multiple colors Opaline Florence Vase, Empoli, 1955s
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage opaline from Florence. This is a rare color and size, a must have for any collector. Looks simply stunning. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!   ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Orange Ceramic Vase Bowling Ball by Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The 'Bowling ball' vase is an artistic ceramic vase designed by the designer Enzo Bioli (Parma 1932 - 2006) and produced by the historic company "Il Picchio" founded in the 60s by Bi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

1970s Italian Orange Plastic Planters by Nena Balsari for Vastill
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This pair of orange plastic planters, model Classic – Square F120, was designed by Nena Balsari for Vastill by Reflex and manufactured in Italy during the 1970s. Characterized by the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Plastic

Contemporary Cuorecarpenito Pink Ceramic Vase Bubble Family Collection
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Lovers In Pink, a renowned artwork by Marc Chagall, serves as the inspiration for this polished ceramic vase from the Bubble Family Collection. Showcasing arched, circular shapes, the decorative elements enriching the vase's cylindrical body contribute to its organic dynamism, which adds an effortless touch of glamour to contemporary interior. without a doubt for me "the lovers" is my favorite vase not to say that it is the perfect vase. I almost have a veneration for this vase and when I build it a special mood always assails me. It is all the details that make it so important, there are two kissing figures, the color is elegant pink with something antique...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Violet Murano Glass 1960/70s vase by Fratelli Toso
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Murano "sommerso" vase in clear and violet glass manufactured in Italy by the Glasswerk Fratelli Toso. Very good condition. Original manifacturing label.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Murano Glass

Vase 1950, Sing Querandi, Churba 4139/72 (Blown inside a tree trunk)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Vase Blown inside a tree trunk Querandi 1950 to 1954 Otto Ullmann assumes the technical direction of the Bohemia Glass Argentina SRL glass factory in Sao Tome after his emigration to...
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1950s Argentine Vintage Space Age Vases

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Art Glass

Studio Opi, space age orange ceramic vase, Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1960
Located in Firenze, IT
Orange space age ceramic vase designed by Studio O.p.i. Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1960 H 30 cm - 15.5 cm diam. Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Space Age Tissue Grey Vase by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini - MCM 70s Masterpiece
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare “Fazzoletto” Space Age vase by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini. Designed in the 1970s, this sculptural piece draws inspiration from a gently folded tissue, capturing the essence of fu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Acrylic

Aluminum soliflore vase, 1980s
Located in PARIS, FR
Aluminum soliflore vase, 1980s. Rounded base with a central opening, topped by a slender neck. In very good condition. A piece in the spirit of the decade’s futuristic minimalism LP...
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Late 20th Century European Space Age Vases

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Metal

White Ceramic Vase by Rosenthal, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Signature of the manufacture beneath the base. Very good condition.
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

TaTa - Space M Collection - Glazed Ceramic Vase Handcrafted
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Space M is a collection of glazed ceramic vases made up of five elements.u2028The collection is inspired by Miró's painting "Mujer, pájaro, estrella".This special edition was produce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Pair of 1970s Design Modular Planters by Micheal McCann for Vastill Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare modular vintage planters from the Programma Vastill, designed by Michael McCann for Vastill – Italy, 1970s. Known as the “Scarabeo” model, each planter is crafted in glossy the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Plastic

Vintage Swedish Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Immerse your space in vibrant color and artistic design with this stunning vintage Swedish Kosta Boda art glass vase. Reflecting the renowned craftsmanship of Scandinavian glassmaker...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Space Age Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

MeMe- Space M Collection- Italian Ceramic Vase by Cuorecarpenito
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Space M is a collection of glazed ceramic vases made up of five elements.
The collection is inspired by Mirò's painting "Mujer, pájaro, estrella”.This special edition was produced on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

ToTo - Space M Collection - Handcrafted Ceramic Vase Glazed
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Space M is a collection of glazed ceramic vases made up of five elements.
The collection is inspired by Mirò's painting "Mujer, pájaro, estrella”.This special edition was produced on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

FiFi- Space M Collection Italian Handcrafted Ceramic Vase Space Age style
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Space M is a collection of glazed ceramic vases made up of five elements.
The collection is inspired by Mirò's painting "Mujer, pájaro, estrella”.This special edition was produced on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Artisanal Green Murano Glass Vase, 1970s Italian Design
Located in Madrid, ES
This expressive handblown glass vase was crafted in Murano, Italy, in the 1970s and showcases the bold, organic spirit of Italian modernism. Featuring a rich emerald green body infus...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Boho French Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior décor with this charming vintage glazed ceramic vase, a true testament to Boho Chic artistry from the mid-20th century. This exquisite piece showcases a captiva...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a vibrant vintage Boho glazed ceramic vase, a distinctive piece that brings a bold splash of color and artistic flair to any setting. This eye-catching vase features a str...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano 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 disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'V...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Murano Glass

Franco Bettonica, red ceramic vase mod. fb1, Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Red space age ceramic vase designed by Franco Bettonica Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1970 Marked under the base. Gabbienelli Sezione design label on the base. H 30 cm - 15 cm diam. Cond...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Set of 7 blue murano glass vases Italy 1970s handblown italian design
Located in Madrid, ES
This rare and decorative set of eight vases was handmade in Murano, Italy, during the 1970s. Each piece is individually mouth-blown, showcasing the mastery of Venetian glass artisans...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Vases

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Murano Glass

Makio Hasuike, space age ceramic vase, Arnolfo di Cambio, Italy 1975
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age rare white ceramic flower pot / vase designed by Makio Hasuike Arnolfo di Cambio Italy, 1975 Label on the top H 30 cm - 28 × 11 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano 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 disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'V...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Murano Glass

Pair of Vases in Murano, 1970, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano 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 disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano 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 disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Murano Glass

Space Age Italian 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 Vases

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Ceramic

Angelo Mangiarotti, Space age brown ceramic vase, Fratelli Brambilla Italy 1968
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age brown ceramic vase designed by Angelo Mangiarotti (1921 - 2012) Fratelli Brambilla, Italy ca. 1968 H 27 cm - 22 × 8 cm Labeled and marked on the base Conditions: excell...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Large Rattan Vase, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Large vase decorated with rolled rattan rods and wooden slices. France, 1970s.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Vases

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Rattan

Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano The sommerso technique was originally developed in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa at Venini & Co. Sommerso (Italian for "submerged") is the Murano glassmaking technique of creati...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Boho Hull Pottery Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a splash of vibrant mid-century color to your decor with this charming vintage vase by Hull Pottery. Exemplifying the rich tradition of American art pottery, this vessel features a lustrous high-gloss glaze applied in broad, organic vertical strokes of turquoise, deep cobalt blue, and earthy maroon. Its robust, bulbous silhouette tapers to a gently flared rim, creating a form that is both rustic and substantial. This piece perfectly captures the warmth and handcrafted appeal of 1950s design, making it an ideal accent for a Bohemian bungalow or a retro-inspired living space. Measurements are 5.75 inches in diameter and 6.5 inches in height. The vase is in great vintage condition, retaining its glossy sheen and vivid coloration. Minor scuffs, glaze skips, or surface irregularities consistent with age and the manufacturing process may be present, enhancing its authentic vintage patina. Whether filled with a fresh bouquet of wildflowers or displayed solo on a bookshelf, this Hull vase...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Vases

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Stoneware

Minimal Violet Glass Vase - Modern Vase Space Age Style - France 1990s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Minimal Violet Glass Vase - Modern Vase Space Age Style - France 1990s Simple and elegant design with an interesting detail : on the inside, the vase is separated in 2 parts on both...
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass, Reeded Glass

1970s Amazing Vintage Original Scheurich Vase
Located in Milano, IT
Amazing vintage original Scheurich ceramic vase in excellent condition. This vase is rare diameter 4,72" x 7,87" H inches 20 H cm. - 12 D cm.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored in orange, brown and black Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful rare Carstens Keramik vase. Teal fat lava glaze with circular fonds in 3D relief, designed by Dieter Peter in 1970s. This model Is part of Carstens high end Luxus Series.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

1970s Cari Zalloni Vase Bison Altenkunstadt West Germany Space Age
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This Cari Zalloni vase for Bison Altenkunstadt represents the elegance of 1970s West German design. Made of glazed porcelain in cobalt blue and white with a refined golden geometric ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases

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Enamel

Seventies Vase ‘Pagoda’ made by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice Seventies vase. Model: Pagoda. In brown and red glaze.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

1970s Stunning Space Age White Vase in Bavaria s Porcelain, Made in Germany
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning Space Age white vase in Bavaria's Porcelain. Made in Germany. The shape of this vase is amazing it seems a sculpture. This vase is in excellent condition. Dimension: d...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Space Age Chimney Vase in Ceramic from Sicart, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Space Age Chimney Vase in Ceramic from Sicart, Italy, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Seventies Large Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored in blue and brown drip Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Op Art Ice Glass Vase by Claus Josef Riedel, Austria, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful Brutalism style geometric Op Art ice glass vase from the 1970s. Designed and executed by Claus Josef Riedel in Austria. Made of thick and solid „melting“ crystal glass. L...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Space Age Vases

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Crystal

1970s Gorgeous Set of 3 Vases in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous set of 3 vases in Murano glass. The items are in excellent condition. Dimensions: Blu vase diameter 3,14" x 10,23" height inches Blu vase diameter 8 cm x 26 height...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Murano Glass

1970s Stunning Space Age Vase in Ceramic by Brambilla. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Space age vase in ceramic by Brambilla. Made in Italy, It's in excellent condition diam 5,90" x 14,37" H inches diam cm 15 x cm 36,5 H
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases

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Ceramic

Space Age vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age vases 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 vases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age vases 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 vases, popular names associated with this style include Opaline florence, Fratelli Toso, Scheurich Keramik, and Ambrogio Pozzi. 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 vases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $168 and tops out at $10,243 while the average work can sell for $766.

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