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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.

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Style: Space Age
White Plastic Painted Metal 1970s "Montparnasse" Sconces by S. Asti for Candle
Located in Varese, Lombardia
2-piece molded diffuser in opal acrylic material. Painted metal structure. Nickel-plated metal stop.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Nickel, Sheet Metal

Chandelier Murano Glass and Metal by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern space age metal chrome version of chandelier ceiling pendant lightning lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. Famous manuf...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Suite de 4 chaises italiennes vintage Gastone Rinaldi en métal chromé et galette
Located in BESANÇON, FR
4 chaises vintage des années 70, attribuées au designer italien Gastone Rinaldi, splendide design, en métal chromé, galettes neuves en tissu bouclettes blanc. Très bon état général a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Nice Ceiling Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Boulanger, 1970s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Ceiling Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari - 1970s The silver ceiling lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, made in 1970, is a truly iconic piece of modern lighting art...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Space Age Chrome Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Lightolier c 1977
Located in New York, NY
Incredible iconic Space Age chandelier designed by Motoko Ishii, made in Lightolier as part of their sought after Space Crystal collection. The chandelier features 28 arms, each hav...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Small Space Age Table Lamp with Porcelain Base and Black and White Flower Shade
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Big classic table lamp with porcelain base and hand-made black and white flower shade. The flower shade diffuses the light in a gentle and in...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Space Age Coffee Table 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 Furniture

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Plastic

1970s Space Age Stool by Flair in White Plastic and Purple Fabric
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A striking example of European Space Age design, this 1970s stool by Flair balances futuristic form with practical comfort. The molded white plastic base features a distinctive hourg...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic, Fabric

Amazing Golden Sputnik Wall or Flush Lamp by Cosack
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Very high-quality and solid workmanship. An asset to any home. The design creates an exciting fiery play of light. Manufacture...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Verner Panton Inspired Space Age Floor Lamp with Half Dome Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage white enameled metal floor lamp with large half dome shade and acrylic diffuser. The lamp also features a large rounded chrome dimmer knob. Beautiful, simple and classic desi...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid century glass bowl by Walther glass, Germany 1970
Located in Herentals, BE
Beautifully designed bowl made of thick bubble glass.
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass

Robert Sonneman Molecule Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 8 light Robert Sonneman chrome orb molecule chandelier.
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Mid-20th Century North American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 Golden 1970s Wall Lamps by Motoko Ishii for Staff
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive wall lamps from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real highlight for every room. The lighting effect of the lamps is extremely beautiful and spark...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

" BUD " Acrylic Pendant Lamp by Harveiluce by Guzzini, Italy, 1968
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale an Iconic Space Age pendant lamp designed in 1968 by Studio 6G, an internal design team of the manufacturing company, namely Harvey Guzzini. The BUD model pendant w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Italian Pair Of Wall Sconces Space Age Style Metal And Tempered Crystal
By VECA
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Elegant and linear pair of vintage Italian wall sconces. Each piece features a solid chrome-plated metal frame supporting three finely shaped tempered crystal slabs: one overlapping ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Crystal, Metal

Large 1960s ceramic table or floor lamp in light brown by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1960s large glossy ceramic table lamp or floor lamp by Kaiser Leuchten. With label on the base. Made in Germany. Typical mid-century design. Solid and high-quality craftsma...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Chrome and smoked Glass Table by Giotto Stoppino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This table exemplifies the sleek modernist aesthetic of 1970s space age Italian design with its minimalist chrome tubular base and smoked glass top . This table is attributed to Giot...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Marco Ferrei and Carlo Bellini for Luxo Lamp "Eddy," Italy 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
Modern lamp by Luxo based on a design by Marco Ferreri and Carlo Bellini from the 1980s. A playful and at the same time extremely functional design. As ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Pair of Glass Metal Bases Mushroom Table Lamps
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mushroom lamps metal base and glass shades, like new condition new wire beautiful double socket circa 2020 unkown designer.
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20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Unique 1970 s Small Coffee Table Custom Made for a Shop Interior in Belgium
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This small Space Age coffee / side table is a piece unique from the 1970's Custom made by a local craftsman carpenter for a hairdresser salon in Belgium during the 70's Clearly ins...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Space Age Vintage Orange Rotobar Bar Cart Sofa Table Curver 1971 Netherlands
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage bar cart or sofa table Rotobar by Curver from plastic in orange color circa 1971, Netherlands. A bold and joyful new arriv...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Opaline Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 12 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid-century ufo cocoon hanging pendant lamp with brass 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Absolutely stunning ufo pendant hanging lamp with patinated brass attributed to Italy although Germany is also very well known for its cocoon lamps. The brass is in a lovely patinate...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Space Age, Modernist Chromed Steel Lounge Chair by Plato Ginello, Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Space Age, modernist chromed steel lounge chair by Plato Ginello, Italy. Truly amazing sculptural, architectural design. Superior quality and constr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Murano Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian table lamp made of three opaline Murano glass tubes on a stainless steel round base, designed in Murano in the 1960’s. - Lampe de table italienne composée de trois tubes en v...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Brass U Pendant Lighting Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age vintage original Brass version of chain chandelier ceiling pendant light lighting lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano gla...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Large 1970s Modernist Flush Lamps by Motoko Ishii for Staff
Located in München, DE
Very nice and large ceiling lamps from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real highlight for every room. The lighting effect of the lamps is extremely beautiful. Very high quality w...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

1980s Klh Fm Top Stereo Clock Radio Walnut Case Mod. Tr-82
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this cool KLH FM tabletop stereo, circa the 1980s made in Japan, beautiful walnut case nice clean condition in working condition a little static when you up the volum...
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20th Century Japanese Space Age Furniture

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Plastic, Walnut

German Vintage Brass and Glass Sputnik Flushmount Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful six-arm matte glass and brass bubble Sputnik chandelier. Germany, 1960s.   
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Space Age Vintage Green Modular Freestanding Sofa Wittmann Rhombos 1970s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage freestanding modular sectional sofa elements model Rhombos from stitched corduroy in pastel green color by Wittmann 1970s Austria. A joyful and livable freestanding...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Lighted Space Age Vanity Mirror, 1990s, Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
An elegant and functional Space Age vanity mirror from the 1990s, crafted in glossy ivory-toned plastic with a fluid, compact form. The piece can be used on a tabletop or wall-moun...
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1990s German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Vintage ceramic mosaic coffee table by Heins Lilienthal, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful mid century mosaic ceramic coffee table by German glass artist Heinz Lilienthal. Gorgeous coffee table. Chromed metal base. 1960s - Germany Good condition Dimensions: ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Space Age Yellow Chapter One Desk by Broyhill Premier, 1970 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Space Age Yellow Chapter One desk by Broyhill Premier, 1970's. In good vintage condition.
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Grey Faux Leather Adjustable Height Pair of Industrial Stools, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Grey Faux Leather Adjustable Height Pair of Industrial Stools, 1970s, Germany Measurements : Height: 43 to 60 cm Seatingdiameter: 36 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you hav...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

1960 Goffredo Reggiani Space Age Italian Design Gold Brass Magnetic Floor Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Brass Floor Lamp Reggiani Italy, 1960 Sphere Shade Adjustable with Magnet "Reggiani" Sticker Label Very good Vintage Condiction Perfect Working Order diam shade: 17 cm
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Flower Table in 100% Recycled Plastic by Squares Things
Located in London, London
squares & things' signature Flower Table design gets reimagined in 100% recycled plastics. Made entirely from recycled plastic packaging and ocean waste, the table can be recycled it...
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2010s British Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Italian Space Age Table Lamp, Model 4030 by Guzzini, 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Italian Space Age Table Lamp, Model 4030 by Guzzini, 1970s Produced by Harvey Guzzini, a company renowned for high-quality Italian design, this lamp is an example of craftsm...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Iron

Carlo Nason Mazzega Pendant Lamp for J.T. Kalmar in Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This set of pendant lamps was designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar in the 1960s. It features Mazzega Murano glass leafs. The lamp is executed with 1x E27 Edison screw fit bulb. It is...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Space Age and Brutalist style. Turned alabaster table lamp, Spain, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist and Space Age alabaster table lamp, Spain, 1970s. Turned alabaster and hand-worked in relief, offering a soft and warm light effect through this versatile marble. The top l...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Space Age Chrome and Glass Table Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare space age table lamp. A simple design with a mirrored chrome finish. The lamp body consists of a combination of three cylinders of different heights. A central cylinder is moun...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

German Space Age Brass Ceiling Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Leola, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing ceiling or wall lamp from leola still a design by gaetano sciolari from the 1970s. A timeless design that convinces with its simple and precise geometry. This lamp combines...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970s Italian Vanity Box – Space Age Plastic Cube with Mirror and Storage
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This vintage vanity box from Italy, dating to the 1970s, is a striking example of Space Age modular design. Molded in hard ABS plastic in a rare salmon and cream colorway, the piece ...
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1970s Hong Kong Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Space Age Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-Century Space Age chandelier made in Czechoslovakia in 1970s. Cleaned, rewired: 1x60W, E25-E27 bulb. US wiring compatible
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century German Space Age Chandelier
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing Space Age chandelier with filigree design. A design with technical elegance with a clearly readable construction. Simple cylinders are connected with a fine half-timbered f...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rare original 1970s large Space Age pendant lamp with copper shade by Staff
Located in München, DE
Very elegant, rare, large, original 1970s Staff pendant lamp with a copper shade. A great Space Age design from the 1970s. The copper shade is painted white on the inside and has a p...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Copper

Bubble pendant lamp Foscarini Y2K style space age 90s
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Pendant lamp designed by Valerio Bottin around 2000. It is suitable for Y2K style pop interior. Also, Mid-century style and Space Age style. It was produced by Foscarini. It's mad...
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1990s Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

Set of Five Orbit Chairs and Original Dining Table by Vitra, Germany, 1965
Located in Haderslev, DK
Rare special Orbit dining set of five chairs and a dining table. Designed by Farner & Grunder for Herman Miller and produced by Vitra 1965. All original with the original uphol...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Danish Scandinavian artichoke "Barcelona" hanging pendant lamp by Bent Karlby, 1
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely space age hanging pendant by Bent Karlby, model Barcelona Denmark 1960s. This lamp is in great vintage condition with only minimal wear and no real flaws to mention. The heigh...
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1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Giancarlo Piretti known for his abundant creativity, has created numerous iconic designs, such as the "Alky" lounge chair for Anonima Castelli, in 1969. The unique design offers a bl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Coffee table bar illuminated vintage space age 70s
Located in Milano, MI
1970s Living Room bar table made of steel sheet and glass. Rare space age piece consists of glass top and bottle holder accommodations with pull-out elements. The coffee table ligh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

Italian Space Age Pendant from Guzzini, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare pendant lamp by Harvey Guzzini. The plastic screen shows the shape of a flat cone and is designed in red translucent. Below the screen is framed by a wide chrome frame. St...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

1970s Italian Space Age White Artemide Giano Vano Plastic Side Table
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Artemide Giano Vano side table represents one of the most playful and functional designs of the Italian 1970s. Made from molded plastic and recently repainted in satin white, thi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Knut Hesterberg Glass Coffee Table for Ronald Schmitt
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Space Age Coffee / Couch Table By Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt. Reinforced glass tabletop with aluminium base Designer: Knut Hesterberg Producer: Ronald Schmitt Measurem...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

1960 Barbini Italian Space Age Design Murano Glass Cube Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Vase Barbini Italy, 1960 Square Clear Murano Glass Space Age Design Perfect Condiction
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass

Triple Flower Shade Brass Floor Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Triple flower shade full brass floor lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, 1970s, Germany Lamp is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

A RADICAL SPACE-AGE POST-MODERN Table Lamp by PAOLO CALIARI, LINEA T, Italy 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A large and elegant table lamp, Modernist, Post-Bauhaus, Space-Age, cylindrical structure in chromed metal, diffuser lampshade in white cylindrical perspex, adjustable half-hemispherical system allowing the light to be directed towards the diffuser, by Paolo Caliari, Linea T...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Space Age Steel and Glass Pendant by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi Milano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Iconic 1970s "Space Age" Pendant Lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi Milano Immerse your interior in the captivating aesthetics of the "Space Age" with this remarkable vintage penda...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Table basse vintage en verre fumé et fonte d’aluminium brossée des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Grande table basse vintage des années 70, dans le goût des designers Vittorio Introini, Paul Legeard ou Boris Tabacoff pour Roche-Bobois, plateau rectangulaire en verre fumé, pied en...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

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 Furniture

Materials

Crystal

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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