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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
F780 Concorde Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in New Upholstery
Located in Den Haag, NL
Concorde Lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and made by Artifort. This chair was originally designed by Pierre Paulin for the waiting room o...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Space Age Mohair “Orchidée” Lounge Chairs Michel Cadestin, Airborne, France 1968
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Luxurious Mohair velvet upholstered Orchidée "lady & senior" lounge chairs by Michel Cadestin for Airborne International, France, 1968 “Orchidée” was one of the Cadestin models that were ordered by the Centre Pompidou Museum in Paris We fully restored these chairs with high quality 100% mohair wool velvet fabric "Musco" by De Ploeg In this process we preserved the old and original Airborne marked old upholstery from under the cushions and used it again The large model has 4 caster wheels to move the chair around in a space About the designer: Michel Cadestin was born in France in 1942. He is an interior designer and architect and through his work, he wishes to offer a functional and fun design accessible to the majority. A prolific designer, he has experienced with diverse forms and materials during his career. His creations are varied as evidenced by the furniture intended for the Center Georges Pompidou, such as the Karate armchair...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Mohair, Foam, Fiberglass

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

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Velvet

Ennio Chiggio "CIOT" floor lampm for Lumenform, Italy, 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
Rare space age "CIOT" floor lamp designed by Italian designer Ennio Chiggio (1938-2020) for Lumenform. White resin and metal chrome base, white lucite methacrylic shade. Ennio Chi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Space Age Sconces by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Murano Italy circa 1968
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age four-light sconce designed by Aldo Nason, circa 1970 in Murano glass in the 'Pulegoso' technique and a chromed metal hardware. We have two available, priced individually.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

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

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Metal

Brass Square Design 4 Head Ceiling Lamp by Cosack, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass square design 4 head ceiling lamp by Cosack, 1970s, Germany. Designed and manufactured for Gebrüder Cosack. Rare Minimalist design flushmount or wall lamp Original label...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Brass

1970 s cascading six globe chrome pendant light by Motoko Ishii for STAFF
Located in Liberty, NY
Stunning large 1970's modernist cascading pendant light fixture designed by Motoko Ishii for STAFF Leuchten in Germany. Has six lights of varying lengths - the glass globe shades wit...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Space Age Digital Alarm Clock, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This electronic clock with alarm was produced by the Taiwanese manufacturer LOGO during the 1970s. It is made of white and black plastic. The clock has an easy-to-read 24-hour displa...
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1970s Taiwanese Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Set of 4 Chrome Polished Stainless Bamboo Wall Shelves
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four wall mounted bracket shelves clad is chrome faux bamboo on four sides and mirror polished stainless on top. Mounting holes on backside for flush mounting to wall. Secured...
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1980s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Sculptural Single Chrome Bed, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural single bed with chrome steel frame and leather upholstery.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

ONE of two Large Vintage Blown Glass Flush Mounts Ceiling or Wall Lights. 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of two beautiful industrial design blown glass flush mounts. Holland, 1960s-1970s Lampen sockets: One E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Rare Yellow-Green Lux Leather Swivel Stool by ISKU, 1960s, Finland
By Isku
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Yellow-Green Lux Leather Swivel Stool by ISKU, 1960s, Finland **Heavy Product *Rotatable top Measurtements : Height: 40 cm Diameter: 50 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us ...
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1960s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel

Joe Colombo Brushed Aluminium Steel Floor Lamp With Rise and Fall Shade
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Innovative Designed Brushed Aluminium & Steel Floor Lamp With A Cylindrical Milk Glass Shade. Perfect For A Lounge Or Office Setting Featuring A Rise & Fall Brushed Aluminium Di...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Space Age Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Kartell, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age wall or ceiling lamp by Isao Hosoe for Kartell, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Brass Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful gold Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The opal glass lampshades spread a cozy light. The lamp is manufactured to a very high qualit...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Brutalist Plastic Nugget Ball Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional plastic nugget ball chandelier having translucent green, aqua, and red chunks, with new black metal fitments, cord and canopy. The fixture is in very fine, clean, ready ...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Scarce Pair Space Age , Modernist Fiberglass Chairs by Vecta Group
Located in Buffalo, NY
Looks like something straight off the set of Star Trek / Woody Allen "Sleeper" The Vecta Group in Dallas, TX made these beautifully molded fiberglass office chairs around 1973. A bla...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Fiberglass

1960s vintage plastic chandelier design Stilux Milano
Located in None, IT
Chandelier with white and green circular plastic elements, height is adjustable, design Stilux Milano, 1960s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Ilumesa light table by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1970s.
Located in Haderslev, DK
All original Ilumesa light table designed and made in the 1970s by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen Denmark. Made from red plastic this iconic coffee or rather large side table is a ...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

A Post-Modern SPACE-AGE Desk CHAIR by WELLE, Germany 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular adjustable, telescopic and wheeled office chair, Pop, Post-Modernist, Memphis, red lacquered metal structure, white fabric seat with red checks, black faux leather trim...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Flush Chandelier by Temde
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Space Age ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The 8 bubble glass lampshades spread a sparkling light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary desig...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vetri Murano Glass Gold Elegant Pair of Sconces by Egoluce, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Vetri Murano glass gold elegant pair of sconces by Egoluce, 1980s, Italy. Very elegant and minimalist wall lamps. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 st...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Dutch vintage white plastic space age side table/bar cart, by Marc Held fr Flair
Located in Oostende, BE
In this rare bar table/bar cart you can have 5 bottles. It was designed by French designer Marc Held, for Flair (made in Holland). Very stable and solid, a nice eye catcher in your r...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

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

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Fiberglass

Yellow Metal Cube Glass Space Age Pair of Table Lamps by Luci, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Yellow Metal Cube Glass Space Age Pair of Table Lamps by Luci, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. It has European plug. It can be converted to other countrie...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Boho Brown Jordan Bent Rattan Side Tables - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring the breezy sophistication of a Palm Beach resort into your home with this exquisite pair of vintage bent rattan side tables. Designed in the manner of Brown Jordan’s coveted "C...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Space Age Furniture

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Rattan

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...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian Space Age Pendant Lamp in Mirror Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual possibly bespoke small Italian hanging light in fluted mirror glass and tubular chrome-plated steel. Its design features reminds us of Ingo Mauer and Kazuo Motosawa in partic...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Tan Leather 1970 s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of two available Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Star Wars Original Vintage British Quad Movie Poster by Tom Chantrell, 1977
Located in Devon, GB
A rare British quad for the first instalment of George Lucas' original, genre-defining, sci-fi trilogy 'Star Wars'. When the studio realized how successful the first film was going t...
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1970s British Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Paper, Linen

White Metal Wall Lamp by iGuzzini for Harveiluce, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White metal wall lamp by iGuzzini for Harveiluce, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and minimalist wall lights Adjustable head Lamps are in very good condition. Switch on/off button ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Hanging Coatrack Minivip Benanti E Brunori, Velca Legano, 1970s, Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
MINIVIP closable wall coat racks, produced by the Milanese company Velca, a well-known manufacturer of designer objects, designed by the Italian archi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Beautiful original 1960s large pendant lamp "Headlight" by Ingo Maurer
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1960s large pendant lamp "Headlight" by Ingo Maurer. Great Space Age Design. Made in Germany. By the well-known German lighting designer Ingo Maurer. Manufacturer ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Space Age Italian Chrome Plated Steel Smoke Glass Pair of Wall Mounted Shelves
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking quality and simplicity on this pair of chrome plated steel and .5" thick smoke glass, the side poles unscrew to place in the wall and screw back to cover the screws, the bea...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Luigi Colani Big Space Age Plastic Sculptural Chair 70s Der Colani
Located in Halle, DE
A rare big organic formed Polyethylene Chair from the 70s : "Der Colani" named chair by Burkhard Lübke/Top System ,Gütersloh,Germany was designed 1970/71 by Luigi Colani . This chair...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Smoked Lucite coffee table Space Ace France 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice simple Design this coffee table, smoked Lucite frame comes with the original Glass top.fitting neatly in the frame, good condition, so stylish. 1970s typical Space Ace s...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Lucite

1960s by Stilux Italian Design Counterweight Wall Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Wall lamp by Stilux, Milano 1960s White perspex shade, steel details Excellent condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

Constructivist space age chrome floor lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Monumental space age floor lamp. Made from 4 heavy chromed metal columns in different heights. Each column measures 6x6cm and holds an E14 socket. The base measures 25x25cm Fitted wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Glass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Putzler wall lights in sculptural glass on a highly polished chrome frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures....
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Large Mid Century Space Age Modern Rectangular Wall Mirror with Oval Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A heavy solid wood wall mirror circa 1970's. Excellent quality with white lacquered wood. Very good ready to use condition.
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Space Age Wall or Ceiling Lamp
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Very high quality processing. Manufacturer: Teka Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of we...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Scandinavian Space Age Style Leather and Chrome Armchairs by M-TOP, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Finland, around 1970 - manufacturer: M-TOP, marked by label - good original condition with patina - very stylish design. jt.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space Age Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Athens, Attiki
Midcentury Sputnik chandelier with 90cm diameter and 15 light bulbs. Very good condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Original 1960s Space Age brass table lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1960s brass table lamp with three glass globes. Stunning Space Age design. Manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. Very nice, soft light. Suitable for an...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

A very rare 1950s Italian table lamp in the style of Stilnovo
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this very rare 1950s Italian table lamp in the style of Stilnovo presents a remarkable opportunity to acquire a piece of design history that exudes elegance and sophisti...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

Four Space Age Sconces in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconces made in clear and amber Murano glass and white lacquered metal, Italy, circa 1970 Design attributed to Carlo Nason.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Fabric Boards by Verner Panton for Mira Spectrum, 1970S, set of 2
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of Fabric boards by Verner Panton in a wooden frame. Signed Verner Panton. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Italian Modern Space Age Swivel Flower Chair, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare Flower Chair was manufactured in Italy during the 1970s. Its organic form is inspired by nature. The reclining, fan-shaped backrest resembles flower petals, creating a piec...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Faux Leather, Wood

Amorphous Design Fiberglass Floor Lamp or Table Lamp, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amorphous design fiberglass floor lamp or table lamp, 1980s, Germany Minimal and natural design Very high quality. Fully functional. Orig...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass

Reggiani Style Pair Of Italian Wall Sconces Space Age In Nickel-Plated Metal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Pair of Italian nickel-plated metal wall sconces in the style of Goffredo Reggiani. Produced in Italy between 1970 and 1975 in a workshop on the outskirts of Milan. Each sconce featu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Nickel

Space Age Eyeball Table Lamp Adjustable Desk Lamp Germany
Located in Poperinge, BE
Space age eyeball table lamp, adjustable design desk lamp made of black and white plastic, with a chrome rod, 80s, Germany. Cool height and direction adjustable lamp, this still has...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Low curved chrome-plated coffee table 2 tops 1960s 20th century.
Located in Palermo, IT
Italian-designed flower table with chrome frame and smoke-colored glass top from the 1960s. Because of its modern style and lines, it can blend into a youthful interior, but its eleg...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features two modules with backrest and two armrests. Green linen velvet upholstery. Fu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Velvet, Foam, Linen

Xavier Feal rare swivel chair with footrest in curved steel
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2688A Xavier Feal Rare swivel chair with footrest in curved steel and leather upholstery. Inox Industrie, France, ca. 1970. Xavier Feal, born Jean Claude Neyton, was a French ...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Set of 6 chrome wire and blue fabric dining chairs, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unique space age chrome wire dining chairs with blue fabric upholstery. The fabric is still original and contrasts well with the chromed frame. The timeless design will fit in almo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Set of Three Rare Round Geometric Glass Ceiling Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three vintage textured murano glass flush mounts lights. Germany, 1960s.  
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass

1970s French Perpetual Calendar in Lemon Yellow Retro Plastic Design
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
An authentic 1970s French perpetual calendar, designed as both a practical office tool and a statement piece of Pop design. Featuring the days and months in French, this desk accesso...
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1970s Hong Kong Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Italian Space Age Seating Set, Checkered Upholstery and Chromed Steel Frame, 70s
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful three-part space age Italian seating set in checkered, velvet-like upholstery, consisting of two armchairs and one three-seater sofa. Manufactured in Italy in the 1970s....
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Salviati Murano Orange White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass 1950s Genie Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous, and rare design, vintage Murano hand blown orange and white stripes, with gold flecks Italian art glass genie bottle decanter. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini for th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

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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