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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
1970s Space Age Set of Four Large Chromed Steel Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Four chromed steel wall lights made in Italy in the 1970s, good conditions overall, work with 110-240 volts and need four regular bulbs each one. This set of four wall sconces from t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

One Off Two Space Age Longue Chair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Space Age Longue Chairs 1960s
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Orange Utensil, 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Conditions: Good Materials: Plastic Era: 1970 Measurements: 50x9x80 cm
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Large Vintage Frosted Glass Tubes Wall Lamps from a Theatre in Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large and imposing, extremely rare. Hanged in a German theater in the lobby. Chrome with patina and some rust. The chrome has flaked off a bit here and there. Age-related typical ev...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Kartell “Tic Tac” Lamps, Model KD32, designed by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Kartell “Tic Tac” Lamps, Model KD32, designed by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s Designed by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell in 1970, the Tic Tac lamps, officially known as model KD32, ar...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Haimi Space Age swivel chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro, 1960
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Haimi swivel chair is a classic example of Space Age style in both color and materials. The fiberglass shell of the seat shows slight signs of wear along the edges, but no damag...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

Space Age Vintage Red Ceramic Totem Floor Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
A space age red vintage ceramic totem floor lamp, which was designed and handmade in Italy in the 1960s. The floor lamp was composed of 8 geometric parts, which are round towards the...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic, Glass

Pierre Paulin x Jack Lenor Larsen little tulip armchair by Artifort
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare Jack Lenor Larsen Mementum fabrics little Tulip chair. Made by Artifort - Netherlands
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Harvey Guzzini Lampada da terra Space Age con base in marmo Design anni 70
Located in Taranto, IT
Lampada da pavimento con struttura in metallo curvo smaltato di colore bianco, base rettangolare in marmo, diffusore in materiale plastico. L’articolo è in buone condizioni conserv...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Metal

President Lounge Chair by Steen Ostergaard for Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1970s
Located in Haderslev, DK
Iconic lounge chair from the 1970s by Steen Ostergaard for Poul Cadovius. The model is called President lounge chair. It has been fully r...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Felt, Fiberglass

1970s White with Red Bar Cart Trolley by Pierre Cardin for Simo
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s exceedingly rare bar cart designed by Pierre Cardin for Simo. Pierre Cardin maker’s mark throughout. It is versatile and lightweight, yet has a strong plastic construction. Som...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Vittorio Introini Pair of chromed metal and leather armchairs for Saporiti
Located in Argelato, BO
Vittorio Introini Pair of chromed metal and leather armchairs, for Saporiti, Italy 1965. Measures: 67.00 x 72.00 x 75.00 cm
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel Chandelier, Martinelli Luce, Italy
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space age pendant lamp, Model Calotta 1749 designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, in brushed stainless steel, still holding the original sticker.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Very Rare Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base from Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s -
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s. We have a total of six table lamp bases from the Kaiser Leuchten Bubble ceramic series from the 19...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

"X" Base Lucite and Magazine Holder in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful "X" base lucite magazine holder in the style of Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1970s. This is very well crafted piece that is made of .5" thick lucite; heavy and solid. The ...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Lucite

1980s German Glashütte Limburg Opaque White Glass Brass Pendant Hanging Light
Located in London, England
1980s German large opalescent white and polished brass domed cylindrical pendant lamp manufactured by Glashütte Limburg. This elegant industrial looking lamp is very large and heavy....
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Desserte Joe Colombo "Boby Trolley Rouge pour Bieffeplast Italie 1968 Space Age
Located in London, England
Fabriqué par Bieffplast en Italie, le rangement Boby, imaginé par le designer emblématique Joe Colombo, se présente comme une solution pratique et esthétique pour toutes les pièces d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Vintage Italian Space Age "Oliver" White Table Lamp by Paolo Piva for Lumenform
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Italian Space Age "Oliver" white table lamp by Paolo Piva for Lumenform, with rotating three-quarter lampshade allowing to direct the light beam. Includes a chromed head ligh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Huge Murano Mazzega Glass Globe Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A beautiful glass lamp. A touch of shadow play and transparency gives the lamp a wonderful lightness and elegance. Designed in the 1960s in Italy for Mazzega. The lamp need 1 x E2...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1980s Vintage French LG Paris UFO Space Age Halogen Ceiling Pendant Uplighter
Located in London, England
1980s French UFO-shaped, space age, directional uplighter halogen ceiling light. Manufactured by L G Paris. The metal curved shade is coated with a dark gr...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Pair Verner Panton "Circle" Screen Print on Fabric / SPACE AGE POP ART
Located in Buffalo, NY
Verner Panton 'Circle,' Late 1960s / early 1970s. ^^^^NOTE^^^^PRICED SEPERATELY Screenprint on fabric. Nice original condition. Verso printed with 'Circle designed by Verner Pa...
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1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric

Set of 7 Ceramic Brown Wall Lights or Flush Mounts, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The wall lamp come with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt. Delivery without bulb.
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

A pair of 1970s Space Age Sarfatti Style Italian Pendants
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two chromed steel and whitee glass space age chandeliers designed and manufactured in Italy and inspired by Sarfatti, they are in very good conditions, work 110-240 volts and need re...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome, Metal

1960s Small Space Age Rocket Table Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century space age table lamp called 'rocket'. Produced in former Czechoslovakia. The top of the lamp is 13 cm wide and the widest point is 17 cm. Good original condition. Bulb: 1...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Patinated Brass Space Age Orbital Floor Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Space Age, patinated brass floor lamp with adjustable orbital shade.
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1980s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Space Age Bubble Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. Five E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.    
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Gianfranco Frattini Beige Wool Bouclé Sesann Two-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann two-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features wool bouclé upholstery and a chrome tubular cage as s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space Age Drive Tavolo Table Lamp Adalberto Dal Lago Adam Thiani, Francesconi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age table lamp by the Italian manufacturer Francesconi based on a design by Adalberto Dal Lago and Adam Thiani from the 70s. The contrast in the shape and color of the sh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1 of the 2 Glass Pedant from Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful glass pendant from Glashütte Limburg, 1960s. The octogonal metal frame holds the hand blown glass. Good quality and in perfect condition. Cleaned, re-wired and ready to u...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Italian Space Age Empoli Blown Glass Vanity Set, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Decanter and Lidded Box Vanity Set. An eye-cathing Empoli blown glass vanity set from the Space Age Era. Italy 1960s. The set is comprisde by a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Art Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass, Blown Glass

Mario Bellini White Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
“Camaleonda” sofa, in white velvet upholstery, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy. The sofa is very comfort...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Velvet, Foam, Chenille

Quadriofoglio, Floor Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Iconic Space-Age floor lamp named Quadriofoglio. Made of four branches of chromed metal that enfold an acrylic lampshade shaped as a cotton flower, topped with a brushed aluminum ref...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

vintage space age ceramic lamp - 1970s
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- good condition with slight signs of use 25 cm x 24 cm
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Studio Brocky Space-Age Cast Aluminium ‘Capsule’ Sculptural Pedestal
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Capsule Pedestal, a sculptural piece inviting a tactile connection. Cast entirely in solid aluminum, its subtle contours draw inspiration from space-age design and vi...
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2010s British Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

1 of the 3 Dark Striped Square Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Dark striped square-shaped ceramic wall lights/flush mounts made in Germany in the 1970s. The base of the light is square and there are beautiful ceramic stripes on top of that. Thi...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Space Age UFO Acrylic Glass Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare mid century acrylic glass pendant lamp in UFO-like shape. The lamp has a purple and gray-like outer shade and a white inner shade. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb. Addit...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Gianfranco Frattini Azure Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features azure velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular cage as s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space Age Dome Lid Smoke Lucite Ice Bucket
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique space-age dome ice bucket, with white plastic removable insert for easy cleaning.
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20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

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

White Mid Century Dijkstra Flexible Snake Mushroom Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White space age 'snake' floor lamp by Dijkstra with flexible 'snake' arm and white mushroom shade. The swing mechanism of the base allows you to position the lamp in any way desirabl...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Op-Art Glass Flush Mount, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare French op-art from the 1970s. The large opaline diffuser with satin finish is heavily textured with countless pyramidal shapes for a wonderful sculptural effect - whether switch...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Space Age Vintage Green Plastic Dining Table Patio Table Helmut Bätzner, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage green dining table or patio table from fiberglass plastic designed Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, 1960s, Germany. The dining table is st...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

Large Mushroom Table Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This unique Mid-Century Modern table lamp from the 1970s was designed by Peill & Putzler. It has a mushroom design made of hand-blown Murano glass and brass fixture. The glass was ma...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Set of 3 Ripcord stools Space Ace 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Three ,square Dark Brown Ripcord low Stools . Round Plastic base . Typical Space Ace style .
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric

Vintage Boho Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage table is a superb reproduction of classic English country furniture, characterized by its space-saving drop-leaf design and the distinct architectural appeal of...
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Early 20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Mahogany

Impressive Doria Cascading Hourglass Chandelier, Space Age, Germany, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning and large Cascade chandelier / pendant lamp from the 1960s, crafted by Doria, Germany. This remarkable chandelier features nine c...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Fagenhulst Sweden Space Ace Desk Lamp
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lucifer desk light / lamp vanbyA&E Design for Fagerhults name: Lucifer desk light designer: Tom Ahlstrom and Hans Ehrich (A&E Design) m...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

1970s Cin Nils Design OPI Milano Nautical Ashtray
Located in Biella, IT
Cin & Nils design Opi Milano rare nautical ashtray years '70. Measure; 4 inches x 2", vintage in perfect condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Large Wooden Floor Lamp Temde Attributed, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A very beautiful and decorative lamp from the 1960s. Probably from Temde/Switzerland. The lampshade has some minor flaws inside. Can't be seen from the outside. We therefore sell t...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Pierre Guariche Vintage Pair of "Gamma" Bergere Chairs for Meurop, 1960’s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gamma Pierre Guariche Vintage Pair of Chairs for Meurop, 1960’s Designed by Pierre Guariche for the Belgian furniture manufacturer Meurop Removable seat cushions This set is a chara...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester

Sormani Nucleo Travertine Table Lamps by G. Cesari, 1970s, Italy – Set of 2
Located in Arosio, IT
This pair of vintage travertine table lamps represents the very first original prototypes designed by Giuliano Cesari for Sormani in the early 1970s. They were created as part of the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Travertine, Steel

Metal ‘Dania Table Lamp by Dario Tognon and Studio Celli for Artemide, 1969
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive Dania table lamp in very good condition. Designed by Dario Tognon and Studio Celli. Manufactured by Artemide, After the introduction in 1969 Artemide produced the lamp only for a few years. The sculptural and organic shape of the Dania lamp...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum, Enamel

Ceramic bubbly wavy floor or table lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Absolutely stunning large table lamp or sometimes referred to as medium floor lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s. This lamp is in great condition with only 1 very tiny point on t...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Space Ace 1970s Tube table lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Den Haag, NL
Here we have a super cool architect/desk lamp from Ateljé Lyktan. Designer Anders Pehrson created a timeless office and living classic in a space age look with the "Tuben". Here we h...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Vintage Space Age Murano floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, opaline glass
Located in Milano, IT
Born in 1935 into a family of celebrated glassmakers from the venetian island of Murano, Carlo Nason is no doubt one of the most influential glass designers of the twentieth century....
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

2 Space Age Flushmounts by Mazzega, Carlo Nason in Murano Glass, Italy, Ca 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Two Mid-Century Modern flushmounts lamp by Mazzega, most likely designed by Carlo Nason, circa 1970, consisting on 4 clear murano glass pieces that slide into a grey/silver lacquered...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Attributed to Geoffrey Harcourt design Artifort in years 68 space age armchair
Located in Biella, IT
attributed to Geoffrey Harcourt design for Artifort in years '68 space age armchair original from years '70; the structure of the armchair is in plastic material and the cushions i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Synthetic, Resin

Paul Evans Studio Wall Mounted Space Console
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Studio Wall Mounted Space Console, Paul Evans Studio 1965c. Stainless steel case with leather drawer front. Very few of these were produced. (Craig Ellwood Painting pictur...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Italian Plates by Gio Ponti for Franco Pozzi, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 2 decorative plates designed by Gio Ponti for Ceramica Franco Pozzi. Fair condition: visible signs of wear, discolorations and some c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Set of Lounge Chairs by Douglas Deeds for Architectural Fiberglass Co, 1972
Located in Echt, NL
Sculptural pair of fiberglass lounge chairs in excellent condition. Designed by Douglas Deeds in the 1970s. Manufactured by Architectural Fiberglass Co. a division of Architectural Pottery. The chairs are entirely made of fiberglass which gives them their minimalist sculptural shape. The seats are upholstered with a natural fabric and can be removed. Both the fiberglass base and the seats are professionally restored. The fiberglass is repainted in the original mustard color and the seats are reupholstered with a high quality beige fabric. On request we have two more available. We use different shipping companies for our worldwide shipments, this way we will always obtain the safest transport and most price conscious quotes. Please contact us for a competitive shipping quote!! These models were imported into Australia by Spectrum Pty Ltd, a firm managed by Michael Hall Best. Michael Hall Best was the son of Marion Hall...
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20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Carbon Fiber

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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