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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
Karuselli Lounge Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi in Orange Leather, 1970s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Finland, 1970s. Ergonomically shaped and enveloping lounge chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro. It has a chrome bar that is meant to be the suspension for the chair, and features a fiber...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1970s Space Age Danish Saturn Louis Poulsen Outdoor Wall Light by Joachim Lepper
Located in London, England
A striking wall light manufactured by the Danish lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen. This is the largest "maxi" version in the Model Saturn range. Designed by Joachim Lepper. The...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Space Age Illuminated Yellow Wall Mirror by Makio Hasuike, Italy, 1980s
Located in KUTNO, PL
An impressive mirror from the 1980s, designed in Italy in the space age aesthetic. The frame is made of yellow plastic, which, when illuminated, takes on a warm, luminous glow, empha...
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1990s Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Iconic Space Age Red Embryo Chair by Marc Newson
Located in Brussels, BE
Embryo chair created in Sydney Australia in 1988. tubular steel, polyurethane and neoprene. Three legs and a chromed steel structure padded with moulded p...
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1990s Italian Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Futuro: Tomorrow s House From Yesterday
By Buckminster Fuller
Located in New York, NY
First edition, second printing of this appealing monograph on Finnish architect Matti Suuronen’s iconic saucer-shaped Futuro House, introduced in 1968 and produced in an edition of 7...
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Early 2000s Finnish Space Age Furniture

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Paper

Extremely Rare F.A.A.I. Arredo Prisma Table Lamps or Wall Lamp Cremona, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
F.A.A.I. Arredo Prisma table lamps or wall lamp cremona, Italy 1970s Cast aluminium cuboid lamp. Painted brown. Galvanised iron bottom plate. 4 plasti...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Iron

1970s German Fat Lava Hustadt Hexagonal Ceramic Wall Lights - 3 Available
Located in London, England
1970s "Fat Lava" hexagonal brown and off-white ceramic wall lights or sconces which were manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik in West Germany. The 'Fat Lava' bubbled off-white gl...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Coffee Table in Wood, 1960, Italian, Attributed to Vico Magistretti
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Coffe table Material: Wood Italian We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the butt...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Space Age, Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier in chromed hardware and handblown Murano glass by Mazzega, with Carlo Nason glass, Murano, Italy, circa 1970. The chandelier alone measures 40 cm high ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of beautiful Mid Century Modern metal lamps from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Pair of exceptional Mid Century Modern metal bedside lamps with metal feet. Manufacturer is Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. Great Mid Century Space Age design. Very rare with this...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Vintage Pastel Color Mario Bellini Style Sculptural Lounge Chair 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age sculptural vintage lounge chair Mario Bellini style covered with lavender textile fabric. An amazing freestanding lounge chair in curvy shape with a wonderful and comfortab...
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Late 20th Century European Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Plastic, Foam

Rare Light Blue Glass wall mirror mod.2014 by Fontana Arte, 1963
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare and beautiful rectangular wall mirror MOD. 2014 in azure cut glass sheets chrome plated metal and mirrored glass. The 4 glass elements that make up the frame are connected to th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome, Iron

Zabihi Collection Red Vintage Turkish Kars Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Turkish Kars rug with a spider-like design. One of our favorites from our hand-selected inventory. 6'6'' x 9' Not far from the So...
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20th Century Turkish Space Age Furniture

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Wool

Space Age Vintage Red Coral Pink Lounge Chairs Sofa Table Yrö Kukkapuro 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age red coral pink vintage authentic pair of lounge chairs Saturn designed by Yjrö Kukkapuro Finland 1960s and a circular red pink sofa table by ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Vintage Chrome lamp Space Age Chandelier with 5 lights in Steel 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Chrome lamp Space Age Chandelier with 5 lights in Steel 1970s. Steel chandelier attributed in Reggiani style 1970s. 60s 70s Sputnik chandel...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Italian Concordia Table Lamp by E. Bosi for Martini Fratelli, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Designed by E. Bosi in the 1970s for Fratelli Martini, this Italian 'Concordia' table lamp reflects the sculptural language of the Space-Age era. A large circular plexiglass diffuser...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Set of 2 Cognac XO Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko
Located in Telgte, DE
Set of 2 Cognac XO Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko – Perfect Addition or Standalone Pieces for Design Enthusiasts These two original Cognac XO Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko are true...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Dreamlike Beautiful Original, 1960s Illuminated Limburg Crystal Glass Mirror
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1960s illuminated Limburg crystal glass mirror. Very high quality workmanship in very good condition. Creates a very beautiful ligh...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

Pair of Atomic Tripod Table Lamps 1950 s Italy
Located in Lisboa, PT
Charming pair of Atomic tripod table lamps, Italy, 1950s. These sculptural miniatures of mid-century futurism embody the spirit of the Atomic Age with their playful, space-age silhou...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Mid Century Space Age Pendant Lamp - Vintage Beige Light Fixture, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age pendant light with a nicely shaped acrylic glass shade. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The lamp requires one E2...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970s Ron Arad for Kartell Vintage Infinity Rack
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s stock of Ron Arad's Infinity wine bottle rack for Kartell. Can be assembled in several configurations. From Kartell's website description: Infinity is a colorful and curvilin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Vintage 1970s Italian Reggiani Fourteen Lights Chromed Floor Lamp
Located in Milano, IT
We have a wide collection of vintage collectible floor and table lamps that you can discover through our storefront or directly at Spinzi Milano. Vintage intriguing and decorative "...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Studio Davico Coffee Table Stainless Steel Mirror Glass, Italy, Circa 1970
By Studio Davico, Eugenio Davico
Located in Vienna, AT
Unique coffee table by Eugenio Davico with the original pattern mirror glass top, Italy 1970 Very cool and rare cocktail table with a heavy glass top on a bent stainless steel base....
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Paire de chauffeuses Space par Angelo Pinaffo Paolo Scagnellato
Located in Rouen, FR
Paire de chauffeuses “Space” dessinées par Angelo Pinaffo et Paolo Scagnellato. Véritables icônes du design space age, ces assises combinent une structure monobloc en polyéthylène à...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

David Lange octagonal Lucite coffee table 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful made Lucite coffee table in an Octangle shaped .Nice thick Lucite comes with a Glass top . Design by David Lange France 1970s . Only one problem difficult to photograph. ...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Lucite

Italian modern Pink wooden and tubular metal floor mirror with doors, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Pink wooden and tubular metal floor mirror with 3 doors, 1980s Floor mirror with 3 doors in metal. The three doors have a tubular structure with a wooden back. Tilting...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Sconce by Aldo Nason for Mazzega in Murano glass
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age two-light sconce designed by Aldo Nason, circa 1970 in Murano glass in the 'Pulegoso' technique and chrome and black hardware.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome, Iron

Space age sofa by Emilio Guarnacci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare space age sofa by Emilio Guarnacci, Italy circa 1968. A sculptural drawing, all in curves and volumes, typical of the formal revolution of the lat...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Other

Pair of Space Age Table Lamps by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Murano Glass
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern pair of three light table lamps in steel and clear (frosted), speckled with white Murano blown glass designed by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Pair of Mushroom Lamps Brass and Murano Glass by F. Fabbian, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Pair of mushroom table or bedside lamps in brass and Murano glass by F. Fabbian. Famous design like Mazzega, Venini, Vistosi, La Murrina, Poliarte, Stiln...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Space Age Red Ladder Desk Lamp 1960’s from the Lord Robert Boothby Estate
Located in London, GB
A Space Age Red ladder Desk light from the estate of the late Lady Wanda Boothby, the wife of Conservative peer, Lord Robert Boothby (1900-86). Robert Jo...
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1960s English Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Italian Modern Suite Chairs and Sofa, Set of 3
Located in Milano, IT
Original living room set consisting of 2 armchairs and a 2-seater sofa, upholstered with its original, flame-red skai. The legs are made of black-painted tubular metal with unique an...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970, Rare Important Space Age Sideboard
Located in Perpignan, FR
Element decoration - sideboard for music TV Show. removable. Big size 400 x 120x 120 cm Fiberglass and metal.  
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Atomic Eyeball Table Lamps by Sijaj Hrastnik, 70s, Pair
Located in Lucija, SI
Very retro red pair of Mid Century Eyeball Table Lamps were made by Sijaj Hrastnik Yugoslavia in '70s. Classic Space age design
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1970s Slovenian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Small White Space Age Eyeball Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Iconic white space age table lamp with eyeball shade. The eyeball shade can be turned in any direction desirable. The piece is made out of metal. The lamp requires one E14 lightbulb ...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Sconce or Flush Mount in Opalescent Murano Glass by Leucos
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Mid-Century Modern sconce or flush mount in opalescent Murano glass by Leucos.    
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mod 5-Light Chrome and Glass Ball Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Chic and decorative mod midcentury chandelier having 5 art glass ball globe shades, each having an opaline white to clear fade surface, with a bright chrome body and dramatic curved ...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space Age Swivel Lounge Chair FS 588 designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare Swivel Lounge Chair model FS588 designed by British designer Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort. The chair is attached to the cast alu...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Vintage Space Age Ceramic Lamps - a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
A pair of bright yellow space age ceramic lamps. Extremely unique design with tulip shaped pedestal bases that lead to a rounded top. The top of the lamp is perforated adding great t...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic, Glass

Vintage 1960s Nason, Mazzega, Murano Glass and Metal floor lamp
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning floor lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 60's. Composed by a round metal plate with a series of chromed pipes disposed in the center that hold 6 murano glass pi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Space Age Patio Set "Diabolo", Table and Two Stools done in Orange plastic
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare Space Age garden set consisting of a table and two bar stools. The whole set is made in orange plastic and manufactured by Kovinoplastika. B...
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1970s Serbian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Vintage Iconic Joe Colombo Elda Armchair, Italian Space Age, White Leather
Located in Milano, IT
It’s 1963, Space Age is at its dawn, and Italian architect Joe Colombo designs a piece that will define the aesthetics of the era: we’re of course talking of the Elda chair, named af...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano Glass
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age one-light table lamp designed by Carlo Nason for mazzega, circa 1965 in Murano opalescent glass.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Pair of Sconces Panta Murano Glass by Giusto Toso for Leucos, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of sconces wall lights lamps or Flush mount ceiling or table lamps in blue opal blown Murano glass and silver metal by the designer Giusto Toso...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Ceramic Plates by Gio Ponti for Franco Pozzi, 1960s, Set of 5
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 5 decorative plates designed by Gio Ponti for Ceramica Franco Pozzi. Fair condition: visible signs of wear, discolorations and some chipping. A restoration is recommended. Label maker...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Rare Space Age Bug Eye Pendant Lamp by Massive Belgium 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This rare and highly collectible “Bug Eye” pendant lamp was produced by Belgian brand Massive in the 1970s and is a striking example of Space Age European lighting design. Its large ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic, Plexiglass

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

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Brass

Barbier Style French Space Age Brass Table Lamp (Without Lampshade)
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We invite you to carefully read the entire description, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This exquisite ...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Brass

1970s 33m Grey Chairs by Richard Ogg for Emeco
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s 33m chairs by Richard Ogg for Emeco. Perforated plastic. Good condition with some wear to plastic and chrome. Six available and sold individually.
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Amazing French Coffee Table in Brushed Aluminium with wooden Bar
Located in Munich, DE
Very cool and geometric look.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

20th Century Fiberglass Space Age Chair, 1970 s
Located in Paris, FR
20th century vintage white fiberglass chair of space age design with futuristic curves. In the style of the Orbit chair by Walter Grunder and M...
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20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass, Lacquer

1970 Italy White iGuzzini Lucite Space Age Wall Sconces by Guzzini, Set of 2
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of space age wall lights with white plastic lampshades mounted with chromed metal buttons. Designed and manufactured by iGuzzini, Italy in the 1970s. Measures: diamete...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Venini in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large multi-tiered chandelier in hand blown Murano glass by Venini , Italy, circa 1970. Comprised of several pieces of glass resembling icicles, hanging from brass chains in 3 conce...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

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 big modules with two backrests and one armrest. Green linen velvet upholster...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Cotton, Velvet, Foam

Ennio Chiggio “Ciot” floor lamp for Lumenform, 1973
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ennio Chiggio “Ciot” Floor Lamp for Lumenform, Plexiglass, Italy, 1973 The “Ciot” floor lamp, designed by Ennio Chiggio in 1973 for Lumenform, captures the spirit of Italian experim...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic, Plexiglass

1 of 4 Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Clear Glass, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of 4 Putzler wall lights in sculptural glass on a brass frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures. With gold inclusi...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Brass

1970s Joe Colombo Floor Lamp, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Joe Colombo floor lamp. Made in Italy.
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Sconce in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconces made in clear and purple Murano glass and chromed metal, Italy, circa 1970 design attributed to Carlo Nason and manufactured by Mazzega. It takes 4 e14 bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Italian Space Age Additional System armchairs by Joe Colombo for Sormani, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Pair of armchairs model Additional System, with aluminum base and six cushions each, with rounded edges and of different sizes, placed side by side and connected to each other by hoo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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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