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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
Gianfranco Frattini Black Leather Sesann Living Room Set for Cassina, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann dining room set, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It is composed of a two-seater sofa and two armchairs. It features...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Gianfranco Frattini Ocher Velvet Sesann Living Room Set for Cassina, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann dining room set, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It is composed of a three-seater sofa and an armchair. It features o...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Chrome and Glass Dining Table Desk, Space Age
Located in Telgte, DE
Chrome and glass dining table desk Space Age This 1970s table consists of a set of chromed steel demilune bases which can be configured ...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Set of 3 Bill Curry Gold Bronze Finished Cast Iron Jacks Sculptures Atomic Age
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 Jack Sculptures, Door Stopper, Paperweight or decorative accent pieces, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967. Features a Mid-Century Modern atomic, geometric shape ma...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Iron

Italian Desk from the 60s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 60s, Italian. Desk 1960s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated desk. If you...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Boho Cane Bar Stools - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home bar or kitchen island with organic charm and sophisticated comfort with this delightful pair of vintage Boho Chic bar stools. Each stool is beautifully crafted from ...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Cane

A vintage Guzzini table lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This vintage Guzzini table lamp from Italy in the 1970s is a compelling addition to any interior space for several reasons. First, its sleek and futuri...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Nickel-Plated Metal 1970s Coat Rack Clitoquattro by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Hat stand in matt nickel-plated brass. very good condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass, Nickel

La Chair Sculptural Contemporary Silver
Located in Berkshire, England
LA CHAIR Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. A functional design piece, La Chair bridges the gap between fine...
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2010s British Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Orange glass table lamp, France 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age Orange glass table lamp France 1970s Orange glass. Lacquered aluminum. 23.5 / 13.5 cm H - 26 cm diam. Conditions: excellent, no defects
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Vintage Boho Monumental Fiberglass Mushrooms - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These exceptional sculptural pieces capture the irreverent charm of 1970s Pop Art and whimsical design, utilizing durable molded fiberglass for a grand, monumental scale. The bold, h...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Resin, Fiberglass, Paint

Space Age Vintage White Table Lamp Desk Lamp Gianfranco Frattini, 1970s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage white table lamp or desk lamp model Abele from white lacquered metal by Gianfranco Frattini for Luci Milan 1979. The table l...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Emil Stejnar, Chrome and Glass Sputnik from 70s
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition for this chrome and lacquer sputnik designed by Emil Stejnar and produced from Kalmar during the 70s.
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Mid Century Vintage Ceiling Lamp by Mazzega Murano, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A classic murano chandelier by or in style of Mazzega. The lamps has three glass made shades and has a chrome frame with a wooden element. The lamp requires three E14 lightbulbs. Ad...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Sergio Brazzoli for Guzzini, Iconic 1970s Space Age Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Herentals, BE
A rare and exquisitely preserved example of 1970s Italian design, this Sergio Brazzoli Siro lamp for Guzzini lamp embodies the refined minimalism of the Space Age movement. The spher...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Boho Trellis Rattan Lounge Chairs - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace relaxed, bohemian elegance with this exceptional pair of vintage rattan lounge chairs. Dating back to the mid-20th century, these chairs are a masterclass in natural craftsma...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Space Age Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Swirl pattern Murano Glass and Brass Set of 3 Sconces by Beatrix, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Swirl pattern Murano Glass and Brass Set of 3 Sconces by Beatrix, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and minimalist wall lamps. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 st...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Leather Armchair, 1970s
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique Space Age armchair from the 1970s. High-quality padding with the original cover made of black leather and stainless steel legs. Quality Features: very good workmanship high-q...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

rare space age big cabinet molded plastic - edition Somop 1970s - France
By Somop
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
At a time when plastic was still a new material, French industrialists wanted to show what was possible with plastic. For this purpose, an over-dimensioned wall cabinet was produced ...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Space Age Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Space Age floor lamp made in Italy in 1960s. White metal base with new paint. Three chrome arms with age patina. Light blue blown glass shades Rewired: 3x40W, E12-E14 bulbs US plug a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

8725 chair, Medius system, by Roger Tallon, Eurosit edition
Located in PARIS, FR
Roger Tallon was born in Paris on 6 March 1929. He attended the Ecole des Arts Appliqués de Paris (now ENSAAMA) and took a preparatory course for the Ecole des Arts et Métiers, which...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Carlo Nason for Mazzega Space Age Layered Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This distinctive pendant lamp combines mid-century modern and retro-futuristic elements with a touch of industrial charm. The lamp features: Top Cap: A brushed aluminum dome that se...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Navy blue and off white panther fabric sofa, 1960s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Navy blue and off white panther fabric sofa resting on four feet covered with fabric . France 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric

1970s coffee table in colored formica and smoked glass
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Side table in perfect space-age style. Chromed metal, colored formica and a smoked glass characterize its important but also very fluid structure. In excellent condition, it goes p...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Two beautiful original 1970s Space Age ceramic wall lamps
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful original 1970s Space Age ceramic wall lamps. Made in Germany. Typical Pop Art Space Age design and very high-quality workmanship. The ceramic lamps are dark brown, the ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Yellow Cased Glass Mushroom Pendant
Located in Mortsel, BE
This pendant light dates from the 1970s and features a classic organic "Mushroom" silhouette. The lamp is crafted from hand-blown cased glass, utilizing the "duotone" technique: the ...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Mid Century Dijkstra Flower Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century Dijkstra space age flower shaped pendant lamp with double acrylic glass shade. The lamp consists of an acrylic glass copper coloured outer shade and a white inner shade. ...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Elephant Chair by Bernard Rancillac, Limited Edition 37/100, 1985
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elephant Chair; Fauteil Éléphant; Bernard Rancillac; Limited Edition; 37/100; 1985; 1980s; Bedside Chair; Side Chair; Lobby Lounge Chair; Reading Ch...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Vintage Italian Space Age floor lamp Reggiani, geometric tubes, minimal chromed
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a rare and attractive floor lamp in chromed metal, made in Italy around the first half of the 1970s. It is perfectly representative of the Space Age style of thos...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Bug Eye orange Space Age pendent set of 3 -Luigi Colani style- Italy
Located in The Hague, NL
Stunning, very rare Space Age Bug Eye adjustable hanglamps. Something really special this unique set of three Mid-Century beauty's. Beautiful oranje with a white globe and black and ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Acrylic

Haberli Teo Alfredo design in years 65 Swiss production sculpture chair
Located in Biella, IT
Haberli Teo Alfredo design in years '65 Swiss production one space age sculpture chair in the sell. Are available two chairs ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Olive Green and White Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Selenova, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This rare floor lamp was manufactured in Italy in 1960s by the Murano glasswork Vistosi. The lamp is made up of 5 handmade glass elements. Each element slips into the structure of t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Vintage Foldable Ivory Plastic Table Luigi Massoni Guzzini 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage ivory foldable tray or table from plastic designed by Luigi Massoni Grafico Studio Zeto for Guzzini 1970s Italy. This foldable tray table is very useful as a breakf...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Vintage Flexible Red Spage Age Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage small space age table lamp in red colour with flexible arm. The arm and shade can be positioned in any way desirable. The lamp is made out of metal. The lamp requires one E27...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Lounge Chair, 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Space age Loiunge or side chair Made in the 70s New reupholstered
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age UFO Pendant with Purple Acrylic Dome and Teak Detail, 1970s
Located in Mortsel, BE
"UFO" pendant light dates from the 1970s. The design features a central tubular stem made of white lacquered metal, capped with a refined ring of solid teak wood. The shade is a lar...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970 s Pair of Ronda Lounge Armchairs By Tobia Afra Scarpa for Casas, Spain
By Casas i Bardés Workshop, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unique & Bespoke newly upholstered pair of lounge armchairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Spanish furniture brand Casas, C. 1970s Reupholstered in a geometric pattern orange w...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

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

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Plastic

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Leather Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1969
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana two-seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1969. It features its original brown leather upholstery. Winner of t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Cubic Sconces Metal Murano Glass by Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare pair of Cubic wall lights lamps sconces in metal and Murano glass by Sciolari. Famous design like Reggiani, Romeo Rega, Willy Rizzo for Lumica.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Nickel Plated Brass White Plastic 60s pendant lamp by Bandini Buti for Kartell
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pendant lamp composed by 2 methacrylate emispherical shades joined together with nickel plated brass screws. Electrical system with 1 E27 lamp socket. Very good condition: very lig...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass, Iron, Nickel

Large Pendant Lamp by Harvey Guzzini in Chrome Metal and Methacrylate, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A testament to Italian design from the 1970s, the Harvey Guzzini pendant lamp combines innovation and style. The white methacrylate diffuser enhances light distribution, producing a ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Birillo, Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian tall floor lamp made of two Murano glass illuminated bulb, one orange and one opaline white , fixed by a chrome strapping in the center...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Murano glass Floor lamp designed by Alfredo Barbini, Italy 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
You should absolutely consider acquiring this Murano glass floor lamp designed by Alfredo Barbini—not only for its exquisite craftsmanship but also for the remarkable legacy it embod...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Swedish Mid-Century Red Enameled Metal Work Light by Exaktor AB, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish Mid-Century linear fluorescent work light by Exaktor AB showcases bold industrial design from the 1970s. Vibrant red enameled metal canopy and matching fixture create strikin...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Paire de lampes boule en inox chromé Francaise Space Age Vintage
By RAAK
Located in London, England
Duo de lampes boule en inox chromées, à poser dans votre chambre ou le salon. L'inox étant un matériaux plus qualitatif que l'aluminium. Elles sont présentées avec une ampoule coule...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Mid Century White Mushroom Table Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White Dijkstra space age table lamp with mushroom shade. The white acrylic glass shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb and currently...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Wall or Ceiling Light, Sculptural Glass, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A r wall or ceiling light in sculptural glass, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement piece. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures. This modernist design is focused on ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Model 3316 Egg Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Egg Chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1957, owes its name to its organically shaped seat, reminiscent as it is of a semi-open egg. Thanks to its generous seat the user can empl...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Pair of 1970s Space Age Sompex Nylon and Perspex Pendant Lights by Paul Secon
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s German futuristic space age nylon perspex and polished chrome pendant hanging ceiling light. Manufactured by Sompex and designed by French designer Paul Secon. The ligh...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Mid-Century White Willem Hagoort Floor Lamp, 1970 s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age floor lamp by Willem Hagoort with acrylic glass shade in white colour. The lamp has a beautifully modern appeal with its white shade and base, though it is a vint...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Iconic Mobile Bar Cart by Franco Cattelan for Xilema Italy, Space Age Icon 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Mobile Drinks Trolley by Franco Cattelan, manufactured by Xilema in Vicenza, Italy, during 1969-1970, is a rare and highly sought-after example of ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Ateljé Lyktan Orange Bucket Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Orange vintage space age 'bucket' pendant lamp by Ateljé Lyktan. The shade is nicely shaped and consists out of thick metal. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb. Additional infor...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age UFO Brass Pendant by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia - Maker: Napako(marked) - Design: Josef Hurka - Original condition with patina - jr.
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1950s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Space Age Leather Armchair, 1970s
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique Space Age armchair from the 1970s. High-quality padding with the original cover made of black leather and stainless steel legs. Quality Features: very good workmanship high-q...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Mid Century Yellow Smoked Glass Space Age Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century UFO space age pendant light with a smoked glass shade by Dijkstra. The lamp consists of a glass outer shade and aluminium inner shade. Together they produce a magnificent...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Plastic, Acrylic

Stilnovo Space Age Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Painted Aluminium
Located in Milano, IT
A beautiful space age chandelier produced by Stilnovo in the 1970s, of fine Italian manufacture. The chandelier is very beautiful and striking. There is an aluminium cylinder that a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

Table Lamp by Stepan Tabera, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Red glass table lamp designed by Stepan Tabera for Czechoslovakian company OPP Jihlava in early 1970s. Two layers of glass - white inside and red outside. Bottom base made of brass. ...
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Space Age Metal Chrome Lamps by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of mid century space age table or bedside lamps in metal chrome and black lacquered base by the editor Reggiani. Famous design like Sciolari, Stilux, Targetti.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Yellow Murano Glass / Ashtray - Decorative bowl from the 70 s
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Glass / Ashtray / Pop Art Glass / Coffee table decorative Decorative bowl in yellow glass with a dotted pattern all around. Originally intended as an ashtray, as proven by t...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

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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