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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
Space Age Mid Century Saucer Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century, Space Age designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier circa 1970's. The lamp features a saucer shaped dome shade of white plastic, mounted on a tapering pole ver...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian Space Age Iconic Table Lamp "Birillo" by Carlo Nason per Mazzega, 1960s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The "Birillo" table lamp designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega is a true masterpiece of midcentury design and representative of the Space Age style. This iconic lamp is made of bras...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1969
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana lounge chair, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1969. Re-upholstered with brown velvet. Winner of the “Compasso d’Oro” pr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space Age Chandelier by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original condition - Minor losses on color. - Chrome with age patina - polished - 3x60W, E25-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible.
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs Set of 4 Space Age MCM 1960s 1950s Red Black
Located in London, GB
A super-stylish set of four Mid Century Butterfly chairs in lovely vintage condition. Likely made in the early 1960s in England, these strikingly attractive dining chairs were the mu...
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Mid-20th Century British Space Age Furniture

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Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood

set of 2 Space Age Armchairs Production Hille designer Robin Day 1970 s
Located in Milano, MI
ara pair of Armchairs manufactured in England by Hille and designed by Robin Day in the early 1970s. Metal Base, Shaped Plastic Shell and Blue Fabric Cushions. The Armchairs are pres...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Black Metal and White Plastic Shade 1960s Serpente Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black metal adjustable base with white plastic shade. Maker label inside the shade and above the base. The lamp remains in very good condition; light scratches around the lampshade...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Purple Murano Glass Sculpture/Paperweight, Ball with Included Bubbles
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano paperweight in the shape of a sphere with a flat bottom to make it stand still. Made in a deep, vibrant hue of purple glass,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Space Age Sputnik 20 Lights Chandelier by Reggiani Goffredo, 1965s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A magnificent Italian midcentury, specifically space age, chandelier designed by Goffredo Reggiani in the 60s and 70s. Brass and steel with 20 lights in the E27 format. Space Age des...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Space Age Original Boris Tabacoff Dinning Room Set, 1970s, France
Located in The Hague, NL
Space Age period dining room set designed by Boris Tabacoff and manufactured for Mobilier Modulair Moderne in 1970s circa period, France. The set consists of the round dinning table...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space Age Side Table done in chrome and tinted glass by Allegri Parma
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful Space Age Side Table manufactured by Allegri, located in Parma. The table is one of the iconic pieces of Space Age design, featuring atom-sh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1970s Motoko Ishii Modular Flush Mount for Staff Leuchten
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Stunning modular light fixture designed by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten. The lights where made in the 1970s in Germany and consist of a gold plastic base and smoke colored glass s...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Pierre Paulin, Orange Slice chair, Artifort, 1960
Located in Uppsala, SE
Model F437, or more famously nicknamed the Orange Slice, was designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort in the mid 20th century after he became acq...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Set of 2 Okay armchairs by Adriano Piazzesi, 70s
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Elevate your interior with a pair of armchairs that are as comfortable as they are captivating. The Okay armchairs were designed in the 1970s by the multi-talented designer, painter ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian Space Age chandelier in blue and white plexiglass, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age chandelier in blue and white plexiglass, 1970s Chandelier or ceiling lamp with round diffuser, composed of two semi-spherical parts in blue plexiglass and white pl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Golden Limited Edition Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Longhi Italy no. 8/20
Located in Budapest, Budapest
LONGHI celebrated the Elda chair's 60th anniversary by creating a limited edition golden chair based on Joe Colombo’s original ELDA design. The chair was on...
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2010s Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970’s Kantarelli Dining Table by Eero Aarnio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Space Age Kantarelli dining table designed by Eero Aarnio, 1970. In excellent vintage condition.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass, Lacquer

Vintage Boho Marquetry Wood Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the intricate beauty of this vintage side table, a true testament to the art of marquetry. This captivating piece showcases exquisite wood inlay work, forming mesmerizing ge...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Set of Extra Large Space Age Wall Lights or Flush Mounts, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Exceptionally large Space Age lamps in very good condition. Measures: 48 x 48 inch! The lamps are made from orange lacquered fiberglass shell which holds a aluminum globe. The glo...
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20th Century European Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Vintage Swedish Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Immerse your space in vibrant color and artistic design with this stunning vintage Swedish Kosta Boda art glass vase. Reflecting the renowned craftsmanship of Scandinavian glassmaker...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Space Age Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Handcrafted Table Lamp in Red Ceramic Made in Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This 70s Ceramic Lamp attributable to Tarcisio Tosin exemplifies the craftsmanship and creativity of Italian design. Made from durable red ceramic, the lamp is a striking yet practic...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Italian Reggiani 1970s Chrome Sculptural Wall Sconces
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of Italian vintage sconces by Goffredo Reggiani from the 1970s, featuring sculptural chrome tubes arranged in a bold geometric desi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

1970 Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italian Design Space Age Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Glass Sphere Sculpture Toni Zuccheri VeArt 1970 Murano Glass Sticker Manufacture Label Perfect Condiction
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

TaTa - Space M Collection - Glazed Ceramic Vase Handcrafted
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Space M is a collection of glazed ceramic vases made up of five elements.u2028The collection is inspired by Miró's painting "Mujer, pájaro, estrella".This special edition was produce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage 1960s Nason Catena Floor Lamp, Italian Space Age, Murano Glass and Metal
Located in Milano, IT
The collaboration between designer-glassmaker Carlo Nason and Murano based furnace Mazzega is probably the most prolific and celebrated in the history of artistic glassmaking. The ou...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

FiFi- Space M Collection Italian Handcrafted Ceramic Vase Space Age style
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Space M is a collection of glazed ceramic vases made up of five elements.
The collection is inspired by Mirò's painting "Mujer, pájaro, estrella”.This special edition was produced on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Michel Ducaroy Purple Cotton Togo Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, 1974, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
Togo modular sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy and manufactured by Ligne Roset in 1974. The set is composed of 2 modules. Purple cotton upholstery. Ex...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Cotton, Foam

Okay Armchairs by Adriano Piazzesi In Balck Leather and Chrome 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
These armchairs are a Space Age design piece created by the Italian designer, painter and sculptor Adriano Piazzesi in the 1970s. It consists of a three-seater sofa and two armchairs...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space Age Table Lamp by Motoko Ishii
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Space Age Table Lamp by Motoko Ishii This beautiful, unusual little table lamp is a true classic of 1970s design. The design is eye-catching and friendly with warm lighting that prov...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space Age Serpente Floor Lamp Elio Martinelli 1960s Italian Designer Mid Century
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, hugely impressive, and rare rotating Italian designer Mid Century floor lamp with unique Super-Car-colouring in wonderful condition. One of the Mid Century's coolest lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Ring A400, Desk Lamp by Bruno Gecchelin for Arteluce, 1979
Located in Brussel, BE
Orientable and dimmable desk or table lamp named Ring A 400 and made in red scarlet enameled metal, designed by Bruno Gecchelin for Arteluce in the late 1970’s. - Lampe de bureau ou ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Roger Landault (1919-1983), Unibloc IV group seat, Steiner ed., c.1970
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Landault (1919-1983) Unibloc IV group seat Cattaneo fabricant, Steiner éditeur, circa 1970 White molded thermoformed polyester, black lacquered plywood Length 160 x Height 74 ...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Handblown Vetri Murano Venezia Italy 1970s Space Age Era Glass Pendants
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of Handblown Vetri Murano Venezia Italy 1970s Space Age Era Glass Pendants Stunning spiral in the handblown glass with a black edge Original hardware with steel wire and ceil...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian Floor Lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Luci Milano
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this floor lamp features a stunning Murano opaline glass ball shade that exudes a soft, warm glow when illuminated. The chrome base comp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Italian White Painted and Anodized Aluminum 1960s Table Lamp with Bronze Finish
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Table or desk lamp produced in Italy in the 1960s. Anodized aluminum with bronze finish. Shade and counter shade in white painted metal. Adjustable lamp shade. Overall good vintage c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Table Lamp by Reggiani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A space age lamp in metal and plastic with a clear 1970s design, it resembles the form od the octopus and could be a perfect object for a table or a sideboard. The lamp is in general...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large Space Age Mushroom Table or Floor Lamp by Ecolight, Valenti, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare Table or Floor lamp made by Ecolight/Valenti in Italy in the 70s Classis Space age design Mushroom shade
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Plastic, Acrylic

Space Age rare monumental Murano glass table lamp, Vistosi, 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age Murano glass table lamp. Vistosi, Italy 1960s Pale yellow / beige glass. Three bulbs inside; a large one with E27 socket at the top and two E14 bulbs on the base. H 62...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Monochrome Space Age Serigraphie Von Max H. Mahlmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Monochrome Space Age serigraph by Max H. Mahlmann. The serigraph is unframed and will be sent in a roll. The picture is signed and dated in pencil. It is piece no. 78 in an edition of 100. Mahlmann worked from 1934 to 1938 as a student of Richard Müller...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Paper

Space age wooden bar coffee table, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age era coffee table made from wood and white laminated table top + storage space for bottles, glasses. The center also has a space for a bottle or two. Very cool coffee tabl...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

lithograph by Hervé Télémaque 1974
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in 1937 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Télémaque moved to New York in 1957 and entered an art scene dominated by Abstract Expressionism. In 1961, he settled permanently in Paris, whe...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Paper

Gae Aulenti Space Age Locus Solus Armchairs and Ottoman for Poltronova, 1964
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 2 Locus Solus Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova – Restored This rare set includes two lounge chairs and one ottoman from the Locus Solus series, designe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Lamp by Harvey Guzzini
Located in Paris, FR
This luminaire consists of a height-adjustable reflector that swivels 360 degrees. The stem and the base are metallic. The light diffuser is made of plastic. The electrical wiring is...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Vintage Lamp by Harvey Guzzini
Vintage Lamp by Harvey Guzzini
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Space age rare table lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age rare table lamp aluminum, ABS Double lamp bulbs both sides. 32 cm H - 62 x 13 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use, smal...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Boho 19th Century Figural Painting on Board
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming 19th-century oil painting on board captures a romantic and intimate scene, radiating a distinct bohemian allure. The artwork depicts a richly dressed couple at a table ...
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19th Century British Antique Space Age Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Italian Space Age Chromed Wall Milk Murano Glass Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This stunning wall lamp was designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the late 1960s, during the Space Age era. The lamp is made of chrome-plated steel, chrome and black lacquered ABS, satin a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Vintage German Space Age Table Lamp in Chrome and Glass by Motoko Ishii, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
An impressive space age table lamp from staff, based on a design by japanese designer motoko ishii from the 1970s. this design impresses with its reflective surface and striking dif...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Toni Zuccheri, Lamp in Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Toni Zuccheri, attributed to. Lamp in Murano glass constituted of a transparent glass globe with a large blue and yellow band forming a decorative spiral. Cylindrical base with a b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome, Metal

1/3 First Edition VP1 Flowerpot Pendant Lights by Verner Panton for Louis Poulse
Located in Echt, NL
First edition VP1 flowerpot pendants in excellent condition. 3 Lamps available. Designed by Verner Panton in 1969 Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Denmark The lamps consist...
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Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Table ronde de repas vintage en verre fumé et métal chromé style Space Age
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table ronde à manger vintage des années 70, style Space Age, plateau rond en verre fumé, pied en métal chromé design dans le style de Giotto Stoppino, très bon état général avec quel...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Plexiglass

Leola Space Age Chrome Metal Sculptural Table Lamp Vintage Design 1980s Art Lamp
Located in Lisboa, PT
This rare 1980s Leola Space Age chrome table lamp is a playful and highly sculptural example of the French manufacturer’s experimental approach to lighting design. Entirely crafted i...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Dijkstra double arc Space Ace wall lamp 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
A classic Dijkstra mushroom double arc wall lamp with a beautiful steel frame. The light Brown to darker Brown -Coloured shade produces a warm light and can be turned in any directi...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Allegri Parma White coffee table with wheels
Located in Torino, IT
Coffee table with wheels from the Allegri Parma company. Rare version of the iconic Space Age style table made by the Italian company in different shape...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Eero Saarinen Space Age White Carrara Marble Tulip Table for Knoll, 1967
Located in Vicenza, IT
Tulip round dining table designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957 and manufactured by Knoll in 1967. Composed of a white lacquered pedestal and a tabletop made of Carrara Arabescato marble...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Backlit steel mirror, Attr. Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Backlit floor mirror, steel body, 1970s Condition: Good - Superficial marks Materials: Steel, Mirror Era: 1970 Style: Space Age
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Red ceiling lamp in Space Age style, circa 1980
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This Space Age-style ceiling light is an example of iconic 1980s design, with its mix of bold geometric shapes and innovative materials. The structure is composed of bright red paint...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair of architectural mirrors
Located in Brussels, BE
This unique pair of mirrors has been made in our warehouse with pieces of sainless steel architectural embossed plates framed by a subtle angle iron. Suitable for large rooms, such ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Boho Shanghai Weave Little Elephant Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting an enchanting vintage Shanghai Weave elephant basket, a delightful piece that embodies the playful spirit of Boho Chic design from the mid-20th century. This charming figu...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Space Age Furniture

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Rattan

Vintage Boho French Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior décor with this charming vintage glazed ceramic vase, a true testament to Boho Chic artistry from the mid-20th century. This exquisite piece showcases a captiva...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Orchidea Side Table, Massimo Morozzi for Archizoom, Silver and Orange, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Eye-catching and rare vintage ‘Orchidea’ side table by architect and designer Massimo Morozzi for his own firm Archizoom (a part of the same movement as Superstudio and UFO at the ti...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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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