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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
André Courrèges chair in plexi - France, 1970s
By Courrèges
Located in London, GB
A rare exercise in furniture design from French fashion legend André Courrèges (1923-2016). Its Space Age silhouette reflects the same interest in modernism and futurism that informe...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plexiglass

Vintage Space Age Vase/Fruit Big Centerpiece Bowl in Stainless Steel and Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Space Age vase/centerpiece, manufactured in stainless steel and clear thick glass. Its dimension make it perfect - as pictured - to be used as a fruit bowl. The metal is pr...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

set Telescope German Table Lamps by Eichhof 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of telescope Halogen Table lamp. Mocha Brown . Halogen . good condition . Manufactured by Eichhoff 1970s
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Space age Calotta mod. 660 red table / desk lamp, Martinelli Luce Italy, 1972
Located in Firenze, IT
"Calotta" or "Vertebra" Table / Desk Lamp mod 660 designed by Elio Martinelli Produced by Martinelli Luce, Italy 1972 Bright red plastic and aluminum H 60 x 30 x 60 cm Conditions...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Fabric Board by Verner Panton for Mira Spectrum, 1970S
Located in bruxelles, BE
Fabric board by Verner Panton in a wooden frame. Signed Verner Panton. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage 80s marble and metal coat rack Italian design
Located in None, IT
Floor coat stand with marble base and white metal frame with red hooks, Italian design, 1980s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear due to age. SIZING: Height 166 cm; ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Metal

1970s Paperweight, Ashtray, Vide-Poche, "Nautico" by Cini&Nils, Italy
Located in Arosio, IT
Marco Melocchi and Franco Bettonica designed the Nautico ashtray paperweight vide-poche deskset in 1975. This design is still part of the MOMA collection. Two of these objects are in...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Par of Lamps Italian , 1960, Materials: Acrylic and Opaline
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of lamps Materia: acrylic and opaline Country: Italian To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. We have specialized in the sa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Acrylic, Opaline Glass

Mobile 1970s Plastic Vintage Space Age Bar in Off-White, circa 1970
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Mobile 1970s plastic bar...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Vintage Chrome Napkin Holder - Sleek Timeless Design - Space Age Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This vintage chrome napkin holder features a sleek and timeless design from Italy in the 1980s. Its Space Age style combines both practicality and decoration, with a rod and balls de...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Sculptural Space Age ceramic table lamps by Hernández Cortés, Spain, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Sculptural futurist ceramic table lamps, Spain, 1970s, set of 2. Both formed by a figurative style human silhouette in white ceramic, which holds a golden brass lamp holder with an o...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Molteni C ‘Mix’ Office Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1975, the quirky mix chair was originally designed for executive offices and conference rooms. This extremel...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Opaline Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful sputnik pendant lamp from the 1960s. The 6 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a fantastic...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Specchio Space Age Design Anni ‘70 Modernariato Vintage
Located in Taranto, IT
Specchio da parete dal forte impatto scenico, realizzato in legno laccato arancio con inserto circolare in vetro e dettagli geometrici in rilievo. Un pezzo iconico del design Space A...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Vintage German Space Age Glass Ball Pendant Lamp from Peill Putzler, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The simple spherical shape of the glass diffuser is broken up by “pressed” ornaments. The outside of the glass is bright red and the inside is white. The recording in the upper area ...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Brown Anvia Mid Century Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Brown mid century Anvia floor lamp with two adjustable shades. The two brown aluminium spots can be moved up and down the base and adjusted in any direction desirable. The lamp requi...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Set of 56 Mid-Century Modern Space Age Coat Hanger by Ingo Maurer for M Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large collection of Ingo Maurer hangers in rare colors. A design classic from the pen of lighting designer Ingo Maurer. This is the more functional version of the Maurer hanger with...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Green Red Yellow White Coat Hanger Schönbuch, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Green, Red, Yellow, White Coat Hanger by Jürgen Lange for Schönbuch, 1960s
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

1970 Vico Magistretti
Located in Perpignan, FR
Lampe de table originale Telegono de Vico Magistretti pour Artemide 1968. En bon état d'origine. Ce classique italien a un cadre jaune crème et un abat-jour mobile en orange qui ti...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Angelo Brotto Esperia Lampadario 9 Luci Design Modernariato 1970’s
Located in Taranto, IT
Angelo Brotto Esperia Lampadario 9 Luci Design Modernariato 1970’s. Struttura interamente in metallo, braccia in acciaio cromato. L’articolo è in buone condizioni conservative, non...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Chandelier in Bronze and Metal, 50°, France Attributed Borix Lacroix
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp. Style: 50 Country:: France To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and ...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

1980, Sculpture Prototype Solar Car
Located in Perpignan, FR
Prototype solar acr maded by Design departement of the Delft university - Holland Measures: 260 x 100 x 110 cm Fiberglass & gelcoat Very good conditions Perfrect for wall install...
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1980s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Resin, Epoxy Resin, Plastic, Fiberglass

1970 s Large Decorative Plate with Panton Design Avant Garde
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large Plate with Panton design circa 1970's in white porcelain nice condition no chips or cracks very rare hard to find piece.
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Porcelain

Lotus lounge chair by André Vandenbeuck for Strässle International, 1969.
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Lotus lounge chair by André Vandenbeuck for Strässle International, 1969 Switzerland. Fiberglass frame in very good condition. Completely reupholstered in high-quality black leather....
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Late 20th Century Swiss Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Fiberglass

Two 1970s Space Age White and Brown Murano Glass and Steel Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning pair of vintage Italian wall sconces beautifully encapsulates the Space Age design movement of the 1970s. Each sconce features a semi-cylindrical shade of thick, curved...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Italian space age three-seater sofa in yellow fabric and black wood, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Three-seater sofa in yellow fabric and black wood, 1970s Three-seater sofa with squared seat and back, padded and covered in yellow teddy fabric. The legs are two s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Adjustable Space Age Spot Table Lamp by Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic table lamp from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design. The large lamp head is infinitely adjustable. The mirror refl...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Coffe Table in Marble and Bronze, 60°, Country France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Coffe table Year: 1960 Country: France It is an elegant and sophisticated coffe table. You want to live in the golden years, this is the dining table that your project needs. We have...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Italian Arch floor lamp in Gilded Metal and Marble attributable to Reggiani, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
A floor lamp made in Italy between the 70s with a shape that recalls the archetype of the Italian lamp in the world "Arco", designed by the Castiglioni brothers during the 60s, tripl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Metal

Sculptural Hand Chair from the 80 s
Located in Mortsel, BE
This unique stool chair is a standalone piece in the form of a hand. Highly sculptural and well-made, it is both strong and sturdy. Its bright red color makes it a beautiful statemen...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Polyester

1971, Le Temoin by Man Ray, Dino Gavina, Simon, International Ultramobile
By Ultramobile Collection, Dino Gavina
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Upholstery, Faux Leather

Vintage Boho Bottle Collection - Set of Four
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this enchanting collection of four vintage Boho green glass bottles, each offering a unique silhouette and undeniable charm. This curated set embodies a re...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Monumental Chandelier in Murano, 50°, Italian, 10 light bulbs
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp Material: bronze, murano Style: 50 Country: Italian To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. We have specialized in t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Bronze

Hydra chrome floor / table lamp by Pierre Folie for Jaques Charpentier 1969
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
The Hydra chrome floor or table lamp was designed by Pierre Folie and manufactured in France in 1969 by Jacques Charpentier. Folie is best known for his work in stainless steel, a material that was...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

1970s Italian Mazzega Murano Glass Chrome Table Light
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Beautiful italian 1970s table light in Murano glass. Clear glass with opaline white staining throughout and chrome hardware. Its curved and elegant shape harmonizes perfectly with t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large Chandelier, model "Atomic", Midcentury Modern, white plastic and aluminium
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stylish large chandelier /ceiling lamp, model Atomic. In beautiful condition. Designed by Trix & Robert Haussmann, made for Swiss Lamps, 1960/70s. Base in aluminium and white plasti...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Fabric Shade and Brass Counterweight Ceiling Lamp by TZ Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cylindrical Fabric Shade and Full Brass Body Counterweight Ceiling Lamp by TZ Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 5x E14 ligh...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

1960 Angelo Brotto Esperia Pace Age Design Steel Glass Wall Lamp _ Set of 4
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 Wall Lamps Angelo Brotto Esperia Italy, 1960 Polish Steel Frame and Colored Glass Murano Shade 3 small lamps h 7 x 25.5 x 25.5 cm_ 2 bulb lights (E14) 1 large orange lamp...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

1960 Fontana Arte Italian Design Space Age Glass Nickel Brass 2 Table Lamps
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Table Lamps Italy, 1960 Nickel Brass Frame and Cut Thick Crystal Excellent Condiction (2 light chips imperceptible in the pictures) Perfect working order
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano The sommerso technique was originally developed in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa at Venini & Co. Sommerso (Italian for "submerged") is the Murano glassmaking technique of creati...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary Olive Green
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

Lampada da tavolo Space Needle in vetro acrilico e acciaio, Italia anni 60
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Raro esempio di Design Futurista per questa lampada che celebra il grattacielo “Space Needle” (letteralmente Ago Spaziale) di Seattle negli Stati Uniti. Infatti questa lampada da tav...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 2 Crystal Glass Wall Lamps or Flush Lights by Cosack
Located in München, DE
Wonderful wall lamps or ceiling lamps from the 1960s. Very high-quality and solid workmanship. An asset to any home. The design of the glasses creates an exciting fiery play of light...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian space age chromed steel P449 floor lamp by Luci Illuminazione, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age chromed steel P449 floor lamp by Luci Illuminazione, 1970s. Floor lamp entirely in chromed steel, with four light points. Produced by Luci Illuminazione in approx. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Lounge Chair Set in Orange and Black 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Elevate your space with this bold and stylish lounge chair set, perfect for contemporary interiors or modern office settings. Featuring a vibrant orange base made in resin and luxuri...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Resin

1970s Space Age Yellow Glass and Metal Table Lamp Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic table lamp manufactured in Italy by Mazzega, chromed metal and yellow murano glass are in good vintage conditions. It works both 110-240 volts and needs regular e27 bulb. T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Lampada in Ceramica e Vetro Cracklé - Federico Simone per Casarte - Italia - 70
Located in Milano, IT
Lampada da tavolo scultorea attribuita al designer Federico Simone, prodotta da Ceramiche Casarte a Torre del Greco negli anni ’70. La base è composta da tre elementi che costituisc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic, Art Glass

Table lamp from 70 s
Located in Perpignan, FR
Très belle lampe des années 70's en métal / chrome . Modèle rare Les volets latéraux sont amovibles permettant de créer un jeu de lumière selon votre convenance . Très bon état gén...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Increible Table Attributed Giacomo Sinopoli, Mercier Freres
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Italian table. Material: Chrome and bronze 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 th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Bronze, Chrome

Chandelier in Iron, 50°, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp Material: iron Style: 50 Country:: italy To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. We have specialized in the sale of ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Iron

Floor lamp by Nanda Vigo mod 4041 for Kartell, 1968
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rare floor lamp designed in 1968 by Nanda Vigo for Kartell, lacquered aluminum base and top closure and white methacrylate diffuser. Neon lighting, fully functional. True example of ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Italian Space Age Adjustable Table Mirror in Plastic by Filippo Panseca, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age adjustable table mirror in cream white ABS plastic by Filippo Panseca, 1970s Table mirror with round mirror and round base, in cr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Marquetry Optical Ball, 1950, Materials: Wood and iron, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Marquetry Materials: wood and iron Country: France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we ar...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Iron

Red Metal Bicycle Table Lamp or Wall Lamp by Zicoli, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Red metal bicycle table lamp or wall lamp by Zicoli, 1970s Italy Very rare large desk lampor wall lighting Plastic rims. Very high quality. Fully f...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1960 Giovanni Banci Organic Italian Design Space Age Chrome Sculpture Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Sculpture Table Lamp Giovanni Banci _ Florence Italy, 1960 Giant Chrome Metal Table Lamp Organic Shape 2 Lights ( E27) Perfect Working Order
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Organic Planta standing coat rack by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Italian Design from the 1970s: The Planta coat rack was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in 1972. The Planta has six fold-out hooks for coats and bags and two "eyes...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Table basse ovale rectangulaire arrondie vintage en verre et métal chromé
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse ovale vintage des années 70, plateau en verre fumé rectangulaire arrondi et pied en métal chromé design, très bon état général, quelques rares micro-rayures de surface su...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Coat stand with umbrella stand attributed to Joe Colombo, space age 1960s
Located in Taranto, IT
Coat stand with umbrella stand by Joe Colombo, 1960s. Structure made entirely of white lacquered wood and Teak color. Item is in good conservative condition, present signs of time ...
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1960s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Bar in Wood and Glass , Italian, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Bar Materials: wood and glass Style: Art Deco If you want to live in the golden years, this is the bar that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Pair of First Edition Groovy Chairs by Pierre Paulin Model F580 for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort, Turner Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Pierre Paulin F580 "Groovy" lounge chairs produced by Artifort and distributed in the USA by Turner Ltd. These are the first iteration designed in 1966 with the black sleigh ...
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1960s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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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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