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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
Rosenthal Large Black Fiberglass nesting tables 1970s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning set of Three Three Black Fiberglass nesting tables . Manufactured by Rosenthal in the 1970s Germany . Great looking set ,and rare .Space Age in style . Good condition .nor...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

1970s Space Age Orange Painted Metal Italian Table Lamp
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Italian Table Lamp embodies the era’s playful yet forward-thinking approach to design. Its bold geometry and minimalist aesthetic are hallmark traits of Space Age and modernist ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age floor lamp in a dark red shade. The head of the luminaire is designed to be movable via a swan neck. The contrast between the black tube element with the ribbed structure ...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Model Pergamo 38 Single Sconce by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Pergamo 38 Single Sconce by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1980s, Italy Glass is thick and heavy This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Measurements: Height: 22 cm Widt...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Cascade Pendant by Peill Putzler, Germany 1960-1970
Located in Herentals, BE
Cascade chandelier, Peill and Putzler, Germany 1960-1970. Hanging lamp with 3 bubble glass spheres, pink, amber and mauve colored. Each sphere ca...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Set of 2 Large 1970s Modernist Flush Lamps by Motoko Ishii for Staff
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large ceiling lamps from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real highlight for any room. The lighting effect of the lamps is exceptionally beautiful. Very high-qu...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1960s Space Age Opalescent Murano Glass and Chromed Metal Pendant by Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish pendant designed and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties by Mazzega, chromed metal and white and opalescent murano glass are in perfect conditions, it works 110-240 volts ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Two 1970s Space Age Clear and White Murano Glass Bed Lamps by Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 1970s Space Age Murano glass bed lamps by Mazzega exhibit a stylish and futuristic design typical of the era. Each lamp features a spherical glass shade made from clear Mur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Steel

1970 Poliarte Albano Poli Italian Space Age Design Pink Glass Single Flower Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Single Flower Vase Albano Poli Poliarte Italy, 1970 Cylindrical Glass in pink and violet color 4 Holes for Flowers "Poliarte" Sticker Label Perfect Condiction Rare objet for any Po...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

space age lamp Flemming Brylle Preben Jacobsen
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- rare acrylic lamp from Denmark- - good vintage condition with slight signs of use - no brakes or chips - authentic 1970s vintage 49 cm x 29 cm
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Acrylic

Blue Sofa - Italy 70s
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Italian sofa from the 1970s, fully restored in a blue bouclé fabric from the English fabric house "Designers Guild". A sofa with airy lines, floating like a cloud. Gentle s...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Bouclé

Pair of Sconces by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Sconces by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

"Map" ("2144") by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1960s Floor Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Martinelli, 1968 White steel frame, Perspex shade Perfect working order. Excellent condition.  
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Seventies Vase made by Schlossberg Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice Seventies fat lava vase by Schlossberg Keramik.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

55cm White Red Plexiglass Flying Saucer Pendant
Located in Mortsel, BE
Pendant light from the 1970s, the lamp features a wide, flying saucer-like silhouette with a generous diameter of 55 cm. The design is constructed from high-quality acrylic (plexigl...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Acrylic

Space Age Snake Cobra Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Snake Lamp in chrome. A classic from the 60/70s. The lamp is adjustable in almost every position via the characteristic tube arm. The shade is rotatable. In contrast to th...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Set of 3 Mid-Century Space Age Austrian Wall Lamps, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Three Space Age wall lights. Made in Austria. The lamp body consists of two elements, the glass diffuser and the metal reflector. The reflector consists of a painted metal sheet tha...
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20th Century Austrian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Chrome Gold Metal Pair of Sconces by Art-Line, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Chrome & gold metal pair of sconces by Art-Line, 1970s Germany Very elegant and Minimalist sconces Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light bulb...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Minimalist Space Age Desk by Planmöbel, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare Minimalist desk in very good condition. Manufactured by Planmöbel in the 1960s The base and sides of the desk are upholstered in a very dark brown faux leather. Th...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970 Babilonia Fase Spain Space Age Design Chrome Metal Table Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Brescia, IT
Table Lamp Prod. Fase Spain, 1970 Rare model by Fase Chrome desk light 2 adjustable light tubes, Black laquered metal. Paperclip holder and pen holder. Very good vintage condition...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

4 Space Age Sconces Designed by Aldo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass, ca. 1968
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Gorgeous Space Age sconces designed by Aldo Nason for Mazzega circa 1970 in Murano Italy. Manufactured in opalescent blue Murano glass and chromed hardware this sconce is a great exa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Curve Shaped White Metal Space Age Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Curve Shaped White Metal Space Age Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and minimal design wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard ligh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Italian Space Age Tama Floor Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce
Located in Hamburg, DE
Valenti Tama lamp by Japanese designer Isao Hosoe. A classic from Valenti Italy as a floor, floor, pendant or even table lamp. Here in the very rare vers...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Set of 2 Space Age Postmodern German Table Lamps from Kotzolt Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two Space Age table lights from the German manufacturer Kotzolt. The luminaires impress with a technical design language that give the design a simple elegance. The contrast of blac...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Rare ‘Robot’ Floor Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1965
Located in Echt, NL
Floor lamp ‘Robot’ in very good condition. Designed by Elio Martinelli in 1965 Produced by Martinelli Luce The lamp is made of white lacquered metal. The shade can be mov...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970s Handblown Glass Sphere or Globe by Doria
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Doria handblown glass sphere on chrome base. Made in Germany in the 1970s. The handblown glass contains bubbles and pockets of air that capture and reflect the light. The arrangem...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1950s Table Lamp - Philips - Metal - Senior Model - by Louis Kalff
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant mid-century Philips table lamp, often referred to as the "Senior" model, attributed to Louis Kalff. Produced in Belgium during the 1950s, this lamp embodies the iconic UFO-li...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Italian ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create an impressively sparkling light effect. Very high-quality workmanship and a real ey...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pop Art Black Ceramic Sconce in Faucet Form, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pop Art Black Ceramic Sconce in Faucet Form, 1970s, Germany Very nice high quality wall lamp. Lamp is in very good vintage condition. 3 available in stock These lamps works with ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Three beautiful original 1970s Space Age red ceramic wall lamps
Located in München, DE
Three beautiful original 1970s Space Age ceramic wall lamps. Made in Germany. Typical Pop Art Space Age design. Very high-quality workmanship. The ceramic lamps are dark red with bla...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Danish Space Age Ceiling Light by Claus Bolby for Cebo, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Manufactured by Cebo Industries, Denmark in 1975. Brown and amber colored acrylic exterior, brass center tube and supporting brass chain. Measures: Height 10.15 inches, diameter 9.75 inches. Please do have a look at my other Danish and Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and curious antiques for...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Modernistic Slatted Kai Ruokonen Ceiling Pendant in Brass Orange, Lynx 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A modernistic slatted ceiling pendant by Finnish designer Kai Ruokonen (Finnmark) consisting of 4 brass slates in with an orange see-through circular centerpiece and a white acrylic ...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Seventies vase by Carstens Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Very nice model of a 70s Carstens Keramik vase.
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Wall Tiger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage tiger wall bust is a powerful statement of maximalist glamour and high-end artisanal craftsmanship. Expertly hand-painted with a vibrant ochre and black striped...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Space Age Rotatable Head Set of 3 Chrome Sconces, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Rotatable Head Set of 3 Chrome Sconces, 1970s, Italy Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Designed and manufactured in Italy. This lamp works with E14 light bulbs...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Lumi Milano Pia Guidetti Crippa Design 1970s Table Lamp
Located in Taranto, IT
Table lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi Milano. White-colored glass globe, satin-finished steel frame. Item is in good conservative condition, signs of time present, due to use ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Pair of Sconces by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pop Art Red Pair of Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany 2 pair available Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works wit...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian Hand-crafted Pair of Wood Pendant Lights, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Triple Green Wood Cube Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

German Modern Triple Opaline Glass Wood Chain Body Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, German
Located in Hagenbach, DE
German Modern Triple Opaline Glass & Wood Chain Body Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulbs. Wired and s...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood, Glass

Dining Table "Tulip" with marble top by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an iconic design piece, a Space Age "Tulip" dining table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. It features a cast aluminum base with the m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Aluminum

SPACE-AGE SEVENTIES FLOOR LAMP F217/2 by ETIENNE FERMIGIER DISDEROT, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A radical and minimal floor lamp with 2 adjustable spotlights, Post-Modernist, Free-Form, Seventies, Space-Age, circular base, straight central axis, 2 adjustable spotlights of squar...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large Mid-Century Teak and Sisal Cord Hanging Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Large sisal and teak pendants by Temde, 1960s-1970s. We actually have two pieces of this model in stock. The other one is listed under the same name and has a slightly lighter sisal ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Rope, Teak

German Vintage Sculptural Glass Table or Bedside Light, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful white matte glass and chrome table / bedside / shelf light. Germany, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 1.  
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1970s Red Ceramic and Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Massive, Belgium
Located in Herentals, BE
A vibrant and rare table lamp designed and produced by Massive Belgium in the 1970s. This piece features a high-gloss red ceramic base with ornate contours and a circular handle, top...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic, Opaline Glass

White Desk Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White desk lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970s, Italy Adjustable head and body. Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cable and plug. This lamp is suita...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

German Space Age Atomic Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive Space Age candlesticks. An imposing luminous object and a functional light source at the same time. The arms of the chandelier going radially from a central ball into the...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Chandelier in Opaline and Iron, 50°, France
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 A...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Op Art Ice Glass Vase by Claus Josef Riedel, Austria, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful Brutalism style geometric Op Art ice glass vase from the 1970s. Designed and executed by Claus Josef Riedel in Austria. Made of thick and solid „melting“ crystal glass. L...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Space Age Furniture

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Crystal

Vintage Space Age Wall Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid century wall lamp from staff according to a design by the japanese designer motoko ishii. a special element is the screwable glass ball, which protects the lamp and optically en...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age German Chrome and Glass Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pendant lamps from the well-known manufacturer Staff based on a design by Motoko Ishii from the 70s. Simple design language with fancy materiality. A long chrome cylinder at the end...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Very large bubble glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant and an eye-catcher in every room. The structure in the glass creates a spectacular play of light. Manuf...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Several Flower shaped Brown Opaque Glass Pendants, Peill Putzler, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique brown flower glass pendant, made in the 1970s by german designer and company Peill Putzler. The lampshade is made of a ‘cast opaque brown glass’ with an inner ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass

1970 Angelo Brotto Esperia Italian Space Age Design Glass 2 Table Lamps
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 2 Table Lamps Designer Angelo Brotto Esperia Italy, 1970 White and Purple Murano Glass Shade Chrome Metal Base Perfect working order Glass in perfect condiction
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Artemide E-light red Y2K style design
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Desk lamp with color half transparent body. It was released in late 90s by Artemide. It's obvious that it was influenced from first generation iMac released in 1997. Color is red. I...
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1990s Italian Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Vintage Italian Space Age Hebi Table Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Hebi lamp from the Italian manufacturer Valenti based on a design by Japanese designer Isao Hosoe from the 70s. A design classic of the 70s. The Hebi is adjustable to almost any pos...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Space Age Ball Floor Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant Space Age standing or table lamp An imposing, yet simple design. A large crystal ball is held in an elegantly curved frame. The base is dissolved in a ring formed by a conti...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970s Space Age Clear and Brown Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking 1970s Murano glass wall sconce by Mazzega is a bold example of Italian Space Age design. Featuring a dramatic organic form, the sconce is crafted from thick clear glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Rare Italian Retro Pop Art Metal Wall Panel, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Italian Retro Pop Art Metal Wall Panel, 1970s, Italy Measurements : 106 cm x 71 cm x 6 cm NOTE: There 4 hanger at the backside of the panel. Please do not hesitate to ask u...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century German Space Age Pendant Lamp from Staff Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Sleek pendant lamps from the well-known manufacturer Staff Leuchten, Germany. The shade is tulip-shaped. In the upper part, the lamp is very slim and widens down to full width. The ...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Set of 3 Mid-Century German Space Age Pendant Lamp from Staff Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Three simple pendant lights from the well -known manufacturer Staff in a special color. The shape of the umbrella is tulip. In the upper area, the lamp is very slim and opens down i...
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20th Century German 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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