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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
Mushroom Floor Lamp with Tulip Base Designed by A. Blanc for Tramo, Spain 1968
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Stunning Mushroom floor lamp with tulip base designed by Joan Antoni Blanc for Tramo the Miguel Milá company, Spain 1968 White lacquered metal base. Chrome steel neck and methacryla...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Space Age Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern four-light chandelier in chrome and Murano clear and amber blown glass designed by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Stunning Ceramic Wall Light in the style of Axella, Denmark 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. In excellent condition, in the style of Axella. A beautiful wall light that com...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Space age pendant by RAAK, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Palermo, PA
Space age aluminium pendant light by RAAK. The metal's presence elevates the play of light, creating a captivating ambiance. Illuminate your space with three E27 light bulbs (60 Watt...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large Space Age Lounge Chair Armchairs in Dark Brown Vinyl, France 1970 s
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of injected foam armchairs with their original vinyl upholstery. Very comfortable.
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Faux Leather, Upholstery

Square Atlanta Electric Table Clock, by Kienzle Germany 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
German desk clock from the 1960s Atlanta electric It is made of White colored Brass base , in the shape of a cube with hands and hour markers, also made of brass. It has a back that...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1970s, by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
Located in Vienna, AT
Murano glass table lamp by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt from the 1970s. A clear glass bowl with five inward 'folds' rising toward the single E14 bulb create a superb light effect.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1970s Italian Space Age Methacrylate Ceiling Fixture with Gradient Brown Dome
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This 1970s Italian ceiling fixture is an elegant example of Space Age lighting, crafted in warm gradient methacrylate with original chrome hardware. The large dome transitions from a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Artemide Nickeled Metal Opaline Glass Aminta Floor Lamp by E. G. Schweinberger
Located in Varese, Lombardia
An iconic Aminta floor lamp designed by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide. The lamp is made from nickel-plated brass and opaline glass shade. It remains in a very good vintage...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass, Nickel

Space Age Black Metal Ceiling Lamp or Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Black Metal Ceiling Lamp or Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. 8 pieces available This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and sui...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

Space Age Pink Glass Pair of Wall Sconces, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Pink Glass Pair of Wall Sconces, 1970s, Germany Elegant rare high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consist...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space age set of 2 table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age set of table Lamps Italian manufacture 1970s Chromed aluminum parts Glass sphere that fades into opaline. European plug. 18 cm H x 19 cm x 19 cm Conditions: excellent c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970s Stunning Original Big Scheurich Lava Vase
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning Original Big Scheurich Lava Vase in excellent condition. This vase is beautiful, it seems a sculpture Dimensions: diameter 4,72" x 12,59"...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Lampada Da Tavolo Siderea Design Alberto Rosselli Gio Ponti Per Tato, 1969
Located in taranto, IT
splendida e rara lampada "siderea", disegnata da alberto Rosselli per Tato nel 1969, anno dello sbarco degli astronauti sulla Luna. Realizzata in metallo con una base in vetro sul colore verde chiaro, con lampadina centrale e cupola di vetro trasparente, come a voler...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Desk in Parchment "Leather" and Wood from the 50s, made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: France Materials: parchment leather and wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated des...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Vintage 70 s space age glass chandelier Italian design
Located in None, IT
Chromed and white metal frame three-light chandelier with spherical white glass shades, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, working, shows signs of wear given by ti...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Smoked Glass and Steel Square Coffee Table, Francois Monnet for Kappa, France
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Smoked Glass and Steel Square Coffee Table, Francois Monnet for Kappa, France 1970s A beautiful 1970s French square coffee table, designed by François Monnet, showcasing the bold, f...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Mosaic coffee table by raf Verjans, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare vintage coffee table made of inlaid aluminum mosaic parts, enhanced with resin and with a central inlaid agate stone piece. Beautiful, eye catching piece of art. Mounted on a...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Agate, Aluminum

Osvaldo Borsani Modus chairs for Tecno, 1970s - set of 2
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Modus plastic and fabric desk chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy. Timeless design from the seventies. Overall good condition with normal age related wear. 1970s - I...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Large fiberglass globe floor lamp with geometric pattern, Germany 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Large globe floor lamp. The globe is made from fiberglass. It has a geometric design in the style of Verner Panton. The surface is made out of fiberglass circles in different sizes. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass, Wood

1st edition Nesso Lamp for Artemide by Giancarlo Mattioli
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- extrem rare 1st Edition Nesso lamp made out of fiberglass - collectors piece - good condition with slight signs of use 54 cm x 33 cm 4x E-14 bulbs
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic, Fiberglass

Spring table lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1960s Germany.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Spring table lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1960s Germany. The Spring Table Lamp combines playful form with refined materials, featuring a polished chrome spiral base that brings ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Chandelier in Chrome with 8 cut Glass Panes with Tree of Life Motif, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The discs of the lamp are tactilely etched with a tree motif. Executed in wicker, wood and metal and comes with 8 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working c...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Space Age table lamps by Kennel, Netherlands 1990 s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of Space Age table lamps by Kennel, Netherlands 1990's Introducing a stunning pair of Space Age table lamps by Kennel, crafted in Amsterdam, Netherlands, during the 1990s. The...
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1990s Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Chrome

Set of 2 Vintage Modern Black Dalù Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of two table lamps was designed by Vico Magistretti for the Italian manufacturer Artemide during the 1960s. The lamps are made of molded black thermoplastic material. Dalù i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Set of 3 Mid-Century Moder Ceramic Wall Lights or Flush Mounts, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps can be mounted in different ways. This is just one example of many. Each lamp requires 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw bulb, is wired, functional and runs on both 110 / 230 volt...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

DORIA Mushroom Table Lamp, Blown Glass Shade, 1970s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant space age table lamp manufactured by DORIA Leuchten in Germany. The lamp is made of metal base with mouth-blown lampshade that contains air bubbles provides smooth and wonder...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass

Large Pendant Light in Chrome Metal and Perspex by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Iconic hanging lamp designed and produced by Gaetano Sciolari in the 1970s, made of metal tubes with perspex details. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this iconic lighti...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large Italian Glass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Very large and extremely unusual table lamp attributed to Carlo Nason, Italy 1950’s. This conspicuous lamp has a wonderful opaque white glass extrud...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space Age Italian Metal and Plastic Table Lamp from 60s
Located in Catania, CT
Vintage condition with trace of age and use for this Italian table lamp made from lacquered metal and plastic. Space age from 60s. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Brown White Red Ceramic Wall Lights Hustadt Keramik, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Multicolor ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Space Age Italian Geometric Chrome Floor or Table Lamp by Stilux, Milano, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid floor or table lamp in chrome, featuring seven light bulbs placed at the end of chrome intersecting pipes giving life to a unique optical effect, which reminds a skyscraper....
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

1970 Museum Wall Clock by Nathan Horwitt for Howard Miller/ POP MODERN SPACEAGE
Located in Buffalo, NY
1970 "Museum Wall Clock" model 622-342 Pop Modernist / Space age design by Nathan George Horwitt for Howard Miller featuring a white enameled steel frame with a composite pressboard...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

exceptional 1970s vintage RUG carpet psychedelic pop design
Located in Mannheim, DE
A very beautiful and decorative hand-knotted 1970s rug. Fantastic and typical 1970s combination of colors: different shades of orange and green combined with dark blue. Made of wool....
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric

Very Rare Large Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic floor lamp was designed in the 1960s in Italy. The pictures with the lampshades are for illustration purposes and as an example of how the lamp bases look with a lamp...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970s arc lamp with telescopic arm
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1970s arc lamp with telescopic arm. Space-age style design attributed to Harvey Guzzini. Aluminum frame adjustable arm extension from a minimum of 160 cm. to a maximum of 210 cm. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Aluminum

Murano Glass Shell Lamps, Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Murano glass shell lamps - table lamp white light blue - Vintage Space Age Design Italy - 1980s Now with free worldwide shipping! Discover the retro flair of the 80s with our unique...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Rare 9-Light Chandelier in Nichel-Plated Metal Molded Glass by Oluce, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare and impressive 9-light cascading chandelier mod. 6119 by Marco Zanuso for Oluce, produced in Italy in the 1960s. Very good vintage condition: Metal parts show oxidation spots. N...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Nickel

Space age clear lucite ashtray, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age clear lucite ashtray Italian manufacture 1970s lucite, aluminum H 9.5 × 9 × 9 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use. Small stain on the top
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Pendant Chandelier 1970s Space Age Atom Lamp Chrome, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
1970s Vintage Pendant Chandelier - Space Age UFO Atom Lamp in Chrome Introducing a captivating vintage pendant chandelier that perfectly encapsulates the ae...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Set of 2 Ochre Oval Ceramic Wall Lights Fat Lava Style, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful set of two oval ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured in Germany around the 1970s. The glaze has warm color gradients. We used clear light bulbs (see images...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

1960 s Space Age Electric Wall Clock by General Electric Lime Green Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool beautiful color Lime green plastic case with electric movement General Electric, wall clock in working condition original cord very nice simple design, and beautiful colo...
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20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Model MICO Murano White Red Glass Ceiling Lamp by Renato Toso for Leucos, 1972
Located in Barntrup, DE
A famous Italian ceiling lamp, model MICO, is also suitable as a wall or table lamp. Designed by Renato Toso and manufactured by Leucos. Made of handmade glass from the masters of Mu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space age table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age table Lamp Italian manufacture 1970s Chromed aluminum parts Glass sphere that fades into opaline. European plug. 28 cm H x 32 cm x 32 cm Conditions: excellent consisten...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Rare Wall Light in Gold by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps are executed with E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is wired, and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable for ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large Italian Murano Clear glass chrome plated metal 1970s sconce
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large sconce made of chrome plated metal structure with 11 clear molded glass "canne" elements. Electrical system composed by 5 E14 sockets. Also available in the chandelier version ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Table Lamp in the style of Martinelli Luce, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Large Italian table lamp made of an orange glass base with a white acrylic lampshade on top. Each of them can be lit together or separately with a double switch. This Space-Age piece...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Ice Bucket, 3 Ashtrays White Plastic, Steel, Cini Nils OPI Studio Italy, 1970s
Located in Arosio, IT
MarCo Melocchi and Franco Bettonica of O.P.I. Design, designed these items in 1974 and 1975. These are original items, bought as they came out on the design scene. One is the famous...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Vintage 60 s table lamp design martinelli luce
Located in None, IT
Large yellow metal table lamp with spherical glass shade, design Martinelli Luce, 1960s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show slight signs of wear given by time. SIZING:...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Mid Century Arc Eyeball Wall Lamp in Brown by Herda, 70s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare arc wall lamp in brown colour from the Dutch brand Herda. The shade can be turned any direction desirable and positioned inside or outside the arc. The lamp has a switch build i...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Ball Pendant Stem Lamp with 7 Globular Lights Massive Belgium 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
From the range by the Massive Company, this center-light features 7 lamps on a central chromed stem. Each lamp has a fitting on a chromed plate, and each holds a round globular shad...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Basket/umbrella stand - Synthesis line - E.Sottsass for Olivetti - Italy - 70s
Located in Milano, IT
An iconic Italian design object signed by Ettore Sottsass, this elegant umbrella stand was designed in the 1970s for Olivetti as part of the famous Synthesis Line, conceived for coll...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

70s Luxury Vintage Backlit Mirror
Located in Taranto, IT
Iconic round mirror with Space Age design, original from the 1970s, with satin plastic frame incorporating gradient backlighting in soft pastel tones (white, lilac, light yellow). Th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Angelo Brotto Sconces for Esperia in Stainless Steel and Murano Glass
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pair of sconces by Angelo Brotto for Esperia in stainless steel and Murano glass, each holds two lightbulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Space Ace Flower Pot Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice bright orange ceiling lamp. In the famous flower pot model by Verner Panton. 1960s Denmark. One large E27 bulb needed. With cord 85 cm high. Good condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Acrylic

Pair Pierre Cardin Tall Wardrobe Chests of Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a pair of Pierre Cardin tall wardrobe dresser cabinets with double doors which open to reveal 6 pull-out drawers. Produced by Dilingham. White l...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Large Bolla Wall or Ceiling Light Elio Martinelli (Designer), 1960s, Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Extra Large Bolla wall or ceiling lamp. Design by Elio Martinelli produced by his company Martinelli Luce in the 1960s Italy .4 Large E27 bulbs needed. Plastic shade on a Metal b...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Goffredo Reggiani Style Italian Table Lamp Space Age In Chromed Metal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Icon...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Leukè table lamp by Studio Celli Tognon for Stilnovo
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Important lamp designed for Stilnovo by the prestigious Celli Tognon studio founded by the two architects/designers in Trieste in 1964. Round tapered lines, chrome and perspex ident...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

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.