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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.

Find a collection of vintage Space Age seating, tables, lighting and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Space Age
Sculptural Chiseled Glass Lamp - A. Poli for Poliarte - Italy - 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary floor lamp from the 1970s is an elegant expression of Italian sculptural design, and is attributed to Albano Poli for Poliarte, a renowned Veronese manufacturer ac...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

GLASHÜTTE LIMBURG Five Opal Glass Brass Pendant Lights, 1970s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Set of five elegant Space Age pendant lamps manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. The lamp is made of polished brass with a mouth-blown opaline glass lamp shade that provides...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Perpetua table lamp by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Perpetua table lamp designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1981 and manufactured by Flos. This halogen lamp consists of a black aluminum stem, a round metal shade and a white plastic ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Variable Light Articulated Lamp - Gabriele D Ali for Francesconi - Italy - 60s
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary floor lamp, designed by Gabriele D'Ali and produced by Francesconi Brescia in 1965, is a perfect example of 1960s Italian design, combining functionality with aest...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Brown Metal Glass Space Age Wall Lights, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of unusual shaped brown metal with light brown glass back plate Space Age wall lights from Italy, 1970s. Unique 1970s design. This unique pair n...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Italian Ribbed Glass Pendant, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian pendant, circa 1970, with a ribbed glass diffuser. The unusual clear glass body has a horizontal ribbed structure on the outside juxtaposed with vertical ribs on the ins...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

large knut hesterberg CANDLE HOLDER candelabra stainless steel and glass 1970s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very rare large candle holder from the 1970s. It consists of 3 stainless steel tubes which are connected to each other by a round glass disc. For large candles up to 4.3" (11 cm) in ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Space Age Jim Bindman for Rainbow Lamp Co. Minimalist Brass Chrome Desk Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare patinated brass & chrome table desk lamp designed by Jim Bindman for Rainbow lamp company, we have rewired and polished the lamp it shows wear ...
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20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Space Age Vintage Red Orange Plastic Bar Cart, 1970s, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage red orange plastic bar cart or serving table or side table 1970s Germany. A wonderful bar cart or serving table from plastic circu...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

1970 s chrome pendant light with white glass globe shades
Located in London, GB
A 1970's seven light "space age" chrome pendant light. With modern white glass globe shades. Re-wired and tested.
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Late 20th Century European Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

20th Century Boule Floor Lamp Max Bill Style, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
A 1960s vintage floor lamp in the style of Swedish designer Max Bill's iconic design. This piece is built with 10 atomic style boule opal glas...
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20th Century Swiss Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Unique Heavy, Huge XXL 1970s Metal Chrome Table Lamp with Metal Shade
Located in München, DE
Unique heavy, huge XXL 1970s Space Age metal chrome table lamp with metal shade. Very rare high quality German design. Under the lamp is...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

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

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Glass

Space Age Orange White Sculptural Opal Glass Pendant Light, Czechia, 1970 s
Located in Trieste, IT
Five light hanging lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, signed Napako. Lampshades are made of milk glass and gives warm diffused light. The lamp is rewired. The length of the rod can be c...
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Enamel

Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Lavender Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent, light purple / lavender and controlled bubbles Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Red Atomic Tripod Table Lamp 1950 s Italy
Located in Lisboa, PT
A playful and rare find from 1950s Italy, this red atomic tripod table lamp embodies the exuberant spirit of the atomic age in miniature form. Its small scale is precisely what makes...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Set of Oval Red Brown Green Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful set of red, green and brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured in Germany around the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the g...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Midcentury extra large green glass tube pendant, Staff Leuchten 1960s-1970s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Wonderfull extra large ( 80 cm including top finial ) hanging pendant currently attributed to Staff Leuchten who was famous for their glasswork. This lamp is fitted with two E27 ligh...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Set of Six Very Rare Large 1970s Metal Wall Lights by Staff Model 2020/21
Located in München, DE
Set of six very rare large 1970's metal wall lights. Manufactured by Staff. Made in Germany. With original label. Model number 2020/21. Lamps are made entirely of metal, the back i...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Clear white Murano Glass 1970s pendant lamp Melania by Renato Toso for Leucos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Clear white Murano glass pendant mod. Melania, designed by Renato Toso in the 1970s and manufactured by Leucos. The conical glass lampshade is handcrafted from thick clear and ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass, Plastic

Space Age Mirror Attributed to Raymond Loewy
By Raymond Loewy, Compagnie d Esthetique Industrielle (C.E.I.)
Located in New York, NY
Incredible example of Space Age design, having an extruded plastic frame ( 4.25" W ) which features alternating vertical and horizontal protrusions. We believe this is a rare example...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Mirror, Plastic

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no27)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:27) This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czecho...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Italian Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian desk lamp in chromed brass and black enameled steel. Lovely dynamic design with nicely balanced proportions and a very solid build. Very good original condition with som...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome, Steel

Pair of Sconces by Oscar Torlasco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent vintage condition midcentury Italian wall lights with clear beveled crystal lenses mounted on chrome frames, designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen / Made in Italy circa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Acrylic Ice Wave Round Wall Mirror Italian 1970s Post-Modern 1980s Bathroom
Located in London, GB
A fantastic 1970s round mirror, with a frame made from crimped acrylic to give the effect of an icy wave. The frame of the mirror is crafted from a clear transparent icy blue acryl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Mirror, Acrylic

1970s “Utensilo” Wall Organizer, Giorgio de Ferrari for Elco, Italian Space Age
Located in BARCELONA, ES
1970s “Utensilo” Wall Organizer by Giorgio de Ferrari for Elco – Italian Space Age Design This rare “Utensilo” wall storage unit, designed by Giorgio de Ferrari for Elco in 1970s It...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Sculptural Space Age Arco Floor Lamp, Chrome Metal, Three arches extendable
Located in Milano, IT
Offered here is a vintage, sculptural floor lamp produced in Italy in the early 1970s. It is not labeled, but based on the appearance, material, joints and manufacture quality it is...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Large round original ceiling or wall lamp Ø 60 cm Mid Century Space Age
Located in München, DE
Minimalist, large, original Mid-Century Modern Space Age ceiling or wall lamp made of plastic. In the then-trendy orange color. Typical Space Age design of the 1960s in original cond...
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1950s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Very Large Bubble Glass Globe Pendant by Peill Putzler, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent space age pendant by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. A huge 18" hand blown glass globe with countless bubbles of varying size is suspended by minimalist chrome hardware. T...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1970s German Peill Putzler Frosted Lozenge-Shaped Glass Wall Lights 4 Avail
Located in London, England
Mid Century Modern 1970s German Peill Putzler lozenge-shaped frosted glass wall light. The frosted cloud-like white swirls around the grey tinted glass are similar to those ar...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Woja Spiral Space Ace table lamps 1970s Holland
By Woja
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of Chrome spiral table lamps , comes with a satin glass sphere shade . Very good condition . manufactured by Woja 1970s small sock...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Italian Space Age Lacquered Metal Table Lamp with Milk Glass, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
This Italian Space Age table lamp dates from the 1970s and exemplifies the bold forms and material experimentation associated with the era. The lamp features a sculptural lacquered m...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large 1970s Verner Panton "VP Europa" table lamp in opaline glass, chromed base.
Located in København K, 84
The rare and large Verner Panton VP Europa table lamp from 1970s is a piece of design history that seamlessly marries form and function. Its opaline glass sh...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Maison Barbier French Space Age Style Metal Table Lamp (Without Lampshade)
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Please read the entire description carefully, as we aim to provide you with detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This elegant burnis...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Brass, Metallic Thread

Minimal Design Pair of Orange Metal Wall Lamps Attr. to Artemide, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Minimal Design Pair of Orange Metal Wall Lamps Attr. to Artemide, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. They can use as ceiling lamps Lamps are in very good conditio...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Spider clamp lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce, 1967
Located in Athens, Attiki
clamp lamp White Spider Model Designer Joe Colombo Italian Manufacture Oluce design 70's excellent state of conservation Slight signs of ordinary wear and tear of the time
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage clear grey glass 1970s punch set
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Vintage hand-crafted glass punch set consisting of a large bowl and 9 cups. The transparent glass parts are very thick and have a craquelè surface treatment. The handles are in hand-...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Art Glass

Space Age Vintage Silver Aluminum Glass Coffee Table Sofa Table Knut Hesterberg
Located in Vienna, AT
A Space Age vintage silver aluminum glass coffee table or sofa table, which was designed by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt, circa 1964, Germany. While the polished aluminum base...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Space Age Opaline Glass and Lacquered Metal Cylinders Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Space Age lamp, particular Italian design of the 70s, composed of two cylinders in ivory and aluminum lacquered metal and two cylinders in opal glass.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Set Da Pranzo Vintage In Ceramica Prod. SIC Design Space Age 12 Pcs
Located in Taranto, IT
Affascinante set da pranzo vintage composto da 12 piatti in ceramica prodotti da Ceramiche SIC negli anni ’70. Il design è fortemente influenzato dallo stile Space Age, caratterizzat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

1970s German Glazed Ceramic Iridescent Orange Brown Pendant Hanging Light
Located in London, England
An unusual German glazed ceramic pendant hanging light in the Fat Lava style. The four outer lightbulbs are set in the centre of an irridescent orange glazed concave circular flower...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

Rare Golden Metal 1961 Nictea Pendant by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Golden metal and optical glass Nictea pendant by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Very good condition, few light defects on brass shade as showed in pictures. Surface has been partially...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Space Age Gaetano Sciolari Style Pair Italian Chrome-Plated Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly recommend reading the entire description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items. This is an original...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Large Space Age Mirror in Silver Leaf Finished Wood, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
This striking large mirror features a square frame with a central circular section containing the mirror itself. The minimalistic design is enhanced by the opalescent silver-leaf fin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Silver Leaf

Modernist Chrome and Marble SPACE-AGE "arc" eyeball floor lamp / Italian
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Chrome and Marble SPACE-AGE "arc" eyeball floor lamp / Made In Italy,, Classic design.. Sleek. simple , elegant. Minor dimple to chrome shade. less than 8th of an inch. Ha...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Chrome

Very Rare Triangular Wall Light with Rainbow Acrylic Front, 1980s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Full funktion. Executed in plexiglass and metal. The lamp need x E14 / E15 3 small halogen bulbs, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Our lamps are che...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large Space Age Lucite and Metal Ball Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large Space age mid-century ball lamp in lucite and metal chrome attributed to the italian design lightning manufacture Stilux. In the mood of Filippo Panseca, Gaetano Missaglia, Car...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Swirl Ball Pendant Stem Lamp with 4 Globular Lights Massive Belgium 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
From the range by the Massive Company, this center-light features 4 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

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Chrome

Set of 2 Ml80 Modular Shelves by Michel Duraoy for Roset Line, 1970s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 2 Ml80 Modular Shelves by Michel Duraoy for Roset Line, 1970s Vintage Design ML80 Modular shelf 1970 ′ by Michel Ducoy edition Roset line. 2 aluminum and lacquered wood / gla...
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20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Space Age Coffee Table by Albino Miranda, Lacquered Resin, Customizable
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Futuristic design inspired by the atomic age with its themes of experimentation, technology, and power. The coffee table is suitable for indoor and outdoor use thanks to its elegant ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Furniture

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Resin, Lacquer

Coat Stand with Umbrella Stand - Synthesis Line - E.Sottsass for Olivetti - 70s
Located in Milano, IT
A timeless icon of Italian design signed by Ettore Sottsass, the coat stand with umbrella stand from the Synthesis Line, in an elegant burgundy finish, is more than just a piece of f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Roberto Rigon Ceramic Figurine Rhino 1970s Artistic Sculpture Made in Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of space age aesthetics with this exceptional vintage ceramic figurine crafted by the renowned Ital...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Pencil Reed Wall Lamp “UFoo”
Located in Oxford, GB
Combining elements of the past and the future, this wall lamp displays a unique fusion of Space Age and Art Deco styles. Made with organic rattan, its curved layers create a gentle, ...
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2010s Philippine Space Age Furniture

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Rattan, Acrylic

Light chest of drawers
Located in Paris, FR
lluminated chest of drawers - Italy, 1970s Illuminated chest of drawers with a wooden frame and brown suede upholstery. Cream lacquered handles and top. Veneered wood drawers. Three...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Suede, Lacquer

Plexiglass and Chrome Cylindrical Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Singular floor/stand lamp made of chrome-plated metal and clear perspex diffusers, dual ignition. Polished chrome-plated metal supporting structure with horizontal rings that visuall...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Carrara Italy Space Age Big Optical Fiber Lamp Years 70 Design
Located in Biella, IT
Carrara Milano Italy production extra size optical fiber lamp years '70 design space age. Measure 22 inches diameter, perfect condition A, like new.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mushroom Design Lamp Frosted Glass Mat Space Age Peill Putzler
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large mushroom lamp made of frosted glass, completely in the typical space age style, timeless design object by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1960s. Beautiful XL design lamp, ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Space Age Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass. ca. 1968
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful four-light chandelier composed interlocking pulegoso "C" glass links. This was designed by Carlo Nason in the mid 1960's for Mazzega, a firm in the island of Murano, Italy...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass

2x Unique Aluminium Mural with Enamel by Jung 1977, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Absolutely unique. Handmade pictures from aluminium and enamel. One picture is a little tarnished at the back. See pictures. Absolute eye-catchers.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum, Enamel

1 of 3 Large Sputnik Flushmount or Wall Sconce by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Vintage Sputnik lamp from 1970s manufactured by Cosack, Germany, 1970s. This lamp can be used as a ceiling lamp, or as a wall lamp. Sockets: 11 x E14 small bulbs. Light bulbs are n...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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.