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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
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

Materials

Blown Glass

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

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Chrome

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

Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Mazzega, Murano Glass, Italy circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large eight light Space Age chandelier manufactured in chromed hardware and hand blown orange and clear Murano glass by Mazzega. The glass can be arranged in a few different ways as you can appreciate in a couple fo photos of the listing. These Space Age chandeliers were often displayed with Mirrored bulbs (last couple photos...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Gino Sarfatti, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Five light ceiling light attributed to Gino Sarfatti, from the 1960s. Chrome frame with white opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, ware consistent with age and use.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of three Italian space-age brass wall sconces
Located in Milano, IT
Set of 3 Italian Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamps, 1970s - Sculptural Minimalism Meets Timeless Elegance Step into the future of the past with this rare set of three Italian wall or...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

An Original Pair of "Pileino" Table Lamps By Gae Aulenti For Artemide, 1972
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Original Mid Century Modern Italian "Pileino" Electric Table Lamps Designed by Gae Aulenti for Artemide 1972 Made In Italy In the areas of furniture, branding, and interior design, Aulenti was regularly commissioned by major international companies, such as Artemide, Banca Commerciale Itliana, Fiat, Ideal Standard, Knoll International, Louis Vuitton, Martinelli Luce , Olivetti , and Pirelli , among others. Iconic designs by Aulenti include the Pileino Lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Silver-Plated Metal "unipersonale"ashtray from Lino Sabattini, 1972, set of 3
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 3 silver plated metal unipersonale ashtray by Lino sabattini, 1972. Manifacture's mark on the base.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Silver

Rare Ceiling Lamp with 8 Bubbled Glass Shades, Kaiser Leuchten Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This eight-armed ceiling light was produced in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has its original wiring and requires eight E14 Edison screw fit bulbs.  
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

GLASHÜTTE LIMBURG Ten Opal Glass Brass Pendant Lights, 1970s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Ten 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 a smoot...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Beautiful 1960s Kaiser Brass Wall Lamps with Two Golden Glass Spheres
Located in München, DE
A pair of rare, beautiful Kaiser brass wall lamps with two gold-colored glass spheres. Super sixties space age design. Two E14 sockets each for max. 40W ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Red and White Plastic Space Age Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
All plastic Space Age table lamp made in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. 1x25W, E12-E14 bulb US wiring compatible
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

A stunning 1980´s Danish set of modern nightstands in steel with glass-tops
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A sleek and futuristic addition to your bedroom: a set of nightstands that redefine contemporary elegance. Crafted from white metal with glass tops, each nightstand comprises two sep...
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1980s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Hollywood regency 3 lights metal and opaline glass table lamp, Lama, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency 3 lights metal and opaline glass table lamp Lama, Italy 1970s Chromed metal, opaline glass H 53.5 x 25 cm diam. Conditions: excellent consistent with age and u...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Ceramic Bubble Wall or Ceiling Lamp, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The wall lamp come with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt. Delivery without bulb.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Opaline Glass, Brass Omega ceiling Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This large "Omega" ceiling lamp was designed in the 1960s by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. It is made from a white painted metal structure, 3 brass stops with 2 white opaline glass ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Nickel

Pair of spherical ribbed brass table lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of spherical and ribbed brass table lamps.
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1980s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Design Space Age Chandelier in Steel with 6 Light Bulbs , 1970s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful Italian design of the period space age chandelier in stell with six bulbs, 1970s. Perfect conditions fully functional.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
- Wall or flush mount ceiling lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Lighting Company - 3 glass lights - The lamp received the iF design award in 1974 The wall lamp come with 3 x E14 / E15 ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Luciano Campanini “Helix” adjustable dining or coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage 'Helix" adjustable dining or coffee table designed by Luciano Campanini for Cama. The design makes it possible to lower the table by moving the 'propellors' to the ground lo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Boby white trolley, Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
Located in Milano, Lombardia
he Boby trolley, conceived by renowned designer Joe Colombo and produced by Bieffeplast, represents an icon of Italian design in the 1970s. This versatile and functional storage cart...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Cini Nils Planter Lucite Minimalistic White Cube Mid Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Cini & Nils planter from 1969 /Italy. Minimalistic white cube planter made from a white plastic cube hovering on a clear Lucite ring in very good co...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Lucite, Plastic

Huge Vintage Smoked Glass and Chrome Wall Light from Hilldebrand, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Only one is still available. Four E14 bulbs on a chrome plate. Very good vintage condition with normal signs of use. 100% original condition and fully functional. ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

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

White Methacrylate Square Mirror 4724/5 by G. Stoppino for Kartell
Located in Varese, Lombardia
White methacrylate square wall mirror design by Gino Colombini and produced by Kartell in the 1970s. Good condition: a very small chip on one corner. a few darker lines along one side.
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1870s Italian Antique Space Age Furniture

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Mirror, Plastic

Space Age Dome Lid Smoke Lucite Ice Bucket
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique Space Age dome ice bucket, with white plastic removable insert for easy cleaning. Sleek and glamorous. Minimal in design and high in style.
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20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

White ceramic 60s 12-piece coffee tea service by Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Splendid 12-piece white & grey ceramic tea & coffee service with rare decoration, made in the 1960s and 1970s by Rosenthal based on a design by Tapio Wirkkala. The service is incom...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chrome "Sputnik" Pendant by Cosack (Model 3337)
Located in Mortsel, BE
This playful "Sputnik" or "Atomic" pendant light was produced by the German manufacturer Cosack Leuchten in the 1970s (Model 3337). The lamp features a futuristic, organic shape remi...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1 of 15 XL Staff Pendant Lamp Model P117 by Rolf Krüger, 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
1 of 15 XL Staff pendant lamp Model P117 by Rolf Krüger, 1970s. Classic Space Age design, Model P117. Diameter is 33cm, the total height 120cm. Good condit...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Pair of "Galaxy" Easy Chairs by Alf Svensson Ingvar Sandstrom for DUX Sweden
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Hard to find as a pair are these Space Age futuristic "Galaxy" swivelling easy chairs by ALF SVENSSON & YNGVAR SANDSTORM for DUX Sweden The design is from 1968 when the space race to the moon and the futuristic Concorde airplane inspired...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Fagenhulst Lucifer wall lamp Fagerhults A&E design 1970s Sweden
By Adam Dahlstrom, Fagerhult
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very rare to find this Fagerhult Lucifer lamp .in the wall version . Design and signed by Tom Ahlstrom en Hans Ehrich. A&E . Turn able
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1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

A Pair Rare Smoked Glass Wall Lamps, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair Awesome of Large Acrylic Fan Wall Lamps, 1960s Dimensions Height: 7.87 in. (20 cm) Width: 3.93 in. (10 cm) Depth: 2.75 in. (7 cm) The wall lamps come with each 2 x E14 / E15 E...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Smoked Glass, Plastic

Italian Modern Space Age White Desk Lamp by Zonca, 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Modern Space Age White Desk Lamp by Zonca, 1970s This flexible white table desk lamp manufactured from Zonca LTD in the 1970s, captures the essence of space-age design with ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Italian Space Age Mario Bellini Style Organic Lounge Chairs, 1970, Italy
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Extraordinary Space Age Italian lounge chairs in the style of Mario Bellini. The frame of the chairs is covered with a rounded soft foam and upholstered with very fine Italian fabric...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Futuristic 70s Space Age Table Lamp
Located in Hilversum, NL
This iconic vintage table lamp from the 1970s is a striking example of space age design. Featuring a bold, spherical shape nestled within a circular metal frame, the lamp evokes the ...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces by Hillebrand, Germany in chromed brass and heavy pressed glass resembling ice. West Germany, circa 1970, copper.
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Set of 2 Space Age Candleholders made of Aluminium Jorge Pensi Design
Located in BARCELONA, ES
If you're seeking a unique blend of mid-century modern flair and futuristic design, this set of 2 Space Age candleholders in aluminum is a must-have. Their sleek, sculptural form ins...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

White Acrylic Ceiling Lamp Yki Nummi Style 1970s Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb good looking ceiling light, white acrylic, comes with aluminum details and canopy. One E27 large bulb. This is a unique and beautiful piece. Very good condition.    
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Acrylic

Vintage Junghans shaggy wool rug 1970s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Wool rug with an abstract multicolored motif typical of the 1970s, by Junghans Germany. New old stock, has never been used.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Brass Atomic Ceiling Wall Lamp from Cosack
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age Atomic ceiling or wall lamps by Cosack based on a design by Dorothee Becker from the early 70s. A truly imposing design. On fine rods protrude from a central hemisphe...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Metal Plant Stand or Side Table
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Metal Plant Stand or Side Table, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information: Material: Metal Color: Gray Period: 1970s Item Type: Vintage, Anti...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Set of 2 Space Age Chrome Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing ceiling or wall lights from leola still a design by gaetano sciolari from the 1970s. a timeless design that convinces with its simple and precise geometry. This luminaire c...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century German Space Age Tulip Pendant Lamp from Staff Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple pendant lamp from the well -known manufacturer Staff. The shape of the umbrella is tulip. In the upper area, the lamp is very slim and opens down into the full width. The lig...
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20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large Orange Fat Lava Vase West Germany Carstens 7315-45
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large orange fat lava vase, by Carstens, West Germany, 1960s-70s, numbered at the bottom 7315-45. West Germany was actually a collective name for ceramics that came onto t...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Beautiful brass and glass Space Age Sputnik, Dandelion, 1960s / Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany, DDR, 1960s - Made of brass and glass - Original good condition - marked by manufacturer - Us compatible jr
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Large Round Illuminated Lucite Flower Mirror, 1955 Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A beautiful large round flower wall mirror with illuminated background and hundreds of Lucite blossoms, Austria. Fine working condition. A round wall mirror with a circular tube ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Table Lamp In Metal Glass By Napako, Czechoslovakia 1970s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage table lamp produced by Napako in 1970s. The original label still attached. The lamp is created in the influence of the Space age period of the Czech design. The lam...
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Space Age Table Lamps from Pokrok Zilina, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
These space-age table lamps were produced in the 1970s in Czechoslovakia by Pokrok Zilina. Lamps are fully functional, require E14 bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Round Murano Amber Bubble Flushmount light by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round Murano Flush Mount by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. Thick textured Murano fixture on a brass base with 3 brass screws. High quality and in very good conditi...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Huge 1960s Italian Two-Piece Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Vistosi
Located in München, DE
Gigantic 1960s Italian two-piece Murano glass mushroom table lamp. Great high quality Italian design. No more labels to be found. But according to the previous owner, it was bough...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mid Century Eyeball Fishing Rod Light in Orange Wall Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare orange space age wall lamp with hanging eyeball shade. The shade can be turned in different directions. The height of the shade can also be adjusted. The lamp requires one ...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Harvey Guzzini Alba Lamp by Sergio Brazzoli Ermanno
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare Harvey Guzzini Alba floor lamp. Designed by Sergio Brazzoli & Ermanno Good original condition with slight signs of age & use dimensions: 162 cm h...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Goffredo Reggiani Space Age Chandelier, Golden Chrome Finish, Italy, 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Goffredo Reggiani Space Age Chandelier, Golden Chrome Finish, Italy, 1970s 1960s golden chromed space age chandelier, designed by the esteemed Italia...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Iron, Chrome

Large mosaic wall lamp made from plexiglas, Germany 1970s
Located in ECHT, NL
Large impressive wall lamp. The screen is made from numerous pieces of colored plexiglas and set in a wooden frame. Originally it was fitted with two TL lamps. These have been replac...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Plexiglass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sconces in Murano glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of large four-light Italian Space Age sconces in Murano glass and chromed brass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Sculptural Propeller Coffee Table, Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in Neuss, NW
Sculptural propeller coffee table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt from the 1960s. 19mm thick glass top on high quality aluminum frame. Quality Features: very good workmanship...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Vintage Junghans shaggy wool rug 1970s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Wool rug with an abstract multicolored motif typical of the 1970s, by Junghans Germany. New old stock, has never been used.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Wool

Space Art Chrome Acrylic Light Panel Sconce, Italy 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Chic wall sculpture.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Space Age Vintage Set Of Three Italian Stainless Steel Wall Hooks
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This set includes three wall-m...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Targetti Sankey Table Lamps, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pair of table lamps in handblown clear and white Murano glass and chromed metal, manufactured by Targetti Sankey and still retaining the original labels, circa 1970.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

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.