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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
Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

An Italian Space Age Round Mirror in Smoked Lucite by Guzzini 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
The mirror that we propose is closely related to the splendid lamps in plastic material with warm and caramel colors that you see in every specialized furniture magazine and the reas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Mirror, Acrylic, Lucite

Set of 2 Chairs Mod.4854 Gae Aulenti, Kartell
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Chairs Kartell by Gae Aulenti Mod.4854 Chairs Mod.4854 Gae Aulenti, Kartell The Mod.4854 chair is an iconic creation by famous Italian designer Gae Aulenti for Kartell, a renowned It...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Black Metal and White Plastic Shade 1960s Serpente Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black metal adjustable base with white plastic shade. Maker label inside the shade and above the base. The lamp remains in very good condition; light scratches around the lampshade...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair of 1950s Italian Attr. Pierluigi Colli Tan Boucle & Velvet Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning futuristic pair of 1950s Italian armchairs attributed to Pierluigi Colli. Newly reupholstered The armchairs are iconic examples of what you would expect from I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Space Age Stool by Olaf Von Bohr for Gedy, Italy 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the iconic Space Age era with this vintage stool designed by Olaf Von Bohr and crafted by Gedy in Italy during the 1960s. Embodying the geometric and minimalistic design pr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

1970s Space age table lamp Opaline lampshade + Chromed base (40x28x28cm). Cool
Located in Firenze, FI
1970s Space age desk/table lamp glass. Super cool mid-century piece! Opaline glass lampshade with steel chromed heavy base. Dimensions: Ø 28cm x 40cm height Weight: 7kgs (14 pounds...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

System X pendant lamp Ross Lovegrove Y2K style design space age
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
System X pendant lamp designed by Ross Lovegrove for Yamagiwa. It's in the taste of Y2K futuristic style, Neo space age era. X shaped plastic body has LED inside, and be illuminated...
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Early 2000s Japanese Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Space Age White Glass Italian Pendant Light
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Space Age in white glass Italian pendant light.
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass

Walter Leeman Zeppelin sofa for Velda 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
Rare Zeppelin sofa designed by Walter Leeman in the seventies for Velda and produced in 20 copies. The sofa, thanks to its monumental dimensions and seamless tubular structure, makes...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Furniture

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Steel

chrom Sputnik Ceiling Lamp by Klaus Hempel for Massive (Belgium), 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
beautiful Sputnik ceiling light by Richard Essig- 1970s This stylish Sputnik chrome lamp from the 1970s is a timeless design piece that perfectly embodies the charm and elegance of ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Set of 2 Cubist 1970s Modernist Metal Wall or Table Lamps
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive cubist wall or table lamps from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real highlight for every room. The lighting effect of the lamps is extremely beautif...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age bed in white lacquered wood 1970s DBM Italia
Located in IT
White lacquered wood and fibreglass bed frame made in the 1970s by DBM Italia . The bed is complete with fully functional built-in coloured lights. Th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

1960's Tall Eyeball Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage Space age Italian table lamp. The lampshade resembles an eyeball and is adjustable in all directions, up, down and sideways.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Hyaline leather and glass armchair by Fabio Lenci for Stendig Italy 1960s, set 2
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather rolls are interconn...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Leather, Glass

Set of 4 dining chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 stackable dining chairs designed by Rudi Verelst. The have a heavy wired chrome frame with orange faux leather upholstery. The chairs are in a very good condition with no ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1 of the 2 Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on brass base lamps, Germany, circa 1970. This exceptional artefact of modern design reflects the extreme interest in modernism acro...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Italian Vintage Sculptural Murano Art Glass Table or Bedside Light, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful blown/handmade glass table / bedside lights. Italy, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

1970 Sergio Asti Cedit Space Age Design Italiano Ceramica Verde Posacenere
Located in Brescia, IT
Posacenere designer Sergio Asti prod. Cedit Italy, 1970 Ceramica verde Posacenere composto da due elementi in ceramica verde Etichetta adesiva e firma impressa sotto vetrina Perfet...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on chrome base lamps, Germany, circa 1970. This exceptional artefact of modern design reflects the extreme interest in modernism across...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

glass ice cube desk lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
desk lamp ice glass by Peill & Putzler, 1970s. The designer lamp is a real classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp from Peill & Putzler is made of high-quality glass in the shape of ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Pistillo lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Valenti Luce, 1969
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
The Pistillo ceiling, wall, or floor lamp has always been an icon of contemporary design, beautiful when lit but also when turned off. Its shape is inspired by nature. The body and ...
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Resin

Mid Century Brown and White Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Big space age mushroom table lamp with large white shade and metal base. The acrylic glass mushroom shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) ligh...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large space age floor lamp by Glashutte Limburg, Germany 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Space age floor lamp. It has a chromed metal base with a large opaline glass globe made by Glashütte Limburg in the 1960s. The globe measures a whopping 45cm in diameter. The total h...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Italian 1960s bar stool made of green painted metal with perforated metal seat
Located in München, DE
Rare bar stool made of green painted metal with perforated metal seat. Beautiful Space Age design from the 1960s. Made in Italy. Very well preserved with very few signs of wear. Pain...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mod Space Age Flex Arm Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Post Modern, Space Age flex arm desk lamp with orb form hood shade. The lamp is in a tan color, with a black collar coil arm which allows for...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Esperia pendant lamp from the 1970s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Large three-light pendant lamp from the 1970s manufactured by Esperia, an Italian company that has produced high-end decorative lighting since 1952. Today Esperia is a company of exc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Space Age Danish Carved Wood Bowl Centerpiece Catchall Vide Poche, 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite modernist Space Age Danish carved bowl, catchall, or desk accessory boasts lovely wood marquetry. This vide poche has a geometric wavy shape with a typical spatial shi...
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1980s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Italian space age Chromed metal Adjustable floor lamp by Reggiani, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Chromed metal Adjustable floor lamp by Reggiani, 1970s Adjustable floor lamp entirely in chromed metal. The cylindrical diffuser can be adjusted in height and incli...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Opaline Sputnik Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and rare Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 opaline glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. Very contemporary design with a fantastic look. Condition: Very good v...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

chrom Sputnik Ceiling Lamp by Valenti Luce, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
big sputnik ceiling lamp - 1970s This stylish Sputnik chrome lamp from the 70s is a timeless design piece that perfectly embodies the charm and elegance of this era. With its striki...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Mid Century Space Age Pendant Lamp by Herda, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very special space age pendant by the Dutch brand Herda. The lamp consists of an acryllic orange/brown/copper coloured outer shade and a white inner shade. The lamp requires one E2...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Chromcraft Sculpta Swivel Chairs
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An original set of 4 Chromcraft Sculpta self centering swivel chairs in Black leather and polished aluminium, as seen in the original series of Star-Trek in the episode 'The trouble ...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Rare Calendar Ring-A-Date Euroway – Space Age Icon 1970 with original box
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
“Ring-a-Date” wall calendar, designed by Giorgio Della Beffa for Euroway Torino in the 1970s, a space age icon that epitomizes the retro-futuristic charm of space age era. Its uniqu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Grey Power Flower Fan by Heckhausen - Zetsche for Elmar Flàtotto
Located in Den Haag, NL
Great looking ,Grey Power Flower Fan by Heckhausen - Zetsche for Elmar Flàtotto in the 2000s. 3-speed engine and automatic blade-stopping safety system - in case of contact. Foam bl...
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Early 2000s Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Foam

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno chrom Pendant Light for Staff, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light The "Saturno" hanging lamp from STAFF Leuchten is an impressive designer piece designed by Kazuo Motozawa. With its size, this chrome-plated han...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Coffee Table Designed by Marc Held for Prisunic, France 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice coffee table designed by Marc Held for Prisunic Classic space age design It can be use as coffee table, side table or coctail table
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, 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

Materials

Metal

Super Rare 'Mecurio' Chairs by French Artist Claude Courtecuisse, Steiner, 1967
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
We are proud to offer a superb pair of extremely rare 'Mercurio' lounge chairs by the French artist, designer and sculptor Claude Courtecuisse. Both chars are signed with the 'Cat...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Seventies Fat Lava Vases Germany (3 pcs)
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Three vibrant colored vases. The highest vase is from Scheurich Keramik and the height is 28 cm The orange vase is from Bay Keramik and its height is 20 cm The triangle vase is fro...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Enrico Tronconi floor lamp Italy 1960
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful and stylish floor lamp The base and the chromed metal base hosts a height adjustable reflector composed of two aluminum discs, including a white lacquered.Diffuse and gent...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Medusa table Lamp by Olaf von Bohr
Located in Brussels, BE
Olaf von Bohr table lamp designed in 1968. "Medusa" model with a spiral body composed of white lacquered metal strips on a black lacquered metal base. Some very slight enamel chips ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Paire de lampes boule en inox chromé Francaise Space Age Vintage
By RAAK
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Duo de lampes boule en inox chromées, à poser dans votre chambre ou le salon. L'inox étant un matériaux plus qualitatif que l'aluminium. Elles sont présentées avec une ampoule coule...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space Age Double Shaded Pendant Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Artimeta, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age pendant lamp by Elio Martinelli for Artimeta with a double smoked acrylic glass shade. The outer shade is transparent and has a dark, copper-like colour, the inne...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Sölken Leuchten Space Age Arc Floor Lamp Mushroom Standing Light 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age arc floor lamp with mushroom shade by the German Sölken Leuchten. The white shade produces a warm and delicate glow....
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chair red fabric Orbit sofa Eero Koivisto Y2K style design space age
By Offecct, Marc Newson
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Orbit sofa designed by Eero Koivisto for Offecct. This seating can be used as bench with back. It's the style in Y2K interior and design. Also really great example in that era.
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Early 2000s Swedish Space Age Furniture

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Steel

60s Temde Space Age pendant lamp with teak plywood and a sperical lampshade
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and very well preserved vintage ceiling lamp by Temde, an original from the 1960s. Typical high-quality Space Age design from that time. The lamp consists of a large beige ...
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic, Teak, Plywood

Bureau "Nomos" Norman Foster plateau bois et pieds aluminium par Vitra XX Siècle
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Bureau Norman Foster (né en 1935) Modèle "Nomos", crée à l'origine pour tecno, mais celui est très rare car il a été édité par Vitra (Allemagne/ Suisse) et fut très peu commercialis...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
Methacrylate plate fixed by a rubber link on a black acrylic bracelet, matt exterior and glossy interior, locked by an altugas rod wearing the Artist's brand. Both the facade and th...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Original Fabric Gianfranco Frattini Style 3-Seater Tubular Sofa, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a n exceptionally rare Space Age sofa with tubular frame. This original brown velvet Gianfranco Frattini style 3-seater sofa features stunning design an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

Ceramic Lamp in Mustard Yellow - Gabbianelli Marcello Cuneo Style, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Illuminate your space with the allure of 1970s design with this stunning vintage 70s lamp reminiscent of Marcello Cuneo‘s creations crafted by Gabbianelli and SC3. Featuring a unibody ceramic base that seamlessly incorporates the wiring and bulb holder, this lamp is a true testament to the innovative design of the era. The striking mustard yellow color of the ceramic base makes a bold statement, evoking the vibrant spirit of the 70s. Authentic and in excellent vintage condition, this lamp not only provides stunning visual impact but also emits a charming lighting effect, especially when paired with a mirrored bulb. Whether placed on a bedside table, sideboard, or desk, this Marcello Cuneo style 70s ceramic table lamp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Krokus armchair by Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful Krokus armchair designed by Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB, Sweden, in the 1960s. Super confortable and adorable with its famous mushroom shape. Entirely restored and reupho...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Velvet, Fiberglass

Mid Century Orange 'Bug Eye' Massive Pendant Lamp by Luigi Colani, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Iconic orange bug eye pendant lamp by Massive, often attributed to Luigi Colani.The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulbs. Additional information: Materials: Metal, plastic Period: 19...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970s German Space-Age Illuminated Orange Glass Table Lamp inc Original Shade
Located in London, GB
1970s German space-age and futuristic illuminated orange glass table lamp. The illuminated orange base with feature brass fittings requires a single E14 screw-in bulb inside. This ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Wire

Space age orange ceramic vase, Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age orange ceramic vase Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1970 H 22 cm - 5.5 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use. No defects
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Abstract Reversible Modular Sculpture in Metal and Acrylic by Miguel Ángel Vidal
By Miguel Ángel Vidal
Located in North Miami, FL
Abstract reversible modular sculpture in aluminum, metal and acrylic by argentine artist Miguel Ángel Vidal By: Miguel Ángel Vidal Material: acrylic, aluminum, synthetic, plastic, m...
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1970s Argentine Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Metal

Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
Methacrylate plate fixed by a rubber link on a black acrylic bracelet, matt exterior and glossy interior, locked by an altugas rod wearing the Artist's brand. Both the facade and th...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Italian space age Table lamp Vaga by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Wall lamp in white ceramic with 4 lights, 1960s Table lamp mod. Vaga entirely in white painted metal. The inclined dome diffuser has a hole in the upper pa...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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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