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

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Steel

Susi & Ueli Berger Floor Light, circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Rare floor lamp by the Swiss designers couple Susi & Ueli Berger. Cylindrical tube base in chromed metal from which rises a shaft ending in a swan's neck. To direct the light, the...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Space Age Furniture

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Metal

German Space Age Modular Sectional Sofa & Ottoman in Green Mohair, c. 1970's
Located in Norwalk, CT
NOTE: Dimensions provided refer to the assembled sofa as a whole. Each armless section measures 25.75" wide; each one-arm section measures 29.5" wide. The corner section measures W 5...
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Late 20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1960's Space Age Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original chandelier produced in 1960’s by Elekroinstala Company in Czechoslovakia. This is quite a rare piece as this type was only produced in small numbers. The shape o...
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Copper

Floor Lamp Diabolo Red Beige by Knoll, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful floor lamp by Knoll, manufactured circa 1970. Red and beige shade with beautiful patterns, illuminates beautifully. The base is made of wood with a classy ring in the middl...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Other

Italian Arch floor lamp in Gilded Metal and Marble attributable to Reggiani, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
A floor lamp made in Italy between the 70s with a shape that recalls the archetype of the Italian lamp in the world "Arco", designed by the Castiglioni brothers during the 60s, tripl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Metal

Beautiful Mohair and Chrome Lounge Chairs Made in Italy in the 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful and elegant set of lounge chairs in very good condition. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The design of the chrome frame gives the armchair a floating effect, making it not on...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Space age dining chairs, set of 6, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Striking space age design dining chairs made of a chrome tubular frame with a plywood seat upholstered with thick and comfy fabric cushions in a beige/yellow fabric. Good condition ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Murano Glass Accent Chandelier, Space Age Era Chrome Nason Mazzega Style
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier from the Atomic Era, made in clear blown glass and designed in the style of celebrated designer Carlo Nason and his creations for Mazzega. The piece remind...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Space age dining set, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Space age dining table and chairs made from plastic Beautiful space age design with tulip shaped bases. The set can be used inside and outside. 1960s - France (labelled made in f...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Space Age Orix Orange Writing Desk by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Rare tangerine Orix Desk by Nani Prina & Vittorio Parigi for Molteni, 1970's. Molded out of ABS plastic. The troughs are intended as letter holders or utensil holders. No chips or cr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Swirl Pattern Murano Glass Pair of Sconces by F.Fabbian, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Swirl Pattern Murano Glass Pair of Sconces by F.Fabbian, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and minimalist wall lamps. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard li...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

XL Red Taupe Ceramic Table Lamp, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Red 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 is thick...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Space Age Vintage Red Coral Pink Lounge Chairs Sofa Table Yrö Kukkapuro 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age red coral pink vintage authentic pair of lounge chairs Saturn designed by Yjrö Kukkapuro Finland 1960s and a circular red pink sofa table by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1960s. A rare ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Lampada da tavolo LS145 Carlo Nason per Mazzega, 1969
Located in Milan, IT
Rarissima e introvabile lampada disegnata da Carlo Nason nel 1969 per Mazzega. Un tempo utilizzata come lampadario, negli ultimi anni la si è riscoperta come lampada da tavolo o da t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Sculptural Hand Chair from the 80's
Located in Mortsel, BE
This unique stool chair is a standalone piece in the form of a hand. Highly sculptural and well-made, it is both strong and sturdy. Its bright red color makes it a beautiful statemen...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Polyester

1960s Italian Gaetano Sciolari 6-Light Polished Chrome Buttress Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An elegant mid century modern chandelier designed during the 1960s by Italian lighting designer Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari Lighting. The light features three-arms with six lights...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

KD59 Floor Lamp, Annig Sarian, Kartell
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The KD59 Floor Lamp is a design masterpiece created by Anig Sarian for Kartell that combines functionality and style, making it a perfect addition to any modern setting. Made from hi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Large Mushroom Table Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This unique Mid-Century Modern table lamp from the 1970s was designed by Peill & Putzler. It has a mushroom design made of hand-blown Murano glass and brass fixture. The glass was ma...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Koch & Lowy Smoked Glass Wall Sconces/Lights by Peill Putzler, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Midcentury flushmount wall lights or sconces designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. Featuring a smoked glass globe shade with a waved/ribbed molded bubble form, ca...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Metal

Egon Hillebrand Chrome goose neck table lamp 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Table lamp ,Chrome . goose neck . 1970s Egon Hillebrand rare model . good condition .
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

A Pair of Square Ceramic Wall Lights Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of two square ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Iconic 70s Adriano Rampoldi Europhon Red Lamp with AM radio
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of space age lighting design with this iconic table/desk 70s lamp by Adriano Rampoldi for Europhon. This remarkable piece showcases a striking f...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Murano Glass Floor Lamp for Mazzega, Carlo Nason, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A 20th century Italian floor lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Composed of a striking floral Murano glass shade standing on stacked stainless steel tubes, mounted to a white...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Space age design beige wall towel rack , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 25cm H, 16cm W, 22cm D Period: 1970’s Condition: Good Manufacturer: Dijkstra
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Yellow Orix Desk by Nani Prina & Vittorio Parigi for Molteni, 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare tangerine yellow Orix Desk by Nani Prina & Vittorio Parigi for Molteni, 1970's. Molded out of ABS plastic. No chips or cracks. Lamp in good working condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Murano Glass Mandruzzato Red and Yellow Sommerso Geode Dish
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage Murano glass, Mandruazatto sommerso dish, handcrafted in Italy in the 1970s. A colourful piece of Murano glass showcasing the 'geode style' crafted using the renowned 'sommerso' technique, which translates to 'submerged.' A skilled art glass process that involves layering two or more tones of glass submerged within one another. The result of this revered process results in a bold and colourful display of layers of glass. In this dish, a warm yolk-toned yellow glass is paired with a vibrant tomato-red glass. The combination of the colors create a beautiful and unique optical display...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Murano Glass

Gino Vistosi Vintage White Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Murano table lamp produced by Vetreria Vistosi in an opaline hand blown glass. Produced in Italy in the 1970s with a space age design
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian space age Adjustable floor lamp in metal and orange metal, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Adjustable floor lamp in metal and orange metal, 1970s Vintage and fantastic floor lamp with spherical and adjustable diffuser in orange painted metal. The slightly...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Postmodern Adjustable Chrome Eyeball Lamp by Sonneman c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Classic chrome eyeball floor lamp having an adjustable ball shade, on aa adjustable chrome rod arm, which is attached to a heavy iron base, in black mat paint finish. The lamp is in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

70s bar cabinet
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Italian-made bar cabinet from the 1970s. Wooden frame with glass, mirrored and metal details. Interesting metal counter with illuminated top. In the measurements shown below are the...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Rush, Rattan and Mid Blue Velvet, 1960s Armchair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful armchair was produced in Italy between the 1960s and the 1970s. It is handmade from rush and rattan and remains in pretty good condition: slight leaks of protective va...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Velvet, Rattan, Rush

Italian space age metal plexiglass and marble black violet arc floor lamp, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age metal, plexiglass and marble, black and violet arc floor lamp from 1980s. Arc lamp with curved tubular metal structure, with adjustable lampshade, made up of a geom...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Marble, Metal

Chrome Floor Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chrome Floor Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Rare Space Age Picnic Set ‘Pic Boll’ by Carlo Viglino for Guzzini, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful space age picnic set ‘Pic Boll’ designed by Carlo Viglino in 1968 and produced by Guzzini, Italy in the 60s and 70s. This lovely 6 person picnic features a plastic sphere ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Mario Bellini Blue Cotton Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 7
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features seven modules with backrest (four big modules and three small ones) and one armres...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Velvet, Foam, Cotton

Swirl Pattern Murano Glass Pair of Sconces by F.Fabbian, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Swirl Pattern Murano Glass Pair of Sconces by F.Fabbian, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and minimalist wall lamps. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard li...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Verner Panton S Chairs
Located in London, GB
Set of 6 Verner Panton chairs in white lacquered molded ABS. Publisher's imprint under the seat. Herman Miller edition for Fehlbaum 1971 (except one from 1973). Bibliography: Peter...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kaiser Idell & Co. Leuchten Bauhaus Tube Ceiling Light, 1940s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful slim line Bauhaus ceiling lamp manufactured by Kaiser Idell (Kaiser & Co Leuchten, Germany est. 1865). Brushed metal and alloy. Fully working and tested condition, rebu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Italian Space Age Dining Table with Chromed Legs and Smoked Glass Top
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a stunning and timeless Space Age dining table, with tubular legs in chromed metal and a round smoked glass top with squared edge. Designed and manufactured most ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Grande Lampada ad Arco Regolabile - Reggiani, Italia, 1970
Located in Milano, IT
Grande lampada ad arco regolabile in altezza e lunghezza, con luce orientabile, in metallo cromato e base in cemento. Produzione italiana, anni '70, attribuita a Reggiani. Altezza ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Cement, Metal, Chrome

Italian space age Table dial telephone Bobo by Sergio Todeschini Telcer, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Table dial telephone Bobo by Sergio Todeschini for Telcer, 1970s Table dial telephone mod. Bobo made of bright yellow plastic and metal. In the upper part there is ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1960's Pair of Space Age Fibreglass Pod Chairs
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and unusual pair of 1960’s space age vintage pod chairs, which were made in England. The design is so stylish and they are extreme...
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Mid-20th Century English Space Age Furniture

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Faux Fur, Fiberglass, Wood

1970s German Peill & Putzler Space Age Wall Sconce or Flush Mount
Located in London, GB
1970s German Peill & Putzler Plafoniere space-age frosted glass with a swirled striped pattern wall light/ sconce or flush mount ceiling light. The frosted glass round shades screw o...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Opaline Sputnik Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and rare Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 10 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary desig...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair Lounge Chairs by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italy
Located in Halle, DE
Exceptional and rare Pair of Lounge Chairs, designed 1965 by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italy. The chairs feature a sculptural frame made of bent and chromed flat steel. The chr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

Lamp by Trix und Robert Hausmann for Swiss Lamps International
Located in München, DE
Very impressive Sputnik wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Exceptional design and very high-quality workmanship. The lamp is a highlight for every room. The smoky gold finish is ra...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

1960s Lennart Bender 'Krokus'
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair ‘Krokus’ designed by Lennart Bender for Ulferts. Sweden, 60s/70s With its distinctive silhouette, the Krokus Armchair harmoniously merges organic shapes and clean lines. Th...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Upholstery, Fiberglass

Ceramic Hand Wall Sconce, very huge size 14.6'', Italian design lamp, c. 1970s
Located in leucate, FR
Huge ceramic wall light in the shape of a left hand. Extremely rare with this large size An opalescent Murano glass globe (diameter 9.8'') is placed in the palm of the hand. The la...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Murano Glass

Vintage Fluid and Massive Murano Sculpture in "Sommerso" Clear and Green Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Very big and heavy Murano vase in "Sommerso" glass. The peculiar technique, translating to "submerged", consists in joining two layers of different colours glass, so that one looks to be absorbed by the other. In this case, the two colours are green for the core and clear/crystal for the outer layer. The piece is fluid, and is an abstract sculpture in its own right beside being an actual vase. It is preserved in very good original conditions, with minor scratches/hairlines and the expectable patina of a four decades old object...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Herda Dutch Perspex Wall Light, 70's
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Design from the seventies of perspex, produced by Herda Lighting BV. The lamp consists of several layers of plexiglass, tranparent discs and transparent brown discs on a white base...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Space Age Floor Lamp in Chromed Metal With Magnetic Lights by Reggiani
Located in Milano, IT
When thinking of chromed lamps from the mid-century period it's hard not to remember Goffredo Reggiani, the obscure yet famed italian entrepreneur and light designer. Particularly ke...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Vintage Space Age Floor Lamp in Steel and Chrome , 1970's Italian Floor lamp
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Lighting , Italian Designer Lamp , Made in Italy 1970's Offered for sale is a stunning and original floor lamp from the Space Age era, made in steel and metal and highly dec...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel

1970s 'Panda' Blue Desk Lamp by Ambrogio Pozzi for Harveiluce Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover the elegance of Italian design with this charming and rare 70s lamp designed by Ambrogio Pozzi for Harveiluce in the 1970s. This cleverly crafted lamp features two interlock...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Vintage Italian 1970s sculptural metal lamp in the style of Angelo Brotto
Located in Milano, IT
The design era known as Space Age spans over the course of almost three decades, from the late 1950s to the mid 1980s. Designers and artists from all over the world created objects i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Mid Century modern Crhomed steel floor lamp in Space age Style, Italy 1970 's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage chromed floor lamp in space age , Italy 1970s. A 12 lights silver colored vintage floor lamp with chromed and steel structured and refined details. A pure 1970s Space Age pie...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

Zodiac Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1950s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The pair of Zodiac Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita, crafted in the 1950s, represents a perfect blend of mid-century modern design and exceptional craftsmanship. Jacques Biny, a reno...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Mazzega Murano, Artemide, Kartell, and Joe Colombo. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $650,000 while the average work can sell for $1,719.

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