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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
Pair Of Armchairs From Up Závody On Metal Wheels, Czechoslovakia, 1970
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Pair of office chairs from UP Závody on Metal Wheels, Czechoslovakia, 1970 Fully reupholstered chairs in white - grey-white easy to clean fabric. Seat with quilting. Chairs rests on ...
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Late 20th Century Czech Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Fat Lava Brown Ceramic Wall Lights, Hustadt Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
Piar of Brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. Measurements: Width: 8.26 in (21 cm) Heigth: 7.87 in (20 cm) Dep...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Rare Modular room divider mod. 835. resin ABS Gianfranco Frattini Prod. Bernini
Located in Vittoria, IT
Raro set di 6 moduli paravento componibile modello 835. Resina ABS stampata. Produzione Bernini 1968 circa. Domus n.470, gennaio 1969, pubblicità; Domus n.483, febbraio 1970, p.44
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Resin

Blown Glass and Chrome Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three original 1970s tubular lights produced by Staff Leuchten, Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with hand blown shades on a chrome pendant. All original. This item is ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of orange space age table lamps, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Pair of space age orange metal table lamps made in Italy in the 1960s. Very cool pair of lamps with an attarctive design, nice vibrant orange colour. tested and ready to use 1960s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Tavolino da salotto space Age legno anni 60 design Modernariato
Located in Taranto, IT
Meraviglioso tavolino apribile da salotto in legno e metallo, prodotto negli anni 60, manifattura italiana. L’articolo in buone condizioni conservative, non vi è alcun difetto estet...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Plastic Flower Holder - Giotto Stoppino for Kartell - Italy - 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and distinctive white plastic vase designed in the 1970s by Giotto Stoppino and produced by Kartell. Its shape, which is typical in the designer's work, plans to accommodate 12 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Office Chair From Up Závody On Metal Wheels, Czechoslovakia, 1970
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Office chair from UP Závody on Metal Wheels, Czechoslovakia, 1970 Fully reupholstered chairs in white - grey-white easy to clean fabric. Seat with quilting. Chair rests on metal star...
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Late 20th Century Czech Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Customizable Space Age Sofa Atlantis from Jitona, 1970's, Czechoslovakia.
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Sofa "Atlantis" in Beige Boucle, from Jitona, 1970's Czechoslovakia. This item is made from polystyrene and upholstery foam, what makes sofa light and comfortable. Fully reupholstere...
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Late 20th Century Czech Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Foam, Polystyrene

Satin Metal Chandelier by Pirro Cuniberti for Sirrah, Italy 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and spectacular satin metal chandelier designed by the Italian artist and designer Pirro Cuniberti for the famous Sirrah company. It is an elegant, refined work that will furnis...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Richard McCarthy for Selrite Style Glass Top Table & 4 Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Atomic Space Age Richard McCarthy for Selrite Style Forged Wrought-Iron and Oak Captain Chairs & Pedestal Base Glass Top Table ...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Large 60s Italian two-piece Murano glass table lamp by Roberto Pamio for Leucos
Located in München, DE
Large beautiful 1960s two-piece Murano glass table lamp. Designed by Roberto Pamio. Manufactured by Leucos. Made in Italy. High quality Italian Space Age design. The shade is made of...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mushroom opaline glass table lamp by METALARTE Spain 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Indulge in the captivating allure of the 1970s with this vintage Mushroom opaline glass table lamp by METALARTE, a quintessential piece of Spanish design that promises to elevate you...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian Red 'Lucifer' Desk Swivel Lamp by Ahlstrom & Ehrich for Fagerhults, 70s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Fagerhults adjustable desk lamp, designed in the seventies by Ahlstrom and Ehrich Design (Sweden). Rotatable and adjustable, with a heavy base. In excellent original vintage conditi...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Modular Sofa Set by Lev and Lev
Located in Budapest, HU
6-piece modular sofa set, with brown leather and pulled detail on the seats and backs, in a very nice condition. You can arrange the modules to your ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Leather

Large Space Age Lamp Orange Acrylic Lamp - Vintage Harvey Guzzini Style, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Striking large space age lamp in vibrant orange and white plastic, reminiscent of the iconic 70s creations by Harvey Guzzini. This eye-catching chandelier, with its bold colors and s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Space age floor lamp Italian production 1970s, 2 adjustable spotlights
Located in Genova, IT
1970s floor lamp with 2 lights, swiveling and adjustable in height. The lamp has a lacquered metal base and chrome-plated metal stem, three elements (2 spotlights and 1 technical el...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Dijkstra set of three pendant lights
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Set of three pendant lamps manufactured by Dijkstra Lampen of The Netherlands in the 1960s. These lamps are made from metal with a copper coloured coating. The lamps are in excelle...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

1960s German Sölken Leuchten Arc Polished Chrome Height Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
1960s German space-age, adjustable, polished chrome arc floor lamp manufactured by Sölken Leuchten. The height is adjustable and held in place by a large feature chrome screw knob wh...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Space Age wooden coffee table 1960s design Modernism
Located in Taranto, IT
Wonderful coffee table made of wood and octa-colored glass top, produced in the 1960s, Italian manufacture. The item is in good conservative condition, no major cosmetic or structur...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Wood

Orange Ceramic Wall Light Flush Mount, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful orange and brown accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. Labelled by Løvemose, in excellent condition.  Løvemose was a...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Mid Century Space Age Collectors Display Case 1960s
Located in Norwich, GB
A fabulous Mid Century Space Age collectors display case. Circa late 1960s. Previously from a collector's estate, a rarely seen item. The dis...
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Mid-20th Century European Space Age Furniture

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Plastic, Fiberglass

Guarnacci Padovano & Vagnoni Divano 3 Posti 1P Mod. Ionica Space Age Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Divano 3 posti 1P Mod. Ionica Space Age Design 1970’s. Struttura in poliuretano, tessuto originale dell’epoca, camouflage Arancio. L’articolo è in ottime condizioni conservative , ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Several Flower shaped Brown Opaque Glass Pendants, Peill Putzler, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique brown flower glass pendant, made in the 1970s by german designer and company Peill Putzler. The lampshade is made of a ‘cast opaque brown glass’ with an inner ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass

Guarnacci Padovano & Vagnoni Coppia Di Poltrone 1P Mod.Ionica Space Age Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Coppia Di Poltrone 1P Mod. Ionica Space Age Design 1970’s. Struttura in poliuretano, tessuto originale dell’epoca, camouflage Arancio. L’articolo è in ottime condizioni conservativ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Foam

Green Ceramic Horse Figurine - 1970s Handmade Sculpture by Roberto Rigon Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover a rare and captivating piece of 1970s art by renowned Italian artist Roberto Rigon. This exquisite green ceramic horse figurine epitomize...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Italian modern Black and White chandelier by Castiglioni brothers, Flos 1965
Located in MIlano, IT
Black and White model chandelier, with rounded diffuser, in opaline glass, containing two E27 connections. The lower part is made of metal and is equipped with another central and ex...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

XL Midcentury Space Age Table Lamp, Sputnik or Atom, 1970s - Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany - circa 1970s - Good original condition - US compatible, US adapter uncl. - 3 bulbs any wattage jr.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

French Modernist Roger Feraud coat rack, 1950's
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid-Century French coat rack designed by Roger Feraud. Manufactured by Geo France. The spheres are nickel plated brass. The natural patina of the spheres has been kept. Spheres are 9cm.
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Mauro Martini, red 'Picchio' woodpecker table lamp, F.lli Martini Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
'Picchio' (wood pecker) table lamp designed by Mauro Martini F.lli Martini, Italy 1970s Lacquered sheet metal 55 cm H x 31 x 42 cm The light beam can be adjusted according to the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Gianfranco Frattini Azure Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features azure velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular cage as s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space Age70s Red Table with Container DIME by Marcello Siard for Longato
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the retro-futuristic world of space age furniture design with “Dime,” a beautiful and distinctive table designed by Marcello Siard for Collezioni Longato in the 1970s. This...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Large aluminium space age pendant by RAAK, Netherlands 1960s
By RAAK
Located in ECHT, NL
Large and very rare model r.213 made by RAAK in the 1960s. Made from stacked rings made from aluminium. Impressive piece that measures 50cm in diameter and 48cm in height. It is fi...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Liisi Beckmann's 1960s Ceramic Blue Candle Holder by Gabbianelli Made in Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Liisi Beckmann’s exquisite ceramic vase/candle holder from the 1960s crafted by Gabbianelli. This vintage ceramic vase feature a calming blue hue, showcases Beckmann’s visionary des...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

XL Midcentury Space Age Table Lamp, Sputnik or Atom, 1970s - Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany - circa 1970s - Good original condition - US compatible, US adapter uncl. - 3 bulbs any wattage jr.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970 Vico Magistretti
Located in Perpignan, FR
Lampe de table originale Telegono de Vico Magistretti pour Artemide 1968. En bon état d'origine. Ce classique italien a un cadre jaune crème et un abat-jour mobile en orange qui ti...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

1960s Danish Golden Aluminium Pendant Model P376 by Kastholm and Fabricius
Located in London, GB
The top model P376 hanging space age pendant light was designed in 1964 by Jørgen Kastholm and Preben Fabricius and manufactured by Nordisk Solar Compagni. The pendant fixture featu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Wire

Karl Springer Style Sideboard Comò space Agedesign Modernariato 1970’s
Located in Taranto, IT
Karl Springer Style Sideboard space Age design Modernariato 1970’s. Struttura interamente in legno laccato, dettagli in acciaio cromato. L’articolo è in buone condizioni conservati...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Metallic Grey and Orange Space Age Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metallic Grey and Orange Space Age Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable t...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Metallic Grey and Yellow Space Age Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metallic Grey and Yellow Space Age Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable t...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage italian Magazine Rack designed by Alessandro Albrizzi, Italy 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in the Vintage Italian Magazine Rack designed by Alessandro Albrizzi from the 1970s is an exquisite choice for several compelling reasons. First and foremost, it encapsula...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Midcentury Space Age Side Table Artemide, design Emma Gismondi, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical - model Giano - Giano Vano - Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Artmide Milano
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1960s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

François Arnal Z Stool in plexiglass, France, 1970
Located in TOURS, FR
Z stool by François Arnal, Atelier A, manufactured by Mobilier Modulaire Moderne, France, 1970
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plexiglass

Vintage red space age mirror, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage backlit mirror with an acrylic frame and a round mirror glass made in Germany in the 1970s. Tested and ready to use. Very desirable vintage mirror. 1970s - Germany Dimens...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Acrylic

Gold Brass Flush Mount, Cosack, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful brass Flush Mount by Cosack lights, Germany, 1960/1970. Original 1960s space age brass ceiling light with nine lighting elements. This light was designed and produced by C...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Brass

Space age chromed spherical table lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Unique space age chromed spherical table lamp Italy, 1970s White plexiglass, chromed metal The lamp is switched on and off by opening and closing it. Light on both sides. 24 x 2...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Luigi Colani 1971 chair
Located in Perpignan, FR
Zocker chair modèle adulte couleur orange Très bon état genéral , qules traces d'usures sur les tranches au niveau du piètement . Pas de casse ni fêle Tampon du fabricant incrusté ...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Resin, Plastic

Set of mid century french style SPACE AGE cocktail sofa and chairs - 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, around 1970s - beautiful space age design - dimensiosn of chairs : height: 80cm, depth: 67, width: 63cm - the set is predestined to be newly upholstered in new tex...
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Late 20th Century Czech Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Prisma aluminum Aurora clock by Kirsch Hamilton 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
A vintage 1970s Aurora clock with original box. These stunning clocks are in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art MOMA in NY. Developed in the 1970s by a NASA engineer and an architect these stunners were first produced by Rathcon and later for mass production...
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1970s South American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Vintage modular sofa set, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Seventies design sofa set made from simili leather with a illuminated storage space. Cool chromed tubular details. Very comfortable sofa set with a cool seventies vibe. Very good ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Large hanging lamp from Harvey Guzzini for Meblo ceiling lamp, 1970s0s
Located in Saarburg, RP
ceiling lamp by Harvey Guzzini for Mablo - 1970s. This beautiful lamp is a real design classic from the 70s. This lamp with its unusual design is a highlight for any lounge interior...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Paul Evans Studio Wall Mounted Space Console
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Studio Wall Mounted Space Console, Paul Evans Studio 1965c. Stainless steel case with leather drawer front. Very few of these were produced. (Craig Ellwood Painting pictur...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Space Age Iconic Lamp - Rotating Color Disc Hypnotic Ambient Lighting 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Transform your space with this vintage Space Age lamp, a true masterpiece of 70s design. The lamp features an ingenious rotating plastic disc wi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Floor Lamp Chrome Blown Glass by Reggiani, Italy, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spiral floor lamp by the Reggiani manufactured, circa 1970. Stainless steel with hand blown Murano glass sphere. A statement piece! In very good condition. Cleaned well wired and r...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Abstract geometric green framed tapestry, Janine Gord, France 1979
Located in Firenze, IT
Abstract geometric green framed tapestry Janine Gord, France 1979 tapisserie on 'Spheria,' Ruth Wikstrom. Collection D.M.C. Framed 43 x 43 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Two 1960s round Space Age Pop Art aluminum ceiling or wall lamps
Located in München, DE
Two minimalist 1960s Space Age Pop Art aluminum ceiling or wall lamps. The front of the lamps are covered with glossy clear varnish. Fully functional, each with one E27 original meta...
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Pino Spagnolo, Large orange ceramic ashtray, Sicart, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Large ceramic orange bowl ashtray, designed by Pino Spagnolo for Sicart. 1970s, Italy 20 cm dia. x 9.5 cm h Conditions: as good as new.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Space Age Table Lamp - Retro Charm Psychedelic Ambiance Light
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into a world of mesmerizing lighting with this rare Space Age lamp, featuring a cream plastic base holder topped by a large clear glass globe. The unique design of this lamp all...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plastic

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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