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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
Gianni Pareschi for Busnelli, Fiocco Lounge Chair, 1970
Located in London, GB
Gianni Pareschi is an Italian industrial designer of the post-war period, whose work is synonymous with the aesthetic shifts in mid-century design. Working to the mantra that ‘Qualit...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair of Two Orange Blown Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peill & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! With a white or black cord and canopy. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Opaline Glass

Space Age Chrome Table Lamp by Artimeta 1970s
Located in BAARLO, LI
A rather rare Mid Century Modern table lamp from Artimeta, Netherlands from the 1970s. The 'sphere' rests (loosely) on a chrome-plated metal frame that stands firmly on its base. The...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Purple Modular two-seater Sofa, 1970, Germany
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Modular Sofa from Oelsa Furniture Factory in Rabenau, Germany, 1978. Fully upholstered in dark purple soft fabric. This two-seater sofa is modular and easy can be transform into 2 ar...
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Late 20th Century German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Ufo Design Full Glass XL Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Magia Luce, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Ufo Design full Glass XL Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Magia Luce, 1970s Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large aluminium Wall lamp by Nucleo Sormani, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large wall lamp produced by Nucleo Sormani in the 1970s. The lamp consists of six -similar but not the same- curved aluminum parts, each with a light bulb socket (E14). Each part ca...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Grey and Gold metal Pair of Sconces by Art-Line, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Grey and Gold metal Pair of Sconces by Art-Line, 1980s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist sconces Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with French B22 bulbs. Wir...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Mid-century shaggy rug from the 60s in different shades of red and gray scales
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in a mid-century shaggy rug from the 1960s, adorned in various shades of red and gray scales, offers more than just a floor covering—it presents an opportunity to infuse yo...
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Wool

Clear & black Murano Glass ottagonali serie flutes by Carlo Moretti, 1974
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 12 thin and light Murano glass flutes designed by Carlo Moretti in 1974 from the serie "ottagonali". Engraved sign at the base of each item. Very good condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Spectacular Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
Half object, half jewel this sculptural bangle is composed of two parts ; a sand blasted resin triangle and an acrylic bracelet allowing the cuff to be closed. Both parts bear the ha...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Resin

Original table lamp 'Mezzachimera' by Vico Magistretti for Artemid, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
table lamp 'Mezzachimera' by Vico Magistretti for Artemide The 1970s space-age style lounge floor lamp is a fascinating vintage piece that will give your room a retro-futuristic at...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Spectacular Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
Half object, half jewel this sculptural bangle is composed of two parts ; a sand blasted resin triangle and an acrylic bracelet allowing the cuff to be closed. Both parts bear the ha...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Resin

Spectacular Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
Half object, half jewel this Sculptural bangle is composed of two parts ; a sand blasted resin triangle and an acrylic bracelet allowing the cuff to be closed. Both parts bear the ha...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Resin

Locus Solus, Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Il “Locus Solus” è stato concepito negli anni 60 e rappresenta un’icona del design moderno italiano. Caratterizzata da linee pulite e geometriche, la poltrona è stata realizzata con ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Gae Aulenti for Artemide, Pileino Table Lamp, 1972
Located in London, GB
Gae Aulenti was one of the most influential and prolific Italian architects and designers of the post-war period. An advocate of the Neoliberty movement, she is remembered for the in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Francesco Buzzi Ceriani for Francesconi, Large Table Lamp, 1968
Located in London, GB
Buzzi Ceriani is a renowned designer, famous for his contributions to the design and aviation industries. Born on March 27, 1897 in Milan, Italy, he has dedicated his life to creatin...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Abstract Vintage 1960s Space Age Ceramic Wall Plate: Red with Bold Blue/Green
Located in Hamburg, DE
Step back in time to the innovative and artistic world of the 1960s Space Age with our Ceramic Wall Plate. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this stunning piece encapsulat...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Magnificent "Sauce" table lamp by Tomás Díaz Magro for Fase 1960s.
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Magnificent "Sauce" Table Lamp by Tomás Díaz Magro for Fase, originating from the 1960s, is an embodiment of timeless elegance and innovative design. This lamp stands as a testa...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Batik Textile Flower Power Art
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid century batik textile art. Height 37.4" - 95 cm. Width 28.7" - 73 cm.
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20th Century European Space Age Furniture

Materials

Textile

Design XL table lamp, circa 1970. In the manner of Ingo Maurer
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Vintage Design XL Table Lamp, circa 1970, crafted in the style of the renowned lighting innovator Ingo Maurer, is an extraordinary blend of form, function, and artistic expressio...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Birillo floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Timeless floor lamp model 'birillo' designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega. Beautiful space age floor lamp with a white glass bulb shaped shade. The entire lamp is made out of muran...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Eero Aarnio 1st Series Pastil Chair Bright Orange 1967 by Asko Finland Pop Art
Located in Munster, NRW
Eero Aarnio - 1st series Pastil Chair in bright orange, 1967 by Asko, Finland. Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verif...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Sofa, 1965
Located in London, GB
This iconic Space Age sofa was designed by Olivier Mourgue and made popular by Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968). Olivier Mourgue is a French industrial ...
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Furniture

Materials

Suede

Bubble Glass Clear Silver Chrome Pendant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three original 1970s pendant lights produced by Staff Leuchten, Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with bubble glass shades on a clear silver chrome pendant. All original...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

DORIA Crackle Ice Glass & Polished Brass Globe Nightstand Lamps, 1960s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant space age table, night stand lamps manufactured by DORIA Leuchten in Germany. The base is made of polished brass with mouth-blown crackle ice glass lampshades that provides s...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Very rare 1960s Space Age Chrome ceiling lamp by J.T. Kalmar Austria
Located in München, DE
Very rare 1960s Space Age Chrome flush mount lamp by J.T. Kalmar. Great very high quality design from the 1960s. Made in Austria. Molecular construction made of chrome-plated metal. ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Flower shaped Opaque Brown Glass Fixtures, Europe 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

Mid century modern gold orb desk lamp circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
In very good working condition
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1970s Unknown Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

1 of the 7 Blown Glass and Brass Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the 10 original 1970s high-end tubular lights produced in Germany by Staff Leuchten, 1970 Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with hand blown shades. All original. This item i...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bedside Table by Raymond Loewy, France, 1960s
By Raymond Loewy, Compagnie d'Esthetique Industrielle (C.E.I.)
Located in Antwerp, BE
Loewy Series side table, DF-2000, a mid-century marvel from the creative genius of Raymond Loewy. Crafted in 1960s France by the esteemed Compagnie d'Esthetique Mid-Industrielle (C.E...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Large Quantity Koch & Lowy Clear Glass Wall Sconces or Lights by Peill Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Midcentury flushmount or wall sconces designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. Featuring a clear glass globe shade with a waved or ribbed molded bubble form, casting...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Danish Søholm Tall Ceramic Table Lamp Brown Blue Beige by Einar Johansen, 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Tall Mid-century Danish table lamp by Danish ceramist Einar Johansen for Søholm. Made circa 1960s. The lamp base has a matte brown neck contrasted by a shiny glaze in mother-of-pear...
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1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Stoneware, Fabric

Vintage coffee table by Knut Hesterberg, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Sculptural aluminum coffee table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt Beautiful timeless design. One of the more rare tables from Knut Hesterberg. Good condition. 1970s- Germany...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Italian sofa in yellow velvet, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
A very comfortable design with eye-catching colors. This 1970s Italian sofa has been recently upholstered in vibrant yellow corduroy. Its generous shape invites you to sit and lounge...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Cord

70s Space Age Mushroom Lamp - Iconic Design Charm by Massive Belgium
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Spruce up your space with retro charm using this stunning mushroom 70s lamp crafted by Massive, Belgium, in the 1970s. Boasting the iconic mushroom shape that epitomizes 70s design, this lamp is a true masterpiece of minimalistic elegance. The lamp features a sleek ivory white plastic base paired with a translucent white glass lampshade, creating a soft and inviting glow. The characteristic mushroom shape adds a touch of whimsy and nostalgia to any room, while the lampshade can be easily screwed into the base for effortless assembly. Internally, the lamp is equipped with a bulb holder made of bakelite, a signature material of vintage 70s lighting...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Pair of italian armchairs in yellow velvet, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
A very comfortable design with eye-catching colors, these 1970s Italian armchairs have been recently upholstered in vibrant yellow corduroy. Their generous shape invites you to sit a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Velvet, Cord

Smoked lucite side table by Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois, France, 1970
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful plexiglass side table, designed by Michel Dumas in the 1970 for Roche Bobois, in France. Very versatile, and practical thanks to its wheels, it is very sturdy. Nice pink sh...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Two 1990s Modernist Opaline White Glass Italian Egg Bed Lamps by Lumen Center
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of bed lamps designed and manufactured in Italy by Lumen center, glass are in perfect conditions, metal has same rust, but it's not visible. They have been rewired by a profes...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Opaline Glass

Mid century 60s grey checked sofa
Located in Leicester, GB
Amazing condition 1960s sofa. Comfortable three seater Original grey wool check upholstery with off white and light plaster brown tones. Firm seat with undulating buttoned design. Sp...
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Mid-20th Century British Space Age Furniture

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Dario Tognon, Dania Table Lamp, 1969
Located in London, GB
Dario Tognon was an Italian post-war industrial designer and architect. The Dania lamp is one of his most successful design. This sculptural table lamp is e...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Lamps Brass and Gold Bubble Murano Glass by F. Fabbian, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Pair of bulbs table or bedside lamps in brass and gold bubble Murano glass by F. Fabbian. Famous design like Carlo Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Venini, Vistos...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Estiluz table lamp, 1970's
Located in FERROL, ES
Estiluz table lamp, 1970's Chromed steel, white lacquered interior. Very good condition. Light scratches on the base. Measurements: 56x28x28 cm.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Iron

Alain Richard, A19 Floor Lamp, 1967 for Disderot
Located in London, GB
This important design is a very rare model by the renowned French designer Alain Richard. Recognized for his quest for perfection, Richard has received multiple prestigious awards in...
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Late 20th Century European Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Glass sculpture by HD-AZ for STUDIO AHUS Sweden, 1988
By Studio Ahus, Arthur Zirnsack
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this glass sculpture by Hanne Dreutler & Arthur Zirnsack for STUDIO AHUS Sweden, 1988, offers an opportunity to own a captivating piece...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

1 of 5 glass ice cube Flushmount by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Ice glass wall- or ceiling lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s. This designer lamp is a real classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp by Peill & Putzler is made of high-quality glass in the shape of an ice cube. The clear glass cubes create a beautiful diffusion of light and give any room a pleasant atmosphere. The light is gently refracted by the glass and creates an enchanting interplay of shadows and points of light on the wall. The Ice Cube glass light...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

1 of the 2 Playful orange Ceramic Wall Lights Ceramic, Germany
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Playful orange ceramic wall light in Manufactured in Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava. A ty...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Lampe Rocket - Jaune/Orange
Located in ESTRABLIN, FR
Lampe "Rocket" - Jaune/Orange - 1960 Lampadaire Vintage Midcentury Space Age Design ROCKET par Novoplast. Fabriqué en Tchécoslovaquie, années 1950 ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass, Hardwood

Flower Shell White Sand Ceramic Wall Light by Hustadt Keramik, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Flower-shaped white sand ceramic wall light in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which mea...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

1 of 2 Orange Brown Star Wall Lights Flush Mounts Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Orange brown ceramic wall lights/flush mounts in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Four Mid-Century Chromed Dining Chairs in White Dedar Milano Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Dining Chairs - White Bouclé Chairs - Chromed Cantilever Chairs Set of four Mid-Century Modern / Space Age dining chairs, with a decorative continuous tubular frame in ch...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Lighted up faux tortoise lucite coffee table, Italy, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Lighted up coffee table, in faux tortoise lucite, in the style of Dior Homme or Jean-Claude Mahey, made in Italy in the 1970s. Faux tortoise luci...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass, Acrylic, Lucite, Wood

1 of the 8 of Hand Blown Glass Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Lights 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the 8 original 1970s high-end tubular lights produced in Germany by Staf, 1970 Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with hand blown shades. All original condition. This item is...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Space Race Moon Landing July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 Large Brutalist Steel Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique and very large, One of a kind - Mid-Century period Brutalist Artisan made & hand crafted Space Sculpture paying homage to the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969. Brutalis...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

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 seam...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

1970s Space Age lacquered wood and fibreglass DBM Italia Dressing Table
Located in IT
A very original Space Age dressing table by DBM Italia from the 1970s in white lacquered wood and fully functional built-in coloured lights. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass, Wood

Chromed Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Sölken
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Very high quality processing. Manufacturer: Soelken Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Willy Rizzo, rare table lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age rare table lamp Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s aluminum, ABS Double lamp bulbs both sides. 32 cm H - 62 x 13 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use, small la...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid century space age pendant lamp, Netherlands 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Stacked saucers pendant lamp. Made in the Netherlands in the 1960s. Made from aluminium. It has one central plug that holds a standard e27 bulb. Directional light from the centre and...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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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