Space Age Collectibles and Curiosities

Half object, half jewel this sculptural bangle bears the handwritten and engraved signature of the artist. Measurements (cm) : triangle's sides 9.7, 14 in its largest part, 1.4 d. w...

Vintage classic Modernist / Spaceage of high design Clairtone G3 T13 with Garrard turntable all made in Canada.Amazing design.. All functions workin...

Half object, half jewel, this sculptural bangle in sandblasted resin bears the handwritten signature of the artist. Measurements (cm) : triangle's sides 9.8 depth 2 wrist (int. di...

Half object, half jewel this sculptural bangle bears the handwritten and engraved signature of the artist. Measurements (cm) : triangle's sides 9.7, 14 in its largest part, 1.4 d. w...

Little but realistic miniature model of a classic Porsche 911 - most likely a "G Model" from the late 1970s/early 1980s. It is made in pressed clear glass, and is rich in details, to...

Service fumeur Quadro set "consul "designer Florian Seiffert vert pomme dans sa boite d'origine. Il se compose de trois cendriers carrés et d'un briquet assorti. excellent état Flor...

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...

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...

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...

Step back in time to the swinging sixties with this iconic Italian vintage 1960s ashtray, a stylish and functional piece that embodies the retro charm of the era. Crafted with a slee...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Vintage Japanese Giant Swank holds a unique charm, epitomizing the intricate craftsmanship and cultural richness of Japan. Its ornate design and meticulous detailing reflect cent...

Indulge in the nostalgia of space age design with our exquisite Italian floor standing ashtray from the 1960s. Crafted with a sleek plastic silhouette in a timeless white hue, this a...

Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy. Perfect for that space age toy collector. Tin Lithograph sphere that says Nasa Space Station on t...

Decorative Item - Concorde Model - Stylish Decor Spinzi is a Milano based creative atelier specialised in furniture design as well as sourcing and trading relevant mid-century colle...

Little but realistic miniature model of a classic Volkswagen Beetle - most likely a version from the late 1970s/early 1980s. It is made in pressed clear glass, and is rich in details...

Original ring by Björn Weckström. The shank is made of sterling silver and would best fit a ring size 7,5 / 8. However, due to the design of the ring, it would be comfortable worn by anyone, on any finger (except maybe the smallest). The head is composed of a big acrylic ball with air bubbles floating between the hands of a human-like silver-made figure. It has yellow and green details inside the head. Björn Weckström is a Finnish designer and sculptor (born 1935). Formed at the Helsinki Goldsmith School, he started designing with a typical Scandinavian Minimalist approach, but soon found his own particular style. He mainly uses of acrylic, gold, silver and semi precious stones. Often asymmetrical, mixing rough and matt surfaces with shiny ones, his creations have a bio organic feel. Taking inspiration from nature, both from mineral phenomenon and living creatures, he infuses his designs with a particular touch that can give them an almost alien look. His most famous piece was probably the Planetoid...

Original Björn Weckström pendant necklace. The link type chain, typical of Weckström's chain designs, is sterling silver and 43 cm long. It makes the pendant sit close to the neck, as if a unique drop of water was resting between your clavicles. The pendant (diameter 4cm) is made of acrylic with an air bubble protecting a tiny gold nugget inside. It is part of the Nugget series, inspired by gold nuggets from Lapland. The uneven and matt aspect of the rough gold nuggets are used as a central design feature of this series that seeks to recognise the role of Nature as its own jewellery maker. Björn Weckström is a Finnish designer and sculptor (born 1935). Formed at the Helsinki Goldsmith School, he started designing with a typical Scandinavian Minimalist approach, but soon found his own particular style. He mainly uses of acrylic, gold, silver and semi precious stones. Often asymmetrical, mixing rough and matt surfaces with shiny ones, his creations have a bio organic feel. Taking inspiration from nature, both from mineral phenomenon and living creatures, he infuses his designs with a particular touch that can give them an almost alien look. His most famous piece was probably the Planetoid...

Pair Post Modernist / Spaceage Fiberglass Stereo Speakers Empire , Model Jupitar 6500, Fully tested and sound amazing..Great original condition,, minor nicks and scratches.

Chrysler promotional model of Elwood Engel designed turbine concept car. Vehicle did go to limited production of fifty five units. The bodies were built by Ghia in Turin Italy shipped...

Video Capsule JVC analog television pyramid shape. Practically for decoration, we believe that it does not work, the cable is burst, a little discolored by time, there were two, the...

Great design on this cool KLH FM tabletop stereo, circa the 1980s made in Japan, beautiful walnut case nice clean condition in working condition a little static when you up the volum...

Many Avant Garde architects and designers of the 1960s / 70s became fascinated with the idea of minimal living, a secluded retreat, escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relaxation in the middle of nature. Thanks to new pliable materials, plastics, with their free and easy formability, lightness and especially their novelty, they developed micro bungalows and houses as either secondary vacation homes or for use in gardens. Italian developer Carlo Zappa undertook the challenge of designing and producing such a micro bungalow which eventually became commonly known as 'BANGA' .The first models rolled off the production line in 1971 and went through three production phases before production eventually ceased in 1985. Carlo Zappa not only developed the initial project, but personally executed the moulds, construction solutions, all the services detailing ie electrical, plumbing and metal hardware. Zappa's micro bungalow featured a total of 8.1 square meters of floor space. It offered space for up to three people thanks to a bunk bed, which could be folded down as a sofa during the day. A small bathroom with wash basin, shower / toilet, a small kitchen unit with sink and water heater...

With the habit of smoking drastically decreasing all over the world according to statistics, all kinds of paraphernalia connected to that universe are becoming a scarcer and scarcer ...

Vintage Space Age / Pop era Telefunken "KRA" radio, made in Germany and crafted in orange bakelite. Its captivating design and bright color make it very contemporary, and will bring ...

Very cool and unique Las Vegas keychain souvenir in lucite with pennies from 1974, excellent condition unique gift.

Crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of high society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest community of Italians outside...

Cin & Nils design Opi Milano rare nautical ashtray years '70. Measure; 4 inches x 2", vintage in perfect condition.

Unusual luminous globe on a large chromed metal base, made in Italy by Ricoscope Editions in Firenze. In perfect condition, except for two very small missing pieces at the junction ...

Crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads ...

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Hanging Indoor weather station (barometer, thermometer, hygrometer), humidity, temperature and air pressure. Everything to make your own weather forecast...

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Vintage Toot-a-Loop radio (model nr: Panasonic R-72): an emblematic radio, designed and fabricated by Panasonic Japan in the early 1970s. The radio was designed to be wrapped and car...

Custom Pearl Drums,, made and designed for the H B O series " The Deuce" staring James Franco,Can be seen in night club scene,,, Hand applied square mirrors similar to classic 1960s mirrored disco...

Great design on this beautiful scale design by Marco Zanuso for Terraillon, circa 1970's, very light use and perfect working condition.

Pop Art vintage plastic metal chair from a sports stadium in Vienna shows a steel frame and an orange plastic seat shell. The seat shell is plastered...

Space Age orange vintage television from plastic model Ikaro by Minerva, 1970s, Austria. This portable television with an orange plastic casing by...

MoMA Modern Italian original Grillo folding telephone launched in 1966 by Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper. The telephone was manufactured in Italy by Siemens. Vintage push buttons Phon...

I'm guessing that this Buck Rogers style model dates to the late 1930s. The scale is bigger than it looks and is well over four foot long. It sits on a cus...

Rare, chic, modernist white leather and brass discs Paco Rabanne purse or clutch bag, 1960s, original Saks and Paco Rabanne labels.

Prototype solar acr maded by Design departement of the Delft university - Holland Measures: 260 x 100 x 110 cm Fiberglass & gelcoat Very good conditions Perfrect for wall install...

Marco Melocchi and Franco Bettonica designed the Nautico ashtray paperweight vide-poche deskset in 1975. This design is still part of the MOMA collection. Two of these objects are in...

Atomic age abstract female display mannequin having a tulip form or mermaid style design. Constructed from fiberglass and finished in gilt over a coat of red lacquer. The svelte form...