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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
Ettore Sottsass Chandelier, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare ‚Bruco‘ chandelier designed by Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre / Poltronova in 1970. Minimalist chrome structure with a large methacrylate diffuser. Very nice original conditi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Chrome

Green space age Djinn lounge chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne 1964
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Djinn lounge chair designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne. The iconic Lounge chair was designed in 1964 and the Djinn series became a hallmark of Mourgue’s work. It was used in the...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric

Rare XXL pendant lamp Rytmic by Havlova Milanda 1969 for Vest Made in Austria
By Vest
Located in München, DE
Huge plastic pendat lamp by Havlova Milanda, model Rytmic 1969 for Vest. Made in Austria. Creates a great light for all rooms. Very rare in this size. Great Pop Art design in impecca...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

1970 Steel Inox Gottingen Italian Space Age Design Flatware Cutlery 18 pieces
Located in Brescia, IT
Space Age Flatware _ set of 18 pieces prod. Gottingen Italy, 1970 Steel Inox Modernist design Very good condiction, light surface scratches spoon: 20x5x1 cm fork: 20x2.5x1 cm knife...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Large Black glazed ceramic 1970s table lamp by Ivo Sedazzari for Prisma
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Sculptural table lamp in black ceramic, produced in Italy in the 70s and designed by Ivo Sedazzari for Prisma. the lamp remains in excellent condition. The electrical system is origi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Futuristic Space-Age Egg Lounge Chair by Lee Company
Located in Fulton, CA
Amazing formed fiberglass "Egg Chair" by Lee Company. Burbank, California. Circa. 1970's. Space-Age design with tulip base. Stereo speakers under fabric. Retains Lee label. Very good...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Fiberglass

1970s Joe Colombo Inspired Half Round Space Age Vanity with Mirror and Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This funky, Joe Colombo Inspired, curved white painted acrylic and wood free standing vanity has everything you need to powder your nose before a swinging party (powder not included)...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Mirror, Laminate

Large 1970's Space Age Ceramic Table Lamp with Cut-Outs by Ravelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Space-Age UFO shaped ceramic table lamp with a speckled cream glaze, orbiting circle cut-outs and a beige patterned fabric shade which measures 14" x 10". The pull cord has a t...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Opaline Chandelier by Max Bill for Temde
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 9 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a f...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

late 60s early 70s SET of a sommerso glass ashtray a candle holder and a lighter
Located in Landshut, BY
late 1960s / early 1970s SET of an ashtray a candle holder and a lighter Sommerso, an Italian term signifying "submerged," is a technique developed by Carlo Scarpa from 1934 onw...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Art Glass

Set of two Pileino table lamps designed by Gae Aulenti for Artemide, Italy 1972
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by renowned Italian architect and designer Gae Aulenti for Artemide in 1972, the Pileino table lamp was originally created for an Italian design exhibition at MoMA, New York...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Table Lamp Model Uranus by Max Sauze, Circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The Uranus table lamp features a base made of two parts constructed from aluminum wires, supporting a finned wireframe structure. This lamp masterfully plays with light and shadows...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Set of 5 SPACE-AGE Concrete BOOKCASES by WILLY GUHL for ETERNIT, Swiss 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 5 (on a total of 20 identical pieces!!!) modular concrete bookcases, Modernist, Free Form, Brutalist, rectangular loop cases with rounded edges, with a great grey patina wit...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Concrete

Pair of Mushroom Chrome Glass Wall Lights by Doria Leuchten, Germany 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful pair of mushroom glass wall lights by Doria Leuchten, Germany 1970s. The glass is mounted on a chrome frame. Please notice the price is for a pair. Cleaned and well-wired...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Leather Wardrobe Cabinets by Guido Faleschini for Mariani - Pace
Located in Hanover, MA
I don’t know if these were ever retailed by Hermes but they ought to have been! They have a very equestrian vibe. Pair of wardrobe cabinets designed by Guido Faleschini for the itali...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Model Pergamo 38 Single Sconce by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Pergamo 38 Single Sconce by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1980s, Italy Glass is thick and heavy This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Measurements: Height: 22 cm Widt...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Green Plastic Stool by EMSA, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Green Plastic Stool by EMSA, 1970s, Germany Measurements : Height: 44 cm Top diameter: 36 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you h...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Great Mid Century Modern metal bedside lamp with brass base by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Great Mid Century Modern metal brass table lamp. Manufacturer: Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. Beige on the outside and white on the inside. Very rare with a square shade. Continuo...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Brass

1960s Italian “Plia” Blue Lucite Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
Located in San Gabriel, CA
18.5” wide x 30” high x 20” deep. Seat height: 17.5” 1960s folding chrome and blue lucite chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in Italy....
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Seventies Vase “Spider web” made by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Amazing spider web vase in a vibrant orange with black fat lava. These vases are very sought after and in this size difficult to find.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Design Clock with Mustard & Brown Hues by Japy, New Old Stock 1970s
By Japy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Striking 70s space age clock by Japy France perfectly blending retro futurism with bold visual flair. Featuring a large rectangular frame softened by curvaceous edges, it sports a vi...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Charles Pollock for Knoll Swivel Tilt Desk Chairs c. 1980's 16 available
Located in New York, NY
Sharp modern design classic, designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll, circa 1980's. Known as the Executive Chair, this iconic example features a tufted black leather seat and back rest...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Artists Trolley by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
This vintage art station, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, is a standout piece designed by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt. Made from durable plastic and fiberglass, this trolley fe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic, Fiberglass

Reed floor lamp in Murano glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Five-light floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, produced in the 1970s, with chrome metal frame and diffusers in murano glass. The diffusers, mounted on metal stems at various leng...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

DF2000 trolley bar cabinet by Raymond Loewy for the Doubinsky Frères 1968
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
After a brief but promising career as a fashion illustrator, French- American designer Raymond Loewy dedicated his talent to the field of graphic and industrial design. Loewy’s creat...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Design Clock with Cream & Brown Hues by Japy of France, 1970s
By Japy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This 70s vintage clock by Japy France exudes retro charm with its black, brown and cream color scheme. Featuring a rectangular frame with curved details, it captures the essence of m...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Rare Prototype Sofa by Peter Ghyczy for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Space age, modern, contemporary, fiberglass, collector's item, 70s, rare, unique, Herman Miller, Peter Ghyczy Peter Ghyczy's exceptional 2-seater sofa from the 1970s is an incredibl...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric, Mohair, Fiberglass

Pair of Space Age 70s Lamps 'Aurora' Siberin Caronno - New Old Stock
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Authentic Space Age lamps from the 1970s—model Aurora, produced in Italy by Siberin Caronno. These sculptural lamps capture the bold, futuristic aesthetic of the era, with their dis...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

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

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Atomic Space Age Perpetual Flip Calendar, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often seen in 1960s-70s American movies this atomic perpetual flip calendar with manually set day and month has become an iconic desk piece amo...
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1970s Asian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Carlo Nason Torpedo Mazzega Chandelier 18 lights 1960's Rare Vintage Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Very rare chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega mod. Torpedo, 18 Points of Light. The item has a chrome-plated steel frame in good conservative condition, 18 Murano glass d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Steel

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

Legendary cube radio by Dario & Mario Bellini for Siemens 1968 RK 501 Alpha 2
Located in München, DE
Iconic orange cube radio by Dario & Mario Bellini for Siemens 1968. Model RK 501 ALPHA 2. Design classic made in Germany. Fully functional with electricity or with battery. Very good...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modern space age DF2000 sideboard by Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères in 1968.
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
After a brief but promising career as a fashion illustrator, French- American designer Raymond Loewy dedicated his talent to the field of graphic and industrial design. Loewy’s creat...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

1950s Geneviève Dangles & Christian Defrance Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century armchair attributed to Geneviève Dangles and Christian Defrance. Iron base and new wool bouclé upholstery. Sourced in Northern Italy. Two available, sold separately. G...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Iron

1970s Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Staff
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Beautiful, reduced design. Very high-quality workmanship. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wear and tear d...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Several Stunning Ceramic Wall Lights, Denmark 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. Some o fthem are Labelled and signed by Lovemose some are unsigned. In excellen...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ceramic

Lacquered rotating circular table - France 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Circular lacquered wood table, French edition from the 1970s. Two compartments, one of which is creamy white and rotates to reveal a green top with two storage bins. Dimensions: H3...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Model Pergamo 38 Single Sconce by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Pergamo 38 Single Sconce by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1980s, Italy Glass is thick and heavy This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Measurements: Height: 22 cm Widt...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

White Desk Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White desk lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970s, Italy Adjustable head and body. Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cable and plug. This lamp is suita...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Pierre Cardin for Sasaki Lidded Glass Bowl in Red, Orange and Black
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage Pierre Cardin for Sasaki Glass Bowl in Red, Orange and Black. Space Age target bullseye design in concentric black, red and orange circles. "Pierre Cardin" is incised into th...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Prisma aluminum Aurora clock by Kirsch Hamilton 1970s
By Kirsch/Hamilton
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

2000s Knoll Reff Round Oak Bamboo Drum Pedestal Dining Table Beveled Glass Top
Located in San Gabriel, CA
48" diameter x 30" high Early 2000s Knoll Reff Drum table with a 1970s feel and shape. Wood table top and laminate bamboo drum base. Some imperfections and...
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Early 2000s American Space Age Furniture

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Laminate, Wood

wave sofa - Italy 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Italian 3-seater sofa attributed to Giampiero Vitelli - Italy 1970 Completely restored in a textured white fabric from Dedar. The ridged lines delineating the 3 seats offer a stron...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fabric

Vintage Tulip Table Lamp by Robert Welch for Lumitron, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish space age table or desk lamp designed in 1966 by Robert Welch and manufactured by Lumitron in England. Inner plastic diffuser in white with outer dome of grey transparent a...
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1960s English Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Space Age Copper & Crystal Ceiling Lamp from Orrefors, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Crystal shaded pendant chandelier with partially perforated copper top. Manufactured by Orrefors in Sweden during the 1960s. It features dual socket and porcelain fittings so it will...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Crystal, Copper

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

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Wood

Libreria Modulare in Legno Laccato - Carlo De Carli per Fiarm - Italia - Anni 70
Located in Milano, IT
La libreria in foto, attribuita a Carlo De Carli, prodotta da Fiarm negli anni '70 del XX secolo, è composta da due corpi distinti ma offre la possibilità di unirli in un unico eleme...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Bentwood

One of the Five Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Glass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 5 of Putzler wall lights in sculptural glass on a chrome frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures. This mode...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Murano Glass Bowl Blue Turquoise Sommerso Flavio Poli/Seguso Attributed 1960s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage Murano glass bowl, attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso, circa 1960s, Italy. Crafted using the sommerso technique, this piece features a deep royal blue core layered bene...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Iconic Vintage Design: Magazine Rack 4675 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, Italy
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Add a touch of iconic Italian design to your interior with this magazine rack, model 4675, created by renowned designer Giotto Stoppino for Kartell in the 1970s. Made in Italy, this ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Space Age Wall Light, Flush Mount by Teka, Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Original discus lamp from the 1960s by Teka (similiar to Honsel), Germany. The lamp is made of aluminum with a brushed brass surface. It can be attached to both the ceiling and the ...
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1960s Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

rare Rositia Vision 2000 hifii music station - 1970s
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- rare Rosita Vision music station - good working condition - space age design - Radio & casette player
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Pair of shiny Casalino Armchairs by Casala model 2007/2008 from January 1974
Located in München, DE
The classic from the 1970s. Two original Casalino Armchairs by Casala from January 1974 in very good vintage condition. Model 2007/2008. Design by Alexander Begge. This model is very...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Vintage Goffredo Reggiani Space Age Arc Floor Lamp with Mushroom Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age arc floor lamp with plexiglass mushroom shade by Goffredo Reggiani. The mocca coloured plexiglass shade produces a warm and delicate glow that reflects beautifull...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1960s Gorgeous Space Age Pendant Lamp by Max Sauze for Sciolari, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous space age pendant lamp by Max Sauze for Sciolari with 3 lights. It works perfectly. Made in Italy It's in excellent condition Dimension: 15,74" x 15,74" x 24,40" H inc...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Model "Giovi" Pair of Wall Lamps by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model "Giovi" Pair of Wall Lamps by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s, Italy Art no : 1207 Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E14 light bulbs. Wir...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

F&T Salotti Space Age Italian Velvet and Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian sofa by F&T Salotti. Overstuffed space age silhouette. Original chocolate brown ruched velvet and brushed steel panel. One sofa and two chairs available, all so...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

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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