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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
Commode and 2 Tables, 1960, Material, Wood and Chromed Bronze, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Commodes and 2 tables. year: 1960 Material: wood and chromed bronze. Country: Italian. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Table '8 People', 2 Armchairs and 6 Chairs 'Attributed to Gio Ponti', 1965
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It appears in the magazine Domus year 1965 n° 427 reference Mesa hotel casa principe de Roma. Table (8 people), 2 armchairs and 6 chairs (Attributed to Gio Ponti) The game is in orig...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Marble

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

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Wool, Acrylic

Milo Baughman Style Chrome Swivel Coffee Table 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
A Chrome plated metal coffee table with a frame consisting of three trays that can be pulled out from the central body by means of two lateral joints. The model of this table was des...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

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

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Chrome

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

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Steel

Vintage Italian 1960s Space Age Tall Floor Lamp
Located in Koper, SI
This vintage floor lamp was manufactured in the late 1960s in Italy. Although its designer has not been yet identified, it is well crafted and with a captivating shape. Thanks to its...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Side Table/Stool in Yellow Valchromat
Located in London, GB
Maddy, the founder of squares & things was inspired by the Space Age and the sweeping architecture of Oscar Neimeyer's buildings for her second collection of furniture - SPACE Collec...
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2010s British Space Age Furniture

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Scrap Wood

1970s Space Age Art Glass and Chrome Table Lamp with Brown and White Inclusions
Located in Melbourne, AU
A compact table light designed and made in Italy or Spain in the late 1970s. We have restored and rewired, adding a satin black coat to the base. Simple push button switch to undersi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Black Metal and White Plastic Shade 1960s Serpente Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black metal adjustable base with white plastic shade. Maker label inside the shade and above the base. The lamp remains in very good condition; light scratches around the lampshade...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Christmas Tree FUTURO UFO Bas van Beek, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Rotterdam
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This Futuro Christmas ball is by Dutch artist Bas van Beek who made this creation from a few of the highlights of the permanent collection of the Boijmans van Beuningen Museum in Rotterdam The Netherlands A small series of each collection object has been handcrafted in Poland by a company that is specialized in unique handcrafted glass ornaments for your Christmas tree Offered here is a Christmas Ornament of the prototype of the Futuro house...
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2010s Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Blown Glass

Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe sconces or wall lights. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship. Price is f...
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2010s European Space Age Furniture

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Alabaster

Pair of Rare Wall Lights by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, 1970
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A wonderful set of 2 wall lights by the Japanese designer Motoko Ishii for the German brand Staff Leuchten. They have a very thin amber glass shade and a brass base. The lights requ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Glass

Set 45 Ingrid Chicago Nesting Picnic Serving Tableware 6 Place Setting Space Age
Located in Miami, FL
Stunner done this practical Tableware Set for Your next Outdoor Picnic with this 45-piece picnic set in bright orange by Ingrid. All pieces magically fi...
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Late 20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster...
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2010s European Space Age Furniture

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Alabaster

Pair of Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on brass base lamps, Germany, circa 1970. This exceptional artefact of modern design reflects the extreme interest in modernism across ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

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

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Chrome

Model 4835 Eros Swivel Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Set of 6
Located in Izegem, VWV
Originally designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell in 1999 the Eros chair is inspired by the 1960s but has quickly become a modern design Classic. It features the pure compositional structure that epitomizes the fluid design style of Philippe Starck. with an organic shape, the oval seat is constructed from glossy bright red polycarbonate that sits on a polished aluminum swivel tulip base...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Floor Lamp Space Age Designed by Caps I Mans for Lamsar, 1972, Spain
By Lamsar, Caps i Mans
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Stunning white metal floor lamp, Space Age, designed by Caps I Mans for Lamsar, 1972, Spain.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

20th Century Boule Floor Lamp Max Bill Style, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
A 1960s vintage floor lamp in the style of Swedish designer Max Bill's iconic design. This piece is built with 10 atomic style boule opal glas...
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20th Century Swiss Space Age Furniture

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Steel

70 S roche bobois bed with bed tables
Located in PARIS, FR
Ensemble de lit roche bobois année 70 , comprenant le double lit , les tables de lit ,ainsi que les repose verre en inox modele tres rare et de tres bonne qualité tout en nubuck
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Limited Edition, Set of Six Metallic Ostergaard Space Age Chairs, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Unusual set of Ostergaard polyethylene in lacquered metallic color made by rotational molding fixed (indoor/outdoor use) chairs with new seats made of geometric woven jacquard textil...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Jacquard, Polyester

Space Age Vintage Authentic Plastic Lounge Chair Dieter Rams 1960s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage authentic lounge chair from plastic and leather in brown and ivory color tone by Dieter Rams, 1960s Germany. A fantastic and freestanding vintage lounge chair desig...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Ultrasuede, Plastic

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 seamless tubular structure, makes...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Floor lamp by Nanda Vigo mod 4041 for Kartell, 1968
Located in Milan, IT
Rare floor lamp designed in 1968 by Nanda Vigo for Kartell, lacquered aluminum base and top closure and white methacrylate diffuser. Neon lighting, fully functional. True example of ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Italian 60s Iconic Eyeball Lamp - Space Age Table Lamp Reggiani Eclipse Style
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the futuristic world of the 1960s with this Iconic Eyeball table lamp, a true marvel of space age design reminiscent of the Reggiani ‘Eclipse’ style. Crafted in Italy with ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Italian space age Chromed metal Adjustable floor lamp by Reggiani, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Chromed metal Adjustable floor lamp by Reggiani, 1970s Adjustable floor lamp entirely in chromed metal. The cylindrical diffuser can be adjusted in height and incli...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

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

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Ceramic

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

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Metal

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

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Suede

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

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

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

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

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Opaline Glass

Patrick Gingembre - child chair Space Age 70’s manufactured by S.e.l.a.p. France
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Children's stackable chair designed by Patrick Gingembre for S.E.L.A.P, France 1970. They are made of orange molded plastic with an organic shape that is very characteristic of the P...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

One off Three Adjustable Italian Glass and Chrome Ufo Chandeliers
Located in Antwerp, BE
One large adjustable ufo chandeliers in glass and chrome. Takes six E 14 size bulbs, up to 40 watts each for 240 watts total. Two pieces have been sol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

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

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Chrome

Vintage "Torpedo" Table lamp by Tomás Diaz Magro for Fase, Spain 1969
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Vintage "Torpedo" Table Lamp by Tomás Diaz Magro for Fase in Spain, crafted in 1969, encapsulates an era of timeless elegance and functional design. With its sleek, streamlined s...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome, Aluminum

Vintage "Grecia" Table lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Fase, Spain 1960s
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
he Vintage "Grecia" Table Lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Fase, originating from 1960s Spain, is a captivating fusion of classical elegance and modern functionality. Crafted by th...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

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

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Metal, Chrome

Locus Solus, Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The "Locus Solus" was conceived in the 1960s and is an icon of modern Italian design. Caratterizzata da linee pulite e geometriche, la poltrona è stata realizzata con una struttura i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

1970s German Peill & Putzler 'Wave' Ribbed Clear & Chrome Flush Mount/Wall Light
Located in London, GB
An absolutely beautiful 1970s 'Wave' clear ribbed glass wall or flush mount ceiling light with a polished chrome reflective base plate designed by Kock and Lowy for Peill & Putzler G...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Space Age Vintage Orange Rotobar Bar Cart Sofa Table Curver 1971 Netherlands
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage bar cart or sofa table Rotobar by Curver from plastic in orange color circa 1971, Netherlands. A bold and joyful new arrival, the wheel supported bar cart with 4 ( ...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Glass coffee table Space Age
Located in PARIS, FR
Coffee table in chrome metal and smoked glass in Space Age style, from the 1980s. Very good condition. LP2989
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21st Century and Contemporary Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Bedside Table by Raymond Loewy, France, 1960s
By Compagnie d'Esthetique Industrielle (C.E.I.), Raymond Loewy
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

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Chrome

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

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Iron

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 / 60. L'abat-jour en fibre de ver...
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1950s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass, Hardwood

Space Age Convex Plexi-view Mirror for Ram Products
By Ram Products
Located in Denton, TX
Plexiglass convex bubble designed mirror with a silver metal frame for that pop art ambiance of reflective materials.
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Articulated Spanish table lamp in the manner of Gino Sarfatti
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this articulated Spanish table lamp in the manner of Gino Sarfatti offers an opportunity to bring a touch of mid-century modern sophistication and functionality into you...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal, Iron

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 of Scandinavian artistry and craf...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Art Glass

Space age bottle holder, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage space age bottle holder side table with an organe and black plastic top and chromed base. Cool decorative piece. 1960s - Belgium Good overall condition Dimensions: Height...
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

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

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Aluminum

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

Black Full length lipstick mirror 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Full Length Lipstick Mirror . Black color .Round shaped . 1970s Space Ace in style .
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic

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

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Brass, Copper, Steel

Eero Aarnio - 1st Series, Pastil Chair in bright orange, 1967 by Asko, Finland
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

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Fiberglass

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

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Metal

Red spring table lamp attributed to Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful and rare spring table lamp attributed to Ingo Maurer, made in Germany in the 1970s. Red lacquered metal spiral with original opaline glass. Very good condition, light scrat...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Space Age furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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

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