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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
Abstract Reversible Modular Sculpture in Metal and Acrylic by Miguel Ángel Vidal
By Miguel Ángel Vidal
Located in North Miami, FL
Abstract reversible modular sculpture in aluminum, metal and acrylic by argentine artist Miguel Ángel Vidal By: Miguel Ángel Vidal Material: acrylic, aluminum, synthetic, plastic, m...
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1970s Argentine Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum, Metal

Space Age Danish Carved Wood Bowl Centerpiece Catchall Vide Poche, 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite modernist Space Age Danish carved bowl, catchall, or desk accessory boasts lovely wood marquetry. This vide poche has a geometric wavy shape with a typical spatial shi...
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1980s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Wood

Medusa table Lamp by Olaf von Bohr
Located in Brussels, BE
Olaf von Bohr table lamp designed in 1968. "Medusa" model with a spiral body composed of white lacquered metal strips on a black lacquered metal base. Some very slight enamel chips ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Laminate Accent Table in Black & Off-White
Located in Munster, IN
This Mid-Century Modern accent table has a cool Space Age feel with her geometric shape and laminate and metal combination. Retro, vanilla-toned laminate provides a durable and authe...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Sputnik Coffee Table in Chromed Metal and Smoked Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Space Age Coffee Table - Chrome Cocktail Table - Sputnik Living Room Table Intriguing, timeless and well preserved coffee table in chromed metal with a smoked glass top. Well execut...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Bureau "Nomos" Norman Foster plateau bois et pieds aluminium par Vitra XX Siècle
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Bureau Norman Foster (né en 1935) Modèle "Nomos", crée à l'origine pour tecno, mais celui est très rare car il a été édité par Vitra (Allemagne/ Suisse) et fut très peu commercialis...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Space Age Furniture

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Aluminum

Dijkstra Table Lamp Vintage Mushroom Desk Lamp White Space Age Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White Dijkstra table lamp with big mushroom shade. The white acrylic glass shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb and currently has a...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Orange 'Bug Eye' Massive Pendant Lamp by Luigi Colani, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Iconic orange bug eye pendant lamp by Massive, often attributed to Luigi Colani.The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulbs. Additional information: Materials: Metal, plastic Period: 19...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Original Fabric Gianfranco Frattini Style 3-Seater Tubular Sofa, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a n exceptionally rare Space Age sofa with tubular frame. This original brown velvet Gianfranco Frattini style 3-seater sofa features stunning design an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

A Pair of SPACE-AGE WALL APPLIQUES SCONCES by PIERRE FOLIE, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A large PAIR of "Hydra" wall lights with 2 arms of light each, Post-Modernist, Pop, Space-Age, circular wall bases in chromed metal, 2 flexible chrome arms and 2 screw bulbs per wall...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Large Pair of Organs Metal Chrome Sconces by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large pair of wall lights lamps sconces organs in metal chrome by Reggiani. Famous design as Sciolari, Willy Rizzo, Maison Charles, Jansen. Measurements on photos: H 175 x W 29 x ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Lakro Amstelveen Space Age UFO Floor Lamp with Eyeball Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage Lakro Amstelveen space age floor lamp with UFO-shaped shade. On the side the lamp has a small eyeball light. The lamp is made out of metal and aluminium, combining colours of...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

A Space-Age "CUFFIA" FLOOR LAMP by FRANCESCO BUZZI for BIEFFEPLAST, Italy 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An early Post-Modern Space-Age "Cuffia Floor Lamp, also called "Tenaglia", in a rough and early matte black finish version giving this piece a true modernist feel, created by Frances...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Mid Century Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Herda, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A space age pendant lamp by Herda with a beige, acrylic glass mushroom shade. The height of the lamp can be adjusted with the rise-and-fall system. Additional information: Materials...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Anvia Mushroom Wall Lamp Space Age Arc Wall Light White Sconce, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Anvia mushroom arc wall lamp with withe frame and shade. The acrylic glass shade produces a warm light and can be turned in any direction desirable. The shade can move inside and out...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Space Age Anvia Mushroom Arc Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare white Anvia arc wall lamp with mushroom shade. The shade can be turned in any direction desirable. It's position from the arc can also be adjusted. The lamp requires a E27/26 (s...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 vintage swivel armchairs by Michel Cadestin, Airborne publisher, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Experience the epitome of mid-century charm with this exquisite Set of 2 vintage swivel armchairs by Michel Cadestin + 1 Otomana, originally crafted and distributed by Airborne in th...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Chrome

Op Art Translucent Lucite Snail Sculpture by Brazilian Author Abraham Palatnik
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century Op Art colorful translucent lucite snail sculpture by brazilian author Abraham Palatnik By: Abraham Palatnik Material: acrylic, lucite, synthetic, plastic Techniqu...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Synthetic, Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite

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

A Pair of SPACE-AGE WALL APPLIQUES SCONCES by GUZZINI, Italy 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A fairly large pair of Post-Modernist, Seventies, Space-Age wall lights, in folded metal chrome on the outside, pearl white on the inside, by Guzzini, Italy 1970. DIMENSIONS: 30 x 2...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Space Age Gallery Spot for Wall or Ceiling by Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic lamp for wall or ceiling mounting from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design. The large yellow-orange lamp head is i...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

Sputnik Ceiling Lamp Dandelion from Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Sputnik ceiling lamp by Sciolary - 1970s. The striking design of this ceiling lamp consists of delicate chrome leaves that radiate from the central core. The arrangement is reminisc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

60s Temde Space Age pendant lamp with teak plywood and a sperical lampshade
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and very well preserved vintage ceiling lamp by Temde, an original from the 1960s. Typical high-quality Space Age design from that time. The lamp consists of a large beige ...
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Plastic, Teak, Plywood

System X pendant lamp Ross Lovegrove Y2K style design space age
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
System X pendant lamp designed by Ross Lovegrove for Yamagiwa. It's in the taste of Y2K futuristic style, Neo space age era. X shaped plastic body has LED inside, and be illuminated...
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Early 2000s Japanese Space Age Furniture

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Steel

Mushroom Table Lamp by Dijkstra Space Age Desk Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White mushroom table lamp by the Dutch brand Dijkstra. The white acrylic glass shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb and currently h...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno chrom Pendant Light for Staff, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light The "Saturno" hanging lamp from STAFF Leuchten is an impressive designer piece designed by Kazuo Motozawa. With its size, this chrome-plated han...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Space Age Rounded Plexiglass Wall Sconce / Perspex Wall Lamp by Herda, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Unique space age perspex wall lamp by Herda. The layered plexiglass, rounded discs create an astonishing light effect. The lamp has a few ornamental chrome nuts. The lamp requires on...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Dijkstra Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
An oft sought-after mushroom table lamp by Dijkstra. The mocca-colored mushroom shade produces a warm, cosy light. The shade can be easily moved up and down the base. The lamp requir...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

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Metal

glass ice cube desk lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
desk lamp ice glass by Peill & Putzler, 1970s. The designer lamp is a real classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp from Peill & Putzler is made of high-quality glass in the shape of ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass

Square fiberglass side table in orange, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Square fiberglass side table in orange, 1970s The table has a simple, elegant modern shape. It is made entirely of orange fiberglass. The cleaned item weights 1.75 kg / 3.86 lbs.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Fiberglass

1970's Task Lamp
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1970s table lamp with large plastic shade and black painted metal base. Wire, switch and plug still original. Fits an E27 bulb
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Orange Smoked Acrylic Glass Space Age Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Orange Dijkstra space age pendant lamp with a double acrylic glass shade. The outer shade is transparent and has an orange colour, the inner shade is white. Together they create an a...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Sconces Eyes Ball Metal Chrome by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of wall lights lamps sconces eyes ball articulated arms, metal chrome by Reggiani. Original stamp of the manufacture. Famous design like Sciolari, Willy Rizzo, Targetti, Lumica ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Black lacquered sofa, 1930s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sofa with full cheeks in black lacquered wood, wide armrests and resting on small stepped feet enhanced by plinth feet. in the style of Djo Bourgeois. France, 1930s.
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1920s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Wood

Grey Power Flower Fan by Heckhausen - Zetsche for Elmar Flàtotto
Located in Den Haag, NL
Great looking ,Grey Power Flower Fan by Heckhausen - Zetsche for Elmar Flàtotto in the 2000s. 3-speed engine and automatic blade-stopping safety system - in case of contact. Foam bl...
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Early 2000s Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Foam

Mid Century Coffee Table Designed by Marc Held for Prisunic, France 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice coffee table designed by Marc Held for Prisunic Classic space age design It can be use as coffee table, side table or coctail table
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Italian Rush, Rattan and Mid Blue Velvet, 1960s Armchair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful armchair was produced in Italy between the 1960s and the 1970s. It is handmade from rush and rattan and remains in pretty good condition: slight leaks of protective va...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Rush

Dijkstra Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age mushroom pendant lamp by Dijkstra. The mushroom shade is made out of thick acrylic glass and produces a disco-like effect The inner shade is made from aluminium. The lamp r...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Guzzini Kuala Space Age Pendant Lamp by Franco Bresciani, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small Guzzini 'Kuala' space age pendant lamp by Franco Bresciani. The lamp is made from beige acrylic glass and has a gold plated ball on top the shade. The lamp requires an E27/26 (...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Space Age Pendant Lamp by Herda, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very special space age pendant by the Dutch brand Herda. The lamp consists of an acryllic orange/brown/copper coloured outer shade and a white inner shade. The lamp requires one E2...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Herda Mushroom Floor Lamp Space Age Guzzini Style Standing Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A beautiful mushroom floorlamp by Herda. The mushroom spots can be turned in any direction and move up and down the base. The floorswitch allows you to switch on the lights simultane...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rare Space Age Wall lights by OMA Italy
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Pair of large wall lamps built by OMA Italia in the 1960s, inspired by the famous Flos light ball lamps invented by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni. These two rare lamps are hand...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Yellow Smoked Glass Space Age Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century UFO space age pendant light with a smoked glass shade by Dijkstra. The lamp consists of a glass outer shade and aluminium inner shade. Together they produce a magnificent...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass

chrom Sputnik Ceiling Lamp by Klaus Hempel for Massive (Belgium), 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
beautiful Sputnik ceiling light by Richard Essig- 1970s This stylish Sputnik chrome lamp from the 1970s is a timeless design piece that perfectly embodies the charm and elegance of ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

White Space Age Light Fixture Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very large space age pendant light with white acrylic glass mushroom shade. The lamp requires one E27/67 (standard) lightbulb. Additional information: Materials: Metal, plastic Peri...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age Five Drawer Dresser in Yellow and White
Located in Redding, CT
Space Age Five Drawer Dresser in Yellow and White. Or Green and White. The colored panels are interchangeable. Choose Lime green or lemon yellow. How creative. More photos to be adde...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Doria Leuchten Black Glass Pendant Lamp Space Age Hanging Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare mid century glass pendant lamp by Doria Leuchten. The lamp has a beautiful cone shape. The addition of the black swirling texture introduces an element of modernity and vis...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass

Space Age Pendant Lamp "4th Floor" Paul De Haan Jolina Atomic Orange 1990's NL
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing Jolina Lighting's iconic Pendant Lamp Model '4th-floor lamp' by Paul De Haan—a true space age piece from the dynamic 1990s era. With its atomic shape and distinctive form...
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1990s Dutch Space Age Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Red Mid Century Space Age Eyeball Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red space age eyeball wall lamp (3 available). It might also be used as table lamp. The shade can be turned in any direction. The lamp require sone E14 lightbulb and currently has an...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian space age White metal Table lamp Atollo by Magistretti for Oluce, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age White metal Table lamp Atollo by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, 1970s Table lamp mod. Atollo, entirely in white painted metal...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mod Space Age Flex Arm Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Post Modern, Space Age flex arm desk lamp with orb form hood shade. The lamp is in a tan color, with a black collar coil arm which allows for an infinite number of positions, ...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Herda Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age mushroom pendant lamp by Herda. The mushroom shade is made out of thick acrylic glass and produces a magnificent light. The inner shade is made from aluminium. The lamp req...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Dijkstra Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age mushroom pendant lamp by Dijkstra in beige/mocca colour and chrome top cap. The acrylic glass shade produces a magnificent glow. The lamps requires an E27/26 (standard) lig...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of white bouclé chairs, 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of lounge chairs on a wooden base and white bouclé fabric. France, 1970s.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Anvia Orange Mid Century Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century orange Anvia floor lamp with two adjustable shades. The two orange spots can be moved up and down the base and adjusted in any direction desirable. The lamp requires two ...
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20th Century Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Fat Lava Brown Ceramic Wall Lights, Hustadt Keramik, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. Measurements: Width: 8.26 in (21 cm) Heigth: 7.87 in (20 cm) Depth: 4.72...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Krups Germany Retro Green Wall Clock - Iconic 70s Space Age Design
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Dive into the retro-futuristic charm of the 1970s with this stunning space age wall clock by Krups Germany. Renowned for their quality craftsmanship, Krups presents a rare gem from t...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture

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Metal

German space age Opaline glass and metal table lamp Bulb by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
German space age Opaline glass and metal table lamp Bulb by Ingo Maurer, 1970s Table lamp mod. Bulb with opaline glass bulb-shaped diffuser. The chromed metal base is cylindrical in ...
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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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