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Space Age Chairs

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.

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Style: Space Age
Lavender lucite cantilever chair by Michel Dumas, made in France, 1970s
Lavender lucite cantilever chair by Michel Dumas, made in France, 1970s

Lavender lucite cantilever chair by Michel Dumas, made in France, 1970s

Located in Lyon, FR

Lavender lucite cantilever chair by Michel Dumas for Atelier Michel Dumas, made in France in the 1970s. Made from thick smoked lucite in a soft lavender tone, the material is both ex...

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Chairs

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Lucite

Space Age Vintage Chairs Chromed Steel Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1970s
Space Age Vintage Chairs Chromed Steel Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1970s

Space Age Vintage Chairs Chromed Steel Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1970s

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age pair of vintage chairs from chromed tube steel model Sabrina for Rima, Italy, 1970s. Slightly curved chromed tube steel floats from the seat and back into the base. The d...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs

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Metal

La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Black'
La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Black'

La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Black'

By Rankin Rugs

Located in Berkshire, England

Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. A functional design piece, La Chair bridges the gap between fine art, desi...

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2010s British Space Age Chairs

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Metal

Arflex 'Solar' Lounge Chairs in Fiberglass by Carlo Bartoli, Italy, 1960s
Arflex 'Solar' Lounge Chairs in Fiberglass by Carlo Bartoli, Italy, 1960s

Arflex 'Solar' Lounge Chairs in Fiberglass by Carlo Bartoli, Italy, 1960s

By Arflex, Carlo Bartoli

Located in Antwerp, BE

'Solar' armchairs, designed by Carlo Bartoli for Arflex in 1965, standout pieces of Italian modernist design. These iconic chairs, crafted from fiberglass and polyester resin with a ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs

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Fiberglass, Polyester

Gerard Le Fe Fibreglass Chair for Prisunic Editions, France, circa 1970
Gerard Le Fe Fibreglass Chair for Prisunic Editions, France, circa 1970

Gerard Le Fe Fibreglass Chair for Prisunic Editions, France, circa 1970

By Prisunic

Located in London, GB

Prisunic editions was both a manufacturer and retailer founded in France during 1968. The company’s aim was to revolutionise the furniture industry within France offering the consumer a cutting edge product and retail experience. Prisunic editions sold its futuristic designs often from moulded plastic and fiberglass through a catalogue. Their approach was guided by a desire to create impactful design that was affordable to the masses. Their project attracted highly regarded designers from across Europe such as Marc Held, Gae Aulenti and Terence Conran. This chair’s form is very much a consequence of the moulding process employed. The chairs soft undulating curves are not an aesthetic decision per se but in fact the result of engineering. The chair is in good structural and cosmetic condition with minor signs of use and sits like a dream with our Marc Berthier Ozoo desk...

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set 2 Chairs Michel Dumas
Set 2 Chairs Michel Dumas

Set 2 Chairs Michel Dumas

By Michel Dumas

Located in Perpignan, FR

Rare set de 2 chaises sculpture de Michel Dumas - années 70 Plexiglass En bon état général / pas de manque ni fêle . tres robuste 85 x 45 x 45 cm / hauteur assise : 48 cm.

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Chairs

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Altuglas, Plexiglass

Rare "California Chair" by Ennio Ludovico Chiggio (Gruppo N) for Nikol Internati
Rare "California Chair" by Ennio Ludovico Chiggio (Gruppo N) for Nikol Internati

Rare "California Chair" by Ennio Ludovico Chiggio (Gruppo N) for Nikol Internati

By Ennio Chiggio

Located in leucate, FR

Immerse yourself in the bold spirit of 1970s Italian design with this exceptional and extremely rare "California Chair," conceived in 1973 by the influential designer Ennio Ludovico ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs

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Metal

1 of 5 Space Age Chairs Model 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, Italy 1970s
1 of 5 Space Age Chairs Model 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, Italy 1970s

1 of 5 Space Age Chairs Model 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, Italy 1970s

By Carlo Bartoli

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a set of postmodern “4875” chairs designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, Italy, 1970s. Sculptural and highly recognizable, these iconic chairs embody th...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs

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Plastic

William Andrus Chairs, a pair
William Andrus Chairs, a pair

William Andrus Chairs, a pair

By Steelcase, William Andrus

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s for Steelcase. The chairs are in great structural condition but have plenty of patina on the leather and some minor flaws / dings / scuffs on the shells. See photos for deta...

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1970s American Vintage Space Age Chairs

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Leather, Fiberglass

Space Age Lounge Chair, 70s
Space Age Lounge Chair, 70s

Space Age Lounge Chair, 70s

Located in Lucija, SI

Space age Loiunge or side chair Made in the 70s New reupholstered

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Late 20th Century French Space Age Chairs

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Metal

Rodney Kinsman Space Age Yellow Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971
Rodney Kinsman Space Age Yellow Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971

Rodney Kinsman Space Age Yellow Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971

By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman

Located in Vicenza, IT

Omstak chair designed by Rodney Kinsman in 1971 and produced in Italy by Bieffeplast. The Omstak is one of the most recognizable icons of early High-Tech design. Conceived as a ligh...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

A Post-Modern SPACE-AGE Desk CHAIR by WELLE, Germany 1970
A Post-Modern SPACE-AGE Desk CHAIR by WELLE, Germany 1970

A Post-Modern SPACE-AGE Desk CHAIR by WELLE, Germany 1970

Located in PARIS, FR

A spectacular adjustable, telescopic and wheeled office chair, Pop, Post-Modernist, Memphis, red lacquered metal structure, white fabric seat with red checks, black faux leather trim...

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Suite de 4 chaises italiennes vintage Gastone Rinaldi en métal chromé et galette
Suite de 4 chaises italiennes vintage Gastone Rinaldi en métal chromé et galette

Suite de 4 chaises italiennes vintage Gastone Rinaldi en métal chromé et galette

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in BESANÇON, FR

4 chaises vintage des années 70, attribuées au designer italien Gastone Rinaldi, splendide design, en métal chromé, galettes neuves en tissu bouclettes blanc. Très bon état général a...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs

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Metal

Karim Rashid Aphex Chair Space Age Digital Pop
Karim Rashid Aphex Chair Space Age Digital Pop

Karim Rashid Aphex Chair Space Age Digital Pop

By Idée Japan, Karim Rashid

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Aphex chair designed by Karim Rashid for Idee, Japan. This is one of Karim Rashid furniture produced by Idee in the 90s to early 2000s. Designed in 1997. Black and gray color combina...

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1990s Japanese Space Age Chairs

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Steel

Set of 4 lacquered wood and fabric chairs 1970s
Set of 4 lacquered wood and fabric chairs 1970s

Set of 4 lacquered wood and fabric chairs 1970s

Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO

Set of 4 chairs from the 1970s with white lacquered wooden frame and circular seat upholstered in fabric. The circular seat is accompanied by a backrest that follows its curved shap...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Space Age "Panton Chair" in black plastic by Verner Panton for Vitra, Germany
Space Age "Panton Chair" in black plastic by Verner Panton for Vitra, Germany

Space Age "Panton Chair" in black plastic by Verner Panton for Vitra, Germany

By Verner Panton

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find the iconic S Chair or Panton Chair, designed by Verner Panton for Vitra. It is celebrated for being the first single-form, injection-molded plastic chai...

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Early 2000s German Space Age Chairs

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Plastic

Space Age Plastic Chair by Reguitti
Space Age Plastic Chair by Reguitti

Space Age Plastic Chair by Reguitti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1972. Plastic chair attributed to Gio Ponti. Signed. Original vinyl seat.

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Gift Bow Modular Seating Sculptural Contemporary 'Silver'
Gift Bow Modular Seating Sculptural Contemporary 'Silver'

Gift Bow Modular Seating Sculptural Contemporary 'Silver'

By Rankin Rugs

Located in Berkshire, England

Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The Gift Bow modular system is comprised of five stackable metal stools an...

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2010s British Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal

Pair of vintage Italian made dining chairs in chromed metal and black leather
Pair of vintage Italian made dining chairs in chromed metal and black leather

Pair of vintage Italian made dining chairs in chromed metal and black leather

Located in Milano, IT

Offered from Spinzi Milano is an attractive and well preserved set of two occasional / dining chairs from the Space Age era. Made around the mid 1970s, they perfectly represent the s...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs

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Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Jet Lag Sculptural Modular Sofa Contemporary 'Silver'
Jet Lag Sculptural Modular Sofa Contemporary 'Silver'

Jet Lag Sculptural Modular Sofa Contemporary 'Silver'

By Rankin Rugs

Located in Berkshire, England

Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Available in a range of materials and customisable fabrics - a functional ...

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2010s British Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Giancarlo Piretti Space Age Vintage Red Plastic  Armchair Plona 1969 Italy
Giancarlo Piretti Space Age Vintage Red Plastic  Armchair Plona 1969 Italy

Giancarlo Piretti Space Age Vintage Red Plastic Armchair Plona 1969 Italy

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Vienna, AT

Giancarlo Piretti Space Age red foldable plastic vintage armchair which is executed by Castelli, Italy. This joyful foldable chair model Plona in a powerful red color comes from an e...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chairs

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Chrome

Gift Bow Modular Seating Sculptural Contemporary Lacquered 'Red'
Gift Bow Modular Seating Sculptural Contemporary Lacquered 'Red'

Gift Bow Modular Seating Sculptural Contemporary Lacquered 'Red'

By Rankin Rugs

Located in Berkshire, England

Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The Gift Bow modular system is comprised of five stackable metal stools an...

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2010s British Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal

Luigi Colani  Space Age Plastic Children  Chair 1970s From Ringnor Germany
Luigi Colani  Space Age Plastic Children  Chair 1970s From Ringnor Germany

Luigi Colani Space Age Plastic Children Chair 1970s From Ringnor Germany

By Luigi Colani

Located in Halle, DE

A very rare and important Polyethylene Children Chair from the 1970s in Germany. This chair was designed 1973 by Luigi Colani and produced in a small amount by the manufacturer Ring...

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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Space Age Vintage Orange Plastic Metal Chair 1970s
Space Age Vintage Orange Plastic Metal Chair 1970s

Space Age Vintage Orange Plastic Metal Chair 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

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...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Puffer Chair Sculptural Contemporary 'Olive'
Puffer Chair Sculptural Contemporary 'Olive'

Puffer Chair Sculptural Contemporary 'Olive'

By Rankin Rugs

Located in Berkshire, England

Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The Puffer chair is available in a range of materials and customisable fab...

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2010s British Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Red-Eye Ottoman Sculptural Contemporary 'Pink/Orange'
Red-Eye Ottoman Sculptural Contemporary 'Pink/Orange'

Red-Eye Ottoman Sculptural Contemporary 'Pink/Orange'

By Rankin Rugs

Located in Berkshire, England

Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The Red-Eye ottoman is available in a range of materials and customisable ...

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2010s British Space Age Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

'Auberge' Seating Group by Günter Beltzig, Germany, 1971
'Auberge' Seating Group by Günter Beltzig, Germany, 1971

'Auberge' Seating Group by Günter Beltzig, Germany, 1971

By Gunter Beltzig

Located in Antwerp, BE

The 'Auberge' seating group by Günter Beltzig is made from durable fiberglass and immaculately preserved. With its organic curves and sculptural form, this seating group is simply a ...

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Late 20th Century German Space Age Chairs

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Fiberglass

8725 chair, Medius system, by Roger Tallon, Eurosit edition
8725 chair, Medius system, by Roger Tallon, Eurosit edition

8725 chair, Medius system, by Roger Tallon, Eurosit edition

By Roger Tallon

Located in Saint Ouen, France

Roger Tallon was born in Paris on 6 March 1929. He attended the Ecole des Arts Appliqués de Paris (now ENSAAMA) and took a preparatory course for the Ecole des Arts et Métiers, which...

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Jet Lag Chair Sculptural Modular Chaise Longue Contemporary 'Red'
Jet Lag Chair Sculptural Modular Chaise Longue Contemporary 'Red'

Jet Lag Chair Sculptural Modular Chaise Longue Contemporary 'Red'

By Rankin Rugs

Located in Berkshire, England

Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Available in a range of materials and customisable fabrics - a functional ...

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2010s British Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern Space Age Black Leather and Yellow Metal Chair, 1970s
Italian Modern Space Age Black Leather and Yellow Metal Chair, 1970s

Italian Modern Space Age Black Leather and Yellow Metal Chair, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Leather and metal space age chair, 1970s Space age chair with tubular structure in yellow painted metal and seat in black leather. The backrest is characterized by geometric shapes a...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs

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Metal

Jet Lag Sculptural Modular Sofa Contemporary 'Red/Pink/Orange'
Jet Lag Sculptural Modular Sofa Contemporary 'Red/Pink/Orange'

Jet Lag Sculptural Modular Sofa Contemporary 'Red/Pink/Orange'

By Rankin Rugs

Located in Berkshire, England

Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Available in a range of materials and customisable fabrics - a functional ...

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2010s British Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

12 Dining Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian
12 Dining Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian

12 Dining Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Chairs with chromed bronze ferrules 12 Glamorous Chairs Style: 60° Italian Materials: wood, leather and Chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer We have s...

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs

Materials

Chrome

La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Olive Green'
La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Olive Green'

La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Olive Green'

By Rankin Rugs

Located in Berkshire, England

Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. A functional design piece, La Chair bridges the gap between fine art, desi...

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2010s British Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Christian Adam (1938-), set 4 chairs Trèfle Airborne ed., circa 1968
Christian Adam (1938-), set 4 chairs Trèfle Airborne ed., circa 1968

Christian Adam (1938-), set 4 chairs Trèfle Airborne ed., circa 1968

By Christian Adam

Located in Paris, FR

Christian Adam (1938-) Set of four Trèfle chairs Airborne edition, circa 1968 White polyester gelcoat, foam and blue fabric Maison Kvadrat W. 50 x H. 77x ...

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1960s French Vintage Space Age Chairs

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Metal

Chairs in Painted Metal and Leather, 1970s, Set of 2
Chairs in Painted Metal and Leather, 1970s, Set of 2

Chairs in Painted Metal and Leather, 1970s, Set of 2

Located in Montelabbate, PU

A pair of armchairs with suspended seats, featuring a painted metal base and upholstered backrest and seat covered in black leather. Light wear due to age and use, in overall good c...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Space Age chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with plastic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age chairs 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 chairs, popular names associated with this style include Kartell, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, and Herman Miller. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $384 and tops out at $42,008 while the average work can sell for $2,760.