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Designers of the 1970s

The Designers Who Defined Space Age in de 1970s  While the fascination with the future was global, Space Age design found its strongest expression in Europe during the 1960s and...

Designers of the 1970s

The Designers Who Defined Space Age in de 1970s  While the fascination with the future was global, Space Age design found its strongest expression in Europe during the 1960s and...

Gae Aulenti

Gae Aulenti

Gae Aulenti – Sculptural Light and Italian Modern Design Italian architect and designer Gae Aulenti was one of the most influential female figures in post-war European design. Born in 1927 in...

Gae Aulenti

Gae Aulenti – Sculptural Light and Italian Modern Design Italian architect and designer Gae Aulenti was one of the most influential female figures in post-war European design. Born in 1927 in...

What is Space Age Design?

What is Space Age Design?

What is Space Age Design? Space Age design began in the 1960s and 1970s, when the world became fascinated with space travel, technology, and the idea of the future. The...

What is Space Age Design?

What is Space Age Design? Space Age design began in the 1960s and 1970s, when the world became fascinated with space travel, technology, and the idea of the future. The...

Marc Held

Marc Held

Marc Held – Futuristic Function in French Space Age Design French designer Marc Held is known for his playful and innovative approach to furniture design during the Space Age era of...

Marc Held

Marc Held – Futuristic Function in French Space Age Design French designer Marc Held is known for his playful and innovative approach to furniture design during the Space Age era of...

Space Age vs Mid-Century Modern: What’s the Dif...

Space Age design and Mid-Century Modern furniture are often grouped together. True, both emerged in the mid-20th century.  But visually (and emotionally) they are very different. If you’re collecting vintage...

Space Age vs Mid-Century Modern: What’s the Dif...

Space Age design and Mid-Century Modern furniture are often grouped together. True, both emerged in the mid-20th century.  But visually (and emotionally) they are very different. If you’re collecting vintage...

The Influence of the Space Race on Furniture De...

The Space Age design movement cannot be understood without considering the historical context of the space race. During the 1960s, the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to...

The Influence of the Space Race on Furniture De...

The Space Age design movement cannot be understood without considering the historical context of the space race. During the 1960s, the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to...