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
Ello Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror Tall Boy Dresser
Located in Hanover, MA
1970 designed "Moods" tall boy wardrobe designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture Mfg. Co. clad in gunmetal tinted brushed stainless steel and smoked mirror.
Post Moden space age vibe, luxury construction.
Six smoked mirror clad drawers on left side and two cabinets on right side with doors clad in tinted mirror. Each cabinet has a single removable shelf. Blackened metal pulls.
White laminate interior.
Smoked mirrored glass on top of case.
Case floats 7' above the floor on smoked stainless clad slab sides.
Please see our separate Ello listings for the matching queen size floating platform bed...
Category
1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Space Age Saturnus Armchair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in BAARLO, LI
Special Space Age armchair by the Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi. Designed and produced in the 1960s. The chair features a swiveling fiberglass shell, with a metal base an...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Rush
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Pair of 1980's Reclining Swivel White Leather Lounge Chairs
By Barcalounger
Located in Hanover, MA
Upgrade to First Class at home (or at sea) with this pair of white kid glove faux-leather reclining swivel lounge chairs on round chrome pedestal base...
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Custom U.T.Kartell Modular Storage / cubbies / bookcase. 70's Plastic Space age
By Kartell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Custom U. T. Kartell Modular Storage / cubbies / bookcase/shelving. 1970's Plastic Space age Design ! nOT sure if this was ever produced?? Possibly cus...
Category
1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Pace Collection Chrome Canopy Bed
Located in Hanover, MA
Chic and glamorous queen size, 1970's polished chrome canopy four poster bed frame by Pace Collection.
Available separately, we also have a Pace Collection Chrome Canopy King size b...
Category
1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mario Bellini White Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
“Camaleonda” sofa, in white velvet upholstery, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972.
Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy.
The sofa is very comfort...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chenille, Velvet, Foam
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
Monumental Chrome Steel Table Lamp Willy Rizzo Cardin Style Bronze Mirror 1970s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Very chic and monumental chromed steel table lamp in the style of Willy Rizzo or Pierre Cardin, France or Italy 1970s. The tube cylinder lamp base h...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Modern Kinkeldey Chandelier Crystal Glass Chrome Germany 1960 Space Age Lamp
By Kinkeldey
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Modernist Space Age two tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, circa 1960-1970. It has 18 sparkling square faceted crystal glass panels, each 10 x 10 cm / 3.94 x 3.94 inches tall and...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Olive Ash Burl Credenza by Henredon, Scene Two
By Henredon
Located in Hanover, MA
Henredon scene two credenza sideboard buffet cabinet in olive ash burl bookmatched veneer with zebra wood radiused corners and four flush doors with spring clip...
Category
1980s American Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Olive, Burl, Oak
Chrome Floor Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chrome Floor Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
Category
1960s American Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 1950s Italian Attr. Pierluigi Colli Tan Boucle & Velvet Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning futuristic pair of 1950s Italian armchairs attributed to Pierluigi Colli. Newly reupholstered The armchairs are iconic examples of what you would expect from I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
1970s Space Age Art Glass and Chrome Table Lamp with Brown and White Inclusions
By Mazzega
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid century adjustable design Floor Lamp by Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- height adjustable from about 109cm up to 151cm
- new electricity
- US adapter included
- two bulbs
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Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Hansen Lucite Floor lamp Metalarte 1970s Spain
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful floor lamp designed in 1970's by George Hansen for Metalarte, Spain. Chromed-plated brass and plexiglass column, multiple rotary switch assembly for 1, 2 or 3 bulbs. Very...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Early Edition of "Superonda" Sofa for Poltronova, circa 1966
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The Superonda sofa by Poltronova, a result of collaboration with Archizoom Associati, stands as a quintessential emblem of Italian design. Conceived in 1967 by the radical Florentin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Foam
Mid century adjustable design Floor Lamp by Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- height adjustable from about 109cm up to 151cm
- new electricity
- US adapter included
- two bulbs
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Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Space Age Table Lamp - Retro Charm Psychedelic Ambiance Light
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into a world of mesmerizing lighting with this rare Space Age lamp, featuring a cream plastic base holder topped by a large clear glass globe. The unique design of this lamp all...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Hydra chrome floor / table lamp by Pierre Folie for Jaques Charpentier 1969
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
The Hydra chrome floor or table lamp was designed by Pierre Folie and manufactured in France in 1969 by Jacques Charpentier. Folie is best known for his work in stainless steel, a ma...
Category
1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Atomic Eyeball Table Lamps by Sijaj Hrastnik, 70s, Pair
Located in Lucija, SI
Very retro red pair of Mid Century Eyeball Table Lamps were made by Sijaj Hrastnik Yugoslavia in '70s.
Classic Space age design
Category
1970s Slovenian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Kienzle 'Boutique' Space Age Wall Clock - Iconic 1970s Design West Germany
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the world of 1970s design with this rare Kienzle space age wall clock from the iconic ‘Boutique’ series. Featuring a large round chromed frame, this vintage clock encapsula...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
1960s Space Age Acrylic World Globe Ice Bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi, Italy
Located in North Miami, FL
1960s Space Age translucent acrylic/synthetic/plastic world globe cubic ice bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi, Italy
By: Alessandro Albrizzi
Material: acrylic, lucite, plastic, syntheti...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Synthetic, Lucite, Acrylic, Plastic
Italian Silver Plated metal 1970s abat jour by Nella Longari
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Elegant table lamp in silver metal designed and made in Italy by Nella Longari, a well-known Milanese antique dealer, decorator and designer from the 1970s. The refined production of...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Vintage modular sofa set, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Seventies design sofa set made from simili leather with a illuminated storage space.
Cool chromed tubular details.
Very comfortable sofa set with a cool seventies vibe.
Very good ...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century glass and brass pendant by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- 4-flamming
- marked by maker
- Very good original condition.
- Two separate circuits
- US wiring compatible
- height can be lenghtened
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Category
1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Unique Illuminated Painting on Fiberglass
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This wonderful backlit painting on fiberglass was original to an architect designed home and was unique to this property. Unfortunately we have been unable to trace the artist yet bu...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Oak
Vintage italian glass globe space age chandelier, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Large 6 globe murano glass and chrome chandelier.
Mazzega, Gaetano Sciolari style - unknown manufacturer.
Beautiful space age design and a spectacular light thanks to the large gla...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vintage red space age mirror, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage backlit mirror with an acrylic frame and a round mirror glass made in Germany in the 1970s.
Tested and ready to use.
Very desirable vintage mirror.
1970s - Germany
Dimens...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Tony Paul for Mutual Sunset "Bellini" Triple Trumpet Chrome Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Tall Tony Paul, Bellini Collection, Chrome Uplight Torchiere Floor Lamp for Mutual-Sunset Lamp Co. 1970's.
Featuring a three elongated horn forms in chrome-plated steel on a round ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Adjustable Space Age Gallery Spot for 3 Phase Rail by Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic 3-phase track lamp from Staff from the 1970s.
The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design.
The large yellow-orange lamp head is infin...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Hand Wall Sconce, very huge size 14.6'', Italian design lamp, c. 1970s
Located in leucate, FR
Huge ceramic wall light in the shape of a left hand.
Extremely rare with this large size
An opalescent Murano glass globe (diameter 9.8'') is placed in the palm of the hand.
The la...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Murano Glass
Rodolfo Bonetto "Nitia" table lamp for Design House Guzzini Italy 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Illuminate your space with the avant-garde charm of the Rodolfo Bonetto "Nitia" table lamp, a timeless masterpiece crafted for Design House Guzzini in Italy during the 1970s. This la...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four "Gronda" modular mirrors/coat hangers by Luciano Bertoncini, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Four Gronda wall coat hangers in plastic, mirrored glass and Perspex. made by Luciano Bertoncini for the Elco company
Italy, approx. 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
"Taccia" Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1962
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Step into the realm of iconic design with the "Taccia" lamp, a masterpiece created by the renowned duo Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in 1962. This timeless piece stan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Lounge Chrome Armchair Designed by Milo Baughman Circa 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice polished chrome frame and upholstered lounge armchair designed by Milo Baughman, circa 1970, upholstered in 2020 the fabric shows a water stain shown nothing major Knoll fabric,...
Category
20th Century American Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
A stunning 1980´s Danish set of modern nightstands in steel with glass-tops
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A sleek and futuristic addition to your bedroom: a set of nightstands that redefine contemporary elegance. Crafted from white metal with glass tops, each nightstand comprises two sep...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of space age Chrome & milk Glass Sputniks - Czechoslovakia / 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia
- nice original condition with patina
- 5 flamming, bulbs with any wattage
- US wiring compatible
- one has slightly different tone of globes
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Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vintage floor lamp by Mazzega, 1960
By Mazzega
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage floor lamp by Mazzega built up by a round white marble base, chromed tubes going from large to small seemingly stacked up on each other supporting a murano glass partially fr...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
This mid century table lamp model 'bijou' by Louis Kalff was introduced in the 1950's but it still looks modern today.
The lampshade and base are made from blue/green metal, light ...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage pendant light by Max Sauze, 1960s
By Max Sauze
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Space age pendant light with bent aluminum strips in silver and gold.
Designed by Max Sauze.
The light takes one E27 light bulb.
1960s - France
Good condition
Dimensions:
Height...
Category
1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Red Circular Ceramic Wall Lights by Axella, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular red circular ceramic wall lights , with beautiful black accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s.
A unique statement piece.
Labelled and signed by Axella, in excel...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Space Age Red Table Mirror - Retro-Futuristic 1970s Design Made in Germany
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Experience the charm of the 1970s with this vintage Space Age table mirror, crafted in Germany during the height of retro-futuristic design. This unique mirror features a dual-sided ...
Category
1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Chromed Cylinder with Cut Out BAG Turgi
By BAG Turgi
Located in Mortsel, BE
A luminaire that marries elegance with innovation. This heavy chromed cylindrical shape boasts a distinctive round cut-out, allowing a unique interplay of light. BAG Turgi, as a bran...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
One of the Two Pairs of Fat Lava Brown Ceramic Wall Lights, Hustadt Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
Piar of 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)
Dep...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1 of 2 Rectangular Brown Ceramic Wall Lights, keramik, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Rectangular brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured in Germany in the 1970s.
The glaze has a brown color gradient. They can be placed horizontally or vertically.
...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Cast Iron & Glass Wall Lamp from Italy Murano
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing a unique wall lamp originating from the Murano island, Italy. We currently have 2 pieces in stock. With their cast iron frame and Murano glass diffusers, they make for a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sunburst Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful sunburst wall lamp from the 1960s.
Very contemporary design with a fantastic noble appearance.
There is a very nice play of light on the wall.
Condition:
Very good vintag...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1960s European Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Wall or Ceiling Light, Sculptural Glass, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A r wall or ceiling light in sculptural glass, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement piece. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures. This modernist design is focused on ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Orange Square Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Orange square-shaped ceramic wall lights/flush mounts in Fat Lava style. in Germany in the 1970s. The base of the light is square and there is a beautiful ceramic cross on to...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Cork Plant Stand/Sculpture by squares & things
Located in London, GB
The SPACE miniature gets reimagined in Cork. This spongey yet sturdy material adds a playful lightweight aspect to the design. Suitable as a plant stand or decorative object. No sitt...
Category
2010s British Space Age Furniture
Materials
Cork
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...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Iconic Space Age Lamp by Richard Essig - Avantgarde Design from the 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Illuminate your space with this striking space age lamp designed by Richard Essig Besigheim. This unique hanging lamp features a glossy yellow plastic cube with rounded holes, perfec...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plastic
1970s Space Age Design Clock by Comsest - Rare Orange Decor Made in Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Add a touch of retro-futuristic charm to your decor with this space age wall 70s clock by Comsest, crafted in Italy. This eye-catching vintage piece features a bright orange plastic ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
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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