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
Small 1970s "Futura" Wave Peill & Putzler Gold Chrome & Smoked Glass Pendant
Located in London, GB
The smallest version of this beautiful hanging pendant light from the 'Futura' range which is also more commonly called 'Wave' which was manufactured in Germany by Peill & Putzler du...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Wire
1970s "Futura" Wave Peill & Putzler Chromed Gold & Smoked Glass Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
The largest version of this beautiful hanging pendant light from the 'Futura' range which is also more commonly called 'Wave' which was manufactured in Germany by Peill & Putzler dur...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Wire
Space Age Vintage Green Ivory Plastic Lounge Chair Raphael Raffel 1970 France
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage green and ivory lounge chair from plastic and upholstery by Raphael Raffel (Rafael), France, 1970s
An amazing freestanding lounge chair tulip shape with a rounded s...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Swirl pattern Murano Glass and Brass Set of 3 Sconces by Beatrix, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Swirl pattern Murano Glass and Brass Set of 3 Sconces by Beatrix, 1970s, Italy
Very elegant and minimalist wall lamps.
Lamp is in very good condition.
These lamps works with E14 st...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Space Age Medusa Pendant Lamp by Harvey Guzzini
Located in BAARLO, LI
Italian 1970s Space Age pendant lamp by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini. With an orange/white plastic shade. The lamp is in good vintage condition with minor signs of wear.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Platone folding table by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare foldable side table designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli.
Very handy an desirable piece of furniture which adds a nice space age touch to your room.
1970s - Ital...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Fibrella Lounge Chair Le Barron
By Le Barron
Located in BAARLO, LI
Rare Space Age lounge chair from the 'Fibrella' collection by the Southern California company Le Barron, dating back to the 1960s. Originally intended for outdoor use in gardens or b...
Category
1960s American Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Space age leather lounge chair by Airborne international, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Striking space age lounge chair by Airborne international.
The chair consists of a white fiberglass shell upholstered with brown butonned leather.
It sits as comfortable as it look...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
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...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Aluminum
Giotto Stoppino, Black 4675 Magazine Holder, 1972
Located in London, GB
A major exponent in Italian design, Giotto Stoppino’s name was associated with some of the best brands throughout his career. As part of the cabinet, Stoppino was also a key proponent of Neo-Liberty: an Italian architectural movement which evolved in the late 1950s in opposition to international modernism. Stoppino’s prolific career saw the creation of many influential and distinctive pieces, often combining an innovative use of plastic with a futuristic design aesthetic. These included the magazine rack 4676 for Kartell (1972), reflective of how Stoppino transformed the everyday domestic into items of high luxury, and the famous ‘Equilibrium’ Lamp...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Acanthus leaves bronze lamp, 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bronze lamp base with green and brown patina decorated with acanthus leaves. France, 1970s.
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Round flush mount/ sconce by Erco, Germany 1960s
Located in Herentals, BE
Space Age round flush mount or wall lamp designed by Alois Gangknofner for Erco in 1960.
The flush mount has the Erco label on the inside of the mounting plate and 1 E 27 porcelain f...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Red painted metal sheet and mirror console, 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Red painted metal sheet and mirror rectangular console. Spain, 1970s.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pia Guidetti Crippa, Pair of Wall Lamps for Lumi, Italy 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of iconic steel and opaline glass wall lights designed by Pia Guidetti Crippa and produced by Lumi, Italy, circa 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Space Age Karate Armchair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne
Located in BAARLO, LI
Beautiful Space Age armchair from the 1960s by Michel Cadestin for Airborne France. White fiberglass glossy shell with chromed metal base and cognac leather upholstery. The shell is ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
'Sapporo' Wood Frame Two Seat Sofa by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 'Sapporo' two seat sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi. A solid wood frame holds six removable cushions. Newly reupholstered in a textured cream fabric. Stamped “Mobil G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Double spring wall light by Andrea Lazzari for Morosini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice double spring wall light designed by Andrea Lazzari for Morosini in the end of the 1960s, made in Italy.
Metal springs, white lacquered metal base.
Overall good condition, light...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Space Age Hanging Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Artimeta
Located in BAARLO, LI
A large plastic Space Age pendant lamp with a diameter of 55 cm. This model also exists as a floor lamp and is attributed to Elio Martinelli for Artimeta, Netherlands, from the 1960s...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Space Age VIP Coat Rack by R. Lucci & P. Orlandini for Velca Italy
Located in BAARLO, LI
Beige Space Age 'VIP' coat rack from Velca Italy. A design from 1968 by Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini. The rod is made of chromed metal and the top piece and umbrella stand are mad...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Gae Aulenti, Pipistrello Table Lamp for Martinelli Luce, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
Gae Aulenti was one of the most influential and prolific Italian architects and designers of the post-war period. An advocate of the Neoliberty movement, she is remembered for the in...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s German "Futura" Wave Peill & Putzler Chrome & Glass Pendant Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
A small version of this beautiful hanging pendant light from the 'Futura' range which is also more commonly called 'Wave' which was manufactured in Germany by Peill & Putzler during ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Imago DP, Elmo Table Lamp, 1971
Located in London, GB
Very rare table lamp by Imago DP.
Movable shade with which the light intensity can be adjusted.
Please contact us for additional shipping quotes.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of half moon wooden console tables, 1950s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of half moon wooden console tables resting on three feet supporting two table tops. Portugal, 1950s.
Category
1950s Portuguese Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Wood
Space Age Fiberglass Stool by Nanna Ditzel for O.D. Møbler
Located in BAARLO, LI
Nanna Ditzel is one of the greatest Danish female designers of all time. She designed this stool for OD Møbler in 1969. Due to production costs and the oil crisis in 1973, production...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
1970s space age backlit mirror, allibert
By Allibert
Located in Genova, IT
Tilting and backlit mirror produced in the 1970s by Allibert, germany.
White abs shell on which is mounted a tilting semi-transparent blue frame in which the mirror is included.
Fo...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Plastic, Plexiglass
Orange Ceramic Wall Light Flush Mount, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful orange and brown accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s.
Labelled by Løvemose, in excellent condition. Løvemose was a...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Hanging lamp from Gaetano Sciolari, Model CUBIC , 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
CUBIC ceiling lamp by Sciolari - 1970s.
The ceiling light by Gaetano Sciolari from 1970 is a truly iconic piece of modern lighting art. The designer, who is known for his groundbrea...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Brass
Fauteuil Polaris de Pierre Guariche orange par Meurop Belgique 1960 Vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Fauteuil "Polaris" de Pierre Guariche fabriqué par la société Meurop en Belgique .En 1967, Meurop présente deux nouveaux sièges dans les journaux : Polaris et Luna. Ils font fait par...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Roger Capron ovale coffee table, 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ovale coffee table with a ceramic tiles table top resting on four cylindrical legs, Roger Capron. France, 1970s.
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Space Age Ingo Maurer Pox Wall Light
By Ingo Maurer
Located in BAARLO, LI
A very beautiful wall/table lamp designed by Ingo Maurer, Germany 1966. The lamp has a bit of a donut shape and the yellow lacquered shade is adjustable in height. The lamp is easy t...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sergio Mazza & G. Gramigna XL Magnolia Table Lamp
Located in BAARLO, LI
Rare 'Magnolia' table lamp by Sergio Mazza & Giuliana Gramigna for Quattrifolio Design. The Italian design dates back to 1973. This is the (very) large version of the lamp. Resting o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Orange Leather + Chrome 'Jetson' Swivel Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Space Age ‘Jetson’ chrome and leather swivel lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in the 1970s. Resting on a round chrome pedestal base, the elegantly curved sling seat f...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Kuala Floor Lamp by Franco Bresciani for iGuzzini
Located in BAARLO, LI
Italian floor lamp by Franco Bresciani for iGuzzini (Harvey Guzzini) from the 1970s. The lamp features a metal rod with a plastic shade. The shade has a relatively large diameter of ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp Diabolo Red Beige by Knoll, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful floor lamp by Knoll, manufactured circa 1970. Red and beige shade with beautiful patterns, illuminates beautifully. The base is made of wood with a classy ring in the middl...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Other
Grey and Gold metal Pair of Sconces by Art-Line, 1980s, Germany
By Art Line
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Grey and Gold metal Pair of Sconces by Art-Line, 1980s, Germany
Very elegant and Minimalist sconces
Lamps are in very good condition.
These lamps works with French B22 bulbs.
Wir...
Category
1980s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Giorgio Soavi for Olivetti, "O" Ashtray, 1968
Located in London, GB
Soavi designed this ashtray for Olivetti, a company originally created by Camillo Olivetti in 1908 to produce typewriters. Olivetti became famous for the meticulous attention it paid...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Spectacular Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
By Isaky
Located in St Ouen, FR
Half object, half jewel this sculptural bangle is composed of two parts ; a sand blasted resin triangle and an acrylic bracelet allowing the cuff to be closed.
Both parts bear the ha...
Category
1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Resin
Clear & black Murano Glass ottagonali serie flutes by Carlo Moretti, 1974
By Moretti, Carlo Moretti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 12 thin and light Murano glass flutes designed by Carlo Moretti in 1974 from the serie "ottagonali". Engraved sign at the base of each item. Very good condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Rattan and travertine console table, 1960s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rattan console table in tapered sheath legs joined by a spacer shelf, travertine table top. Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Spectacular Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
By Isaky
Located in St Ouen, FR
Half object, half jewel this sculptural bangle is composed of two parts ; a sand blasted resin triangle and an acrylic bracelet allowing the cuff to be closed.
Both parts bear the ha...
Category
1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Resin
Space Age Round Mirror in Chocolate Brown Plastic by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970s
By Dal Vera
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step back into the 1970s with this rare and exquisite chocolate brown vintage 70s mirror produced by the renowned Italian maker Dal Vera, Conegliano. This beautiful round mirror is c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Ufo Design Full Glass XL Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Magia Luce, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Ufo Design full Glass XL Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Magia Luce, 1970s
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Spectacular Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
By Isaky
Located in St Ouen, FR
Half object, half jewel this Sculptural bangle is composed of two parts ; a sand blasted resin triangle and an acrylic bracelet allowing the cuff to be closed.
Both parts bear the ha...
Category
1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Resin
Space Age 'Zeppelin' Sofa in Olive Green Leather by Walter Leeman for Velda
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredibly rare Space Age ‘Zeppelin’ sofa designed by Walter Leeman for Velda in 1972. Only 20 copies of this sofa were produced. Monumental dimensions and the fluid, tubular stru...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Space Art Chrome & Acrylic Light Panel, Italy 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Chic wall sculpture.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Brass Floor Lamp Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern space age vintage original brass version of floor lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown amber Murano glass. Famous manufacture like Venini, Vistosi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-century shaggy rug from the 60s in different shades of red and gray scales
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in a mid-century shaggy rug from the 1960s, adorned in various shades of red and gray scales, offers more than just a floor covering—it presents an opportunity to infuse yo...
Category
1960s European Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Wool
Eugenio Carmi for Acerbis, Art Mirror, Memphis Style, Italian Collectible Design
By Acerbis, Eugenio Carmi
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative geometric wall mirror by Italian artist Eugenio Carmi for furniture brand Acerbis. Designed in the 1980s and named "Morphos", this mirror is part of a series that perfectl...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Purple Modular two-seater Sofa, 1970, Germany
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Modular Sofa from Oelsa Furniture Factory in Rabenau, Germany, 1978.
Fully upholstered in dark purple soft fabric.
This two-seater sofa is modular and easy can be transform into 2 ar...
Category
Late 20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Francesco Buzzi Ceriani for Francesconi, Large Table Lamp, 1968
Located in London, GB
Buzzi Ceriani is a renowned designer, famous for his contributions to the design and aviation industries. Born on March 27, 1897 in Milan, Italy, he has dedicated his life to creatin...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Abstract Vintage 1960s Space Age Ceramic Wall Plate: Red with Bold Blue/Green
Located in Hamburg, DE
Step back in time to the innovative and artistic world of the 1960s Space Age with our Ceramic Wall Plate. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this stunning piece encapsulat...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Batik Textile Flower Power Art
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid century batik textile art.
Height 37.4" - 95 cm.
Width 28.7" - 73 cm.
Category
20th Century European Space Age Furniture
Materials
Textile
Space Age Chrome Table Lamp by Artimeta 1970s
By Artimeta
Located in BAARLO, LI
A rather rare Mid Century Modern table lamp from Artimeta, Netherlands from the 1970s. The 'sphere' rests (loosely) on a chrome-plated metal frame that stands firmly on its base. The...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair Of Purple Modular Lounge Chairs, 1970, Germany
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Pair of Modular Armchairs from Oelsa Furniture Factory in Rabenau, Germany, 1978.
Fully upholstered in dark-purple soft fabric.
This armchairs are modular and can be transform in to ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Seventies Green Vase or Jug
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning large Seventies Vase in Green
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Gianni Pareschi for Busnelli, Fiocco Lounge Chair, 1970
Located in London, GB
Gianni Pareschi is an Italian industrial designer of the post-war period, whose work is synonymous with the aesthetic shifts in mid-century design. Working to the mantra that ‘Qualit...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Gae Aulenti for Artemide, Pileino Table Lamp, 1972
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
Gae Aulenti was one of the most influential and prolific Italian architects and designers of the post-war period. An advocate of the Neoliberty movement, she is remembered for the in...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
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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