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.
Set of 2 1970s Bicolor Space Age Wall Lamps by Sölken
By Gebrüder Cosack, Sölken Leuchten, Gaetano Sciolari, Cosack Leuchten, Staff Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall lamps from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Very high quality workmanship. The aperture is adjustable for different lighting effects. Manufacturer: Sölken Condition: ...
Metal
Pair of original 1960s Space Age wall lamps by Ingo Maurer, model Pox
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in München, BY
Pair of original 1960s Space Age wall lamps by Ingo Maurer, model Pox. Manufactured by M-Design. Made in Germany. Chrome-plated metal frame. Polished aluminum shades. Height adjusta...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Flower Rose Shaped 2-Head Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Rose Shaped 2-Head Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1970s, Germany Very high quality. Fully functional. Lamp are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use Th...
Metal
1 of the 7 Ceramic Wall Lights in the style of Axella, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular set of ceramic wall lights with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. In excellent condition, in the style of Axella. A beautiful set that complements ...
Ceramic
Pair of Sconces by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pop Art Red Pair of Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany 2 pair available Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works wit...
Metal
Minimal Rare Opal Glass & Chrome Pair of Flush Mounts by BEGA, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Minimal Rare Opal Glass & Chrome Pair of Flush Mounts by BEGA, 1970s, Germany Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. 7 Pair available These ...
Chrome
Rainbow design Wood Night Lamp by Kiener Zürich, in Style of Memphis Group, 1980
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Triple shade opal glass and yellow body flush mount by AKA, 1960s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount. It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas....
Wood
1960s round Space Age Pop Art aluminum ceiling or wall lamp
Located in München, BY
Minimalist 1960s Space Age Pop Art aluminum ceiling or wall lamp. The front of the lamp are covered with glossy clear varnish. Appearance changes depending to the size of the chose...
Aluminum
Modular Wall Lights By Mokoto Ishii For Staff Circa 1970s
By Motoko Ishii
Located in Gloucester, GB
Modular Wall Lights By Mokoto Ishii For Staff Circa 1970s - Price is per light (5 available) - Polyhedric glass shades with mercury coated inners - Chrome backplate - Take E14 fitti...
Mercury Glass
Curve Shaped White Metal Space Age Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Curve Shaped White Metal Space Age Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and minimal design wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard ligh...
Metal
Afra and Tobia Scarpa “Foglio” wall light, 1970s Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
The Foglio wall lamp, designed by the renowned Italian duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1966, is a timeless icon of minimalist elegance and functional design. Produced by Flos, the lamp ...
Steel
Glass and Copper Industrial Pair of Outdoor Sconces by Bega Boom, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opaline Glass and Copper Industrial Pair of Outdoor Sconces by Bega Boom, 1980s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works wi...
Copper
German Art Glass Wall Light by Hillebrand, 1970
By Hillebrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful dome shaped, glass wall light by Hillebrand Leuchten Germany, clear glass shade with graphite inclusions on a chrome reflector/back plate, the design creates a stunning sha...
Chrome
Murano Glass Wall Lamp "Gio S P-PL 40" by Michele Sbrogiò for Murano Due
By Michele Sbrogiò, Murano Due
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The Gio lamps, masterfully designed by Michele Sbrogiò utilizes a simple flat structure to elegantly frame a burst of light emitted by the handblown diffuser in satin white opaline g...
Aluminum
Ceramic Round Wall Light Holes in the style of Axella, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. In excellent condition, in the style of Axella. A beautiful wall light that com...
Ceramic
Model Pergamo 38 Single Sconce by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1980s, Italy
By Artemide, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Pergamo 38 Single Sconce by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1980s, Italy Glass is thick and heavy This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Measurements: Height: 22 cm Widt...
Metal
$630Sale Price|30% Off
Artemide Nessino Giancarlo Mattioli transparent model Y2K design
By Giancarlo Mattioli, Artemide
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masterpiece table lamp of Space Age design.Original was released from the 60s by Artemide. It is transparent model released only from the late 90s u...
Plastic
Vintage Danish Space Age Wall Lamp from Hamalux, 1970s
By Hamalux
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Space Age Wall Lamp from Hamalux, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark, European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item...
Metal
$2,319 / set
Dutch Cermamic Wall Sconces/ Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Back to nature... with this special set of 2 wall lamps. Made of ceramic and with beautiful 'earthly' organic shapes. This beautiful set comes from the 1970s, space age design. Perfe...
Ceramic
1960s round large Space Age Pop Art aluminum ceiling or wall lamp
Located in München, BY
Minimalist large 1960s Space Age Pop Art ceiling or wall lamp made of matte brushed aluminum. Fully functional with an original E27 metal socket. Appearance varies depending on the b...
Aluminum
Porcelain Duck Shade Pair of Sconces by Gamla Stan's Lamp Factory, 1970s, Sweden
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Porcelain Duck Head Shade Pair of Sconces by Gamla Stan's Lamp Factory, 1970s, Sweden Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use This lamp works wit...
Metal
White Murano Glass and Metal Set of 3 Sconces by Massive, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White Murano Glass and Metal Set of 3 Sconces by Massive, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist sconces Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard l...
Metal
Midcentury Italian Wall Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
By Reggiani, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This light requires an E27 bulb.
Chrome
Rare set of Flash wall or ceiling lamps by Joe Colombo for Oluce, Italy 1960
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Milano, IT
Each lamp features a chalice-shaped aluminum shade and finished in matte white lacquer. A black plastic knob allows adjustment of the main body's rotation angle. Designed and manufac...
Aluminum
$1,503 / item
Several Stunning Ceramic Wall Lights, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. Labelled and signed by Soholm, in excellent condition. Cleaned, well-wired and...
Ceramic
Space Age Orange Metal Single Sconce, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Orange Metal Single Sconce, 1970s, Germany Elegant rare high quality wall lamp. Lamp is in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use These lamps work...
Metal
iGuzzini Chrome Space Age "Ribbon" Sconce by Sandro Brazzoli & Ermanno Lampa
By Ermanno Lampa, Sandro Brazzoli, iGuzzini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century space age chrome "Ribbon" wall sconce, designed by Sandro Brazzoli and Ermanno Lampa for iGuzzini. This very striking bent chrome ribbon shade has a fin on the ba...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Red Lips Wall Lamp Dali style ca. 1970s
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage acrylic Red lips wall lamp in the manner of Salvatore Dali from the 70s. Good condition
Acrylic
Two 1970s brass wall lamps by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Two square brass wall lamps from the 1970s. Designed by Rolf Krüger for the manufacturer Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, Germany. Typical, high-quality Space Age design. The lamp frames are ...
Brass
1960 Claudio Dini Enzo Francesconi Italian Design Space Age Wall Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Wall Lamp Designer Claudio Dini prod. Francesconi Enzo Italy, 1960 Brown metal frame Clear Glass Shade Perfect working order Glass in perfect condiction
Metal
Pair 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...
Ceramic
$931 / item
Several Oval Ceramic Wall Lights, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful set of oval ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured in Germany around the 1970s. The glaze has warm color gradients. We used clear light bulbs (see images), b...
Ceramic
1960 Angelo Brotto Esperia Pace Age Design Steel Glass Wall Lamp _ Set of 4
By Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 Wall Lamps Angelo Brotto Esperia Italy, 1960 Polish Steel Frame and Colored Glass Murano Shade 3 small lamps h 7 x 25.5 x 25.5 cm_ 2 bulb lights (E14) 1 large orange lamp...
Steel
Pair of Sconces Panta Murano Glass by Giusto Toso for Leucos, Italy, 1970s
By Leucos, Giusto Toso
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of sconces wall lights lamps or Flush mount ceiling or table lamps in blue opal blown Murano glass and silver metal by the designer Giusto Toso...
Metal
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...
Metal
Opaline Glass and Copper Industrial Outdoor Sconce by Bega Boom, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opaline Glass and Copper Industrial Outdoor Sconce by Bega Boom, 1980s, Germany Quantity: 3 Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works...
Copper
Chromed Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Sölken
By Cosack Leuchten, Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii, Charlotte Perriand, Sölken Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Very high quality processing. Manufacturer: Soelken Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of...
Metal
XL Wave Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner, J.T. Kalmar, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large wall lamp or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The design and materials create a fantastic play of light in the room. Very high-quality workmanship and a...
Metal
Brown and Cream Ceramic Pair of Wall Lamps by PAN Leuchten, 1970s Germany
By PAN Keramik
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brown and Cream Ceramic Pair of Wall Lamps by PAN Leuchten, 1970s Germany 2 pair available Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps...
Ceramic
Dark Brown Ceramic Round Wall or Ceiling Light Stripes and Holes, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. In excellent condition, in the style of Axella. A beautiful wall light that com...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Delta Wall Lights by Sergio Mazza for Artemide- Italy
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Argelato, BO
This pair of Delta wall lamps was designed by Italian designer Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s. This highly successful model won the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award in 1960. ...
Metal
Chromed Metal and Opaline Wall Light by Andre Ricard for Metalarte, Spain, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this set of Chromed Metal and Opaline Wall Lights by Andre Ricard for Metalarte, originating from Spain in the 1970s, offers a rare opportunity to acquire both functiona...
Chrome
Vintage Balloon Lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen, 1980s
By Bilumen
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Balloon wall lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen, Italy, 1980s. This iconic lamp was designed in 1984 by Yves Christin and manufactured by Bilumen in Italy. It features a white plastic...
Metal
Brass Pair of Sconces by Bankamp Leuchten, Arnsberg 1, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass pair of Sconces by Bankamp Leuchten, Arnsberg 1, 1970s, Germany. Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 st...
Brass
Orange Metal 10 Socket Tubes Exclusive Large Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Orange metal 10 socket tubes exclusive large pair of sconces, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist sconces Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with 10xE1...
Metal
1 of the 2 Stunning Ceramic Stoneware Wall Light by Axella, Denmark
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Spectacular circular ceramic wall lights, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark around the 1970s by Axella. The beautiful engravings and holes in the ceramic ma...
Ceramic
$1,573 / set
Zodiac Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1950s
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The pair of Zodiac Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita, crafted in the 1950s, represents a perfect blend of mid-century modern design and exceptional craftsmanship. Jacques Biny, a reno...
Metal
Vintage space age wall lamp with chrome discs
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
Unique set of two vintage wall lamps, consisting of three round chrome discs placed in a stepped arrangement on top of a white base. This striking design is reminiscent of the futuri...
Chrome
Set of Three Rare Round Geometric Glass Ceiling Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three vintage textured murano glass flush mounts lights. Germany, 1960s.
Blown Glass
Set of 2 'Mania' wall lamps by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 2 "Mania" wall lamps in white glass and metal by Vico Magistretti. "Mania" is one of the first lamps designed by Vico Magistretti, presented at the XIII Triennale di Milano (1...
Brass
Plexiglass & Green Metal Single Sconce by Bonalux, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass & Green Metal Single Sconce by Bonalux, 1980s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist outdoor sconce Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard li...
Metal
Two 1960s Mid-Century Modern Heavy Murano Glass Italian Wall Sconces by Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This pair of 1960s Italian wall sconces represents a masterful collaboration between architectural form and artisanal glasswork, designed by the renowned Gaetano Sciolari. Each sconc...
Chrome
$2,517Sale Price / set|20% Off
Henri Mathieu Twirling Aluminum Modern Wall Lights, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning pair of shiny shell shaped aluminum futuristic Space Age wall sconces by French designer Henri Mathieu in the early 1970s. Brushed softly bent silver colored aluminum lamels...
Metal, Aluminum
Four Space Age Sconces in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconces made in clear and amber Murano glass and white lacquered metal, Italy, circa 1970 Design attributed to Carlo Nason.
Chrome
Opal Glass Pair of Sconces by Keuco, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass Pair of Sconces by Keuco, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light bulbs. Each...
Metal
Exclusive Pair of Sconces by S.J. Despi Barcelona by S.A Metalarte, 1960s, Spain
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Glass Exclusive Pair of Sconces by San Juan Despi Barcelona by S.A. Metalarte, 1960s, Spain Elegant rare high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition...
Brass
$1,125Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of Sconces by Oscar Torlasco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent vintage condition midcentury Italian wall lights with clear beveled crystal lenses mounted on chrome frames, designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen / Made in Italy circa...
Chrome
Set of 2 Cubist 1970s Modernist Metal Wall or Table Lamps
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii, Dieter Witte, Arteluce, Sölken Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive cubist wall or table lamps from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real highlight for every room. The lighting effect of the lamps is extremely beautif...
Metal
Model "Parter" Pair of XL Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model "Parter" Pair of XL Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s, Italy This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use 110-220V in all countries. Please do...
Metal
Vintage Sculptural Resin Shell Wall Sconce, Organic Design, 1970s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Striking sculptural wall sconce in the form of a seashell, crafted in translucent cast resin. This highly decorative piece creates a warm and atmospheric glow once illuminated, revea...
Resin