Space Age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970
By William Andrus
Located in View Park, CA
A modernist space age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970. Painted white wood shell with
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Sofas
Leather, Wood
Space Age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970
By William Andrus
Located in View Park, CA
A modernist space age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970. Painted white wood shell with
Leather, Wood
Space Age Leather Armchair, 1970s
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique Space Age armchair from the 1970s. High-quality padding with the original cover made of
Stainless Steel
Space Age Leather Armchair, 1970s
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique Space Age armchair from the 1970s. High-quality padding with the original cover made of
Stainless Steel
Fabulous Steelcase Fiberglass Leather Space Age Modern Sofa William Andrus
By Steelcase
Located in Pemberton, NJ
One of the iconic designs of the Space Age modern movement is this awesome and uber rare Steelcase
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
$3,823Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Three-Seater Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Teddy Bear & Leatherette
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Catania, CT
the iconic Space Age design aesthetic. In good vintage condition, with minor signs of age and use that
Fabric, Faux Leather
Space Age Modular Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, Cream Teddy Bear & Leatherette, 1970
Located in Catania, CT
, perfectly embodying the sleek and futuristic aesthetic of the Space Age era. In good vintage condition, with
Fabric, Faux Leather
Space Age Modern Chocolate Brown Leather Sofa 'Pasha' by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s
By Durlet
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Beautiful three-seat sofa model Pasha, manufactured in the 1970s by Durlet, Belgium. The sofa was
Leather
1990s Rare Poltromec Italia Leather Sculptural Space Age Sofa Loveseat, Set of 2
By Poltromec
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
blue and lime green leather sofa and love seat. The ultra rare pieces exudes an air of luxury and
Steel
$5,271Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Sofa Set "Okay" by Adriano Piazzesi for Space Age, 1970s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage sofa set "Okay" is a design furniture piece realized by Adriano Piazzesi for Space Age
Steel
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
extra large leather sofa by Poltrona Frau
By Pierluigi Cerri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic sofa made by Poltrona Frau in the 1970's in beige leather with large cozy cushions Sofa is
Leather
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Red Leather tufted low 3 seat sofa chrome legs
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Space Age Modern Red Leather tufted low 3 seat sofa chrome legs. Great low
Chrome
Mid Century Dutch Modern tufted puffy cognac Leather 3 seat sofa 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Dutch tufted cognac Leather 3 seat space age sofa with chrome. Great vintage
Chrome
$7,942Sale Price|10% Off
Vintage Italian Sofa in Black Leather and Glossy Lacquered , 1970's Timeless
By Acerbis
Located in Milano, IT
, three-seater sofa in black calf leather with a black lacquer wood structure. In true 1980s fashion, the
Leather, Wood
Okay Three Seater Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi In Balck Leather and Chrome 1970s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This sofa is a Space Age design piece created by the Italian designer, painter and sculptor Adriano
Chrome
Black Leather & Walnut Modular Sofas Mod. 920 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of modular sofas in black leather and walnut designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by
Leather, Wood, Walnut
$12,094Sale Price|25% Off
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Leather Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana two-seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian
Chrome
Italian Space Age Living Room Set in Cognac Leather and Chrome, 1970s Italy
By Mimo Padova
Located in Zagreb, HR
A stunning vintage Italian space age seating set composed of a three-seater sofa, armchair and
Metal
Walter Leeman Zeppelin Sofa for Velda 1970s
By Walter Leeman
Located in Padova, IT
. The gold laminated leather upholstery is of the highest quality and the shape of the sofa allows for
Steel
Stringa Sofa Set by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
"Stringa" sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltranova in 1962. A tubular chrome frame holds leather
Chrome
Sectionnal sofa Poltrona Frau with matching coffee table , model Socrates
By Pierluigi Cerri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Socrates modular sofa by Poltrona Frau in leather from the 1980s, feather filling for the cushions
Leather, Feathers
French Leather Two-Seater by Michel Cadestin for Airborne
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Beerse, VAN
in. The couch is in very good condition with just some wear and tear corresponding with age and
Leather
Space Age Vintage Modular Lavender Leather Togo Sofa Michel Ducaroy 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage authentic corner sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in fabulous lavender
Leather
Space Age Vintage Red Coral Pink Lounge Chairs Sofa Table Yrö Kukkapuro 1960s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age red coral pink vintage authentic pair of lounge chairs Saturn designed by Yjrö Kukkapuro
Aluminum
Balsform Sofa Y2K style design space age Idee Japanese design
By Karim Rashid, Idée Japan, Marc Newson
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
White flux leather lounge chair. Alex Strub designed it in the late 1990s for Idee Japan. As we
Steel
Set of 3 Space Age Sofa & Lounge Chairs by Gerard van den Berg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 3 Space Age Sofa & Lounge Chairs by Gerard van den Berg, Germany, 1970s Vintage Design
Leather
Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Argelato, BO
An absolute icon of 1970s Italian design, the Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina is
Chrome
Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Argelato, BO
the Cassina company, this three seter sofa presented here in its first edition (19699, reupholstered
Chrome
Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Argelato, BO
the Cassina company, this three seter sofa presented here in its first edition (19699, reupholstered
Chrome
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Red Leather tufted low loveseat sofa chrome legs
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Space Age Red Leather tufted loveseat sofa chrome legs. Great low
Chrome
Mid Century Dutch Modern tufted puffy cognac Leather loveseat sofa 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Dutch tufted cognac Leather loveseat 2 seat space age sofa with chrome. Great
Chrome
Black leather Togo sofa set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ranst, VAN
A timeless design classic. Designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, the Togo sofa is a
Leather, Foam
Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Vicenza, IT
protective fabric. The Anfibio sofa by Giovannetti is available covered in leather or fabric and several
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
Alessandro Becchi Grey Leather “Anfibio” Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Vicenza, IT
and protective fabric. The Anfibio sofa by Giovannetti is available covered in leather or fabric and
Cotton, Foam, Leather, Sheepskin
Gianfranco Frattini Black Leather Sesann Two-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann two-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian
Chrome
$27,123 / item
Jet Lag Sculptural Modular Sofa Contemporary 'Silver'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
create a modular sofa. Rankin practices at the intersection of fine art, design and culture, exploring
Metal
Unavailable|$10,355
Set of Two Space Age Sofas by Gerd Lange for Bernhard Burger, Germany 1970s
By Gerd Lange
Located in Haderslev, DK
Super rare space age leather sofas designed by renowned designer Gerd Lange for Bernhard Burger
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 1980s Italian Sofa in Black Leather and Lacquer Wood, Space Age Style
By Acerbis
Located in Milan, IT
Very cool and unusual, imposing, three-seater sofa in black calf leather with a black lacquer wood
Leather, Wood
Karate Sofa by Michel Cadestin. Airborne 1960 1970. Mid-century space age design
By Michel Cadestin
Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
Karate sofa by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, 1970 Steel, leather and fiberglass. Perfect condition
Steel
Unavailable|$6,460
Michel Cadestin Sofa Orchidée for Airborne, French 1970's
By Michel Cadestin
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
3-seater sofa by Michel Cadestin for Airborne dating from the 1970s Very well made French
Leather, Fiberglass
Unavailable|$6,458
Marsala Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Famous Marsala Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s. It is composed of a brown
Leather, Plexiglass
Unavailable|$21,180
Lips - Italian space age modular island sofa, Circa 1960s
By Space Age Products
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1960s Space Age design, influenced by space exploration and atomic era tensions, brought a
Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$41,184 / set
Pair of Terrazza Sofas by Ubald Klug for De Sede, Switzerland, 1973
By Ubald Klug
Located in PARIS, FR
Terrazza Sofa "DS-1025" by Ubald Klug for the Swiss firm De Sede. It was produced in 1973, this
Leather, Plywood
Unavailable|$3,353
Michel Cadestin Armchair Orchidée for Airborne, French 1970's
By Michel Cadestin
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
is covered in leather and not in lacquered fiberglass. The "President" model also has more generous
Leather, Fiberglass
Unavailable|$34,124
De Sede DS600 Non-Stop Nubuck Chocolat 22 Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in PARIS, FR
A huge size and an exceptional finish, discover our DS600 sofa! If the design of the 70s often
Leather, Wood
Unavailable|$8,236
Exceptional Italian Space Age Armchairs and Sofa, 1970
By Sormani
Located in Fossano, IT
Beautiful set composed by two armchairs and sofa, steel circular base upholstery in black leather
Steel
German Groovy space age 8 peices modular sofa/couch in brown Leather, 1970s
By Space Age Products
Located in Gaggenau, DE
German Groovy space age 8 peices modular sofa/couch in brown Leather, 1970s Made in Germany in the
Leather
Space Age Brown Leather Sofa with Three Seats
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous brown leather sofa in 1970s Space Age style. The sofa has three seats and is fully
Leather
Italian Midcentury Three-Seater Natural Leather Space Age Sofa, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
cleaning job. The sofa has acquired a warm and distinctive color tone over time. "Space Age" inspired
Metal
Sold|$4,824 / item
Space Age sofa in brown leather
Located in Hilversum, NL
A Space Age settee with a distinctive design. Matching lounge chair available.
Leather
Italian Vintage Leather Sofa with three seats in Space Age Style
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Rediscover the enchanting charm of Italian craftsmanship in our Vintage Italian Leather Sofa from
Leather
Roberto Pamio Italian Space Age sofa in faux leather skai brown
By Roberto Pamio
Located in Milano, IT
Space Age 70s Modular Sofa by Roberto Pamio - Italian Design in Original Brown Leatherette Original
Leather, Fabric
Italian Space Age 4 Piece Modular Sofa in Caramel Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
4 piece modular sofa in original caramel leather. 1960s Italian design. Sourced outside of Florence
Leather
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age, Sofa, White Bouclé and Leather, 1970s
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed in the 1970s, this sofa (and set) is considered to be one of the holy grails for Space Age
Leather, Fiberglass, Bouclé
Steve Chase Style Space Age Off-White Leather Sofa, Late 1960s/Early 1970s
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This rare Space Age sofa serves as a compelling focal point. Its retro-futuristic aesthetic and off
Leather
Space Age Modular Sofa in Original Upholstery
Located in Antwerp, BE
pillows, leather straps keep the top pillows in place. The chrome wheels give the sofa a lightweight
Chrome
Jacques Charpentier, Sofa in leather "Space Age", 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jacques Charpentier for Rochebobois, attributed to. Three-seat sofa in leather standing on a
Stainless Steel
Vintage Italian Space Age Modular Sofa, Faux Leather, in Style of COR, 70s Italy
By Luigi Colani, COR
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian Space-age four-part vintage lounge seating set or modular sofa. Beautiful and unique shape
Metal
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.
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.