Italian Space Age Modular Sofa in Green Fabric with Metal Insert, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Modular sofa in green fabric with metal insert, 1970s Fantastic modular sofa in bright green fabric, consisting of 4 simple modules and 2 with armrest.
Metal
Space Age Modular Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, Cream Teddy Bear & Leatherette, 1970
Located in Catania, CT
This set includes a corner unit and a single-seat module with one armrest, both upholstered in the original cream teddy bear fabric and black leatherette. The modular design allows f...
Fabric, Faux Leather
$1,654Sale Price|30% Off
Space Age Italian Velvet Modular Sofa, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful two-seater sofa in Italian velvet from the 1970s Space Age period. The Italian sofa is made of dark orange textured velvet fabric. Its lines are very rounded with soft and ...
Velvet
Space Age Freestanding Modular Sofa Green Velvet Wittmann 1970s Austria
By Wittmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage freestanding modular sectional sofa elements model Rhombos from stitched corduroy in green color by Wittmann 1970s Austria.
Metal
Space Age Vintage Modular Sofa Le Bambole Purple Lavender Mario Bellini 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage authentic modular sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini in purple and lavender striped colors from textile fabric 1970s, Italy.
Textile, Upholstery
$1,392Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Italian Modular Sofa designed by Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, Italy
By Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Roma, IT
The combination offered consists of 2 modules with side armrests to form a 2-seater sofa. It is possible to add multiple modules thanks to the steel levers placed in the lower part t...
Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Space Age 4 Section Brown velour Low Modular sofa by COR
By COR, Luigi Colani, Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Space Age 4 Section Brown velour Modular sofa by COR.
Upholstery, Foam
$5,221 / set
Modular space age set in blue by Airborne
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
This modular set from the French brand Airborne consists of two armchairs and a corner element in a blue color. The elements can be placed separately or used together as a sofa by s...
Fabric
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Space Age 3 Section Tan Leather Modular sofa by Luigi Colani for COR
By Mario Bellini, Luigi Colani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Space Age 3 Section Tan Leather Modular sofa by Luigi Colani for COR.
Steel
Vintage Space Age Modular Or Sectional Curved Sofa In Original Red Fabric, Tatra
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Zohor, SK
A striking vintage modular sofa produced by Tatra Pravenec in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. This exceptional Mid-Century Modern set consists of four individual modules, including ...
Chrome
Luigi Colani Modular Orbis Sofa Table 1969 COR Germany Orange Velvet Space Age
By Luigi Colani, COR
Located in Munster, NRW
Luigi Colani, 1969 for COR, Germany - modular Orbis sofa with original orange-red needle velvet. The fabric has a very pleasant feel, get an impression from the detail photos. The ...
Plywood
Space Age Vintage Red Sectional Freestanding Sofa Vario Pillo Burghardt Vogtherr
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage modular sectional freestanding sofa Vario Pillo by Burghardt Vogtherr for Rosenthal Studio line 1969, Germany.
Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic
Modular Space Age Vintage Blue Velvet Lounge Chair Rhombos Wittmann 1970 Austria
By Wittmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage modular element or sofa or lounge chair model Rhombos from stitched velvet fabric in blue color by Wittmann 1970s Austria.
Fabric
Mid Century Modern Green Patchwork Leather 5 section Modular sofa with Patina
By Rolf Benz, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Long Low Modern Space Age Green Patchwork Leather 5 section Modular sectional sofa with Patina.
Leather, Hardwood
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 Cassina since 1967. Their conception is very simple and elegant: a few screwed and...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Modular Sectional Sofa Set by Peter Maly for Cor, Vintage Design, 1970
By COR, Peter Maly
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Exceptional modular lounge set designed by Peter Maly, consisting of six freely configurable seating elements and a matching coffee table. The design is characterized by its clean ar...
Fabric, Bentwood
Team Form AG Trio Modular Sofa for COR, 1972, Set of 6
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Vicenza, IT
Trio Sofa, designed by Team Form Ag and produced by COR in 1972. The sofa features six elements that can be assembled in different combinations. This sofa needs restoration. We can p...
Cotton, Foam
Mario Bellini Red Cotton Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
“Camaleonda” sofa, in red cotton upholstery, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy. The sofa is very comfo...
Velvet, Foam, Cotton
Mario Bellini Green Linen Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features two modules with backrest, and one armrest. Green Italian linen velvet uphol...
Cotton, Velvet, Foam, Linen
Orchidée modular lounge chairs by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France
By Michel Cadestin, Airborne International
Located in Brussels, BE
This Space Age set includes five fiberglass armchairs and a matching ottoman, designed by Michel Cadestin in the late 1960s and produced by Airborne International. Each armchair h...
Fabric, Fiberglass
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 pastel color from leather 1970s France.
Leather
60er 70er Jahre Rare Modular Sofa Modul Couch Design Fiberglas Space Age 60s 70s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s rare modular sofa module couch design fiberglass Space Age 60s 70s Object: sofa module Manufacturer: Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions...
Fabric, Fiberglass
$27,307 / item
Jet Lag Sculptural Modular Sofa Contemporary 'Silver'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Available in a range of materials and customisable fabrics - a functional ...
Metal
Jet Lag Sculptural Modular Sofa Contemporary 'Red/Pink/Orange'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Available in a range of materials and customisable fabrics - a functional ...
Metal
Pair of Mid Century German Modular lounge chairs sofa bed daybed
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid Century German Modular lounge chairs sofa and fold out bed / daybed in Green tufted and striped upholstery. Made in Germany circa 1970s. located in Brooklyn NYC 11222. D...
Upholstery, Foam
Michel Ducaroy Purple Cotton Togo Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, 1974, Set of 2
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Vicenza, IT
Togo modular sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy and manufactured by Ligne Roset in 1974. The set is composed of 2 modules. Purple cotton upholstery. Excellent vintage condition. ...
Cotton, Foam
Modular 2-seater Sofa by Oelsa, Germany, 1970
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Modular Sofa from Oelsa Furniture Factory in Rabenau, Germany, 1978. A sofa produced at the Oelsa Furniture Factory in Rabenau, Germany, in 1978. The sofa consists of two modules con...
Fabric
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 165.36 in D 43.31 in
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 futuristic twist to art, cinema, and interior design. Originating amid Cold War anxiet...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 38.19 in W 118.12 in D 39.38 in
Contemporary Italian Moroso Modular Sofa with Red Wool Upholstery by Ron Arad
By Ron Arad, Moroso
Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia
"Misfits" living room set was designed by Ron Arad for the Italian manufacturer Moroso in the 21st century. This sofa is a modular seating system and it is composed by three differe...
Steel
Unavailable
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 35.44 in
Modular Sofa Tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1960s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Torino, Italy
Modular sofa tables in pressed sponge. Model: Gli Scacchi Designer: Mario Bellini Manufacturer: B&B Italia 1960s Measures cm: 30 x 90 x 55 cm 30 x 90 x 37.
Plastic, Polystyrene
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 26.78 in
Vintage Moss Green Velvet Modular sofa set attributed to Michel Cadestin
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
1960s original Vintage space age fiberglass - velvet sofa set attributed to Michel Cadestin, made for Airborne International, France.
Velvet, Fiberglass
Italian Mid-Century Beige Velvet Space Age Modular Sofa, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Beige velvet Space Age modular sofa, 1970s Space Age modular sofa in light beige velvet consisting of 5 modules. 3 modules have a soft structure composed of a rou...
Velvet
Italian Space Age Modular Sofa in Orange Teddy Fabric, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Modular sofa in orange teddy fabric, 1970s Modular sofa in bright orange teddy fabric.
Fabric, Plastic
Italian Space Age Modular Sofa in Bright Green Fabric, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Modular sofa in bright green natural cotton fabric, 1970s Modular sofa in bright green cotton fabric, its completely restored but designed and produced in the 1970s...
Metal
Sold
H 29.34 in W 130.32 in D 106.3 in
Italian Space Age Modular Sofa in Green Fabric by Willy Rizzo for Sabot, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Modular sofa in green fabric by Willy Rizzo for Sabot, 1970s Corner sofa upholstered and covered in forest green coarse-grained fabric, consisting of 6 modules: a ...
Fabric, Wood
Space Age Modular Sofa in Original Upholstery
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian mobile sectional modular sofa, 1960s. The organic chrome frames support original cushions with cream upholstery and cognac leather details. Very nice play between the bott...
Chrome
Sold
H 25.99 in W 26.78 in D 31.11 in
Vintage Italian Space Age Modular Sofa, Faux Leather, in Style of COR, 70s Italy
By COR, Luigi Colani
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian Space-age four-part vintage lounge seating set or modular sofa.
Metal
Sold
H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 38.98 in
Vintage Italian Space Age Modular Sofa in Striped Brown Velvet, Set of 4, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful four-part Mid-Century-Modern modular sofa in the style of Rino Maturi designed modular sofas, in original brown velvet upholstery. A vintage Italian production, sourced ...
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 23.63 in W 125.99 in D 49.22 in
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 Discover the bold elegance and compositional versatility of this Space Age modular...
Leather, Fabric
Italian Modular Sofa Space Age in Zebra Fabric with Bar
By Space Age Products
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Space Age sofa from the 1970s. The sofa is in its original condition even the fabric is original of the time.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
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 late 60s, 70s The couch is is perfect vintage condition.
Leather
Space Age "Honeycomb" Modular Sofa Group
Located in Amarillo, TX
Modular pit group consisting of a three seat sofa, four individual chairs and a table. Looks straight of the set of 2001, a Space Odyssey!. The pieces all feature identical measurem...
Glass
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, Italy. Sections can be arranged independently or together at your discretion. Eac...
Leather
Sold
H 29.93 in W 89.77 in D 33.86 in
Vintage Italian Space Age Sculptural Cloud Modular Sofa Set in Brown Velvet
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful two-part Mid-Century-Modern modular seating set, attributed to Claudio Vagnoni for 1P Italy. Late 1960s production. Foam and metal construction, thick velvet upholstery. ...
Metal
Sold
H 32 in W 125 in D 100 in
German Space Age Modular Sectional Sofa & Ottoman in Green Mohair, c. 1970's
Located in Norwalk, CT
The ottoman measures H 16" x W 26" x D 28". Give your lounge space an instant update with this bold Space Age corner sofa and matching ottoman, produced in the style of the famous...
Metal
Space Age Italian Chrome Modular Sectional, 4 Pieces
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Space Age modular sectional. 4 pieces can be arranged at your discretion. Tubular chrome wraps around the frame of each piece. Original crushed velvet upholstery. Sourced outside o...
Chrome
70s Modular 5-Seater Sofa
Located in Athens, Attiki
A piece of space age furniture that will add style and form to your living room.
Fabric
Sold
H 33.67 in W 137.8 in D 40.95 in
Large Space Age Cloud Modular Sofa Set in Brown Striped Fabric, Italy 1960s
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful five-piece Mid-Century-Modern modular cloud sofa. Late 1960s production, Italy. Foam and wooden construction, thick velvet upholstery. In excellent vintage condition wit...
Metal
Vintage modular sofa set, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
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 ...
Chrome
Italian modular sofa - Salotti - 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
3 modular of Italian Salotti edition armchairs from the 1970s. A play of curves with a bohemian spirit for this original pair. The fabric is original, in very good condition. the ori...
Velvet
Modular Sofa 70s, Italy
By Jean Prevost
Located in Paris, FR
Italian work from the 1970s. Modular sofa in the style of Jean Prevost. Fairly rare model. Some traces of age-related wear on the fabric but good general condition. 4 modules. th...
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular Sofa Chairs
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular sofa chairs in cream fabric and metal base 1970s. Stunning armchairs low seat modular sofas, both chairs are professional reupholstered in beautifu...
Metal
Mid-Century Modular Three-Piece Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
3 Piece modular sofa ready for reupholstery. Unusual scoop shaped seats. Can be arranged separately as chairs or together as one sofa. Front feet are on castors. Each individual pie...
Upholstery
Sold
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 33.47 in
Model Amanta Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of mid century model 'Amanta' sofa's/lounge chairs designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia. They come with the coffee and side table. Space age design classic that never gets ...
Plastic, Fiberglass
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.