$843
H 16.93 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1970s Space Age Stackable Side Tables by Flair, ABS Plastic, Holland
By Flair
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
addition to any Space Age or pop-influenced interior. Materials: ABS plastic Style: Space Age, Pop Design
Plastic
$3,616
H 25.2 in W 29.14 in D 31.89 in
Italian Space Age Black Leather and Abs Plastic Armchair by Play, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Black leather and abs plastic armchair by Play, 1970s. Armchair with Tulip style
Leather, Plastic
$698
H 27.17 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
1960s Italian Space Age Componibili Storage Unit 4970 by Kartell in ABS Plastic
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
materials that defined the Space Age aesthetic. The stacked squared modules create a compact yet generous
Plastic
$590
H 15.36 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamp with Opaline Glass, Tulip Base and ABS Shade
By Old Timer Ferrari
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Space Age movement in European lighting design. Conceived as a functional yet highly expressive object
Metal
1970s Tatay Cream ABS Modular Tulip Side Table
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
example of Space Age plastic furniture. Executed in injection-molded cream ABS, the table features a
Plastic
$710
H 29.53 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Neolt Superstile Organiser Trolley Tall Glossy Black ABS Italy 1970s Design Icon
By Stile Neolt
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
in glossy black ABS plastic highlights Colombo’s distinctive combination of geometry and playfulness
Plastic
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Set of Two Efebo Stackable Stools White ABS, Design by Stacy Dukes, 1960
By Artemide, Stacy Dukes
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
Set of two white stackable molded ABS resin stools. This is the larger version; a smaller
Plastic
Orange Abs Plastic Wall organiser 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
: 1970s In style: Space Age Materials & Techniques: Abs Plastic Condition: Good condition, wear
Plastic
Verner Panton Space Age Iconic Deutsch White Abs Chair for Vitra
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A 2001 Verner Panton abs chair by Vitra in very good conditions
Plastic
1970s Italian Space Age ABS Wall Lights by Harveiluce Model 5032
By Harveiluce
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Harveiluce and exemplifies the experimental spirit of Italian Space Age lighting. Designed during a period of
Metal
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H 27.17 in W 29.53 in D 24.41 in
Italian space age white abs and mustard yellow fabric pair of armchairs, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age white curved abs and mustard yellow fabric pair of armchairs, 1970s Pair of space
Fabric, Plastic
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H 26.38 in W 30.32 in D 27.56 in
Italian Space Age Swivel White Abs Tulip-Base Armchair by Play Ivm, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age swivel white abs tulip-base armchair by Play Ivm, 1970s Tulip-based space age
Faux Leather, Plastic
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H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
Italian Abs and Leather Space Age Armchair by Richard Neagle for Sormani, 1960s
By Sormani, Richard Neagle
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Abs and Leather Space Age armchair by Richard Neagle for Sormani, 1960s Beautiful armchair
Metal
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H 15.75 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Italian Space Age Black Abs 4894 Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Gae Aulenti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age black abs 4894 coffee table by Gae Aulenti for Kartell, 1970s. Coffee table mod
Plastic
Sold
H 9.45 in W 7.29 in D 3.94 in
1970s French Ladybug Wall/Table Lamps by Jean Pierre Vitrac – ABS, Space Age
By Jean-Pierre Vitrac
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
late 1970s. Each lamp is crafted from red ABS plastic with black dots and features a white opaline
Plastic
1970's ABS Space Age Nightstands by Castelli for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of ABS plastic formed nightstands each having four drawers and sitting on matching wheels
Plastic
Sold
H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
White Italian Space Age Plastic Trolley Dime by Marcello Siard for Coll. Longato
By Marcello Siard, Collezioni Longato
Located in Vienna, AT
This white Italian Space Age ABS plastic trolley was designed by Marcello Siard for Collezioni
Plastic
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H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Red Italian Space Age Plastic Trolley Dime by Marcello Siard for Coll. Longato
By Marcello Siard, Collezioni Longato
Located in Vienna, AT
This red Italian Space Age ABS plastic trolley was designed by Marcello Siard for Collezioni
Plastic
Sold
H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
White Italian Space Age Plastic Trolley Dime by Marcello Siard for Coll. Longato
By Marcello Siard, Collezioni Longato
Located in Vienna, AT
This white Italian Space Age ABS plastic trolley was designed by Marcello Siard for Collezioni
Plastic
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H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Brown Italian Space Age Plastic Trolley Dime by Marcello Siard for Coll, Longato
By Marcello Siard, Collezioni Longato
Located in Vienna, AT
This brown Italian Space Age ABS plastic trolley was designed by Marcello Siard for Collezioni
Plastic
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H 28.75 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in
1970s Italian Black ABS Plastic Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
By Bieffeplast, Joe Colombo
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
in glossy black ABS plastic highlights Colombo’s distinctive combination of geometry and playfulness
Plastic
Italian 1970s Harveiluce 5032 Black ABS Ceiling Fixture
By Harveiluce
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
represents a refined example of Italian Space Age plastic lighting. Constructed from glossy black ABS, the
Metal
Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli Coat and Umbrella Stand
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Iconic space age black ABS plastic coat stand with six foldable hooks and two foldable umbrella
Plastic
Italian White Abs and Beige Leather Space Age Armchair, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian white abs and beige leather Space Age armchair, 1970s. Beautiful armchair from the Space
Metal
Orange Wall Organiser in ABS Plastic, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
- Plastic Color - Orange Light wear consistent with age and use.
Plastic
Olaf Von Bohr ABS Plastic Bookcase for Kartell
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
. Made of high quality ABS plastic, this can be disassembled and used in various forms.
Plastic
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$168,659
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$30,000
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
Aluminum
$8,678
H 15.36 in Dm 18.9 in
Space Age Lucite and Metal Sculpture Lamp by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Missaglia
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Italian Space Age acrylic glass sculptural lamp by Gaetano Missaglia, from the 1970s, is a stunning piece of lighting design that captures the essence of the Space Age era. Creat...
Metal
Black Leather Space Age Swivel Chair, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Stunning swivel lounge chair in white fiberglass with aluminum base and original black leather cover.
Leather, Fiberglass
$1,506
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Space Age Cream White Plastic Vintage Cube Bar Cart Side Table 1960s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age butter cream white ivory vintage cube bar cart or side table from plastic designed 1960s Germany. The vintage bar cart or side table shows 4 wheels for good mobility and o...
Plastic
Space Age Vintage White Blue Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age pair of vintage lounge chairs with white lacquered bentwood frame and blue covered textile fabric cushions from 1960s. While the white lacquered bentwood frame is in distre...
Fabric, Bentwood
$19,888 / set
H 27.37 in Dm 48.04 in
Space Age Brown Plastic Dining Room Set Markus Farner Walter Grunder 1970s
By Markus Farner & Walter Grunder
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage dining room set from plastic in a chocolate brown tone reupholstered with light brown textile fabric. The dining room set consists of one dining table and six dinin...
Metal
$5,785 / set
H 29.34 in Dm 47.25 in
Space Age White Vintage Plastic Dining Room Set by Maurice Burke, 1960s, UK
By Maurice Burke
Located in Vienna, AT
Space age vintage white plastic dining room set designed by Maurice Burke 1960s United Kingdom and produced by Arkana Great Britain. The dining room set consists of 1 white enameled ...
Upholstery, Plastic, Fiberglass
$23,865
H 29.14 in W 69.69 in D 35.44 in
Space Age Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl Directors Igl-Jet Fiberglass Desk, 1970s
By Wilhelm Werndl
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Space Age Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl directors Igl-Jet fiberglass desk, 1970s This design really evokes the ethos of the seventies - a bright and bold era - with the commonly u...
Fiberglass
Rare 1970's Jorge Zalszupin L'atelier Space-Age Plastic Desk
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rarely seen and even more rarely available Space-Age molded plastic desk manufactured by L'atelier, São Paulo, Brazil. Design attributed to Jorge Zalszupin a Polish naturalized Brazi...
Metal
$8,192
H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 38.98 in
Set of Tow Space Age Midcentury Tulip Show Case Drawers with Glass Front, 1970s
By Space Age Products
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Set of 2 space age midcentury tulip glass fronted display case drawers 1970s. rare chest of drawers with glass front showcase Vintage blue_Yellow body with creamy white tulip b...
Glass, Wood
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.
Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.
When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.
Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.
Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.