$3,030
H 26.78 in W 61.82 in D 31.5 in
Space Age Three Seater Sofa, Orange Velvet & ABS Plastic, Italy, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Space age three seater sofa in orange velvet and abs plastic base.
Velvet, Plastic
$3,525
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.
Leather, Plastic
$822
H 16.93 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Space Age Side Tables by Flair ABS Plastic Netherlands 1970s
By Flair
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A rare and highly collectible pair of Space Age side tables produced by Flair in the Netherlands during the 1970s, embodying the experimental spirit of postwar Dutch design and the e...
Plastic
$893Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.6 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Harvey Guzzini Space-Age Pendant Light, Chrome & ABS, Slovenia, 1970
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Space-age pendant '70s. Shade is made of chrome top, white ABS plastic and opaline globe.
Chrome
$575
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
This sculptural Italian table lamp dates to the 1970s and exemplifies the bold aesthetic of the Space Age movement in European lighting design. Conceived as a functional yet highly e...
Metal
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 Stacy Dukes, Artemide
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
Set of two white stackable molded ABS resin stools. This is the larger version; a smaller children's model, Efebino, was also produced by Artemide. The stool are marked on the bottom...
Plastic
Orange Abs Plastic Wall organiser 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Orange vintage abs plastic wall organiser with shelves. Place of Origin: Italy Date of Manufacture: 1970s In style: Space Age Materials & Techniques: Abs Plastic Condition: Good co...
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
Sold
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 age armchairs with curved abs shell and padded seat composed of two cushions, with...
Fabric, Plastic
1970s Italian Space Age ABS Wall Lights by Harveiluce Model 5032
By Harveiluce
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Each light features a distinctive clover shaped body formed in glossy black ABS plastic, enclosing three chromed light diffusers arranged in a precise triangular composition.
Metal
Sold
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 armchair in swivel white abs, with stitched cushions in cream white leather. Produce...
Faux Leather, Plastic
Sold
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 from the Space Age in the 1970s, with white leather pillows, yellow abs structure ...
Metal
Sold
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. 4894 with black abs structure, square-shaped top with crossed grooves, also presen...
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
Each lamp is crafted from red ABS plastic with black dots and features a white opaline plastic diffuser at the center.
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
Red Italian Space Age Plastic Trolley Dime by Marcello Siard for Coll. Longato
By Collezioni Longato, Marcello Siard
Located in Vienna, AT
This red Italian Space Age ABS plastic trolley was designed by Marcello Siard for Collezioni Longato Padova Italy and is marked on the underside, Model Name is Dime.
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 Collezioni Longato, Marcello Siard
Located in Vienna, AT
This white Italian Space Age ABS plastic trolley was designed by Marcello Siard for Collezioni Longato Padova Italy and is marked on the underside, Model Name is Dime.
Plastic
Sold
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 Collezioni Longato, Marcello Siard
Located in Vienna, AT
This brown Italian Space Age ABS plastic trolley was designed by Marcello Siard for Collezioni Longato Padova Italy and is marked on the underside, Model Name is Dime.
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 Collezioni Longato, Marcello Siard
Located in Vienna, AT
This white Italian Space Age ABS plastic trolley was designed by Marcello Siard for Collezioni Longato Padova Italy and is marked on the underside, Model Name is Dime.
Plastic
Sold
H 28.75 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in
1970s Italian Black ABS Plastic Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
By Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This tall version 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
This Harveiluce model 5032 ceiling or wall fixture was manufactured in Italy during the 1970s and represents a refined example of Italian Space Age plastic lighting. Constructed fro...
Metal
Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli Coat and Umbrella Stand
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Iconic space age black ABS plastic coat stand with six foldable hooks and two foldable umbrella stands.
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 Age in the 1970s, with beige leather pillows, white abs structure and enameled metal ...
Metal
Orange Wall Organiser in ABS Plastic, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Design period - Seventies Measurements - Width 55 cm x Depth 9 cm x Height 80 cm Materials - 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
This rare example of spaceage bookshelf can be pushed up against the wall or used as a room divider. Made of high quality ABS plastic, this can be disassembled and used in various...
Plastic
$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
$1,250 / set
H 51.19 in W 36.62 in D 12.6 in
Cool Dutch 1970's Space Age Vanity Dressing Table & Matching Wallmounted Mirror
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fantastic 1970's Space Age Bedroom Vanity / Dressing Table The Vanity has an adjustable mirror and a drawer unit for storing your make up goodies A cute wall mounted mirror in yel...
Brass
$3,994 / set
H 36.62 in W 32.68 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian Space Age Style Leather and Chrome Armchairs by M-TOP, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Finland, around 1970 - manufacturer: M-TOP, marked by label - good original condition with patina - very stylish design. jt.
Chrome
$164,527
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
$29,941Sale Price|32% Off
H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Ris and Selldorf, Rosenthal
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...
Velvet, Fiberglass
Space Age Ashtray, Chrome, Italy, circa 1970
By Space Age Products
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice ashtray Space Age produced in italy in the 70s. Structure in chromed metal. Unique object that will bring a real design touch to your interior. Time marks consiste...
Metal
$12,223Sale Price|5% Off
H 36.62 in W 37.41 in D 36.23 in
Vintage iconic Joe Colombo Elda armchair, Italian Space Age 1960s, Black Leather
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic Armchair , Vintage Italian Armchair , Joe Colombo , Elda It’s 1963, Space Age is at its dawn, and Italian architect Joe Colombo designs a piece that will define the aestheti...
Leather, Fiberglass
Space Age Fiberglass Bed by Astarte, 1970s
By Astarte Milano
Located in Parma, IT
Space age fiberglass bed painted white, Astarte Milano production of the 1970s. Composed of 4 modules, with original metal bed base. The label in the pictures was later removed fo...
Fiberglass
Space age bottle holder, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage space age bottle holder side table with an organe and black plastic top and chromed base. Cool decorative piece. 1960s - Belgium Good overall condition Dimensions: Height...
Chrome
Rare 1970's Jorge Zalszupin L'atelier Space-Age Plastic Desk
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
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
$1,763
H 16.54 in Dm 43.31 in
Space Age Vintage Chromed Metal Smoked Glass Coffee Table, 1970s, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage coffee table from chromed metal and smoked glass 1970s Germany. While the chromed metal base shows a beautiful curved construction, the smoked glass top features r...
Metal
1970, Rare Important Space Age Sideboard
By Verner Panton
Located in Perpignan, FR
Element decoration - sideboard for music TV Show. removable. Big size 400 x 120x 120 cm Fiberglass and metal.
Fiberglass
Vintage Space Age Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Space Age Products
Located in Roma, IT
This vintage Space Age lamp is a beautiful decorative object realized in Italy during the 1970s. An elegant table lamp realized in glass and steel with a sinuous design. Dimensio...
Steel
$5,919
H 24 in W 29 in D 24 in
Vintage Space Age-Style Smoked Opaque Acrylic Lounge Chair by Raphael Raffel
By Raphael Raffel
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful lounge chair designed by French designer Raphel Raffel circa 1970s. Chair is fabricated from smoked opaque acrylic and has a seat cushion and back cushion for increased com...
Acrylic
$4,700
H 28 in W 27 in D 27 in
Attributed to Geoffrey Harcourt design Artifort in years '68 space age armchair
By Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Biella, IT
attributed to Geoffrey Harcourt design for Artifort in years '68 space age armchair original from years '70; the structure of the armchair is in plastic material and the cushions i...
Synthetic, Resin
1970, Rare Important Space Age Sideboard
By Verner Panton
Located in Perpignan, FR
Element decoration - sideboard for music TV Show. removable. Big size 400 x 120x 120 cm Fiberglass and metal.
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.
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.
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