$12,587
H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 14.57 in
Iconic Brionvega radio turntable RR126 by Achille Castiglioni
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
- Space Age Radio Designed in 1964 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, two of the most famous Mid
Steel, Aluminum
Vintage Panasonic R70 Transistor Radio, Space Age Design, Japan
By Panasonic
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Panasonic R70 transistor radio. Designed with retro style and modern reliability, this portable radio
Metal
$863Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.73 in W 18.9 in D 5.52 in
Vintage German Made Telefunken Kra Red Bakelite Radio, Pop Design, Space Age
By Telefunken
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Space Age / Pop era Telefunken "KRA" radio, made in Germany and crafted in orange bakelite
Plastic, Bakelite
$359
H 9.06 in Dm 6.7 in
Italian space age beige radio table lamp by Adriano Rampoldi for Europhon, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age beige plastic radio table lamp by Adriano Rampoldi for Europhon, 1970s Table lamp
Plastic
$649
H 12.25 in Dm 9.75 in
Weltron Model 2010 Space Ball, AM/FM Radio 8 Track Stereo / sPACEAGE Modern
By Weltron
Located in Buffalo, NY
radio, a timeless piece that seamlessly blends nostalgia with space-age aesthetics. Encased in a
Chrome
Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper Brionvega TS52 Radio
By Marco Zanuso, Richard Sapper
Located in Sharon, CT
Important Radio by Sapper and Zanuso in gorgeous red.
Plastic
Vintage Toot-a-Loop Radio by Panasonic, Japan, 1970s
By Panasonic
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Toot-a-Loop radio (model nr: Panasonic R-72): an emblematic radio, designed and fabricated
Plastic
$380Sale Price|20% Off
H 6 in W 18 in D 7.5 in
1980s Klh Fm Top Stereo Clock Radio Walnut Case Mod. Tr-82
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this cool KLH FM tabletop stereo, circa the 1980s made in Japan, beautiful walnut case nice clean condition in working condition a little static when you up the volum...
Plastic, Walnut
$899
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Legendary cube radio by Dario & Mario Bellini for Siemens 1968 RK 501 Alpha 2
By Bellini Studio
Located in München, DE
. Can hardly be found in this good condition. Great minimalist Space Age design from Italy. Plastic
Metal, Chrome
Unavailable
H 4.73 in W 18.9 in D 5.52 in
Vintage German Made Telefunken Kra Red Bakelite Radio, Pop Design, Space Age
By Telefunken
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage Space Age / Pop era Telefunken "KRA" radio, made in Germany and crafted in orange bakelite
Plastic, Bakelite
1970s Panasonic Toot-a-Loop Radio
By Panasonic
Located in Winnetka, IL
A transistor radio produced by Panasonic, Japan in the early 1970s. Donut shaped, this novelty
Plastic
Collection of Retro Radios by Zenith
By Zenith, (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Framingham, MA
Excellent set of retro radios by Zenith. Stellar designs. Priced for the set of two.
Metal
Vintage Space Age Radio Mario Bellini for Siemens, 1962
By Mario Bellini, Siemens
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Very rare yellow Cube Radio by Dario & Mario Bellini for Siemens. 1960's Space Age design - Made
Metal
Weltron Space Age 360 Radio, 1971
By Weltron
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
8-track cassette, stereo AM / FM radio, fully functional. Very good condition of the plastic
Plastic
1970's Rare Space Age Panasonic AM Radio Toot-a-Loop
By Panasonic
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design and nice condition on this red Toot-a-loop AM radio by Panasonic, circa 1970's swivels
Plastic
Space Age Europhon Radio Lamp in Red by Adriano Rampoldi, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
radio – represents a real icon of the space age design, and it is mentioned in the book “Utopie du tout
Plastic
Sold
H 4.73 in W 17.72 in D 4.34 in
Mivar FM / MW Radio MOD. R45 1960s Pop Art Space Age Design Made Italy
Located in München, DE
Extremely rare MIVAR FM / MW radio MOD. R45 from the 1960s. Great Minimalist Pop Art Space Age
Plastic
Sold
H 9.06 in Dm 6.7 in
Italian Space Age red radio table lamp by Adriano Rampoldi for Europhon, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age red radio table lamp by Adriano Rampoldi for Europhon, 1970s Table lamp radio
Plastic
Iconic 70s Adriano Rampoldi Europhon Red Lamp with AM radio
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of space age lighting design with this iconic table/desk 70s
Plastic
Sold
H 18.51 in W 17.52 in D 5.12 in
Italian Radio and Table Lamp Figura by Luigi Massoni for Iter Elettronica, 1971
By Luigi Massoni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian radio and table lamp Figura by Luigi Massoni for Iter Elettronica, 1971 Table lamp and
Oak
Sold
H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 8.27 in
Vintage Flip Clock with Radio and Alarm Sanyo SCA-T45 Made in Japan, 1960-70s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
flip mechanism, MW and AM radio frequencies, and a dual-option alarm. Users can select either a radio
Metal
Sold
H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in
Brionvega mod "TS-502" White Radio "Cubo" by M. Zanuso and R. Sapper Italy 1964
By Marco Zanuso, Brionvega
Located in Palermo, IT
Stylish icon of pop art, transistor radio mod. "TS 502", better known as "Cubo Brionvega", created
Plastic
Sold
H 7.68 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Great Rare Italian 1960's Large Space Age Table Clock with Radio from Brom
Located in München, DE
. Typical 1960s Space Age design in cube shape and with tulip base. Wooden case with white and dark blue
Metal, Chrome
Weltron Mod.2004 Space Ball stereo Radio/Tape - 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Space Age design - Radio LW/MW/FM Transport yourself back to the groovy 1970s with the vintage
Plastic
Nordmende Spectra Futura Stereo Radio by Raymond Loewy, 1968
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Haderslev, DK
A cooperation between renowned designer Raymond Loewy and Nordmende led to this iconic radio
Chrome
Sold
H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Legendary Orange Cube Radio by Dario & Mario Bellini for Siemens, 1968
By Mario Bellini, Siemens
Located in München, DE
condition. Hard to find in this well preserved condition. Great minimalistic Space Age design from Italy
Metal
Sold
H 43.31 in W 24.41 in D 24.02 in
Vintage Stereo Turntable Commander Luxus Radio Record Player from Rosita, 1970s
By Rosita, Theo Schmitz
Located in Den Haag, NL
This iconic Space Ace piece of German audio equipment from 1974, designed by Theo Schmitz for
Wood
Sold
H 12 in W 10 in D 11 in
Vintage Model 2001 Orange Weltron Radio & 8 Track Iconic Space Age Ball Stereo P
Located in Pasadena, CA
"space age" style and delivers a fun, nostalgic audio experience.The Model 2001 combines an FM/AM radio
Plastic
1970's Space Age 360 AM/FM Radio and 8 Track Player by, Weltron
By Weltron
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970"s Space Age 360 AM/FM Radio and 8 track player by, Weltron. This banana yellow model rotates
Chrome
$1,644 / item
H 37.41 in Dm 9.45 in
Late Century Industrial Wall Mounted Striplight- Cage, Glass Cylinder, Led Tubes
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Wittenberg wall-mounted German flame proof strip light. Original item salvaged from supertankers and military vessels then stripped and refinished in the UK. The original wirin...
Aluminum, Steel
$4,800
H 48 in W 45 in D 2 in
Pair of Four-Panel Reversible French Chinoiserie Coromandel Screens Paris, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Eight-Panel Reversible Chinese Coromandel Screen Pair of French chinoiserie screens, Paris, 1920s This French chinoiserie screens from the 1920s are composed of four panels richly ...
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
$4,500 / set
H 36 in W 16 in D 21 in
Fun Orange Slice 1960s Dining Table Four Chairs Probber Style Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous fun set of four dining chairs with matching orange slice flower dining table. All the metal frames have been freshly powder coated in the same exact color they originally we...
Metal
$21,339
H 102.37 in W 94.49 in D 188.98 in
Kiosk K67 Double Yugokiosk by Saša Müchtig for Imgrad, 1988
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
K67 is a kiosk design created in 1966 by the Slovenian architect and designer Saša J. Mächtig. Very good contition, preserved in its original form. 2 original canopies included. Weig...
Fiberglass
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Table Lamp in Black
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Table Lamp in Black The 'Cobra' table lamp was originally designed by Grossman in 1950 and is now offered as an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Den...
Steel, Aluminum
Mastercraft Brass Vitrine
By Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Mastercraft model 326 vintage 1970s Palladian style brass, glass and antiqued smoked mirror vitrine display curio cabinet, designed circa 1970 by William Doezema. Measures: 84 in. ...
Brass
$1,747 / item
H 37.41 in Dm 9.06 in
Late Century Aluminium Flame Proof Isolator Strip light, Cage, Glass Tube, Led
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Original item salvaged from super tankers and military vessels, stripped and refinished in the UK. The original wiring is replaced with our Loom light wiring system which exceeds ...
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Corner Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique two-piece sectional sofa features vintage vinyl upholstery and a sturdy American walnut frame. Each piece features one brass studded sculpted armrest, can be placed side ...
Walnut, Faux Leather
Rich Green Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 1980s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
This captivating Murano glass chandelier, a testament to exquisite Italian craftsmanship, features a vibrant emerald green hue that commands attention. Its elegant design, characteri...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American solid brass five spoke ringed yacht wheel with original brass hub, Late 19th century.
Brass
$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
Upholstered 4 Fold Screen, Room Divider This as a tall useful piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Upholstered 4 Fold Screen, Room Divider This as a tall useful piece in good condition with only minor fading to one side, otherwise both sides of the screen are the same The screen ...
Linen
$13,000
H 28.25 in W 48 in D 14.25 in
Vintage Stereo Phonograph/AM FM Tuner Console, Model: Brionvega rr126 Radiogram
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic design by the Castiglioni Studio for Brionvega first introduced in 1966. This later example produced circa 1970. This stereo phonograph/AM FM receiver console is fully functio...
Metal
Vintage Rulette Game 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Vintage Rulette Game 1960s
Plastic, Paper
Playbox Record Player stereo by Philips and Medea, 1974
By Philips, Medea
Located in bruxelles, BE
Stereo that can be closed to cube shape and opened by moving the baffles apart. It includes a record player and 8-track cassette player. It is also possible to connect the telephone ...
Metal
$6,800 / set
H 29 in W 72 in D 36.5 in
1960s MCM Edward Wormley for Dunbar Large Executive Desk & Return - Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s Edward Wormley for Dunbar executive desk, ensuite return. Dark finish over mahogany, to be refinished prior to shipping. Rosewood drawer pulls, brass sabot ...
Brass
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.