Space Age Seat
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Velvet, Plastic
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Stools
Fabric, Resin, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Dining Room Sets
Plastic
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Sofas
Fabric, Faux Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Carnival Art
Metal
1990s Belgian Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Dining Room Sets
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Polyester
Vintage 1970s Austrian Space Age Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Acrylic
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Chenille
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Metal
Late 20th Century French Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Chairs
Plastic
Late 20th Century European Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Children's Furniture
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Space Age Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Space Age Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Finnish Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Metal
Late 20th Century English Space Age Lounge Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Plastic
Late 20th Century French Space Age Corner Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Stools
Leather, Plastic, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Chairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Wood
1990s German Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Metal
1990s German Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede, Plastic
Vintage 1960s Danish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Plastic
Vintage 1960s Swedish Space Age Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Stools
Plastic
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
Early 2000s Italian Space Age Stools
Plastic
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Armchairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Armchairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Austrian Space Age Sectional Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Plastic
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Space Age Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Space Age Seat?
Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
- What is space age furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Space age furniture relates to furniture produced during the 1960s that was influenced by science fiction and the Space Race. Examples include Joe Colombo's KD29 lamp, Eero Aarnio's Ball Chair and Poul M. Volther's Corona Chair. Shop a selection of space age furniture on 1stDibs.
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