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.
Silver Plated Metal 1970s Candleholder by Lino Sabattini
By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Very good condition. Very high quality. Manifacture's mark on the handle.
Silver Plate
Space age red Z letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase, Marcel Radureau ca. 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age red letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase Creations Marcel Radureau France ca. 1970 H 20.5 cm - 17 × 6 cm Conditions: good consistent with age and use. Small chip
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Space Age Modern Reflective Silvered Glass Footed Vase, Italy
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Space Age modern reflective silvered glass footed vase, Italy By: unknown Material: glass, silver Technique: cast, molded, polished, silvered Dimensions: 7 in x 8.5...
Silver
Artisanal Green Murano Glass Vase, 1970s Italian Design
Located in Madrid, ES
This expressive handblown glass vase was crafted in Murano, Italy, in the 1970s and showcases the bold, organic spirit of Italian modernism. Featuring a rich emerald green body infus...
Murano Glass
Space Age Metal Dice, attributed to Danese, Italy, 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age Metal Dice attributed to Danese, Italy, 1960s 11 × 11 × 11 cm Condition: excellent, no defects.
Metal
Vintage Italian Sculptural Ashtray Centerpiece from Studio Del Campo, 1975
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This ashtray comes from a serie "Composizione" produced by Studio Del Campo in 1975. It is made from bronze and enameled silver.
Bronze, Enamel
Space age yellow ceramic vase, Pietro Arosio, Parravicini Italy ca. 1960
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow space age ceramic vase designed by Pietro Arosio Parravicini Italy ca. 1960 Labelled under the base. H 31 cm - 13 × 11 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
Ceramic
$418Sale Price|20% Off
A 20th century vintage art glass vase by Jan Beranek
By Jan Beranek
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The 20th-century vintage art glass vase by Jan Beránek is a captivating piece that embodies the rich history and artistic innovation of mid-century glass design. Crafted by Jan Berán...
Art Glass
Modernist Scandinavian Carved Wood Bowl, Catchall, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modernist Space Age carved bowl, catchall, or desk accessory boasts gorgeous wood marquetry. The rare piece was crafted circa 1980. This vide-poche has a geometric wavy...
Wood
Space age orange Q letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase, Marcel Radureau ca. 197
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age orange Q letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase Creations Marcel Radureau France ca. 1970 H 20.5 cm - 15 × 6 cm Conditions: very good consistent with age and use. Chip on...
Ceramic
Glass vase with circle pattern IVV production
By IVV Handmade
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Large Poliedri wall lamp, design and production by Venini, Italy, 1950. Wall lamps composed of Polyhedron elements in blown crystal glass, arranged on several levels. This iconic mod...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern German Blue Space Age Coasters with Box, 1960s, Set of 5
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Blue Space Age Coasters with Box, 1960s, Set of 5
Plastic
Vintage 'Space Age' Pitcher, Opaline Florence Vase, circa 1955
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage pitcher vase by Opaline di Florence. High contrast black red and white decor This is a rare color and size, a must have for any collector...
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Vintage Swedish Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Immerse your space in vibrant color and artistic design with this stunning vintage Swedish Kosta Boda art glass vase. Reflecting the renowned craftsmanship of Scandinavian glassmaker...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$13,500 / set
Pair of Vases in Murano, 1970, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...
Murano Glass
Space age Murano orange glass presse-papier, Italy 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age Murano blown orange glass presse-papier Italy 1960s 20 H x 12.5 × 8.5 cm Conditions: excellent, consistent with age and use.
Murano Glass, Stained Glass
Glass Ashtray, France, 1960s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Thick, two-tone glass ashtray, France, 1960s. An elegant, thick, molded glass ashtray featuring a striking color gradient from emerald green to amber yellow. Its organic shape with ...
Glass, Art Glass
Vintage Ron Fritts Signed Chrome, Wood, Plexi Pop Art Shadow Box Wall Sculpture
By Ron Fritts
Located in Buffalo, NY
This eye-catching and rare vintage Ron Fritts Pop Art shadow box wall sculpture has suspended resin or lucite balls floating in four different windo...
Aluminum
Vintage Space Age Orion Stacking Candleholder by Ceasar & Fritz Nagel, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Space Age Orion Stacking Candleholder by Ceasar Stoffi & Fritz Nagel for BMF, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 have official proof of authenticity such a...
Metal
Seventies Vase ‘Pagoda’ made by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice Seventies vase. Model: Pagoda. In brown and red glaze.
Ceramic
Set of 3 Murano Glass Vases, Made in Italy, Vintage 1970s, Excellent
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous set of 3 vases in Murano glass. The items are in excellent condition. Dimensions: Blu vase diameter 3,14" x 10,23" height inches Blu vase diameter 8 cm x 26 height...
Murano Glass
Walter Zeischegg Stacking Ashtrays / Bowls, 1967 for Helit, Fantastic Plastic
By Helit Presswerk, Walter Zeischegg
Located in London, GB
Walter Zeischegg for Helit, Ulm, W. Germany Large stacking ashtrays / bowls, model 84009, designed 1967 Red melamine, original labels. This is an e...
Plastic
$3,007Sale Price|25% Off
Artisanal Green Murano Glass Vase, 1970s Italian Design
Located in Madrid, ES
This striking emerald green vase is a remarkable example of Murano glass artistry from the 1970s. Handblown in Venice using traditional techniques, the piece features an expressive p...
Murano Glass
Vintage Boho Monumental Fiberglass Mushrooms - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These exceptional sculptural pieces capture the irreverent charm of 1970s Pop Art and whimsical design, utilizing durable molded fiberglass for a grand, monumental scale. The bold, h...
Resin, Fiberglass, Paint
1960 Scheurich "Lava" Germany Ceramic Enamel Red Horses Vase Umbrella Stand
Located in Brescia, IT
Vase Scheurich Ceramic Germany, 1960 Ceramic Black and Red Lava Perfect Condiction
Ceramic
Adorable Brass Coloured Duck Decorative Center Table Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Adorable Brass Coloured Duck Decorative Center Table Sculpture, 1970s, Germany It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and...
Brass
Mid 20th Century Boho Glazed Ceramic Clay Pots - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your indoor or outdoor space with this stunning pair of vintage boho glazed ceramic clay pots. Crafted with a rustic, weathered patina, these substantial planters exude timel...
Ceramic, Clay
Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Murano Glass
$4,350 / set
Pair of Vases in Murano, 1970, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Murano Glass
Space Age Ceramic Vases by Gabbianelli, Red Glazed, Italy, 1970s
By Gabbianelli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
1970s astonishing Space Age red vase in ceramic by Gabbianelli. Made in Italy. Both Vases are extremely well design and very stylish shapes. Beautiful astonishing brigth Red colour c...
Ceramic
Space age white Q letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase, Marcel Radureau ca. 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age white Q letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase Creations Marcel Radureau France ca. 1970 H 20.5 cm - 15 × 6 cm Conditions: good consistent with age and use. Chips on the ...
Ceramic
Sculptural Iron Meteorite Fragment from the Largest Meteorite Fall in Recorded H
Located in London, GB
A beautifully preserved and sculptural fragment from the famed Sikhote-Alin meteorite, which fell to Earth on 12 February 1947 in the largest recorded meteorite fall in history. En...
Iron
Ultra Rare Reed & Barton #94 Matte Black Enamel Teardrop Candy Dish by John Prip
Located in Red Lion, PA
Ultra-Rare 1950 Reed & Barton #94 Matte Black Enamel Teardrop Candy Dish – Designed by John Prip This exceedingly rare Reed & Barton #94 teardrop candy dish is a striking example of...
Silver Plate, Enamel
Minimal Violet Glass Vase - Modern Vase Space Age Style - France 1990s
By Saint Gobain
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Minimal Violet Glass Vase - Modern Vase Space Age Style - France 1990s Simple and elegant design with an interesting detail : on the inside, the vase is separated in 2 parts on both...
Glass, Murano Glass, Reeded Glass
Space age stacked ceramic ashtrays / vide poche / centerpiece, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age stacked black glazed ceramic ashtrays / vide poche / centerpiece Italy 1970s Set of 3 ashtrays / vide poche / centerpiece H 8.5 cm - 33 cm diam. Conditions: excellent c...
Ceramic
Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens Keramik Germany
By Dieter Peter, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful rare Carstens Keramik vase. Teal fat lava glaze with circular fonds in 3D relief, designed by Dieter Peter in 1970s. This model Is part of Carstens high end Luxus Series.
Ceramic
1971, Le Temoin by Man Ray, Dino Gavina, Simon, International Ultramobile
By Ultramobile Collection, Dino Gavina
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Upholstery, Faux Leather
Space Age Vase by Royal Porzellan Bavaria Germany
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
In a perfect condition this stunning vase, very Space Age.
Ceramic
Space Age Round Table Clock by Bino Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Bino Table Clock was made in '70s in Italy. BINO is one of the most known names in Italian clocks industry. The Clock is in excellent, working condition. It is very retro and stylish.
Glass, Fiberglass
Pierre Cardin Silver-Plated Picture Frame, France, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale this elegant vintage silver-plated picture frame designed by Pierre Cardin, dating from the 1970s. Showcasing the bold and sophisticated aesthetic s...
Silver Plate
1970s Letter Holder in Black & Transparent Lucite - French Desk Accessory
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
1970s Letter Holder in Black & Transparent Lucite - French Desk Accessory Minimal and chic letter holder, made of lucite. Perfect to place on a desk or in the entryway. Dimens...
Lucite, Plexiglass
Iconic Popart Mannequin Twiggy Model Head Vintage German, Space Age Design
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare hard plastic store display hat stand or model featuring iconic English mannequin Twiggy Lawson. Very Good, used, vintage condition. Lesley Lawson, widely known by the nickname...
Plastic
Seventies vase by Carstens Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Very nice model of a 70s Carstens Keramik vase.
Ceramic
Op Art Ice Glass Vase by Claus Josef Riedel, Austria, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful Brutalism style geometric Op Art ice glass vase from the 1970s. Designed and executed by Claus Josef Riedel in Austria. Made of thick and solid „melting“ crystal glass. L...
Crystal
Big Scheurich Lava Vase, Ceramic, Space Age Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning Original Big Scheurich Lava Vase in excellent condition. This vase is beautiful, it seems a sculpture Dimensions: diameter 4,72" x 12,59"...
Ceramic
Vintage Scheurich Ceramic Vase, Space Age Design, Germany, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Amazing vintage original Scheurich ceramic vase in excellent condition. This vase is rare diameter 4,72" x 7,87" H inches 20 H cm. - 12 D cm.
Ceramic
Murano Blue & Clear Sommerso Glass bookend/paperweight attr. to Seguso Barbini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Big blue and clear Murano glass paper weight/bookend with gold leaf made with the "sommerso" technique. No labels, signatures or marks, but this beautiful item recals similar product...
Murano Glass
Seventies Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens Keramik Germany
By Dieter Peter, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful rare Carstens Keramik vase. Designed by Dieter Peter in 1970s. This model Is part of Carstens high end Luxus Series.
Ceramic
Fat Lava Vase by Walter Becht Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from the Walter Becht company Germany.
Ceramic
Seventies Large Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored in blue and brown drip Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
Ceramic
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Lucite and Chrome Catch It All
Located in San Diego, CA
Really nice and unique catch it all, circa 1970s, this piece was never used its in like-new condition.
Chrome
Postmodern Dansk Space Age Serving Tray & Cutting Board By Gunnar Cyren
By Dansk, Gunnar Cyren
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare serving platter designed by Gunnar Cyren for dansk circa 1980's great design with removable cutting board in the middle made of solid birch wood grea striking red color.
Plastic, Birch
Organic ceramic sculpture, circa 1970.
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Organic ceramic sculpture produced in the 1970s. The rounded volume, composed of soft and full shapes, evokes a pebble or mineral form. The matte textured surface enhances its organ...
Ceramic
Italian Plates by Gio Ponti for Franco Pozzi, 1960s, Set of 2
By Gio Ponti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 2 decorative plates designed by Gio Ponti for Ceramica Franco Pozzi from the "Fantasia Italiana" serie. Good condition: Plates have b...
Ceramic
$309Sale Price|40% Off
Triangular Murano Glass Bowl in Blue and Pink Attributed to Oball, Italy, 1970s
Located in Glasgow, GB
This triangular Murano glass bowl in blue and pink, attributed to Oball and produced in Italy in the 1970s, reflects the expressive use of color and freeform shaping associated with ...
Murano Glass
1970s Space Age White Porcelain Vase from Bavaria, Germany
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning Space Age white vase in Bavaria's Porcelain. Made in Germany. The shape of this vase is amazing it seems a sculpture. This vase is in excellent condition. Dimension: d...
Ceramic
Seventies Vase “Spider web” made by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Amazing spider web vase in a vibrant orange with black fat lava. These vases are very sought after and in this size difficult to find.
Ceramic
Seventies Vase made by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice Seventies vase. In brown and orange glaze plus black fat lava.
Ceramic
Small Sculptural Iron Meteorite Fragment from the 1947 Sikhote-Alin Fall
Located in London, GB
A beautifully preserved fragment from the famed Sikhote-Alin meteorite, which fell to Earth on 12 February 1947 in the largest recorded meteorite fall in history. Entering the atmo...
Iron