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 Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Very good condition. Very high quality. Manifacture's mark on the handle.
Silver Plate
Vintage Boho Leilani Carved Wood Fruit Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage fruit set from Leilani is a masterclass in mid-century organic design, showcasing the rich, undulating grain of genuine monkey pod wood. Each piece is meticulo...
Wood
Large orange & clear Murano glass 1970s vase/umbrella stand by Cardin for Venini
By Pierre Cardin, Venini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large orange & clear Murano glass vase/umbrella stand designed by Pierre Cardin for Venini in the 1970s.The vase is made with the mold cas...
Murano Glass
Silvio Russo, lucite monkey sculpture, Guzzini Italy 1970s
By Team Guzzini
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare lucite monkey sculpture designed by Silvio Russo Team Guzzini, Vedril, Guzzini Italy 1970s H 27 cm x 9 cm x 3 cm Conditions: good, small chip on on side
Lucite
$1,506Sale Price|20% Off
Late 20th Century Valet Tray in Thick Grey Murano Glass, Space Age Vide Poche
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage big and heavy valet tray/vide poche made in thick grey Murano glass. It has a nice, elegant and essential shape, which makes it absolutely timeless. Coming in at 20 centimete...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Space age blue H letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase Creations Marcel Radureau
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age blue H letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase Creations Marcel Radureau France ca. 1970 H 20.5 cm - 13.5 × 6 cm Conditions: good consistent with age and use. Chips on the...
Ceramic
1980, Sculpture Prototype Solar Car
By Joe Colombo
Located in Perpignan, FR
Prototype solar acr maded by Design departement of the Delft university - Holland Measures: 260 x 100 x 110 cm Fiberglass & gelcoat Very good conditions Perfrect for wall install...
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Plastic, Fiberglass
Vintage Hand Made Wooden Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This antique primitive hand-made wooden basket is a soulful example of early utilitarian craft. Constructed with sturdy plank-sides and a robust integrated handle, the vessel feature...
Metal
Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite Cube, Italy 1970s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite Cube, Italy, 1970s This Italian design object is a modular, sculptural acrylic (Lucite) cube composed of two stackable sections. The base is a dark or smok...
Lucite
Space age red H letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase, Marcel Radureau ca. 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age red H letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase Creations Marcel Radureau France ca. 1970 H 20.5 cm - 13.5 × 6 cm Conditions: good consistent with age and use. Chips on the ...
Ceramic
Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens Keramik Germany
By Carstens Tönnieshof, Dieter Peter
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
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
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
Vintage Hand Made Wooden Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional antique primitive wood basket is a soulful artifact of late 19th-century utilitarian craftsmanship. Hand-constructed with substantial plank-wood sides, the vessel fe...
Metal
$433Sale Price|20% Off
Decorative Organic Glass Vases, set of two engraved sculptural pieces, vintage
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage set of two matching glass pieces, a tall vase and a low bowl, both made in the same shade of clear glass and both with a frosted/sandblasted surface and egraved decorations t...
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass
Murano Sommerso Catch It All Uranium Glass Bowl Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful sommerso glass bowl ; in cobalt blue and uranium combo this piece its rare and unique , unfortunatelly has a couple of chips its sold As Is condition,
Blown Glass
1970 Museum Wall Clock by Nathan Horwitt for Howard Miller/ POP MODERN SPACEAGE
By Nathan Horwitt, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
1970 "Museum Wall Clock" model 622-342 Pop Modernist / Space age design by Nathan George Horwitt for Howard Miller featuring a white enameled steel frame with a composite pressboard...
Steel
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
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
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
Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored in orange, brown and black Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
Ceramic
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
Seventies Vase ‘Pagoda’ made by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice Seventies vase. Model: Pagoda. In brown and red glaze.
Ceramic
1970s table clock and alarm clock COMFORTIME 3 by Krups in very good condition
By Krups
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s Krups table clock and alarm clock in very good condition. Krups Type 672. Made in Germany. The 1970s Pop Art classic in typical orange. Clock and alarm functions are w...
Plastic
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
$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
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
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
$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
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 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
Set of 2 Vintage Candle Holders Stainless Steel Space Age, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Candle Holders Set of 2 - Stainless Steel Space Age Design - Italy 1970s - Gift Idea Elegant, Retro Table Decoratio This rare vintage bottle opener from 1960s Italy is a ref...
Stainless Steel
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 Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
Ceramic
Seventies Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens Keramik Germany
By Carstens Tönnieshof, Dieter Peter
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
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
Yuri Zatarain, glazed terracotta sculpture, early 21th century
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Glazed Terracotta Sculpture in the Shape of a Turtle Shell by Yuri Zatarain, 2000s Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wo...
Ceramic
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
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
Fat Lava Vase by Walter Becht Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from the Walter Becht company Germany.
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
1971, Le Temoin by Man Ray, Dino Gavina, Simon, International Ultramobile
By Dino Gavina, Ultramobile Collection
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
Iron Fragment from the Famed Sikhote-Alin Meteorite
Located in London, GB
A small and beautifully shaped iron fragment originating in space roughly 4.5 billion years ago. It was part of a much larger meteoroid that entered Earth’s atmosphere as the famed S...
Iron
Space age orange ceramic vase, Sicart Italy ca. 1970
By Sicart
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age ceramic vase attributed to Sergio Asti Sicart Italy ca. 1970 Marked under the base. Sicart H 18 cm - 22 cm diam. Conditions: excellent consi...
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
Pair of UV-Reactive Amber Glass Vases Attributed to Cari Zalloni for WMF, 1970s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Cari Zalloni
Located in Berlin, DE
A complementary pair of hand-blown glass vases attributed to Cari Zalloni for the WMF group, Germany, during the 1970s. Made in closely related shades of amber and warm honey, the ve...
Glass, Uranium Glass
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Located in London, GB
For sale the iconic “Bag Vase”, designed by the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer and artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" rang...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Set of Three Space Age Chrome Vases, Europe, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Striking set of three modular Space Age vases produced in Europe circa 1970s, showcasing the sculptural and architectural aesthetic characteristic of the era. Crafted in chromed meta...
Metal, Chrome
Seventies vase by Carstens Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Very nice model of a 70s Carstens Keramik vase.
Ceramic
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
Violet Murano Glass 1960/70s vase by Fratelli Toso
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Murano "sommerso" vase in clear and violet glass manufactured in Italy by the Glasswerk Fratelli Toso. Very good condition. Original manifacturing label.
Murano Glass
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
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
1970s Space Age Yellow Vetrochina Italian Candle Holder by Gabbianelli
By Gabbianelli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic Italian candle holder or vase designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies by Gabbianelli, it's marked and labeled on the bottom. This kind of ceramic named vetrochi...
Ceramic
Pair of Unique PopArt Fiberglass Vases, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of unique vases made from fiberglas From the space age era Made in Italy by unknown artist
Fiberglass
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 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
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
Roger Feraud French Mid-Century Modern Iron & Nickel Coat Hat Rack Space Age
By Roger Feraud, Geo, France 1
Located in Miami, FL
Space age coat or hat rack by Roger Feraud for GEO France. Features a black finished iron core, hairpin legs and eight nickel-plated astrolabs. Mid-Century Modern Design from the l...
Iron, Nickel