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.
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
Steel & Plastic 1960s Table Ashtray by E. Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide
By Emma Gismondi Schweinberger, Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Steel table ashtray with black plastic base designed by emma gismondi schweinberger for Artemide in 1966. Good condition: some light signs of wear due to time and use.
Steel
Space Age Garden or Patio Ashtray done in Orange Plastic, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare Space Age Ashtray done in orange plastic or acrylic. Clean, simple lines and the vibrant color of this piece are typical symbols of the Space Age...
Plastic
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 mod. "Something Else" black centerpiece, Mariotti bros. Asea, Italy 70
By ASEA
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age mod. "Something Else" black abs tray designed by Mario and Marcello Mariotti for ASEA Studio, Florence, in 1969. Italy 1970s Can be used as a serving tray or as a decorat...
Plastic
Italian Space Age Black and White Plastic Tray by Pino Spagnolo for Biesse
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Space Age Black and White Plastic Tray by Pino Spagnolo for Biesse, 1970s
Plastic
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
Vintage Space Age Italian Bar Set by Pino Spagnolo for Biesse 1980s Set of 3
By Pino Spagnolo, Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible set of barware, in original box by Biesse. This incredible high design set was designed by Pino Spagnolo for Biesse and includes a corkscrew, bottle opener and nut cracke...
Metal
Vintage Boho Poured Resin Plates - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your tablescape or wall decor with this exquisite set of six vintage poured resin plates, embodying a free-spirited Boho Chic aesthetic. Each plate features unique swirling p...
Resin
Italian Space Age Orange Metal Cylindrical Industrial Ashtray, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Italian Space Age Orange Metal Cylindrical Industrial Ashtray, 1970s, Italy Measurements : Height: 56 cm Body diameter: 10 cm Base diameter: 15 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us...
Metal
1960 Angelo Mangiarotti Brambilla Yellow Ceramic Set of Oil
By Fratelli Brambilla, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Brescia, IT
Table Set Designer Angelo Mangiarotti Prod. Brambilla Italy, 1960 Ceramic mark on the bottom Perfect Condiction oil: h 20 x 6 x 6 cm salt: h 8 x 5 x 4 cm tray: h 4 x 20 x 18 cm
Ceramic
$371Sale Price|20% Off
Alan Fletcher Space Age Yellow Blue Melamine Clam Ashtray Spain 1970s NOS
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Clam ashtray by Alan Fletcher is an authentic New Old Stock example of his iconic 1970s space-age design, produced in Spain by EFMEN. Preserved unuse...
Plastic
$426Sale Price|20% Off
Alan Fletcher Space Age Orange Yellow Melamine Clam Ashtray Spain 1970s NOS
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Clam ashtray by Alan Fletcher is an authentic New Old Stock example of his iconic 1970s space-age design, produced in Spain by EFMEN. Preserved unuse...
Plastic
Long Drink Tumbler Glasses & Jug Set in Pale Lilac Bark Glass, Whitefriars Style
By Whitefriars, Geoffrey Baxter
Located in Roma, IT
We propose a splendid mid-century Modernist Jug & Glasses Set for your home bar corner. Made in Italy during the 60s, it is composed of 6 Collins Tumbler glasses and a carafe with a ...
Crystal
$371Sale Price|20% Off
Alan Fletcher Space Age Green Yellow Melamine Clam Ashtray Spain 1970s NOS Model
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Clam ashtray by Alan Fletcher is an authentic New Old Stock example of his iconic 1970s space-age design, produced in Spain by EFMEN. Preserved unuse...
Plastic
$371Sale Price|20% Off
Alan Fletcher Space Age White Yellow Melamine Clam Ashtray 1970s Spain NOS
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Clam ashtray by Alan Fletcher is an authentic New Old Stock example of his iconic 1970s space-age design. Manufactured in moulded melamine resin and ...
Plastic
Abstract Vintage 1960s Space Age Ceramic Wall Plate: Red with Bold Blue/Green
Located in Hamburg, DE
Step back in time to the innovative and artistic world of the 1960s Space Age with our Ceramic Wall Plate. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this stunning piece encapsulat...
Ceramic
$352Sale Price|20% Off
Alan Fletcher Mini Space Age White Red Melamine Clam Ashtray Spain 1970s NOS
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Clam ashtray by Alan Fletcher is the smaller-scale version of his iconic 1970s space-age design, produced in Spain by EFMEN and preserved in New Old ...
Plastic
$371Sale Price|20% Off
Alan Fletcher Space Age Green Brown Melamine Clam Ashtray Spain 1970s NOS
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Clam ashtray by Alan Fletcher is an authentic New Old Stock example of his iconic 1970s space-age design, produced in Spain by EFMEN. Preserved unuse...
Plastic
Space Age. Ceramic ashtrays set by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
By Bitossi, Scheurich Keramik, Richard Manz, Aldo Londi
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Sapce Age and Brutalist style ceramic ashtrays set in the style of Scheurich's creations, Germany, 1970s. Set of 6 handmade ceramic ashtrays with a vitrified finish in different colo...
Ceramic
White Ceramic Vase by Rosenthal, 1960s
By Rosenthal
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Signature of the manufacture beneath the base. Very good condition.
Ceramic
$324Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Purple Murano Glass Sculpture/Paperweight, Ball with Included Bubbles
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano paperweight in the shape of a sphere with a flat bottom to make it stand still. Made in a deep, vibrant hue of purple glass,...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1970 Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italian Design Space Age Murano Glass Sculpture
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Brescia, IT
Glass Sphere Sculpture Toni Zuccheri VeArt 1970 Murano Glass Sticker Manufacture Label Perfect Condiction
Murano Glass
$352Sale Price|20% Off
Alan Fletcher Mini Space Age White Caramel Melamine Clam Ashtray Spain 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Clam ashtray by Alan Fletcher is the smaller-scale version of his iconic 1970s space-age design, produced in Spain by EFMEN. Preserved as New Old Sto...
Plastic
1960s by Lino Tagliapietra Design Glass Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Murano glass shade and chrome metal base Perfect working order Perfect condition.
Chrome
$352Sale Price|20% Off
Alan Fletcher Mini Space Age Red Caramel Melamine Clam Ashtray Spain 1970s NOS
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Clam ashtray by Alan Fletcher is the smaller-scale version of his iconic 1970s space-age design, produced in Spain by EFMEN and preserved in New Old ...
Plastic
$371Sale Price|20% Off
Alan Fletcher Space Age White Blue Melamine Clam Ashtray Spain 1970s NOS
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Clam ashtray by Alan Fletcher is an authentic New Old Stock example of his iconic 1970s space-age design, produced in Spain by EFMEN. Preserved unuse...
Plastic
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
Mid century glass bowl by Walther glass, Germany 1970
Located in Herentals, BE
Beautifully designed bowl made of thick bubble glass.
Glass
1970s Space Age Portable Plastic Wine Cooler Caddy Two-Bottle Capacity
Located in San Diego, CA
The decor insulated wine carrier with wine chiller was designed in 1978 to meet the needs of people in Melbourne Australia who patronised 'BYO' (bring your own) restaurants, which wa...
Plastic
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
Erik Magnussen 1970s Stelton Serving Tray & Service Set, Red Melamine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1970s Stelton serving tray and service set designed by Erik Magnussen exemplifies Danish Space Age minimalism with a spirited pop of bold red color. Established in 1960, Stel...
Plastic
Vintage Bottle Holder Stainless Steel Space Age Design Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage bottle holder stainless steel space age design Italy, 1980s This vintage stainless steel bottle holder in a spiral space age design from the 1980s is an elegant table decora...
Stainless Steel
Set of 7 Vintage Stainless Steel Bowls Space Age Design, Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Set of 7 vintage stainless steel bowls - Space Age Design Italy 1980s - Fruit, salad, desert bowls - Elegant table decoration, elegant gi...
Stainless Steel
1970s Iconic Modernist White Ceramic Ashtray by Mangiarotti for F.lli Brambilla
By Fratelli Brambilla, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The Ashtray designed by Mangiarotti for F.lli Brambilla is a distinctive and timeless piece that captures the essence of modernist design during that era, with its clean lines, minim...
Ceramic
Italian Aquamarine Cut Glass Ashtray/IEmpty Pocket attr to Fontana Arte, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Elegant ashtray/empty pockets in cut glass attributed to the 1960s Fontana Arte production . Good condition: one small imperfection at one corner, scratches at the base as shown in t...
Glass, Cut Glass
Vintage Bottle Holder Chrome Metal with Spiral Handle Wine Accessory, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Bottle Holder - Chrome Metal with Spiral Handle - Wine Accessory Space Age Design Italy 1980s - Gift Idea Elegant Table Decoration This striking vintage bottle holder from 1...
Chrome
Long Drink Tumbler Glasses & Jug Set in Pale Lilac Frost Crystal, Space Age Era
Located in Roma, IT
We offer you a splendid Space Age Carafe & Glasses Set for your home bar corner. Made in Italy during the 60s, it is composed of 6 Collins Tumbler glasses and a carafe with a blown g...
Crystal
Ice Bucket, 3 Ashtrays White Plastic, Steel, Cini & Nils OPI Studio Italy, 1970s
By Cini & Nils, Mario Melocchi and Franco Bettonica, Studio O.P.I.
Located in Arosio, IT
MarCo Melocchi and Franco Bettonica of O.P.I. Design, designed these items in 1974 and 1975. These are original items, bought as they came out on the design scene. One is the famous...
Steel
Silver-Plated Metal "unipersonale"ashtray from Lino Sabattini, 1972, set of 3
By Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 3 silver plated metal unipersonale ashtray by Lino sabattini, 1972. Manifacture's mark on the base.
Metal, Silver
Grey & white ceramic 1960s coffee & tea service by Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Splendid ceramic service with rare decoration, made in the 1950s and 1960s by Rosenthal based on a design by Tapio Wirkkala. The service is incomplete and consists of the following p...
Ceramic
$361Sale Price / set|20% Off
Space Age Ceramic Condiment Set by SIC, Italy, 1970s, Set of 5 Pieces
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Striking 70s condiment set by SIC, made in Italy. This complete menage set includes four ceramic containers—salt, pepper, oil, and vinegar—housed in a sculp...
Ceramic, Wood
"Collezione Cilindrica" Bar Set by Studio Opi for Cini & Nils, 1968
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Brushed and polished metal bar set by Studio Opi. The set is composed by 6 pieces and remains in very good condition. The original box is missed.
Metal
Contemporary Cuorecarpenito Pink Ceramic Vase Bubble Family Collection
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Lovers In Pink, a renowned artwork by Marc Chagall, serves as the inspiration for this polished ceramic vase from the Bubble Family Collection. Showcasing arched, circular shapes, the decorative elements enriching the vase's cylindrical body contribute to its organic dynamism, which adds an effortless touch of glamour to contemporary interior. without a doubt for me "the lovers" is my favorite vase not to say that it is the perfect vase. I almost have a veneration for this vase and when I build it a special mood always assails me. It is all the details that make it so important, there are two kissing figures, the color is elegant pink with something antique...
Ceramic
Small Brown Ceramic Barbados ashtray by Angelo Mangiarotti for Danese, 1964
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Danese Milano
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Small Barbados ashtray version designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Danese, Milano 1964. This product is composed by 2 parts. Very good vintage condition.
Ceramic
Space age clear lucite table lighter, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age clear lucite table lighter, Italian manufacture 1970s H 11 × 11 × 5 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use. In working conditions.
Lucite
Mid-century green ceramic ashtray, Sicart Italy 1969
By Sicart
Located in Firenze, IT
Midcentury green ceramic ashtray Sicart 1969s Italy H: 6 cm Diam. 15.5cm Labeled on the base. Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
Ceramic
1970 Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italian Design Space Age Murano Glass Plate Sculpture
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Brescia, IT
Glass Plate Sculpture Toni Zuccheri VeArt 1970 Murano Glass Sticker Manufacture Label Perfect Condiction
Murano Glass
Set of 6 Vintage Stainless Steel Egg Cups, Italy, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This vintage set of 6 egg cups from 1970s Italy embodies the timeless elegance of Space Age design. Crafted from stainless steel, each piece features a classic rounded form elevated ...
Stainless Steel
italian brown ceramic 1970s starter dishes by Ambrogio Pozzi, set of 8
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 8 dark brown glazed ceramic dishes for starter designed by Ambrogio Pozzi for Ceramic Franco Pozzi, Gallarate. Some dishes still have the original label. Brand new condition.
Ceramic
Italian Space Age White Vase in Glazed Ceramic by Bitossi 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning large Bitossi white vase with drops 1970s A little ware on some of the drops.
Ceramic
Red White and Blue Rocket Shape Thermo-Serv Thermos
By West Bend, The American Thermos Bottle Company
Located in Ferndale, MI
Patriotic themed red white blue Thermo serv Thermos. Really fine condition bright vivid colors.
Glass, Plastic
Clear, White & green glass 1960s vase attributed to Mazzega
By AVMazzega
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Hand made glass vase in light green, clear and white glass attributed to AV Mazzega, Murano. Very good condition.
Glass
Angelo Mangiarotti, centerpiece / vide poche, model Tremiti 4035, Danese, Italy, 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Modern white ceramic centerpiece / vide-poche, model Tremiti 4035 Manufactured by Danese Italy, ca. 1968 H 7 cm - 28 × 28 cm Marked on the base Conditions: excellent. No defects
Ceramic
Italian white & orange 1970s ceramic tableware containers, set of 3
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Sculptural table set in painted white ceramic. The set consists of a bottle holder, a napkin holder and a plate container. Ideal for serving an aperitif or a snack in vintage style. ...
Ceramic
German Space Age black plastic ashtrays by Walter Zeischegg for Helit, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
German Space Age black plastic ashtrays by Walter Zeischegg for Helit, 1970s Set of three wavy-shaped round table ashtrays with thick-profile, in black plastic. They can be stacked. ...
Plastic
Space age blue iridescent ceramic ashtray / vide poche, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century space age blue iridescent ceramic ashtray Italy 1970s H: 5 cm - 21 × 21 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects
Ceramic
Space age black and white ceramic ashtray / vide poche, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age black and white ceramic ashtray / vide poche Italy 1970s H: 6 cm - 22 × 22 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects
Ceramic
Minimalist Cast Aluminium Nut Cracker by Pierre Vandel, France, 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Minimalist - Modern - Vintage This nut cracker was designed by Pierre Vandel for Espace Pierre Cardin, in the 1970s. It is a minimalist and functional piece made of aluminum. Elegant...
Aluminum
$463Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Stackable Tea Set by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli, 1967
By Liisi Meronen Beckmann, Gabbianelli
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Vintage Stackable Tea Pot by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli from the 1960s is a truly exceptional piece that embodies the epitome of mid-century modern design innovation. What se...
Ceramic