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.
Space Age Eye Ball Vintage Floor Lamp in Style of Reggiani, Italy 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Space Age Twin "Eyeball" Floor Lamp in the Style of Reggiani, 1970s This fine mid-century modern floor lamp captures the quintessential 1970s Italian Space Age aesthetic. At...
Metal
Cocoon resin. Space Age pine wood and gold chrome table lamp, Germany, 1970s
By Friedel Wauer, Estiluz Lighting, Goldkant Leuchten, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, George Nelson
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Compatible with US/EU standards. LED compatible. Mid-Century Modern and Brutalist style table lamp, Germany, 1970s. Composed of a varnished veined pine wood and gold chrome metal st...
Chrome, Metal
Space Age 5 Head Gold Metal Pendant Candle Light, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age 5 Head Gold Metal Pendant Candle Light, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist ceiling candles Lamp is in very good condition. Dimensions: Height: 46 cm Total heigh...
Brass
Leola Ceramic OrangeTraffic Wall Light, 1960s
By Leola
Located in Rijssen, NL
Orange ceramic wall light, manufactured by Leola in the 1960s. This lamp is a blend of playful and sleek design, making it a bold statement piece that adds character to any space. C...
Ceramic
$867Sale Price|20% Off
Hans Agne Jakobsson style. Space Age teak and chrome pendant lamp, Sweden, 1970s
By Max Sauze, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Estiluz Lighting, Henri Mathieu, Metalarte Spain
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age pendant lamp in the style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1970s. Composed of a varnished teak wood structure where ten silver chrome metal cylinders ara disposed in a very...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamps by Goerge Kovacs c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of stacked chrome ball table lamps, by George Kovacs. Circa 1970's, Space Age, Post Modern, Mid Century lamps, in excellent, original, clean and working condition, o...
Chrome
Pair of Flower shaped Brown Opaque Glass Pendants, Peill Putzler, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique pair of brown flower glass pendants, made in the 1970s by german designer and company Peill Putzler. The lampshade is made of a ‘cast opaque brown glass’ with ...
Blown Glass
One of the Two Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peil &; Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! Image 1 is the lamp with the light on. ...
Blown Glass
Flower Design Metal Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Design Metal Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Italy Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount. It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. Lamp is in good conditio...
Metal
Tobia Scarpa style. Space Age Cocoon Resin table lamp, Italy, 1960s
By George Nelson, Tobia Scarpa, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Friedel Wauer, Isamu Noguchi
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age table lamp in the style of Tobia Scarpa’s iconic “Nuvola” pendant lamp for Flos, Italy, 1960s. Brutalist vibe with a stylized red lacquered metal base, combined with an upp...
Metal, Iron
Italian Atomic Design Very Beautiful Optik Lamp, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Italian Atomic Design Very Beautiful Optik Lamp, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E14 light bulb. Wired and suitable to use with 22...
Metal
German Space Age Replacement Glass Spare Part for Staff Lamps Motoko Ishii 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare spare part for lighting designs by Japanese designer Motoko Ishii for German manufacturer Staff Leuchten. Anyone interested in design is familiar with Motoko Ishii's impressive...
Metal
Vintage Space Age French Globe Floor Lamp from SCE, France
By SCE France 1
Located in Hamburg, DE
Spherical floor lamp by the French manufacturer SCE. A simple, white sphere made of plastic forms the luminous body of this floor lamp. In addition to its function as a light source...
Plastic
A POSTMODERN SPACE-AGE « Quadrifoglio » Ceiling Fixture by GUZZINI, Italy 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An iconic pendant light with 3 indirect lights (creating a luminous ambiance) + 1 vertical directional light (creating a cooler light diffused towards the step by the brushed aluminu...
Metal
Cocoon resin. Space Age hand-crafted table lamps, Italy, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist style and Space Age style table lamps, Italy, 1970s. Composed of hand-carved, turned and varnished veined alabaster bases, and lampshades made of a metal structure covered ...
Alabaster, Metal, Chrome
Michael Young floor lamp Y2K style space age 90s
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
floor lamp designed by Michael Young in the mid 90s. It is suitable for Y2K style pop interior. Also, Mid-century style and Space Age style. It was produced by Japanese furniture co...
Steel
Pair of Sconces by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pop Art Red Pair of Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany 2 pair available Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works wit...
Metal
Flower Rose Shaped 2-Head Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Rose Shaped 2-Head Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1970s, Germany Very high quality. Fully functional. Lamp are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use Th...
Metal
Pair of Two Orange Blown Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peill &; Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! With a white or black cord and canopy. ...
Glass, Opaline Glass
$3,104Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pop Art and Space Age. Ice acrylic pendant lamp, Spain, 1970s
By La Murrina, Targetti Sankey, J.T. Kalmar
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Pop Art and Space Age iced pendant lamp, Spain, 1970s. Composed of a central round structure in semi-transparent ice-effect acrylic, and surrounded by a crown of Pop Art style elemen...
Metal, Chrome
Table lamp by Marco Zotta for Eleusi, 1980s, Italy
By Eleusi, Italy 1, Marco Zotta
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Table lamp by Marco Zotta for Eleusi, 1980s, Italy Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with Halogen light bulb. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and...
Metal
$1,305Sale Price / item|20% Off
Toffoli. 1 of 2 Memphis and Pop Art style pendant lamp, Italy, 1980s.
By Toffoli
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Memphis and Pop Art style pendant lamp from Toffoli, Italy, 1980s. Formed by a transparent textured methacrylate or acrylic disc with 3 colored bands and a black lacquered metal stru...
Metal
Josef Hurka for Kovona Space Age Adjustable Table or Wall Lamp
By Josef Hurka, Kovona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable table and wall lamp designed by Josef Hurka and produced by Kovona, the Czech manufacturer known for its Space Age-era lighting. The cylindrical spot shade in brushed meta...
Metal
Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Ceiling light / wall light / plafonnier from the company Glashütte Limburg from the 1960s - 1970s - Type A 643, 2858. This lamp is a typical representative of 1960s design: frosted g...
Metal
Chrome and Glass French Pair of Sconces by BLUX Adar Pie, 1980s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Chrome and Glass French Pair of Sconces by BLUX Adar Pie, 1980s, France It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. 2 pair available Lamp is in good condition. No damage, ...
Chrome
Large Mid-Century Teak and Sisal Cord Hanging Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Large sisal and teak pendants by Temde, 1960s-1970s. We actually have three pieces of this model in stock. The other ones are listed under the same name and have slightly different v...
Rope, Teak
1 of 16 AV Mazzega style Space Age glass flush mounts or sconces, Italy, 1970s
By Angelo Vittorio Mazzega, La Murrina, Venini, Carlo Nason, Vistosi
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
16 units available. Compatible with US/EU standards. LED compatible. Brutalist glass flush mounts in the style of Angelo Vittorio Mazzega’s designs for AVMazzega, Italy, 1970s. Each...
Metal
Rainbow design Wood Night Lamp by Kiener Zürich, in Style of Memphis Group, 1980
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Triple shade opal glass and yellow body flush mount by AKA, 1960s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount. It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas....
Wood
Italian Chrome Plated & Grey Metal, molded glass ceiling lamp, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
A beautiful circular ceiling light from the 1960s, produced in the style of Sergio Mazza for Artemide. It features a light-grey painted metal structure, a chrome-plated metal ring, a...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Kartell Take Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani, Italian 21 Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The classic icon of the bedside lamp is revisited by Kartell's technology to become an industrial product in a variety of colour shades. The shape of Take is the result of the joinin...
Plastic
Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Pendant Lamp from Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This three-tiered Danish ceiling lamp was manufactured by Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1960s in a style reminiscent of Stilnovo. It is made from brushed aluminium and partially ...
Aluminum
Stunning Fridtjof Sejersen White Brown Ceramic Wall Light, Denmark, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. The beautiful engravings in the ceramic make this wall light illuminate beauti...
Ceramic
Murano Glass Wall Lamp "Gio S P-PL 40" by Michele Sbrogiò for Murano Due
By Murano Due, Michele Sbrogiò
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The Gio lamps, masterfully designed by Michele Sbrogiò utilizes a simple flat structure to elegantly frame a burst of light emitted by the handblown diffuser in satin white opaline g...
Aluminum
Opaline Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Idell, Kaiser Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Max Bill, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 12 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with...
Metal
Industrial Style Linear Suspension Lamp by Relco Milano, 1980s, Italy
By Relco Milano
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Industrial style double socket linear suspension lamp by Relco Milano, 1980s Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with...
Metal, Chrome
Brass and Orange Acrylic Pendant by Kai Ruokonen for LYNX, Finland, 1970s
By Kai Ruokonen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Eye-catching pendant lamp designed by Kai Ruokonen for LYNX, Finland, during the 1970s. The fixture features a layered construction of brass and translucent orange acrylic elements a...
Brass
Original 1970s moon rock table lamp by André Cazenave for Tecta
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1970s "Moon Rock" table lamp by Andre Cazenave. Manufactured by Tecta. Made in Germany. Features the original label. These lamps, made of fiberglass-reinforced pol...
Fiberglass, Polyester
$13,500
Marc Newson Super Guppy lamp
By Marc Newson, idee
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Super Guppy floor lamp designed by Marc Newson for idee. Marc Newson was inspired, when he saw street lamp in Japan. Aluminum body and glass shade. Matt gray painted body. Dimmerble...
Steel
"Lola" Table Lamp Italy 1974
By Giuliana Gramigna, Sergio Mazza
Located in Forest, BE
Designed by Sergio Mazza and Giuliana Gramigna for Quartifolio in 1978 the “Lola” table lamp features an iconic design. Through the dialogue of a opaline white plastic with a dark gr...
Metal
1950s Portuguese Space Age UFO Ashtray Lamp in Opaline Glass and Chromed Brass
Located in Lisboa, PT
This unusual table lamp from Portugal, 1950s, embodies the playful futurism of early Space Age design. Shaped like a flying saucer, it combines the dual function of a lamp and ashtra...
Brass, Chrome
$630Sale Price|30% Off
Artemide Nessino Giancarlo Mattioli transparent model Y2K design
By Giancarlo Mattioli, Artemide
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masterpiece table lamp of Space Age design.Original was released from the 60s by Artemide. It is transparent model released only from the late 90s u...
Plastic
Model Pergamo 38 Single Sconce by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1980s, Italy
By Artemide, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Pergamo 38 Single Sconce by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1980s, Italy Glass is thick and heavy This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Measurements: Height: 22 cm Widt...
Metal
1960s Design Space Age Moon Lamp in white lacquered aluminum by Verner Panton
Located in München, BY
1960s Space Age Moon Lamp by Verner Panton. Beautiful sixties Space Age Pop Art design. Lampshade made of white lacquered aluminum. With an original E27 ceramic socket. Very good v...
Metal
1960 Claudio Dini Enzo Francesconi Italian Design Space Age Wall Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Wall Lamp Designer Claudio Dini prod. Francesconi Enzo Italy, 1960 Brown metal frame Clear Glass Shade Perfect working order Glass in perfect condiction
Metal
Modernistic Slatted Kai Ruokonen Ceiling Pendant in Silver and Red, Lynx 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A modernistic slatted ceiling pendant by Finnish designer Kai Ruokonen (Finnmark) consisting of 4 aluminium slates in silver colour with a red see-through circular centerpiece and a ...
Aluminum, Brass
Pistillo ceiling or wall lamp by Studio Tetrach for Valenti Luce, Italy, 1970's
By Studio Tetrarch, Valenti Luce
Located in BELFORT, FR
Large pistillo ceiling or wall lamp by Studio Tetrach for Valenti Luce, made in Italy in the 1970's. Good condition, iconic piece.
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Orange Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age pendant lamp with a striking color. The upper part of the lamp is composed of slats. The lower section consists of a flat reflector shade, which rests loosely on three sup...
Metal
XL Wave Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, Koch & Lowy, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large wall lamp or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The design and materials create a fantastic play of light in the room. Very high-quality workmanship and a...
Metal
Opal Glass Single Wall Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass Single Wall Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamp. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 standard light bulbs...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Space Age Lucerna Floor Lamp Harvey Guzzini, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Space Age floor lamp by Harvey Guzzini. The balloon-shaped plastic shade is translucent white. It is held in place at the top by a bracket connected to the socket assembly. ...
Metal
Murano Glass Chandelier by Mazzega, Space Age Style, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Chandelier . Three thick Murano Glass shades . Chrome armature . Large E27 bulb needed . 1970s Please don't hesitate to reach out for alternative shipping quote
Murano Glass
Very Large Bubble Glass Globe Pendant by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent space age pendant by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. A huge 18" hand blown glass globe with countless bubbles of varying size is suspended by minimalist chrome hardware. T...
Chrome
Floor Lamp Diabolo Red Beige by Knoll, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful floor lamp by Knoll, manufactured circa 1970. Red and beige shade with beautiful patterns, illuminates beautifully. The base is made of wood with a classy ring in the middl...
Other
Italian Postmodern 1970's Marble & Polished Chrome Table Desk Spot Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Faboulous multidirectional chrome & marble spot desk Italian lamp , circa 1970's great condition we have polished and rewired the lamp nice and heavy quality .
Marble, Chrome
Small and Big Pair of Fiberglass Table or Floor Lamps, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Small and Big Pair of Fiberglass Table or Floor Lamps, 1980s, Germany Lampa in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 and E14 light bulbs Wired and suitable to use...
Fiberglass
2 Mid-Century Modern Space Age Orange Sconces Swisslamps International 1960s
By Swisslamps International AG
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Orange Wall Lamps Sconces by SLZ Team for Swisslamps International, 1960s, Set of 2 Minimalist wall sconces from Swisslamps in a unique color. A simple...
Metal
Carlo Nason Mazzega Pendant Lamp for J.T. Kalmar in Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This set of pendant lamps was designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar in the 1960s. It features Mazzega Murano glass leafs. The lamp can be adjusted from 70cm to a height of 140cm. Del...
Chrome
Porcelain Duck Shade Pair of Sconces by Gamla Stan's Lamp Factory, 1970s, Sweden
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Porcelain Duck Head Shade Pair of Sconces by Gamla Stan's Lamp Factory, 1970s, Sweden Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use This lamp works wit...
Metal
$2,282Sale Price|20% Off
Late 20th Century Space Age Lamp, Italian Design, Contemporary Sottsass Style
Located in Milano, IT
Space Age From Italy 1970's Space Age - Ettore Sottsass Style - Mid Century Italian Lighting This timeless 1970s Italian Space Age floor lamp is a captivating sculptural statement ...
Opaline Glass
$2,191 / item
Large Mushroom Table Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This unique Mid-Century Modern table lamp from the 1970s was designed by Peill &; Putzler. It has a mushroom design made of hand-blown Murano glass and brass fixture. The glass was m...
Brass