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.
1970s Space Age Acrylic Pendant Lamp in Purple and Magenta
Located in Antwerp, BE
A playful and sculptural Space Age pendant lamp from the 1970s, featuring layered acrylic panels in vibrant shades of purple and magenta. The ingenious design transforms from a simpl...
Plastic, Acrylic
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
Vintage German Space Age Table Lamp in Chrome and Glass by Motoko Ishii, 1970s
By Motoko Ishii
Located in Hamburg, DE
An impressive space age table lamp from staff, based on a design by japanese designer motoko ishii from the 1970s. this design impresses with its reflective surface and striking dif...
Metal
$2,290Sale 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
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Orange Ceramic Wall Lights or Flush Mounts by Waldi
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Orange Ceramic Wall Lights or Flush Mounts by Waldi The lamps can be mounted in different ways. This is just one example of many. The height without the...
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Italian Orange Space Age Clan Floor Lamp from Guzzini, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sapce Age Clan Floor Lamp by Studio 6G for Harvey Guzzini. The classic orange version. The characteristic plastic shade lies movably mounted in a wide pl...
Metal
1960s round Space Age Pop Art aluminum ceiling or wall lamp
Located in München, BY
Minimalist 1960s Space Age Pop Art aluminum ceiling or wall lamp. The front of the lamp are covered with glossy clear varnish. Appearance changes depending to the size of the chose...
Aluminum
Large 1970's Peill Puztler glass and chrome globe pendant light
Located in Liberty, NY
Stunning 1970's sculptural biomorphic space age clear glass pendant light by Koch and Lowry for Peill and Puztler, Germany. Has chrome detailing with inside column and cap, black pen...
Chrome
Midcentury Italian Wall Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani, Reggiani
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This light requires an E27 bulb.
Chrome
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
Sputnik Gemini Flush Lamp by Gebrüder Cosack
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Gaetano Sciolari, Cosack Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar, Harvey Guzzini
Located in München, DE
A very impressive Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Exceptional design and very high-quality workmanship. The lamp is a highlight for any room. Manufacturer: Gebrüder Cosack Mode...
Metal
UFO Pendant Lights By Bertrand Balas For Raak Amsterdam Circa 1970s
Located in Gloucester, GB
UFO Pendant Lights By Bertrand Balas For Raak Amsterdam Circa 1970s - Price is for the pair - Brushed aluminium shades - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Model "Springfontein" - Comes wit...
Aluminum
Vintage Red Lips Wall Lamp Dali style ca. 1970s
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage acrylic Red lips wall lamp in the manner of Salvatore Dali from the 70s. Good condition
Acrylic
Stunning Ceramic Wall Light in the style of Axella, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. In excellent condition, in the style of Axella. A beautiful wall light that com...
Ceramic
Two beautiful original 1970s Space Age ceramic wall lamps
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful original 1970s Space Age ceramic wall lamps. Made in Germany. Typical Pop Art Space Age design and very high-quality workmanship. The ceramic lamps are dark brown, the ...
Ceramic
Anders Pehrson 'Supertube' Style Fluorescent Work Light in White
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Linear white enameled metal tube light in the manner of Anders Pehrson's iconic Supertube design. Suspended horizontally on two thin wires, the cylindrical body houses a fluorescent ...
Metal, Enamel
$439Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Czechoslovak Space Age Rocket Floor Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional Space Age floor lamp produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. This sculptural “Rocket” lamp features a cylindrical fiberglass diffuser elegantly suspended within a mi...
Fiberglass, Wood
1 of 5 Ceramic Wall Light or Flush Mount by PAN Keramik, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps can be mounted in different ways. The height without the bulb is 11cm, with 14cm. Tamp requires 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw bulb, is wired, functional and runs on both 110...
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Space Age Post Modern Table Lamps in Gold & White After Rougier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of striking & chic tubular table lamps made by Designline. These feature heavy brass construction. Takes one standard bulb. Cord is very long with built in switch.
Brass
Large Tricena space age lamp by Ingo Maurer for M design, Germany 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in ECHT, NL
Largest version of the iconic space age Tricena pendant lamp. Designed by Ingo Maurer and produced by M design in the 1970s. Ingo Maurer (12 May 1932 – 21 October 2019) was a German...
Metal, 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
Space Age Chrome Chandelier Four-Light Attributed to Reggiani, Italy 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani, Reggiani
Located in Rome, IT
Space age beautiful chandelier in chrome with four-light attributed to Reggiani. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Metal, Steel, Chrome
$1,557Sale Price / set|20% Off
1 of 2 pairs. Space Age and Brutalist style table lamps by Estiluz, Spain, 1970s
By Estiluz
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Two pairs available. Brutalist and Space Age style table lamps by Estiluz, Spain, 1970s. Each piece is formed by a veined pine wood base varnished in a dark chocolate tone, and an o...
Metal, Chrome
1970's Robert Sonneman Chrome Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting
Located in Hanover, MA
Space Age 1970’s mod vertical tubular chrome table lamp with eight Edison screw lightbulbs. Shown with half-chrome and clear round glass globe bulbs but also looks glamorous with oth...
Chrome, Stainless Steel
1960 Angelo Brotto Esperia Pace Age Design Steel Glass Wall Lamp _ Set of 4
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 Wall Lamps Angelo Brotto Esperia Italy, 1960 Polish Steel Frame and Colored Glass Murano Shade 3 small lamps h 7 x 25.5 x 25.5 cm_ 2 bulb lights (E14) 1 large orange lamp...
Steel
Three of Sconces by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Rolf Krüger, Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pop Art Gold Colour Three of Sconces by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E14 light bulbs. Wi...
Metal
White Desk Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White desk lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970s, Italy Adjustable head and body. Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cable and plug. This lamp is suita...
Metal
$857 / set
Pair of Space Age Table Lamps, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Space age table or nightstands lamps. Made in Italy in the 70s
Metal
Quadrifoglio Table Lamp in brown acrylic by Harvey Guzzini, Yugoslavia 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Meblo
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an iconic Quadrifoglio table lamp designed by Guzzini and manufactured under license by Meblo in Yugoslavia during the 1970s. A celebrated example of Sp...
Steel
1960s Space Age Plexiglass and Milk Glass Globe Side Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mesmerizing 1960's Space Age side table lamp, distinguished by a luminous frosted opaline glass globe gracefully nestled within a sculptural, clear plexiglass waterfall frame. This...
Milk Glass, Plexiglass
Futuristic '70s Space Age Table Lamp
Located in Hilversum, NL
This iconic vintage table lamp from the 1970s is a striking example of space age design. Featuring a bold, spherical shape nestled within a circular metal frame, the lamp evokes the ...
Metal
Flower Rose Shaped 2-Head Metal Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Rose Shaped 2-Head Metal Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany Quantity: 3 Very high quality. Fully functional. Lamp are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use...
Metal
Set of 3 1970s XL Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamps from Staff
By Gaetano Sciolari, Gebrüder Cosack, Charlotte Perriand, Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, large wall or ceiling lights from the 1970s. Lovely, minimalist design. They cast a wonderful light. Very rare in this size. Manufacturer: Staff The color of the lamps i...
Metal
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 two pieces of this model in stock. The other one is listed under the same name and has a slightly darker and den...
Rope, Teak
Space Age Chrome Cascading Waterfall Style Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Modernist Space Age chrome floor lamp, having five chrome vertical uplight arms which form a descending ring, all mounted on a chrome disk form base. This example is in ver...
Chrome
Mid Century Beige Space Age Witch Hat Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White mid century space age witch hat pendant light. The shade is made out of metal and has a white/beige lacquer. The lamp requires an E27 (E26) lig...
Metal
Bubble pendant lamp Foscarini Y2K style space age 90s
By Foscarini, Valerio Bottin, Karim Rashid
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Pendant lamp designed by Valerio Bottin around 2000. It is suitable for Y2K style pop interior. Also, Mid-century style and Space Age style. It was produced by Foscarini. It's mad...
Steel
Large 1960s red Bumling ceiling lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé yktan Ahus
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful, large, original 1960s Bumling ceiling lamp in red. Painted white inside. Original paint both inside and outside. This large version is with two E27 sockets. Designed ...
Metal
1970 Aldo Nason Mazzega Space Age Design Murano Glass Chain Ceiling Lamp
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Brescia, IT
Ceiling Lamp Aldo Nason Mazzega Italy, 1960 Lamp with 10 lights Blown Murano Glass Metal Chrome Frame Excellent Condiction Glasses perfect. Perfect working order
Metal
"Lola" Table Lamp Italy 1974
By Sergio Mazza, Giuliana Gramigna
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
Space Age Red Enameled Metal Fluorescent Work Light, New Old Stock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red enameled metal fluorescent work light suspended from cord loops and chain mounts. The design is composed of two horizontal linear components: an upper canopy housing and a lower ...
Metal, Enamel
Pair of Sconces Panta Murano Glass by Giusto Toso for Leucos, Italy, 1970s
By Giusto Toso, Leucos
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of sconces wall lights lamps or Flush mount ceiling or table lamps in blue opal blown Murano glass and silver metal by the designer Giusto Toso...
Metal
Iconic Sonneman Orbiter Floor Lamp Early Version
By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century, post modern, space age style floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman, for the Sonneman Lighting Co. circa 1960's. The lamp features an adjustable arc arm, th...
Steel, Chrome
XL Wave Pendant Lamp by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Koch & Lowy, J.T. Kalmar, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill & Putzler
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large smoked glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The design and materials create a fantastic play of light in the room. Very high-quality workmanship and a...
Metal
Pair of Atomic Tripod Table Lamps 1950's Italy
Located in Lisboa, PT
Charming pair of Atomic tripod table lamps, Italy, 1950s. These sculptural miniatures of mid-century futurism embody the spirit of the Atomic Age with their playful, space-age silhou...
Metal, Brass
48 Arm Sputnik Chandelier by Remains Lighting, Bronzed Finish, American Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental 48-arm Sputnik chandelier designed and manufactured in New York City by Remains Lighting, retaining the original label and dated 05/24/2016. This dramatic statement fixtur...
Brass
$1,477 / item
Several Stunning Ceramic Wall Lights, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. Labelled and signed by Soholm, in excellent condition. Cleaned, well-wired and...
Ceramic
Space Age Three Light Floor Lamp att. to Thurston c. 1970's
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century, Space Age three light floor lamp, having domed can form shades which are adjustable in position, mounted on the vertical standard. This example is in very good, clean, o...
Metal
Space Age Store Illuminated Advertising Sign Lamp, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Store Illuminated Advertising Sign Lamp, 1970s, Italy Note: You can hang any advertising sheet in front or behind the lamp Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear ...
Glass, Wood
Vintage space age wall lamp with chrome discs
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
Unique set of two vintage wall lamps, consisting of three round chrome discs placed in a stepped arrangement on top of a white base. This striking design is reminiscent of the futuri...
Chrome
Two 1970s Space Age Murano Glass and Steel Table Lamps by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Add a striking touch of retro-futuristic elegance to your space with this pair of 1970s Space Age table lamps by Mazzega. Expertly crafted in Murano, Italy, these lamps feature stunn...
Metal
Large Golden Space Age Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler
By Tom Dixon, Koch & Lowy, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill & Putzler
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful Space Age pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very noble and a very special design object. A spectacular play of light is created. Manufacturer: Peill and Putzle...
Metal
Vintage German Space Age Pendant Lamp by Arnold Berges for Staff, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age pendant light by the well-known manufacturer Staff, based on a design by Arnold Berges from the 1970s. The simple lamp body is made of plastic and painted white. A strikin...
Metal
Castiglioni style. Space Age Cocoon pendant lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist and Space Age Cocoon pendant lamp, Italy, 1970s. This lamp is reminiscent of the designs of Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for FLOS during the 60s and 70s...
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Large 1970s Modernist Flush Lamps by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Arteluce, Staff Leuchten, Gaetano Sciolari, Motoko Ishii, Gino Sarfatti
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large ceiling lamps from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real highlight for any room. The lighting effect of the lamps is exceptionally beautiful. Very high-qu...
Metal
$1,603 / item
Adjustable Space Age Spot Table Lamp by Staff
By Cosack Leuchten, Staff Leuchten, Gebrüder Cosack, Gino Sarfatti, Dieter Witte
Located in München, DE
Fantastic table lamp from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design. The large lamp head is infinitely adjustable. The mirror refl...
Metal
Brass and Opal Glass Pair of Wall Lamps by Limburg, 1970s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Opal Glass Pair of Wall Lamps by Limburg, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall sconces 2 pairs available Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works w...
Opal, Metal
Vintage Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Knock out vintage stacked chrome ball table lamp attributed to George Kovacs. Polished mirror finish. Excellent condition. It is 29 inches ...
Chrome, Steel
Ceramic Wall Light in the style of Axella, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. In excellent condition, in the style of Axella. A beautiful wall light that com...
Ceramic
Floor Lamp Metal Chrome Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Floor lamp ghost model metal chrome and blown bubble Murano glass by Aldo Nason, the Carlo Nason brother for the manufacture Mazzega Murano. Famous manufacture like Venini, Vist...
Metal, Chrome