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.
Floor Lamp LT316 Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Iconic white smoke Sfumato blown Murano glass, brass base floor lamp first edition model LT316 by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Tall 7 element...
Metal
Pair of Sconces Panta Murano Glass by Giusto Toso for Leucos, Italy, 1970s
By Leucos, Giusto Toso
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
"Map" ("2144") by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1960s Floor Lamp
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Brescia, IT
Martinelli, 1968 White steel frame, Perspex shade Perfect working order. Excellent condition.
Metal
Space Age White Glass Table, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Classic Italian space age table lamp made in glass and chrome parts Italy 70s Perfect conditions
Chrome
Wall Light in the style of Axella, Denmark 1970s
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
Vintage Italian Modernist "Stilkronen" Chrome Table Lamp by Oscar Torlasco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Space age/futurist table lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen (ca. 1960, Italy). Composed of an angled cube with chromed-steel cruciform/x-form surfaces each housing five o...
Steel, Chrome
Bubble pendant lamp Foscarini Y2K style space age 90s
By Valerio Bottin, Karim Rashid, Foscarini
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
Italian Space Age orange metal table lamp Eco by Annichini for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Luciano Annichini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age orange metal table lamp Eco by Luciano Annichini for Artemide, 1970s Pair of fantastic table lamps model Eco in metal, with orange exterior and white interior. The ...
Metal
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
Space Age Nautilus Brass Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Nautilus Brass Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist ceiling lamp. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light bulbs. Wi...
Brass
XL Wave Pendant Lamp by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Koch & Lowy, Aloys F. Gangkofner, J.T. Kalmar
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
$975Sale Price / set|55% Off
Pair of Space Age Chrome Wall or Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by Philippe Rogier
Located in Amityville, NY
Amazing pair of space age chrome wall or flush mount ceiling lights by Philippe Rogier. Spiral spring coils are held in place by the light bulbs atop a chrome tube. Produces a spiral light...
Chrome
1970s Space Age Chrome and Acrylic Lamp
Located in Toronto, ON
This exceptional table lamp, featuring a striking combination of chrome and acrylic, embodies a distinct space-age aesthetic. Its design is characterized by prominent chrome accents ...
Chrome
Kartell “Tic Tac” Lamps, Model KD32, designed by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Kartell “Tic Tac” Lamps, Model KD32, designed by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s Designed by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell in 1970, the Tic Tac lamps, officially known as model KD32, ar...
Plastic
1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamp with Opaline Glass, Tulip Base and ABS Shade
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This sculptural Italian table lamp dates to the 1970s and exemplifies the bold aesthetic of the Space Age movement in European lighting design. Conceived as a functional yet highly e...
Metal
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
$612Sale Price|20% Off
Verner Panton Space Age Ceiling Lamp, Acrylic, Orange, Denmark, 1965
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice bright orange ceiling lamp. In the famous flower pot model by Verner Panton. 1960s Denmark. One large E27 bulb needed. With cord 85 cm high. Good condition.
Acrylic
PAIR of Carlo Nason LS 134 Medusa Pulegoso Murano Glass Pendant Lamp for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Rare opportunity to purchase a matching pair of LS 134 Medusa or "Polpo" pendant lamps in stunning Pulegoso (bubbled) Murano glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1969, Italy. The LS 13...
Murano Glass
Space Age White Vintage Plastic Bibendum Michelin Advertising Sign 1960s France
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage white Bibendum Michelin advertising sign from plastic 1960s France. The Michelin man lamp was made of white plastic and shows a yellow ribbon across its body with the black emblem Michelin. The Bibendum Michelin lamp was the mascot for many trucks. The ad sign...
Metal
Large 60s Italian two-piece Murano glass table lamp by Roberto Pamio for Leucos
By Roberto Pamio, Leucos
Located in München, DE
Large beautiful 1960s two-piece Murano glass table lamp. Designed by Roberto Pamio. Manufactured by Leucos. Made in Italy. High quality Italian Space Age design. The shade is made of...
Metal
1960s by Ettore Fantasia Gino Poli for Sothis Murano Glass Floor Lamp
By Mazzega
Located in Brescia, IT
by Ettore Fantasia and Gino Poli Sothis Italy, 1960s. Clear and white glass shades Chrome metal frame Seven glass shades. Perfect condi...
Metal
1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini Space Age Murano Glass Square Wall Sconce
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning piece is a 1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini "Corteccia" Murano Glass Wall Sconce, a striking example of Space Age Italian design and Murano glass artistry. The light fixt...
Metal, Brass
Space Age Desk Lamp by Viscount Japan After Lightolier Lytegem
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage 1960s space age desk lamp manufactured by Viscount in Japan, styled similarly to the Lightolier Lytegem. Features...
Metal
Space Age Cobra Snake Table Clamp Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Snake Lamp in Hebi style. The lamp is reminiscent of the Hebi by Italian manufacturer Valenti, based on a design by Japanese designer Isao Hosoe from the 1970s. The lamp c...
Metal
$2,120 / set
Italian Design Murano Pair of Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of table lamps Glass cubes in perfect condition Perfect working order.
Murano Glass
Chandelier Murano Glass and Metal by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern space age metal chrome version of chandelier ceiling pendant lightning lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. Famous manuf...
Metal, Chrome
Alien Sconces by Joan Auger for Taller Uno Metalarte, 1980s, Spain
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Alien Sconces by Joan Auger for Taller Uno Metalarte, 1980s, Spain Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with E14 standa...
Aluminum
Foglia - '643' Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli, Italy 1969 (First Edition)
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Argelato, BO
Foglia - '643' table light made by Elio Martinelli, 1969. An authentic icon of 60s Italian design, a table lamp with an unmistakable Space Age taste, which will give style and energ...
Plastic
Two 1960s Mid-Century Modern Heavy Murano Glass Italian Wall Sconces by Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This pair of 1960s Italian wall sconces represents a masterful collaboration between architectural form and artisanal glasswork, designed by the renowned Gaetano Sciolari. Each sconc...
Chrome
Space Age Cabras Pendant Lamp by Luigi Massoni, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare train pendant lamp of Harvey Guzzini. The large plastic screen is executed in orange. On the inside of the screen is white. Thus, the light completely functional casts white li...
Metal
Frine Table lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Artemide, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Frine Table lamp by Studio Tetrarch (composed of designers: Adelaide Bonati, Silvio Bonatti, Enrico De Munari and Carla Federspiel) for Artemide, in 1968. The lamp consists of three...
Opaline Glass, Plastic
Chrome Metal Ball Lamp by Robert Sonneman. 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Tall table lamp chrome ball black wood lacquered base by Robert Sonneman. Wired for US. famous design like Sciolari, Reggiani, Luci, Lumi.
Metal, Chrome
Arc Floor Lamp by Guzzini, Aluminum, Travertine, Italy circa 1970
By Guzzini
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful arc lamp or floor lamp by Harvey Guzzini from Italy from the 1960/70s. Arc-shaped rotating, polished aluminum arm with an adjustable projection of approx. 140 to 220 cm. Th...
Travertine, Aluminum
Set of 2 Cubist 1970s Modernist Metal Wall or Table Lamps
By Sölken Leuchten, Arteluce, Motoko Ishii, Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive cubist wall or table lamps from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real highlight for every room. The lighting effect of the lamps is extremely beautif...
Metal
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
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Delta Wall Lights by Sergio Mazza for Artemide- Italy
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Argelato, BO
This pair of Delta wall lamps was designed by Italian designer Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s. This highly successful model won the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award in 1960. ...
Metal
Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani for Studio Reggiani, Italy, 1960s
By Goffredo Reggiani, Gioffredo Reggiani
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall Italian floor lamp by Goffredo Reggiani made for studio Reggiani in Italy in the 1960´s. The bow shaped floor lamp has a long height adjustable arm made of chromium-plated me...
Metal, Chrome
1 of the 5 Stunning Ceramic Wall Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall lights with beautiful accents. Manufactured by Soholm in Denmark in the 1970s. Please notice the price is for one piece, we have five pieces avail...
Ceramic
German Vintage Brass and Glass Sputnik Flushmount Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful six-arm matte glass and brass bubble Sputnik chandelier. Germany, 1960s.
Brass
Large Peil & Putzler Bubble Glass and Chrome Globe Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Space Age pendant light with an extra large glass globe and chrome-plated hardware. The globe is made of hand blown bubble glass and has a diameter of 16 in. Executed in ...
Metal
Space Age Red Metal Single Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Red Metal Single Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany Adjuastable head with plexi cover Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamp. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works wit...
Metal
1960s copper slat pendant lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd Sweden
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s slat pendant lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd. Great Space Age design. The shade is made of copper-plated brass. Made in Sweden. Very nice, pleasant, glare-fre...
Brass, Copper
1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson brass pendant lamp, Model T 598, by Markaryd, Sweden
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson brass pendant lamp by Markaryd. Made in Sweden. The shade and canopy are crafted from solid brass; the interior of the shade is painted white. Feat...
Brass
Plexiglass & Green Metal Single Sconce by Bonalux, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass & Green Metal Single Sconce by Bonalux, 1980s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist outdoor sconce Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard li...
Metal
Pair of Fat Lava Brown Ceramic Wall Lights, Hustadt Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
Piar of Brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. Measurements: Width: 8.26 in (21 cm) Heigth: 7.87 in (20 cm) Dep...
Ceramic
Sergio Giobbi "PITAGORA" table lamp for Metalmobili, Italy, 1970
Located in Padova, IT
Very rare space age Pitagora table lampd designed by Sergio Giobbi for Metalmobili, Italy, 1971. Chromed stainless steel structure, purple plexiglass petals.
Steel
Quadrifoglio Floor Lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini, manufactured by Meblo
By Harvey Guzzini, Gae Aulenti, Meblo
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare floor lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini. The model is called Quadrifoglio, due to its 4-arm stand, which holds a beautifully designe...
Steel
Set of 2 Golden 1970s Wall Lamps by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Staff Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Motoko Ishii, Gaetano Sciolari, RAAK
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive wall lamps from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real highlight for every room. The lighting effect of the lamps is extremely beautiful and sparkli...
Metal
Pair of Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe sconces or wall lights. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship. Price is f...
Alabaster
Vintage Czech Space Age Bedside Lamps by Elektroinstala Děčín, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
An attractive pair of vintage table lamps produced by Elektroinstala Děčín in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. The lamps combine cylindrical frosted glass shades decorated wi...
Glass, Plastic
Garrault-Delord 1971 French Floor Lamp, Steel & Plexiglass, Space Age
Located in Cerignola, IT
Beautiful and rare 1971 French lamp, all original. It is placed between the ceiling and the floor in contrast. Adjustable height 210-230 cm (model in photo) or 260-280 cm via 50 cm e...
Steel, Chrome
Wall lamp made of Murano glass by Albano Poli for Poliarte, Italy, 1970s
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large Italian wall lamp from the 1970s. Can also be mounted to the ceiling. Made entirely of Murano glass. Designed by Albano Poli for Poliarte. Made in Italy. The wall lam...
Metal
Space Age and Atomic Era flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Metalarte, Fog & Mørup, Estiluz, Stilnovo
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age and Atomic Era flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s. Circular metal structure with electric blue lacquered finish, with a central diffuser and 5 opaline glass spheres. Str...
Metal, Chrome
1960 Cocoon Italian Space Age Design Chandelier Ceiling Lamp
By Flos
Located in Brescia, IT
Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Enameled metal, resin. Plastic polymer resin was applied with spraying technique on to the enameled metal frame. No straps. No crack...
Metal
1 of the 3 Stunning Ceramic Wall Lights by Axella and Løvemose, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three spectacular circular ceramic wall lights, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. A unique and playful set, statement pieces. Two lamps are ...
Ceramic
Set of 8 Italian 60s Flush mount opaline Modulo ceiling or wall lights, Valenti
By Valenti
Located in London, Fitzrovia
An interesting Italian 60's / 70's set of 8 space age wall or ceiling lights by Valenti, Milano. They could be used with or without the back plate, see last photo.
Aluminum
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
$6,007Sale Price|25% Off
Original Model 10445 Table Lamp by Ben Swildens for Verre Lumière
By Ben Swildens, Verre Lumière
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Very rare original table lamp model 10445 designed around 1970 by Ben Swildens and produced by the French lighting company Verre Lumière. This original model features two opposing ci...
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
E. R. Nele Temde Atomic Sputnik Chandelier Chromed Space Age Tulip Pendant Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish and chic 1960s Space Age Atomic “Sputnik” chandelier /multi-globe pendant lamp from the “Figuration” series, designed by Eva Renée Nele and manufactured by Temde, Switzerla...
Metal, Chrome