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.
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
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
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
$13,500
Marc Newson Super Guppy lamp
By idee, Marc Newson
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
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
Dark Brown Ceramic Round Wall or Ceiling Light Stripes and Holes, 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
Great Mid Century Modern metal bedside lamp with brass base by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Great Mid Century Modern metal brass table lamp. Manufacturer: Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. Beige on the outside and white on the inside. Very rare with a square shade. Continuo...
Metal, Brass
Harvey Guzzini Model 4030 Space Age Table - Desk Lamp, Italy 1970
Late 1960s Space Age Two-Tone Acrylic Globe Pendant by Massive
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by Belgian manufacturer Massive in the late 1960s, this globe pendant light features a two-tone acrylic construction — a smoked Gray upper hemisphere paired with a clear low...
Metal, Chrome
$729Sale Price|63% Off
Large Guzzini White Orange Pendant, Studio 6G, Italy 1960s
Large Italian modern atomic age Guzzini "Bud" pendant by Studio 6G. Big crisp white dome pendant with chrome top, chrome band along edge, white plas...
Plastic, Acrylic, Plexiglass
Solis telescopic spotlight "intensive lamp" around 1970.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Solis telescopic spotlight Pull-out table lamp. Ideal as a reading lamp. 3-step light switch, extendable to approx. 50cm, 12 v car bulbs. Swiss 1970s.
Metal
Space Age Flush Chandelier by Temde
By J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Max Bill, Temde Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Space Age ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The 8 mirrored lampshades spread a sparkling light. The lamp is very high quality. Very contemporary design with a fantasti...
Metal
1970 Poliarte Albano Poli Italian design Space Age Glass Cube Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Table lamp Albano Poli Poliarte Italy, 1970 Cube Lamp White glass and amethyst Perfette condizioni Perfect state of preservation
Glass
1960s 1970s 6-Light Sputnik Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten Germany
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s 6-Light Sputnik Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, Glass Design Item: Ceiling Lamp Manufacturer: Kaiser Leuchten Condition: Good - Vintage Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions:...
Metal
Quadrifoglio Floor Lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini, manufactured by Meblo
By Meblo, Harvey Guzzini, Gae Aulenti
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
Chromed Metal and Opaline Wall Light by Andre Ricard for Metalarte, Spain, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this set of Chromed Metal and Opaline Wall Lights by Andre Ricard for Metalarte, originating from Spain in the 1970s, offers a rare opportunity to acquire both functiona...
Chrome
Plastic Paper and Wood Frame Pair of Table Lamps by Domus, 1980s, Italy
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plastic paper and wood frame pair of table lamps by Domus, 1980s, Italy Minimal design Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cable and plug. Switch on-off on the cab...
Plastic, Wood, Paper
Vintage Balloon Lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen, 1980s
By Bilumen
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Balloon wall lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen, Italy, 1980s. This iconic lamp was designed in 1984 by Yves Christin and manufactured by Bilumen in Italy. It features a white plastic...
Metal
Space age aluminum mushroom dome lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd Sweden
Located in Zaandam, NL
Space age aluminum mushroom dome lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden 1960s. The lamp is in great vintage condition with only some minor...
Aluminum
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
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
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
Stunning Space Age Lamp in Pyramid Shape Made of Metal and Glass, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
stunning space age lamp in pyramid shape made of metal and glass, 1960s A small chip on the upper edge of the glass insert, which is only visible upon close inspection. See detailed...
Metal
$2,125Sale Price|10% Off
Late 20th Century Chromed Space Age "UfO" Floor Lamp in the Style of Reggiani
By Reggiani
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning vintage Italian-made floor lamp dating back to the 1970s, or if you prefer to the futuristic "Space Age" era, a time when the thrill for rocket launches, space explorations ...
Metal, Chrome, Stainless Steel, Cut Steel, Steel
$2,531Sale Price / set|20% Off
Henri Mathieu Twirling Aluminum Modern Wall Lights, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning pair of shiny shell shaped aluminum futuristic Space Age wall sconces by French designer Henri Mathieu in the early 1970s. Brushed softly bent silver colored aluminum lamels...
Metal, Aluminum
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
Four Space Age Sconces in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconces made in clear and amber Murano glass and white lacquered metal, Italy, circa 1970 Design attributed to Carlo Nason.
Chrome
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
XL Wave Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Koch & Lowy, 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
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
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
Murano Glass Shell Lamps, Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Murano glass shell lamps - table lamp white light blue - Vintage Space Age Design Italy - 1980s Now with free worldwide shipping! Discover the retro flair of the 80s with our unique...
Murano Glass
Set of 2 'Mania' wall lamps by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 2 "Mania" wall lamps in white glass and metal by Vico Magistretti. "Mania" is one of the first lamps designed by Vico Magistretti, presented at the XIII Triennale di Milano (1...
Brass
Conical Space age modernist table lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Trieste, IT
Space age modernist table lamp, Italy, 1960s. Conical satinated milk glass shade fastened on tripod metal base wirh brass endings. Black painted metal parts. Very good original condi...
Brass, Metal
1960 Giovanni Banci Organic Italian Design Space Age Chrome Sculpture Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Sculpture Table Lamp Giovanni Banci _ Florence Italy, 1960 Giant Chrome Metal Table Lamp Organic Shape 2 Lights ( E27) Perfect Working Order
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
German Modern Triple Opaline Glass & Wood Chain Body Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, German
Located in Hagenbach, DE
German Modern Triple Opaline Glass & Wood Chain Body Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulbs. Wired and s...
Wood, Glass
1960 Fontana Arte Italian Design Space Age Glass Nickel Brass 2 Table Lamps
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Table Lamps Italy, 1960 Nickel Brass Frame and Cut Thick Crystal Excellent Condiction (2 light chips imperceptible in the pictures) Perfect working order
Metal
1960 "Vela" Claudio Salocchi Lumeform Italian Design Glass Table Lamp
By Lumeform, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Brescia, IT
"Vela" Table Lamp Claudio Salocchi Lumeform 1967 Glass Shade Metal Base Perfect working order Defects interior (shown in the pictures) not visible externally Letteratura: Domus 46...
Metal
Opaline Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
By Max Bill, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari, Kaiser Leuchten, Kaiser Idell
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
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
Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp "Lucerna" in brown acrylic by Harvey Guzzini
By Meblo, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a sleek Mid Century Modern floor lamp "Lucerna", designed by Harvey Guzzini team and manufactured by Meblo in cooperation with iGuzzini. It features a s...
Steel
Space Age Flushmount by Mazzega, Carlo Nason in Murano Glass, Italy, Ca 1970
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern flushmount lamp by Mazzega, most likely designed by Carlo Nason, circa 1970, consisting on 3 clear murano glass pieces that slide into a grey/silver lacquered base...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
$2,109 / 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
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
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 3 Balls Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
20th century Space Age 3 balls pendant lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Kaiser Leuchten Fantastic 3 opal ball glass grey metal body atomic age ceiling lamp 1970s Germany La...
Metal
Orange Metal 10 Socket Tubes Exclusive Large Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Orange metal 10 socket tubes exclusive large pair of sconces, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist sconces Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with 10xE1...
Metal
$1,125Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of Sconces by Oscar Torlasco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent vintage condition midcentury Italian wall lights with clear beveled crystal lenses mounted on chrome frames, designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen / Made in Italy circa...
Chrome
Martinelli Luce, "Serpente" Table Lamp, Early Edition, Italy 1960s
Located in Argelato, BO
Serpente "Snake" table lamp produced by Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1960s Adjustable lamp thanks to the articulated arm, the structure is in steel while the light diffuser is in white m...
Chrome
Vintage Italian Mirrored Glass Ceiling Lamp by Veca, 1970s
By VECA
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Ceiling or wall lamp made of chrome-plated metal and mirrored glass, with four lights, designed by Veca, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, in working order; may show slight signs...
Metal
Opal Glass Pair of Sconces by Keuco, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass Pair of Sconces by Keuco, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light bulbs. Each...
Metal
$1,582 / set
Zodiac Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1950s
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The pair of Zodiac Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita, crafted in the 1950s, represents a perfect blend of mid-century modern design and exceptional craftsmanship. Jacques Biny, a reno...
Metal
Pair of Space Age Post Modern Table Lamps in Black & White After Rougier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of striking & chic tubular table lamps made by Designline. These feature powder coated brass construction. Nice heavy lamps. Takes one standard bulb. Cord is very long with bu...
Brass
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 is executed with 1x E27 Edison screw fit bulb. It is...
Chrome
$596Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of 70s Eyeball Lamps by Targetti Sankey - MCM Italian Design Light
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A refined example of space age lighting, this pair of vintage Targetti Sankey eyeball lamps offers both aesthetic appeal and practical functionality. Their distinctive 360° rotatin...
Metal
Pyramid Design Opal Glass & Gold Metal Flush Mount by Limburg, 1970s Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pyramid Design Opal Glass and Gold Metal Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1970s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design ceiling lamp. It is very ideal and suitable fo...
Metal
Raak Amsterdam Attributed Chrome Space Age Orbit Pendant Lamp
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attributed to Raak Amsterdam, this Space Age pendant lamp features a polished chrome sphere encircled by a rotating chrome ring, flanked by two white half-moon dome shades — an orbit...
Metal, Chrome
Set of 2 Cubist 1970s Modernist Metal Wall or Table Lamps
By Sölken Leuchten, Staff Leuchten, Arteluce, Motoko Ishii, Dieter Witte
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