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.
"Brumbury" Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in New York, NY
A classic example of Italian space age design, the iconic "Brumbury" table lamp was designed by Luigi Massoni in 1969 and produced during the 1970's by renowned Italian lighting manu...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Aldo Nason for Mazzega
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Spage Age two-light table lamp designed by Aldo Nason, circa 1970 in Murano 'Pulegoso' glass and brass base.
Brass
Pair of Modernist Design Half Moon Wall Lamp by Fase, Spain, 1980's
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Elegant pair of 1980s modernist wall sconces by Fase (Spain), featuring sleek half-moon gold metal bodies with lucite blue reflectors for striking light diffusion and geometric refle...
Brass
Brass Space Age Sputnik Ceiling or Wall Sconce Produced by Cosack, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bold and eye catching Mid-Century brass sputnik sconce is synonymous with the 70's Space Age design. In original condition with some age appropriate wear and patina. This piece ...
Brass
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
Rocket Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Metal base - Shade from paper - Original good condition - One small crack on the top of the shade - Warm and gentle light - 25W, E14 bulb.
Metal
Amazing Golden Sputnik Wall or Flush Lamp by Cosack
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Cosack Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar, Harvey Guzzini, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Very high-quality and solid workmanship. An asset to any home. The design creates an exciting fiery play of light. Manufacture...
Metal
$650 / item
Space Age Satellite Street Pendant Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally mounted atop tall poles as street lamps, these large-scale fixtures have been repurposed as pendant lights. Each features a wide, shallow dish shade with a cream interior ...
Metal, Enamel
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
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
Hans Agne Jakobsson Yellow Space Age Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Practical adjustable wall sconce or bedside table lamp designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson and made by Elidus in Sweden during the 1970s. Measurements: W: 18 cm, Dept: 12 cm, H: 9 cm. ...
Steel
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
Brass Pair of Sconces by Bankamp Leuchten, Arnsberg 1, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass pair of Sconces by Bankamp Leuchten, Arnsberg 1, 1970s, Germany. Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 st...
Brass
1 of the 2 Flower shaped Glass Table Lamps with Custom Shade Peill Putzler, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique brown flower table lamp, made in the 1970s by german designer and company Peill Putzler. The shade is custom made by Rene Houben. The lampbase is made of a ‘...
Blown Glass
Tumbo floor lamp by Piero Menichetti for Ismos Design, 1970s
By Piero Menichetti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Tumbo Floor lamp designed by Piero Menichetti and manufactured by Ismos Design in 1973. The lamp is meant to be used outdoors and therefore it can withstand the effects of atmospher...
Metal
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
Space Age Orange Metal Single Sconce, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Orange Metal Single Sconce, 1970s, Germany Elegant rare high quality wall lamp. Lamp is in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use These lamps work...
Metal
1990s Space Age Chromed Metal and Orange Glass Italian Table Lamp
1990s Space Age Chromed Metal and Orange Glass Italian Table Lamp This striking Italian table lamp is a premier example of the 1990s revival of Space Age aesthetics, blending the fut...
Metal, Chrome
A RADICAL SPACE-AGE POST-MODERN Table Lamp by PAOLO CALIARI, LINEA T, Italy 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A large and elegant table lamp, Modernist, Post-Bauhaus, Space-Age, cylindrical structure in chromed metal, diffuser lampshade in white cylindrical perspex, adjustable half-hemispherical system allowing the light to be directed towards the diffuser, by Paolo Caliari, Linea T...
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
1970s Motoko Ishii Modular Flush Mount for Staff Leuchten
By Motoko Ishii
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Stunning modular light fixture designed by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten. The lights where made in the 1970s in Germany and consist of a gold plastic base and smoke colored glass s...
Brass
Large Chandelier, model "Atomic", Midcentury Modern, white plastic and aluminium
By Robert Haussmann, Trix Haussmann, Trix and Robert Haussmann, Robert and Trix Haussmann, Swiss Lamps International
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stylish large chandelier /ceiling lamp, model Atomic. In beautiful condition. Designed by Trix & Robert Haussmann, made for Swiss Lamps, 1960/70s. Base in aluminium and white plasti...
Aluminum
White Plexiglass and Black Metal Frame Single Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White Plexiglass and Black Metal Frame Single Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lamp is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to us...
Metal
Red Plexiglass Chandelier, Space Age Design, 1970s
Located in London, England
This vintage chandelier is truly a centerpiece of the space Age design of the 70s, captivating lovers of this era thanks to its distinctive look and rich history. Its intense red col...
Plexiglass
1970's cascading six globe chrome pendant light by Motoko Ishii for STAFF
Located in Liberty, NY
Stunning large 1970's modernist cascading pendant light fixture designed by Motoko Ishii for STAFF Leuchten in Germany. Has six lights of varying lengths - the glass globe shades wit...
Chrome
Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp with Perforated Shade
Located in Dallas, TX
A sculptural ceramic table lamp in a deep brown high-gloss glaze, featuring a rounded, perforated shade and flared base. The form has a distinctly Space Age–influenced profile, with ...
Metal
Mid Century Red Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age floor lamp in red colour. The metal shades can be turned in any way desirable and moved up and down the base. The lights can switched on separately or simultane...
Metal
Gecko table lamp by Gianfranco Frattini for Leuka, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Gecko table lamp, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Leuka in 1971. Giuliana Gramigna described on page 208 of 'Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950-2000' (translated from Italian):...
Metal
Brass Round Design Atomic Ceiling Lamp by Cosack, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Round Design Atomic Ceiling Lamp by Cosack, 1970s, Germany Designed and manufactured for Gebrüder Cosack. Rare Minimalist design flushmount Lamp is in very good condition. ...
Metal, Brass
1960s Space Age Star Design Wall or Ceiling Lamps in Bronze
Located in München, DE
Unique 1960s Space Age wall or ceiling lamp in a star design. Fully functional with one original E27 metal socket. Look changes depending to the bulb size. Also looks great with a mi...
Bronze
1970s Joe Colombo Floor Lamp, Made in Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Joe Colombo floor lamp. Made in Italy.
Metal
1 of 2 Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
4-Light Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s Height: 13 in (33 cm) Width: 12.21 in (31 cm) Depth: 12.21 in (31 cm) The wall lamp come with 4 x E14 / E15 Edison scr...
Chrome
Carlo Nason Five-Light Murano Glass Floor Lamp for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Paris, FR
An Italian five-light floor lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970s. Five hand-blown white Murano glass diffusers rise at varied heights from slender stainless-steel st...
Stainless Steel
Round Mid Century Space Age disc brass ceiling or wall lamp by Sölken Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Minimalist original Mid-Century Modern Space Age ceiling or wall lamp made of brass. Typical Space Age design from the 1960s. Manufacturer: Sölken Leuchten. Made in Germany. In very ...
Brass
Flower Design Crystal Glass and Gold Metal Flush Mount, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Design Crystal Glass and Gold Metal Flush Mount, 1980s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to u...
Metal
"Teti" ceiling lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy, 1970
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Teti is an iconic lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1970, embodying simplicity and timeless elegance. Made of thermoplastic, its simple design allows for versatile use as a ceilin...
Plastic
Pair 1970s Peill & Putzler Cube Sconce's Wall Light Ice Glass Space Age Design
By Peill & Putzler, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair 1970s Peill & Putzler Cube Sconce's Wall Light Ice Glass Space Age Design.. Very similar to designs by Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari..Nice original condition.
Chrome
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
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
1980s Mathieu Matégot Style White Perforated Metal Wall Lights
By Mathieu Matégot, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of two post-modern space age perforated metal wall sconces by Davids Lampe in the style of Mathieu Matégot and Rupert Nikoll. Soft semi-circle shaped white lacquered metal on an...
Metal
Foscarini Coco red Aldo Cibic Y2K style design
By Foscarini, Aldo Cibic
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Table lamp in red. It was designed in 2000 by Aldo Cibic. Shade is made of glass. Les is made of steel painted. It's the style in Y2K interior and design. Also really great example ...
Steel
Very Rare Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base from Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s ---
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s. We have a total of six table lamp bases from the Kaiser Leuchten Bubble ceramic series from the 19...
Metal
Huge Murano Mazzega Glass Globe Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A beautiful glass lamp. A touch of shadow play and transparency gives the lamp a wonderful lightness and elegance. Designed in the 1960s in Italy for Mazzega. The lamp need 1 x E2...
Metal
Dark Blue Jucker table lamps by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
Located in Vigevano, PV
"Jucker" model table lamp. Painted aluminum. Manufactured by Flos, ca. 1963. Manufacturer's label. Height 23 cm, diameter 18 cm. Bibliography: Giuliana Gramigna, *Repertorio 1950-200...
Aluminum
Sputnik Gemini Flush Lamp by Gebrüder Cosack
By Gaetano Sciolari, Harvey Guzzini, J.T. Kalmar, Robert and Trix Haussmann, Cosack Leuchten
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
Small 1960s Space Age pendant lamp by Doria made of aluminum and metal
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small, original 1960s Space Age pendant lamp by Doria. The outer shade is made of aluminum. The inner diffuser is made of white-painted metal. The entire lamp is in very go...
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage German Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp from Sölken, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp from Sölken, 1970s Stunning ceiling or wall lamp by Sölken. The lamp has a square basic shape. Each of the eight arms, which vary in heigh...
Metal
Spherical "Turbo" Pendant Lamp Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa, Danish, 1965
By Louis Weisdorf, Lyfa
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Lyfa “Turbo” pendant lamp by Louis Weisdorf, Denmark, 1965. (diameter 65 cm, height 60 cm). A striking mid-century design featuring layered aluminum slats arranged in a dynamic spher...
Aluminum
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
1960s Space Age brass ceiling lamp with 10 glass balls by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful brass ceiling light from 1960 with 10 white opal glass balls. Manufacturer is Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. Great sixties Space Age Atomic design. Very good vintage con...
Brass
$702Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Cascade Pendant by Peill & Putzler, Germany 1960-1970
Located in Herentals, BE
Cascade chandelier, Peill and Putzler, Germany 1960-1970. Hanging lamp with 3 bubble glass spheres, pink, amber and mauve colored. Each sphere ca...
Metal, Chrome
Rare, large 1970s Italian resin pendant lamp with embedded maple leaves
Located in München, DE
A beautiful, rare, and large Italian pendant lamp from the 1970s, made of resin with embedded maple leaves. Stunning, highly sophisticated design. Hemispherical shade featuring a bra...
Brass
Vintage ‘Lichtstruktur’ Pendant by Trix and Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamps Int
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Swiss Lamps International
Located in Beerse, VAN
Designed in the mid-1960s by the famous Swiss architects Trix and Robert Haussmann, this modular lamp fits perfectly within the popular Space Age design trend of that time, when scie...
Aluminum
A pair of 1960s Space Age metal wall lamps by Klaus Hempel for Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Two rare, original 1960s Space Age metal wall lamps. Designed by Klaus Hempel for Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. Beautiful, minimalist design typical of the 1960s. The lamps consi...
Metal
Lamp from table 'Cactus' by Giovanni and Gianpiero Bassi for Studio Luce
Located in Cerignola, IT
Beautiful table lamp by Italian design duo Giovanni and Gianpiero Bassi who designed this "Cactus" table lamp for Studio Luce in 1969. The construction consists of a cylindrical-shap...
Steel
Vintage Beige Metal Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970's
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful beige vintage space age pendant lamp. The lamp has shiny beige lacquer. It can easily pulled up and down with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The lamp is made out of metal and...
Metal
Swisslamps International Haloprofil Floor Lamp by Viktor Frauenknecht, 1970
By Swisslamps International AG
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This elegant floor lamp is from the well-known "Haloprofil" series, designed by Swiss architect and designer Viktor Frauenknecht for the renowned manufacturer Swisslamps Internationa...
Aluminum
Brown White Red Ceramic Wall Lights Hustadt Keramik, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Multicolor ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze ...
Ceramic
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
$1,714 / item
Flush Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler, Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten, Koch & Lowy
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive module lamp from the 1970s. Very unusual design and a real highlight for every room. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful and sparkling. Very h...
Metal