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 Handblown Glass Sphere or Globe by Doria
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Doria handblown glass sphere on chrome base. Made in Germany in the 1970s. The handblown glass contains bubbles and pockets of air that capture and reflect the light. The arrangem...
Chrome
Space Age Orange Vintage Television Ikaro by Minerva, 1970s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age orange vintage television from plastic model Ikaro by Minerva, 1970s, Austria. This portable television with an orange plastic casing by ...
Plastic
Set of 2 Golden 1970s Wall Lamps by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, RAAK, Gaetano Sciolari
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
Gray Fluorescent Tube Pendant Lamp by Massive, Anders Pehrson Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Linear fluorescent tube lamp produced by Massive, designed in the style of Anders Pehrson's well-known Tuben series. The cylindrical gray tube body runs the full horizontal length of...
Metal, Wire
Pair of Midcentury Table Lamps, Eye Ball, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- adjustable - rare type - marked by label - nice style of lighting.
Metal, Aluminum
Adjustable space age nickel wall or table lamp around 1970s
Located in Wien, Au
Adjustable space age nickel wall or table lamp around 1970s Original condition
Nickel
Scandinavian Design Gold Metal Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Sweden
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Scandinavian Design Gold Metal Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Sweden Elegant rare high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use Thes...
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Franken Brass and Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp, Austria 1960s
Located in München, BY
Rare heavy Murano glass flower pendant light with brass base. Brass base with 12 long Murano glass shades in white and clear. Each shade is unique. Manufactured by Kalmar Franken AG ...
Brass
Opal Glass and Aluminum Body Single Sconce, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass and Aluminum Body Single Sconce, 1980s, Germany Elegant rare high quality wall lamps. 5 pieces available Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with a...
Aluminum
Pair of Murano Glass Lamps by Carlo Nason for Selenova, Italy, 1970s
By Selenova, Carlo Nason
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of mushroom table or bedside lamps in blue opal Murano glass and white lacquered metal base by Carlo Nason for the editor Selenova. Famous design like...
Metal
Kovacs styled Domed Chrome Space age Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Space Age styled table lamp with three sockets topped with a smoked darker toned plastic Lucite domed mushroom shade . The shaft and the 10" in diameter base are in a bright chrome...
Chrome
A Rare 1960s Space Age Steel and Glass Italian Mushroom Table Lamp
By Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking 1960s Italian table lamp is a quintessential example of Space Age design, featuring a sculptural mushroom silhouette that captures the era's optimistic futurism. The la...
Metal
Opaline Sputnik Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten
By Helena Tynell, Doria Leuchten Germany, Kaiser Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp is manufactured to a very high quality. Very contemporary design with a fan...
Metal
Pair of Bathroom Wall Lamps by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare pair of bathroom lamps by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 standard light bul...
Metal
Spage Age Brass and Glass Pair of Sconces, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Spage Age Brass and Glass Pair of Sconces, 1980s, Germany Elegant rare high quality heavy wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use The...
Brass
Casper Lamp Murano Glass and Metal by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt, Italy, 1980s
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare table, desk or sculpture lamp in blown bubble Murano glass, black band with purple reflects by the master glass artist Toni Zuccheri for the manufacture VeArt. Famous desig...
Metal, Chrome
Adjustable Space Age Gallery Spot for Wall or Ceiling by Staff
By Gebrüder Cosack, Staff Leuchten, Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Cosack Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Fantastic lamp for wall or ceiling mounting from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design. The large yellow-orange lamp head is i...
Metal
Opal Glass and Aluminum Body Pair of Sconces, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass and Aluminium Body Pair of Sconces, 1980s, Germany Elegant rare high quality wall lamps. 5 pieces available Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent wit...
Aluminum
Pair of Sconces Murano Glass LP245 by Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Space Age Mid-Century Modern pair of wall lights lamps sconces or ceiling flush mount model LP245 by the italian design manufacture Mazzega. Design attributed to Carlo Nason, mo...
Metal
Set of 2 Ceramic Wall Lights Fat Lava Style, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful set of two oval ceramic wall lights, manufactured in Germany around the 1970s. The glaze has warm color gradients. We used clear light bulbs (see images), but silver or g...
Ceramic
$561Sale Price|20% Off
Ethereal Kalmar Glass Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Very ethereal 1970s Kalmar wall light. It's got a white lacquered backplate and a large heavily textured and curved diffuser made of transparent glass w...
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
Verner Panton Ring Wall Lamp in Red
Located in Paris, FR
This striking Ring wall lamp by Verner Panton is a bold example of the designer’s sculptural approach to lighting. Finished in a vivid red enamel, the lamp features concentric circul...
Metal, Enamel
$6,546Sale Price|20% Off
Quadrifoglio Floor Lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini, manufactured by Meblo
By Harvey Guzzini, Meblo, 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 (clover), due to its 4-arm stand, which holds a beautifull...
Steel
Smoked glass drop ceiling lights by Dijkstra Lamps, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique set of Three smoked Glass drop pendant lamps . One larger One . Space Ace . Amber Color . Aluminum bracket . signed Dijkstra Holland 1970s
Glass
$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
Space Age Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Space Age floor lamp made in Italy in 1960s. White metal base with new paint. Three chrome arms with age patina. Light blue blown glass shades Rewired: 3x40W, E12-E14 bulbs US plug a...
Metal, Chrome
1970s Brutalist Space Age Light Sculpture by Albano Poli for Poliarte, Italy
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1970s Brutalist Space Age design table lamp light sculptures by Albano Poli (the founder of Poliarte) for Italian artisan lighting company Poliarte. This Italian lighting sculpture ...
Stainless Steel
Italian Table Lamp by Selenova in Chromed Metal and Glass, 1970s
By Selenova
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This elegant table lamp was produced in Italy by Selenova in the 1970s. Its design is a refined expression of the decade’s fascination with futuristic forms and clean geometry. The ...
Chrome
Artemide Gianfranco Frattini Megaron floor lamp Italian modern design
By Artemide, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Gianfranco Frattini designed it in 1978 for Artemide. Made of steel. Body is white, base is black. It illuminates upward, to ceiling. and makes soft light in the room. Light source ...
Steel
9 Textured Smoked Glass and Brass Chandelier by VEB LEUCHTEN, 1970s, Germany
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
9 textured smoked Glass and Brass Body Chandelier by VEB LEUCHTEN, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with 9 x E27 light bulb. Wired and...
Brass
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
Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii, Gaetano Sciolari, Flos
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher for every room. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. Very high ...
Metal
$1,058 / item
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. T...
Blown Glass
Space Age Vintage Chromed Metal Telescope Floor Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage chromed metal floor lamp with a curved base and a telescope arm from 1960s, Germany. While the telescope tube arm is adjustable...
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
Model Cavea Ceiling Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
By Artemide, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Cavea Ceiling Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1970s, Italy Glass is thick and heavy This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Measurements: Height: 23 cm Diameter: 15,...
Metal
$1,695Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age. Huge Murano glass pendant lamp by iGuzzini, Italy, 1970s
By Venini, iGuzzini, Leucos, F. Fabbian
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age. Huge Murano glass pendant lamp by iGuzzini, Italy, 1970s. Made entirely by hand and from a single piece of Murano glass. White tone with an ellipse stripe in transparent a...
Metal, Brass, Steel
Red and Black Enameled Metal Danish Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Denmark
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Red and Black Enameled Metal Danish Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Denmark Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E27 light b...
Metal
2 Italian White Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling, Wall Lights, 1960's, near pair
Located in London, Fitzrovia
2 Small Italian white Murano glass flush mount ceiling or possibly wall lights / sconces, space age, circa 1960's a near pair, Price quoted is per item, the same shipping quote will...
Aluminum
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
Ross lovegrove floor lamp Y2K style space age Artemide
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
floor lamp designed by Ross Lovegrove in the mid 2000s. It is suitable for Y2K style pop interior. Also, minimal style. It was produced as a series of lamps including table lamp and...
Steel
Space Age Plastic Pendant, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Space Age pendant made in 1960s in Italy. Red plastic shade with some scratches visible on pictures. Rewired: 1x40W, E25-E27 bulb US wiring compatible
Brass
$3,647Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Gemini Chandelier by Cosack Leuchten 1960
Located in Mortsel, BE
Gemini Chandelier by Cosack Leuchten, 1960s. This unique chandelier exudes Space Age vibes with its natural, organic chrome forms. The sleek design features interconnected structures...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Ceiling Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age wall or ceiling lamp from Cosack. The luminaire has four burning points that protrude from the plate in a raised grid. The cylinders with the sockets gently arch up from th...
Metal
Pair of Stainless Steel Lucite Sconces by A. Brotto for Esperia, Italy, 1970
By Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare large pair of wall lights sconces panel in polished and hammered stainless steel with metal ball and Lucite rods that diffuses light by the designer Angelo Brotto for the manufa...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Space Age Metal and Glass Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s
By Motoko Ishii
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive space age ceiling or wall lamp from staff based on a design by japanese designer motoko ishii. a simple, cylindrical shaft forms the base of the lamp. At the top end of t...
Metal
$1,311Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of egg shapped glazed glass table lamps in Space Age style, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Pair of Italian table lamps from the 70s. Frosted egg-shaped glass body in a grayish-pink tone, with a golden chromed metal base. Its shape evokes the typical ovoid lamps of the Ital...
Blown Glass
$1,459Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Space Age Pendant Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Space Age Design Pendant in Glass and Metal, Attributed to Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1960s Manufactured by FLOS in the 1960s the UFO shaped pendant is made of a double glass lamp...
Crystal, 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
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
French Smoked Plexiglass Table Lamp Attributed to Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Roche Bobois
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Striking French table lamp from the 1970s, attributed to Roche Bobois, featuring a sculptural architectural base composed of vertically stacked smoked plexiglass elements. The struct...
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no55)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:55) This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czecho...
Metal, Aluminum
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
Italian Magnetic Golden Globe Wall Lamps by Compadori Reggiani
By Reggiani
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of fully adjustable magnetic wall or bedside lights. Composed of gold-chrome steel. Mirror like finish. Design/maker: Compadori Reggiani. Designed in Italy during the 1960s. T...
Steel
Set of 2 Amazing Golden Sputnik Wall or Flush Lamps by Cosack
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Cosack Leuchten, Harvey Guzzini, Gaetano Sciolari, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik wall or ceiling lamps from the 1960s. Very high-quality and solid workmanship. An asset to any home. The design creates an exciting fiery play of light. Manufactur...
Metal
1960s Space Age Aluminum Table or Wall Lamp, Minimalist Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple Space Age table or wall lamp. The lamp body is made of a single piece of aluminum. The shaft transitions harmoniously into a plate base. In order to be able to use the lamp a...
Metal
Space Age Red Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Red Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1970s, Italy Elegant rare high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use These lamps w...
Metal
Space Age Snake Cobra Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Snake Lamp in chrome. A classic from the 60/70s. The lamp is adjustable in almost every position via the characteristic tube arm. The shade is rotatable. In contrast to th...
Metal
Space Age Yellow Vintage Plastic Television Hornyphon, 1970s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Space age yellow vintage plastic television, which is portable. The case of the TV was made of yellow plastic and is in very good condition, but no gu...
Plastic