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.
Rodolfo Bonetto “Unghia” Floor Mirror, Italy, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Striking “Unghia” floor mirror designed by Rodolfo Bonetto in Italy during the 1970s. This highly sculptural design is executed in molded brown resin with an integrated mirror set d...
Mirror, Resin
Large ERCO Attributed Six-Light Lucite Wall Mirror, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
An exceptional illuminated wall mirror attributed to ERCO, manufactured in Germany during the 1970s. This substantial and highly decorative piece combines a functional mirror with at...
Metal
1970s Italian Space Age Wall Mirror in Cobalt Blue Beveled e Mirrored Glass
By Fontana Arte, VECA
Located in Roma, IT
Offered for sale is a striking Italian vintage mirror with an unusual and playful design, dating to circa the 1970s. Its distinctive quadrangular silhouette is crafted from beautiful...
Glass, Mirror
$460Sale Price|20% Off
Striking Chrome, Glass & Beveled Wall Mirror Space Age Era
Located in San Diego, CA
Very nice and clean 1970s wall mirror, great original condition this piece hangs from a corner but can be hang horizontal. Polished aluminum frame, with glass and beveled mirror.
Mirror
Nickel Plated Brass and Black Metal Narcisso Mirror by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This wall round mirror is made from a nickel-plated brass frame with brushed finishing and a black metal back. It remains in pretty good condition. Normal oxidatio patina.
Metal, Nickel
Allibert Lucite Bathroom Set, 1970s Space Age Design, Good Condition
By Allibert
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique Bathroom set .still together after all these years , consisting of .A tilting oval shaped mirror .marching planchet .and the 2 original Bathroom wall lamps . All in a smoked L...
Lucite
Red Metal Illuminated Space Age Table Mirror, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Red Metal Illuminated Space Age Table Mirror, 1970s, Italy It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. Bulb type: E27 No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use...
Metal
Porthole Mirror by Willo Perron for NO GA - Large - Green
By Willo Perron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Porthole Mirror is designed by Willo Perron for NO GA. It’s part of a collection based on the idea of modularity which features six tables and two mirrors in different sizes that...
Glass, Fiberglass
Porthole Mirror by Willo Perron for NO GA - Large - Anthracite
By Willo Perron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Porthole Mirror is designed by Willo Perron for NO GA. It’s part of a collection based on the idea of modularity which features six tables and two mirrors in different sizes that...
Glass, Fiberglass
Porthole Mirror by Willo Perron for NO GA - Large - Burgundy Red
By Willo Perron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Porthole Mirror is designed by Willo Perron for NO GA. It’s part of a collection based on the idea of modularity which features six tables and two mirrors in different sizes that...
Glass, Fiberglass
1970s Italian Space Age Smoked Glass and Circular Wall Mirror
Located in Praha, CZ
Distinctive Italian Space Age wall mirror dating from the 1970s. The mirror features a strong geometric design composed of a rectangular smoked mirrored panel with softly rounded cor...
Other
$1,361Sale Price|20% Off
Art/Design Mirror by Eugenio Carmi for Acerbis - late 20th Century
By Eugenio Carmi, Acerbis
Located in Milano, IT
Art Mirror - Decorative Mirror - Designer Mirror - Made in Italy 1980's Decorative geometric wall mirror by Italian artist Eugenio Carmi for furniture brand Acerbis. Designed in the...
Mirror, Wood
Italian floor mirror attributed to Rodolfo Bonetto, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage 'Lipstick' floor mirror designed by Rodolfo Bonetto good condition. Great timeless design 1970s - Italy Dimensions: Height: 164cm/64.56" Ref.: 52364515
Glass, Plastic
Porthole Mirror by Willo Perron for NO GA - Large - Off-White
By Willo Perron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Porthole Mirror is designed by Willo Perron for NO GA. It’s part of a collection based on the idea of modularity which features six tables and two mirrors in different sizes that...
Glass, Fiberglass
Early Kartell Green Plastic Pop Art Mirror, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Green plastic pop art mirror, Italy, 1960s.
Metal
1970s Space Age Amber and Smoked Glass Wall Mirror by Veca
By VECA
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s wall mirror by Veca captures the futuristic and bold aesthetic of the Space Age design movement. The mirror has a distinctive layered look, achieved by combining panels of...
Metal
Space Age Wall Mirror in form of Glasses, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Very rare and unique wall mirror in form of glasses lights on the back Made in Italy in the 70s
Metal
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1970s Backlit Orange Wall Mirror, Italian Design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Backlit wall mirror with an octagonal orange wooden frame, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, fully functional, with signs of wear. DIMENSIONS: Height 82 cm; Widt...
Glass, Wood
$791Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Wooden Wall Mirror by the Sbrilli Brothers, 1970s
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Wall mirror with a white lacquered wooden frame and dark wood inlays, designed by Fratelli Sbrilli, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition; may show signs of wear due to age. DIMENSIO...
Glass, Wood
Lipstick Mirror Unghia Full Length Mirror Space Age 1970s
By Roger Lecal
Located in Den Haag, NL
Space age / Pop Art design mirror in the shape of a lipstick. Original design by Roger Lecal and Rodolfo Bonetto. As we can’t find any markings we accredit the design to them without...
Mirror
Italian modern Pink wooden and tubular metal floor mirror with doors, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Pink wooden and tubular metal floor mirror with 3 doors, 1980s Floor mirror with 3 doors in metal. The three doors have a tubular structure with a wooden back. Tilting...
Metal
Late 20th Century Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte Square Mirror, Wall Lamp
By Gianni Celada, Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte is one of the most famous furniture manufacturer in Italy and beyond. Created in the 1940s with a specialisation on glass - used for lamps, tables and other furniture pi...
Metal, Chrome, Steel
DIA Design Institute America Brass Racetrack Oval Mirror with Demilune Shelf
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1970's DIA vertical wall mirror in racetrack oval form with brass plated framing around the beveled mirror and a demilune console shelf with clear tempered glass insert. S...
Brass
Nebu Round Wall Mirror, Purple Wood, 1960s Space Age Design
By Nebu
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Round Mirror .Purple color . The mirror itself is a little off center Its intended . Very good quality . Signed Nebu Holland
Wood
Miroir Silhouette par Pierre Cardin
Located in Rouen, FR
Miroir Silhouette conçu par Pierre Cardin pour Acerbis, en Italie, dans les années 1970. Sa forme reprend une silhouette humaine stylisée. Le miroir repose dans une base en béton po...
Art Glass
Porthole Mirror by Willo Perron for NOGA - Small - Green
By Willo Perron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Porthole Mirror is designed by Willo Perron for NO GA. It’s part of a collection based on the idea of modularity which features six tables and two mirrors in different sizes that...
Glass, Fiberglass
1970s Space Age Pink and Clear Glass Square Wall Mirror by Lupi Cristal Luxor
By Lupi Cristal Luxor, Antonio Lupi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing square wall mirror designed and manufactured in Italy by Lupi Cristal Luxor ( original label on the back side ). The mirror is a distinctive and stylish piece that reflect...
Glass, Mirror
japan space age Adjustable floor mirror by Yasu Sasamoto for Li Qian, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Japan space age Adjustable floor mirror by Yasu Sasamoto for Li Qian, 1970s Adjustable oval floor mirror. The mirror frame is made of white plastic wit...
Metal
Full-Length Lipstick Mirror in Black Plastic, Space Age Style, 1970s
By Roger Lecal
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Full Length Lipstick Mirror . Black color .Round shaped . 1970s Space Ace in style .
Plastic
French Space Age Round Wall Mirror in Brown Lucite, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This elegant wall mirror was produced in France during the 1960s–1970s and reflects the refined use of molded plastic typical of the Space Age period. The frame is made of thick smo...
Glass, Plastic, Lucite
"Narciso" Round Wall Mirror by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy 1960s
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Argelato, BO
Sergio Mazza, round nickel mirror mod "Narciso" , Artemide 1969
Metal
1960s Allibert Space Age Illuminated Mirror with Orange Plastic Base
By Allibert
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
An original 1960s illuminated mirror designed by Allibert, exemplifying the playful functionality of Space Age design. This striking vanity accessory is built with a bold orange plas...
Glass, Plastic
1970s Space Age Steel and Smoked Glass Oval Italian Wall Mirror
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This oval wall mirror, attributed to Gaetano Sciolari and manufactured in Italy in the seventies, is in very good condition. It is a captivating and futuristic piece that embodies th...
Steel
Porthole Mirror by Willo Perron for NOGA - Small - Anthracite
By Willo Perron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Porthole Mirror is designed by Willo Perron for NO GA. It’s part of a collection based on the idea of modularity which features six tables and two mirrors in different sizes that...
Glass, Fiberglass
Gigantic Rare Heavy Sunburst Mirror Wall Clock from the 1970s
Located in München, DE
Gigantic very rare heavy Sunburst mirror wall clock from the 1970s. Beautiful elaborate high quality design. The clock has a body made of black lacquered wood, at the front there are...
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Large Mid Century Space Age Modern Rectangular Wall Mirror with Oval Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A heavy solid wood wall mirror circa 1970's. Excellent quality with white lacquered wood. Very good ready to use condition.
Mirror, Wood
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Allibert Space Age Wall Mirror, Backlit Plastic Design, Italy, 1972
By Allibert
Located in bari, IT
Vintage Space Age mirror, the mirror is tilting and backlit, Allibert 70s production.
Mirror, Plastic
Vintage Wall Mirror with Bold Plastic Blue Frame, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Enhance your decor with this exquisite '70s plastic mirror, a timeless piece from the golden era of Italian design. The mirror’s deep blue, circular fram...
Glass, Plastic
Large Round Illuminated Lucite Flower Mirror Emil Stejnar Rupert Nikoll, 1955
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A beautiful large round flower wall mirror with illuminated background and hundreds of Lucite blossoms by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria. Fine working condition. Measures: W...
Metal
Aluminum, Chromed Metal 1960s full lenght mirror in the style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Beautiful full length mirror with thick aluminum frame and chrome metal joints. Its design is reminiscent of similar contemporary products made by Fontana Arte. Only the internal mi...
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage black Lipstick Floor Mirror Space age style - 1980s
By Roger Lecal
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Space Age design - Modern mirror decor Roger Lecal Style Measures : Ø 30cm H:170cm With its elongated shape reminiscent of a lipstick tube, this mirror stands out for its bold and...
Mirror
1960s Space Age Square Wall Mirror with Acrylic/Lucite Surface by Guzzini, Italy
By Guzzini
Located in North Miami, FL
1960s Space Age square wall mirror with acrylic/lucite support and complementary surface by Guzzini, Italy By: Guzzini Material: mirror, acrylic, plastic, synthetic, lucite Techniqu...
Synthetic, Mirror, Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite
Blue Space Age Plastic Mirror by Syla, France, 1970s
By Syla
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Bold French Space Age mirror produced by Syla during the 1970s. The piece features a molded plastic frame in an intense saturated blue tone surrounding a large circular mirror. Its ...
Glass, Plastic
Backlit steel mirror, Attr. Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Backlit floor mirror, steel body, 1970s Condition: Good - Superficial marks Materials: Steel, Mirror Era: 1970 Style: Space Age
Steel
Italian Space Age Adjustable Table Mirror in Plastic by Filippo Panseca, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age adjustable table mirror in cream white ABS plastic by Filippo Panseca, 1970s Table mirror with round mirror and round base, in cr...
Plastic
Italian Space Age Plastic Vanity Mirror by Olaf Von Bohr for Gedy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A Space Age vanity mirror designed by Olaf Von Bohr for the Italian manufacturer Gedy during the 1970s. The piece is executed in molded thermoplastic with a deep blue finish and feat...
Plastic
1970s hexagonal mirror
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1970s hexagonal mirror of Italian manufacture. The thick frame is made of polished aluminum. Very good conditions.
Aluminum
Large Italian Brass Wall Round Mirror, 1970s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large mirror with brass frame and ornament in cast brass/bronze. Visible oxidation patina. Very good vintage condition.
Aluminum, Brass
Space Ace allibert Oval shaped back lid mirror 1970s
By Allibert
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Allibert tilting back lid Mirror . Comes with a pull down switch ,and a power plug . 4 small socket bulbs . can be used in the Bathroom .
Mirror
Space Age Rotating Vanity Mirror in Blue Plastic, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This Space Age vanity mirror was produced during the 1970s and is characterized by its sculptural form and vibrant blue plastic construction. The design features a rotating double-s...
Plastic
Porthole Mirror by Willo Perron for NOGA - Small - Taupe Brown
By Willo Perron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Porthole Mirror is designed by Willo Perron for NO GA. It’s part of a collection based on the idea of modularity which features six tables and two mirrors in different sizes that...
Glass, Fiberglass
Vintage Infinity Mirror with Black Metal Frame and LED Lights, Italy
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : 52x6cm H:67cm Infinity mirror with a black frame and LED lights, often used as an interior decoration object. Multiple modes. Intensity...
Metal
Vintage 1970s square wall mirror made of blue plastic, Italian design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Square wall mirror with a blue-decorated plastic frame, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, with signs of wear due to age. DIMENSIONS: Height 67 cm; Width 67 cm; D...
Glass, Plastic
Porthole Mirror by Willo Perron for NOGA - Small - Off-white
By Willo Perron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Porthole Mirror is designed by Willo Perron for NO GA. It’s part of a collection based on the idea of modularity which features six tables and two mirrors in different sizes that...
Glass, Fiberglass
Vintage Boho Hammered Metal Floral Ring Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a touch of artistic craftsmanship to your interiors with this Vintage Boho Hammered Metal Floral Ring Mirror. Featuring a beautifully detailed frame adorned with hammered metal...
Metal
$818Sale Price|44% Off
Italian Orange Space Age vanity mirror, Poltrona Frau style, velvet upholstery
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous circular table or vanity mirror in Space Age style. The mirror is supported on a cylindrical base, on which it is held at an angle of about 45º. Its exceptional modern-looki...
Metal
1970s Italian Space Age Red Lacquer and Smoked Glass Round Mirror
Located in Praha, CZ
Distinctive Italian Space Age wall mirror dating from the 1970s, combining a bold red lacquered wooden frame with a decorative surround of segmented smoked mirrored glass. The compos...
Glass, Mirror, Wood
$1,636Sale Price|10% Off
Eugenio Carmi Art Mirror, Memphis Style, Collectible Design, late 20th Century
By Acerbis, Eugenio Carmi
Located in Milano, IT
Artistic Mirror - Decorative Art Mirror - Memphis Decorative geometric wall mirror by Italian artist Eugenio Carmi for furniture brand Acerbis. Designed in the 1980s and named "Mor...
Mirror, Wood
Space Age Blue Plexiglass Wall Mirror by Guzzini, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Blue Plexiglass Wall Mirror by Guzzini, 1970s, Italy It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: Diameter with f...
Glass, Plexiglass
Space Ace Wall Mirror by KARE Design, Round on Square Base, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice vintage Space Ace wall mirror . Round Mirror on a Square base comes with hollow shaped Mirrors . Pop art in style . Good quality Mirror .
Mirror