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.
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
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
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
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
$822Sale 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 Space Age Backlit Table Mirror 'UFO' by Étienne Fermigier for PRISUNIC
By Prisunic, Etienne Fermigier
Located in Torquay, GB
Early 70s space age design backlit vanity mirror by Étienne Fermigier for Prisunic Holland. The 'UFO' backlit table mirror comes equipped with detachable cosmetic holding slots and s...
Mirror, Plastic
Space Age Rotating Vanity Mirror in Red Plastic, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This Space Age vanity mirror from the 1970s stands out for its bold red plastic construction and sculptural rotating design. The mirror features a double-sided surface, with one sta...
Plastic
$1,005Sale Price|20% Off
Large Circular Mirror / Psyche in Brushed Aluminum by Pierre Vandel
Located in MOUGINS, FR
Large circular mirror / psyche by French designer Pierre Vandel in aluminum. This mirror dates from the beginning of Vandel's career as a designer and is usually dated 1972, a perio...
Aluminum
Space Age orange illuminated table mirror mod. w93, Allibert, West Germany 1960s
By Allibert
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age Illuminated table / wall mirror Allibert, West Germany 1960s Two mirrors - one is a magnifier, perfect for toilet use, the other one is full size. Equipped with an anti-g...
Plastic
White Table Mirror / Vanity, Italy ca. 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
White Table Mirror / vanity in ABS 1970's Italy. Dimensions: 32 x 32 x 30 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects
Metal
Nickel Plated Metal & Mirrored Glass 1960s Table Mirror in the Style of S. Mazza
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Table mirror made from brushed nickel-plated metal with pivotable mirror. Its design and production period resembles similar Artemide products. Very good condition.
Brass, Metal, Nickel
Italian Adjustable Table Vanity Mirror in Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant Italian Mid-Century adjustable table mirror entirely made in solid brass. This charming and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s. Fully original and in amazin...
Brass
Lipstick Mirror by Roger Lecal, 1970s
By Roger Lecal
Located in Quarrata, IT
1970s mirror attrubuited to Roger Lecal.
Mirror, Plastic
Space age mirror green plastic by Tiger , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Space age mirror green plastic by Tiger , 1970s
Plastic
1960s murano glass table photo frame with mirror glass
Located in Palermo, PA
1960s Murano glass mirror photo frame with blue glass frame and beautiful transparent. flowers. Perfect for your vanity. The mirror glass shows some patina.
Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood
$688Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 21.66 in D 1.19 in
Strawberry Hill Style Chinoiserie Japanned Vanity Mirror
Located in Bruton, GB
A highly decorative Strawberry Hill style mirror, featuring a shaped and faceted mirror plate set within a black japanned frame adorned with delicate gilt chinoiserie decoration. The...
Mirror, Wood
$236Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 14 in D 5 in
1970s Style Charles Hollis Jones Table Vanity Mirror Lucite & Chrome
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration , 1970s Modernist Lucite Chrome Vanity Table Mirror in the style of Charles Hollis Jones. Dimensions: 14" H x 14" W x 5" ...
Glass, Mirror, Lucite
Tulip base table mirror by Durlston Designs Ltd, England, 1970s
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Unique, tulip based, round table lamp in excellent condition. angle can be adjusted.
Metal
$171Sale Price|50% Off
H 13.39 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Gedy Design Table Mirror - Model "Sylvie" - Red Space Age '70s
Located in Manzano, IT
Iconic piece of Italian design: the articulated table mirror model "Sylvie," produced by Gedy Design. Featuring a vibrant red color and a circular line typical of Space Age aesthet...
Mirror, Plastic
$1,428
H 27.76 in W 27.76 in D 0.6 in
1970s Italian Space Age Wall Mirror in Cobalt Blue Beveled e Mirrored Glass
By VECA, Fontana Arte
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
Mid-century brass table mirror / vanity, Italy 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century brass table mirror / vanity Italy 1960s brass, mirror H 47 cm x 47 × 27 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
Brass
Antique Vanity Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rich antique vanity or dressing table mirror, circa early-20th century. Mirror is rectangular with directional flexibility (north and ...
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Italian Brass Table Vanity Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
A nice early vintage brass vanity table mirror. Uncertain to origin. May possibly be Italian. It appears to have a fair amount of handcrafted comp...
Brass
Vanity Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass plated Nickel desk or vanity mirror. fully extended depth is 3.5
Brass
$1,131
H 23.23 in W 17.72 in D 8.67 in
Midcentury Oval Table Vanity Mirror in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful adjustable oval vanity table mirror in bamboo, rattan and wicker. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Metal
$2,571
H 18.9 in W 22.84 in D 6.3 in
“Yukka” vanity mirror by Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1980
By Anna Anselmi
Located in Weesp, NL
“Yukka” Vanity Mirror by Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1980 A striking example of Italian postmodern design, this illuminated “Yukka” vanity mirror was created by Anna Anselm...
Metal, Chrome
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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 3.15 in
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...
Plastic, Glass
Sold
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in
1970s Space Age Vanity Set with Stool, Flair Holland – Plastic, White & Orange
By Flair
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Offered here is a rare and complete 1970s Space Age vanity set designed by Flair in Holland. Characterized by its compact, modular design and dynamic color contrast, the piece is mad...
Glass, Plastic
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H 7.88 in W 12.01 in D 5.12 in
1970s Italian Vanity Box – Space Age Plastic Cube with Mirror and Storage
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This vintage vanity box from Italy, dating to the 1970s, is a striking example of Space Age modular design. Molded in hard ABS plastic in a rare salmon and cream colorway, the piece ...
Glass, Plastic
Vintage 1970s Red Vanity Box in Plastic with Mirror – Space Age
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This vintage vanity box from the 1970s is a striking example of functional Space Age design. Crafted from glossy red plastic, it appears as a minimal cube when closed, then opens to ...
Glass, Plastic
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H 9.85 in W 12.8 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Dual Vanity Mirror with Lights by ABC, Orange Space Age Decor 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Stunning 1970s illuminated vanity mirror, a true design gem made in West Germany. With its bold orange base and white frame, it perfectly embodies the playful yet functional aesthet...
Glass, Plastic
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H 2.76 in W 9.85 in D 10.63 in
Space Age Portable Vanity Box with Mirror by Makio Hasuike for Gedy, 70s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Makio Hasuike’s groundbreaking approach to industrial design finds one of its most compelling expressions in this 1970s portable vanity set for Gedy. A fusion of bold aesthetics and ...
Plastic
Sold
H 7.88 in W 12.01 in D 5.12 in
Vintage 70s Vanity Box – Retro Portable Beauty Organizer with Mirror
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the glamour of the 1970s with this vintage vanity box, a compact and stylish beauty organizer. Made in Hong Kong under a UK patent, this charming piece features a bold red...
Plastic, Glass
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H 2.76 in W 9.85 in D 10.63 in
Space Age Portable Vanity Set by Makio Hasuike for Gedy in Vibrant Yellow, 70s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Makio Hasuike’s groundbreaking approach to industrial design finds one of its most compelling expressions in this 1970s portable vanity set for Gedy. A fusion of bold aesthetics and ...
Plastic
Sold
H 11.42 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
Vintage Dual Vanity Mirror with Lights by Schott, Space Age Decor 1970s
By Schott AG
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step back into the glamorous 70s with this exquisite tabletop vanity mirror designed by Roberto Maderna for GEDY. Crafted in the 70s, this vintage piece is a perfect blend of functio...
Plastic, Glass
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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 3.15 in
Rare 1960s Space Age Mirror with Light - Vintage Design by Allstar Germany
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This rare Space Age mirror with light by Allstar is a prime example of West German craftsmanship from the 1960s, combining form and function in a highly collectible design. Its cream...
Glass, Plastic
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H 2.76 in W 9.85 in D 10.63 in
Space Age Vanity Set by Makio Hasuike - Gedy Yellow Portable Beauty Case, 70s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Dive into the futuristic world of Space Age design with a distinctive and rare piece from the 1970s: the portable vanity set designed by the acclaimed ...
Plastic
Sold
H 2.76 in W 9.85 in D 10.63 in
1970s Space Age Portable Vanity Set by Makio Hasuike for Gedy - Italian Design
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the visionary realm of Space Age design with a unique and exquisite gem from the 1970s: the portable vanity set, masterfully crafted by the r...
Plastic
Sold
H 2.76 in W 9.85 in D 10.63 in
Yellow Portable Beauty Case Gedy - Space Age Vanity Set by Makio Hasuike, 70s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Dive into the futuristic world of Space Age design with a distinctive and rare piece from the 1970s: the portable vanity set designed by the acclaimed ...
Plastic
Sold
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 2.76 in
Rare 1960s Space Age Mirror with Light - Vintage Design by Allstar Germany
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover the timeless elegance of this very rare space age mirror with light, produced by Allstar in West Germany during the 1960s. This beautifully crafted piece, with its elegant cream hue and red accents, offers a unique combination of style and functionality. The double-sided design features one full-size mirror and one magnifying mirror, perfect for grooming and makeup application. Equipped with a 360-degree rotating anti-glare light ring, this mirror ensures uniform illumination, providing the ideal lighting for any use. Its versatile design allows for both wall-mounted and tabletop use, with grooves for easy hanging and a sturdy base with indestructible joint and felt pads for stability. In excellent condition, both mirrors are well-preserved with only minor traces of wear. The plastic body is intact, and the magnifying mirror shows minimal traces of oxidation. The electric connection cable, manual pressure switch, and European plug are all fully functional, ensuring reliable operation. The original cardboaard box with instruction and vintage pictures...
Glass, Plastic
Sold
H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 2.37 in
Space Age Red Table Mirror - Retro-Futuristic 1970s Design Made in Germany
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Experience the charm of the 1970s with this vintage Space Age table mirror, crafted in Germany during the height of retro-futuristic design. This unique mirror features a dual-sided design, offering a true-to-life reflection on one side and a magnifying mirror on the other, providing versatility and practicality for your grooming needs. The round mirror’s frame is constructed from vibrant red plastic, which adds a bold splash of color to any setting. Its sleek and glossy finish complements the Space Age aesthetic, evoking a sense of nostalgia and retro chic. This mirror is ideal for use on dressing tables, bathroom countertops, or even as a decorative accent in a contemporary setting. Despite its vintage age, the mirror is in excellent condition, showing minimal signs of wear. The durable plastic frame has maintained its integrity, and the reflective surfaces are clear and scratch-free. The mirror’s compact design makes it easy to place in a variety of spaces without taking up too much room. Add a touch of vintage flair to your decor with this classic 70s Space Age table...
Plastic, Glass