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.
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
Allibert, Round Mirror with Lighting, Model A41, Bathroom Mirror, Space Age
By Allibert
Located in Verviers, BE
Allibert - round mMirror - Model A41 - bathroom mirror - Space Age - mirror with lighting - Mid Century - 1970
Mirror, Acrylic
French Space Age Amber Wall Mirror Sculptural Plastic 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This French Space Age wall mirror from the 1970s stands out for its sculptural presence and distinctive translucent amber frame, embodying a bold yet refined approach to plastic desi...
Glass, 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
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 - 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
Porthole Mirror by Willo Perron for NOGA - Small - 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
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 - 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
"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
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
Mid-Century Modern Circular Wall Mirror with Red Lacquered Wooden Frame, 1960s
Located in Herentals, BE
A sculptural mid-century modern wall mirror, distinguished by its bold red lacquered wooden frame and circular form. The substantial depth of the frame lends architectural presence, ...
Mirror, Wood
$654Sale Price|20% Off
Allibert Italian Space Age Mirror, 1972
By Allibert
Located in bari, IT
Vintage Space Age mirror, the mirror is tilting and backlit, Allibert 70s production.
Mirror, Plastic
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
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
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
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
1970 Italian Space Age Modernist Design Steel Glass Sculpture Mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a 1970s Italian wall mirror characterized by a sleek and modern design typical of the period. It features a rectangular shape with a black border around the reflective glass ...
Steel
1970s Space Age Pink and Clear Glass Square Wall Mirror by Lupi Cristal Luxor
By Antonio Lupi, Lupi Cristal Luxor
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
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
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
Space Age Mirror Design 1970s Modern Vintage
Located in Taranto, IT
Specchio da parete dal forte impatto scenico, realizzato in legno laccato arancio con inserto circolare in vetro e dettagli geometrici in rilievo. An iconic piece of 1970s Space Age ...
Wood
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
$542Sale Price|20% Off
Specchio Allibert style Design Space Age Plastic 1970’s Vintage
Located in Taranto, IT
Meraviglioso specchio in materiale plastico, produzione Allibert, bicolore panna arancio, retroilluminato, qualche difetto presente sul vetro, ci sono dei rettangoli segnati in giall...
Plastic
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
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
Dreamlike Beautiful Original, 1960s Illuminated Limburg Crystal Glass Mirror
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1960s illuminated Limburg crystal glass mirror. Very high quality workmanship in very good condition. Creates a very beautiful ligh...
Metal
Vintage Plastic Wall Mirror with Carrara Matta, 1970s
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Rectangular wall mirror made of decorated plastic, designed by Carrara Matta, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition; may show signs of wear due to age. DIMENSIONS: Height 62 cm; Widt...
Glass, Plastic
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
Vintage Orange Wall Mirror by Carrara Matta, 1970s
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Rectangular orange plastic wall mirror, designed by Carrara Matta, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition; may show signs of wear due to age. DIMENSIONS: Height 62 cm; Width 52 cm; De...
Glass, Plastic
Italian Space Age Round Mirror in Blue/Green Smoked Glass By Franz J. Sartori
By Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
Located in Roma, IT
I offer for sale a mirror that contains all the charm and style of the Space Age era. Made in Italy around the 70s and designed by Franz J. Sartori, it was probably produced by Crist...
Glass, Mirror
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
Space Ace Round Wall Mirror by Allibert, 55cm, France, 1970s
By Allibert
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Spa Ace round wall mirror. Back lid. 2 Small socket bulbs needed. Gives a nice effect when lid. 1970s France. Thick Plastic frame.
Mirror
$747Sale Price|50% Off
70s Luxury Vintage Backlit Mirror
Located in Taranto, IT
Iconic round mirror with Space Age design, original from the 1970s, with satin plastic frame incorporating gradient backlighting in soft pastel tones (white, lilac, light yellow). Th...
Glass, Wood
$1,402Sale Price|20% Off
Art/Design Mirror by Eugenio Carmi for Acerbis 1980's
By Acerbis, Eugenio Carmi
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
$1,682Sale Price|10% Off
Eugenio Carmi Art Mirror 1970's Italian Decorative
By Eugenio Carmi, Acerbis
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Art - Designer Mirror - Artistic Mirror Decorative geometric wall mirror by Italian artist Eugenio Carmi for furniture brand Acerbis. Designed in the 1980s and named "Mo...
Mirror, Wood
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
Porthole Mirror by Willo Perron for NO GA - Large - 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
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
Vintage Boho Rattan Sunburst Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this captivating vintage rattan mirror, a true embodiment of bohemian elegance and natural allure. Crafted during the 1970s, this piece features an int...
Rattan, Mirror
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage backlit mirror in frosted resin, 1970s
By Ercol
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Beautiful 70's backlit mirror with thick, frosted-effect transparent resin frame, ideal for bedroom or bathroom. A heavy piece of quality that can be hung in portrait or landscape, t...
Glass, Resin
Cast Aluminium Round 1970s Mirror, Lorenzo Burchiellaro for Studio Burchiellaro
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Cast aluminium round 1970s mirror by Lorenzo Burchiellaro for Studio Burchiellaro. Very good condition.
Aluminum
$1,682Sale Price|10% Off
Eugenio Carmi Art Mirror, Memphis Style, Italian Collectible Design 70's
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
$1,822Sale Price|20% Off
Decorative round wall mirror in smoked glass, Space Age Italian collectible
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a timeless, elegant and extremely sleek wall mounted mirror. Round in shape, and entirely made of glass - with a beveled mirror disc attached over a wider circula...
Mirror, Smoked Glass
$1,233Sale Price|20% Off
Decorative Art Mirror by Italian artist Eugenio Carmi , Memphis Style , Fun !
Located in Milano, IT
Entrance Mirror , Decorative Mirror , Italian Artistic Mirror Decorative wall mounted mirror designed by artist Eugenio Carmi for italian furniture brand Acerbis and manufactured in the 1980s. Its an exquisite Space Age Era artifact, and its vibrant colors and geometric pattern closely echo the inspirations of the Memphis Group. The piece is a big square mirror framed...
Mirror
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
Stunning 1960s illuminated Limburg crystal glass wall mirror
By Limburg
Located in München, DE
An original 1960s stunningly beautiful illuminated Limburg crystal glass wall mirror. Very high-quality craftsmanship in excellent condition. With a slightly brownish tint to the mir...
Crystal, Metal
French Space Age Orange Plastic Round Wall Mirror, 1970s
By Syla
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This French space age wall mirror from the 1970s is defined by a clear and controlled use of plastic, shaped into a perfectly round, slightly projecting form. The thick orange frame ...
Glass, Plastic
1980s Cream Postmodern Round Plastic Wall Mirror by Interdesign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
16" diameter x 2"deep 1980s Rare space Age Mirror by Interdesign. In amazing vintage condition with no silver loss, chips, or scratches to the mirror or frame. Labeled with manufactu...
Mirror, Plastic
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
Large Space Age Mirror in Silver Leaf Finished Wood, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
This striking large mirror features a square frame with a central circular section containing the mirror itself. The minimalistic design is enhanced by the opalescent silver-leaf fin...
Silver Leaf
Space Age Mirror Attributed to Raymond Loewy
By Compagnie d'Esthetique Industrielle (C.E.I.), Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
Incredible example of Space Age design, having an extruded plastic frame ( 4.25" W ) which features alternating vertical and horizontal protrusions. We believe this is a rare example...
Mirror, Plastic
Italian Subglasses Mirror with Light from Isola Che Non Ce, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Very rare and unique wall mirror in form of sunglasses Produce by La Isola che Non Ce lights on the back Made in Italy in the 80s
Metal
Two 1970s Space Age Gilded Metal and Pink Glass Wall Mirrors by Cristal Art
By Cristal Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two high quality solid gilded metal and pink glass wall mirrors designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies by Cristal Arte. Gilded metal it's in original patina, mirrored g...
Metal
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
Acrylic Ice Wave Round Wall Mirror Italian 1970s Post-Modern 1980s Bathroom
Located in London, GB
A fantastic 1970s round mirror, with a frame made from crimped acrylic to give the effect of an icy wave. The frame of the mirror is crafted from a clear transparent icy blue acryl...
Mirror, Acrylic
Blue Oval Mirror Italy, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Description: An oval mirror inset within a bright-blue mirrored frame. Made in Italy during the 1960s.Suitably space-age for a 1960s piece and a delightfully playful way to introduc...
Glass, Mirror
Mid-Century Space Age Swivel Bath Wall Mirror with 2 Sides, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Space Age Swivel Bath Wall Mirror with 2 Sides, 1960s. Additional information: Materials: Plastic: Color: Beige Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions: 9.8...
Plastic