Space Age Flynn Chair By Gastone Rinaldi For Rima Italy 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Space Age Flynn Chair By Gastone Rinaldi for Rima 1970s
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Armchairs
Chrome
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.
Space Age Flynn Chair By Gastone Rinaldi For Rima Italy 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Space Age Flynn Chair By Gastone Rinaldi for Rima 1970s
Chrome
Pierre Paulin x Jack Lenor Larsen little tulip armchair by Artifort
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Pierre Paulin
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare Jack Lenor Larsen Mementum fabrics little Tulip chair. Made by Artifort - Netherlands
Chrome
‘Dangari’ armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Allibert, 1978.
Located in Athens, Attiki
‘Dangari’ armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Allibert, 1978. Injection-molded “Ultra Resin” The ‘Dangari’ was one of Allibert’s best-selling chairs for many years. Even today, Allibert i...
Plastic
1950s Geneviève Dangles & Christian Defrance Armchair
By Christian Defrance and Geneviève Dangles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century armchair attributed to Geneviève Dangles and Christian Defrance. Iron base and new wool bouclé upholstery. Sourced in Northern Italy. Two available, sold separately. G...
Iron
Vicario armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 1970s.
Located in Athens, Attiki
Vicario armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 1970s. In production from 1970 until the mid-70s. Made of fiber glass, this armchair is characterized by fluid shape...
Fiberglass
Krokus armchair in celadon blue velvet, Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB, 1970s
By Ulferts Swedish, Lennart Bender
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous Krokus armchair by Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB, Sweden, 1970s. Fully reupholstered in Kvadrat Gentle 2 celadon blue velvet. A sculptural and poetic silhouette combined wit...
Velvet, Plastic
Space Age Swivel Lounge Chair in Red Velour and White Fiberglass, CZ 1970s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Almelo, NL
Space Age Swivel Lounge Chair in Red Velour and White Fiberglass, Czechoslovakia, 1970s This striking Space Age swivel lounge chair is a bold example of 1970s design from Czechoslova...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Italian space age brown leather armchairs Gaia Carlo Bartoli Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex, Carlo Bartoli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age white fiberglass and brown leather armchairs Gaia by Carlo Bartoli for Arflex, 1970s Pair of armchairs model Gaia with seats and backrests, padded and upholstered i...
Plastic, Fiberglass
Italian Mid-Century Natural Leather Space Age Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A stunning pair of armchairs made in Italy in the 1970s. The seat is very comfortable and supportive. The pads are still original and in very good condition. Original natural leather...
Metal
Girolle Armchairs by Jean-Pierre Laporte, Limited Edition, 2010
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare paire de fauteuils Girolle par Jean Pierre Laporte, dessiné en 1969. Notre paire est une édition limitée postérieure par la galerie Edouard Edwards, vers 2010. Bibliog...
Fabric, Polyester
Vicario Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Sculptural Italian Design A striking set of Vicario chairs designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide in the 1970s. Crafted from moulded fibreglass-reinforced plastic, the Vicario is...
Plastic
$2,672Sale Price|10% Off
Late 20th Century Italian Yellow Leather Accent Swivel Chair by Antonia Astori
By Antonia Astori, Cidue
Located in Milano, IT
Yellow Vintage Latex Armchairs 70's/80's - Mid Century Modern Timeless Vintage Italian "Cidonio" Space Age swivel chair, designed by Antonia Astori for furniture brand Cidue. Prese...
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
Space Age Single Armchair by Adriano Piazzesi, Cream Teddy Bear & Leatherette
Located in Catania, CT
A rare single armchair designed by Adriano Piazzesi, produced in Italy during the 1970s. Upholstered in its original cream teddy bear fabric and black leatherette, this piece embodie...
Fabric, Faux Leather
Pair L2C armchairs by Guido Faleschini Mariani 1970 space age purple red velvet
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pair of armchairs made in Italy in the 1970s, style inspired by the space age period. Original corduroy upholstery in shades of plum and red. Compact lines and soft volumes, with low...
Velvet
$2,162Sale Price / set|20% Off
Maurice Burke for Arkana GB, Set of 4 Fibreglass Counter-Swivel Armchairs, 1960s
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Torquay, GB
Midcentury set of 4 fibreglass shell dining/armchairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture GB, circa 1960s. Offered here in original vintage condition. Featuring fibreglass shell seats with streamlined curved arm and backrests. Heavy weighted and powder coated 4 point star...
Fiberglass
Xavier Feal rare swivel chair with footrest in curved steel
By Xavier-Feal
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2688A Xavier Feal Rare swivel chair with footrest in curved steel and leather upholstery. Inox Industrie, France, ca. 1970. Xavier Feal, born Jean Claude Neyton, was a French ...
Steel
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Tan Leather 1970's
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of two available Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather...
Aluminum
Olivier Mourgue pair of rare Montreal armchairs Airborne France 1967
Located in Paris, FR
References: ARC-Mobilier National public collection, inventory number GMT-22591-014 Commissioned by the Mobilier National for the French pavilion at the 1967 Universal Exhibition. O...
Metal, Chrome
Italian Space Age brown leather and white plastic armchair by Play, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age armchair in brown leather and white plastic by Play, 1970s. Swivel armchair with a round white plastic base. The seat and backrest consist of two padded cushions an...
Leather, Plastic
Giancarlo Piretti Space Age Vintage Red Plastic Armchair Plona 1969 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Giancarlo Piretti Space Age red foldable plastic vintage armchair which is executed by Castelli, Italy. This joyful foldable chair model Plona in a powerful red color comes from an e...
Chrome
1960 "Multi Soft" Ueli & Susi Berger for Victoria Swiss Design Blue Armchair
Located in Brescia, IT
"Multi Soft" Ueli & Susi Berger for Victoria Switzerland, 1968 Blue PVC Armchair chaise long size: h 52 x w 65 x d 152 cm Excellent condiction Plastic (cover polyvinyl chloride PV...
PVC
2 Lounge Chairs, Year: 1967, Design: Horacio Baliero, Argentine Designer
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Lounge chairs " Chair Madrid" year: 1967 Design: Architect Horacio Baliero and Justo Solsona Argentine Designer Material: Leather and Chrome It was exhibited at the Museum of Arc...
Chrome
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Dark Brown Leather 1970's
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of two available Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather...
Aluminum
Vittorio Introini Pair of chromed metal and leather armchairs for Saporiti
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Argelato, BO
Vittorio Introini Pair of chromed metal and leather armchairs, for Saporiti, Italy 1965. Measures: 67.00 x 72.00 x 75.00 cm
Metal
Pair of Italian Space Age Mario Bellini Style Organic Lounge Chairs, 1970, Italy
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Extraordinary Space Age Italian lounge chairs in the style of Mario Bellini. The frame of the chairs is covered with a rounded soft foam and upholstered with very fine Italian fabric...
Fabric
$12,354Sale Price|5% Off
Vintage iconic Joe Colombo Elda armchair, Italian Space Age 1960s, Black Leather
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic Armchair , Vintage Italian Armchair , Joe Colombo , Elda It’s 1963, Space Age is at its dawn, and Italian architect Joe Colombo designs a piece that will define the aestheti...
Leather, Fiberglass
$475 / set
Pair of armchairs from the 70s/80s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Pair of 1970s/80s ash wood armchairs with wheels. In the lower part storage compartment/magazines. They are in good condition considering use and age, to be evaluated for reupholster...
Fabric, Ash
Authentic ball chair by Ero Aarnio 1980
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Perpignan, FR
Authentique fauteuil ball chair datant des années 80. Édition Adelta / étiquette fabricant présent sur le piètement . Il est en très bon état d’origine. Non restauré Dimensions :...
Metal
La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Olive Green'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. A functional design piece, La Chair bridges the gap between fine art, desi...
Metal
Jet Lag Chair Sculptural Modular Chaise Longue Contemporary 'Red'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Available in a range of materials and customisable fabrics - a functional ...
Metal
Giancarlo Piretti Plona chair Anonima for Castelli - Italy, 1969. Pair available
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
Born in Bologna, Piretti (b.1940) studied at the city’s Istituto Statale d’Arte before joining manufacturer Anonima Castelli as a designer. His work married a space age sensibility w...
Leather
$3,000 / set
Lucite and Leather Space Age Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of vintage midcentury Space Age acrylic swivel chairs with blood orange leather and newly powder coated bases.
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Luigi Colani, 1960s – Hermès Metaphores Silk
By Luigi Colani
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Luigi Colani, 1960s – Hermès Metaphores Silk Upholstery Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Luigi Colani in the 1960s, embodyi...
Metal
Pair of Lucite Arm Chairs by Jeff Messerschmidt Signed & Numbered of 1500
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of glamorous lucite arm lounge chairs designed by Jeff Messerschmidt in 1974 from the 1500 pipeline series chairs Constructed of thick acrylic pipe connected by polished al...
Aluminum
$2,981 / set
Funky Red Chairs from the 70s or 80s
Located in Beerse, VAN
Pair of funky chairs. Unfortunately the designer or manufacturer are unknown. The seats are covered with a cherry red upholstery that is still in very goo...
Fabric, Plastic
$6,099 / item
La Chair Sculptural Contemporary 'Silver'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. A functional design piece, La Chair bridges the gap between fine art, desi...
Metal
Set of 2 blue 4794 armchairs, Gae Aulenti, Kartell space age plastic 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Kartell
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Designed by Gae Aulenti for Kartell, the model 4794 armchairs represent one of his most famous forays into industrial design. Made entirely of lacquered foam plastic, these seats are...
Plastic
Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather rolls are interconne...
Glass
Italian Space Age Additional System armchairs by Joe Colombo for Sormani, 1970s
By Sormani, Joe Colombo
Located in MIlano, IT
Pair of armchairs model Additional System, with aluminum base and six cushions each, with rounded edges and of different sizes, placed side by side and connected to each other by hoo...
Aluminum
$4,712 / item
La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Black'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. A functional design piece, La Chair bridges the gap between fine art, desi...
Metal
Armchairs by Hans von Klier for Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate
By Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate, Hans Von Klier
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
These rare armchairs, designed by Hans von Klier for Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate in the 1970s, are a beautiful example of Italian Space Age design. The chairs rest on a glossy black...
Leather, Fiberglass
Black leather & Chrome plated metal 1960s fourline armchair by Zanuso for Arflex
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare black leather & chrome plated metal "fourline" armchair designed in the 1970s by Marco Zanuso and produced by Arflex. Very good condition.
Metal, Chrome
Attributed to Geoffrey Harcourt design Artifort in years '68 space age armchair
Located in Biella, IT
attributed to Geoffrey Harcourt design for Artifort in years '68 space age armchair original from years '70; the structure of the armchair is in plastic material and the cushions i...
Synthetic, Resin
Pierre Paulin, 557 or Tongue Chair, Artifort, 1967, free color choice
Located in Paris, FR
An astonishingly comfortable Tongue chair, designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in the 1960s and produced by the renowned high-end seating manufacturer Artifort. The chair has ...
Metal
Gianfranco Frattini Space Age Black Leather Sesann Armchair for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann armchair, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features black leather upholstery and a chrome tubular cage as structur...
Chrome
Pair of armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau, mod. Poppy, 1970s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Pair of armchairs from the "Poppy" series designed by Tito Agnoli and produced by Poltrona Frau in the 1970s. Very comfortable and cozy seat, practical for its small size, and in ex...
Animal Skin, Wood
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in White Velvet for Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Argelato, BO
Iconic Alky lounge chairs designed by Italian architect and designer Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed dire...
Metal
Organic Vintage Sculptural Red Lounge Chair by Achille & Piero Castiglioni 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage San Luca sculptural lounge chair or armchair from leather in burnt red color Italy 1960s designed by Achille & Piero Castiglioni. This very comfortable organic ...
Leather
Space Age Geometric Green Freestanding Armchairs Lounge Chairs Four (4) Ash 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age Geometric Vintage authentic Set with 4 freestanding armchairs or dining chairs from ash wood green stained with yellow fabric upholstery 1960s. A set of 4 rare space age au...
Upholstery, Ash
Scandinavian Space Age Style Leather and Chrome Armchairs by M-TOP, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Finland, around 1970 - manufacturer: M-TOP, marked by label - good original condition with patina - very stylish design. jt.
Chrome
Italian Rush, Rattan and Mid Blue Velvet, 1960s Armchair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful armchair was produced in Italy between the 1960s and the 1970s. It is handmade from rush and rattan and remains in pretty good condition: slight leaks of protective va...
Velvet, Rattan, Rush
Jet Lag Sculptural Modular Sofa Contemporary 'Red/Pink/Orange'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Available in a range of materials and customisable fabrics - a functional ...
Metal
Gae Aulenti "Locus Solus" Series Armchairs by Poltronova, a pair, 1960's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Locus Solus" chairs (translated from Latin meaning unique or solitary place) are an iconic Italian postmodern design by Gae Aulenti, 1964. Produced by Poltronova, the frame fea...
Steel
Italian Space Age Black Leather and Abs Plastic Armchair by Play, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Black leather and abs plastic armchair by Play, 1970s. Armchair with Tulip style round base, in white swivel abs. The seat and back are composed of two padded and ...
Leather, Plastic
Pierre Paulin, 557 or Tongue Chairs, Artifort, 1967, free color choice
Located in Paris, FR
An astonishingly comfortable Tongue chair, designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in the 1960s and produced by the renowned high-end seating manufacturer Artifort. The chair has ...
Metal
Space Age Vintage Brown Plastic Orange Faux Leather Swivel Armchairs 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage swivel armchair from brown plastic and orange faux leather seats produced in Germany 1970s. While the newly covered seats are in very good condition, the chocolate...
Faux Leather, Plastic
Gianfranco Frattini Black Leather Sesann Armchair for Cassina, 1972, Set of 2
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 2 Sesann armchair, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. They feature black leather upholstery and a chrome tubular cage a...
Chrome
$1,521Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern White Toga Chair by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The Toga chair was designed in 1968 by Sergio Mazza for Artemide. With its flowing shape this chair is like an organic sculpture. The fiberglass was cast ...
Plastic
Space Age Vintage White Faux Leather Metal Armchairs, France
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage pair of white faux leather armchairs or chairs, 1960s. The vintage armchairs feature a c-shaped chromed metal base and a white faux leather seat and back and the u...
Metal
Set of 4 Space Age armchairs in lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare Set of 4 Space Age Chairs in lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s Armchairs with an original, disruptive, ironic design, capable of giving rhythm and dynamism to the environment; he is...
Wood