Space Age Chairs
SPACE AGE STYLE
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.
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Style: Space Age
Period: 1970s
Set of Four Mid-Century Chromed Dining Chairs in White Dedar Milano Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Dining Chairs - White Bouclé Chairs - Chromed Cantilever Chairs
Set of four Mid-Century Modern / Space Age dining chairs, with a decorative continuous tubular frame in ch...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Chairs Mod.4854 Gae Aulenti, Kartell
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Chairs Kartell by Gae Aulenti Mod.4854
Chairs Mod.4854 Gae Aulenti, Kartell
The Mod.4854 chair is an iconic creation by famous Italian designer Gae Aulenti for Kartell, a renowned It...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Enzo Mari chair
By Enzo Mari
Located in PARIS, FR
Box model chair by designer Enzo Mari (1932-2020) for Castelli. 1970. Metal structure covered in gray lacquered PVC. Perforated seat and back in brown plastic. In good condition.
DV56
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chair for Helsinki School of Arts, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare chair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1970s. Wood with metal legs. Space age style. Designed for Taideteollinen Korkeakoulu (later known as Aalto University). Good vintage conditio...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chairs, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of three rare chairs, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1970s. Wood with metal legs. Space age style. Designed for Taideteollinen Korkeakoulu (later known as Aalto University). Good vi...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Space Age Four White Vintage Plastic Dining Chairs Alexander Begge, 1971
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age set of four vintage dining chairs named Casalino by Alexander Begge, Germany, 1971 for Casala, Germany was made of cream white plastic. Also the dining chairs feature upho...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic
4867 Universale Chair by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1970s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
4867 Universale Chair by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1970s
good condition
color: green
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Poltrone Galaxy Space Age di Alf Svensson e Yngve Sandsteöm per Dux, 1970 ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
Coppia di poltrone modello Galaxy, in stile e del periodo Space Age, con scocca in resina, base in metallo, imbottitura trapuntata su schienale e seduta e rivestimento in pelle nera.
Progetto di Alf Svensson e Yngve Sandsteöm per Dux, 1970 ca.
Buone condizioni, in patina e con i segni del tempo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Poltrone Galaxy Space Age di Alf Svensson e Yngve Sandsteöm per Dux, 1970 ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
Coppia di poltrone modello Galaxy, in stile e del periodo Space Age, con scocca in resina, base in metallo, imbottitura trapuntata su schienale e seduta e rivestimento in pelle nera.
Progetto di Alf Svensson e Yngve Sandsteöm per Dux, 1970 ca.
Buone condizioni, in patina e con i segni del tempo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Casalino Fiberglass Chair by Alexander Begge for Casala, 1974
Located in Den Haag, NL
Casalino Fiberglass Chair by Alexander Begge for Casala, 1974.
This vintage armchair model 2007-2008 was designed by Alexander Begge and made circa 1974 by Casala. It is made from ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
1970s 33m Grey Chairs by Richard Ogg for Emeco
By Emeco
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s 33m chairs by Richard Ogg for Emeco. Perforated plastic. Good condition with some wear to plastic and chrome. Six available and sold individually.
Category
1970s American Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Joe Colombo Chairs Sedia Universale 4867 by Kartell Vintage Made in Italy
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Vancouver, BC
A Colombo classic! It's safe to say these are making a comeback in modern interiors today and its sensibility can match well with a wide range of materialities. The design is also it...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set 4 Space Age Lucite Swivel Dining / Lounge Chairs , manner of Laverne
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 4 Space Age Lucite Swivel Dining / Lounge Chairs , manner of Erwine & Estelle Laverne.. Extremely comfortable,, Lucite shell tops in nice original condition,, minor scratches to ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Steel
Targa chair by Klaus Uredat, for Horn Collection
By Klaus Uredat
Located in TILBURG, NL
Targa chair, designed by Klaus Uredat for the Horn Collection around 1971. Moulded polyethurane chair with plastic shell, newly reupholstered with faux/fak...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic, Polyester
Space Age Vintage Chairs Chromed Steel Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age pair of vintage chairs from chromed tube steel model Sabrina for Rima, Italy, 1970s.
Slightly curved chromed tube steel floats from the seat and back into the base.
The d...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller / Fehlbaum, in white 1976
Located in Halle, DE
Panton S-Chair, designed by Verner Panton for Hermann Miller / Fehlbaum. Color: white. The chair is from the 2nd production run from 1970 onwards in thermoplastic luran-s with reinfo...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Willy Rizzo, Set of 4 Chairs in Lacquered Wood for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970 Ca
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Argelato, BO
Willy Rizzo, set of 4 chairs in lacquered wood, fabric and aluminum, Mario Sabot production. Models created in the 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1979 Niels Gammelgaard Ted Net White Metal Grid Folding Chairs for IKEA
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1979 white metal folding grid chairs designed by Niels Gammelgaard. Excellent condition, very nice color to go with anything. Minor scuffs from age and use. Four are available and so...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rodney Kinsman Space Age Yellow Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971, Set 0f 18
Located in Vicenza, IT
This set of 18 yellow "Omstak" stackable dining chairs was designed by Rodney Kinsman's eponymous company in London in 1971 and produced in Italy by Bieffeplast.
They feature a chrom...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller / Fehlbaum, in white 1976
Located in Halle, DE
Panton S-Chair, designed by Verner Panton for Hermann Miller / Fehlbaum. Color: white. The chair is from the 2nd production run from 1970 onwards in thermoplastic luran-s with reinfo...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 4 rattan chairs, 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of three rattan chairs with natural and green painted rattan. France, 1970s.
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Chrome tulip base arm chairs - set of four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W26 D26 H31 SW18 SD17 SH18 AH27
Vintage set of four dining chairs. Each chair is structurally sound and sturdy with no structural damage. Light patina is shown closely and minor are...
Category
1970s Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Yellow Omkstak Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of vintage 1970s Omkstak chairs in yellow by Rodney Kingsman for Bieffeplast. Wire frame and perforated
metal seat and back. Can be used inside or ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Red Omkstak Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of vintage 1970s Omkstak chairs in red by Rodney Kingsman for Bieffeplast. Wire frame and perforated
metal seat and back, powder coated. As the na...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of four Space Age Italian chairs in metal and velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four Space Age Italian chairs dating back to the 1970s is up for grabs. These chairs embody the iconic and enduring Space Age design, ep...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Molar Chairs by Wendell Castle 1970s, gel-coated fiberglass space age mod
Located in Brooklyn, NY
MOLAR ARMCHAIRS
WENDELL CASTLE C.1969
Molar Armchair designed by Wendell Castle, part of his Molar Group collection. Exceptionally unique design informed by Castle’s extensive exper...
Category
1970s American Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Rubber
Set 2 Chairs Michel Dumas
By Michel Dumas
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare set de 2 chaises sculpture de Michel Dumas - années 70
Plexiglass
En bon état général / pas de manque ni fêle . tres robuste
85 x 45 x 45 cm / hauteur assise : 48 cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Altuglas, Plexiglass
Pair of vintage Italian made dining chairs in chromed metal and black leather
Located in Milano, IT
Offered from Spinzi Milano is an attractive and well preserved set of two occasional / dining chairs from the Space Age era. Made around the mid 1970s, they perfectly represent the s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
2 Italian Space Age Gastone Rinaldi Chrome Chair
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Culver City, CA
Amazing vintage chrome chair by G. Rinaldi for RIMA from Italy, circa 1970. Perfect lines a chic futuristic & beautiful.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Steel
Joe Colombo Universale Plastic Chair for Kartell White Italy Vintage Space Age
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Nice set of two chairs by Joe Columbo. Manufactured by Kartell.
The Universale chair is one of the first molded plastic chairs created.
The ch...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Verner Panton S Chairs
Located in London, GB
Set of 6 Verner Panton chairs in white lacquered molded ABS. Publisher's imprint under the seat.
Herman Miller edition for Fehlbaum 1971 (except one from 1973). Bibliography: Peter...
Category
1970s American Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Rare Black Leather "Cobra" Space Age Dining Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Chrome
Located in Milano, IT
Born 1926, Giotto Stoppino was one of the most relevant representative of the Italian Space Age movement. He worked as an architect but, most importantly, as a designer - penning obj...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Pair of 70's white Spaghetti chairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, Italy
Located in München, DE
Pair of 70's original Spagetti chairs in white by Giandomenico Belotti. Manufacturer is Alias. Made in Italy. Rare in white lacquered frame and white seats + backrests. Beautiful minimalist Italian design of the Pop Art era. In good condition with slight signs of wear and patina.
The paint is scratched in some places on the back of the backrests. That's why you can see a little rust film. The paint has been touched up in a few places on the feet. You can see it well in the photos.
Both chairs are in the same good condition.
All plastic...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Restored Black Leather Yrjo Kukkapuro Swivelling Chairs for Haimi Finland
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of swivelling chairs model ‘415A’ Finland 1960s
These organic shaped dining chairs were designed by the Finnish artist Yrjö Kukkapuro
Molded fiberglass and casted aluminium...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Verner Panton Leather Cone Chair VP01, Type B, 1994 Limited Edition
By Verner Panton, Polythema
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Very rare out of production Verner Panton leather cone chair
signed Polythema - Verner Panton and No: - 207
good condition with slight signs of use.
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Space Age Pair of Red Plastic Chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age pair of red plastic chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
Pair of chairs with rounded shapes, in red plastic with removable l...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
1970s Meritalia Sculptural Space Age Air Loungers Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare Fabio Novembre for Meritalia sculptural chairs. The beautiful set in dark and light gray ultra suede is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! The fabulous chairs of the Air Lounge System...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede
Horn Collection Side Chair
Located in Nagoya-Shi, 23
This indoor/outdoor chair was introduced in the 1970s by the West German furniture manufacturer Horn. The chair is made of a resin-based material called polyurethane Duromar, a material developed by the company, and is very lightweight.
The one-piece structure of this interesting chair...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Italian Modern Space Age Black Leather and Yellow Metal Chair, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Leather and metal space age chair, 1970s
Space age chair with tubular structure in yellow painted metal and seat in black leather. The backrest is characterized by geometric shapes ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Space Age Chair in Curved Chromed Steel, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age chair in curved chromed steel, 1970s
Chair in curved chromed steel. The seat and back are made of fine tubular chromed steel that fo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Space Age White Plastic Round Chairs, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age white plastic round chairs, 1970s.
Set of 6 chairs with round seat, entirely in white plastic. The round seat joins the backr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Table and 4 Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Vidal Grau, 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular set of table and chairs with Sabrina design by Gastone Rinaldi sealed Vidal Grau, with original upholstery.
Dimensions:
Chair: Width 53 cm x height 80 cm x depth 55 cm -- Seat height 50 cm...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Vintage Orange Plastic Metal Chair 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Pop Art vintage plastic metal chair from a sports stadium in Vienna shows a steel frame and an orange plastic seat shell. The seat shell is plastered...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Space Age Set of Two Dinning or Easy Chairs Made in Spain, 1970s
Located in Haderslev, DK
Cool and elegant set of two Space Age chairs made in Spain by Felpam SL start, 1970s.
Red velvet upholstery light worn and with stains to the fabric.
Off white shell made of ...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
President Lounge Chair by Steen Ostergaard for Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1970s
Located in Haderslev, DK
Iconic lounge chair from the 1970s by Steen Ostergaard for Poul Cadovius.
The model is called President lounge chair.
It has been fully r...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Felt, Fiberglass
Set of Two Yellow Targa Chairs by Klaus Uredat for Horn Collection, Germany
By Klaus Uredat
Located in Haderslev, DK
This special set of two Targa chairs has been designed by Klaus Uredat for Horn Collection early 1970s. Made from composite fiberglass and has been restore...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set 6 chairs Verner Panton from 1970
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare set de 6 chaises Verner Panton datant des années 70. Edition Fehlbaum
Couleur violet / rare dans cette teinte.
Chaises signées sous l'assise .
En tres bon état general . Aucu...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Italian Space Age Green Plastic Chairs 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age green plastic chairs mod. 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
Pair of chairs mod. 4875 with rounded seat and back, in brigh...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Panton Chairs by Verner Panton for Fehlbaum / Herman Miller 1976
Located in Halle, DE
Set (2) Panton s-chairs, designed by Verner Panton for Hermann Miller / Fehlbaum. Color: white. The chairs are from the 2nd production run from 1970 onwards in thermoplastic luran-s ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Space Age White Fiberglass Plush Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern space Age white fiberglass plush XL lounge chairs, Italy 1970s.
Stunning pair of 2 huge Space Age lounge chairs in snow white...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Joe Colombo Universale Plastic Chair for Kartell White Italy Vintage Space Age
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Nice set of eight Italian chairs by Joe Colombo.
The black plastic model 4867 universale chair are a true Italian icon.
Manufactured and stamp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
American Space Age Brown Fabric Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
American space age brown fabric Tulip Armless chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s
Iconic and elegant Tulip armless chair with round base in white pa...
Category
1970s American Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gerard Le Fe Fibreglass Chair for Prisunic Editions, France, circa 1970
By Prisunic
Located in London, GB
Prisunic editions was both a manufacturer and retailer founded in France during 1968. The company’s aim was to revolutionise the furniture industry within France offering the consumer a cutting edge product and retail experience. Prisunic editions sold its futuristic designs often from moulded plastic and fiberglass through a catalogue. Their approach was guided by a desire to create impactful design that was affordable to the masses. Their project attracted highly regarded designers from across Europe such as Marc Held, Gae Aulenti and Terence Conran.
This chair’s form is very much a consequence of the moulding process employed. The chairs soft undulating curves are not an aesthetic decision per se but in fact the result of engineering. The chair is in good structural and cosmetic condition with minor signs of use and sits like a dream with our Marc Berthier Ozoo desk...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Space Age chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Space Age chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with plastic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Kartell, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, and Herman Miller. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $384 and tops out at $42,008 while the average work can sell for $2,760.
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