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 Ligne Roset Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy in a toasted brioche alcantara
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ligne Roset Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy in a toasted brioche alcantara. Signs of use commensurate with age. W68" D40" ...
Suede, Fabric
Modular Green Sofa Ensemble ‚Orbis‘ by Luigi Colani for COR, Germany, circa 1970
By COR, Luigi Colani
Located in Regensburg, DE
Exceptional large, modular Space Age design seating arrangement ‚Orbis‘ by Luigi Colani for COR in original green fabric and black shells, Germany, circa 1970. Design by Luigi Colani...
Chrome
Sofa, model « Gilda » by Michel Ducaroy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Exceptional and rare circular sofa, model Gilda, by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France circa 1972. Fully reupholstered with a luxury chestnut brown velvet fabric by Lelièvre Par...
Metal
Mario Bellini Blue Cotton Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 7
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features seven modules with backrest (four big modules and three small ones) and one armres...
Cotton, Velvet, Foam
Space Age Freestanding Modular Sofa Green Velvet Wittmann 1970s Austria
By Wittmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage freestanding modular sectional sofa elements model Rhombos from stitched corduroy in green color by Wittmann 1970s Austria. A joyful and livable freestanding and mo...
Metal
Vintage Space Age Modular Or Sectional Curved Sofa In Original Red Fabric, Tatra
Located in Zohor, SK
A striking vintage modular sofa produced by Tatra Pravenec in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. This exceptional Mid-Century Modern set consists of four individual modules, including ...
Chrome
8-piece Don Chadwick Herman Miller modular sectional sofa persimmon orange
By Herman Miller, Don Chadwick
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8-piece vintage Herman Miller modular sectional sofa by Don Chadwick in original persimmon orange wool upholstery. Comfortable, endless options, great condition. 6-piece U-shape is...
Wool
Mario Bellini Brown Alpaca Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features three modules with big backrest, and two modules with small backrest. Alpaca...
Velvet, Foam, Alpaca
Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features two modules with backrest and two armrests. Green linen velvet upholstery. Fu...
Velvet, Foam, Linen
Kimba Modular Four-Seat Sofa, Ligne Roset, France, 1973
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Rare and beautifully sculptural four-seat 'Kimba' modular sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973. Created during the same period as Ducaroy's iconic Togo collection, the Simba reflects his innovative approach to informal seating, combining generous proportions, a low-slung silhouette and distinctive quilted upholstery. This composition consists of four individual elements, including two corner modules and two central seats, together forming a spacious and inviting four-seater sofa. Its modular construction allows for different configurations, offering versatility while maintaining the characteristic soft, architectural appearance of the design. The entire set has been professionally reupholstered in a beautiful, soft ochre textile, enhancing its rounded forms, deep tufting and relaxed character. The warm, earthy colour brings a timeless elegance to this distinctive example of 1970s French furniture...
Textile
Mario Bellini Azure Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 6
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features six modules with backrest. High quality Italian azure linen velvet upholstery. ...
Linen, Velvet, Foam
Mario Bellini Green Linen Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features two modules with backrest, and one armrest. Green Italian linen velvet uphol...
Cotton, Velvet, Foam, Linen
Space Age Vintage Red Sectional Freestanding Sofa Vario Pillo Burghardt Vogtherr
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage modular sectional freestanding sofa Vario Pillo by Burghardt Vogtherr for Rosenthal Studio line 1969, Germany. A fabulous modular...
Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic
Modular Sectional Sofa Set by Peter Maly for Cor, Vintage Design, 1970
By COR, Peter Maly
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Exceptional modular lounge set designed by Peter Maly, consisting of six freely configurable seating elements and a matching coffee table. The design is characterized by its clean ar...
Fabric, Bentwood
Modular Space Age Vintage Blue Velvet Lounge Chair Rhombos Wittmann 1970 Austria
By Wittmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage modular element or sofa or lounge chair model Rhombos from stitched velvet fabric in blue color by Wittmann 1970s Austria. A wonderful modular sofa element or loung...
Fabric
Marsala sofa set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Zwevegem, VWV
Beautiful vintage cognac leather Ligne Roset Marsala set in its original leather and in completely original top condition. WOW. How beautiful leather can be. This authentic Ligne Ro...
Leather, Plexiglass
Team Form AG Trio Modular Sofa for COR, 1972, Set of 6
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Vicenza, IT
Trio Sofa, designed by Team Form Ag and produced by COR in 1972. The sofa features six elements that can be assembled in different combinations. This sofa needs restoration. We can p...
Cotton, Foam
$1,367Sale Price|50% Off
Space Age Italian Velvet Modular Sofa, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful two-seater sofa in Italian velvet from the 1970s Space Age period. The Italian sofa is made of dark orange textured velvet fabric. Its lines are very rounded with soft and ...
Velvet
Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features two big modules with two backrests and one armrest. Green linen velvet upholster...
Cotton, Velvet, Foam
Orchidée modular lounge chairs by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France
By Michel Cadestin, Airborne International
Located in Brussels, BE
This Space Age set includes five fiberglass armchairs and a matching ottoman, designed by Michel Cadestin in the late 1960s and produced by Airborne International. Each armchair h...
Fabric, Fiberglass
Mario Bellini Red Cotton Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5
Located in Vicenza, IT
“Camaleonda” sofa, in red cotton upholstery, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy. The sofa is very comfo...
Velvet, Foam, Cotton
Mario Bellini White Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
“Camaleonda” sofa, in white velvet upholstery, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy. The sofa is very comfort...
Velvet, Foam, Chenille
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
$35,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it...
Plastic, Velvet
$23,500 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, set of four. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini,...
Leather, Plastic
$17,600 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 3
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, three elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Belli...
Leather, Plastic
$31,000 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, Set of 5
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of five. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintag...
Velvet, Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Curved or Circular Modular Serpentine Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A six piece modular sofa circa 1970's. These feature their original burnt orange wool fabric. In usable condition but would look great with updated fabric. We have 2 matching sofas...
Fabric
$2,644Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24.81 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Green velvet seventies sectional sofa in the style of COR TRIO, circa 1970
By COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Groovy modular sectional sofa in original green velvet fabric, circa 1970. Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Sectional sofa Design period: 1970’s Date of manufacturing: ...
Velvet
$19,500 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of four. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs,...
Bouclé, Plastic
Wittmann Atrium modular sofa Austria 1970
By Wittmann
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super cool Wittmann Atrium modular leather sofa manufactured in Austria 1970. This sofa is made of dark brown leather and consists of a 2-seater and 2 sin...
Leather
1970s Wittmann Hochbaret leather Modular Sofa, Austria
By Wittmann
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of wear due to age - Patinated leather - heigh of seat 41 cm
Leather
$22,800 / set
H 27 in W 189 in D 40 in
Set of 5 Togo Modular Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Togo modular sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, dating to the 1970s, features rich olive green corduroy upholstery, deep quilted folds, and a distinctive low profile. Its s...
Fabric
$14,600 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 3
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory wool bouclé, Italy, 1970, three elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa ...
Bouclé, Plastic
$14,600 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 3
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory wool bouclé, Italy, 1970, three elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa ...
Bouclé, Plastic
$11,658 / set
H 24.41 in W 137.8 in D 63 in
COR Trio Sectional Sofa in New Burnt Orange Fabric, Germany / Switzerland, 1972
By COR, Team Form AG
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
This COR TRIO sofa has been new upholstered in an amazing burnt orange high pole velvet fabric, just like the original orange. The fabric is extremely comfortable and cozy. We have m...
Fabric
$38,400 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, eight elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, redis...
Plastic, Velvet
Divano modulare anni '70 in stoffa a quadri con quattro sedute
Located in Premariacco, IT
Originale divano modulare vintage degli anni ’70, composto da quattro elementi/poltrone indipendenti, caratterizzato da una linea morbida, avvolgente e decisamente rappresentativa de...
Fabric, Plastic
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H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 37.01 in
Set di 3 Poltrone / Divano Modulare by Adriano Piazzesi, Italia anni '70
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Salotto modulare composto da un set di tre poltrone identiche unite a formare un divano a tre posti o un divano due posti e una poltrona. Modello iconico design di Adriano Piazzesi e...
Steel
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H 26.4 in W 36.2 in D 36.2 in L 26.4 in
Mario Bellini Brown Velvet Camaleonda Lounge Chair for B&B Italia, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda lounge chair, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. Brown cotton velvet upholstery. Fully restored in Italy. The sofa is very comfortable, a...
Cotton, Velvet, Foam
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H 27.56 in W 112.21 in D 37.41 in
Modular Sectional Sofa Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Fully modular sectional sofa couch Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy. 3 sectional chairs elements also use as armchairs, footstools, slipper lounge chairs. Each section is 9...
Metal
5 Seat Camaleonda Sectional, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970
Located in Las Vegas, NV
An icon of design, the name Camaleonda is a portmanteau combining the Italian words for “chameleon”, to signify its adaptability, and “wave” for its undulating aesthetic. This exampl...
Velvet
Camaleonda Sofa, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Modular Camaleonda sofa for B&B Italia by Italian architect Mario Bellini in original orange and grey corduroy velvet. Designed in 1970, the Camaleonda was named both for its abilit...
Velvet, Foam
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H 32 in W 125 in D 100 in
German Space Age Modular Sectional Sofa & Ottoman in Green Mohair, c. 1970's
Located in Norwalk, CT
NOTE: Dimensions provided refer to the assembled sofa as a whole. Each armless section measures 25.75" wide; each one-arm section measures 29.5" wide. The corner section measures W 55" x D 32". Seat depth is 20.5". The ottoman measures H 16" x W 26" x D 28". Give your lounge space an instant update with this bold Space Age corner sofa and matching ottoman, produced in the style of the famous German firm Laauser. With its (6) lightweight modular sections...
Metal
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H 23.63 in W 125.99 in D 94.49 in
Las Vegas Custom Ordered 'Pool' Modular Sofa, by Colani including Reupholstery
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Custom Las Vegas Pool 2 corner elements 6 elements with backrest 4 floor cushion elements 3 headrests pieces 3 leg/back rest pieces 1 white Colani Pool ta...
Wool, Canvas, Fiberglass, Foam, Rubber
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H 25.99 in W 26.78 in D 31.11 in
Vintage Italian Space Age Modular Sofa, Faux Leather, in Style of COR, 70s Italy
By COR, Luigi Colani
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian Space-age four-part vintage lounge seating set or modular sofa. Beautiful and unique shape and a high-quality 1970s production in thick reddish brown faux leather upholstery...
Metal
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H 29.14 in W 38.98 in D 40.56 in
Space Age Vintage Burnt Red Togo with Stool Alcantara Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage modular chair with stool Togo from ultra suede fabric in burnt red color tone by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset France 1973 manufactured 1990s. An iconic authentic cosy fireside chair with stool Togo, in a warm red color tone shows crumpled design in stitched ultra suede fabric. Very beautiful as freestanding comfortable 2 piece modular lounge chair with stool, which shows a mix of stylish French chic and organic warm color nuance. Perfect in any space. The surface shows some minor signs of age and use, the foam is stable and sturdy. This space age creation turned to a timeless design icon and could easily paired with contemporary environment as well as traditional interiors. Labeled with company´s name Ligne Roset Made in France...
Ultrasuede
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H 24.41 in W 32.29 in D 37.41 in
Space-Age Leather Modular Sofa Set Attributed to Michel Ducaroy, France 1970’s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A unique 1970’s French modular sofa set consisting out of 5 individual pieces. Attributed to Michel Ducaroy, this set is made out of dark brown lea...
Leather
Italian Modular Four Piece Chrome Wrapped Sectional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Italian four piece modular sectional. Tubular chrome wrap detail. Original beige gridded velvet upholstery. One curved corner piece and three side pi...
Chrome
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H 26.4 in W 36.2 in D 36.2 in L 26.4 in
Mario Bellini Brown Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features two big modules with one backrest. Brown cotton velvet upholstery. Fully ...
Cotton, Velvet, Foam
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H 26.4 in W 36.2 in D 36.2 in
Mario Bellini Azure Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 6
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features seven modules with backrest (four big modules and three small ones) and one armre...
Velvet, Foam, Linen
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H 26.4 in W 36.2 in D 36.2 in
Mario Bellini Blue Cotton Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 7
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features seven modules with backrest (four big modules and three small ones) and one armres...
Velvet, Foam, Cotton