Space Age Stools
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.
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Style: Space Age
Space Age 1970s Stool with Storage Box in Vibrant Orange by Flair
By Flair
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Brighten your space with this original orange 70s stool produced by Flair, designed for organizing sewing tools in style. Its playful, compact form features a practical carrying hand...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Plastic
Space Age Stool Bilumen 'STACKI' Giorgina Castiglioni design, Italy 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Bilumen Stacki stool, designed by Giorgina Castiglioni, is an elegant representation of 1970s Space Age Furniture. With its smooth, flowing lines crafted in beige ABS plastic, th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Plastic
Space Age Stool by Olaf Von Bohr for Gedy, Italy 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the iconic Space Age era with this vintage stool designed by Olaf Von Bohr and crafted by Gedy in Italy during the 1960s. Embodying the geometric and minimalistic design pr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Plastic
Space Age Green Plastic Stool by EMSA, 1970s, Germany
By Emsa Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Green Plastic Stool by EMSA, 1970s, Germany
Measurements :
Height: 44 cm
Top diameter: 36 cm
Please do not hesitate to ask us if you h...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Plastic
Lion In Frost Swivel Bar Stools Lucite & Chrome Set of 4
Located in Hanover, MA
Stephen K. Frye for Lion in Frost set of four absolutely pristine 29 inch bar height stools in hefty lucite rod and chrome embellishments with backless 16.25 inch round swivel seats ...
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1980s American Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Chrome
Metal Space Ace Stool, 1970s, Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Metal Tulip stool. Comes with a brand new Red upholstery.
1970s.
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Metal
Italian Space Age Orange Plastic Rocchetto Stools by Castiglioni Kartell, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age orange plastic Rocchetto stools by Castiglioni for Kartell, 1970s
Pair of Rocchetto stools in bright orange plastic. The structure ha...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Space Age Stool by Olaf Von Bohr for Gedy, Italy 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the iconic Space Age era with this vintage stool designed by Olaf Von Bohr and crafted by Gedy in Italy during the 1960s. Embodying the geometric and minimalistic design pr...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Plastic
Castiglioni Rochetto White Plastic Stool or Table by Kartell, Italian Midcentury
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed in 1969 by the Castiglioni brothers, the "rochetto", or "spool" stool is a wonderful design. Two identical forms are fastened together giving it the distinctive hourglass sp...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic
1970s Space-age Plastic and Faux Leather Stool Footrest Made in Holland
Located in San Gabriel, CA
15.75" high x 15" wide x 8.5" deep
1970s beautiful, recently re-upolstered space age stool or footrest. Corners of stool don't sit snuggly, but this doesn't detract from the stool's...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
Space Side Table in 100% Recycled Plastic Designed by Squares & Things
Located in London, GB
Maddy, the founder of squares & things was inspired by the Space Age and the sweeping architecture of Oscar Neimeyer's buildings for her second collection of furniture - SPACE Collec...
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2010s British Space Age Stools
Materials
Plastic
Italian white fiberglass & olive green seat space age stool
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Very nice stool made of white painted fiberglass/resin with olive green cushioned seat. Very good vintage condition
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Fabric, Resin, Fiberglass
Set of 3 Ripcord stools Space Ace 1970s
By Artifort
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Three ,square Dark Brown Ripcord low Stools .
Round Plastic base . Typical Space Ace style .
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Fabric
Set of Three 1970's Plastic Stools, Pedestals, Tables
By Verner Panton, Kartell
Located in New York, NY
Cool set of three plastic pedestal, end, side table, stools. The set consists of two, green, and one white table, all are in very good, original condition, clean and ready to use. Ci...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Plastic
Casalino stools by Alexander Begge for Casala, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age design stackable Casalino stool designed by Alexander Begge for Casala.
All the stools are labelled underneath the seat.
They have a handy c...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Plastic
Italian 1960s bar stool made of green painted metal with perforated metal seat
Located in München, DE
Rare bar stool made of green painted metal with perforated metal seat.
Beautiful Space Age design from the 1960s. Made in Italy.
Very well preserved with very few signs of wear.
Pain...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Metal
Space Age Stool Bilumen 'STACKI' Giorgina Castiglioni design, Italy 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Bilumen Stacki stool, designed by Giorgina Castiglioni, is an elegant representation of 1970s Space Age Furniture. With its smooth, flowing lines crafted in beige ABS plastic, th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Plastic
Electric Blue Space Side Table / Stool by Squares & Things
Located in London, GB
Maddy, the founder of squares & things was inspired by the Space Age and the sweeping architecture of Oscar Neimeyer's buildings for her second collection of furniture - SPACE Collec...
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2010s British Space Age Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of Stainless Steel Metal Cone Bar Stools, Italy, 1990s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of stainless steel and cast aluminum metal bar or counter Cone stools. New upholstery bouclé fabric. In the mood of Mid-Century Modern Space Age , Verner Pantone.
Category
1990s Italian Space Age Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal, Aluminum
Winifred Staeb Stool for Form + Life Collection, Germany, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Winifred Staeb stool for Form + Life Collection in Space Age design in red.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Polyester
Space Age Orange Plastic Vintage Stool Sgabello Americano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
The vintage stool Sgabello Americano Robur by S.p.A. Biemme Bologna Italy 1970s shows a funny color and features in the middle a silver ribbon.
The plastic surface has fine scratches...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Plastic
Polo Stool by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy, 1979
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Polo stool by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for her and her husband’s company Kartell. Out of production and rarely seen this is a great piece for both beg...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Stools
Materials
Plastic
Space Age 1970s Stool with Storage Box in Vibrant Orange by Flair
By Flair
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Brighten your space with this original orange 70s stool produced by Flair, designed for organizing sewing tools in style. Its playful, compact form features a practical carrying hand...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Plastic
Z Stool by François Arnal for Atelier A, France, 1971
Located in Milan, IT
Z Stool by François Arnal for Atelier A, France, 1971.
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Chrome and Leather Stools, Italy 1970s
Located in London, GB
Pair of chrome and orange leather stools with a nice patina, Italy 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Chrome
Space Age plastic stool Robur Sgabello Americano, Italy, 1970s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Red plastic stool with a silver aluminum ribbon in the middle. Manufactured by S.p.A. Biemme Bologna, Italy 1970s. In very good vintage condition with only few minor scratches on th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Plastic
Italian Space Age black and white high bar stool, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age black and white high bar stool, 1960s
Space Age high bar stool with round base. The structure is made of thick white plastic and is composed of a larger cut cylinde...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Wood
Yellow Faux Leather Pair of Pouf Stool with Hidden Storage Space, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Yellow Faux Leather Pair of Pouf Stool with Hidden Storage Space, 1970s, Germany
Measurements :
Height: 40 cm
Diameter: 39 cm
Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have any ques...
Category
1970s Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Stool in Wood, Country France, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools.
Material: iron and wood
You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vin...
Category
1950s French Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Iron
Grey Faux Leather Adjustable Height Pair of Industrial Stools, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Grey Faux Leather Adjustable Height Pair of Industrial Stools, 1970s, Germany
Measurements :
Height: 43 to 60 cm
Seatingdiameter: 36 cm
Please do not hesitate to ask us if you hav...
Category
1970s Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Green Leather and Birch Wood Pair of Stools by IBISCO, 1970s, Italy
By Ibisco Sedie
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Leather and Birch Wood Pair of Stools by IBISCO, 1970s, Italy
Measurtements :
Seat : 45 cm X 38 cm
Height : 45 cm
Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have any questions.
Category
1970s Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage 5 Giganplast and TamTam Stools
By Kartell
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice mix set of vintage plastic Diabolo stools. 5 pieces 3 Giganplast Italy 1970s 2 Tamtam France 1970s. Good condition. signed.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Plastic
Bar Stools Midcentury From Steel and Wood White Gold, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of white and gold bar stools from Italy, circa 1970 - priced as a pair
Very stylish pair of barstools with a graphical wooden white s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rare Yellow-Green Lux Leather Swivel Stool by ISKU, 1960s, Finland
By Isku
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Yellow-Green Lux Leather Swivel Stool by ISKU, 1960s, Finland
**Heavy Product
*Rotatable top
Measurtements :
Height: 40 cm
Diameter: 50 cm
Please do not hesitate to ask us ...
Category
1960s Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Chrome Plated & Black Metal Burgundy Skay 1960/70s Stools by Velca
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Adjustable and pivotable stool produced by Velca between the 1960s and the 1970s. Black metal & rubber legs. Chrome plated metal structure with cushioned seat and backrest.
Adjustab...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Dafne orange chair, Gastone Rinaldi, Thema, 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Dafne Chair, designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema in 1970, represents an icon of Italian modernist design. Characterized by a mix of innovation and aesthetic boldness, it embodi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Metal
Vintage Stool or Side Table in Vibrant Orange with Curved Shapes, 1970s
By Flair
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Bold 70s orange stool, a true statement of retro design. Measuring 39 x 39 x 39 cm, it can double as a compact side table. Crafted in glossy molded plastic, its vibrant color and flu...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Plastic
Space Age Bar Stools by Jerry Johnson for Landes Inc. of California
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Perfect for a 1970s MOD lounge decor space!
Extremely rare stools from the ~Idyllwild~ collection of Landes Inc. of Californi, these 4 bar stools
were designed by Jerry Johnson of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Stools
Materials
PVC
Stool - red ladder by Norda, 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Condition: Fair - Superficial marks
Materials: Metal, Plastic
Era: 1970
Style: Post Modern
Category
1970s Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Metal
White Plastic & Chrome Plated Metal 1970s Stools by C. Salocchi for Alberti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of stool with tubolar chrome plated support and white painted plastic (maybe resine of fiberglass) folding seat. These thick seats are ergonomic and designed to fold away. The t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Vintage White Plastic Metal Stool by Luigi Colani Germany 1971
By Luigi Colani
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage organic stool from plastic in white and ivory color designed by Luigi Colani. Germany 1971 / 1972.
A rare collector piece, this new arrival, a stool from white and ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Plastic
Stool in wood, Sign Denmark, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stool / Sign: Denmark
You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982....
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Space Age Stools
Materials
Wood
Italian Post Modern White Plastic Stool Tokyo Pop by Yoshioka Driade, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Post Modern White Plastic Stool Tokyo Pop with Footres by Tokujin Yoshioka for Driade, 2000s
Stool mod. Tokyo Pop with a round b...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Space Age Stools
Materials
Plastic
Space Age stools for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Space Age stools 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 stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with plastic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age stools made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include François Arnal, Kartell, squares & things, and Achille Castiglioni. 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 stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $265 and tops out at $10,000 while the average work can sell for $1,029.