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.
$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
2 F152 Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs by Geoffrey D Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Izegem, VWV
Great set of lounge chairs by Geoffrey David Harcourt, designed for Artifort. These armchairs, upholstered in a brown leather on a plastic swivel base date from the 1970s and are in ...
Leather, Plastic
$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Restored Black Leather Yrjo Kukkapuro Swivelling Chairs for Haimi Finland
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
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...
Aluminum
Vintage Slat Bar Stools - Set of 3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your kitchen island or home bar with this exceptional set of three vintage bar stools. Combining Chinoiserie influence with a refined transitional aesthetic, these stools fea...
Fabric, Wood
Space Age Brown Red Plastic Vintage Chair Markus Farner Walter Grunder c 1970
By Markus Farner & Walter Grunder
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage chair designed by Markus Farner and Walter Grunder circa 1970 and executed by Herman Miller Zeeland, USA. A great chair features a brown plastic frame and newly cov...
Plastic
$72,000 / set
12 Dining Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chairs with chromed bronze ferrules 12 Glamorous Chairs Style: 60° Italian Materials: wood, leather and Chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer We have s...
Chrome
Gift Bow Modular Seating 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. The Gift Bow modular system is comprised of five stackable metal stools an...
Metal, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal
Space Age Model 557 Tongue Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, set of 2
Located in Izegem, VWV
Model 557 or the "Tongue" low lounge chair created in 1967 by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort in the Netherlands, stands out for its unique features. This design icon resemble...
Wool, Foam
Rodney Kinsman Omstak Stackable Chairs for Bieffeplast, White, 1972, Set of 8
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight Omstak chairs designed by Rodney Kinsman in 1972 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Bieffeplast. The Omstak chair is recognized as one of the icons of early High-...
Steel, Chrome
Yellow bench Locus Solus Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Locus Solus is a collection designed by the unpredictable flair of Gae Aulenti in 1964. The retro design of circular lines envelops any room with a touch of irresistible playfulness....
Metal
Mid-Century modern set of 2 stools and 1 coffee table, original pieces
By Gerd Lange
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Set of 2 stools and 1 coffee table, original pieces from the 1960s by Gerd Lange for “Die Gute Form.” Typical space-age design from the 1960s. Stackable. Made in Germany by Biester...
Glass, Plywood
Golden Limited Edition Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Longhi Italy no. 8/20
By Joe Colombo, Longhi
Located in Nagykovácsi, Central Hungary
LONGHI celebrated the Elda chair's 60th anniversary by creating a limited edition golden chair based on Joe Colombo’s original ELDA design. The chair was on...
Metal
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...
Metal
Vintage Lane Pencil Reed and Cane Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional sofa from Lane Furniture’s Altavista collection is a masterclass in Tropical Modernism and Hollywood Regency flair. Its subst...
Rattan, Reed
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Midcentury Brown Velvet Soriana Ottoman for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana ottoman, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1969. Re-upholstered with brown velvet. Winner of the “Compasso d’Oro” prize i...
Chrome
Gift Bow Modular Seating Sculptural Contemporary Lacquered '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. The Gift Bow modular system is comprised of five stackable metal stools an...
Metal, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal
Rodney Kinsman Omstak Stackable Chairs for Bieffeplast, White, 1972, Set of 2
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of two Omstak chairs designed by Rodney Kinsman in 1972 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Bieffeplast. The Omstak chair is recognized as one of the icons of early High-Te...
Steel, Chrome
"COCKTAIL" Armchair by FABIAN FREYTAG STUDIO
Located in Berlin, DE
ARMCHAIR COCKTAIL by Fabian Freytag Studio As displayed at the MILAN DESIGN WEEK Alcova Milano 2023. The Armchair by Fabian Freytag Studio is inspired by the compact but upholstere...
Stainless Steel
Pair of Authentic ARFLEX Italy T-Line Lounge Chairs Postmodern 1980s
By Arflex
Located in Buxton, GB
RARE Pair of Authentic ARFLEX Italy Lounge Chairs Postmodern 1980s For the serious collector of Italian design: A stunning matching pair of Arflex lounge chairs. These pieces repr...
Aluminum
$6,541 / item
Puffer XL Chair Sculptural Contemporary 'Olive'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The Puffer XL chair is available in a range of materials and customisable ...
Metal
Red-Eye Ottoman Sculptural Contemporary '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. The Red-Eye ottoman is available in a range of materials and customisable ...
Velvet, Wood
A Sculptural Wooden Monroe Chair by Alexander White
By Alexander White
Located in Surbiton, GB
A white Monroe Chair designed by the award winning British designer Alexander White. The Monroe Chair is an exploration of form and function through repetition using modern technolo...
Wood
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair Set, Resin and Leather, Italy, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Elevate your space with this bold and stylish lounge chair set, perfect for contemporary interiors or modern office settings. Featuring a vibrant orange base made in resin and luxuri...
Leather, Resin
Pair of Caprice Dining / Side Chairs by Philippe Starck for Cassina
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of modernist chairs with a retro / space age feel. This model is called the Caprice chair, they were designed by Philippe Starck in 2007 ...
Chrome
Pierre Paulin - Concorde F780 Lounge Chairs with their table
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage pair of lounge chairs, model F780 called Concorde, with their original table by Pierre Paulin (1966). Each armchair: width 56 cm, depth 76, seat height: 33 cm. Very good cond...
Iron
Blue Vintage Lounge Chair or Armchair Ekstrem by Terje Ekstrom for Stokke 1972
Located in Vienna, AT
Blue Vintage lounge chair or armchair Ekstrem designed by Terje Ekstrom 1972 for Stokke Norway 1972 and executed 1980s. An iconic and sculptural vintage armchair or lounge chair in a...
Metal
Rodney Kinsman Space Age Red Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971, Set 0f 4
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Vicenza, IT
This set of four red "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 chrome...
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Rings Low Stools - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add earthy warmth and architectural interest to your home or garden with this pair of vintage ceramic garden stools. Finished in a rich, matte chestnut brown glaze, these stools feat...
Ceramic
Studio Brocky Space-Age Rouge Wool & Chrome ‘Vanguard’ Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
A daring ode to the iconic curves and raw energy of the glam rock era, the Vanguard Lounge Chair draws inspiration from the silhouettes of classic electric guitars. Its sculptural fo...
Stainless Steel
Pulkka chairs by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko Finland
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
This set of four Pulkka chairs , designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and produced by Asko in Finland, is a strong example of Scandinavian design. The chairs feature an aluminium frame and...
Aluminum
$5,367 / set
Modular space age set in blue by Airborne
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
This modular set from the French brand Airborne consists of two armchairs and a corner element in a blue color. The elements can be placed separately or used together as a sofa by s...
Fabric
Space Age Armchair and Coffee Table in Fiberglass 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The chair has a smooth, green, bowl-like seat with a matte finish, designed for comfort while maintaining an artistic, sculptural look. The base is black, wide, and rounded, providin...
Fiberglass
Lounge Chair, White Lacquer, Faux Leather in Reptile Look, Germany, 1970s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Space Age lounge chair, white lacquer, leather, reptile look, Germany, 1970s Extraordinary design lounge chair from Germany, 1970s (Verner Panton Era style, Space Age) White lacquer...
Stainless Steel
Italian Space Age Orange Plastic Rocchetto Stools by Castiglioni Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Achille Castiglioni
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...
Leather, Plastic
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Low Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage ceramic garden stool is a masterclass in Postmodern abstraction, offering an authoritative presence through its bold, graphic aesthetic. Crafted with a high-glo...
Ceramic
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...
Plastic
Sectionnal sofa Poltrona Frau with matching coffee table , model Socrates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Socrates modular sofa by Poltrona Frau in leather from the 1980s, feather filling for the cushions . An iconic Italian sofa manufactured by Poltrona Frau for a high-end design that w...
Leather, Feathers
Christian Adam (1938-), set 4 chairs Trèfle Airborne ed., circa 1968
By Christian Adam
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Adam (1938-) Set of four Trèfle chairs Airborne edition, circa 1968 White polyester gelcoat, foam and blue fabric Maison Kvadrat W. 50 x H. 77x ...
Metal
Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Adalberto Dal Lago for Rossi Di Albizzate 1970
By Adalberto Dal Lago, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Izegem, VWV
Esthetically balanced chaise longue (115x59x68cm) with ottoman (60x58x36cm) produced by Rossi di Albizzate and designed by Adalberto Dal Lago. The use of chromed solid steel lays ex...
Chrome
Space Age Contemporary Brown Chenille Swivel Chair Tregua
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
Brown Chenille Swivel Chair with Chrome-Finish Base. A pause made object. Tregua is designed to slow things down — to occupy space with calm and turn the idea of comfort into someth...
Chenille
$2,087 / item
Space Age Postmodern Black Sheep Swivel Chair Caos
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
Swivel Chair in Black Shearling with Chrome-Finish Base. The Caos Swivel Chair celebrates the unexpected beauty that emerges from disorder. With its sculptural curves and dynamic pro...
Velvet
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Soriana Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1969. Re-upholstered with brown velvet. Winner of the “Compas...
Chrome
Space Age Apollo Swivel Chair by Patrick Norguet for Artifort
Located in Conversano, IT
Overview The Apollo armchair, designed by Patrick Norguet for Artifort in 2002, represents one of the most significant moments in the transition of the Dutch brand from historical mo...
Steel
8 Chairs , 1950, Country: Italy, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
6 chairs Material: Wood Country: italian Year: 1950 We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at you...
Wood
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
Grey Mohair and Chrome Lounge Chairs Designed by Malchioro for IPE, Italy, 1970
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful and elegant set of lounge chairs in very good condition. Made in Italy in the 1970s by IPE. Designed by A. Malchioro. The design of the chrome frame gives the armchair a...
Metal, Chrome
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...
Iron
Swivel Re.Lounge Armchairs by Burkhard Vogtherr for König & Neurath
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Re.Lounge armchair was produced by König + Neurath for very relaxed sitting and good conversation. A beautifully designed quality chair that of...
Chrome
'Auberge' Seating Group by Günter Beltzig, Germany, 1971
By Gunter Beltzig
Located in Antwerp, BE
The 'Auberge' seating group by Günter Beltzig is made from durable fiberglass and immaculately preserved. With its organic curves and sculptural form, this seating group is simply a ...
Fiberglass
Space Age Vintage Ivory Plastic Four Dining Chairs Helmuth Bätzner 1960s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age four white vintage dining chairs from plastic model No. BA 1171 by Helmut Bätzner for Menzolit Werke, 1966-1984. A wonderful set o...
Plastic
Space Age Electric Blue Vintage Teak Faux Leather Armchair or Lounge Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage blue armchair or lounge chair or club chair from teak plywood and chromed tubular steel. A wonderful chair to read a book and chill. The upholstery is covered with ...
Metal
Rare pair of "Half and Half" armchairs by Christian Germanaz, Airborne ed., 1968
By Christian Germanaz
Located in Paris, FR
GERMANAZ Christian (1940-) Half & Half armchair, design 1964, Airborne edition, 1968 Self-supporting bicoque structure in white gelcoat fiberglass, black rubber Width 86 x Depth 47 x...
Fiberglass
$715Sale Price|50% Off
Space Age Armchair in Pink and Black Leather with Steel Structure
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Exceptional space age style armchair, steel base with satin-finish steel fitting, rotatable seat in black and pink leather. On one side halo of presence of manufacturer's label. Sign...
Steel
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....
Wood
Chairs in Painted Metal and Leather, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
A pair of armchairs with suspended seats, featuring a painted metal base and upholstered backrest and seat covered in black leather. Light wear due to age and use, in overall good c...
Metal