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Space Age Seating

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
Space Age Blue Vintage Teak 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. The upholstery is covered with faux leather in bold blue color tone, which ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Space Age Seating

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Metal

Pair of Dark Brown Fabric Lounge Armchairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of dark brown fabric lounge armchairs, outstanding shape, comfortable, and so vintage!
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Late 20th Century European Space Age Seating

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Fabric, Plastic

Design and Colorful Fiberglass and Brushed Metal Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Design sofa and colorful fabric (seat cushion and fabric cover removable) with fiberglass shell and brushed metal luge feet.
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Seating

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Metal

Set Of 4 American 70's Brushed Aluminum And Eggshell Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 American 70's brushed aluminum and eggshell chairs by Burke, Inc. of Texas. Stamped BURKE, INC. DALLAS, TEXAS. Great for a small dining room or a ...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Seating

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Aluminum

Lion in Frost Set of 4 Lucite & Chrome Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Hanover, MA
Lion in Frost set of four absolutely pristine 29 inch bar height stools in hefty lucite rod and chrome embelishments with backless round swivel seats upholstered in pearlescent white...
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1980s American Vintage Space Age Seating

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Chrome

Scarpa ‘Soriana’ Sofa Set and Chair - 3pcs
Located in Hudson, NY
Elevate your living space with this Italian model 944 ‘Soriana’ set, consisting of two matching sofas and an accent chair. Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, in the ori...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Seating

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Wool

Orchidée Lounge Chair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France 1968 - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare French ‘Orchidée’ lounge chair designed by Michel Cadestin for Airborne in 1968. This sculptural chair features a white fiberglass frame with a dramatically curved seat back, ...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Seating

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Upholstery, Fiberglass

Space Age Anatomia armchair by Ahti Kotikoski for Asko
By Asko
Located in BAARLO, LI
Rare Space Age 'Anatomia' armchair by Finnish interior architect and designer Ahti Kotikoski for Asko. Bringing a piece of design history into your home, this chair won the prestigio...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fiberglass

Set of 2 vintage swivel armchairs by Michel Cadestin, Airborne publisher, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Experience the epitome of mid-century charm with this exquisite Set of 2 vintage swivel armchairs by Michel Cadestin + 1 Otomana, originally crafted and distributed by Airborne in th...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Seating

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Chrome

Vintage chrome cantilever space age dining chairs, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 8 space age cantilever design dining chairs with tubular chromed metal frames and reupholstered in black bouclé fabric. Beautiful timeless design. Good condition 1970s - Be...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Chrome

Dark Green Model 4854 Chair by Gae Aulenti for Kartell, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Gae Aulenti Producer - Kartell Model - Model 4854 Dining Chair Design Period - Seventies Measurements - Width 51 cm x Depth 47 cm x Height 75 cm x Seat Height 44 cm Mate...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Plastic

Set of 3 velvet armchairs from France, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 3 comfy armchairs made in France in the 1970s, with a nice squared velvet fabric, with shades of beige, green and brown. Very good condition. Can be sold separately (see other...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Seating

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Velvet, Foam

1 of 3 Italian Space Age Cantilever Lounge Chairs in Steel and Faux Leather, 70s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian Space age cantilever lounge chairs, made from a chromed steel base and faux leather upholstered seat-backrest. Italian production, 1970s. Overall well preserved and with exp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Italian Space Age Chromed Steel, Brown Velvet Dining Chairs, Italy 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of our Italian Space Age cantilever chairs, tubular chrome steel, velvet upholstered seat and backrest. Unknown Italian production of the late 1980s. Well preserved, with expect...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Italian Space Age Modular Sofa, Faux Leather, in Style of COR, 70s Italy
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

Velvet psychedelic armchair from France, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Velvet armchair made in France in the 1970s, with a beautiful psychedelic pattern (brown, beige and black). Very comfortable. Good condition overall, stitching repairs on the seat.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Seating

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Velvet

Set of 2 Poltrona Frau Regina Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman 2 Sets Available
Located in San Diego, CA
A contemporary interpretation of the classic bergère, Regina is a swivel armchair. Designed by Paolo Rizzatto, the fluid and aerodynamic Regina has an extremely generous and welcomin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Seating

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Steel

Elegant Swivel Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Mortsel, BE
Discover timeless sophistication with our Elegant Swivel Lounge Chair in luxurious brown leather. This distinguished piece seamlessly combines comfort and style with its ergonomic de...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Space Age Seating

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Leather

Set di 8 Sedie di Verner Panton per Herman Miller 1971
Located in Conversano, IT
Eccezionale e raro set di 8 sedie "Panton S Chairs" progettate da Verner Panton e prodotte da Herman Miller, autentiche del 1971. Queste sedie rappresentano un'icona senza tempo nel ...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Seating

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Plastic

Mid-century Modern Round Bamboo Pouf, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Round Bamboo Pouf, 1960s, Italy Measurements : Diameter: 55 cm Height: 26 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have any questions.
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1960s Vintage Space Age Seating

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Bamboo

Space Age Italian Lounge Chair designed by Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
"Rezia" module produced by "1p". The "Rezia" model, like many other projects of the 1P, was born as a modular sofa; In fact, the article that we propose in this case is a module that...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Velvet, Beech

Space Age Culbuto Chairs by Marc Held for Knoll 1970
Located in Naples, FL
A rare pair of playful space age chairs that rock in all directions. Le Petite Culbuto, 1970, for Knoll. Comfortable, important pieces of French and American design history. These pe...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Seating

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Leather, Fiberglass

Coppia di poltroncine anni 70/80
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Coppia di poltroncine anni '70/'80 in legno di frassino e con ruote. Nella parte bassa scomparto porta oggetti/riviste. Sono in buone condizioni considerato uso e età, da valutare il...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fabric, Ash

Exceptional Modernist Cantilever chairs in Wool and Alpaca, Italy 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful modernist lounge chairs in very good condition. These chairs were produced in the 1970s in Italy. The cantilever frames are crafted from chrome-plated steel, creating a l...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Sphère Lounge Chair by Boris Tabacoff for M. M. M., cushion with dedar fabric
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
space age and the race to the moon had a strong influence on global culture: from architecture to film, from fashion to furniture. interior design became increasingly experimental: e...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

Rare Set of Four Space Age Black Plastic Dining Chairs by Marcello Siard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 29.5" / W 16.8" / D 15.2" Height from floor to seat: 18.4" Back height: 14.8" A fabulous and rare set of 4 black molded Model 1050 plastic dining chairs by Marcello Si...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Plastic

Willy Rizzo, Set of 4 Chairs in Lacquered Wood for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970 Ca
Located in Argelato, BO
Willy Rizzo, set of 4 chairs in lacquered wood, fabric and aluminum, Mario Sabot production. Models created in the 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Aluminum

Pair OF italian armchairs 70s
Located in Paris, FR
pair of armchairs in brown velvet fabric. Made in Italy by the manufacturer lev & lev in the 70s. This sofa is designed for a high level of comfort with thick cushions. It is made up...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Seating

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Velvet

Italian Lacquered Bentwood Dining Chairs - a Set of 6
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of six mid century Italian dining chairs. Black lacquered bentwood with chrome hardware. Original geometric pa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Seating

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Chrome

vintage space age armchair, leather and fiberglass, 1970's
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
vintage space age armchair, Italy, 1970s It is made of white leather on the upper part and brown leather on the lower part The base is fiberglass. Some patina and traces of use on th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Leather, Fiberglass

Clear Plexiglass Chair with Metal Frame and Wooden Armrests
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair made of transparent plexiglass and metal frame. Armrests of lacquered wood. Some age-related wear and marks on armrests, plexiglass in good condition.
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Mid-20th Century European Space Age Seating

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Metal

Set of 2 Mauser Seat 150 leather armchairs by Herbert Hirche
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
These two Seat 150 leather armchairs are fantastic representatives of the Space Age. The soft, cognac-colored and quilted leather is in very good condition. The brown plastic shells of the backrests show slight signs of wear. The metal base typical of Hirche is in perfect condition on both armchairs. These absolute classics of the 70s Space...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Seating

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Leather

Pair of Italian Vintage Leather Armchairs in Space Age Style of the 70s
Located in Milano, IT
Step into the past with our remarkable Vintage Italian Leather Armchair Set. These exquisite armchairs, crafted in Italy during the 19...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Leather

1960s Chrome ‘Polar’ Chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo, Finland, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1960s pair of “Polar L-1001P” chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo, Finland. Rotating seats sit atop heavy tulip style chrome bases. Newly reupholstered in high quality soft wool teddy bouclé...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Seating

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Chrome

Space Age Italian Chrome Wrapped Oversized Arm Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A space age Italian armchair. Overstuffed silhouette, chrome wrapped detail and chrome feet. Reupholstered by its previous owner in a crisp white synthetic bouclé. Two available. sol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Seating

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Chrome

1960s Midcentury Gondola Sofa in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing sofa with the coolest lines. In the manner of Adrian Pearsall but no tags to indicate so. Use as is or redo in your favorite fabric. The plinth base is painted wood.
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1960s Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fabric, Wood

French 1970s Design Style Handcrafted Rattan Wicker Peacock Emmanuelle Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Sculptural and gorgeous Emmanuelle style rattan and wicker French 1970s design chair with a beige linen fabric round cushion seat 21.65 inches diameter and 26.77inches armrest height. A great vintage style centerpiece!.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Space Age Seating

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Wicker, Rattan, Fabric

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 Seating

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Chrome

Chromed Dining Chairs, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Set of Four, Italy I970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Set of four Space Age chrome dining chairs, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1970s Set of four mid-century steel dining chairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, 1970s. The chairs...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Steel

Space Age Vintage Brown Plastic Armchairs "Gaudi" by Vico Magistretti, 1968
Located in Brescia , Brescia
The exquisite Gaudi Space Age armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, with a captivating vintage patina in brown chocolate plastic. Designed with a sleek and futuristic aesthetic...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Plastic

Joe Colombo Universale Plastic Chair for Kartell White Italy Vintage Space Age
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 Seating

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Plastic

Cantilever Lounge Chairs by Marzio Cecchi, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Surbiton, GB
Cantilever lounge chairs designed by Marzio Cecchi, the visionary Firenze born Architect, Designer and Artist. The seat of the chairs are upholstered in a light cream boucle and ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Steel

Gispen by A.Cordemeijer Model 2210 from the 1960s
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
Gispen by A.Cordemeijer model 2210 from the 1960s. Complete original set from the 1960s. Taken over from the first owner who kept them tidy all these years. So the condition is very...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fabric

American Space Age Brown Fabric Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s
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...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

Papaia Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Ammannati & Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Izegem, VWV
These fiberglass lounge chairs are designed by Titina Ammannati & Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate in the 1970s. Two cosy Papaia space age chairs in a soft orange velvet up...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fabric, Velvet, Fiberglass, Polyester

White Space Age Plywood and Grey Fabric Chair by Eugen Schmidt, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic side chairs from Germany 1960s were designed by Eugen Schmidt for Soloform. They feature chromed steel legs and white lacquered bent plywood seats with newly upholstered ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

Mid Century Stackable Chairs 1970s
By Jean-Paul Emonds-Alt
Located in Herentals, BE
Set of 4 stackable orange chairs with chrome base and plastic seat. They were manufactured in the 70s by OVP Belgium and designed by J.P. Emonds. This designer is also known for ho...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Seating

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Chrome

'Pool' Modular Sofa, by Colani , Price Includes Reupholstery & choice of color
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Extremely rare and huge modular 'Pool' sofa by recently deceased German Space Age design pioneer Luigi Colani (1928-2019). I have been collecting elements of Colani's rare modular 'pool' sofa from all over Europe during the past 15 years and these are the very last of the remaining pieces from my personal collection. The listed price includes reupholstery in a choice of colors and also includes a matching 'Pool' sofa drinks table...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Seating

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Wool, Canvas, Fiberglass, Foam, Rubber

"Diplomat" Sofa by John Home for HK Furniture, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by John Home and produced by Howard Keith Furniture, United Kingdom, late 1970s. Model name "Diplomat'". Dark brown and beige striped fabric. Very good and fresh conditio...
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1970s British Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

Italian Sectional Sofa in polished Steel and Velours by Cassina , 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive sectional sofa in very good condition. Manufactured by Cassina Italy in the 1970s The sofa consists of four seating elements and one side table / Armrest. Each element...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Seating

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Gerard Le Fe Fibreglass Chair for Prisunic Editions, France, circa 1970
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 Seating

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Fiberglass

Finnish Fire Yellow Fiberglass Pastille Armchairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko, 1967
Located in MIlano, IT
Finnish fire yellow fiberglass Pastille armchairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko, 1967 The Pastille armchair is more a work of art than a simple armchair or rocking chair. Created in 1967,...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fiberglass

Set of Six ‘Coquillage’ Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Set of six ‘Coquillage’ chairs in good original condition. Manufactured by Meurop. Designed by Pierre Guariche in the 1960s. Pierre Guariche was known for created simplistic affor...
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20th Century French Space Age Seating

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Metal

Karuselli Lounge Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi in Orange Leather, 1960s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Finland, 1960s. Ergonomically shaped and enveloping lounge chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro. It has a chrome bar that is meant to be the suspension for the chair, and features a fiberglass ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Seating

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Chrome

1970 Space Age Ox Red Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Lounge chair from the 1970s of the Space Age Ära Manufactured is unknown Ox red aniline leather and fibreglass frame 4 small wheels on the base. Dimensions: Armchair: Width 9...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Seating

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Leather, Upholstery, Fiberglass

1970 Space Age Ox Red Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Lounge chair and ottoman from the 1970s of the Space Age Ära Manufactured is unknown Ox red aniline leather and fibreglass frame 4 small wheels on the base. Dimensions: Armcha...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fiberglass, Leather, Upholstery

Paul Boulva Mid Century Modern Three-Piece Suite Lounge Chairs with a Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and fabulous three-piece set which consists of two chairs with a low table. Fabric is a blue-green tweed with a black Naugahyde vinyl around the base of the chairs and the top o...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fabric, Rubber

Space Age seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age seating 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 seating 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, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Joe Colombo, Mario Bellini, Verner Panton, and Pierre Paulin. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $139 and tops out at $170,000 while the average work can sell for $3,783.

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