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.
Pair of First Edition Groovy Chairs by Pierre Paulin Model F580 for Artifort
By Turner & Co. , Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Pierre Paulin F580 "Groovy" lounge chairs produced by Artifort and distributed in the USA by Turner Ltd. These are the first iteration designed in 1966 with the black sleigh ...
Aluminum
$22,000 / set
2 Armchairs, Year 1960, Denmark
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Lounge chairs year: 1960 Material: Leather and wood Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods...
Leather, Wood
$6,082Sale Price / item|20% Off
21st Madonna Ottoman Marble Spheres Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Inspired by the so-called "atomic period” of Dalí, Malabar designers conceived the Madonna Ottoman. This art-filled ottoman features four marble spheres...
Marble
1970s modular sofa in checkered fabric with four seats
Located in Premariacco, IT
An original vintage modular sofa from the 1970s, consisting of four independent sections/armchairs, characterized by soft, enveloping lines that are distinctly representative of the ...
Fabric, 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 cutout handle. Cool and timele...
Plastic
Folding Lucite "Plia" Chair by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
A Space Age chrome and transparent lucite folding chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy. With steel frame, seat and back in clear lucite, it represents the realiz...
Chrome
20th Century Fiberglass Space Age Chair, 1970's
Located in Paris, FR
20th century vintage white fiberglass chair of space age design with futuristic curves. In the style of the Orbit chair by Walter Grunder and M...
Fiberglass, Lacquer
Red Gaudi Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s, Set of 4
Located in Rouen, FR
Édités par Artemide dans les années 70, ces fauteuils Gaudi signés Vico Magistretti sont devenus des classiques du design italien. Avec leur silhouette sculpturale en polypropylène m...
Plastic
Cor Concha 4 Piece Space Age Modular Set by Jo Otterpohl, 1970
By COR
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
With the Concha program, Jo Otterpohl created one of the most distinctive German lounge furniture pieces of the 1970s for COR. The sculptural design language, the generously upholste...
Fabric, Wood
Chair F780 by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, New Upholstery, 1966
Located in Rijssen, NL
Paulin and Artifort developed these sensuous ‘Concorde’ lounge chairs back in 1960. Both chairs have a beautiful new rich high-end Boucle fabric ...
Chrome
$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
Space Age Vintage Brown Orange Plastic Lounge Chair Steen Ostergaard 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage lounge chair or club chair Meteor or President Chair from plastic and textile upholstery in the colors brown and orange. A bold authentic freestanding lounge chair perfect to relax and read a book as fireside chair or could work wonderfully in your library. Stamp embossed underneath: CADO Design Steen Ostergaard...
Upholstery, Plastic
Malaina Fibreglass Chair by Rodolfo Bonetto for Driade
Located in London, GB
Iconic Malaina fibreglass chair designed by celebrated Italian designer Rodolfo Bonetto for Driade, exemplifying the bold experimental spirit of 1970s Italian modern design. Sculptur...
Fiberglass
Model 905 Chairs with armrest by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1960s, Set of 4
By Vico Magistretti, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 4 rare dining chairs mod. 905 designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in the '60s. Black laquered wooden structure with red brick & black leather seat and backrest. Pretty go...
Leather, Wood
Pair Verner Panton Wire Cone Chairs, Chrome finish, Pop Modernist / Space-Age
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matching Pair of Verner Panton Wire Cone Chairs, Chrome finish, Pop Modernist / Space-Age..Chairs approx 20 -25 years old ? Wonderful or...
Chrome
Organic Vintage Sculptural Red Lounge Chair by Achille & Piero Castiglioni 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage San Luca sculptural lounge chair or armchair from leather in burnt red color Italy 1960s designed by Achille & Piero Castiglioni. This very comfortable organic ...
Leather
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
8 Black plastic & Aluminum 1970s MODUS stackable chairs by Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 8 Black Nylon/plastic and aluminum 1970s Stackable chairs by Tecno. This chair model was produced in different versions and colors. These...
Aluminum
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
Vintage Boho Trellis Rattan Lounge Chairs - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace relaxed, bohemian elegance with this exceptional pair of vintage rattan lounge chairs. Dating back to the mid-20th century, these chairs are a masterclass in natural craftsma...
Bamboo, Rattan
Black Dorsal Chair by G. Piretti & E. Ambas, Italy, 1980s
By Emilio Ambasz, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in KUTNO, PL
Designed in 1980 by Italian-Argentinian duo Giancarlo Piretti & Emilio Ambasz, exposing modernity and ergonomics - Piretti was already known for his innovative designs, such as the f...
Textile, Plastic
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Wien, AT
Eero Aarnio Ball Chair from the first production of Asko. An absolute design icon and known worldwide. The chair offers numerous seating options and can be rotated on its own axis. T...
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
1970s Space Age Stool by Flair in White Plastic and Purple Fabric
By Flair
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A striking example of European Space Age design, this 1970s stool by Flair balances futuristic form with practical comfort. The molded white plastic base features a distinctive hourg...
Plastic, Fabric
Attributed to Geoffrey Harcourt design Artifort in years '68 space age armchair
Located in Biella, IT
attributed to Geoffrey Harcourt design for Artifort in years '68 space age armchair original from years '70; the structure of the armchair is in plastic material and the cushions i...
Synthetic, Resin
Lavender lucite cantilever chair by Michel Dumas, made in France, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Lavender lucite cantilever chair by Michel Dumas for Atelier Michel Dumas, made in France in the 1970s. Made from thick smoked lucite in a soft lavender tone, the material is both ex...
Lucite
$399Sale Price|20% Off
1970's Gastone Rinaldi Chair - RIMA Italy
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Bern, BE
1970’s Gastone Rinaldi high backed dining chair. Produced by Rima, Italy. Black powder coated metal construction. Design: Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1970-1979 Produced: Rima, Italy, 19...
Metal
Newly upholstered Pair of Space Age Lounge Chairs attributed to Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional and rare pair of Italian Space Age lounge chairs dating from the early 1970s. This model is closely related to Gastone Rinaldi’s Orsola design for Rima and is document...
Steel, Chrome
$4,592 / item
La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Black'
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
Space Age Contemporary Black Chenille Swivel Chair Tregua
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
Black Chenille Swivel Chair. A pause made object. Tregua is designed to slow things down — to occupy space with calm and turn the idea of comfort into something almost architectural...
Chenille
Pair of Space Age Lounge Chairs by Salotti Martini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Space Age Lounge Chairs by Salotti Martini, Italy, 1960s Striking in form and rich in character, this rare pair of lounge chairs by Salotti Martini embodies the bold vision ...
Upholstery, Beech
Lounge Chair by Marzio Cecchi in Lucite and Leather
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Very rare Mid-Century Modern space age lounge chairs in clear lucite and leather by the Italian designer Marzio Cecchi. Born near Florence on March 1st 1940, Marzio Cecchi comes fro...
Leather, Lucite
Gianfranco Frattini Tobacco Alpaca Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
The Sesann lounge chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. This lounge chair features a chocolate brown alpaca velvet upho...
Chrome
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
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of three Sesann lounge chairs, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. They features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome...
Chrome
Michel Ducaroy Purple Cotton Togo Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, 1974, Set of 2
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Vicenza, IT
Togo modular sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy and manufactured by Ligne Roset in 1974. The set is composed of 2 modules. Purple cotton upholstery. Ex...
Cotton, Foam
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana lounge chair, 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” pr...
Chrome
Gae Aulenti "Locus Solus" Series Armchairs by Poltronova, a pair, 1960's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Locus Solus" chairs (translated from Latin meaning unique or solitary place) are an iconic Italian postmodern design by Gae Aulenti, 1964. Produced by Poltronova, the frame fea...
Steel
Gianfranco Frattini Khaki Brown Velvet Sesann Armchair for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann armchair, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features khaki brown velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular cage as stru...
Chrome
5 Modular Camaleonda Armchairs and Ottomans in Brown Corduroy by Bellini for C&B
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of modular armchairs and poufs in brown corduroy, mod. Camaleonda designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1970. The set consists of 5 elements: - 4 armchairs ( cm 71h x 65...
Metal, Chrome
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Three Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana three seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1969. Re-upholstered with brown ve...
Chrome
Jet Lag Chair Sculptural Modular Chaise Longue Contemporary '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. Available in a range of materials and customisable fabrics - a functional ...
Metal
Space Age Geometric Green Freestanding Armchairs Lounge Chairs Four (4) Ash 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age Geometric Vintage authentic Set with 4 freestanding armchairs or dining chairs from ash wood green stained with yellow fabric upholstery 1960s. A set of 4 rare space age au...
Upholstery, Ash
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Alpaca Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
The Sesann lounge chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. This lounge chair features a chocolate brown alpaca velvet upho...
Chrome
Red garden egg by Peter Ghyczy
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Brussel, BE
Red garden egg by Peter Ghyczy. Iconic space age piece in quite perfect condition.
Fabric, Fiberglass
$760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Round Pouf Ottoman in 1970s Psychedelic Floral Velvet a Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A playful and highly decorative vintage Moroccan round pouf or ottoman, upholstered in a bold 1970s-style psychedelic floral textile in warm shades of chocolate brown, burnt orange, ...
Fabric, Upholstery
$2,149Sale Price / set|10% Off
Late 20th Century Pair of dining chairs in chromed metal&black leather, Italian
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...
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Osvaldo Borsani 'Modus' chairs for Tecno, 1970s - set of 2
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Modus plastic and fabric desk chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy. Timeless design from the seventies. Overall good condition with normal age related wear. 1970s - I...
Plastic
"COCKTAIL" Ottoman by FABIAN FREYTAG STUDIO
Located in Berlin, DE
OTTOMAN COCTAIL by Fabian Freytag Studio As displayed at the MILAN DESIGN WEEK Alcova Milano 2023. The Ottoman by Fabian Freytag Studio is inspired by the compact but upholstered c...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Space Age-Style Smoked Opaque Acrylic Lounge Chair by Raphael Raffel
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful lounge chair designed by French designer Raphel Raffel circa 1970s. Chair is fabricated from smoked opaque acrylic and has a seat cushion and back cushion for increased com...
Acrylic
Marsala sofa set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
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
Toe Sofa in Stone Gray Teak and Outdoor Fabric Contemporary Sculptural Design
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Toe sofa in stone gray teak and outdoor technical fabric, contemporary sculptural style inspired by 1970s space-age design. The toe sofa stone gray is made from high-density foam, of...
Fabric, Teak
Black plastic & Aluminum 1970s MODUS stackable chair by Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black Nylon/plastic and aluminum 1970s Stackable chair by Tecno. This chair model was produced in different versions and colors. This proposals ...
Aluminum
Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s
By Mario Bellini, Olivier Mourgue, Joe Colombo, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory 100% mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Wood, Mohair
Giandomenico Belotti for Alias Leather Bar Stool, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
A distinctive vintage Italian bar stool designed by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, dating from the late 1970s. The piece combines a slender chromed tubular steel frame with a natura...
Chrome
$918Sale Price|60% Off
André Courrèges chair in plexi - France, 1970s
By Courrèges
Located in London, GB
A rare exercise in furniture design from French fashion legend André Courrèges (1923-2016). Its Space Age silhouette reflects the same interest in modernism and futurism that informe...
Plexiglass
Armchairs by Hans von Klier for Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate
By Hans Von Klier, Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
These rare armchairs, designed by Hans von Klier for Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate in the 1970s, are a beautiful example of Italian Space Age design. The chairs rest on a glossy black...
Leather, Fiberglass
Space Age Vintage Pair Duo Plastic Stools Tabouret Red Green 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space age vintage pair duo stools or tabourets from plastic in the colors fresh green and and light red 1970s Italy. A wonderful pair or duo stools or tabourets from plastic in fresh...
Plastic
Space age design lounge chair in blue fabric, Netherlands 1960s
By Olivier Mourgue, Pascal Mourgue, Pierre Paulin
Located in ECHT, NL
A sculptural 1960s lounge chair, designed in the spirit of Pierre Paulin and Olivier Mourgue, capturing the era’s fascination with organic form, comfort, and progressive living. Scu...
Metal
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
$2,882 / set
Funky Red Chairs from the 70s or 80s
Located in Beerse, VAN
Pair of funky chairs. Unfortunately the designer or manufacturer are unknown. The seats are covered with a cherry red upholstery that is still in very goo...
Fabric, Plastic