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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.

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Style: Space Age
Pair of "Orsay" chairs Italy - 1970s
Pair of "Orsay" chairs Italy - 1970s

Pair of "Orsay" chairs Italy - 1970s

By Gae Aulenti

Located in Forest, BE

The model “Orsay” chair is defined by its bent and welded steel structure, creating a silhouette that is both graphic and light. The seat and backrest, with their enveloping forms, a...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

Space Age Vintage Brown Orange Plastic Lounge Chair Steen Ostergaard 1960s
Space Age Vintage Brown Orange Plastic Lounge Chair Steen Ostergaard 1960s

Space Age Vintage Brown Orange Plastic Lounge Chair Steen Ostergaard 1960s

By Steen Ostergaard

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...

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1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Seating

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Upholstery, Plastic

Suite de 4 chaises italiennes vintage Gastone Rinaldi en métal chromé et galette
Suite de 4 chaises italiennes vintage Gastone Rinaldi en métal chromé et galette

Suite de 4 chaises italiennes vintage Gastone Rinaldi en métal chromé et galette

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in BESANÇON, FR

4 chaises vintage des années 70, attribuées au designer italien Gastone Rinaldi pour RIMA, splendide design, en métal chromé, galettes neuves en tissu bouclettes blanc. Très bon état...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

1970s M. F. Harty for Stow Davis Tomorrow Sofa Chair Set of 7
1970s M. F. Harty for Stow Davis Tomorrow Sofa Chair Set of 7

1970s M. F. Harty for Stow Davis Tomorrow Sofa Chair Set of 7

By Stow Davis

Located in Bensalem, PA

This is a truly remarkable one of a kind set that came out of the VIP section of Teterboro airport in northern New Jersey adjacent to Newyork it was said that Paul McCartney and Pres...

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1970s American Vintage Space Age Seating

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Chrome

Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Tan Leather 1970's
Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Tan Leather 1970's

Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Tan 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...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Aluminum

Set of 8 Camaleonda Sittings Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970
Set of 8 Camaleonda Sittings Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970

Set of 8 Camaleonda Sittings Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

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 8 elements: - 5 armchairs (cm 71H x 65...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

Metal, Black Leather Castiglia Chairs by A. Castiglioni for Zanotta, Set of 4
Metal, Black Leather Castiglia Chairs by A. Castiglioni for Zanotta, Set of 4

Metal, Black Leather Castiglia Chairs by A. Castiglioni for Zanotta, Set of 4

By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Set of 4 stackable armchairs in chromed tubular metal, seat and back in black leather and spring structure for a comfortable seat. Model "2062 Castiglia" designed by A. Castiglioni a...

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Plato Ginello Lounge Chair
Plato Ginello Lounge Chair

Plato Ginello Lounge Chair

By Plato Design, Davis Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s, fully restored in Maharam “Toostripe” - there is wear to the frame including scuffs, scratches, minor losses to the chrome, and fading. See photos for details

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Chrome

La Chair Sculptural Contemporary 'Silver'
La Chair Sculptural Contemporary 'Silver'

La Chair 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. A functional design piece, La Chair bridges the gap between fine art, desi...

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2010s British Space Age Seating

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Metal

Space Age Vintage Pair Duo Plastic Stools Tabouret Red Green 1970s Italy
Space Age Vintage Pair Duo Plastic Stools Tabouret Red Green 1970s Italy

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...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Plastic

1970s Space Age Stool by Flair in White Plastic and Purple Fabric
1970s Space Age Stool by Flair in White Plastic and Purple Fabric

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...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Plastic, Fabric

Complete lounge seating area by Gian Pietro Arosio
Complete lounge seating area by Gian Pietro Arosio

Complete lounge seating area by Gian Pietro Arosio

By Pietro Arosio

Located in RIDDERKERK, NL

This complete Italian lounge seating area, designed by Gian Pietro Arosio in the 1970s, is a striking example of sculptural Space Age design. The set consists of a 3-seater sofa, two...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Chrome

Maison Jansen Lounge Chair for Saint Gobain, 1970
Maison Jansen Lounge Chair for Saint Gobain, 1970

Maison Jansen Lounge Chair for Saint Gobain, 1970

By Maison Jansen, Saint Gobain

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Maison Jansen lounge chairs for Saint-Gobain, smoked glass, anodized aluminum and leather, France, 1970, set of two Few chairs from the Space Age period carry the material tension t...

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

Karuselli Lounge Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi in Orange Leather, 1970s
Karuselli Lounge Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi in Orange Leather, 1970s

Karuselli Lounge Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi in Orange Leather, 1970s

By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Finland, 1970s. 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 fiber...

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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Seating

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Chrome

Italian Modular Lounge Chair in Black Leather model PANAREA by Lev & Lev, 1970s
Italian Modular Lounge Chair in Black Leather model PANAREA by Lev & Lev, 1970s

Italian Modular Lounge Chair in Black Leather model PANAREA by Lev & Lev, 1970s

By Lev & Lev

Located in Roma, IT

A vintage Lounge chair that can become an element of an infinite modular sofa. Made in Italy by the LEV & LEV company between 1960 and 1970, this armchair is the manifesto of that tr...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Faux Leather

Space Age Modular Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, Cream Teddy Bear & Leatherette, 1970
Space Age Modular Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, Cream Teddy Bear & Leatherette, 1970

Space Age Modular Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, Cream Teddy Bear & Leatherette, 1970

Located in Catania, CT

A rare modular sofa designed by Adriano Piazzesi, produced in Italy during the 1970s. This set includes a corner unit and a single-seat module with one armrest, both upholstered in t...

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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Seating

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather

'Jetson' Swivel Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
'Jetson' Swivel Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX

'Jetson' Swivel Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Space Age design, the 1970s ‘Jetson’ Swivel Lounge Chair features an elegantly curved canvas sling seat, upholstered in tufted rich red leather and complemented by angled armrests ...

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Mid-20th Century Space Age Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Kreiss Roll Arm Chaise Lounge
Vintage Kreiss Roll Arm Chaise Lounge

Vintage Kreiss Roll Arm Chaise Lounge

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant vintage chaise lounge by the luxury brand Kreiss is a masterclass in the "California Casual" aesthetic. Upholstered in a sophisticated sage green textured woven fabric, ...

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Late 20th Century American Space Age Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Set of 3 Armchairs / Modular Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, Italy, 1970s
Set of 3 Armchairs / Modular Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, Italy, 1970s

Set of 3 Armchairs / Modular Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, Italy, 1970s

Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna

Modular living room set consisting of three identical armchairs that can be joined together to form a three-seater sofa or a two-seater sofa and an armchair. An iconic model designed...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Steel

Modular Space Age Vintage Blue Velvet Lounge Chair Rhombos Wittmann 1970 Austria
Modular Space Age Vintage Blue Velvet Lounge Chair Rhombos Wittmann 1970 Austria

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...

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Late 20th Century Space Age Seating

Materials

Fabric

Lounge chair Locus Solus Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, with pouf
Lounge chair Locus Solus Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, with pouf

Lounge chair Locus Solus Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, with pouf

By Gae Aulenti

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Locus Solus Gae Aulenti, Lounge chair model Locus Solus with pouf, designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova. The project belongs to the famous painted metal series that defined one of ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

Space Age Four White Vintage Plastic Dining Chairs Alexander Begge, 1971
Space Age Four White Vintage Plastic Dining Chairs Alexander Begge, 1971

Space Age Four White Vintage Plastic Dining Chairs Alexander Begge, 1971

By Alexander Begge

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age set of four vintage dining chairs named Casalino by Alexander Begge, Germany, 1971 for Casala, Germany was made of cream white plastic. Also the dining chairs feature upho...

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1970s German Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic

Pair of 'Ribbon' Lounge Chairs by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, c 1969
Pair of 'Ribbon' Lounge Chairs by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, c 1969

Pair of 'Ribbon' Lounge Chairs by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, c 1969

By Fiarm, Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare collectors pair of 'Ribbon' lounge chairs by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, designed in 1961 and produced by Fiarm - Elco in Sorzé (Venice) Italy, in 1969. Also known as t...

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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Walter Leeman Zeppelin Armchairs for Velda 1970s
Walter Leeman Zeppelin Armchairs for Velda 1970s

Walter Leeman Zeppelin Armchairs for Velda 1970s

By Walter Leeman

Located in Padova, IT

Very rare Zeppelin Armchairs designed by Walter Leeman in the seventies for Velda. This chair thanks to its monumental dimensions and seamless tubular structure, makes it sculptural ...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Seating

Materials

Steel

Fauteuil Hara par Giorgio Gurioli pour Kundalini, Italie 2000s
Fauteuil Hara par Giorgio Gurioli pour Kundalini, Italie 2000s

Fauteuil Hara par Giorgio Gurioli pour Kundalini, Italie 2000s

By Giorgio Gurioli, Kundalini

Located in Rouen, FR

Fauteuil Hara dessiné par Giorgio Gurioli pour Kundalini, Italie. Véritable sculpture organique, ce fauteuil en fibre de verre laquée blanche incarne la rencontre entre design expéri...

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Early 2000s Italian Space Age Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of green bouclette easy chairs
Pair of green bouclette easy chairs

Pair of green bouclette easy chairs

Located in Brussel, BE

Pair of green bouclette armchairs made in Italy. Organic shape typical of “Space age”. 1970s. New fabric.

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Jacques Adnet Air France Boardroom Chairs
Pair of Jacques Adnet Air France Boardroom Chairs

Pair of Jacques Adnet Air France Boardroom Chairs

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Hanover, MA

Incredibly handsome pair of chairs for dining, desk or occasional seating with dramatic Star Trek base and original black faux leather over internal fiberglas or ABS shell. Accordin...

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1960s French Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Chrome

Space Age Vintage Light Grey Metal Rolling Stool Wedo similar to Kik Step 1970s
Space Age Vintage Light Grey Metal Rolling Stool Wedo similar to Kik Step 1970s

Space Age Vintage Light Grey Metal Rolling Stool Wedo similar to Kik Step 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age vintage rolling stool light grey and black from metal 1970s. An iconic and very practicable stool with three ( 3 ) wheels allowing mobility and easy moving with a secure pl...

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Late 20th Century Space Age Seating

Materials

Metal

Lucite and Leather Space Age Chairs
Lucite and Leather Space Age Chairs

Lucite and Leather Space Age Chairs

Located in Denton, TX

Pair of vintage midcentury Space Age acrylic swivel chairs with blood orange leather and newly powder coated bases.

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Mid-20th Century North American Space Age Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Space Age Vintage Chairs Chromed Steel Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1970s
Space Age Vintage Chairs Chromed Steel Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1970s

Space Age Vintage Chairs Chromed Steel Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1970s

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age pair of vintage chairs from chromed tube steel model Sabrina for Rima, Italy, 1970s. Slightly curved chromed tube steel floats from the seat and back into the base. The d...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Metal

Pair of Space Age Stools
Pair of Space Age Stools

Pair of Space Age Stools

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Space Age Stools By Krynwald Erg Ochre Plastic with Boucle Upholstery Poland, 1960 13”W x 17”H

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1960s Polish Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Plastic

Funky Red Chairs from the 70s or 80s
Funky Red Chairs from the 70s or 80s

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...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Vintage Italian Space Age Yellow Leather Accent Swivel Chair by Antonia Astori
Vintage Italian Space Age Yellow Leather Accent Swivel Chair by Antonia Astori

Vintage Italian Space Age Yellow Leather Accent Swivel Chair by Antonia Astori

By Cidue, Antonia Astori

Located in Milano, IT

Yellow Vintage Latex Armchairs 70's/80's - Mid Century Modern Timeless Vintage Italian "Cidonio" Space Age swivel chair, designed by Antonia Astori for furniture brand Cidue. Prese...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Italian Space Age Black Leather and Abs Plastic Armchair by Play, 1970s
Italian Space Age Black Leather and Abs Plastic Armchair by Play, 1970s

Italian Space Age Black Leather and Abs Plastic Armchair by Play, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian space age Black leather and abs plastic armchair by Play, 1970s. Armchair with Tulip style round base, in white swivel abs. The seat and back are composed of two padded and ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Pair of Seventies Sectional Cushions Slipper Chairs - France 1970's
Pair of Seventies Sectional Cushions Slipper Chairs - France 1970's

Pair of Seventies Sectional Cushions Slipper Chairs - France 1970's

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1970s lounge chairs with sectional seat cushions. The cushions are made of four sections connected by straps with buckles. The frame consists of a plastic base upholstered in...

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1970s French Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Plastic

"Djinn" Chaise Lounge By Olivier Mourgue For Airborne, France 1960's
"Djinn" Chaise Lounge By Olivier Mourgue For Airborne, France 1960's

"Djinn" Chaise Lounge By Olivier Mourgue For Airborne, France 1960's

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL

Iconic, heavily sought after and rare design piece. Made of a steel frame, foam and still in its original purple upholstery. the Djinn series became famous after appearing in Stanle...

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1960s French Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Fabric

Set of 2 blue 4794 armchairs, Gae Aulenti, Kartell space age plastic 1970s
Set of 2 blue 4794 armchairs, Gae Aulenti, Kartell space age plastic 1970s

Set of 2 blue 4794 armchairs, Gae Aulenti, Kartell space age plastic 1970s

By Kartell, Gae Aulenti

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Designed by Gae Aulenti for Kartell, the model 4794 armchairs represent one of his most famous forays into industrial design. Made entirely of lacquered foam plastic, these seats are...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

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Plastic

Italian space age brown leather armchairs Gaia Carlo Bartoli Arflex, 1970s
Italian space age brown leather armchairs Gaia Carlo Bartoli Arflex, 1970s

Italian space age brown leather armchairs Gaia Carlo Bartoli Arflex, 1970s

By Carlo Bartoli, Arflex

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian space age white fiberglass and brown leather armchairs Gaia by Carlo Bartoli for Arflex, 1970s Pair of armchairs model Gaia with seats and backrests, padded and upholstered i...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

Pair of vintage Italian made dining chairs in chromed metal and black leather
Pair of vintage Italian made dining chairs in chromed metal and black leather

Pair of vintage Italian made dining chairs in chromed metal and black leather

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...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Space Age Vintage White Blue Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Space Age Vintage White Blue Lounge Chairs, 1960s

Space Age Vintage White Blue Lounge Chairs, 1960s

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age pair of vintage lounge chairs with white lacquered bentwood frame and blue covered textile fabric cushions from 1960s. While the white lacquered bentwood frame is in distressed condition with signs of age and use like fading, scuffs, abrasions and scratches, the original blue textile fabric is in fair condition, too. It shows some small stains and signs of use. Both lounge chairs are stable, sturdy and very comfortable. The space age lounge chairs were designed 1960s and show the label by Olympic Airways...

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1960s Vintage Space Age Seating

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Fabric, Bentwood

Joe Colombo Chairs Sedia Universale 4867 by Kartell Vintage Made in Italy
Joe Colombo Chairs Sedia Universale 4867 by Kartell Vintage Made in Italy

Joe Colombo Chairs Sedia Universale 4867 by Kartell Vintage Made in Italy

By Kartell, Joe Colombo

Located in Vancouver, BC

A Colombo classic! It's safe to say these are making a comeback in modern interiors today and its sensibility can match well with a wide range of materialities. The design is also it...

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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Seating

Materials

Plastic

Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket
Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket

Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Vitra

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous and extremely rare pair of early 1960s caramel leather Eames DAX armchairs. A very special collaborative pair between Herman Miller and Vitra, these stunning armchairs work as lounge chairs, occasional chairs or dining chairs and will add stunning two-tone colouring and a fabulous Space Age 1960s aesthetic to any interior. The DAX armchair was first produced in 1952 and is the most sought-after version of Charles and Ray Eames's classic fibreglass chairs, which revolutionised 20th Century furniture. Sometimes called the Eames 'Shell Chair', 'Bucket Chair' or 'Rope Edge Chair', this pair of DAX armchairs (which stands for Dining Height Armchair X-Base) has 'Greige' coloured (a combination of grey and beige) fibreglass shells, one of the three original Eames fibreglass shell colours produced from the early 1950s. This pair is fourth generation (made from 1959 onwards) as they have the improved white nylon glide feet and 'H-bases', so were likely manufactured in the early 1960s. These wonderful armchairs features four-legged tubular steel chrome H-bases above all original & complete nylon glide feet. They have 'greige' fibreglass 'V'-stamped (for Vitra) shell seats, which join to the bases via Herman Miller marked black shock mounts and are upholstered in beautiful caramel leather with lovely contrasting white plastic bordering. Much sought after for their simplicity, beautiful lines and their status as design icons, the gorgeous colouring and extremely rare collaborative authenticity of this pair of DAX chairs makes them even more special. Comfortable, iconic, exceptionally rare and effortlessly cool, these are a stunning and timeless pair of armchairs. HERMAN MILLER / VITRA COLLABORATION & MARKINGS Ray and Charles Eames began designing for Herman Miller in the late-1940s, since when the Herman Miller company has manufactured Eames furniture including the DAX chair, and in 1957 the Herman Miller company assigned the Swiss company Vitra the manufacturing licenses for the European market, since when they have also made Eames furniture including the DAX chair. These two DAX chairs both have the Herman Miller logo markings to their black shock mounts and also have an embossed 'V' (for Vitra) on the underside of fibreglass shells, next to which the original Herman Miller sticker would have been placed. We therefore surmise that this pair would have been a collaborative effort produced for the European market between Herman Miller, who may have supplied the base (or at the very least the shock mounts) and Vitra, who made the fibreglass shell (and possibly all of the chair apart from the shock mounts.) Despite extensive digging we haven't been able to find a detailed history of such collaborations between Herman Miller and Vitra, as it's rather nuanced and may have been carried out ad-hoc basis that wasn’t recorded in the histories of the companies. However, we think it highly plausible such collaborations would have happened, as both companies made the same Eames products and so could well have used each other's know-how and parts in the interest of keeping the Eames brand and products up to the highest specifications possible. Hence this very rare pair of twice-marked Eames DAX chairs...

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 American 70's Brushed Aluminum and Eggshell Chairs
Set of 4 American 70's Brushed Aluminum and Eggshell Chairs

Set of 4 American 70's Brushed Aluminum and Eggshell Chairs

By Burke, Inc.

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

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.