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.
Gianfranco Frattini Ocher Velvet Sesann Living Room Set for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann dining room set, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It is composed of a three-seater sofa and an armchair. It features o...
Chrome
Étienne Henri Martin, 2 chairs, TFM ed., France, 1964 - Free choice fabric -
Located in Paris, FR
ETIENNE HENRI MARTIN (1904-1998) Two Series 1500 armchairs Mobilier National ARC design, TFM edition, France, circa 1964 Tubular frame, foam, fabric of your choice (model and color...
Metal
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...
Fabric, Faux Leather
System 1-2-3 chaise longue designed by Verner Panton, manufacturer Fritz Hansen
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Athens, Attiki
System 1-2-3 chaise longue designed by Verner Panton, manufacturer Fritz Hansen 1973-1974. This Serial production model seat in S-shape, was designed in cantilever form and consists ...
Metal
$4,800 / item
Olivier Morgue Djinn Sofa
By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International
Located in Greensboro, NC
Olivier Morgue Djinn Sofa, Manufactured by Airborne International, France. The Djinn sofa gained significant fame after its appearance in the 1968 Stanley Kubrick film 2001: A Space...
Steel
1970s Cassina Soriana Ottoman by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Soriana ottoman designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1969. This iconic ottoman has been beautifully upholstered in a luxurious sage ...
Steel
"Djinn" Chaise Lounge By Olivier Mourgue For Airborne, France 1960's
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...
Fabric
Italian white fiberglass & olive green seat space age stool
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Very nice stool made of white painted fiberglass/resin with olive green cushioned seat. Very good vintage condition
Fabric, Resin, Fiberglass
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
Italian Space Age Additional System armchairs by Joe Colombo for Sormani, 1970s
By Joe Colombo, Sormani
Located in MIlano, IT
Pair of armchairs model Additional System, with aluminum base and six cushions each, with rounded edges and of different sizes, placed side by side and connected to each other by hoo...
Aluminum
dining chair set by Rudi Bonzanini for Tecnosalotto - 1970s Italy
By Rudi Bonzanini, Tecnosalotto
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- set of 4 x dining chairs designed by Rudi Bonzanini für Tecnosalotto - italian made in the 1970s - leather and chrome plated - outstanding condition
Steel
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
Space Age Three Seater Sofa, Orange Velvet & ABS Plastic, Italy, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Space age three seater sofa in orange velvet and abs plastic base. The concept of space-age design and furniture became popular in the mid-20th century, particularly during the mid-...
Velvet, Plastic
$2,986 / 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
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...
Metal
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
$1,189Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 2 Silène loungechairs by M Borgnat for Clairitex, 1960s
By Clairitex
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very rare set of 2 fiberglass shell lounge chairs designed by M. Borgant for Clairitex. The chairs where used and can be used as garden chairs. They have a fantastic age/patina whi...
Fiberglass
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
Gae Aulenti Space Age Locus Solus Armchairs and Ottoman for Poltronova, 1964
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 2 Locus Solus Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova – Restored This rare set includes two lounge chairs and one ottoman from the Locus Solus series, designe...
Iron
Mario Bellini Red Cotton Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5
Located in Vicenza, IT
“Camaleonda” sofa, in red cotton upholstery, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy. The sofa is very comfo...
Velvet, Foam, Cotton
Okay Armchairs by Adriano Piazzesi In Balck Leather and Chrome 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
These armchairs are a Space Age design piece created by the Italian designer, painter and sculptor Adriano Piazzesi in the 1970s. It consists of a three-seater sofa and two armchairs...
Chrome
Space Age Black Faux Leather Swan Desk Chair Office Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage desk chair from faux leather and metal tulip - like 1960s. A wonderful office chair or desk chair, this model from the 1960s with a metal base with four wheels and a seat shell covered with black faux leather. This sleek office chair shows swiveling and smoothly rocking function and great seating comfort. The stylishly desk chair could work perfectly in your home office or office space and makes a wonderful statement. This space age desk chair...
Metal
Space Age Swivel Lounge Chair FS 588 designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare Swivel Lounge Chair model FS588 designed by British designer Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort. The chair is attached to the cast alu...
Aluminum
Space Age Four White Vintage Plastic Dining Chairs Alexander Begge, 1971
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...
Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic
Black leather & Chrome plated metal 1960s fourline armchair by Zanuso for Arflex
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare black leather & chrome plated metal "fourline" armchair designed in the 1970s by Marco Zanuso and produced by Arflex. Very good condition.
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Vintage Ten Red Plastic Dining Chairs Helmut Baetzner Bofinger, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage ten dining chairs or chairs from plastic in cherry red color tone by Helmut Baetzner Bofinger 1964 Germany. The chairs are stamped underneath and are presented in ...
Plastic
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 ...
Leather, Plastic
Elda Chair, Joe Colombo, Comfort, Black and Creme, Italy, circa 1970
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Regensburg, DE
Design classic ‚Elda Chair’ with an off-white / creme shell and black leather, from Italy circa 1970. Design: Joe Colombo, 1963 Manufacturer: Comfort, Italy, 1965 – circa 1975 The E...
Metal
$2,400Sale Price / item|36% Off
Midcentury Italian Inspired Serpentine Occasional Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by a 1950s Italian design. The curving serpentine Silhouette is a bold graphic statement. It may be used as a chair or in tandem with additional pieces to create a modular s...
Wool, Bouclé
Space Age Vintage Eight Red Plastic Dining Chairs Marcello Siard 1969 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age eight ( 8 ) vintage dining chairs or chairs from plastic in poppy red color by Marcello Siard, Italy 1969. Stamped underneath with company´s name Marcello Siard Collezioni ...
Plastic
$3,568Sale Price|27% Off
Space Age swivel black dining chairs by Konrad Schaefer for Emu, set of 4, 1960s
By EMU Furniture, Konrad Schäfer
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Price is for the set of 4! Rare find in black… This space age dining room set from the 1960s is absolutely unique. A design by Konrad Schafer produced by Emu. The set consists of 4 c...
Fabric, Polyester
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...
Plastic
White Plastic & Chrome Plated Metal 1970s Stools by C. Salocchi for Alberti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of stool with tubolar chrome plated support and white painted plastic (maybe resine of fiberglass) folding seat. These thick seats are ergonomic and designed to fold away. The t...
Chrome
$975Sale Price|57% Off
Fiberglass Gaia Chair, Carlo Bartoli for Arflex, 1960s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fiberglass Gaia armchair in a creamy high-gloss finish by Italian designer Carlo Bartoli for Arflex. Refinished and in excellent condition.
Fiberglass
Italian Space Age black and white high bar stool, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age black and white high bar stool, 1960s Space Age high bar stool with round base. The structure is made of thick white plastic and is composed of a larger cut cylinde...
Leather, Plastic, Wood
Satz FK Loungesessel von Preben Fabricius und Jorgen Kastholm für Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Halle, DE
Set (2) FK lounge chairs, designed end of the 60s by the scandinavian designerduo Preben Fabricius und Jorgen Kastholm. So called Bird Chair or Tulip Chair. ...
Leather
$6,449 / 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
Space Age Stackable Swing Chairs Model SM400 K designed by Gerd Lange
By Gerd Lange, Drabert
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find Space Age Stackable Swing Chairs, Model SM400 K designed by Gerd Lange for Drabert. The chairs are done in off-white plastic, with the steel legs. The m...
Chrome
Space Age Plastic Chair by Reguitti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1972. Plastic chair attributed to Gio Ponti. Signed. Original vinyl seat.
Plastic
"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
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...
Fabric
Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Sofa, 1965
Located in London, GB
This iconic Space Age sofa was designed by Olivier Mourgue and made popular by Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968). Olivier Mourgue is a French industrial ...
Suede
Pair of armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau, mod. Poppy, 1970s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Pair of armchairs from the "Poppy" series designed by Tito Agnoli and produced by Poltrona Frau in the 1970s. Very comfortable and cozy seat, practical for its small size, and in ex...
Animal Skin, Wood
$9,993 / set
Karaté armchairs michel Cadestin airborne
Located in PARIS, FR
paire de fauteuils de karaté attribué à michel Cadestin pour Airborne en fibre de verre ; Le tissu est un velours d'alpaga dans les tons caramel de la maison jab Ils sont pivotants ...
Metal
Jet Lag Chair Sculptural Modular Chaise Longue 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. Available in a range of materials and customisable fabrics - a functional ...
Metal
Space Age Vintage Authentic Plastic Lounge Chair Dieter Rams 1960s Germany
By Dieter Rams
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage authentic lounge chair from plastic and leather in brown and ivory color tone by Dieter Rams, 1960s Germany. A fantastic and freestanding vintage lounge chair desig...
Ultrasuede, Plastic
1 of 5 Space Age Chairs Model 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of postmodern “4875” chairs designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, Italy, 1970s. Sculptural and highly recognizable, these iconic chairs embody th...
Plastic
Set of four “Sphère” dining chairs by Boris Tabacoff for MMM, France, 1970s
By Boris Tabacoff, Mobilier Modulair Moderne
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of four “Sphère” dining chairs designed by Boris Tabacoff and manufactured by Mobilier Modulaire Moderne (MMM), France, circa 1970s . These iconic French Space Age chairs feature...
Leather, Acrylic
Renato Balestra Cinova 1973 Armchair Design Steel Chromed Modernism
Located in Taranto, IT
Renato Balestra Armchair - Cinova, 1973 Iconic design armchair designed by Renato Balestra for Cinova, made in 1973. Chrome-plated steel frame, modern and elegant lines, representat...
Steel
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
Toe Sofa in Warm Ash Teak and Outdoor Fabric Contemporary Sculptural Design
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Toe sofa in warm ash teak and outdoor technical fabric, contemporary sculptural design inspired by 1970s space-age aesthetics. Defined by voluminous, rounded forms and seamless uphol...
Fabric, Teak
Lounge Chair With Teak Armrests in Stone Gray Outdoor Fabric
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculptural lounge chair with teak armrests in stone gray outdoor fabric, contemporary design inspired by 1970s space-age aesthetics. Shaped from layered high-density foam, it feature...
Teak, Fabric
Lounge Chair With Teak Armrests in Warm Ash Outdoor Fabric
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculptural lounge chair with teak armrests in warm ash outdoor fabric, contemporary design inspired by 1970s space-age aesthetics. Shaped from layered high-density foam, it offers so...
Fabric, Teak
Italian Space Age Armchair in Brown Leather and Black Plastic by Play, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age armchair in brown leather and black plastic by Play, 1970s Armchair with Tulip style swivel round base in black abs. The ...
Leather, Plastic
Willy Guhl, desipair of Concrete Ball Armchairs, circa 1970s
By Willy Guhl
Located in leucate, FR
Pair of ball armchairs created by designer Willy Guhl. Sculptural armchairs, organic design reminiscent of a mushroom. Ideal for a garden or around a ...
Concrete
$1,772 / item
Space Age Postmodern Brown Velvet Accent Chair Caos
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
The Caos Accent Chair celebrates the unexpected beauty that emerges from disorder. With its sculptural curves and dynamic proportions, it turns chaos into harmony—offering a bold yet...
Velvet
$4,665 / 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
Gianfranco Frattini Black Leather Sesann Armchair for Cassina, 1972, Set of 2
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 2 Sesann armchair, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. They feature black leather upholstery and a chrome tubular cage a...
Chrome
Artifort F598 Groovy Armchair by Pierre Paulin, M-Chair
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Born in Paris in 1927, Pierre Paulin a created his best known pieces in cooperation with the Dutch manufacturer Artifort. The Tongue chair, the Ribbon chair, the Tulip — to name but a few — all feature in museums such as the MOMA New York and Centre Pompidou Paris. Originally designed in the 1972, his famous F598 Groovy...
Steel
Italian Space Age Modular Sofa in Green Fabric with Metal Insert, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Modular sofa in green fabric with metal insert, 1970s Fantastic modular sofa in bright green fabric, consisting of 4 simple m...
Metal