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.
"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
Elco Production Daybed by Rodolfo Bonetto in Fibreglass
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Experience the bold, futuristic design of the "Elco" daybed by Rodolfo Bonetto. This piece epitomizes mid-century Italian modernism, showcasing Bonetto's forward-thinking approach to...
Fiberglass
Space Age Set of Two White Fiberglass Armchairs with Extractable Bed
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This Space Age set of two white fiberglass armchairs with extractable beds is a stunning example of functional and futuristic mid-century modern design. Pieces like these embody the ...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Stool from Werzalit, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Functional stool with a tubular steel frame. The stool features a round, white seat made of Werzalit, a composite material consisting of wood and synthetic resin. The frame is chro...
Metal
$2,141Sale Price / set|20% Off
Maurice Burke for Arkana GB, Set of 4 Fibreglass Counter-Swivel Armchairs, 1960s
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Torquay, GB
Midcentury set of 4 fibreglass shell dining/armchairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture GB, circa 1960s. Offered here in original vintage condition. Featuring fibreglass shell seats with streamlined curved arm and backrests. Heavy weighted and powder coated 4 point star...
Fiberglass
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs Set of 4 Space Age MCM 1960s 1950s Red Black
Located in London, GB
A super-stylish set of four Mid Century Butterfly chairs in lovely vintage condition. Likely made in the early 1960s in England, these strikingly attractive dining chairs were the mu...
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood
Arflex 'Solar' Lounge Chairs in Fiberglass by Carlo Bartoli, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Bartoli, Arflex
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Solar' armchairs, designed by Carlo Bartoli for Arflex in 1965, standout pieces of Italian modernist design. These iconic chairs, crafted from fiberglass and polyester resin with a ...
Fiberglass, Polyester
$1,850 / set
Vintage Boho Bent Rattan Bar Stools - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your kitchen island or home bar with this exceptional pair of vintage bar stools, showcasing the artful design of bent rattan paired with warm cognac leather seats. These sto...
Fabric, Rattan
Space Age Model 2038 Swivel Chair by Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant design classic from knoll international according to a draft by bruce hannah and andrew morrison from the 1970s. Here in a version with a white frame and black cushion. A fu...
Metal
$1,120 / set
Faux Leather Pair of Stools, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Faux Leather Pair of Stools, 1970s, Germany Measurements : Height: 42 cm Seat : 26 cm x 26 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have any questions.
Metal
$2,450 / item
Vintage Wrought Iron Ivy Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke the charm of a sun-drenched European estate with this striking vintage wrought iron bench. Defined by its elaborate backrest featuring a winding ivy and floral motif, this piec...
Wrought Iron
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
Gerard Le Fe Fibreglass Chair for Prisunic Editions, France, circa 1970
By Prisunic
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...
Fiberglass
Artifort F545 Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin in Original Kvadrat Upholstery
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 Groovy — to name but a few — all feature in museums such as the MOMA New York and Centre Pompidou Paris. Originally designed in the 1960s, his famous F545 Big Tulip Chair...
Chrome
Artifort Geoffrey Harcourt Swivel Lounge Chair F 975
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning swivel lounge chair was designed by Geoffrey Harcourt 1968 for Artifort. This version ist the latest and was produced 2015 with the new aluminum contemporary base. The...
Aluminum
$2,917 / set
Set 2 Chairs Michel Dumas
By Michel Dumas
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare set de 2 chaises sculpture de Michel Dumas - années 70 Plexiglass En bon état général / pas de manque ni fêle . tres robuste 85 x 45 x 45 cm / hauteur assise : 48 cm.
Altuglas, Plexiglass
Set of 8 Calla chairs by Antonio Ari Colombo dining chairs, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage black leather and chrome frame dining chairs model Calla designed by Antonio Ari Colombo for Arflex. Good condition. 1970s - Italy Dimensions: Height: 75cm Width: 45cm De...
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
$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
Set of 4 space Age swivel black orange dining room chairs with arms, Emu, 1960s
By Konrad Schäfer, EMU Furniture
Located in Zevenaar, NL
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 chairs, which are available per piece in this li...
Fabric, Polyester
Rare "California Chair" by Ennio Ludovico Chiggio (Gruppo N) for Nikol Internati
Located in leucate, FR
Immerse yourself in the bold spirit of 1970s Italian design with this exceptional and extremely rare "California Chair," conceived in 1973 by the influential designer Ennio Ludovico ...
Metal
White Bouclet armchair, Manifattura Italiana, 1990 Circa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Condition: Good - Restored Materials: Boucle, Steel Era: 1990 Measurements: 104x90x79 cm Style: Post Modern Seat height: 43 cm.
Steel
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
Italian Okay 2-seater sofa designed by Adriano Piazzesi
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
The Italian Okay 2-seater sofa , designed by Adriano Piazzesi in the 1970s , is an iconic piece of furniture that perfectly reflects his creative approach to design. Piazzesi was ins...
Fabric
F780 Concorde Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in New Upholstery
Located in Den Haag, NL
Concorde Lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and made by Artifort. This chair was originally designed by Pierre Paulin for the waiting room of the French Concorde aircraft, after...
Aluminum
$10,500 / set
William Andrus Chairs, a pair
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s for Steelcase. The chairs are in great structural condition but have plenty of patina on the leather and some minor flaws / dings / scuffs on the shells. See photos for deta...
Leather, Fiberglass
Space Age Lounge Chair, 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Space age Loiunge or side chair Made in the 70s New reupholstered
Metal
Vintage Armchair by Europoltrona Italy, Striped Velvet Brown, 1970s
By Europoltrona
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage 1970s Armchair, by Europoltrona Italy, Striped Velvet Brown, Space Age Design Seating, Retro Interior Decor, Elegant Gift Idea This vintage armchair from the 1970s by Europo...
Velvet
Plona Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age era design 'Plona' chair made from a metal bease and a plexi brown smoked seat designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, sticker still present. This is a sevent...
Metal
1971, Le Temoin by Man Ray, Dino Gavina, Simon, International Ultramobile
By Ultramobile Collection, Dino Gavina
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Upholstery, Faux Leather
Black Dorsal Chair by G. Piretti & E. Ambas, Italy, 1980s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Emilio Ambasz
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
Vintage Lotus Chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Kusch & Co., 1970s, Set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 dining chairs designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Kush & Co, Germany. Very elegant design with appealing backrests made from stained wodo, black simili leather upholstery and ...
Chrome
1970s Cassina Soriana Ottoman by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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
Rodney Kinsman Space Age Yellow Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Vicenza, IT
Omstak chair designed by Rodney Kinsman in 1971 and produced in Italy by Bieffeplast. The Omstak is one of the most recognizable icons of early High-Tech design. Conceived as a ligh...
Steel, Chrome
Set of 2 Vintage German Space Age Leather Stacking Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Set of Vintage German Space Age Leather Stacking Dining Chairs from Fröscher, 1970s, in Flawless conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional in...
Metal
$4,574Sale Price|20% Off
Banquette canapé-lit vintage avec éclairage intégré, design italien Beka Tortuga
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Banquette canapé-lit vintage des années 60, design italien Beka Tortuga style Space Age, modèle très rare, structure blanche en fibre de verre et résine, m...
Faux Leather, Fiberglass, Palisander
Grey Faux Leather Adjustable Height Pair of Industrial Stools, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Grey Faux Leather Adjustable Height Pair of Industrial Stools, 1970s, Germany Measurements : Height: 43 to 60 cm Seatingdiameter: 36 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you hav...
Metal, Steel
6 Modernist Bar Stools 1970s Space Age Acrylic Table Kitchen Breakfast Seats
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of six 1970s bar stools build from tubular acrylic pipe-like frame making them the ideal stools to have by the swimming pool! The bold frames have a backrest which h...
Fabric, Plastic
Rodolfo Bonetto fiberglass monobloc armchairs Melaina for Driade - 1970
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
set of 6 chairs An exceptional example of Italian Space Age design, the Melaina chair combines sculptural presence with functional comfort. Designed as ...
Fiberglass
Pair of Stainless Steel Metal Cone Bar Stools, Italy, 1990s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of stainless steel and cast aluminum metal bar or counter Cone stools. New upholstery bouclé fabric. In the mood of Mid-Century Modern Space Age , Verner Pantone.
Stainless Steel, Metal, Aluminum
Rodney Kinsman Space Age Yellow Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971, Set 0f 18
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Vicenza, IT
This set of 18 yellow "Omstak" stackable dining chairs was designed by Rodney Kinsman's eponymous company in London in 1971 and produced in Italy by Bieffeplast. They feature a chrom...
Steel, Chrome
Rare Yellow-Green Lux Leather Swivel Stool by ISKU, 1960s, Finland
By Isku
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Yellow-Green Lux Leather Swivel Stool by ISKU, 1960s, Finland **Heavy Product *Rotatable top Measurtements : Height: 40 cm Diameter: 50 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us ...
Metal, Steel
1960's Carl Straub black oak loveseat with new wool upholstery
By Carl Straub
Located in Liberty, NY
Great mid century 1970's Carl Straub black oak two seater sofa with newly upholstered cushions in a very nice heavyweight textured beige wool with flecks of gold and grey. Modern pro...
Wool, Oak
Pair Italian Gaudi Chairs Designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
This pair of Italian armchairs model Gaudi was designed by Vico Magistretti and produce by Artemide Milano in 1968 It is made from fiberglass. SPA Artemide Milano Modello Gaudi Desig...
Fiberglass
Griffin Fiberglass Stool / Side Table by Phase Design.. Contemporary Space Age
Located in Buffalo, NY
Griffin Fiberglass Stool / Side Table by Phase Design.. Contemporary Space Age This versatile piece works interchangeably as a side table or stool. Made from a hand sanded fiberglass...
Fiberglass, Walnut
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
Pair of 1960s Norwegian High-Back Black Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking pair of Norwegian high-back swivel lounge chairs dating to the 1960s, beautifully upholstered in supple black leather and supported by sculptural circular metal swivel bas...
Steel
Space Age Vintage Two Duo Brown Plastic Armchairs Vico Magistretti 1968 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage two duo brown armchairs from plastic model Gaudi designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide 1968, Italy. An iconic design armchair from plastic in chocolate brown co...
Plastic
A Post-Modern SPACE-AGE Desk CHAIR by WELLE, Germany 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular adjustable, telescopic and wheeled office chair, Pop, Post-Modernist, Memphis, red lacquered metal structure, white fabric seat with red checks, black faux leather trim...
Metal
Elda Chair, Joe Colombo, Comfort, Black and Creme, Italy, circa 1970
By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy
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
Space Age Vintage Plastic Yellow Lounge Chair Ahti Kotikoski for Asko 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage lounge chair model Anatomia from plastic in yellow color by Ahti Kotikoski 1968s for Asko Finland. A great lounge chair from plastic in sunny yellow color tone by A...
Plastic
$12,254 / set
Capriccio armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
“Capriccio” armchair by Georg Bighinello for Eurosalotto – circa 1970. Recently reupholstered in beige fabric from maison Casal.
Fabric, Cotton
$1,885Sale Price / set|35% Off
Bar Stools Midcentury From Steel and Wood White Gold, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of white and gold bar stools from Italy, circa 1970 - priced as a pair Very stylish pair of barstools with a graphical wooden white s...
Brass, Steel
$1,381Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Italian Space Age Armchairs, Black Lacquer, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant pair of Italian armchairs from the 1970s designed in a bold space age style. The chairs feature a sculptural lacquered wooden frame finished in black, combined with original ...
Fabric, Wood
Hard Acrylic and Solid Aluminum Heavy Stool by Keuco, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Hard Acrylic and Solid Aluminum Heavy Stool by Keuco, 1970s, Germany Measurements : Height : 44 cm Diameter : 37 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have any questions.
Aluminum
Vintage Monumental Lounge Chairs After Charles Pfister for Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These monumental lounge chairs, designed in the iconic style of Charles Pfister for Knoll, embody the streamlined luxury and architectural rigor of late 20th-century modernism. Defin...
Fabric, Wood
$2,072Sale Price / set|19% Off
Suite de 4 chaises italiennes vintage Gastone Rinaldi en métal chromé et galette
Located in BESANÇON, FR
4 chaises vintage des années 70, attribuées au designer italien Gastone Rinaldi, splendide design, en métal chromé, galettes neuves en tissu bouclettes blanc. Très bon état général a...
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
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair Set, Resin and Leather, Italy, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Elevate your space with this bold and stylish lounge chair set, perfect for contemporary interiors or modern office settings. Featuring a vibrant orange base made in resin and luxuri...
Leather, Resin