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.
$1,500Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of 1980's Reclining Swivel White Leather Lounge Chairs
By Barcalounger
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Upgrade to First Class at home (or at sea) with this pair of white kid glove faux-leather reclining swivel lounge chairs on round chrom...
Chrome
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Fiberglass Upholstered Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair by Buaghman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Very cool and rare swivel tilt lounge chair Space Age style, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This example is in untouched, original condition, showing only light cosmeti...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Joe Colombo Elda Swivel Chair, Fratelli Longhi, White Leather, 4 Available
By Joe Colombo, Fratelli Longhi
Located in Miami, FL
Joe Colombo Elda Swivel Chair, Fratelli Longhi, White Leather, Fiberglass Shell, 4 Available Offered for sale is an original Elda Chair, designed by Joe Colombo and manufactured by ...
Leather, Fiberglass
Mid-Century Space Age Galaxy Armchair by Alf Svensson for Dux, 1968
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Space Swivel Armchair by Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström for Dux, 1970s Plastic shell and original grey fabric upholstery Beautiful space age design 1960s - Sweden Dim...
Fabric, Plastic
$3,000 / set
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.
Metal, Aluminum
Model 250 Space Age Ofice Chair By Georg Leowald for Vilkhahn 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Georg Leowald Space Age Swivel Armchair for Wilkhahn Germany 1960s
Aluminum
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
Pair of Upholstered Space Age Swivel Chairs, Germany 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The design philosophy of the 1970s in Germany was often focused on functionality and ergonomics, but with a playful twist. There was a tendency to mix and match styles and materials,...
Fabric, Acrylic
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...
Chrome
Italian Space Age Set of Two Swivel Chair in Fibreglass
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A sculptural Italian Space Age swivel chair from the 1970s, crafted entirely in fiberglass. Defined by its fluid silhouette and futuristic character, this piece captures the optimism...
Fiberglass
$2,688Sale Price|10% Off
Vintage Italian Space Age Yellow Leather Accent Swivel Chair by Antonia Astori
By Antonia Astori, Cidue
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...
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
Space Age Vintage Brown Plastic Orange Faux Leather Swivel Armchairs 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage swivel armchair from brown plastic and orange faux leather seats produced in Germany 1970s. While the newly covered seats are in very good condition, the chocolate...
Faux Leather, Plastic
Green Attitude Lounge Chair by Morten Voss for Fritz Hansen, 2007
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
An original Fritz Hansen 'attitude' Lounge chair designed by Morten Voss. Early 2000s - Denmark Beautiful flashy green coloured fabric. Dimensions: Height: 70cm Width: 65cm Depth:...
Fabric
Space age swivle chair, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age fiberglass shell swivel chair with beeautiful brown leather cushions and a white lacquered metal base. Fantastic space age design. 1960s - Germany Dimensions: Height: 10...
Leather, Fiberglass
Pierre Paulin Style Slice Swivel Chair, Orange-Red Ribbed Fabric, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circular shell seat in cocoon form, upholstered in original orange-red ribbed nubby fabric with a multicolor striated weave of rust, amber, and gold tones. The bowl-shaped seat wraps...
Chrome
$2,867Sale Price|20% Off
Lounge Chair, White Lacquer, Faux Leather in Reptile Look, Germany, 1970s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Space Age lounge chair, white lacquer, leather, reptile look, Germany, 1970s Extraordinary design lounge chair from Germany, 1970s (Verner Panton Era style, Space Age) White lacquer...
Stainless Steel
$6,929 / item
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Leather Boucle, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju swivel lounge chair embodies the perfect balance between organic design and sophisticated elegance. Inspired by the natural curves of a cashew, its enveloping silhouette and premium upholstery make it a standout piece of unparalleled comfort in contemporary interiors. A favorite swivel lounge chair among designers, Caju seamlessly combines artistry and design, becoming a timeless addition to any living space. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Caju Armchair...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available
By Knoll, Don Chadwick
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Knoll swivel desk chair(s) from the 1970's, in rich brown formed foam upholstery, on five star base. The chair swivels a full 360, and the base is on double wheel coaster...
Plastic
$16,500 / set
H 31 in W 30 in D 35 in
Gorgeous Pair of Green Milo Baughman Tilt and Swivel Lounge Brass Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of modern chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin from the 1980s. These chairs are reminiscent of open scallop shells, the s...
Brass
$4,850 / set
H 30.5 in W 28 in D 32 in
Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Chair & Ottoman for Thayer Coggin. Priced for Redo.
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare original Milo Baughman high back tilt swivel chair with ottoman. The mechanism on the chair is perfect, the chair is structurally sound and th...
Upholstery, Walnut
$8,960
H 36.23 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in
Rare Black Midcentury Karuselli Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very sought after Karuselli lounge chair in black designed in 1965 by Yrjö Kukkapuro, made by Haimi, Finland has a fiberglass seat shell and base. Exclusive manufactured leather upho...
Chrome
$7,419
H 34.65 in W 25.99 in D 26.78 in
Rare Executive Desk Chair in Walnut, Brass and Leather, Palle Suenson, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Palle Suenson & Jacob Kjær - Scandinavian Modern A rare executive desk chair by Danish Modenist Architect Palle Suenson (1904-1987) and cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær (1896-1957) a special order for the...
Brass
$3,795
H 26 in W 30.5 in D 27.5 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Rosewood Swivel Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Rosewood Swivel Lounge Chair This chair measures: 30.5 wide x 27.5 deep x 26 high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair clearanc...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Swedish Walnut Recliner Chair by Alf Svensson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning mid-century walnut recliner chair, designed by Alf Svensson for Dux in the 1960s, is a true masterpiece of Scandinavian design. The solid wood frame stained in a warm w...
Fabric, Walnut
Midcentury Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s Modern lounge chair with ottoman in bright green vinyl fabric. Swivel action with curved modern lines. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Fabric
$12,200 / set
H 31.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Cogggin Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
These 1970s Milo Baughman mid century modern swivel and tilt chairs on chrome bases were made by Thayer Coggin and were newly professionally reupholstered in super soft ivory white b...
Chrome
$8,124Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - 1960's Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Lisboa, PT
Iconic Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - Collectible Design Masterpiece The Elda Chair, designed by visionary Italian designer Joe Colombo for Comfort in the 1960s, is an unpa...
Leather, Fiberglass
$2,900
H 42.5 in W 36 in D 32 in
George Mulhauser Designed Plycraft Walnut Black Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Plycraft
Located in Essex, MA
George Mulhauser designed Plycraft walnut and Italian leather lounge chairs and ottomans, bent stacked laminated plywood swivel tilting walnut lounge chairs, and ottomans in the style of Eames. They are in excellent condition and professionally restored circa 1960 - 1970. Beautiful patina to the walnut wood frame, reclining black leather...
Leather, Wood
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Wien, AT
The Eero Aarnio Ball Chair from the first production run by Asko is an absolute design icon, renowned worldwide. The chair offers multiple seating options and can rotate around its o...
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
Jupiter swivel chair by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Designed in 1966 - this Jupiter swivel chair by pierre Guariche is a very nice space age design chair with typical design elements for that era. Very comfy seat mounted on a chromed...
Chrome
Sold
H 31 in W 25 in D 24 in
Space Age Lucite Swivel Chair Champagne Saarinen Style Chair c. 1960/70's
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic, and stylish lucite swivel chair, having a clear plastic ( lucite ) bucket seat with an off white vinyl pad, on a bright chrome pedestal base. The chair is in very good...
Chrome
Set of 2 swivel lounge chairs with one ottoman by Play IVM
Located in Brussel, BE
Set of 2 swivel lounge chairs with one matching ottoman by Play IVM
Metal
Sold
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Space Age Galaxy Armchair by Alf Svensson for Dux, 1968
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Space Swivel Armchair by Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström for Dux, 1970s Plastic shell and original grey fabric upholstery Beautiful space age design 1960s - Sweden Dimensi...
Fabric, Plastic
Sold
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 26.78 in
2er Set Pierre Guariche für Meurop „Crocus Ball Chair“ Tulip, Belgien 1960er
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Fantastisches 2er Set „Crocus Ball Chairs“ Drehsessel von Pierre Guariche für Meurop in blaunem Skaileder und gebürstetem Aluminium Drehfuß im Space ...
Aluminum
Sold
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Perry King and Santiago Miranda desk chair for Planula - Italy, 1970s
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in London, GB
Perry King is a British designer who specialised in industrial design before moving to Italy in the early 60’s. His work for Olivetti spanned environmental design, industrial design,...
Suede
Sold
H 39.5 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
Cognac Leather + Chrome 'Jetson' Swivel Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Space Age ‘Jetson’ chrome and leather swivel lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in the 1970s. Resting on a round chrome pedestal base, the elegantly curved sling seat f...
Chrome
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H 34.26 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
Set of 2 vintage swivel armchairs by Michel Cadestin, Airborne publisher, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Experience the epitome of mid-century charm with this exquisite Set of 2 vintage swivel armchairs by Michel Cadestin + 1 Otomana, originally crafted and distributed by Airborne in th...
Chrome
Sold
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Spaceage Upholstered Swivel Chairs, Chrome Base, 60s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four vintage lounge swivel chairs. Made from two parts: upholstered body and chrome base. Classic, sleek space age design. The pillow has been professionally replaced and reu...
Chrome
Ligne Roset Facett Swivel Chairs by R. & E. Bouroullec, France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A pair of truly unique statement chairs. The stitching on the Facet chairs resembles the shape of a gemstone or origami. these chairs are uphol...
Fabric
Verner Panton armchair System 1-2-3 Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Parma, IT
System 1-2-3 armchair design Verner Panton produced by Fritz Hansen in the 70s. Swivel armchair with tubular steel frame covered in dark orange elastic fabric, removable cover. Chro...
Steel