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.
Hi-fi cabinet or sideboard, crafted in smoked plexiglass, made in France, 1970s
By Michel Dumas
Located in Lyon, FR
Hi-fi cabinet in a rare sideboard format, crafted in smoked plexiglass with chrome metal accents, made in France in the 1970s. In the style of Michel Dumas’ creations, this compact p...
Plexiglass
$5,280Sale Price / set|40% Off
Peter Marino ex -Barney's Display Pair Side Tables
By Peter Marino
Located in Hanover, MA
BG SUMMER SALE We have TWO pairs available. This listing is for one pair. Pair of custom display stands ex-Barney's New York designed by starchitect Peter Marino meticulously cons...
Stainless Steel
1970, Rare Important Space Age Sideboard
Located in Perpignan, FR
Element decoration - sideboard for music TV Show. removable. Big size 400 x 120x 120 cm Fiberglass and metal.
Metal
1970, Rare Important Space Age Sideboard
Located in Perpignan, FR
Element decoration - sideboard for music TV Show. removable. Big size 400 x 120x 120 cm Fiberglass and metal.
Fiberglass
Space Age White Plastic Vintage Storage Trolley Container Joe Colombo 1970 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage storage trolley container boy from plastic in white color by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast 1970s Italy. Iconic white vintage ...
Plastic
Vintage Patinated Gingerbread Wood Sideboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage sideboard is a charming celebration of French Country and "gingerbread" architectural details. The piece is defined by its whimsical scalloped apron, featuring delicate ...
Metal
Vintage Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo
By Joe Colombo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Post modern plastic storage Boby trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast. designed in 1968. Iconic design, Logo and signature present. features several storage compartments a...
Plastic
$40,000
H 41.2 in W 68.75 in D 24.25 in
Late 18C American Sheraton Sideboard by Duncan Phyfe - Important
Located in Dallas, TX
We have the pleasure to present to you a STUNNING and IMPORTANT Late 18th century American Sheraton Sideboard, made circa 1788/89, in New Y...
Birch, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
$6,045
H 70.87 in W 75.6 in D 23.63 in
Space Age Vanity Table by Cabinetmaker MB Italy, White Lacquer, 1970
By MB Italy
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind dressing table, space age style, 70s, with great influence of Art Deco aesthetics. In white lacquered wood, with a black marble effect fiberglass top. Large circular mirror in the upper part and the storage part is divided into two drawers on each side. With lighting in the upper and lower fin shapes. A piece of great sophistication and glamour, very difficult to find. It has a plate with the name of the Italian manufacturer DBM. The period known as the Space Age or Space Age was the post Atomic Age, that is, the late 50's and early 70's. It is part of the “stylings” that reigned in the US during the 20th century. The concept of an optimistic world based on a possible "Earth of Tomorrow" reigned by the dominance of atomic energy and space travel. This "Styling" is inspired by the North American space race, but above all, the aesthetics based on Science Fiction, space satellites, helmets, ships, the effect of weightlessness and a "cinematic" proposal of a new style. of life of the future. Movies like Barbarella 1968, James Bond, Space Odyssey 2001...
Lacquer, Wood, Fiberglass, Mirror
Pierre Cardin Sideboard Buffet Cabinet 1970s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pierre Cardin buffet with rare additional lighted glass tower hutches on either side. Towers open from both front and inner side via glass doors. Backs a...
Wood
$9,500
H 39.38 in W 63 in D 18.9 in
Hand Crafted Brutalist Giuseppe Rivadossi Sideboard in Oak Italy, the 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Hand crafted Brutalist Giuseppe Rivadossi sideboard in oak Italy, the 1970s. A fantastic oak sideboard by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi featured a high leve...
Oak
$526 / item
H 20.67 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley with 2 Drawers in White for B-Line
By Joe Colombo
Located in Tilburg, NL
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley for B-Line. Designed in 1970, current production. Part of the permanent collection of MoMA in New York and the “Triennale” in Milan, Smau Prize in 1971. ...
Plastic
Art Deco Sideboard in Amboyna and Rosewood Paris, c1925
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A French Art Deco sideboard produced in Paris in the 1920’s black and white marble top on a solid oak framed cabinet with amboyna and rosewood with carved motifs of flowers and fruit...
Oak, Rosewood, Amboyna
1970s Mastercraft Sideboard
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Mastercraft Sideboard. Chips in finish, would look great lacquered. Some marks in brass. Hole drilled in back.
Brass
Customizable Color USM Haller Side Table O118
By Paul Schaerer, Usm Haller, Fritz Haller
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one drop down door. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM H...
Chrome, Steel
1960s Hi-Fi Sideboard, Vintage
Located in Neuss, NW
Two-piece Hi-Fi sideboard from the 1960s. Corpus in teak veneer with five doors, two shelves, and many record compartments. Very good workmanship High-quality materials Made in Germ...
Wood
$39,679
H 32.29 in W 88.98 in D 22.84 in
Stunning and Luxury Gilt Modern Contemporary Sideboard in Iron Wood & Gold Leaf
Located in Coimbra, PT
Materials and finishes: Base in iron, structure in wood finished in gold leaf, interior in blue satin fabric. Dimensions: Width 243 cm 96” Depth 50cm 20” Height 100 cm 39” Weight 23...
Iron, Gold Leaf
$4,895
H 51.5 in W 55 in D 19.5 in
English Serving Console or Sideboard of Mahogany with Turned Supports
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English serving console or sideboard of mahogany, featuring a moulded-edge top tier with a shaped back, set upon four ring-turned column supports resting on a bottom tier cabi...
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 33.86 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Guido Faleschini Tucroma Sideboard, Wood & Glass, I4 Mariani, 1970s
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Sideboard by Guido Faleschini for Hermès, 1970s Measures : 100x46cm H: 86cm Materials : Wood - glass - steel - leather - felt "Tucroma" module by Guido Faleschini, 1970s, produced b...
Metal
Minimalist Janda sideboard by Frank De Clercq, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age era, Minimalist model 'Janda' sideboard designed by Frank De Clercq. Sturdy solid wood casing with a brown lacquered finish. The sideboard has four doors, and two large d...
Wood
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H 11.82 in W 78.35 in D 17.72 in
Minimalist Space Age Floating Sideboard By Frank De Clercq 1970 Belgium
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Floating minimalistic space age sideboard dating from the seventies designed by Frank De Clercq. Its build out of solid wood and plywood with a black l...
Wood
Mirrored Ribbed Aluminum Laminate Sideboard with Mirrored Back Bar
Located in Hanover, MA
END OF SUMMER SALE Four door floating sideboard clad in brushed aluminum ribbed laminate with smoked mirrored top and sides on recessed smoked mirrored platform base. Includes a wa...
Aluminum
Sideboard from the Parioli Series, Acerbis circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The Parioli sideboard, a testament to Lodovico Acerbis's talent, is an iconic piece of contemporary Italian design. It stands out for its sleek silhouette and striking contrast. Par...
Steel
Large Sideboard from the Parioli Series, Acerbis circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The Parioli sideboard, crafted under the creative vision of Lodovico Acerbis, stands as an emblematic piece of contemporary Italian design, noteworthy for its sleek profile and strik...
Steel
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H 23.23 in W 80.52 in D 19.89 in
Modern space age DF2000 sideboard by Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères in 1968.
By Raymond Loewy, Doubinsky Freres
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
After a brief but promising career as a fashion illustrator, French- American designer Raymond Loewy dedicated his talent to the field of graphic and industrial design. Loewy’s creat...
Metal
Rare Vintage Raymond Loewy Sideboard by DF2000, France ca. 1968
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare vintage sideboard from the DF2000 series sideboard by Raymond Loewy produced by C.E.I., Compagnie d'Esthetique Industrielle. 4 doors with a degraded of red to orange. 3 orange a...
Aluminum
Graphic design white side board by Musterring, Germany 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Space age style living room set. Made by Musterring Germany in the 1960s. Made from white lacquered wood. the long sideboard has 3 doors with geometric graphic design fronts and 3 d...
Wood
Black living furniture set attr. to Acerbis in steel profiles
Located in Milano, IT
In the world of interior design, there are pieces that transcend time and style, and your elegant lounge furniture set attributed to Acerbis from the 1970s is undoubtedly one of these timeless treasures. This remarkable collection comprises three distinct pieces, each exuding a unique blend of sophistication and innovation, characteristic of the Space Age era. The first piece in this set is a small square chest of drawers, a compact gem that not only adds functional storage but also serves as a statement piece. Its sleek black lacquered wood exterior provides a sense of classic elegance, while the steel edges and trims lend a touch of futuristic flair. Inside, you'll discover thoughtfully designed shelves that can hold cherished objects or even function as a small bookcase, making it as practical as it is visually striking.The centerpiece of this ensemble is the chest of drawers with three central drawers, an embodiment of both form and function. Its design effortlessly merges the sleek lines of the 1970s Space Age aesthetic with the practicality of storage. The drawers provide ample space for organizing your essentials while the black lacquered wood exterior exudes an air of timeless sophistication. The steel accents along the edges add a touch of visual interest, elevating it beyond mere furniture. Completing the set is the tall side cabinet...
Steel
Mexican chest of drawers, 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chest of drawers in patinated wood and painted green opening front with five drawers. Mexico, 1970s.
Wood
Pair of wicker sideboard, 1980s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of wicker sideboards opening with four drawers. Portugal, 1980s.
Wicker
