Space Age Furniture
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.
Find a collection of vintage Space Age seating, tables, lighting and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Space Age
Creator: Kartell
Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The red Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp, designed by the legendary Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, epitomizes timeless elegance and innovative design. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Floor lamp by Nanda Vigo mod 4041 for Kartell, 1968
By Kartell, Nanda Vigo
Located in Milan, IT
Rare floor lamp designed in 1968 by Nanda Vigo for Kartell, lacquered aluminum base and top closure and white methacrylate diffuser. Neon lighting, fully functional. True example of ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Model 4835 Eros Swivel Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Set of 6
Located in Izegem, VWV
Originally designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell in 1999 the Eros chair is inspired by the 1960s but has quickly become a modern design Classic.
It features the pure compositional structure that epitomizes the fluid design style of Philippe Starck. with an organic shape, the oval seat is constructed from glossy bright red polycarbonate that sits on a polished aluminum swivel tulip base...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Iconic Cabinet Column with Laundry Bin Kartell 'Componibili' Anna Castelli, 60s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Embark on a journey into the iconic era of Space Age Furniture Design with our exclusive offering - Kartell's 'Componibili' series, designed by the visionary Anna Castelli Ferrieri i...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell 4675 magazine rack designed by Giotto Stoppino in 1971.
Located in FERROL, ES
Kartell 4675 magazine rack designed by Giotto Stoppino in 1971.
Made of black PMMA plastic.
6 compartments.
It has scratches from use on the lower sides, visible in the photograph...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Futuristic Giotto Stoppino Space Age Coffee Table for Kartell, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Iconic coffe table model 4905/6/7 designed by Giotto Stoppino in 1968, winner of the renowned Compasso D’Oro award in 1970s.
Designed in 1968 and honored with the prestigious Compasso D’Oro award in the 1970s, this coffee table represents a pinnacle of creativity from the space age era. Originally conceived as a set of nesting tables, this coffee table boasts a curved and circular form with rounded borders, capturing the essence of innovative design. Crafted from high-quality moulded plastic materials, it stands as a testament to Kartell’s vintage...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The red Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp, designed by the legendary Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, epitomizes timeless elegance and innovative design. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The red Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp, designed by the legendary Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, epitomizes timeless elegance and innovative design. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Black Side Tables by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A trolley in black plastic, designed by Anna Castelli for Kartell, Pure iconic Italian modern design from the 1970s. In very good conditions with only few signs of time (visible in b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Design Bandini Buti Floor Lamp Mod. '4055' 1960s
Located in Parma, IT
Rare floor lamp design Luigi Bandini Buti for Kartell 1965.
Painted tubular metal structure, plexiglass double hemisphere diffuser.
Mechanism with we...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Iconic Kartell Mirror in Green by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Kartell Mirror is a modern classic, a timeless masterpiece of 60s/70s Italian design.
A hyper rare and beautiful moulded plastic frame mirror desig...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Disc Holder by Olaf von Bohr for Kartell, 1960s
By Kartell, Olaf von Bohr
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Lovely and rare plastic disc holder designed by Olaf Von Bohr and produced by Kartell.
This rare vintage piece is made of high density plastic. The black color is the perfect match ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Anna Castelli Ferrari, Red biscuit jar / paper basket mod. 7305, Kartell, 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Red biscuit jar / paper basket mod. 7305 designed by Anna Castelli Ferrari
Kartell Italy, 1970s
H 24 x 22 cm
Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
1970s Modular Stacking Red-Black-White Colorway Wine Rack by Kartell
By Kartell
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s rare stacking wine rack. In perfect condition with original paper tag attached, as well as manufacturer's stamp on each level. One black, one white, a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Space Age Bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of space gge bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, circa 1970's.
The set is in very good vintage condition with no cracks and measures 16"W x 8"D x 8"H. Cool and functio...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Custom U.T.Kartell Modular Storage / cubbies / bookcase. 70's Plastic Space age
By Kartell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Custom U. T. Kartell Modular Storage / cubbies / bookcase/shelving. 1970's Plastic Space age Design ! nOT sure if this was ever produced?? Possibly cus...
Category
1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Custom U.T.Kartell Modular Storage / cubbies / bookcase. 70's Plastic Spaceage
By Kartell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Custom U. T. Kartell Modular Storage / cubbies / bookcase/shelving. 1970's Plastic Spaceage Design ! nOT sure if this was ever produced?? Possibly cus...
Category
1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Wood
1980s Pair of Black and White Polo Stools by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in San Gabriel, CA
27” high x 18” deep x 16” wide. Seat height: 21.5”
1980s pair of postmodern stools by Anna Casatelli Ferrieri for Kartell. Made in Italy. Black and white colorway. In good vintage c...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
4035 wall lamp by Gerd Lange for Kartell, Italy, 1969
By Gerd Lange, Kartell
Located in Milano, IT
The 4035 sconce or table lamp, designed by Gerd Lange for Kartell, is an amazing fusion of minimalist elegance and modern sophistication. With its sleek, clean lines and a bold, deep...
Category
1660s Italian Antique Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Joe Colombo Chairs Sedia Universale 4867 by Kartell Vintage Made in Italy
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Model 4870 Dining Chairs by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s, Set of 4
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage plastic chairs designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell - Model 4870.
Timeless italian dining chairs ideal for inside and outside...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Universal Chairs 4869 Black by Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Conversano, IT
Joe Colombo's black Universale chair produced by Kartell is an iconic creation of 1960s Italian design.
This chair features a minimalist and elegant design that has made it a cult ob...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Floor Lamp 4059 by Annig Sarian for Kartell, c.1970
By Annig Sarian, Kartell
Located in Surbiton, GB
A 1970’s floor lamp designed by Annig Sarian and produced by Kartell, the Italian manufacturer synonymous with pioneering designs in plastic.
The 4059 lamp is composed of a tall pl...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Fiberglass
Piero Lissoni for Kartell White Form Armchairs, Set of 2
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Italian architect Piero Lissoni for Kartell in the 1990s, the Form chair is a fantastic example of the 90s minimalist design aest...
Category
1990s Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Set Of 2 KD24 by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy 1968
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Milano, IT
The "KD24" table lamp, designed by the legendary Joe Colombo for Kartell in 1968, is an iconic piece that perfectly represents the Space Age period. This lamp, which is in perfect co...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
White Methacrylate Square Mirror 4724/5 by G. Stoppino for Kartell
Located in Varese, Lombardia
White methacrylate square wall mirror design by Gino Colombini and produced by Kartell in the 1970s.
Good condition: a very small chip on one corner. a few darker lines along one side.
Category
1870s Italian Antique Space Age Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Plastic
Italian Space age white modular chest of drawer 4964 Olaf Von Boh Kartell 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age modular chest of drawer 4964 in white plastic by Olaf Von Boh for Kartell, 1970s
Modular chest of drawers mod. 4964 with a rectangular base with rounded corners, in white plastic. The shoe rack is made up of 4 modules and each module has a drawer with flap opening.
Produced by Kartell in 1970s and designed by Olaf Von Bohr. Brand present on the individual modules.
Good condition, it has scattered scratches on the plastic and light signs of yellowing.
Measurements in cm 72x34x77h
The Kartell chest of drawers is a timeless piece of furniture in the history of design. It combines functionality with vintage aesthetics, with a light-weight material. Thanks to its structure, the modules can be mixed with other Kartell chests of drawers of the same model, thus creating always unique chests...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Italian Space age black modular chest of drawer 4964 Olaf Von Boh Kartell 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age modular chest of drawer 4964 in black plastic by Olaf Von Boh for Kartell, 1970s
Modular chest of drawers mod. 4964 with a rectangular base with rounded corners, in...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Italian Space Age Red Modular Chest of Drawers by Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age red plastic modular chest of drawers by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s.
Modular chest of drawers with square base and rou...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Italian Space Age Red Modular Chest of Drawers by Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age Red plastic Modular chest of drawers by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
Modular chest of drawers with square base and rounded corne...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Joe Colombo Universale Plastic Chair for Kartell White Italy Vintage Space Age
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Nice set of two chairs by Joe Columbo. Manufactured by Kartell.
The Universale chair is one of the first molded plastic chairs created.
The ch...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Italian Space Age Pair of Red Plastic Chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age pair of red plastic chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
Pair of chairs with rounded shapes, in red plastic with removable l...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Sergio Asti, Mod.4635 Black Ashtray / Catchall, Kartell Italy 1967
By Sergio Asti, Kartell
Located in Firenze, IT
Mod. 4635 black ashtray / catchall.
Sergio Asti for Kartell, Italy 1967
Metal, plastic.
H 4,8 cm
Diam. 25,5 cm
Conditions: excellent, no d...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Space Age Orange Plastic Rocchetto Stools by Castiglioni Kartell, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age orange plastic Rocchetto stools by Castiglioni for Kartell, 1970s
Pair of Rocchetto stools in bright orange plastic. The structure ha...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Nickel Plated Brass & White Plastic 60s pendant lamp by Bandini Buti for Kartell
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pendant lamp composed by 2 methacrylate emispherical shades joined together with nickel plated brass screws.
Electrical system with 1 E27 lamp socket.
Very good condition: very lig...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron, Nickel
Space Age Vintage Black Plastic Three Dining Chair Joe Colombo 1967 Italy
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage three plastic dining chairs or chairs by Joe Colombo 1965 - 67 and executed for Kartell 1970s Italy.
Stamped underneath, Kartell Binasco ( Milano ) 860 & 861 made in Italy Des. Prof Joe Colombo 1970
The chairs are in good condition with signs of age and use like scratches at the glossy surface.
The iconic dining chairs...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Nickeled Brass & White Plastic 4005 Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni for Kartell, 59
Located in Varese, Lombardia
White methacrylate double shades with nickel plated brass finishes.
Original working wiring with 1 E27 lamp socket.
Overall very good condition: the upper crown element is missing.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Ashtray 4635 Design by Sergio Asti for Kartell, 1967
By Kartell, Sergio Asti
Located in FERROL, ES
Ashtray 4635 design by Sergio Asti for Kartell, 1967.
White plastic base, yellowish due to time, and metallic upper part with some signs of use.
Measurements: 25 cm. diameter 5...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Space Age Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Kartell, 1970s, Italy
By Isao Hosoe, Kartell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age wall or ceiling lamp by Isao Hosoe for Kartell, 1970s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Dark Green Model 4854 Chair by Gae Aulenti for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Gae Aulenti
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Gae Aulenti
Producer - Kartell
Model - Model 4854 Dining Chair
Design Period - Seventies
Measurements - Width 51 cm x Depth 47 cm x Height 75 cm x Seat Height 44 cm
Mate...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Olaf Von Bohr Chest of Drawers Model 4964 by Kartell - Space Age design, 70s
By Kartell, Olaf von Bohr
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Embark on a journey through the cosmos of design with this rare plastic chest of drawers, a testament to Space Age Furniture Design. Designed by Olaf Von Bohr and meticulously produc...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Green Squared Cabinet Kartell Componibili by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Ultra rare and beautiful square-based storage cabinet column on wheels designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri and manufactured by Kartell in the 60s.
This cabinet column is composed of two boxes with matching door- one of which is on wheels – and one smaller open box.
The sleek design with the curved borders immediately distinguish this space age masterpiece. The componibili (Italian for “modular”) can be transported easily and integrated into any space in the home and adapted to any use.
These square-based units are no longer produced by Kartell and are becoming increasingly rare. The green color adds a touch of originality and distinction to this great vintage piece.
In excellent vintage conditions, healthy and cleaned, with wheels perfectly working. A beautiful and functional 60s design complement for your distinguished interiors.
item. cabinet with wheels...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Italian Space Age Green Plastic Chairs 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age green plastic chairs mod. 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
Pair of chairs mod. 4875 with rounded seat and back, in brigh...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Black Space Age Plastic Magazine Rack by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic black Italian Space Age plastic Magazin Holder designed by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell Italy in the 1970s, mod. 4626
This version has four storage compartments and in the cen...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Joe Colombo Universale Plastic Chair for Kartell White Italy Vintage Space Age
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Nice set of eight Italian chairs by Joe Colombo.
The black plastic model 4867 universale chair are a true Italian icon.
Manufactured and stamp...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Italian Mid-Century Ashtray 4640 Cendrier by Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century ashtray 4640 Cendrier by Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s
Round table ashtray model 4640 Cendrier in red and black plastic. The structure has several concentr...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Space Age furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Space Age furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Mazzega Murano, Artemide, Kartell, and Joe Colombo. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $650,000 while the average work can sell for $1,719.
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