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: Peill & Putzler
Pair of Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Glass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Putzler wall lights in sculptural glass on a highly polished chrome frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1970s German "Futura" Wave Peill & Putzler Chrome & Glass Pendant Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
A small version of this beautiful hanging pendant light from the 'Futura' range which is also more commonly called 'Wave' which was manufactured in Germany by Peill & Putzler during ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Small 1970s "Futura" Wave Peill & Putzler Gold Chrome & Smoked Glass Pendant
Located in London, GB
The smallest version of this beautiful hanging pendant light from the 'Futura' range which is also more commonly called 'Wave' which was manufactured in Germany by Peill & Putzler du...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Wire
1970s "Futura" Wave Peill & Putzler Chromed Gold & Smoked Glass Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
The largest version of this beautiful hanging pendant light from the 'Futura' range which is also more commonly called 'Wave' which was manufactured in Germany by Peill & Putzler dur...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Wire
Flower shaped Opaque Brown Glass Fixtures, Europe 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique brown flower glass pendant, made in the 1970s by german designer and company Peill Putzler.
The lampshade is made of a ‘cast opaque brown glass’ with an inner ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Two Orange Blown Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peill & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange!
With a white or black cord and canopy.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
1970s German Peill & Putzler 'Wave' Ribbed Clear & Chrome Flush Mount/Wall Light
Located in London, GB
An absolutely beautiful 1970s 'Wave' clear ribbed glass wall or flush mount ceiling light with a polished chrome reflective base plate designed by Kock and Lowy for Peill & Putzler G...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Quantity Koch & Lowy Clear Glass Wall Sconces or Lights by Peill Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Midcentury flushmount or wall sconces designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. Featuring a clear glass globe shade with a waved or ribbed molded bubble form, casting...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1 of 5 glass ice cube Flushmount by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Ice glass wall- or ceiling lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s.
This designer lamp is a real classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp by Peill & Putzler is made of high-quality glass in the shape of an ice cube. The clear glass cubes create a beautiful diffusion of light and give any room a pleasant atmosphere. The light is gently refracted by the glass and creates an enchanting interplay of shadows and points of light on the wall.
The Ice Cube glass light...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
glass ice cube desk lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
desk lamp ice glass by Peill & Putzler, 1970s.
The designer lamp is a real classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp from Peill & Putzler is made of high-quality glass in the shape of ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass
glass ice cube desk lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
desk lamp ice glass by Peill & Putzler, 1970s.
The designer lamp is a real classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp from Peill & Putzler is made of high-quality glass in the shape of ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass
Peil & Putzler Dome Floor Lamp 1970s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice stylish Floor lamp . Aluminum base ,comes with
a large White dome . manufactured by Peil & Putzler 1970s Germany
One large E27 bulb needed
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
One of the Two Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peil & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! Image 1 is the lamp with the light on.
T...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Several Flower shaped Brown Opaque Glass Pendants, Peill Putzler, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique brown flower glass pendant, made in the 1970s by german designer and company Peill Putzler.
The lampshade is made of a ‘cast opaque brown glass’ with an inner ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
glass ice cube desk lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
desk lamp ice glass by Peill & Putzler, 1970s.
The designer lamp is a real classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp from Peill & Putzler is made of high-quality glass in the shape of a...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Koch & Lowy Clear Glass Wall Lights by Peill Putzler, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of mid-20th century flush mount or wall sconces designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. Featuring a clear glass globe shade with a waved or ribbed molded bubbl...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Koch & Lowy Smoked Glass Wall Sconces/Lights by Peill Putzler, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Midcentury flushmount wall lights or sconces designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. Featuring a smoked glass globe shade with a waved/ribbed molded bubble form, ca...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
Space Age Glass Desk Lamp from Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Lovely vintage space age desk lamp manufactured by Peill & Putzler in the 70s. This lamp emits charming glares thanks to the glass shapes. The glass and the wiring are in excellent c...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass
Large Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Very large bubble glass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp is very elegant and an eye-catcher in every room.
The structure in the glass c...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Very large bubble glass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp is very elegant and an eye-catcher in every room.
The structure in the glass creates a spectacular play of light.
Manuf...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Peill & Putzler Lamp Lounge Wall Lamp Ice Cube Chrome 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Peill & Putzler Lamp Lounge Wall Lamp Ice Cube Chrome 1970s
The Peill & Putzler wall light is a remarkable work of art that combines modern design with aesthetics. The light was des...
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
One of the Four Orange Blown Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peill & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange!
With chrome details a black cord and can...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Original Peill + Putzler Ice Cube Lamp in Glass, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
Original Peill + Putzler ice cube table lamp TA14 made of a molded glass cube. The lamp diffuses a very pleasant light. Marked with a transparent label on the side. The lamp has been...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass
XL Wave Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large wall lamp or ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The design and materials create a fantastic play of light in the room.
Very high-quality workmanship and a...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970's Pair of Frosted Glass Cube Table Lamps by Peill & Putzler
Located in San Diego, CA
A very collectible pair of frosted cube table desk lamps, circa 1970's designed by Peill & Putzler very nice and clean condition no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass
glass ice cube desk lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
desk lamp ice glass by Peill & Putzler, 1970s.
The designer lamp is a real classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp from Peill & Putzler is made of high-quality glass in the shape of ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass
1960s German Peill & Putzler 'Artichoke' Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
1960s Large German Peill & Putzler 'Artichoke' shaped opaline ceiling flush mount. The shade clips onto a black metal ceiling plate which screws directly to the ceiling. It easily ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Foil
Large 1970s German Peill & Putzler Opal Striped Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
A usually large 1970s German Peill & Putzler plafoniere, space-age, opal glass with a lighter striped pattern flush mount ceiling light. The opal striped-glass circular shade is fix...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bathroom Wall Lamps by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare pair of bathroom lamps by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps
Lamps are in very good condition.
These lamps works with E14 standard light bul...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
One of the Two Orange Peill & Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peill & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange!
The lovely shaped hand blown lampshade ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
1 of 4 Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Clear Glass, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of 4 Putzler wall lights in sculptural glass on a brass frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures. With gold inclusi...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Opal Glass Half Circle Pair of Sconces by Peill and Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass Half Circle Pair of Sconces by Peill and Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps.
Lamps are in very good condition.
These lamps works with E27 st...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler Round Clear Concave Glass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1970s German Peill and Putzler round clear glass table lights with six concave indentations around the outside which magnify and reflect the light beautifully casting shadows around it and on the wall. An on/off switch is fitted onto their black flexes. One light still features the manufacturer's clear adhesive label. In very good vintage condition. The lights require a single E14 small pygmy light bulb perhaps one with a reflective cap which are available in LED. Rewired by a professional electrician and in full working order.
Perfect to light up a dark shelf...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass, Optical Glass
One of the Six Orange Peill & Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peill & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange!
The lovely shaped hand blown lampshad...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler Space Age Wall Sconces or Flush Mounts
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler Plafoniere space-age frosted glass with a swirled tripod pattern wall lights / sconces or flush mount ceiling lights. The frosted glass round sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Orange Blown Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peill & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange!
With chrome details a black cord and ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Golden Space Age Glass Table Lamp by Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful Space Age table lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp is very noble and a very special design object.
A spectacular play of light is created.
Manufacturer: Peill and Putz...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Golden Space Age Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful Space Age pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp is very noble and a very special design object.
A spectacular play of light is created.
Manufacturer: Peill and Pu...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Peill & Putzler Germany Production Ice Cube Two Table Lamps Years, 1970
Located in Biella, IT
Peill & putzler Germany production ice cube two table lamps years 1970 perfect structure in glass with to the inside of the missing of reflect warnish gold, your see in photo's detai...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Peil & Putzler Mushroom Table Lamp 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Mushroom table lamp. Made by Peill & Putzler Germany in the 1970s.
Beautiful light Orange color. The lamp is fully made of satinated glass,
Suited for regular small soc...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Peill & Putzler 1970s Vintage Modern Table Lamp with Illuminated Base
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Large orange glass table lamp designed by Peill & Putzler, Germany.
This Company created so many beautiful designs..
This 50 cm diamter model was the largest in this model range.
...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Hardwood
Peill & Putzler Red glass hanging lamp, Germany 1960-1970
Located in Herentals, BE
Bell-shaped, red hanging lamp produced by Peill & Putzler in Germany in the period 1960-1970
The lamp has an E 27 fitting, suitable for a lamp up to a maximum of 100 Watt.
The lamp h...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 5 Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Glass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Putzler wall light in sculptural glass on a chrome frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures. This modernist design is...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Glass Pair of Wall Lamps by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glass pair of wall lamps by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany.
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps.
Lamps are in very good condition.
These lamps works with E14 standard ligh...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Octagon Mushroom Peill & Putzler Brass & Blown Glass Table Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant space age table lamp manufactured by Peill & Putzler in Germany. The lamp features a brass base with a mouth-blown lampshade in octagon cut that provides smooth and wonderful...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Geometrical Cast Opaque Orange Glass Fixtures, Peill Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peil & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! Image 2 is the lamp with the light on.
...
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of 1960s Putzler Glass Pendant Lamps in Space Age Design
Located in München, DE
Pair of two original 1960s Putzler glass pendant lamps in very good condition. Very nice minimalistic Space Age Pop Art design and very pleasant light through the thick white frosted...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Peill & Putzler Ufo Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Opaline glass pendant lamp. UFO shaped. Made by Peill & Putzler Germany 1970s. Two large
E27 bulbs. Porcelain sockets. Signed. Good condition. Can also be a wall lamp.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
1970s Multi-Color Coated Putzler Glass Pendant Lamp in Space Age Design
Located in München, DE
1970s multicolored coated Putzler glass pendant lamp.
Very nice minimalistic space age pop art design with very pleasant light
created through the thick colored glass.
Glass cove...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Peil & Putzler Bubble Glass and Chrome Globe Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Space Age pendant light with an extra large glass globe and chrome-plated hardware. The globe is made of hand blown bubble glass and has a diameter of 16 in. Executed in ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Very Large Bubble Glass Globe Pendant by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent space age pendant by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. A huge 18" hand blown glass globe with countless bubbles of varying size is suspended by minimalist chrome hardware. T...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Rare German Vintage Minimalist White Opal Glass Pendant Light 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Deco style white opal glass and chrome pendant light,
Germany, 1970s
Lamp sockets: One x E27 (US E26).
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Large Mushroom Table Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This unique Mid-Century Modern table lamp from the 1970s was designed by Peill & Putzler. It has a mushroom design made of hand-blown Murano glass and brass fixture. The glass was ma...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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