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
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Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier.
Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster...
Category
2010s European Space Age Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe sconces or wall lights.
Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
Price is f...
Category
2010s European Space Age Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
FiFi- Space M Collection Italian Handcrafted Ceramic Vase Space Age style
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Space M is a collection of glazed ceramic vases made up of five elements.
The collection is inspired by Mirò's painting "Mujer, pájaro, estrella”.This special edition was produced on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
MeMe- Space M Collection- Italian Ceramic Vase by Cuorecarpenito
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Space M is a collection of glazed ceramic vases made up of five elements.
The collection is inspired by Mirò's painting "Mujer, pájaro, estrella”.This special edition was produced on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
TaTa - Space M Collection - Glazed Ceramic Vase Handcrafted
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Space M is a collection of glazed ceramic vases made up of five elements.u2028The collection is inspired by Miró's painting "Mujer, pájaro, estrella".This special edition was produce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe sconces or wall lights.
Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
Price is ...
Category
2010s European Space Age Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
La Chair Sculptural Contemporary 'Silver'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
LA CHAIR by RANKIN RUGS
LA CHAIR is the first in a new series of collectible design pieces from the Rankin Rugs studio. Each chair is handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsm...
Category
2010s British Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Black'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
LA CHAIR by RANKIN RUGS
LA CHAIR is the first in a new series of collectible design pieces from the Rankin Rugs studio. Each chair is handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsm...
Category
2010s British Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe sconces or wall lights.
Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
Price is f...
Category
2010s European Space Age Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary geometric shape Italian Bardiglio marble sconces or wall lights.
Exclusive production by Veneziani Arte , handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
P...
Category
2010s European Space Age Furniture
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary geometric shape Italian Bardiglio marble sconces or wall lights.
Exclusive production by Veneziani Arte , handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
S...
Category
2010s European Space Age Furniture
Materials
Marble
Black on Black Joe Colombo Elda Chair
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
In impeccable NEW condition!
Iconic Space Age classic: Elda Chair by Joe Colombo (1963- Italy).
360 degree rotatable base (swivel).
With certificate of authenticity and warranty...
Category
2010s Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
“Untouchables” Sculptural Streamline Shaped Coffee Table (table base only)
Located in Maastricht, NL
“Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only)
“Untouchables” coffee-table is constructed from two identical, sculptural, streaml...
Category
2010s Dutch Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
Joe Colombo Elda Chair Cognac leather, Black shell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
In impeccable NEW condition!
Iconic Space Age classic: Elda Chair by Joe Colombo (1963- Italy). 360 degree rotatable base (swivel).
With certificate of authenticity and warranty!
Cognac leather with a beautiful grain of the highest quality! Black Fiberglass shell. Other color combinations are also possible on request (different colors shell, leather or fabric possible).
Height: 92 cm Depth: 92 cm Length: 92 cm Seat height: 45cm
The “Elda” armchair was designed in Italy by Joe Colombo ( 1930 - 1971 ) in 1963 and was considered very futuristic for its time. The seat, back and arms are covered in padded black leather Joe...
Category
2010s Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Joe Colombo Elda chair Cognac leather, White shell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
In impeccable NEW condition!
Iconic Space Age classics: Elda Chair by Joe Colombo (1963- Italy).
360 degree rotatable base (swivel).
With certificate of authenticity and warranty!
...
Category
2010s Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
2x Joe Colombo Elda Chair Black on Black
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
In impeccable NEW condition!
Iconic Space Age classic: Elda Chair by Joe Colombo (1963- Italy).
360 degree rotatable base (swivel).
With certificate of authenticity and warranty...
Category
2010s Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Joe Colombo Elda Chair in White leather and white fiberglass
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
In impeccable NEW condition!
Iconic Space Age classic: Elda Chair by Joe Colombo (1963- Italy).
360 degree rotatable base (swivel).
With certificate of authenticity and warranty! White leather with a beautiful grain of the highest quality! White Fiberglass shell. Other color combinations are also possible on request (different colors shell, leather or fabric possible).
Height: 92 cm Depth: 92 cm Length: 92 cm Seat height: 45cm
The “Elda” armchair was designed in Italy by Joe Colombo ( 1930 - 1971 ) in 1963 and was considered very futuristic for its time. The seat, back and arms are covered in padded black leather Joe...
Category
2010s Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary geometric shape Italian Bardiglio marble sconces or wall lights. Hold strip Led .
Exclusive production by Veneziani Arte , handmade with great skill of Italian...
Category
2010s European Space Age Furniture
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary geometric shape Italian Bardiglio marble sconces or wall lights.
Exclusive production by Veneziani Arte , handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
P...
Category
2010s European Space Age Furniture
Materials
Marble
La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Olive Green'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
LA CHAIR by RANKIN RUGS
LA CHAIR is the first in a new series of collectible design pieces from the Rankin Rugs studio. Each chair is handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsm...
Category
2010s British Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Joe Colombo Elda Chair + Ottoman Black Leather, White Fiberglass Shell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
Showroom model in impeccable new condition!
Iconic Space Age classics: Elda Chair by Joe Colombo (1963- Italy) with Ottoman (very rare to find this combination).
360 degree rotatable...
Category
2010s Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
2x Joe Colombo Elda Chair, Black Leather, White Fiberglass Shell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
2 Showroom models in impeccable NEW condition!
Iconic Space Age classics: Elda Chair by Joe Colombo (1963- Italy).
360 degree rotatable base (swivel).
With certificate of authentici...
Category
2010s Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Joe Colombo Elda Chair, Black Leather, White Fiberglass Shell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
Showroom model in impeccable NEW condition!
Iconic Space Age classic: Elda Chair by Joe Colombo (1963- Italy).
360 degree rotatable base (swivel).
With certificate of authenticity a...
Category
2010s Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Midcentury Italian Inspired Serpentine Occasional Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by a 1950s Italian design this custom occasional chair is made to order. The curving serpentine Silhouette is a bold graphic statement. It may be used as a chair or in tande...
Category
2010s American Space Age Furniture
Materials
Wool, Bouclé
Tablelamp or Floorlamp from Mouthblown Glassdrops - Rainbow
Located in Wien, AT
Die Glaslampe kann als Tischlampe, Stehlampe oder Hängelampe verwendet werden. Verwenden Sie den Metallhaken, der an jeder Lampe angebracht ist, falls Sie sie als Hängeleuchte verwen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Syrian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Embryo ii Patterned Sofa/ Couch
Located in Larnaca, CY
4er Couch, CNC wooden structure upholstered in comfortable cushions and water repellent fabric, which is easy to clean. Gentle removal of stains with a cloth.
...
Category
2010s Cypriot Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tablelamp or floorlamp from mouthblown glassdrops - orange
Located in Wien, AT
The glass lamp can be used as table lamp, floor lamp or pendant lamp. Use the metal hook adjusted to every lamp, in case you consider using it as pendant lamp.
The glass sculpture i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Syrian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Cloud II Organic Shaped Glass Coffee Table in Beige with Solid Wood Spheres
Located in Larnaca, CY
Tempered glass with three solid wooden lacquered spheres.
Captured on the moment of transition, this low glass table takes the form of a smooth clou...
Category
2010s Cypriot Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary geometric shape Italian Bardiglio marble sconces or wall lights.
Exclusive production by Veneziani Arte , handmade with great ski...
Category
2010s European Space Age Furniture
Materials
Marble
Space-Age Mercury Glass Pendant
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Space-age mercury glass bulb form pendant.
Category
2010s American Space Age Furniture
Materials
Mercury Glass
Contemporary Kundalini Hopf & Wortmann Atomium Polyethylene Pendant
By Kundalini
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
A luminous object with an organic, sinuous design somewhere between science and art. A magnified version of the atom, for a suspended light that is even more ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Spaceship Design Coffee Table Lacquered Resin
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic design inspired by the atomic age with its themes of experimentation, technology, and power. The coffee table is suitable for indoor and outdoor use thanks to its elegant ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Furniture
Materials
Resin, Lacquer
La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Olive/Green'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
LA CHAIR by RANKIN RUGS
LA CHAIR is the first in a new series of collectible design pieces from the Rankin Rugs studio. Each chair is handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsm...
Category
2010s British Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
"Fantastical Realms: a Nondual Landscape"
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
"Fantastical Realms: A Nondual Landscape" is a breathtaking painting that captures the wonder and magic of a world beyond the boundaries of reality. The scene is bathed in a soft, et...
Category
2010s Spanish Space Age Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Unseen Dimensions of Consciousness
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this painting, the viewer is presented with a figure that seems to embody the concept of nonduality and the interconnectedness of all things. The figure is depicted with a futuris...
Category
2010s Spanish Space Age Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Surreal
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this John Brevard painting, we see a strange and surreal creature that seems to inhabit a multidimensional world. The overall theme of the painting...
Category
2010s Spanish Space Age Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Multidimensional Mind
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this painting by John Brevard, the theme of the work is nonduality, illustrating the concept that all things are interconnected and inseparable.
At the center of the painting, th...
Category
2010s Spanish Space Age Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Cosmic Explorer
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this painting, the viewer is transported to a world beyond the boundaries of the material world. At the center of the painting, we see a female ethereal character, with a transluc...
Category
2010s Spanish Space Age Furniture
Materials
Cane, Acrylic
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier.
Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster,...
Category
2010s European Space Age Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe sconces or wall lights.
Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
Price is ...
Category
2010s European Space Age Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Modern Style Suspension Lamp with 70’s Eyeball Shades in Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Miyake Suspension lamp is a retro lighting fixture with 70’s eyeball shades. The mid-century modern lamp lights up the room with a bold personality. A l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
Silver/ Grey Veneer Buffet / Console
Located in Larnaca, CY
Following the dark tone pieces in the series, this piece takes the shape of a concentrated prism, gently levitating over the base plane. The triple door buffet is covered in ALPI sil...
Category
2010s European Space Age Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Floor Lamp with Iconic Eyeball Shades in Brass and Lacquered Gloss
Located in Porto, PT
Miyake floor lamp is a retro lighting fixture with iconic eyeball shades for truly mid-century modern interiors spaces that dare to be bold. A design fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian 1970s Design Style Black Marble Set of Three Nesting Coffee Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Graphic and Italian 1970s design style set of three coffee or nesting tables in black marble and drop shaped top.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Space Age Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian 1970s Design Style Black Marble Side Table
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Graphic and Italian 1970s design style side table in solid black marble.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Space Age Furniture
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Style Chandelier with 70s allure in brass finished in gloss
Located in Porto, PT
Miyake Chandelier is a maximalist suspension lamp with 70s allure. The mid-century modern eyeball chandelier is the perfect lighting fixture for bol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
Silver Console Table / Dj Box for Turntables and Vinyls
Located in Larnaca, CY
This custom made piece was commissioned to host two turn-tables, a double-channel mixer on its top surface and a storage space for up to 300 vinyls. Being both performative and the o...
Category
2010s European Space Age Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian 1970s Design Style White Marble Side Table
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Graphic and Italian 1970s design style side table in solid white marble.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Space Age Furniture
Materials
Marble
Long Coffee Table in Silver Veneer, Stainless Steel Pipes, Grey Sphere
Located in Larnaca, CY
Wooden bulb veneer in silver color, stainless steel stiles and a Swedish pine solid wood sphere lacquered in grey color.
The SEA SURFACE long coffee table evolved out of its fellow ...
Category
2010s Greek Space Age Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
“Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only)
By Jan Paul
Located in Maastricht, NL
Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only)
“Untouchables” coffee-table is constructed from two identical, sculptural, streamline sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Cuorecarpenito Pink Ceramic Vase Bubble Family Collection
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Lovers In Pink, a renowned artwork by Marc Chagall, serves as the inspiration for this polished ceramic vase from the Bubble Family Collection. Showcasing arched, circular shapes, the decorative elements enriching the vase's cylindrical body contribute to its organic dynamism, which adds an effortless touch of glamour to contemporary interior.
without a doubt for me "the lovers" is my favorite vase not to say that it is the perfect vase. I almost have a veneration for this vase and when I build it a special mood always assails me.
It is all the details that make it so important, there are two kissing figures, the color is elegant pink with something antique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Italian 1970s Design Style White Marble Square Side Table
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Graphic and Italian 1970s design style side table in solid white marble.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Space Age Furniture
Materials
Marble
Megalith Coffee Table, Marble & Gold
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
The Megalith coffee table is a striking new addition to the Megalith collection; a dazzling piece of modern furniture from Christopher Duffy, and...
Category
2010s British Space Age Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Industrial Rectangular Coffee Table in Mirror Polished Rose Gold
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
The Megalith coffee table is a striking new addition to the Megalith collection; a dazzling piece of modern furniture from Christopher Duffy, and...
Category
2010s British Space Age Furniture
Materials
Marble
EMBRYO Blue Velvet Sofa/ Couch
Located in Larnaca, CY
CNC Wooden Structure upholstered in comfortable cushions and velvet water repellent plush fabric, which is easy to clean. Gentle removal of stains with a cloth.
Evolved from the symbiotic design of its low table, this sofa...
Category
2010s Cypriot Space Age Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier with two additional spheres.
Hight cm 150 ...
Category
2010s European Space Age Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Italian 1970s Design Style White Marble Set of Three Nesting Coffee Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Graphic and Italian 1970s design style set of three coffee or nesting tables in white marble material and drop shaped.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Space Age Furniture
Materials
Marble
Round Modern Wall Mirror with Faux Rabbit Fur Trim
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern round wall mirror adorned with rich yellow faux rabbit fur trim. Solid hard maple lacquered in glossy white. Faux Fur available in other colors or mirror can be made without f...
Category
2010s American Space Age Furniture
Materials
Faux Fur, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer
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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