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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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Item type: New and Made To Order
Style: Space Age
Darkened Brass Starburst 18-Light Sputnik Flush Mount Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
This brass fixture looks excellent as a wall sconce or ceiling mount. It has 18 sockets. Measures: 21.5" x 18.5" x 7".
Category

2010s North American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Cork Plant Stand/Sculpture by squares & things
Located in London, GB
The SPACE miniature gets reimagined in Cork. This spongey yet sturdy material adds a playful lightweight aspect to the design. Suitable as a plant stand or decorative object. No sitt...
Category

2010s British Space Age Furniture

Materials

Cork

System X pendant lamp Ross Lovegrove Y2K style design space age
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
System X pendant lamp designed by Ross Lovegrove for Yamagiwa. It's in the taste of Y2K futuristic style, Neo space age era. X shaped plastic body has LED inside, and be illuminated...
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

Space Age Kundalini Berchicci E.T.A. Sat White Fiberglass Suspension
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
E.T.A. sat white finish The material is transformed and turned into a light. Physical presence and abstract concept for a light with an original aesthetic look. Fluid, irregular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Christmas Tree FUTURO UFO Bas van Beek, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Rotterdam
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This Futuro Christmas ball is by Dutch artist Bas van Beek who made this creation from a few of the highlights of the permanent collection of the Boijmans van Beuningen Museum in Rotterdam The Netherlands A small series of each collection object has been handcrafted in Poland by a company that is specialized in unique handcrafted glass ornaments for your Christmas tree Offered here is a Christmas Ornament of the prototype of the Futuro house...
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2010s Dutch Space Age Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

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

ToTo - Space M Collection - Handcrafted Ceramic Vase Glazed
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

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'
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'
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

Cognac leather and white Elda chair by Joe Colombo for Longhi Italy
Located in Stavenisse, NL
What more can be said about this iconic design by Joe Colombo that hasn’t been said before? A design far ahead of its time, on the verge of space age and modernism. Colombo was able...
Category

2010s Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Joe Colombo Elda Chair Cognac leather, Black shell
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

Black on Black Joe Colombo Elda Chair
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

Helder white ceramic lamp, 2023.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Helder white ceramic lamp with an organic texture. Portugal, 2023.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

“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, White shell
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
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

Helder grey ceramic lamp, 2023.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Helder grey ceramic lamp with an organic texture. Portugal, 2023.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Joe Colombo Elda Chair in White leather and white fiberglass
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

Contemporary Orb Mirror by Connor Holland
Located in Winchelsea, East Sussex
The Orb Mirror is a decorative table top mirror, featuring a polished stainless steel orb, fixed to a powder coated steel base. Like M.C. Escher's famous se...
Category

2010s British Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1960s 1970s Italian Design Style Large Colored Graphic Mirror
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s 1970s Italian Design Style Large Colored Graphic Mirror composed of an curved and round structure adorned with several mirrors in different colors like purple, pink, orange, si...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Space Age Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Space Side Table/Stool in Yellow Valchromat
Located in London, GB
Maddy, the founder of squares & things was inspired by the Space Age and the sweeping architecture of Oscar Neimeyer's buildings for her second collection of furniture - SPACE Collec...
Category

2010s British Space Age Furniture

Materials

Scrap Wood

Brutalist Style Brass and Glass Wall Light
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s design and Brutalist style wall light composed of a geometric and graphic brass metal base with blown glass. 2 E14 lightbulbs are required.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pagoda Vase in Inflated Steel by Connor Holland
Located in Winchelsea, East Sussex
Reminiscent of architecture from the far east, the Pagoda vase developed from experiments with inflating steel, and an ongoing desire to discover exciting ...
Category

2010s British Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Olive Green'
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
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

Golden Limited Edition Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Longhi Italy no. 7/20
Located in Stavenisse, NL
What more can be said about this iconic design by Joe Colombo that hasn’t been said before? A design far ahead of its time, on the verge of space age and modernism. Colombo was ab...
Category

2010s Italian Space Age Furniture

Materials

Metal

2x Joe Colombo Elda Chair, Black Leather, White Fiberglass Shell
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

Contemporary Apollo Table in Polished Stainless Steel
Located in Winchelsea, East Sussex
Contemporary side table featuring mirror polished stainless steel with a gold finish, and tinted glass top. Named after the god of the Sun from Greek mythology, as well as the past ...
Category

2010s British Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Joe Colombo Elda Chair, Black Leather, White Fiberglass Shell
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

Pair of Space Age Post Modern Table Lamps in Black & White After Rougier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of striking & chic tubular table lamps made by Designline. These feature powder coated brass construction. Nice heavy lamps. Takes one standard bulb. Cord is very long with bu...
Category

2010s American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Flower Table in 100% Recycled Plastic by Squares & Things
Located in London, GB
squares & things' signature Flower Table design gets reimagined in 100% recycled plastics. Made entirely from recycled plastic packaging and ocean waste, the table can be recycled it...
Category

2010s British Space Age Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Pair of Space Age Post Modern Table Lamps in Gold & White After Rougier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of striking & chic tubular table lamps made by Designline. These feature heavy brass construction. Takes one standard bulb. Cord is very long with built in switch.
Category

2010s American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Brass

Electric Blue Space Side Table / Stool by Squares & Things
Located in London, GB
Maddy, the founder of squares & things was inspired by the Space Age and the sweeping architecture of Oscar Neimeyer's buildings for her second collection of furniture - SPACE Collec...
Category

2010s British Space Age Furniture

Materials

Wood

"Nizwa" Black Floor Lamp
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nizwa black clay floor lamp resting on a circular bronze base. Barracuda edition, made in Portugal.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Retro Inspired, Maximalist 'Flying Saucer' Coffee Table in Recycled Plastics
Located in London, GB
Ever playful, innovative design studio Duffy London exclusively unveils its latest conversational art-as-furniture piece, the retro-candy inspired Flying Saucer coffee table, brought to life using 100% recycled plastics in a series of pop colour finishes. Be transported back into the sweet shop as a child, surrounded by large glass jars overflowing with bright-coloured gobstoppers, love-hearts, flying saucers, licorice all-sorts, and marshmallows. The Flying Saucer table embraces nostalgia and unapologetically combines vibrant pop colours and patterns in a true maximalist fashion. An eye-catching, evocative design that refuses to follow convention and serves as a constant reminder to live one’s life to the fullest – to go bigger, go bolder, to be adventurous, and not to take life too seriously. Following on from Duffy’s first foray 3D printed sand furniture...
Category

2010s British Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plastic

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

Maximalist 'Flying Saucer' Coffee Table in Recycled Plastics
Located in London, GB
Ever playful, innovative design studio Duffy London exclusively unveils its latest conversational art-as-furniture piece, the retro-candy inspired Flying Saucer coffee table, brought to life using 100% recycled plastics in a series of pop colour finishes. Be transported back into the sweet shop as a child, surrounded by large glass jars overflowing with bright-coloured gobstoppers, love-hearts, flying saucers, licorice all-sorts, and marshmallows. The Flying Saucer table embraces nostalgia and unapologetically combines vibrant pop colours and patterns in a true maximalist fashion. An eye-catching, evocative design that refuses to follow convention and serves as a constant reminder to live one’s life to the fullest – to go bigger, go bolder, to be adventurous, and not to take life too seriously. Following on from Duffy’s first foray 3D printed sand furniture...
Category

2010s British Space Age Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plastic

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

Space Age Steel Blue Glass Contemporary Table Lamp by Nusprodukt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Shape of Things to Come 1" is a one-of-a-kind table lamp inspired by the Space Age. Its sleek, futuristic look is achieved through the use of steel and blue glass, as well as a ...
Category

2010s American Space Age Furniture

Materials

Steel

"Nizwa" Mixed Clay Floor Lamp
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nizwa mixed clay floor lamp resting on a circular bronze base. Barracuda edition, made in Portugal.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

"Gizeh" Glazed Terracota Lamp, Barracuda Edition
Located in Lisboa, PT
Gizeh glazed terracota lamp with an organic shape drawing spikes resting on a circular base. Barracuda edition, made in Portugal.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

"Caprarola" Rattan and Travertine Dining Table, Barracuda Edition
Located in Lisboa, PT
"Caprarola" rattan and travertine dining table resting on an hexagonal base. Barracuda Edition, made in Portugal.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Furniture

Materials

Travertine

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

French 1970s Design Style Handcrafted Rattan Wicker Peacock Emmanuelle Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Sculptural and gorgeous Emmanuelle style rattan and wicker French 1970s design chair with a beige linen fabric round cushion seat 21.65 inches diameter and 26.77inches armrest height. A great vintage style centerpiece!.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Space Age Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Fabric

Space Side Table in 100% Recycled Plastic Designed by Squares & Things
Located in London, GB
Maddy, the founder of squares & things was inspired by the Space Age and the sweeping architecture of Oscar Neimeyer's buildings for her second collection of furniture - SPACE Collec...
Category

2010s British 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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