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.
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...
Metal, Brass
Massimo Papiri “Harry’s Bar” Coffee / Cocktail Table by Mario Sabot, 1970s
By Mario Sabot, Massimo Papiri
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Harry’s Bar coffee or cocktail table designed by Massimo Papiri for Mario Sabot circa 1970s. The coffee table consists of two black melamine surfaces on different levels with a...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$38,655 / set
Complete lounge seating area by Gian Pietro Arosio
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
This complete Italian lounge seating area, designed by Gian Pietro Arosio in the 1970s, is a striking example of sculptural Space Age design. The set consists of a 3-seater sofa, two...
Chrome
"Teti" ceiling lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy, 1970
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Teti is an iconic lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1970, embodying simplicity and timeless elegance. Made of thermoplastic, its simple design allows for versatile use as a ceilin...
Plastic
Set of 3 Sputnik Textured Bubble Wall Ceiling Light, Staff Leuchten Germany 1970
By Staff Leuchten, Temde Leuchten, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Sputnik Space Age wall light Also useable as ceiling light Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Description: This super rare Space Age "Bubble" wall light set was designe...
Metal
Paul Evans Studio Wall Mounted Space Console
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Studio Wall Mounted Space Console, Paul Evans Studio 1965c. Stainless steel case with leather drawer front. Very few of these were produced. (Craig Ellwood Painting pictur...
Stainless Steel
Space Age Glass Flower and Brass Ceiling Light by H. Richter, Austria, 1950s
By H. Richter
Located in Barntrup, DE
Space Age brass and glass flower ceiling light by H. Richter, Austria, 1950s – a compact vintage jewel with radiant detail. A refined Austrian Space Age ceiling light by H. Richter,...
Metal, Brass
German Modern Triple Opaline Glass & Wood Chain Body Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, German
Located in Hagenbach, DE
German Modern Triple Opaline Glass & Wood Chain Body Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulbs. Wired and s...
Wood, Glass
UFO Abduction by Sam Rush, A handmade desk lamp in homage to 1950's Sci-Fi
By Sam Rush
Located in Bristol, GB
This playful desk light is in appreciation of 1950's Sci-fi movies. Newer additions can include a hexagonal stop sign... and with our love of all things American, which includes jus...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Cocoon & White Metal Body Pair of Table Lamps by GOLDKANT, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon & White Metal Body Pair of Table Lamps by GOLDKANT, 1970s, Germany Cocoon shades & metal body Minimal and natural design Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cable...
Metal
$2,546Sale Price|20% Off
German Vintage Eight-Arm Sputnik Pendant Chandelier Brass Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist Sputnik chandelier metal, brass and eight beautiful handblown opaline glass globes. Germany, 1960s-1970s. Lamp sockets: Eight
Brass
Two 1970s brass wall lamps by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Two square brass wall lamps from the 1970s. Designed by Rolf Krüger for the manufacturer Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, Germany. Typical, high-quality Space Age design. The lamp frames are ...
Brass
1980s Mathieu Matégot Style White Perforated Metal Wall Lights
By Mathieu Matégot, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of two post-modern space age perforated metal wall sconces by Davids Lampe in the style of Mathieu Matégot and Rupert Nikoll. Soft semi-circle shaped white lacquered metal on an...
Metal
$3,297 / set
Chairs Space Age (4)
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This rare set of four Space Age chairs from the 1960s is a striking example of early futuristic design that emerged in post-war Italy, reflecting the optimism and experimentation of ...
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Sconces by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Murano Italy circa 1968
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age four-light sconce designed by Aldo Nason, circa 1970 in Murano glass in the 'Pulegoso' technique and a chromed metal hardware. We have two available, priced individually.
Chrome
Vintage Czech Space Age Bedside Lamps by Elektroinstala Děčín, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
An attractive pair of vintage table lamps produced by Elektroinstala Děčín in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. The lamps combine cylindrical frosted glass shades decorated wi...
Glass, Plastic
1960 Cocoon Italian Space Age Design Chandelier Ceiling Lamp
By Flos
Located in Brescia, IT
Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Enameled metal, resin. Plastic polymer resin was applied with spraying technique on to the enameled metal frame. No straps. No crack...
Metal
A SPACE-AGE 2 Lights FLOOR LAMP in ETIENNE FERMIGIER Style, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A simple and elegant floor lamp, Post-Modern, Space-Age, circular white lacquered base, 2 orientable spherical white shades, both adjustable on a chrome vertical axe, in the spirit o...
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age German Pendant Lamp from Wila, 1960s
By WILA
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing Space Age pendant lamp from Wila. The lamp body is bell-shaped and consists of two elements. At the bottom of the upper hood there is a smaller hood that closes the undersi...
Metal
1970s M. F. Harty for Stow Davis Tomorrow Sofa Chair Set of 7
By Stow Davis
Located in Bensalem, PA
This is a truly remarkable one of a kind set that came out of the VIP section of Teterboro airport in northern New Jersey adjacent to Newyork it was said that Paul McCartney and Pres...
Chrome
Mario Bellini Blue Cotton Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 7
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features seven modules with backrest (four big modules and three small ones) and one armres...
Cotton, Velvet, Foam
Full-Length Lipstick Mirror in Black Plastic, Space Age Style, 1970s
By Roger Lecal
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Full Length Lipstick Mirror . Black color .Round shaped . 1970s Space Ace in style .
Plastic
Space Age Italian Stainless Steel Ice Cream Cups and Saucers, 1970s, Set of 6
By Joe Colombo
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer this vintage set of Italian stainless steel ice cream cups, accompanied by six matching saucers. Both the cups and the saucers bear an engraved Made in Italy ...
Stainless Steel
Space Age Murano Table Lamp, Carlo Nason, Italy 1970
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Murano glass " Osso " Table Lamp, Carlo Nason for Mazzega This 1970s Murano glass lamp is highly reminiscent of space-age design, particularly pieces inspired by the moon's surface ...
Steel
Italian Chrome & Smoked Glass Coffee Table on Casters, 1970s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant Italian coffee table produced in the 1970s, featuring a minimalist chromed metal tubular structure mounted on four original casters. The table is composed of two original smo...
Metal
Mid Century Dutch Modern tufted puffy cognac Leather 3 seat sofa 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Dutch tufted cognac Leather 3 seat space age sofa with chrome. Great vintage condition super soft leather and very high quality dense foam cushions. Very comfortab...
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Table Lamp "Lucerna" designed by Harvey Guzzini
By Meblo, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a sleek Mid Century Modern table lamp "Lucerna", designed by Harvey Guzzini team and manufactured by Meblo in cooperation with iGuzzini. It features a s...
Steel
Pair of Stainless Steel Lucite Sconces by A. Brotto for Esperia, Italy, 1970
By Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare large pair of wall lights sconces panel in polished and hammered stainless steel with metal ball and Lucite rods that diffuses light by the designer Angelo Brotto for the manufa...
Stainless Steel
1 of 6 Golden Space Age Sphere Ceiling Lamp Germany 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
These gorgeous chandeliers were originally from a 1960s dance hall, and they hung there until recently. The textured glass spheres have a beautiful golden amber tone, and their textu...
Metal, Brass
Orange Cased Glass Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Mortsel, BE
This vibrant pendant light dates from the 1970s and is a playful example of the Space Age / Pop Art aesthetic. The lamp features a hand-blown glass shade, the interior is lined with ...
Glass
Michael Young pendant lamp Y2K style space age 90s
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Pendant lamp designed by Michael Young in the mid 90s. It is suitable for Y2K style pop interior. Also, Mid-century style and Space Age style. It was produced by Japanese furniture ...
Steel
Orange Metal 10 Socket Tubes Exclusive Large Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Orange metal 10 socket tubes exclusive large pair of sconces, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist sconces Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with 10xE1...
Metal
Space Age Red Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Red Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1970s, Italy Elegant rare high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use These lamps w...
Metal
Italian Space Age White Cream Plastic and Wood Round Dining Table, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age white cream plastic and wood round dining table, 1970s Space Age dining table, with round wooden top and tulip-shaped leg in cream-whit...
Plastic, Wood
Vintage German Space Age Table Lamp in Chrome and Glass by Motoko Ishii, 1970s
By Motoko Ishii
Located in Hamburg, DE
An impressive space age table lamp from staff, based on a design by japanese designer motoko ishii from the 1970s. this design impresses with its reflective surface and striking dif...
Metal
Margot dining table designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Roma, 1960s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Athens, Attiki
A sculptural dining table designed in the 1960s by Gastone Rinaldi for the Italian furniture brand Rima. Beautifully designed, an eye-catcher (dining chairs not included)
Metal
Space Age Table Lamp, Metal with Orange Sphere, Vintage Design, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age table lamp. The basic shape of the lamp is a cylinder with an inserted ball. The cylinder is open on one side and top. It has a polished and mirror finish on the outside. ...
Metal
1970s Space Age Table Lamp Perspex Opaline Glass in the Style of New Lamp Italy
By New Lamp
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Italian table lamp from the 1970s, designed in the style of New Lamp and characterized by a striking geometric composition in metal, Perspex and opaline glass. The structure is organ...
Metal
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables, space age design, Cassina, Italy circa 1970s
Located in leucate, FR
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. Set of 3 Interlocking square nesting tables. A classic of space age design. The 3 tables are stackable to create a square block. ( like Tetris )....
Smoked Glass, Wood
Pair of Sconces Panta Murano Glass by Giusto Toso for Leucos, Italy, 1970s
By Leucos, Giusto Toso
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of sconces wall lights lamps or Flush mount ceiling or table lamps in blue opal blown Murano glass and silver metal by the designer Giusto Toso...
Metal
$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Super Rare 'Mecurio' Chairs by French Artist Claude Courtecuisse, Steiner, 1967
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
We are proud to offer a superb pair of extremely rare 'Mercurio' lounge chairs by the French artist, designer and sculptor Claude Courtecuisse. Both chars are signed with the 'Cat...
Aluminum
1970s Space Age Chrome and Acrylic Lamp
Located in Toronto, ON
This exceptional table lamp, featuring a striking combination of chrome and acrylic, embodies a distinct space-age aesthetic. Its design is characterized by prominent chrome accents ...
Chrome
Verner Panton style. Space Age lucite and acrylic pendant light, France, 1960s
By José Antonio Coderch, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Charlotte Perriand, iGuzzini, Verner Panton
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Compatible with US/EU standards. LED compatible. Large Space Age and Sacandinavian style racionalist pendant light in the style of Guzzini and Verner Panton, France, 1960s. This scu...
Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite
Pair of Sculptural Chrome Tubular Wall Sconces by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Italian chrome wall sconces by Reggiani, dating to the 1970s. Their bold arrangement of polished tubular metal elements creates a geometric, almost architectural compositio...
Metal, Chrome
$4,875Sale Price|20% Off
Anfibio Armchair Bed by Alessandro Becchi, Black Velvet, 1970
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic Armchair - Sofa Bed - Velvet Armchair Offered by Spinzi Milano , we have a very rare Anfibio Armchair/ Bed The Anfibio is one of the most recognisable and sought after pie...
Velvet
Space Age Green Metal Adjustable Side Table by Zanotta, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Green Metal Adjustable Side Table by Zanotta, 1970s, Italy Measurements : Height: 70 cm Diameter : 55 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have any questions.
Metal
$1,500Sale Price / set|20% Off
Space Age. Hand-blown glass mushroom table lamps, Italy, 1970s
By F. Fabbian, AVMazzega
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hand-blown glass mushroom-shaped table lamps, Italy, 1970s. Made of hand-blown glass in a greyish pink tone, with a frosted style finish, which gives them a unique lighting effect wh...
Blown Glass
$745Sale Price|20% Off
A very rare 1950s Italian table lamp in the style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this very rare 1950s Italian table lamp in the style of Stilnovo presents a remarkable opportunity to acquire a piece of design history that exudes elegance and sophisti...
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Morex Italian Mid-Century Chrome Cocktail Tables, 1970
By Morex
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Space Age-style (circa 1970) articulating 'Convertible' circular cocktail / coffee tables with a chrome tube frame with four circular glass table tops, th...
Chrome
Tapestry Genaro Antônio Dantas de Carvalho, Brazilian Artist, 1960
By Genaro de Carvalho
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Tapestry Genaro Antônio Dantas de Carvalho Brazilian artist 1960 Upholsterers, painter, designer. Genaro Antonio Dantas de Carvalho began his painting studies with his father. In 1944, he went to Rio de Janeiro and studied drawing with Henrique Cavalleiro at the Brazilian Society of Fine Arts. He is considered one of the main activists for the renewal of art in Bahia, along with Carlos Bastos, Caribé and Mario Cravo...
Tapestry
Original 1970s Lee West ‘Alpha” Stereo Egg Chair, Black Fiberglass and leather
By Lee West
Located in Echt, NL
Original and iconic ‘Alpha' music chair end stool in excellent condition. The ‘Alpha' chair was designed and produced by Lee West in 1968. The outer shell of this chair is fully made from fiberglass which is lacquered in a beautiful glossy black color. On the inside the chair is upholstered with a soft high quality eco leather in a warm beige color. Behind the upholstery the chairs features two high quality speakers which can be connected to a normal or a bluetooth amplifier. The chair is Abel to rotate and comes with the matching stool. The Lee West Alpha...
Leather, Fiberglass
Italian Marble Teardrop Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Absolutely stunning marble coffee table, somewhat in the style of Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy 1980s. The color is this subtle subdued green with lovely hints of old pink. The table is ...
Marble
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...
Brass
Space Age Tubular 2-Seater Sofa designed by Johan Bertil Haggstrom for IKEA
By IKEA, Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Space Age 2-Seater Sofa designed by Johan Bertil Häggström for IKEA, one of its most iconic pieces. This vintage IKEA sofa f...
Steel
Roger L. Gerber Space Age Plastic Lounge Chair for Venture Line, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century modern space age moulded white industrial plastic indoor / outdoor lounge chair designed by Roger L. Gerber for Venture Line, 1960s.
Plastic
Soshun Flower Stools by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990s
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Striking 'Soshun' flower stools by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990s. Designed as sculptural blossoms, each stool features a velvet seat in deep crimson, evoking the softness and...
Metal
1960s 1970s Hanging Lamp from Peill & Putzler Germany Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Peill & Putzler Germany Ceiling Lamp, Glass, Space Age Design Item: Lamp Manufacturer: Peill & Putzler Condition: Good Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Diameter = 26....
Metal
$5,449 / set
Pair Italian Space Age lounge chairs c1980s
Located in London, GB
Mid century space age lounge chairs. Incredibly comfortable!
Metal
2 SPACE-AGE SEVENTIES TABLE LAMPS by ETIENNE FERMIGIER, DISDEROT, France 1970
By Disderot, Etienne Fermigier
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of small table lamps or spotlights, Post-Modernist, Free-Form, Seventies, Space-Age, weighted circular bases in white lacquered metal, adjustable structures in matte metal wit...
Metal
“Alien” Table Lamp by Luciano Cesaro for Tre Ci Luce, Italy, 1970s
Located in GORINCHEM, NL
An unusual and sculptural “Alien” table lamp designed by Luciano Cesaro for Tre Ci Luce in Italy during the 1970s. Characterised by its futuristic silhouette and carefully balanced g...
Metal