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.
Lipstick Mirror Unghia Full Length Mirror Space Age 1970s
By Roger Lecal
Located in Den Haag, NL
Space age / Pop Art design mirror in the shape of a lipstick. Original design by Roger Lecal and Rodolfo Bonetto. As we can’t find any markings we accredit the design to them without...
Mirror
Quadrifoglio Floor Lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini, manufactured by Meblo
By Harvey Guzzini, Meblo, Gae Aulenti
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare floor lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini. The model is called Quadrifoglio (clover), due to its 4-arm stand, which holds a beautifull...
Steel
Mid Century Dutch Modern tufted puffy cognac Leather loveseat sofa 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Dutch tufted cognac Leather loveseat 2 seat space age sofa with chrome. Great vintage condition super soft leather and very high quality dense foam cushions. Very ...
Chrome
Space Age 5 Head Gold Metal Pendant Candle Light, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age 5 Head Gold Metal Pendant Candle Light, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist ceiling candles Lamp is in very good condition. Dimensions: Height: 46 cm Total heigh...
Brass
Opaline Glass & Wood Frame 5-Head Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opaline Glass & Wood Frame 5-Head Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 5x E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use wit...
Glass, Wood
1970s Handblown Glass Sphere or Globe by Doria
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Doria handblown glass sphere on chrome base. Made in Germany in the 1970s. The handblown glass contains bubbles and pockets of air that capture and reflect the light. The arrangem...
Chrome
Vintage black Lipstick Floor Mirror Space age style - 1980s
By Roger Lecal
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Space Age design - Modern mirror decor Roger Lecal Style Measures : Ø 30cm H:170cm With its elongated shape reminiscent of a lipstick tube, this mirror stands out for its bold and...
Mirror
J.T. Kalmar Franken Brass and Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp, Austria 1960s
Located in München, BY
Rare heavy Murano glass flower pendant light with brass base. Brass base with 12 long Murano glass shades in white and clear. Each shade is unique. Manufactured by Kalmar Franken AG ...
Brass
$259Sale Price|50% Off
Ice Glass Wall Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1968
Located in Schwerin, MV
Ice glass wall lamp / mirror lamp from the 1960s by Glashütte Limburg - model 3040. The lamp has a heavy, rectangular shade with an ice glass structure. The lamp is screwed to the wa...
Metal
Verner Panton Ring Wall Lamp in Red
Located in Paris, FR
This striking Ring wall lamp by Verner Panton is a bold example of the designer’s sculptural approach to lighting. Finished in a vivid red enamel, the lamp features concentric circul...
Metal, Enamel
German Vintage Brass and Glass Pendant Light Chandelier 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful 18-arm geometric clear glass and brass Sputnik chandelier. Germany, 1960s/1970s Measures: Diameter: 26 Inch Height min. (body): 16 Inch.
Brass
Attributed Carlo Nason Mazzega Table Lamp, Glass & Metal, Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Argelato, BO
Spherical table lamp with very thick glass, chromed metal base, adjustable light intensity, attributable to Carlo Nason Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Metal
Mid Century, Space Age 'Fat Lava' Ceramic Floor Lamp 1960s
Located in Herentals, BE
Large floor lamp in caramel-colored fat lava ceramic with beige and brown accents. The lamp has a light beige shade with a border at the bottom and top in the same shades as the sha...
Ceramic, Fabric
Two 1960s Space Age Heavy Glass and Chromed Metal Oval Wall Sconces by Veca
By VECA
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Pair of Iconic 1960s Space Age Heavy Glass and Chromed Metal Oval Wall Sconces by Veca Immerse your space in the futuristic elegance of the 1960s Spac...
Metal
Scandinavian Design Gold Metal Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Sweden
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Scandinavian Design Gold Metal Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Sweden Elegant rare high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use Thes...
Metal
1970s Space Age Aluminium Table Lamp Attributed to Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An Italian table lamp designed and manufactured in the Seventies, often attributed to Arredoluce, good quality of this Space Age table lamp confirm that. It works 110-240 volts and n...
Aluminum
Vittorio Introini Pair of chromed metal and leather armchairs for Saporiti
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in Argelato, BO
Vittorio Introini Pair of chromed metal and leather armchairs, for Saporiti, Italy 1965. Measures: 67.00 x 72.00 x 75.00 cm
Metal
$2,899Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Orix Orange Writing Desk by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni
By Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina, Molteni & C
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Rare tangerine Orix Desk by Nani Prina & Vittorio Parigi for Molteni, 1970's. Molded out of ABS plastic. The troughs are intended as letter holders or utensil holders. No chips or cr...
Plastic
Space Ace Coat Rack in Black Ebonized Oak, Joe Colombo, Italy 1975
By Joe Colombo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Italian Hanging Coatrack, Black Ebonized Oak wood base ,. comes with Three molded Plastic hooks, Beautiful Space Ace design.
Plastic
1980s Mathieu Matégot Style White Perforated Metal Wall Lights
By Rupert Nikoll, Mathieu Matégot
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
Space Age Roland Jamois Wall Sconce, Black Enameled Metal, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall sconce by Roland Jamois Luminaires captures the height of Space Age design with its sculptural geometry and futuristic silhouette. Large circular disc shade connects through ang...
Metal, Enamel
Ceramic Wall Light in the style of Axella, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. In excellent condition, in the style of Axella. A beautiful wall light that com...
Ceramic
Vintage German Space Age yellow orange Pendant Lamp Arnold Berges Staff 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Space Age Yellow Orange Pendant Lamp by Arnold Berges for Staff, 1970s “Space Age” pendant lights from the well-known manufacturer Staff, based on a design by Arnold ...
Metal
Swisslamps International Haloprofil Floor Lamp by Viktor Frauenknecht, 1970
By Swisslamps International AG
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This elegant floor lamp is from the well-known "Haloprofil" series, designed by Swiss architect and designer Viktor Frauenknecht for the renowned manufacturer Swisslamps Internationa...
Aluminum
$3,618Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Gemini Chandelier by Cosack Leuchten 1960
Located in Mortsel, BE
Gemini Chandelier by Cosack Leuchten, 1960s. This unique chandelier exudes Space Age vibes with its natural, organic chrome forms. The sleek design features interconnected structures...
Chrome
IKEA Lakane Strips Table Lamp Brylle Jacobsen Frosted Acrylic Finland 2000s
By IKEA, Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen
Located in Lisboa, PT
Originally designed by Flemming Brylle and Preben Jacobsen for Quality System, Denmark, in the 1960s, this sculptural table lamp was reissued by IKEA in the early 2000s under the nam...
Plastic, Acrylic
Lamp from table 'Cactus' by Giovanni and Gianpiero Bassi for Studio Luce
Located in Cerignola, IT
Beautiful table lamp by Italian design duo Giovanni and Gianpiero Bassi who designed this "Cactus" table lamp for Studio Luce in 1969. The construction consists of a cylindrical-shap...
Steel
$807Sale Price / set|42% Off
Set of 2 Space Age Flower glass and metal vases design by Lisa Mori, Italy 1980s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
If you're looking to add a striking piece of vintage Italian design to your home, this Set of 2 Space Age Flower glass and metal vases by Lisa Mori is a must...
Metal
Pair of Stainless Steel Lucite Sconces by A. Brotto for Esperia, Italy, 1970
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
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
Pierre Guariche Vintage Pair of "Gamma" Bergere Chairs for Meurop, 1960’s
By Meurop, Pierre Paulin, Pierre Guariche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gamma Pierre Guariche Vintage Pair of Chairs for Meurop, 1960’s Designed by Pierre Guariche for the Belgian furniture manufacturer Meurop Removable seat cushions This set is a chara...
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester
Red and Black Enameled Metal Danish Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Denmark
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Red and Black Enameled Metal Danish Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Denmark Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E27 light b...
Metal
Italian Grey & White Metal Outdoor Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This wall light was designed in Italy in the 1960s. It was meant for outdoor use with a more resistant kind of paint, but can be used indoors as well. It is made from painted metal a...
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of 'Flash' floor lamps by Harvey Guzinni for Meblo
By Harvey Guzzini, Meblo
Located in Brussels, BE
The "flash'' or ''Bud Grande" floorlamp, is a tulip shape and striking spaceage style designed by Harvey Guzzini for Meblo. Not as usual, these two are fully complete (the white diff...
Chrome
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
Carlo Nason Five-Light Murano Glass Floor Lamp for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Paris, FR
An Italian five-light floor lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970s. Five hand-blown white Murano glass diffusers rise at varied heights from slender stainless-steel st...
Stainless Steel
japan space age Adjustable floor mirror by Yasu Sasamoto for Li Qian, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Japan space age Adjustable floor mirror by Yasu Sasamoto for Li Qian, 1970s Adjustable oval floor mirror. The mirror frame is made of white plastic wit...
Metal
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Grillo Folding Turquoise Phone Italy Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper
By Richard Sapper, Marco Zanuso
Located in San Diego, CA
MoMA Modern Italian original Grillo folding telephone launched in 1966 by Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper. The telephone was manufactured in Italy by Siemens. Vintage push buttons Phon...
Plastic
Rare Sculptural Meteorite with Wave-Like Impressions
Located in London, GB
This striking natural sculpture is in fact a meteorite, formed at the creation of our Solar System around 4.5 billion years ago. Journeying across hundreds of millions of miles from ...
Stone
Pair of Bubble Glass Sconces by Staff, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Stylish pair of large brushed aluminium and bubble glass wall lights (model W308) by Staff, 1970s. The large brushed aluminium body is attached to a black lacquered brass stem and ca...
Chrome, Aluminum, Brass
Huge Murano Mazzega Glass Globe Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A beautiful glass lamp. A touch of shadow play and transparency gives the lamp a wonderful lightness and elegance. Designed in the 1960s in Italy for Mazzega. The lamp need 1 x E2...
Metal
$1,289Sale Price|60% Off
Late 20th Century sculptural & Rare Ceramic Vase in Chrome Finish, with holes
Located in Milano, IT
Ceramic Vase - Ceramic Sculpture - Italian Ceramic Vase - Rare Object This is an intriguing and rare ceramic vase, coated in a shiny chromed paint coat. Handcrafted in a playful an...
Ceramic
Set of 4 casalino dining chair by Alexander Begge for Casala, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 space age era dining chairs designed by Alexander Begge for Casala. Made from moulded plastic with beautiful space age design lines. Flashy green colour 1970s - Germany ...
Plastic
$723Sale Price|20% Off
Toni Zuccheri. Space Age style murano glass table lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Italian brutalist and Space Age style table lamp by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s. Golden and silver chromed steel metal base and a spherical upper diffuser made of transparent Murano glass c...
Steel, Chrome
Folding Lucite "Plia" Chair by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
A Space Age chrome and transparent lucite folding chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy. With steel frame, seat and back in clear lucite, it represents the realiz...
Chrome
Red Metal Illuminated Space Age Table Mirror, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Red Metal Illuminated Space Age Table Mirror, 1970s, Italy It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. Bulb type: E27 No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use...
Metal
Arflex 'Solar' Lounge Chairs in Fiberglass by Carlo Bartoli, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Bartoli, Arflex
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Solar' armchairs, designed by Carlo Bartoli for Arflex in 1965, standout pieces of Italian modernist design. These iconic chairs, crafted from fiberglass and polyester resin with a ...
Fiberglass, Polyester
1960s Space Age heavy solid slatted metal pendant lamp
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful round 1960s Space Age slatted pendant lamp. The lamp is made of heavy, solid metal. Great minimalist design for pleasant, glare-free light. 100% original condition and...
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
Space Age, Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier in chromed hardware and handblown Murano glass by Mazzega, with Carlo Nason glass, Murano, Italy, circa 1970. The chandelier alone measures 40 cm high ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1960s copper slat pendant lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd Sweden
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s slat pendant lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd. Great Space Age design. The shade is made of copper-plated brass. Made in Sweden. Very nice, pleasant, glare-fre...
Brass, Copper
"Panta" Lamp in Murano Glass by Giusto Toso for Leucos, Italy, 1970s
By Leucos, Giusto Toso
Located in Argelato, BO
Wall lamp or ceiling lamp or built-in table lamp in opaline blue blown Murano glass and silver metal by designer Giusto Toso for the publisher Leucos. Documentation available. Famou...
Metal
Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s Germany
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
- Wall or flush mount ceiling lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Lighting Company - 3 glass lights - The lamp received the iF design award in 1974 The wall lamp come with 3 x E14 / E15 ...
Chrome
$194Sale Price|28% Off
Cobalt Blue Cut-to-Clear Glass Ashtray by Marita Voigt, 1960s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A striking cobalt blue cut-to-clear glass ashtray designed by Marita Voigt for VEB Glaswerk Harzkristall, East Germany, circa 1960s. This collectible example of East German art...
Crystal
Backlit steel mirror, Attr. Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Backlit floor mirror, steel body, 1970s Condition: Good - Superficial marks Materials: Steel, Mirror Era: 1970 Style: Space Age
Steel
Space Age Adjustable Coffee Table/ Dining Table Luciano Campanini Propeller Glas
By CAMA, L. Campanini
Located in Berlin, BE
The Campaini Propella Table combines functional engineering with a distinct Space Age aesthetic. Its design is built around a solid, heavy steel frame, giving the piece exceptional s...
Steel
Space Ace Side Tables by Giorgio Gurioli, Yellow Fiberglass, 1980s
By Giorgio Gurioli
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning set of Space Ace side tables . Bright Yellow Fiber Glass bullet shaped base ,comes with a thick Glass top . Ideal side tables ,Night stands . End Tables . Very nice qualit...
Fiberglass
Red and Black Metal Floor Ashtray with Arc Foots, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Red and Black Metal Floor Ashtray with Arc Foots, 1970s, Italy Measurements : Height: 61 cm Ashtray diameter and height: 11 cm and 7 cm Base diameter: 15 cm x 19 cmHeight: 52 cm Ash...
Metal
1960s Space Age Aluminum Table or Wall Lamp, Minimalist Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple Space Age table or wall lamp. The lamp body is made of a single piece of aluminum. The shaft transitions harmoniously into a plate base. In order to be able to use the lamp a...
Metal
Monolithic Meteorite Cross Section with Mirror-Polish and Translucent Gemstones
Located in London, GB
This small, monolithic meteorite cross-section originates from the famed pallasite meteorite, Seymchan. Formed over 4.5 billion years ago at the creation of our Solar System, it was ...
Iron
Ello Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror Tall Boy Dresser
Located in Hanover, MA
1970 designed "Moods" tall boy wardrobe designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture Mfg. Co. clad in gunmetal tinted brushed stainless steel and smoked mirror. Post Moden space age v...
Stainless Steel