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.
Floor Lamp Diabolo Red Beige by Knoll, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful floor lamp by Knoll, manufactured circa 1970. Red and beige shade with beautiful patterns, illuminates beautifully. The base is made of wood with a classy ring in the middl...
Other
Modular Wall Lights By Mokoto Ishii For Staff Circa 1970s
By Motoko Ishii
Located in Gloucester, GB
Modular Wall Lights By Mokoto Ishii For Staff Circa 1970s - Polyhedric glass shades with mercury coated inners - Chrome backplate - Take E14 fitting bulbs - Designed by Motoko Ishii...
Mercury Glass
Model Pergamo 38 Single Sconce by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1980s, Italy
By Artemide, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Pergamo 38 Single Sconce by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1980s, Italy Glass is thick and heavy This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Measurements: Height: 22 cm Widt...
Metal
Coat Rack Osvaldo Borsani Style Mid-Century Design for Tecno, Italy, 1980s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Andernach, DE
Wonderful 1980s coat rack in the style of Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. In 1960 he designed the famous AT16, then a variant of it later this coat rack, which is attached to the w...
Chrome
German Art Glass Wall Light by Hillebrand, 1970
By Hillebrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful dome shaped, glass wall light by Hillebrand Leuchten Germany, clear glass shade with graphite inclusions on a chrome reflector/back plate, the design creates a stunning sha...
Chrome
Pop Art or Space age Small Round Rug, 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Small round rug made in Turkey Pop art or spage age design
Wool
Original 1970s large Cosack Sputnik Space Age ceiling lamp in brass color
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s large Cosack Sputnik Space Age ceiling lamp in brass color. Entire lamp consists of metal, the surface is brass-plated. The big balls are made of plastic. Beautiful 19...
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Atomic Floor or Table Lamp 'RS 6 TL', Aluminum Glass, 1970, One of Two
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Mid-Century Modern or Space Age Atomium tower table or floor light mod. RS6-TL 1972 designed by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in 1972. The lamp is made of polished aluminum and handblown b...
Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome
$3,197Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pop Art and Space Age. Ice acrylic pendant lamp, Spain, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Targetti Sankey, La Murrina
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Pop Art and Space Age iced pendant lamp, Spain, 1970s. Composed of a central round structure in semi-transparent ice-effect acrylic, and surrounded by a crown of Pop Art style elemen...
Metal, Chrome
Rare Complete “Orix” Desk by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina for Molteni, 1970s
By Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina, Molteni & C
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
This rare and complete “Orix” desk was designed by Italian architects Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni in the early 1970s. A bold example of Space Age Italian design, this ...
Metal
Pr. Post Modern Space Age Bellini C & B Italia Amanta Lounge Chairs c 1969
Located in New York, NY
Very chic pair of vintage Amanta chairs, designed by Mario Belllini , for C&B Italia circa 1969. Executed in supple black leather, contrasted with the molded white fiberlite chair fr...
Leather, Fiberglass
Curve Shaped White Metal Space Age Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Curve Shaped White Metal Space Age Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and minimal design wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard ligh...
Metal
Rare Orange Pallade (1st Ed. 1968) Floor Lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Artemide
Located in Milano, IT
Orange Pallade (1st Ed. 1968) Floor Lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Artemide – A Space Age Icon Step into the bold imagination of the Space Age with this extraordinary first edition Pal...
Metal
Vintage Sculptural Resin Shell Wall Sconce, Organic Design, 1970s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Striking sculptural wall sconce in the form of a seashell, crafted in translucent cast resin. This highly decorative piece creates a warm and atmospheric glow once illuminated, revea...
Resin
1970's Mod Pop Desk by Broyhill Premier
By Broyhill
Located in Hanover, MA
Mold injection bright green acrylic drawer panels set in white painted case with white laminate top on pair of painted cast aluminum 'Tulip' style pedestal legs. An homage to Raymond...
Aluminum
1 of the 2 Flower shaped Brown Opaque Glass Pendants, Peill Putzler, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 unique brown flower glass pendants, made in the 1970s by german designer and company Peill Putzler. The lampshade is made of a ‘cast opaque brown glass’ with an inner whit...
Blown Glass
1970 Aldo Nason Mazzega Space Age Design Murano Glass Chain Ceiling Lamp
By Mazzega, Aldo Nason
Located in Brescia, IT
Ceiling Lamp Aldo Nason Mazzega Italy, 1960 Lamp with 10 lights Blown Murano Glass Metal Chrome Frame Excellent Condiction Glasses perfect. Perfect working order
Metal
Original BRAUN HL 1 Table Fan from 1961 by Reinhold Weiss, with Leather Finish
By Braun, Reinhold Weiss
Located in München, DE
A very rare, original BRAUN HL 1 table fan from 1961, featuring a dark blue leather details. Designed by Reinhold Weiss. Made in West Germany. The air outlet is steplessly rotatable,...
Metal
$775Sale Price|53% Off
Pierre Cardin Space Age Telescopic Table Lamp in White, Blue, Green & Black
Located in Amityville, NY
Rare Signed Pierre Cardin Space Age Telescopic Table Lamp in White, Blue, Green & Black. Can also be mounted on the wall as a wall lamp or sconce...
Chrome
iGuzzini Chrome Space Age "Ribbon" Sconces by Sandro Brazzoli & Ermanno Lampa "
By Sandro Brazzoli, Ermanno Lampa, iGuzzini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century space age chrome "Ribbon" wall sconces, designed by Sandro Brazzoli and Ermanno Lampa for iGuzzini. This very striking bent chrome ribbon shade has a fin on the b...
Metal, Chrome
1960s Space Age brass ceiling lamp with 8 glass balls by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful brass ceiling light from 1960 with 8 white opal glass balls. Manufacturer is Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. Great sixties Space Age Atomic design. Very good vintage cond...
Brass
Afra and Tobia Scarpa “Foglio” wall light, 1970s Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
The Foglio wall lamp, designed by the renowned Italian duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1966, is a timeless icon of minimalist elegance and functional design. Produced by Flos, the lamp ...
Steel
Space Age Chrome Chandelier Four-Light Attributed to Reggiani, Italy 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani, Reggiani
Located in Rome, IT
Space age beautiful chandelier in chrome with four-light attributed to Reggiani. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Metal, Steel, Chrome
DF2000 trolley bar cabinet by Raymond Loewy for the Doubinsky Frères 1968
By Doubinsky Freres, Raymond Loewy
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
After a brief but promising career as a fashion illustrator, French- American designer Raymond Loewy dedicated his talent to the field of graphic and industrial design. Loewy’s creat...
Metal
1950s Portuguese Space Age UFO Ashtray Lamp in Opaline Glass and Chromed Brass
Located in Lisboa, PT
This unusual table lamp from Portugal, 1950s, embodies the playful futurism of early Space Age design. Shaped like a flying saucer, it combines the dual function of a lamp and ashtra...
Brass, Chrome
Rare Wendell Castle Molar Group Coffee Table c.1969 , Fewer then 24 produced
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Wendell Castle Molar Group Coffee Table c.1969 ,Sunshine Yellow fiberglass 'Gel-Coat. Fewer than twenty-four examples of the Molar Group coffee table were produced. Signed to un...
Fiberglass
1970s 10-stack Red & White Plastic Modular Cabinet Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Buffalo, NY
\. SET 10 AVAIL.. *********NOTE PRICED PER UNIT.******* VINTAGE (OLD) Anna Castelli for Kartell. Red and White stacking storage / nightstands or end tables.. sliding plastic doors...
Plastic
Original Asko Ball Chair, Eero Aarnio, White and Orange, Finland, 1960s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Regensburg, DE
Design Classic - Original, restored 'Ball Chair' by Asko in white with orange fabric. Design: 1963–65 by Eero Aarnio (born in Helsinki in 1932) Manufacturer: Asko, Finland, 1960s (s...
Metal
Large 1960s red Bumling ceiling lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé yktan Ahus
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful, large, original 1960s Bumling ceiling lamp in red. Painted white inside. Original paint both inside and outside. This large version is with two E27 sockets. Designed ...
Metal
1990s Space Age Silver Plated Atomes Vase by Richard Hutten for Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A silver plated and glass vase designed and manufactured in France by Christofle, it has never been used and it came in original box. Richard Hutten, a renowned Dutch designer known for his innovative and playful approach to design, collaborated with Christofle, a prestigious French silverware and luxury goods manufacturer, to create the Atomes Vase...
Silver Plate
Original M.C. Esher Black Light poster ''Dream'' 1960s
By M.C. Escher
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique and original very rare Black Light poster M.C. Escher After M.C.Escher Wood Engraving Dream 1935 . The poster still has its Bright colors and with the Black Light on ,its ...
Paper
1960s Czechoslovak Space Age Rocket Floor Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional Space Age floor lamp produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. This sculptural “Rocket” lamp features a cylindrical fiberglass diffuser elegantly suspended within a mi...
Fiberglass, Wood
Vintage Wall Ceiling Lights Flush Mounts Sconces Spots by Giotto Stoppino, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino, RAAK
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... Minimalist flush mount by Giotto Stoppino. Holland, 1970s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Milk Glass, Bakelite
Pair of Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs, Attr. to De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Exceptional pair of sculptural Italian lounge chairs dating from the late 1960s or early 1970s, attributed to the design group of Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi. ...
Faux Leather
Pop Modernist / Space Age Italian Plastic Coffee / Cocktail table
By Joe Colombo, Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare red/ orange plastic coffee table designed by Kay Leroy Ruggles,, Also attributed to Joe Columbia,, Amazing modular design comprised of 8 pieces that connect,,,Can be d...
Plastic
Exclusive Space Age “Boomerang” executive desk, 1980s
By Ebeniste Straure , Paris
Located in Zwevegem, VWV
WOW. If you are looking for a desk that truly no one else has and that you never tire of looking at, then this “Boomerang” executive desk is without a doubt a piece you must see. Th...
Oak
Oval coffee table by Georges Pelletier for La Roue Vallauris - France, 1970
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Dimensions: W: 104/163cm - D:60cm - H:42,5cm Style: Space Age (Of the Period) Materials and Techniques: Ceramic - Steel Place of Origin: France Period: 1970-1979 Date of Manufactur...
Steel
1 of the 2 Stunning Ceramic Stoneware Wall Light by Axella, Denmark
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Spectacular circular ceramic wall lights, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark around the 1970s by Axella. The beautiful engravings and holes in the ceramic ma...
Ceramic
1960s Space Age Star Design Wall or Ceiling Lamps in Bronze
Located in München, DE
Unique 1960s Space Age wall or ceiling lamp in a star design. Fully functional with one original E27 metal socket. Look changes depending to the bulb size. Also looks great with a mi...
Bronze
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
Quadrifoglio Table Lamp in brown acrylic by Harvey Guzzini, Yugoslavia 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Meblo
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an iconic Quadrifoglio table lamp designed by Guzzini and manufactured under license by Meblo in Yugoslavia during the 1970s. A celebrated example of Sp...
Steel
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Polished Chrome and Glass Tubo Coffee Table by Mascheroni for Vecta
By Vecta Group, John Mascheroni
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Post Modern, Space Age, Mid Century chrome and glass coffee table, designed by John Mascheroni for Vecta, made in Italy, circa 1960’s. The table features a tubular frame cons...
Chrome
$630Sale Price|30% Off
Artemide Nessino Giancarlo Mattioli transparent model Y2K design
By Giancarlo Mattioli, Artemide
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masterpiece table lamp of Space Age design.Original was released from the 60s by Artemide. It is transparent model released only from the late 90s u...
Plastic
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Fiberglass Upholstered Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair by Buaghman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Very cool and rare swivel tilt lounge chair Space Age style, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This example is in untouched, original condition, showing only light cosmeti...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Set of 2 Amazing Golden Sputnik Wall or Flush Lamps by Cosack
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, J.T. Kalmar, Gaetano Sciolari, Harvey Guzzini, Cosack Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik wall or ceiling lamps from the 1960s. Very high-quality and solid workmanship. An asset to any home. The design creates an exciting fiery play of light. Manufactur...
Metal
4.5 Billion Year Old Sculptural Stone Meteorite - NWA 17936
Located in London, GB
This striking stone meteorite is a rare type of natural sculpture from outer space. Its form and radiating thumb-shaped impressions - known as regmaglypts - are the result of its fie...
Stone
Gae Aulenti Style Tubular Metal Queen Sized Bed Frame and Headboard, Italy 1970s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Italian bed frame and headboard in red tubular metal. Fits EU King, US Queen can be used without issue. Scuffs and scratches to me...
Steel
1960 Angelo Brotto Esperia Pace Age Design Steel Glass Wall Lamp _ Set of 4
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 Wall Lamps Angelo Brotto Esperia Italy, 1960 Polish Steel Frame and Colored Glass Murano Shade 3 small lamps h 7 x 25.5 x 25.5 cm_ 2 bulb lights (E14) 1 large orange lamp...
Steel
Vintage 70s Atomic Era Space Age Europhone Stereo Turntable with player recorder
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage 70s Atomic Era Space Age Europhone Stereo Turntable with player recorder Stylish object for your apartment . There has been a past, not too f...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
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...
Chrome
1960 Claudio Dini Enzo Francesconi Italian Design Space Age Wall Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Wall Lamp Designer Claudio Dini prod. Francesconi Enzo Italy, 1960 Brown metal frame Clear Glass Shade Perfect working order Glass in perfect condiction
Metal
Mid Century Modern chandelier in Murano glass by Mazzega, ca 1970
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano, Circa 1970 Clear and Amber Glass Italian Space Age chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano, circa 1970. Composed of...
Murano Glass
Colorful Glass Ball Pendant Lamp
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Carlo Nason, Mazzega, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Wonderful colorful glass globe lamp from the 1960s. The glass elements, with a particularly successful color gradient, create an impressive play of light. Very high-quality workmansh...
Metal
Stunning Space Age Lamp in Pyramid Shape Made of Metal and Glass, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
stunning space age lamp in pyramid shape made of metal and glass, 1960s A small chip on the upper edge of the glass insert, which is only visible upon close inspection. See detailed...
Metal
Monumental 1970s Italian Fiberglass Male Anatomy Sculpture With Metallic Finish
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Monumental male anatomy fiberglass sculpture with metallic finish made for Italian theatrical productions—1970s. Incredible scale with excellent detail. A showstopper of a conversat...
Fiberglass
Pink Stilbite Bowtie Formation on Green-Grey Sparkling Stalactites
Located in London, GB
A remarkable mineral specimen from the famed Jalgaon location in India, and once belonging to one of the greatest art collections of the 20th century, the Sheikh Al Thani Collection....
Other
Post Modern Space Age Plastic Shelves by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell c. 1970's
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in New York, NY
Space Age, Postmodern plastic shelf unit, designed by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, made in Italy circa 1970's. This example is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition,...
Plastic
Brass Pair of Sconces by Bankamp Leuchten, Arnsberg 1, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass pair of Sconces by Bankamp Leuchten, Arnsberg 1, 1970s, Germany. Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 st...
Brass
Space age hand knotted wall hanging, Germany 1970
By Desso
Located in ECHT, NL
Magnificent space age wall tapestry. Handcrafted in the 1970s. It has an abstract decor. The patterns have different heights. The tapestry is in very good condition. It looks almost...
Wool
Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Ceiling light / wall light / plafonnier from the company Glashütte Limburg from the 1960s - 1970s - Type A 643, 2858. This lamp is a typical representative of 1960s design: frosted g...
Metal