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
1970s Space Age Art Glass and Chrome Table Lamp with Brown and White Inclusions
By Mazzega
Located in Melbourne, AU
A compact table light designed and made in Italy or Spain in the late 1970s. We have restored and rewired, adding a satin black coat to the base. Simple push button switch to undersi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Boule Floor Lamp Max Bill Style, 1970s
By Max Bill
Located in Paris, FR
A 1960s vintage floor lamp in the style of Swedish designer Max Bill's iconic design. This piece is built with 10 atomic style boule opal glas...
Category
20th Century Swiss Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of italian armchairs in yellow velvet, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
A very comfortable design with eye-catching colors, these 1970s Italian armchairs have been recently upholstered in vibrant yellow corduroy. Their generous shape invites you to sit a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Cord
Castelli "Planta" coat rack by Giancarlo Piretti, 1972.
Located in Athens, Attiki
Iconic “Planta” coat rack designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli,Italy 1972.
Made from beige ABS plastic featuring six fold down segments ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Black Metal and White Plastic Shade 1960s Serpente Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black metal adjustable base with white plastic shade. Maker label inside the shade and above the base.
The lamp remains in very good condition; light scratches around the lampshade...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
pair of vintage aluminum cast leather eco chairs
By Elledue Arredamenti
Located in Medesano, IT
Discover a hidden gem in the world of furniture - exquisite vintage Italian chairs crafted from posh cast aluminum, boasting a space age design that will transport you to another era...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on brass base lamps, Germany, circa 1970. This exceptional artefact of modern design reflects the extreme interest in modernism across ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Venini Large Italian Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Beautiful Italian Murano made pendant light.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
70 S roche bobois bed with bed tables
By Roche Bobois
Located in PARIS, FR
Ensemble de lit roche bobois année 70 , comprenant le double lit , les tables de lit ,ainsi que les repose verre en inox
modele tres rare et de tres bonne qualité
tout en nubuck
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Limited Edition, Set of Six Metallic Ostergaard Space Age Chairs, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Unusual set of Ostergaard polyethylene in lacquered metallic color made by rotational molding fixed (indoor/outdoor use) chairs with new seats made of geometric woven jacquard textil...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Jacquard, Polyester
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...
Category
2010s Dutch Space Age Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972.
Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality black Italian natural leather.
Mattress upholstered with soft sheepski...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
Pair of Rare Wall Lights by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, 1970
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A wonderful set of 2 wall lights by the Japanese designer Motoko Ishii for the German brand Staff Leuchten. They have a very thin amber glass shade and a brass base.
The lights requ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vintage Italian 1960s Space Age Tall Floor Lamp
Located in Koper, SI
This vintage floor lamp was manufactured in the late 1960s in Italy. Although its designer has not been yet identified, it is well crafted and with a captivating shape. Thanks to its...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
glass ice cube desk lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
desk lamp ice glass by Peill & Putzler, 1970s.
The designer lamp is a real classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp from Peill & Putzler is made of high-quality glass in the shape of ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass
70s Space Age Mushroom Lamp - Iconic Design Charm by Massive Belgium
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Spruce up your space with retro charm using this stunning mushroom 70s lamp crafted by Massive, Belgium, in the 1970s. Boasting the iconic mushroom shape that epitomizes 70s design, ...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plastic
One off Three Adjustable Italian Glass and Chrome Ufo Chandeliers
Located in Antwerp, BE
One large adjustable ufo chandeliers in glass and chrome.
Takes six E 14 size bulbs, up to 40 watts each for 240 watts total.
Two pieces have been sol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of white bouclé chairs, 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of lounge chairs on a wooden base and white bouclé fabric. France, 1970s.
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Floor lamp by Nanda Vigo mod 4041 for Kartell, 1968
By Nanda Vigo, Kartell
Located in Milan, IT
Rare floor lamp designed in 1968 by Nanda Vigo for Kartell, lacquered aluminum base and top closure and white methacrylate diffuser. Neon lighting, fully functional. True example of ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Rigg Coat Stand by Tord Bjorklund for Ikea 80s Tubular Metal Black
By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Rare find!
Rare Plagg coat rack by Tord Bjorklund for Ikea.
Metal coat stand made of six iron tubes lacquered in black with black plastic tips.
Emblematic piece of the 80s by a fa...
Category
1980s European Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini White Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
“Camaleonda” sofa, in white velvet upholstery, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972.
Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy.
The sofa is very comfort...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chenille, Velvet, Foam
Floor or table lamp by La Murrina Murano
By La Murrina
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A very decorative and contemporary floor or table lamp by La Murrina Murano.
Blown glass globe with iron oxide inside what gives the lamp a spectaculair look.
Polished brass frame.
...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton Curtain Panel, Tapestry, Fabric by Mira-X Collection, 1960s
By Mira-X, Verner Panton
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Powerful original curtain panel designed by Verner Panton during 1969-1971.
100% cotton material, Mira-X Collection., Made in Switzerland. The curtain is custom made directly from t...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Patrick Gingembre - child chair Space Age 70’s manufactured by S.e.l.a.p. France
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Children's stackable chair designed by Patrick Gingembre for S.E.L.A.P, France 1970. They are made of orange molded plastic with an organic shape that is very characteristic of the P...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Chromed Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Sölken
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s.
Nice reduced design.
Very high quality processing.
Manufacturer: Soelken
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with slight signs of...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Tito Agnoli Original fabric sofa bed for Cinova Mod. 711
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Milano, IT
At the height of the Seventies, in an era of innovation and avant-garde design, a sofa was born that remains a testimony to the genius of Tito Agnoli and the craftsmanship of the Cin...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Small 1970s "Futura" Wave Peill & Putzler Gold Chrome & Smoked Glass Pendant
Located in London, GB
The smallest version of this beautiful hanging pendant light from the 'Futura' range which is also more commonly called 'Wave' which was manufactured in Germany by Peill & Putzler du...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Wire
1970s "Futura" Wave Peill & Putzler Chromed Gold & Smoked Glass Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
The largest version of this beautiful hanging pendant light from the 'Futura' range which is also more commonly called 'Wave' which was manufactured in Germany by Peill & Putzler dur...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Wire
Italian space age Chromed metal Adjustable floor lamp by Reggiani, 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Chromed metal Adjustable floor lamp by Reggiani, 1970s
Adjustable floor lamp entirely in chromed metal. The cylindrical diffuser can be adjusted in height and incli...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Monumental Chrome Steel Table Lamp Willy Rizzo Cardin Style Bronze Mirror 1970s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Very chic and monumental chromed steel table lamp in the style of Willy Rizzo or Pierre Cardin, France or Italy 1970s. The tube cylinder lamp base h...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Scarpa ‘Soriana’ Sofa Set and Chair - 3pcs
Located in Hudson, NY
Elevate your living space with this Italian model 944 ‘Soriana’ set, consisting of two matching sofas and an accent chair.
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, in the ori...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Wool
Floor Lamp Diabolo Red Beige by Knoll, 1970
By OTHR
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...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Other
Matched Pair Space Age Modernist Lounge Chairs, Peter Protzmann/ Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual pair low slung slipper lounge chairs attributed to Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller.. Amazing original condition. Superior quality and construction. Retains its original Kno...
Category
1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Orchidée Lounge Chair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France 1968 - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare French ‘Orchidée’ lounge chair designed by Michel Cadestin for Airborne in 1968. This sculptural chair features a white fiberglass frame with a dramatically curved seat back, ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Fauteuil pivotant Pierre Guariche tissu orange par Meurop Belgique 1960 Vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Fauteuil "Polaris" de Pierre Guariche fabriqué par la société Meurop en Belgique .En 1967, Meurop présente deux nouveaux sièges dans les journaux : Polaris et Luna. Ils font fait par...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Spectacular Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
By Isaky
Located in St Ouen, FR
Half object, half jewel this sculptural bangle is composed of two parts ; a sand blasted resin triangle and an acrylic bracelet allowing the cuff to be closed.
Both parts bear the ha...
Category
1980s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Resin
Space Age Karate Armchair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne
Located in BAARLO, LI
Beautiful Space Age armchair from the 1960s by Michel Cadestin for Airborne France. White fiberglass glossy shell with chromed metal base and cognac leather upholstery. The shell is ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Sergio Mazza & G. Gramigna XL Magnolia Table Lamp
Located in BAARLO, LI
Rare 'Magnolia' table lamp by Sergio Mazza & Giuliana Gramigna for Quattrifolio Design. The Italian design dates back to 1973. This is the (very) large version of the lamp. Resting o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in BAARLO, LI
Iconic and original 'Tulip' dining table with a wooden top from the 1970s. Designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956. The table is in very good vintage condition, with slight signs of use. M...
Category
1950s American Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Space Age Fibrella Lounge Chair Le Barron
By Le Barron
Located in BAARLO, LI
Rare Space Age lounge chair from the 'Fibrella' collection by the Southern California company Le Barron, dating back to the 1960s. Originally intended for outdoor use in gardens or b...
Category
1960s American Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Round flush mount/ sconce by Erco, Germany 1960s
Located in Herentals, BE
Space Age round flush mount or wall lamp designed by Alois Gangknofner for Erco in 1960.
The flush mount has the Erco label on the inside of the mounting plate and 1 E 27 porcelain f...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Space Age Medusa Pendant Lamp by Harvey Guzzini
Located in BAARLO, LI
Italian 1970s Space Age pendant lamp by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini. With an orange/white plastic shade. The lamp is in good vintage condition with minor signs of wear.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Space Age Fiberglass Stool by Nanna Ditzel for O.D. Møbler
Located in BAARLO, LI
Nanna Ditzel is one of the greatest Danish female designers of all time. She designed this stool for OD Møbler in 1969. Due to production costs and the oil crisis in 1973, production...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Space Age VIP Coat Rack by R. Lucci & P. Orlandini for Velca Italy
Located in BAARLO, LI
Beige Space Age 'VIP' coat rack from Velca Italy. A design from 1968 by Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini. The rod is made of chromed metal and the top piece and umbrella stand are mad...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Space Age Saturnus Armchair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in BAARLO, LI
Special Space Age armchair by the Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi. Designed and produced in the 1960s. The chair features a swiveling fiberglass shell, with a metal base an...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Acanthus leaves bronze lamp, 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bronze lamp base with green and brown patina decorated with acanthus leaves. France, 1970s.
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1970s German "Futura" Wave Peill & Putzler Chrome & Glass Pendant Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
A small version of this beautiful hanging pendant light from the 'Futura' range which is also more commonly called 'Wave' which was manufactured in Germany by Peill & Putzler during ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Hanging lamp from Gaetano Sciolari, Model CUBIC , 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
CUBIC ceiling lamp by Sciolari - 1970s.
The ceiling light by Gaetano Sciolari from 1970 is a truly iconic piece of modern lighting art. The designer, who is known for his groundbrea...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Brass
Imago DP, Elmo Table Lamp, 1971
Located in London, GB
Very rare table lamp by Imago DP.
Movable shade with which the light intensity can be adjusted.
Please contact us for additional shipping quotes.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Space Age Ingo Maurer Pox Wall Light
By Ingo Maurer
Located in BAARLO, LI
A very beautiful wall/table lamp designed by Ingo Maurer, Germany 1966. The lamp has a bit of a donut shape and the yellow lacquered shade is adjustable in height. The lamp is easy t...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Space Age Anatomia armchair by Ahti Kotikoski for Asko
By Asko
Located in BAARLO, LI
Rare Space Age 'Anatomia' armchair by Finnish interior architect and designer Ahti Kotikoski for Asko. Bringing a piece of design history into your home, this chair won the prestigio...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Giotto Stoppino, Black 4676 Magazine Holder, 1972
Located in London, GB
A major exponent in Italian design, Giotto Stoppino’s name was associated with some of the best brands throughout his career. As part of the cabinet, Stoppino was also a key proponen...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Giotto Stoppino, Black 4675 Magazine Holder, 1972
Located in London, GB
A major exponent in Italian design, Giotto Stoppino’s name was associated with some of the best brands throughout his career. As part of the cabinet, Stoppino was also a key proponen...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Italian Glass Sconce Italy circa 1970 White Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of Sconces in Brass and Glass. Wall lights.
White and gold colors. It has been made in Italy circa 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Red painted metal sheet and mirror console, 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Red painted metal sheet and mirror rectangular console. Spain, 1970s.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rattan and travertine console table, 1960s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rattan console table in tapered sheath legs joined by a spacer shelf, travertine table top. Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Mid-century shaggy rug from the 60s in different shades of red and gray scales
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in a mid-century shaggy rug from the 1960s, adorned in various shades of red and gray scales, offers more than just a floor covering—it presents an opportunity to infuse yo...
Category
1960s European Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of half moon wooden console tables, 1950s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of half moon wooden console tables resting on three feet supporting two table tops. Portugal, 1950s.
Category
1950s Portuguese Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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