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.
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Style: Space Age
Wall lamp by Ennio Chiggio for Emmezeta, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Wall lamp designed by Ennio Chiggio and produced by Emmezeta in the 1970s.
The lamp consist of two parts; a metal structure that can be attached to the wall, and a three-dimensional...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Introini Pair of chromed metal and leather armchairs for Saporiti
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
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
GLASHÜTTE LIMBURG Opal Mushroom & Brass Pendant Light, Chandelier 1970s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
One of ten elegant Space Age pendant lamps manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. The lamp is made of polished brass with a mouth-blown opaline glass lamp shade that provides ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
Space Age Dome Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this all-original Space Age dome pendant light featuring spun aluminum construction with outer chrome finish and inner ivory white finish. Distinctive are t...
Category
1960s American Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of four Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Armchairs Model 150, 1970s by Knoll Int.
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Fantastic pair of vintage swivel Tulip armchairs model 150 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Designed in 1956.
These are from the 1970s.
Design Classic from the Pedestal coll...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Sculptural Black Leather Swivel Lounge Chair by Terence Conran Glove Chair Space
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, luxurious, rare, and extremely impressive designer leather swivel chair in lovely condition. One of the most iconic pieces by British design giant Terence Conran, this br...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
Italian Space Age Pendant Ceiling Lamp Red Color Murano Glass by Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega 1946
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian pendant ceiling lamp "Space Age" style, produced in the 1970s by Mazzega glass factory. Structure made of chromed steel, red polished aluminum, and blown Murano glass. A spec...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s Nason, Mazzega, Murano Glass and Metal floor lamp
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning floor lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 60's.
Composed by a round metal plate with a series of chromed pipes disposed in the center that hold 6 murano glass pi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
1970s Space Age Round Red Wall Mirror
Located in La Mesa, CA
Circular wall mirror in engine red In the style of the ‘AMERICA' WALL MIRROR BY CARRARA & MATTA, ITALY 70S
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Wood
Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age floor lamp in a dark red shade.
The head of the luminaire is designed to be movable via a swan neck. The contrast between the black tube element with the ribbed structure ...
Category
20th Century Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rocket Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Metal base
- Shade from paper
- Original good condition
- One small crack on the top of the shade
- Warm and gentle light
- 25W, E14 bulb.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Coffee table bar illuminated vintage space age 70s
Located in Milano, MI
1970s Living Room bar table made of steel sheet and glass.
Rare space age piece consists of glass top and bottle holder accommodations with pull-out elements.
The coffee table ligh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
Nebu Round Mirror Space Ace 1960s Holland
By Nebu
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Round Mirror .Purple color . The mirror itself is a little off center
Its intended . Very good quality . Signed Nebu Holland
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Wood
Stringa Sofa Set by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
"Stringa" sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltranova in 1962. A tubular chrome frame holds leather seats on top of felt upholstered cushions. The leather cushions are attached with ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Sconces by Mazzega in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern Mazzega sconces in chrome and incamiciato Murano glass, circa 1970.
Design attributed to Aldo Nason.
Priced individually.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Gaetano Sciolari HOME lamps for Ecolight 1968
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Vintage Pair of Gaetano Sciolari HOME Lamps for Ecolight represents a perfect fusion of Italian luxury, mid-century modern aesthetics, and masterful craftsmanship. Designed by Ga...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton Sconces in Chrome from the Flower Pot Series Wall Mount 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
A vintage pair of Verner Panton "Flower Pot Series" wall mount sconces designed for Louis Poulsen. The original wall mount hardware is included and the chrome is in very good conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Peil & Putzler Dome Floor Lamp 1970s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice stylish Floor lamp . Aluminum base ,comes with
a large White dome . manufactured by Peil & Putzler 1970s Germany
One large E27 bulb needed
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Mid Century Space Age Pendant Light in Guzzini Style by Herda, Retro
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very special space age pendant light by the Dutch brand Herda. The lamps consists of an brown/copper coloured outer shade and an aluminum inner shade. The lamp requires one E27 lig...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Stilnovo Space Age Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Painted Aluminium
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
A beautiful space age chandelier produced by Stilnovo in the 1970s, of fine Italian manufacture.
The chandelier is very beautiful and striking. There is an aluminium cylinder that a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 70s Space Age Arc Wall Lamp 'Globe' by Dijkstra, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very rare space age arc wall lamp by Dijkstra called 'The Globe'. The transparent outer shade and aluminium inner shade produce a magnificent light together. The shade can be turne...
Category
20th Century Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
"Acrilica / 281" table light by Joe Colombo and Gianni Colombo, 1962 for O-LUCE
Located in Köln, DE
Original "Acrilica" table light by Designer Joe Colombo and his brother and kinetic artist Gianni Colombo. Early production in white metal made by OLUCE, Italy.
The light travels fr...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid- Century Space Age Chrome Table Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Beirut, LB
Mid-century magnificent space age table lamp in chrome with it's cylindrical shape circa 1970
Can be wired and delivered for European or US users.
Category
Late 20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Satellite Sputnik Chandelier Metal Chrome Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Astro satellite sputnik chandelier ceiling pendant light lightning lamp in chrome metal, six-point of light around the central sphere, design attributed to the editor manufacturer Re...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Italian Space Age Dining Table with Chromed Legs and Smoked Glass Top
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a stunning and timeless Space Age dining table, with tubular legs in chromed metal and a round smoked glass top with squared edge. Designed and manufactured most ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Extremely Rare F.A.A.I. Arredo Prisma Table Lamps or Wall Lamp Cremona, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
F.A.A.I. Arredo Prisma table lamps or wall lamp cremona, Italy 1970s
Cast aluminium cuboid lamp. Painted brown. Galvanised iron bottom plate. 4 plasti...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Space Age Arc Eyeball Wall Lamp in Brown by Herda, 70s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare arc wall lamp in sparkled brownish colour from the Dutch brand Herda. The shade can be turned any direction desirable and positioned inside or outside the arc. The lamp has a sw...
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1963 Chrysler Concept Turbine Car Promotional Model with Box
By Chrysler Corporation, Elwood Engel
Located in Ferndale, MI
Chrysler promotional model of Elwood Engel designed turbine concept car. Vehicle did go to limited production of fifty five units. The bodies were built by Ghia in Turin Italy shipped...
Category
1960s American Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Space Age Mannequin Long Jenny by Prifio Germany Years 70
Located in Biella, IT
Space Age mannequin Long Jenny by Prifio Germany years 70 for inauguration of the Rinascente in Milan Italy.
Round base in black metal and hand pink color...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Italian Space Age Three Lights Floor Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italia Mid-Century Modern three lights floor lamp attributed to Gaetano Sciolari, from the 1970s.
Structure in chromium steel, brushed aluminum, and marble base. The glasses ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Space Age Porcelain Vase by Krautheim & Adelberg - MCM Masterpiece 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the captivating world of mid-century modern design with this beautiful space age porcelain vase, a stunning relic from the 1960s. Crafted by the esteemed porcelain manufact...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Space Age Sconces by Mazzega in Brushed Steel and Murano Glass, Italy circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern Mazzega two-light sconce in brushed steel and clear and white Murano glass, circa 1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
1970s German Glashütte Limburg Iced Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light
Located in London, GB
1970s, textured, iced-glass, space-age, ceiling flush mount. Manufactured in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. The thick textured glass shade is mounted onto a white metal ceiling plate ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Space Age Table Lamp, Attr. Yki Nummi, Stockmann-Orno, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Space Age table lamp, attributed to Yki Nummi, manufactured by Stockmann-Orno, 1970s. Plastic. Brass details. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent wi...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stilux Chrome and Glass Table Lamp
By Stilux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Italian mid century table lamp by Stilux. A serpentine tubular chrome chrome arm supports a frosted white glass globe. Retains part of the original ‘Stilux’ sticker. Globe measure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Gold Sparkle Mid Century Pendant Lamp - Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age pendant lamp with metallic, golden upper shade and acrylic lower shade. Experience the golden glow cast by the pendant light as it bathes your space in a soft, lu...
Category
20th Century Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Space Age Vintage Orange White Table Lamp KD 24 Joe Colombo Italy c 1966
Located in Vienna, AT
Space age authentic orange white table lamp model KD 24 by Joe Colombo circa 1966 and launched in 1968 for Kartell, Noviglio, Italy.
The time period for producing this model was fro...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Space age swivle chair, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age fiberglass shell swivel chair with beeautiful brown leather cushions and a white lacquered metal base.
Fantastic space age design.
1960s - Germany
Dimensions:
Height: 10...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Desk Lamp Orange by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
Orange space-age desk lamp from Kaiser Leuchten. This lamp can be adjusted in height and the shade can rotate, ensuring optimal light. The shade and base show light wear & tear. The ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Ceramic Condiment Set by SIC, Italy, 1970s, Set of 5 Pieces
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Striking 70s condiment set by SIC, made in Italy. This complete menage set includes four ceramic containers—salt, pepper, oil, and vinegar—housed in a sculp...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Studio Opi, White space age mod. Ikebana C ceramic vase, Gabbianelli Italy 1970
By Gabbianelli
Located in Firenze, IT
White modern ceramic / ashtray / vase mod. Ikebana C
designed by Studio OPI (F. Bettonica, M. Melocchi) Italy ca. 1970
Marked under the base
H 13 cm - 24 × 24 cm
Conditions: exce...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Space Age Sputnik Ceiling Lamp
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Early Sputnik ceiling lamp form Germany in very nice original condition.
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Nickel
Paire de lampes boule en inox chromé Francaise Space Age Vintage
By RAAK
Located in London, England
Duo de lampes boule en inox chromées, à poser dans votre chambre ou le salon. L'inox étant un matériaux plus qualitatif que l'aluminium.
Elles sont présentées avec une ampoule coule...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Sconce by Targetti Sankey, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconce in hand blown clear and dark blue Murano glass and chromed and lacquered (white) metal, manufactured by Targetti Sankey and still retaining the original label, circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Chrome Plated Metal and Smoked Glass Trifoglio Table by S. Asti for Poltronova
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This table was produced in Italy by Poltronova in 1969. It is made from a chrome plated base with a shaped thick feet and a black skai top cover, it features a round smoke glass top....
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Vintage Ceiling Lamp by Mazzega Murano, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A classic murano chandelier by or in style of Mazzega. The lamps has three glass made shades and has a chrome frame with a wooden element. The lamp requires three E14 lightbulbs.
Ad...
Category
20th Century Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass
Italian Space Age Floor or Table Lamp, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Praha, CZ
Floor or table lamp attributed to Carlo Nason and Mazzega.
Made in Italy in 1970s.
The two-way switch allows to light the upper, lower or both bulbs.
2x40W, E25-E27 bulbs
Very good o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Sculptural Space Age "Rombo" Floor Lamp designed by Gaetano Missaglia
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare Space Age floor lamp, model "Rombo", designed by Gaetano Missaglia. The lamp is made on ABS tubes, with metal details. This piece ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Panta Sconces in Murano Glass by Giusto Toso for Leucos, 1970s
By Leucos, Giusto Toso
Located in BARCELONA, ES
These rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age sconces by Giusto Toso for Leucos are a must-have for any design enthusiast or collector of iconic lighting. Crafted from stunning blue opal b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Model 131 uplighter by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce, Italy 1950s
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in ECHT, NL
Large uplighter space age wall lamp. designed by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce Italy in the 1950s. The saucer shaped shade measures 46cm in diameter. It holds 2 E27 bulbs. Suitable for 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Vintage Anvia Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Anvia
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage brown space age age pendant lamp by Anvia. The lamp is beautifully layered with brown parts and chrome parts. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the rise/fall...
Category
20th Century Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Space Age Sculptural Chair in Fiberglass
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Space Age, sculptural chair with a sleek, futuristic design. The chair features a bold, glossy pink seat with a unique, curvy form resembling an abstract flower or shell. The base is...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Space age mod. "Something Else" black centerpiece, Mariotti bros. Asea, Italy 70
By ASEA
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age mod. "Something Else" black abs tray
designed by Mario and Marcello Mariotti for ASEA Studio, Florence, in 1969. Italy 1970s
Can be used as a serving tray or as a decorat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
1970s Vintage German Iced Bubbled Glass Cube Table Lamp by Müller & Zimmer
By Müller & Zimmer
Located in London, GB
1970s German ice bubble glass cube table lamp designed and manufactured by Müller & Zimmer in Stuttgart. The cube splits in half to allow easy access to the lightbulb inside. Four ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plastic
1 of the 2 Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 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 acro...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of double spring wall lamps by Philippe Rogier for Oxar, France, 1970s
By Galerie Oxar
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice pair of double spring wall lamps designed by Philippe Rogier for Oxar in the 1970s, made in France
Metal springs, white lacquered metal base.
Overall good condition, light trace...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Cristal 1960s Vase Mod. 3586 by T. Wirkkala for Karhula- Iittala
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Vintage cristal vase mod. 3586 designed by T. Wirkkala for Karhula- Iittala. Good condition: alone slightly opaque at the edge.
Category
1960s Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass
Hungarian Floor Lamp, Space Age, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This space age floor lamp hails from Hungary and was made around 1960s, embodying both history and style. It is preserved in good original condition. While the cable has been upgrade...
Category
1960s Hungarian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
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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