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
Period: Late 20th Century
Office Desk by Perry King and Santiago Miranda for Planula, Italy, 1970s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
the british designer perry king, who specialised in industrial design, moved to italy in the 1960s to work with renowned colleagues and for the country’s leading furniture manufactur...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Space Age Table Lamp Serpente by Goffredo Reggiani, Chrome, Italy 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani during the 1970's. This is a rare Italian mid-century chrome table lamp, named after "serpente“ meaning snake in Italia...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of 2 Mauser Seat 150 leather armchairs by Herbert Hirche
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
These two Seat 150 leather armchairs are fantastic representatives of the Space Age. The soft, cognac-colored and quilted leather is in very good condition. The brown plastic shells of the backrests show slight signs of wear. The metal base typical of Hirche is in perfect condition on both armchairs. These absolute classics of the 70s Space...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather
Italian Space Age Green Plastic Chairs 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age green plastic chairs mod. 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
Pair of chairs mod. 4875 with rounded seat and back, in brigh...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Italian Vintage Leather Armchairs in Space Age Style of the 70s
Located in Milano, IT
Step into the past with our remarkable Vintage Italian Leather Armchair Set. These exquisite armchairs, crafted in Italy during the 19...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather
Brass Floor Lamp Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare Mid-Century Modern space age vintage original brass version of floor lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. Famous manufacture like Veni...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bar table - Italy 70s
Located in Paris, FR
Bar table In lacquered wood and compartments for bottles, shelves for plates and glasses Italy, ca. 1970
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Rare Set of 2 Catalina Bakelite Wardrobe Hooks Made in East Germany GDR, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wardrobe hooks set of 2
Origin:
East Germany GDR
Age:
1970s
Description:
This original set of wardrobe hooks was designed and produced in ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Set of 3 Catalina Bakelite Wardrobe Hooks Made in East Germany GDR, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wardrobe hooks set of 3
Origin:
East Germany GDR
Age:
1970s
Description:
This original set of wardrobe hooks was designed and produced in ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Cupboard Space Age, 1970
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare Italian fiberglass cupboard 1970 -
Cylindrical - space age movment.
In original conditions.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Kwok Hoi Chan Model Flamingo for Concord Lighting, UK, 1960's
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
Kwok Hoi Chan model Flamingo for Concord lighting UK 1960’s.
A unique space age lamp called Flamingo, the name is derived abstractly from the curve...
Category
1970s British Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Cantilever Lounge Chairs by Marzio Cecchi, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Surbiton, GB
Cantilever lounge chairs designed by Marzio Cecchi, the visionary Firenze born Architect, Designer and Artist.
The seat of the chairs are upholstered in a light cream boucle and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
Italian Space Age Chrome Table Lamp in the Style of Goffredo Reggiani, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
A 1970s table lamp probably made in Italy.
The peculiarity of this space age lamp is in the lampshade, made up of 3 semi-circular panels in chromed metal of 3 different sizes.
Than...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Vintage Italian 1970s Black Silver Round Glass Wall Mirror Murano Lupi
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Original vintage Italian glass mirror in black glass. Handmade in Italy, 1970/80s. Perfect size for bathroom or entrance hall. Good condition with general patina. Come by our showroo...
Category
1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Black Space Age Plastic Magazine Rack by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic black Italian Space Age plastic Magazin Holder designed by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell Italy in the 1970s, mod. 4626
This version has four storage compartments and in the cen...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Space Age White Fiberglass Plush Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern space Age white fiberglass plush XL lounge chairs, Italy 1970s.
Stunning pair of 2 huge Space Age lounge chairs in snow white...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Modern Space Age Cylindrical Tower Bar
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage modern space age cylindrical tower bar.
Spice up your home with this super cool and futuristic cylindrical tower bar attributed to Pace Collection Design. Constructed of clear rolled plexiglass sheet capped on top and bottom by brushed steel laminate. Fitted with Lucite bottle racks and storage holders for glassware. In the center is a burl grain laminated surface with a demilune drop leaf...
Category
1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plexiglass
Chromed Dining Chairs, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Set of Four, Italy I970s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Set of four Space Age chrome dining chairs, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1970s
Set of four mid-century steel dining chairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, 1970s.
The chairs...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
Joe Colombo Bieffeplast Trolley 'Boby' Italy, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
This “Boby” trolley or portable storage system was designed by Joe Colombo in 1969. It is still in production (B-line) and has always been very popular. A very handy trolley made of ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Michael Wolk for Interlude "Miami" Swivel Chair Brown Suede Space-Age Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This curvy lounge chair was designed by multiple award-winning designer, Michael Wolk, for luxury manufacturer Interlude. The design invokes a space-age feel, uniform in color and de...
Category
1990s American Space Age Furniture
Materials
Suede, Upholstery
Joe Colombo Universale Plastic Chair for Kartell White Italy Vintage Space Age
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Nice set of eight Italian chairs by Joe Colombo.
The black plastic model 4867 universale chair are a true Italian icon.
Manufactured and stamp...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Fratelli Martini by Mauro Martini Desk Lamp "Picchio"
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
Fratelli Martini by Mauro Martini desk lamp “Picchio” Italy,
design and functionality are completely thought out. the counterbalance weight is adjusted to pass through the upright...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Papaia Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Ammannati & Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Izegem, VWV
These fiberglass lounge chairs are designed by Titina Ammannati & Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate in the 1970s.
Two cosy Papaia space age chairs in a soft orange velvet up...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Fiberglass, Polyester
Lampada da tavolo di Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Roma, IT
Lampada creata in Italia negli anni 70 da Goffredo Reggiani
in stile Space Age in perfette condizioni.
Lampada formata da un paralume in colore Rosso Porpora che può essere regolato...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Iron
American Space Age Brown Fabric Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in MIlano, IT
American space age brown fabric Tulip Armless chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s
Iconic and elegant Tulip armless chair with round base in white pa...
Category
1970s American Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Space Age Design Pendant by Herda
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very rare space age lamp by the Dutch company Herda (marked). This space age pendant consists of six small shades, all requiring E27 bulbs.
Dimensions:
ø Shade: 45 cm
Height ...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Italian Space Age Steel & Black Metal 1970s Floor Lamp with 6 Light Sources
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This floor lamp is made by two bent metal sheets with a circular base. It features 6 light sources that can be alternately switched on thanks to its double switch. The lamp remains i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Opal Glass & Brass Pair of Sconces by Limburg, 1970s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass & Brass Pair of Sconces by Limburg, 1970s, Germany
Rare wall lights
Hollywood regency
Very elegant and Minimalist sconces
Lamps are...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Italian Wall Lights, 1970
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful pair of cylindrical Italian wall lights from 1970 in red and white glass with chrome hardware, wired for US standards with individual on/off switches at each back plate, on...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1 of 2 Large Sputnik Flush Mount or Wall Light by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Organic sputnik golden space age wall sconces or flush mounts designed by Cosack Bros. Sconces illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Each light is made of large g...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Cocoon Adjustable Height Table Lamp by Goldkant, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon adjustable height table lamp by Goldkant, 1970s, Germany
Lamp height can be shortened.
Cocoon shades & metal body
Minimal and...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Space Steel Tube Light Floor Lamp by Eileen Gray for Alivar, 1970s
By Alivar, Eileen Gray
Located in MIlano, IT
Modern production, space age, minimalist and beauty tubular steel and neon Tube Light floor lamp by the genius Eileen Gray for Alivar, 1970s.
Floor lamp, Tube Light model, in tubula...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
'Pool' Modular Sofa, by Colani , Price Includes Reupholstery & choice of color
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Extremely rare and huge modular 'Pool' sofa by recently deceased German Space Age design pioneer Luigi Colani (1928-2019). I have been collecting elements of Colani's rare modular 'pool' sofa from all over Europe during the past 15 years and these are the very last of the remaining pieces from my personal collection.
The listed price includes reupholstery in a choice of colors and also includes a matching 'Pool' sofa drinks table...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Wool, Canvas, Fiberglass, Foam, Rubber
Mid-Century Space Age Ufo Pendant by Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia by Napako, labeled.
Made of opaline glass, lacquered metal.
3x 40W, E25-E27 bulbs.
US wiring compatible.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Space Age Table Lamp in Aluminium and Plexiglass, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
This is a wonderful and very rare original table lamp from the 70s, in full space age with an aluminum base and white and orange plexiglass diffuser, the typical colors of the renova...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Mid-Century Ashtray 4640 Cendrier by Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century ashtray 4640 Cendrier by Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s
Round table ashtray model 4640 Cendrier in red and black plastic. The structure has several concentr...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Space Age Chandelier Sputnik by Elektroinstala Decin, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very good original condition
5 x 60 W, E25-E27 bulbs
More items available
US wiring compatible.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Space Age Table Light by A. Schrøder, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small mushroom shaped table lamp made from shine through white and red acrylic. Manufactured by A. Schrøder in Denmark during the 1970s. Some believe its by...
Category
1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Large Terence Conran Space Age German Steel Chandelier for Erco, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
Chandelier designed by Terence Conran and manufactured by Erco lightening manufacture in 1970's period, Germany.
This piece is made of steel and chrome lightening "eye balls"with in...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
White Top & Aluminum Base Dining Table by Charles & Ray Eames for ICF De Padova
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Dining\office table designed by Charles & Ray Eames and distributed by ICF De Padova. Cast and black painted aluminum base with 4 legs. Adjustable feet ( very good condition). White ...
Category
1990s Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Marble Catch It All or Bowl Dish in the Style of Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful petite low candy dish bowl, circa the 1960s in beige marble nice condition some light wear.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Gerard Le Fe Fibreglass Chair for Prisunic Editions, France, circa 1970
By Prisunic
Located in London, GB
Prisunic editions was both a manufacturer and retailer founded in France during 1968. The company’s aim was to revolutionise the furniture industry within France offering the consumer a cutting edge product and retail experience. Prisunic editions sold its futuristic designs often from moulded plastic and fiberglass through a catalogue. Their approach was guided by a desire to create impactful design that was affordable to the masses. Their project attracted highly regarded designers from across Europe such as Marc Held, Gae Aulenti and Terence Conran.
This chair’s form is very much a consequence of the moulding process employed. The chairs soft undulating curves are not an aesthetic decision per se but in fact the result of engineering. The chair is in good structural and cosmetic condition with minor signs of use and sits like a dream with our Marc Berthier Ozoo desk...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Design Space Age Style UFO Table Lamp, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia
- Maker: Kamenicky Senov, labeled
- Very good original condition
- Glass with bubbles.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Space Age Style UFO Table Lamp, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia
- Maker: Kamenicky Senov, labeled
- Very good original condition
- Glass with bubbles.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
3 Space Age Leucos Sconces in Brass and Murano Glass, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconces in white hand blown Murano glass, chromed brass and lacquered metal, attributed to Leucos, Italy, circa 1970.
3 available. Priced individually.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Acrylic and Metal Flush Mount Lamp from RAAK, Holland, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Flush mount lamp manufactured by RAAK Holland in the 1970s.
Made from white acrylic with a lacquered metal base.
The lamp houses a round neon bulb (included) but could be converted ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
1970 Space Age Ox Red Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Lounge chair from the 1970s of the Space Age Ära
Manufactured is unknown
Ox red aniline leather and fibreglass frame
4 small wheels on the base.
Dimensions:
Armchair:
Width 9...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Fiberglass
1970 Space Age Ox Red Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Lounge chair and ottoman from the 1970s of the Space Age Ära
Manufactured is unknown
Ox red aniline leather and fibreglass frame
4 small wheels on the base.
Dimensions:
Armcha...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather, Upholstery
Dino Gavina Zeus Table Lamp, 1973
By Dino Gavina
Located in Munster, NRW
This metal Zeus floor lamp features a 360 ° single-spherical spherical bulb cover and a black cylindrical barrel with a visible chrome-plated metal stem resting on a circular chromed...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chandelier Brass Chrome Glass by Sciolari. Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Nice chandelier or ceiling pendant light model by the designer Gaetano Sciolari. Brass, metal chrome and glass cabochon.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Paul Boulva Mid Century Modern Three-Piece Suite Lounge Chairs with a Table
By Paul Boulva
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and fabulous three-piece set which consists of two chairs with a low table. Fabric is a blue-green tweed with a black Naugahyde vinyl around the base of the chairs and the top o...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rubber
Verner Panton Pair of Original Curtain Panels For Mira-X
Located in Hanover, MA
Presented here is a pair of original vintage curtain panels designed by Verner Panton for Mira-X. Both curtains are 80 inches long by 44 inches...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Cotton
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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