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.
Space age orange Q letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase, Marcel Radureau ca. 197
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age orange Q letter shaped ceramic solifleur vase Creations Marcel Radureau France ca. 1970 H 20.5 cm - 15 × 6 cm Conditions: very good consistent with age and use. Chip on...
Ceramic
Tue Poulsen space age lounge chair Domus Danica 1970
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely Rare Pop Art Lounge Chair by Tue Poulsen for Domus Danica, Denmark, 1970. A sculptural and highly collectible design artifact of the Dan...
Fabric, Polyester
$1,351
Table Lamp by Reggiani
By Reggiani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A space age lamp in metal and plastic with a clear 1970s design, it resembles the form od the octopus and could be a perfect object for a table or a sideboard. The lamp is in general...
Metal
55cm White & Red Plexiglass Flying Saucer Pendant
Located in Mortsel, BE
Pendant light from the 1970s, the lamp features a wide, flying saucer-like silhouette with a generous diameter of 55 cm. The design is constructed from high-quality acrylic (plexigl...
Acrylic
Space Age Vintage Brown Plastic Orange Faux Leather Swivel Armchairs 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage swivel armchair from brown plastic and orange faux leather seats produced in Germany 1970s. While the newly covered seats are in very good condition, the chocolate...
Faux Leather, Plastic
$1,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
Robert Sonneman Chrome Articulating Eyeball Floor Lamp
Located in New Windsor, NY
Chrome articulating eyeball floor lamp by Robert Sonneman. Black powder coated iron base that support a slender chrome stem ending in the eyeball orb lamp at the top. Adjustable so i...
Steel, Chrome, Iron
"COCKTAIL" Ottoman by FABIAN FREYTAG STUDIO
Located in Berlin, DE
OTTOMAN COCTAIL by Fabian Freytag Studio As displayed at the MILAN DESIGN WEEK Alcova Milano 2023. The Ottoman by Fabian Freytag Studio is inspired by the compact but upholstered c...
Stainless Steel
Monochrome Space Age Serigraphie Von Max H. Mahlmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Monochrome Space Age serigraph by Max H. Mahlmann. The serigraph is unframed and will be sent in a roll. The picture is signed and dated in pencil. It is piece no. 78 in an edition of 100. Mahlmann worked from 1934 to 1938 as a student of Richard Müller...
Paper
Pair of 'Sedia' Swivel Lounge Chairs by Horst Brüning for COR, 1972
By COR, Horst Bruning
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Great pair of 'Sedia' lounge chairs designed by Horst Brüning for COR around 1965. The beautiful aluminum base with swivel function gives these chairs a modern and timeless appearanc...
Aluminum, Steel
Very rare 1960s white Space Age metal table lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, in very goo
Located in München, DE
Very rare 1960s white Space Age metal table lamp in very good original condition. Manufacturer: Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. Great Space Age design providing pleasant light. Sha...
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Table Lamp by Selenova, Glass, Chrome, Copper, Italy, 1970s
By Selenova
Located in Regensburg, DE
Spherical Space Age table lamp, attributed to Selenova in glass, chrome and copper from Italy, 1970s. Chrome-plated metal base with a convex, rounded shape. Thick-walled glass globe...
Copper, Chrome
Italian Space Age Chromed Steel Decorative Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age chromed steel decorative wall lamp, 1970s. Wall lamp with chromed steel support and geometric sculpture with parallelepipeds of various sizes welded together, with...
Steel
3 Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Glass Ball Pendant Lamps Rolf Krüger Staff
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Glass Ball Pendant Lamps by Rolf Krüger for Staff, 1970s, Set of 3 3 Space Age spherical pendant lights from the well-known manufacturer Staff, b...
Metal
$624 / set
Space Age Erco Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Space Age Erco ceiling lamp, 1970s.
Metal
Pair Space Ace Dijkstra Pendant lamps 1970s Holland
By Dijkstra
Located in Den Haag, NL
Space Ace to the top . Very nice set of Pendant lamps ,Orange Plexiglass shades . comes with Perforated Aluminum inner shades . Gives a very nice effect when lid . Normal wear and te...
Plexiglass
Vintage Space Age Desk Lamp in Yellow Plastic in Style of Harvey Guzzini, Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful vintage space age lamp featuring a chromed steel base and a vibrant yellow lampshade. Unknown Italian production of the seventies reminiscent of designs by Harvey Guzzini. ...
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Carved Faux Bois Dining Chairs in Quadrille Palm Print
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional set of six vintage dining chairs is a masterclass in Hollywood Regency glamour, epitomizing the sophisticated "Palm Beach" aesthetic. Each chair features an expertly...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 18th Century Distressed Plank Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This remarkable 18th-century English Country console table is a masterclass in rustic elegance and historic soul. Expertly crafted from s...
Brass
Vintage Carved Stone Engraved Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent architectural carved stone planter embodies the rugged elegance of traditional Mediterranean design. Featuring an elongated rectangular trough form, the piece is def...
Limestone
Trifoglio Floor Lamp by Sergio Asti for Bilumen, Italy, 1970
By Sergio Asti, Bilumen
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Floor lamp mod. "trifoglio" designed by Sergio Asti for Bilumen in Italy, 1970. It is a compact floor lamp thanks to its majestic and usual structure in white lacquered metal. The ba...
Metal, Enamel
Artisanal Green Murano Glass Vase, 1970s Italian Design
Located in Madrid, ES
This expressive handblown glass vase was crafted in Murano, Italy, in the 1970s and showcases the bold, organic spirit of Italian modernism. Featuring a rich emerald green body infus...
Murano Glass
Italian Space Age black and white high bar stool, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age black and white high bar stool, 1960s Space Age high bar stool with round base. The structure is made of thick white plastic and is composed of a larger cut cylinde...
Leather, Plastic, Wood
Ray Gun by Sam Rush. A sculptural lamp with a unique play on sci-fi movies.
By Sam Rush
Located in Bristol, GB
The Space Ray... or Death Ray... or even the "Seducto Matic" (what ever mood should take you), takes command of a whole area of a room, serving as intriguing sculpture during the day and creating an absorbing warm ambiance at night. The utterly Unique lamp designs of Sam Rush, are made with stainless steel and brass, as these difficult to combine materials however make for a delightful richness of light reflection. Additionally, these materials mature beautifully, adding depth with age. A ripe old age is expected with the lamps, due to the materials and build quality. "Lamps for your grandchildren to squabble over". Sam Rush is a trained metal...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Gold Multi-Light "Atomic" Floor Lamp, 141cm
Located in Mortsel, BE
Floor lamp, dating from the 1970s, is designed in the iconic style of Gino Sarfatti. It captures the essence of the "Space Age" and "Atomic" design movements with its bold, structura...
Metal, Brass
Space Age Vintage White Ivory Coffee Table Sofa Table 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age ivory white vintage plastic coffee table or sofa table designed 1960s. The Space Age coffee table was designed and manufactured during the era of the moon landing. In this ...
Smoked Glass, Polyester
$691Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Ball Pendant Stem Lamp with 8 Globular Lights Massive Belgium 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
From the range by the Massive Company, this center-light features 8 lamps on a central chromed stem. Each lamp has a fitting on a chromed plate, and each holds a round globular shad...
Chrome
Henri Mathieu (Attributed.), Sculptural Table Lamp in Aluminium, France, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Sculptural Space Age Table Lamp by Henri Mathieu (Attr.), France, 1970 circa. Materials: Brushed and enameled aluminum.
Aluminum
Original Florian Schulz brass pendant lamp Model "Posa" 1970s
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s Florian Schulz pendant lamp made of heavy brass. Model: Posa. Great minimalist design. No bumps or dents on the shade. Significant patina on the shade; the protective ...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait of Man on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture a sense of introspective mystery with this striking vintage oil portrait. The painting features a shirtless male subject rendered with expressive brushwork, his gaze turned s...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1970s round table with metal foot and crystal top
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1970s round table with metal leg and crystal top. The leg features three tubes crossed with each other with thick crystal top. It should be noted that the crystal has a small chipp...
Crystal, Metal
Italian Space Age Floor lamp with metal floral shades. Italy 1970s
Located in Catania, CT
An iconic and strikingly stylish Italian Space Age floor lamp dating from the 1970s. This distinctive piece features slender chrome stems extending from a solid cylindrical base, cro...
Chrome
Brass Frame and Glass Flush Mount Light by Briloner Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Frame and Glass Flush Mount Light by Briloner Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist ceiling lamp. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 l...
Brass
$2,529 / set
1970s Nesting Tables by Luciano Frigerio
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Stunning nesting tables by Luciano Frigerio.
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Light Blue Alcantara Soriana Chaise Lounge for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” chaise longue, Alcantara and metal, Italy, 1969. The Soriana lounge chair is low and soft and invites the sitter to sink in. Its peculiar feature is the...
Chrome
$4,092Sale Price|20% Off
1970s XL Coffee Table Made of Nautical Iron Chain and a Thick Smoked Glass Plate
Located in München, DE
Wonderful, very rare and heavy coffee table made of large rust-brown lacquered nautical iron chains. Above is a polished, thick smoked glass plate ...
Iron
Stilnovo Space Age Adjustable Table Lamp, Metal, Plastic and Rubber, Italy 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Unusual and alluring 'space age' table lamp manufactured by Stilnovo in the 1970s. Thanks to a rubber ring between the support base and the lampshade, this lamp can be adjusted in ev...
Metal
Fabric Board by Verner Panton for Mira Spectrum, 1970S
Located in bruxelles, BE
Fabric board by Verner Panton in a wooden frame. Signed Verner Panton. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Fabric, Wood
Dining Room Table 1960°, '4/6 People', France, Material, Wood, Bronze Ferrules
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Flying Angle Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage bronze sculpture depicts an angel in a dynamic, mid-air flight, capturing a profound sense of ethereal movement and grace. The artist employs a modernist, almos...
Marble
Space Age yellow wall lamp by Arnold Berges for Staff – Germany, 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Space Age design - Modern office decor Measures : 20x50cm - H:90cm Materials : Plastic - Chrome - Metal This extraordinary "Space Age" wall lamp in the Pop Art style was designed b...
Metal, Chrome
$909Sale Price|52% Off
Vintage Murano Glass Blue Wall Lamp/Sconce with Chromed Metal Screws and Bulb
By Mazzega
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage wall/ceiling lamp in Murano glass, manufactured by Mazzega. It consists of a clear cylinder, with irregular and mesmerising stripes in white and blue. The glass top is secure...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Teak Slat Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional vintage console table is a masterclass in Mid-Century Modern design, featuring a warm teak wood frame with striking architectural elements. Defined by its three tier...
Brass
$1,079
1970 Vico Magistretti
Located in Perpignan, FR
Lampe de table originale Telegono de Vico Magistretti pour Artemide 1968. En bon état d'origine. Ce classique italien a un cadre jaune crème et un abat-jour mobile en orange qui ti...
Plastic
Mauro Martini, red 'Picchio' woodpecker table lamp, F.lli Martini Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
'Picchio' (wood pecker) table lamp designed by Mauro Martini F.lli Martini, Italy 1970s Lacquered sheet metal 55 cm H x 31 x 42 cm The light beam can be adjusted according to the...
Metal
$545Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Telescopic Table Lamp Kreo Lite Model Na 270, White Plastic&Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage telescopic "NA 270" telescopic/collapsible table lamp, made in Japan by Kreo Lite as indicated in the label visible underneath. It can be folded down...
Metal, Chrome
$918Sale Price|20% Off
Late 20th Century Space Age Chandelier in Steel&Opaline Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Space Age Chandelier - Dining Room Pendant - Decorative Light A quintessential example of 1970s space age design, this Italian ceiling pendant embodies futuristic aesthetics with an ...
Metal
Space Age Green Semi-Sphere Pendant with White Diffuser
Located in Mortsel, BE
Pendant light from the 1970s, that captures the playful, optimistic spirit of the Space Age era. The lamp features a 44 cm semi-spherical shade finished in a striking green, that add...
Metal
Vintage Modernist Clear Lucite Rectangular Wastebasket, Space Age Style
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant vintage Lucite wastebasket featuring a sleek rectangular silhouette and a minimalist, modernist design. Its slender proportions and transparent acrylic construction create a ...
Lucite
Joe Colombo Spider Lamp Red Oluce Made in Italy Early Edition
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Vancouver, BC
With a lacquered metal base, chromium-plated stem, and adjustable reflector in lacquered aluminium, renowned designer Joe Colombo’s Spider Lamp was...
Chrome
Ceramic Hand Wall Sconce, very huge size 15.35'', design lamp, Italy c. 1970's
Located in leucate, FR
Huge ceramic wall light in the shape of a left hand. Extremely rare with this large size An opalescent Murano glass globe (diameter 9.8'') is placed in the palm of the hand. The la...
Ceramic, Murano Glass
Space Age Blue Plexiglass Wall Mirror by Guzzini, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Blue Plexiglass Wall Mirror by Guzzini, 1970s, Italy It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: Diameter with f...
Glass, Plexiglass
$900Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Lamp by Harvey Guzzini
Located in Paris, FR
This luminaire consists of a height-adjustable reflector that swivels 360 degrees. The stem and the base are metallic. The light diffuser is made of plastic. The electrical wiring is...
Plastic
Roche Bobois mirrored polished metal and glass coffee table, France 1970
Located in Renens, CH
Very stylish and high quality coffee table edited by Roche Bobois, France 1970. The oval glass top features an inlaid curved pattern composed of two lines which create an interestin...
Chrome
Commode and 2 Tables, 1960, Material, Wood and Chromed Bronze, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Commodes and 2 tables. year: 1960 Material: wood and chromed bronze. Country: Italian. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If ...
Chrome
$924Sale Price|60% Off
André Courrèges chair in plexi - France, 1970s
By Courrèges
Located in London, GB
A rare exercise in furniture design from French fashion legend André Courrèges (1923-2016). Its Space Age silhouette reflects the same interest in modernism and futurism that informe...
Plexiglass
Headboard for bed with nightstands by Sandro Petti, 1970s
By Sandro Petti
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Elegant headboard for bed with nightstands designed by Sandro Petti in the 1970s. Brass frame, chrome-plated metal and crystal. The total width is 300 cm. while the bed space is 18...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Italian space age plastic table glass by Angelo Mangiarotti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age plastic table glass by Angelo Mangiarotti, 1970s Set of six white plastic table glasses with a round base. Stackable. Produced and designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in...
Plastic
Mid Century Modern Atomic Eyeball Table Lamps by Sijaj Hrastnik, 70s, Pair
Located in Lucija, SI
Very retro red pair of Mid Century Eyeball Table Lamps were made by Sijaj Hrastnik Yugoslavia in '70s. Classic Space age design
Metal, Chrome
Set of Extra Large Space Age Wall Lights or Flush Mounts, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Exceptionally large Space Age lamps in very good condition. Measures: 48 x 48 inch! The lamps are made from orange lacquered fiberglass shell which holds a aluminum globe. The glo...
Aluminum
Enamelled double shade Flower Pot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Poulsen
Located in München, DE
Original enameled double-shade Flower Pot pendant lamp in blue and red from the 1970s. Design by Verner Panton. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen. Made ...
Metal, Enamel