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.
$4,314Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Metal
$1,821Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dining table - A. Castelli Ferrieri, Ignazio Gardella - Kartell, Italy 1965
Located in Milano, IT
Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this round dining table designed by Ignazio Gardella and Anna Castelli. Produced by Kartell during the 60s. Two identical ...
Metal
$4,314Sale 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
Iconic Sonneman Orbiter Floor Lamp Early Version
By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century, post modern, space age style floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman, for the Sonneman Lighting Co. circa 1960's. The lamp features an adjustable arc arm, th...
Steel, Chrome
Rare Mario Sabot 'POD' Lounge Chair , Modernist / Space Age, Italy
By Mario Sabot
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Mario Sabot 'POD' Lounge Chair , Modernist / Space Age, Made in Italy: 1968.. Chair in original condition,, fading to the original orange fabric ,, minor fiberglass edge chiping...
Fabric, Fiberglass
Set of 56 Mid-Century Modern Space Age Coat Hanger by Ingo Maurer for M Design
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large collection of Ingo Maurer hangers in rare colors. A design classic from the pen of lighting designer Ingo Maurer. This is the more functional version of the Maurer hanger with...
Plastic
Pair of Sconces Panta Murano Glass by Giusto Toso for Leucos, Italy, 1970s
By Giusto Toso, Leucos
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of sconces wall lights lamps or Flush mount ceiling or table lamps in blue opal blown Murano glass and silver metal by the designer Giusto Toso...
Metal
1970s Modernist Ice Murano Glass Square Wall Sconces by Toso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The 1970s Modernist Ice Murano Glass Square Wall Sconces by Toso are distinctive and artistic pieces that reflect the innovative glasswork for whi...
Chrome, Steel
Rare Mario Sabot 'POD' Lounge Chair , Modernist / Space Age, Italy
By Mario Sabot
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Mario Sabot 'POD' Lounge Chair , Modernist / Space Age, Made in Italy: 1968.. Chair in original condition,,Minor fading,, minor fiberglass edge chips,(see photos). Overall scra...
Fabric, Fiberglass
Table basse carrée italienne Space Age vintage en verre fumé et métal chromé
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse carrée vintage des années 70, très beau design italien style Space Age, plateau carré en verre fumé, pieds cylindriques design en métal chromé. Bon état général avec quel...
Metal
Set of 4 Op-Art Wall Coat Hooks, Mid-Century Modern, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of four beautiful Mid-Century Op Art Space Age wall hooks from the 1960s. Crafted entirely from silver aluminum, each hook showcases a strik...
Aluminum
Woven textile and chrome table lamp by Max Sauze, circa 1970
By Max Sauze
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Table lamp featuring a rectangular shade made of woven textile with fringe decoration and knotted wool elements, creating a dense and tactile surface. The structure rests on a geomet...
Aluminum
Rare Pedestal Dining Table by Raymond Loewy for Doubinski Frères, DF2000 series
By Doubinsky Freres, Raymond Loewy
Located in Beerse, VAN
Look at this rare pedestal dining table from the late 1960s. It was designed by French-American designer Raymond Loewy for Doubinski Frères as part of the futuristic “DF2000” line. ...
Aluminum
20th Century Boule Floor Lamp Max Bill Style, 1960s
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...
Steel
$766Sale Price / set|68% Off
Coppia Di Comodini In Acrilico Trasparente Space Age Anni 70 Design Modernariato
Located in Taranto, IT
Coppia Di Comodini In Acrilico Trasparente Space Age Anni 70 Design Modernariato. Struttura in buone condizioni conservative, non vi sono difetti estetici o strutturali importante d...
Acrylic
Rare Mitchell Transcriptor Skeleton Turntable, "A Clockwork Orange" GLASS CASE
By Mitchell Mfg. Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Transcriptor Skeleton Turntable, "A Clockwork Orange" Truely Amazing design,, Amazing engineering, Great original condition Tested and working perfectly. Transcriptors was foun...
Aluminum, Brass
Space Age Leather Cantilever Lounge Chair, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This 1960's lounge chair embodies the sleek, futuristic aesthetics of space-age design. Upholstered in premium grey eco-leather, it features a sculptural, ergonomic form that offers ...
Metal
$9,300 / set
Pierre Cardin Queen Size Bedroom Ensemble
By Pierre Cardin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Pierre Cardin queen size platform bed with double wardrobe units, spotlight bridge and headboard cabinet. Presented in white gloss laminate embelli...
Chrome
Totem shelve by Valeric Doubroucinskis for Rodier, 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Totem - 1970s - Vintage Measures : 30x44cm H:208cm Material : Fiberglass Knitwear shelves specially manufactured for the Rodier store interiors in the 1970's. Great display for your ...
Fiberglass
Porcelain Duck Shade Pair of Sconces by Gamla Stan's Lamp Factory, 1970s, Sweden
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Porcelain Duck Head Shade Pair of Sconces by Gamla Stan's Lamp Factory, 1970s, Sweden Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use This lamp works wit...
Metal
Small Twisted Meteorite Fragment with Impressions
Located in London, GB
This small, but perfectly formed extraterrestrial sculpture originates from the Sikhote-Alin meteorite, which fell to Earth on 12 February 1947 in the largest recorded fall in histor...
Iron
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
$16,700Sale Price / set|20% Off
'Sphere' Chairs by Boris Tabacoff for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne, France, 1960s
By Boris Tabacoff, Mobilier Modulair Moderne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible condition on this pair of Boris Tabacoff 'Sphere' lucite lounge chairs, France, circa late 1960s. Designed for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne, these sculptural easy chairs rep...
Fabric, Lucite
Sputnik Space Age Table Weather Station, Relative Hygrometer, West Germany, 60s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury Modern Space Age Weather station made by Huger in the 60s, consisting of a thermometer, hygrometer and barometer made in West Germany the weather station is made of a chro...
Steel, Chrome
Chrome and Thick Glass Set of 3 Nesting Tables, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Chrome and Thick Glass Set of 3 Nesting Tables, 1970s, Germany Measurtements : 55 cm x 55 cm x 45 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have any...
Chrome
Brass Chandelier 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 chandelier ceiling pendant light lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. F...
Brass
$2,396 / set
Set of 2 Okay armchairs by Adriano Piazzesi, 70s
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Elevate your interior with a pair of armchairs that are as comfortable as they are captivating. The Okay armchairs were designed in the 1970s by the multi-talented designer, painter ...
Metal
Alan Fletcher Space Age Red Melamine Clam Ashtray Spain 1970s NOS Design Objects
Located in Lisboa, PT
This original Clam ashtray designed by Alan Fletcher is a striking example of 1970s European space-age design, produced in Spain by EFMEN and preserved in New Old Stock condition. Un...
Plastic
Space Age Style Italian Clear Plexiglass Magazine Rack
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Eleg...
Brass
Stunning Sputnik Golden Brass Flush Mount Wall Light by Cosack 1970s
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Very stylish and eye-catching Sputnik Atomic wall or ceiling light by Cosack from the 1970s. The lamp has 11 light sources and 10 golden plastic spheres, which refract the light won...
Brass
Pair of 2-seaters Togo sofa, by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of 2-seaters Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Rose, made in the 2000s. In its original upholstery, a thick blue jean / lavender cotton. A true design icon, the Togo remains as ...
Fabric
The Designers Republic x Pure by Murray & Vern Latex Clothing Catalogue 1998
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A rare fetish latex clothing catalogue. Graphics by the Designers Republic. Clothing designs by Murray & Vern Photography by: Peter Ashworth, Jeremy C...
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Ashtray, Glossy Orange, USA, 1960
Located in Toronto, CA
A bold and sculptural Mid-Century Modern ceramic ashtray in a striking glossy orange glaze, marked USA on the base. With its rounded organic form, recessed center, and angular notche...
Ceramic
Dedon "Obelisk" Stacking Garden Furniture Group
By DEDON, Frank Ligthart
Located in Hanover, MA
The Obelisk designed by Frank Ligthart for Dedon, 2008. No longer in production. Inspired by the Neolithic menhirs of Carnac in the French region of Brittany it is composed of two pairs of matching high- and low-back lounge chairs and a conical table. The base of the table supports all the chairs when stacked into its sculptural shape for storage. This listing is for one complete Obelisk PLUS an EXTRA set of four chairs and table. Half the fun of owning the obelisk is actually having the obelisk tower on display. Once it is taken down to be used for seating then the giant sculpture is gone. Here we offer you the best of both worlds: a seating group of four chairs as well as the stacked Obelisk sculpture, which you won't need to disassemble until you are completely overrun with guests! The complete Obelisk consists of two S-chairs, two M-chairs and the cone table. The bonus set consists of three of the S-chairs and one M-chair plus the table. Price shown is for the complete Obelisk plus the extras. Both sets have brand new cushions. NO FURTHER DISCOUNTS. Image 8 shows the "spare" set which includes 3 "S" chairs (instead of 2) and 1 "M" chair (instead of 2) and one table base. The spare set will not stack to form the obelisk because that requires two of each chair. This is the ultra-chic original space-saving solution for garden, pool or terrace furniture...
Aluminum
Beautiful original 1960s large pendant lamp "Headlight" by Ingo Maurer
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1960s large pendant lamp "Headlight" by Ingo Maurer. Great Space Age Design. Made in Germany. By the well-known German lighting designer Ingo Maurer. Manufacturer ...
Steel, Chrome
Malaina Fibreglass Chair by Rodolfo Bonetto for Driade
Located in London, GB
Iconic Malaina fibreglass chair designed by celebrated Italian designer Rodolfo Bonetto for Driade, exemplifying the bold experimental spirit of 1970s Italian modern design. Sculptur...
Fiberglass
Floor Lamp LT316 Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Iconic white smoke Sfumato blown Murano glass, brass base floor lamp first edition model LT316 by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Tall 7 element...
Metal
Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Takashi Okamura for Nelo Möbel Sweden
By Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquardsen, Nelo
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
The Move swivel chair and footstool designed by Takshi Okamura & Erik Marquardsen in the 1970s for Nelo Mobel, is a unique example of cooperation incorporating Swedish craftsmanship ...
Leather, Wood
Hanging bathroom Cabinet by G. Gramigna en S. Mazza, for Valenti italy
By Salvatore Mazza, Valenti, Giuliana Gramigna
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice half moon shaped Cabinet ,Plastic , can be hang on the wall . or beneath the sink , ideal bath room cabinet , Signed . 70 Design by G. Gramigna en S. Mazza, Valenti & C. M...
Plastic
XL Wave Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Aloys F. Gangkofner, J.T. Kalmar, Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large wall lamp or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The design and materials create a fantastic play of light in the room. Very high-quality workmanship and a...
Metal
A POSTMODERN SPACE-AGE Wrough Iron & Steel ANDIRONS by JEAN PAUL, France 1970
By Jacques Charles, Maison Charles
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular and elegant "single" andiron, Neoclassical, Postmodern, Shabby-Chic, Space-Age, Seventies, formed by a wrought iron grid with an incredible stainless steel front sculpt...
Stainless Steel, Wrought Iron
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
Kartell “Tic Tac” Lamps, Model KD32, designed by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Kartell “Tic Tac” Lamps, Model KD32, designed by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s Designed by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell in 1970, the Tic Tac lamps, officially known as model KD32, ar...
Plastic
$5,459Sale Price|15% Off
Collectible Anfibio Sofa Bed, black velvet lounge chair, Italian Space Age
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Milano, IT
Offered by Spinzi Milano , we have a very rare Anfibio Armchair/ Bed The Anfibio is one of the most recognisable and sought after pieces of Italian design ever. Its popularity, how...
Velvet
$695 / set
Set of Three Stacking Lucite Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of three stacking side tables, having square white plastic tops, supported by angled transparent lucite legs, with brushed aluminum joinery. The tables are graduated in s...
Lucite
Gecko table lamp by Gianfranco Frattini for Leuka, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Gecko table lamp, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Leuka in 1971. Giuliana Gramigna described on page 208 of 'Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950-2000' (translated from Italian):...
Metal
1 of the 3 Stunning Ceramic Wall Lights by Axella and Løvemose, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three spectacular circular ceramic wall lights, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. A unique and playful set, statement pieces. Two lamps are ...
Ceramic
Space Age Vintage Chocolate Brown Plastic Glass Coffee Table 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage chocolate brown plastic coffee table or sofa table designed 1970s. A fantastic coffee table in a warm brown color from the 1970s. The Space Age coffee table was des...
Smoked Glass, Polyester
$1,557 / set
Pair of wall sconces - Italy 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of wall sconces - Italy 1970s These curved wall sconces in white lacquered metal are in beautiful condition. With their elegant and understated design, with a certain character...
Metal
1970s Space Age Fosnova mod. Cloe 508 White Painted Metal Wall Sconce
By Fosnova
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The Fosnova Mod. Cloe 508 wall sconce is an iconic lighting fixture inspired by the sleek, futuristic aesthetic of the 1970s Space Age design movement. It represents the era’s fascin...
Metal
Vintage Toot-a-Loop Radio by Panasonic, Japan, 1970s
By Panasonic
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Toot-a-Loop radio (model nr: Panasonic R-72): an emblematic radio, designed and fabricated by Panasonic Japan in the early 1970s. The radio was designed to be wrapped and car...
Plastic
Pace Collection Queen Chrome Canopy Bed
Located in Hanover, MA
Chic and glamorous queen size polished chrome canopy four poster bed frame by Pace Collection, 1970's. (See our separate listing for the king size version) The bed disassembles into...
Chrome
Hi-Fi cabinet in smoked plexiglass and brushed aluminium, Eric Maville, 70's
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this Hi-Fi cabinet in smoked plexiglass and brushed aluminium, attributed to Eric Maville, France, 1970s. Bronze/smoked tinted plexiglass structure, aluminium p...
Plexiglass
1970 Aldo Nason Mazzega Space Age Design Murano Glass Chain Ceiling Lamp
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
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
Vintage Italian Space Age 4035 Elpis Table Lamp from Guzzini, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Table lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini. The slightly conical base is finished in chrome color. Towards the bottom it is set off in black. The translucent acrylic shade forms a flat c...
Metal
Pair of Two Orange Blown Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peill & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! With a white or black cord and canopy. ...
Glass, Opaline Glass
$1,749 / set
Pair of Sconces by Leucos, 1970s, Italy
By Leucos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Sconces by Leucos, 1970s, Italy Lamps are in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for all coun...
Metal
Harry's Bar Cocktail Table by Massimo Papiri for Mario Sabot
By Mario Sabot, Massimo Papiri
Located in Hanover, MA
The one and only Harry's Bar cocktail table. The ultimate in Jet Set glam. Designed by Massimo Papiri and produced by Mario Sabot in Italy, 1972. This round swivel table...
Stainless Steel
PAIR of Carlo Nason LS 134 Medusa Pulegoso Murano Glass Pendant Lamp for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Rare opportunity to purchase a matching pair of LS 134 Medusa or "Polpo" pendant lamps in stunning Pulegoso (bubbled) Murano glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1969, Italy. The LS 13...
Murano Glass
Cool Dutch 1970's Space Age Vanity Dressing Table & Matching Wallmounted Mirror
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fantastic 1970's Space Age Bedroom Vanity / Dressing Table The Vanity has an adjustable mirror and a drawer unit for storing your make up goodies ...
Brass