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.
6 Modernist Bar Stools 1970s Space Age Acrylic Table Kitchen Breakfast Seats
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of six 1970s bar stools build from tubular acrylic pipe-like frame making them the ideal stools to have by the swimming pool! The bold frames have a backrest which h...
Fabric, Plastic
Opal Glass and Teak Ceiling Lamp by Reggiani Illuminazione, 1960s, Ital
By Reggiani
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass and Teak Ceiling Lamp by Reggiani Illuminazione, 1960s, Ital This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for all countries. Measu...
Glass, Teak
Gold Brass Flush Mount, Cosack, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful brass Flush Mount by Cosack lights, Germany, 1960/1970. Original 1960s space age brass ceiling light with nine lighting elements. This light was designed and produced by C...
Brass
1970s Space Age Orange and Black Italian Desk Lamp by Targetti Sankey
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Mid-Century Modern orange and black table lamp by Targetti. It works 110-240 volts and needs a regular e27 bulb. Lamp is marked on the bottom and in good conditions overall. The De...
Metal
Gaetano Sciolari Wall Sconce, Brass & Opaline Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian wall sconce designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the 1970s. Featuring a brass structure and a spherical opaline glass diffuser, this elegant piece emits a soft, warm light. The c...
Brass
Chrome Space Age Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp is offered without the lampshade. The lamps is executed with E27 Edison screw fit bulb. It is in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Metal
Vintage Pottery Table Lamp with a New Custom Lampshade 1960s
Located in Herentals, BE
Lamp base from Massive Belgium made of unglazed natural earthenware with 5 rectangular recesses. The lampshade is made to measure from a vintage fabric with a Space age motif with g...
Earthenware, Fabric
Seventies Large Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored in blue and brown drip Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
Ceramic
Space Age Chrome and Brushed Alloy UFO Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Italy
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Italian Space Age UFO ceiling lamp. Chromed metal and brushed alloy with white interior. Fully working and tested condition with six E27 Ed...
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage Space Age Chrome and Glass Ball Floor Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant Space Age standing or table lamp An imposing, yet simple design. A large crystal ball is held in an elegantly curved ring made of chromed steel pipe. The base is dissolved i...
Metal
1970 Boletus / Mario Ticco Venini Murano Glass Italian Design Table Lamp
By Venini
Located in Brescia, IT
"Boletus" Table Lamp design Mario Ticco Prod. Venini Italy, 1970 Pink Blown Glass Shade Chrome Metal Base Perfect condiction Perfect working order (one bulb light E24 max 100w) ba...
Metal
Wall or Ceiling Light, Sculptural Glass, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A r wall or ceiling light in sculptural glass, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement piece. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures. This modernist design is focused on ...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Swiss Space Age T-267 Cube Floor Lamp, Carl Moor, BAG Turgi
By BAG Turgi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare Space Age floor lamp from the Swiss manufacturer BAG Turgi by Carl Moor from the 60s. This lamp was sold in the US by Koch+Lowy under the name Helvetica. Cubic floor lamp ...
Metal
1960's Carl Straub black oak loveseat with new wool upholstery
By Carl Straub
Located in Liberty, NY
Great mid century 1970's Carl Straub black oak two seater sofa with newly upholstered cushions in a very nice heavyweight textured beige wool with flecks of gold and grey. Modern pro...
Wool, Oak
Vintage German Space Age Table Lamp in Chrome and Glass by Motoko Ishii, 1970s
By Motoko Ishii
Located in Hamburg, DE
An impressive space age table lamp from staff, based on a design by japanese designer motoko ishii from the 1970s. this design impresses with its reflective surface and striking dif...
Metal
Vintage Space Age Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s
By Motoko Ishii
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing mid-century ceiling or wall lamps from the house of staff after a design by japanese designer motoko ishii. this design convinces with its reflective surfaces. The play wit...
Metal
Table Lamp in the style of Isao Hosoe for Valenti, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
An Italian fully flexible table lamp designed in the style of the Hebi lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce in the 1970s. Adjustable to your preferences, this snake lamp features a bl...
Metal, Stainless Steel
Organic ceramic sculpture, circa 1970.
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Organic ceramic sculpture produced in the 1970s. The rounded volume, composed of soft and full shapes, evokes a pebble or mineral form. The matte textured surface enhances its organ...
Ceramic
$1,674Sale Price / set|29% Off
F. Fabbian. Hand-blown murano glass table lamps, Italy, 1970s
By F. Fabbian, Mazzega
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Pair of Space Age style Italian table lamps from the 70s, designe by F. Fabbian for Mazzega. Murano glass body contrasting milky white and semi-transparent in the form of a swirl. Go...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Sconces by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Sconces by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to ...
Brass
Pair of Orange Hex-shaped Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Orange hex-shaped ceramic wall lights. Manufactured in Germany in the 1970s. The base of the light is hexagonal and there is a beautiful ceramic web on top of that. The fixt...
Ceramic
1 of 2 Mid-century wall hanger Space Age, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful vintage wall hanger made in Italy in the 1960s. Available in 2 pieces. THE PRICE IS ONE PIECE! Very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 37 cm / 10 inches Height...
Aluminum
$196Sale Price|19% Off
MCM Pendant, Relief Glass and Chrome, Belgium, 1960
Located in Herentals, BE
Pendant of thick, transparent relief glass with turtle motif. The suspension system is made of chrome-plated metal, as is the ceiling cap with suspension hook...
Chrome
Chrome & Gold Metal Pair of Sconces by Art-Line, 1970s, Germany
By Art Line
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Chrome & gold metal pair of sconces by Art-Line, 1970s Germany Very elegant and Minimalist sconces Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light bulb...
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Pink Glass Pair of Wall Sconces, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Pink Glass Pair of Wall Sconces, 1970s, Germany Elegant rare high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consist...
Metal
Adjustable Space Age Gallery Spot for Wall or Ceiling by Staff
By Dieter Witte, Gino Sarfatti, Staff Leuchten, Cosack Leuchten, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
Fantastic lamp for wall or ceiling mounting from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design. The large yellow-orange lamp head is c...
Metal
Plexiglass and Green Metal Cinema Flush Mount, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass and Green Metal Cinema Flush Mount, 1970s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare heavy ceiling lamp. It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. 2 Pieces availa...
Metal
Margot chairs and Tulip dining table by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1968
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Wonderful set consisting of 4 chairs and table, designed by Gastone Rinaldi and produced by Rima in 1968. Each element was made of chrome-plated steel and is in excellent condition. ...
Steel
Vintage Metal Magazine Rack by Mascagni Perforated, Space Age Design Italy, 70s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage metal magazine rack by Mascagni perforated, space age design Italy, 70s This vintage metal magazine rack by Mascagni from the 1970...
Metal
Space Age Vase by Royal Porzellan Bavaria Germany
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
In a perfect condition this stunning vase, very Space Age.
Ceramic
Scandinavian Space Age Bathroom Wall Sconce, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Chromed steel wall light featuring a cast clear spherical glass shade. Suitable for installation in moist environments: bathroom etc. It can be installed in two ways either with shad...
Steel, Chrome
Elda Armchair Joe Colombo for Conforti white leather, 1975, set di 2
By Joe Colombo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Elda Armchair, designed by Joe Colombo for Comfort Italia in 1963, is an icon of modern design. Featuring an avant-garde and futuristic design, this armchair offers extraordinary...
Leather, Fiberglass
Pop Art Black Ceramic Sconce in Faucet Form, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pop Art Black Ceramic Sconce in Faucet Form, 1970s, Germany Very nice high quality wall lamp. Lamp is in very good vintage condition. 3 available in stock These lamps works with ...
Ceramic
Space Age table lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
A stunning Italian table lamp made of white Murano glass—a true gem in excellent condition. This piece was designed in the style of Carlo Nason's designs for Mazzega. The lamp dates ...
Metal
Acrylic Cube Box with Spherical Cavity, Attributed to Albrizzi, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Elegant clear acrylic cube with a polished hemispherical cavity, reminiscent of the refined geometric accessories designed by Alessandro Albrizzi during the 1970s. This piece perfect...
Acrylic
Black Melamine sculptural Spiros ashtray by E. Peduzzi Riva for Artemide, 1968
By Artemide, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Iconic spiral ashtray made by Artemide in the 1960s. The sphere and spiral design give this simple object a more decorative and sculptural feel. Available also in white version.
Plastic, Acrylic, Rubber
Goffredo Reggiani "Wooly" Space Age Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani, Reggiani
Located in Naples, IT
The Wooly lamp is a sophisticated table lamp designed in the 1970s by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani Illuminazione. Made entirely of metal with an extremely elegant polished chrome ...
Chrome
Tube Table Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tube lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan is constructed entirely in white plastic, with a long cylindrical arm that bends at a 90-degree elbow before descending to a low cir...
Plastic
Anders Pehrson Tube Table Lamp for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Anders Pehrson and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Sweden, the Tube lamp is built around a single continuous black plastic tube that makes a clean 90-degree turn from vertic...
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Eclipse Floor Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age floor lamp with an eclipse effect. The spherical reflector sits at the top of a long shaft. It consists of two half-shells, one fixed and one adjustable. The inner sh...
Metal
Space Age Murano Table Lamp, Carlo Nason, Italy 1970
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Murano glass " Osso " Table Lamp, Carlo Nason for Mazzega This 1970s Murano glass lamp is highly reminiscent of space-age design, particularly pieces inspired by the moon's surface ...
Steel
Large Chrome Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamp, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Four Doria hand blown glass bubbled tubes on a chrome base. Manufactured by Doria Leuchten Germany, circa 1970. This exceptional artefact of modern design reflects the extreme intere...
Chrome
Space Ace Wall Mirror by KARE Design, Round on Square Base, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice vintage Space Ace wall mirror . Round Mirror on a Square base comes with hollow shaped Mirrors . Pop art in style . Good quality Mirror .
Mirror
1970s Space Age Clear and Brown Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking 1970s Murano glass wall sconce by Mazzega is a bold example of Italian Space Age design. Featuring a dramatic organic form, the sconce is crafted from thick clear glass...
Metal
Fratelli Mannelli Coat Rack, Travertine Base, Steel Structure, 1970
Located in Taranto, IT
Mannelli brothers travertine steel design Modernariato 1970's coat rack and umbrella stand. All-steel structure supports plastic material, travertine base. Item is in very good, co...
Travertine, Steel
Vintage Space Age Table Lamp: Design from the 70s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Space Age Table Lamp! Very rare object! Introducing this stunning table lamp that captures the essence of 1970s vintage design. With its chrome-plated and painted metal stru...
Chrome
Large Single Staff Tube Ceiling or Wall Light Designed by Rolf Krüger, Germany
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large sconces or ceiling light made in Germany, by Staff Leuchten. its made of chrome and metal. Easy to mount and fantastic to look at. The Fixture requires one European...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Italian Space Age Table Lamp from Targetti
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age table lamps from the Italian manufacturer Targetti. This small luminaire acts like a small character. It consists almost completely from the reflector screen consisti...
Metal
Vintage Space Age Wall Lamp by Rolf Krüger for Paul Neuhaus, 1970s
By Rolf Krüger
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple wall light from Paul Neuhaus after a design by Rolf Krüger. The luminaire consists of a colored, hexagonal base plate on which a flat, round glass diffuser sits. The glass di...
Metal
Fluorescent Pair of Sconces by Brendel & Loewig, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Fluorescent Pair of Sconces by Brendel & Loewig, 1970s, Germany This lamp works with fluorescent tubes. Wired and suitable to use 110-220V in all countries. Please do not hesitate ...
Metal
Space Age Flexible Clamp Table Lamp from ASN, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space age table lamp with table clamp. The head of the lamp is flexible via a swan neck. The contrast between the black tube element with the rib structure and the smooth surface of...
Aluminum
"Nizwa" Mixed Clay Floor Lamp
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nizwa mixed clay floor lamp resting on a circular bronze base. Barracuda edition, made in Portugal.
Bronze
Several Brass Wall Lights in the Style of Florian Schulz, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high quality brass wall lights in the style of Florian Schulz. Solid brass in a glossy finish. The stylish and clean elegance of this lamp suits many environment, from mid c...
Metal, Brass
Large Space Age "Full Moon" Ceiling Pendant Light 1970s, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully pendant light, looks like a full moon, 1970s Germany, comes from the Space Age Era. Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. The Fixture requires a European E27 / 1...
Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite
Space Age Top Light Table Lamp from Philips
By Philips
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple Space Age table lamp by Philips. A functional design. The design language is simple, which makes this design timeless and convincing. A tube that bends at an angle of 90 degr...
Metal
1968 Cubosfera Alessandro Mendini Italian Space Age Design Glass Table Lamp
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Brescia, IT
CUBOSFERA Table Lamp Designer Alessandro Mendini prod. Vicenza Vetraria 1968 Solid crystal glass with a frosted ball inside a cube Nickel Metal Details Iconic Optical Italian Lamp ...
Glass
Mid-Century German Space Age Pendant Lamp from Staff Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Sleek pendant lamps from the well-known manufacturer Staff Leuchten, Germany. The shade is tulip-shaped. In the upper part, the lamp is very slim and widens down to full width. The ...
Metal
Vintage German Space Age Mesh Ceiling Lamp by Roger Tallon, 1970s
By Roger Tallon
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pendant lamp from the pin spot series by roger tallon for erco. this pendant version is rare. The pin-spot spotlights for track systems or for wall mounting can be found more often....
Metal
Minimal Design Set of 3 White Metal Wall Lamps Attr. to Artemide, 1970s, Italy
By Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Minimal Design Set of 3 White Metal Wall Lamps Attr. to Artemide, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. They can use as ceiling lamps Lamps are in very good conditio...
Metal
Grey Faux Leather Adjustable Height Pair of Industrial Stools, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Grey Faux Leather Adjustable Height Pair of Industrial Stools, 1970s, Germany Measurements : Height: 43 to 60 cm Seatingdiameter: 36 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you hav...
Metal, Steel