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.
Amazing Golden Sputnik Wall or Flush Lamp by Cosack
By J.T. Kalmar, Harvey Guzzini, Gaetano Sciolari, Robert and Trix Haussmann, Cosack Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Very high-quality and solid workmanship. An asset to any home. The design creates an exciting fiery play of light. Manufacture...
Metal
$697 / item
Space Age wall lamps by CANDLE
By Candle
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
These Space Age wall lamps by the brand CANDLE are a beautiful example of minimalist and functional design from the 70s. The lamps feature a sleek, square design and are made of whi...
Plastic
German Vintage Eight-Arm Sputnik Pendant Chandelier Brass Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist Sputnik chandelier metal, brass and eight beautiful handblown opaline glass globes. Germany, 1960s-1970s. Lamp sockets: Eight
Brass
Seventies Vase made by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice Seventies vase. In brown and orange glaze plus black fat lava.
Ceramic
Opal Glass Model GEA Large Single Sconce by Florian Schulz, 1980s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass 'Model GEA' Large Single Sconce by Florian Schulz, 1980s Germany Very rare wall light Hollywood regency Very elegant and Minimalist...
Brass, Chrome
Space Age Rotatable Head Set of 3 Chrome Sconces, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Rotatable Head Set of 3 Chrome Sconces, 1970s, Italy Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Designed and manufactured in Italy. This lamp works with E14 light bulbs...
Chrome
Motoko Ishii Chrome Sputnik for Lightolier
Located in Hanover, MA
From the Space Crystal collection designed by Motoko Ishii, the multi-award winning savant of architectural lighting, created in 1972 for West German firm Staff Leuchten.. This UL ...
Chrome
Chrome tubular frame designer floor lamp by Goffredo Reggiani
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
This impressive Reggiani floor lamp from the 1970s is finished in polished chrome and features three adjustable tubes, allowing you to fully customize the lighting to your preference...
Chrome
Space Age table lamp with chrome sculptural base
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
Vintage Space Age table lamp with an elegant, sculptural base in chrome and dark silver accents. The base is composed of three spheres that together create a playful and futuristic e...
Chrome
Metallic Grey and Orange Space Age Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metallic Grey and Orange Space Age Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable t...
Metal
Black Dorsal Chair by G. Piretti & E. Ambas, Italy, 1980s
By Emilio Ambasz, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in KUTNO, PL
Designed in 1980 by Italian-Argentinian duo Giancarlo Piretti & Emilio Ambasz, exposing modernity and ergonomics - Piretti was already known for his innovative designs, such as the f...
Textile, Plastic
Silver Necklace Astrid Fog Georg Jensen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
silver hallmarks -925 S DENMARK - Georg Gensen -175 -another hallmark with Vicking hat between letters A and D The necklace weight is 53,66 grammes
Sterling Silver
Space Age Gold Metal Pair of Sconces by Cosack, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Space Age gold metal pair of sconces by Cosack, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 stand...
Metal, Brass
$1,115Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age. Large table lamp "Volcano" by Maof, Spain, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Large "Volcano" table lamp by Maof, Spain, 1970s. Formed by a circular metal base with a half sphere of worked alabaster and 5 opaline globes. It has 2 switches: one to turn on the a...
Alabaster, Metal, Steel, Chrome
Vintage Reversible Game Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your entertainment space with this versatile vintage reversible game table. Crafted with a handsome, high-contrast wood grain and elegant tapered legs, this multi-functional ...
Oak
Large Italian Four-Light Chromed and Painted Metal Table Lamp
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This large four-lights lamp was designed in Italy in the 1960s. It is made of bent chromed metal and bent painted metal; the lamp features a versatile electrical system with frontal ...
Metal, Chrome
Rare Rose Designed Glass Single Bedside Lamp by Hillebrand, 1970s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Rose Designed Glass Single Bedside Lamp by Hillebrand, 1970s, Germany Minimal and natural design with fabric Very high quality. Fully functional. This lamp is suitable for E...
Glass, Plexiglass
“Untouchables” Sculptural Streamline Shaped Coffee Table (base only)
Located in Maastricht, NL
Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only) “Untouchables” coffee-table is constructed from two identical, sculptural, streamli...
Steel
DDR Space Age Copper Pendant Lamps by VEB, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Here is the chance to acquire a pair of ceiling lamps made in a country no longer in existence. The former DDR - Eastern Germany. These lights were made by VEB Metalldrücke in Halle ...
Copper
1960 Goffredo Reggiani Space Age Italian Design Chrome Floor Lamp
By Reggiani
Located in Brescia, IT
Chrome Floor Lamp Reggiani Italy, 1960 Bigger Shade Adjustable Very good Vintage Condiction Perfect Working Order
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Green and Orange Metal Pair of Table Lamps or Sconces, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Green and Orange Metal Pair of Table Lamps or Sconces, 1970s, Germany Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cables and plugs. These lamps are suitable for EU plu...
Metal
Prismar Table Lamps - Studio A.R.D.I.T.I. Nucleo Sormani - Italy 1970s
By Gruppo Arditi and Gianni Gamberini
Located in Milano, IT
Prismar are iconic table lamps of the 1970s Italian avant-garde, designed with a minimalist yet striking aesthetic. The cubic structure of mirrored glass acts as a reflective surface...
Metal, Chrome
Two 1990s Modernist Opaline White Glass Italian Egg Bed Lamps by Lumen Center
By Lumen Center
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of bed lamps designed and manufactured in Italy by Lumen center, glass are in perfect conditions, metal has same rust, but it's not visible. They have been rewired by a profes...
Opaline Glass
Round Design Cork Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Round Design Cork Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist sconces Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light bulbs. Wired and...
Cork
Colbuto Chrome Balancing Table Lamp by Lamperti, Italy 1970s
By Lamperti
Located in Milan, IT
Colbuto Chrome Balancing Table Lamp by Lamperti, Italy 1970s
Chrome
A Rare 1970s Space Age B2 Table Lamp Designed by Gaetano Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Gaetano Sciolari B2 table lamp, it's made in Italy by Sciolari Rome in the 1970s, metal and blue round glass spheres are in good conditions, totally rewired electrical parts, it wo...
Chrome, Metal
4 Space Age Chandeliers designed by Robert Sonneman for Luci Milano, Italy, 1970
By Luci Milano, Robert Sonneman
Located in Merida, Yucatan
4 Space Age Chandelier designed by Robert Sonneman for Luci Milano, Italy, 1970 It consists of a moulded glass globe and brass and steel hardware. Priced i...
Brass
A POST-MODERN CONSTRUCTIVIST Lucite SCULPTURE by PIERRE LAPARRA, France, 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptionnal multicolor transparent plexiglass sculpture; Modernist, Constructivist, Cubist, Space-Age; composition of assembled multicolor transparent elements depicting an abstr...
Plexiglass
$3,418Sale Price|10% Off
Mid Century Italian Glass floor lamp of the 70's , smoked and opaline glass
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative floor lamp - sculptural glass lamp - collectible space age lamp - Lighting Unusual and attractive 1980s floor lamp in chromed metal and glass, with one big opaline globe...
Glass
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
By Carlo Nason, Stilnovo, Mazzega, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Italian ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create an impressively sparkling light effect. Very high-quality workmanship and a real ey...
Metal
Set of Two 1970s Space Age Clear and Brown Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These Mazzega sconces are not just lighting fixtures but statement pieces, showcasing the fusion of art and utility that defines Murano glass craftsmanship. Their blend of bold Space...
Murano Glass
1970s Space Age Yellow Vetrochina Italian Candle Holder by Gabbianelli
By Gabbianelli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic Italian candle holder or vase designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies by Gabbianelli, it's marked and labeled on the bottom. This kind of ceramic named vetrochi...
Ceramic
Space Age Vintage Six Orange White Plastic Metal Garden Chairs Patio Chairs 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage six ( 6 ) garden chairs or patio chairs from plastic and metal in orange and white color, 1970s. A fabulous set of six garden chairs with a bold orange very comfort...
Metal
Lamp by Trix und Robert Hausmann for Swiss Lamps International
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Swiss Lamps International, Kalmar Lighting
Located in München, DE
Very impressive Sputnik wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Exceptional design and very high-quality workmanship. The lamp is a highlight for every room. The smoky gold finish is ra...
Metal
$376Sale Price|40% Off
70s vintage chandelier in white and yellow glass Italian design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Chandelier with white opaline glass shade with yellow central stripe, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear due to age. SIZING: Heigh...
Glass, Plastic
Large Space Age Mushroom Table or Floor Lamp by Ecolight, Valenti, Italy 70s
By Ecolight
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare Table or Floor lamp made by Ecolight/Valenti in Italy in the 70s Classis Space age design Mushroom shade
Glass, Plastic, Acrylic
Vintage Ralph Lauren Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with the timeless elegance and classic American aesthetic of Ralph Lauren. This exquisite pair of vintage table lamps features a brilliant white glazed ceramic body...
Brass
$1,161 / item
Murano Table Lamp in the style of Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussel, BE
Beautiful two-source table lamp made of two Murano glass parts on a brushed and chromed fixture. Colored on the bottom and bubbly on top, both can be turned on independently. - In th...
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,347Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Five Vintage Diabolo Stools by Kartell, Italy, 1972
By Kartell
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice mix set of vintage plastic Diabolo stools. 5 pieces 3 Giganplast Italy 1970s 2 Tamtam France 1970s. Good condition. signed.
Plastic
Targetti Sankey Vintage Floor Lamp in Chrome & Black Metal
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Space Age Metal Floor Lamp, Targetti Sankey, Italy 1970s Industrial Targetti Sankey floor lamp manufactured in Italy in the 1970s. Two adjustable orange lights spots (adjustable bo...
Metal
Pair of Cocoon Table Lamps with Grey Metal Base by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Cocoon Table Lamps with Grey Metal Base by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany Cocoon shades & metal body Minimal and natural design Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cab...
Metal
Toe Armchair in Bouclé Fabric Contemporary Space Age Style
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Toe taupe armchair in bouclé fabric, contemporary space age style. This sculptural armchair features a low geometric silhouette inspired by 1970s design. The toe taupe armchair is up...
Textile, Acrylic
Murano glass wall lamp by Leucos, Italy, 1970s
By Leucos
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Appliques produced in Murano around the late 1960s, early 1970s. Iconic pieces of Venetian design, featuring a cylindrical diffuser made of lattimo (opal white) Murano glass, with ye...
Brass
Lovely Acrylic and Chrome Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Acrylic and Chrome Hanging Lamp, 1960s Height adjustable 105-180cm. Executed in massive chrome-plated steel, the lamp comes with 3 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb sockets,...
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
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...
Metal, Iron
Yellow Glass & Red Metal Iconic Model Pop Art Table Lamp, 1970s, Italy
By Tronconi
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Yellow glass & red metal iconic Model Pop Art table lamp, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3 x E...
Metal
Dutch vintage white plastic space age side table/bar cart, by Marc Held fr Flair
Chrome Gold Triangle Design Pair of Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s, Germany
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Chrome and Gold metal Triangle design Pair of Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works wi...
Metal, Chrome
Blue Pop Art Wall Hanging with Light by Capelli, 1974, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Blue Pop Art Wall Hanging with Light by Capelli, 1974, Italy Very heavy wall art, wall decoration. The woman drawing made of enamel. These lamps...
Metal, Enamel
Space Age Tulip Swivel Tulip chair Set Line Konrad Schäfer for Lübke, 1970
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A sculptural tulip chair by Konrad Schäfer for Lübke, from the Set-Line series, designed circa 1965. Featuring a white molded seat shell upholstered in rich green velour leather, the...
Metal
White Alabaster Egg floor lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
Alabaster Egg floor lamp from the 1970's made in Spain. Super nice and warm light diffuser, also very sculptural piece when not lightened.
Alabaster
1970 Italy White iGuzzini Lucite Space Age Wall Sconces by Guzzini, Set of 2
By iGuzzini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of space age wall lights with white plastic lampshades mounted with chromed metal buttons. Designed and manufactured by iGuzzini, Italy in the 1970s. Measures: diamete...
Chrome
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
Metallic Grey and Yellow Space Age Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metallic Grey and Yellow Space Age Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable t...
Metal
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN BRUTALIST Dining TABLE by AUDOUX-MINNET, France 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular dining table, modernist, constructivist, free-form, bamboo structure with dynamic lines, large wooden top inlaid with wicker checkerboards, by Audoux-Minnet, France 197...
Bamboo, Wicker
Yellow & White Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by A. Pianon for Vistosi, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pendant lamp was produced approximately in the 1960s. It is made of metal structure with a beatiful "incamiciato" Murano glass shade in yellow and white color. Pretty good condi...
Brass
1970s Space Age Orange Metal and White Opaline Italian Wall Sconces
By Reggiani
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1970s Space Age wall sconce featuring a striking combination of orange and silver metal and white opaline glass, made in Italy. The design showcases a spherical white opali...
Metal
Set of 2 Vintage Candle Holders Stainless Steel Space Age, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Candle Holders Set of 2 - Stainless Steel Space Age Design - Italy 1970s - Gift Idea Elegant, Retro Table Decoratio This rare vintage bottle opener from 1960s Italy is a ref...
Stainless Steel
1970s Reggiani Space Age Steel and Aluminum Italian Table Lamp or Ceiling Light
By Reggiani
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish space age table lamp also usable like a ceiling light designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies by Reggiani. It's in good conditions, it works both 110-240 volts ...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome