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.
Large Dutch design space age adjustable table or desk lamp by Harco Loor, 1970s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Wonderful large, a whopping 66 cm diameter shade with a height of 73 cm, table or desk lamp by Harco Loor, Dutch 1970s. This rare double adjustable ( in height as can be seen in the ...
Metal
1970s Space Age White Glass Wood and Metal Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A white painted wood, steel, and white glass chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari during the Space Age era is offered in excellent condition and is fully operational. The fixture ...
Metal
Space Age Bruno Munari Style Set of Two Orange Geometric Chandeliers
By Bruno Munari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Space Age set of two orange globe and geometric metal chrome chandeliers designed by Paul De Haan, Manufacture Jolina in the Netherlands. Preowned. In original perfect condition. Pri...
Metal, Chrome
Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Motoko Ishii, Flos, Staff Leuchten, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher for every room. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. Very high ...
Metal
Ovo Magazine Rack by Stamp, Fiberglass, Space Age Design, France, 1970
Located in London, England
The magazine rack "Ovo" by Stamp, distributed by Branex, is an iconic example of Age space design, combining aesthetics and functionality. Made of fiberglass, it is distinguished by ...
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern Swiss Space Age Table Lamp by E.R. Nele for Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp by Swiss manufacturer Temde, based on a design by E.R. Nele from the 1960s. A functional light source and an impressive light object. The narrow shade with its red c...
Metal
Rare original 1970s large Space Age pendant lamp with copper shade by Staff
Located in München, DE
Very elegant, rare, large, original 1970s Staff pendant lamp with a copper shade. A great Space Age design from the 1970s. The copper shade is painted white on the inside and has a p...
Copper
A SHABBY-CHIC SEVENTIES NEOCLASSICAL TABLE LAMP by JANSEN, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A large and luxurious freeform table or floor lamp, Post-Modernist, Space-Age, Shabby-Chic, in nickel-plated metal and original cylindrical lampshade (with nickel-plated frames) in w...
Metal
Italian arc floor lamp with 5 arms in brushed chrome - 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Italian design - decoration - Vintage 1970' Dimensions: Height: 220 cm Width (adjustable): +/- 200 cm Metal base: 25 x 45 cm This large, arched Italian floor lamp is a true centerpie...
Metal, Chrome
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
Five Light 1970's Black and Chrome Ball Light Chandelier att. to Sonneman
By Lightolier, Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Architectural 1970's hanging fixture having a tubular center pole, with five arms each terminating in a down facing ball bulb. The center pole and vertical arms are in matte black fi...
Steel, Chrome
Original 1960s Space Age brass table lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1960s brass table lamp with three glass globes. Stunning Space Age design. Manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. Very nice, soft light. Suitable for an...
Brass
Muschroom and Conic Design Large Table Lamp by LAMBERT, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Muschroom and Conic Design Large Table Lamp by LAMBERT, 1980s, Germany Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Wired and suitable to us...
Metal
Space Age Orange and White Opaline Glass Pendant, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. It is made in orange and white opaline glass, chrome and varnished metal. The wiring is compatible with the US. This pendant is a vintage piece, therefore it ...
Metal, Chrome
1970 Topo Joe Colombo Stilnovo Vintage Green Desk Table
By Joe Colombo, Stilnovo
Located in Brescia, IT
"Topo" Desk Lamp Joe Colombo Stilnovo 1970 Green Metal and Black Plastic First Edition Perfect working order
Metal
Large Opaline Glass Discus Ceiling Lamp by Limburg BEGA, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Opaline Glass Discus Ceiling Lamp by Limburg BEGA, Mid-Century Modern The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 2...
Metal, Brass
Pink Head White Metal Floor Lamp by Cosack 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pink Head White Metal floor lamp by Cosack 1970s, Germany Lamp is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with halogen light bulb. Max 100W Wired and suitable to use w...
Metal
A Pair of Space Age Table Lamps by Bent Karlby for Ask Belysning, Denmark, 1970s
By ASK Belysning, Bent Karlby
Located in Helsinki, FI
A playful pair of Space Age table lamps in yellow, white, and wood designed by Bent Karlby for ASK Belysning from the 1970s. The lamps embody the Space Age spirit with a vibrant colo...
Plastic, Wood
$339Sale Price|43% Off
Space Age White Witch Hat Pendant by Massive Belgium 1970-1980
Located in Herentals, BE
White metal witch hat pendant by Massive Lighting, Belgium 1970-1980. The item has 1 E 27 fitting and a complete suspension system. Dimensions H 25 and dia...
Metal
1960s by Stilux Italian Design Counterweight Wall Lamp
By Stilux
Located in Brescia, IT
Wall lamp by Stilux, Milano 1960s White perspex shade, steel details Excellent condition.
Steel
Italian Aquamarine Cut Glass Ashtray/IEmpty Pocket attr to Fontana Arte, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Elegant ashtray/empty pockets in cut glass attributed to the 1960s Fontana Arte production . Good condition: one small imperfection at one corner, scratches at the base as shown in t...
Glass, Cut Glass
$1,454Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of three table lamps in cubist style design by Harvey Guzzin, Italy, 1960s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Set of three Italian table lamps with geometric design by Harvey Guzzini, 60s. In cubist style, these lamps have a prismatic body resulting from the union between the transparent acr...
Acrylic
Modern blue spherical ceramic vase, Italy 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Modern blue spherical ceramic vase, Italy 1970 H 22 cm - Diam. 25 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects
Ceramic
Chromed 1970s Sputnik Chandelier by Doria
By Staff Leuchten, Doria Leuchten Germany, Motoko Ishii, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real eye-catcher for any room. The lamp's lighting effect is exceptionally beautiful. Very high-quali...
Metal
$3,746Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age pendant lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, Germany 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an iconic pendant light designed by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten during the 1970s. This sculptural model exemplifies Motozawa's distinctive approac...
Metal, Gold
$1,639 / item
Adjustable Space Age Spot Table Lamp by Staff
By Cosack Leuchten, Gino Sarfatti, Dieter Witte, Gebrüder Cosack, Staff Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Fantastic table lamp from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design. The large lamp head is infinitely adjustable. The mirror refl...
Metal
$5,530Sale Price|30% Off
Sandro Petti for L'Angolo MetallArte Rectangular Lucite Cocktail Table
By Sandro Petti, L'Angolo Metallarte
Located in Hanover, MA
BG SUMMER SALE 1970's Jet Set Glam! Sandro Petti designed rectangular cocktail table and produced by the workshop L'Angolo Metallarte, Rome. Very thick cruciform Lucite base wit...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Attr to Venini in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large multi-tiered " Cascade " chandelier in hand blown Murano glass attributed to Venini, Italy, circa 1970. Comprised of 60 pieces in clear and orange Murano glass, hanging in 3 co...
Murano Glass
Pair of Beautiful 1960s Kaiser Brass Wall Lamps with Two Golden Glass Spheres
Located in München, DE
A pair of rare, beautiful Kaiser brass wall lamps with two gold-colored glass spheres. Super sixties space age design. Two E14 sockets each for max. 40W ...
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
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
Leonardo Nierman Eclipse Serigraph Pencil Signed Edition 24/300
Located in San Diego, CA
Leonardo Nierman signed and number serigraph published by Merrill Chase Galleries the frame its in good condition nicely frame with gold leaf finish some...
Paper
$1,751Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of unique pyramid shape alabaster table lamps from Eclipsi, Spain, 1960s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Pair of Spanish table or desk lamps from the 60s. Made of alabaster and in the shape of a pyramid, these lamps evoke the cubist or Art Deco style of the time, where pure lines gave r...
Alabaster
Dijkstra Tear Drop Flush Mount Light, Grey Smoked Glass, 1970s Holland
By Dijkstra
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice tear drop flush mount . In a Grey smoked color . By Dijkstra Holland 1970s
Glass
Italian Space Age Cocktail Console by Ken Scott with Original Fabric
By Ken Scott
Located in Milano, IT
Tall Cocktail Console - Design by Ken Scott, ca. 1969 This remarkable tall cocktail console is a vibrant expression of the artistic vision of Ken Scott, a celebrated figure in 20th-c...
Fabric, Wood
Chandelier in Chrome with 8 cut Glass Panes with Tree of Life Motif, 1960s
By Luigi Colani
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The discs of the lamp are tactilely etched with a tree motif. Executed in wicker, wood and metal and comes with 8 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working c...
Metal, Chrome
System 1-2-3 chaise longue designed by Verner Panton, manufacturer Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Athens, Attiki
System 1-2-3 chaise longue designed by Verner Panton, manufacturer Fritz Hansen 1973-1974. This Serial production model seat in S-shape, was designed in cantilever form and consists ...
Metal
Chrome and Aluminium Fase desk lamp Modelos patentados Madrid Espana
By Fase
Located in London, GB
A rare and exceptional example of the Fase desk lamp, Modelos Patentados, designed and manufactured by the prestigious Spanish company Fase in Madrid. F...
Aluminum, Chrome
Original Space Age 1960s plywood table lamp with plastic shade by Temde
Located in München, DE
Large, stunningly beautiful, rare, original 1960s table lamp by the German-Swiss lamp manufacturer Temde. Model Type 38. The frame is made of bent plywood with teak veneer and a heav...
Plastic, Teak, Plywood
Large Table Lamp Attributed to Guzzini, 1970s
Located in Parma, IT
Large table lamp attributed to Guzzini 1970s. Painted metal foot with chromed metal discs, perpex diffuser in white color in two parts with cover. In excellent condition.
Metal
Unique Enameled Cascading Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Staff Leuchten, Stilnovo, Temde Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Unique cascade lamp from the 1960s. High-quality workmanship and an absolute highlight for any room. The tubes are enameled in beautiful colors. This creates a beautiful lighting atm...
Metal
1970 Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italian Design Space Age Murano Glass Plate Sculpture
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Brescia, IT
Glass Plate Sculpture Toni Zuccheri VeArt 1970 Murano Glass Sticker Manufacture Label Perfect Condiction
Murano Glass
$1,686Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Pendant Chandelier 1970s Space Age Ufo Atom Lamp Chrome, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Pendant Chandelier - 1970s Space Age UFO Atom Lamp in Chrome Introducing a captivating vintage pendant chandelier, a true embodiment of the 1970s Sp...
Glass
1970s Space Age Bar Cart by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, White Plastic
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage ivory white plastic bar cart / trolley or chest designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell Italy 1970s, stamped Kartell 4970. De...
Plastic
1970s Limburg glass ceiling lamp in octagon shape with its original selling box
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1970s glass ceiling lamp in an octagonal shape. The lamp is new and was still in its original packaging. It has never been connected. Manufacturer: Glashütte Limbu...
Crystal, Metal
$1,686Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful 1960s Spherical Space Age Ceiling Lamp with Slats Made of Heavy Metal
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1960s ball ceiling lamp with slats. Great Space Age design from a Scandinavian production. Heavy metal shade is assembled by ind...
Metal
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Rare Chrome Multidirectional Eye Lamp by Design Line California
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and cool multidirectional lamp by Design line of California, circa 1970's in grea original condition nice polished mirror finish white cord with switch off on, can be han...
Chrome
Set of 6 Vintage Stainless Steel Egg Cups, Italy, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This vintage set of 6 egg cups from 1970s Italy embodies the timeless elegance of Space Age design. Crafted from stainless steel, each piece features a classic rounded form elevated ...
Stainless Steel
$367Sale Price|25% Off
1970’s Swiss REGENT Acrylic Pendant Lamp
By Regent
Located in Bern, BE
1970’s Regent Pendant Lamp. Beige acrylic shade with height adjustable cable and chrome handle for lifting or lowering the lamp as desired. Lovely warm lighting. In the style if Harv...
Metal
Space Age Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Kartell, 1970s, Italy
By Kartell, Isao Hosoe
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age wall or ceiling lamp by Isao Hosoe for Kartell, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable t...
Metal
Mazzega Murano Chandelier / Space Age Glass Pendant Light 1970s Italy
By AVMazzega
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Mazzega chrome and glass chandelier. Fantastic Mazzega Murano glass and chrome ceiling pendant light. This beautiful light fixture will grace any area...
Murano Glass
Seventies Vase made by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice Seventies vase. In brown and orange glaze plus black fat lava.
Ceramic
A SPACE-AGE helicoidal KINETIC TABLE LAMP, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
DESCRIPTION: An elegant and radical table lamp, Kinetic, Op-Art, Post-Modernist, Memphis, Space-Age, modular tiered structure in cast aluminum and burgundy plexiglass resin, to be at...
Metal
Set of 2 Oval Ceramic Wall Lights Fat Lava Style, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful set of two oval ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured in Germany around the 1970s. The glaze has warm color gradients. We used clear light bulbs (see images...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Glass Cube Tower Floor Lamp. Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern space age tower floor lamp italian design Pressed bubble glass and amber cube. In the mood of editor manufacture like Venini, Vistosi, La Murrina, Seguso, Aldo Nason, Poliarte...
Glass, Blown Glass
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
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
GLASHÜTTE LIMBURG Five Opal Glass & Brass Pendant Lights, 1970s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler, Glashütte Limburg, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Set of five elegant Space Age pendant lamps manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. The lamp is made of polished brass with a mouth-blown opaline glass lamp shade that provides...
Brass
Pair of Orange Square Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Orange square-shaped ceramic wall lights/flush mounts in Fat Lava style. in Germany in the 1970s. The base of the light is square and there is a beautiful ceramic cross on to...
Ceramic
Modernist Brass Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamp by Schröder & Co, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Modernist Brass Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamp by Schröder & Co, 1960s, Germany Very nice high quality wall lamps Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with...
Metal, Brass
$843Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Space Age Chromed Pendant Lamp by AV Mazzega, Murano Glass
By AVMazzega
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970s Space Age Chromed Pendant Lamp by AV Mazzega, Murano Glass Vintage pendant that features a chromed and white structure that encapsulate...
Chrome