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.
Yellow and White Glass Shade Floor Lamp by VeArt, 1970s, Italy
By VeArt
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Yellow and white glass shade floor lamp by VeArt, 1970s, Italy Very heavy and large glass shade Lamp is in very good vintage condition. ...
Metal
Unique Venini Smoked Murano Art Glass Table Lamp, 1970s, Italy
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Very rare Space Age table lamp designed and manufactured ba Venini, Venezia. The lamp is made of very heavy Murano art glass that contains air bubbles and stylized fossile fish, the ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Rare Original Hillebrand Table Lamp Model Oslo from 1962, Design Heinz Pfaender
Located in München, DE
Table lamp model "Oslo". Designed in 1962 by Heinz Pfaender. Shade is old red and base in gray colour. Manufacturer Leuchtenfabrik E. Hillebrand. Made in Germany. Adjustable ang...
Metal, Chrome
Grey Conic Design Table Lamp, in the Style of Mathieu Matégot, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Grey Conic Design wonderful table lamp, In style of Mathieu Matégot, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired a...
Metal
Yota Wrist Watch Vintage Made in Japan Atomic Space Age Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage wrist watch. Made in Japan by Yota. Atomic Space Age Modern design. Missing the band. Tested and working. Band Width 28MM. Dimensions: 1.88" W x ...
Stainless Steel
Sputnik Cut-Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, PA
Chandelier designed by Fontana Arte, crafted in the 1960s. This masterpiece of lighting showcases the meticulous craftsmanship that Italy is celebrated for. Skillfully designed by F...
Metal, Chrome
Paperweight in solid transparent acrylic, 1970s.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paperweight in solid transparent acrylic, 1970s.
Acrylic
White Metal Wall Lamp by iGuzzini for Harveiluce, 1970s, Italy
By Harveiluce, iGuzzini
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White metal wall lamp by iGuzzini for Harveiluce, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and minimalist wall lights Adjustable head Lamps are in very good condition. Switch on/off button ...
Metal
Targetti Space Age Orange and Black Italian , circa 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
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. Articlable lamp, You can move either ...
Metal
Brass Table Lamp, 1950s Space Age Style
Located in IT
50s Vintage Space Age style brass table lamp, often attributed to the French manufacturer Aluminor and known as the "UFO" model. The adjustable arm controls its height, and the part ...
Brass
Vintage Collection of Cane Seat Chairs - Set of 3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This curated trio of vintage chairs offers a charming "collected" aesthetic, perfect for adding texture and history to a dining space, sunroom, or reading nook. Crafted from warm-ton...
Rattan
Vintage Boréns Borås loft lamp from 1960. Orrefors Glassworks.
By Orrefors, Boréns Borås
Located in Verviers, BE
Boréns Borås loft lamp from 1960. Orrefors Glassworks. Magnificent lighting in top Scandinavian quality. 7.4 kg glass lamp that shines in impressive glass Panels Diameter Lamp 37 c...
Chrome
White Metal Bicycle Table Lamp by Zicoli, 1970s, Italy
By Zicoli
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White metal bicycle table lamp by Zicoli, 1970s Italy Very rare large desk lamp Plastic rims. Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cabl...
Metal
Satellite Sputnik Chandelier Metal Chrome Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Astro satellite sputnik chandelier ceiling pendant light lightning lamp in chrome metal, six-point of light around the central sphere, design attributed to the editor manufacturer Re...
Metal, Chrome
Plastic Paper and Wood Frame Pair of Table Lamps by Domus, 1980s, Italy
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plastic paper and wood frame pair of table lamps by Domus, 1980s, Italy Minimal design Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cable and plug. Switch on-off on the cab...
Plastic, Wood, Paper
Yellow-Grey Arc Shaped Large Office Clamp Desk Lamp by Targetti, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Yellow-grey arc shaped large office clamp desk lamp by Targetti, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lights Adjustable head Lamps are in very good condition. Switch...
Metal
1960s Murano Glass Italian Design Mazzega Pair of Table Lamp
By Mazzega
Located in Brescia, IT
Milk glass Steel details Perfect working order Perfect condiction.
Milk Glass
Orange-Dark Blue Long Metal Body Glass Pair of Sconces by Reggiani, 1970s, Italy
By Reggiani
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Very rare orange-Dark blue long metal body and glass pair of sconces by Reggiani, 1970s, Italy Minimalist high quality design Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear co...
Metal
Glass Red Metal Base Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamps by Reggiani, 1970s, Italy
By Reggiani
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glass red metal base pair of sconces or ceiling lamps by Reggiani, 1970s, Italy Minimalist high quality design Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with a...
Metal
Geometric red glass lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in red glass and metal. The hanging lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb and the wall lamp needs 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb is wired, in working conditi...
Aluminum
$557Sale Price|20% Off
Cone shaped opaline table lamp, Netherlands 1960s
By Sergio Asti, RAAK, Vistosi
Located in ECHT, NL
Cone shaped table lamp. The shade is made from opaline glass and the base is made from white lacquered metal with a rubber edge to protect the glass. The design shows resemblance with the Kilimanjaro...
Metal
Space age chandelier by Terence Conran, for Erco, 1970s
By Sir Terence Conran, ERCO Leuchten
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Chandelier designed by Terence Conran and manufactured by the German manufacturer Erco lightening, in the 1970s. This piece is made up of "lighting balls" in chrome-plated metal and ...
Metal
Modernistic Slatted Kai Ruokonen Ceiling Pendant in Brass & Orange, Lynx 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A modernistic slatted ceiling pendant by Finnish designer Kai Ruokonen (Finnmark) consisting of 4 brass slates in with an orange see-through circular centerpiece and a white acrylic ...
Brass
Sfera Gigante space age table lamp by Elio Martinelli, Italy 1960s
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in ECHT, NL
Impressive space age floor or table lamp. Designed by Elio Martinelli in the 1960s. The base is made from aluminum with a cast iron weight on the bottom. It has 3 small plugs and one...
Aluminum, Iron
Round Plexi Shade Yellow Metal Base Flush Mount Light, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Round Plexi Shade - Yellow metal Flush Mount Light, Germany, 1970s New old stok Designed and manufactured by Schmelzer Leuchten Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This l...
Metal
Velvet Seating & Long Back Set of 3 Chiavari Brass Chairs, 1950s, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Velvet Seating & Long Back Set of 3 Chiavari Brass Chairs, 1950s, Italy Measurements : Height: 94 cm Seating height: 44 cm Width: 38 cm Depth: 46 cm Please do not hesitate to ask ...
Brass
1970s Space Age Italian Desk Lamp in the Style of Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish Mid-Century Modern metal table lamp designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies. It's in good conditions, original patina gi...
Metal
Space Age Rotating Vanity Mirror in Red Plastic, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This Space Age vanity mirror from the 1970s stands out for its bold red plastic construction and sculptural rotating design. The mirror features a double-sided surface, with one sta...
Plastic
Space age swivle chair, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age fiberglass shell swivel chair with beeautiful brown leather cushions and a white lacquered metal base. Fantastic space age design. 1960s - Germany Dimensions: Height: 10...
Leather, Fiberglass
Ross lovegrove floor lamp Y2K style space age Artemide
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
floor lamp designed by Ross Lovegrove in the mid 2000s. It is suitable for Y2K style pop interior. Also, minimal style. It was produced as a series of lamps including table lamp and...
Steel
Large Vintage Basket Lamp with Chrome Mid Century Design Italy, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Large Vintage Basket Lamp with Chrome Mid Century Design Italy, 1970s This large vintage basket lamp, featuring a chrome part and a tulip-shaped design, is a stunning example of mid...
Chrome
1 of the 3 Square Ceramic Wall Lights Fat Lava Style, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful square ceramic wall lights, manufactured in Germany around the 1970s. The wall lights have a yellow glaze, the grooves and accents of the lamp are accentuated with a black...
Ceramic
Toni Zuccheri, Set of 2 of Murano blown glass lamps, Mazzega, Murano Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age set of 2 of Murano blown glass lamps, Toni Zuccheri, Mazzega, Murano Italy 1970s H 26 cm / 19×15 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects. In working conditions.
Metal
Set of mid century french style SPACE AGE cocktail sofa and chairs - 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, around 1970s - beautiful space age design - dimensiosn of chairs : height: 80cm, depth: 67, width: 63cm - the set is predestined to be newly upholstered in new tex...
Chrome
Beautiful large 1960s large chrome metal and glass disc ceiling chandelier
Located in München, DE
Beautiful very large original 1960s large ceiling chromed chandelier with lots of grey smoked glass discs. Great Space Age design. Made in Germany. Very high quality lamp for a great...
Metal, Chrome
$1,575Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Sconces by Oscar Torlasco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent vintage condition midcentury Italian wall lights with clear beveled crystal lenses mounted on chrome frames, designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen / Made in Italy circa...
Chrome
$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
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Venini in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large multi-tiered chandelier in hand blown Murano glass by Venini , Italy, circa 1970. Comprised of several pieces of glass resembling icicles, hanging from brass chains in 3 conce...
Murano Glass
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
Set of Three Rare Round Geometric Glass Ceiling Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three vintage textured murano glass flush mounts lights. Germany, 1960s.
Blown Glass
Klaus Hempel Wall Sconce by Kaiser Leuchten, White Metal Design
By Kaiser Leuchten, Klaus Hempel
Located in London, England
The wall lamps designed by Klaus Hempel for Kaiser Leushten embody the aesthetics of the Space Age movement of the 1960s. Made of white metal, these creations combine functionality a...
Metal
Set of 2 Ceramic Wall Lights Fat Lava Style, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful set of two oval ceramic wall lights, manufactured in Germany around the 1970s. The glaze has warm color gradients. We used clear light bulbs (see images), but silver or g...
Ceramic
$928 / item
Several Oval Ceramic Wall Lights, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful set of 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), b...
Ceramic
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Lucite and Chrome Catch It All
Located in San Diego, CA
Really nice and unique catch it all, circa 1970s, this piece was never used its in like-new condition.
Chrome
Mid-century Leather and Metal Bottle Holder, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Leather and Metal Bottle Holder, 1970s, Germany It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements...
Metal
Space Age Orange Plexiglass Trolley, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Orange Plexiglass Trolley, 1970s, Germany No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: Height: 54 cm Diameter: 4...
Plexiglass
$936Sale Price|45% Off
Vintage 1970s white iron and metal floor lamp Italian design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Floor lamp with chrome metal base and white iron frame, three lights, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, shows signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Heigh...
Iron
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Barbini Murano Orange Gold Flecks Aventurine Stripes Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous and large, vintage Murano hand blown persimmon orange, gold and aventurine flecks Italian art glass bowl. It is documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960. The ...
Gold Leaf
A Square Lucite POP MODERN SPACE-AGE Sculptural TABLE LAMP, Italy 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An impressive square plexiglass table lamp that might also be put directly on the floor, Post-Modern, Pop, Shabby-Chic, Memphis, square structure in thick pieces of transparent plexiglass with a motive cut into it in the shape of a light bulb. The ensemble being framed by a base and a bonnet in nickeled metal fixed with nuts and bolts...
Plexiglass
$697Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Cascade Pendant by Peill & Putzler, Germany 1960-1970
Located in Herentals, BE
Cascade chandelier, Peill and Putzler, Germany 1960-1970. Hanging lamp with 3 bubble glass spheres, pink, amber and mauve colored. Each sphere ca...
Metal, Chrome
$336Sale 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
Napako Opaline Glass Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Original Napako table lamp manufactured in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. This refined modernist design combines a sculptural white opaline glass shade with a cream lacquered metal...
Metal
Vintage Slat Bar Stools - Set of 3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your kitchen island or home bar with this exceptional set of three vintage bar stools. Combining Chinoiserie influence with a refined transitional aesthetic, these stools fea...
Fabric, Wood
Anders Pherson for Atelje Lyktan, Black Tube Desk Lamp, 1970s, Sweden
By Anders Pherson, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice black tube desk lamp Design by Anders Pehrson for Atelje Lykan,1960s, Sweden. signed. Good condition.
Plastic
Vintage Bottle Holder Stainless Steel Space Age Design Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage bottle holder stainless steel space age design Italy, 1980s This vintage stainless steel bottle holder in a spiral space age design from the 1980s is an elegant table decora...
Stainless Steel
Ceramic Box - Gabbianelli Production - Italy - 1970s
By Gabbianelli
Located in Milano, IT
Small orange ceramic storage box, consisting of two containers, one with lid, the other crescent-shaped, open. Produced by Gabbianelli. The object can be matched with a similar one b...
Ceramic
Danish Modern Space Age small Round Wall Hanging Mirror
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare plastic frame mirror with letheret cord , circa 1970's the mirror shows wear on the edge as shown, the frame is good it retains the label in the back.
Mirror, Plastic
Pair of Tables Kenthia by Ernesto Radaelli for Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of tables end low coffee or cocktail tables model Kenthia in stainless steel and fabric by the designer Ernesto Radaelli for the manufacture Saporiti. Famous design like Willy Rizzo, Romeo Rega, Jansen...
Stainless Steel
1960s vintage plastic chandelier design Stilux Milano
By Stilux
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Chandelier with white and green circular plastic elements, height is adjustable, design Stilux Milano, 1960s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by ...
Plastic
Italian Space Age White Plexiglass Single Sconce, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Italian Space Age White Plexiglass Single Sconce, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamp. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 standart light bul...
Metal