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.
Space Age Three Light Floor Lamp att. to Thurston c. 1970's
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century, Space Age three light floor lamp, having domed can form shades which are adjustable in position, mounted on the vertical standard. This example is in very good, clean, o...
Metal
1960 Scheurich "Lava" Germany Ceramic Enamel Red Horses Vase Umbrella Stand
Located in Brescia, IT
Vase Scheurich Ceramic Germany, 1960 Ceramic Black and Red Lava Perfect Condiction
Ceramic
Pair of Fiberglass POD Armchairs by Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Sabot
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare pair of set of 2 resin fiberglass mid-century modern space age futurist "POD" lounge chairs armchairs by Mario Sabot. A pair of this model are conserved in Pierre Cardin persona...
Fabric, Fiberglass
Original 1970s large Cosack Sputnik Space Age ceiling lamp in brass color
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s large Cosack Sputnik Space Age ceiling lamp in brass color. Entire lamp consists of metal, the surface is brass-plated. The big balls are made of plastic. Beautiful 19...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Italian Space Age Magnetic Table Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age table lamp with ball reflector on magnetic holder. A striking detail of this luminaire is the spherical luminaire head. This is held with a magnet and can be aligned so fl...
Metal
$208Sale Price|29% Off
Vintage 1970s metal and orange glass chandelier, Italian design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Chrome metal pendant lamp with orange opaline glass shade, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear due to age. SIZING: Height 45 cm; di...
Metal
Opaline Glass and Copper Industrial Outdoor Sconce by Bega Boom, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opaline Glass and Copper Industrial Outdoor Sconce by Bega Boom, 1980s, Germany Quantity: 3 Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works...
Copper
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
Space Age Chrome Magnetic Desk Lamp, 1974 Italian Luci Mod. 414
By luci
Located in London, GB
Italian Luci Mod. 414 Space Age Chrome Magnetic Desk Lamp, 1974 A striking Italian desk lamp, Model 414 by Luci Italia, designed and produced in 1974. This piece embodies the playfu...
Steel, Chrome
1990s Space Age Silver Plated Atomes Vase by Richard Hutten for Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A silver plated and glass vase designed and manufactured in France by Christofle. Richard Hutten, a renowned Dutch designer known for his innovative and playful approach to design, collaborated with Christofle, a prestigious French silverware and luxury goods manufacturer, to create the Atomes Vase...
Silver Plate
Weltron Model 2010 Space Ball, AM/FM Radio 8 Track Stereo / sPACEAGE Modern
By Weltron
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen DOUBLE DILE .....retro-futuristic charm of the Weltron Model 2010 8-track stereo AM-FM radio, a timeless piece that seamlessly blends nostalgia with space-age aesthetics...
Chrome
Swirl pattern Murano Glass and Brass Set of 3 Sconces by Beatrix, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Swirl pattern Murano Glass and Brass Set of 3 Sconces by Beatrix, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and minimalist wall lamps. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 st...
Metal
Vintage Czech Space Age Bedside Lamps by Elektroinstala Děčín, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
An attractive pair of vintage table lamps produced by Elektroinstala Děčín in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. The lamps combine cylindrical frosted glass shades decorated wi...
Glass, Plastic
Late 1960s Space Age Two-Tone Acrylic Globe Pendant by Massive
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by Belgian manufacturer Massive in the late 1960s, this globe pendant light features a two-tone acrylic construction — a smoked Gray upper hemisphere paired with a clear low...
Metal, Chrome
$1,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Kartell Take Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani, Italian 21 Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The classic icon of the bedside lamp is revisited by Kartell's technology to become an industrial product in a variety of colour shades. The shape of Take is the result of the joinin...
Plastic
1970's Italian Tubular Steel & Glass Coffee / Side Table
Located in Bern, BE
Stylish 1970's Italian Coffee / Side Table. Black tubular steel frame with clear glass tabletop. Simple, contemporary design which seamlessly blends in with most interior styles. In ...
Metal, Steel
Birillo Mazzega-style floor lamp in glass, 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Birillo Mazzega-style floor lamp in glass, 1970
Metal
1980s Tubular Space Age Adjustable Desk or Drafting Table by Brieffe Italy
Located in Bensalem, PA
Adjustable height drafting table with organization. Please look at pictures for overall detail feel free to reach out with any questions
Metal
Space Age Vintage Modular Lavender Leather Togo Sofa Michel Ducaroy 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage authentic corner sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in fabulous lavender pastel color from leather 1970s France. An iconic modular freestanding corner sofa chai...
Leather
XL Wave Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Aloys F. Gangkofner, J.T. Kalmar, Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
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
$408Sale Price|20% Off
Cremewhite Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed in 1969, Joe Colombo’s iconic "Boby 3" portable storage system was produced by Italian manufacturer Bieffeplast and makes savy use of space with its swivel design. It is mad...
Plastic
Vintage Wicker Swiveling Chairs with Chrome Tulip Base, 20th Century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage Pair of Swiveling Wicker Chairs Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : 82x73cm H:72cm SH:37cm Pair of vintage wicker armchairs with chrome tulip bases. Elegant design...
Metal
Swiss made, small, and rare original mechanical Swiza 8 table clock in brass
Located in München, DE
A beautiful, rare, and authentic small SWIZA 8 mechanical brass table clock. Features a fantastic minimalist design. Manufactured in the 1960s. Made in Switzer...
Brass
Chromed Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Sölken
By Charlotte Perriand, Sölken Leuchten, Motoko Ishii, Cosack Leuchten, Staff Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Very high quality processing. Manufacturer: Soelken Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of...
Metal
Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani for Studio Reggiani, Italy, 1960s
By Goffredo Reggiani, Gioffredo Reggiani
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall Italian floor lamp by Goffredo Reggiani made for studio Reggiani in Italy in the 1960´s. The bow shaped floor lamp has a long height adjustable arm made of chromium-plated me...
Metal, Chrome
$13,500
Marc Newson Super Guppy lamp
By Marc Newson, idee
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Super Guppy floor lamp designed by Marc Newson for idee. Marc Newson was inspired, when he saw street lamp in Japan. Aluminum body and glass shade. Matt gray painted body. Dimmerble...
Steel
$2,796Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Pendant Chandelier 1970s Space Age Ufo Atom Lamp Chrome 70s
Located in Berlin, DE
A piece of history: vintage pendant chandelier from the 1970s in space age design Immerse yourself in a time when design and innovation went hand in hand. Our 1970s vintage pendant ...
Glass
Willy Guhl, desipair of Concrete Ball Armchairs, circa 1970s
By Willy Guhl
Located in leucate, FR
Pair of ball armchairs created by designer Willy Guhl. Sculptural armchairs, organic design reminiscent of a mushroom. Ideal for a garden or around a ...
Concrete
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
Surrealistic Oil Painting on Canvas, 1970s, Signed
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage framed oil painting on canvas, 1970. Depicts a woman with pill, standing in a moonlit landscape. Signed with R.Boutens, 70. Dimensions: 108 W x 88 H x 3.5 D cm.
Canvas, Paint
Large Golden Space Age Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy, Tom Dixon
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful Space Age pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very noble and a very special design object. A spectacular play of light is created. Manufacturer: Peill and Putzle...
Metal
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
$1,021Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1970s Backlit Orange Wall Mirror, Italian Design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Backlit wall mirror with an octagonal orange wooden frame, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, fully functional, with signs of wear. DIMENSIONS: Height 82 cm; Widt...
Glass, Wood
Set of 4 Ciambotto chairs by De Pas, D’Urbino e Lomazzi for Pozzi, Italy 1979
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Pozzi
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite set of four Ciambotto chairs combines the warmth of natural materials with the elegance of Italian design. Crafted in ash wood with a rich brown finish, each chair is ...
Straw, Ash
Space Age green ceramic table lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age green ceramic table lamp Italy 1960s Green hand painted ceramic, brass Space age fabric lampshade included H 47 cm - 26 cm diam. Conditions: excellent consistent with ...
Ceramic, Fabric
Space Age Vintage Chromed Metal Telescope Floor Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage chromed metal floor lamp with a curved base and a telescope arm from 1960s, Germany. While the telescope tube arm is adjustable...
Metal
White Space Age Table Lamp in Opaline Glass by Holmegaard, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An elegant space age table light made from white opaline glass and featuring an UFO shaped shade in frosted glass. The base was made at Holmegaard in Denmark during the 1970s. Workin...
Glass, Opaline Glass
Mid-century ufo cocoon hanging pendant lamp with brass 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Absolutely stunning ufo pendant hanging lamp with patinated brass attributed to Italy although Germany is also very well known for its cocoon lamps. The brass is in a lovely patinate...
Brass
1970 Italian Design Space Age Chrome Glass Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Italian Table Lamp 1970 Chrome Metal Base Glass blown Shade Glass in perfect condiction Perfect working order
Metal
Brown and Cream Ceramic Pair of Wall Lamps by PAN Leuchten, 1970s Germany
By PAN Keramik
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brown and Cream Ceramic Pair of Wall Lamps by PAN Leuchten, 1970s Germany 2 pair available Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps...
Ceramic
Space Age Vintage Red Plastic Dining Chairs Four Steen Ostergaard Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age four ( 4 ) red plastic vintage dining chairs designed by Steen Ostergaard 1966 for Cado Norway 1971. A set of wonderful red 4 ( four ) dining chairs from plastic with black...
Fabric, Plastic
Set of 2 Pink Glass Table Lamps Space Age Design Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Set of 2 pink glass table lamps Space Age Design Italy, 1980s Now free shipping worldwide! Discover the set of 2 pink glass table lamps in vintage space age design from Italy. These...
Glass
XL Wave Pendant Lamp by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Aloys F. Gangkofner, J.T. Kalmar, Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large smoked glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The design and materials create a fantastic play of light in the room. Very high-quality workmanship and a...
Metal
$1,522Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vittorio Balli & Romeo Ballardini style Space Age table lamps, Italy, 1970s
By Sirrah
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Pair of Space Age Italian mushroom-shapped table lamps from the 70s. The structure is made of chrome-plated silver steel, with an opaline glass shade. Very much in the style of the l...
Steel, Chrome
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
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 Modern Pair of Delta Wall Lights by Sergio Mazza for Artemide- Italy
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Argelato, BO
This pair of Delta wall lamps was designed by Italian designer Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s. This highly successful model won the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award in 1960. ...
Metal
1970s 10-stack Red & White Plastic Modular Cabinet Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Buffalo, NY
\. SET 10 AVAIL.. *********NOTE PRICED PER UNIT.******* VINTAGE (OLD) Anna Castelli for Kartell. Red and White stacking storage / nightstands or end tables.. sliding plastic doors...
Plastic
Dark Brown Ceramic Round Wall or Ceiling Light Stripes and Holes, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. In excellent condition, in the style of Axella. A beautiful wall light that com...
Ceramic
1970s UNIVERSUM Wall Clock with Radio by Adriano Rampoldi for Quelle Versand
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s UNIVERSUM Wall Clock with Radio. Designed by Adriano Rampoldi for Quelle Mail Order (Germany). Made in Italy. Includes the original German instruction manual and invoi...
Metal
Krokus armchair in celadon blue velvet, Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB, 1970s
By Lennart Bender, Ulferts Swedish
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous Krokus armchair by Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB, Sweden, 1970s. Fully reupholstered in Kvadrat Gentle 2 celadon blue velvet. A sculptural and poetic silhouette combined wit...
Velvet, Plastic
$2,119Sale Price|10% Off
Late 20th Century Chromed Space Age "UfO" Floor Lamp in the Style of Reggiani
By Reggiani
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning vintage Italian-made floor lamp dating back to the 1970s, or if you prefer to the futuristic "Space Age" era, a time when the thrill for rocket launches, space explorations ...
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
$128Sale Price|35% Off
1980’s Metal Pendant Lamp by Vrieland Design, The Netherlands
Located in Bern, BE
Late 1970's, early 1980’s Metal Pendant Lamp by Vrieland Design, The Netherlands. Metallic gold shade with approximately 4 meter cable. Design: Vrieland Design, The Netherlands Produ...
Metal
Space Age Green Metal Adjustable Side Table by Zanotta, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Green Metal Adjustable Side Table by Zanotta, 1970s, Italy Measurements : Height: 70 cm Diameter : 55 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have any questions.
Metal
Space Age Red Black Vintage Plastic Television Discoverer by Philips Netherlands
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage red and plastic television named discoverer, which was manufactured by Philips, Netherlands, 1980s. Its outstanding shape makes this design piece so fascinating. T...
Glass, Plastic
Space age Red magazine rack, France 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Red aluminum magazine rack France 1970s H: 20.5 x 40 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use. Newly repainted
Metal
Quadrifoglio Floor Lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini, manufactured by Meblo
By Harvey Guzzini, Meblo, Gae Aulenti
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare floor lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini. The model is called Quadrifoglio, due to its 4-arm stand, which holds a beautifully designe...
Steel
Rare Sculptural Chair in Alpaca, Italy, 1970s / 80s
By Eero Saarinen, Mario Bellini, Joe Colombo, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Mohair, Wood
Chromed Metal and Opaline Wall Light by Andre Ricard for Metalarte, Spain, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this set of Chromed Metal and Opaline Wall Lights by Andre Ricard for Metalarte, originating from Spain in the 1970s, offers a rare opportunity to acquire both functiona...
Chrome