Space Age Furniture
SPACE AGE STYLE
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.
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Style: Space Age
Two 1960s Gaetano Sciolari Space Age Chrome Aluminum and Glass Ceiling Lights
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing set of two iconic 7 lights ceiling fixtures also usable as wall lights designed by Gaetano Sciolari and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties. The two fixtures are new, never used in an house, we bought them in a big lot of a closing shop in Italy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1960s Gaetano Sciolari Space Age Aluminum and Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Never used space age wall sconce designed by Gaetano Sciolari and manufactured in Italy by Stilkronen in the Sixties , they came from an important lighting shop in Italy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum, Metal
Danish Space Age Ceiling Light by Claus Bolby for Cebo, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Manufactured by Cebo Industries, Denmark in 1975. Brown and amber colored acrylic exterior, brass center tube and supporting brass chain. Measures: Height 10.15 inches, diameter 9.75 inches.
Please do have a look at my other Danish and Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and curious antiques for...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
1970s Space Age Aluminium Table Lamp Attributed to Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An Italian table lamp designed and manufactured in the Seventies, often attributed to Arredoluce, good quality of this Space Age table lamp confirm that. It works 110-240 volts and n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Wood, Paper
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no35)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:35)
This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czecho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Large Bolla Wall or Ceiling Light Elio Martinelli (Designer), 1960s, Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Extra Large Bolla wall or ceiling lamp. Design by Elio Martinelli produced by his
company Martinelli Luce in the 1960s Italy .4 Large E27 bulbs needed. Plastic shade
on a Metal b...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Vintage Sculptural Bubble Glass Table or Bedside Lights, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of blown glass and chrome table / bedside lights.
Italy, 1970s.
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Space Age pendant light, Sputnik model from the 1960s with 9 globes.
Located in LYON, FR
Superb chrome-plated metal Sputnik pendant light with 9 glass globes. In excellent condition. E14 bayonet sockets, all original.
A superb piece.
Dimensions: H48 x D40 cm
Category
1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass
Modernist Grey Sconces in Bend Lucite from Sönnico Oslo, 1970s
By Sonnico
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of grey bend Lucite wall lights. Manufactured and sold via Sönnico in Oslo Norway. Anonymous designer in the style of Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. The lights features original ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Lucite
Large 1960s Space Age Kaiser brass ceiling lamp with 12 white glass balls
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large original 60s Kaiser brass ceiling lamp with 12 large glass balls.
Great sixties Space Age Design. Twelve E14 sockets for a maximum of 40W each for glare-free light.
V...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tableau type sérigraphie en damier cinétique sur aluminium, design abstrait
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Tableau type sérigraphie en damier cinétique sur plaque d’aluminium des années 70, design abstrait italien dans le style de Victor Vasarely, couleurs noir, vert et jaune fluo, encadr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Side Table by Allegri, 1970’s
Located in Brussel, BE
Hight adjustable side table in black lacquered metal with two glass shelves and four wheels, designed by Allegri Parma in the 1970’s.
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Table d'appoint réglable en hauteur en métal l...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Flush Lamp from Cosack
Located in München, DE
Wonderful wall lamp or ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
Very high quality and massive processing.
An enrichment for every home.
The design of the glasses creates an exciting, fiery pl...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brass Square Design 4 Head Ceiling Lamp by Cosack, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass square design 4 head ceiling lamp by Cosack, 1970s, Germany.
Designed and manufactured for Gebrüder Cosack.
Rare Minimalist design flushmount or wall lamp
Original label...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Opaline Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful sputnik pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The 6 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light.
The lamp has a very high quality finish.
Very contemporary design with a fantas...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Plastic Ceiling Wall Lamp Atlas 24 by Woja, the Netherlands 1960-1970
By Woja
Located in Herentals, BE
Rare purple plastic ceiling wall lamp kit from Woja with original box.
The lamp comes from an old store stock and was unused, it was taken out of the box and...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Set of Three Geometric Glass Ceiling Wall Flushmounts Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three vintage textured glass flushmounts ceiling or wall lights.
Germany, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chrome and Gold Metal Pendant Lamp by TZ, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Chrome and Gold Metal pendant lamp by TZ, 1970s, Germany
Lampshade is in good condition and very clean.
This lamp works with E27 light bulb.
Wired and suitable to use with 220...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian space age table lamps in opaline glass and steel, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age table lamps in opaline glass and steel, 1970s
Pair of table lamps with spherical diffuser in opaline glass. The structure is in steel rod. Space Age.
1970s
Good con...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage 70s Vanity Box – Retro Portable Beauty Organizer with Mirror
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the glamour of the 1970s with this vintage vanity box, a compact and stylish beauty organizer.
Made in Hong Kong under a UK patent, this charming piece features a bold red...
Category
1970s Hong Kong Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Glass
Vintage 1970s Yellow Wall Lamps by Emmedi, Italian Design New Old Stock
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Striking pair of 1970s wall lamps made in Italy by Emmedi. These iconic pieces feature a glossy yellow enameled metal shade with sleek black accents, embodying the playful yet sophis...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Large 1970s German Peill & Putzler Domed Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
A large Mid Century Modern 1970s German Peill & Putzler domed frosted glass ceiling flush mount ceiling light. The frosted cloud-like white swirls around the grey tinted glass are s...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Ice Glass Table Lamp from Doria
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large golden Big Ball table lamp by Doria from the 1960s.
Very elegant Hollywood Regency design with a fantastically glamorous look.
The structure in the glass cre...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bicolor Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Impressive Holywood Regency chandelier from the 1970s.
The lamp looks very noble and elegant due to the two-tone design.
Impressive contemporary design and an asset to any home.
An e...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no27)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:27)
This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czecho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Italian space age iridescent glass chandelier Sona by Carlo Nason Lumenform 1970
By Carlo Nason, Lumenform
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age iridescent glass chandelier Sona by Carlo Nason for Lumenform, 1970s
Chandelier mod. Sona with adjustable and spherical diffuser in iridescent glass. On one side th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Golden Adjustable Acrylic Space Age Table Lamp
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Plexiglas table lamp from the 1970s.
Very good workmanship and unusual design.
The swiveling head creates different lighting moods.
Condition:
Very good vintage con...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Standing Fluorescent Tube Floor Lamp, 1980s, Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
A typical design lamp from the 1980s. This lamp is a standing TL Tube in a white frame with a White front raster. its in a good vintage condition with only...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Tan Leather 1970's
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of two available
Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Green Attitude Lounge Chair by Morten Voss for Fritz Hansen, 2007
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
An original Fritz Hansen 'attitude' Lounge chair designed by Morten Voss.
Early 2000s - Denmark
Beautiful flashy green coloured fabric.
Dimensions:
Height: 70cm
Width: 65cm
Depth:...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Cascading Lamp by Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Impressive cascade lamp from the 1970s.
Exceptional design and a real eye-catcher for any room.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
Very high quality workmanship....
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Gold Metal Triple Tube Pair of Ceiling Lamps by TZ, 1960s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Space Age Antique gold metal triple tube mini pair of ceiling lamps by TZ, 1960s, Germany
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps
Lamps are in very good condition.
These...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Suite de 4 chaises italiennes vintage Gastone Rinaldi en métal chromé et galette
Located in BESANÇON, FR
4 chaises vintage des années 70, attribuées au designer italien Gastone Rinaldi, splendide design, en métal chromé, galettes neuves en tissu bouclettes blanc. Très bon état général a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Steel Floor Lamp by Reggiani, 1970
By Reggiani, Nanda Vigo
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary and rare floor lamp produced by Reggiani and inspired by Nanda Vigo in the late 1970s, referencing the stunning "Geometral" series.
The lamp consists of a circular pole...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
1st Series of Pecorelle Sofa, Cini Boeri for Arflex
By Cini Boeri
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Sofa model Pecorelle designed in the 1970s by Cini Boeri for Arflex, awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1979 and now an emblematic model of the brand.
This is a first edition, preserve...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Wood
1960 by Poliarte Italian Design Murano Pair of Table Lamps
By Poliarte
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of table lamps
Glass cubes in perfect condition
Perfect working order.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Wall Lamps Space Age Design Pair of Sculpture Sconces
Located in Brescia, IT
Steel sconces
5 light bulbs for each lamp.
Excellent condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
Goffredo Reggiani 1970's Floor Lamp with 3 Lights
Located in Parma, IT
Articulated floor lamp with 3 lights by Goffredo Reggiani, 1970s.
Structure in chromed metal and brass with wrought iron base.
Top with flex...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
1970s Modernist Space Age Bubble Glass Flush Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very impressive Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1970s.
Exceptional design and very high-quality workmanship.
The lamp is a highlight for every room.
A particularly sparkling light i...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Space Age Arco Floor Lamp, Chrome Metal, Three arches extendable
By Reggiani
Located in Milano, IT
Offered here is a vintage, sculptural floor lamp produced in Italy in the early 1970s. It is not labeled, but based on the appearance, material, joints and manufacture quality it is...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Aluminium Wall Lamps by JT Kalmar, Modell RS 3 WL, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Saarburg, RP
Set of 2 x Aluminium Wall Lamps by J.T. Kalmar- 1970s
JT Kalmar wall lamps are a remarkable work of art that combines modern design with aesthetic...
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Huge Sputnik Chandelier Flush Mount with Bubble Glass Globes Germany, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Huge Sputnik chandelier with six large blown bubble glass globes.
Germany, 1960s
Lamp sockets: 6x E27 (US E26)
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
White Glass, Aluminum & Plastic Black & White Pendant by Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This out of production pendant was made from a white opaline glass shade with a shaped silver aluminum reflector. The lamp features 2 different illuminations: one diffused light from...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pop Art Orange Plastic Polyester Ufo Design Lovely Table Lamp, 1970s, Italy
By Arteluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pop art orange plastic polyester UFO design lovely table lamp, 1970s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suita...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Orange Metal 10 Socket Tubes Exclusive Large Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Orange metal 10 socket tubes exclusive large pair of sconces, 1970s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist sconces
Lamps are in very good condition.
These lamps works with 10xE1...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no32)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:29)
This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czecho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Floor Spot Lamp, Italian, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice standing spot light. polished aluminum spotlight. very good quality.
If you need to light out something. Great looking piece.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Clear Lucite table lighter, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Clear Lucite table lighter,
Italian manufacture 1970s
H 13 × 5 × 5 cm
Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Lucite
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe sconces or wall lights.
Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
Price is ...
Category
2010s European Space Age Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Opaline Space Age Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s.
The 5 special glass lampshades spread a pleasant light.
The lamp has a very high quality finish.
Very contemporary design with a fanta...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Beech
1970s Space Age Set of Four Large Chromed Steel Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Four chromed steel wall lights made in Italy in the 1970s, good conditions overall, work with 110-240 volts and need four regular bulbs each one.
This set of four wall sconces from t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Original 1970s Space Age Staff Pendant Lamp with Copper Shade in Mint Condition
Located in München, DE
Very elegant, rare, large original 1970s Staff pendant lamp with a copper shade.
Great Space Age design from the 1970s.
Copper shade painted white...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Copper
Space Age furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Space Age furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Mazzega Murano, Artemide, Kartell, and Joe Colombo. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $650,000 while the average work can sell for $1,719.
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