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.
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
$594Sale Price|60% Off
Mid Century Cascade Chandelier in Chrome, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Herentals, BE
Cascade pendant with 3 chrome globes 1970s. The cascade pendant has 3 chrome globes with a black detail around and a chorme ceiling plate. The height of the 3 globes can be adjuste...
Chrome
$2,091Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 15 space age flush mount lamps by Cosack Leuchten, Germany 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Large set of 15 space age flush mount lamps. The have a trumpet or tulip style shape. The measure 10cm in diameter and 11 cm in height (height measured without a bulb). Suitable for e27 LED, halogen and normal bulbs. Made by German company Cosack in the 1960s. All the lamps are in good used condition with minimal signs of age and use. They come without a bulb. The socket is a standard e27 screw socket. They are intended for hardwiring to a wall or ceiling junction box. The lamps are suitable for both European and US use depending on the voltage of the bulb used. Cosack Leuchten Founded in 1848 by the 3 brothers...
Metal
Transparent Glass Pair of Sconces by Artemide, 1970s, Italy
By Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Transparent glass pair of sconces by Artemide, 1970s, Italy. Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with E27 standard...
Metal
Mid Century Brown and White Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Big space age mushroom table lamp with large white shade and metal base. The acrylic glass mushroom shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) ligh...
Metal
Pop Art Pair of Sconces by Sölken Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pop Art Rare pair of sconces by Sölken Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. They can be use as ceiling lamp Lamps are i...
Metal
Flower Design White Plexiglass Pair of Table Lamps, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Design White Plexiglass Wonderful Pair of Table Lamps, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. It has European plug. It can be converted to other countries...
Plexiglass
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no37)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:37) This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czecho...
Metal, Aluminum
Space Age Chrome Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Lightolier c 1977
Located in New York, NY
Incredible iconic Space Age chandelier designed by Motoko Ishii, made in Lightolier as part of their sought after Space Crystal collection. The chandelier features 28 arms, each hav...
Chrome
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...
Metal
$2,600 / item
Space-Age Mercury Glass Pendant
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Space-age mercury glass bulb form pendant.
Mercury Glass
Alan Fletcher Space Age White Yellow Melamine Clam Ashtray 1970s Spain NOS
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Clam ashtray by Alan Fletcher is an authentic New Old Stock example of his iconic 1970s space-age design. Manufactured in moulded melamine resin and ...
Plastic
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
Velella, Ceiling or Wall Lamp by I Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brussel, BE
Beautiful flush-mount or wall lamp made of a lacquered metal base with a wide, dome-shaped shade of blown, glossy white opaline glass that provides a beautiful, warm ambient light. N...
Metal
“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
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
Gerard Le Fe Fibreglass Chair for Prisunic Editions, France, circa 1970
By Prisunic
Located in London, GB
Prisunic editions was both a manufacturer and retailer founded in France during 1968. The company’s aim was to revolutionise the furniture industry within France offering the consumer a cutting edge product and retail experience. Prisunic editions sold its futuristic designs often from moulded plastic and fiberglass through a catalogue. Their approach was guided by a desire to create impactful design that was affordable to the masses. Their project attracted highly regarded designers from across Europe such as Marc Held, Gae Aulenti and Terence Conran. This chair’s form is very much a consequence of the moulding process employed. The chairs soft undulating curves are not an aesthetic decision per se but in fact the result of engineering. The chair is in good structural and cosmetic condition with minor signs of use and sits like a dream with our Marc Berthier Ozoo desk...
Fiberglass
$5,228 / set
Cream & Green Nesting Tables
Located in Paris, FR
Cream & Green Nesting Tables - 20th Century One high side table and one low side table, profiled column base, smooth, round top in molded and lacquered fiber-reinforced concrete. D...
Concrete
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
Cocoon and Bamboo Table Lamp by Linus Bopp Limbach , 1970s, Germany
By Linus Bopp
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon and Bamboo Table Lamp by Linus Bopp Limbach , 1970s, Germany Cocoon shades & bamboo body Minimal and natural design Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cable and ...
Resin, Bamboo
$1,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
Robert Sonneman Chrome Articulating Eyeball Floor Lamp
Located in New Windsor, NY
Chrome articulating eyeball floor lamp by Robert Sonneman. Black powder coated iron base that support a slender chrome stem ending in the eyeball orb lamp at the top. Adjustable so i...
Steel, Chrome, Iron
$1,626Sale Price|20% Off
Space age diabolo floor lamp, Italy 1970s
By Parker Knoll, Stilnovo, Roger Ferraud
Located in ECHT, NL
Large diabolo or hourglass shaped floor lamp. Skillfully made of metal wire with a plastic and thread shade. Fitted with two E27 sockets. One for lighting the upper half and one for ...
Metal, Wire
Pierre Cardin Silver-Plated Picture Frame, France, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale this elegant vintage silver-plated picture frame designed by Pierre Cardin, dating from the 1970s. Showcasing the bold and sophisticated aesthetic s...
Silver Plate
Paperweight in solid transparent acrylic, 1970s.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paperweight in solid transparent acrylic, 1970s.
Acrylic
Space Age Vide Poche in Total White Ceramic By Parravicini Ceramiche, Italy 60s
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a large Vide Posche with a sculptural and unusual shape, made in Italy between the 60s and 70s by the factory " Parravicini Ceramiche ", as attested by the adhesiv...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Caramel Round Glass Pendant Lamp by Staff, 1980s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Caramel round glass pendant lamp by Staff, 1980s Germany Very beautiful, heavy and rare design pendant lamp. Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works wit...
Metal
1970s Drukov Brno Opaline Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant vintage table lamp manufactured by Drukov Brno in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. The lamp features a refined minimalist composition with stacked...
Metal, Brass
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
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
4 Amorphous Glass & Orange Metal Chandelier by Moderne Leuchten, 1970s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
4 amorphous glass & orange metal chandelier by Moderne Leuchten, 1970s Germany Very beautiful and rare design pendant lamp. Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This...
Metal
Guido Faleschini Italian Astro Chrome and Taupe Suede Armchairs for i4 Mariani
Located in Conversano, IT
Overview A distinctive set of six Astro armchairs designed by Studio Tecnico Mariani and Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani in 1979, combining sculptural chrome-plated tubular steel fra...
Steel
Modernistic Kai Ruokonen Ceiling Pendant in Brass, White & Green, Finland 1970s
By Kai Ruokonen
Located in Helsinki, FI
A strikingly modernist ceiling pendant by Finnish designer Kai Ruokonen (Finnmark), defined by its bold brass slats paired with a vivid green acrylic band that wraps around a crisp w...
Brass
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
A RADICAL Constructivist FLOOR LAMP by ANGELO BROTTO, for ESPERIA, Italy 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare floor lamp by Angelo Brotto, Esperia edition, Italy 1960-1970. Inspired by Constructivism, Modernism and Space Age this floor lamp has an X base in black lacquered metal, a ce...
Metal
1970 Italian Design Space Age Metal Chrome Pair Table Lamps
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Table Lamps Italian Design 1970 Rare Pair of Lamps Tubular Chrome Metal with cylindrical weight at the base Nice craftsmanship Unknown designer. Great state of conservation...
Metal, Chrome
$1,672Sale 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
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
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
6 Opaline Glass Balls and Chrome Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
6 opaline glass balls and chrome wall lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s Space Age rare design 6 amorphous opal glasses and chrome body Manufactured in Germany Lamp is in perfe...
Metal
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
Pair of Outdoor Contemporary Armchairs by Tait, Australia
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Introduction A stylish pair of contemporary outdoor armchairs manufactured by Tait, one of Australia's leading furniture makers. Featuring sculptural moulded polymer seats suspended...
Stainless Steel
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
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
Space Age Sconce in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconces made in clear and purple Murano glass and chromed metal, Italy, circa 1970 design attributed to Carlo Nason and manufactured by Mazzega. It takes 4 e14 bulbs.
Chrome
$1,885Sale Price / set|35% Off
Bar Stools Midcentury From Steel and Wood White Gold, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of white and gold bar stools from Italy, circa 1970 - priced as a pair Very stylish pair of barstools with a graphical wooden white s...
Brass, Steel
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...
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
Vintage Japanese Floor Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah
By Sirrah
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Original japense floor lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah - Italy.
Metal, Steel
Studio Brocky Space-Age Yellow Mohair & Chrome ‘Vanguard’ Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
A daring ode to the iconic curves and raw energy of the glam rock era, the Vanguard Lounge Chair draws inspiration from the silhouettes of classic electric guitars. Its sculptural fo...
Stainless 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
$308Sale Price|40% Off
Triangular Murano Glass Bowl in Blue and Pink Attributed to Oball, Italy, 1970s
Located in Glasgow, GB
This triangular Murano glass bowl in blue and pink, attributed to Oball and produced in Italy in the 1970s, reflects the expressive use of color and freeform shaping associated with ...
Murano Glass
Large Gilted Semi Pendant by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Large “Semi” pendant lamp designed by Danish architects Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, Denmark. One of the most recognizable examples of Scandinavian lighting de...
Metal
1 of 2 Large Sputnik Flushmount or Wall Sconce by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Vintage Sputnik lamps from the 1970s manufactured by Cosack, Germany, 1970s. This lamp can be used as a ceiling lamp, or as a wall lamp. Wonderful glass shape and light effe...
Brass
Brass Floor Lamps by La Murrina Murano Glass, Italy, 1990s
By La Murrina
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Impressive and very decorative floor lamp or huge table lamp by the editor La Murrina Murano. Blown glass sphere with iron oxid, which gives it this bronze color. Simple and elegant ...
Brass
Vintage Sputnik Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
A mid-century modern chandelier from the 1960s in a classic Sputnik design. It features a central brass sphere with ten radiating arms for bulbs. The piece is original, fully functio...
Brass
Space Age Table Lamp by Mario Barbaglia & Marco Colombo for Paf Studio, Italy 80
By PAF Studio, Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo
Located in Lucija, SI
Beautiful Yellow classic Desk Lamp, design by Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo, was produced by PAF Studio Milan Italy in '80s. Model Dove/Pigeon. The lamp is in good condition, it ...
Metal
Alan Fletcher Space Age Green Brown Melamine Clam Ashtray Spain 1970s NOS
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Clam ashtray by Alan Fletcher is an authentic New Old Stock example of his iconic 1970s space-age design, produced in Spain by EFMEN. Preserved unuse...
Plastic
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
Brass & Nickel Plated Metal 1960s round mirrors, set of 2
Set of 2 wall mirrors in brass, nickel-plated and painted metal. Their design, quality and style are reminiscent of similar contemporary products from A...
Brass, Nickel
1970 Museum Wall Clock by Nathan Horwitt for Howard Miller/ POP MODERN SPACEAGE
By Nathan Horwitt, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
1970 "Museum Wall Clock" model 622-342 Pop Modernist / Space age design by Nathan George Horwitt for Howard Miller featuring a white enameled steel frame with a composite pressboard...
Steel