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.
$1,582 / set
Zodiac Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1950s
By Lita, Jacques Biny
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The pair of Zodiac Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita, crafted in the 1950s, represents a perfect blend of mid-century modern design and exceptional craftsmanship. Jacques Biny, a reno...
Metal
Dutch vintage white plastic space age side table/bar cart, by Marc Held fr Flair
Space Age 3 Balls Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
20th century Space Age 3 balls pendant lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Kaiser Leuchten Fantastic 3 opal ball glass grey metal body atomic age ceiling lamp 1970s Germany La...
Metal
dining chair set by Rudi Bonzanini for Tecnosalotto - 1970s Italy
By Tecnosalotto, Rudi Bonzanini
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- set of 4 x dining chairs designed by Rudi Bonzanini für Tecnosalotto - italian made in the 1970s - leather and chrome plated - outstanding condition
Steel
$975Sale Price|57% Off
Fiberglass Gaia Chair, Carlo Bartoli for Arflex, 1960s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fiberglass Gaia armchair in a creamy high-gloss finish by Italian designer Carlo Bartoli for Arflex. Refinished and in excellent condition.
Fiberglass
Small Azure & Orange Murano Glass 1960s Ashtray by Pierre Cardin for Venini
By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Pierre Cardin
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This small ashtray was designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and manufactured by Venini for Pierre Cardin in the 1960s. It is executed in electric bl...
Murano Glass
Luigi Colani Big Space Age Plastic Sculptural Chair 70s Der Colani
By Lübke, Luigi Colani
Located in Osnabrück, NDS
A rare big organic formed Polyethylene Chair from the 70s : "Der Colani" named chair by Burkhard Lübke/Top System ,Gütersloh,Germany was designed 1970/71 by Luigi Colani . This chair...
Plastic
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...
Metal
Model 4970 Black Bedside Table by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s, Italy
By Kartell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model 4970 Black Bedside Table by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s, Italy No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: Width: 38 cm Depth: 38 cm Height: 49...
Plexiglass
Opal Glass Pair of Sconces by Keuco, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass Pair of Sconces by Keuco, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light bulbs. Each...
Metal
$346Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare Space Age Picnic Set ‘Pic Boll’ by Carlo Viglino for Guzzini, 1960s
By Guzzini
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful space age picnic set ‘Pic Boll’ designed by Carlo Viglino in 1968 and produced by Guzzini, Italy in the 60s and 70s. This lovely 6 person picnic features a plastic sphere ...
Plastic
$1,125Sale Price / set|50% 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
1970s Ewald Kröner art wall rug
By Ewald Kröner
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- rare artistic wall rag by Ewald Kröner 1970s Germany - wool vintage rug in excellent condition - rising sun - signed Kröner
Wool
Space Age Flushmount by Mazzega, Carlo Nason in Murano Glass, Italy, Ca 1970
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern flushmount lamp by Mazzega, most likely designed by Carlo Nason, circa 1970, consisting on 3 clear murano glass pieces that slide into a grey/silver lacquered base...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Postmodern 1970's Marble & Polished Chrome Table Desk Spot Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Faboulous multidirectional chrome & marble spot desk Italian lamp , circa 1970's great condition we have polished and rewired the lamp nice and heavy quality .
Marble, Chrome
Vintage Mottahedeh Glazed Ceramic Hobnail Frog
By Mottahedeh
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with whimsical charm and high-end craftsmanship with this vintage Mottahedeh glazed ceramic frog. A celebrated name in fine porcelain and ceramic decor, Mottahedeh ...
Ceramic
"Birillo" floor lamp by Carlo Nason, manufactured by AV Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
A stunning "Birillo" floor lamp made of Murano glass, designed by the renowned Italian designer Carlo Nason for the AV Mazzega glassworks in the 1970s. This iconic lamp stands out f...
Steel
Rare Pedestal Dining Table by Raymond Loewy for Doubinski Frères, DF2000 series
By Doubinsky Freres, Raymond Loewy
Located in Beerse, VAN
Look at this rare pedestal dining table from the late 1960s. It was designed by French-American designer Raymond Loewy for Doubinski Frères as part of the futuristic “DF2000” line. ...
Aluminum
Modernist Vintage Steel Glass Coffee Table Francois Monnet 1970s France
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage square coffee table by Francois Monnet from stainless steel and glass 1970s France. A fabulous coffee table in rare size from stainless steel and clear glass with a...
Stainless Steel
Ustensilo Wall Organizer by Dorothee Becker for Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Dorothee Becker, Ingo Maurer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this Design and color Designer - Dorothee Becker Maurer Producer - Design M Model - Ustensilo Wall Organizer Design Period 1970s Materials - Plastic Col...
Plastic
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of "Galaxy" Easy Chairs by Alf Svensson & Ingvar Sandstrom for DUX Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Hard to find as a pair are these Space Age futuristic "Galaxy" swivelling easy chairs by ALF SVENSSON & YNGVAR SANDSTORM for DUX Sweden The design is from 1968 when the space race to the moon and the futuristic Concorde airplane inspired...
Aluminum
Pair of Space Age Post Modern Table Lamps in Black & White After Rougier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of striking & chic tubular table lamps made by Designline. These feature powder coated brass construction. Nice heavy lamps. Takes one standard bulb. Cord is very long with bu...
Brass
Vintage Bamboo Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage bamboo side table captures the effortless elegance of mid-century tropical design. Meticulously crafted from sturdy natural bamboo with beautifully detailed joi...
Bamboo
Raak Amsterdam Attributed Chrome Space Age Orbit Pendant Lamp
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attributed to Raak Amsterdam, this Space Age pendant lamp features a polished chrome sphere encircled by a rotating chrome ring, flanked by two white half-moon dome shades — an orbit...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Woven Rattan Basket Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with artisanal charm and organic texture with this exceptional vintage table lamp, crafted from a traditional tiered woven rattan basket. Inspired by the classic silhouette of Asian wedding baskets...
Brass
Space Age Garden or Patio Ashtray done in Orange Plastic, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare Space Age Ashtray done in orange plastic or acrylic. Clean, simple lines and the vibrant color of this piece are typical symbols of the Space Age...
Plastic
Pyramid Design Opal Glass & Gold Metal Flush Mount by Limburg, 1970s Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pyramid Design Opal Glass and Gold Metal Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1970s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design ceiling lamp. It is very ideal and suitable fo...
Metal
Carlo Nason Mazzega Pendant Lamp for J.T. Kalmar in Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This set of pendant lamps was designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar in the 1960s. It features Mazzega Murano glass leafs. The lamp is executed with 1x E27 Edison screw fit bulb. It is...
Chrome
Walter Leeman Zeppelin Sofa for Velda 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
Rare Zeppelin sofa designed by Walter Leeman in the seventies for Velda. The sofa, thanks to its monumental dimensions and seamless tubular structure, ma...
Steel
Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality black Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft sheepski...
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
Vintage 1970's Lucite Trunk
By Albrizi
Located in New York, NY
Cool lucite trunk, with metal joinery. The cube form case is in good, original clean and ready to use condition, showing some cosmetic wear, notably to th...
Metal
Space Age Freestanding Modular Sofa Green Velvet Wittmann 1970s Austria
By Wittmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage freestanding modular sectional sofa elements model Rhombos from stitched corduroy in green color by Wittmann 1970s Austria. A joyful and livable freestanding and mo...
Metal
Max Sauze Nesting Tables, 1970’s
By Max Sauze
Located in Bern, BE
Set of 1970’s Isocele nesting tables by Max Sauze (set includes 3 tables). Clear glass tabletop with black metal frame. Measurements: Small Table - Height 40cm Width 40cm Depth 40cm...
Metal
Set of 2 Cubist 1970s Modernist Metal Wall or Table Lamps
By Sölken Leuchten, Arteluce, Motoko Ishii, Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive cubist wall or table lamps from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real highlight for every room. The lighting effect of the lamps is extremely beautif...
Metal
Space Age Red Vintage Plastic Wall Hook Coat Rack Benanti e Brunori, Italy, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage red plastic wall hook or coat rack Minivip designed by Benanti e Brunori for Velca Legnano Milano, Italy, 1960s. It is marked at ...
Plastic
Space Age Tulip Swivel Tulip chair Set Line Konrad Schäfer for Lübke, 1970
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A sculptural tulip chair by Konrad Schäfer for Lübke, from the Set-Line series, designed circa 1965. Featuring a white molded seat shell upholstered in rich green velour leather, the...
Metal
$1,728 / item
Space Age Postmodern Zebra Print Accent Chair Caos
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
The Caos Accent Chair celebrates the unexpected beauty that emerges from disorder. With its sculptural curves and dynamic proportions, it turns chaos into harmony—offering a bold yet...
Velvet, Faux Fur
1960s round large Space Age Pop Art aluminum ceiling or wall lamp
Located in München, DE
Minimalist large 1960s Space Age Pop Art ceiling or wall lamp made of matte brushed aluminum. Fully functional with one E27 original metal socket. Appearance changes depending on the...
Metal, Aluminum
$2,850 / set
Vintage Custom Striped Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional pair of custom-crafted lounge chairs by JJ Custom, Inc. embodies the essence of refined American upholstery. Drawing inspiration from the timeless English Roll Arm s...
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
Hanging Coatrack Minivip Benanti E Brunori, Velca Legano, 1970s, Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
MINIVIP closable wall coat racks, produced by the Milanese company Velca, a well-known manufacturer of designer objects, designed by the Italian archi...
Plastic
1970s XXL Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Staff
By Arteluce, Sölken Leuchten, Dieter Witte, Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and very large wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. A wonderful light is created. Manufacturer: Staff Condition: Very good vintage condition wi...
Metal
Pair of Seventies Sectional Cushions Slipper Chairs - France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970s lounge chairs with sectional seat cushions. The cushions are made of four sections connected by straps with buckles. The frame consists of a plastic base upholstered in...
Upholstery, Velvet, Plastic
Exclusive Pair of Sconces by S.J. Despi Barcelona by S.A Metalarte, 1960s, Spain
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Glass Exclusive Pair of Sconces by San Juan Despi Barcelona by S.A. Metalarte, 1960s, Spain Elegant rare high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition...
Brass
Focus Table Lamp by Fabio Lenci for Guzzini, Italy, 1960s
By Fabio Lenci, Guzzini
Located in Brussel, BE
Large Italian table lamp in two parts. A clear, half-brushed, and white acrylic globe is placed on a base made of one bent chromed tube. Named Focus, this Space-Age masterpiece was d...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamps by Goerge Kovacs c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of stacked chrome ball table lamps, by George Kovacs. Circa 1970's, Space Age, Post Modern, Mid Century lamps, in excellent, original, clean and working condition, o...
Chrome
5 Modular Camaleonda Armchairs and Ottomans in Brown Corduroy by Bellini for C&B
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of modular armchairs and poufs in brown corduroy, mod. Camaleonda designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1970. The set consists of 5 elements: - 3 armchairs ( cm 71h x...
Metal, Chrome
Porthole Mirror by Willo Perron for NO GA - Large - Green
By Willo Perron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Porthole Mirror is designed by Willo Perron for NO GA. It’s part of a collection based on the idea of modularity which features six tables and two mirrors in different sizes that...
Glass, Fiberglass
$1,406Sale Price|20% Off
Art/Design Mirror by Eugenio Carmi for Acerbis - late 20th Century
By Acerbis, Eugenio Carmi
Located in Milano, IT
Art Mirror - Decorative Mirror - Designer Mirror - Made in Italy 1980's Decorative geometric wall mirror by Italian artist Eugenio Carmi for furniture brand Acerbis. Designed in the...
Mirror, Wood
Scarce Pair Space Age , Modernist Fiberglass Chairs by Vecta Group
By Vico Magistretti, Vecta Group, Mario Bellini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Looks like something straight off the set of Star Trek / Woody Allen "Sleeper" The Vecta Group in Dallas, TX made these beautifully molded fiberglass office chairs around 1973. A bla...
Fabric, Fiberglass
Space Age Chrome Cascading Waterfall Style Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Modernist Space Age chrome floor lamp, having five chrome vertical uplight arms which form a descending ring, all mounted on a chrome disk form base. This example is in ver...
Chrome
Dining Table "Tulip" with marble top by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an iconic design piece, a Space Age "Tulip" dining table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. It features a cast aluminum base with the m...
Marble, Aluminum
Vintage Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman After Bielecky Brothers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage rattan lounge chair and ottoman, crafted in the style of Bielecky Brothers, embodies the relaxed sophistication of mid-century coastal design. The crisply painted white ...
Fabric, Rattan
$1,728 / item
Space Age Postmodern Cowhide Print Accent Chair Caos
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
The Caos Accent Chair celebrates the unexpected beauty that emerges from disorder. With its sculptural curves and dynamic proportions, it turns chaos into harmony—offering a bold yet...
Fabric, Wood
Malaina Fibreglass Chair by Rodolfo Bonetto for Driade
Located in London, GB
Iconic Malaina fibreglass chair designed by celebrated Italian designer Rodolfo Bonetto for Driade, exemplifying the bold experimental spirit of 1970s Italian modern design. Sculptur...
Fiberglass
Italian floor mirror attributed to Rodolfo Bonetto, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage 'Lipstick' floor mirror designed by Rodolfo Bonetto good condition. Great timeless design 1970s - Italy Dimensions: Height: 164cm/64.56" Ref.: 52364515
Glass, Plastic
Italian Space Age Floor or Table Lamp, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Praha, CZ
Floor or table lamp attributed to Carlo Nason and Mazzega. Made in Italy in 1970s. The two-way switch allows to light the upper, lower or both bulbs. 2x40W, E25-E27 bulbs Very good o...
Chrome
$685Sale Price / set|50% Off
Space Age Table Lamps By Helena Tynell For Orion Leuchten, 1960s, Set Of 2
Located in Zohor, SK
These are great table lamps! Produced in Austria in 1960s by Orion Leuchten company. Original labels still attached. Designed by Helena Tynell with her typical bubble glass shields. ...
Glass, Plastic
Foglia - '643' Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli, Italy 1969 (First Edition)
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Argelato, BO
Foglia - '643' table light made by Elio Martinelli, 1969. An authentic icon of 60s Italian design, a table lamp with an unmistakable Space Age taste, which will give style and energ...
Plastic
Eichhoff Space Age Halogen Table Lamps, Mocha Brown, Germany, 1970s
By Eichhoff
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of telescope Halogen Table lamp. Mocha Brown . Halogen . good condition . Manufactured by Eichhoff 1970s
Plastic