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.
Italian Mid-Century Natural Leather Space Age Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A stunning pair of armchairs made in Italy in the 1970s. The seat is very comfortable and supportive. The pads are still original and in very good condition. Original natural leather...
Metal
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
Pair of Fat Lava Brown Ceramic Wall Lights, Hustadt Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
Piar of Brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. Measurements: Width: 8.26 in (21 cm) Heigth: 7.87 in (20 cm) Dep...
Ceramic
Luigi Colani Space Age Orbis Longue Chair for COR 1960S
By Luigi Colani
Located in Čelinac, BA
Luigi Colani Orbis Longue Chair for COR 1960s
Fabric
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
Stool "Small" by Castiglioni for Valenti, Italy, 1970s
By Giorgio Gaviraghi, Giorgina Castiglioni, Aldo Lanza, Valenti
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Iconic and minimalist, the "Small" stool designed by Giorgina Castiglioni, Giorgio Gaviraghi, Aldo Lanza and produced by Valenti perfectly embodies radical Italian design of the 1970...
Plastic
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
Porthole Mirror by Willo Perron for NO GA - Large - Anthracite
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
Sergio Giobbi "PITAGORA" table lamp for Metalmobili, Italy, 1970
Located in Padova, IT
Very rare space age Pitagora table lampd designed by Sergio Giobbi for Metalmobili, Italy, 1971. Chromed stainless steel structure, purple plexiglass petals.
Steel
Red Gaudi Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s, Set of 4
Located in Rouen, FR
Édités par Artemide dans les années 70, ces fauteuils Gaudi signés Vico Magistretti sont devenus des classiques du design italien. Avec leur silhouette sculpturale en polypropylène m...
Plastic
German Vintage Brass and Glass Sputnik Flushmount Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful six-arm matte glass and brass bubble Sputnik chandelier. Germany, 1960s.
Brass
Space Age Red Metal Single Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Red Metal Single Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany Adjuastable head with plexi cover Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamp. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works wit...
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
1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson brass pendant lamp, Model T 598, by Markaryd, Sweden
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson brass pendant lamp by Markaryd. Made in Sweden. The shade and canopy are crafted from solid brass; the interior of the shade is painted white. Feat...
Brass
Model 905 Chairs with armrest by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1960s, Set of 4
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 4 rare dining chairs mod. 905 designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in the '60s. Black laquered wooden structure with red brick & black leather seat and backrest. Pretty go...
Leather, Wood
Wammes Lounge Chair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
The Wammes lounge chair, designed by Gerard van den Berg in the early 1970s and produced by Montis in the Netherlands. The design is defined by its generous cream padded leather upho...
Leather
Large Peil & Putzler Bubble Glass and Chrome Globe Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Space Age pendant light with an extra large glass globe and chrome-plated hardware. The globe is made of hand blown bubble glass and has a diameter of 16 in. Executed in ...
Metal
Pair of Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights
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 f...
Alabaster
1960s copper slat pendant lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd Sweden
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s slat pendant lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd. Great Space Age design. The shade is made of copper-plated brass. Made in Sweden. Very nice, pleasant, glare-fre...
Brass, Copper
Lusch Erzeugnis Space Age Swivel Mushroom Stool, Gray Chenille, 1960's
Located in Hanover, MA
Space Age West German 1960’s stool or ottoman with an upholstered domed mushroom cap seat in gray chenille that swivels on a plastic tulip form base. Marked Lusch Erzeugnis on the u...
Upholstery, Plastic
Joe Columbo styled Space Age Targa Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman
By Joe Colombo
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very sculptural Space Age Targa lounge chair with ottoman having green leatherette headrest and ottoman . Unique and very well crafted with smooth lines...
Plastic
1970s Space Age Platform Bed by Fratelli Prosperio, Integrated Lighting & Radio
By Fratelli Prosperio
Located in Buxton, GB
RARE 1970s Space Age Hollywood Regency Bed – Integrated Audio & Lighting Step into the golden era of futuristic luxury with this incredible 1970s Italian-style platform bed. A ...
Velvet, Wood
Porthole Mirror by Willo Perron for NOGA - Small - Burgundy Red
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
Porthole Mirror by Willo Perron for NO GA - Large - Burgundy Red
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
Max Sauze Nesting Tables, 1970’s
By Max Sauze
Located in Bern, CH
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
Space age - Queen size bed - 1970
Located in Brussels, BE
This exceptional bed set evoques Guido Faleschini iconic Turcoma but in a minimalist aesthetic. We can't verify that it's a true Guido Faleschini but the dimensions, sewing stripes a...
Faux Leather
Plexiglass & Green Metal Single Sconce by Bonalux, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass & Green Metal Single Sconce by Bonalux, 1980s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist outdoor sconce Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard li...
Metal
Nebu Round Wall Mirror, Purple Wood, 1960s Space Age Design
By Nebu
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Round Mirror .Purple color . The mirror itself is a little off center Its intended . Very good quality . Signed Nebu Holland
Wood
Porthole Mirror by Willo Perron for NO GA - Large - Off-White
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
Pair of "Orsay" chairs Italy - 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Forest, BE
The model “Orsay” chair is defined by its bent and welded steel structure, creating a silhouette that is both graphic and light. The seat and backrest, with their enveloping forms, a...
Metal
$117Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Fruit Bowl in the Shape of a Leaf Vallauris France
By Vallauris
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage dish or vide poche dish in the shape of a leaf, made of multi-coloured glazed ceramic, by Vallauris, France, 1960s-70s. In good but used vintage condition, a chip from the t...
Ceramic
Vintage Wall Storage System by Visiva Srl, Italy, 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
A blue ABS plastic wall organizer from the 1970s. Designed and produced by Visiva srl, Milano, Italy, during the 1970's. Similar with the Uten.Silo by Dorot...
Mirror, Plastic
Set of 2 Golden 1970s Wall Lamps by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten, RAAK, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive wall lamps from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real highlight for every room. The lighting effect of the lamps is extremely beautiful and sparkli...
Metal
Quadrifoglio Floor Lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini, manufactured by Meblo
By Gae Aulenti, Harvey Guzzini, Meblo
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
Gianfranco Frattini Ocher 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 ocher velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular cage as s...
Chrome
Red Boby Trolley, Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
By Joe Colombo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
he red Boby trolley, conceived by renowned designer Joe Colombo and produced by Bieffeplast, represents an icon of Italian design in the 1970s. This versatile and functional storage ...
Plastic
Vintage vanity dresser by Studio Kastilia Silvi with blue seat, Italy, 1970's
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Fantastic Mid-Century transformable vanity table in a charming ivory-cream color with its original blue velvet seat. This stunning piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s and is...
Fabric, Mirror, Plastic
Harry's Bar Cocktail Table by Massimo Papiri for Mario Sabot
By Mario Sabot, Massimo Papiri
Located in Hanover, MA
The one and only Harry's Bar cocktail table. The ultimate in Jet Set glam. Designed by Massimo Papiri and produced by Mario Sabot in Italy, 1972. This round swivel table...
Stainless Steel
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
Chrome Plated & Black Metal Vintage USM Wall Cabinet by Fritz Haller, 1980s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Small three-module cabinet in black metal with a chrome frame. Adjustable plastic feet. The upper compartment features a drop-down door. The middle and lower compartments feature two...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
$1,734 / 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
Wall lamp made of Murano glass by Albano Poli for Poliarte, Italy, 1970s
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large Italian wall lamp from the 1970s. Can also be mounted to the ceiling. Made entirely of Murano glass. Designed by Albano Poli for Poliarte. Made in Italy. The wall lam...
Metal
Set of 8 Italian 60s Flush mount opaline Modulo ceiling or wall lights, Valenti
By Valenti
Located in London, Fitzrovia
An interesting Italian 60's / 70's set of 8 space age wall or ceiling lights by Valenti, Milano. They could be used with or without the back plate, see last photo.
Aluminum
Polished Seymchan Meteorite Sphere with Olivine Crystals in Iron Matrix
Located in London, GB
A magnificent iron sphere carved from the renowned Seymchan pallasite meteorite, discovered in the Hekandue River in the Russian Far East. This sculptural example reveals the distinc...
Iron
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
Garrault-Delord 1971 French Floor Lamp, Steel & Plexiglass, Space Age
Located in Cerignola, IT
Beautiful and rare 1971 French lamp, all original. It is placed between the ceiling and the floor in contrast. Adjustable height 210-230 cm (model in photo) or 260-280 cm via 50 cm e...
Steel, Chrome
1960 Cocoon Italian Space Age Design Chandelier Ceiling Lamp
By Flos
Located in Brescia, IT
Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Enameled metal, resin. Plastic polymer resin was applied with spraying technique on to the enameled metal frame. No straps. No crack...
Metal
1 of the 3 Stunning Ceramic Wall Lights by Axella and Løvemose, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three spectacular circular ceramic wall lights, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. A unique and playful set, statement pieces. Two lamps are ...
Ceramic
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
1970's Pair of 'Ronda Lounge Armchairs By Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Casas, Spain
By Casas i Bardés Workshop, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unique & Bespoke newly upholstered pair of lounge armchairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Spanish furniture brand Casas, C. 1970s Reupholstered in a geometric pattern orange w...
Steel
Space Age and Atomic Era flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo, Metalarte, Fog & Mørup, Estiluz
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age and Atomic Era flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s. Circular metal structure with electric blue lacquered finish, with a central diffuser and 5 opaline glass spheres. Str...
Metal, Chrome
Pierre Paulin, Orange Slice chair, Artifort, 1960
Located in Uppsala, SE
Model F437, or more famously nicknamed the Orange Slice, was designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort in the mid 20th century after he became acq...
Chrome
Set of 4 1970s Chrome Dining Chairs by Rudi Bonzanini for Tecnosalotto
By Tecnosalotto, Rudi Bonzanini
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 vintage Italian chrome and leather spring chairs by Rudi Bonzanini for Tecnosalotto. These feature smooth flowing tubular chrome frames, upholstered back rests with zipper c...
Steel, Chrome
"Lola" Table Lamp Italy 1974
By Giuliana Gramigna, Sergio Mazza
Located in Forest, BE
Designed by Sergio Mazza and Giuliana Gramigna for Quartifolio in 1978 the “Lola” table lamp features an iconic design. Through the dialogue of a opaline white plastic with a dark gr...
Metal
Castelli "Planta" coat rack by Giancarlo Piretti, 1972.
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli, Anonima Castelli
Located in Athens, Attiki
Iconic “Planta” coat rack designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli,Italy 1972. Made from beige ABS plastic featuring six fold down segments ...
Plastic
Vintage John Saladino Striped Velvet Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience the refined architectural elegance of this vintage John Saladino sofa, a masterclass in high-end postmodern design. This piece features a striking sheltering silhouette wi...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Luigi Massoni Orange Plexiglas Umbrella Stand for Guzzini Italy 1970s
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sculptural and space-age, this bold umbrella stand is attributed to Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, one of Italy’s most forward-thinking lighting and plastics manufacturers of the 1970s. ...
Acrylic
Original Model 10445 Table Lamp by Ben Swildens for Verre Lumière
By Verre Lumière, Ben Swildens
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Very rare original table lamp model 10445 designed around 1970 by Ben Swildens and produced by the French lighting company Verre Lumière. This original model features two opposing ci...
Metal
Vintage Mono Ring cutlery set by Peter Raacke for Mono, 1960's, space age
Located in BELFORT, FR
Rare vintage and original set of Mono Ring cutlery by Peter Raacke for Mono Germany. It was designed in 1962 and is made of stainless steel and red plastic. It is stamped "Mono Stain...
Steel, Stainless Steel
E. R. Nele Temde Atomic Sputnik Chandelier Chromed Space Age Tulip Pendant Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish and chic 1960s Space Age Atomic “Sputnik” chandelier /multi-globe pendant lamp from the “Figuration” series, designed by Eva Renée Nele and manufactured by Temde, Switzerla...
Metal, Chrome