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.
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Style: Space Age
Allibert Italian Space Age Mirror, 1972
By Allibert
Located in bari, IT
Vintage Space Age mirror, the mirror is tilting and backlit, Allibert 70s production.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Plastic
Very Rare Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base from Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s ---
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s.
We have a total of six table lamp bases from the Kaiser Leuchten Bubble ceramic series from the 19...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Space Age Pink and Clear Glass Square Wall Mirror by Lupi Cristal Luxor
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing square wall mirror designed and manufactured in Italy by Lupi Cristal Luxor ( original label on the back side ). The mirror is a distinctive and stylish piece that reflect...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Scarce Pair Space Age , Modernist Fiberglass Chairs by Vecta Group
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...
Category
1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
IGuzzini Bugia Wall Lights Circa 1970s
By iGuzzini
Located in Gloucester, GB
IGuzzini Bugia Wall Lights Circa 1970s
- Curved steel backplate
- Steel domed shade with slit
- Takes 1x E14 bulb
- Wires directly into the wall
- Ori...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
1960 Barbini Italian Space Age Design Murano Glass Cube Vase
By Barbini
Located in Brescia, IT
Vase
Barbini
Italy, 1960
Square Clear Murano Glass
Space Age Design
Perfect Condiction
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass
Space Age Floor Lamp by I Guzzini in White Acrylic and Chrome, Italy, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
A Space Age floor lamp designed by Franco Bresciani and produced by "I Guzzini", an important Italian company leader in lighting products a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Staff Braun Glass Pendant Lights, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Modernist pendant lamp in light braun-colored opal glass. Designed and designed by H.A. Jacobson for Staff Leuchten, Germany, circa 1960 second half.
Please notice the price is for ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Beautiful Round Heavy 60s Nickel Narciso Mirror by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in München, DE
Beautiful round heavy Narciso mirror from the 1960s.
Design by Italian designer Sergio Mazza. Manufactured by Artemide. Made in Italy
Great minimalist Italian design, frame is comp...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Space Age Red Plastic Vintage Chair Selene by Vico Magistretti, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age red vintage plastic chair model Selene designed by Vico Magistretti 1968 for Artemide Milano, Italy.
The chair shows a very good vintag...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Silver Plated Metal 1960s Bowl & Box by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 2 silver plated metal decorative objects: a "leave" bowl and an "apple" box from the '60s. Pretty good condition: the bowl show light defect on one side as showed in the pictu...
Category
1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Vintage Herda Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very flexible mushroom table lamp by Herda. The acryllic mushroom shade produces a warm light. This model has a flexible, movable arm that can be turned in any direction. The switc...
Category
20th Century Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Unique coffee table in ceramic by Georges Pelletier for La Roue Vallauris
Located in NICE, FR
This ceramic table, designed by Georges Pelletier for La Roue Vallauris in the 1970s, showcases the charm of mid-century French design. The oval tabletop is adorned with intricate ha...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Space Age Vintage Black Plastic Up to Three Dining Chair Joe Colombo 1967 Italy
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage three plastic dining chairs or chairs by Joe Colombo 1965 - 67 and executed for Kartell 1970s Italy.
Stamped underneath, Kartell Binasco ( Milano ) 860 & 861 made in Italy Des. Prof Joe Colombo 1970
The chairs are in good condition with signs of age and use like scratches at the glossy surface.
The iconic dining chairs...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Garden Egg Chairs by Peter Ghyczy for Reuters
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have two of these original vintage Garden Egg chairs in white with blue cushions, designed for use indoors and outdoors by Peter Ghyczy for Reuters in the former East Germany, pri...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
"Diplomat" Sofa by John Home for HK Furniture, 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by John Home and produced by Howard Keith Furniture, United Kingdom, late 1970s.
Model name "Diplomat'". Dark brown and beige striped fabric.
Very good and fresh conditio...
Category
1970s British Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Folding Lucite "Plia" Chair by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
A Space Age chrome and transparent lucite folding chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy.
With steel frame, seat and back in clear lucite, it represents the realiz...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
8 Unused Mid-Century Modern Lanterns by Doria, Germany, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Set of 8 chandeliers or lanterns manufactured by Doria Leuchten in Germany in opaline glass and blue and yellow lacquered metal,
circa 1970s
Unused and still holding the original t...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Vintage Drabert SM400 stacking chairs by Gerd Lange, 1980s
By Gerd Lange
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage model DrabertSM400 stacking chairs by Gerd Lange.
They consist of plastic shells mounted on a chromed metal frame.
The chairs are stamped with designer's name and dated 197...
Category
1980s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pencil Reed Wall Lamp “UFoo”
Located in Oxford, GB
Combining elements of the past and the future, this wall lamp displays a unique fusion of Space Age and Art Deco styles. Made with organic rattan, its curved layers create a gentle, ...
Category
2010s Philippine Space Age Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Acrylic
Pair of Space Age Red Leather Lounge Chairs on Acrylic Black Squared Base, 1970
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Space Age Red Leather Lounge Chairs on conical shaped black acrylic base with square section.
Space Age design is an art movement that embraces boldness, innovation, and futu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Acrylic
Set of 2 Cubist 1970s Modernist Metal Wall or Table Lamps
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...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Crystal Glass Wall Lamps or Flush Lights by Cosack
Located in München, DE
Wonderful wall lamps or ceiling lamps from the 1960s.
Very high-quality and solid workmanship.
An asset to any home.
The design of the glasses creates an exciting fiery play of light...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970 Ronchetti Porro Italian Space Age Design Steel Umbrella Stand
Located in Brescia, IT
Umbrella Stand
Ronchetti & Porro
Italy, 1970
Steel Cylindrical Umbrella Stand
Maison Sticker Label under the base
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of armchairs model Amanta by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1973
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Set of 2 armchairs model 'Amanta' by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s.
The frame is made of plastic material with foam padding and original period velvet upholstery.
Trademark o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Mid-Century Space Age Galaxy Armchair by Alf Svensson for Dux, 1968
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Space Swivel Armchair by Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström for Dux, 1970s
Plastic shell and original grey fabric upholstery
Beautiful space age design
1960s - Sweden
Dimensi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Children's Chair by Peter Hiort-Lorenzen for Cado, around 1970
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This playful children's armchair by Peter Hiort-Lorenzen is a perfect embodiment of the vibrant and innovative spirit of the 1970s. Crafted from injection-molded ABS plastic and dyed...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Space Age Table Lamps, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Space age table or nightstands lamps.
Made in Italy in the 70s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Space Age Decorative Aluminium Ashtray in two piece, Scandinavian design
Located in Milano, IT
With the habit of smoking drastically decreasing all over the world according to statistics, all kinds of paraphernalia connected to that universe are becoming a scarcer and scarcer ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Space Age Vintage Orange Rotobar Bar Cart Sofa Table Curver 1971 Netherlands
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage bar cart or sofa table Rotobar by Curver from plastic in orange color circa 1971, Netherlands.
A bold and joyful new arriv...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagin...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass
Pair of Space Age Lounge Chairs by Salotti Martini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Space Age Lounge Chairs by Salotti Martini, Italy, 1960s
Striking in form and rich in character, this rare pair of lounge chairs by Salotti Martini embodies the bold vision ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage German Space Age Bulb Table Lamp from Limburg, 1970s
By Limburg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Bulb glass table lamp from the renowned house Glashütte Limburg.
The lamp body is made of transparent glass and sits on a base made of plastic. The upper part of the glass body is d...
Category
20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Postmodern Space Age Lounge Chairs, Italy, c.1980
Located in Surbiton, GB
Late 20th Century Italian lounge chairs composed from sculpted foam on a wooden base, upholstered in an off white boucle fabric. The ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
Pair of Sconces, In style of Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsas, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Italian design yellow and black Wood Pair of Sconces, In style of Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, 1980s, Milano - Italy
It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas.
La...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Space Age Postmodern German Table Lamps from Kotzolt Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two Space Age table lights from the German manufacturer Kotzolt.
The luminaires impress with a technical design language that give the design a simple elegance. The contrast of blac...
Category
20th Century German Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Artemide Pileo lamp by Gae Aulenti - 1970s
By Artemide, Gae Aulenti
Located in Saarbrücken, DE
Rare floor lamp design by Gae Aulenti for Artemide.
good condition with slight signs of use & patina.
Well known from the movie Space 1999.
Made in Italy - 1970s
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century Modern Atomic Eyeball Table Lamps by Sijaj Hrastnik, 70s, Pair
Located in Lucija, SI
Very retro red pair of Mid Century Eyeball Table Lamps were made by Sijaj Hrastnik Yugoslavia in '70s.
Classic Space age design
Category
1970s Slovenian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Orange Abs Plastic Wall organiser 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Orange vintage abs plastic wall organiser with shelves.
Place of Origin: Italy
Date of Manufacture: 1970s
In style: Space Age
Materials & Techniques: Abs Plastic
Condition: Good co...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Space Age Stool Bilumen 'STACKI' Giorgina Castiglioni design, Italy 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Bilumen Stacki stool, designed by Giorgina Castiglioni, is an elegant representation of 1970s Space Age Furniture. With its smooth, flowing lines crafted in beige ABS plastic, th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
1970s Coat Rack in Space Age Style, Italy, 1970's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970s Coat Rack in Space Age Style, Italy, 1970's
Iron chromed structure with a beautiful black marble base. Eight hanging point, manufactured in Italy in the 1970s.
In very good...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Vintage German Made Telefunken Kra Red Bakelite Radio, Pop Design, Space Age
By Telefunken
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Space Age / Pop era Telefunken "KRA" radio, made in Germany and crafted in orange bakelite. Its captivating design and bright color make it very contemporary, and will bring ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Bakelite
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier with two additional spheres.
Hight cm 150 ...
Category
2010s European Space Age Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Table basse ronde vintage en verre et plexiglas style Space Age des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse vintage des années 70, style Space Age, plateau rond en verre fumé, pied en plexiglas fumé design et original, très bon état général avec des rayures de surface.
Ref 250 ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Smoked Glass
Post Modern Glass Table Lamp Att. to Carlo Nason Lumenform Sona Made in Italy
By Carlo Nason, Lumenform
Located in New York, NY
Unusual glass orb form table lamp with stainless steel fitments. Circa 1970's, Made in Italy, attributed to Carlo Nason, for Lumenform. The lamp is in excellent, original, clean and working condition ( wired for US ) - accepts a standard size screw in bulb.
Impressive lighting from the Golden Age of Italian Modern lighting...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
1960 Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italian Design Space Age Murano Glass White Floor Lamp
By VeArt, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brescia, IT
Floor Lamp
Toni Zuccheri
VeArt
1960
"Membrana" Murano Glass Shade
White and Chrome Frame
Perfect Working Order
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Bowl Blue Turquoise Sommerso Flavio Poli/Seguso Attributed 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage Murano glass bowl, attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso, circa 1960s, Italy.
Crafted using the sommerso technique, this piece features a deep royal blue core layered bene...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Clear Glass Sculpture of a Classic Porsche 911, Racing Car Memorabilia
Located in Milano, IT
Little but realistic miniature model of a classic Porsche 911 - most likely a "G Model" from the late 1970s/early 1980s. It is made in pressed clear glass, and is rich in details, to...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Set of 2 Silène loungechairs by M Borgnat for Clairitex, 1960s
By Clairitex
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very rare set of 2 fiberglass shell lounge chairs designed by M. Borgant for Clairitex.
The chairs where used and can be used as garden chairs.
They have a fantastic age/patina whi...
Category
1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
1970s Space Age Danish Saturn Louis Poulsen Outdoor Wall Light by Joachim Lepper
Located in London, GB
A striking wall light manufactured by the Danish lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen. This is the largest "maxi" version in the Model Saturn range. Designed by Joachim Lepper. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Wien, AT
Eero Aarnio Ball Chair from the first production of Asko. An absolute design icon and known worldwide. The chair offers numerous seating options and can be rotated on its own axis. T...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
Space Age Flush Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light.
The lamp has a very high quality finish.
Fantastic contemporary design.
Manufacture...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Collectible Anfibio Sofa Bed, black velvet lounge chair, Italian Space Age
Located in Milano, IT
Offered by Spinzi Milano , we have a very rare Anfibio Armchair/ Bed
The Anfibio is one of the most recognisable and sought after pieces of Italian ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
Amazing Golden Sputnik Wall or Flush Lamp by Cosack
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
Very high-quality and solid workmanship.
An asset to any home.
The design creates an exciting fiery play of light.
Manufacture...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
1 of 5 glass ice cube Flushmount by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Ice glass wall- or ceiling lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s.
This designer lamp is a real classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp by Peill & Putzler is made of high-quality glass in the shape of an ice cube. The clear glass cubes create a beautiful diffusion of light and give any room a pleasant atmosphere. The light is gently refracted by the glass and creates an enchanting interplay of shadows and points of light on the wall.
The Ice Cube glass light...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Space Age Chandelier Sputnik by Elektroinstala Decin, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition
Measures: 5 x 60 W, E27
Two pieces available.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Serpente Table Clamp Lamp by Elio Martinelli
Located in Hamburg, DE
The striking Serpente by Martinelli Luce based on a design by Elio Martinelli from the 1960s. Here in a very rare version as a table clamp light.
The Serpente is a design that looks...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
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.