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.
8 Black plastic & Aluminum 1970s MODUS stackable chairs by Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 8 Black Nylon/plastic and aluminum 1970s Stackable chairs by Tecno. This chair model was produced in different versions and colors. These...
Aluminum
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
Lampada Da Tavolo Siderea Design Alberto Rosselli & Gio Ponti Per Tato, 1969
Located in taranto, IT
splendida e rara lampada "siderea", disegnata da alberto Rosselli per Tato nel 1969, anno dello sbarco degli astronauti sulla Luna. Realizzata in metallo con una base in vetro sul colore verde chiaro, con lampadina centrale e cupola di vetro trasparente, come a voler...
Metal
$1,750 / 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
Dieter Witter for Osram Magnetic Desk Lamp 41601 Germany 1980s
By Dieter Witte
Located in Naples, IT
Designer lamp Osram Mod. 41601consisting of a plastic base with a metal sphere with a halogen lamp. This sphere can be oriented in all directions by means of a magnet.
Metal
Plastic Mid Century Yellow Parsons Table and Chair 1970s
By Syroco
Located in New York, NY
Cool Yellow plastic 1970s mid century yellow desk and chair. .This fun and vibrant desk has a cutout for your notebooks and papers. Very simple parsons design , great for a den or fo...
Plastic
Verner Panton Ring Wall Lamp in Orange
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Paris, FR
This iconic Ring wall lamp, designed by Verner Panton, exemplifies the designer’s pioneering approach to lighting as sculptural form. Featuring concentric circular elements finished ...
Metal, Enamel
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
1960 Scheurich "Lava" Germany Ceramic Enamel Red Horses Vase Umbrella Stand
Located in Brescia, IT
Vase Scheurich Ceramic Germany, 1960 Ceramic Black and Red Lava Perfect Condiction
Ceramic
$740Sale Price|20% Off
Toni Zuccheri. Space Age style murano glass table lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Italian brutalist and Space Age style table lamp by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s. Golden and silver chromed steel metal base and a spherical upper diffuser made of transparent Murano glass c...
Steel, Chrome
Wall lamp made of Murano glass by Albano Poli for Poliarte, Italy, 1970s
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
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
Custom U.T.Kartell Modular Storage / cubbies / bookcase. 70's Plastic Spaceage
By Kartell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Custom U. T. Kartell Modular Storage / cubbies / bookcase/shelving. 1970's Plastic Spaceage Design ! nOT sure if this was ever produced?? Possibly cus...
Plastic, Wood
Esfera Lounge Chairs by Ricardo Fasanello, Brazil, Late 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed in the late 1960s, the Esfera lounge chairs by Brazilian designer Ricardo Fasanello rank among the most emblematic expressions of Space Age–influenced modern design. Conceiv...
Metal
$376Sale Price|57% Off
Space Age bar cart trolley cream table by Livia Castelli for Fain Italy, 1970s
By Castelli
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
original space age bar trolley Table Trolley, 1970s This stylish side table from the 70s is a design by the designer Lavia Castelli. This unmistakable d...
Plastic
Space Age Moscheni Fiberglass And Silver Vinyl Fabric Italian 1970s Lounge Chair
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Sculptural lounge chair designed by Moscheni in Italy during the 1970s. The piece perfectly reflects the experimental and futuristic spirit of the decade, combining its organic form ...
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage Fern Print Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant lounge chair and matching ottoman duo is a celebration of classic traditional comfort paired with a refreshing botanical aesthetic. Upholstered in a sophisticated fern l...
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
Space Age acrylic and steel table lamp, 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Table Lamp that perfectly represents the Space Age style of the late 1960s. The ball cap is made of Perspex (plexyglass) and the stem of white painted Steel with the classic goblet s...
Steel
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Ashtray, Glossy Orange, USA, 1960
Located in Toronto, CA
A bold and sculptural Mid-Century Modern ceramic ashtray in a striking glossy orange glaze, marked USA on the base. With its rounded organic form, recessed center, and angular notche...
Ceramic
1970 Sergio Asti Cedit Space Age Design Italian Ceramic Green Ashtray
By Cedit Ceramiche 1, Sergio Asti
Located in Brescia, IT
Ashtray designer Sergio Asti prod. Cedit Italy, 1970 Green Ceramic Sticker Label and Artist Sign under the base Perfect condiction
Ceramic
$4,510Sale Price / set|20% Off
Space Age Sofa by Interlübke, 1970s
By Interlübke
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Ultra rare sofa set by Interlübke with brown fabric seats and white wooden bases. Complete set with a wooden corner piece which serves as a storage space. The high back design ...
Fabric
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
Arc Floor Lamp by Guzzini, Aluminum, Travertine, Italy circa 1970
By Guzzini
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful arc lamp or floor lamp by Harvey Guzzini from Italy from the 1960/70s. Arc-shaped rotating, polished aluminum arm with an adjustable projection of approx. 140 to 220 cm. Th...
Travertine, Aluminum
Vintage Carved Faux Bois Dining Chairs in Quadrille Palm Print
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional set of six vintage dining chairs is a masterclass in Hollywood Regency glamour, epitomizing the sophisticated "Palm Beach" aesthetic. Each chair features an expertly...
Fabric, Wood
Modernist Transparent Coffee Table attributed to David Lange, 1970s
By David Lange
Located in Rouen, FR
Rare table basse rectangulaire attribuée au designer français David Lange, vers les années 1970. Structure en Lucite épaisse, aux coins inclinés, accueillant deux plateaux de verre i...
Glass, Lucite
4 Ball Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
4 Ball Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with 4 x E14 light bulb. Wired and suita...
Metal
$2,100Sale Price / set|30% Off
Sabrina Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1970s Italy
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Chrome-plated steel wire frames. Show some wear but overall good condition.
Steel, Chrome
Wooden library table. Portugal, 1940s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Dark wooden library table supported by five feet connected to each other and opening by four drawers designed by Olaio. Portugal, 1940s.
Wood
Large Mid-Century Teak and Sisal Cord Hanging Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Large sisal and teak pendants by Temde, 1960s-1970s. We actually have two pieces of this model in stock. The other one is listed under the same name and has a slightly darker and den...
Rope, Teak
Ustensilo Wall Organizer by Dorothee Becker for Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, Dorothee Becker
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
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
1 out of 5 Space Age Tulip Chairs by Chromcraft in smoked lucite and aluminum
By Chromcraft
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find 5 extremely Rare Space Age Dining Chairs by Chromcraft. These striking tulip swivel chairs are beautifully sculptured with thin, minimalist lines. The o...
Aluminum
$1,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
1960's Yrjö Kukkapuro "Junior" Swivel Chair in Black & Red for Haimi, Finland
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, organically shaped, molded fiberglass swivel armchair. Designed by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro in 1966 for the Haimi company. Kukkapuro, a leading Modernist in Finni...
Fiberglass, Leather
Pair of "Elpis" Table Lamps designed by Harvey Guzzini manufactured by Meblo
By Meblo, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of exceptionally rare table lamps designed by Harvey Guzzini. This model is called "Elpis". They feature a mushroom shape, with the white acrylic...
Chrome
Murano Glass and Chromed Metal Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculptural table lamp, handcrafted in opaline yellow Murano glass designed by Carlo Nason. This desk lamp is from the Osso series for Mazzega, circa 1970. The lamp features an organi...
Metal
$840Sale Price|30% Off
Roger L. Gerber Space Age Plastic Lounge Chair for Venture Line, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century modern space age moulded white industrial plastic indoor / outdoor lounge chair designed by Roger L. Gerber for Venture Line, 1960s.
Plastic
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
1960 "Multi Soft" Ueli & Susi Berger for Victoria Swiss Design Blue Armchair
Located in Brescia, IT
"Multi Soft" Ueli & Susi Berger for Victoria Switzerland, 1968 Blue PVC Armchair chaise long size: h 52 x w 65 x d 152 cm Excellent condiction Plastic (cover polyvinyl chloride PV...
PVC
1960s Space Age Aluminum Table or Wall Lamp, Minimalist Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple Space Age table or wall lamp. The lamp body is made of a single piece of aluminum. The shaft transitions harmoniously into a plate base. In order to be able to use the lamp a...
Metal
Ceramic Round Wall Light Holes in the style of Axella, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. In excellent condition, in the style of Axella. A beautiful wall light that com...
Ceramic
$12,331 / set
A Pair of 1970s organic shape lounge chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of organic shaped sculptural lounge chairs. Sculpted, curved upholstery held in place with an exterior steel frame. With original upholstery. Similar style to the 'Corbi'...
Steel, Nickel
Superb Seventies Minimalist Space Age Lounge Chair Attrib. Klaus Uredat COR WDR
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
a Circa 1970 manufactured Minimalist Space Age Lounge Chair After stripping off the old fabric we saw some of the original foam went very brittle by usage and we had to restore the...
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
Table Lamp att. to C. Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian table or floor lamp, made of two parts of Murano glass, all white on the bottom and white gradient with an orange marron spot above on the top part, united by chromed metal p...
Chrome
Hans-Agne Jakobsson slatted pendant lamp by Markaryd, Sweden 1960s
Located in München, BY
Original 1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson louvered pendant lamp Manufacturer: Markaryd. Made in Sweden. Brass shade with copper anodized finish. Very beautiful, pleasant, glare-free light....
Brass, Copper
1980s Mathieu Matégot Style White Perforated Metal Wall Lights
By Rupert Nikoll, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of two post-modern space age perforated metal wall sconces by Davids Lampe in the style of Mathieu Matégot and Rupert Nikoll. Soft semi-circle shaped white lacquered metal on an...
Metal
Large Carlo Nason for Mazzega Smoked Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Mortsel, BE
Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Scavo Style, Chrome Base Sculptural table lamp, by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, is an example of Italian Space Age design from th...
Metal, Chrome
Italian space age Plastic Dining table Stadio by Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Dining table Stadio by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s Dining table mod. Stadio with square top and rounded corners, entirely in red ABS plastic. The legs have...
Plastic
Industrial Style Linear Suspension Lamp by Relco Milano, 1980s, Italy
By Relco Milano
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Industrial style double socket linear suspension lamp by Relco Milano, 1980s Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with...
Metal, Chrome
Great Mid Century Modern metal bedside lamp with brass base by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Great Mid Century Modern metal brass table lamp. Manufacturer: Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. Beige on the outside and white on the inside. Very rare with a square shade. Continuo...
Metal, Brass
Mira-X Circular Pattern Textile Panel by Verner Panton
By Mira-X, Verner Panton
Located in Paris, FR
This Mira-X textile panel designed by Verner Panton features a bold circular composition rendered in concentric rings of saturated color. The rhythmic geometry and optical depth exem...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$854Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
Plastic, Bakelite
Rare Orange "Supertube" Pendant by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1967
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and visually striking example of Anders Pehrson’s visionary design language, this sculptural "Supertube" fluorescent pendant was first introduced in 1967 by Sweden’s Ateljé Ly...
Metal
Garrault-Delord French floor lamp
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
1970 Terry Luigi Saccardo Arrmet Space Age Italian Design Black Leather Chairs
By Arrmet, Luigi Saccardo
Located in Brescia, IT
"Terry" Chairs _ Set of 4 Luigi Saccardo Arrmet Italy, 1970 Metal Chrome Frame and Black Leather Rare Set Very Good Condiction Publication on Magazine Arredorama n. 75
Metal, Chrome
Italian Space Age Arc Floor Lamp, Brushed Aluminum & Chrome, 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Space Age design - Italian design Measures : Base : Ø 33cm 165x165 cm Lampshade : Ø 35cm Space Age design arc floor lamp with an articulated base. Features: Year: circa 1970 Origi...
Metal, Aluminum
$12,344Sale Price|5% Off
Vintage iconic Joe Colombo Elda armchair, Italian Space Age 1960s, Black Leather
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic Armchair , Vintage Italian Armchair , Joe Colombo , Elda It’s 1963, Space Age is at its dawn, and Italian architect Joe Colombo designs a piece that will define the aestheti...
Leather, Fiberglass
$1,471Sale Price|20% Off
Large Space Age Smoked Acrylic Dome Mushroom Lamp in Style of Martinelli 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This impressive Space Age table lamp from the 1970s exemplifies the sculptural experimentation and futuristic material language that characterised European lighting design of the per...
Chrome
$3,703Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Italian Space Age Memphis Corner Cabinet / Copper Doors and Black Corpus
Located in Berlin, DE
This unique and unusual Italian 1980s corner cabinet / cabinet comes with copper doors. It has this Space Age or Memphis look. The cabinet is in good vintage condition. Of course it ...
Metal, Copper
Vintage Terracotta Lion’s Head Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking terracotta urn is a masterclass in Classical Italianate design, featuring a prominent, high-relief lion’s head motif on its front face. Hand-crafted with traditional sc...
Terracotta
Vintage Woven Rattan Place Mats - Set of 10
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite set of ten vintage placemats is a masterwork of global artisanal craftsmanship, perfectly blending natural textures with a vibrant, eclectic aesthetic. Each mat is met...
Rattan
'Cigno' table lamp by Bruno Gecchelin for Guzzini, Italy 1974
Located in Athens, Attiki
A rare and beautiful table lamp that looks like sculpture. Designed by Bruno Gecchelin in 1974 for the Italian brand Guzzini in Italy.
Metal