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.
Three of Sconces by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Rolf Krüger, Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pop Art Gold Colour Three of Sconces by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E14 light bulbs. Wi...
Metal
Model Cavea Ceiling Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Cavea Ceiling Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1970s, Italy Glass is thick and heavy This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Measurements: Height: 23 cm Diameter: 15,...
Metal
Totem shelve by Valeric Doubroucinskis for Rodier, 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Totem - 1970s - Vintage Measures : 30x44cm H:208cm Material : Fiberglass Knitwear shelves specially manufactured for the Rodier store interiors in the 1970's. Great display for your ...
Fiberglass
$3,699Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Three-Seater Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Teddy Bear & Leatherette
Located in Catania, CT
A rare three-seater sofa designed by Adriano Piazzesi, produced in Italy during the 1970s. Upholstered in its original cream teddy bear fabric and black leatherette, this piece perfe...
Fabric, Faux Leather
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
Kalmar Atomic Floor or Table Lamp 'RS 6 TL', Aluminum Glass, 1970, One of Two
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Mid-Century Modern or Space Age Atomium tower table or floor light mod. RS6-TL 1972 designed by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in 1972. The lamp is made of polished aluminum and handblown b...
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Orba Wall Shelves By Janet Schwietzer For Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Impressive wall system of extruded polished aluminum incorporating lighting and shelves. Schwietzer's patented design incorporates sophisticated engineering to achieve the appearance of invisible joinery at each cantilevered shelf.
Aluminum
French Space Age Round Wall Mirror in Brown Lucite, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This elegant wall mirror was produced in France during the 1960s–1970s and reflects the refined use of molded plastic typical of the Space Age period. The frame is made of thick smo...
Glass, Plastic, Lucite
Pair of Mid-Century Spanish Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture or Wall Sconce in Wro
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of ceiling or wall sconce with mid-century Spanish sunrays. Brass flush mount with variegated gold metal frame. Sun blast. Measurements: 17 cms deep. This piece can be placed as...
Metal
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...
Metal
Rainbow Lamp Company Space Age Bronze Floor Lamp Designed by Jim Bindman 1980
By Rainbow Lamp Company 1, Robert Sonneman, Jim Bindman
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern American Space Age unique vintage brass finished floor lamp designed by Jim Bindman for Rainbow Lamp Company. The lamp is working with t...
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani for Studio Reggiani, Italy, 1960s
By Gioffredo Reggiani, Goffredo 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
A 18-Lights RADICAL SPACE-AGE POST-MODERN CEILING FIXTURE by STILNOVO Italy 1970
By Stilnovo
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular 18-light pendant light, Radical, Post-Modernist, Space-Age, circular body surrounded by 9 long tubes or adjustable arms in chrome-plated metal with 2 lights each, the w...
Metal, Chrome
Saturn, Space Age Pendant Lamp from Vitrika, Denmark, 1970s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp designed and manufactured by Vitrika in Denmark in the 1960s. Often falsely attributed to Jo Hammerborg and Fog & Mørup. It is made from aluminu...
Aluminum
Italian Arch floor lamp in Gilded Metal and Marble attributable to Reggiani, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
A floor lamp made in Italy between the 70s with a shape that recalls the archetype of the Italian lamp in the world "Arco", designed by the Castiglioni brothers during the 60s, tripl...
Marble, Metal
Large 1970s metal Space Age Brutalist ceiling or wall light by "Beisl Leuchte"
By Beisl
Located in München, DE
Rare, large, original 1970s metal ceiling or wall light by Beisl Leuchte. Made entirely of metal with a white lacquered finish. Features a fantastic minimalist Space Age / Brutalist ...
Metal
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
Space Age Chrome Cascading Waterfall Style Floor Lamp
By Sonneman Lighting, Robert Sonneman
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
1960s by Ettore Fantasia Gino Poli for Sothis Murano Glass Floor Lamp
By Mazzega
Located in Brescia, IT
by Ettore Fantasia and Gino Poli Sothis Italy, 1960s. Clear and white glass shades Chrome metal frame Seven glass shades. Perfect condi...
Metal
1970 Angelo Brotto Esperia Italian Space Age Design Glass 2 Table Lamps
By Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 2 Table Lamps Designer Angelo Brotto Esperia Italy, 1970 White and Purple Murano Glass Shade Chrome Metal Base Perfect working order Glass in perfect condiction
Chrome
$1,525 / 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
Space Age Store Illuminated Advertising Sign Lamp, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Store Illuminated Advertising Sign Lamp, 1970s, Italy Note: You can hang any advertising sheet in front or behind the lamp Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear ...
Glass, Wood
Space Age Italian short pile brown carpet, with orange and beige decoration 1970
Located in MIlano, IT
Space Age Italian short pile brown carpet, with orange and beige decoration, 1970. Short-pile rug of rectangular shape, with a design on a dark brown background and a curvilinear geometric pattern in shades of brown, orange and beige, typical of the Space Age period. About 1970s. Good general condition, marks remain visible on the bottom and there is a small crease on one of the corners. Measurements in cm 275x200x1h Carpet dated from the seventies but kept and preserved very well by the previous owners. In perfect space age style as can be seen from the curved geometric design and the colors used, typical of the seventies. With this carpet you will feel like you are completely immersed in that era and taking a leap...
Wool
Model Selene Rotatable Shade Table Lamp by ABM, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Selene Rotatable Shade Table Lamp by ABM, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E14 light bulb. Wired and suitable to use with 220...
Metal
$325Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Murano Glass Tray by Toni Zuccheri, 24-Inch, 1970s
Located in Landshut, BY
Italian "Membrane" Tray offering bowl Clear Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri 1970s diameter 23cm weight: 1.5 Kg The object is completely transparent the reflections on the phot...
Glass
Space age Orbis lounge chairs by Luigi Colani for Cor, 1960s
By Luigi Colani
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare pair of space age 'orbis' lounge chairs designed by Luigi Colani and produced by Cor in the 1970s. The chairs have a white wooden frame and the original fabric cushions. 1960s...
Fabric, Wood
Bureau vintage en skai orange et chrome des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bureau vintage des années 70, style Space Age, plateau en skai orange entièrement rénové, pieds chromés tubulaires dans le goût de Marcel Breuer, très bon état général avec quelques ...
Metal
Pair of Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Glass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Putzler wall lights in sculptural glass on a highly polished chrome frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures....
Chrome
Large Gilted Semi Pendant by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1970s
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
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
Original 1960s Large Space Age Pendant Lamp with Copper Shade by Beisl Leuchten
Located in München, DE
A very elegant, large, original 1960s pendant lamp featuring a patinated copper shade. The interior is fitted with a screw-mounted white aluminum reflector. A superb example of 1960s...
Brass, Metal, Aluminum, Copper
Mid-Century Space Age Globe Floor Lamp, Chrome & Plastic, 1960s Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age floor lamp with height-adjustable ball. A small but impressive object. A luminous ball on a pole. The large diffuser ball can move up and down the shaft of light. The...
Metal
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
$316Sale Price|20% Off
Late 20th Century Murano Glass Sculpture/Paperweight, Ball with Included Bubbles
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano paperweight in the shape of a sphere with a flat bottom to make it stand still. Made in a deep, vibrant hue of purple glass,...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Eero Saarinen Space Age White Carrara Marble Tulip Table for Knoll, 1967
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Vicenza, IT
Tulip round dining table designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957 and manufactured by Knoll in 1967. Composed of a white lacquered pedestal and a tabletop made of Carrara Arabescato marble...
Carrara Marble
Space Age Cabras Pendant Lamp by Luigi Massoni, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare train pendant lamp of Harvey Guzzini. The large plastic screen is executed in orange. On the inside of the screen is white. Thus, the light completely functional casts white li...
Metal
Meteorite Cross-Section with Crystalline Metal and Translucent Orange Olivine G
Located in London, GB
A spectacular meteorite cross-section from the renowned pallasite meteorite, Seymchan, formed over 4.5 billion years ago at the beginning of our Solar System. Comprising only 0.2% of...
Iron
1970s Spage Age Clear and White Murano Glass and Steel Wall Sconces by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These wall sconces designed in the 1970s Space Age style by Mazzega are in working order and in perfect conditions. These fixtures feature a combination of clear and white Murano gla...
Cut Steel
Opaline Sputnik Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten
By Gaetano Sciolari, Kaiser Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Helena Tynell, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp is manufactured to a very high quality. Very contemporary design with a fan...
Metal
Vintage German Space Age Pendant Lamp by Arnold Berges for Staff, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age pendant light by the well-known manufacturer Staff, based on a design by Arnold Berges from the 1970s. The simple lamp body is made of plastic and painted white. A strikin...
Metal
Goffredo Reggiani Style Italian Table Lamp Space Age In Chromed Metal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Icon...
Metal
Exceptional Set of 1200 Ceramic Art Tiles "Planets", Roger Capron, France c.1965
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
We are offering this truly exceptional set of 1,200 art tiles known as "Planètes", and designed by the french ceramicist Roger Capron in the mid-1960s. This collection covers an are...
Ceramic
1960s 1970s Ice Glass Wall Lamp Wall Sconce from Kalmar Franken KG Austria
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Ice Glass Wall Lamp by Kalmar Franken KG, Austria Item: Wall Lamp Manufacturer: Kalmar Franken KG Condition: Good Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Width = 40 cm Heigh...
Metal
$1,494Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vittorio Balli & Romeo Ballardini style Space Age table lamps, Italy, 1970s
By Sirrah
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Pair of Space Age Italian mushroom-shapped table lamps from the 70s. The structure is made of chrome-plated silver steel, with an opaline glass shade. Very much in the style of the l...
Steel, Chrome
Spage Age Orange Pendant designed by Guzzini 1970, Italy
By Guzzini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare vintage pendant lamp designed in the space age seventies. This amazing vintage light is made of orange plastic with chrome. It gives a beautiful soft and warm light when it...
Chrome
$253Sale Price|50% Off
Ice Glass Wall Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1968
Located in Schwerin, MV
Ice glass wall lamp / mirror lamp from the 1960s by Glashütte Limburg - model 3040. The lamp has a heavy, rectangular shade with an ice glass structure. The lamp is screwed to the wa...
Metal
Brass Pair of Sconces by Bankamp Leuchten, Arnsberg 1, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass pair of Sconces by Bankamp Leuchten, Arnsberg 1, 1970s, Germany. Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 st...
Brass
1960 "Vela" Claudio Salocchi Lumeform Italian Design Glass Table Lamp
By Claudio Salocchi, Lumeform
Located in Brescia, IT
"Vela" Table Lamp Claudio Salocchi Lumeform 1967 Glass Shade Metal Base Perfect working order Defects interior (shown in the pictures) not visible externally Letteratura: Domus 46...
Metal
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
$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
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
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
Pair of Modernist Design Half Moon Wall Lamp by Fase, Spain, 1980's
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Elegant pair of 1980s modernist wall sconces by Fase (Spain), featuring sleek half-moon gold metal bodies with lucite blue reflectors for striking light diffusion and geometric refle...
Brass
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
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
Large 1960s red Bumling ceiling lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé yktan Ahus
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful, large, original 1960s Bumling ceiling lamp in red. Painted white inside. Original paint both inside and outside. This large version is with two E27 sockets. Designed ...
Metal
Table basse en verre fumé et tubes chromés, style Willy Rizzo (1970s)
Located in CHAMBLY, FR
Apportez une touche de glamour italien des années 1970 à votre intérieur avec cette élégante table basse. Caractérisée par une esthétique "Space Age" audacieuse, cette pièce présente...
Steel, Chrome
Pierre Paulin F500 lounge chair Artifort Netherlands 1975
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
An extraordinary opportunity to acquire an exceedingly rare lounge chair model F500, designed by the legendary Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort in Holland in 1975. This sculptu...
Fabric
Very rare 1970s Swedish pine bent veneer table lamp by GB Solbackens Svarveri
Located in München, DE
Very rare 1970s pine veneer table lamp with bentwood slats. Manufacturer is GB Solbackens Svarveri. Made in Sweden. Beautiful swedish classic from the 1970s. Very good vintage condit...
Pine
Vintage Space Age Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s
By Motoko Ishii
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing mid-century ceiling or wall lamps from the house of staff after a design by japanese designer motoko ishii. this design convinces with its reflective surfaces. The play wit...
Metal
1970s table clock and alarm clock COMFORTIME 3 by Krups in very good condition
By Krups
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s Krups table clock and alarm clock in very good condition. Krups Type 672. Made in Germany. The 1970s Pop Art classic in typical orange. Clock and alarm functions are w...
Plastic