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.
Giotto Stoppino Taricell Nesting Tables for Kartell, Italy
By Knoll, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A rare and highly collectible set of three Taricell nesting tables designed by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell in the 1970s. Executed in moulded ABS plastic with a warm cream finish, the...
Plastic
Chromed metal chandelier and glass lens diffusers, Oscar Torlasco, circa 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The chrome-plated metal pendant lamp with glass lens diffusers, designed by Oscar Torlasco in the period around 1970, is an excellent example of the bright, futuristic design of its ...
Metal
Scandinavian Space age Wall Lamp in Teak, Aluminum & Faux Rubies, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Interesting wall light composed of a solid teak base with 'nipple' set on/of switch, an adjustable arm and a aluminum shade bejeweled with faux (acrylic) rubies. Possibly made by eit...
Aluminum
Italian Space Age orange metal table lamp Eco by Annichini for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Luciano Annichini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age orange metal table lamp Eco by Luciano Annichini for Artemide, 1970s Pair of fantastic table lamps model Eco in metal, with orange exterior and white interior. The ...
Metal
XXL 1960s Space Age brass ceiling lamp by J.T. Kalmar with 43 arms 66cm 26"
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, giant 1960s Space Age brass ceiling lamp by J.T. Kalmar. A stunning, high-quality, timeless design from the 1960s. Made in Austria. Excellent vintage condition, undamaged ...
Brass
$1,395Sale Price|20% Off
Smoked Lucite coffee table Space Ace France 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice simple Design this coffee table, smoked Lucite frame comes with the original Glass top.fitting neatly in the frame, good condition, so stylish. 1970s typical Space Ace s...
Lucite
Italian space age round chromed metal ashtray, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Round ashtray, entirely in chromed steel, with fabric padding on the support part. Good conditions. 1970s Measurements in cm 13p x 2h Beautiful ashtray with a rounded shape, with a b...
Metal
French Space Age Amber Wall Mirror Sculptural Plastic 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This French Space Age wall mirror from the 1970s stands out for its sculptural presence and distinctive translucent amber frame, embodying a bold yet refined approach to plastic desi...
Glass, Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Sconce by Targetti Sankey, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconce in hand blown clear and dark blue Murano glass and chromed and lacquered (white) metal, manufactured by Targetti Sankey and still retaining the original label, circa...
Blown Glass
$572Sale Price|20% Off
Space age bottle holder, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage space age bottle holder side table with an organe and black plastic top and chromed base. Cool decorative piece. 1960s - Belgium Good overall condition Dimensions: Height...
Chrome
$957Sale Price|20% Off
Space age chromed and glass floor lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking vintage space age design floor lamp with three saturn like lamp shades. The lamp shades ar emade of chromed rings and partially frosted glass spheres. The floor lamp emits...
Chrome
IKEA Lakane Strips Table Lamp Brylle Jacobsen Frosted Acrylic Finland 2000s
By Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen, IKEA
Located in Lisboa, PT
Originally designed by Flemming Brylle and Preben Jacobsen for Quality System, Denmark, in the 1960s, this sculptural table lamp was reissued by IKEA in the early 2000s under the nam...
Plastic, Acrylic
Solis telescopic spotlight "intensive lamp" around 1970.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Solis telescopic spotlight Pull-out table lamp. Ideal as a reading lamp. 3-step light switch, extendable to approx. 50cm, 12 v car bulbs. Swiss 1970s.
Metal
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
Green space age Djinn lounge chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne 1964
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Djinn lounge chair designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne. The iconic Lounge chair was designed in 1964 and the Djinn series became a hallmark of Mourgue’s work. It was used in the...
Fabric
Thonet Flex Set of 3 Chairs by Gerd Lange, 1970s, Germany
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Thonet Flex Set of 3 Chairs by Gerd Lange, 1970s, Germany Measurements : Height: 78 cm Width: 50 cm Depth: 47 cm Seat height: 45 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have an...
Wood, Acrylic
$2,433 / set
Verner Panton S Chairs
Located in London, GB
Set of 6 Verner Panton chairs in white lacquered molded ABS. Publisher's imprint under the seat. Herman Miller edition for Fehlbaum 1971 (except one from 1973). Bibliography: Peter...
Plastic
Rare Italian Retro Pop Art Metal Wall Panel, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Italian Retro Pop Art Metal Wall Panel, 1970s, Italy Measurements : 106 cm x 71 cm x 6 cm NOTE: There 4 hanger at the backside of the panel. Please do not hesitate to ask u...
Metal
1 of 3 Round Murano Amber Sunburst Flushmount by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round Murano Flush Mount by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. Thick textured Murano fixture on a brass base with 3 brass screws. High quality and in very good conditi...
Brass
Targa chair by Klaus Uredat, for Horn Collection
By Klaus Uredat
Located in TILBURG, NL
Targa chair, designed by Klaus Uredat for the Horn Collection around 1971. Moulded polyethurane chair with plastic shell, newly reupholstered with faux/fak...
Faux Leather, Plastic, Polyester
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
Portarviste Magazine Rack by Giotto Stoppino, Kartell, 1971
Located in Las Vegas, NV
2-tier Portarviste magazine rack in black by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1971. Slight wear consistent with age. Signed Kartell.
Plastic
'Platea' lamp by Ferrari & Mazzucchelli Tartaglino for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Mazzucchelli, Giancarlo Mattitioli and Gruppo Architetti Urbanisti from Artemide, Artemide
Located in Argelato, BO
Platea' lamp by Ferrari & Mazzucchelli Tartaglino for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
Metal
Space Age Dome Lid Smoke Lucite Ice Bucket
By Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique Space Age dome ice bucket, with white plastic removable insert for easy cleaning. Sleek and glamorous. Minimal in design and high in style.
Chrome
Space Age Red Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Red Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1970s, Italy Elegant rare high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use These lamps w...
Metal
Vico Magistretti Cetra Pendant Lamp for Artemide 1960 Italy
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Add a touch of iconic Italian design to your space with this stunning Vico Magistretti pendant lamp for Artemide. Featuring a sculptural metal shade with an elegant patina finish, th...
Aluminum
$1,299Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Vintage Panasonic R70 Transistor Radio, Space Age Design, Japan
By Panasonic
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Creator: Panasonic Dimensions: Height: 11cm Width: 11cm Depth: 11cm Materials : Plastic Place of Origin: Japan Period: 1970-1979 Discover the nostalgic charm and reliable perform...
Metal
Space Age Mid Century Saucer Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1970s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century, Space Age designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier circa 1970's. The lamp features a saucer shaped dome shade of white plastic, mounted on a tapering pole ver...
Metal
Reed floor lamp in Murano glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in taranto, IT
Five-light floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, produced in the 1970s, with chrome metal frame and diffusers in murano glass. The diffusers, mounted on metal stems at various leng...
Metal
Soshun Flower Stools by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990s
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Antwerp, BE
Striking 'Soshun' flower stools by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990s. Designed as sculptural blossoms, each stool features a velvet seat in deep crimson, evoking the softness and...
Metal
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 2 Golden 1970s Wall Lamps by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Staff Leuchten, Gaetano Sciolari, RAAK, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Motoko Ishii
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
Alan Fletcher Space Age Mustard Melamine Clam Ashtray Spain 1970s NOS
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Clam ashtray by Alan Fletcher is an original 1970s example of his iconic space-age design, produced in Spain by EFMEN and preserved in New Old Stock condition. Never used and re...
Plastic
“Untouchables” Sculptural Streamline Shaped Coffee Table
By Jan Paul
Located in Maastricht, NL
Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only) “Untouchables” coffee-table is constructed from two identical, sculptural, ...
Steel
Space Age Lucite and Metal Sculpture Lamp by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy, 1970s
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Italian Space Age acrylic glass sculptural lamp by Gaetano Missaglia, from the 1970s, is a stunning piece of lighting design that captures the es...
Metal
$14,242Sale Price / set|48% Off
Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal limited art series dining room set table & 8 chairs
Located in Landshut, BY
THE FOUR CARDINAL POINTS Rosenthal Kunstmöbelreihe in nearly mint condition ! This noteworthy design is the work of Bjørn Wiinblad. The furniture pieces were produced in a limited...
Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Lacquer
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
'2001: A Space Odyssey' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1968
Located in Devon, GB
Widely regarded as the most influential science fiction film of all time, Stanley Kubrick’s transcendent 1968 sci-fi masterpiece '2001: A Space Odyssey' revolutionised the genre, pre...
Paper
Mario Bellini Brown Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features two big modules with one backrest. Brown cotton velvet upholstery. Fully ...
Cotton, Velvet, Foam
Space Age Cobra Snake Table Clamp Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Snake Lamp in Hebi style. The lamp is reminiscent of the Hebi by Italian manufacturer Valenti, based on a design by Japanese designer Isao Hosoe from the 1970s. The lamp c...
Metal
Shelf by Fritz Haller for USM Haller, 1960s
By Usm Haller
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Shelf by Fritz Haller for USM Haller Vintage Design Original USM Haller modular shelf, having all its panels to arrange the element completely or partially. Additional information:...
Plastic
Mid-Century Brass and Marble Arc Lamp with Cocoon Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Mid-Century extending arc lamp with brass arced stand with lucite hardware on an angled marble base and newly remade custom Nelson style ribbed linen shade. In otherwise ori...
Marble, Brass
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
Space Age Cirkel Ikea Table Lamp Plexiglass (Acrylic) and Metal, 1990
By IKEA
Located in Beirut, LB
A striking example of 1970s modernist design, this sculptural table lamp features a distinctive architectural silhouette, blending industrial and space-age aesthetics. The lamp compr...
Metal
Okay Three Seater Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi In Balck Leather and Chrome 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This sofa is a Space Age design piece created by the Italian designer, painter and sculptor Adriano Piazzesi in the 1970s. It consists of a three-seater sofa and two armchairs crafte...
Chrome
2 Lounge Chairs, Year: 1967, Design: Horacio Baliero, Argentine Designer
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Lounge chairs " Chair Madrid" year: 1967 Design: Architect Horacio Baliero and Justo Solsona Argentine Designer Material: Leather and Chrome It was exhibited at the Museum of Arc...
Chrome
Pair of Italian Chrome Table Lamps by Reggiani, circa 1968
By Reggiani
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of Italian chrome table lamps by Reggiani, 1960s. Very sculptural design with an all-chrome body with discreet slits on the upper cover (which can be rotated 360 degrees) w...
Brass, Chrome
Italian Space Age Pendant Lamp in Mirror Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual possibly bespoke small Italian hanging light in fluted mirror glass and tubular chrome-plated steel. Its design features reminds us of Ingo Mauer and Kazuo Motosawa in partic...
Steel, Chrome
Ceiling Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten
By Helena Tynell, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari, Kaiser Leuchten, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Sputnik wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The 3 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a f...
Metal
1970 Italian Space Age Modernist Design Steel Glass Sculpture Mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a 1970s Italian wall mirror characterized by a sleek and modern design typical of the period. It features a rectangular shape with a black border around the reflective glass ...
Steel
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
Bulbo' Set of Sconces by R. Barbieri & G. Marianelli for Tronconi, 1970s, Italy
By Tronconi, Barbieri e Marianelli
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Bulbo Model Set of Three Sconces by Raul Barbieri & Giorgio Marianelli for Tronconi, 1970's, Italy Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. The...
Porcelain, Glass
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
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
Table lamp by Marco Zotta for Eleusi, 1980s, Italy
By Marco Zotta, Eleusi, Italy 1
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Table lamp by Marco Zotta for Eleusi, 1980s, Italy Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with Halogen light bulb. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and...
Metal
1970s Space Age Steel and Smoked Glass Oval Italian Wall Mirror
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This oval wall mirror, attributed to Gaetano Sciolari and manufactured in Italy in the seventies, is in very good condition. It is a captivating and futuristic piece that embodies th...
Steel
Beautiful 1960s Kaiser Leuchten brass ceiling lamp with 6 opal glass shades
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Kaiser Leuchten ceiling lamp with six opal glass shades. Superb sixties Space Age design, entirely made of brass. Excellent vintage condition with no damage. Lovely, light ...
Brass
Model Discos' Suspension Light by Giovanni Offredi for Sirrah, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Discos' Suspension Light by Giovanni Offredi for Sirrah, 1980s, Italy Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with fluorescent Wired and suitable to us...
Metal
“Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only)