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.
Vintage 1970s bar cart made of plastic and glass by Marc Held for Prisunic
Bar cart with a white plastic frame and bottle rack, smoked glass top, designed by Marc Held for Prisunic, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time. S...
Glass, Plastic
Dutch vintage white plastic space age side table/bar cart, by Marc Held fr Flair
In this rare bar table/bar cart you can have 5 bottles. It was designed by French designer Marc Held, for Flair (made in Holland). Very stable and solid, a nice eye catcher in your r...
Plastic
1970s Italian Space Age Chrome and Smoked Glass Rolling Side Table
Located in Praha, CZ
Sculptural Italian rolling side table or bar cart dating from the 1970s, featuring a polished chrome-plated metal frame and rectangular smoked glass top. The distinctive structure is...
Metal, Chrome
Luigi Massoni Italian Midcentury Trolley Bar for Guzzini, 1970's
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Lisboa, PT
This trolley was designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, in Italy during the 1970's. The trolley features two trays, made of off-white plastic. The two removable circular trays sit within the triangular structures with white wheels. The trays have a diameter of 56 centimeters. One wheel...
Plastic
Cremewhite Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed in 1969, Joe Colombo’s iconic "Boby 3" portable storage system was produced by Italian manufacturer Bieffeplast and makes savy use of space with its swivel design. It is mad...
Plastic
Vintage Italian Space Age Plastic Bar Trolley, Orange, 1970s, 47cm
Located in Vienna, AT
Striking vintage plastic bar cart from the 1970s, a true testament to Italys iconic design era. Crafted in bold orange plastic, this circular trolley features two spacious shelves supported by three sturdy legs, offering both function and style. Its compact size (47 cm in diameter, 53 cm in height) makes it the perfect addition to any room, whether youre using it as a serving cart or a quirky side table. This mid-century piece is as practical as it is eye-catching, with smooth-rolling swivel wheels that allow for easy mobility. Whether youre hosting guests or simply want a stylish way to display your favorite drinks, this trolley is a versatile and playful addition to your space. The sleek, circular design embodies the best of 70s Space Age aesthetics, making it a standout in any retro, eclectic, or contemporary decor. The vibrant orange color exudes a playful energy that is sure to bring a pop of personality into Perfect for vintage enthusiasts or anyone looking to add a fun, functional piece to their home decor, this 70s bar...
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
Rare 1970s Space Age Chrome, Smoked Glass and Wood Bar Cart
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare 1970s Modernist bar cart from Czechoslovakia, distinguished by an expressive combination of chrome-plated tubular metal, smoked glass and dark wood. The sculptural construction ...
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Cream White Plastic Vintage Cube Bar Cart Side Table 1960s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age butter cream white ivory vintage cube bar cart or side table from plastic designed 1960s Germany. The vintage bar cart or side table shows 4 w...
Plastic
Space Age Vintage Red Orange Serving Table or Bar Cart 1960s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage serving cart or bar cart or gueridon in a happy making color tone red orange from laminate and metal. The bar cart shows a foldable feature. For a good mobility th...
Metal
Space Age Vintage Bar Cart Serving Trolley Green Chromed Metal 1970s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage bar cart or serving trolley from green formica plates and chromed metal frame 1970s. Throughout its foldable parts on eac...
Metal
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...
Metal
$1,367Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Space Age White Bar Cart on Wheels with Sliding Door, 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare 1960s Italian desgin space age bar cart. Characterized by a cylindrical shape, in white lacquered wood and a satin steel top. Equipped with a s...
Steel
$629Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Orange Plastic Mobile Bar Trolley Table Made in Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A charming blend of form and function, this vintage bar cart from the 1970s stands as a testament to Italy’s renowned design legacy. Fashioned from a beautiful warm-toned orange pla...
Plastic
Bar cookie box in chrome and glass , 1950, American
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our Argentina galleries are shipped directly to your address via air freight. • Simplified Customs Management: We handle the processing of export permits and the payment of customs duties. You will receive your purchase without additional paperwork or surprise costs. • High-Security Packaging: Following FedEx international standards, each piece is protected in custom-made wooden crates, designed to withstand 1-meter impacts and ensure the integrity of the object during transit. • Note for shipments to the USA: To comply with shipping company regulations and ensure delivery at the destination, a valid tax ID (EIN, SSN, or ITIN) is required. • Domestic US Shipping: For those pieces available in our United States storage, logistics are managed through 1stdibs. Personalized Restorations Our team of expert artisans offers restoration services tailored to your aesthetic preferences and design needs: • Cabinetry and Polishing: We perform polishing work on woods, allowing for transitions from light to dark tones (including deep black finishes). • Upholstery: We reupholster chairs and armchairs with fabrics or leathers of your choice, guaranteeing a high-quality finish. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to their original state. o Chroming or silver-plating services for bronze objects. Personalized Quotes: We would be delighted to advise you and provide a quote for any intervention according to your personal taste. Amaizing cookie box...
Chrome
Italian Walnut 1960s Coffee Table/Bar Table by Bernini
By Silvio Coppola, Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare coffee table/bar table produced in Italy in the 1960s by Bernini. The particular construction of this table allows it to be transformed from a normal coffee table into a contain...
Metal, Aluminum
Boby white trolley, Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
By Joe Colombo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
he 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 cart...
Plastic
Space Age Vintage Orange Plastic Chromed Bar Cart, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
The presented Space Age vintage bar cart from the 1960s shows a chromed tube steel frame and four wheels for mobility. Also the removable orange plastic...
Plastic
Robo space age bar cart by Joe Colombo for Elco , 1960s.
By Elco, Joe Colombo
Located in Athens, Attiki
Robo space age bar cart by Joe Colombo for Elco , 1960s. This rare find has an internal layer than can be adjusted to create different storage compa...
Plastic
Space Age Vintage Red Orange Plastic Bar Cart, 1970s, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage red orange plastic bar cart or serving table or side table 1970s Germany. A wonderful bar cart or serving table from plastic circu...
Plastic
Space Age Chrome and Smoked Glass Bar Cart, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Elegant Space Age bar cart featuring a geometric chrome-plated metal frame and three shelves in olive-green smoked glass. The upper shelf incorporates three bottle holders, combining...
Metal, Chrome
1970s Space Age Bar Cart by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, White Plastic
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage ivory white plastic bar cart / trolley or chest designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell Italy 1970s, stamped Kartell 4970. De...
Plastic
$364
80s food cart
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1980s service trolley made of yellow lacquered metal. Convenient and suitable for all rooms in the home as well as the office. In good vintage condition.
Metal
Bar in Wood and chrome , France, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Chrome
Bar in Wood and Glass , Italian, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Glass, Wood
$1,759
H 21.65 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Bar Trolley or Side Table by Giovanni Pelis, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age mobile pedestal by Stile Neolt based on a design by Giovanni Pelis from the 1960s. Here in the classic orange colour and a rare version without pull-outs. These mobile pedestals by Neolt also existed alongside the Body by Joe Colombo. This version shows a simple and functional configuration with shelves and compartments. Without pull-outs or other details that are hardly usable in terms of their dimensions anyway. The container is on castors and can therefore be used as a mobile office...
Plastic
$2,792
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 20.08 in
Willy Rizzo Large Bar Cart in Chrome, Brass and Smoked Glass Trays, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and truly one-of-a-kind large Italian serving bar cart with removable trays, entirely crafted in a combination of chrome, brass, and smoked bronze glass. This incredibly ...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$1,424
H 1.58 in W 13.98 in D 24.02 in
Space Age Vintage Red Plastic Traytable Gueridon Luigi Massoni Guzzini Italy
By Guzzini
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage plastic tray table or gueridon or foldable breakfast table model Pepito designed by Luigi Massoni Grafico Studio Zeto for Guzzi...
Plastic
Brass Bar Cart with Aged Mirror and Leather
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
The Vendôme Bar Cart is perfect to style any room. That's why it remains one of our bestselling pieces. It is made by our craftsmen in brass, with age mirror and leather making it ...
Brass
$512
H 9.06 in W 24.02 in D 13.78 in
Luigi Massoni Minimalist Plastic White Bed Tray Element by Guzzini, Italy, 1980s
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Plastic tray Design: Luigi Massoni Producer: Guzzini, Italy Decade: 1980s Description: This tray table was designed by Luigi Massoni and produced by Guzzini in Italy in the 1980s. It is made from white-colored plastic and is in very good vintage condition, and would be ideal to serve breakfast in bed. It still features the original Guzzini box...
Plastic
Josef Frank Folding Bar Cart or Side Table by Svensk Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Munich, DE
Light and easy to store foldable table with a nice print by Josef Frank.
Formica
$1,253
H 30.52 in W 26.58 in D 16.54 in
Space Age Vintage Bar Cart Serving Trolley Green Chromed Metal 1970s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage bar cart or serving trolley from green formica plates and chromed metal frame 1970s. Throughout its foldable parts on eac...
Metal
1970s Italian Smoked Glass Coffee Table, Space Age Design
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant Italian smoked glass chrome coffee table from the 1970s, designed in a refined Space Age style. The table features a low rectangular silhouette with rounded chrome side panel...
Chrome
$1,770
H 30.71 in W 33.86 in D 3.15 in
Space Age Vintage Red Orange Serving Table or Bar Cart 1960s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage serving cart or bar cart or gueridon in a happy making color tone red orange from laminate and metal. The bar cart shows a foldable feature. For a good mobility th...
Metal
Oval Travertine and Lucite Side Table / Bar Cart
Located in New York, NY
Oval side table has glass top with round chrome cap, lucite column, travertine lower shelf and metal base. Wheels underneath for ease of movement around living / work space. Wonderful for use as bar cart. From a Lake Shore Drive, Chicago estate.
Travertine
Midcentury Oval Italian Bar Cart in Chrome and Brown ABS, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century oval bar cart in deep brown ABS plastic and chromed metal. This delightful and rare piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Fully original and in very go...
Metal, Chrome
$1,880
H 25.4 in W 30.32 in D 18.71 in
Chrome, Brass, Smoked Glass and Mirror Bar Cart/Serving Table, Italy, 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Attributable to Fontana Arte Superb linear service trolley. On two levels. One in smoked glass, the other is a smoked mirror. The frame is tubular in brass and chrome, rectangular ...
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Chrome Bar Cart
Located in Bantam, CT
Finish - Chrome - Smoked Grey Glass Dimensions 33”W x 17.5”D x 28.5”H Product must be White Glove D...
Chrome
Italian Brass Bar Cart with Smoked Glass Shelves 1970s
Located in Winter Park, FL
An Italian Hollywood Regency style brass plated bar cart. Smoked glass shelves with dark paned border. Simple bar handle. Bottle rack on the lower shelf. Wheels run smoothly. In good...
Brass
Large "Globe" Bar Cart, Made in Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large "globe" bar cart, Made in Italy, 1970s. Walnut wood, swivel casters. Intact and in good condition. Diameter: 70 cm Height: 110 cm We guarantee fast, insured shipping with prope...
Wood
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H 28.75 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in
1970s Italian Black ABS Plastic Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Joe Colombo Boby Trolley is one of the most recognizable icons of Italian design from the 1970s. Designed by Joe Colombo and produced by Bieffeplast, it reflects the revolutionar...
Plastic
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H 24.02 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
1970s Italian Bar Cart in Beige Plastic by Dal Vera with Bottle Holder
By Dal Vera
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This Italian bar cart from the 1970s was designed and manufactured by Dal Vera, a company celebrated for its modernist contributions to postwar furniture design. The piece combines f...
Metal
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H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1970s Italian Space Age Dime Trolleys Tables by Marcello Siard for Longato
By Collezioni Longato, Marcello Siard
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Offered here is a rare set of two Dime trolleys, designed by Marcello Siard and manufactured by Collezioni Longato in Italy during the 1970s. Crafted in vivid red Novodur® plastic, t...
Plastic
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H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Space Age 70s Table with Storage Compartment DIME by Marcello Siard for Longato
By Collezioni Longato, Marcello Siard
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the retro-futuristic world of space age furniture design with “Dime,” a beautiful and distinctive table designed by Marcello Siard for Collezioni Longato in the 1970s. This...
Plastic
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H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Space Age 70s Table with Storage Compartment DIME by Marcello Siard for Longato
By Collezioni Longato, Marcello Siard
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Designed by M. Siard for DIME – Collezioni Longato, this 1970s Italian table container embodies the spirit of Space Age design with its functional form and minimalist aesthetic. Made of beige Novodur plastic and resting on four chromed wheels, the piece features a seamless square silhouette with rounded edges and a removable lid. The hollow interior can be used for storage, making it a highly versatile item—ideal as a coffee table, side table, or mobile storage unit. This container is marked on the underside with the original embossed branding, confirming its provenance and collectible value. As part of the iconic production of Italian plastic furniture...
Plastic
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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1970s Italian Red Space Age Bar Cart by M. Siard for Longato, Novodur
By Collezioni Longato, Marcello Siard
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This rare and iconic 1970s Italian bar cart was designed by Marius Siard for Collezioni Longato as part of the “GAME” series. A hallmark of Italy’s radical plastic design era, it’s c...
Plastic
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H 26.38 in W 26.78 in D 18.9 in
Minimalist Serving Trolley by Pierre Vandel for Espace Pierre Cardin, 1980s
By Pierre Vandel, Pierre Cardin
Located in Brussel, BE
Rare French minimalist bar-cart in brushed aluminum with black and smoked glass designed by Pierre Vandal for the Espace Pierre Cardin in the 1970’s. - Rare chariot-bar minimaliste f...
Aluminum
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H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 29.14 in
1970s Space Age Steel and Glass Bar Cart by Claudio Salocchi for Luigi Sormani
By Luigi Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1970s Claudio Salocchi for Luigi Sormani Space Age Bar Cart in Brushed Steel and Smoked Glass. A stunning embodiment of Italian Space Age design, this rare bar cart by Claudio Salocc...
Stainless Steel
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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Rare 1970s Longato 'Game' Bar Cart / Side Table Off White By Marcello Siard
By Collezioni Longato, Marcello Siard
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Experience the perfect blend of functionality and vintage charm with the Longato ‘Game’ Mobile Drinks Trolley, a stunning piece designed by Marcello Siard. This versatile bar cart, m...
Plastic
White Circular Space Age Bar Trolley by Opal Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
This Charming white lacquered circular Space Age Bar Trolley, Side Table or serving Cart has been designed and produced in Germany by Opal Kleinmöbel in the late 1960s .It features t...
Metal
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H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
70s coffee tables / serving trolleys with storage DIME Longato in Red, Set of 2
By Collezioni Longato, Marcello Siard
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the retro-futuristic world of space age furniture design with “Dime,” a beautiful and distinctive table designed by Marcello Siard for Collezioni Longato in the 1970s. This...
Plastic
Space Age Trolley "Baby" by Joe Colombo Black Modular Storage Cart
By Joe Colombo
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century Space Age storage caddy “Boby” by Joe Colombo features plastic construction, glossy black finish, modular design with trays and storage compartments, and black casto...
Plastic
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H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Space Age 70s Table with Storage Compartment DIME by Marcello Siard for Longato
By Collezioni Longato, Marcello Siard
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the retro-futuristic world of space age furniture design with “Dime,” a beautiful and distinctive table designed by Marcello Siard for Collezioni Longato in the 1970s. This...
Plastic
Vintage trolley by Joe Colombo, 1970s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage 'boby portable storage system' trolley designed by Joe Colombo and produced by Bieffeplast. Part of the permanent collection of the MoMA in NYC 1970s - Italy Very good con...
Plastic
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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Rare 1970s Longato 'Game' Bar Cart in Vibrant Red By Marcello Siard
By Marcello Siard, Collezioni Longato
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Experience the perfect blend of functionality and vintage charm with the Longato ‘Game’ Mobile Drinks Trolley, a stunning piece designed by Marcello Siard. This versatile bar cart, m...
Plastic