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.
A POP POST-MODERN SPACE-AGE DINING TABLE + 4 CHAIRS, KAPPA Style, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular set including a large dining table and 4 chairs, Post-Modernist, Space-Age, Shabby-Chic, table structure in thick and heavy chrome-plated metal, ovoid fiued glass top, ...
Metal
Space Age Brown Plastic Dining Room Set Markus Farner Walter Grunder 1970s
By Markus Farner & Walter Grunder
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage dining room set from plastic in a chocolate brown tone reupholstered with light brown textile fabric. The dining room set con...
Metal
$13,935Sale 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
Euro International Steel Dining Set – 6 Chairs & Glass Table, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Striking 1970s French dining set by Euro International. This complete ensemble includes six of the iconic chairs—a notably rare configuration—and a matching round glass-top table. Th...
Steel
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN BRUTALIST Dining TABLE by AUDOUX-MINNET, France 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular dining table, modernist, constructivist, free-form, bamboo structure with dynamic lines, large wooden top inlaid with wicker checkerboards, by Audoux-Minnet, France 197...
Bamboo, Wicker
Eero Aarnio Cognac chairs and Kantarelli table by Asko Oy Finland
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
extrem rare and early set by Eero Aarnio. Cognac Chairs and Kantarelli table. 5 x chairs 1 x table
Fabric, Fiberglass
Table modus et 4 chaises Osvaldo Borsani par Tecno Italie 1970 Space Age
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in London, England
Ce majestueux ensemble des années 1970, conçu par Osvaldo Borsani, pour Tecno se distingue par sa table aux dimensions de 85 cm x 120 cm et une hauteur de 70 cm, accompagnée de chais...
Metal
Eero Saarinen Tulip Oval Carrara Arabescato Marble Tulip Table for Knoll, 1967
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Vicenza, IT
Tulip oval 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 Marble
Space Age White Vintage Plastic Dining Room Set by Maurice Burke, 1960s, UK
Located in Vienna, AT
Space age vintage white plastic dining room set designed by Maurice Burke 1960s United Kingdom and produced by Arkana Great Britain. The dining room set consists of 1 white enameled ...
Upholstery, Plastic, Fiberglass
$8,474 / set
1970s Dining Table & Chairs Set
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A spectacular 1970s Dining Set- The chairs and table have a heavy chromed steel base and were reupholstered in soft blue leather. Glass dimensions: 130 cm Chair dimensions: Width: 51...
Chrome, Steel
Dining Table "Tulip" with marble top by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an iconic design piece, a Space Age "Tulip" dining table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. It features a cast aluminum base with the m...
Marble, Aluminum
Set of Five Orbit Chairs and Original Dining Table by Vitra, Germany, 1965
By Herman Miller, Markus Farner & Walter Grunder, Vitra
Located in Haderslev, DK
Rare special Orbit dining set of five chairs and a dining table. Designed by Farner & Grunder for Herman Miller and produced by Vitra 1965. All original with the original uphol...
Fabric, Fiberglass
Space Age Original Dining Room Set, 1970s, France
Located in The Hague, NL
Space Age period dining room set, 1970s, France. The set consists of the round dinning table and 4 matching chairs. Round table is standing on a solid chrome semi-circular base whic...
Chrome
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid Century Space Age Dinette Kitchen Set by Richard McCarthy for Selrite 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Mid Century dinette, kitchen set designed by Richard McCarthy for Selrite, circa 1975. The set consists of four barrel form chairs, and the pedestal base circular top dining...
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Richard McCarthy for Selrite Style Glass Top Table & 4 Chairs
By Selrite
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Atomic Space Age Richard McCarthy for Selrite Style Forged Wrought-Iron and Oak Captain Chairs & Pedestal Base Glass Top Table ...
Wrought Iron
Space Age Garden, Patio or Dining Room Set of a Table and Three Chairs
By Meblo
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Space Age patio, garden and dining room set, consisting out of a folding table and 3 folding chairs with distinctive design. They are all don...
Metal
Vintage Rockledge Design Studios Dining/Bistro Set by Fred Garbotz, 3 Piece Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rockledge Design Studios Dining/Bistro Set by Fred Garbotz - 3 Piece Set Super cool and Unique contemporary Concept dining set from Rockledge De...
Steel
Space Age Chrome Bistro Set with Glass Top Table, Italy, 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
This Space Age bistro set dates from the 1970s and reflects the playful and futuristic design language of the period. The set consists of a round glass-top table and two matching cha...
Chrome
Eero Saarinen Space Age White Carrara Marble Tulip Table for Knoll, 1967
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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
Margot chairs and Tulip dining table by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1968
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Wonderful set consisting of 4 chairs and table, designed by Gastone Rinaldi and produced by Rima in 1968. Each element was made of chrome-plated steel and is in excellent condition. ...
Steel
$3,354 / set
Space age dining set by Chromcraft, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age tulip design dining set by Chromcraft manufactured in the USA. The set consists of 6 dining chairs with black metal and aluminum bases and acrylic and vinyl seats. The cha...
Metal
German dining set by Preben Fabricius for Interplast, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very rare vintage, untouched and weathered dining set designed by Preben Fabricius and designed for Interplast. We offer 4 stackable chairs and a dining table. This cool space age ...
Plastic, Fiberglass
$26,120 / set
H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Dining Room Table & Chairs by Guglielmo Urlich for Palazzi Dell'arte
By Paolo Buffa, Palazzi dell’Arte Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
The table and chairs can be sold separately A Guglielmo Urlich Italian midcentury table and chairs for Palazzi dell'Arte Cantù., in mahogany emerald glass top. Chairs in original le...
Mahogany
1970s Mid Century Dining Room Set of 7
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This 1970s dining set is a striking example of American mid-century design, combining timeless style with thoughtful functionality. The set features a solid wooden dining table with ...
Wood
Iconic Eero Aarnio Small Black Mushroom Stool
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
He mushroom is one of Eero’s oldest designs and in its fibreglass form is part of the same design family that includes the ball chair, Pastil and Tomato. It can be used as a stool or...
Fiberglass
Space Age Cooffe Table 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Space Age Cooffe Table 1970s
Chrome
$2,577 / set
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk Dining Set, Solid Pine, 1970s, Denmark
By Hirtshals Savvaerk, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Outstanding combination of Scandinavian craftsmanship & design. Dining set designed by Rainer Daumiller and manufactured by Hirtshals Savvaerk Møbler. The set is made of solid pine w...
Pine
Iconic Audoux & Minet Rope Side / Coffee Table, France, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural rope side table by Audoux & Minet, France, 1950s, featuring a hand-woven straw top and solid turned wooden legs with beautiful natural patina. This elegant and sculptural...
Rope, Beech
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
Eero Aarnio Small Walnut Parabel Table
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The Parabel was designed in 1993 by Eero Aarnio, and first shown at the International Furniture Fair in Cologne, Germany in January 2002. The table is made of fibreglass and comes in...
Maple
$7,669 / set
H 29.14 in Dm 47.25 in
Stylish mid century Jatoba wood dining room set designed by Helge Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and elegant mid century modern Mahogany Helge Sibast Jatoba wood dining room set. Elegant early 1960s dining room table and chairs, model 422, designed by Helge Sibast for ...
Leather, Wood
$4,237 / set
H 38.98 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of six Dining Room Chairs by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy 1970s
Located in Greding, DE
Round dining table with six chairs, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. The table is extendable and stands on a round base. The chairs ...
Wood, Fabric
Ficks Reed Restored Rattan Dining Room Table and Chairs Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan dining set featuring a six-strand arch legged dining table with Mahogany look Formica top and six X-Back chairs. Dimensions: Table: H 29" x W 30" x D 57.5" Chairs: H...
Rattan
$4,955 / set
H 28.15 in Dm 51.19 in
Dining Room Set with Table and Four Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Very nice dining room set by Giotto Stoppino from the 1970s in Italy. This set consists of a dining table and four matching dining room chairs. The table has a tubular, chrome-plated...
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Space Age Burke Tulip Petal Dining Set
By Burke, Inc., Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Space Age dining set by Burke. Set includes unusual white Formica and Wood split petal tulip dining table, and set of 5 swivel fiberglass tulip dining chairs with ...
Metal
Sold
H 27.96 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Set of 4 Arne Jacobsen Pre Pop Chairs and Table for Asko Finland, 1969
By Arne Jacobsen, Asko
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic Space Age Pre-Pop Dining Table with 4 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Asko, Finland, 1969 This extremely rare mid-century Scandinavian dining set was designed by Arne Jacobsen an...
Plywood
Space age dining set by Chromcraft, 1970s
By Chromcraft
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age tulip design dining set by Chromcraft manufactured in the USA. The set consists of 6 dining chairs with black metal and aluminum bases and acrylic and fabric seats. The ch...
Metal
Sold
H 27.96 in Dm 39.38 in
Dining Set, Four Rare Model 3429 Chairs + Table, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi Oy, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Dining set, four rare model 3429 chairs and a dining table, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, manufactured by Haimi Oy, 1970s. Plastic, metal and fabric. Original condition. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The chairs and table are sold as a set. Measurements: Table: diameter 100 cm, height 71 cm Chairs: width 59.5 cm, depth 47 cm, seat height 47 cm, height 75 cm Born in 1933 in Vyborg, Finland, Yrjö Kukkapuro is one of the most internationally successful Finnish designers. He graduated as an interior architect from the University of Art and Design (Taideteollinen Korkeakoulu) in 1958 and founded his own design studio, Studio Kukkapuro, in 1959. In addition to his renowned and award-winning design work, Kukkapuro was a teacher, professor and rector from 1960 to 1990. Kukkapuro's most famous object is the Carousel Chair...
Metal
Space age dining set, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age dining table and chairs made from plastic Beautiful space age design with tulip shaped bases. The set can be used inside and outside. 1960s - France (labelled made in f...
Plastic
Sold
H 28.35 in Dm 35.83 in
Tulip Dining suite of Marble top table and 4 swivel chairs by Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A really good example of an original Knoll produced Tulip set by Eero Saarinen. The table with a calacatta top, and the four swivel chairs with original green Knoll fabric cushions.T...
Marble, Aluminum
Space Age Dining Set by Hi Plan, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking space age design dining chairs and table by Belgian company Hi Plan. beautiful organic shaped tripod dining chairs made from wood and brown fabric...
Fabric, Wood
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H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 47.25 in
Oval Table + 6 Little Tulip Chairs Dining Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Izegem, VWV
Beautiful elegant organic dining set designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965 for Artifort. Oval white laminate table, 220cm x 120cm on two aluminum tul...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Dining Set, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid-Century dining chairs with matching round table. The chairs and table have been fully restaured and the chairs got a new yellow fabric upholstery. Beautiful looking set. ...
Abalone, Fabric, Wood
Fiberglass space age dining set, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age dining table and chairs made from fiberglass Beautiful space age design with tulip shaped bases. The set can be used inside and outside. ...
Fiberglass
Space Age Dining Set, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age dining table and chairs made from plastic. Beautiful space age design with tulip shaped bases. The set can be used inside and outside. 19...
Plastic
Vintage Dining Room Set, Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy 1970's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage dining set. Space age style, Italy 1970s. A rare Saporiti dining set, designed by Giovanni Offredi designer. The set is composed by 4 dining chairs and one round table. The ...
Fabric, Maple