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.
Space Age Silver Aluminum Glass Vintage Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage metal coffee table, which was designed by Knut Hesterberg and produced by Bacher Tische Germany circa 1970. A fantastic co...
Aluminum
Space Age Vintage Chromed Metal Glass Vintage Sputnik Coffee Table 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage coffee table or sofa table from chromed metal in sputnik shape with a circular glass plate, 1960s. A fantastic chromed coffee table or sofa table with a beautiful m...
Metal
$4,339Sale Price|20% Off
1970s XL Coffee Table Made of Nautical Iron Chain and a Thick Smoked Glass Plate
Located in München, DE
Wonderful, very rare and heavy coffee table made of large rust-brown lacquered nautical iron chains. Above is a polished, thick smoked glass plate ...
Iron
$4,339Sale Price|20% Off
1970s XL Coffee Table Made of Nautical Iron Chain with a Thick Clear Glass Plate
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, very rare and heavy coffee table made of large, white lacquered nautical iron chains. Above is a polished, thick clear glass plate in min...
Iron
Space Age Vintage Silver Aluminum Glass Coffee Table Sofa Table Knut Hesterberg
Located in Vienna, AT
A Space Age vintage silver aluminum glass coffee table or sofa table, which was designed by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt, circa 1964, Germany. While the polished aluminum base...
Aluminum
Coffee Table in Wood, 1960, Italian, Attributed to Vico Magistretti
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Coffe table Material: Wood Italian We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the butt...
Wood
Modernist Vintage Golden Metal Glass Oval Coffee Table Sofa Table, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage coffee table or sofa table from golden metal tube frame and glass plates 1960s Italy. A wonderful sofa table or coffee table oval like with two revolving plates. Wh...
Metal
Space Age Vintage Chocolate Brown Plastic Glass Coffee Table 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage chocolate brown plastic coffee table or sofa table designed 1970s. A fantastic coffee table in a warm brown color from the 1970s. The Space Age coffee table was des...
Smoked Glass, Polyester
Unusual American Console in Wood, Bronze and Stone, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing console Material: bronze, wood and stone Country: American We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questio...
Stone, Bronze
"ANDO" unique 70s inspired sofa table by FABIAN FREYTAG STUDIO
Located in Berlin, DE
This iconic "ANDO" coffee table combines a restored vintage table top with a customised stainless steel base for modern elegance. The table top has been carefully refurbished and giv...
Steel
Modernist Vintage Metal Glass Sofa Table Francois Monnet, circa 1970, France
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage coffee table or sofa table made from stainless steel and clear glass designed by Francois Monnet, circa 1970, France. A beautiful coffee table with structured meta...
Stainless Steel
Gold Color Metal Smoked Glass Vintage Swiveling Coffee Table Sofa Table, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Gold colored vintage coffee table or sofa table, which shows two revolving smoked glass plates and one in the middle. The multi functionality makes this sofa table to a stylish inter...
Metal
Space Age Vintage Glass Chromed Coffee Table or Sofa Table with Rings, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
space age vintage coffee table or sofa table with a chromed base formed with three rings. While a clear glass plate topped the table, the chromed metal base produce a futuristic appe...
Metal
Space Age Vintage Chromed Metal Sputnik Sofa Table Coffee Table circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage sofa table or coffee table from chromed metal sputnik like with glass plate circa 1970. A sofa table with a chromed metal base which s...
Metal
Aluminum Glass Space Age Vintage Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg 1960s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Aluminum glass space age vintage coffee table or sofa table, which was designed by Knut Hesterberg 1960s Germany for Ronald Schmitt. Beautiful aluminum base construction in sculptura...
Aluminum
Space Age Vintage White Beech Coffee Table Sofa Table 1970s, Germany
By Opal
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage coffee table consists of a white lacquered beech wooden base topped with an oval shaped smoked glass top. The vintage condition is good. Approximate measures: Width...
Beech
Space Age Brassed Metal Vintage Coffee Table Sofa Table Three Rings circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage coffee table or sofa table from brass plated metal and smoked glass plate circa 1970. The brass plated metal base features three ring like elements as trinity. Th...
Metal
Coffee Table in Chrome and Glass, 1930, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Coffee table Material: chrome and glass Italian. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pus...
Chrome
$4,450 / item
H 9 in W 44 in D 21.38 in
Francois Monnet Coffee Table Smoked Glass and Brushed Steel , pair available
Located in Miami, FL
Francois Monnet coffee table Mid-Century Modern from the 1960s. Brushed steel frame with elegant smoked glass top.
Stainless Steel
$3,254
H 13.39 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Coffee Table Glass Fumè Top by G. Frattini for Cassina
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Iconic design 1960s chrome coffee table with fumè glass, Gianfranco Frattini designer, Cassina manufacturer. Measures cm: H 34, W 75, D 75.
Steel
Coffee Table with Magazine Rack in Teak Wood, Italy 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning coffee table with a side magazine rack made in teak wood. Produced in Italy in the 60s in the style of Ico Parisi. The wood grain of the top are simply amazing and the parti...
Brass
$3,495
H 16.54 in Dm 47.25 in
Aluminum & Glass Coffee Table "Snake" Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt, 1960s
By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in Rosendahl, DE
The Snake Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg – a timeless masterpiece of flowing form and minimalist aesthetics. Where art meets function. A sculptural aluminum base and thick glass top...
Aluminum
$5,182
H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 19.3 in
French 1960s Metal Base and Ceramic Top Coffee Table by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Salzburg, AT
"Le Village" Roger Capron's design for his own house in Vallauris on the French Riviera. Cocktail table designed by Roger Carpon and manufactured by Marcel Ancliotti in Vallauris. ...
Metal
$2,290
H 14.38 in W 42.92 in D 28.94 in
Italian Design Wooden Coffee Table with Bar Compartment, 1970s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This is a stunning and sophisticated piece of mid-century furniture. 1970s Italian design often combines elegance and practicality, making this coffee table truly unique. Its rectan...
Glass, Plywood
Italian Brass Coffee Table with Marble Top, 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
Very elegant Italian 1950's coffee table with a polished brass base and marble top. Excellent Italian craftsmanship and still in wonderful vintage condition with just the right amoun...
Marble, Brass
$2,651
H 16.34 in Dm 22.64 in
Gold Color Metal Smoked Glass Vintage Swiveling Coffee Table Sofa Table, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Gold colored vintage coffee table or sofa table, which shows two revolving smoked glass plates and one in the middle. The multi functionality makes this sofa table to a stylish inter...
Metal
$2,651
H 16.15 in Dm 22.64 in
Modern Vintage Gold Metal Coffee Table Side Table with Smoked Glass 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage coffee table or side table in round shape with two swiveling glass plates from 1970s Italy. The function is very practical so it allows to enlarge the table if it is ...
Metal
$1,386
H 15.75 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in
Italian mid century wood and glass Acca coffee table Takahama Gavina, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern wood and glass Acca coffee table by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, 1960s. Acca model coffee table with a rectangular wooden...
Glass, Wood
$2,280
H 20.48 in W 53.15 in D 29.53 in
Mid Century Rectangular Marble Coffee Table, Made in Italy, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
This beautiful rectangular coffee table, made in Italy during the 1970s, is an elegant example of mid-century design with a bold sculptural presence. The tabletop is crafted from war...
Marble, Iron
$2,350
H 18.51 in Dm 43.31 in
Design Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg, Aluminum and Glass, Germany, 1960s
By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in Regensburg, DE
Sculptural propeller coffee table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt from the 1960. * High-quality aluminum frame and heavy (19 mm / 0.75 in thick) round glass top. * Design: Knut...
Aluminum
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H 10.63 in W 49.61 in D 25.99 in
Table Basse, française Roche Bobois aluminium et stratifié noir glacé , 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in London, England
Cette table au design épuré et futurisme se marie avec tous types de mobiliers, et peut aussi bien servir de meuble d'appoint avec de la belle décoration dessus. Elle à un look total...
Aluminum
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H 11.82 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
Italian modern square cognac leather and sand colored fabric coffee table, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern square cognac leather and sand colored fabric coffee table, 1970s Square base table with edges covered with leather patches, the same as the table top. Sides covered i...
Leather, Fabric
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H 11.82 in W 27.68 in D 27.68 in
Space Age Vintage White Sofa Table Vico Magistretti Demetrio 70, Italy, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage rectangular sofa table model Demetrio 70 from plastic in white color by Vico Magistretti, 1960s Italy. An iconic and authentic sofa table...
Plastic
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H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Space Age Orange Bar Cart Table by Horn Collection attributed to Peter Ghyczy
By Peter Ghyczy, Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare bar table on wheels with 2 glas tops, 3 bottle holders and a magazine rack. Good and heavy quality. early 1970's - Made in Germany - by Peter Ghyczy for Horn Collection di...
Polystyrene
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H 18.51 in W 46.07 in D 27.17 in
Mid Century Space Age Aluminum and oval Glas Sofa Table or Side Table, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
This mid century space age sofa table or side table was made in the 1970s. It is made out of cast aluminum and has got an oval glass top. Fantastic sculptural aluminum base and qua...
Aluminum
Space Age White Vintage Plastic Coffee Table or Sofa Table 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age white vintage plastic coffee table or sofa table designed 1960s. The Space Age coffee table was designed and manufactured during the era of the moon landing. In this period...
Smoked Glass, Polyester
Table Lamp
By A Space
Located in Catania, IT
Table lamp 3-light Italian production of the 1970s maximum expression of Space Age.
Stainless Steel
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H 14.97 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Italian Space Age Marquinia Marble and Double Glass Top Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Coffee table with geometric figures in Marquinia marble and double glass shelf. Cylinder and cone can be disassembled into two parts that allow at the same time the fixing of the lo...
Marble
Space Age Smoking Table, Year 1977
Located in Catania, IT
German production smoking table 1977, in perfect condition with chromed steel foot and smoked glass top.
Stainless Steel
Large Coffee Table with Thick Glass Top
Located in Hamburg, DE
Glamorous table with very stabile and very heavy glass top. The base is chrome-plated and shines like new.
Metal
J. Wade Beam "Off Beam" Console
By Breutton`, J. Wade Beam
Located in Hanover, MA
"Off Beam" Console Table by J. Wade Beam for Brueton. USA. The chrome polished stainless steel trough with radiused ends and stainless steel connector...
Limestone