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.
Massimo Papiri “Harry’s Bar” Coffee / Cocktail Table by Mario Sabot, 1970s
By Massimo Papiri, Mario Sabot
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Harry’s Bar coffee or cocktail table designed by Massimo Papiri for Mario Sabot circa 1970s. The coffee table consists of two black melamine surfaces on different levels with a...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Space Age Dining Room Set by Maurice Burke, White Plastic, UK, 1960s
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
$3,304 / 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
Rare Pedestal Dining Table by Raymond Loewy for Doubinski Frères, DF2000 series
By Raymond Loewy, Doubinsky Freres
Located in Beerse, VAN
Look at this rare pedestal dining table from the late 1960s. It was designed by French-American designer Raymond Loewy for Doubinski Frères as part of the futuristic “DF2000” line. ...
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Kidney Rattan Coffee Table After Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking kidney-shaped coffee table is a quintessential example of mid-century tropical modernism, heavily influenced by the iconic organic designs of Paul Frankl. The piece fea...
Bamboo, Rattan
Space Age Vintage Chromed Metal Smoked Glass Coffee Table, 1970s, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage coffee table from chromed metal and smoked glass 1970s Germany. While the chromed metal base shows a beautiful curved construction, the smoked glass top features r...
Metal
$1,391Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mario Bellini Quattro Gatti Side Tables, Space Age Design, Italy 1967
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1960s Space Age Side Tables, model "Quattro Gatti", Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Pair of Space Age side table in plastic material produced in Italy in the 1960s. Model "Quattr...
Plastic
"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
$1,345Sale 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
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
Bedside Table by Raymond Loewy, France, 1960s
By Raymond Loewy, Compagnie d'Esthetique Industrielle (C.E.I.)
Located in Antwerp, BE
Loewy Series side table, DF-2000, a mid-century marvel from the creative genius of Raymond Loewy. Crafted in 1960s France by the esteemed Compagnie d'Esthetique Mid-Industrielle (C.E...
Chrome
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
Vintage Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite Italian modern dining table is a masterful expression of Postmodern architectural design, bringing a sense of grounded luxury to the contemporary home. Hand-crafted fr...
Travertine
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
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
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
$1,461Sale Price|25% Off
Chrome Plated Metal and Smoked Glass Trifoglio Table by S. Asti for Poltronova
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This table was produced in Italy by Poltronova in 1969. It is made from a chrome plated base with a shaped thick feet and a black skai top cover, it features a round smoke glass top....
Metal, Chrome
Modernist Transparent Coffee Table attributed to David Lange, 1970s
By David Lange
Located in Rouen, FR
Rare table basse rectangulaire attribuée au designer français David Lange, vers les années 1970. Structure en Lucite épaisse, aux coins inclinés, accueillant deux plateaux de verre i...
Glass, Lucite
Italian space age White fiberglass coffee table with vase holder, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age White fiberglass coffee table with vase holder, 1970s Coffee table with white fiberglass vase holder. The table has a monocoque structure in fiberglass with a squar...
Fiberglass
$4,174Sale 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
Smoked Plexiglass Cube Side Table in Amber Tone, France 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This smoked plexiglass cube side table was produced in France during the 1970s and reflects the period’s exploration of transparency, modularity, and light as a design element. Its w...
Plastic
$2,899Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Orix Orange Writing Desk by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni
By Molteni & C, Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Rare tangerine Orix Desk by Nani Prina & Vittorio Parigi for Molteni, 1970's. Molded out of ABS plastic. The troughs are intended as letter holders or utensil holders. No chips or cr...
Plastic
Space Age Adjustable Coffee Table/ Dining Table Luciano Campanini Propeller Glas
By L. Campanini, CAMA
Located in Berlin, BE
The Campaini Propella Table combines functional engineering with a distinct Space Age aesthetic. Its design is built around a solid, heavy steel frame, giving the piece exceptional s...
Steel
Space Ace Side Tables by Giorgio Gurioli, Yellow Fiberglass, 1980s
By Giorgio Gurioli
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning set of Space Ace side tables . Bright Yellow Fiber Glass bullet shaped base ,comes with a thick Glass top . Ideal side tables ,Night stands . End Tables . Very nice qualit...
Fiberglass
Michel Dumas Coffee Table in Smoked Plexiglass, Metal, and Glass, 1970
By Michel Dumas, Atelier Michel Dumas
Located in Paris, FR
This coffee table designed by Michel Dumas in 1970 exemplifies French modernist design at the intersection of industrial materials and refined proportions. The composition combines a...
Metal
Design Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg, Aluminum and Glass, Germany, 1960s
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
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
$1,762Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dining table - A. Castelli Ferrieri, Ignazio Gardella - Kartell, Italy 1965
Located in Milano, IT
Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this round dining table designed by Ignazio Gardella and Anna Castelli. Produced by Kartell during the 60s. Two identical ...
Metal
$3,154Sale Price|20% Off
Giotto Stoppino style. Space Age tubular aluminum side table, Italy, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino, Roche Bobois, Andrew Finnigan Works, Kartell
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Giotto Stoppino style. Space Age tubular side table, Italy, 1970s. Composed of a sculptural base formed by the union of different aluminum cylinders together, forming a solid structu...
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Space Age Coffee Table by Preben Fabricius
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large coffee table based on a design by Fabricius from the 70s. Simple and timeless shape and color. The edge is slightly raised. This piece has an attribution mark. Additional info...
Plastic
“Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only)
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
Vintage vanity dresser by Studio Kastilia Silvi with blue seat, Italy, 1970's
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Fantastic Mid-Century transformable vanity table in a charming ivory-cream color with its original blue velvet seat. This stunning piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s and is...
Fabric, Mirror, Plastic
Mario Sabot Square Cocktail Table Brown Laminate and Polished Stainless Steel
Located in Hanover, MA
Jet Set glam 1970's square low coffee table by Mario Sabot of Manzano, Italy. Brown laminate and polished stainless steel. Often incorrectly attributed to WIlly Rizzo as his TRV Ta...
Stainless Steel
$695 / set
Set of Three Stacking Lucite Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of three stacking side tables, having square white plastic tops, supported by angled transparent lucite legs, with brushed aluminum joinery. The tables are graduated in s...
Lucite
Table à manger rectangulaire incurvée vintage en verre fumé et métal chromé
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table à manger vintage des années 70, style Space Age, plateau rectangulaire incurvé en verre fumé, pied en métal chromé design, très bon état général avec quelques micro-rayures d’u...
Metal
Table ronde de repas vintage en verre fumé et métal chromé style Space Age
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table ronde à manger vintage des années 70, style Space Age, plateau rond en verre fumé, pied en métal chromé design dans le style de Giotto Stoppino, très bon état général avec quel...
Glass, Plexiglass
Table basse carrée lumineuse italienne vintage en verre et plexiglas Space Age
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse vintage des années 70 avec éclairage intégré, style Space Age, plateau carré en verre fumé, pied en plexiglas transparent et socle blanc rond lumineux design et original,...
Smoked Glass, Plexiglass
Table «Ming» by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina
Located in MADRID, ES
Ming table designed by Kazuhide Takahama and manufactured by Simon Gavina. In lacquered wood, rounded corners and four triangular legs. Italy, 1970s. Length: 164cm Width: 66cm Heigh...
Wood, Lacquer
Space Age Metal Plant Stand or Side Table, Gray Finish, Vintage 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Metal Plant Stand or Side Table, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information: Material: Metal Color: Gray Period: 1970s Item Type: Vintage, Anti...
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
$8,610Sale Price / set|44% Off
Space Age Vintage Sculptural White Plastic Dining Room Set Finland 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage Dining Room Set consists of a circular like dining table and six matching sculptural dining chairs from white lacquered fibe...
Fiberglass
$1,391Sale 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
Space Age Lucite and Mable Side Table
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A black and clear round Lucite side table with chrome button styled bolts holding the tube together. The top is marble with streaks of gray, moss and darker tones running through it ...
Marble
Studio Davico Coffee Table Stainless Steel Mirror Glass, Italy, Circa 1970
By Eugenio Davico, Studio Davico
Located in Vienna, AT
Unique coffee table by Eugenio Davico with the original pattern mirror glass top, Italy 1970 Very cool and rare cocktail table with a heavy glass top on a bent stainless steel base....
Stainless Steel
Margot dining table designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Roma, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Athens, Attiki
A sculptural dining table designed in the 1960s by Gastone Rinaldi for the Italian furniture brand Rima. Beautifully designed, an eye-catcher (dining chairs not included)
Metal
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
Barboy Bar Trolley in Orange by Verner Panton, Re-Edition
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Paris, FR
The Barboy is a celebrated modular bar trolley originally designed by Verner Panton in 1963 and reissued by Verpan. Conceived as a flexible storage and serving unit, the design consi...
Metal
1960s Space Age Dining Table by Helmut Bätzner, Green Fiberglass
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage green dining table or patio table from fiberglass plastic designed Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, 1960s, Germany. The dining table is st...
Fiberglass
$4,805Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Space Age Dinner Table and Four Chairs in the Manner of Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Catania, CT
Very good original vintage condition with trace of age and use and small oxidation on the chrome for this set of a dinner table plus four chairs. Reminiscent of the style of Gastone ...
Chrome
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
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
“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 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
$640Sale 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
Osvaldo Borsani Dining Set by Tecno with Red Chairs, 1970 Design
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in London, England
This majestic set from the 1970s, designed by Osvaldo Borsani, for Tecno is distinguished by its table measuring 85 cm x 120 cm and a height of 70 cm, accompanied by integrated swive...
Metal
$1,304Sale Price|25% Off
1970s Space Age Round Coffee Table with Smoked Glass & Chrome
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Space Age Round Coffee Table, Smoked Glass & Chrome, Italy, 1970s Crafted in Italy during the 1970s, the table embodies the pure essence of Space Age design. Featuring a sleek c...
Chrome
Vintage Carved Coquina Stone Pedestal Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage dining table features a sophisticated blend of organic texture and sleek modernism. The focal point is a pair of substantial pedestal bases carved from natural ...
Glass
Vintage slate coffee table by Walter Knoll, 1960s
By Walter Knoll
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage coffee table by Walter Knoll. The table is made out of a beautiful round slate stone table top mounted on an elegant metal star shaped base. 1960s - Germany Height: 46cm ...
Slate, Metal
Unique 1970's Small Coffee Table Custom Made for a Shop Interior in Belgium
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This small Space Age coffee / side table is a piece unique from the 1970's Custom made by a local craftsman carpenter for a hairdresser salon in Belgium during the 70's Clearly ins...
Stainless Steel
$8,349 / 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