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 and Atomic Era flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Metalarte, Stilnovo, Estiluz, Fog & Mørup
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age and Atomic Era flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s. Circular metal structure with electric blue lacquered finish, with a central diffuser and 5 opaline glass spheres. Str...
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Cooffe Table 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Space Age Cooffe Table 1970s
Chrome
Maya chairs by Giotto Stoppino for Bernini, Italy, 1970s, brown leather seats.
Located in Milano, IT
A set of four Maya chairs designed by Giotto Stoppino for Bernini in the 1970s, featuring brown leather seats. The chair’s sculpted shell is supported by a cantilevered frame in chr...
Steel
Original 1970s table clock and alarm clock COMFORTIME 3 by Krups
By Krups
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s Krups table clock and alarm clock. Krups Type 672. Made in Germany. The 1970s Pop Art classic in typical red and orange. Clock and alarm functions are working. Quiet a...
Plastic
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Skeleton Vintage Tibetan Rug, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A striking rare Vintage Tibetan pictorial rug, hand-knotted in Tibet in the3rd quarter of the 20th century. The design features a whimsical skeletal figure rendered in soft blush ton...
Wool
1970s Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Cosack
By Charlotte Perriand, Cosack Leuchten, Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii, Sölken Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very nice and UFO wall or ceiling lamps from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. A wonderful light is created. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wear. Minimal...
Metal
Rare Complete “Orix” Desk by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina for Molteni, 1970s
By Molteni & C, Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
This rare and complete “Orix” desk was designed by Italian architects Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni in the early 1970s. A bold example of Space Age Italian design, this ...
Metal
Egg / Pod Lounge Chair designed and produced by Mario Sabot, Italy, 1960s
By Mario Sabot
Located in Milano, IT
Egg / Pod Lounge Chair designed and produced by Mario Sabot, Italy, 1960s Designed and produced in Italy during the 1960s by Mario Sabot, the Egg / Pod Lounge Chair is a rare and st...
Fiberglass, Fabric
Set of two Padina Wall Lamps by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, Circa 1970
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in München, DE
Pair of original 1970s wall lamps by the famous Italian designer brothers Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni. Model: Padina. Manufactured by Flos. Made in Italy. Great minimalist It...
Aluminum, Metal
Vintage Orange Record Magazine Rack by Sven-Eric Juhlin for Gustavsberg, 1970s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vibrant orange record and magazine rack was designed by Sven-Eric Juhlin for Gustavsberg in the 1970s and showcases the playful yet functional spirit of Scandinavian modern desi...
Plastic
Grande table basse rectangulaire de François Monnet style Space Age vintage
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Grande table basse vintage des années 70, attribuée au designer français François Monnet, style Space Age, piétement design en acier brossé plié et courbé, grand plateau rectangulair...
Metal
1 of 6 Golden Space Age Sphere Ceiling Lamp Germany 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
These gorgeous chandeliers were originally from a 1960s dance hall, and they hung there until recently. The textured glass spheres have a beautiful golden amber tone, and their textu...
Metal, Brass
Space Age Golden Freestanding Floating Stove by Wolthekker "Model Faber 2000"
By Richard Wolthekker, A.W. Faber
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Faber 2000 gas stove is considered one of the most beautiful designs of its kind and was exhibited at The Industrial Design Centre in 1967. Designed by Wolthekker, Architect and ...
Metal
Space Age Minimalist Table or Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple Space Age table or wall lamp. The lamp body is made of a single piece of aluminum. The shaft transitions harmoniously into a plate base. In order to be able to use the lamp a...
Metal
Large Space Age Table or Desk Clock by Kastell, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Round table or desk clock from the space age era Made in Italy by Kastell in the 80s
Plastic, Fiberglass
Space Age. Brutalist style table lamps by Estiluz, Spain, 1970s
By Estiluz
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist and Space Age style table lamps by Estiluz, Spain, 1970s. Each piece is formed by a veined pine wood base varnished in a dark chocolate tone, and an opaline glass diffuser,...
Metal, Chrome
Cocoon resin. Space Age hand-crafted table lamps, Italy, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist style and Space Age style table lamps, Italy, 1970s. Composed of hand-carved, turned and varnished veined alabaster bases, and lampshades made of a metal structure covered ...
Alabaster, Metal, Chrome
Italian Magnetic Golden Globe Wall Lamps by Compadori Reggiani
By Reggiani
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of fully adjustable magnetic wall or bedside lights. Composed of gold-chrome steel. Mirror like finish. Design/maker: Compadori Reggiani. Designed in Italy during the 1960s. T...
Steel
Triangle Pink Glass Italian Flush Mount Light by Magnani SNC, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Triangle Pink Glass Italian Flush Mount Light by Magnani SNC, 1980s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable...
Metal
1970's Italian Tubular Steel & Glass Coffee / Side Table
Located in Bern, CH
Stylish 1970's Italian Coffee / Side Table. Black tubular steel frame with clear glass tabletop. Simple, contemporary design which seamlessly blends in with most interior styles. In ...
Metal, Steel
Space Age Italian ‘Petal’ Form Lounge Chair in Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A space age Italian lounge chair with original peach and brown cut-velvet upholstery. Flower or petal form silhouette. Sourced in Italy. Pair available, sold separately.
Upholstery, Velvet
$970 / item
Several Oval Ceramic Wall Lights, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful set of oval ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured in Germany around the 1970s. The glaze has warm color gradients. We used clear light bulbs (see images), b...
Ceramic
Pierre Paulin, Little Tulip chair, Artifort, 1960
Located in Uppsala, SE
Little Tulip chair (originally known as the F163), designed in the 1960s by Pierre Paulin. The Artifort Tulip collection remains a true Mid-Century Modern icon. A perfect fusion of e...
Metal, Chrome
1970's Fiberglass Lounge / Easy Chair Model "Tina" by Risto Halme for Peem Oy
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Wonderful Space Age lounge chair by Risto Halme for Peem Oy ,Finland. Frame made of fiberglass, upholstered with dark purple leather. Named "Tina". The seat can be adjusted to any ...
Leather, Fiberglass
XL Wave Pendant Lamp by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Koch & Lowy, J.T. Kalmar, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large smoked glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The design and materials create a fantastic play of light in the room. Very high-quality workmanship and a...
Metal
Pair of Unique PopArt Fiberglass Vases, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of unique vases made from fiberglas From the space age era Made in Italy by unknown artist
Fiberglass
Helena Tynell for Limburg. Space Age glass flush mount, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell, Limburg
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age bubble-shapped glass ceiling light by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s. Golden chromed metal structure and an amber/champagne bubble-shaped glass diffuser. Hollywo...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Psychedelic Ceramic Wall Art ''The Smile ?'' Karel F.van der Wilk . 1977 Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique work by the Dutch Artist Karel F.van der Wilk . The work is named by the Artist .The Smile ? 1977 Holland multi colored Ceramic . comes in a a symmetric frame . Space Ac...
Ceramic
Stunning Space Age Lamp in Pyramid Shape Made of Metal and Glass, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
stunning space age lamp in pyramid shape made of metal and glass, 1960s A small chip on the upper edge of the glass insert, which is only visible upon close inspection. See detailed...
Metal
$1,389Sale Price / item|20% Off
Toffoli. 1 of 2 Memphis and Pop Art style pendant lamp, Italy, 1980s.
By Toffoli
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Memphis and Pop Art style pendant lamp from Toffoli, Italy, 1980s. Formed by a transparent textured methacrylate or acrylic disc with 3 colored bands and a black lacquered metal stru...
Metal
Small 1960s Space Age pendant lamp by Doria made of aluminum and metal
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small, original 1960s Space Age pendant lamp by Doria. The outer shade is made of aluminum. The inner diffuser is made of white-painted metal. The entire lamp is in very go...
Metal, Aluminum
Lamperti chromed steel floor lamp, 1970
By Lamperti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lamperti chromed steel floor lamp, 1970 Lamperti chromed steel floor lamp, 1970 Copia URL Conditions: Good Materials: Steel, chrome-plated metal Epoch: 1970 Measures: 24x24x184 cm Ta...
Steel
Blue Metal Table Lamp with Opaline Globe - Italian Space Age Lamp - 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Blue Metal Table Lamp with Opaline Globe - Italian Space Age Lamp - 1970s Elegant Italian table lamp - Space Age aesthetic of the late 1960s and earl...
Metal
Set of 5 SPACE-AGE Concrete BOOKCASES by WILLY GUHL for ETERNIT, Swiss 1970
By Willy Guhl
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 5 (on a total of 20 identical pieces!!!) modular concrete bookcases, Modernist, Free Form, Brutalist, rectangular loop cases with rounded edges, with a great grey patina wit...
Concrete
Space Age Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age table lamp. The basic shape of the lamp is a cylinder with an inserted ball. The cylinder is open on one side and top. It has a polished and mirror finish on the outside. ...
Metal
iGuzzini Chrome Space Age "Ribbon" Sconces by Sandro Brazzoli & Ermanno Lampa "
By Ermanno Lampa, iGuzzini, Sandro Brazzoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century space age chrome "Ribbon" wall sconces, designed by Sandro Brazzoli and Ermanno Lampa for iGuzzini. This very striking bent chrome ribbon shade has a fin on the b...
Metal, Chrome
Extraordinary heavy 1960s XXL brass table lamp by Staff with a swivel joint
Located in München, DE
Exceptional 1960s heavy XXL Staff brass table lamp with a swivel joint and large shade. Great minimalist, high-quality design. Three E27 bulbs with a pull switch. The shade can be st...
Aluminum, Iron, Brass
Set of 56 Mid-Century Modern Space Age Coat Hanger by Ingo Maurer for M Design
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large collection of Ingo Maurer hangers in rare colors. A design classic from the pen of lighting designer Ingo Maurer. This is the more functional version of the Maurer hanger with...
Plastic
1970s Space Age Steel and Glass Bar Cart by Claudio Salocchi for Luigi Sormani
By Claudio Salocchi, Luigi Sormani
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
Maurice Calka Boomerang desk for Leleu-Deshays , France, 1970
Located in Padova, IT
When the furniture manufacturer Leleu-Deshays called on the Polish-born French sculptor Maurice Calka to design a desk in 1969, Calka deeply considered the assignment and created a s...
Fiberglass
Pr. Post Modern Space Age Bellini C & B Italia Amanta Lounge Chairs c 1969
Located in New York, NY
Very chic pair of vintage Amanta chairs, designed by Mario Belllini , for C&B Italia circa 1969. Executed in supple black leather, contrasted with the molded white fiberlite chair fr...
Leather, Fiberglass
Alien Sconces by Joan Auger for Taller Uno Metalarte, 1980s, Spain
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Alien Sconces by Joan Auger for Taller Uno Metalarte, 1980s, Spain Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with E14 standa...
Aluminum
Set of 2 Golden 1970s Wall Lamps by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Staff Leuchten, RAAK, Motoko Ishii, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
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
Large round original 60s Space Age aluminum ceiling or wall lamp by Honsel
By Honsel
Located in München, DE
Minimalist, large, original Mid-Century Modern Space Age ceiling or wall lamp made of matte brushed aluminum. Typical Space Age design from the 1960s. Manufacturer is Honsel. Made i...
Aluminum
1970 Steel Inox Gottingen Italian Space Age Design Flatware Cutlery 18 pieces
Located in Brescia, IT
Space Age Flatware _ set of 18 pieces prod. Gottingen Italy, 1970 Steel Inox Modernist design Very good condiction, light surface scratches spoon: 20x5x1 cm fork: 20x2.5x1 cm knife...
Steel
Poltrona a onde rarissima Design Modernariato curved armchair 1970's
Located in Taranto, IT
Poltrona originale anni ’70-’80, recentemente ritappezzata con un tessuto moderno di alta qualità che esalta la sua silhouette scultorea. Il design richiama l’iconico Modello San Luc...
Fabric, Foam
Rare Mario Sabot 'POD' Lounge Chair , Modernist / Space Age, Italy
By Mario Sabot
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Mario Sabot 'POD' Lounge Chair , Modernist / Space Age, Made in Italy: 1968.. Chair in original condition,, fading to the original orange fabric ,, minor fiberglass edge chiping...
Fabric, Fiberglass
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s The lamp comes with 1x E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on ...
Metal
'Sphere' Chairs by Boris Tabacoff for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne, France, 1960s
By Boris Tabacoff, Mobilier Modulair Moderne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible condition on this pair of Boris Tabacoff 'Sphere' lucite lounge chairs, France, circa late 1960s. Designed for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne, these sculptural easy chairs rep...
Fabric, Lucite
Iconic Michel Dumas Plexiglas Bookcase – 1970s French Space Age Design
By Michel Dumas
Located in Oirlo, LI
This striking bookcase by Michel Dumas is a powerful expression of 1970s French space-age design. Crafted from high-quality Plexiglas, the piece showcases Dumas’s mastery of trans...
Plexiglass
Lacquered Coffee Table - Italy 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
A 1970s coffee table with a thick rectangular top. The lacquered finish features vintage brown and red tones and a cream-colored rectangular design on the tabletop. This table has a...
Lacquer
Post Modern Space Age Plastic Shelves by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell c. 1970's
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in New York, NY
Space Age, Postmodern plastic shelf unit, designed by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, made in Italy circa 1970's. This example is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition,...
Plastic
Bureau vintage Marcello Gacita et Pierre Tiberi pour Rodet verre fumé, plexiglas
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bureau vintage des années 70, design de Marcello Gacita et Pierre Tiberi pour les éditions Rodet, plateau rectangulaire aux coins arrondis en verre fumé, piétement design en forme de...
Smoked Glass, Plexiglass
1970s Space Age Backlit Table Mirror 'UFO' by Étienne Fermigier for PRISUNIC
By Prisunic, Etienne Fermigier
Located in Torquay, GB
Early 70s space age design backlit vanity mirror by Étienne Fermigier for Prisunic Holland. The 'UFO' backlit table mirror comes equipped with detachable cosmetic holding slots and s...
Mirror, Plastic
Pace Collection 9964-1 Chrome Four Poster King Canopy Bed
Located in Hanover, MA
Pace Collection 9964-1 chrome four-poster king size canopy bed. Dimensions shown are external, edge to edge. Internal dimensions 78.5 inches side to side by 80.5 inches head to foot....
Steel, Chrome
IGuzzini Bugia Wall Lights Circa 1970s
By iGuzzini
Located in Gloucester, GB
IGuzzini Bugia Wall Lights Circa 1970s - Curved steel backplate - Steel domed shade with slit - Takes 1x E14 bulb - Wires directly into the wall - Ori...
Steel
Claus Bolby Danish Space Age Wall Sconces for Cebo Industri, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare pair of Danish Space Age or Brutalist wall lamps designed by Claus Bolby and manufactured by his own lighting company Cebo Industri in Silkeborg, Denmark in the late 60s to ea...
Metal
Hans Agne Jakobsson Yellow Space Age Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Practical adjustable wall sconce or bedside table lamp designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson and made by Elidus in Sweden during the 1970s. Measurements: W: 18 cm, Dept: 12 cm, H: 9 cm. ...
Steel
Model Pergamo 38 Single Sconce by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1980s, Italy
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Pergamo 38 Single Sconce by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1980s, Italy Glass is thick and heavy This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Measurements: Height: 22 cm Widt...
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Italian Reggiani Chrome Chandelier, circa 1960
By Reggiani
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century Space-Age chandelier by Reggiani from 1960-70s. The chandelier is made in chrome metal. Bulb holders: E14 type, 5 pieces (bulbs are not included). Measurements: H...
Chrome