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.
$330Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Purple Murano Glass Sculpture/Paperweight, Ball with Included Bubbles
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano paperweight in the shape of a sphere with a flat bottom to make it stand still. Made in a deep, vibrant hue of purple glass,...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of 1960s Fiberglass Toga Chairs designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1960s fiberglass Toga chairs designed in Italy by Sergio Mazza for Artemide. These white iconic Mid Century chairs are constructed from a single sheet of molded fib...
Fiberglass
Maison Jansen Lounge Chairs for Saint Gobain 1970, Set of 2
By Maison Jansen, Saint Gobain
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Maison Jansen lounge chairs for Saint-Gobain, smoked glass, anodized aluminum and leather, France, 1970, set of two Few chairs from the Space Age period carry the material tension t...
Metal
Space Age Reading Lamp by Dieter Witte for Osram, 1972
By Dieter Witte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Dieter Witte for Osram in 1972, this compact spot lamp features a white enameled steel globe head that attaches to its weighted molded plastic base via a magnet, allowing...
Enamel, Steel
1960s Fontana Arte Style Heavy Glass and Steel Space Age Italian Wall Sconce
By VECA, Fontana Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An high quality heavy verde Nilo glass and steel wall sconce designed and manufactured in Italy in the Space Age Era, it's in very good conditions and in working order, it needs a re...
Steel, Chrome
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Orange Ceramic Wall Lights or Flush Mounts by Waldi
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Orange Ceramic Wall Lights or Flush Mounts by Waldi The lamps can be mounted in different ways. This is just one example of many. The height without the...
Metal, Aluminum
Tapestry Genaro Antônio Dantas de Carvalho, Brazilian Artist, 1960
By Genaro de Carvalho
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Tapestry Genaro Antônio Dantas de Carvalho Brazilian artist 1960 Upholsterers, painter, designer. Genaro Antonio Dantas de Carvalho began his painting studies with his father. In 1944, he went to Rio de Janeiro and studied drawing with Henrique Cavalleiro at the Brazilian Society of Fine Arts. He is considered one of the main activists for the renewal of art in Bahia, along with Carlos Bastos, Caribé and Mario Cravo...
Tapestry
Model 4970 Black Bedside Table by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s, Italy
By Kartell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model 4970 Black Bedside Table by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s, Italy No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: Width: 38 cm Depth: 38 cm Height: 49...
Plexiglass
Pair of Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Glass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of of Putzler wall lights in sculptural glass on a brass frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures. With gold inc...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Circular Wall Mirror with Red Lacquered Wooden Frame, 1960s
Located in Herentals, BE
A sculptural mid-century modern wall mirror, distinguished by its bold red lacquered wooden frame and circular form. The substantial depth of the frame lends architectural presence, ...
Mirror, Wood
Two 1970s Space Age Square Chromed Metal and Glass Italian Wall Sconces by Veca
By VECA
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A set of two chromed metal, brown mirror and glass square wall lights also usable as ceiling lights designed and manufactured in Italy by Veca in the Space Age Era. The set is in ver...
Metal
GLASHÜTTE LIMBURG Opal Mushroom & Brass Pendant Light, Chandelier 1970s, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg, Doria Leuchten Germany, Peill & Putzler
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
One of ten elegant Space Age pendant lamps manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. The lamp is made of polished brass with a mouth-blown opaline glass lamp shade that provides ...
Brass
1 of the 3 Stunning Ceramic Wall Lights by Axella and Løvemose, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three spectacular circular ceramic wall lights, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. A unique and playful set, statement pieces. Two lamps are ...
Ceramic
Vintage Wall Storage System by Visiva Srl, Italy, 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
A blue ABS plastic wall organizer from the 1970s. Designed and produced by Visiva srl, Milano, Italy, during the 1970's. Similar with the Uten.Silo by Dorot...
Mirror, Plastic
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
Cross-Section of the Seymchan Meteorite with Peridot Gems and Crystalised Metal
Located in London, GB
A magnificent cross-section of the famed pallasite meteorite, Seymchan, recovered from the bed of the river Hekandue in the Russian Far East, and revealing the honeycomb-like structu...
Iron
Vintage Lee Industries Blush Pink Tub Chairs - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this charming pair of vintage Lee Industries tub chairs. Defined by their graceful, curved silhouettes and classic skirted bases, these chairs embody a...
Upholstery
Pair of Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe sconces or wall lights. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship. Price is f...
Alabaster
Porthole Mirror by Willo Perron for NOGA - Small - Off-white
By Willo Perron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Porthole Mirror is designed by Willo Perron for NO GA. It’s part of a collection based on the idea of modularity which features six tables and two mirrors in different sizes that...
Glass, Fiberglass
A Rare 1960s Space Age Steel and Glass Italian Mushroom Table Lamp
By Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking 1960s Italian table lamp is a quintessential example of Space Age design, featuring a sculptural mushroom silhouette that captures the era's optimistic futurism. The la...
Metal
Tapestry, Brazilian Artist, 1980 Sign Renot
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Tapestry Design Renot Brazilian artist 1980 The tapestry is restored. Sign: Renot 1980 Bahia Brazil original Atelier Studio Renot Salvador- ...
Tapestry
$1,404Sale Price|27% Off
Space Age Aurora Blue Pendant by Arteluce, Perry King & Santiago Miranda, 1983
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
“Aurora” Blue Pendant, Arteluce, Perry King & Santiago Miranda, 1983 An Eighties refined design UFO perndant: the “Aurora” by Perry King and Santiago Miranda for Arteluce marrie...
Metal
1970s Space Age White Glass Wood and Metal Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A white painted wood, steel, and white glass chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari during the Space Age era is offered in excellent condition and is fully operational. The fixture ...
Metal
Space Age Vintage Modular Lavender Leather Togo Sofa Michel Ducaroy 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage authentic corner sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in fabulous lavender pastel color from leather 1970s France. An iconic modular freestanding corner sofa chai...
Leather
Monumental Chrome Waterfall Eyeball (ORB) Table Lamp by Sonneman SPACE-AGE
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Chrome ORB Mid-Century atomic eyeball table lamps by Sonneman. Modernist / Space Age design. Nice original condition. Fabulous waterfall design. Retains original dimmer s...
Chrome
Italian Arch floor lamp in Gilded Metal and Marble attributable to Reggiani, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
A floor lamp made in Italy between the 70s with a shape that recalls the archetype of the Italian lamp in the world "Arco", designed by the Castiglioni brothers during the 60s, tripl...
Marble, Metal
Pair of West German Space Age Opaline Glass Globe Table Lamps, Circa 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in London, GB
A refined pair of West German Space Age mushroom shaped table lamps, circa 1960s, each composed of an opaline glass globe raised on a chromed, stacked cylindrical base - typical of t...
Chrome
1970 Ivo Sedazzari Prisma Italian Design Modernist Black Ceramic Table Lamp
By Prisma, Ivo Sedazzari
Located in Brescia, IT
"Dolphin" Ivo Sedazzari Prisma, Milan Italy, 1970 Black Ceramic Great Manufacture Very Good Condiction No Chips. No Cracks. Perfect working order (E27 bulb light)
Ceramic
Gecko table lamp by Gianfranco Frattini for Leuka, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Gecko table lamp, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Leuka in 1971. Giuliana Gramigna described on page 208 of 'Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950-2000' (translated from Italian):...
Metal
Italian space age Marema coffee tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space-age coffee tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960 Set of four modular stackable coffee tables from the Young-Play line, Marema model, made of molded ABS in a m...
Plastic
4 Ball Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
4 Ball Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with 4 x E14 light bulb. Wired and suita...
Metal
Pair of Triangle Shaped Brass and Glass Wall Lights from the 1980s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Triangle shaped wall lights in brass and chrome with glass details. Manufactured in Germany during the 1980s. Nice craftsmanship. Minimal, geometric and simply shaped design. Please...
Brass, Chrome
Gray Fluorescent Tube Pendant Lamp by Massive, Anders Pehrson Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Linear fluorescent tube lamp produced by Massive, designed in the style of Anders Pehrson's well-known Tuben series. The cylindrical gray tube body runs the full horizontal length of...
Metal, Wire
Vintage Bielecky Brothers Woven Rattan Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional dining table by the legendary Bielecky Brothers is a masterclass in organic texture and mid-century luxury. Renowned for their high-end artisanal craftsmanship, this...
Wicker, Rattan
Thonet Flex Set of 3 Chairs by Gerd Lange, 1970s, Germany
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Thonet Flex Set of 3 Chairs by Gerd Lange, 1970s, Germany Measurements : Height: 78 cm Width: 50 cm Depth: 47 cm Seat height: 45 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have an...
Wood, Acrylic
Carlo Nason Mazzega Pendant Lamp for J.T. Kalmar in Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This set of pendant lamps was designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar in the 1960s. It features Mazzega Murano glass leafs. The lamp can be adjusted from 70cm to a height of 140cm. Del...
Chrome
Ceramic Round Wall Light Holes in the style of Axella, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. In excellent condition, in the style of Axella. A beautiful wall light that com...
Ceramic
Kartell Take Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani, Italian 21 Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The classic icon of the bedside lamp is revisited by Kartell's technology to become an industrial product in a variety of colour shades. The shape of Take is the result of the joinin...
Plastic
White Plexiglass and Black Metal Frame Single Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White Plexiglass and Black Metal Frame Single Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lamp is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to us...
Metal
Space Age Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern four-light chandelier in chrome and Murano clear and amber blown glass designed by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970.
Chrome
Plexiglass Flower Ornaments and Chrome Body Table Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass Flower Ornaments and Chrome Body Table Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Wired and suitable to use ...
Metal, Chrome
Brown Metal and Plexiglass Self-standing Industrial Floor Ashtray, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brown Metal and Plexiglass Self-standing Industrial Floor Ashtray, 1970s, Italy Measuretements : Height: 52 cm Ashtray cup diameter: 11 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you...
Metal
Italian Space Age Adjustable Table Mirror in Plastic by Filippo Panseca, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age adjustable table mirror in cream white ABS plastic by Filippo Panseca, 1970s Table mirror with round mirror and round base, in cr...
Plastic
A SPACE-AGE "Eclipse" FLOOR LAMP by E.J. JELLES for RAAK, Holland 1964
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular space-inspired and quasi-anthropomorphic floor lamp, Post-Modernist, Space-Age, complex geometric structure in gray-blue lacquered metal tubes, lampshade in 2 articulat...
Metal
Post Modern Space Age Aluminum and Glass Dining Table att. to Paul Mayen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Modernist dining table, constructed of squared aluminum, and tempered glass. The table features a trestle style base, which supports the rectangular glass top. Circa 196...
Aluminum
Space Age Tale Lamp by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen, Italy, 1960
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Very original Futuristic, Space Age table lamp by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen Italy, in chromed metal and glass, circa 1960.
Chrome
Model Cavea Ceiling Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Cavea Ceiling Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1970s, Italy Glass is thick and heavy This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Measurements: Height: 23 cm Diameter: 15,...
Metal
Vintage Wall Mirror with Bold Plastic Blue Frame, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Enhance your decor with this exquisite '70s plastic mirror, a timeless piece from the golden era of Italian design. The mirror’s deep blue, circular fram...
Glass, Plastic
Harry's Bar Cocktail Table by Massimo Papiri for Mario Sabot
By Massimo Papiri, Mario Sabot
Located in Hanover, MA
The one and only Harry's Bar cocktail table. The ultimate in Jet Set glam. Designed by Massimo Papiri and produced by Mario Sabot in Italy, 1972. This round swivel table...
Stainless Steel
Ceiling Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten
By Carlo Nason, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AVMazzega, Kaiser Leuchten, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
An exceptionally beautiful and large German Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 10 lampshades diffuse a pleasant light. The lamp is very well-made. A very contemporary design with...
Metal
$1,462Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Space Age Pendant Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Space Age Design Pendant in Glass and Metal, Attributed to Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1960s Manufactured by FLOS in the 1960s the UFO shaped pendant is made of a double glass lamp...
Crystal, Metal
$2,644Sale Price|10% Off
Vintage Italian Space Age Yellow Leather Accent Swivel Chair by Antonia Astori
By Antonia Astori, Cidue
Located in Milano, IT
Yellow Vintage Latex Armchairs 70's/80's - Mid Century Modern Timeless Vintage Italian "Cidonio" Space Age swivel chair, designed by Antonia Astori for furniture brand Cidue. Prese...
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
1960 Nencioni Moleri Space Age design Zani Steel Flatware _ 75 pieces
By Zani, Nencioni & Moleri
Located in Brescia, IT
Cutlery Set Design Carla Nencioni, Armando Moleri Prod. Zani _ Design Line 1960s 12 Person Service + 3 Serving Flatware 75 Steel Pieces Complete with Original Box Excellent condit...
Steel
Round Mid Century Space Age disc brass ceiling or wall lamp by Sölken Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Minimalist original Mid-Century Modern Space Age ceiling or wall lamp made of brass. Typical Space Age design from the 1960s. Manufacturer: Sölken Leuchten. Made in Germany. In very ...
Brass
1968 Cubosfera Alessandro Mendini Italian Space Age Design Glass Table Lamp
By Fidenza Vetraria, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brescia, IT
CUBOSFERA Table Lamp Designer Alessandro Mendini prod. Vicenza Vetraria 1968 Solid crystal glass with a frosted ball inside a cube Nickel Metal Details Iconic Optical Italian Lamp ...
Glass
Original 1970s Lee West ‘Alpha” Stereo Egg Chair, Black Fiberglass and leather
By Lee West
Located in Echt, NL
Original and iconic ‘Alpha' music chair end stool in excellent condition. The ‘Alpha' chair was designed and produced by Lee West in 1968. The outer shell of this chair is fully made from fiberglass which is lacquered in a beautiful glossy black color. On the inside the chair is upholstered with a soft high quality eco leather in a warm beige color. Behind the upholstery the chairs features two high quality speakers which can be connected to a normal or a bluetooth amplifier. The chair is Abel to rotate and comes with the matching stool. The Lee West Alpha...
Leather, Fiberglass
Large Sputnik Gemini Flush Lamp by Gebrüder Cosack
By Cosack Leuchten, Robert and Trix Haussmann, Harvey Guzzini, Gaetano Sciolari, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
A very impressive Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Exceptional design and very high-quality workmanship. The lamp is a highlight for any room. Manufacturer: Gebrüder Cosack Mode...
Metal
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
$2,850 / set
Vintage Custom Striped Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional pair of custom-crafted lounge chairs by JJ Custom, Inc. embodies the essence of refined American upholstery. Drawing inspiration from the timeless English Roll Arm s...
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
$3,207Sale Price|20% Off
Giotto Stoppino style. Space Age tubular aluminum side table, Italy, 1970s
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino, Roche Bobois, Andrew Finnigan Works
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...
Aluminum, Metal