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.
1970s Kamenicky Senov Blue Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Original table lamp produced in Kamenický Šenov, Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. This elegant modernist lamp features a cobalt blue glass globe shade mounted on a polished brass ba...
Brass
$382Sale Price|45% Off
Vintage 70's space age glass chandelier Italian design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Chromed and white metal frame three-light chandelier with spherical white glass shades, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, working, shows signs of wear given by ti...
Metal
Motoko Ishii Chrome Sputnik for Lightolier
Located in Hanover, MA
From the Space Crystal collection designed by Motoko Ishii, the multi-award winning savant of architectural lighting, created in 1972 for West German firm Staff Leuchten.. This UL ...
Chrome
1970s German Space Age Adjustable Desk Lamp in White Metal and Chrome
Located in Praha, CZ
Original adjustable desk lamp produced in Germany during the 1970s. This elegant modernist lamp features a white lacquered metal shade and base paired with a slim chromed metal stem...
Metal, Chrome
Modernistic Kai Ruokonen Ceiling Pendant in Brass and Orange, Finland 1970s
By Kai Ruokonen
Located in Helsinki, FI
A strikingly modernist ceiling pendant by Finnish designer Kai Ruokonen (Finnmark), featuring bold brass slats and a vibrant orange acrylic light diffuser. This futuristic piece embo...
Brass
Geometric red glass lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in red glass and metal. The hanging lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb and the wall lamp needs 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb is wired, in working conditi...
Aluminum
Paperweight in solid transparent acrylic, 1970s.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paperweight in solid transparent acrylic, 1970s.
Acrylic
White Joe Colombo floor lamp with dry bar
By Joe Colombo
Located in Brussel, BE
Impressive large white Joe Colombo floor lamp with dry bar. Really good condition !
Chrome
Grey & white ceramic 1960s coffee & tea service by Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Splendid ceramic service with rare decoration, made in the 1950s and 1960s by Rosenthal based on a design by Tapio Wirkkala. The service is incomplete and consists of the following p...
Ceramic
Postmodern Dansk Space Age Serving Tray & Cutting Board By Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare serving platter designed by Gunnar Cyren for dansk circa 1980's great design with removable cutting board in the middle made of solid birch wood grea striking red color.
Plastic, Birch
$1,697Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Pendant Chandelier 1970s Space Age Ufo Atom Lamp Chrome, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Pendant Chandelier - 1970s Space Age UFO Atom Lamp in Chrome Introducing a captivating vintage pendant chandelier, a true embodiment of the 1970s Sp...
Glass
Classic Rosenthal Horizon Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder Catchall Vide Poche
By Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Striking original Rosenthal Space Age Lead crystal glass horizon pillar candle holder, vide poche, catchall, bowl made in Germany. To me it looks...
Crystal
A pair of 1970s Space Age Sarfatti Style Italian Pendants
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two chromed steel and whitee glass space age chandeliers designed and manufactured in Italy and inspired by Sarfatti, they are in very good conditions, work 110-240 volts and need re...
Chrome, Metal
$1,613Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural tubular floor lamp in chrome metal, Space Age, Reggiani style
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural and bright tubular chromed floor lamp, with its 17 light bulbs and 8 arm disposed geometrically and vertically composing an elegant and sophisticated source of light in y...
Metal, Chrome
Square Atlanta Electric Table Clock, by Kienzle Germany 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
German desk clock from the 1960s Atlanta electric It is made of White colored Brass base , in the shape of a cube with hands and hour markers, also made of brass. It has a back that...
Metal
Vintage Finnish Design Chandelier in Brass & Glass, Kai Ruokonen, Ker-lux 1970s
By Kai Ruokonen
Located in Helsinki, FI
A truly stunning and rare 1001 Arabian Nights lantern styles chandelier with a modernistic touch made of brass and opaline glass. The lamp is made ...
Brass
$156Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Food Scale by Marco Zanuso for Terraillon
By Marco Zanuso
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this beautiful scale design by Marco Zanuso for Terraillon, circa 1970's, very light use and perfect working condition.
Plastic
Space Age IGuzzini Pendant "Elpis" , Harvey Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By iGuzzini
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Space Age Guzzini Pendant "Elpis" – Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s Designed in the 1970s by the renowned Italian brand iGuzzini, the "Elpis" pendant lamp embodies the futuristic aesth...
Chrome, Iron
1970s Iconic Modernist White Ceramic Ashtray by Mangiarotti for F.lli Brambilla
By Fratelli Brambilla, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The Ashtray designed by Mangiarotti for F.lli Brambilla is a distinctive and timeless piece that captures the essence of modernist design during that era, with its clean lines, minim...
Ceramic
Space Age Vintage Yellow Plastic Armchair Gaudi by Vico Magistretti 1968 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage armchair model Gaudi by Vico Magistretti from plastic in yellow color tone for Artemide 1968, Italy. The wonderful armchair model Gaudi in the rare color tone lemon yellow shows...
Plastic
White Alabaster Egg floor lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
Alabaster Egg floor lamp from the 1970's made in Spain. Super nice and warm light diffuser, also very sculptural piece when not lightened.
Alabaster
1960's Carl Straub black oak loveseat with new wool upholstery
By Carl Straub
Located in Liberty, NY
Great mid century 1970's Carl Straub black oak two seater sofa with newly upholstered cushions in a very nice heavyweight textured beige wool with flecks of gold and grey. Modern pro...
Wool, Oak
Clear Lucite table lighter, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Clear Lucite table lighter, Italian manufacture 1970s H 13 × 5 × 5 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
Lucite
$1,885Sale Price / set|35% Off
Bar Stools Midcentury From Steel and Wood White Gold, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of white and gold bar stools from Italy, circa 1970 - priced as a pair Very stylish pair of barstools with a graphical wooden white s...
Brass, Steel
Vintage Murano Glass Pendant Light, Adjustable Shade, Italian 1960s
Located in Long Island City, NY
A distinctive and playful pendant light with adjustable shade. The interior blown-glass is accentuated with white, subtly softening the cast of the light. An adjustable lacquered met...
Metal
1970's Large Decorative Plate with Panton Design Avant Garde
By Verner Panton, Mikasa
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large Plate with Panton design circa 1970's in white porcelain nice condition no chips or cracks very rare hard to find piece.
Porcelain
Italian Space Age orange beige plastic round wardrobe by Gilberto Peguri 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age orange and beige plastic round wardrobe by Gilberto Peguri, 1970s Round-based wardrobe made entirely of plastic. It features two sliding orange plastic doors on two...
Plastic
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
By Carlo Nason, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo, Mazzega
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Italian ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create an impressively sparkling light effect. Very high-quality workmanship and a real ey...
Metal
1960s by Stilux Italian Design Counterweight Wall Lamp
By Stilux
Located in Brescia, IT
Wall lamp by Stilux, Milano 1960s White perspex shade, steel details Excellent condition.
Steel
Large Cosack Flushmount or Wall Lamp in Chrome around 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
Large Cosack Sputnik Space Age Flushmount or Wall Lamp in Chrome Original condition
Chrome
Klaus Hempel Wall Sconce by Kaiser Leuchten, White Metal Design
By Klaus Hempel, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, England
The wall lamps designed by Klaus Hempel for Kaiser Leushten embody the aesthetics of the Space Age movement of the 1960s. Made of white metal, these creations combine functionality a...
Metal
$950Sale Price|45% Off
Vintage 1970s white iron and metal floor lamp Italian design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Floor lamp with chrome metal base and white iron frame, three lights, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, shows signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Heigh...
Iron
Elegant Italian "Chrome Elegance" steel coat rack, 1970s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Elegant polished chrome metal floor coat rack, featuring modern lines and refined finish. The vertical structure has practical upper hooks with rounded ends, ideal for jackets, coats...
Steel
Space Age Chrome Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Lightolier c 1977
Located in New York, NY
Incredible iconic Space Age chandelier designed by Motoko Ishii, made in Lightolier as part of their sought after Space Crystal collection. The chandelier features 28 arms, each hav...
Chrome
1970s Czechoslovak Malachite Style Pressed Glass and Opaline Table Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant vintage table lamp produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s by Kamenický Šenov. The piece combines a sculptural green malachite-style pressed glass base with a white opali...
Malachite, Metal
Contemporary Atomo Lacquered Cabinets Buffets by Antonio Cagianelli, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary Atomo black lacquered cabinets buffets by the Italian designer Antonio Cagianelli , sculpture handle and feet in nice gilt wrought iron made in gold bath 24-karat, in a ...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Metal Magazine Rack by Mascagni Perforated, Space Age Design Italy, 70s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage metal magazine rack by Mascagni perforated, space age design Italy, 70s This vintage metal magazine rack by Mascagni from the 1970...
Metal
Stilnovo half sphere table lamp for Artimeta
Located in Athens, Attiki
It is a Stilnovo table lamp characterized by a cylindrical base and an arched structure surrounding the diffuser, both made of metal. The diffuser in perspex, with a soft and rounded...
Metal
Tumbo floor lamp by Piero Menichetti for Ismos Design, 1970s
By Piero Menichetti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Tumbo Floor lamp designed by Piero Menichetti and manufactured by Ismos Design in 1973. The lamp is meant to be used outdoors and therefore it can withstand the effects of atmospher...
Metal
Italian Space Age Red Modular Chest of Drawers by Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age Red plastic Modular chest of drawers by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s Modular chest of drawers with square base and rounded corne...
Plastic
Pair of Stainless Steel Metal Cone Bar Stools, Italy, 1990s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of stainless steel and cast aluminum metal bar or counter Cone stools. New upholstery bouclé fabric. In the mood of Mid-Century Modern Space Age , Verner Pantone.
Stainless Steel, Metal, Aluminum
$4,850 / set
Pair Of Italian Modern Concrete Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Modern Concrete Lamps. Offered is a most unusual pair of Italian mid-century space age style table lamps. These versatile shapely lamps can be used in a living area, ...
Concrete
Plexiglass Pair of Wall Lamps or Flush Mounts by Leola, 1970s, Germany
By Leola
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass Pair of Wall Lamps or Flush Mounts by Leola, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use...
Metal
Hard Acrylic and Solid Aluminum Heavy Stool by Keuco, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Hard Acrylic and Solid Aluminum Heavy Stool by Keuco, 1970s, Germany Measurements : Height : 44 cm Diameter : 37 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have any questions.
Aluminum
Minimal & Timeless Adjustable Vintage Italian Floor Lamp 1970's
Located in Milano, IT
Minimal Italian Lamp - Chrome Floor lamp -Timeless Vintage Floor Lamp with adjustable height. This vintage floor lamp features a truly timeless design. The build is minimalist yet f...
Metal
Large Sputnik Flushmount or Wall Sconce by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Vintage Sputnik lamps from the 1970s manufactured by Cosack, Germany, 1970s. This lamp can be used as a ceiling lamp, or as a wall lamp. Wonderful glass shape and light effect. Socke...
Brass
1970s Czech Orange Opaline Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
By Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage orange opaline glass table lamp produced by Osvětlovací Sklo Valašské Meziříčí in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. The lamp features a bold space age mushroom silhouette wit...
Opaline Glass
Vintage Bottle Holder Stainless Steel Space Age Design Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage bottle holder stainless steel space age design Italy, 1980s This vintage stainless steel bottle holder in a spiral space age design from the 1980s is an elegant table decora...
Stainless Steel
Model MICO Murano White & Red Glass Ceiling Lamp by Renato Toso for Leucos, 1972
By Leucos Design Lab, Renato Toso
Located in Barntrup, DE
A famous Italian ceiling lamp, model MICO, is also suitable as a wall or table lamp. Designed by Renato Toso and manufactured by Leucos. Made of handmade glass from the masters of Mu...
Metal
3-armed Bordeaux Space Age Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3-armed Bordeaux Space Age Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with 3x E27 light bu...
Metal
Large Vintage Basket Lamp with Chrome Mid Century Design Italy, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Large Vintage Basket Lamp with Chrome Mid Century Design Italy, 1970s This large vintage basket lamp, featuring a chrome part and a tulip-shaped design, is a stunning example of mid...
Chrome
Pair of prototype FerroTipi Armchairs by Gianantonio Malacrida and P. Resmini
Located in Milano, IT
Unique Piece. This rare pair of armchairs belongs to the FerroTipi series, designed in 1968 by Italian architect Gianantonio Malacrida, in collaboration with architect Paolo Resmini,...
Iron
Chrome and Murano Glass Chandelier with 13 Lights by Sciolari, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A gorgeous chrome chandelier. Made by Sciolari for Mazzega, Germany 1970. This chandelier features 13 light arms with a chrome structure, making it ideal for accenting a living room...
Chrome
Large Italian table lamp made of solid aluminum and glass in space age design
Located in München, DE
Rare large Italian table lamp made of solid aluminum and glass in space age design. The base and the upper shade are made of thick, brushed aluminum. Large frosted glass shade. Ver...
Metal, Aluminum
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Lucite and Chrome Catch It All
Located in San Diego, CA
Really nice and unique catch it all, circa 1970s, this piece was never used its in like-new condition.
Chrome
Beautiful large 1960s large chrome metal and glass disc ceiling chandelier
Located in München, DE
Beautiful very large original 1960s large ceiling chromed chandelier with lots of grey smoked glass discs. Great Space Age design. Made in Germany. Very high quality lamp for a great...
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Vintage Plastic Yellow Lounge Chair Ahti Kotikoski for Asko 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage lounge chair model Anatomia from plastic in yellow color by Ahti Kotikoski 1968s for Asko Finland. A great lounge chair from plastic in sunny yellow color tone by A...
Plastic
1 of the 2 Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on brass base lamps, Germany, circa 1970. This exceptional artefact of modern design reflects the extreme interest in modernism acro...
Brass
Unique Mannequin Pop Art Fashion Sculpture, Schläppi Switzerland 1960's
By Schlappi
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique Pop Art Fashion mannequin. Made by Schlappi circa 1960's.
Fiberglass
$1,415Sale Price|20% Off
Anthropomorphic Element by Renato Volpini, 1968
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Anthropomorphic element, mixed media on canvas, 1968 Renato Volpini. Detailed information on the Volpini Foundation website.
Canvas