Space Age Furniture
SPACE AGE STYLE
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.
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Style: Space Age
1970 Vico Magistretti
Located in Perpignan, FR
Lampe de table originale Telegono de Vico Magistretti pour Artemide 1968.
En bon état d'origine.
Ce classique italien a un cadre jaune crème et un abat-jour mobile en orange qui ti...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Adjustable Space Age Gallery Spot for 3 Phase Rail by Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic 3-phase track lamp from Staff from the 1970s.
The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design.
The large yellow-orange lamp head is infin...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century glass and brass pendant by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- 4-flamming
- marked by maker
- Very good original condition.
- Two separate circuits
- US wiring compatible
- height can be lenghtened
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Category
1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Lipstick Table Mirror Cassina, 60s - Rare Orange Retro Design Gem
By Cassina
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover this rare and amazing vintage lipstick table mirror, crafted by Cassina in the 60s, with a distinctive egg-shaped design. This rare find evokes...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Mid century adjustable design Floor Lamp by Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- height adjustable from about 109cm up to 151cm
- new electricity
- US adapter included
- two bulbs
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Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
This mid century table lamp model 'bijou' by Louis Kalff was introduced in the 1950's but it still looks modern today.
The lampshade and base are made from blue/green metal, light ...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Sunburst Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful sunburst wall lamp from the 1960s.
Very contemporary design with a fantastic noble appearance.
There is a very nice play of light on the wall.
Condition:
Very good vintag...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid century adjustable design Floor Lamp by Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- height adjustable from about 109cm up to 151cm
- new electricity
- US adapter included
- two bulbs
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Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of space age Chrome & milk Glass Sputniks - Czechoslovakia / 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia
- nice original condition with patina
- 5 flamming, bulbs with any wattage
- US wiring compatible
- one has slightly different tone of globes
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Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vintage pendant light by Max Sauze, 1960s
By Max Sauze
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Space age pendant light with bent aluminum strips in silver and gold.
Designed by Max Sauze.
The light takes one E27 light bulb.
1960s - France
Good condition
Dimensions:
Height...
Category
1960s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Olympic Airways lounge chair 60s
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The armchair was made of bentwood with a white plastic coating. The frame shows signs of wear and tear appropriate to its age. Under the seat there are initial signs of the plastic c...
Category
1960s Greek Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Peter Hamburger for Knoll "Crylicord" Lucite & Chrome Floor Lamp
By Knoll, Peter Hamburger
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage floor lamp by designer Peter Hamburger, produced in France by Knoll for the Crylicord series, with curved stem in Lucite, cylindrical shade and base in polished chrome. Cord...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Unique Space Age Table Lamp by BAG Turgi
By BAG Turgi
Located in Mortsel, BE
A luminaire that marries elegance with innovation. This heavy chromed cylindrical shape boasts a distinctive round cut-out, allowing a unique interplay of light. BAG Turgi, as a bran...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Orange Plastic Drawer Media Cabinet Credenza
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The restoration team pulled no punches on this authentic Raymond Loewy Media Cabinet Credenza, and the end result exceeded our expectations. Every inch of the wood doors and side pan...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Cast Iron & Glass Wall Lamp from Italy Murano
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing a unique wall lamp originating from the Murano island, Italy. We currently have 2 pieces in stock. With their cast iron frame and Murano glass diffusers, they make for a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Quadro set Consul design de Florian Seiffert Germany 1970 Space Age
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Service fumeur Quadro set "consul "designer Florian Seiffert vert pomme dans sa boite d'origine.
Il se compose de trois cendriers carrés et d'un briquet assorti. excellent état
Flor...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Italian Space Age Pendant Lamp
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Space Age Pendant Lamp
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Space-Age German Tripod rocket floor lamp in resin & metal, 1960s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
German floor lamp circa 1960, consisting of a resin cylinder decorated on the inside with stickers giving a beautiful transparent pattern when lit, resting on three painted steel fee...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Darkened Brass Starburst 18-Light Sputnik Flush Mount Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
This brass fixture looks excellent as a wall sconce or ceiling mount. It has 18 sockets. Measures: 21.5" x 18.5" x 7".
Category
2010s North American Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tulip Dining suite of Marble top table and 4 swivel chairs by Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A really good example of an original Knoll produced Tulip set by Eero Saarinen.
The table with a calacatta top, and the four swivel chairs with original green Knoll fabric cushions.T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
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.
Category
1990s Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Orange Square Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Orange square-shaped ceramic wall lights/flush mounts in Fat Lava style. in Germany in the 1970s. The base of the light is square and there is a beautiful ceramic cross on to...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Eugenio Carmi for Acerbis, Art Mirror, Memphis Style, Italian Collectible Design
By Acerbis, Eugenio Carmi
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative geometric wall mirror by Italian artist Eugenio Carmi for furniture brand Acerbis. Designed in the 1980s and named "Morphos", this mirror is part of a series that perfectl...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Rare Brass 1970s Nictea Pendant by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Golden Metal, brass and optical glass Nictea pendant by afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Very good condition: normal and pleasant oxidation patina as showed in pictures. All parts incl...
Category
1660s Italian Antique Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
Space age leather lounge chair by Airborne international, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Striking space age lounge chair by Airborne international.
The chair consists of a white fiberglass shell upholstered with brown butonned leather.
It sits as comfortable as it look...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Spring metal sconce by Philippe Rogier for Oxar, made in France, 1970s
By Galerie Oxar
Located in Lyon, FR
Spring metal sconce designed by Philippe Rogier for Galerie Oxar, made in France in the 1970s.
5 available.
Good condition, bulbs not included.
Sold separately or together.
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Clear Glass Sculpture of a Classic Porsche 911, Racing Car Memorabilia
Located in Milano, IT
Little but realistic miniature model of a classic Porsche 911 - most likely a "G Model" from the late 1970s/early 1980s. It is made in pressed clear glass, and is rich in details, to...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Adjustable Space Age Gallery Spot for Wall or Ceiling by Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic lamp for wall or ceiling mounting from the 1970s.
The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design.
The large yellow-orange lamp head is i...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Space Age Design Clock by Comsest - Rare Orange Decor Made in Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Add a touch of retro-futuristic charm to your decor with this space age wall 70s clock by Comsest, crafted in Italy. This eye-catching vintage piece features...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Albanella table lamp by Sergio Brazzoli & Ermanno Lampa for Harvey Guzzini 1973
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Albanella table lamp designed by Sergio Brazzoli and Ermanno Lampa in 1973 for Harvey Guzzini. This space age sculptural lamp attests the design of the 1970s with its sleek futuristi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brass Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful gold Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s.
The opal glass lampshades spread a cozy light.
The lamp is manufactured to a very high qualit...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
1970s Pink Space Age Metal Pendant by LUDIB Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Pink metal ring pendant with brass perforated strip by LUDIB Bratislava
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- 2x, E26 or E27 bulbs
Category
1970s Slovak Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of 2 Large Sputnik Flush Mount or Wall Sconce by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Vintage Sputnik lamp from 1970s manufactured by Cosack, Germany, 1970s.
This lamp can be used as a ceiling lamp, or as a wall lamp.
Sockets: 11 x E14 small bulbs.
Light bulbs are no...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 5 spring sconces by Philippe Rogier for Oxar, made in France, 1970s
By Galerie Oxar
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 5 spring metal sconces designed by Philippe Rogier for Galerie Oxar, made in France in the 1970s.
Good condition, bulbs not included.
Sold separately or together.
Dimensions :...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Space Age Kantarelli Coffee Table by Eero Aarnio for Asko
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in BAARLO, LI
Rare 'Kantarelli' coffee table by the Finnish designer Eero Aarnio for Asko. A famous design from 1967 often combined with Aarnio's 'Pastil' chairs. This bright green version is in p...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Metal Table Lamp with Triangular Glass Light on Tripod Stand, 1970's
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian made table lamp from the 1970's. This unusual metal lamp reminds of a globe on a tripod stand with a triangular glass center.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Fiocco Armchair by Gianni Pareschi for Busnelli in Pink, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful Fiocco lounge chair produced by Busnelli, born in 1970 from the design by Gianni Pareschi.
Two metal profiles run parallel describing in space wide and sinuous lines. Betwe...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Black Space Age Metal Pendant by LUDIB Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Black metal ring pendant with brass perforated strip by LUDIB Bratislava
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- 2x, E26 or E27 bulbs
Category
1970s Slovak Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
extra large leather sofa by Poltrona Frau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic sofa made by Poltrona Frau in the 1970's in beige leather with large cozy cushions
Sofa is made of two pieces ( 220cm & 160cm ) that could be held together of used as an angle...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather
Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Ribbon model chandelier or ceiling pendant light by the designer Aldo Nason for Mazzega, blown Murano glass, metal chrome. Famous manufacture like Car...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Elegant Table Lamp by Cosack
Located in Mortsel, BE
This Cosack Table Lamp is a beautifully crafted piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The chrome stem and base of this lamp provide a modern touch, while the cylindrical lam...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Triple Stem Space Age Table Lamp by SIS
Located in Mortsel, BE
The Sis Leuchten table lamp with model number "483" is a unique and highly functional lighting solution. It features three separate stems, each with its own light source, that can be...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair fagenhulst floor lamps 1970s Sweden
By Fagerhult
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of Floor lamps .White Perspex Shades.,that
can be changed in height .Two large bulbs each . Pull down switch.
Manufactured by Fagerhulst Sweden 1970s .good condition
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Red Boby trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast
Located in Athens, Attiki
Red Boby Trolley 3.
This portable storage system was designed by Joe Colombo and produced by Bieffeplast in Padova, Italy in 1969.
In Colombo’s vision, people needed efficient living...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Culbuto armchair & ottomane by Marc Held for Knoll International
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- armchair + ottomane
- Marc Held for Knoll International (1967 - 1972)
- full restored
- high quality black aniline leather
materials:
fiberglass, leather
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Space age macrame wall hanging by Desso, Netherlands 1970s
By Desso
Located in ECHT, NL
Colorful space age wall hanging. Hand woven from wool thread. It has long braids in different colors coming from the centre. The colors are still bright and the rug is in a great con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool
1960s Space Age Acrylic World Globe Ice Bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi, Italy
Located in North Miami, FL
1960s Space Age translucent acrylic/synthetic/plastic world globe cubic ice bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi, Italy
By: Alessandro Albrizzi
Material: acrylic, lucite, plastic, syntheti...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Synthetic, Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite
BIG Beautiful Space Age Sputnik, Dandelion, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany, 1960s
- Made of plastic
- Original good condition
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Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Atomic Space Age Adjustable Table Lamp 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Atomic Brass Plated Opaline Glass Adjustable Table Lamp 1970s
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass, Plastic
Rolling Lucite Chairs Set of Four
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of 4 vintage solid lucite rod-frame dining chairs on chrome casters, upholstered in an off-white pearlescent faux leather.
Each chair is as immaculate as can be and have never b...
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Space Age Orchid Armchair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne 1970s
Located in BAARLO, LI
This Space Age fiberglass armchair, the "Orchidée", was one of the Cadestin models ordered by the Centre Pompidou Museum. The design dates back to 1968 and was manufactured by Airbor...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Red Ceramic Wall Light Flush Mount, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful red accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s.
Labelled by Løvemose, in excellent condition. Løvemose was a pottery in t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Space Age Metal Pendant by LUDIB Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Red metal ring pendant with brass perforated strip by LUDIB Bratislava
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- 2x, E26 or E27 bulbs
Category
1970s Slovak Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Console inox design François Monnet pour Kappa / Uginox vintage Space Age 1970
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Meuble TV ou Hi-Fi / console en inox brossé et plexiglass.
Design par François Monnet pour Kappa / Uginox.
Fabriqué en France dans les années 1970.
Très bel état vintage !
Très lourd.
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of 1980's Reclining Swivel White Leather Lounge Chairs
By Barcalounger
Located in Hanover, MA
Upgrade to First Class at home (or at sea) with this pair of white kid glove faux-leather reclining swivel lounge chairs on round chrome pedestal base...
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Tulip Space Age Table Lamp
Located in BAARLO, LI
Space Age 1970s tulip-shaped table lamp from France. Composed of 4 plastic shades, on a plastic base. The orange lamp has a switch and emits a beautiful warm light. In good vintage c...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Rare Vintage Jean Pierre Vitrac Calendar 'Imbroglio' Piranha of France - 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover a true collector’s gem with this hyper rare Jean Pierre Vitrac Calendar ‘Imbroglio’ crafted by Piranha in France during the 1970s. This genero...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
70s bar cabinet
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Italian-made bar cabinet from the 1970s.
Wooden frame with glass, mirrored and metal details.
Interesting metal counter with illuminated top.
In the measurements shown below are the...
Category
1970s Vintage Space Age Furniture
Materials
Metal
Space Age furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Space Age furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Mazzega Murano, Artemide, Kartell, and Joe Colombo. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $650,000 while the average work can sell for $1,719.
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