Space Age Wall Decorations
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
Unique Artwork Original
Atomium
Panel World Expo 58 Brussel Belgium 2005
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This is an original panel from a marvellous piece of architecture build for the 1958 World Expo that was held in Brussel Belgium
from 2004 to 2006 a renovation of this landmark started and all the exterior aluminum panels where replaced
This panel has been rescued and turned into an artwork by 'Fred & Francine' in 2005
The 58 World Expo was an important event after world war II and all world countries...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Aluminum
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Art O Matic Cidacutie Multiple Poster by Peter Phillips, Jabik
Colophon, 1972
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This graphic multiple was designed by Peter Phillips and printed in a limited edition (76/100) by Jabik & Colophon Editor in 1972. It features its ori...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Boho Original Signed and Numbered Lithograph
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This dynamic and visually arresting limited-edition lithograph captures the energetic spirit of Postmodern abstraction, drawing inspiration from early 20th-century Cubist and Expressionist movements. The composition is a vibrant interplay of form and color, featuring intense layering of rich oxblood reds, earthy greens, bright yellows, and deep blacks. Signed by the artist (likely "Nachitla," dated '98) and numbered 18/199, this piece demonstrates quality printmaking and genuine artistic provenance. The artwork is beautifully presented in a sophisticated, contemporary gold leaf frame with an elegant linen mat, enhancing its gallery-ready presence.
An impeccable statement piece, this lithograph is perfectly suited for an art wall, a contemporary living space, or an executive office where it can introduce depth and powerful color. The piece measures 30.5 inches wide, 1.75 inches deep (frame), and stands 42.2 inches high. It is preserved in great vintage condition, having been professionally framed, showing only minor age-appropriate wear to the frame finish that adds to its vintage charm. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a bold piece of framed abstract art...
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Nasa, Mission Gemini Charles Conrad
Gordon Cooper , 1965 lot de 5 photographie
By Nasa
Located in London, England
Gemini V est la troisième mission habitée du programme Gemini et la neuvième mission spatiale habitée américaine. L'objectif d'un vol d'une durée record de près...
Category
1960s American Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the captivating allure of this vintage original oil portrait, a striking piece that blends the timeless tradition of portraiture with a hint of bohemian eccentricity. This f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Untitled Poster by Peter Phillips for Jabik
Colophon, 1970
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This graphic multiple was designed by Peter Phillips in 1970 and printed in a limited edition (82/125) by Jabik & Colophon Editor, since 1970. It feat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage oil portrait on canvas captures the dignified presence of a gentleman, exuding an air of timeless sophistication and bohemian charm. The artist's hand is eviden...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage Italian 1970s sculptural metal lamp in the style of Angelo Brotto
Located in Milano, IT
The design era known as Space Age spans over the course of almost three decades, from the late 1950s to the mid 1980s. Designers and artists from all over the world created objects i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$749 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho 19th Century Figural Painting on Board
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This captivating 19th-century figural painting on board offers a glimpse into a bygone era, rendered with a charming narrative quality that speaks to the romantic sensibilities of th...
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19th Century British Antique Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint
"La soledad de la artista", 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Oil on canvas representing a naked woman, Gloria Morera Font (1938 - ), "La soledad de la artista", signed and dated 1976. Spain, 1970s.
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Space Poster by Renato Volpini, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Presence of anthropomorphic elements in space. Multiple of 36/50, silkscreen printing with material contributions in coloured felt. Renato Volpini 1970.
Detailed information on the V...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$192 Sale Price
74% Off
4 Continental Advertisement Lithographic Prints, Space Age, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Set of 4 advertising posters of the company Continental from the 1970s. The Hanover-based company is still known for the production of tires for cars, two-wheelers and commercial veh...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$605 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Vintage Boho Original Still Life Oil on Board
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Immerse your space in the sun-kissed charm of this Vintage Boho Original Still Life Oil On Board, a beautifully rendered piece that captures the vibrant essence of nature's bounty. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Masonite, Paint
Wall tapestry by Aimé Kakon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional tapestry designed by Aimé Kakon in 1976
Architect, sculptor, ceramicist, visual artist, Aimé Kakon is an artist in his own right.
His work is timeless, his graphics as w...
Category
Late 20th Century French Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of vintage multicolored resin panels, 70
s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Spectacular 70's multicolor resin panels, on black lacquered wood support, size 69x109 per panel.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Resin
$2,373 / set
NASA Mission GEMINI XI Richard "Dick" Gordon, 20th Century, Photograph
By Nasa
Located in London, England
Gemini 11 Photo original tamponnée au dos World Book Encyclopedia Science Service,inc 516 Travis Street Houston Texas
Gemini 11 (officiellement Gemini XI) est la 9e mission habitée ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Roger Desserprit Low Relief Painting, Signed, France, circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Desserprit
Low relief painting, signed by the artist
France, circa 1980
L. 130 x W. 96 cm, D. 10 cm
Category
1980s French Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic, Paint
Anarchist Anthropomorphic Element by Volpini Renato, 1968
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Anarchic anthropomorphic element, mixed technique with material contribution on canvas, 1968 Renato Volpini.
Detailed information on the Volpini Foundation website.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
$949 Sale Price
55% Off
Italian Handmade 1960s Wall Backlit Artistic Window with Madonna Child
Angels
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This artistic window was handmade in Italy in the 1960s. It's made from a ivory painted metal box, with plexiglass and golden aluminum passepartout. The religious representation is a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Aluminum, Sheet Metal
Renato Volpini, Space Scene, 1969, Collage and Tempera
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Renato Volpini, collage and tempera depicting space scene. Certificate of authenticity available. Provenance Volpini studio.
Detailed information on the Volpini Foundation website.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Renato Volpini, Original Multiple Element of Useless Machine, 1970s, Screenprint
Located in Montelabbate, PU
R. Volpini, Multiple of Useless Machine.
Renato Volpini bottom signed and written original multiple. Silkscreen on plastic-coated paper. Certificate of authenticity available. Proven...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Poster by Renato Volpini, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Original and definitive color proof for print by Renato Volpini, Milan, Italy, 70s.
Detailed information on the Volpini Foundation website.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$355 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of Relief Collages
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Located in new york.
Category
20th Century American Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$2,500 / set
Psychedelic Art Silver Carved Resin Panel by Stefano Bersani for Recherche, 1970
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Psychedelic art, resin panel carved on wood. The finish is shaded silver. Signed at bottom right Recherche.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Resin, Wood
Poster by Renato Volpini, 1972
Located in Montelabbate, PU
First exemplar of multiple colored print by Renato Volpini, Milan, Italy, 1972, with materic figures. Unique work.
Detailed information on the Volpini F...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$830 Sale Price
41% Off
Anthropomorphic Poster by Renato Volpini, 1972
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Original multiple, useless machine, anthropomorphic element and ufo in space, felt material contribution. Maple frame, signed, dated and described at the base.
Detailed information o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$1,186 Sale Price
44% Off
"Le pont de chemin de fer"painting, M. L. Daguerry 1888.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Oil on canvas painting signed M. L. Daguerry, located Paris and dated 1888 on lower left corner. Wooden frame and gilded stucco. France, 1888.
Category
1880s French Antique Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
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.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
$1,423 Sale Price
20% Off
Boundaries of Reality
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this painting, the viewer is transported to a world where the past and future collide. At the center of the painting, we see a female medieval character, dressed in ornate armor a...
Category
2010s Spanish Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$15,000
"Fantastical Realms: a Nondual Landscape"
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
"Fantastical Realms: A Nondual Landscape" is a breathtaking painting that captures the wonder and magic of a world beyond the boundaries of reality. The scene is bathed in a soft, ethereal light, giving everything an otherworldly glow.
At the center of the canvas, a group of fantastical creatures roam freely amongst towering, twisted trees...
Category
2010s Spanish Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Poster by Renato Volpini, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Color test of Venusian vehicle, then put into production in 1979, with a circulation of 100. Published in the book The battle of elements by Roberto Sanesi.
Detailed information on t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
The Cosmic Explorer – Surreal Acrylic Painting
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Step into a surreal, multidimensional world with this captivating painting. Featuring a female ethereal figure with a glowing aura, this artwork symbolizes the transcendence beyond m...
Category
2010s Spanish Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Cane, Acrylic
The Multidimensional Mind
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this painting by John Brevard, the theme of the work is nonduality, illustrating the concept that all things are interconnected and inseparable.
At the center of the painting, th...
Category
2010s Spanish Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$15,000
Surreal
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this John Brevard painting, we see a strange and surreal creature that seems to inhabit a multidimensional world. The overall theme of the painting...
Category
2010s Spanish Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$15,000
The Unseen Dimensions of Consciousness
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this painting, the viewer is presented with a figure that seems to embody the concept of nonduality and the interconnectedness of all things. The figure is depicted with a futuris...
Category
2010s Spanish Space Age Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Space Age wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Space Age wall decorations 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 wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Jabik
Colophon, Dorothee Maurer-Becker, NASA, and Verner Panton. 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 wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $111 and tops out at $650,000 while the average work can sell for $1,590.
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