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Space Age
Bold & eclectic

Space Age

Space Age design, retro-futurism, atomic age style

Spheres, smooth curves and the optimism about the future of the 1960s.

Colour moodboard
Gloss whiteSilverSpace orangeMidnight blueCosmos black
Material moodboard
Gloss white fibreglassChrome-plated stainlessGloss space orangeFrosted acrylicWhite solid surfaceGloss midnight blueCosmos black metal

Origin: The 1960s, during the space race, with designers such as Eero Aarnio, Verner Panton and Pierre Cardin

Space Age design thrived in the 1960s as people turned toward space. Moulded plastic, fibreglass and shiny metal made seamless, rounded furniture possible, such as Eero Aarnio Ball chair of 1963 or the one-piece plastic chairs of Verner Panton.

In Vietnam, use it on a few large items: a pod chair, round pendants, curved cabinets, a softly curved ceiling. Pick composite plastics, engineered stone and gloss finishes that wipe clean for the humid season. A glossy white base reflects light, but on west-facing sides reduce shiny surfaces near windows to avoid glare.

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Space Age

Materials

  • Composite plastic and moulded fibreglass
  • Gloss paint and solid-surface worktops
  • Chrome-plated metal or stainless steel
  • Clear or frosted glass and acrylic

Furniture & forms

  • Ball chairs and one-piece pod chairs
  • Round pedestal tables
  • Curved cabinets with round drawers
  • Round or teardrop modular sofas

Lighting

  • Spherical or saucer-shaped pendants
  • Colour-changing LED edge lighting on ceilings and walls
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Space Age

How it differs from similar styles

Mid-century Modern
Space Age vs Mid-century Modern

Mid-century uses warm wood and gentle curves; Space Age uses plastic, silver and strongly cosmic spheres.
1970s retro
Space Age vs 1970s retro

Space Age is glossy, plastic, futuristic and white; 1970s retro is warm, brown-orange with textiles, wood and big prints.
Neo-futurism
Space Age vs Neo-futurism

Space Age is the 1960s vision of the future, plastic and rounded; neo-futurism is contemporary architecture using technology and seamless curves.
High-tech
Space Age vs High-tech

Space Age is rounded, playful and plastic; high-tech exposes steel structure, glass and ducts, serious and industrial.
Cyberpunk
Space Age vs Cyberpunk

Space Age is optimistic, bright and white; cyberpunk is dark with neon rain, screens and a dystopian urban mood.
Pop Art
Space Age vs Pop Art

Space Age focuses on futuristic shapes and new materials; Pop art draws on consumer imagery, bold colour and comic language.

Best for

  • People who love retro and futuristic design
  • Entertainment rooms, bars and children rooms
  • Commercial spaces needing a signature look

Home types

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Typical finishing level

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Common mistakes

  • Too many glossy surfaces, which make the room glaring and cold
  • Turning a home into a sci-fi film set

Care & northern Vietnam climate

Glossy surfaces show damp marks and fingerprints, so wipe them dry often; plated metal should have a protective coat against spotting in the humid season.

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Reference photos

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Styles in the same family

Industrial
Bold & eclectic

Industrial

Factory beauty: concrete, bare brick, black steel and exposed pipes, bold and free-spirited.
Mid-century Modern
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Mid-century Modern

Optimistic and retro: warm teak, slim tapered legs, organic curves and orange and mustard.
Bohemian
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Bohemian

Free and relaxed: layered textiles, pattern, rattan, plants and collected treasures.

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