Space-age/Atomic/ Mod (1960s - 1980s)

Space-Age interior with pod chairs, chrome accents, and sculptural lighting from the 1960s–1980s
Era Guide

Space-Age / Atomic / Mod (1960s–1980s)

Optimistic, futuristic, and playful — pod shapes, glossy plastics, and chrome accents inspired by the space race and pop culture.

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Quick Guide

Materials
Fiberglass ABS & acrylic Chrome Lucite Vinyl
Forms
  • Pod & egg shapes
  • Biomorphic curves
  • Pedestal bases
  • Modular units
Palette
  • Optic white & silver
  • Pop brights (orange, cobalt, lime)
  • High-contrast black/white
  • Transparent lucite tints
Designers
  • Verner Panton
  • Eero Aarnio
  • Joe Colombo
  • Pierre Paulin
  • Arne Jacobsen (influence)

About the Era

Space-Age design channeled the cultural fascination with rockets, satellites, and the promise of tomorrow. Furniture embraced glossy plastics, aerodynamic curves, and sculptural silhouettes that felt lifted from a retro-futurist film set.

Mod Refuge Curation

We spotlight playful forms with presence—pod chairs, pedestal tables, lucite accents, and chrome lighting—edited for livable, modern spaces.

Highlights

Pod & Egg Chairs

Enveloping silhouettes in fiberglass, vinyl, and plush cushioning.

Tulip & Pedestal Tables

Streamlined bases with crisp, futuristic lines.

Space-Age Lighting

Orb pendants, arc lamps, and chrome satellites.

Modular Storage

Stackable units and glossy cubes in playful colors.

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