Space Age Design by Peter Martin

Astro design and high-tech aesthetics in high gloss: the ultimate coffee table book on the Space Age Design Revival

It’s 1957: the Sputnik satellite orbits the earth, the race to the moon has begun – and the design world brings the futuristic space look into our living rooms. Furniture with a high-tech aesthetic, aerospace designs, and anything reminiscent of rockets become the trend. And this fascination still lives on: retrofuturism is all the rage. Astro design, as it became popular in the 1960s, is making a glorious comeback – and it’s time to celebrate these design icons of space-age furniture with this breathtaking illustrated book!

A visual spectacle in a brilliant design book

The revolutionary interior design of the space age is almost as iconic today as the moon landing itself. This magnificent coffee table book honors the great names in the design world. The high-tech aesthetics of their legendary designs are beautifully captured in stunning photographs and engaging texts. Think of George Nelson's experimental Marshmallow Sofa, the futuristic forms of Marco Zanuso's Astro Chair, and Joe Colombo's Space Age bedroom furniture.

An unparalleled book full of design icons

Peter Martin, a leading journalist, author, and design connoisseur, has compiled a magnificent coffee table book that celebrates the golden age of design amidst space technology, Sputnik hype, and science fiction. The revolutionary geometry of Eero Saarinen's Tulip Chair – almost weightless with just one leg, or Eero Aarnio's iconic spherical Ball Chair, metallic designs such as Werner Platner's Platner Chair, and Isamu Noguchi's sculptural Noguchi Coffee Table: this book collects all the highlights that captivated the technological avant-garde and design lovers of the Space Age!

An indispensable masterpiece for every design enthusiast

This book is a must-have for anyone who loves luxury, style, and groundbreaking design. The breathtaking visuals and captivating stories bring the exciting world of space-age design to life. Perfect as a gift for design fanatics and a brilliant addition to any coffee table. Immerse yourself in the magic of the Space Age Revival and discover why this period still captures the imagination so much!