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Space Age Lighting

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
Pair of Rare Wall Lights by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, 1970
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A wonderful set of 2 wall lights by the Japanese designer Motoko Ishii for the German brand Staff Leuchten. They have a very thin amber glass shade and a brass base. The lights requ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass

Minimalist Space Age 12-Arm Cubic Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare, minimalist chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari. It features shape of an atom and 12 lightbulb spots formed as cubicles, using bulbs model E1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

"Geometral" floor lamp by Nanda Vigo for Reggiani
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary and rare floor lamp produced by Reggiani and designed by Nanda Vigo in the late 1970s, belonging to the wonderful Geometral series. The floor lamp consists of a circula...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

1960s Italian Gaetano Sciolari Geometric Polished Chrome Nine Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A stunning and striking polished chromed-metal geometric chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for S.A. Boulanger in Italy during the 1960s. The 9 vertical chromed square bulb hol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Glass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Putzler wall lights in sculptural glass on a highly polished chrome frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures....
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Vintage Italian 1960s Space Age Tall Floor Lamp
Located in Koper, SI
This vintage floor lamp was manufactured in the late 1960s in Italy. Although its designer has not been yet identified, it is well crafted and with a captivating shape. Thanks to its...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe sconces or wall lights. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship. Price is f...
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2010s European Space Age Lighting

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Alabaster

Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster...
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2010s European Space Age Lighting

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Alabaster

Pair of Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on brass base lamps, Germany, circa 1970. This exceptional artefact of modern design reflects the extreme interest in modernism across ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Ufo Design Glass & Blue Glas Flush Mount by Gunther Lambert, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Very Rare Ufo design glass & blue plexiglass flush mounts or wall lamps by Gunther Lambert, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E2...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern LT216 Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age, LT216 model, one-light table lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, in red and white Murano glass. Made in Italy, circa 1970.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Murano Glass

Yellow Danish Table or Pendant Lamp by Bent Karlby for ASK Belysninger, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This is a dual colored hybrid table or pendant light designed by the Danish designer Bent Karlby in the late 1960s. It is made from yellow and white acrylic and was manufactured by A...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Acrylic

1970s Space Age Art Glass and Chrome Table Lamp with Brown and White Inclusions
Located in Melbourne, AU
A compact table light designed and made in Italy or Spain in the late 1970s. We have restored and rewired, adding a satin black coat to the base. Simple push button switch to undersi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-century Modern, Space Age Chandelier
By A. James
Located in Berkeley, CA
This by far my favorite fixture in the showroom. No doubt Buck Rogers would hang this beauty in his dining pod. Battle Star Galactica might of used it as a...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Italian Space Age Table Lamp in Yellow and White Plastic, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small organically shaped/rounded table light made from white, yellow and chrome-plated acrylic/plastic. It was made in Italy during the 1970s probably bu Guzzini. Its original socket...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Pair of Sconces Pressed Glass by Biancardi and Jordan Arte, Italy, 1970
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare model of purple pink pressed glass sconces, stainless steel and white lacquered by the manufacture Biancardi & Jordan Arte in Verona. The sc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Murano Glass Floor Lamp for Mazzega, Carlo Nason, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A 20th century Italian floor lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Composed of a striking floral Murano glass shade standing on stacked stainless steel tubes, mounted to a white...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Marble, Stainless Steel

Space Age Kundalini Berchicci E.T.A. Sat White Fiberglass Suspension
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
E.T.A. sat white finish The material is transformed and turned into a light. Physical presence and abstract concept for a light with an original aesthetic look. Fluid, irregular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Lighting

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Fiberglass

Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very well-preserved ceiling lamp / wall lamp / plafoniere by Glashütte Limburg from the 1960s. Type 3034. This item represents the typical design of the 1960s with a structural glass...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Space Age table lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
table lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff (Germany) - 1970s This rare, large table lamp is a real design classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp by Motoko Ishii is an original and provides...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Rare Gemini Chandelier by Cosack Leuchten 1960
Located in Mortsel, BE
Gemini Chandelier by Cosack Leuchten, 1960s. This unique chandelier exudes Space Age vibes with its natural, organic chrome forms. The sleek design features interconnected structures...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Kaiser Idell & Co. Leuchten Bauhaus Tube Ceiling Light, 1940s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful slim line Bauhaus ceiling lamp manufactured by Kaiser Idell (Kaiser & Co Leuchten, Germany est. 1865). Brushed metal and alloy. Fully working and tested condition, rebu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum, Chrome

Floor Lamp Mod. Clan by Harvey Guzzini - Italy 1968
Located in Milano, IT
The Clan floor lamp is a tribute to the products that remain remarkably modern that emerged during the most brilliant season of Italian design. During this prosperous period, the use...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Herda Dutch Perspex Wall Light, 70's
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Design from the seventies of perspex, produced by Herda Lighting BV. The lamp consists of several layers of plexiglass, tranparent discs and transparent brown discs on a white base...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Lamp by Trix und Robert Hausmann for Swiss Lamps International
Located in München, DE
Very impressive Sputnik wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Exceptional design and very high-quality workmanship. The lamp is a highlight for every room. The smoky gold finish is ra...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Opaline Sputnik Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and rare Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 10 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary desig...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Mid Century Postmodern Adjustable Chrome Eyeball Lamp by Sonneman c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Classic chrome eyeball floor lamp having an adjustable ball shade, on aa adjustable chrome rod arm, which is attached to a heavy iron base, in black mat paint finish. The lamp is in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Space Age Floor Lamp in Steel and Chrome , 1970's Italian Floor lamp
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Lighting , Italian Designer Lamp , Made in Italy 1970's Offered for sale is a stunning and original floor lamp from the Space Age era, made in steel and metal and highly dec...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Vintage Space Age Floor Lamp in Chromed Metal With Magnetic Lights by Reggiani
Located in Milano, IT
When thinking of chromed lamps from the mid-century period it's hard not to remember Goffredo Reggiani, the obscure yet famed italian entrepreneur and light designer. Particularly ke...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

1960's White Opaque Ceiling lamp
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original 1960’s ceiling lamp produced by renowned Osvetlovaci sklo Company, Valasske Mezirici in former Czechoslovakia. Ovetlovaci sklo Company has got a long history goi...
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Stainless Steel

Zodiac Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1950s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The pair of Zodiac Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita, crafted in the 1950s, represents a perfect blend of mid-century modern design and exceptional craftsmanship. Jacques Biny, a reno...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Model MICO Murano White & Red Glass Ceiling Lamp by Renato Toso for Leucos, 1972
Located in Barntrup, DE
A famous Italian ceiling lamp, model MICO, is also suitable as a wall or table lamp. Designed by Renato Toso and manufactured by Leucos. Made of handmade glass from the masters of Mu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

1970s German Peill & Putzler Space Age Wall Sconce or Flush Mount
Located in London, GB
1970s German Peill & Putzler Plafoniere space-age frosted glass with a swirled striped pattern wall light/ sconce or flush mount ceiling light. The frosted glass round shades screw o...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Ceramic Hand Wall Sconce, very huge size 14.6'', Italian design lamp, c. 1970s
Located in leucate, FR
Huge ceramic wall light in the shape of a left hand. Extremely rare with this large size An opalescent Murano glass globe (diameter 9.8'') is placed in the palm of the hand. The la...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Murano Glass

Mid Century modern Crhomed steel floor lamp in Space age Style, Italy 1970 's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage chromed floor lamp in space age , Italy 1970s. A 12 lights silver colored vintage floor lamp with chromed and steel structured and refined details. A pure 1970s Space Age pie...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Steel

Magnificent french Counterweight Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Magnificent French Counterweight Wall Lamp from the 1960s, featuring a black lacquered body, chrome details, and a pearly white screen, is a striking example of mid-century moder...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s 'Panda' Blue Desk Lamp by Ambrogio Pozzi for Harveiluce Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover the elegance of Italian design with this charming and rare 70s lamp designed by Ambrogio Pozzi for Harveiluce in the 1970s. This cleverly crafted lamp features two interlock...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Herda Perspex Wall Light
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Design from the seventies of perspex, produced by Herda Lighting BV. Design from the seventies of perspex, produced by Herda Lighting BV. The lamp consists of several layers of p...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Magnificent "Sauce" table lamp Black Edition by Tomás Díaz Magro for Fase 1960s.
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Magnificent "Sauce" Table Lamp Black Edition by Tomás Díaz Magro for Fase, designed in the 1960s, is an exceptional piece that embodies the elegance and innovation of mid-century...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Iconic Lamp Harveiluce 'Panda' in Red - Ambrogio Pozzi Design 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover the elegance of Italian design with this charming and rare 70s lamp designed by Ambrogio Pozzi for Harveiluce in the 1970s. This cleverly crafted lamp features two interlock...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Italian chrome and murano glass flower floor lamp, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century chromed floor lamp with flower shaped murano glasses. Very elegant and timeless floor lamp. 1960s - Italy Height: 132cm Diameter: 62cm Ref.: 645216
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Italian White Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Italian White Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, crafted in the 1960s, is an exquisite embodiment of mid-century modern design. Reggiani, renowned for his innovative ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Table Lamp with Murrine Attrib. to Angelo Brotto - Italy - 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Mushroom table lamp, consisting of a central chrome-plated metal body carrying a large blown clear glass canopy, enriched with a wide milk-white piece. inside this ultimatum is an op...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of beautiful Mid Century Modern metal lamps from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Pair of exceptional Mid Century Modern metal bedside lamps with metal feet. Manufacturer is Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. Great Mid Century Space Age design. Very rare with this...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Space Age Design UFO Pendant Lamp - Vintage Dual-Color Acrylic Pendant 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover the allure of the Space Age with this stunning UFO lamp, crafted in Italy during the 1970s. The lamp features a unique two-color acrylic design, combining a white half-globe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Carlo Nason Blown Glass Floor Lamp for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A 20th century Italian floor lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Composed of five striking white Murano blown glass shades standing on stainless steel tubes. Italy, circa 196...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

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...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

White Ivory Plastic Wall or Ceiling Teti Lamps by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This lamp is composed by 3 single Teti lamps, joined together by an aluminum structure. It can be used as a ceiling lamp, wall lamp or mirror lamp as well. It remains in good conditi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

A Saturn metal and Murano glass Space age Italian pendant lamp
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Saturn metal and Murano glass Space Age Italian pendant lamp is a striking blend of mid-century modern design and artisanal craftsmanship, making it a perfect addition to any con...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage chrome sputnik floor lamp, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Seventies chrome sputnik design floor lamp. This spectacular floor lamp has 8 light bulbs combined with the chromed metal and plastic spheres to create a very cool light effect. 19...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Lotus Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Blown Murano Glass, Rare
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Table Lamp - Italian Collectible Lamp - Rare Mid-Century Lamp The LT305 "Lotus" Table Lamp, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, is one of the most beautiful Murano lamps eve...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Dutch Cermamic Wall Sconces/ Lights, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Back to nature... with this special set of 2 wall lamps. Made of ceramic and with beautiful 'earthly' organic shapes. This beautiful set comes from the 1970s, space age design. Perfe...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

One of the Two Orange Peill & Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peill & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! The lovely shaped hand blown lampshade ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Blown Glass

Wall or Ceiling Light, Sculptural Glass, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A r wall or ceiling light in sculptural glass, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement piece. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures. This modernist design is focused on ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass

Pair of Fat Lava Brown Ceramic Wall Lights, Hustadt Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
Piar of Brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. Measurements: Width: 8.26 in (21 cm) Heigth: 7.87 in (20 cm) Dep...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

1970s Space Age Metal Pendant by LUDIB Bratislava
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Glass,Metal With aged patina 2xE26 or E27 bulb US wiring compatible Fully Functional Original Condition with minor signs of use
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1970s Slovak Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Blown Glass and Chrome Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three original 1970s tubular lights produced by Staff Leuchten, Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with hand blown shades on a chrome pendant. All original. This item is ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Pair of orange space age table lamps, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Pair of space age orange metal table lamps made in Italy in the 1960s. Very cool pair of lamps with an attarctive design, nice vibrant orange colour. tested and ready to use 1960s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include Mazzega Murano, Peill & Putzler, Kaiser Leuchten, and Staff Leuchten. 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 lighting 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 $39,124 while the average work can sell for $1,474.

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