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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
Estiluz table lamp, 1970's
Located in FERROL, ES
Estiluz table lamp, 1970's Chromed steel, white lacquered interior. Very good condition. Light scratches on the base. Measurements: 56x28x28 cm.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Iron

Willy Rizzo, rare table lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age rare table lamp Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s aluminum, ABS Double lamp bulbs both sides. 32 cm H - 62 x 13 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use, small la...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

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

1960s German Peill & Putzler 'Artichoke' Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
1960s Large German Peill & Putzler 'Artichoke' shaped opaline ceiling flush mount. The shade clips onto a black metal ceiling plate which screws directly to the ceiling. It easily ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Foil

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age, one-light table lamps designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, in clear Pulegoso (bubbles) 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

Articulated Spanish table lamp in the manner of Gino Sarfatti
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this articulated Spanish table lamp in the manner of Gino Sarfatti offers an opportunity to bring a touch of mid-century modern sophistication and functionality into you...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Iron

Floor lamp by Nanda Vigo mod 4041 for Kartell, 1968
Located in Milan, IT
Rare floor lamp designed in 1968 by Nanda Vigo for Kartell, lacquered aluminum base and top closure and white methacrylate diffuser. Neon lighting, fully functional. True example of ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Lampada Pistillino di Studio Tetrarch per Valenti Luce, 1972
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
La lampada da parete Pistillino è da sempre un'icona del design contemporaneo, bella da accesa ma anche da spenta. La sua forma é ispirata alla natura. Il corpo e le braccia circonda...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Resin

Mid Century Brown and White Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Big space age mushroom table lamp with large white shade and metal base. The acrylic glass mushroom shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) ligh...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Beautiful original 1960s Italian table lamp made of green and white Murano glass
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1960s Italian table lamp made of green and white Murano glass. The shape is a like a cone or reminds of a game piece. Great Mid Century design in very good vintag...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Original table lamp 'Mezzachimera' by Vico Magistretti for Artemid, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
table lamp 'Mezzachimera' by Vico Magistretti for Artemide The 1970s space-age style lounge floor lamp is a fascinating vintage piece that will give your room a retro-futuristic at...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Harvey Guzzini Alba Lamp by Sergio Brazzoli & Ermanno
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare Harvey Guzzini Alba floor lamp. Designed by Sergio Brazzoli & Ermanno Good original condition with slight signs of age & use dimensions: 162 cm h...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Iron

Mid century space age pendant lamp, Netherlands 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Stacked saucers pendant lamp. Made in the Netherlands in the 1960s. Made from aluminium. It has one central plug that holds a standard e27 bulb. Directional light from the centre and...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

1970s XXL Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Staff
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and very large wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. A wonderful light is created. Manufacturer: Staff Condition: Very good vintage condition wi...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1970s Space age table lamp Opaline lampshade + Chromed base (40x28x28cm). Cool
Located in Firenze, FI
1970s Space age desk/table lamp glass. Super cool mid-century piece! Opaline glass lampshade with steel chromed heavy base. Dimensions: Ø 28cm x 40cm height Weight: 7kgs (14 pounds...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Italian Vintage Sculptural Murano Art Glass Table or Bedside Light, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful blown/handmade glass table / bedside lights. Italy, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Pair of Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on chrome 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

1 of the 2 Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 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 acro...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Chromed Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Sölken
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Very high quality processing. Manufacturer: Soelken Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1960's Tall Eyeball Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage Space age Italian table lamp. The lampshade resembles an eyeball and is adjustable in all directions, up, down and sideways.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

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

Italian floor lamp space age 1970s.
Located in bari, IT
Floor lamp composed of three lighting bodies adjustable in height from and can be directed at will metal structure an Italian production style space age 70s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Pistillo lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Valenti Luce, 1969
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
The Pistillo ceiling, wall, or floor lamp has always been an icon of contemporary design, beautiful when lit but also when turned off. Its shape is inspired by nature. The body and ...
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Resin

Esperia pendant lamp from the 1970s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Large three-light pendant lamp from the 1970s manufactured by Esperia, an Italian company that has produced high-end decorative lighting since 1952. Today Esperia is a company of exc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Pair of Sconces Eyes Ball Metal Chrome by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of wall lights lamps sconces eyes ball articulated arms, metal chrome by Reggiani. Original stamp of the manufacture. Famous design like Sciolari, Willy Rizzo, Targetti, Lumica ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Italian space age Chromed metal Adjustable floor lamp by Reggiani, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Chromed metal Adjustable floor lamp by Reggiani, 1970s Adjustable floor lamp entirely in chromed metal. The cylindrical diffuser can be adjusted in height and incli...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Enrico Tronconi floor lamp Italy 1960
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful and stylish floor lamp The base and the chromed metal base hosts a height adjustable reflector composed of two aluminum discs, including a white lacquered.Diffuse and gent...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Set of 2 Cubist 1970s Modernist Metal Wall or Table Lamps
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive cubist wall or table lamps from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real highlight for every room. The lighting effect of the lamps is extremely beautif...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Large space age floor lamp by Glashutte Limburg, Germany 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Space age floor lamp. It has a chromed metal base with a large opaline glass globe made by Glashütte Limburg in the 1960s. The globe measures a whopping 45cm in diameter. The total h...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

glass ice cube desk lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
desk lamp ice glass by Peill & Putzler, 1970s. The designer lamp is a real classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp from Peill & Putzler is made of high-quality glass in the shape of ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass

Paire de lampes boule en inox chromé Francaise Space Age Vintage
By RAAK
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Duo de lampes boule en inox chromées, à poser dans votre chambre ou le salon. L'inox étant un matériaux plus qualitatif que l'aluminium. Elles sont présentées avec une ampoule coule...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Vintage Herda Mushroom Floor Lamp Space Age Guzzini Style Standing Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A beautiful mushroom floorlamp by Herda. The mushroom spots can be turned in any direction and move up and down the base. The floorswitch allows you to switch on the lights simultane...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Medusa table Lamp by Olaf von Bohr
Located in Brussels, BE
Olaf von Bohr table lamp designed in 1968. "Medusa" model with a spiral body composed of white lacquered metal strips on a black lacquered metal base. Some very slight enamel chips ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Ceramic Lamp in Mustard Yellow - Gabbianelli Marcello Cuneo Style, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Illuminate your space with the allure of 1970s design with this stunning vintage 70s lamp reminiscent of Marcello Cuneo‘s creations crafted by Gabbianelli and SC3. Featuring a unibody ceramic base that seamlessly incorporates the wiring and bulb holder, this lamp is a true testament to the innovative design of the era. The striking mustard yellow color of the ceramic base makes a bold statement, evoking the vibrant spirit of the 70s. Authentic and in excellent vintage condition, this lamp not only provides stunning visual impact but also emits a charming lighting effect, especially when paired with a mirrored bulb. Whether placed on a bedside table, sideboard, or desk, this Marcello Cuneo style 70s ceramic table lamp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Italian space age Table lamp Vaga by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Wall lamp in white ceramic with 4 lights, 1960s Table lamp mod. Vaga entirely in white painted metal. The inclined dome diffuser has a hole in the upper pa...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Floor Lamp Chrome Blown Glass by Reggiani, Italy, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spiral floor lamp by the Reggiani manufactured, circa 1970. Stainless steel with hand blown Murano glass sphere. A statement piece! In very good condition. Cleaned well wired and r...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

A Pair of SPACE-AGE WALL APPLIQUES SCONCES by PIERRE FOLIE, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A large PAIR of "Hydra" wall lights with 2 arms of light each, Post-Modernist, Pop, Space-Age, circular wall bases in chromed metal, 2 flexible chrome arms and 2 screw bulbs per wall...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1970s German Space-Age Illuminated Orange Glass Table Lamp inc Original Shade
Located in London, GB
1970s German space-age and futuristic illuminated orange glass table lamp. The illuminated orange base with feature brass fittings requires a single E14 screw-in bulb inside. This ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Brass, Wire

60s Temde Space Age pendant lamp with teak plywood and a sperical lampshade
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and very well preserved vintage ceiling lamp by Temde, an original from the 1960s. Typical high-quality Space Age design from that time. The lamp consists of a large beige ...
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic, Teak, Plywood

Rocket Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Metal base - Shade from paper - Original good condition - One small crack on the top of the shade - Warm and gentle light - 25W, E14 bulb.
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Mid Century Orange 'Bug Eye' Massive Pendant Lamp by Luigi Colani, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Iconic orange bug eye pendant lamp by Massive, often attributed to Luigi Colani.The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulbs. Additional information: Materials: Metal, plastic Period: 19...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

glass ice cube desk lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
desk lamp ice glass by Peill & Putzler, 1970s. The designer lamp is a real classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp from Peill & Putzler is made of high-quality glass in the shape of ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno chrom Pendant Light for Staff, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light The "Saturno" hanging lamp from STAFF Leuchten is an impressive designer piece designed by Kazuo Motozawa. With its size, this chrome-plated han...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Mod Space Age Flex Arm Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Post Modern, Space Age flex arm desk lamp with orb form hood shade. The lamp is in a tan color, with a black collar coil arm which allows for...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Lighting

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Metal

A Large Lucite SPACE-AGE Ceiling Fixture LAMP by GUZZINI, Italy 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular "Raise & Lower" pendant light, Post-Modernist, Memphis, Space-Age, with 4 arms of chrome metal lights suspended around a central axis with handle loop, all under a half...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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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

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Metal

Mid Century Dijkstra Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
An oft sought-after mushroom table lamp by Dijkstra. The mocca-colored mushroom shade produces a warm, cosy light. The shade can be easily moved up and down the base. The lamp requir...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

System X pendant lamp Ross Lovegrove Y2K style design space age
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
System X pendant lamp designed by Ross Lovegrove for Yamagiwa. It's in the taste of Y2K futuristic style, Neo space age era. X shaped plastic body has LED inside, and be illuminated...
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Early 2000s Japanese Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Adjustable Space Age Gallery Spot for Wall or Ceiling by Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic lamp for wall or ceiling mounting from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design. The large yellow-orange lamp head is i...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

chrom Sputnik Ceiling Lamp by Klaus Hempel for Massive (Belgium), 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
beautiful Sputnik ceiling light by Richard Essig- 1970s This stylish Sputnik chrome lamp from the 1970s is a timeless design piece that perfectly embodies the charm and elegance of ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

A Space-Age "CUFFIA" FLOOR LAMP by FRANCESCO BUZZI for BIEFFEPLAST, Italy 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An early Post-Modern Space-Age "Cuffia Floor Lamp, also called "Tenaglia", in a rough and early matte black finish version giving this piece a true modernist feel, created by Frances...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age Double Shaded Pendant Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Artimeta, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age pendant lamp by Elio Martinelli for Artimeta with a double smoked acrylic glass shade. The outer shade is transparent and has a dark, copper-like colour, the inne...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Sputnik Ceiling Lamp Dandelion from Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Sputnik ceiling lamp by Sciolary - 1970s. The striking design of this ceiling lamp consists of delicate chrome leaves that radiate from the central core. The arrangement is reminisc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

A Pair of SPACE-AGE WALL APPLIQUES SCONCES by GUZZINI, Italy 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A fairly large pair of Post-Modernist, Seventies, Space-Age wall lights, in folded metal chrome on the outside, pearl white on the inside, by Guzzini, Italy 1970. DIMENSIONS: 30 x 2...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Rare Space Age Wall lights by OMA Italy
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Pair of large wall lamps built by OMA Italia in the 1960s, inspired by the famous Flos light ball lamps invented by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni. These two rare lamps are hand...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

1970's Task Lamp
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1970s table lamp with large plastic shade and black painted metal base. Wire, switch and plug still original. Fits an E27 bulb
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1970s Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Goffredo Reggiani Style Italian Table Lamp Space Age In Chromed Metal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Icon...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Italian space age White metal Table lamp Atollo by Magistretti for Oluce, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age White metal Table lamp Atollo by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, 1970s Table lamp mod. Atollo, entirely in white painted metal...
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1970s 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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