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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
Mid-Century Space Age Sconce from Polam Meos, Poland, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
This space age style wall lamp was produced in Poland in the 1960s by Polam Meos. Original, good condition, fully functional.
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Hebi snake lamps from Isao Hosoe for V. Luce Italian design 1982
Located in Berlin, DE
The lamp is an extreme good condition. Nothing has been changed, it is in it's original state and works (shines) perfectly. It is fun to create sculptures out of them by changing the...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Italian Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, No 660, Italy 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Italian Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, No 660, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, is a must-have for any discerning collector or enthusiast of mid-century modern d...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Mid Century Metal Pendant Light in Brown
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century pendant light made in brown lacquered metal. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb. Dimensions: ø: 35 cm Height (shade): 27 cm Condition: Very good, only minor user-w...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Mid - century design Flos Flush mount , 1970's Italy
By Flos
Located in Delft, NL
Minimalist style Flos ceiling or wall lamp , 1970's
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage Sputnik Space Age Chandelier Pendant Light, Mid Century 70s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage sputnik space age chandelier pendant light with 5 opaline glass shades. The chrome rings with the shades can be turned in any position desira...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Vintage Space Age Mid Century Pendant Light Fixture by Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage Dijkstra space age pendant light. The lamp consists of a aluminium and plexiglass parts, creating a nice spread of light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb. ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum, Metal

"Anella" Ceiling Lamps by Jordi Vilanova I Bosch, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in the Anella Ceiling Lamps by Jordi Vilanova I Bosch, dating back to the 1960s, offers a unique opportunity to elevate your space with iconic mid-century modern design. Cr...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mid Century Space Age Fixture Pendant Light by Herda, 70s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare mid century pendant lamp in space age style by Herda. The lamp has an acrylic outer shade and an aluminium inner shade. The lamp requires one E27 lightbulb. Dimensions: ø:...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Mid Century Space Age Floor Lamp with Aluminium Spots
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A vintage space age floor lamp with two aluminium spots in silver/gold colour.. The spots (and their arms) can be turned in any direction ...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum, Metal

Vintage Mid Century Space Age Pendant Light in Guzzini Style by Herda, Retro
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very special space age pendant light by the Dutch brand Herda. The lamps consists of an brown/copper coloured outer shade and an aluminum inner shade. The lamp requires one E27 lig...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum, Metal

Italian space age Opaline glass steel chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Opaline glass steel chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1940s Chandelier in matte opaline glass and steel. The dome diffuser has a chromed ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

20th Century Boule Floor Lamp Max Bill Style, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
A 1960s vintage floor lamp in the style of Swedish designer Max Bill's iconic design. This piece is built with 10 atomic style boule opal glas...
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20th Century Swiss Space Age Lighting

Materials

Steel

Arteluce Brown Metal & Sandblasted Glass '60s 2042/3 Ceiling Lamp by G. Sarfatti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Brown/bronze aluminum structure with 3 sandblasted glass shades. This ceiling lamp was designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1963 and produced by Arteluce. this item is original and belongs t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Italian Space Age Chrome Eyeball Floor Spotlamp Stilux Attr
Located in Vienna, AT
This amazing Space Age Eyeball floorlamp has been designed and manufactured in Italy 1960s. It features a chromed metal stem with a beautiful marble base and three adjustable spots. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

"Venticinque" Chromed table lamp, Sergio Asti for Candle, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
"Venticinque" Vintage Chromed Table Lamps, Italy 1960's rare lamps designed for Candle by italian icon designer Sergio Asti. Two units available. Beautiful vintage chromed table lam...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Italian space age Opaline glass and yellow metal base table or floor lamp, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Opaline glass and yellow metal base table or floor lamp, 1970s Italian space age opaline glass and yellow metal base table or floor lamp, 1970s. Table or floor lamp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Very Rare Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base from Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s ---
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s. We have a total of six table lamp bases from the Kaiser Leuchten Bubble ceramic series from the 19...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Very Rare Large Golden Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s. The pictures with the lampshades are for illustration purposes and as an example of how the lamp bases look with a lampshade. Th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

1970s Space Age Murano Glass Round Wall Sconces by Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These wall sconces or ceiling lights designed and manufactured in the Seventies by Mazzega encapsulate the essence of the era's design aesthetics. These sconces represent a fusion of innovation, artistic flair, and functionality that characterized the Space Age design movement. Crafted by Mazzega, a renowned Italian glassmaking company, these sconces boast Murano glass, which is celebrated for its quality and beauty. The use of clear, brown, and yellow hues in the glass reflects the color palette prevalent during the 1970s, evoking a sense of warmth and vibrancy. The round shape of the sconces adds a touch of modernity and sophistication to any space. The integration of glass in the sconces not only serves as a practical lighting solution but also doubles as an exquisite decorative element. With their distinctive design, the 1970s Space Age clear brown and yellow Murano Glass Round Wall Sconces...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage space age table lamp opaline and chrome , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage space age table lamp opaline and chrome , 1970’s Dimensions: 32 cmH, 23cm Diameter Material: Glass , metal Color: White , silver
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Glass

Nickel-Plated & Painted Metal, Glass 1960s "PI" Sconce by S. Mazza for Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Wall lamp in matt nickel-plated brass. Reflector in aubergine coated aluminum. Frosted glass globe. Very good condition: Normal nickel oxidation.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Nickel, Brass, Aluminum

Very Rare Green Ceramic Table Lamp Base from Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s. We have a total of six table lamp bases from the Kaiser Leuchten Bubble ceramic series from the 19...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Joe Colombo "Flash" table lamp for Oluce 1968
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Black Joe Colombo "Flash" table lamp for Oluce, designed in 1968, stands as an iconic piece of mid-century modern design, embodying both timeless elegance and functional innovati...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Brass faux bamboo tripod floor lamps, 1960s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Brass faux bamboo tripod floor lamps. France, 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Original 1970s XXL Fog & Morup hanging lamp semi white with 70 cm diameter
Located in München, DE
Original XXL 1970s Fog & Morup hanging lamp Semi. With a 70 cm diameter shade. Painted entirely in white. Very good vintage condition with no damage. No bumps or dents, very clean and not wavy metal...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Very Rare Large Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic floor lamp was designed in the 1960s in Italy. The pictures with the lampshades are for illustration purposes and as an example of how the lamp bases look with a lamp...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage Mazzega chandelier, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
6 globe murano glass chandelier with a chromed metal frame by Mazzega AV - italy. The chandelier creates a beautiful light. Tested and ready for use. Good condition 1960s - Ital...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Bicolor Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Impressive Holywood Regency chandelier from the 1970s. The lamp looks very noble and elegant due to the two-tone design. Impressive contemporary design and an asset to any home. An e...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Very Rare Lovely Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s. The pictures with the lampshades are for illustration purposes and as an example of how the lamp bases look with a lampshade. Th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

'Cono' Space Wall or Ceiling Mount, Italy Lamperti
Located in Mortsel, BE
"Cono" Space Vibes Ceiling or Wall Fixture by Lamperti Italy: Elevate your space with this minimalist "Cono" fixture, expertly manufactured by Lamperti in Italy. The design focuses o...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Koch & Lowy Clear Glass Wall Lights by Peill Putzler, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of mid-20th century flush mount or wall sconces designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. Featuring a clear glass globe shade with a waved or ribbed molded bubbl...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space age Table lamp in chrome and lacquer. Italy 1970s
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this table lamp in chrome and lacquer with double lampshade. Produced in Italy during the 70s. Full working with EU standa...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

1 of the 7 Hand Blown Glass Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Lights 1970s, Germany
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 7 f original 1970s tubular light produced in Germany by Staf, 1970 Germany. High quality glass lights with hand blown shades. All original condition. This item is in excelle...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Chromed & painted metal Spinnaker table lamp by Corsini & Wiskemann for Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Base in cream painted metal with cracquelè finish. Structure in chromed metal and sail lampshade in curved aluminum sheet. Equipped with 3 lamp holders: 2 at the front with E27 socke...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Suspension de Luigi Colani en plexiglass blanc UFO Space Age, 1970
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Lustre space Age de Luigi Colani 1970 de couleur blanche. Très recherché pour les amoureux du design des années 70
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Plexiglass

Richard Essig Space Age Design Sputnik hanging lamp - white, gold -
Located in Budapest, HU
Richard Essig Szputnyik Space Age Ceiling Lamp - White-Gold Vase with Glass Spheres Description: Presenting an extraordinary piece of design history - the Richard Essig Szputnyik Sp...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Lakro space ace pendant lamp 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pendant lamp .Round Aluminum shaped . Orange inside gives a warm effect when lid . good condition .
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Sconces from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik wall lamps from the 1960s. The opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamps are very high quality. Very contemporary design with a fantastic look. Manu...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Very Rare Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base from Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s ---
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s. We have a total of six table lamp bases from the Kaiser Leuchten Bubble ceramic series from the 19...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Red 'Lampione' Standard Lamp by Fabio Lenci for Guzzini
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful version of this Classic space age 'war of the worlds' design by Fabio Lenci, and produced by Guzzini in Italy in the early 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

Materials

Steel

Very Rare Ceramic Table Lamp Base from Kaiser Leuchten Germany 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic floor lamps were designed in the 1960s. We have a total of six table lamp bases from the Kaiser Leuchten Bubble ceramic series from the ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Koch & Lowy Smoked Glass Wall Sconces/Lights by Peill Putzler, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Midcentury flushmount wall lights or sconces designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. Featuring a smoked glass globe shade with a waved/ribbed molded bubble form, ca...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Metal Chrome Box Sconces Bubble Glass, Netherland, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Space Age Mid-Century Modern pair of wall lights lamps sconces attributed to Raak. Blown bubble glass and metal chrome. Famous manufacture like italian design Venini, Vistosi, La Mur...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Wall sconces by Harvey Guzzini for Guzzini, 1969 Italy
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Applique a parete disegnate dai fratelli Guzzini per Guzzini, 1969 Italia. Paralume in perspex bianco e struttura in metallo nichelato, le lampade sono formate da 2 semisfere in perspex sovrapposte alla struttura centrale, le lampade donano una luce calda e accogliente all' ambiente circostante. Harvey Guzzini è spesso erroneamente considerato il nome di un designer di illuminazione attivo tra gli anni '60 e '70; in realtà è il nome di una manifattura di lampade italiana, fondata da sei fratelli Guzzini (Raimondo, Giovanni, Virgilio, Giuseppe, Adolfo e Giannunzio), che prende il nome dal film Harvey del 1950, con James...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Table / wall lamp, model Eclisse by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Vico Magistretti (1920 - 2006) was an Italian industrial designer, furniture designer, light designer and architect. The Eclisse lamp is designed in 1965 while travelling in the Mi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Suspension de Luigi Colani en plexiglas rouge UFO Space Age, 1970
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Emblématique lustre Space Age de Luigi Colani très recherché par les amoureux du design des années 70 Produit rare à trouver.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plexiglass

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 Valenti Luce Pistillino Wall Lights, Italy, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Hard to find out-of-production collectible Pistillino lamp with gold brushed finish. The Pistillino lamp is widely recognized as one of the most beauti...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Gold

Iconic Poliarte Lamp 'Denebe' - Handmade Glass Cubes Made in Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A rare and distinctive model from the iconic Poliarte range – the Denebe lamp was meticulously crafted by master Albano Poli. This masterpiece features two concave bubble glass cubes...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Fuga Wall Light by Maija Liisa Komulainen for Raak, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
These Fuga wall lamps from Raak were designed by the architect and industrial designer Maija Liisa Komulainen in Finland in 1964. The design shows similarities with organ pipes. ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Rare Pair of Poliarte 'Denebe' Handmade Wall or Ceiling Lamps, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A rare and almost unique pair of Poliarte ‘Denebe’ Wall or Ceiling Lamps, a vintage luminary produced b PoliArte in the 1970s. This unfindable set, sought by enthusiasts and collecto...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Very Rare Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base from Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s -
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s. We have a total of six table lamp bases from the Kaiser Leuchten Bubble ceramic series from the 19...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Large Hanging Lamp Martinelli Luce 'Coupe 1835'' in Glossy Red, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Embark on a journey through vintage design with the 'Coupe' Big Hanging Lamp by Elio Martinelli, a true gem crafted by Martinelli Luce in Italy during the 1970s. This oversized vinta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

1960s Set of Two Space Age Blue and Gray Glass Italian Wall Sconces by Veca
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of iconic wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy by Veca in the Space Age Era, they are in perfect condition and in working order.This set of Wall Sconces by Veca it'...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Foscarini Coco red Aldo Cibic Y2K style design
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Table lamp in red. It was designed in 2000 by Aldo Cibic. Shade is made of glass. Les is made of steel painted. It's the style in Y2K interior and design. Also really great example ...
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1990s Italian Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Lampe en verre de Murano Mazzega 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Large Murano glass lamp. Editions Mazzega circa 1960. Mouth blown glass. In perfect condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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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