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Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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.

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Style: Space Age
Black Alabaster Pendant light Germany 30's
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. Hand carved, antique alabaster chandelier. This chandelier...
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1920s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Big Mid Century Stilux Milano Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very large mid century Stilux Milano space age pendant lamp with double acrylic glass shade. The lamp consists of an acrylic glass copper coloured outer shade and a white inner shade...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

chrom Sputnik Ceiling Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
REGGIANI Sputnik ceiling lamp - 1970s This stylish Reggiani Sputnik chrome lamp from the 70s is a timeless design piece that perfectly embodies the charm and elegance of the era. Wi...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

One of the Two Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peil & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! Image 1 is the lamp with the light on. T...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Several Flower shaped Brown Opaque Glass Pendants, Peill Putzler, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique brown flower glass pendant, made in the 1970s by german designer and company Peill Putzler. The lampshade is made of a ‘cast opaque brown glass’ with an inner ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Retro Red Metal Space Age Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red vintage space age pendant lamp made out of metal. The shade is nicely shaped and consists out of thick metal with red lacquer. The lamp requires one E27 lightbulb. Additional in...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

White Space Age Light Fixture Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very large space age pendant light with white acrylic glass mushroom shade. The lamp requires one E27/67 (standard) lightbulb. Additional information: Materials: Metal, plastic Peri...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Opaline Sputnik Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and rare Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 opaline glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. Very contemporary design with a fantastic look. Condition: Very good v...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Vintage Space Age Pendant Light by Herda, 1970s
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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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Red Space Age Pendant Lamp White Acrylic Glass Shade Mid Century Hanging Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Extremely rare space age pendant lamp with white acrylic glass shade and red, wooden elements. The white-red combinations give the lamp its unique feel. The height of the lamp can be...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Lampadario sputnik ovale space age 1970
Located in Palermo, IT
Lampadario Sputnik Lampada a sospensione dell'era spaziale, Lampada Atomic Age, lampada di design, plafoniera orbitale vintage, made in Germany anni '70. Buone condizioni che si r...
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20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel

1 of the 6 Metal and Chrome Pendant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the six original 1970s cascades of chrome pendant lights produced by Staff Leuchten, Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with hand-blown shades on a chrome pendant. All origin...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid Century Herda Space Age Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A double shaded space age pendant, presumably by Herda or Dijkstra. The lamp produces a classy light with its transparent outer shade and beige inner shade. The height of the lamp ca...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Dijkstra Pendant Light Retro Space Age Lamp Mid Century Modern, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful space age pendant by Dijkstra in beige/mocca colour and aluminium/metal frame. The shade produces a magnificent glow, reflecting nicely on the chrome arc underneath the sha...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Doria Leuchten Black Glass Pendant Lamp Space Age Hanging Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare mid century glass pendant lamp by Doria Leuchten. The lamp has a beautiful cone shape. The addition of the black swirling texture introduces an element of modernity and vis...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

chrom Sputnik Ceiling Lamp by Cosack, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
big sputnik ceiling lamp - 1970s This stylish Cosack Sputnik chrome lamp from the 70s is a timeless design piece that perfectly embodies the charm and elegance of the era. With its ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Mid Century White Space Age Witch Hat Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Classic white mid century 'witch hat' space age pendant lamp. The shade is made out of acrylic glass. The lamp produces a warm glow. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted wit...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Mid Century Vintage Space Age Pendant Light Ceiling Lamp by Herda, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A space age pendant lamp by Herda with transparent shade. The shade consists of acrylic glass in a copper-like colour. The height of the lamp can be adjusted with the rise-and-fall s...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Herda Eyeball Space Age Chrome Wall Arc Lamp Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare arc wall lamp in sparkled brownish colour from the Dutch brand Herda. The shade can be turned any direction desirable and positioned inside or outside the arc. The lamp has a sw...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Space Age Pendant Lamp - Vintage Beige Light Fixture, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age pendant light with a nicely shaped acrylic glass shade. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The lamp requires one E2...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Small Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small space age pendant lamp with acrylic glass mushroom shade. The lamp has a nicely shaped wooden top cap. Experience the enchantment as the mushroom shade emits a soft and invitin...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Red Metal Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful red vintage pendant lamp. The lamp has shiny red lacquer. It can easily pulled up and down with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The lamp is made out of metal and has a plastic...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Brown Smoked Acrylic Glass Space Age Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age pendant lamp by Dijkstra with a double smoked acrylic glass shade. The outer shade is transparent and has a dark, copper-like colour, the inner shade is white. To...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Yellow Smoked Glass Space Age Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century UFO space age pendant light with a smoked glass shade by Dijkstra. The lamp consists of a glass outer shade and aluminium inner shade. Together they produce a magnificent...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

70s Sputnik Chandelier Chrome Space Age Pendant Lamp Opaline Glass Light Fixture
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Sputnik space age lamp with five opaline glass shades. The frame is made out of metal and chrome. The lamp requires five E27/26 (standard) light...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Mid Century Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Herda, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A space age pendant lamp by Herda with a beige, acrylic glass mushroom shade. The height of the lamp can be adjusted with the rise-and-fall system. Additional information: Materials...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Vintage Space Age Pendant Light Fixture Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare space age pendant lamp with orange and white acrylic glass shade. The lamp produces a warm, cosy light. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb. Additional information: Material...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Dijkstra Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age mushroom pendant lamp by Dijkstra. The mushroom shade is made out of thick acrylic glass and produces a disco-like effect The inner shade ...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Satellite Sputnik Chandelier Metal Chrome Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Astro satellite sputnik chandelier ceiling pendant light lightning lamp in chrome metal, six-point of light around the central sphere, design attributed to the editor manufacturer Re...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Lakro Amstelveen Pendant Light - Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century pendant light by Lakro Amstelveen. The lamp is made out of steel and has a dark brown/sparkle lacquer. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the rise-and-fal...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Space Age Pendant Light- Lakro Pendant Lamp, 70s Rise and Fall Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A unique Lakro space age pendant lamp with double acrylic glass shade. The lamp has one clear outer shade and a white inner shade. The two 'domes' rest on the aluminium frame underne...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Dijkstra Space Age Hanging Lamp with Chrome Frame and Black Metal Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Dijkstra space age pendant lamp with chrome frame and black shade. The light escapes beautifully through the black escape and reflects nicely on the chrome frame. The height of the l...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Herda Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age mushroom pendant lamp by Herda. The mushroom shade is made out of thick acrylic glass and produces a magnificent light. The inner shade is...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Space Age atom shaped ceiling lamp in chromed metal, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age spheres atom shaped ceiling lamp in chromed metal, 1970s Chandelier that recalls the shape of an atom in chromed steel, Space Age style. The main structure is compo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Mid Century Space Age Pendant Lamp, Retro by Herda, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful space age pendant by the Dutch brand Herda. The lamp has an acrylic glass outer shade and an aluminium inner shade. The lamp requires one E27 lightbulb. Additional informa...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Vintage Ceiling Lamp by Mazzega Murano, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A classic murano chandelier by or in style of Mazzega. The lamps has three glass made shades and has a chrome frame with a wooden element. The lamp requires three E14 lightbulbs. Ad...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Vintage Space Age Pendant Light by Herda with Acrylic Glass Mushroom Shade
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A vintage space age pendant light by Herda with an acrylic glass mushroom shade. The shade has an aluminum 'arc' underneath the shade that reflects the light nicely. The pendant lamp...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Werner Schou Style Light Fixture Space Age Moon Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very special 'moon'-like space age pendant light in the style of Werner Schou. The lamps consists of an acrylic orange/copper coloured outer shade and a white inner shade. The lamp...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Space Age Pendant Lamp with Glass Shade and Green/Blue Metal Frame, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
One of a kind space age pendant lamp with crystal glass shade and turquoise metal frame. The lamp produces a beautiful, crystal-like light. The lamp requires an E27/26 (standard) lig...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Mid Century Space Age Light Fixture Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful space age pendant by Dijkstra in beige/mocca colour and aluminium/metal frame. The shade produces a magnificent glow, reflecting nicely on the chrome arc underneath the sha...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Danish White Space Age Witch Hat Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Huge white mid century 'witch hat' space age pendant lamp. The shade is made out of metal. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the suspension cord. The lamp requires a...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Rare Space Age Hat Pendant Lamp with Acrylic Glass Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age pendant lamp with an acrylic glass outer shade and a chrome inner frame. The acrylic shade is clear but has a purple-like touch to it. The inner part is made of c...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Dijkstra Space Age Suspension Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Dijkstra space age pendant lamp with acrylic glass 'dome' and chrome outer layer. The lamp has an acrylic glass outer shade and an aluminium inner shade. Together they create a magni...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Space Age Mushroom Pendant Beige Fixture Light by Dijkstra, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age pendant light by Dijkstra with beige, acrylic glass shade. The height of the lamp can be easily adjusted with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The lamp requires one...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Acrylic Glass Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age pendant light by Dijkstra with beige, acrylic glass shade. The height of the lamp can be easily adjusted with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The lamp requires one...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century White Space Age Witch Hat Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small white mid century space age witch hat pendant lamp. The shade is made out of metal and has a white/beige lacquer. The lamp requires an E27...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Mid Century Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age mushroom pendant lamp by Dijkstra with rise-and-fall mechanism. The mushroom shade is made out of acrylic glass and produces a warm, cosy light. The soft and diffused light...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Dijkstra Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age mushroom pendant lamp by Dijkstra in beige/mocca colour and chrome top cap. The acrylic glass shade produces a magnificent glow. The lamps requires an E27/26 (standard) lig...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Anvia Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage brown space age age pendant lamp by Anvia. The lamp is beautifully layered with brown parts and chrome parts. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the rise/fall...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Brown Mid Century Anvia Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage brown space age age pendant lamp by Anvia. The lamp is beautifully layered with brown parts and chrome parts. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the rise/fall...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Tronconi Pendant Lamp Space Age Light Fixture, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage pendant lamp by Emanuelle with acrylic glass shade and chrome frame. The shade produces a magnificent, warm light. The height of the lamp can be easily adjusted with the rise...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Gold Sparkle Mid Century Pendant Lamp - Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age pendant lamp with metallic, golden upper shade and acrylic lower shade. Experience the golden glow cast by the pendant light as it bathes your space in a soft, lu...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Herda Space Age Mushroom Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century Herda space age pendant lamp with purple/blue mushroom shade and 'disco' light. The lamp has an acrylic glass outer shade and aluminium inner shade. Together they produce...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Stilux Milano Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century Stilux Milano space age pendant lamp with double acrylic glass shade. The lamp consists of an acrylic glass copper coloured outer shade and a white inner shade. The heigh...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Big Acrylic Glass Space Age Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare space age pendant lamp with rise-and-fall. The acrylic glass shade has a beige, mocca colour and produces a warm, cosy light. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb. Additional...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Small White Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small white space age mushroom pendant lamp. The mushroom shade is made out of acrylic glass and produces a warm, cosy light. The lamp requires one ...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Space Age chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants, popular names associated with this style include Gaetano Sciolari, Mazzega Murano, Kaiser Leuchten, and Peill & Putzler. 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 chandeliers and pendants differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $119 and tops out at $39,124 while the average work can sell for $1,616.

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