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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
20th Century Italian Chrome & Smoked Glass Eighteen Light Chandelier c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Crafted in Italy during the latter part of the 20th century, this chandelier embodies a unique and exquisite style. The chandelier's structure is meticulously fashioned from high-qua...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1970s Chrome & Opaline Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - maker: Kamenicky Senov - nice original condition with patina jr
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Metal Ceiling Lamp, 1970's
Located in FERROL, ES
Bell-Shaped Ceiling Lamp, 1970's Lacquered metal in black on the outside and white on the inside. It has some visible bumps and scratches on the outside. Measurements: 44 cm. diam...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Space Age Orange Hanging Lamp by Harvey Guzzini, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful and rare space age hanging lamp designed and manufactured by produced by Harvey Guzzini in the 60s/70s. This avant-garde pendant ligh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Space Age Plastic Pendant Light from Stilux Milano, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Iconic 70s space age pendant lamp made by Stilux Milano. This lamp is made of a conic silver metal top, that supports a big, curved white polymethacrylate lampshade. The latch mecha...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Orbital Brass Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 glass lampshades with structure spread a pleasant light. The lamp is manufactured to a very high quality. Very contemporary design ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Revolving Chrome and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi
Located in Koper, SI
Beautiful pendant lamp by Italian designer Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi, from the early 1970s. This lamp is composed by two revolving rings in chrome-plated metal, that can create di...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Space Age Style Kai Ruokonen Pendant, Lynx, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Space Age -style Kai Ruokonen pendant manufactured by Lynx, 1970s. Brass and acrylic. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Playful design, suitable for h...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large hand-painted galaxy pendants x4, French anonymous work, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 4 large galaxy pendants in metal, handpainted, with "enamel" effect. All different ! Good condition, chipped paint on the edges. Sold separately. Dimensions : H11, D60cm
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Richard Essig Space Age Design Sputnik hanging lamp - orange, gold -
Located in Budapest, HU
Richard Essig Szputnyik Space Age Ceiling Lamp - Orange, Gold Vase with Glass Globe Spheres Description: Presenting an extraordinary piece of design history - the Richard Essig Szpu...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Lustre Rodolfo Dordoni pour Arteluce modèle "Halloween" blanc, rouge Italie 1980
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Rodolfo Dordoni (Milan, 1954 - 2023) est un architecte et un designer ; il a obtenu son diplôme d'architecture à Milan. Il utilise le verre industriel ,contrairement au verre soufflé...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

1960s Space Age Gilded Metal and White Plastic Chandelier by Stilux Milano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A white acrylic and gilded metal three lights chandelier designed and manufactured in the sixties by Stilux, the chandelier comes from an important lighting shop that was going out o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Space Age Acrylic 'Flying Saucer' Hanging Lamps, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Pair of space age pendant lamps made of two-color acrylic material in Italy in the 70s. The lampshade is made of a white half globe and a grey translucent light diffuser. The overall shape reminds a flying saucer, giving this set a powerful and charming visual impact. They can be hung separately in different positions. The use of materials and the shape reminds the style of Guzzini...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Spage Age Orange Pendant designed by Guzzini 1970, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare vintage pendant lamp designed in the space age seventies. This amazing vintage light is made of orange plastic with chrome. It gives a beautiful soft and warm light when it...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Vintage Sputnik Chandelier: Mid-Century Modern Lighting Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century modern design with our Sputnik Chandelier, a piece that embodies the era's futuristic aesthetic. This vintage chandelier, in pristine condition and...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Metal

1960s Space Age Gilded Metal and White Plastic Chandelier by Stilux Milano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A white acrylic and gilded metal three-lights chandelier designed and manufactured in the sixties by Stilux. The chandelier comes from an important lighting shop that was going out o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Smoked Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Limburg
Located in München, DE
Fabulous bubble glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant and an eye-catcher in every room. The structure in the glass creates a spectacular play of light. Manufac...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Space Age Chandelier by Napako, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Space Age chandelier made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Very good original condition. 2x40W, E25-E27 bulbs US wiring compatible
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Space Age Geometric Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 13 Lights, Aluminium
Located in Milano, IT
Gaetano Sciolari is widely regarded as one of the most innovative, prolific and eclectic lighting designers of the Space Age period. Born and lived in Italy, he created several celeb...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Large Vintage Chrome Flowerpot Chandelier
Located in Mortsel, BE
Stunning Large Chrome Flowerpot Chandelier – Inspired by Verner Panton Elevate your space with this magnificent chrome flowerpot chandelier, reminiscent of the iconic designs by Ver...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

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 ...
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2010s European Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Large Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Very large bubble glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant and an eye-catcher in every room. The structure in the glass c...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Smoked Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Limburg
Located in München, DE
Fabulous bubble glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant and an eye-catcher in every room. The structure in the glass creates a spectacular play of light. Manufac...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Very large bubble glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant and an eye-catcher in every room. The structure in the glass creates a spectacular play of light. Manuf...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Space Age Chandelier, 1970s, Up to Five Items
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-Century Space Age chandelier made in Czechoslovakia in 1970s. Five pieces available. Cleaned, rewired: 1x60W, E25-E27 bulb. US wiring compatible Price per one item.
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Globe pendant light, Temde, Switzerland, 1970's
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
This large plastic sphere mounted on a curved teak plywood ring recalls the glory days of the Space Age era. The globe can easily be moved on its horizontal axis to direct the direc...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic, Plywood, Teak

1980s Vintage French LG Paris UFO Space Age Halogen Ceiling Pendant Uplighter
Located in London, GB
1980s French UFO-shaped, space age, directional uplighter halogen ceiling light. Manufactured by L G Paris. The metal curved shade is coated with a dark green textured enamel coatin...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Carlo Nason Murano Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Rare Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano pendant lamp. Carlo Nason (1935 Murano), is a famous Italian glass artist, his use of historical techniques in producing inventive lamps, vases, a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Lampe, Lustre à suspension de Luigi Colani plexiglass orange UFO Space Age, 1970
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Emblématique lustre space Age de Luigi Colani très recherché par les amoureux du design
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plexiglass

One of the Four Orange Blown 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! With chrome details a black cord and can...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Set of 3 conical pendants by Rack, Netherlands, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 3 conical pendants in steel, made by Raak, Netherlands, in the 1960s. Can be set as a unique 3 lights pendant or as 3 individual ones. Traces of time (oxidation and chips)? Di...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Nickel Plated Brass Omega pendant Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This elegant pendant was designed in the 1960s by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. It is made from a nickel-plated brass structure with 2 opaline glass shades. Its electrical system fe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Nickel

Pair of Handblown Vetri Murano Venezia Italy 1970s Space Age Era Glass Pendants
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of Handblown Vetri Murano Venezia Italy 1970s Space Age Era Glass Pendants Stunning spiral in the handblown glass with a black edge Original hardware with steel wire and ceil...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Opal Glass and Teak Ceiling Lamp by Reggiani Illuminazione, 1960s, Ital
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass and Teak Ceiling Lamp by Reggiani Illuminazione, 1960s, Ital This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for all countries. Measu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Teak

Space Age Polished Nickel and Glass Pendant
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Space age polished nickel and glass pendant with stacked glass disks at center. Arrangement of glass disks can be changed.
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Lustre suspension, chromé et verre fumé Eye Ball design space Age Italie 1970
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Lustre en verre fumé et chrome, le globe verre en forme d'œil est vraiment atypique. En superbe état. Nous avons également l'applique assortie.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1970s Cascading Lamp by Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Impressive cascade lamp from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real eye-catcher for any room. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. Very high quality workmanship....
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary geometric shape Italian Bardiglio marble sconces or wall lights. Exclusive production by Veneziani Arte , handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship. P...
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2010s European Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble

Pair of Hand Blown Glass Tube Pedant Lights by Staf Lights 1970s, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of 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 excellent vi...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Pair of Space Age Opaline Glass Pendants by Lisa Johansson-Pape for ASEA Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing a rare and exquisite pair of "Onion" pendant lights, a timeless design by the iconic Lisa Johansson-Pape for ASEA, Sweden. Hailing from the 1960s, these Mid-Century maste...
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1960s Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
- Wall or flush mount ceiling lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Lighting Company - 3 glass lights - The lamp received the iF design award in 1974 The wall lamp come with 3 x E14 / E15 ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Cascading Lamp by Honsel
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive cascade lamp from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real eye-catcher for any room. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. A spectacular sparkl...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic, Glass

Large Pendant Light in Chrome Metal by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Iconic hanging lamp designed and produced by Gaetano Sciolari in the 1970s, made of metal tubes with perspex details. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this iconic lighti...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Chandelier Black and White by brother Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Chandelier mod. Black and White with a rounded diffuser in opaline glass, containing two E27 connections, and a lower metal part equipped with another central and external E27 connec...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1960s AM/AS Franco Albini Helg & Piva _ Sirrah Space Age lampada sospensione
Located in Brescia, IT
AM/AS lampada a sospensione Franco Albini, Helg and Piva Sirrah Italy, 1960 Diffusore in vetro bianco Dettagli in metallo cromato Lunghezza asta regolabile Perfetto stato di conserv...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Space age orange glass funky ceiling lamp
Located in Budapest, HU
Retro, space-age orange glass ceiling lamp. Its undulating lines in the distinctive orange shade of the 60s-70s create a truly funky atmosphe...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

1970s German Staff Leuchten Chrome & Smoked Grey Glass Pendant Light 4 Available
Located in London, GB
1970s German Staff Leuchten polished chrome & grey smoked glass individual ceiling pendant lights. Model No P105. Designed by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten. The glass shades clip...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Wire, Chrome

Sciolari Gaetano Italian Space Age Style Chandelier In Chrome-Plated Brass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Original and very ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

1960s Space Age Chromed Metal and White Plastic Chandelier by Stilux Milano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A white acrylic and chromed metal three-lights chandelier designed and manufactured in the sixties by Stilux. The chandelier comes from an important lighting shop that was going out ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Metal

Beautiful original 1960s large pendant lamp "Headlight" by Ingo Maurer
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1960s large pendant lamp "Headlight" by Ingo Maurer. Great Space Age Design. Made in Germany. By the well-known German lighting designer Ingo Maurer. Manufacturer ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Chrome

Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary geometric shape Italian Bardiglio marble sconces or wall lights. Exclusive production by Veneziani Arte , handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship. S...
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2010s European Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble

Waterfall Pendant Lamp Vintage Globe Space Age Chrome Eyeballs Germany 1970's
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This waterfall pendant lamp from the 70s immediately stands out because of the static way the "eyeball" shaped lampshades represent themselves. Something that the globe shape also im...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Metal

Space Age Cascade Chandelier 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Space Age Cascade Chandelier 1970s
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Opaline Sputnik Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 9 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a fantasti...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Space Age UFO Chandelier with Adjustable Height, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Space Age chandelier with opaline glass shade. Adjustable height - min 60cm, max 97cm Very good original condition. Cleaned and rewired: 2x60W, E25-E27 bulbs US wiring compat...
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Maurizio Ferrari Pendant Lamp Bolla Gialla Lime Green Plexiglass 1980's Italy
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This beautiful pendant lamp was designed by Maurizio Ferrari, an Italian designer who has been active since the 1970s. This unique design comes under ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian space age Chandelier Aggregate by Mari Fassina for Artemide, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Chandelier Aggregato by Enzo Mari and Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide, 1970s Chandelier mod. Aggregato with conical plexiglass diffuser, externally aqua green and in...
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1970s Italian Vintage 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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