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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
Set of 3 Mid-Century Moder Ceramic Wall Lights or Flush Mounts, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps can be mounted in different ways. This is just one example of many. Each lamp requires 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw bulb, is wired, functional and runs on both 110 / 230 volt...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Molin Floor lamp - Italy 60s
Located in Paris, FR
Large Italian lamp or floor lamp from the publisher Molin from the 1960s. The slightly conical lacquered wooden foot supports a beautiful and large plastic-coated lampshade. The foot...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Plastic, Wood

Unused 60s Atomic Space Age Kaiser Leuchten metal ceiling lamp 12 glass spheres
Located in München, DE
Very rare and still unused 1960s Atomic Space Age Metal ceiling lamp with 12 glass balls. Manufacturer ia Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. High-quality, made entirely of metal, pain...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mazzega glass table lamp, Nason (Attr.), 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Spherical table lamp with very thick glass, chromed metal base, adjustable light intensity, attributable to Carlo Nason Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

1970s chandelier by Oscar Torlasco for Esperia (Italy)
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Rare pendant lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco in the 1970s and produced by Esperia, a Tuscan company that has been making high-end decorative lighting. Oscar Torlasco (Rome, 1934-200...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Space Age Orange 'Bug Eye' Massive Pendant Light by Luigi Colani
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Iconic orange bug eye pendant lamp by Massive, often attributed to Luigi Colani.The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulbs. Dimensions: ø: 28 cm Height ...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Olivier Mourgue, 2093 lamp rare White model, Disderot ed., 1967
Located in Paris, FR
MOURGUE Olivier (1939-) Lamp 2093, Disderot éditeur, France, 1967 - Rare white version Lacquered metal, anodized aluminum and chromed metal, silver-ca...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Space Age design pendant lamp by Miguel Milá for Tramo 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Space Age design pendant lamp by Miguel Milá for Tramo, originating from the 1960s, represents an iconic fusion of futuristic aesthetics and functional elegance. Crafted from wh...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The red Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp, designed by the legendary Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, epitomizes timeless elegance and innovative design. ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Iconic Ceramic Lamp 'Longobarda' by Marcello Cuneo for Gabbianelli, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Longobarda is an innovative lamp made of a single ceramic body, designed bin 1966. Step back into the stylish era of the 60s with the iconic ‘Longobarda’ lamp, a design masterpiece ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

AB Stilarmatur Tranas Teak Pendant light Sveden 60'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. It is fun to create sculptures out of them by changing the...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Teak

Space age " Spicchio " Chandelier, by Aroldi & Aroldi for Stilnovo, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Rare midcentury modern "Spicchio" model chandelier from Stilnovo, in pure space age style from the 1970 's. Six lights spots in a 6 slices globe structure. This outstanding piece o...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Cocoon Table Lamps with Grey Metal Base by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Cocoon Table Lamps with Grey Metal Base by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany Cocoon shades & metal body Minimal and natural design Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cab...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Orange Ball 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

Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The red Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp, designed by the legendary Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, epitomizes timeless elegance and innovative design. ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Table or wall lamp, Italian space age, white metal, ca. 1970.
Located in MIlano, IT
Wall or table lamp with white painted metal frame, with a central spherical-shaped spotlight, which can be directed by the rotation mechanism present on the two supporting side fins....
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

A very rare Italian Lamp Carrara marble base in the manner of Joe Colombo 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This rare Italian lamp, reminiscent of the style of Joe Colombo and dating back to the 1960s, epitomizes the innovative spirit of Space Age design. Its Carrara marble base not only ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Carrara Marble, Aluminum

Early production steel Foglio Sconces by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 4 "Foglio" sconces design by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Flos since 1966. The wall lights are made of chrome plated and white painted Metal. This set belongs to an early prod...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Max Ingrand wall lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Wall light by designer Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1970s. Gold metal structure and white opaline glass globe. In perfect condition. LP1346
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Late 20th Century Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Italian Table Lamps by Yoshiko Hasebe for Harvey Guzzini, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Pair of Italian Table Lamps by Yoshiko Hasebe for Harvey Guzzini from the 1960s presents a rare opportunity to acquire iconic pieces of mid-century design that seam...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Italian Opaline Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Italian spheric opaline Table Lamp from the 1960s presents a compelling opportunity to own a piece of mid-century modern design history that effortlessly blends ele...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Cascading Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive cascade lamp from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher for every room. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. Very high qualit...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Space Age Table Lamp by Joan Antoni Blanc for Tramo, 1967
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Space Age Table Lamp by Joan Antoni Blanc for Tramo, originating from 1967, offers a captivating opportunity to own a quintessential piece of Space Age design histo...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Italian white sandblasted glass & wood 1970s table lamp with dimmerable lighting
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large parallelepiped-shaped table lamp in wood and glass. Square wooden base equipped with dimmer to regulate the intensity of the light. Cubic lampshade in sandblasted white glass w...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Opaline Glass, Rubber, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Space Age Pendant Light by Herda, Retro 70s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage pendant lamp by Herda with flower-like space age shade. The lamp consists of a transparent, 'copper' coloured shade in a flower shape. The lamp requires one E27 (standard) li...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chromed Wall Sconces, Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni Stilnovo, 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Rare Chromed Wall Sconces designed by italian design legends Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni for Stilnovo in the 1970 's. Chromed aluminium body with blck metal light frame and s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Cocoon Pendant lamp in the style of Castiglioni Brothers/ Flos, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pendant lamp is reminescent of the Viscontea lamp, designed by Castiglioni Brothers in the early 1960s and produced by Flos. This chandelier, from the same era, however has a sm...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Collectible Table Lamp START in honor of first flight to space on VOSTOK rocket
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare, limited edition Soviet Union Souvenir desk lamp - START. The lamp is made of metal in the early 1960s, inspired and devoted to th...
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1960s Ukrainian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

French Floor Lamp in the style of Mathiew Matégot, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this French Floor Lamp in the style of Mathieu Matégot from the 1970s offers a unique opportunity to own a piece that exudes both vintage charm and timeless sophisticati...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Chromed Metal and Opaline Wall Light by Andre Ricard for Metalarte, Spain, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this set of Chromed Metal and Opaline Wall Lights by Andre Ricard for Metalarte, originating from Spain in the 1970s, offers a rare opportunity to acquire both functiona...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Louis Poulsen Panthella Mushroom Floor Lamp by Verner Panton
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Iconic Louis Poulsen Panthella mushroom floor lamp by Verner Panton. The lamp requires one E27 lightbulb and currently has a EU-plug. Dimensio...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Synthetic, Plastic, Acrylic

A Bumling Table Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Bumling Table Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, dating back to the 1970s, presents an irresistible opportunity to enrich your ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Space Age White Pendant Light by Guzzini Jolly, Mid Century Modern
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Large vintage space age pendant light by Guzzini (Jolly) in white colour. The mushroom shade is made out of thick acrylic glass and pro...
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1990s Italian Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Loop Table Lamp in the style of Fontana Arte, 1980s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Yellow Vintage Loop Table Lamp, reminiscent of the style of Fontana Arte and dating back to the 1980s, offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of iconic design t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Space Age Light Fixture Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare space age pendant lamp with acrylic glass outer shade and inner chrome 4-bulb 'chandelier'. The height of the lamp can be easily adjusted with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The l...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large Red Taupe Ceramic Table Lamp, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Red ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Staff
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher for every room. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. Very high ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Galdino Lamp design by Carlo Urbinati for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Galdino Table Lamp, designed by Carlo Urbinati for Harvey Guzzini in the 1970s, stands out as a truly unique and special piece that encapsulates the essence of the era's design e...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Richo table lamp by Studio G14 for Imago DP, 1969
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Richo, was designed by Studio Gruppo 14, an Italian artist and art collective founded in Milan in 1962. Composed of Ettore Sordini, Enrico Castellani, and Piero Gilardi, the group’s work generally focused on the intersection between art, architecture, and design. Their works, which included installations, sculpture, and painting, explored the boundaries between art and non-art. Production was done by a small Milanese lighting company, Imago DP...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Golden 1970s XXL Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamps
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large wall or ceiling lamps from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Manufacturer: Honzel Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wear consisten...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

White Metal, Glass 1960 Mod. 238/2 Sconce by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Varese, Lombardia
238/2 sconce by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. White painted metal structures with internal sandblasted glass shades. Fair/good condition: the metal structures show visible signs of oxi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

A pair of Italian Sconces from Leucos, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This pair of Italian sconces from Leucos, crafted in the 1970s, presents a compelling opportunity to enhance your space with a touch of Italian craftsmanship and timeless design. Leu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Plastic

Large Cylindrical Floor Lamp by Joan Antoni Blanc for Tramo, Spain 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Large Cylindrical Floor Lamp by Joan Antoni Blanc for Tramo, originating from the 1960s, stands out as a truly unique and remarkable piece of lighting design. Its uniqueness lies...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Floor Lamp Space Age Designed by Caps I Mans for Lamsar, 1972, Spain
By Caps i Mans, Lamsar
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Stunning white metal floor lamp, Space Age, designed by Caps I Mans for Lamsar, 1972, Spain.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

AM/AS Ceiling Lamp with Chromed Swing Arm by Franco Albini for Sirrah, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The AM/AS Ceiling Lamp with Chromed Swing Arm by Franco Albini for Sirrah, originating from the 1960s, stands out as a truly distinctive and exceptional lighting fixture. Its uniquen...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

A vintage Guzzini table lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This vintage Guzzini table lamp from Italy in the 1970s is a compelling addition to any interior space for several reasons. First, its sleek and futuri...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

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

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Plastic

Chrome Topo Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Topo Table Lamp, designed by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo in the 1970s, stands as a truly unique and special piece that epitomizes the innovative spiri...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

"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 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

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

AM/AS Ceiling Lamp with Chromed Swing Arm by Franco Albini for Sirrah, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The AM/AS Ceiling Lamp with Chromed Swing Arm by Franco Albini for Sirrah, originating from the 1960s, stands out as a truly distinctive and exceptional lighting fixture. Its uniquen...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

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

Amazing Large 1970s Adjustable Floor Lamp 'Giraffe' by Filvem Voghera, Italy
By Filvem-voghera
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Amazing large fully adjustable Space Age floor lamp manufactured by Filvem-voghera Italy in the 1970s This Floorlamp is called "Giraffe" referring to its counterbalancing adjustin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

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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