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Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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
Pair of Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Glass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Putzler wall lights in sculptural glass on a highly polished chrome frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures....
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Darkened Brass Starburst 18-Light Sputnik Flush Mount Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
This brass fixture looks excellent as a wall sconce or ceiling mount. It has 18 sockets. Measures: 21.5" x 18.5" x 7".
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2010s North American Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Ceramic Hand Wall Sconce, very huge size 14.6'', Italian design lamp, c. 1970s
Located in leucate, FR
Huge ceramic wall light in the shape of a left hand. Extremely rare with this large size An opalescent Murano glass globe (diameter 9.8'') is placed in the palm of the hand. The la...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic, Murano Glass

Sunburst Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful sunburst wall lamp from the 1960s. Very contemporary design with a fantastic noble appearance. There is a very nice play of light on the wall. Condition: Very good vintag...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Rare Wall Lights by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, 1970
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A wonderful set of 2 wall lights by the Japanese designer Motoko Ishii for the German brand Staff Leuchten. They have a very thin amber glass shade and a brass base. The lights requ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Two 1960s round Space Age Pop Art aluminum ceiling or wall lamps
Located in München, DE
Two minimalist 1960s Space Age Pop Art aluminum ceiling or wall lamps. The front of the lamps are covered with glossy clear varnish. Fully functional, each with one E27 original meta...
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Aluminum

3 Raak Space Ace Wall Sconces mode ''Wokkel'' 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Den Haag, NL
set of Three Space Ace style ,Wall Sconces .Mocha Brown color . with aluminum . model ''Wokkel'' attributed to Raak Amsterdam . 1970s Small E14 socket needed. Very nice light ef...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Red Circular Ceramic Wall Lights by Axella, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular red circular ceramic wall lights , with beautiful black accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. A unique statement piece. Labelled and signed by Axella, in excel...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Pair of Italian Glass Sconce Italy circa 1970 White Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of Sconces in Brass and Glass. Wall lights. White and gold colors. It has been made in Italy circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

One of the Two Pairs of Fat Lava Brown Ceramic Wall Lights, Hustadt Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
Piar of Brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. Measurements: Width: 8.26 in (21 cm) Heigth: 7.87 in (20 cm) Dep...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Cast Iron & Glass Wall Lamp from Italy Murano
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing a unique wall lamp originating from the Murano island, Italy. We currently have 2 pieces in stock. With their cast iron frame and Murano glass diffusers, they make for a ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1 of 2 Large Sputnik Flush Mount or Wall Sconce by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Vintage Sputnik lamp from 1970s manufactured by Cosack, Germany, 1970s. This lamp can be used as a ceiling lamp, or as a wall lamp. Sockets: 11 x E14 small bulbs. Light bulbs are no...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set of 5 spring sconces by Philippe Rogier for Oxar, made in France, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 5 spring metal sconces designed by Philippe Rogier for Galerie Oxar, made in France in the 1970s. Good condition, bulbs not included. Sold separately or together. Dimensions :...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

4 Wall Lights Erco Spots Ceiling Lamps Chrome Black Sarfatti Arteluce Style
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Cool Space Age set of four Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Style wall lights, sconces, ceiling lights, spots / lamps made by Erco, Germany, circa 1970s. The multifunctional high quality s...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome, Metal, Aluminum

Spring metal sconce by Philippe Rogier for Oxar, made in France, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Spring metal sconce designed by Philippe Rogier for Galerie Oxar, made in France in the 1970s. 5 available. Good condition, bulbs not included. Sold separately or together.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

XXL Disc Flush Mount or Wall Light, Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very large discus lamp from the 1960s to 1970s in very good original condition. There are 3 identical lights. A manufacturer's label is missing - but probably contact/staff due to th...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Aluminum

Space Age Ingo Maurer Pox Wall Light
Located in BAARLO, LI
A very beautiful wall/table lamp designed by Ingo Maurer, Germany 1966. The lamp has a bit of a donut shape and the yellow lacquered shade is adjustable in height. The lamp is easy t...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Swirl pattern Murano Glass and Brass Set of 3 Sconces by Beatrix, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Swirl pattern Murano Glass and Brass Set of 3 Sconces by Beatrix, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and minimalist wall lamps. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 st...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Double spring wall light by Andrea Lazzari for Morosini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice double spring wall light designed by Andrea Lazzari for Morosini in the end of the 1960s, made in Italy. Metal springs, white lacquered metal base. Overall good condition, light...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Grey and Gold metal Pair of Sconces by Art-Line, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Grey and Gold metal Pair of Sconces by Art-Line, 1980s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist sconces Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with French B22 bulbs. Wir...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Space Art Chrome & Acrylic Light Panel, Italy 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Chic wall sculpture.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Large aluminium Wall lamp by Nucleo Sormani, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large wall lamp produced by Nucleo Sormani in the 1970s. The lamp consists of six -similar but not the same- curved aluminum parts, each with a light bulb socket (E14). Each part ca...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

1970s German Peill & Putzler 'Wave' Ribbed Clear & Chrome Flush Mount/Wall Light
Located in London, GB
An absolutely beautiful 1970s 'Wave' clear ribbed glass wall or flush mount ceiling light with a polished chrome reflective base plate designed by Kock and Lowy for Peill & Putzler G...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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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 f...
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2010s European Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster

1 of the 2 Playful orange Ceramic Wall Lights Ceramic, Germany
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Playful orange ceramic wall light in Manufactured in Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava. A ty...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Flower Shell White Sand Ceramic Wall Light by Hustadt Keramik, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Flower-shaped white sand ceramic wall light in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which mea...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

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

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Resin

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 Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold

Sciolari Gaetano Style Space Age Pair Of Italian Sconces In Chrome-Plated Brass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Original a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

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Metal

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

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Metal

Pair of Sconces Pressed Glass by Biancardi and Jordan Arte, Italy, 1970
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare model of purple pink pressed glass sconces, stainless steel and white lacquered by the manufacture Biancardi & Jordan Arte in Verona. The sc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Stainless Steel

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

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Metal

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

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Metal

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

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Metal

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

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Metal

Mid Century Eyeball Fishing Rod Light in Orange Wall Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare orange space age wall lamp with hanging eyeball shade. The shade can be turned in different directions. The height of the shade can also be adjusted. The lamp requires one ...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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

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Aluminum

Space Age Swing-Arm Wall Lamp with Orange Flower Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age swing-arm wall lamp with orange flower shade. The swing arm allows you to adjust the length of the lamp. Also the position of the shade can be adjusted. The lamp requires a...
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Fabric

Space Age UFO Light Fixture Lakro Swing-Arm Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare Lakro swing-arm wall lamp with copper coloured UFO shade. The swing-arm can be folded or stretched. The shade can be turned in any direction desirable. The lamp requires an...
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Space Age Rounded Plexiglass Wall Sconce / Perspex Wall Lamp by Herda, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Unique space age perspex wall lamp by Herda. The layered plexiglass, rounded discs create an astonishing light effect. The lamp has a few ornamental chrome nuts. The lamp requires on...
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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

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Metal, Chrome

Hex-shaped Star Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Brown hex- and star-shaped ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured in Germany in the 1970s. The base of the light is hexagonal and there is a beautiful ceramic flower on ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Mazzega Murano 1960s one-light flush-mount or wall lamp, clear and orange glass.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Italian one-light flush-mount/wall lamp in thick Murano art glass from the 1960s, attributable to Mazzega. The lampshade is made of clear glass and enriched at the time of casting, ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Space Age Beige Mushroom Sconce Wall Lamp by Herda, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age mushroom wall lamp by Herda. The small arm of the shade can be turned in different directions. The lamp requires one E27 lightbulb and currently has an EU-plug. Additional...
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Vintage Beige Space Age Mushroom Arc Wall Lamp with Plexiglass Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage space age arc wall lamp with white acrylic glass mushroom shade. The plexiglass shade can be positioned inside and outside the arc. The arc can move left and right from the p...
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Vintage Green Space Age Wall Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age wall lamp in green colour. The two spots can be positioned in any way desirable. The lamp requires two E27/26 lightbulbs and currently has an EU-plug. Addition...
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mid Century Space Age Perspex Wall Sconce / Plexiglass Wall Lamp by Herda, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Unique space age perspex wall lamp by Herda. The layered plexiglass discs create an astonishing light effect. The clear discs have rounded corners, the smoked brown discs are square-...
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Vintage Red Herda Diabolo Wall Lamp Copper Space Age Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very hip, small Herda diabolo with red/orange lacquer. The lamp has two lightsources: one in the front and one in the back. The lamp is made out of metal and aluminium. The lamp requ...
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Red Mid Century Space Age Eyeball Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red space age eyeball wall lamp (3 available). It might also be used as table lamp. The shade can be turned in any direction. The lamp require sone E14 lightbulb and currently has an...
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mid Century White Space Age Mushroom Arc Wall Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age arc wall lamp with white mushroom shade. The acrylic glass shade can be positioned inside and outside the arc. The arc can move left and right from the position...
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mid Century Lakro Swing-Arm Space Age Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare Lakro swing-arm wall lamp with brown shade. The arm can be folded or stretched. The shade can be turned in any direction desirable. The lamp requires an E27/26 (standard) l...
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Vintage Space Age Anvia Mushroom Arc Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare white Anvia arc wall lamp with mushroom shade. The shade can be turned in any direction desirable. It's position from the arc can also be adjusted. The lamp requires a E27/26 (s...
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mid Century Herda Eyeball Wall Lamp in Chrome Space Age Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century arc wall lamp in chrome by the Dutch brand Herda. The shade can be positioned inside or outside the arc and be turned in any direction. The lamp has a switch build into t...
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Vintage Space Age Arc Wall Lamp by GEPO, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage space age arc wall lamp by GEPO. The design allows you to place the shade in the ring in any direction desirable. The shade can also be positioned inside or outside the arc. ...
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Sputnik Space Age Opaline Glass Chandelier Light Fixture, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century sputnik space age glass chandelier. The light fixture has a chrome frame and five opaline glass shades. The lamp requires five E14 lightbulbs. Additional information: Ma...
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Space Age Eyeball Wall Light Mid Century Lighting Brown Arc Lamp by Herda, 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 Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mid Century White Opaline Glass Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Classic white mid century space age wall lamp with opaline glass shade. The milk glass shade produces a nice and warm glow. The lamp can be switched on and off through a switch in th...
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Space Age wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, mirrors, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Staff Leuchten, Mazzega Murano, Gebrüder Cosack, 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 wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $165 and tops out at $15,095 while the average work can sell for $1,334.

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