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
Pair of orange space age table lamps, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Pair of space age orange metal table lamps made in Italy in the 1960s.
Very cool pair of lamps with an attarctive design, nice vibrant orange colour.
tested and ready to use
1960s...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Red 'Lucifer' Desk Swivel Lamp by Ahlstrom & Ehrich for Fagerhults, 70s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Fagerhults adjustable desk lamp, designed in the seventies by Ahlstrom and Ehrich Design (Sweden).
Rotatable and adjustable, with a heavy base.
In excellent original vintage conditi...
Category
1970s Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Mushroom opaline glass table lamp by METALARTE Spain 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Indulge in the captivating allure of the 1970s with this vintage Mushroom opaline glass table lamp by METALARTE, a quintessential piece of Spanish design that promises to elevate you...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Satin Metal Chandelier by Pirro Cuniberti for Sirrah, Italy 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and spectacular satin metal chandelier designed by the Italian artist and designer Pirro Cuniberti for the famous Sirrah company. It is an elegant, refined work that will furnis...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large 60s Italian two-piece Murano glass table lamp by Roberto Pamio for Leucos
By Leucos, Roberto Pamio
Located in München, DE
Large beautiful 1960s two-piece Murano glass table lamp.
Designed by Roberto Pamio. Manufactured by Leucos. Made in Italy.
High quality Italian Space Age design.
The shade is made of...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Space Age Lamp Orange Acrylic Lamp - Vintage Harvey Guzzini Style, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Striking large space age lamp in vibrant orange and white plastic, reminiscent of the iconic 70s creations by Harvey Guzzini. This eye-catching chandelier, with its bold colors and s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Arc floor lamp in orange acrylic, Germany 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Adjustable arc Floor Lamp with orange acrylic shade.
Please be aware of a minor imperfection in the plastic underneath the shade (refer to photo).
Goo...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Marble, Chrome
XL Midcentury Space Age Table Lamp, Sputnik or Atom, 1970s - Germany
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany
- circa 1970s
- Good original condition
- US compatible, US adapter uncl.
- 3 bulbs any wattage
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Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Dijkstra set of three pendant lights
By Dijkstra
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Set of three pendant lamps manufactured by Dijkstra Lampen of The Netherlands in the 1960s.
These lamps are made from metal with a copper coloured coating.
The lamps are in excelle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Space age floor lamp Italian production 1970s, 2 adjustable spotlights
Located in Genova, IT
1970s floor lamp with 2 lights, swiveling and adjustable in height.
The lamp has a lacquered metal base and chrome-plated metal stem, three elements (2 spotlights and 1 technical el...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
XL 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Orange Ceramic Wall Light Flush Mount, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful orange and brown accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s.
Labelled by Løvemose, in excellent condition. Løvemose was a...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
1960s German Sölken Leuchten Arc Polished Chrome Height Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
1960s German space-age, adjustable, polished chrome arc floor lamp manufactured by Sölken Leuchten. The height is adjustable and held in place by a large feature chrome screw knob wh...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian modern Black and White chandelier by Castiglioni brothers, Flos 1965
Located in MIlano, IT
Black and White model chandelier, with rounded diffuser, in opaline glass, containing two E27 connections. The lower part is made of metal and is equipped with another central and ex...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
XL Midcentury Space Age Table Lamp, Sputnik or Atom, 1970s - Germany
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany
- circa 1970s
- Good original condition
- US compatible, US adapter uncl.
- 3 bulbs any wattage
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Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mauro Martini, red 'Picchio' woodpecker table lamp, F.lli Martini Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
'Picchio' (wood pecker) table lamp designed by Mauro Martini
F.lli Martini, Italy 1970s
Lacquered sheet metal
55 cm H x 31 x 42 cm
The light beam can be adjusted according to the...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large aluminium space age pendant by RAAK, Netherlands 1960s
By RAAK
Located in ECHT, NL
Large and very rare model r.213 made by RAAK in the 1960s. Made from stacked rings made from aluminium.
Impressive piece that measures 50cm in diameter and 48cm in height.
It is fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Danish Golden Aluminium Pendant Model P376 by Kastholm and Fabricius
Located in London, GB
The top model P376 hanging space age pendant light was designed in 1964 by Jørgen Kastholm and Preben Fabricius and manufactured by Nordisk Solar Compagni.
The pendant fixture featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Wire
Metallic Grey and Orange Space Age Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metallic Grey and Orange Space Age Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable t...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Metallic Grey and Yellow Space Age Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metallic Grey and Yellow Space Age Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable t...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gold Brass Flush Mount, Cosack, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful brass Flush Mount by Cosack lights, Germany, 1960/1970.
Original 1960s space age brass ceiling light with nine lighting elements. This light was designed and produced by C...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Space age chromed spherical table lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Nanda Vigo
Located in Firenze, IT
Unique space age chromed spherical table lamp
Italy, 1970s
White plexiglass, chromed metal
The lamp is switched on and off by opening and closing it. Light on both sides.
24 x 2...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Floor Lamp Chrome Blown Glass by Reggiani, Italy, 1970
By Reggiani
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spiral floor lamp by the Reggiani manufactured, circa 1970. Stainless steel with hand blown Murano glass sphere.
A statement piece!
In very good condition. Cleaned well wired and r...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Large hanging lamp from Harvey Guzzini for Meblo ceiling lamp, 1970s0s
By Meblo, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Saarburg, RP
ceiling lamp by Harvey Guzzini for Mablo - 1970s.
This beautiful lamp is a real design classic from the 70s. This lamp with its unusual design is a highlight for any lounge interior...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Iconic Lamp - Rotating Color Disc Hypnotic Ambient Lighting 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Transform your space with this vintage Space Age lamp, a true masterpiece of 70s design. The lamp features an ingenious rotating plastic disc wi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1960s European Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Space Age Table Lamp - Retro Charm Psychedelic Ambiance Light
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into a world of mesmerizing lighting with this rare Space Age lamp, featuring a cream plastic base holder topped by a large clear glass globe. The unique design of this lamp all...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Piantana "P436 - Stalagmite" di Pat Hoffman per Luci Illuminazioni di Interni
By Pat Hoffman
Located in Conversano, IT
Straordinaria lampada da terra modello "P436 - Stalagmite" disegnata da Pat Hoffman nella fine degli anni 60 per l'azienda italiana Luci Illumanzione d'Int...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel
1970s Space Age Blue Metal and White Glass Italian Pendant
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular light pendant designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies, it's in good condition overall, only a glass has a small flaw covered by the metal part when it's moun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Design Cactus Fabric Floor or Table Lamp, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Italian Design Cactus Fabric Floor or Table Lamp, 1970s, Italy
It has casting metal base
Fabric in three different sizes on cast metal
Minimal and natu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
XXL Martinelli Luce Moon Lampada a sospensione architettonica
Located in Taranto, IT
XXL Martinelli Luce Moon Lampada a sospensione architettonica.
In buone condizioni conservative, solo lievi ed ovvi segni del tempo presenti. (Vedi foto)
Altezza 110 cm
Diametro 7...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage floor lamp by Mazzega, 1960
By Mazzega
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage floor lamp by Mazzega built up by a round white marble base, chromed tubes going from large to small seemingly stacked up on each other supporting a murano glass partially fr...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Space Age Green Flying Saucer Table Lamp with Glass Bowl, Italy 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover the epitome of Space Age design with this gorgeous and unfindable space age lamp, featuring a unique white and green plastic base holder topped by a flying saucer-shaped cle...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Chrome Floor Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chrome Floor Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
Category
1960s American Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 3 Dark Striped Square Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Dark striped square-shaped ceramic wall lights/flush mounts made in Germany in the 1970s. The base of the light is square and there are beautiful ceramic stripes on top of that.
Thi...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage italian glass globe space age chandelier, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Large 6 globe murano glass and chrome chandelier.
Mazzega, Gaetano Sciolari style - unknown manufacturer.
Beautiful space age design and a spectacular light thanks to the large gla...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Tony Paul for Mutual Sunset "Bellini" Triple Trumpet Chrome Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Tall Tony Paul, Bellini Collection, Chrome Uplight Torchiere Floor Lamp for Mutual-Sunset Lamp Co. 1970's.
Featuring a three elongated horn forms in chrome-plated steel on a round ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Moon rock style table lamp made from fiberglass, France 1970s
Located in ECHT, NL
Space age table lamp. In the style of the moon rock lamp series by Andre Cazenave. The globe is made from fiberglass with ground mineral powder giving it a moon like appearance in bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lighting
Materials
Concrete
Hydra chrome floor / table lamp by Pierre Folie for Jaques Charpentier 1969
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
The Hydra chrome floor or table lamp was designed by Pierre Folie and manufactured in France in 1969 by Jacques Charpentier. Folie is best known for his work in stainless steel, a ma...
Category
1960s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Italian ceiling lamp, spaceage.
Located in Genova, IT
Italian-made chandelier from the 1970s, spaceage style.
The lamp consists of a black lacquered metal ceiling lamp 40 cm in diameter from which hang 4 lighting elements with lacquer...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Atomic Eyeball Table Lamps by Sijaj Hrastnik, 70s, Pair
Located in Lucija, SI
Very retro red pair of Mid Century Eyeball Table Lamps were made by Sijaj Hrastnik Yugoslavia in '70s.
Classic Space age design
Category
1970s Slovenian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
George Hansen Lucite Floor lamp Metalarte 1970s Spain
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful floor lamp designed in 1970's by George Hansen for Metalarte, Spain. Chromed-plated brass and plexiglass column, multiple rotary switch assembly for 1, 2 or 3 bulbs. Very...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
"Picchio" table lamp by Mauro Martini for Fratelli Martini, Italy 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The "Picchio" table lamp by Mauro Martini for Fratelli Martini encapsulates the epitome of Italian design excellence from the 1970s, making it an exceptional addition to any discerni...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
70s Italian pendant lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega made of Pulegoso Murano
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Italian pendant lamp from the 70s by Carlo Nason model LT338 for Mazzega.
Made from Pulegoso Murano glass. Made in Italy.
In very good condition. All parts still original. ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rodolfo Bonetto "Nitia" table lamp for Design House Guzzini Italy 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Illuminate your space with the avant-garde charm of the Rodolfo Bonetto "Nitia" table lamp, a timeless masterpiece crafted for Design House Guzzini in Italy during the 1970s. This la...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Silver Plated metal 1970s abat jour by Nella Longari
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Elegant table lamp in silver metal designed and made in Italy by Nella Longari, a well-known Milanese antique dealer, decorator and designer from the 1970s. The refined production of...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Adjustable Space Age Gallery Spot for 3 Phase Rail by Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic 3-phase track lamp from Staff from the 1970s.
The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design.
The large yellow-orange lamp head is infin...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Iconic Space Age Lamp by Richard Essig - Avantgarde Design from the 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Illuminate your space with this striking space age lamp designed by Richard Essig Besigheim. This unique hanging lamp features a glossy yellow plastic cube with rounded holes, perfec...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass, Plastic
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...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century glass and brass pendant by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- 4-flamming
- marked by maker
- Very good original condition.
- Two separate circuits
- US wiring compatible
- height can be lenghtened
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Category
1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid century adjustable design Floor Lamp by Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- height adjustable from about 109cm up to 151cm
- new electricity
- US adapter included
- two bulbs
jr
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
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".
Category
2010s North American Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid century adjustable design Floor Lamp by Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- height adjustable from about 109cm up to 151cm
- new electricity
- US adapter included
- two bulbs
jr
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
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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