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
chrom Sputnik Ceiling Lamp by Cosack, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
big sputnik ceiling lamp - 1970s
This stylish Cosack Sputnik chrome lamp from the 70s is a timeless design piece that perfectly embodies the charm and elegance of the era. With its ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Brown Adjustable Space Age Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage small brown space age table lamp with adjustable spot. The light can move up and down the base and easily adjusted in position. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightb...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mazzega Murano 1960s one-light flush-mount or wall lamp, clear and orange glass.
By Mazzega
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, ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Space age mushroom table lamp from the 60s
Located in Budapest, HU
Iconic space age table lamp/mushroom lamp from the 1960s-70s. A shape reminiscent of Louis Poulsen's Panthella lamp. Copper/champagne color, with an adjustable hood, so you can alway...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
Vintage Lakro Amstelveen Pendant Light - Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century pendant light by Lakro Amstelveen. The lamp is made out of steel and has a dark brown/sparkle lacquer. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the rise-and-fal...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Olivier Mourgue, floorlamp 2093, Disderot ed., 1967
Located in Paris, FR
MOURGUE Olivier (1939-)
Three-light floor lamp 2093, Disderot éditeur, France, 1967 - Rare white version
Lacquered metal, anodized aluminum and chromed metal, silver-capped bulb
Hei...
Category
1960s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Red Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age floor lamp in red colour. The metal shades can be turned in any way desirable and moved up and down the base. The lights can switched on separately or simultane...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
glass ice cube desk lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
desk lamp ice glass by Peill & Putzler, 1970s.
The designer lamp is a real classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp from Peill & Putzler is made of high-quality glass in the shape of a...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Space Age Eyeball Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small space age eyeball table lamp in brown colour. The eyeball shade can be turned in different directions. The lamp is made out of metal. The lamp requires one E14 lightbulb and cu...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Red Space Age Pendant Lamp White Acrylic Glass Shade Mid Century Hanging Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Extremely rare space age pendant lamp with white acrylic glass shade and red, wooden elements. The white-red combinations give the lamp its unique feel. The height of the lamp can be...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian space age Round Table lamp in metal opaline and transparent glass, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Round Table lamp in metal, opaline and transparent glass, 1970s
Table lamp with cylindrical diffuser, rounded on the sides and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
White Opaline Glass Space Age Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Opaline glass space age table lamp with opaline glass shade. The piece consists of a wooden base with white lacquer and an opaline glass shade. It requires an E14 lightbulb and curre...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Table Lamp "Max Bill" by Miguel Mila for Polinax, 1960s
By Miguel Milà, Polinax
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in the Max Bill table lamp designed by Miguel Mila for Polinax in Spain during the 1960s offers a remarkable opportunity to acquire a piece of iconic mid-century modern des...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Vintage Space Age Pendant Light by Herda, 1970s
By Herda
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...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
20th Century Boule Floor Lamp Max Bill Style, 1970s
By Max Bill
Located in Paris, FR
A 1960s vintage floor lamp in the style of Swedish designer Max Bill's iconic design. This piece is built with 10 atomic style boule opal glas...
Category
20th Century Swiss Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Vintage Space Age Pendant Light Ceiling Lamp by Herda, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A space age pendant lamp by Herda with transparent shade. The shade consists of acrylic glass in a copper-like colour. The height of the lamp can be adjusted with the rise-and-fall s...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
70s Sputnik Chandelier Chrome Space Age Pendant Lamp Opaline Glass Light Fixture
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Sputnik space age lamp with five opaline glass shades. The frame is made out of metal and chrome. The lamp requires five E27/26 (standard) light...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Double Arc Space Age Mushroom Floor Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Unique space age mushroom floor lamp by Dijkstra with two chrome arms. The mushroom spots can turned in any direction desirable. Also the chrome arms can be moved up and down the sta...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Doria Leuchten Black Glass Pendant Lamp Space Age Hanging Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare mid century glass pendant lamp by Doria Leuchten. The lamp has a beautiful cone shape. The addition of the black swirling texture introduces an element of modernity and vis...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
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 lightb...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid Century White Space Age Witch Hat Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Classic white mid century 'witch hat' space age pendant lamp. The shade is made out of acrylic glass. The lamp produces a warm glow. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted wit...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century Space Age Pendant Lamp - Vintage Beige Light Fixture, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age pendant light with a nicely shaped acrylic glass shade. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The lamp requires one E2...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of the 6 Metal and Chrome Pendant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the six original 1970s cascades of chrome pendant lights produced by Staff Leuchten, Germany.
Heavy quality glass lights with hand-blown shades on a chrome pendant. All origin...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Space Age Perspex Wall Sconce / Plexiglass Wall Lamp by Herda, 1970s
By Herda
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-...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Herda Eyeball Space Age Chrome Wall Arc Lamp Light, 1970s
By Herda
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...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Dijkstra Table Lamp Vintage Mushroom Desk Lamp White Space Age Light, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White Dijkstra table lamp with big mushroom shade. The white acrylic glass shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb and currently has a...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Herda Space Age Pendant Light, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A double shaded space age pendant, presumably by Herda or Dijkstra. The lamp produces a classy light with its transparent outer shade and beige inner shade. The height of the lamp ca...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Vintage Ceiling Lamp by Mazzega Murano, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A classic murano chandelier by or in style of Mazzega. The lamps has three glass made shades and has a chrome frame with a wooden element. The lamp requires three E14 lightbulbs.
Ad...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Vintage Red Herda Diabolo Wall Lamp Copper Space Age Lamp
By Herda
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...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Copper
Anvia Orange Mid Century Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Anvia
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century orange Anvia floor lamp with two adjustable shades. The two orange spots can be moved up and down the base and adjusted in any direction desirable. The lamp requires two ...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Dijkstra Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age mushroom pendant lamp by Dijkstra. The mushroom shade is made out of thick acrylic glass and produces a disco-like effect The inner shade ...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Vintage Space Age Pendant Light Fixture Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare space age pendant lamp with orange and white acrylic glass shade. The lamp produces a warm, cosy light. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb.
Additional information:
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Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Yellow Smoked Glass Space Age Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century UFO space age pendant light with a smoked glass shade by Dijkstra. The lamp consists of a glass outer shade and aluminium inner shade. Together they produce a magnificent...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
White Acrylic Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age floor lamp made with three arms carrying eyeball shades. The lamp is made entirely out of plastic, it is therefore very light. The lamp requires three E26/27 ligh...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Small Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small space age pendant lamp with acrylic glass mushroom shade. The lamp has a nicely shaped wooden top cap. Experience the enchantment as the mushroom shade emits a soft and invitin...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Focus Space Age Arc Floor Lamp by Fabio Lenci for Guzzini, 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Increasingly rare 'Focus' eyeball space age floor lamp by Fabio Lenci for Guzzini. The moon-like acrylic glass shade produces a very warm glow and can be positioned in the ring in an...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Red GEPO Eyeball Table Lamp Space Age Desk Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red eyeball space age table lamp by the Dutch brand GEPO. The red metal shade can be positioned in any way desirable in the metal ring. The lamp requires an E27 lightbulb and current...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Fat Lava Brown Red Ceramic Table Lamp, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Red brown 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Space Age Pendant Lamp with Glass Shade and Green/Blue Metal Frame, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
One of a kind space age pendant lamp with crystal glass shade and turquoise metal frame. The lamp produces a beautiful, crystal-like light. The lamp requires an E27/26 (standard) lig...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Space age mid century pendant lamp, Netherlands 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Stacked saucers pendant lamp. Made in the Netherlands in the 1960s. Made from aluminium. It has one central plug that holds a standard e27 bulb. Di...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Sölken Leuchten Space Age Arc Floor Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age arc floor lamp with mushroom shade by the German Sölken Leuchten. The white shade produces a warm and delicate glow....
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Anvia Mushroom Wall Lamp Space Age Arc Wall Light White Sconce, 1970s
By Anvia
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Anvia mushroom arc wall lamp with withe frame and shade. The acrylic glass shade produces a warm light and can be turned in any direction desirable. The shade can move inside and out...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage brass sputnik chandelier, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare brass and lucite sputnik chandelier.
The chandelier creates a stunning light effect.
Tested and ready for use. To be used with regular E14 light bulbs.
The chandelier is in g...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Space Age Pendant Light- Lakro Pendant Lamp, 70s Rise and Fall Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A unique Lakro space age pendant lamp with double acrylic glass shade. The lamp has one clear outer shade and a white inner shade. The two 'domes' rest on the aluminium frame underne...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Herda Eyeball Wall Lamp in Chrome Space Age Lamp, 1970s
By Herda
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...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
White Space Age Table Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade by Woja Holland, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
One of a kind large space age table lamp by with opaline glass shade by Woja Holland. The lamp has a metal base with white lacquer. The milk glass shade produces a magnificent light....
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Vintage Space Age Anvia Mushroom Arc Wall Lamp, 1970s
By Anvia
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...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Dijkstra Space Age Hanging Lamp with Chrome Frame and Black Metal Shade, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Dijkstra space age pendant lamp with chrome frame and black shade. The light escapes beautifully through the black escape and reflects nicely on the chrome frame. The height of the l...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Red Flexible Adjustable Mid Century Space Age UFO Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red space age table lamp with flexible arm. The arm and shade can be positioned in any way desirable, see pictures. Also the shade itself be repositioned. The lamp requires one E27/2...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Space Age atom shaped ceiling lamp in chromed metal, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age spheres atom shaped ceiling lamp in chromed metal, 1970s
Chandelier that recalls the shape of an atom in chromed steel, Space Age style. The main structure is compo...
Category
1970s Italian 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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