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Space Age Table Lamps

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
Space Age Chrome Table Lamp by Artimeta 1970s
Located in BAARLO, LI
A rather rare Mid Century Modern table lamp from Artimeta, Netherlands from the 1970s. The 'sphere' rests (loosely) on a chrome-plated metal frame that stands firmly on its base. The...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Chrome

Gae Aulenti for Artemide, Pileino Table Lamp, 1972
Located in London, GB
Gae Aulenti was one of the most influential and prolific Italian architects and designers of the post-war period. An advocate of the Neoliberty movement, she is remembered for the in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Francesco Buzzi Ceriani for Francesconi, Large Table Lamp, 1968
Located in London, GB
Buzzi Ceriani is a renowned designer, famous for his contributions to the design and aviation industries. Born on March 27, 1897 in Milan, Italy, he has dedicated his life to creatin...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Atomic Space Age Adjustable Table Lamp 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Atomic Brass Plated Opaline Glass Adjustable Table Lamp 1970s
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass, Plastic

Danish Søholm Tall Ceramic Table Lamp Brown Blue Beige by Einar Johansen, 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Tall Mid-century Danish table lamp by Danish ceramist Einar Johansen for Søholm. Made circa 1960s. The lamp base has a matte brown neck contrasted by a shiny glaze in mother-of-pear...
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1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Stoneware, Fabric

Mid century modern gold orb desk lamp circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
In very good working condition
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1970s Unknown Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage "Grecia" Table lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Fase, Spain 1960s
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
he Vintage "Grecia" Table Lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Fase, originating from 1960s Spain, is a captivating fusion of classical elegance and modern functionality. Crafted by th...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Birillo floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Timeless floor lamp model 'birillo' designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega. Beautiful space age floor lamp with a white glass bulb shaped shade. The entire lamp is made out of muran...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Magnificent "Sauce" table lamp by Tomás Díaz Magro for Fase 1960s.
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Magnificent "Sauce" Table Lamp by Tomás Díaz Magro for Fase, originating from the 1960s, is an embodiment of timeless elegance and innovative design. This lamp stands as a testa...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Design XL table lamp, circa 1970. In the manner of Ingo Maurer
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Vintage Design XL Table Lamp, circa 1970, crafted in the style of the renowned lighting innovator Ingo Maurer, is an extraordinary blend of form, function, and artistic expressio...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Chrome

DORIA Crackle Ice Glass & Polished Brass Globe Nightstand Lamps, 1960s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant space age table, night stand lamps manufactured by DORIA Leuchten in Germany. The base is made of polished brass with mouth-blown crackle ice glass lampshades that provides s...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Lamps Brass and Gold Bubble Murano Glass by F. Fabbian, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Pair of bulbs table or bedside lamps in brass and gold bubble Murano glass by F. Fabbian. Famous design like Carlo Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Venini, Vistos...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Brass

Dario Tognon, Dania Table Lamp, 1969
Located in London, GB
Dario Tognon was an Italian post-war industrial designer and architect. The Dania lamp is one of his most successful design. This sculptural table lamp is e...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum

Two 1990s Modernist Opaline White Glass Italian Egg Bed Lamps by Lumen Center
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of bed lamps designed and manufactured in Italy by Lumen center, glass are in perfect conditions, metal has same rust, but it's not visible. They have been rewired by a profes...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass

Original table lamp 'Mezzachimera' by Vico Magistretti for Artemid, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
table lamp 'Mezzachimera' by Vico Magistretti for Artemide The 1970s space-age style lounge floor lamp is a fascinating vintage piece that will give your room a retro-futuristic at...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

70s Space Age Mushroom Lamp - Iconic Design Charm by Massive Belgium
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Spruce up your space with retro charm using this stunning mushroom 70s lamp crafted by Massive, Belgium, in the 1970s. Boasting the iconic mushroom shape that epitomizes 70s design, this lamp is a true masterpiece of minimalistic elegance. The lamp features a sleek ivory white plastic base paired with a translucent white glass lampshade, creating a soft and inviting glow. The characteristic mushroom shape adds a touch of whimsy and nostalgia to any room, while the lampshade can be easily screwed into the base for effortless assembly. Internally, the lamp is equipped with a bulb holder made of bakelite, a signature material of vintage 70s lighting...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Glass, Plastic

Estiluz table lamp, 1970's
Located in FERROL, ES
Estiluz table lamp, 1970's Chromed steel, white lacquered interior. Very good condition. Light scratches on the base. Measurements: 56x28x28 cm.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Iron

Space age rare table lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age rare table lamp aluminum, ABS Double lamp bulbs both sides. 32 cm H - 62 x 13 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use, small lack of paint on one side. O...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Beautiful original 1960s Italian table lamp made of green and white Murano glass
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1960s Italian table lamp made of green and white Murano glass. The shape is a like a cone or reminds of a game piece. Great Mid Century design in very good vintag...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Articulated Spanish table lamp in the manner of Gino Sarfatti
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this articulated Spanish table lamp in the manner of Gino Sarfatti offers an opportunity to bring a touch of mid-century modern sophistication and functionality into you...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal, Iron

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 ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Glass

1970s Space age table lamp Opaline lampshade + Chromed base (40x28x28cm). Cool
Located in Firenze, FI
1970s Space age desk/table lamp glass. Super cool mid-century piece! Opaline glass lampshade with steel chromed heavy base. Dimensions: Ø 28cm x 40cm height Weight: 7kgs (14 pounds...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

1 of the 2 Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on brass base lamps, Germany, circa 1970. This exceptional artefact of modern design reflects the extreme interest in modernism acro...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Chrome

Pair of Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on chrome base lamps, Germany, circa 1970. This exceptional artefact of modern design reflects the extreme interest in modernism across...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Chrome

Italian Vintage Sculptural Murano Art Glass Table or Bedside Light, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful blown/handmade glass table / bedside lights. Italy, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Chrome

1960's Tall Eyeball Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage Space age Italian table lamp. The lampshade resembles an eyeball and is adjustable in all directions, up, down and sideways.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Brown and White Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Big space age mushroom table lamp with large white shade and metal base. The acrylic glass mushroom shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) ligh...
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20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

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 Table Lamps

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Metal

Ceramic Lamp in Mustard Yellow - Gabbianelli Marcello Cuneo Style, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Illuminate your space with the allure of 1970s design with this stunning vintage 70s lamp reminiscent of Marcello Cuneo‘s creations crafted by Gabbianelli and SC3. Featuring a unibody ceramic base that seamlessly incorporates the wiring and bulb holder, this lamp is a true testament to the innovative design of the era. The striking mustard yellow color of the ceramic base makes a bold statement, evoking the vibrant spirit of the 70s. Authentic and in excellent vintage condition, this lamp not only provides stunning visual impact but also emits a charming lighting effect, especially when paired with a mirrored bulb. Whether placed on a bedside table, sideboard, or desk, this Marcello Cuneo style 70s ceramic table lamp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Medusa table Lamp by Olaf von Bohr
Located in Brussels, BE
Olaf von Bohr table lamp designed in 1968. "Medusa" model with a spiral body composed of white lacquered metal strips on a black lacquered metal base. Some very slight enamel chips ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Paire de lampes boule en inox chromé Francaise Space Age Vintage
By RAAK
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Duo de lampes boule en inox chromées, à poser dans votre chambre ou le salon. L'inox étant un matériaux plus qualitatif que l'aluminium. Elles sont présentées avec une ampoule coule...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Chrome

Italian space age Table lamp Vaga by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Wall lamp in white ceramic with 4 lights, 1960s Table lamp mod. Vaga entirely in white painted metal. The inclined dome diffuser has a hole in the upper pa...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Midcentury Table Lamp Rocket, Space Age, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting.
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1960s Slovak Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mod Space Age Flex Arm Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Post Modern, Space Age flex arm desk lamp with orb form hood shade. The lamp is in a tan color, with a black collar coil arm which allows for...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps

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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 ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Glass

Goffredo Reggiani Style Italian Table Lamp Space Age In Chromed Metal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Icon...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

1970's Task Lamp
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1970s table lamp with large plastic shade and black painted metal base. Wire, switch and plug still original. Fits an E27 bulb
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1970s Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Italian space age White metal Table lamp Atollo by Magistretti for Oluce, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age White metal Table lamp Atollo by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, 1970s Table lamp mod. Atollo, entirely in white painted metal...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

German space age Opaline glass and metal table lamp Bulb by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
German space age Opaline glass and metal table lamp Bulb by Ingo Maurer, 1970s Table lamp mod. Bulb with opaline glass bulb-shaped diffuser. The chromed metal base is cylindrical in ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Yellow Herda Space Age Eyeball Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Yellow eyeball space age table lamp by the Dutch brand Herda. The yellow metal shade can be positioned in any way desirable and move up and down the base. The lamp requires an E27 li...
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20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Space Age Red Eyeball Table Lamp by Abo Randers, Denmark in 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking Space Age table lamp designed by Abo Randers. It features red metal eyeball, which can direct light in different directions, attached to a st...
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1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Chrome Space Age Four Tier Table Lamp
Located in Toronto, ON
Super cool space age style chrome table lamp. This table lamp is from the 1970s. It features four tiers in varying heights. The four stems of the lamp are each attached to a round sh...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Chrome

Mid Century Dijkstra Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
An oft sought-after mushroom table lamp by Dijkstra. The mocca-colored mushroom shade produces a warm, cosy light. The shade can be easily moved up and down the base. The lamp requir...
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20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

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...
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20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

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...
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20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

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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 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Rare Set of 2 White Space Age Milk Glass Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare set of 2 white space age table lamps with milk glass shades. Each piece consist of a wooden base with white lacquer and a milk glass shade. They require a E14 lightbulb eac...
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20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

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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...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Glass

White Bugia Table Lamps by Giuseppe Cormio for Guzzini Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful set of white Bugia table lamps, designed by Giuseppe Cormio for the Milano 1975 Fair and expertly crafted by iGuzzini in 1976. Guzzini is a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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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...
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20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

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Glass

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...
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20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Dijkstra Table Lamp Vintage Mushroom Desk Lamp White Space Age Light, 1970s
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...
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20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

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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...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps

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Ceramic

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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal, Copper

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...
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20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid Century White Mushroom Table Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White Dijkstra space age table lamp with mushroom shade. The white acrylic glass shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb and currently...
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20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Small Space Age Table Lamp with Porcelain Base and Black & White Flower Shade
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small space age table lamp with porcelain base and hand-made black and white flower shade. The flower shade diffuses the light in a gentle an...
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20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Foglia 643 Table Lamp by Elio Martnelli, 1969
Located in Athens, Attiki
Foglia 643 acrylic table lamp designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy 1969 (No longer in production.) Excellent condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Acrylic

Space Age table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age table lamps 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 table lamps 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 table lamps 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 table lamps, popular names associated with this style include Mazzega Murano, Doria Leuchten Germany, Artemide, 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 table lamps differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $90 and tops out at $25,000 while the average work can sell for $1,200.

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