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.
Pair of Stunning Ceramic Wall Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use The fixture requires 1 E14 standard bulb.
Ceramic
$941 / item
Several Oval Ceramic Wall Lights, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful set of oval ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured in Germany around the 1970s. The glaze has warm color gradients. We used clear light bulbs (see images), b...
Ceramic
Glass and Copper Industrial Pair of Outdoor Sconces by Bega Boom, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opaline Glass and Copper Industrial Pair of Outdoor Sconces by Bega Boom, 1980s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works wi...
Copper
Pair of original 1960s Space Age wall lamps by Ingo Maurer, model Pox
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in München, BY
Pair of original 1960s Space Age wall lamps by Ingo Maurer, model Pox. Manufactured by M-Design. Made in Germany. Chrome-plated metal frame. Polished aluminum shades. Height adjusta...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
1 of the 2 Stunning Ceramic Stoneware Wall Light by Axella, Denmark
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Spectacular circular ceramic wall lights, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark around the 1970s by Axella. The beautiful engravings and holes in the ceramic ma...
Ceramic
Pair of Sconces by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Rolf Krüger, Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pop Art Red Pair of Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany 2 pair available Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works wit...
Metal
Minimal Rare Opal Glass & Chrome Pair of Flush Mounts by BEGA, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Minimal Rare Opal Glass & Chrome Pair of Flush Mounts by BEGA, 1970s, Germany Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. 7 Pair available These ...
Chrome
Murano Glass Wall Lamp "Gio S P-PL 40" by Michele Sbrogiò for Murano Due
By Murano Due, Michele Sbrogiò
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The Gio lamps, masterfully designed by Michele Sbrogiò utilizes a simple flat structure to elegantly frame a burst of light emitted by the handblown diffuser in satin white opaline g...
Aluminum
Chrome and Glass French Pair of Sconces by BLUX Adar Pie, 1980s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Chrome and Glass French Pair of Sconces by BLUX Adar Pie, 1980s, France It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. 2 pair available Lamp is in good condition. No damage, ...
Chrome
Modular Wall Lights By Mokoto Ishii For Staff Circa 1970s
By Motoko Ishii
Located in Gloucester, GB
Modular Wall Lights By Mokoto Ishii For Staff Circa 1970s - Polyhedric glass shades with mercury coated inners - Chrome backplate - Take E14 fitting bulbs - Designed by Motoko Ishii...
Mercury Glass
Model Pergamo 38 Single Sconce by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1980s, Italy
By Artemide, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Pergamo 38 Single Sconce by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1980s, Italy Glass is thick and heavy This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Measurements: Height: 22 cm Widt...
Metal
German Art Glass Wall Light by Hillebrand, 1970
By Hillebrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful dome shaped, glass wall light by Hillebrand Leuchten Germany, clear glass shade with graphite inclusions on a chrome reflector/back plate, the design creates a stunning sha...
Chrome
Curve Shaped White Metal Space Age Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Curve Shaped White Metal Space Age Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and minimal design wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard ligh...
Metal
Vintage Sculptural Resin Shell Wall Sconce, Organic Design, 1970s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Striking sculptural wall sconce in the form of a seashell, crafted in translucent cast resin. This highly decorative piece creates a warm and atmospheric glow once illuminated, revea...
Resin
iGuzzini Chrome Space Age "Ribbon" Sconces by Sandro Brazzoli & Ermanno Lampa "
By Sandro Brazzoli, iGuzzini, Ermanno Lampa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century space age chrome "Ribbon" wall sconces, designed by Sandro Brazzoli and Ermanno Lampa for iGuzzini. This very striking bent chrome ribbon shade has a fin on the b...
Metal, Chrome
Afra and Tobia Scarpa “Foglio” wall light, 1970s Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
The Foglio wall lamp, designed by the renowned Italian duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1966, is a timeless icon of minimalist elegance and functional design. Produced by Flos, the lamp ...
Steel
Vintage Wall Ceiling Lights Flush Mounts Sconces Spots by Giotto Stoppino, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino, RAAK
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... Minimalist flush mount by Giotto Stoppino. Holland, 1970s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Milk Glass, Bakelite
1 of the 2 Stunning Ceramic Stoneware Wall Light by Axella, Denmark
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Spectacular circular ceramic wall lights, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark around the 1970s by Axella. The beautiful engravings and holes in the ceramic ma...
Ceramic
Two 1970s brass wall lamps by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Two square brass wall lamps from the 1970s. Designed by Rolf Krüger for the manufacturer Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, Germany. Typical, high-quality Space Age design. The lamp frames are ...
Brass
$630Sale Price|30% Off
Artemide Nessino Giancarlo Mattioli transparent model Y2K design
By Artemide, Giancarlo Mattioli
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masterpiece table lamp of Space Age design.Original was released from the 60s by Artemide. It is transparent model released only from the late 90s u...
Plastic
Set of 2 Amazing Golden Sputnik Wall or Flush Lamps by Cosack
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, J.T. Kalmar, Gaetano Sciolari, Harvey Guzzini, Cosack Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik wall or ceiling lamps from the 1960s. Very high-quality and solid workmanship. An asset to any home. The design creates an exciting fiery play of light. Manufactur...
Metal
1960 Angelo Brotto Esperia Pace Age Design Steel Glass Wall Lamp _ Set of 4
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 Wall Lamps Angelo Brotto Esperia Italy, 1960 Polish Steel Frame and Colored Glass Murano Shade 3 small lamps h 7 x 25.5 x 25.5 cm_ 2 bulb lights (E14) 1 large orange lamp...
Steel
1960 Claudio Dini Enzo Francesconi Italian Design Space Age Wall Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Wall Lamp Designer Claudio Dini prod. Francesconi Enzo Italy, 1960 Brown metal frame Clear Glass Shade Perfect working order Glass in perfect condiction
Metal
Brass Pair of Sconces by Bankamp Leuchten, Arnsberg 1, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass pair of Sconces by Bankamp Leuchten, Arnsberg 1, 1970s, Germany. Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 st...
Brass
Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Ceiling light / wall light / plafonnier from the company Glashütte Limburg from the 1960s - 1970s - Type A 643, 2858. This lamp is a typical representative of 1960s design: frosted g...
Metal
Orange Metal 10 Socket Tubes Exclusive Large Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Orange metal 10 socket tubes exclusive large pair of sconces, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist sconces Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with 10xE1...
Metal
Opaline Glass and Copper Industrial Outdoor Sconce by Bega Boom, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opaline Glass and Copper Industrial Outdoor Sconce by Bega Boom, 1980s, Germany Quantity: 3 Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works...
Copper
Rare set of Flash wall or ceiling lamps by Joe Colombo for Oluce, Italy 1960
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Milano, IT
Each lamp features a chalice-shaped aluminum shade and finished in matte white lacquer. A black plastic knob allows adjustment of the main body's rotation angle. Designed and manufac...
Aluminum
1970s XXL Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Staff
By Dieter Witte, Motoko Ishii, Arteluce, Staff Leuchten, Sölken Leuchten
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...
Metal
Scandinavian Design Gold Metal Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Sweden
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Scandinavian Design Gold Metal Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Sweden Elegant rare high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use Thes...
Metal
Four Space Age Sconces in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconces made in clear and green Murano glass and white lacquered metal, Italy, circa 1970 Design attributed to Carlo Nason.
Chrome
Porcelain Duck Shade Pair of Sconces by Gamla Stan's Lamp Factory, 1970s, Sweden
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Porcelain Duck Head Shade Pair of Sconces by Gamla Stan's Lamp Factory, 1970s, Sweden Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use This lamp works wit...
Metal
Chromed Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Sölken
By Charlotte Perriand, Sölken Leuchten, Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii, Cosack Leuchten
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...
Metal
Vintage Balloon Lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen, 1980s
By Bilumen
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Balloon wall lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen, Italy, 1980s. This iconic lamp was designed in 1984 by Yves Christin and manufactured by Bilumen in Italy. It features a white plastic...
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...
Brass
Vintage German Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp from Sölken, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp from Sölken, 1970s Stunning ceiling or wall lamp by Sölken. The lamp has a square basic shape. Each of the eight arms, which vary in heigh...
Metal
Pair of Sconces Panta Murano Glass by Giusto Toso for Leucos, Italy, 1970s
By Giusto Toso, Leucos
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of sconces wall lights lamps or Flush mount ceiling or table lamps in blue opal blown Murano glass and silver metal by the designer Giusto Toso...
Metal
Wall Light in the style of Axella, Denmark 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. In excellent condition, in the style of Axella. A beautiful wall light that com...
Ceramic
$975Sale Price / set|55% Off
Pair of Space Age Chrome Wall or Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by Philippe Rogier
Located in Amityville, NY
Amazing pair of space age chrome wall or flush mount ceiling lights by Philippe Rogier. Spiral spring coils are held in place by the light bulbs atop a chrome tube. Produces a spiral light...
Chrome
1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini Space Age Murano Glass Square Wall Sconce
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning piece is a 1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini "Corteccia" Murano Glass Wall Sconce, a striking example of Space Age Italian design and Murano glass artistry. The light fixt...
Metal, Brass
Alien Sconces by Joan Auger for Taller Uno Metalarte, 1980s, Spain
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Alien Sconces by Joan Auger for Taller Uno Metalarte, 1980s, Spain Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with E14 standa...
Aluminum
Two 1960s Mid-Century Modern Heavy Murano Glass Italian Wall Sconces by Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This pair of 1960s Italian wall sconces represents a masterful collaboration between architectural form and artisanal glasswork, designed by the renowned Gaetano Sciolari. Each sconc...
Chrome
Set of 2 Cubist 1970s Modernist Metal Wall or Table Lamps
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii, Dieter Witte, Arteluce, Sölken Leuchten
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...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Delta Wall Lights by Sergio Mazza for Artemide- Italy
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Argelato, BO
This pair of Delta wall lamps was designed by Italian designer Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s. This highly successful model won the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award in 1960. ...
Metal
Ceramic Wall Light in the style of Axella, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. In excellent condition, in the style of Axella. A beautiful wall light that com...
Ceramic
1 of the 5 Stunning Ceramic Wall Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall lights with beautiful accents. Manufactured by Soholm in Denmark in the 1970s. Please notice the price is for one piece, we have five pieces avail...
Ceramic
Space Age Red Metal Single Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Red Metal Single Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany Adjuastable head with plexi cover Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamp. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works wit...
Metal
Plexiglass & Green Metal Single Sconce by Bonalux, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass & Green Metal Single Sconce by Bonalux, 1980s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist outdoor sconce Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard li...
Metal
Set of 2 Golden 1970s Wall Lamps by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Motoko Ishii, RAAK, Staff Leuchten, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive wall lamps from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real highlight for every room. The lighting effect of the lamps is extremely beautiful and sparkli...
Metal
Pair 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...
Ceramic
Wall lamp made of Murano glass by Albano Poli for Poliarte, Italy, 1970s
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large Italian wall lamp from the 1970s. Can also be mounted to the ceiling. Made entirely of Murano glass. Designed by Albano Poli for Poliarte. Made in Italy. The wall lam...
Metal
Pair of Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights
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...
Alabaster
1 of the 3 Stunning Ceramic Wall Lights by Axella and Løvemose, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three spectacular circular ceramic wall lights, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. A unique and playful set, statement pieces. Two lamps are ...
Ceramic
Rainbow design Wood Night Lamp by Kiener Zürich, in Style of Memphis Group, 1980
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Triple shade opal glass and yellow body flush mount by AKA, 1960s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount. It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas....
Wood
Pop Art Bauhaus Design XL Wall Lamp, 1970s, Italy
By Arteluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pop Art Bauhaus design XL wall lamp, 1970s, Italy Sculptural very elegant rare heavy flush mount wall light Heavy product It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. ...
Chrome
1960s Fontana Arte Style Heavy Glass and Steel Space Age Italian Wall Sconce
By VECA, Fontana Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An high quality heavy verde Nilo glass and steel wall sconce designed and manufactured in Italy in the Space Age Era, it's in very good conditions and in working order, it needs a re...
Steel, Chrome
Verner Panton Ring Wall Lamp in Red
Located in Paris, FR
This striking Ring wall lamp by Verner Panton is a bold example of the designer’s sculptural approach to lighting. Finished in a vivid red enamel, the lamp features concentric circul...
Metal, Enamel
Hans Agne Jakobsson Yellow Space Age Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Practical adjustable wall sconce or bedside table lamp designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson and made by Elidus in Sweden during the 1970s. Measurements: W: 18 cm, Dept: 12 cm, H: 9 cm. ...
Steel
A Pair of SPACE-AGE WALL APPLIQUES SCONCES by PIERRE FOLIE, France 1970
By Pierre Folie
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...
Metal
Set of 2 Ceramic Wall Lights Fat Lava Style, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful set of two oval ceramic wall lights, manufactured in Germany around the 1970s. The glaze has warm color gradients. We used clear light bulbs (see images), but silver or g...
Ceramic