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Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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
Gold Sparkle Mid Century Pendant Lamp - Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age pendant lamp with metallic, golden upper shade and acrylic lower shade. Experience the golden glow cast by the pendant light as it bathes your space in a soft, lu...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Bolla Wall or Ceiling Light Elio Martinelli (Designer), 1960s, Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Extra Large Bolla wall or ceiling lamp. Design by Elio Martinelli produced by his company Martinelli Luce in the 1960s Italy .4 Large E27 bulbs needed. Plastic shade on a Metal b...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Mid Century Vintage Ceiling Lamp by Mazzega Murano, 1970s
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...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Space Age Vintage Orange Metal Chandelier Pendant Brylle Jacobsen 1970s, Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage chandelier or pendant model Moon designed 1970s Denmark by Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen from metal in lipstick like orange coral color tone with ivory colored ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Anvia Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage brown space age age pendant lamp by Anvia. The lamp is beautifully layered with brown parts and chrome parts. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the rise/fall...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1970s German Glashütte Limburg Mottled White Bubbled Glass Pendant Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
1970s Vintage German Glashütte Limburg white mottled bubbled glass hanging pendant light. An interesting and heavy mottled trumpet-shaped glass shade with a rounded outer edge and r...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage Space Age Sputnik Ceiling Lamp
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Early Sputnik ceiling lamp form Germany in very nice original condition.
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome, Nickel

Space Age Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass. ca. 1968
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful four-light chandelier composed interlocking pulegoso "C" glass links. This was designed by Carlo Nason in the mid 1960's for Mazzega, a firm in the island of Murano, Italy...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Rare Golden Metal 1961 Nictea Pendant by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Golden metal and optical glass Nictea pendant by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Very good condition, few light defects on brass shade as showed in pictures. Surface has been partially...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1970s Metal Space Age Pendant Light, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage metal pendant light, made in Germany in the 1970's. Bulb: 1 x E26 (E27). US wiring compatible.
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no55)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:55) This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czecho...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Satellite Sputnik Chandelier Metal Chrome Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Astro satellite sputnik chandelier ceiling pendant light lightning lamp in chrome metal, six-point of light around the central sphere, design attributed to the editor manufacturer Re...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Small White Space Age Mushroom Hanging Lamp, 1970's
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small mid century white space age mushroom pendant lamp. The mushroom shade is made out of acrylic glass and produces a warm, cosy light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) ligh...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no41)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:35) This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czecho...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Minimalist Space Age 12-Arm Cubic Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare, minimalist chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari. It features shape of an atom and 12 lightbulb spots formed as cubicles, using bulbs model E1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1970s UFO Chrome & Lacquered Metal Space Age Pendant, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful midcentury pendant lamp made of chrome and lacquered metal. Made in Italy in the 1970s. New wiring.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary geometric shape Italian Bardiglio marble sconces or wall lights. Exclusive production by Veneziani Arte , handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship. ...
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2010s European Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble

Italian Ribbed Glass Pendant, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian pendant, circa 1970, with a ribbed glass diffuser. The unusual clear glass body has a horizontal ribbed structure on the outside juxtaposed with vertical ribs on the ins...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Vintage Mid Century Space Age Pendant Light by Herda, Retro 70s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage pendant lamp by Herda with flower-like space age shade. The lamp consists of a transparent, 'copper' coloured shade in a flower shape. The lamp requires one E27 (standard) li...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1980s Large Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - 1x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Large Italian 1960s Space Age Ceiling Lamp with 13 Glasses by Goffredo Reggiani
Located in München, DE
Large Space Age ceiling lamp. Designed by Goffredo Reggiani. Made in Italy. Great extraordinary Italian Space Age Pop Art design. Frame is made entirely of thick solid aluminum wit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Vintage Space Age UFO Acrylic Glass Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare mid century acrylic glass pendant lamp in UFO-like shape. The lamp has a purple and gray-like outer shade and a white inner shade. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb. Addit...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Space Age Pendant Ceiling Lamp Red Color Murano Glass by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian pendant ceiling lamp "Space Age" style, produced in the 1970s by Mazzega glass factory. Structure made of chromed steel, red polished aluminum, and blown Murano glass. A spec...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Lakro space ace pendant lamp 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pendant lamp .Round Aluminum shaped . Orange inside gives a warm effect when lid . good condition .
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Mid Century Orange 'Bug Eye' Massive Pendant Lamp by Luigi Colani, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Iconic orange bug eye pendant lamp by Massive, often attributed to Luigi Colani.The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulbs. Additional information: Materials: Metal, plastic Period: 19...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Limburg Glass and Chrome Pendant, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Space Age pendant by Limburg, Germany, 1970s. The beautifully shaped blown clear glass body contains countless small air bubbles for a spectacular light effect. The E27 soc...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Multi-Pendant Modern Chandelier Light Fixture, Verner Panton, 1970s, Finland.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-Pendant Modern Chandelier Light Fixture, Verner Panton, 1970s, Finland. Mid-Century Modern Space Age Chandelier. Scandinavian. Circumfere...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Aluminum

Dijkstra Flower Plexiglass Space Age Pendant Light, 1970's
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Dijkstra space age flower shaped pendant lamp with double acrylic glass shade. The lamp consists of an acrylic glass copper coloured outer shade and a white inner shade. The height o...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1970 Germany Limburg 'Dome' Pendant Light Glass & Chrome
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant 'Dome' pendant light comes with a white glass reflector on a chromed frame. Heavy design. Manufactured, labelled by Glashutte Limburg, Germany in the 1970s. Style: Space Ag...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid-20th Century Original Sputnik Chandelier
Located in CABA, AR
This is a mid-century modern Sputnik chandelier, originating from the Space Age period. It features a central, often spherical or slightly elongated, core from which numerous arms or...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Design Space Age Chandelier in Steel with 6 Light Bulbs , 1970s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful Italian design of the period space age chandelier in stell with six bulbs, 1970s. Perfect conditions fully functional.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Black and Chromed Four-Light, 1970s Adjustable Pendant Lamp by BJ Milano Design
By BJ Milano
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This Italian four-light pendant was produced by BJ Milano design in the 1970s. It features four adjustable lampshades that can rotate and run along the chrome-plated rod. Each lampsh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Metal

Space age pendant by RAAK, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Palermo, PA
Space age aluminium pendant light by RAAK. The metal's presence elevates the play of light, creating a captivating ambiance. Illuminate your space with three E27 light bulbs (60 Watt...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Motoko Ishii Chrome Sputnik for Lightolier
Located in Hanover, MA
From the Space Crystal collection designed by Motoko Ishii, the multi-award winning savant of architectural lighting, created in 1972 for West German firm Staff Leuchten.. This UL ...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Space Age Sphere Chandelier ITSO Mazzega in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in white and clear hand blown Murano glass, in the style of Mazzega, circa 1970. This is a very large sphere measuring 46 cm in diameter. (lage ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Black and White Pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Argelato, BO
BLACK & WHITE pendant lamp (with Pier Giacomo Castiglioni) Production: Flos "The Black & White lamp owes its name to the two types of light it emits. Diffused lighting is obtained b...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1970s Space Age Metal Pendant by LUDIB Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Red metal ring pendant with brass perforated strip by LUDIB Bratislava - Good original condition with minor signs of use - 2x, E26 or E27 bulbs
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1970s Slovak Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Space Age Plastic Pendant, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Space Age pendant made in 1960s in Italy. Red plastic shade with some scratches visible on pictures. Rewired: 1x40W, E25-E27 bulb US wiring compatible
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Mesh Cube Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive Space Age Pendant. A design of special materiality. The diffuser screen consists of a metal mesh that is assembled into a cube. The cube is open at the bottom so that the...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1960s Space Age Bakalowits & Söhne, "Mirakle" Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Very large Mid-Century Modern Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s by Bakalowits & Söhne, Austria, circa 1960s. This chandelier consists of layers of nickel-plated metal disks holding different sized crystal rods with differently faceted ends. This is not a modern model (photos of the original condition are available to prove this), the chandelier has been rewired and repolished, This one consists of 7 stacked rings...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

1 of the 3 Metal and Chrome Pendant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three 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 orig...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Style Suspension Lamp with 70’s Eyeball Shades in Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Miyake Suspension lamp is a retro lighting fixture with 70’s eyeball shades. The mid-century modern lamp lights up the room with a bold personality. A l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Atomic Age Belgian Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century stylized atomic, enclosed glass, form pendant supported by lower glass dish with aluminium bottom support. Newly wired, UL listing available for an additional fee. Brusse...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no30)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:30) This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czecho...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Space Age Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Athens, Attiki
Midcentury Sputnik chandelier with 90cm diameter and 15 light bulbs. Very good condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Acrylic Glass Orange and White Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970's
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small orange space age acrylic glass pendant lamp. The plexiglass shade produces a magnificent, warm light. The lamp requires one E26/27 lightbulb. Additional information: Materials...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1 of the 7 Blown Glass and Brass Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the 10 original 1970s high-end tubular lights produced in Germany by Staff Leuchten, 1970 Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with hand blown shades. All original. This item i...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of space age Chrome & milk Glass Sputniks - Czechoslovakia / 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - nice original condition with patina - 5 flamming, bulbs with any wattage - US wiring compatible - one has slightly different tone of globes jr
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Rare 1960s Orbit or Ceiling Lamp with 9 Opaline Glasses
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This vintage ceiling lamp features twelve milk glass balls with E14 bulb sockets and a gilded frame. Very elegant and decorative.
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Herda Eyeball Space Age Chrome Wall Arc Lamp Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare arc wall lamp in sparkled brownish colour from the Dutch brand Herda. The shade can be turned any direction desirable and positioned inside or outside the arc. The lamp has a sw...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Blue Mid Century Flying Saucer UFO Hanging Lamp, 1970's
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Unique mid century space age pendant light in blue colour. The lamp is made out of metal and has a glossy yellow lacquer. The lampshade of this pendant lamp is typically spherical or...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Geometric red glass lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in red glass and metal. The hanging lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb and the wall lamp needs 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb is wired, in working conditi...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Space Age Table Lamp by Aldo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age table lamp designed by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970 in Murano glass in the 'Pulegoso' technique and chrome hardware. This lamp could easily be converted into a small...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1970s German Peill & Pützler Grey Glass & Chrome Bell Shaped Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A stunning 1970s Modernist German Peill & Pützler bell-shaped hanging ceiling glass pendant light. Designed by German designer Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner. The heavy, and thick, mo...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

8 Unused Mid-Century Modern Lanterns by Doria, Germany, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Set of 8 chandeliers or lanterns manufactured by Doria Leuchten in Germany in opaline glass and blue and yellow lacquered metal, circa 1970s Unused and still holding the original t...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Stainless Steel Space Age Chandelier by Polam, Poland 1970
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Polam Chandelier: A Timeless Statement Piece 1970 Transport yourself back to the glamorous 1970s with this captivating chandelier from Polam. Crafted with a sleek chrome frame, it e...
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1970s Polish Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Arteluce Brown Metal & Sandblasted Glass '60s 2042/3 Ceiling Lamp by G. Sarfatti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Brown/bronze aluminum structure with 3 sandblasted glass shades. This ceiling lamp was designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1963 and produced by Arteluce. this item is original and belongs t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Space Age chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants, popular names associated with this style include Gaetano Sciolari, Mazzega Murano, Kaiser Leuchten, 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 chandeliers and pendants differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $119 and tops out at $39,124 while the average work can sell for $1,616.

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