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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
Bulbone Pendant Lamp by Barbieri e Marianelli for Tronconi Milano, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Bulbone Pendant Lamp by Barbieri e Marianelli for Tronconi Milano, 1980s, Italy Writing on the lamp: Bulbone design 1983 by Barbieri e Marianelli This lamp works with E27 light bul...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Glass Flower and Brass Ceiling Light by Emil Stejnar for H. Richter 1950’s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This impressive and compact size Space Age or Stejnar period ceiling light was designed by Emil Stejnar (Austria) for the H. Richter company in the 1950s. The ceiling lamp features a...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Ice Glass Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Stunning ice glass chandelier from the 1960s. Very unusual design and very high quality workmanship. A beautiful light is created. Condition: Very good vintage condition with sligh...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

4 Space Age Chandeliers designed by Robert Sonneman for Luci Milano, Italy, 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
4 Space Age Chandelier designed by Robert Sonneman for Luci Milano, Italy, 1970 It consists of a moulded glass globe and brass and steel hardware. Priced i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Black and White Industrial Flush Mount Light, in Style of Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Black and white industrial flush mount light, in style of Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1970s vintage chandelier in orange metal and glass Italian design
Located in None, IT
Chandelier with white and orange metal frame and five-light white glass shades, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Caramel Round Glass Pendant Lamp by Staff, 1980s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Caramel round glass pendant lamp by Staff, 1980s Germany Very beautiful, heavy and rare design pendant lamp. Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works wit...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Space Age Cascade Pendant by Peill & Putzler, Germany 1960-1970
Located in Herentals, BE
Cascade chandelier, Peill and Putzler, Germany 1960-1970. Hanging lamp with 3 bubble glass spheres, pink, amber and mauve colored. Each sphere ca...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Rare Pink Metal Pendant Lamp by Staff Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare pink metal pendant lamp by Staff, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2xE27 light bulbs. W...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1960s Space Age Chromed Metal and White Plastic Chandelier by Stilux Milano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A white acrylic and chromed metal three-lights chandelier designed and manufactured in the sixties by Stilux. The chandelier comes from an important lighting shop that was going out ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Veca-Style Pair of Italian Ceiling Lights in Metal and Glass
By VECA
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This iconic pair of cei...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Lovely Chrome Ceiling Sputnik Lamp, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This piece is a chrome 16-arm sputnik lamp from the 1960s. It has an E14 socket. Very elegant and decorative. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this fixture ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Metal

Space Age Pendant Light by Sothis in Opalescent Murano Glass
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Space Age chandelier in Murano glass, designed by Sothis, holds one light, the glass has a blue opaline shade that can vary depending ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel Chandelier, Martinelli Luce, Italy
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space age pendant lamp, Model Calotta 1749 designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, in brushed stainless steel, still holding the original sticker.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

A pair of 1970s Space Age Sarfatti Style Italian Pendants
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two chromed steel and whitee glass space age chandeliers designed and manufactured in Italy and inspired by Sarfatti, they are in very good conditions, work 110-240 volts and need re...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Metal

Chrome and Gold Metal Pendant Lamp by TZ, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Chrome and Gold Metal pendant lamp by TZ, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Wired and suitable to use with 220...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Outsized Light Bulb Floor or Hanging Lamp 'Bulb Bulb' by Ingo Maurer
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
"Bulb Bulb" is a large floor or hanging lamp from the 1980s. "Bulb Bulb" is an iconic lightning device inspired by Pop Art. Bulb Bulb is shaped like an outsi...
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Late 20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Ceiling Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and large German Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 10 etched lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporar...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Swirl Ball Pendant Stem Lamp with 4 Globular Lights Massive Belgium 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
From the range by the Massive Company, this center-light features 4 lamps on a central chromed stem. Each lamp has a fitting on a chromed plate, and each holds a round globular shad...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1970s Space Age Gray Plexiglass And Chromed Metal Italian Pendant
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish space age pendant designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies. Plexiglass and chromed steel are in original conditions. it has normal signs considering use and age....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Vintage 70's space age glass chandelier Italian design
Located in None, IT
Chromed and white metal frame three-light chandelier with spherical white glass shades, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, working, shows signs of wear given by ti...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1970s Cascading Lamp by Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Impressive cascade lamp from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real eye-catcher for any room. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. Very high quality workmanship....
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1970s Space Age White Glass Wood and Metal Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A white painted wood, steel, and white glass chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari during the Space Age era is offered in excellent condition and is fully operational. The fixture ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Petite 12-Light Sputnik Brass Chandelier, circa 1960’s
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mid-century space age design petite Sputnick 12-light brass chandelier with canopy. The first satellite that ever orbited the earth was the Soviet Union's Sputnik satellite, l...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Space Age 10-Light Chrome and Bubble Glass Sputnik Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. With ten E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Danish Space Age Ceiling Light by Claus Bolby for Cebo, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Manufactured by Cebo Industries, Denmark in 1975. Brown and amber colored acrylic exterior, brass center tube and supporting brass chain. Measures: Height 10.15 inches, diameter 9.75 inches. Please do have a look at my other Danish and Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and curious antiques for...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Bicolor Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Impressive Holywood Regency chandelier from the 1970s. The lamp looks very noble and elegant due to the two-tone design. Impressive contemporary design and an asset to any home. An e...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Cascade Chandelier in Chrome, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Herentals, BE
Cascade pendant with 3 chrome globes 1970s. The cascade pendant has 3 chrome globes with a black detail around and a chorme ceiling plate. The height of the 3 globes can be adjuste...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Opaline Space Age Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 5 special glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a fanta...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Beech

MCM Pendant, Relief Glass and Chrome, Belgium, 1960
Located in Herentals, BE
Pendant of thick, transparent relief glass with turtle motif. The suspension system is made of chrome-plated metal, as is the ceiling cap with suspension hook...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Large 1960s Space Age Kaiser brass ceiling lamp with 12 white glass balls
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large original 60s Kaiser brass ceiling lamp with 12 large glass balls. Great sixties Space Age Design. Twelve E14 sockets for a maximum of 40W each for glare-free light. V...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1970s Reggiani Space Age Wood and Steel Italian Chandelier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing chromed steel and wood six lights chandelier designed and manufactured in Italy by Reggiani in the Seventies. It's in working order, it works both 110-240 volts and needs ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Crystal Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 crystal glass lampshades have an etched pattern and a special structure in the glass. The lamp has a very high quality finish. V...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Chromed metal chandelier and glass lens diffusers, Oscar Torlasco, circa 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The chrome-plated metal pendant lamp with glass lens diffusers, designed by Oscar Torlasco in the period around 1970, is an excellent example of the bright, futuristic design of its ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Cascading Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive cascade lamp from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher for every room. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. Very high qua...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Venini in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large multi-tiered chandelier in hand blown Murano glass by Venini , Italy, circa 1970. Comprised of several pieces of glass resembling icicles, hanging from brass chains in 3 conce...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Vintage Space Age Pendant Lamp – Green & White Retro Ceiling Light (1970s)
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Vintage Space Age Pendant Lamp – Green & White Retro Ceiling Light (1970s) This stunning Space Age pendant lamp from the 1970s is a perfect representation of the futuristic design m...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

1960s Vintage German Five Frosted Glass Globe Cascading Ceiling Light by Graewe
Located in London, GB
Vintage, 1960s, space-age, five-globe, cascading, ceiling light manufactured by Graewe in Germany. The globes are suspended from a five-pronged hard-plastic star from the ceiling wh...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Ceiling Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and large German Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 10 lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design w...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Mazzega, Murano Glass, Italy circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large eight light Space Age chandelier manufactured in chromed hardware and hand blown orange and clear Murano glass by Mazzega. The glass can be arranged in a few different ways as you can appreciate in a couple fo photos of the listing. These Space Age chandeliers were often displayed with Mirrored bulbs (last couple photos...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

1970s German Hustadt Leuchten Four Glass Torch & Brushed Chrome Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
1970s German Hudstadt-Leuchten four glass torch and chrome hanging ceiling lights. The original maker's label is still present within the wooden ceiling fixture which each light is ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Wire

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Venini in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large multi-tiered ]" Cascade " chandelier in hand blown Murano glass attributed to Venini , Italy, circa 1970. Comprised of several pieces of "Trilobi" glass pieces with a very lig...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier 8 Arms Italian Modern Pendant
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage Sciolari Chandelier Italian Modern 8 lights Pendant From the range by Sciolari, this center-light features 8 lamps on a central chromed stem...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Rare German Vintage Minimalist White Opal Glass Pendant Light 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Deco style white opal glass and chrome pendant light, Germany, 1970s Lamp sockets: One x E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Space Age Vintage Chandelier Opaline Glass Chrome Mazzega 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage chandelier or pendant from opaline glass and chrome by Mazzega 1960s Italy. A beautiful chandelier in a wonderful combination of silver colored chrome...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Vintage Ball Pendant Stem Lamp with 7 Globular Lights Massive Belgium 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
From the range by the Massive Company, this center-light features 7 lamps on a central chromed stem. Each lamp has a fitting on a chromed plate, and each holds a round globular shad...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Impressive Doria Cascading Hourglass Chandelier, Space Age, Germany, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning and large Cascade chandelier / pendant lamp from the 1960s, crafted by Doria, Germany. This remarkable chandelier features nine c...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Original 1970s Space Age Staff Pendant Lamp with Copper Shade in Mint Condition
Located in München, DE
Very elegant, rare, large original 1970s Staff pendant lamp with a copper shade. Great Space Age design from the 1970s. Copper shade painted white...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no35)
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

Unique Set of Four Design Space Age Dandelion / Sputnik Chandeliers, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - Czechoslovakia - Maker: Kamenicky Senov (marked) - Original condition with patina. jr.
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage Space Age German Chrome and Glass Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive space age ceiling or wall lamp from staff based on a design by japanese designer motoko ishii. a simple, cylindrical shaft forms the base of the lamp. At the top end of t...
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20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Sputnik Globe Lamp Glass and Brass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Sputnik globe lamp glass and brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, 1960 Dimensions: 25.19" x 20"-total drop 39.37" Beautiful and large J.T. Kalmar Sputnik chandelier...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Stilux Milano, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Centruy Modern chandelier consisting of 3 pendant lights in the shape of oversized light bulbs, manufactured by Stilux Milano in Italy ca. 197...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no28)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:28) 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

1970's chrome pendant light with white glass globe shades
Located in London, GB
A 1970's seven light "space age" chrome pendant light. With modern white glass globe shades. Re-wired and tested.
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Late 20th Century European Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Set of a Hanging Lamp and a Wall Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in 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 condition and runs both...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Space Age Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern four-light chandelier in chrome and Murano clear and amber blown glass designed by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Sputnik Cut-Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Chandelier designed by Fontana Arte, crafted in the 1960s. This masterpiece of lighting showcases the meticulous craftsmanship that Italy is celebrated for. Skillfully designed by F...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

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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