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.
Space Age and Atomic Era flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo, Metalarte, Fog & Mørup, Estiluz
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age and Atomic Era flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s. Circular metal structure with electric blue lacquered finish, with a central diffuser and 5 opaline glass spheres. Str...
Metal, Chrome
Triangle Pink Glass Italian Flush Mount Light by Magnani SNC, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Triangle Pink Glass Italian Flush Mount Light by Magnani SNC, 1980s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable...
Metal
1960s Space Age Star Design Wall or Ceiling Lamps in Bronze
Located in München, DE
Unique 1960s Space Age wall or ceiling lamp in a star design. Fully functional with one original E27 metal socket. Look changes depending to the bulb size. Also looks great with a mi...
Bronze
Several Koch & Lowy Clear Glass Wall Sconces or Lights by Peill Putzler
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Midcentury flushmount or wall sconces designed by Koch &; Lowy for Peill &; Putzler in the 1970s. Featuring a clear glass globe shade with a waved or ribbed molded bubble form, casti...
Steel, Chrome
Adjustable Space Age Gallery Spot for Wall or Ceiling by Staff
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Cosack Leuchten, Gebrüder Cosack, Staff Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Fantastic lamp for wall or ceiling mounting from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design. The large yellow-orange lamp head is i...
Metal
Round Murano Amber Bubble Flushmount light by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round Murano Flush Mount by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. Thick textured Murano fixture on a brass base with 3 brass screws. High quality and in very good conditi...
Brass
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 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
XL Wave Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Koch & Lowy, J.T. Kalmar, Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large wall lamp or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The design and materials create a fantastic play of light in the room. Very high-quality workmanship and a...
Metal
Helena Tynell for Limburg. Space Age glass flush mount, Germany, 1970s
By Limburg, Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age bubble-shapped glass ceiling light by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s. Golden chromed metal structure and an amber/champagne bubble-shaped glass diffuser. Hollywo...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Stunning Sputnik Golden Brass Flush Mount Wall Light by Cosack 1970s
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Very stylish and eye-catching Sputnik Atomic wall or ceiling light by Cosack from the 1970s. The lamp has 11 light sources and 10 golden plastic spheres, which refract the light won...
Brass
German Vintage Brass and Glass Pendant Light Chandelier 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful 18-arm geometric clear glass and brass Sputnik chandelier. Germany, 1960s/1970s Measures: Diameter: 26 Inch Height min. (body): 16 Inch.
Brass
Space Age Flushmount by Mazzega, Carlo Nason in Murano Glass, Italy, Ca 1970
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern flushmount lamp by Mazzega, most likely designed by Carlo Nason, circa 1970, consisting on 3 clear murano glass pieces that slide into a grey/silver lacquered base...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Opal Glass & Gold Metal Pyramid Shaped Sconce or Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass & Gold Metal Pyramid Shaped Sconce or Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany 3 available Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount. It is very ideal and suitable for all li...
Metal
Stunning Space Age Lamp in Pyramid Shape Made of Metal and Glass, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
stunning space age lamp in pyramid shape made of metal and glass, 1960s A small chip on the upper edge of the glass insert, which is only visible upon close inspection. See detailed...
Metal
Large 1970s Modernist Flush Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Motoko Ishii, Arteluce, Staff Leuchten, Gino Sarfatti, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Very nice and large ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real highlight for every room. The lighting effect of the lamps is extremely beautiful. Very high quality wo...
Metal
60s Flush mount opaline Modulo ceiling or wall lights, set of 6, Valenti, Milano
By Valenti
Located in London, Fitzrovia
1970's space age wall lights by Valenti, a set of 6. could be used with or without the aluminium plate, see photos. There might be another set of 6 available, please see my other po...
Aluminum
Adjustable Space Age Gallery Spot for 3 Phase Rail by Staff
By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte, Cosack Leuchten, Gino Sarfatti, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
Fantastic 3-phase track lamp from Staff from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design. The large yellow-orange lamp head is infin...
Metal
1970s Motoko Ishii Modular Flush Mount for Staff Leuchten
By Motoko Ishii
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Stunning modular light fixture designed by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten. The lights where made in the 1970s in Germany and consist of a gold plastic base and smoke colored glass s...
Brass
Six Mid-Century Modern "Patchwork" Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Six Mid-Century Modern sconces 'Patchwork' model designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini and manufactured circa 1970, in clear and blue Murano glass. Priced individually.
Murano Glass
2 Italian White Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling, Wall Lights, 1960's, near pair
Located in London, Fitzrovia
2 Small Italian white Murano glass flush mount ceiling or possibly wall lights / sconces, space age, circa 1960's a near pair, Price quoted is per item, the same shipping quote will...
Aluminum
1 of 3 Round Murano Amber Sunburst Flushmount by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round Murano Flush Mount by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. Thick textured Murano fixture on a brass base with 3 brass screws. High quality and in very good conditi...
Brass
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
Red Ceramic Wall Light Flush Mount, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful red accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. Labelled by Løvemose, in excellent condition. Løvemose was a pottery in t...
Ceramic
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s The lamp comes with 1x E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on ...
Metal
Pair Green Square Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Green square-shaped ceramic wall lights/flush mounts in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by in Germany in the 1970s. The base of the light is square and there is a beautiful ce...
Ceramic
1970s XXL Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Staff
By Arteluce, Sölken Leuchten, Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte, Motoko Ishii
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
Pyramid Design Opal Glass & Gold Metal Flush Mount by Limburg, 1970s Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pyramid Design Opal Glass and Gold Metal Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1970s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design ceiling lamp. It is very ideal and suitable fo...
Metal
Sputnik Gemini Flush Lamp by Gebrüder Cosack
By Cosack Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar, Gaetano Sciolari, Harvey Guzzini, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in München, DE
A very impressive Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Exceptional design and very high-quality workmanship. The lamp is a highlight for any room. Manufacturer: Gebrüder Cosack Mode...
Metal
Round flush mount/ sconce by Erco, Germany 1960s
Located in Herentals, BE
Space Age round flush mount or wall lamp designed by Alois Gangknofner for Erco in 1960. The flush mount has the Erco label on the inside of the mounting plate...
Metal
ONE of two Large Vintage Blown Glass Flush Mounts Ceiling or Wall Lights. 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of two beautiful industrial design blown glass flush mounts. Holland, 1960s-1970s Lampen sockets: One E27 (US E26).
Metal
1 of 5 Ceramic Wall Light or Flush Mount by PAN Keramik, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps can be mounted in different ways. The height without the bulb is 11cm, with 14cm. Tamp requires 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw bulb, is wired, functional and runs on both 110...
Metal, Aluminum
1970s Modernist Space Age Bubble Glass Flush Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, Temde Leuchten, Gaetano Sciolari, Max Bill, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in München, DE
A very impressive Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Exceptional design and very high-quality workmanship. This lamp is a highlight for any room. It creates a particularly sparklin...
Metal
Brass Round Design Atomic Ceiling Lamp by Cosack, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Round Design Atomic Ceiling Lamp by Cosack, 1970s, Germany Designed and manufactured for Gebrüder Cosack. Rare Minimalist design flushmount Lamp is in very good condition. ...
Metal, Brass
$2,863 / item
Sconce Murano Glass by Fratelli Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age sconce wall light lighting lamp or Flush mount ceiling in blown Murano glass and silver metal by the italian manufacture Fratelli Toso. Famous design lik...
Metal
Space Age Wall or Ceiling Lamp
By Gino Sarfatti, Cosack Leuchten, Staff Leuchten, Charlotte Perriand, Sölken Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Very high quality processing. Manufacturer: Teka Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of we...
Metal
5 Ivory Plastic 1969 Cnosso Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Mangiarotti for Artemide
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 5 plastic ceiling or wall lamps designed in 1969 by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by Artemide. The lamps can be combined to form a light panel of various shapes or placed separately. Originally the plastic was white in color, but due to time and use it has now turned yellow. Very good condition. Each lamp is equipped with 2 E27 lamp holders. Name of the manufacturer and of the designer...
Plastic
Space Age Flush Chandelier by Temde
By Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Max Bill, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Space Age ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The 8 mirrored lampshades spread a sparkling light. The lamp is very high quality. Very contemporary design with a fantasti...
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
Pair of Koch & Lowy Clear Glass Wall Lights by Peill Putzler, 1970
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of mid-20th century flush mount or wall sconces designed by Koch &; Lowy for Peill &; Putzler in the 1970s. Featuring a clear glass globe shade with a waved or ribbed mo...
Metal
Lamp by Trix und Robert Hausmann for Swiss Lamps International
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Kalmar Lighting, Swiss Lamps International
Located in München, DE
Very impressive Sputnik wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Exceptional design and very high-quality workmanship. The lamp is a highlight for every room. The smoky gold finish is ra...
Metal
$3,459 / item
Flush Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy, Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive module lamp from the 1970s. Very unusual design and a real highlight for every room. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful and sparkling. Very h...
Metal
1 of 2 Large Sputnik Flush Mount or Wall Sconce by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Vintage Sputnik lamp from the 1970s manufactured by Cosack, Germany, 1970s. This lamp can be used as a ceiling lamp, or as a wall lamp. Wonderful Murano glass shape. Sockets: 1 x E27...
Brass
$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
Pair Of Large Koch and Lowy Smoked Glass Wall Sconces/Flush by Peill Putzler
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Large Exceptional flush mount or wall lights or sconces designed by Koch &; Lowy for Peill &; Putzler in the 1970s. Featuring a smoked glass globe shade with a waved or ribbe...
Brass, Steel
Amazing Golden Sputnik Wall or Flush Lamp by Cosack
By J.T. Kalmar, Robert and Trix Haussmann, Cosack Leuchten, Harvey Guzzini, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Very high-quality and solid workmanship. An asset to any home. The design creates an exciting fiery play of light. Manufacture...
Metal
Huge Vintage Smoked Glass and Chrome Wall Light from Hilldebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Only one is still available. Four E14 bulbs on a chrome plate. Very good vintage condition with normal signs of use. 100% original condition and fully functional. ...
Chrome
Ceiling Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten
By Helena Tynell, Kaiser Leuchten, Gaetano Sciolari, Doria Leuchten Germany, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Sputnik wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The 3 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a f...
Metal
Modular Brass and Glass Flush Mounts, circa 1970
By Motoko Ishii
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of multiple brass and glass flush mounts for modular installation, priced per piece (blank or opal glass-sphere) from 1970's- Design by Rolf Krüger for Neuhaus. They will also w...
Brass
Set of 3 Sputnik Textured Bubble Wall Ceiling Light, Staff Leuchten Germany 1970
By Staff Leuchten, Verner Panton, Temde Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Sputnik Space Age wall light Also useable as ceiling light Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Description: This super rare Space Age "Bubble" wall light set was designe...
Metal
Large Gernan Vintage Bubble Glass Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Amazing blown bubble glass and chrome flush mount. Germany, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 9.
Chrome
Orange Ceramic Wall Light Flush Mount, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful orange and brown accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. Labelled by Løvemose, in excellent condition. Løvemose was a...
Ceramic
Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968
By Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger, Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Very rare Oyster wall light made of black and white enameled metal in the manner of Staff, Germany, 1968. A real eye-catcher even unlit. Gem from the...
Metal
Huge Sputnik Chandelier Flush Mount with Bubble Glass Globes Germany, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Huge Sputnik chandelier with six large blown bubble glass globes. Germany, 1960s Lamp sockets: 6x E27 (US E26)
Metal
1 of 2 Orange Brown Star Wall Lights Flush Mounts Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Orange brown ceramic wall lights/flush mounts in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the ...
Ceramic
Lovely Heavy Vintage Ice Glass Flush Mount from Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This large flush mount was produced in Austria by Kalmar in the 1960s. It is composed of 12 thick textured ice glass elements attached to a white frame and uses four E27 bulbs.
Glass
Space Age Bubble Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. Five E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Orange Square Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Orange square-shaped ceramic wall lights/flush mounts in Fat Lava style. in Germany in the 1970s. The base of the light is square and there is a beautiful ceramic cross on to...
Ceramic
White Ivory Plastic Wall or Ceiling Teti Lamps by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This lamp is composed by 3 single Teti lamps, joined together by an aluminum structure. It can be used as a ceiling lamp, wall lamp or mirror lamp as well. It remains in good conditi...
Aluminum
Wall or Ceiling Light, Sculptural Glass, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A r wall or ceiling light in sculptural glass, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement piece. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures. This modernist design is focused on ...
Glass