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Space Age Lighting

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
Italian Mid-Century Chrome Ribbon Wall Sconces by Harvey Guzzini for iGuzzini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly designed, Italian Mid-Century, iGuzzini manufactured, bent chrome wall sconces. This very strikingly shaped three piece wall lamp has a bent chrome ribbon shade and a fin ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Rare Orange Pallade (1st Ed. 1968) Floor Lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Artemide
Located in Milano, IT
Orange Pallade (1st Ed. 1968) Floor Lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Artemide – A Space Age Icon Step into the bold imagination of the Space Age with this extraordinary first edition Pal...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age Flush Chandelier by Temde
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...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Several Yellow Glass Flush Mounts by Doria Leuchten, Germany 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful donut glass wall light/flush mount by Doria Leuchten, Germany 1970s. The yellow glass is mounted on a brass back plate. Can be used as a wall light or flush mount. Please...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Rare XXL pendant lamp Rytmic by Havlova Milanda 1969 for Vest Made in Austria
By Vest
Located in München, DE
Huge plastic pendat lamp by Havlova Milanda, model Rytmic 1969 for Vest. Made in Austria. Creates a great light for all rooms. Very rare in this size. Great Pop Art design in impecca...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Amazing Large Glo-Ball S2 Pendant Lamp by Jasper Morrison for Flos
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large opal glass pendant lamp by Jasper Morrison for Flor. Exceptional design and a real eye-catcher for every room. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely b...
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2010s Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Several Stunning Ceramic Wall Lights, Denmark 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. Labelled and signed by Soholm, in excellent condition. Cleaned, well-wired and...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Large 1970's Space Age Ceramic Table Lamp with Cut-Outs by Ravelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Space-Age UFO shaped ceramic table lamp with a speckled cream glaze, orbiting circle cut-outs and a beige patterned fabric shade which measures 14" x 10". The pull cord has a t...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic, Fabric

Opaline Chandelier by Max Bill for Temde
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 9 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a f...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Clan Floor Lamp by Studio 6G for Guzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Sapce Age Clan Floor Lamp by Studio 6G for Guzzini. The characteristic plastic shade lies movably mounted in a wide plastic ring. This allows the lamp to be alig...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Ettore Sottsass Chandelier, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare ‚Bruco‘ chandelier designed by Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre / Poltronova in 1970. Minimalist chrome structure with a large methacrylate diffuser. Very nice original conditi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Bordeaux Colour Metal Pair of Outdoor Sconces, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Bordeaux Colour Metal Pair of Outdoor Sconces, 1970s, Germany Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with E27 standard lig...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age Italian Mushroom Table Lamp attributed to Goffredo Reggiani, 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Unique Space Age table lamp with a chrome tulip base. This table lamp is an eye-catcher in its workmanship and its exquisite design. The chrome-plated tulip base forms the base, at t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Fuga Aluminum Tubular Wall Lamps with Black Enameled Bases by RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century wall lamps with aluminum tube shades on black enameled bases. Designed by Finnish architect Maija Liisa Komulainen for RAAK, Holland. This is an Iconic dutch design from ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Swirl Pattern Murano Glass Pair of Sconces by F.Fabbian, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Swirl Pattern Murano Glass Pair of Sconces by F.Fabbian, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and minimalist wall lamps. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard li...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Carlo Nason Torpedo Mazzega Chandelier 18 lights 1960's Rare Vintage Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Very rare chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega mod. Torpedo, 18 Points of Light. The item has a chrome-plated steel frame in good conservative condition, 18 Murano glass d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

1970s Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Staff
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Beautiful, reduced design. Very high-quality workmanship. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wear and tear d...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

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
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Model Pergamo 38 Single Sconce by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1980s, Italy
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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Rare set of two Poliarte Vesta wall lamps by Albano Poli
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare set of two Poliarte Vesta wall lamps by Albano Poli. These beautiful Brutalist lamps are made from handmade hammered glass rods, allowing the irregular motif to create enchantin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass

Gold Brass Flush Mount, Cosack, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful brass Flush Mount by Cosack lights, Germany, 1960/1970. Original 1960s space age brass ceiling light with nine lighting elements. This light was designed and produced by C...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Space Age Copper & Crystal Ceiling Lamp from Orrefors, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Crystal shaded pendant chandelier with partially perforated copper top. Manufactured by Orrefors in Sweden during the 1960s. It features dual socket and porcelain fittings so it will...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Crystal, Copper

White Desk Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White desk lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970s, Italy Adjustable head and body. Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cable and plug. This lamp is suita...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

"Bolla 50" Space Age Molded Plexi Wall Sconce by Elio Martinelli, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An excellent example of Italian Space Age design from the 1960's and 1970's, this Elio Martinelli "Bolla 50" wall sconce made for Martinelli Luce gives the impression of a spirit in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Plexiglass

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...
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1990s Italian Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Several Stunning Ceramic Wall Lights, Denmark 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. Some o fthem are Labelled and signed by Lovemose some are unsigned. In excellen...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Plexiglass & Green Metal Pair of Sconces by Bonalux, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass & Green Metal Pair of Sconces by Bonalux, 1980s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist outdoor sconces Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standa...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Goffredo Reggiani Mid-century Modern Chromed Metal and Marble Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful chromed metal floor lamp called "Muguet" by the Italian designer Goffredo Reggiani from the 1960s. Round base in Carrara marble. Three arc arms with bell shades that can ro...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Carrara Marble, Metal, Chrome

Set of 3 spring wall lamps by Philippe Rogier for Oxar, France, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare and playful set of three wall sconces designed by Philippe Rogier for Oxar in the 1970s. Crafted in France, these sculptural lights feature dynamic metal springs mounted on crea...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Space Age Wall Light, Flush Mount by Teka, Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Original discus lamp from the 1960s by Teka (similiar to Honsel), Germany. The lamp is made of aluminum with a brushed brass surface. It can be attached to both the ceiling and the ...
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1960s Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

1970s Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Very high quality processing. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wear consistent with a...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Modular Brass and Glass Flush Mounts, circa 1970
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...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Chrome Fountain Style Five Light Floor Lamp att. to Sonneman c 1960/70's
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find Space Age, Hollywood Regency, Mid Century period, chrome fountain form floor lamp, designed by Robert Sonneman, for the Laurel Lamp Company, circa 1960/70's. The lamp fe...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Set of 2 wall lamps space age lamps wall lamps, 70s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Set of 2 x Aluminium Wall Lamps - 1970s These great lamps are a real design classic from the 1960s-1970s. The wall lamps are an original of their time and provide a pleasant light. ...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Artemide Nessino Giancarlo Mattioli transparent model Y2K design
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...
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1990s Italian Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

One of the Five Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Glass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 5 of Putzler wall lights in sculptural glass on a chrome frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures. This mode...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Space Age German Pendant Lamp from Wila, 1960s
By WILA
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing Space Age pendant lamp from Wila. The lamp body is bell-shaped and consists of two elements. At the bottom of the upper hood there is a smaller hood that closes the undersi...
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20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Elio Martinelli, Floor Lamp, Chrome metal, Perspex, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable chrome-plated metal and perspex floor lamp, designed by Elio Martinelli and produced by Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 49" H x 21" W x 30"...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Large Tubular Chrome Chandeliers by Esperia Italy, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 30" italian Esperia chrome chandeliers from the 1970. Gorgeous pair of lights with bended chrome tubes and a beautiful canopy, both are in very good condition, sold individually.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

1970s Space Age Italian Desk Lamp by Targetti Sankey
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A space age table lamp designed and manufactured in Italy by Targetti Sankey, It works both 110 and 220 Volts and needs a regular E27 bulb. Crafted during the space age era, this des...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Chrome, Metal

Mid-century ufo cocoon hanging pendant lamp with brass 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Absolutely stunning ufo pendant hanging lamp with patinated brass attributed to Italy although Germany is also very well known for its cocoon lamps. The brass is in a lovely patinate...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Model Uranus by Max Sauze, Circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The Uranus table lamp features a base made of two parts constructed from aluminum wires, supporting a finned wireframe structure. This lamp masterfully plays with light and shadows...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

1970 Angelo Brotto Esperia Italian Space Age Design Glass 2 Table Lamps
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 2 Table Lamps Designer Angelo Brotto Esperia Italy, 1970 White and Purple Murano Glass Shade Chrome Metal Base Perfect working order Glass in perfect condiction
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

"Onda" Claudio Salocchi Lumenform Design 1960s Modular Wall Lamp Flush Mount
Located in Brescia, IT
"Onda" wall lamp Claudio Salocchi 1969, Lumenform Modular lamp Murano opaline glass Lacquered metal base.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Bubble pendant lamp Foscarini Y2K style space age 90s
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Pendant lamp designed by Valerio Bottin around 2000. It is suitable for Y2K style pop interior. Also, Mid-century style and Space Age style. It was produced by Foscarini. It's mad...
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1990s Italian Space Age Lighting

Materials

Steel

" Medusa" table lamp Olaf von Bohr, Italy, mid 60's
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Metal table lamp," Medusa" the body of the lamp made of white lacquered undulating metal stripes, on a black lacquered circular base 2 bulbs Original wiring and plug in good cond...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Flower shaped Opaque Brown Glass Fixtures, Europe 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique brown flower glass pendant, made in the 1970s by german designer and company Peill Putzler. The lampshade is made of a ‘cast opaque brown glass’ with an inner ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Blown Glass

Pair of Atomic Tripod Table Lamps 1950's Italy
Located in Lisboa, PT
Charming pair of Atomic tripod table lamps, Italy, 1950s. These sculptural miniatures of mid-century futurism embody the spirit of the Atomic Age with their playful, space-age silhou...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Bill Curry for Design Line Mushroom Top Stemlite Table Lamp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mushroom top Stemlite table lamp designed by Bill Curry for Design Line in baked white enamel, with discrete vertical switch and three-way socket. A handblown glass globe sits atop t...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Ice Glass Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and high-quality ice glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp with the 5 crystal pendants is very elegant. The structure of the glasses creates a very sparkling lig...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Six Mid-Century Modern "Patchwork" Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Murano Glass

Anders Pherson for Atelje Lyktan, Black Tube Desk Lamp, 1970s, Sweden
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice black tube desk lamp Design by Anders Pehrson for Atelje Lykan,1960s, Sweden. signed. Good condition.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Mid-Century Space Age Numerati Soffiato Glass Floor Lamp, Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing floor lamp from the Italian manufacturer Mazzega based on a design by Carlo Nason from the late 1960s. This rare lamp impresses with its organic design language and its ste...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Model MICO Murano White & Red Glass Ceiling Lamp by Renato Toso for Leucos, 1972
Located in Barntrup, DE
A famous Italian ceiling lamp, model MICO, is also suitable as a wall or table lamp. Designed by Renato Toso and manufactured by Leucos. Made of handmade glass from the masters of Mu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age Triple Globe Table Lamp in Brass
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice "Space Age" triple globe table lamp in brass, circa 1970's. The lamps features three globe style fixtures, all at different heights. The piece is in very good vintage condition (some minor pitting on the brass uprights and base) and measures 11" D x 29" H. the light switch has 3 setting where one, two or all three globes can be lit. Very cool lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Large round original 60s Space Age aluminum ceiling or wall lamp by Honsel
Located in München, DE
Minimalist, large, original Mid-Century Modern Space Age ceiling or wall lamp made of matte brushed aluminum. Typical Space Age design from the 1960s. Manufacturer is Honsel. Made i...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Rare Orange "Supertube" Pendant by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1967
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and visually striking example of Anders Pehrson’s visionary design language, this sculptural "Supertube" fluorescent pendant was first introduced in 1967 by Sweden’s Ateljé Ly...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Harvey Guzzini Arc Floor Lamp With Marble Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Adjustable gold tone arch lamp with an acrylic globe and white marble base with grey veins. Height can be adjusted from lower tube. Acrylic dome lights from within as well as a lower...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Marble, Metal

Space Age lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include Mazzega Murano, Peill & Putzler, Kaiser Leuchten, and Staff Leuchten. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $111 and tops out at $39,124 while the average work can sell for $1,474.

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