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
Opaline Flush Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Sputnik 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 fantastic...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Very Large Bubble Glass Globe Pendant by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent space age pendant by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. A huge 18" hand blown glass globe with countless bubbles of varying size is suspended by minimalist chrome hardware. T...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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 Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Targetti Space Age Orange and Black Italian , circa 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A Mid-Century Modern orange and black table lamp by Targetti. It works 110-240 volts and needs a regular e27 bulb. Lamp is marked on the bottom.
Articlable lamp, You can move either ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
chrom Sputnik Ceiling Lamp by Cosack, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
big sputnik ceiling lamp - 1970s
This stylish Cosack Sputnik chrome lamp from the 70s is a timeless design piece that perfectly embodies the charm and elegance of the era. With its ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960s round large Space Age Pop Art aluminum ceiling or wall lamp
Located in München, DE
Minimalist large 1960s Space Age Pop Art ceiling or wall lamp made of matte brushed aluminum. Fully functional with one E27 original metal socket. Appearance changes depending on the...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Ilumesa light table by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1970s.
Located in Haderslev, DK
All original Ilumesa light table designed and made in the 1970s by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen Denmark.
Made from red plastic this iconic coffee or rather large side table is a ...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Iconic Orange Ceramic Lamp 'Longobarda' by Marcello Cuneo for Gabbianelli, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Longobarda is an innovative lamp made of a single ceramic body, designed in 1966.
The iconic 'Longobarda' lamp is a design masterpiece by Marcello Cuneo meticulously crafted by Gabb...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Foglia - '643' Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli, Italy 1969 (First Edition)
Located in Argelato, BO
Foglia - '643' table light made by Elio Martinelli, 1969.
An authentic icon of 60s Italian design, a table lamp with an unmistakable Space Age taste, which will give style and energ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Bud 3029 Hanging Lamp Harvey Guzzini - Iconic Space Age Masterpiece
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of the Bud 3029 Hanging Lamp, an iconic masterpiece from the heart of the Space Age Design era. Designed by the renowned Studio 6G te...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pendant Chandelier 1970s Space Age Atom Lamp Chrome, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
1970s Vintage Pendant Chandelier - Space Age UFO Atom Lamp in Chrome
Introducing a captivating vintage pendant chandelier that perfectly encapsulates the ae...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Robert Sonneman Molecule Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 8 light Robert Sonneman chrome orb molecule chandelier.
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Mid-20th Century North American Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Modular Wall Lights By Mokoto Ishii For Staff Circa 1970s
By Motoko Ishii
Located in Gloucester, GB
Modular Wall Lights By Mokoto Ishii For Staff Circa 1970s
- Polyhedric glass shades with mercury coated inners
- Chrome backplate
- Take E14 fitting bulbs
- Designed by Motoko Ishii...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Mercury Glass
Ufo Design Glass & Blue Glas Flush Mount by Gunther Lambert, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Very Rare Ufo design glass & blue plexiglass flush mounts or wall lamps by Gunther Lambert, 1970s, Germany
Lampshade is in good condition and very clean.
This lamp works with E2...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Staff Braun Glass Pendant Lights, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Modernist pendant lamp in light braun-colored opal glass. Designed and designed by H.A. Jacobson for Staff Leuchten, Germany, circa 1960 second half.
Please notice the price is for ...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage German Space Age Ceiling or Wall Lamp from Cosack
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing Space Age ceiling or wall of Cosack lights.The lamp is a rare, two-tone version in chrome and brass. She has six versions, which are equipped with E14 bulbs. The glossy surf...
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20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Space Age Chrome Metal Lamp with Adjustable Lampshade Selenova TA 447, 1970s
By Selenova
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Selenova TA447 is a masterpiece of 70s lamp design, reflecting the Italian dedication to refined materials and aesthetics. This table lamp, crafted from chrome-plated steel, is a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Grey & White Metal Outdoor Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This wall light was designed in Italy in the 1960s. It was meant for outdoor use with a more resistant kind of paint, but can be used indoors as well. It is made from painted metal a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Two Orange Blown Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peill & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange!
With a white or black cord and canopy.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Constructivist space age chrome floor lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Monumental space age floor lamp. Made from 4 heavy chromed metal columns in different heights. Each column measures 6x6cm and holds an E14 socket.
The base measures 25x25cm
Fitted wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Lamp by Trix und Robert Hausmann for Swiss Lamps International
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Gaetano Sciolari, Swiss Lamps International, Kalmar Lighting, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
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...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Golden Space Age Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful Space Age pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp is very noble and a very special design object.
A spectacular play of light is created.
Manufacturer: Peill and Pu...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass & Chrome Heavy Sconces by Art-Line, 1970s Germany
By Art Line
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Very rare wall lights
Hollywood regency
Mid-Century Modern brass & chrome heavy sconces by Art-Line, 1970s Germany
ART-LINE Wohndecor, Köln
Very elegant and Minimalist sconces...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Brass
Suspension de Luigi Colani en plexiglas rouge UFO Space Age, 1970
By Luigi Colani
Located in London, England
Ce lustre vintage de Luigi Colani est véritablement une pièce maîtresse du design space Age des années 70, captivant les amateurs de cette époque grâce à son allure distinctive et so...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plexiglass
1970's Space Age Era Italian Table Lamp Chrome & Lucite
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful and rare 1960's Italian chrome and lucite tips lamp, nice original condition the lamp gives a blue color on the tip when it's lighted. with a switch off/on at the bottom.
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 2 Glass Pedant from Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful glass pendant from Glashütte Limburg, 1960s.
The octogonal metal frame holds the hand blown glass.
Good quality and in perfect condition. Cleaned, re-wired and ready to u...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian desk lamp in chromed brass and black enameled steel. Lovely dynamic design with nicely balanced proportions and a very solid build. Very good original condition with som...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Moon rock style table lamp made from fiberglass, France 1970s
Located in ECHT, NL
Space age table lamp. In the style of the moon rock lamp series by Andre Cazenave. The globe is made from fiberglass with ground mineral powder giving it a moon like appearance in bo...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lighting
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Bubble Glass Sconces by Staff, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Stylish pair of large brushed aluminium and bubble glass wall lights (model W308) by Staff, 1970s. The large brushed aluminium body is attached to a black lacquered brass stem and ca...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Chrome
Fibreglass square wall lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
Modern Sculptural Wall Lamp – Minimalist Lighting with Chrome Accents
Modern sculptural wall lamp, a perfect blend of minimalist design and futuristic elegance. The lamp features a ...
Category
1980s European Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Fiberglass
Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
- Wall or flush mount ceiling lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Lighting Company
- 3 glass lights
- The lamp received the iF design award in 1974
The wall lamp come with 3 x E14 / E15 ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Flush Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By 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.
Ver...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Table Mushroom Lamp, Copper-Coloured by DORIA, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Doria Aluminium Table Lamp - 1970s
The Doria Mushroom table lamp from the 1970s is a true classic of retro design. This table lamp impresses with its anodised copper-coloured surfac...
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Space Age Anvia Mushroom Arc Wall Lamp, 1970s
By Anvia
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare white Anvia arc wall lamp with mushroom shade. The shade can be turned in any direction desirable. It's position from the arc can also be adjusted. The lamp requires a E27/26 (s...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Space Age Red Vintage Mushroom Table Lamp Siform by Siemens Germany, 1960s
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage table lamp mushroom like Siform by Siemens 1960s, Germany.
A gorgeous table lamp model Siform in red and white color from plastic by Siemens, 1960s Germany
This i...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Eclisse Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Eclisse Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1967.
This Eclipse table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti features a rotating inner white shade that eclipses the light source a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of the 3 Ceramic Wall Lights by Pan Leuchten, Germany, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Pan Leuchten, Germany in the 1960s.
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts,...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Natural Ceramic Floor Lamp by BEGA with Glass Sphere Diffuser
Located in Mortsel, BE
This exquisite floor lamp by the manufacturer BEGA is a remarkable statement piece made entirely from ceramic. Standing tall at 95cm, its organic form is complemented by a beautifull...
Category
Late 20th Century European Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
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...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Cascading Lamp by Honsel
Located in München, DE
Extremely 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.
A spectacular sparkl...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Smoked Glass & Chrome Plated Metal 1960s sconces by F. Poli for Seguso, set of 3
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Important set of 3 large Murano glass wall lamps with chromed metal frame made by the Seguso glassworks based on a design by Flavio Poli. Excellent condition.
Also available, from t...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960's Italian Chrom Chandelier in Style of Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful chrom chandelier in style of the Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari. Made in Italy in the 1960's. Very good vintage condition. New wiring. Bulbs: 19 x E 14.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Dijkstra Guzzini Style Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful space age pendant by Dijkstra in beige/mocca colour and aluminium/metal frame. The shade produces a magnificent glow, reflecting nicely on the chrome arc underneath the sha...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Saturn, Space Age Pendant Lamp from Vitrika, Denmark, 1970s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp designed and manufactured by Vitrika in Denmark in the 1960s. Often falsely attributed to Jo Hammerborg and Fog & Mørup. It is made from aluminu...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 Sconces from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik wall lamps from the 1960s.
The opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light.
The lamps are very high quality.
Very contemporary design with a fantastic look.
Manu...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large 60s Italian two-piece Murano glass table lamp by Roberto Pamio for Leucos
By Leucos, Roberto Pamio
Located in München, DE
Large beautiful 1960s two-piece Murano glass table lamp.
Designed by Roberto Pamio. Manufactured by Leucos. Made in Italy.
High quality Italian Space Age design.
The shade is made of...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Sonneman Chrome Eyeball Articulating Floor Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
1960s articulating floor lamp by Robert Sonneman with chrome eyeball shade attached by an articulating joint to the long chrome stem at the base of whic...
Category
1960s American Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Vintage Red Metal Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful red vintage pendant lamp made out of metal. The lamp has shiny red lacquer. It can easily be pulled up and down with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The lamp is made out of me...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Vintage German Iced Bubbled Glass Cube Table Lamp by Müller & Zimmer
By Müller & Zimmer
Located in London, GB
1970s German ice bubble glass cube table lamp designed and manufactured by Müller & Zimmer in Stuttgart. The cube splits in half to allow easy access to the lightbulb inside. Four ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass, Plastic
German Vintage Brass and Glass Sputnik Flushmount Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful six-arm matte glass and brass bubble Sputnik chandelier.
Germany, 1960s.
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
German Vintage Sculptural Glass Table or Bedside Light, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful white matte glass and chrome table / bedside / shelf light.
Germany, 1970s.
Lamp sockets: 1.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Black Ivory Plastic Wall or Ceiling Teti Lamps by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This lamp is composed by 4 single Teti lamps, joined together by an aluminum structure. It can be used as a ceiling lamp, wall lamp or mirror lamp as well. i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
1980s Large Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired
- 1x , E26-E27 bulbs
- US wiring compatible
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Space Age Floor Lamp in Stilnovo Style, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Extraordinary floor lamp with small table and adjustable shade.
Very good original condition.
Rewired:
1x60W, E25-E27 bulb
US plug adapter included
Category
1960s European Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Italian Harvey Guzzini for Guzzini White Lacquered Metal Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
1970s Italian white-lacquered metal table lamp with a white conical acrylic shade. Designed by Harvey Guzzini and manufactured by Guzzini. The shade unscrews from the base at the t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Unique Italian XXL 1960s Pendant Lamp with Murano Glass Flowers by VeArt
By Paolo Venini, VeArt
Located in München, DE
Unique, very rare, huge original 1960s pendant lamp or chandelier.
Manufactured by VeArt. Made in Italy.
Chromed metal frame with hand blown green tinted to clear
Murano glass shades...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Space Age White Witch Hat Pendant by Massive Belgium 1970-1980
Located in Herentals, BE
White metal witch hat pendant by Massive Lighting, Belgium 1970-1980.
The item has 1 E 27 fitting and a complete suspension system.
Dimensions H 25 and dia...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
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.