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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
Lampada da tavolo 'luci' modello T443, space age anni 70 italiano
Located in Genova, IT
Lampada da tavolo prodotta da 'luci illuminazione' disegnata da Mario Faggian negli anni 70. Modello T443 , chiamata anche 'president lamp'. Quattro f...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Cocoon Shade Metal Body Pair of Bedside Lamps by GOLDKANT, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Shade Metal Body Pair of Bedside Lamps by GOLDKANT, 1970s, Germany Cocoon shades & metal body Minimal and natural design Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cable...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Aldo Nason Mazzega Italian Chrome and Glass Wall Sconce
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A Space Age wall sconce designed by the Italian designer Aldo Nason (born 1920) for Mazzega. Made in Murano, Italy, the sconce has a pulegoso-like glass shade filled with small bub...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Italian space age Floor lamp in white metal, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Floor lamp in white metal, 1970s Floor lamp with 4 lights with diffuser made up of 4 round wavy sheets of white painted metal. Small round metal inserts on the diff...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age Cork & Frosted Cracled Glass Rare Ice Cube Table Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
An incredible unique table desk lamp with frosted crackled glass shade and cork bottom in very nice original condition working side switch of the cord, circa 1970's.
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20th Century American Space Age Lighting

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Cork, Glass

Vintage chromed table lamps, set of two, Targetti Sankey, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Rare 1970s Targetti Sankey table lamps in chromed steel. Peculiar minimal structure with adjustable and flexible lights spots. Chromed has been polished and electrical parts revise...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Flamingo Floor Lamp by Kwok Hoi Chan for Concord, 1960s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Flamingo Floor Lamp by Kwok Hoi Chan for Concord, 1960s Producer - Concord Designer - Kwok Hoi Chan Model - Flamingo Floor Lamp Design Period - Sixties Measurements - Width 32 cm x D...
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Amazing Space Age 'UFO' Flying Saucer Table Lamp in Glass and Metal, Italy 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Large and impressive table lamp with the iconic 'flying saucer' shape typical of late 60s / early 70s creations. This lamp is made of a perfectly crafted base made of chromed metal ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age Chandelier by Napako, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Space Age chandelier made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Very good original condition. 2x40W, E25-E27 bulbs US wiring compatible
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Brass

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

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Brass

Adjustable Wall Lamp by Staff
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall lamp from the 1970s. Elegantly reduced design. The lamp head is adjustable. A focused beam of light is created. Manufacturer: Staff Condition: Very good vintage con...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Table lamp by Frank Bentler for Wila. Denmark 1970 - 1975
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great Condition
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Mid-20th Century Danish Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Artemide E-light red Y2K style design
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Desk lamp with color half transparent body. It was released in late 90s by Artemide. It's obvious that it was influenced from first generation iMac released in 1997. Color is red. I...
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1990s Italian Space Age Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Martinelli Luce 2144 Mappamondo Lamp with signature
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
rare imposant globe lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce Modell 2144 with makers mark. good vintage condition with slight signs of use (no brakes/chips/melting points) 10...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

Smoked Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Limburg
Located in München, DE
Fabulous bubble glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant and an eye-catcher in every room. The structure in the glass creates a spectacular play of light. Manufac...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Sculptural floor lamp, Murano glass, 1970s , Collectible Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
Floor Lamp in glass - Mid century Lighting - Collectible Design Wonderful, rare and collectible floor or sideboard lamp from the 1970s, Italian Space Age style, crafted in maculated...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Italian space age Adjustable floor lamp in red metal and marble, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Adjustable floor lamp in red metal and marble, 1970s Adjustable floor lamp with spherical diffuser in metal painted red externally and white internally. The structu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Marble, Metal

Metal floor lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Gilded metal "Wagneriana" floor lamp by designers Massimo Vignelli (1931-2014) and Lella Vignelli (1934-2016) for Acerbis in the 1980s (1986). Good condition. Functional. DV122
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Reggiani Sconces in Stainless Steel, Italian Space Age, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a set of two Reggiani sconces, made in curved stainless steel and with three light bulbs each. They date back to the late 1960s, Reggiani's golden age, and are a ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Stainless Steel

Globe pendant light, Temde, Switzerland, 1970's
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
This large plastic sphere mounted on a curved teak plywood ring recalls the glory days of the Space Age era. The globe can easily be moved on its horizontal axis to direct the direc...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic, Plywood, Teak

Pair of Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on brass base lamps, Germany, circa 1970. This exceptional artefact of modern design reflects the extreme interest in modernism across ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Plexiglass Pair of Sconces by Raak, 1970s, Netherlands
By RAAK
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass Pair of Sconces by RAAK, 1970s, Netherlands Base is made of metal Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. Original boxes are available and will be sent with them. ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Flower Design White Ceramic Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Design White Ceramic Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Germany Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Space Age Flush Lamp from Cosack
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Very high quality and massive processing. An enrichment for every home. The design creates an exciting fiery play of light. Manufactur...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

4 Italian White Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or possibly Wall Lights, 1960's
Located in London, GB
4 Italian white Murano glass flush mount ceiling or possibly wall lights / sconces, circa 1960's. Price quoted is for the set of 4. Please note that we often have a much shorter hand...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Set of 7 Mid-Century Modern Green Ceramic Wall Lights or Flush Mounts, Italy 60s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps can be mounted in different ways. This is just one example of many. Each lamp requires 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw bulb, is wired, functional and runs on both 110 / 230 volt...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Large Vintage Chrome Flowerpot Chandelier
Located in Mortsel, BE
Stunning Large Chrome Flowerpot Chandelier – Inspired by Verner Panton Elevate your space with this magnificent chrome flowerpot chandelier, reminiscent of the iconic designs by Ver...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Birillo Floor Lamp in Opaline Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful and iconic space age floor lamp ‘Birillo’ designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 70s. This awesome lamp with the iconic ‘pin’ shape is made of two symmetric lampshades...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Eyeball Veneta Lumi Space Age Table Lamp Vintage Eye Shape Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Flower Table Lamp by Studio D.A. for Lamperti, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Flower Table Lamp by Studio D.A. for Lamperti, 1970s Designer - Cesare Casati & C. Emanuele Ponzio (Studio D.A.) Producer - Lamperti Design Period - Seventies Measurements - Width 1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Timeless Murano Sculptural Floor Lamp by Toni Zuccheri, Space Age Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning vintage sculptural Murano floor lamp designed by Toni Zuccheri in the 1970s. Chromed metal body with four thick molded glass panels, in clear glass with inlaid white decorat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

Collectible Space Age Table / Desk Lamp in Steel and Plexiglass
Located in Milano, IT
Intriguing desk/table lamp in metal, with an opaline plexiglass lampshade. Made in Italy in the 1970s, it's a stunning example of Space Age design, and looks great in many contexts: ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Sculptural Space Age Arco Floor Lamp, Chrome Metal, Three Lights, Reggiani
Located in Milano, IT
Offered here is a vintage, three-lights floor lamp produced in Italy in the early 1970s. It is not labeled, but based on the appearance, material, joints and manufacture quality it i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Sculptural space age floor lamp in marble and chrome metal, italian design
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural Space Age floor lamp in chromed and painted metal, with white Carrara marble base and details, designed by Manifattura Toscana Luci and manufactured by Goffredo Reggiani i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Carrara Marble, Marble, Steel, Chrome

Sculptural Chromed Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, Italian Collectible Design
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Light / Chrome lamp / Italian Designer Lighting When thinking of chromed laps from the mid-century period it's hard not to remember Goffredo Reggiani, the obscure yet famed...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Sculptural tubular floor lamp in chrome metal, Space Age, Reggiani style
Located in Milano, IT
Gaetano Sciolari is widely regarded as one of the most innovative, prolific and eclectic lighting designers of the Space Age period. Born and lived in Italy, he created several celeb...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Space Age Geometric Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 13 Lights, Aluminium
Located in Milano, IT
Gaetano Sciolari is widely regarded as one of the most innovative, prolific and eclectic lighting designers of the Space Age period. Born and lived in Italy, he created several celeb...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

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

One off Three Adjustable Italian Glass and Chrome Ufo Chandeliers
Located in Antwerp, BE
One large adjustable ufo chandeliers in glass and chrome. Takes six E 14 size bulbs, up to 40 watts each for 240 watts total. Two pieces have been sol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Orange Metal Pair of Gooseneck Sconces, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Orange Metal Pair of Gooseneck Sconces, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Max 100W Wired and suitable to use with 22...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Transparent Glass Pair of Sconces by Artemide, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Transparent glass pair of sconces by Artemide, 1970s, Italy. Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Large Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Very large bubble glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant and an eye-catcher in every room. The structure in the glass c...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Space Age Floor Lamp in Chromed Metal with "Flying Saucer" Shade
Located in Milano, IT
This is a vintage floor lamp in stainless steel, chrome and painted metal. The flying saucer-like shade in painted in cream white, and clearly identifies the piece as a Space Age man...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Rare Space Age Ceramic Table Lamp by SC3 Made in Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Unusual and rare ceramic lamp made in Italy by SC3 in the 70s. Beautiful hourglass-shape ceramic body evoking the creations of Marcello Cune...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic, Bakelite

Lampada da terra regolabile, italiana moderna, in metallo e plexiglass, 1970 ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
Lampada da terra orientabile con paralume sferico in metallo verniciato bianco. Il diffusore è mobile grazie ad un particolare aggancio, regolabile, in plexiglass e lo stelo, in acci...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Steel

1980s Vintage French LG Paris UFO Space Age Halogen Ceiling Pendant Uplighter
Located in London, GB
1980s French UFO-shaped, space age, directional uplighter halogen ceiling light. Manufactured by L G Paris. The metal curved shade is coated with a dark green textured enamel coatin...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Drive Table Lamp by Adalberto Dal Lago for Bieffeplast, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Drive Table Lamp by Adalberto Dal Lago for Bieffeplast, 1970s Designer - Adalberto Dal Lago & Adam Thiani Producer - Francesconi / Bieffeplast Model - Drive Table Lamp Design Period ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass, Plastic

Vintage Italian Spage Age Floor Lamp in Chromed Metal, with Elaborate Shades
Located in Milano, IT
Lamps from the Space Age era all express the futuristic aestethics of the period, often pursued through the use of shiny chromed metal and sinuous but also elaborate mechanichal shap...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Paul Mayen for Habitat Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Paul Mayen forr Habitat International desk lamp, polished Aluminum USA, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century North American Space Age Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe sconces or wall lights. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship. Price is ...
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2010s European Space Age Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Grande Lampada ad Arco Regolabile - Reggiani, Italia, 1970
Located in Milano, IT
Grande lampada ad arco regolabile in altezza e lunghezza, con luce orientabile, in metallo cromato e base in cemento. Produzione italiana, anni '70, attribuita a Reggiani. Altezza ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Cement, Metal, Chrome

Table Lamp Granat Fagerhults Belysning Vintage Red Sunset Space Age 1970s Sweden
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introduce a touch of whimsy to your interior with the charming "Grenade" desk or table lamp—an absolute delight for any space. Crafted by Fagerhults Belysning, a Swedish lighting pow...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Smoked Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Limburg
Located in München, DE
Fabulous bubble glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant and an eye-catcher in every room. The structure in the glass creates a spectacular play of light. Manufac...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

1 of the 3 Large Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional set of  Orange/Braun Ceramic wall lights. Manufactured in Germany in the 1970s. The set shows a playful variety of colors. The glaze of the set has a dark orange, gre...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Italian space age Brown Floor lamp Oracolo by Gae Aulenti for Artemide, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Brown Floor lamp Oracolo by Gae Aulenti for Artemide, 1970s Floor lamp mod. Oracolo with spherical opaline glass diffuser. The cylindrical structure is in brown lac...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Steel

Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Very large bubble glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant and an eye-catcher in every room. The structure in the glass creates a spectacular play of light. Manuf...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1970 Poliarte Albano Poli Italian design Space Age Glass Cube Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Table lamp Albano Poli Poliarte Italy, 1970 Cube Lamp White glass and amethyst Perfette condizioni Perfect state of preservation
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Glass

Murano orange glass flying saucer Ufo table lamp, Murano Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age flying saucer Ufo table lamp Murano Italy 1970s Orange blown glass. Metal. 25.5 cm H x 36 cm diam. Conditions: excellent consistent with age ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass, Stained Glass

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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