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
Space Age Plastic Pendant, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Space Age pendant made in 1960s in Italy.
Red plastic shade with some scratches visible on pictures.
Rewired: 1x40W, E25-E27 bulb
US wiring compatible
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Space Age UFO Mushroom Plexiglass Suspension Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
UFO-like acrylic glass space age pendant lamp in beige coffee colour. The plexiglass shade produces a warm glow. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the suspension mec...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Hourglass Shaped Clear Glass Metal Sconces, Doria Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful set of a total of six hourglass shaped sconces in excellent condition. Doria Leuchten Germany, 1960
6 pieces available, priced and sold individually.
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
1960 Giovanni Banci Organic Italian Design Space Age Chrome Sculpture Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Sculpture Table Lamp
Giovanni Banci _ Florence
Italy, 1960
Giant Chrome Metal Table Lamp
Organic Shape
2 Lights ( E27)
Perfect Working Order
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Pair of Space Age Post Modern Table Lamps in Black & White After Rougier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of striking & chic tubular table lamps made by Designline. These feature powder coated brass construction. Nice heavy lamps. Takes one standard bulb. Cord is very long with bu...
Category
2010s American Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
XXL 1960s Heavy Metal Chandelier in Space Age Design with 16 Sockets
Located in München, DE
Very rare large heavy 1960s metal chandelier in Space Age Pop Art design. Very elegant ceiling lamp from an italian production. Attributed to G...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Sphere Chandelier ITSO Mazzega in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in white and clear hand blown Murano glass, in the style of Mazzega, circa 1970.
This is a very large sphere measuring 46 cm in diameter. (lage ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Sculptural floor lamp by Enrico Tronconi
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Italian floor lamp - Sculptural lamp - mechanical inspired
Part of the curated selection of Mid-Century and Space Age floor lamps by Spinzi Milano, this is a stunning piece ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no30)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:30)
This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czecho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Space Age Erco Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Space Age Erco ceiling lamp, 1970s.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Chromed Table Lamp, Reggiani Italy, 1950s
By Reggiani
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Chromed Table Lamp, Reggiani Italy, 1950s
Classic style vintage chromed table lamp, designed by Reggiani in Italy in the late 1950s,...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Reggiani Ivory Eyeball Lamp - MCM Design Italian Lighting
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A timeless icon of 1960s Italian design, this Eyeball Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani can be used as a wall or table lamp, offering flexible illumination with its adjustable spherical shad...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Original Sputnik Chandelier
Located in CABA, AR
This is a mid-century modern Sputnik chandelier, originating from the Space Age period. It features a central, often spherical or slightly elongated, core from which numerous arms or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage White Space Age Sconce Opaline Glass Wall Light
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White space age wall sconce with an opaline glass shade and wooden holder. The lamp requires one E27 lightbulb and currently has an EU-plug.
Dimensions:...
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass, Wood
Beautiful 70s Very Big Table Lamp by Christian Hvidt for Nordisk Solar
Located in München, DE
Beautiful rare 70s very big table lamp by Christian Hvidt for Nordisk Solar.
Very elegant minimalist design. Made in Denmark.
Entire lamp is made of metal in very good vintage cond...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
George Kovacs Polished Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Sculpturally sleek and modern floor lamp by George Kovacs in the form of a towering slender monolith.
This lamp has five standard Edison ceramic screw sockets for maximum wattage of...
Category
1970s American Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Rare Chrome Multidirectional Eye Lamp by Design Line California
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and cool multidirectional lamp by Design line of California, circa 1970's in grea original condition nice polished mirror finish white cord with switch off on, can be han...
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler "Zebra" Wall Lights or Ceiling Flush Mounts
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler wall lights/sconces which could also be fitted on the ceiling as flush mount lights perhaps in a bathroom or hallway. These space-age circular l...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Space Age Table Lamps by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Murano Glass
By Mazzega, Aldo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern pair of three light table lamps in steel and clear (frosted), speckled with white Murano blown glass designed by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sconces in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconces made in clear and amber Murano glass by A.V. Mazzega, designed by Carlo Nason in Murano Italy, circa 1970
Both retain the original A.V. Mazzega paper labels.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Space Age 70s Table Lamp with Tulip Base and Opaline Glass and Lucite Lampshade
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This Italian-made 1970s Space Age table lamp exemplifies the bold, futuristic design of the era. Its tulip-shaped bronze-effect metal base seamlessly complements the smoky grey lucit...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier.
Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
This light fixture can ...
Category
2010s European Space Age Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Rare Space Age Table Lamp, Attr. Yki Nummi, Stockmann-Orno, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Space Age table lamp, attributed to Yki Nummi, manufactured by Stockmann-Orno, 1970s. Plastic. Brass details. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent wi...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Herda Eyeball Space Age Chrome Wall Arc Lamp Light, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare arc wall lamp in sparkled brownish colour from the Dutch brand Herda. The shade can be turned any direction desirable and positioned inside or outside the arc. The lamp has a sw...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Space-Age Nickel Pendant
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Space-age polished nickel pendant with frosted glass shade.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Space age yellow table lamp, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Space age yellow table lamp, 1970s.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s XXL Space Age Rocket table lamp by Göran Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan Ahus
Located in München, DE
Very rare 1970s XXL Rocket table lamp by Göran Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan Ahus. Made in Sweden futuristic minimalistic space age design from the 1970...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage Space Age Table Lamp with Orange Textile Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small retro table lamp with newly made orange, space age style shade. The lamp has a wooden base and textile shade. The lamp requires one E27 lightbulb and currently has an EU-plug.
...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Metal and Chrome Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful space age floor lamp in very good condition.
Designed by Goffredo Reggiani in the 1970s.
Manufactured by Reggiani, Italy.
The lamp is entirely made of metal which is lac...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
Iconic Nesso Lamp by Giancarlo Mattioli
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Illuminate your space with the stunning Nesso Lamp, designed by Giancarlo Mattioli in 1967. This iconic piece is a hallmark of Italian design, celebrated fo...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Resin
Mid Century Red Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age floor lamp in red colour. The metal shades can be turned in any way desirable and moved up and down the base. The lights can switched on separately or simultane...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pendant Chandelier 1970s Space Age Ufo Atom Lamp White Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
1970s Vintage Pendant Chandelier - White Chrome Space Age UFO Atom Lamp
Introducing a captivating vintage pendant chandelier that perfectly encapsulates the...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Italian Space Age Floor or Table Lamp, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Praha, CZ
Floor or table lamp attributed to Carlo Nason and Mazzega.
Made in Italy in 1970s.
The two-way switch allows to light the upper, lower or both bulbs.
2x40W, E25-E27 bulbs
Very good o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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.
...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Acrylic Glass Orange and White Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970's
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small orange space age acrylic glass pendant lamp. The plexiglass shade produces a magnificent, warm light. The lamp requires one E26/27 lightbulb.
Additional information:
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Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare space age table lamp in lucite by Jean Dudon, France, circa 1960
By Jean Dudon
Located in Vittoria, IT
Rare table lamp attributed to Jean Dudon, composed of a lucite sheet that in addition to refracting light creating an interesting glow when lit acts as a track on which the metal cap...
Category
1960s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Space Age Cubic Opaline Glass Lamp by Giorgio De Ferrari for VeArt 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age cubic opaline glass and metal floor or table lamp by Giorgio De Ferrari for VeArt, 1970s.
Cubic-shaped floor or table lamp with rounded corners, in opaline glass w...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Focus Space Age Arc Floor Lamp by Fabio Lenci for Guzzini, 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Increasingly rare 'Focus' eyeball space age floor lamp by Fabio Lenci for Guzzini. The moon-like acrylic glass shade produces a very warm glow and can be positioned in the ring in an...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Space Age Metal Chrome Lamps by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of mid century space age table or bedside lamps in metal chrome and black lacquered base by the editor Reggiani. Famous design like Sciolari, Stilux, Targetti.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of space age Chrome & milk Glass Sputniks - Czechoslovakia / 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia
- nice original condition with patina
- 5 flamming, bulbs with any wattage
- US wiring compatible
- one has slightly different tone of globes
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Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Sconces in Murano glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970
By Mazzega, Aldo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of large four-light Italian Space Age sconces in Murano glass and chromed brass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Space Age Italian Bubble Glass & Chrome Pendant Light, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage bubble clear glass pendant light with blue rim. Made in Italy in the 1970's. New wiring.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Herda Perspex Wall Light
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Design from the seventies of perspex, produced by Herda Lighting BV.
Design from the seventies of perspex, produced by Herda Lighting BV.
The lamp consists of several layers of plexiglass, tranparent discs and transparent brown discs on a white base.
This lamp gives a beautifull warm light on the wall. Best in combination with a head mirror lamp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Space Age Pendant Ceiling Lamp Red Color Murano Glass by Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega 1946
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian pendant ceiling lamp "Space Age" style, produced in the 1970s by Mazzega glass factory. Structure made of chromed steel, red polished aluminum, and blown Murano glass. A spec...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Sconces by Oscar Torlasco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent vintage condition midcentury Italian wall lights with clear beveled crystal lenses mounted on chrome frames, designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen / Made in Italy circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 7 Blown Glass and Brass Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the 10 original 1970s high-end tubular lights produced in Germany by Staff Leuchten, 1970 Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with hand blown shades. All original.
This item i...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stunning Ceramic Wall Light by Axella, 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 Axella, in excellent condition. Axella was found in the ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Saucer Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Brass and glass 'Saucer' table lamp by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, with ball joint articulation and frosted glass.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass, Wire
Arteluce Brown Metal & Sandblasted Glass '60s 2042/3 Ceiling Lamp by G. Sarfatti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Brown/bronze aluminum structure with 3 sandblasted glass shades. This ceiling lamp was designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1963 and produced by Arteluce. this item is original and belongs t...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage italian glass and chrome chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
1970s Gaetano Sciolari style chandelier with a chrome frame and mushroom shaped smoked glass lamp shades.
The lamp emits a soft welcomming light.
Good condition
Tested and ready t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Blue Mid Century Flying Saucer UFO Hanging Lamp, 1970's
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Unique mid century space age pendant light in blue colour. The lamp is made out of metal and has a glossy yellow lacquer. The lampshade of this pendant lamp is typically spherical or...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of wall sconces by Julius Theodor Kalmar, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of wall sconces by Austrian designer Julius Theodor Kalmar (1884-1968), 1960s. Very good condition.
LP2006-2007
Category
1960s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970s German Peill & Pützler Grey Glass & Chrome Bell Shaped Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A stunning 1970s Modernist German Peill & Pützler bell-shaped hanging ceiling glass pendant light. Designed by German designer Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner.
The heavy, and thick, mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century White Space Age Mushroom Arc Wall Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age arc wall lamp with white mushroom shade. The acrylic glass shade can be positioned inside and outside the arc. The arc can move left and right from the position...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 12 Pendant Lamps by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Huge Mouthblown glass pendant lamp in good condition with natural patina. Space Age, 1970s. The total height of 140cm/55inch includes the lamp holder.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Style Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Style Italian Mushroom Table Lamp
This vintage table lamp is a must-have for anyone looking to add a touch of retro style to their home. The ...
Category
1960s Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceramic Flower Wall Light, Germany, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ceramic wall flower light 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 ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
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.