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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
1970s German Peill & Putzler Domed Frosted Glass Wall Light or Flush Mount Light
Located in London, England
A small Mid Century Modern 1970s German Peill & Putzler domed frosted glass ceiling flush mount ceiling or wall light. The frosted cloud-like white swirls around the grey tinted gla...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Space Age Sconce in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconces made in clear and purple Murano glass and chromed metal, Italy, circa 1970 design attributed to Carlo Nason and manufactured by Mazzega. It takes 4 e14 bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

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 ...
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1960s Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Murano Glass

Carlo Moretti Style Space Age Lamp from Murano in Opaline Glass and Marble Base
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Valu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Murano 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...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Adjustable height lamp "PR" by Pirro Cuniberti for Sirrah, Itali, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Adjustable height lamp "PR" by Pirro Cuniberti for Sirrah, Italy, 1970s Arc lamp with a totally metal structure composed of a sky-ground upright with a circular section and an arche...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Floor Lamp Metal and Blue Murano Glass Donuts by Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Floor lamp in metal white lacquered and chrome with blue blown buble Murano glass donuts shades by the manufacture Mazzega. Famous design like Carlo Aldo N...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Gold Sparkle Mid Century Pendant Lamp - Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age pendant lamp with metallic, golden upper shade and acrylic lower shade. Experience the golden glow cast by the pendant light as it bathes your space in a soft, lu...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age Red Vintage Mushroom Table Lamp Siform by Siemens Germany, 1960s
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 ico...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Vintage German Space Age Mesh Ceiling Lamp by Roger Tallon, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pendant lamp from the pin spot series by roger tallon for erco. this pendant version is rare. The pin-spot spotlights for track systems or for wall mounting can be found more often....
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20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage space age table lamp opaline and chrome , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage space age table lamp opaline and chrome , 1970’s Dimensions: 32 cmH, 23cm Diameter Material: Glass , metal Color: White , silver
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass

Vintage Space Age Ball Floor Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant Space Age standing or table lamp An imposing, yet simple design. A large crystal ball is held in an elegantly curved frame. The base is dissolved in a ring formed by a conti...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

'Platea' lamp by Ferrari & Mazzucchelli Tartaglino for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
Located in Argelato, BO
Platea' lamp by Ferrari & Mazzucchelli Tartaglino for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
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1960s Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Plafoniera rossa in stile Space Age, 1980
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Plafoniera rossa in stile Space Age, 1980 Condizioni: Buone Materiali:Metallo, Plastica Epoca:1980
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Five Harvey Guzzini, iGuzzini Lacquered Steel Sconces, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Five wall lights or sconces designed by Harvey Guzzini and manufactured by iGuzzini in Italy, circa 1960 Both the shade and the main body swivel to create different lighting angles ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Steel

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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Space age diabolo floor lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in ECHT, NL
Large diabolo or hourglass shaped floor lamp. Skillfully made of metal wire with a plastic and thread shade. Fitted with two E27 sockets. One for lighting the upper half and one for ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Wire

Mid-Century Modern Sconce by Targetti Sankey, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconce in hand blown clear and dark blue Murano glass and chromed and lacquered (white) metal, manufactured by Targetti Sankey and still retaining the original label, circa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Blown Glass

Pair of Hammered Glass Ice Sconces by Poliarte, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Pair of wall lights lamps sconces. Thick hammered glass Ice model by the manufacture Poliarte in Verona. Famous design like Biancardi and Jordan Arte, Lo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Sölken Luchten Chrome dome table lamp 1970 Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Space Ace Chrome dome table lamp. One large E27 bulb needed very good condition . Germany 1970s Please don't hesitate to reach out ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Italian Space Age Three Lights Floor Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italia Mid-Century Modern three lights floor lamp attributed to Gaetano Sciolari, from the 1970s. Structure in chromium steel, brushed aluminum, and marble base. The glasses ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Marble, Aluminum, Steel

Gabbia sculptural lamp by Adalberto dal Lago for Esperia
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful 1970s table or wall lamp in plexiglass and metal. The model name is "Gabbia", and it is a design by Adalberto dal Lago for Esperia. Stunning and timeless, this piece looks ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Pair of table lamp model "P600," Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Milan, 196
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Table lamp mod. P600, design by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1966. Painted metal frame, vinyl leather base. Slight defects. Bibliography: G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design ita...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic, Rubber

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...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sconces in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for 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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Murano Glass

Applique Murale Klaus Hempel par Kaiser Leushten Blanche Allemagne 1960 (Lot 2)
Located in London, England
Les appliques murales conçues par Klaus Hempel pour Kaiser Leushten incarnent l'esthétique du mouvement Space Age des années 1960. Fabriquées en métal blanc, ces créations allient fo...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Set of 15 space age flush mount lamps by Cosack Leuchten, Germany 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Large set of 15 space age flush mount lamps. The have a trumpet or tulip style shape. The measure 10cm in diameter and 11 cm in height (height measured without a bulb). Suitable for e27 LED, halogen and normal bulbs. Made by German company Cosack in the 1960s. All the lamps are in good used condition with minimal signs of age and use. They come without a bulb. The socket is a standard e27 screw socket. They are intended for hardwiring to a wall or ceiling junction box. The lamps are suitable for both European and US use depending on the voltage of the bulb used. Cosack Leuchten Founded in 1848 by the 3 brothers...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage 1970s Italian Reggiani Fourteen Lights Chromed Floor Lamp
Located in Milano, IT
We have a wide collection of vintage collectible floor and table lamps that you can discover through our storefront or directly at Spinzi Milano. Vintage intriguing and decorative "...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Space Age Metal Pendant by Ludib Bratislava, 1960's, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Metal ring pendant with brass perforated strip by LUDIB Bratislava, Czechoslovakia 1960's. Perfect condition, restored: brass refinished, rewired -...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Ceramic Wall Light 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,...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

1960's Tall Eyeball Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage Space age Italian table lamp. The lampshade resembles an eyeball and is adjustable in all directions, up, down and sideways.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:1)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:1) This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czechos...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Mid Century Space Age Fixture Pendant Light by Herda, 70s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare mid century pendant lamp in space age style by Herda. The lamp has an acrylic outer shade and an aluminium inner shade. The lamp requires one E27 lightbulb. Dimensions: ø:...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Space Age Erco Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Space Age Erco ceiling lamp, 1970s.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Large Italian Modern 1980s Murano Glass Globe & Aged Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, England
An amazing and quite spectacular space-age & futuristic 1980s Italian Murano glass globe & aged-brass sputnik chandelier. Made in Italy. The three inter-connected aged brass globes...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Lacquered Column Lamp by Guy Lefevre, France, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of black lacquered lightning column or floor lamps by Guy Lefevre. Gilt interiors, sandblasted glass top. To note two different size height 112 x 30 x 30 cm and 71.5 x 30 x 30 c...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer

White Space Age Light Fixture Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very large space age pendant light with white acrylic glass mushroom shade. The lamp requires one E27/67 (standard) lightbulb. Additional information: Materials: Metal, plastic Peri...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage Space Age Sputnik Ceiling Lamp
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Early Sputnik ceiling lamp form Germany in very nice original condition.
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome, Nickel

Large 1970s German Peill & Putzler Opal Striped Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
Large 1970s German Peill & Putzler plafoniere, space-age, opal glass with a lighter striped pattern flush mount ceiling light. The opal striped-glass circular shade is fixed onto th...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal

TOPO Adjustable Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo, Italy, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
An original TOPO table lamp designed by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo in the early 1970s — a benchmark piece in Space Age Italian design. Colombo, known for his radical vision of the futu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Space Age Chrome 4 Eyeball Table Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Space Age modern chrome table lamp consisting of bent tubular chromed steel and four chrome 'eyeball" light heads each with planetary chrome rings, on an...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Pair of double spring wall lamps by Philippe Rogier for Oxar, France, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice pair of double spring wall lamps designed by Philippe Rogier for Oxar in the 1970s, made in France Metal springs, white lacquered metal base. Overall good condition, light trace...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1960s German Leclaire Schäfer 9 Frosted Globe Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
A space age 1960s German frosted globe flush mount ceiling light. Manufactured by Leclaire & Schäfer whose original manufacturer's label is still present on the inside of the square...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

1 of the 3 Large Valenti Luce Pistillino Wall Lights, Italy, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Collectible Pistillino lamp with gold brushed finish. The Pistillino lamp is widely recognized as one of the most beautiful lamps ever made! The Pistil...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Gold

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Floor Lamp 70's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Italian Mid-Century Space Age Floor Lamp from the 1970s is a sleek and futuristic lighting fixture that embodies the artistic and technological spirit of the era. Characterized b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Mazzega glass table lamp, Nason (Attr.), 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Spherical table lamp with very thick glass, chromed metal base, adjustable light intensity, attributable to Carlo Nason Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Chromed steel and perspex floor lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Imposing floor lamp made in Space Age style. The lampshade is constructed of two overlapping Perspex hemispheres with a chrome-plated steel edge. Solid Steel stem with over 4 cm diam...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

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

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Chrome

Space Age Floor Lamp by Frank Bentler for WILA, Germany, 1970s
By WILA
Located in Haderslev, DK
Beautiful and rare space age floor lamp by Frank Bentler for Wila, Germany, 1970s. Large acrylic yellow shade with two bulbs. The shade is height adju...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster,...
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2010s European Space Age Lighting

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Alabaster

Classic Danish Pop 1960s /Space Age Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen Table Lamp
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish Pop 1960s /Space Age Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen table lamp, 1960s fabulous, plastic, screens with white plastic slats. Lucite, ac...
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1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic, Acrylic

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...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Dutch Cermamic Wall Sconces/ Lights, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Back to nature... with this special set of 2 wall lamps. Made of ceramic and with beautiful 'earthly' organic shapes. This beautiful set comes from the 1970s, space age design. Perfe...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Italian space age adjustable chromed steel and black plastic floor lamp, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age adjustable chromed steel and black plastic floor lamp, 1970s. Floor lamp with adjustable light, with round base in chromed steel, with adjustable support in black p...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Herda Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age mushroom pendant lamp by Herda. The mushroom shade is made out of thick acrylic glass and produces a magnificent light. The inner shade is...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1970s German Glashütte Limburg Mottled White Bubbled Glass Pendant Hanging Light
Located in London, England
1970s Vintage German Glashütte Limburg white mottled bubbled glass hanging pendant light. An interesting and heavy mottled trumpet-shaped glass shade with a rounded outer edge and r...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Space Age Style UFO Table Lamp, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia - Maker: Kamenicky Senov, labeled - Very good original condition - Glass with bubbles.
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Pallade Pendant Lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Artemide
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Pallade” vintage and iconic floor or table lamp designed by the collective designers group Studio Tetrarch and produced by Artemide Milano 1960’s. This lamp can be placed with differ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Mid Century Plexiglass Massive Space Age Pendant Lamp with Red Top Cap, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful space age lamp with white acrylic glass shade and red metal top cap. The white and red combination creates the characteristic vibe of this piece. The hight of the lamp can ...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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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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