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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
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

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

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

Mid Century White Opaline Glass Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Classic white mid century space age wall lamp with opaline glass shade. The milk glass shade produces a nice and warm glow. The lamp can be switched on and off through a switch in th...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Glass

Italian Silver Plated metal 1970s abat jour by Nella Longari
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Elegant table lamp in silver metal designed and made in Italy by Nella Longari, a well-known Milanese antique dealer, decorator and designer from the 1970s. The refined production of...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Silver Plate, Brass

Orange Ceramic West Germany Floor Lamp with Dotted Shade, 1970
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red orange west germany space age floor lamp with ceramic base and dotted textile shade. The piece has two lightsources: on underneath the shade and one inside the ceramic base. The ...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic, Linen

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

1970's Italian Space Age Light Panel by Giacomo Benevelli
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare Giacomo Benevelli (1925-2011) for Gaetano Missaglia space age light panel of a sculptural chrome knot on a rectangular sheet of satin aluminum. Takes two candelabra size E14 or...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum, Chrome

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

1 of the 4 Valenti Luce Pistillino Wall Lights, Italy, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Hard to find out-of-production 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

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Herda Eyeball Space Age Chrome Wall Arc Lamp Light, 1970s
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...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Red Flexible Adjustable Mid Century Space Age UFO Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red space age table lamp with flexible arm. The arm and shade can be positioned in any way desirable, see pictures. Also the shade itself be repositioned. The lamp requires one E27/2...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

B-1224 raindrop glass pendant lamp by Raak, Netherlands 1970s
By RAAK
Located in ECHT, NL
Model B-1224. Made by Raak in the 1970s. Glass globe with raindrop like inclosures in the glass. Chromed metal gallery. This is the 25cm ø version. Suitable for both European and US...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

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

Orange Guzzini Cabras Space Age Pendant Lamp by Luigi Massoni, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Orange Guzzini 'Cabras' space age pendant lamp by Luigi Massoni. A very rare and unique design by Guzzini in orange/red colour. The acrylic glass plate underneath ensures that the em...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Simris Table Lamp by Anders Pehrsson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1968
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Adjustable table lamp made from chromed and painted metal, plastic details. The lamp can be used also as a floor - reading lamp. It remains in a very good vintage condition: A small ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Orange Transparent Space Age UFO Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very unique orange space age UFO pendant lamp. The light has a transparent, orange outer shade and aluminium inner shade. The light escapes beautifully through patterned aluminium. O...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage 70s Space Age Arc Wall Lamp 'Globe' by Dijkstra, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very rare space age arc wall lamp by Dijkstra called 'The Globe'. The transparent outer shade and aluminium inner shade produce a magnificent light together. The shade can be turne...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Mid Century Space Age Orange 'Bug Eye' Massive Pendant Light by Luigi Colani
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Iconic orange bug eye pendant lamp by Massive, often attributed to Luigi Colani.The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulbs. Dimensions: ø: 28 cm Height ...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Smoked Glass & Chrome Plated Metal 1960s 3-lights pendant by F. Poli for Seguso
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Important 3-light pendant lamp with Murano smoked glass shades and chrome plated metal structure made by the Seguso glassworks based on a design by Flavio Poli. Excellent condition...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

1960s Large Doria Leuchten Polished Chrome & Bubble Glass Flush Ceiling Mount
Located in London, England
A large 1960s space-age ceiling flush mount light fixture manufactured by Doria Leuchten, Germany. The polished chrome supporting circular frame requires 5 E14 screw in bulbs prefera...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Purple Herda Space Age Eyeball Desk Lamp, 1970's
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare purple space age eyeball desk lamp by the Dutch company Herda. The shade can be positioned in any way desirable (up, down, left, right). The lamp...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:4)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:4) 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

Hungarian Floor Lamp, Space Age, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This space age floor lamp hails from Hungary and was made around 1960s, embodying both history and style. It is preserved in good original condition. While the cable has been upgrade...
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1960s Hungarian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Mid Century Space Age Pendant Light- Lakro Pendant Lamp, 70s Rise and Fall Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A unique Lakro space age pendant lamp with double acrylic glass shade. The lamp has one clear outer shade and a white inner shade. The two 'domes' rest on the aluminium frame underne...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

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...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Vintage Space Age Chrome and Opaline XL table lamp 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Vintage Space Age Chrome and Opaline XL table lamp from the 1970s, designed in the style of Kazuo Motozawa, is a must-have for any design aficion...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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

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Ceramic

1970s Space Age Metal Pendant by LUDIB Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Red metal ring pendant with brass perforated strip by LUDIB Bratislava - Good original condition with minor signs of use - 2x, E26 or E27 bulbs
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1970s Slovak Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Guzzini Kuala Space Age Pendant Lamp by Franco Bresciani, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small Guzzini 'Kuala' space age pendant lamp by Franco Bresciani. The lamp is made from beige acrylic glass and has a gold plated ball on top the shade. The lamp requires an E27/26 (...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Hand Blown Bubble Glass and Brass Table Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Doria hand blown glass sphere on brass base lamp, Germany, circa 1970. This exceptional artefact of modern design reflects the extreme interest in modernism across Europe during this...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Table Lamp in Red Ceramic Made in Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This 70s Ceramic Lamp attributable to Tarcisio Tosin exemplifies the craftsmanship and creativity of Italian design. Made from durable red ceramic, the lamp is a striking yet practic...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Table Lamps by Prima Luce in White Artistic Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
A splendid pair of vintage table lamps, perfect for use as bedside lamps. They were made in Italy by "Prima Luce " with artistic Murano glass during the 1970s. The structure of eac...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Murano Glass

Italian Space Age Cubic Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Charming Italian "Space Age" Murano glass cubic shape chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari per Mazzega manufacturer, from the 1970s. Blown Murano glass in amber clear color with chromium s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Italian Space Age round base orange glass table lamp by Carlo Nason, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age round base orange glass table lamp by Carlo Nason, 1960s Table lamp with round base. The lampshade is oval shaped and elongated in orange glass, which narrows towar...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

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

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Steel

Ateljé Lyktan Orange 'Bucket' Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Orange vintage space age 'bucket' pendant lamp by Ateljé Lyktan. The shade is nicely shaped and consists out of thick metal. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb. Additional infor...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Acrylic Glass Mid Century Space Age UFO Pendant Lamp, 1970's
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Smoked acrylic glass mid century space age UFO pendant lamp. The lamp has an smoked glass outer shade and a patterned aluminium inner shade. Together they create a magnificent 'space...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of White Rodolfo Bonetto Space Age Floor Lamps for iGuzzini Italy 1970
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of stunning floor lamps by Rodolfo Bonetto for iGuzzini Italy 1970 The design is half way in the Italian Radical Design Movement (1965-1975) and has strong Space Age influence...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Brass and Glass Floor Lamp by La Murrina Murano, Italy, 1990s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Floor lamps or huge table lamps in blown Murano glass ball and brass feet by the Italian editor La Murrina. The glass is attributed to Ludovico Diaz de Santillana with the anemone gl...
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1990s Italian Space Age Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Anvia Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage brown space age age pendant lamp by Anvia. The lamp is beautifully layered with brown parts and chrome parts. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the rise/fall...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Vintage Ceiling Lamp by Mazzega Murano, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A classic murano chandelier by or in style of Mazzega. The lamps has three glass made shades and has a chrome frame with a wooden element. The lamp requires three E14 lightbulbs. Ad...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Glass

Space Age Chandelier, Germany, 1970s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Completely restored, aluminum polished. One upper glass has small crack not visible from below. Rewired: 5x40W, E25-E27 bulbs. US wiring compatible.
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

'Light Ball' gold wall sconce, Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Achille Castiglioni's gold 'Light Ball' wall sconce for Flos is a design icon of the 1960s. With its bold shape and golden finish, this wall sconce adds a touch of luxury and sophist...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Disc Flush Mount or Wall Light, Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Vintage discus wall light, probably by Staff - no label is present. The light is made of aluminum and painted white, with a slightly dull and slightly dark finish. The light can be m...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

1970s Space Age Table Lamp
Located in Hellerup, DK
Vintage French "Space Age" smoked glass/chrome table lamp from the 1970s. With new corduroy lamp shade.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Orange Square Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Orange square-shaped ceramic wall lights/flush mounts in Fat Lava style. in Germany in the 1970s. The base of the light is square and there is a beautiful ceramic cross on to...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Verner Panton Sconces in Chrome from the Flower Pot Series Wall Mount 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
A vintage pair of Verner Panton "Flower Pot Series" wall mount sconces designed for Louis Poulsen. The original wall mount hardware is included and the chrome is in very good conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Space Age Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Sconces Murano Glass LP245 by Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Space Age Mid-Century Modern pair of wall lights lamps sconces or ceiling flush mount model LP245 by the italian design manufacture Mazzega. Design attributed to Carlo Nason, mo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Mid Century Vintage Space Age Pendant Light Ceiling Lamp by Herda, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A space age pendant lamp by Herda with transparent shade. The shade consists of acrylic glass in a copper-like colour. The height of the lamp can be adjusted with the rise-and-fall s...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Split Mushroom Glass Table Lamps Attributed to Vistosi, Murano
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Timeless Murano glass table lamp in a rare and delicate mushroom shape. This piece was presumably designed by Luciano Vistosi or Gino Vistosi in the early 1970s. Its simple a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Murano Glass

Pair of Space Age Metal Chrome Lamps by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
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.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Space Age Italian Floor Lamp in Orange Murano Glass and Wood, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Space Age floor lamp from Italy, shade in Orange Murano glass and body in wood and a brass rig in the middle and on the top of the head of the lamp to keep the all the parts together.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Space Age Table Lamps by Hillebrand, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of large table lamps with three E27 bulbs by Hillebrand, Germany with a chrome base and a white plastic molded shade. With on/off switch. The stylish elegance of this lamp su...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Vintage Pendant Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Rotaflex Heifetz, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Pendant Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Rotaflex Heifetz, 1960s It is a minimalist hanging lamp made of plastic. The symmetrical luminaire housing is made of translucent plastic ...
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20th Century American Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Vintage Italian Space Age "Oliver" White Table Lamp by Paolo Piva for Lumenform
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Italian Space Age "Oliver" white table lamp by Paolo Piva for Lumenform, with rotating three-quarter lampshade allowing to direct the light beam. Includes a chromed head ligh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Vintage wall lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage extendable wall lamp designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini. This rare wall light is made out of a plastic shade, which also can be found on a similar table lamp designed by ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

1970s UFO Chrome & Lacquered Metal Space Age Pendant, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful midcentury pendant lamp made of chrome and lacquered metal. Made in Italy in the 1970s. New wiring.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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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