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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
Opaline Chandelier by Max Bill for Temde
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 9 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a f...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Mid-century ufo cocoon hanging pendant lamp with brass 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Absolutely stunning ufo pendant hanging lamp with patinated brass attributed to Italy although Germany is also very well known for its cocoon lamps. The brass is in a lovely patinate...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Space Age Triple Globe Table Lamp in Brass
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice "Space Age" triple globe table lamp in brass, circa 1970's. The lamps features three globe style fixtures, all at different heights. The piece is in very good vintage condition (some minor pitting on the brass uprights and base) and measures 11" D x 29" H. the light switch has 3 setting where one, two or all three globes can be lit. Very cool lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Six Mid-Century Modern "Patchwork" Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Six Mid-Century Modern sconces 'Patchwork' model designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini and manufactured circa 1970, in clear and blue Murano glass. Priced individually.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Murano Glass

Opaline Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 12 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Set of 3 Mid-Century Space Age Austrian Wall Lamps, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Three Space Age wall lights. Made in Austria. The lamp body consists of two elements, the glass diffuser and the metal reflector. The reflector consists of a painted metal sheet tha...
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20th Century Austrian Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Joe Colombo ‘KD29’ Table Lamp for Kartell, Italy, 1967
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Iconic model KD29 table lamp designed by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, 1967. The lamp is made of a black ABS plastic base and support structure with a white opaline acrylic diffuse...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Anders Pherson for Atelje Lyktan, Black Tube Desk Lamp, 1970s, Sweden
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice black tube desk lamp Design by Anders Pehrson for Atelje Lykan,1960s, Sweden. signed. Good condition.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Pair of Sconces, In style of Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsas, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Italian design yellow and black Wood Pair of Sconces, In style of Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, 1980s, Milano - Italy It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. La...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Wood

Dijkstra Space Age Pendant Acrylic Glass Lamp Plexiglass Light Fixture, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Amazing acrylic glass pendant lamp by Dijkstra. This space age piece is made of thick plexiglass and has a coffee-brown colour. The lamp spreads a warm glow. The lamp requires an E27...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Rare Big "Hebi" Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti, Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Designer lamp, designed by Isao Hosoe in 1969 for Valenti, Italy. The lamp is called Hebi which is Japanese for snake. The lamp comes with original table clamp and is in good, used c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Suspension de Luigi Colani en plexiglas rouge UFO Space Age, 1970
Located in London, England
Ce lustre vintage de Luigi Colani est véritablement une pièce maîtresse du design space Age des années 70, captivant les amateurs de cette époque grâce à son allure distinctive et so...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plexiglass

Opaline Sputnik Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and rare Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 opaline glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. Very contemporary design with a fantastic look. Condition: Very good v...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani for Studio Reggiani, Italy, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall Italian floor lamp by Goffredo Reggiani made for studio Reggiani in Italy in the 1960´s. The bow shaped floor lamp has a long height adjustable arm made of chromium-plated me...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

1960s Gorgeous Space Age Pendant Lamp by Max Sauze for Sciolari, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous space age pendant lamp by Max Sauze for Sciolari with 3 lights. It works perfectly. Made in Italy It's in excellent condition Dimension: 15,74" x 15,74" x 24,40" H inc...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini Corteccia Murano Glass Huge Space Age Wall Sconce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning piece is a 1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini "Corteccia" Murano Glass Wall Sconce also usable as Ceiling Light, a striking example of Space Age Italian design and Murano g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Iron

1 of the 5 Stunning Ceramic Wall Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall lights with beautiful  accents. Manufactured by Soholm in Denmark in the 1970s. Please notice the price is for one piece, we have five pieces avail...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Flower shaped Opaque Brown Glass Fixtures, Europe 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique brown flower glass pendant, made in the 1970s by german designer and company Peill Putzler. The lampshade is made of a ‘cast opaque brown glass’ with an inner ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Blown Glass

1970 Cosack Sputnik Space Age Germany design Ceiling Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Sputnik Ceiling Lamp Germany, 1970 Scenografic Space Age Ceiling Lamp Chrome Metal 10 lights Very Good Condiction Perfect Working Order
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Space Age Numerati Soffiato Glass Floor Lamp, Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing floor lamp from the Italian manufacturer Mazzega based on a design by Carlo Nason from the late 1960s. This rare lamp impresses with its organic design language and its ste...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age Flush Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Fantastic contemporary design. Manufacture...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Brass Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and rare Sputnik lamp from the 1960s. The structured lampshades spread a sparkling light. The lamp is very high quality. Very contemporary design with a fantastic charisma....
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

1970's Robert Sonneman Chrome Table Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Space Age 1970’s mod vertical tubular chrome table lamp with eight Edison screw lightbulbs. Shown with half-chrome and clear round glass globe bulbs but also looks glamorous with oth...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome, Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Crystal Glass Wall Lamps or Flush Lights by Cosack
Located in München, DE
Wonderful wall lamps or ceiling lamps from the 1960s. Very high-quality and solid workmanship. An asset to any home. The design of the glasses creates an exciting fiery play of light...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1 of the 3 Stunning Ceramic Wall Lights by Axella and Løvemose, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three spectacular circular ceramic wall lights, with beautiful  accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. A unique and playful set, statement pieces. Two lamps are ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

1970s Chrome & Opaline Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - maker: Kamenicky Senov - nice original condition with patina jr
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Brass Chandelier Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age vintage original Brass version of chandelier ceiling pendant light lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. F...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

1970s Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Cosack
Located in München, DE
Very nice and UFO wall or ceiling lamps from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. A wonderful light is created. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wear. Minimal...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Early production steel Foglio Sconces by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 4 "Foglio" sconces design by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Flos since 1966. The wall lights are made of chrome plated and white painted Metal. This set belongs to an early prod...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Fuga Aluminum Tubular Wall Lamps with Black Enameled Bases by RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century wall lamps with aluminum tube shades on black enameled bases. Designed by Finnish architect Maija Liisa Komulainen for RAAK, Holland. This is an Iconic dutch design from ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Rare set of two Poliarte Vesta wall lamps by Albano Poli
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare set of two Poliarte Vesta wall lamps by Albano Poli. These beautiful Brutalist lamps are made from handmade hammered glass rods, allowing the irregular motif to create enchanting patterns of light and shadow. The lamp can be used as a wall or ceiling lamp and has a sturdy metal suspension. The Vesta lamps...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass

Michael Young pendant lamp Y2K style space age 90s
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Pendant lamp designed by Michael Young in the mid 90s. It is suitable for Y2K style pop interior. Also, Mid-century style and Space Age style. It was produced by Japanese furniture ...
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1990s Japanese Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Mid - century design Flos Flush mount , 1970's Italy
By Flos
Located in Delft, NL
Minimalist style Flos ceiling or wall lamp , 1970's
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Geometric Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari - 5 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage midcentury Italian chrome wall lights with three tubes arranged at different heights, designed by Gaetano Sciolari / Made in Italy circa 1970s 3 lights / E12 or E14 type / ma...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Rare Space Age Bug Eye Pendant Lamp by Massive Belgium 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This rare and highly collectible “Bug Eye” pendant lamp was produced by Belgian brand Massive in the 1970s and is a striking example of Space Age European lighting design. Its large ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic, Plexiglass

Space Age Flush Chandelier by Temde
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Space Age ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The 8 bubble glass lampshades spread a sparkling light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary desig...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

German Space Age Chandelier from Kinkeldey
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive Space Age chandeliers by renowned manufacturers Kinkeldey. There is an element of a special model of Kinkeldey a stairwell. These candlesticks were elements among themsel...
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20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1970s Red Ceramic and Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Massive, Belgium
Located in Herentals, BE
A vibrant and rare table lamp designed and produced by Massive Belgium in the 1970s. This piece features a high-gloss red ceramic base with ornate contours and a circular handle, top...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic, Opaline Glass

Dreamlike Beautiful Original, 1960s Illuminated Limburg Crystal Glass Mirror
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1960s illuminated Limburg crystal glass mirror. Very high quality workmanship in very good condition. Creates a very beautiful ligh...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Floor Lamp Chrome Blown Glass by Reggiani, Italy, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spiral floor lamp by the Reggiani manufactured, circa 1970. Stainless steel with hand blown Murano glass sphere. A statement piece! In very good condition. Cleaned well wired and r...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

Black & White Metal Mod. 2133 Pendant Lamp, G. Sarfatti for Arteluce Flos, 1970s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
The model 2133 was designed and manufactured by Gino Sarfatti for his own company Arteluce in 1972. Since 1974 this model was produced by Flos after the merge of the 2 Companies. The...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Bill Curry for Design Line Mushroom Top Stemlite Table Lamp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mushroom top Stemlite table lamp designed by Bill Curry for Design Line in baked white enamel, with discrete vertical switch and three-way socket. A handblown glass globe sits atop t...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel, Aluminum

Italian Reggiani 1970s Chrome Sculptural Wall Sconces
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of Italian vintage sconces by Goffredo Reggiani from the 1970s, featuring sculptural chrome tubes arranged in a bold geometric desi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

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.
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Flexible Vintage Red Space Age Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red space age table lamp with flexible metal arm. The arm and shade can be positioned in any way desirable. The lamp is made out of metal. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lig...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Bordeaux Colour Metal Pair of Outdoor Sconces, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Bordeaux Colour Metal Pair of Outdoor Sconces, 1970s, Germany Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with E27 standard lig...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age Sphere Chandelier ITSO Mazzega in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in cream and orange mottled hand blown Murano glass, in the style of Mazzega, circa 1970. This sphere is 41 cm in Diameter. It has its original...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Murano Glass

Pair of 1970s Space Age Peill & Putzler Striped Opaque Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler opaque white and striped glass mushroom shaped table lamps. The darker frosted stripe runs over the entire body of the lamp at varying degrees o...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Glass, Opaline Glass

Opaline Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 12 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Cubic Sconces Metal Murano Glass by Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare pair of Cubic wall lights lamps sconces in metal and Murano glass by Sciolari. Famous design like Reggiani, Romeo Rega, Willy Rizzo for Lumica.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Set of 2 Golden 1970s XXL Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamps
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large wall or ceiling lamps from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Manufacturer: Honzel Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wear consisten...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Round Mid Century Space Age metal chrome ceiling or wall lamp from Italy
Located in München, DE
Minimalist, original Mid Century Modern Space Age ceiling or wall lamp made of chrome-plated metal. A removable white metal shade is placed in the center. Typical Space Age Design fr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

1970 Aldo Nason Mazzega Space Age Design Murano Glass Chain Ceiling Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Ceiling Lamp Aldo Nason Mazzega Italy, 1960 Lamp with 10 lights Blown Murano Glass Metal Chrome Frame Excellent Condiction Glasses perfect. Perfect working order
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage 1970s table lamp designed by Bellini for Targetti
Located in None, IT
Chromed metal and black plastic table lamp, flexible and adjustable, design Mario Bellini for Targetti, 1970s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Pulegoso Glass, circa 1960
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and rare Mid-Century Modern chandelier pendant lamp by Mazzega, designed by Carlo Nason, circa 1960, Murano, Italy. The lamp alone measures 21 inches tall and has a 15 inc...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Blown Glass

Reed floor lamp in Murano glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Five-light floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, produced in the 1970s, with chrome metal frame and diffusers in murano glass. The diffusers, mounted on metal stems at various leng...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Mushroom Design Lamp Frosted Glass Mat Space Age Peill & Putzler
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large mushroom lamp made of frosted glass, completely in the typical space age style, timeless design object by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1960s. Beautiful XL design lamp, ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass

Large Dijkstra Flying Saucer Space Age Dome Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Large space age flying saucer 'Dome' pendant lamp by Dijkstra. The lamp consists of a plexiglass outer shade and aluminium inner shade. The light escapes beautifully through the hole...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage German Space Age Ceiling or Wall Lamp from Cosack
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing Space Age ceiling or wall of Cosack lights.The lamp is a rare, two-tone version in chrome and brass. She has six versions, which are equipped with E14 bulbs. The glossy surf...
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20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1 of the 5 Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Glass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Putzler wall light in sculptural glass on a chrome frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures. This modernist design is...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Brass

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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