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.
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Style: Space Age
Vintage Space Age floor lamp in chromed metal and Glass , Made in Italy 70's
Located in Milano, IT
Chromed floor lamp - Space Age metal lamp - Decorative floor lamp
An unusual, highly decorative and well preserved floor lamp from the Seventies. In chromed metal, with three lights...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel
1970s Space Age Pair of Table Lamps in Caramic, Made in Italy
By Michel Leo
Located in Milan, IT
Astonishing Space Age pair of table lamps in caramic, made in Italy with original lampshade in fabric and brass.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
1 of the 2 Pan Ceramics Green Textured Square Wall Lights, 1960s
By PAN Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 green textured square wall lights, manufactured by Pan Ceramics in the 1960s. This lamp is a blend of playful and sleek design, making it a bold statement piece that adds ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Space Age Vintage Orange and White Plastic Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
This Space Age vintage orange and white table lamp shows a chromed metal band.
Also the vintage orange table lamp features one E 27 socket...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century "Lamingo" Pendant lamp T 742 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century T 742 "Lamingo" pendant lamp by Swedish interior and furniture designer, Hans-Agne Jacobsen. This iconic design is constructed from 5 brushed aluminum plates with white l...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Helder white ceramic lamp, 2023.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Helder white ceramic lamp with an organic texture. Portugal, 2023.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Space Age Design UFO Pendant Lamp - Vintage Dual-Color Acrylic Pendant 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover the allure of the Space Age with this stunning UFO lamp, crafted in Italy during the 1970s. The lamp features a unique two-color acrylic design, combining a white half-globe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
'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
Materials
Metal
Olivier Mourgue, 2093 lamp rare White model, Disderot ed., 1967
Located in Paris, FR
MOURGUE Olivier (1939-)
Lamp 2093, Disderot éditeur, France, 1967 - Rare white version
Lacquered metal, anodized aluminum and chromed metal, silver-ca...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
A vintage Guzzini table lamp, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This vintage Guzzini table lamp from Italy in the 1970s is a compelling addition to any interior space for several reasons. First, its sleek and futuri...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Modular Halgeen Lamp from E-Lite, 1980, Netherlands
By E-Lite 1
Located in Rijssen, NL
Nicely designed lamp by E-lite (Netherlands)
The lamp can twist and turn the light into different shapes. Kubist/Triangles, neat design. Matte black arm.
The lamp can be manipula...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Brass Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful gold Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s.
The opal glass lampshades spread a cozy light.
The lamp is manufactured to a very high qualit...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Space Age Vintage Yellow or Orange Table Lamp Uno Dahlen, 1960s, Sweden
By Uno Dahlen
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage orange or yellow table lamp from metal by Uno Dahlen
for Aneta 1960s Sweden.
A joyful and powerful table lamp in beautiful dark yellow or soft orange color with a...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Space Age Vintage White Table Lamp Desk Lamp Gianfranco Frattini, 1970s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage white table lamp or desk lamp model Abele from white lacquered metal by Gianfranco Frattini for Luci Milan 1979.
The table l...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Round White Glass Pendant Light 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Round White Glass Pendant Light 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Venini Vintage Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Murano glass pendant light.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Gold Metal Pair of Table Lamps Model Arco 40 by VD, 1980s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Gold metal pair of table lamps Model Arco 40 by VD, 1980s Germany
Minimal design
Very high quality.
Fully functional.
Original cable and plug. These lamps is suitable for EU ...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Medium Sized Space Age Chrome Globe Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A typical example of Space Age table lamps in style of Goffredo Reggiani.
A round metal chromed base shaped as a trumpet holds a chromed globe open on the top. The interior of the l...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid century modern gold orb desk lamp circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
In very good working condition
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1970s Unknown Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
A pair of French vintage Space Age table lamps
Located in Hellerup, DK
A stunning big pair of vintage French "Space Age" table lamps from 1970s. The lamps has new handmade canvas shades.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp with a New Custom Lampshade
Located in Herentals, BE
Lamp base of glazed ceramic with white and yellow stripe pattern, finished with rattan.
The lampshade is custom made from a vintage cotton fabric with a stylized floral design in sh...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Cotton
Castore Table Lamp by Michele de Lucchi for Artemide
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have two of these cool lamps, medium size versions. Blown glass shades giving a creat diffuse ambience, and the touch dimmer switch on the base allows for perfect adjustment to su...
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Early 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Polyester
Italian space age Chandelier Aggregate by Mari Fassina for Artemide, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Chandelier Aggregato by Enzo Mari and Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide, 1970s
Chandelier mod. Aggregato with conical plexiglass diffuser, externally aqua green and in...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Space Age Brass Vintage Dome Geometric Table Lamp Desk Lamp 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage dome table lamp or desk lamp from brass 1960s Italy.
An amazing table lamp from brass with dome shade and geometric base wor...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Space Age square chromed pendant
Located in Brussels, BE
Add a touch of futuristic elegance to your space with this stunning Space Age pendant light. Featuring a sleek, retro design characteristic of the 1960s and 70s, this pendant combine...
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Late 20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
70s Chrome and Opaline Table Lamp – Space Age Design
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This elegant table lamp from the 1970s embodies the distinctive aesthetics of the Space Age era with its sleek chrome base and soft opaline glass shade. The design features clean lin...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Hollywood regency 3 lights metal and opaline glass table lamp, Lama, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency 3 lights metal and opaline glass table lamp
Lama, Italy 1970s
Chromed metal, opaline glass
H 53.5 x 25 cm diam.
Conditions: excellent consistent with age and u...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Prisma Leuchten Mushroom Table Lamp, Ufo Space Age, circa 1980
By Prisma
Located in Beirut, LB
Beautiful table lamp by Prisma Leuchten, UFO Space age, Design mushroom, Made in the 80s.
The lamp has a stainless steel base with a super nice matt w...
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Late 20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Space Age Gino Vistosi Floor Lamp in Murano Glass, 1970s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning two-layered floor lamp, manufactured by Vistosi Italy, circa 1970. This beautiful piece has a chrome metal base and rings holding glass. It holds five light bulbs that can b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
White Space Ace floor lamp 1970s Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice White tube frame adjustable floor lamp .comes with a White
Acrylic shade .so seventies . Gives a very nice warm light when lid .
foot switch .one E27 large bulb needed . ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Vintage Italian 600 table lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, black body & base
Located in Milano, IT
Founded in 1936 by italian designer Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce has been one of the most influential brands in italian mid-century lighting. The production of the company covered every g...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Incredible lamp in the style of Gianfranco Fini 1970s
Located in Cerignola, IT
Incredible lamp italian 1970s amber-colored plexiglass.
Reminiscent of Newlamp's space age style lamps
The lamp can be used as a floor or table lamp.
It consists of 3 cubes, and ins...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass, Plexiglass
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
Materials
Metal
A very rare 1950s Italian table lamp in the style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this very rare 1950s Italian table lamp in the style of Stilnovo presents a remarkable opportunity to acquire a piece of design history that exudes elegance and sophisti...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Space Age Vintage Brown Plastic Metal Chandelier 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage chandelier or pendant from plastic and metal in soft brown hues 1960s Italy.
An amazing vintage chandelier in bubble shape in soft paste...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Space Age White Hanging Lamp Cristallux Germany 70
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Space Age White hanging lamp Cristallux Germany 70
This is a beautiful white plastic with Chrome hanging lamp.
Space Age model made by Cristallux 1970
There is a spring i...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Space Age white glass table lamp, Faver Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age white glass table lamp
Faver Italy 1970s
Double lamp bulbs, one for the top one for the base. Separate switch for the two lights
Opaline glass, white lacquered aluminum...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Handblown Vetri Murano Venezia Italy 1970s Space Age Era Glass Pendants
By Venini
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of Handblown Vetri Murano Venezia Italy 1970s Space Age Era Glass Pendants
Stunning spiral in the handblown glass with a black edge
Original hardware with steel wire and ceil...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Space Age Metal Vintage Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age metal vintage chandelier or pendant from chromed metal by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1960s.
A fantastic chromium plated metal sputnik chandelier...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Wall sconces by Harvey Guzzini for Guzzini, 1969 Italy
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Applique a parete disegnate dai fratelli Guzzini per Guzzini, 1969 Italia.
Paralume in perspex bianco e struttura in metallo nichelato, le lampade sono formate da 2 semisfere in perspex sovrapposte alla struttura centrale, le lampade donano una luce calda e accogliente all' ambiente circostante.
Harvey Guzzini è spesso erroneamente considerato il nome di un designer di illuminazione attivo tra gli anni '60 e '70; in realtà è il nome di una manifattura di lampade italiana, fondata da sei fratelli Guzzini (Raimondo, Giovanni, Virgilio, Giuseppe, Adolfo e Giannunzio), che prende il nome dal film Harvey del 1950, con James...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Sciolari gaetano silver sconce
Located in PARIS, FR
Applique a 3 branches de Gaetano Sciolari en chromé
d un design trés contemporain et épure
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic 'Pelota' Table Lamp by Casati and Ponzio
Located in New York, NY
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern design table or desk lamp named 'Pelota' by Casati and Ponzio (Lamperti Associates.) These piece has been selected to numerou...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Sonneman Chrome Eyeball Articulating Floor Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
1960s articulating floor lamp by Robert Sonneman with chrome eyeball shade attached by an articulating joint to the long chrome stem at the base of whic...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Robert Sonneman, Set of 2 T395 Table Lamp, Luci Milan, Italy, 1972
Located in Firenze, IT
Set of 2 Robert Sonneman desk lamp model T359 manufactured by Luci Cinisello Milano, 1972.
The base of this lamp is adjustable and based on the gear lever of a car. The shade is adjustable as well.
Metal partly chromed and partly white.
Measures :50 x 30...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Huge 1960s Italian Two-Piece Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in München, DE
Gigantic 1960s Italian two-piece Murano glass mushroom table lamp.
Great high quality Italian design.
No more labels to be found. But according to the previous owner,
it was bough...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Tumbo floor lamp by Piero Menichetti for Ismos Design, 1970s
By Piero Menichetti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Tumbo Floor lamp designed by Piero Menichetti and manufactured by Ismos Design in 1973.
The lamp is meant to be used outdoors and therefore it can withstand the effects of atmospher...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Chromed Metal and Opaline Wall Light by Andre Ricard for Metalarte, Spain, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this set of Chromed Metal and Opaline Wall Lights by Andre Ricard for Metalarte, originating from Spain in the 1970s, offers a rare opportunity to acquire both functiona...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Snake Flexible Tube Vintage Plastic Metal Floor Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age snake vintage tube floor lamp from plastic and metal in black and grey with flexibles tubes designed and manufactured Italy 1960s.
The design ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Space Age Vintage White Brown Black Glass Chandelier Pendant Mazzega Italy 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space age vintage chandelier or pendant from blown glass and plastic in
flower like bizarre shape by Mazzega, Italy 1960s.
A beautiful chandelier or pendant by Mazzega with shades ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp 4059 by Annig Sarian for Kartell, c.1970
By Annig Sarian, Kartell
Located in Surbiton, GB
A 1970’s floor lamp designed by Annig Sarian and produced by Kartell, the Italian manufacturer synonymous with pioneering designs in plastic.
The 4059 lamp is composed of a tall pl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Fiberglass
Table lamp by Harvey Guzzini custom in fiber glass by the artist YOM
Located in NICE, FR
Harvey GUZZINI Desk Lamp
This charming table lamp can be placed on a side table in a corner of the living room. It can also serve as lighting for a d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Fiberglass
1970’s Leucos Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Renato Toso
By Renato Toso, Leucos
Located in Bern, CH
1970’s Leucos Murano Glass Pendant Lamp designed by Renato Toso
Design: Renato Toso. With extendable hanging cable.
Produced: Leucos, Italy 1970's
Measu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass pendant light or chandelier.
Total height with the chain is 120 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Big Pair of Chandelier in Iron, Style, 1970
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of chandelier
Year: 1970
Material: iron
For your safety and that of your property, all our lighting have new electric cables. We always think of our customers.
If you have any ...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Iron
1970's Space Age Triple Multidirectional Chrome Eyeball Floor Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and versatile space age chrome floor lamp multidirectional eyeball shades that move side to side and up and down 3 way switch , we have polished and cleaned the lamp its in...
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20th Century American Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Italian Glass and Chrome Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century table lamp with a chrome base and a glass globe shade.
Cool vintage table lamp which emits a nice dimmed light.
Good condition, te...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Dario Tognon, Dania Table Lamp, 1969
By Dario Tognon
Located in London, GB
Dario Tognon was an Italian post-war industrial designer and architect. The Dania lamp is one of his most successful design. This sculptural table lamp is e...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Brutalist bronze lamp, 1960s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Brutalist bronze lamp with an organic shape. France, 1960s.
Category
1960s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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.