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
Vintage Space Age Glass and Metal Wall Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s
By Motoko Ishii
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid century wall lamp from staff according to a design by the japanese designer motoko ishii.
a special element are the screwable glass balls that protect the lamp and optically enl...
Category
20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Space Age Pendant Lamp from Staff Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Sleek pendant lamps from the well-known manufacturer Staff Leuchten, Germany.
The shade is tulip-shaped. In the upper part, the lamp is very slim and widens down to full width. The ...
Category
20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid- Century Space Age Chrome Table Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Beirut, LB
Mid-century magnificent space age table lamp in chrome with it's cylindrical shape circa 1970
Can be wired and delivered for European or US users.
Category
Late 20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Space Age Wall Lamp by Rolf Krüger for Paul Neuhaus, 1970s
By Rolf Krüger
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple wall light from Paul Neuhaus after a design by Rolf Krüger.
The luminaire consists of a colored, hexagonal base plate on which a flat, round glass diffuser sits. The glass di...
Category
20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian 1970/80s Murano Glass pendant lamp by Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large purple/brown clear and white Murano Pendant lamp attributed to Lino Tagliapietra for EFFETRE. Large inverted funnel-shaped lampshade in white glass with heat-applied external b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
German Space Age Atomic Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive Space Age candlesticks.
An imposing luminous object and a functional light source at the same time. The arms of the chandelier going radially from a central ball into the...
Category
20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Tobia Scarpa (Flos) Ceiling Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos original Ceiling Light in gold finish
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Space Age Chromed Chandelier, Italy 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Space Age Three-Light Chromed Chandelier, Italy, 1970s.
Unsual chandelier manufacture in Italy that blends the elegance of classical lighting with the bold, futuristic aesthetics of...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,423 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 70s Eyeball Lamps by Targetti Sankey - MCM Italian Design Light
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A refined example of space age lighting, this pair of vintage Targetti Sankey eyeball lamps offers both aesthetic appeal and practical functionality.
Their distinctive 360° rotatin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Space Age Red & Chrome Eyeball Lamp, Table or Wall Light, Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This vintage eyeball lamp is a striking example of Italian Space Age design from the 1970s. Featuring a bold red lacquered U-shaped metal base and a chrome-plated spherical reflector...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Space Age German Chrome and Glass Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii 1970s
By Motoko Ishii
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive space age ceiling or wall lamp from staff based on a design by japanese designer motoko ishii.
a simple, cylindrical shaft forms the base of the lamp. At the top end of t...
Category
20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Space Age Chrome and Glass Table Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare space age table lamp.
A simple design with a mirrored chrome finish. The lamp body consists of a combination of three cylinders of different heights. A central cylinder is moun...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
German Space Age Brass Ceiling Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Leola, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing ceiling or wall lamp from leola still a design by gaetano sciolari from the 1970s.
A timeless design that convinces with its simple and precise geometry. This lamp combines...
Category
20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
'KD 6 Grande’ Pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, 1959
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful Kartell ‘KD 6 Grande’ Pendant in very good condition.
Designed in the 1959 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni.
This 'Grande' version is har...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Spiral lucite and chromed metal table lamp by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy 1968
Located in Renens, CH
Rare lighting sculpture by Italian designer and sculptor Gaetano Missaglia
for his own company Missaglia at the end of the 1960's.
The light source which is situated inside the chro...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century German Space Age Tulip Pendant Lamp from Staff Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple pendant lamp from the well -known manufacturer Staff.
The shape of the umbrella is tulip. In the upper area, the lamp is very slim and opens down into the full width. The lig...
Category
20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Artemide Gianfranco Frattini Megaron floor lamp Italian modern design
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Gianfranco Frattini designed it in 1978 for Artemide. Made of steel. Body is white, base is black.
It illuminates upward, to ceiling. and makes soft light in the room.
Light source ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel
Italian Space Age Pendant from Guzzini, 1960s
By Guzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare pendant lamp by Harvey Guzzini.
The plastic screen shows the shape of a flat cone and is designed in red translucent. Below the screen is framed by a wide chrome frame. St...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Space Age Top Light Table Lamp from Philips
By Philips
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple Space Age table lamp by Philips.
A functional design. The design language is simple, which makes this design timeless and convincing. A tube that bends at an angle of 90 degr...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage German Space Age Glass Ball Pendant Lamp from Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The simple spherical shape of the glass diffuser is broken up by “pressed” ornaments. The outside of the glass is bright red and the inside is white. The recording in the upper area ...
Category
20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Mid-Century German Space Age Pendant Lamp from Staff Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Three simple pendant lights from the well -known manufacturer Staff in a special color.
The shape of the umbrella is tulip. In the upper area, the lamp is very slim and opens down i...
Category
20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Chromed metal chandelier and glass lens diffusers, Oscar Torlasco, circa 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The chrome-plated metal pendant lamp with glass lens diffusers, designed by Oscar Torlasco in the period around 1970, is an excellent example of the bright, futuristic design of its ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
France Table Lamp, 1955, attributed to Mouille Serge
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table lamp
Country: France
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done.
If you want to live in the golden years, this is the table lam...
Category
1950s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Space Age Gold Metal Pair of Sconces by Cosack, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Space Age gold metal pair of sconces by Cosack, 1970s, Germany
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps
Lamps are in very good condition.
These lamps works with E27 stand...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Big Table Lamp, 1979, Italian, Design: "Sirrah"
By Sirrah
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table lamp , 1979°
Appears in the Domus magazine of 1979 (n°592)
Materia: bronze, iron and Plastic
Country: Italian
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Iron
1970 Italian Space Age Design White Chrome Metal Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Space Age Table Lamp
Italy, 1970
Chrome Metal and White Enamel
Excellent Condiction
Perfect working order
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Natural Ceramic Floor Lamp by BEGA with Glass Sphere Diffuser
Located in Mortsel, BE
This exquisite floor lamp by the manufacturer BEGA is a remarkable statement piece made entirely from ceramic. Standing tall at 95cm, its organic form is complemented by a beautifull...
Category
Late 20th Century European Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Plexi and Chrome Table Lamp in the manner of Gino Sarfatti
Located in Mortsel, BE
We have 4 pieces of this beautiful piece.
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
'Orange' Wall Lamp by Otello Ciullini for Studio EF Viareggio, 1970s, Italy
By Studio EF viareggio, Otello Ciullini
Located in Hagenbach, DE
'Orange' Model Wall Sculpture Lamp by Otello Ciullini for Studio EF Viareggio, 1970s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Painted aluminum, raw aluminum and clear wo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Crystal Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s.
The 6 crystal glass lampshades have an etched pattern and a special structure in the glass.
The lamp has a very high quality finish.
V...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Space Age Gallery Spot for 3 Phase Rail by Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic 3-phase track lamp from Staff from the 1970s.
The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design.
The large yellow-orange lamp head is infin...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Space Age Steel and Glass Pendant by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi Milano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Iconic 1970s "Space Age" Pendant Lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi Milano
Immerse your interior in the captivating aesthetics of the "Space Age" with this remarkable vintage penda...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century German Space Age Wall Lamp by Klaus Hempel for Kaiser Leuchten 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Wall lights from Kaiser Leuchten in a strong yellow tone based on a design by Klaus Hempel from the 70s.
Space Age wall lights in a special color. A striking object when switched on...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Outsized Light Bulb Floor or Hanging Lamp 'Bulb Bulb' by Ingo Maurer
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
"Bulb Bulb" is a large floor or hanging lamp from the 1980s. "Bulb Bulb" is an iconic lightning device inspired by Pop Art. Bulb Bulb is shaped like an outsi...
Category
Late 20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Minimal Design Pair of Orange Metal Wall Lamps Attr. to Artemide, 1970s, Italy
By Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Minimal Design Pair of Orange Metal Wall Lamps Attr. to Artemide, 1970s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. They can use as ceiling lamps
Lamps are in very good conditio...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Minimal Design Set of 3 White Metal Wall Lamps Attr. to Artemide, 1970s, Italy
By Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Minimal Design Set of 3 White Metal Wall Lamps Attr. to Artemide, 1970s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. They can use as ceiling lamps
Lamps are in very good conditio...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Minimal Design Pair of White Metal Wall Lamps Attr. to Artemide, 1970s, Italy
By Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Minimal Design Pair of White Metal Wall Lamps Attr. to Artemide, 1970s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. They can use as ceiling lamps
Lamps are in very good condition...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of Oval Red Brown Green Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful set of red, green and brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured in Germany around the 1970s.
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the g...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Sixties Space Age Mushroom Toadstool Lamp Design WSB
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful mushroom, toadstool table lamp completely in vetri murano style, with the typical diagonal stripes on the glass, marked W.S.B. on the inside,...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Flush Lamp from Cosack
Located in München, DE
Wonderful wall lamp or ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
Very high quality and massive processing.
An enrichment for every home.
The design of the glasses creates an exciting, fiery play ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,897
Floor or table lamp by La Murrina Murano
By La Murrina
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A very decorative and contemporary floor or table lamp by La Murrina Murano.
Blown glass globe with iron oxide inside what gives the lamp a spectaculair look.
Polished brass frame.
...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Opaline Space Age Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s.
The 5 special glass lampshades spread a pleasant light.
The lamp has a very high quality finish.
Very contemporary design with a fanta...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Beech
Set of 2 Sconces from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik wall lamps from the 1960s.
The opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light.
The lamps are very high quality.
Very contemporary design with a fantastic look.
Manu...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
$2,372 / set
Italian space age Floor lamp in orange and white metal with opaline glass, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Floor lamp in orange and white metal with opaline glass, 1970s
Floor lamp with rounded opaline glass diffuser. The central structure is in tubular metal painted whi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
20th Century Floor Lamp in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th century Italian floor lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega circa 1970s and composed of five striking white Murano blown glass shades standing on stainless steel tubes.
Ita...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
'Cigno' table lamp by Bruno Gecchelin for Guzzini, Italy 1974
Located in Athens, Attiki
A rare and beautiful table lamp that looks like sculpture.
Designed by Bruno Gecchelin in 1974 for the Italian brand Guzzini in Italy.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Solid Chrome Table Lamp by Cosack, Germany
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing a remarkable Solid Chrome Table Lamp with a Brown Shade by Cosack, Germany. This stunning lamp combines the elegance of a heavy chrome base with its original brown and wh...
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Late 20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Large Space Age Mushroom Floor Lamp by Gepo, 1970s
By Gepo
Located in Buffalo, NY
The large Mushroom floor lamp provides a beautiful warm light and illuminates the whole room with the appropriate light source
Gepo was family business founded by the brothers Posth...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian Venini Vintage Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Murano glass pendant light.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Sputnik Chandelier with 10 Lights by Oscar Torlasco
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sputnik chandelier by Oscar Torlasco with 10 lights, 70s.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) f...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel
$1,423 Sale Price
40% Off
Kovacs styled Domed Chrome Space age Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Space Age styled table lamp with three sockets topped with a smoked darker toned plastic Lucite domed mushroom shade . The shaft and the 10" in diameter base are in a bright chrome...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Eyeball Table Lamp Adjustable Desk Lamp Germany
Located in Poperinge, BE
Space age eyeball table lamp, adjustable design desk lamp made of black and white plastic, with a chrome rod, 80s, Germany.
Cool height and direction adjustable lamp, this still has...
Category
1980s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Abstract Orange Table Lamps Set of 2 Shaped Metal Sixties
Located in Poperinge, BE
Set of 2 abstract orange table lamps completely in space age style, night lights with a sleek design, made of orange lacquered bent metal, 60s, France.
This set of lights is most li...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Rare Metal and Chrome Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful space age floor lamp in very good condition.
Designed by Goffredo Reggiani in the 1970s.
Manufactured by Reggiani, Italy.
The lamp is entirely made of metal which is lac...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Blue and White Murano Glass Floor Lamp attr. to Carlo Nason for Selenova, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Selenova
Located in Brussels, BE
This Italian floor lamp is attributed to Carlo Nason for Selenova.
Crafted with a steel inner structure, it showcases a construction featuring multiple opaline glass elements, crowne...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare set of Flash wall or ceiling lamps by Joe Colombo for Oluce, Italy 1960
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Milano, IT
Each lamp features a chalice-shaped aluminum shade and finished in matte white lacquer. A black plastic knob allows adjustment of the main body's rotation angle. Designed and manufac...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Two 1960s Gaetano Sciolari Space Age Chrome Aluminum and Glass Ceiling Lights
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing set of two iconic 7 lights ceiling fixtures also usable as wall lights designed by Gaetano Sciolari and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties. The two fixtures are new, never used in an house, we bought them in a big lot of a closing shop in Italy...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1970 Reggiani Space Age Italian Design Chrome 2 Sconces Modern Wall Lamps
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Sconces
Design Goffredo Reggiani
Italy, 1970
Sculpture Steel Sconces
3 lights for each lamp (E17 bulb light)
Rare model
Sticker Laber Manufacture under the lamp
Perfect wor...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
White Metal Wall Lamp by iGuzzini for Harveiluce, 1970s, Italy
By Harveiluce, iGuzzini
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White metal wall lamp by iGuzzini for Harveiluce, 1970s, Italy
Very elegant and minimalist wall lights
Adjustable head
Lamps are in very good condition.
Switch on/off button ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
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.