Space Age Lighting
SPACE AGE STYLE
Vintage Space Age furniture captured post–World War II optimism with swooping shapes, bowed lines and experimentation with new materials including plastic and fiberglass.
From the launch of the Sputnik 1 satellite in 1957 to the landing of Apollo 11 astronauts on the moon in 1969, the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States propelled advancements in technology that transformed culture. Space Age design encompassed fashion, architecture, cars, furniture and objects for the home, bringing wonder and hope for the future into everyday life.
Coinciding with Pop art, Space Age style featured bold colors and forms. Eero Aarnio’s Ball chair, which debuted in 1966, used molded fiberglass for a capsule-like space while Verner Panton’s 1959 Panton chair was a single piece of molded plastic for a gravity-defying S shape. Red versions of Olivier Mourgue’s 1964 Djinn chair were futuristic enough to appear on the space station in Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Today, Joe Colombo is revered as a master of modern Italian design thanks to the provocative modular furniture pieces he created, such as the Tube chair and the Elda armchair, both of which embody the future-forward spirit of the Space Age.
The Space Age spirit extended to home building too. The futuristic Case Study Houses, which were designed by the likes of Pierre Koenig, Charles and Ray Eames, Richard Neutra and Whitney R. Smith, are considered a high point of modernism and the Southern California lifestyle.
Sometimes the nods to space exploration were more literal, like moon and star motifs or the 1965 Eclisse lamp by Vico Magistretti that saw the mid-century Italian designer integrating a movable inner shade to “eclipse” the light source. Alongside the pioneering moon missions, JVC manufactured the Videosphere portable television reminiscent of the Apollo 11 space helmets.
Although the style faded in the 1970s — with the 1975 joining of the Apollo and Soyuz spacecrafts signaling a new era of cooperation and the global oil crisis impacting the availability of plastics — the era’s innovations influenced designers into the 21st century such as Zaha Hadid and Djivan Schapira.
Find a collection of vintage Space Age seating, tables, lighting and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Space Age
1970s Cascading Lamp by Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Impressive cascade lamp from the 1970s.
Exceptional design and a real eye-catcher for any room.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
Very high quality workmanship....
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Space Age White Glass Wood and Metal Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A white painted wood, steel, and white glass chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari during the Space Age era is offered in excellent condition and is fully operational. The fixture ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Very Rare Large Golden Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s.
The pictures with the lampshades are for illustration purposes and as an example of how the lamp bases look with a lampshade. Th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Modernist Grey Sconces in Bend Lucite from Sönnico Oslo, 1970s
By Sonnico
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of grey bend Lucite wall lights. Manufactured and sold via Sönnico in Oslo Norway. Anonymous designer in the style of Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. The lights features original ...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Lucite
Carlo Nason, Space Age Orange Murano glass table lamp, AV Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age Murano glass table lamp.
Designed by Carlo Nason, AV Mazzega, Italy 1970s
Opaline half white glass and orange glass. Chromed aluminum. Two bulbs, one lights the white sph...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Artemide E-light red Y2K style design
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Desk lamp with color half transparent body. It was released in late 90s by Artemide. It's obvious that it was influenced from first generation iMac released in 1997. Color is red. I...
Category
1990s Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Space Age Chrome and Murano Glass Flowers Sputnik Lamp, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional.
Eight E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V.
Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Small Space Age Red Table Lamp, Italy 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Cute little baby lamp. Good condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Enamel
Opal Glass Model GEA Large Single Sconce by Florian Schulz, 1980s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass 'Model GEA' Large Single Sconce by Florian Schulz, 1980s Germany
Very rare wall light
Hollywood regency
Very elegant and Minimalist...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pop Art Orange Plastic Polyester Ufo Design Lovely Table Lamp, 1970s, Italy
By Arteluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pop art orange plastic polyester UFO design lovely table lamp, 1970s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suita...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1960s by Lino Tagliapietra Design Glass Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Murano glass shade and chrome metal base
Perfect working order
Perfect condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Space Age Papillona Floor Lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern floor lamp by the Italian manufacturer Flos after a design by Afra & Tobia Scarpa from the 70s.
This design convinces with its imposing height of almost 2m. The filigree ...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Orange Metal 10 Socket Tubes Exclusive Large Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Orange metal 10 socket tubes exclusive large pair of sconces, 1970s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist sconces
Lamps are in very good condition.
These lamps works with 10xE1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Classic 1970s Double Eye-Ball Chrome Floor Lamp by Lite Beams, After Sonneman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1970s Space Age double eye-ball chrome floor lamp by LITE BEAMS, very reminiscent of the classic lighting designs by Robert Sonneman, Larger chrome sphere up light, smaller s...
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1970s North American Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Space Age Wall Sconce Green Light Fixture Anvia Wall Lamp, 1970s
By Anvia
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Green Anvia swivel wall lamp by Jan Hoogervorst. The lamp with bucket shade is incredibly flexible. The piece can move left and right from the wall bracket position. Also the swivel ...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Tall Organ Modular Tube Metal Chrome Floor Lamp by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Tall large Organ orgue metal chrome tube floor lamp, the tube are modular rotating adjustable and change the design. Famous manufacture like Lum...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Italian Space Age Table Lamp from Targetti
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age table lamps from the Italian manufacturer Targetti.
This small luminaire acts like a small character. It consists almost completely from the reflector screen consisti...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age floor lamp in a dark red shade.
The head of the luminaire is designed to be movable via a swan neck. The contrast between the black tube element with the ribbed structure ...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Cascade Chandelier in Chrome, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Herentals, BE
Cascade pendant with 3 chrome globes 1970s.
The cascade pendant has 3 chrome globes with a black detail around and a chorme ceiling plate.
The height of the 3 globes can be adjuste...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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
Set of 2 Ceramic Space Age Hustadt Leuchten Wall Lamps, Sconces, Germany 1960s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of 2 unused ceramic wall lamps manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten, Germany 1960s
These two lamps were stored for many years and have never been installed and used.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Stilux Milano, Italy, circa 1970
By Stilux
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Centruy Modern chandelier consisting of 3 pendant lights in the shape of oversized light bulbs, manufactured by Stilux Milano in Italy ca. 197...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
1970s German Hustadt Leuchten Four Glass Torch & Brushed Chrome Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
1970s German Hudstadt-Leuchten four glass torch and chrome hanging ceiling lights. The original maker's label is still present within the wooden ceiling fixture which each light is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Wire
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
Space Age Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern four-light chandelier in chrome and Murano clear and amber blown glass designed by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Domed Brushed Steel, Chrome Table Lamp in the Style of Laurel Lamp Co
Located in Lomita, CA
This lamp is special, and it is has a sleek futuristic look and brushed steel or chrome exterior. The lamp silhouette is striking with the wide dome and spherical stand. The double chains control dual sockets which allow for focused lighting.
This is possibly by Laurel Lamp Co., of Newark, NJ, circa 1950-70. It invokes mid century and space age design.
The flaring body and circular foot rest on a glass or plexiglas base. This lamp has a space age feel and is a cut above...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel
Large 1960s Space Age Kaiser brass ceiling lamp with 12 white glass balls
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large original 60s Kaiser brass ceiling lamp with 12 large glass balls.
Great sixties Space Age Design. Twelve E14 sockets for a maximum of 40W each for glare-free light.
V...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Sölken Leuchten Space Age Arc Floor Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age arc floor lamp with mushroom shade by the German Sölken Leuchten. The white shade produces a warm and delicate glow....
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Space Age Hebi Table Lampy by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce, 1970s
By Isao Hosoe
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Incredibly flexible Hebi 'snake' desk lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce. The white snake arm can be positioned in any way desirable. The lamp is made out of metal and plastic (the ...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
5 Ivory Plastic 1969 Cnosso Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Mangiarotti for Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 5 plastic ceiling or wall lamps designed in 1969 by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by Artemide. The lamps can be combined to form a light panel of various shapes or placed separately. Originally the plastic was white in color, but due to time and use it has now turned yellow. Very good condition. Each lamp is equipped with 2 E27 lamp holders. Name of the manufacturer and of the designer...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Huge Sputnik Chandelier Flush Mount with Bubble Glass Globes Germany, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Huge Sputnik chandelier with six large blown bubble glass globes.
Germany, 1960s
Lamp sockets: 6x E27 (US E26)
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Modernist Space Age Bubble Glass Flush Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very impressive Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1970s.
Exceptional design and very high-quality workmanship.
The lamp is a highlight for every room.
A particularly sparkling light i...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Table Lamp "Spiral" by Angelo Mangiarotti of Chrome Steel, 1970s
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing the Fabulous “Spirale” table lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy circa 1970, now available for sale. This stunning piece was manufactured in Italy by an unknown maker and features a chromed steel spring with a hidden and integrated switch inside the base. The lamp takes one E27 standard screw bulb to illuminate and comes with a silver mirrored bulb, making it a perfect match. The lamp is in fine working order and ready to use, with perfect wiring, plug, and switch. We have also included a video where you can see the lamp being turned on and off. It stays in good original vintage condition, partly with minor patina and rust to metal. Measuring 29 cm / 11.42 inches tall and 17.5 cm / 6.89 inches in diameter, this rare and cool table lamp...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Plastic Ceiling Wall Lamp Atlas 24 by Woja, the Netherlands 1960-1970
By Woja
Located in Herentals, BE
Rare purple plastic ceiling wall lamp kit from Woja with original box.
The lamp comes from an old store stock and was unused, it was taken out of the box and...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Vintage 1970s yellow table lamp Martinelli design
Located in None, IT
Three-light table lamp with white metal body and yellow shade, Martinelli design, 1970s.
CONDITION: In good condition, working, shows signs of wear given by time.
DIMENSIONS: Heigh...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1960s Italian Wall Lamps Space Age Design Pair of Sculpture Sconces
Located in Brescia, IT
Steel sconces
5 light bulbs for each lamp.
Excellent condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel
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
1970 Italy White iGuzzini Lucite Space Age Wall Sconces by Guzzini, Set of 2
By iGuzzini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of space age wall lights with white plastic lampshades mounted with chromed metal buttons. Designed and manufactured by iGuzzini, Italy in the 1970s.
Measures: diamete...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1970s Space Age Set of Four Large Chromed Steel Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Four chromed steel wall lights made in Italy in the 1970s, good conditions overall, work with 110-240 volts and need four regular bulbs each one.
This set of four wall sconces from t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Beautiful large 1960s large chrome metal and glass disc ceiling chandelier
Located in München, DE
Beautiful very large original 1960s large ceiling chromed chandelier with lots of grey smoked glass discs.
Great Space Age design. Made in Germany.
Very high quality lamp for a great...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Egon Hillebrand Chrome goose neck table lamp 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Table lamp ,Chrome . goose neck . 1970s Egon Hillebrand
rare model . good condition .
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
MCM Pendant, Relief Glass and Chrome, Belgium, 1960
Located in Herentals, BE
Pendant of thick, transparent relief glass with turtle motif. The suspension system is made of chrome-plated metal, as is the ceiling cap with suspension hook...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1970s Reggiani Space Age Wood and Steel Italian Chandelier
By Reggiani
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing chromed steel and wood six lights chandelier designed and manufactured in Italy by Reggiani in the Seventies. It's in working order, it works both 110-240 volts and needs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel
Mannequin Lamp by Mike Serra
Located in Stamford, US
Designer, Mike Ruiz Serra was inspired by Giorgio Morandi’s ghostly paintings of mannequin busts while creating this sculptural lamp. Crafted using the ancient technique of sand cast...
Category
2010s American Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
1960's, Space Age Red Floor Lamp, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Space Age floor lamp from Germany. The height and direction of the light can be easily adjusted. Bulb: 1 x E25-E27.
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
"Nizwa" Black Floor Lamp
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nizwa black clay floor lamp resting on a circular bronze base. Barracuda edition, made in Portugal.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Large 1970s German Peill & Putzler Domed Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
A large Mid Century Modern 1970s German Peill & Putzler domed frosted glass ceiling flush mount ceiling light. The frosted cloud-like white swirls around the grey tinted glass are s...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no35)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:35)
This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czecho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Beautiful large 1960s table or floor lamp with a large glass ball from Sölken
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large 1960s heavy metal table or floor lamp in brass color.
The manufacturer is Sölken Leuchten. Made in Germany.
White frosted glass lampshade. Makes a very nice soft ligh...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no28)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:28)
This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czecho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Cascading Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive cascade lamp from the 1970s.
Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher for every room.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
Very high qua...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1960s Space Age Opalescent Murano Glass and Chromed Metal Pendant by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish pendant designed and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties by Mazzega, chromed metal and white and opalescent murano glass are in perfect conditions, it works 110-240 volts ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Dania Table Lamp by Dario Tognon and Studio Celli for Artemide
By Dario Tognon
Located in CABA, AR
Introduce a piece of design history into your home with the Dania Table Lamp, a stunning creation by Dario Tognon and Studio Celli for the iconic Italian lighting brand Artemide. Rel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
1970s Space Age Italian Desk Lamp in the Style of Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish Mid-Century Modern metal table lamp designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies. It's in good conditions, original patina gi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian 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
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.