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
Space Age Metal Pendant by LUDIB Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Grey metal ring pendant with brass perforated strip by LUDIB Bratislava, Czechoslovakia 1960's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Kundalini Hopf Atomium Wall Sconce
By Kundalini
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Atomium wall
The design explores the structure of matter and translates the atom into an astonishing luminous body. A decorative and functional object that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of White Opaline Glass Shades & Brass Frame 1970s Flush Mount Lamps
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 2 ceiling lamps produced in 1970s in opaline glass and brass structure. Very good vintage condition: normal brass oxidation patina. Each ...
Category
1970s Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Blue Pop Art Wall Hanging with Light by Capelli, 1974, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Blue Pop Art Wall Hanging with Light by Capelli, 1974, Italy
Very heavy wall art, wall decoration.
The woman drawing made of enamel.
These lamps...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pair of Valenti Luce Pistillino Wall Lights, Italy, 1970
By Valenti Luce
Located in Rijssen, NL
Hard to find out-of-production collectible Pistillino lamp with gold brushed finish. The Pistillino lamp is widely recognized as one of the most beauti...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Gold
1970s Space Age Chromed Steel and Brown Murano Glass Chandelier by Mazzega
By AVMazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A big chromed steel and murano glass chandelier designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies by Mazzega. It works 110-240 volts and need 6 regular bulbs
The Chandelier by Maz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970s Space Age Italian Desk Lamp by Targetti Sankey
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A space age table lamp designed and manufactured in Italy by Targetti Sankey, It works both 110 and 220 Volts and needs a regular E27 bulb.
Crafted during the space age era, this des...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Space Age Sputnik Ceiling Lamp
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Early Sputnik ceiling lamp form Germany in very nice original condition.
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Nickel
Glass Pair of Wall Lamps by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glass pair of wall lamps by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany.
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps.
Lamps are in very good condition.
These lamps works with E14 standard ligh...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Small Adjustable Space Age Plastic Table Lamp, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage table lamp made of plastic. The red part can be rotated to regulate the strength of the light.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Chrome Plated & Tobacco Metal 333 DIM Floor Lamp by Magistretti for Oluce, 1975
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This halogen 333 "DIM" floor lamp was dasigned by Vico Magistretti in the 1975 for Oluce. This is a pretty rare version in a light brown finishing. The chrome plated stem hold an adj...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
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...
Category
Late 20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Big Mid Century Space Age Floor Lamp "Rocket" Czechoslovakia / 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s
- Czechoslovakia
- good original condition
jr.
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Sputnik Three Glass Shade Floor Lamp, Mid-Century
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very rare sputnik floorlamp with three glass shades. The precise brand of the lamps is unknown to us. The shades produce a magnificent, classic li...
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Yellow-Grey Arc Shaped Large Office Clamp Desk Lamp by Targetti, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Yellow-grey arc shaped large office clamp desk lamp by Targetti, 1970s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lights
Adjustable head
Lamps are in very good condition.
Switch...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Nickeled Brass & White Plastic 4005 Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni for Kartell, 59
Located in Varese, Lombardia
White methacrylate double shades with nickel plated brass finishes.
Original working wiring with 1 E27 lamp socket.
Overall very good condition: the upper crown element is missing.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Space Age Chandelier Sputnik by Elektroinstala Decin, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition
Measures: 5 x 60 W, E27
Two pieces available.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel
Six Mid-Century Modern "Patchwork" Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
By Toni Zuccheri, 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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Big West Germany Ceramic Table Lamp with Glass Shade
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very big, brown west germany table lamp (and 'bowl') with a big opaline glass shade. The glass shade connects to the ceramic base with three ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass, Ceramic
Italian Space-age White Acrylic Pendant Lamp
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Takes one standard E27/E26 light bulb (not included). Total height of the lamp is adjustable, length of the cable is 140cm and can be shortened to your preference. Free shipping to a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Chrome Metal Ball Lamp by Robert Sonneman. 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Tall table lamp chrome ball black wood lacquered base by Robert Sonneman. Wired for US. famous design like Sciolari, Reggiani, Luci, Lumi.
Category
1970s American Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Danish Solar Minisol Pendant Lamp by K. Kewo, 1970s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
This beautiful Space Age Solar Minisol pendant lamp in a striking bright orange color will be a real eye-catcher at home.
Designed by K. Kewo for Nordisk Solar in the 1970s. The l...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Pyramid Design Opal Glass & Gold Metal Flush Mount by Limburg, 1970s Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pyramid Design Opal Glass and Gold Metal Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1970s, Germany
Sculptural very elegant rare design ceiling lamp.
It is very ideal and suitable fo...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Doria Leuchten Glass Pendant, Mid-Century Modern
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare glass pendant the German Doria Leuchten. The hand-made glass is beautifully shaped with a bulb-movement underneath. The lamp may look dirty on the pictures, but these are r...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Vintage GEPO Space Age Table Lamp in White Acrylic Shade and Chrome, Mid Century
By Gino Sarfatti, Gepo
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age GEPO table lamp with white acryllic shade. The shade can be easily moved up and down the base. The lamp requires two E27 lightbulbs and currently has a EU-plug.
...
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Two Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers, in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large multi-tiered " Cascade " chandelier in hand blown Murano glass in the style of Mazzega and La Murrina, made in Murano, Italy, circa 1970s.
Comprised of 49 pieces in clear Mura...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
3 Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces by Venini, circa 1960
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
3 Mid-Century Modern Murano glass sconces manufctured by Venini, circa 1960, in clear and amber thick Murano glass slabs.
Metal hardware lacquered white.
It is shown with warm and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large Sputnik Flush Mount or Wall Light by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Organic sputnik golden space age wall sconces or flush mounts designed by Cosack Bros. Sconces illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Each light is made of large g...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sputnik chandelier 1970s by Massive Belgium
Located in Herentals, BE
This chromed chandelier, manufactured by Massive in Belgium in the 70s has 7 spheres of transparent, air bubbles glass.
The height of the chandelier is 87 cm and he has a circumferen...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1970s Space Age Gray Plexiglass And Chromed Metal Italian Pendant
By Reggiani
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish space age pendant designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies. Plexiglass and chromed steel are in original conditions. it has normal signs considering use and age....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Pair of Chrome Sconces or Ceiling Lamps by Reggiani, 1970s, Italy
By Reggiani
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Space Age pair of chrome sconces or ceiling lamps by Reggiani, 1970s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lights
Lamps are in very...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Bubble Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional.
Five E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V.
Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1970s Icon of Space Age the Boomerang Spanish Table Lamp by Fase
By Fase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Stylish turnable desk table lamp made in Spain by Fase. It was used in many space movies of the period (space 1999, Star Trek). It works 110-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1970s Space Age Italian Chromed Steel and Glass Table Lamp by Oscar Torlasco
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing space age table lamp manufactured in Italy in the Seventies, chromed steel it's in very good condition as the optical glasses, this table lamp it has been designed by Osca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Petite 12-Light Sputnik Brass Chandelier, circa 1960’s
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mid-century space age design petite Sputnick 12-light brass chandelier with canopy. The first satellite that ever orbited the earth was the Soviet Union's Sputnik satellite, l...
Category
1960s American Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
German Vintage Brass and Glass Sputnik Flushmount Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful six-arm matte glass and brass bubble Sputnik chandelier.
Germany, 1960s.
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
RAAK Amsterdam Model "Cobra" D-2139
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
Very rare Raak Cobra floor lamp model D-2139.00 with the original mirror light bulb. It was designed by the Raak design team in 1972. A hose that coils in ...
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
White Plastic & Painted Metal 1970s "Montparnasse" Sconces by S. Asti for Candle
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
2-piece molded diffuser in opal acrylic material. Painted metal structure. Nickel-plated metal stop.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Sheet Metal
1 of 15 XL Staff Pendant Lamp Model P117 by Rolf Krüger, 1970s
By Rolf Krüger
Located in Berlin, BE
1 of 15 XL Staff pendant lamp Model P117 by Rolf Krüger, 1970s. Classic Space Age design, Model P117. Diameter is 33cm, the total height 120cm. Good condit...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Space Age Table Lamp Aluminor France 1990s
By Aluminor
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful table lamp was produced in France for Aluminor during the 1990s. With its cone formed base and mushroom rounded shade it’s a futuristic designed piece that will give t...
Category
1990s French Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Yellow Glass & Red Metal Iconic Model Pop Art Table Lamp, 1970s, Italy
By Tronconi
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Yellow glass & red metal iconic Model Pop Art table lamp, 1970s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 3 x E...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
4 Amorphous Glass & Orange Metal Chandelier by Moderne Leuchten, 1970s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
4 amorphous glass & orange metal chandelier by Moderne Leuchten, 1970s Germany
Very beautiful and rare design pendant lamp.
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Plexiglass Mushroom Table Lamp by Groupe Habitat, France, c.1970
Located in Surbiton, GB
Large Space Age table lamp produced by Groupe Habitat, France, c.1970. Formed from a large plexiglass dome shade on a lacquered aluminium base.
Dimensions (cm, approx):
Height: ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Italian 12 Lights 1970s Chandelier in Faceted Glass and Chromed Plated Metal
By Reggiani
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful chandelier is made of a Chrome plated metal structure equipped with 12 lamps (sockets E14) and is covered by 36 faceted glass shades distributed on 3 levels.
Very goo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Space Age White Vintage Plastic Bibendum Michelin Advertising Sign 1960s France
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage white Bibendum Michelin advertising sign from plastic 1960s France. The Michelin man lamp was made of white plastic and shows a yellow ribbon across its body with the black emblem Michelin.
The Bibendum Michelin lamp was the mascot for many trucks.
The ad sign...
Category
1960s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
A Rare 1970s Space Age B2 Table Lamp Designed by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Gaetano Sciolari B2 table lamp, it's made in Italy by Sciolari Rome in the 1970s, metal and blue round glass spheres are in good conditions, totally rewired electrical parts, it wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Brass Square Design 4 Head Ceiling Lamp by Cosack, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass square design 4 head ceiling lamp by Cosack, 1970s, Germany.
Designed and manufactured for Gebrüder Cosack.
Rare Minimalist design flushmount or wall lamp
Original label...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian Space Age Plexiglass Wall lamp Montparnasse by Asti for Candle, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age Plexiglass Wall lamp Montparnasse by Sergio Asti for Candle, 1970s
Pair of applique or wall lamps mod. Montparnasse with diffuser formed by a double curved plexigla...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
VeArt Italy Artemide Floor Lamp Design by Jeannot Cerutti
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Afna 'floor lamp by VeArt ARtemide.
Design in Italy made in the 20th century.
A design by Jeannot Cerutti.
The shade is made of white frosted glass.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian Space Age Cubic Opaline Glass Lamp by Giorgio De Ferrari for VeArt 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age cubic opaline glass and metal floor or table lamp by Giorgio De Ferrari for VeArt, 1970s.
Cubic-shaped floor or table lamp with rounded corners, in opaline glass w...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Space Age Chrome Sputnik Chandelier, Pendant Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A magnificent Italian space-age chrome sputnik chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, chrome brass, 11 lights E14 format. From the Space Age period of the 1970s, this piece has a profound d...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage German Orange Space Age Lamp by Alfred Kalthoff for Staff
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Very rare UFO lamp from the company Staff - Germany.
Design by Alfred Kalthoff for Staff
Metal lamp with chrome rings
1970s - Germany
Dimensions:
Up to 120 cm length
Material...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Kundalini Neill Clover White Led Suspension
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Clover
The open, enveloping, intriguing three-dimensional structure is reminiscent of the natural design of a clover. Almost a sculpture, with large dimensions yet extreme lightne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Set Dijkstra Wall or Ceiling Lights 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of ceiling or wall lamps. Aluminum fixture. One large E27
bulb. Smoked glass dome. Two sizes large one diameter 35 cm
Small one 28 cm Ho...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Smoked Glass
Vintage Snake Lamp in the Style of Isao Hosoe
By Isao Hosoe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage articulating lamp in the style of Isao Hosoe in white.
Category
1970s Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel
Yellow Danish Table or Pendant Lamp by Bent Karlby for ASK Belysninger, 1970s
By Bent Karlby
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This is a dual colored hybrid table or pendant light designed by the Danish designer Bent Karlby in the late 1960s. It is made from yellow and white acrylic and was manufactured by A...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Mid-Century Chandelier, Chrome and Glass, Belgium, 1960
Located in Herentals, BE
3-Armed chandelier with a chromed metal frame and glass chalices with a beautiful graphic motif.
3 x E27 socket. The chandelier is equipped with a chrome ceiling cap and suspension ...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Pendant Chandelier 1970s Space Age Atom Lamp Chrome, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
1970s Vintage Pendant Chandelier - Space Age UFO Atom Lamp in Chrome
Introducing a captivating vintage pendant chandelier that perfectly encapsulates the ae...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
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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