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
Large space age floor lamp by Glashutte Limburg, Germany 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Space age floor lamp. It has a chromed metal base with a large opaline glass globe made by Glashütte Limburg in the 1960s. The globe measures a whopping 45cm in diameter. The total h...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Enrico Tronconi floor lamp Italy 1960
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful and stylish floor lamp The base and the chromed metal base hosts a height adjustable reflector composed of two aluminum discs, including a white lacquered.Diffuse and gent...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Paire de lampes boule en inox chromé Francaise Space Age Vintage
By RAAK
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Duo de lampes boule en inox chromées, à poser dans votre chambre ou le salon. L'inox étant un matériaux plus qualitatif que l'aluminium.
Elles sont présentées avec une ampoule coule...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
A Large Lucite SPACE-AGE Ceiling Fixture LAMP by GUZZINI, Italy 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular "Raise & Lower" pendant light, Post-Modernist, Memphis, Space-Age, with 4 arms of chrome metal lights suspended around a central axis with handle loop, all under a half...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Lakro Amstelveen Pendant Lamp - Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Orange mid century pendant lamp by Lakro Amstelveen. The lamp is made out of steel and has an orange lacquer from the inside. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb. Pleas...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp Chrome Blown Glass by Reggiani, Italy, 1970
By Reggiani
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spiral floor lamp by the Reggiani manufactured, circa 1970. Stainless steel with hand blown Murano glass sphere.
A statement piece!
In very good condition. Cleaned well wired and r...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
White Space Age Light Fixture Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very large space age pendant light with white acrylic glass mushroom shade. The lamp requires one E27/67 (standard) lightbulb.
Additional information:
Materials: Metal, plastic
Peri...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Orange 'Bug Eye' Massive Pendant Lamp by Luigi Colani, 1970s
By Luigi Colani
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Iconic orange bug eye pendant lamp by Massive, often attributed to Luigi Colani.The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulbs.
Additional information:
Materials: Metal, plastic
Period: 19...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Yellow Herda Space Age Eyeball Table Lamp, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Yellow eyeball space age table lamp by the Dutch brand Herda. The yellow metal shade can be positioned in any way desirable and move up and down the base. The lamp requires an E27 li...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Medusa table Lamp by Olaf von Bohr
Located in Brussels, BE
Olaf von Bohr table lamp designed in 1968.
"Medusa" model with a spiral body composed of white lacquered metal strips on a black lacquered metal base.
Some very slight enamel chips
...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
White Space Age Table Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade by Woja Holland, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
One of a kind large space age table lamp by with opaline glass shade by Woja Holland. The lamp has a metal base with white lacquer. The milk glass shade produces a magnificent light....
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Red Space Age Pendant Lamp White Acrylic Glass Shade Mid Century Hanging Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Extremely rare space age pendant lamp with white acrylic glass shade and red, wooden elements. The white-red combinations give the lamp its unique feel. The height of the lamp can be...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Space Age Pendant Lamp by Herda, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very special space age pendant by the Dutch brand Herda. The lamp consists of an acryllic orange/brown/copper coloured outer shade and a white inner shade. The lamp requires one E2...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sconces Eyes Ball Metal Chrome by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of wall lights lamps sconces eyes ball articulated arms, metal chrome by Reggiani. Original stamp of the manufacture. Famous design like Sciolari, Willy Rizzo, Targetti, Lumica
...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mushroom Table Lamp by Dijkstra Space Age Desk Light, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White mushroom table lamp by the Dutch brand Dijkstra. The white acrylic glass shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb and currently h...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Space Age Rounded Plexiglass Wall Sconce / Perspex Wall Lamp by Herda, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Unique space age perspex wall lamp by Herda. The layered plexiglass, rounded discs create an astonishing light effect. The lamp has a few ornamental chrome nuts. The lamp requires on...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
A Pair of SPACE-AGE WALL APPLIQUES SCONCES by PIERRE FOLIE, France 1970
By Pierre Folie
Located in PARIS, FR
A large PAIR of "Hydra" wall lights with 2 arms of light each, Post-Modernist, Pop, Space-Age, circular wall bases in chromed metal, 2 flexible chrome arms and 2 screw bulbs per wall...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Lakro Amstelveen Space Age UFO Floor Lamp with Eyeball Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage Lakro Amstelveen space age floor lamp with UFO-shaped shade. On the side the lamp has a small eyeball light. The lamp is made out of metal and aluminium, combining colours of...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
A Pair of SPACE-AGE WALL APPLIQUES SCONCES by GUZZINI, Italy 1970
By Guzzini
Located in PARIS, FR
A fairly large pair of Post-Modernist, Seventies, Space-Age wall lights, in folded metal chrome on the outside, pearl white on the inside, by Guzzini, Italy 1970.
DIMENSIONS: 30 x 2...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Space Age Gallery Spot for Wall or Ceiling by Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic lamp for wall or ceiling mounting from the 1970s.
The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design.
The large yellow-orange lamp head is i...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
A Space-Age "CUFFIA" FLOOR LAMP by FRANCESCO BUZZI for BIEFFEPLAST, Italy 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An early Post-Modern Space-Age "Cuffia Floor Lamp, also called "Tenaglia", in a rough and early matte black finish version giving this piece a true modernist feel, created by Frances...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Satellite Sputnik Chandelier Metal Chrome Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Astro satellite sputnik chandelier ceiling pendant light lightning lamp in chrome metal, six-point of light around the central sphere, design attributed to the editor manufacturer Re...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Dijkstra Table Lamp Vintage Mushroom Desk Lamp White Space Age Light, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White Dijkstra table lamp with big mushroom shade. The white acrylic glass shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb and currently has a...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Space Age Swing-Arm Wall Lamp with Orange Flower Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age swing-arm wall lamp with orange flower shade. The swing arm allows you to adjust the length of the lamp. Also the position of the shade can be adjusted. The lamp requires a...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Dijkstra Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
An oft sought-after mushroom table lamp by Dijkstra. The mocca-colored mushroom shade produces a warm, cosy light. The shade can be easily moved up and down the base. The lamp requir...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s German Space-Age Illuminated Orange Glass Table Lamp inc Original Shade
Located in London, GB
1970s German space-age and futuristic illuminated orange glass table lamp. The illuminated orange base with feature brass fittings requires a single E14 screw-in bulb inside. This ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wire
1970's Task Lamp
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1970s table lamp with large plastic shade and black painted metal base.
Wire, switch and plug still original.
Fits an E27 bulb
Category
1970s Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century White Ceramic Space Age Floor Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare white ceramic space age floor or table lamp by Doria Leuchten with opaline glass shades and ceramic base. The opaline glass shades lies separately on top of the base. The c...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Herda Mushroom Floor Lamp Space Age Guzzini Style Standing Light, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A beautiful mushroom floorlamp by Herda. The mushroom spots can be turned in any direction and move up and down the base. The floorswitch allows you to switch on the lights simultane...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Space Age Anvia Mushroom Arc Wall Lamp, 1970s
By Anvia
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare white Anvia arc wall lamp with mushroom shade. The shade can be turned in any direction desirable. It's position from the arc can also be adjusted. The lamp requires a E27/26 (s...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Space Age Beige Mushroom Sconce Wall Lamp by Herda, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age mushroom wall lamp by Herda. The small arm of the shade can be turned in different directions. The lamp requires one E27 lightbulb and currently has an EU-plug.
Additional...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Mid Century Red Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age floor lamp in red colour. The metal shades can be turned in any way desirable and moved up and down the base. The lights can switched on separately or simultane...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Sputnik Ceiling Lamp Dandelion from Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Sputnik ceiling lamp by Sciolary - 1970s.
The striking design of this ceiling lamp consists of delicate chrome leaves that radiate from the central core. The arrangement is reminisc...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Space Age Floor or Table Lamp with Glass Shade, Retro 60s, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age floor or (huge) table lamp by Woja Holland. The lamp has a white metal base and an opaline glass shade. The lamp requires one E27 lightbulb and currently has an E...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
glass ice cube desk lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
desk lamp ice glass by Peill & Putzler, 1970s.
The designer lamp is a real classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp from Peill & Putzler is made of high-quality glass in the shape of ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Kazuo Motozawa Saturno chrom Pendant Light for Staff, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light
The "Saturno" hanging lamp from STAFF Leuchten is an impressive designer piece designed by Kazuo Motozawa. With its size, this chrome-plated han...
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Stone Rock Table/Floor Lamp "Dora" by Andre Cazenave for Atelier A, France 1970s
Located in München, BY
Iconic "Dora" rock lamp designed by Andre Cazenave (1928-2003) for Atelier A in France, in the 1970s. Marked on the base with the original paper sign.
Naturally shaped rock mood lam...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Anvia Mushroom Wall Lamp Space Age Arc Wall Light White Sconce, 1970s
By Anvia
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Anvia mushroom arc wall lamp with withe frame and shade. The acrylic glass shade produces a warm light and can be turned in any direction desirable. The shade can move inside and out...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Red Mid Century Desk Lamp Swing Arm Table Lamp- Chrome Space Age Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red mid century desk lamp with adjustable swing arm. The arm can be fixated in any way desirable. The lamp is made out of metal and has...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
60s Temde Space Age pendant lamp with teak plywood and a sperical lampshade
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and very well preserved vintage ceiling lamp by Temde, an original from the 1960s.
Typical high-quality Space Age design from that time. The lamp consists of a large beige ...
Category
1960s European Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Teak, Plywood
Anvia Orange Mid Century Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Anvia
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century orange Anvia floor lamp with two adjustable shades. The two orange spots can be moved up and down the base and adjusted in any direction desirable. The lamp requires two ...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
System X pendant lamp Ross Lovegrove Y2K style design space age
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
System X pendant lamp designed by Ross Lovegrove for Yamagiwa. It's in the taste of Y2K futuristic style, Neo space age era.
X shaped plastic body has LED inside, and be illuminated...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel
Dijkstra Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age mushroom pendant lamp by Dijkstra. The mushroom shade is made out of thick acrylic glass and produces a disco-like effect The inner shade is made from aluminium. The lamp r...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Dijkstra Pendant Light Retro Space Age Lamp Mid Century Modern, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful space age pendant by Dijkstra in beige/mocca colour and aluminium/metal frame. The shade produces a magnificent glow, reflecting nicely on the chrome arc underneath the sha...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Space Age Wall lights by OMA Italy
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Pair of large wall lamps built by OMA Italia in the 1960s, inspired by the famous Flos light ball lamps invented by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni.
These two rare lamps are hand...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Double Arc Space Age Mushroom Floor Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Unique space age mushroom floor lamp by Dijkstra with two chrome arms. The mushroom spots can turned in any direction desirable. Also the chrome arms can be moved up and down the sta...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Space Age Pendant Lamp "4th Floor" Paul De Haan Jolina Atomic Orange 1990's NL
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing Jolina Lighting's iconic Pendant Lamp Model '4th-floor lamp' by Paul De Haan—a true space age piece from the dynamic 1990s era. With its atomic shape and distinctive form...
Category
1990s Dutch Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Metal
UFO Space Age Lamps - Flying Saucer 1970s Table Lights Italy, Set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the space age with this authentic Italian 1970s UFO lamp, meticulously crafted to evoke the iconic shape of flying saucers. Settle into the retro-futuristic ambiance as the...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Fat Lava Brown Ceramic Wall Lights, Hustadt Keramik, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s.
Measurements:
Width: 8.26 in (21 cm)
Heigth: 7.87 in (20 cm)
Depth: 4.72...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
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
Italian space age White metal Table lamp Atollo by Magistretti for Oluce, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age White metal Table lamp Atollo by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, 1970s
Table lamp mod. Atollo, entirely in white painted metal...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
German space age Opaline glass and metal table lamp Bulb by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in MIlano, IT
German space age Opaline glass and metal table lamp Bulb by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Table lamp mod. Bulb with opaline glass bulb-shaped diffuser. The chromed metal base is cylindrical in ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
A SPACE-AGE SEVENTIES POST-MODERN TABLE LAMP by TRONCONI, Italy 1970
By Tronconi
Located in PARIS, FR
Arabe
Texte source
Une élégante et imposante lampe de table, Moderniste, Bauhaus Constructiviste, Space-Age, en métal laqué blanc écru, attribuée à Tronconi, Italie 1970.
Une belle...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Dijkstra Mushroom Swing Arm Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
One of Dijkstra's most famous models, this classy mushroom floor lamp with its turnable arms. The beige shades have a shiny lacquer and produce a very warm light. The shade themselve...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair Green Square Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Green square-shaped ceramic wall lights/flush mounts in Fat Lava style.
Manufactured by in Germany in the 1970s. The base of the light is square and there is a beautiful ce...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Mod Space Age Flex Arm Desk Lamp
By Lightolier, Fagerhult
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Post Modern, Space Age flex arm desk lamp with orb form hood shade. The lamp is in a tan color, with a black collar coil arm which allows for an infinite number of positions, ...
Category
Late 20th Century American 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.
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