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
Pair of Space Age 'Rockets' Table Lamps, 1970s, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two mid century table or bedside lamps made of plastic and wood. Produced in Germany in the 1970's. Original, fully functional wiring. Bulbs: 2 x 1 E14. US adapter included.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Italian Space Age Ball Pendant Lamp Attributed to Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian space-age ball pendant lamp in smoked glass with a touch of orange, attributed to Mezzega, from the 1970s.
The structure and the pendant chain are in chromium steel. The blow...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
UFO Abduction by Sam Rush, A handmade desk lamp in homage to 1950's Sci-Fi
By Sam Rush
Located in Bristol, GB
This playful desk light is in appreciation of 1950's Sci-fi movies.
Newer additions can include a hexagonal stop sign... and with our love of all things American, which includes jus...
Category
2010s English Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid Century Guzzini Space Age Floor Lamp with White Acrylic Shade, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White Guzzini space age floor lamp with white acrylic shade. This iconic lamp creates a beautifully white glow and has an elegant chrome base. The lamp is marked 'Harvey Guzzini' on ...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pendant Stem Lamp with 5 Globes Massive Belgium 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
From the range by the Massive Company, this center-light features 5 lamps on a central chromed stem. Each lamp has a fitting on a plate, and each holds a round shade of clear glass ...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
B-1224 raindrop glass pendant lamp by Raak, Netherlands 1970s
By RAAK
Located in ECHT, NL
Model B-1224. Made by Raak in the 1970s. Glass globe with raindrop like inclosures in the glass. Chromed metal gallery.
This is the 25cm ø version.
Suitable for both European and US...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no26)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:26)
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
Beautiful Original 1960s Square Illuminated Limburg Crystal Glass Mirror
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1960s illuminated quadratic Limburg crystal glass mirror.
Very high quality workmanship in very good condition. Creates a very beau...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Large Sputnik Flush Mount or Wall Sconce by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Vintage Sputnik lamp from the 1970s manufactured by Cosack, Germany, 1970s.
This lamp can be used as a ceiling lamp, or as a wall lamp.
Wonderful Murano glass shape.
Sockets: 1 x E27...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Spanish Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture or Wall Sconce in Wro
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of ceiling or wall sconce with mid-century Spanish sunrays. Brass flush mount with variegated gold metal frame. Sun blast. Measurements: 17 cms deep. This piece can be placed as...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Elegant 1960s Chrome Ceiling Lamp with 6 Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This piece is a chrome 6-arm orbital lamp with white opaline glass beads from the 1960s. It has an E14 socket.
Very elegant and decorative.
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Sconce by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano, Italy, circa 1968
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconce or flush mount made in clear and blue Murano glass and a chromed metal body , manufactured in the island of Murano in Italy, circa 1970
Design attributed to Carlo N...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Italian Space Age Pendant Lamp in Metal with Glass Spheres, 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Fantastic and rare "Space Age" hanging lamp from Italy's 1980's in shiny red-orange metal with glass spheres of different sizes attached inside the lamp's dome.
Reminds to a big wond...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Petite Desk Lamp Multidirectional Space Age Era
Located in San Diego, CA
Really cool multidirectional desk table lamp, circa 1970s made in Japan chrome arm with plastic base and enameled aluminum shade.
Category
20th Century Japanese Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
GLASHÜTTE LIMBURG Five Opal Glass & Brass Pendant Lights, 1970s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Set of five elegant Space Age pendant lamps manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. The lamp is made of polished brass with a mouth-blown opaline glass lamp shade that provides...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful lamp from the Space Age era in the shape of a cone.
The Murano glass shade is manufactured in white, blue and clear.
The metal base is lacquered in white and blue.
Lamp ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Space Age Pendant Light by Sothis in Opalescent Murano Glass
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Space Age chandelier in Murano glass, designed by Sothis, holds one light, the glass has a blue opaline shade that can vary depending ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no22)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:22)
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
Space Age Sphere Chandelier ITSO Mazzega in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in cream and orange mottled hand blown Murano glass, in the style of Mazzega, circa 1970.
This sphere is 41 cm in Diameter.
It has its original...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Space Age Vintage Aluminum Plastic Ufo like Chandelier Pendant 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage chandelier or pendant ufo like from aluminum and plastic 1960s Scandinavia.
A gorgeous circular like chandelier made from aluminum and plastic lamellas with three E...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Space Age Table Lamps from Pokrok Zilina, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
These space-age table lamps were produced in the 1970s in Czechoslovakia by Pokrok Zilina.
Lamps are fully functional, require E14 bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Italian Two Clear Glass Shelf Chromed Metal Floor Lamp Angled Shade
Located in London, GB
1970s Italian polished chrome floor lamp incorporating two small shelves with clear toughed glass inserts. The tubular chromed-metal upright supporting column which supports the two ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Vintage Frosted Glass Tubes Wall Lamps from a Theatre in Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large and imposing, extremely rare. Hanged in a German theater in the lobby.
Chrome with patina and some rust. The chrome has flaked off a bit here and there. Age-related typical ev...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps Attributed to Venini, Murano, circa 1980
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Space Age one-light, egg-shaped table lamps attributed to Venini, circa 1980.
Hand blown in white, clear and black Murano glass and chromed bases.
They each hold one E14 bulb.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
A SPACE-AGE helicoidal KINETIC TABLE LAMP, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
DESCRIPTION: An elegant and radical table lamp, Kinetic, Op-Art, Post-Modernist, Memphis, Space-Age, modular tiered structure in cast aluminum and burgundy plexiglass resin, to be at...
Category
1960s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chrome Sputnik by Reggiani, Italy 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in Catania, CT
Very good vintage condition for this chandelier designed by Reggiani and produced in Italy during the 70s. Some trace of age and use. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on dema...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Lampada da Terra Sputnik
Located in Torino, IT
Lampada da terra in stile Space Age Sputnik.
Piantana in metallo cromato e paralumi in vetro dal tipico stile anni 60'.
Lo stile Space Age o anche chiamato Era Atomica si riferisce...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe sconces or wall lights.
Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
Price is ...
Category
2010s European Space Age Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Artemide Nickeled Metal & Opaline Glass Aminta Floor Lamp by E. G. Schweinberger
Located in Varese, Lombardia
An iconic Aminta floor lamp designed by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide. The lamp is made from nickel-plated brass and opaline glass shade. It remains in a very good vintage...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Lamps Brass and Gold Bubble Murano Glass by F. Fabbian, Italy, 1970s
By F. Fabbian
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Pair of bulbs table or bedside lamps in brass and gold bubble Murano glass by F. Fabbian. Famous design like Carlo Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Venini, Vistos...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Big Sputnik Space Age Floor Lamp by E.R.Nele for Temde
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Space Age tulip base floor lamp with 9 glass balls.
Fully functional good condition with age related patina.
1960's - Made in Swiss
Dimens...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of the 3 Pairs, Orange Brown, Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 Pair orange and brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured in Germany in the 1970s.
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is t...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Swirl Ball Pendant Stem Lamp with 4 Globular Lights Massive Belgium 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
From the range by the Massive Company, this center-light features 4 lamps on a central chromed stem. Each lamp has a fitting on a chromed plate, and each holds a round globular shad...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Table Lamp by E.R. Nele for Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the Swiss manufacturer Temde.
A functional light source and an impressive light object. The narrow shade with the red cover with a coarse structure is striking....
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Doddó Sconces by Eduardo Albors for Lamsar 1973
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Pair of Doddó Sconces by Eduardo Albors for Lamsar (1973) – Vintage Space Age Lighting
This rare pair of Doddó sconces, designed by Eduardo...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Bolla ceiling lamp by Brian Sironi for Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Stunning original edition of ceiling light Bolla, an icon of 1970s Space Age design produced by Martinelli Luce.
Being one of the earliest editions, the original brass and ceramic la...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian space age iridescent glass chandelier Sona by Carlo Nason Lumenform 1970
By Lumenform, Carlo Nason
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age iridescent glass chandelier Sona by Carlo Nason for Lumenform, 1970s
Chandelier mod. Sona with adjustable and spherical diffuser in iridescent glass. On one side th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Green Table Lamp Drive by Adalberto Dal Lago & Adam Tihany for Francesconi, 1970
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Table lamp drive designed by Adalberto Dal Lago and Adam Tihany in 1974. It was manufactured by Francesconi and features an original label.
This model is part of a series of wall an...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Rubber
Pair of Swinging Wall Lamps with Perforated Plate Lampshades, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps are executed with E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
A few minor traces of use on the wall mounting part.
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Space Age Mushroom Floor Lamp by Hala Zeist, 1970s
By Hala Zeist
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid Century Space Age Mushroom Floor Lamp by Hala Zeist. The mushroom shade can easily be adjusted in position with its flexible arm. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb and curre...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Cascade Murano & teak pendant by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Incredible cascade pendant form Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 1960s by Uno and Östen Kristiansson consistent of 8 hand blow glass spheres that can either be used as a circular waterfall casca...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass, Teak
Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary geometric shape Italian Bardiglio marble sconces or wall lights.
Exclusive production by Veneziani Arte , handmade with great ski...
Category
2010s European Space Age Lighting
Materials
Marble
Midcentury Modern Chromed Space Age Pendant Lamp, AV Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Space Age Chromed Pendant, AV Mazzega, Italy 1970s
The pendant features a chromed and white structure that encapsulates the Space Age style, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Large "Sputnik" Flower Chandelier by VeArt, Italy, Circa 1970
By VeArt, Paolo Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern large and beautiful "Sputnik" style chandelier, manufactured in chrome hardware and clear Murano pressed glass flowers.
The execution is by VeArt and the design is...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Floor Lamp for Mazzega, Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in London, GB
A 20th century Italian floor lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Composed of a striking floral Murano glass shade standing on stacked stainless steel tubes, mounted to a white...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
1970s Space Age Red Table Lamp Base in Ceramic by Gabbianelli, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Space Age red table lamp base in ceramic by Gabbianelli, made in Italy.
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Tronconi Pendant Lamp Space Age Light Fixture, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage pendant lamp by Emanuelle with acrylic glass shade and chrome frame. The shade produces a magnificent, warm light. The height of the lamp can be easily adjusted with the rise...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no17)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:17)
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
Midcentury Table Lamp Rocket, Space Age, 1960s
By Pokrok
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting.
Category
1960s Slovak Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Wood
1 of the 3 Chrome and Murano Glass Chandelier by Sciolari, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A gorgeous chrome chandelier. Made by Sciolari for Mazzega, Germany 1970.
This chandelier features 9 light arms with a chrome structure, making it ideal for accenting a living room,...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no20)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:20)
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
Ufo Design Full Glass XL Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Magia Luce, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Ufo Design full Glass XL Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Magia Luce, 1970s
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:5)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:5)
This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czechos...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Italian Space Age round base orange glass table lamp by Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age round base orange glass table lamp by Carlo Nason, 1960s
Table lamp with round base. The lampshade is oval shaped and elongated in orange glass, which narrows towar...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Bug Eye orange Space Age pendent set of 3 -Luigi Colani style- Italy
By Luigi Colani
Located in The Hague, NL
Stunning, very rare Space Age Bug Eye adjustable hanglamps. Something really special this unique set of three Mid-Century beauty's. Beautiful oranje with a white globe and black and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Midcentury Space Age Floor Lamp "Rocket", Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s
- Good original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Four Space Age Sconces in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconces made in clear and green Murano glass and white lacquered metal, Italy, circa 1970
Design attributed to Carlo Nason.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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.