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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
Finnish Space Age Pendant, Kai Finnmark, Lynx, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish Space Age pendant by Kai Finnmark for Lynx from the 1970s. Brass and plastic. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

4 Space Age Chandeliers designed by Robert Sonneman for Luci Milano, Italy, 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
4 Space Age Chandelier designed by Robert Sonneman for Luci Milano, Italy, 1970 It consists of a moulded glass globe and brass and steel hardware. Priced i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Mazzega, Murano Glass, Italy circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large eight light Space Age chandelier manufactured in chromed hardware and hand blown orange and clear Murano glass by Mazzega. The glass can be arranged in a few different ways as you can appreciate in a couple fo photos of the listing. These Space Age chandeliers were often displayed with Mirrored bulbs (last couple photos...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Blown Glass

Tall Organ Modular Tube Metal Chrome Floor Lamp by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage louis kalff desk lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage desk lamp designed by Louis Kalff for Philips. The model 'Timor' desk lamp is one of his most famous designs. Works with a regular E27 light bulbs, tested and ready for use...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Enamel, Chrome

Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano Glass, Italy Ca 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space age table lamp attributed to Designer Toni Zuccheri for the Venini glass factory in Murano Italy circa 1970. The lamp casts a beautiful mixed light as can be appreciated in th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no31)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:31) This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czecho...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Vintage Space Age floor lamp in chromed metal with three ribbon lightshades
Located in Milano, IT
Chromed floor lamp - Space Age metal lamp - Decorative floor lamp An unusual, highly decorative and well preserved floor lamp from the Seventies. In chromed metal, with three lights...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

1960s Vintage German Five Frosted Glass Globe Cascading Ceiling Light by Graewe
Located in London, England
Vintage, 1960s, space-age, five-globe, cascading, ceiling light manufactured by Graewe in Germany. The globes are suspended from a five-pronged hard-plastic star from the ceiling wh...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

White/Ivory 1960s Cetra Pendant Lamp by V. Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This vintage pendant was produced by Artemide with painted brass and metal shades and white opaline glass sphere. The white paint has turned yellow over time, taking on a pleasant an...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel Chandelier, Martinelli Luce, Italy
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space age pendant lamp, Model Calotta 1749 designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, in brushed stainless steel, still holding the original sticker.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Stainless Steel

Vintage italian glass globe space age chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Large 6 globe murano glass and chrome chandelier. Mazzega, Gaetano Sciolari style - unknown manufacturer. Beautiful space age design and a spectacular light thanks to the large gla...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Dijkstra Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
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 ...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

vintage space age ceramic lamp - 1970s
Located in Saarbrücken, DE
- good condition with slight signs of use 25 cm x 24 cm
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Italian Space Age Marble Base and Steel Structure Telescopic Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age marble base and steel structure telescopic floor lamp, 1970s Floor lamp with marble base, steel structure with telescopic arm and ne...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Marble, Cut Steel

Space Age UFO Chandelier with Adjustable Height, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Space Age chandelier with opaline glass shade. Adjustable height - min 60cm, max 97cm Very good original condition. Cleaned and rewired: 2x60W, E25-E27 bulbs US wiring compat...
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Orange Lakro Amstelveen Space Age with Rise-and-Fall Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Large orange space age pendant light by Lakro Amstelveen. The lamp is made out of steel and has orange lacquer on the inside. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the r...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage 1970s Yellow Wall Lamps by Emmedi, Italian Design New Old Stock
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Striking pair of 1970s wall lamps made in Italy by Emmedi. These iconic pieces feature a glossy yellow enameled metal shade with sleek black accents, embodying the playful yet sophis...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage Ball Pendant Stem Lamp with 8 Globular Lights Massive Belgium 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
From the range by the Massive Company, this center-light features 8 lamps on a central chromed stem. Each lamp has a fitting on a chromed plate, and each holds a round globular shad...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Targetti Sankey Flush Mounts or Table Lamps
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pair of lamps in hand blown clear ¨Pulegoso¨ technique Murano glass chromed and lacquered (white) metal, manufactured by Targetti Sankey and still retaining the original la...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Blown Glass

Space Age Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970
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.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

1970s Motoko Ishii Modular Flush Mount for Staff Leuchten
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Stunning modular light fixture designed by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten. The lights where made in the 1970s in Germany and consist of a gold plastic base and smoke colored glass s...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

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...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Aluminum & Black Metal Sintesi Table Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black metal and aluminum table lamp designed by Ernesto Gismondi in the 70s for Artemide. Rare version with clamp attachment, adjustable in height and width thanks to the clamp equi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Red Circular Ceramic Wall Lights by Axella, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular red circular ceramic wall lights , with beautiful black accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. A unique statement piece. Labelled and signed by Axella, in excel...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Pair of 1970s Space Age Sompex Nylon and Perspex Pendant Lights by Paul Secon
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s German futuristic space age nylon perspex and polished chrome pendant hanging ceiling light. Manufactured by Sompex and designed by French designer Paul Secon. The ligh...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Space Age Table Lamp by Stanislav Kučera for Kamenicky Senov, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid century space age table lamp designed by Stanislav Kučera and produced in Kamenický Šenov in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960's. Bulb: 1 x E14. US adapter included.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Space Age White Opaline Floor Lamp in the Style of Carlo Nason, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
A splendid floor lamp made in Italy between the 1960s and 1970s in the style of the products designed by Carlo Nason. The floor lamp has the typical mushroom shape of Space Age lamp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Italian modern black metal and opaline glass floor lamp, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Floor lamp with cylindrical base in black painted metal and opaque glass sphere placed above, which acts as a lampshade. 1970 ca. Good condition. Measurements in cm 31x76h This lamp ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Steel

AM/AS Ceiling Lamp with Chromed Swing Arm by Franco Albini for Sirrah, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The AM/AS Ceiling Lamp with Chromed Swing Arm by Franco Albini for Sirrah, originating from the 1960s, stands out as a truly distinctive and exceptional lighting fixture. Its uniquen...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Mid Century White Space Age Witch Hat Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Classic white mid century 'witch hat' space age pendant lamp. The shade is made out of acrylic glass. The lamp produces a warm glow. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted wit...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Italian space age Round wall lamps with molded glass and plastic, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Round wall lamps with molded glass and plastic, 1970s Set of 7 wall lamps with hemisphere diffuser in molded glass. The round base structure is in beige plastic wi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass, Plastic

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 ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Set of 2 Staff Leuchten Chrome & Plastic Space Age designed by Motoko Ishii 70
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 chrome lights, ceiling lamps, wall sconces designed by Japanese Designer Motoko Ishii in 1970 and manufactured by Staff Leuchten made in West Germany. Each tubular Light...
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Late 20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Beautiful brass and glass Space Age Sputnik, Dandelion, 1960s / Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany, DDR, 1960s - Made of brass and glass - Original good condition - marked by manufacturer - Us compatible jr
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no32)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:29) This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czecho...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Pair of 1980s HB Glass Holland Mushroom Speckled Frosted Satin Table Lamps
Located in London, England
Pair of 1980s space-age frosted speckled satin glass mushroom lamps with a conical concertina base. The lamps consist of one piece of glass. Rewired with a plastic transparent flex...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass, Plastic

Brass, Orange & White Murano "Incamiciato" Glass 1960s Sconce by Vistosi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This rare Murano glass sconce is made from a burnished brass structure and an "incamiciato" orange/white Murano glass shade. The irregularity of the geometric shape is due to the han...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Metal Chrome Box Sconces Bubble Glass, Netherland, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Space Age Mid-Century Modern pair of wall lights lamps sconces attributed to Raak. Blown bubble glass and metal chrome. Famous manufacture like italian design Venini, Vistosi, La Mur...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Geometrical Cast Opaque Orange Glass Fixtures, Peill Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peil & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! Image 2 is the lamp with the light on. ...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Blown Glass

Space Age Pendant Light by Sothis in Opalescent Murano Glass
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age chandelier in Murano glass, designed by Sothis, holds one light, the glass has a blue opaline shade that can vary depending on the bulb used, circa 1970. Measurements Shade is 39 cm high with a 17 cm diameter, There is a larger matching chandelier...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Blown Glass

Sciolari Gaetano Style Space Age Chandelier In Aluminum And Half Crystal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Origi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Set of 2 Italian Table Lamps by Yoshiko Hasebe for Harvey Guzzini, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Pair of Italian Table Lamps by Yoshiko Hasebe for Harvey Guzzini from the 1960s presents a rare opportunity to acquire iconic pieces of mid-century design that seam...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Italian space age orange and white plastic chandelier, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age orange and white plastic chandelier, 1970s Round base chandelier with orange plastic dome diffuser. The lower part is made of white plastic. Conical ceiling attachm...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Chrome and Gold Metal Pendant Lamp by TZ, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Chrome and Gold Metal pendant lamp by TZ, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Wired and suitable to use with 220...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Contemporary Brass Murano Glass Cubic Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
contemporary cubic brass and Murano glass wall lights lamps sconces. Few exclusive artisanal production. In the style of Reggiani, Sciolari, Targetti. Can be use vertically or horizo...
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2010s Italian Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Orange/Brown Plexiglass Space Age UFO Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Translucent flying saucer space age pendant lamp by Herda. The shade consists of acrylic glass material in orange/brown colour. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb. Additional in...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Chrome-Plated Metal & smoked glass 1970s 2 neon floor lamp
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large floor lamp composed by a chrome plated metal structure with 2 smoked, mirrored & sandblasted glasses. Equipped with 2 led neon lamps. Transformer inside the base. Pretty good ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Italian space age adjustable wall lamps in steel, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age adjustable wall lamps in steel, 1970s Pair of adjustable wall lamps with spherical steel diffuser with beige painted interiors. There is a groove on the back that a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Constructivist space age chrome floor lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Monumental space age floor lamp. Made from 4 heavy chromed metal columns in different heights. Each column measures 6x6cm and holds an E14 socket. The base measures 25x25cm Fitted wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Lamps Brass and Gold Bubble Murano Glass by F. Fabbian, Italy, 1970s
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Space Age Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Adjustable height. Adjustable shade. Completely restored: new paint, rewired: 1x40W, E25-E27 bulb US plug adapter included
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Patinated Brass Space Age Orbital Floor Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Space Age, patinated brass floor lamp with adjustable orbital shade.
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1980s American Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Set of 3 illuminated planters by Paul Jansen, Belgium 1970s
By Paul Jansen
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 3 plexiglass planters. The lid can be taken of and functions as a planter (or as a container for small items). The planters are illuminated by an e14 bulb. Depending on the bu...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Space Age Lighting

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Plexiglass

Stilnovo Space Age Adjustable Table Lamp, Metal, Plastic and Rubber, Italy 1970s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Unusual and alluring 'space age' table lamp manufactured by Stilnovo in the 1970s. Thanks to a rubber ring between the support base and the lampshade, this lamp can be adjusted in ev...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels WorldExpo 1958 (no:18)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no18) This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czechos...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass pendant light or chandelier. Total height with the chain is 120 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal

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.
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age Midcentury Brass Pendant, Sputnik / Atom, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - The rod can be shortened - very good original condition jt.
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

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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