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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
Pair of Mushroom Chrome Glass Wall Lights by Doria Leuchten, Germany 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful pair of mushroom glass wall lights by Doria Leuchten, Germany 1970s. The glass is mounted on a chrome frame. Please notice the price is for a pair. Cleaned and well-wired...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Rare Space Age Hat Pendant Lamp with Acrylic Glass Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age pendant lamp with an acrylic glass outer shade and a chrome inner frame. The acrylic shade is clear but has a purple-like touch to it. The inner part is made of c...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

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...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Mid Century Yellow Smoked Glass Space Age Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century UFO space age pendant light with a smoked glass shade by Dijkstra. The lamp consists of a glass outer shade and aluminium inner shade. Together they produce a magnificent...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Glass, Plastic, Acrylic

Clan table lamp by Guzzini - 1968 - iconic vintage Italian design
Located in Milano, IT
Guzzini original Clan lamp - 1968, iconic vintage Italian design Authentic "Clan" lamp produced by Harvey Guzzini in 1968, a symbol of 1960s Italian design. In its original color, w...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Gold Brass Flush Mount, Cosack, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful brass Flush Mount by Cosack lights, Germany, 1960/1970. Original 1960s space age brass ceiling light with nine lighting elements. This light was designed and produced by C...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Fat Lava Brown Red Ceramic Table Lamp, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Red brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

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....
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Glass

1 of the 3 Dark Striped Square Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Dark striped square-shaped ceramic wall lights/flush mounts made in Germany in the 1970s. The base of the light is square and there are beautiful ceramic stripes on top of that. Thi...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

1 of the 3 Large Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional set of  Orange/Braun Ceramic wall lights. Manufactured in Germany in the 1970s. The set shows a playful variety of colors. The glaze of the set has a dark orange, gre...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

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...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Carlo Nason, Space Age Orange Murano Glass Table Lamp, Av Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age Murano glass table lamp. Designed by Carlo Nason, AV Mazzega, Italy 1970s Opaline white glass and orange glass. Chromed aluminum. 52 cm H - 34 cm diam. Conditions: exce...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass

Rare Vintage Italian Chrome and Glass Sculptural Wall Lamp, Collectible Design
Located in Milano, IT
Born in Venice in 1914, Angelo brotto was a multi-faceted artist who challenged himself with painting, sculpture and glassmaking. He also worked as a designer, creating mainly lamps ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century glass and brass pendant by Napako, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 4-flamming - marked by maker - Very good original condition. - Two separate circuits - US wiring compatible - height can be lenghtened jr
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Murano Blown Glass Table Lamp in the Style of Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Roma, IT
A Splendid giant Italian table lamp made in Murano blown glass and chromed metal. Datable to around the 1970s, the lamp recalls for design and materials the productions of the histo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Space Age chromed metal chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, mid-20th century
Located in NICE, FR
Another iconic piece designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the middle of the last century: this Space Age chrome-plated metal luminaire will fit in perfectly with any midcentury-inspired i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Glass Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking sputnik shaped chandelier with blue hammered glass glasses mounted on a chrome frame. Once illuminated, this beautiful chandelier emits a warm diffuse light. Tested an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Pair of Glass Lamps by La Murrina, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of organic blown glass lamps by La Murrina Murano, tipical bubble glass from the manufacture. Famous design like Mazzega, Aldo Carlo Nason, Venini, Vistosi.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Dieter Witter for Osram Magnetic Desk Lamp 41601 Germany 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
Designer lamp Osram Mod. 41601consisting of a plastic base with a metal sphere with a halogen lamp. This sphere can be oriented in all directions by means of a magnet.
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age Floor lamp in metal and glass, Carlo Nason Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Large Space Age metal and glass floor lamp in the style of the famous Italian designer Carlo Nason. Italy, 1970s It is a floor lamp with great scenographic impact, capable of adapti...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age Vintage Red Metal Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space age vintage red metal floor lamp designed and manufactured 1960s, Italy. An amazing floor lamp with a red metal base with three E 14 sockets...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

UFO Hanging Lamp 70s - Brushed Metal and Translucent Lampshade Space Age Design
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Striking 1970s UFO lamp, an icon of Space Age design made in Italy. This amazing hanging light embodies the era’s fascination with the cosmos, blending sleek industrial materials wi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Poliarte wall sconces model Hollyhock
Located in Cerignola, IT
beautiful pair of Poliarte wall sconces model Hollyhock in photosensitive Murano glass The largest is 44 x 44 cm and holds 9 bulbs , the smallest is 36x36 cm and holds 4 bulbs
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The red Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp, designed by the legendary Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, epitomizes timeless elegance and innovative design. ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no37)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:37) 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

Nickel-Plated & Painted Metal, Glass 1960s "PI" Sconce by S. Mazza for Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Wall lamp in matt nickel-plated brass. Reflector in aubergine coated aluminum. Frosted glass globe. Very good condition: Normal nickel oxidation.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass, Aluminum, Nickel

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

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

Space age floorlamp with side table
Located in Brussel, BE
Space age floorlamp with side table / bar. Glass top and inside, mirror.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Cosmos Lamp by Preben Jacobsen for Fog Morup, 1984
By Fog & Mørup, Preben Jacobsen
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Rare ufo-shaped lamp in the Space Age style made by Preben Jacobsen for Fog Morup in 1984. It diffuses a superb light thanks to its semi-spherical polymer diffuser underlined by its...
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1980s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Large hand-painted galaxy pendants x3, French anonymous work, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 4 large galaxy pendants in metal, handpainted, with "enamel" effect. All different ! Good condition, chipped paint on the edges. Sold separately. Dimensions : H11, D60cm
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Mid Century Space Age Floor Lamp with Aluminium Spots
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A vintage space age floor lamp with two aluminium spots in silver/gold colour.. The spots (and their arms) can be turned in any direction ...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum, Metal

White Metal 5-Lights Wall Lamp Mod. 50 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, '68
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This wall lamp was designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1968 for bath mirror and it belongs to the early production. The simplicity of its design and its rarity al...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Steel Floor Lamp by Reggiani, 1970
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary and rare floor lamp produced by Reggiani and inspired by Nanda Vigo in the late 1970s, referencing the stunning "Geometral" series. The lamp consists of a circular pole...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no38)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:30) 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

Amazing, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Chandelier Stilnovo Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Catania, IT
Amazing, Stilnovo style chandelier Space Age brass and opaline glass, 1970 Italy. Good condition, original patina, runs at 110-240 volts and needs a normal E27 bulb. A professional...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Italian White Perspex Shade, Ivory Aluminum and Brass 1960s Table Lamp
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Table lamp produced in the late 1960s in Italy. Ivory white metal body with brass support structure and hemispherical white perspex lampshade. The lampshade is interlocked on the bra...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

MT, Table Lamp by Giancarlo Mattioli for Sirrah, 1969
Located in Brussel, BE
Rare and exceptional table lamp named MT, this complete piece is made of off-white enameled steel, which a glass lamp shade and a chromed handle under the steel dome, and still have ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 5 bubble glass and chrome pendant
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 5 bubble glass spheres lightened by 4 lightbulbs each into sleek chrome platted sockets. Available per piece or for the all set. Theses pendant recall for Art Deco style i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Small Italian Murano Glass & crome plated metal wall/ceiling lamp, 1960/70s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Small wall or ceiling lamp made from clear Murano glass shade and chrome plated metal structure. The quality of the glass is reminiscent of similar products produced by Venini. This...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

White Metal & Sandblasted Glass 1960s "Mushroom" Pendant Lamp by Martinelli Luce
Located in Varese, Lombardia
White painted metal with sandblasted glass shade. Plastic canopy. Very good condition. Body lamp measures cm 50 H x 32 D.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Set of 3 Vintage Red Staff Leuchten Wall or Ceiling Lamps – 1970s German Design
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Set of 3 Vintage Red Staff Leuchten Wall or Ceiling Lamps – 1970s German Design – Fully Restored Bring a vibrant touch of vintage industrial design to your interior with this set of 3 original Staff Leuchten lamps from the 1970s, made in Germany. Known for their high-quality craftsmanship and bold aesthetics, Staff lighting fixtures are true icons of mid-century modern design. These rare pieces feature a sculptural hexagonal base and flared red metal body, allowing them to be mounted on the ceiling or wall, perfect for adding character to living rooms, hallways, kitchens, or creative spaces. Each lamp holds a standard E27 bulb and showcases a minimalist, industrial-style silhouette that suits both vintage and contemporary interiors. The lamps have been professionally restored using all original parts, ensuring they retain their authentic character while being in perfect working condition. A must-have for design collectors or anyone seeking a bold statement piece with historical value. Features: Designer/Manufacturer: Staff Leuchten, Germany Design Period: 1970s Style: Vintage, Industrial, Mid-Century Modern Color: Red orange with black accents Material: Painted metal Condition:Good vintage condition – fully restored, all original parts retained Mounting: Suitable for wall or ceiling installation Bulb Type: E27 (included) Why We Love It: This set of 3 vintage ceiling or wall lights combines bold 70s color with clean, geometric design. Ideal for adding warmth and character to interiors while staying true to authentic German vintage lighting...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Mid Century Brown GEPO Double Arc Cone Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Highly flexible mid century GEPO space age floor lamp with two arms and adjustable shades. The two cones can be turned in any possible direction and can be repositioned along the arc...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Red Willem Hagoort Space Age Floor Lamp - Mid Century Acrylic Glass Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare red space age floor lamp by Willem Hagoort with thick acrylic glass shade. The shade can be moved up and down the (heavy) base. The lamp requires two E27 lightbulbs and cur...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Orange Light Danish Mid Century Space Age 'Rod' Wall Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare Danish mid century space age rod wall lamp with orange vulcanic light. The height of the hanging shade can easily be adjusted by the pulling the wire through the wall bracket. T...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Lampada da terra KD59, Annig Sarian, Kartell
Located in Milano, Lombardia
La Lampada da terra KD59 è un capolavoro di design creato da Anig Sarian per Kartell che unisce funzionalità e stile, rendendola un complemento perfetto per qualsiasi ambiente modern...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Lustre suspension, chromé et verre fumé Eye Ball design space Age Italie 1970
Located in London, England
Ce lustre en verre fumé et chrome, conçu dans le style italien des années 1970, incarne l'élégance et l'audace de cette époque emblématique. Sa forme distinctive en œil attire instan...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Italian Glass and Brass B519 Spherical Sconces from Candle, 1960s, Set of Two
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pair of two-light sconces (mod. B519) was produced in Italy, circa 1960s by Candle. They are made from a oxidated brass structure with two hand blown spherical faded glass...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

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

Space Age Vintage Circular White Plastic Lamella Metal Chandelier Pendant, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage circular like chandelier or pendant from white plastic lamellas and metal 1970s. An amazing chandelier or ceiling light from plastic in white color with metal in c...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Italian space age Chromed metal Adjustable floor lamp by Reggiani, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Chromed metal Adjustable floor lamp by Reggiani, 1970s Adjustable floor lamp entirely in chromed metal. The cylindrical diffuser can be adjusted in height and incli...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Grand Italian chandelier made of 60 white intertwined filaments of Murano glass suspended at 18 chromed rods. Designed in the style of Angelo Mangiarotti in Murano between the 1960’s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Two handles ceramic lamp by Helder, 2023.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Green and blue glazed ceramic lamp with two movemented handles at he neck level, by Helder. Portugal, 2023.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Big Yellow Flush Mount, 1960s, 4 Items Available, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Large Space Age flush mount made in 1960s. Four items available, price per one item. Restored: new paint, new sand blasted glass. Rewired: 4x60W,E25-E27 bulbs US wiring compatible
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Murano Glass & Brushed Metal Space Age Table Lamp
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This large 4-light lamp was designed in Italy around 1970. It is made with a brushed metal base and a concave and convex white and transparent Murano glass lampshade; The lamp featur...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Nickel

XL Giant Space Age Staff Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
Giant table lamp in Murano Glass by Staff, 1970s.
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Murano Glass

Rare Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Exeptional vintage piece of lighting from Italy. Made in the 1970's, atributed to designer Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

6-Arms Floor Lamp by Targetti Sankey, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare 6-flamming highly decorative mid-century floor lamp designed and manufactured in Italy in the glorious 1960s by Targetti Sankey. Restored: chrome base and arms polished. Rewi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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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.

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