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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
1960s Italian Design Spaceage Globe Glass Table Lamp
By Lumi
Located in Brescia, IT
Table Lamp Italy, 1960s Glass shade and chrome riflector Ring plexiglas base Perfect working order
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Solid Thick Lucite Criss Cross Table Lamp Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful striking solid 1" thick Lucite table lamp base freshly polished and rewired 22" tall to the top of the socket, lampshade it’s not included...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Set of Three Rare Round Geometric Glass Ceiling Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three vintage textured murano glass flush mounts lights. Germany, 1960s.  
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Blown Glass

Floor Lamp Flower Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Floor lamp flower, grey Murano blown glass cone. Famous Italian design like Mazzega, Venini, Vistosi, La Murrina, Poliarte, Carlo Aldo Nason.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome, Nickel

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

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

Italian, Space Age Desk Lamp, Model Flip Top, by R. Carruthers for Leuka, 1970s
Located in Schagen, NL
Rare vintage desk lamp designed by Richard Carruthers for Leuka in Italy, circa 1970s. It features a brown metal enameled base drom where the shade can be flipped out. It remains i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Sculptural Polished Brass Floor Lamp Germany, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large and heavy 66 inch golden brass floor lamp, Germany, circa 1970. The base has got a wonderful even golden patina and it's in very good condition. The original orange fabri...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Lamps Glass Ball Sculpture by RW Manufaktur, Germany, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of sculptural table lamps full blown bubble glass ball, stainless steel structure, gilt gold metal lacquered base. Light is diffused by the glass spher...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Werner Epstein kinetic light sculpture, Exhibited Salon Des Artistes, Paris, 1972
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
PLEASE refer to the uloaded video of this light sculpture in operation, it creates a stunning otherwordly swirling ethereal lighting effect like a monochrome aurora borealis. Here we have an example of the very rare and famous light sculpture created by the artist Werner Epstein and edited in a very small edition by 'Inter Neo', France in 1970. It is both beautiful in its elegant sculptural form and in its magical , ethereal lighting effect. This design was exhibited at the 1972 'Salon des Artistes et Decorateurs' held at the Grand Palais des champs Elysees in Paris, and is published in the original exhibition catalogue. Please see scan from exhibition catalogue. PLEASE SEE IMAGE 5 Unfotunately the static images can only capture just a very basic static idea of some of the light formations created as the sculptural spiral aluminum element slowly rotates as it captures the rising thermal energy emitted by the concealed incandescent light bulb in the base , there is no motor , just pure physics and poetry in motion. I have to repeat that the static photos really do not do this beautiful design any justice at all, the slowly evolving swirling ribbons of light reflecting off the surface of the slowly rotating aluminum spiral create a magical , organic and otherworldly lighting effect which is initially captured on the polished surface of the spiral element itself before being thrown outward as continuous swirling ribbons of light which are captured on the surfaces of the walls, floor and ceiling creating an extremely ethereal ,soothing and meditative lighting effect.. This is one of the most famous ,beautiful and rare of all the French avant garde lighting...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum, Chrome, Steel

Italian Space Age Turn Able Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Space Age bowl table lamp with opaline white glass and metal turning part with solid wooden base. Italian turn able table lamp, metal parts, lacquered wood base and opaline glass, g...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

VINTAGE Robert Sonneman Triennale Atomic Orbiter Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Space age Robert Sonneman Triennale Atomic Orbiter floor lamp. A very nice one is great condition. Style of Arredoluce.
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20th Century American Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Space Age Chrome 4 Eyeball Table Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Space Age modern chrome table lamp consisting of bent tubular chromed steel and four chrome 'eyeball" light heads each with planetary chrome rings, on an...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

1970 Floor Lamp Moon, by Henri Mathieu
Located in Paris, FR
Floor lamp with 3 balls, 3 bulbs, conditions of use.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

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

Plexiglas and Lucite Pendant Lamp by Harco Loor, 1980s
Located in Echt, NL
Unusual pendant lamp by Harco Loor in very good condition. A Lucite rod which holds two plexiglas discs hangs on two very fine black wires. The discs are made of three layers o...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Space Age Lighting

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Acrylic, Lucite

1970 Table Lamp by Michel Dumas
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970 table lamp by Michel Dumas.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Large Tubular Chrome Chandeliers by Esperia Italy, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 30" italian Esperia chrome chandeliers from the 1970. Gorgeous pair of lights with bended chrome tubes and a beautiful canopy, both are in very good condition, sold individually.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

1970s Modernist Chandelier Chromed Steel and Murano Glass by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1970s space age modernist chandelier in chromed steel and Murano glass to seven lights design Gaetano Sciolari for Mazzega Ready-to-use renewed electrical system. Measures cm: H 110...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Pair of Pendant Lights by Angelo Brotto for Esperia
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Identical pair of one light chandeliers designed by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, circa 1970.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Multifaceted Three-Light Flush Mount by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi, circa 1960
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Three-light wall or ceiling Space Age flush mount with multifaceted glasses by Pia Maria Guidetti for Lumi.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

Two Big 1960s Chrome Metal Table Lamp Bases Feet
Located in München, DE
Wo big and beautiful 1960s chrome table lamp bases / feet. Very nice design and quality. Solid metal with chrome. The two bases have E27 sockets. La...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Space Age Vintage Orange White Table Lamp KD 24 Joe Colombo Italy c 1966
Located in Vienna, AT
Space age authentic orange white table lamp model KD 24 by Joe Colombo circa 1966 and launched in 1968 for Kartell, Noviglio, Italy. The time period for producing this model was fro...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

1960s by Stilux Italian Design Counterweight Wall Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Wall lamp by Stilux, Milano 1960s White perspex shade, steel details Excellent condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Steel

Multifaceted Six-Light Flush Mount by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi, circa 1960
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Six-light wall or ceiling Space Age flush mount with multifaceted glasses by Pia Maria Guidetti for Lumi.
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1960s Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

Pair of Angelo Brotto Sconces for Esperia in Stainless Steel and Murano Glass
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pair of sconces by Angelo Brotto for Esperia in stainless steel and Murano glass, each holds two lightbulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Italian Chrome Eyeball and Lucite Pendant
Located in Hanover, MA
Nice chrome pendant from mid-1970s, Italy with a long chrome stem and a fatter torpedo shaped center out of which extends four lengths of black spiral cable which tethers four chrome...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

1970s Handblown Glass Sphere or Globe by Doria
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Doria handblown glass sphere on chrome base. Made in Germany in the 1970s. The handblown glass contains bubbles and pockets of air that capture and reflect the light. The arrangem...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Rare German Vintage Minimalist White Opal Glass Pendant Light 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Deco style white opal glass and chrome pendant light, Germany, 1970s Lamp sockets: One x E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Vintage Chrome Floor Lamp attr. Robert Sonneman, 1960s, USA
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage chromed floor lamp attributed to Robert Sonneman, which shows six turnable globes. The vintage floor lamp has six E 14 sockets and on/off button. Very goo...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Materials

Metal

Space Age Metal Vintage Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age metal vintage chandelier or pendant from chromed metal by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1960s. A fantastic chromium plated metal sputnik chandelier...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Huge Sputnik Chandelier Flush Mount with Bubble Glass Globes Germany, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Huge Sputnik chandelier with six large blown bubble glass globes. Germany, 1960s Lamp sockets: 6x E27 (US E26)
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic 'Pelota' Table Lamp by Casati and Ponzio
Located in New York, NY
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern design table or desk lamp named 'Pelota' by Casati and Ponzio (Lamperti Associates.) These piece has been selected to numerou...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Raak Lighting Architecture Amsterdam "Space Age" Pendants Model B1242, 1966
By RAAK
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Set of 4 glass and brass anodised aluminium pendants by Raak Lighting Architecture Amsterdam first listed in their catalogue in 1966 and only in production for 3 years The pendant...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass, Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Metal Sputnik Vintage Chandelier 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern nickel-plated metal Sputnik chandelier with 21 arms, which was designed 1960s Italy. Metal sockets with round chromed bulbs...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Nickel

Space Age Nanny Still Aluminum and Glass Table Lamp RAAK Lighting Amsterdam 1968
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Monumental Futuristic Space Age table lamp Model D2095 by Finnish female designer Nanny Still Brushed Aluminum rings with Artisan colored glass inset pieces and a stainless steel ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Ten Chrome Balls Cascading Spiral Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Original vintage 1960s suspension pendant with ten chrome balls cascading in spiral formation suspended by black cloth wire from a 14 inch chrome ceiling canopy. Tubular chrome pipe...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

70s "ESPERIA" Pyramid Glass Floor or Table Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Esperia light from eccola to you!
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Glass

Six Light Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hanover, MA
Six light chandelier in chrome and white enameled aluminum designed by Gaetano Sciolari.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

"Taccia" Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1962
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Step into the realm of iconic design with the "Taccia" lamp, a masterpiece created by the renowned duo Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in 1962. This timeless piece stan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Art deco turquoise ceramic lamp, 1930s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art deco turquoise ceramic lamp ornamented with a geometrical pattern around. France, 1930s.
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1930s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Luna table lamp by Gian Emilio, Piero & Anna Monti for Candle, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Luna table lamp designed by Gian Emilio, Piero and Anna Monti for Candle in 1968. Impressive table lamp made of a fiberglass shade resting on a cylindrical metal gold coloured base....
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age Vintage Table Lamp, in the style of Guzzini, Italy 1970 's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian design table lamp in the style of Guzzini. Manufactured in Italy in the 1970s and made of a travertine round base, adjustable chromed steel pole and a round plexiglass lampsh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Stone, Steel, Chrome

1 of 2 Rectangular Brown Ceramic Wall Lights, keramik, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Rectangular brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured in Germany in the 1970s. The glaze has a brown color gradient. They can be placed horizontally or vertically. ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Pair of space age red plastic table lamps by Elektrosvit, 1960s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Manufactured by Elektrosvit, former Czechoslovakia in the 1960. These little lamps called "The Astronaut" were very popular during 1960s. Made of plastic the red shield is adjustable...
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Pair of plexiglass sconces by Jocelyne Trocmé for Galerie Oxar, France, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of sconces, model Disco, designed by Jocelyne Trocmé for Galerie Oxar, made in France in the 1970s. Smoked plexiglass and metal Good condition and stunning light. Dimensions : W...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Gae Aulenti, Pipistrello Table Lamp for Martinelli Luce, 1965
Located in London, GB
Gae Aulenti was one of the most influential and prolific Italian architects and designers of the post-war period. An advocate of the Neoliberty movement, she is remembered for the in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Gae Aulenti for Artemide, Pileino Table Lamp, 1972
Located in London, GB
Gae Aulenti was one of the most influential and prolific Italian architects and designers of the post-war period. An advocate of the Neoliberty movement, she is remembered for the in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Pia Guidetti Crippa, Pair of Wall Lamps for Lumi, Italy 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of iconic steel and opaline glass wall lights designed by Pia Guidetti Crippa and produced by Lumi, Italy, circa 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Spring table lamp « Spirale » by Ingo Maurer, made in Germany, 1965
Located in Lyon, FR
Adorable spring table lamp in chromed metal, model « Spirale » designed in the 1970s by Ingo Maurer for Design M, made in Germany. Original opaline glass. Very good condition. Dimens...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage wall light by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo 1950s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Purchasing this Vintage Wall Light consisting of two reflectors extending through the wall by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo from the 1950s offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of de...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Red spring table lamp attributed to Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful and rare spring table lamp attributed to Ingo Maurer, made in Germany in the 1970s. Red lacquered metal spiral with original opaline glass. Very good condition, light scrat...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Table lamp Jucker by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Flos
Located in Roma, IT
La lampada da tavolo Jucker incarna ed esprime chiaramente lo spirito degli anni Sessanta ed è ancora oggi un carismatico oggetto da collezione, ambito come quando fu presentata per ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Iron

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...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Space Age Artemide Dania Table Lamp by Dario Tagnon Made in Italy c 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
Classic Post Modern, Space Age Dania Table lamp, designed by Dario Tognon, for Artemide, made in Italy circa 1960’s. The lamp features a white metal structure which is in original fi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Iconic Reggiani 'Eyeball' Lamps 60s - Pair of Vintage Masterpieces - Set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of 1960s Italian design with this incredible pair of iconic eyeball lamps crafted by Goffredo Reggiani. Made in Italy with meticulous attention to detail, these lamps showcase the iconic Reggiani style that has captivated design enthusiasts for decades. Crafted from chromed metal with an internally lacquered metal finish, these lamps exude sophistication and quality craftsmanship. The magnetic support allows for effortless adjustment of the lampshade in any direction, ensuring optimal lighting control. The unmistakable “eyeball” effect, achieved with mirrored bulbs, adds a touch of retro charm to any space. Preserved in excellent condition with fully authentic wiring, these lamps are not just functional fixtures but also exquisite works of art. One of the lamps even retains its original label from the 1960s, further enhancing its authenticity and collectibility. Don’t miss the opportunity to own these vintage Reggiani Eyeball lamps...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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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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