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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
Rodolfo Bonetto "Nitia" table lamp for Design House Guzzini Italy 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Illuminate your space with the avant-garde charm of the Rodolfo Bonetto "Nitia" table lamp, a timeless masterpiece crafted for Design House Guzzini in Italy during the 1970s. This la...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Space age opal glass pendant light, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age opal glass pendant light in the manner of Carlo Nason. Striking orange and white glass pendant light. 1970s - Italy Height: 65cm/...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass

Toni Zuccheri, Lamp in Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Toni Zuccheri, attributed to. Lamp in Murano glass constituted of a transparent glass globe with a large blue and yellow band forming a decorative spiral. Cylindrical base with a b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome, Metal

Vintage Murano Glass Accent Chandelier, Space Age Era Chrome Nason Mazzega Style
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Glass Pendant , Vintage Lighting Accent , 1970's Italian lighting Designer Stunning Murano chandelier from the Atomic Era, made in clear blown glass and designed in the styl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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

Periscope floor lamp in chrome-plated steel and rubber, Martini Luce
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Periscope is a vintage floor lamp with a unique design inspired by the "space age." This floor lamp features a joint covered with a flexible rubber that recalls the joints of the sui...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

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

Spider clamp lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce, 1967
Located in Athens, Attiki
clamp lamp White Spider Model Designer Joe Colombo Italian Manufacture Oluce design 70's excellent state of conservation Slight signs of ordinary wear and tear of the time
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Peill & Putzler Germany Production Ice Cube Two Table Lamps Years, 1970
Located in Biella, IT
Peill & putzler Germany production ice cube two table lamps years 1970 perfect structure in glass with to the inside of the missing of reflect warnish gold, your see in photo's detai...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Art Glass

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

Mauro Martini, red 'Picchio' woodpecker table lamp, F.lli Martini Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
'Picchio' (wood pecker) table lamp designed by Mauro Martini F.lli Martini, Italy 1970s Lacquered sheet metal 55 cm H x 31 x 42 cm The light beam can be adjusted according to the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Italy space age Adjustable table lamp Drive Adalberto Dal Lago Bieffeplast 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Adjustable table lamp Drive by Adalberto Dal Lago for Bieffeplast, 1970s Vintage table lamp mod. Drive table lamp in black and white plastic. The adjustable diffuse...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Staff Cobra table lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa, 1970
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Cobra table lamp, designed by Japanese designer Msayuki Kurokawa in the 1970s, is in very good condition. The flexible, yellow rubberized arm with a ribbed structure gives the lamp its name. The rubberized arm, with the base part in which the switch is located, is in very good condition. The black lacquered metal base shows minimal signs of wear, as does the metal shade. This lamp was designed by Kurokawa in the futuristic space age design typical of the time and reflects the direction in which design has developed, not only in Japan. The German lamp...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

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

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no29)
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 Sconces in chrome and Crystal, Year: 1950, Sweden
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 sconces Year: 1950 Materials: chrome and crystal To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. If you want to live in the golden year...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Crystal, Chrome

Table Lamp att. to C. Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian table or floor lamp, made of two parts of Murano glass, all white on the bottom and white gradient with an orange marron spot above on the top part, united by chromed metal p...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

PALA-490, Desk Lamp by C. & D. Aroldi for Luci Illuminazione, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian desk or table lamp, made of black painted metal with a chrome-plated steel rod. Using a uniq system the lamp is adjustable to your need and lighting ambiance. Named Pala, thi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

1970s Space Age Blue Table Lamp Base in Ceramic by Gabbianelli, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Space Age blue table lamp base in ceramic by Gabbianelli, made in Italy.
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Italian Space Age atom shaped ceiling lamp in chromed metal, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age spheres atom shaped ceiling lamp in chromed metal, 1970s Chandelier that recalls the shape of an atom in chromed steel, Space Age style. The main structure is compo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Trifoglio Floor Lamp by Sergio Asti for Bilumen
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Floor lamp mod. "trifoglio" designed by Sergio Asti for Bilumen in Italy, 1970. It is a compact floor lamp thanks to its majestic and usual structure in white lacquered metal. The ba...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Enamel

Vintage Italian Chrome and Brass Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unique chromed and brass chandelier from the space age area. The chandelier is made of chromed and brass bent metal plates. Sputnik/u...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass, Chrome

Murano glass Floor lamp designed by Alfredo Barbini, Italy 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
You should absolutely consider acquiring this Murano glass floor lamp designed by Alfredo Barbini—not only for its exquisite craftsmanship but also for the remarkable legacy it embod...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

'Cono' Space Wall or Ceiling Mount, Italy Lamperti
Located in Mortsel, BE
"Cono" Space Vibes Ceiling or Wall Fixture by Lamperti Italy: Elevate your space with this minimalist "Cono" fixture, expertly manufactured by Lamperti in Italy. The design focuses o...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage Space Age Geometric Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 13 Lights, Aluminium
Located in Milano, IT
Gaetano Sciolari is widely regarded as one of the most innovative, prolific and eclectic lighting designers of the Space Age period. Born and lived in Italy, he created several celeb...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Sculptural floor lamp, Murano glass, 1970s , Collectible Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
Floor Lamp in glass - Mid century Lighting - Collectible Design Wonderful, rare and collectible floor or sideboard lamp from the 1970s, Italian Space Age style, crafted in maculated...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Fischer Leuchten ‘Germany’ Swirl Ball Pendant Stem Lamp with 3 Globular Lights
Located in Verviers, BE
From the range by the Fischer Leuchten Company, this center-light features five lamps arranged as two pairs) on a central chromed stem. Each lamp has a fitting on a chromed plate, an...
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1950s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Articulated Spanish table lamp in the manner of Gino Sarfatti
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this articulated Spanish table lamp in the manner of Gino Sarfatti offers an opportunity to bring a touch of mid-century modern sophistication and functionality into you...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Iron

Mid-Century suspension lamp in methacrylate and brass, Stilnovo
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Mid-century Modern pendant lamp in Scandinavian style. Attributed to Stilnovo Italia, it was produced in the 1960s. The white top dome and end cylinder as well as the large red ring ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Space Age chrome metal pendant light Studio Rama, 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
Space Age chrome metal pendant light by Studio Rama for Prearo Luce, 1970s. Very good condition. DV116
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

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

Chrome floor lamp with adjustable metal ball-shaped lights, Italy 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Striking floor lamp in the style of Regianni, Italy, made in the 1970s. The design features three tall chrome stems with magnetic ball-shaped lights that can be repositioned freely t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Fatua Desk Lamp Fontana Arte Italy Design Guido Rosati Years 70s Space Age Optic
Located in Biella, IT
Fatua desk lamp Fontana Arte Italy design Guido Rosati years 1970. Lamp in glass in perfect condition A.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Art Glass, Rubber

Floor lamp by De Martini, Falconi, Fois for Architects, Italy, 1970s
By Piero de Martini and Fois Falconi
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Fantastic and Massive Glass and Steel Floor Lamp. - 4 Lumi (1 external and 3 internal) Design by De Martini, Falconi & Fois Modernism - 1970s H 112 cm Maximum diameter: 40 cm
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Marble, Steel

Selenova Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Parma, IT
Table lamp manufactured by Selenova 1970s. Painted metal base opal blown glass diffuser. Marked on the inside. In excellent condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Murano Glass

Chandelier in Wood and Chrome, 50°, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp. Material: chrome, wood. Style: 50 Country:: France To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. We have specialized in t...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Murano glass sphere
Located in Cerignola, IT
Gorgeous functional and decorative lamp lamp formed by a large Murano glass sphere of a very rare coloration. The lamp base is made of patinated brass and leads to the overall height...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

"Gizeh" Glazed Terracota Lamp, Barracuda Edition
Located in Lisboa, PT
Gizeh glazed terracota lamp with an organic shape drawing spikes resting on a circular base. Barracuda edition, made in Portugal.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

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

Italian Floor Lamp in the Style of Verner Panton, 1970s
Located in Parma, IT
Italian 1970s floor lamp, very similar to Verner Panton’s ‘Pantella’ lamp. Foot and stem in painted aluminum, plexiglass diffuser. In excellent condition.
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1970s Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Sconce Italian, 1960, Materials: Acrylic and Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sconce Materia: acrylic and wood Country: Italian. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at you...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Acrylic, Wood

Steel and acrylic glass arc lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Imposing floor lamp that represents the fusion of Space Age style and Italian Modern style. Made with a three-rail stainless steel sliding arch supported by a very large base consist...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space age floor / table lamp, Angelo Mangiarotti Italy 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Monumental Space age floor / table lamp attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti Italy 1960s Thermoformed plastic and metal frame. H 28 cm Diam. 72.5 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Italian Round White Glass Pendant Light 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Round White Glass Pendant Light 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass, Wood

Monumental Chandelier in Murano and chrome, 50°, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp Material: chrome, murano Style: 50 Country: Italian To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. We have specialized in t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

1970s Hanging Lamp in Orange and White Polycarbonate - Space Age Design
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Striking 70s orange lamp in orange and white polycarbonate. Featuring a bold two-layered design, it pairs a white cylindrical core with a bright orange outer shell perforated by cir...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Italian space age Floor lamp in white metal, metal and opaline glass, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Floor lamp in white metal, metal and opaline glass, 1970s Floor lamp with hemisphere lampshade, externally in opaline glass and internally in white painted metal. T...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Hand Blown Glass Tube Pedant Lights by Staf Lights 1970s, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of original 1970s tubular light produced in Germany by Staf, 1970 Germany. High quality glass lights with hand blown shades. All original condition. This item is in excellent vi...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Floor Lamp by Exclusif Geve, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Rare Space Age Belgian floor lamp with a chromed metal foot (half brushed, half polished) under a double acrylic shade (frosted, clear & white) designed for the range Exclusif Geve o...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Space Age 8-Light Chandelier with While Glass Shades, Yugoslavia 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Space Age 4-Arm Chandelier with 8 lights placed in white glass balls with open ends. Chandelier features silver and ivory metal fixture. Made...
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1970s Slovenian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Italian Chandelier in Murano and Chrome, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp. Material: Chrome, murano Style: 1950 Country: Italian To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. We have specialized i...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Italian space age Chandelier Aggregate by Mari Fassina for Artemide, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Chandelier Aggregato by Enzo Mari and Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide, 1970s Chandelier mod. Aggregato with conical plexiglass diffuser, externally aqua green and in...
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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:13)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no13) 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

"Moon" Floor Lamp by Henri Mathieu, France 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Striking sculptural floor lamp by French designer Henri Mathieu, made in the 1970s. The shade is constructed from a series of curved, hand-bent aluminium strips that form a spiral ar...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Pair of large chromed steel lamps, Reggiani, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of chrome-plated metal lamps consisting of four hollow tubes welded to a central stem and a round base plate. The top of the lamp supports a cap that unscrews to install the lam...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

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

Spaceage Brown and Chrome 70s Pendant Light / Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Spaceage pendant, brown and chrome light. In good vintage condition with some expected surface scratches, as indicated in the photos. Holds one E27 bulb, up to 40W. (n...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage French decorative Space Age table lamp in chromed metal and glass
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage French Space Age table lamp in chromed metal and glass, designed by Richard Mathieu, in New Old Stock (NOS) conditions. Past and future are merged in this stunning lighting ...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Italian White Pendant Thick Glass and Brass 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian White Pendant Thick Glass and Brass 1970s
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1970s Italian 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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