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
Vintage Green Space Age Wall Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age wall lamp in green colour. The two spots can be positioned in any way desirable. The lamp requires two E27/26 lightbulbs and currently has an EU-plug.
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20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
White Acrylic Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age floor lamp made with three arms carrying eyeball shades. The lamp is made entirely out of plastic, it is therefore very light. The lamp requires three E26/27 ligh...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Small Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small space age pendant lamp with acrylic glass mushroom shade. The lamp has a nicely shaped wooden top cap. Experience the enchantment as the mushroom shade emits a soft and invitin...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Vintage Space Age Pendant Light Ceiling Lamp by Herda, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A space age pendant lamp by Herda with transparent shade. The shade consists of acrylic glass in a copper-like colour. The height of the lamp can be adjusted with the rise-and-fall s...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Yellow Smoked Glass Space Age Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
By Dijkstra
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...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Double Arc Space Age Mushroom Floor Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Unique space age mushroom floor lamp by Dijkstra with two chrome arms. The mushroom spots can turned in any direction desirable. Also the chrome arms can be moved up and down the sta...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Lakro Amstelveen Space Age UFO Floor Lamp with Eyeball Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage Lakro Amstelveen space age floor lamp with UFO-shaped shade. On the side the lamp has a small eyeball light. The lamp is made out of metal and aluminium, combining colours of...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Dijkstra Table Lamp Vintage Mushroom Desk Lamp White Space Age Light, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White Dijkstra table lamp with big mushroom shade. The white acrylic glass shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb and currently has a...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Anvia Orange Mid Century Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Anvia
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century orange Anvia floor lamp with two adjustable shades. The two orange spots can be moved up and down the base and adjusted in any direction desirable. The lamp requires two ...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Dijkstra Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Dijkstra
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
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Vintage Space Age Pendant Light Fixture Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare space age pendant lamp with orange and white acrylic glass shade. The lamp produces a warm, cosy light. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb.
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20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Lakro Swing-Arm Space Age Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare Lakro swing-arm wall lamp with brown shade. The arm can be folded or stretched. The shade can be turned in any direction desirable. The lamp requires an E27/26 (standard) l...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century White Space Age Mushroom Arc Wall Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age arc wall lamp with white mushroom shade. The acrylic glass shade can be positioned inside and outside the arc. The arc can move left and right from the position...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Herda, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A space age pendant lamp by Herda with a beige, acrylic glass mushroom shade. The height of the lamp can be adjusted with the rise-and-fall system.
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20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
70s Sputnik Chandelier Chrome Space Age Pendant Lamp Opaline Glass Light Fixture
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Sputnik space age lamp with five opaline glass shades. The frame is made out of metal and chrome. The lamp requires five E27/26 (standard) light...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Herda Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age mushroom pendant lamp by Herda. The mushroom shade is made out of thick acrylic glass and produces a magnificent light. The inner shade is...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Herda Mushroom Floor Lamp Space Age Guzzini Style Standing Light, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A beautiful mushroom floorlamp by Herda. The mushroom spots can be turned in any direction and move up and down the base. The floorswitch allows you to switch on the lights simultane...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Red Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age floor lamp in red colour. The metal shades can be turned in any way desirable and moved up and down the base. The lights can switched on separately or simultane...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Space Age Anvia Mushroom Arc Wall Lamp, 1970s
By Anvia
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare white Anvia arc wall lamp with mushroom shade. The shade can be turned in any direction desirable. It's position from the arc can also be adjusted. The lamp requires a E27/26 (s...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Space Age Pendant Lamp, Retro by Herda, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful space age pendant by the Dutch brand Herda. The lamp has an acrylic glass outer shade and an aluminium inner shade. The lamp requires one E27 lightbulb.
Additional informa...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Space Age Pendant Light- Lakro Pendant Lamp, 70s Rise and Fall Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A unique Lakro space age pendant lamp with double acrylic glass shade. The lamp has one clear outer shade and a white inner shade. The two 'domes' rest on the aluminium frame underne...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Lakro Amstelveen Pendant Light - Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century pendant light by Lakro Amstelveen. The lamp is made out of steel and has a dark brown/sparkle lacquer. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the rise-and-fal...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age, one-light table lamps designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, in clear Pulegoso (bubbles) and white Murano glass.
Made in Italy, circa 1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Dijkstra Space Age Hanging Lamp with Chrome Frame and Black Metal Shade, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Dijkstra space age pendant lamp with chrome frame and black shade. The light escapes beautifully through the black escape and reflects nicely on the chrome frame. The height of the l...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Vintage Ceiling Lamp by Mazzega Murano, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A classic murano chandelier by or in style of Mazzega. The lamps has three glass made shades and has a chrome frame with a wooden element. The lamp requires three E14 lightbulbs.
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Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Brown Space Age Eyeball Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age eyeball floor lamp in mat brown colour. The metal shades can be turned in any way desirable and move up and down the base. The lights can switched on separately...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Space Age Pendant Light by Herda with Acrylic Glass Mushroom Shade
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A vintage space age pendant light by Herda with an acrylic glass mushroom shade. The shade has an aluminum 'arc' underneath the shade that reflects the light nicely. The pendant lamp...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Herda Eyeball Floorlamp Space Age Lamp Mid Century Lamp, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A classic eyeball floorlamp produced by the Dutch Herda from stainless steel. The design allows you to position the eyeball shades in any way desirable in the metal rings. The lamp r...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Red Flexible Adjustable Mid Century Space Age UFO Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red space age table lamp with flexible arm. The arm and shade can be positioned in any way desirable, see pictures. Also the shade itself be repositioned. The lamp requires one E27/2...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Space Age Arc Wall Lamp by GEPO, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage space age arc wall lamp by GEPO. The design allows you to place the shade in the ring in any direction desirable. The shade can also be positioned inside or outside the arc. ...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Focus Space Age Arc Floor Lamp by Fabio Lenci for Guzzini, 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Increasingly rare 'Focus' eyeball space age floor lamp by Fabio Lenci for Guzzini. The moon-like acrylic glass shade produces a very warm glow and can be positioned in the ring in an...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Small Space Age Table Lamp with Porcelain Base and Black & White Flower Shade
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small space age table lamp with porcelain base and hand-made black and white flower shade. The flower shade diffuses the light in a gentle and inviting manner, casting a warm and soo...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Space Age Pendant Lamp with Glass Shade and Green/Blue Metal Frame, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
One of a kind space age pendant lamp with crystal glass shade and turquoise metal frame. The lamp produces a beautiful, crystal-like light. The lamp requires an E27/26 (standard) lig...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Werner Schou Style Light Fixture Space Age Moon Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Werner Schou
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very special 'moon'-like space age pendant light in the style of Werner Schou. The lamps consists of an acrylic orange/copper coloured outer shade and a white inner shade. The lamp...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Dijkstra Mushroom Triple Arc Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Dijkstra's famous triple arc floor lamp with acrylic mushroom shades. The shades produce a warm light and can be turned downwards or upwards. The arcs are flexible and can be aligned...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century White Mushroom Table Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White Dijkstra space age table lamp with mushroom shade. The white acrylic glass shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb and currently...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Space Age Table Lamp with Orange Textile Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small retro table lamp with newly made orange, space age style shade. The lamp has a wooden base and textile shade. The lamp requires one E27 lightbulb and currently has an EU-plug.
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Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
White Mid Century Space Age Woja Floor Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century white woja floor lamp. The lamp is made out of metal and has a white lacquer. The shade can be moved up and down the base and positioned in any direction desirable. The l...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Space Age Light Fixture Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful space age pendant by Dijkstra in beige/mocca colour and aluminium/metal frame. The shade produces a magnificent glow, reflecting nicely on the chrome arc underneath the sha...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Herda Eyeball Wall Lamp in Chrome Space Age Lamp, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century arc wall lamp in chrome by the Dutch brand Herda. The shade can be positioned inside or outside the arc and be turned in any direction. The lamp has a switch build into t...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Sputnik Space Age Opaline Glass Chandelier Light Fixture, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century sputnik space age glass chandelier. The light fixture has a chrome frame and five opaline glass shades. The lamp requires five E14 lightbulbs.
Additional information:
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20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Space Age Eyeball Wall Light Mid Century Lighting Brown Arc Lamp by Herda, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare arc wall lamp in sparkled brownish colour from the Dutch brand Herda. The shade can be turned any direction desirable and positioned inside or outside the arc. The lamp has a sw...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Orange Space Age Table Lamp Flower Pattern Ceramic Red Base Mid Century Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Ceramic space age table lamp with orange base and shade. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb and currently has an EU-plug.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic, linen
Perio...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
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....
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Dijkstra Space Age Suspension Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Dijkstra space age pendant lamp with acrylic glass 'dome' and chrome outer layer. The lamp has an acrylic glass outer shade and an aluminium inner shade. Together they create a magni...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Flexible Vintage Red Space Age Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red space age table lamp with flexible metal arm. The arm and shade can be positioned in any way desirable. The lamp is made out of metal. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lig...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century White Ceramic Space Age Floor Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare white ceramic space age floor or table lamp by Doria Leuchten with opaline glass shades and ceramic base. The opaline glass shades lies separately on top of the base. The c...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Dijkstra Mushroom Swing Arm Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
One of Dijkstra's most famous models, this classy mushroom floor lamp with its turnable arms. The beige shades have a shiny lacquer and produce a very warm light. The shade themselve...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Danish White Space Age Witch Hat Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Huge white mid century 'witch hat' space age pendant lamp. The shade is made out of metal. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the suspension cord. The lamp requires a...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Red Mid Century Desk Lamp Swing Arm Table Lamp- Chrome Space Age Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red mid century desk lamp with adjustable swing arm. The arm can be fixated in any way desirable. The lamp is made out of metal and has...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century White Opaline Glass Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Classic white mid century space age wall lamp with opaline glass shade. The milk glass shade produces a nice and warm glow. The lamp can be switched on and off through a switch in th...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid Century White Space Age Witch Hat Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small white mid century space age witch hat pendant lamp. The shade is made out of metal and has a white/beige lacquer. The lamp requires an E27...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Acrylic Glass Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century space age pendant light by Dijkstra with beige, acrylic glass shade. The height of the lamp can be easily adjusted with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The lamp requires one...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age mushroom pendant lamp by Dijkstra with rise-and-fall mechanism. The mushroom shade is made out of acrylic glass and produces a warm, cosy light. The soft and diffused light...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Anvia Mushroom Wall Lamp Space Age Arc Wall Light White Sconce, 1970s
By Anvia
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Anvia mushroom arc wall lamp with withe frame and shade. The acrylic glass shade produces a warm light and can be turned in any direction desirable. The shade can move inside and out...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
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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