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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 Bathroom Wall Lamps by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare pair of bathroom lamps by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 standard light bul...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Very rare 1960s Space Age Chrome ceiling lamp by J.T. Kalmar Austria
Located in München, DE
Very rare 1960s Space Age Chrome flush mount lamp by J.T. Kalmar. Great very high quality design from the 1960s. Made in Austria. Molecular construction made of chrome-plated metal. ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Italian Reggiani 1970s Chrome Sculptural Wall Sconces
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of Italian vintage sconces by Goffredo Reggiani from the 1970s, featuring sculptural chrome tubes arranged in a bold geometric desi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Staff
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher for every room. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. Very high ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1970 Poliarte Albano Poli Italian Space Age Design Pink Glass Single Flower Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Single Flower Vase Albano Poli Poliarte Italy, 1970 Cylindrical Glass in pink and violet color 4 Holes for Flowers "Poliarte" Sticker Label Perfect Condiction Rare objet for any Po...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass

1960 Cocoon Italian Space Age Design Chandelier Ceiling Lamp
By Flos
Located in Brescia, IT
Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Enameled metal, resin. Plastic polymer resin was applied with spraying technique on to the enameled metal frame. No straps. No crack...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age Chrome Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Lightolier c 1977
Located in New York, NY
Incredible iconic Space Age chandelier designed by Motoko Ishii, made in Lightolier as part of their sought after Space Crystal collection. The chandelier features 28 arms, each hav...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

White Opaline Glass & Metal Velella Ceiling Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This Velella lamp can be used as sconce or as a ceiling lamp. It is made from a painted metal frame with adjustable holders, and with an opaline glass shade. This model provides onl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Nickel

Albano Poli "Poliarte" Murano glass caramel table lamps 1960 Italy
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Albano Poli "Poliarte" Murano glass caramel table lamps, 1960, Italy Set of two table lamps, designed by Albano Poli for Poliarte in the 1960s, are authentic works of lighting art, c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Murano Glass

Set of 7 Ceramic Brown Wall Lights or Flush Mounts, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The wall lamp come with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt. Delivery without bulb.
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Kalmar Atomic Floor or Table Lamp 'RS 6 TL', Aluminum Glass, 1970, One of Two
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Mid-Century Modern or Space Age Atomium tower table or floor light mod. RS6-TL 1972 designed by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in 1972. The lamp is made of polished aluminum and handblown b...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel

Motoko Ishii Chrome Sputnik for Lightolier
Located in Hanover, MA
From the Space Crystal collection designed by Motoko Ishii, the multi-award winning savant of architectural lighting, created in 1972 for West German firm Staff Leuchten.. This UL ...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Set of 2 1970s Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Cosack
Located in München, DE
Very nice and UFO wall or ceiling lamps from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. A wonderful light is created. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wear. Minimal...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Space Age Cocoon Hanging Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Although often attributed to Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, these cocoon lamps are generally made by Goldkant, Germany 1960s. This lamp is in great condition considerin...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Resin

1970s Red Ceramic and Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Massive, Belgium
Located in Herentals, BE
A vibrant and rare table lamp designed and produced by Massive Belgium in the 1970s. This piece features a high-gloss red ceramic base with ornate contours and a circular handle, top...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic, Opaline Glass

Model "Giovi" Pair of Wall Lamps by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model "Giovi" Pair of Wall Lamps by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s, Italy Art no : 1207 Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E14 light bulbs. Wir...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Serpente Table Clamp Lamp by Elio Martinelli
Located in Hamburg, DE
The striking Serpente by Martinelli Luce based on a design by Elio Martinelli from the 1960s. Here in a very rare version as a table clamp light. The Serpente is a design that looks...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

1970s Spage Age Clear and White Murano Glass and Steel Wall Sconces by Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These wall sconces designed in the 1970s Space Age style by Mazzega are in working order and in perfect conditions. These fixtures feature a combination of clear and white Murano gla...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Cut Steel

1 of the 7 Blown Glass and Brass Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the 10 original 1970s high-end tubular lights produced in Germany by Staff Leuchten, 1970 Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with hand blown shades. All original. This item i...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Sconces, In style of Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsas, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Italian design yellow and black Wood Pair of Sconces, In style of Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, 1980s, Milano - Italy It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. La...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Wood

Set of 2 Space Age Postmodern German Table Lamps from Kotzolt Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two Space Age table lights from the German manufacturer Kotzolt. The luminaires impress with a technical design language that give the design a simple elegance. The contrast of blac...
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20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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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...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Glass

Joe Colombo ‘KD29’ Table Lamp for Kartell, Italy, 1967
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Iconic model KD29 table lamp designed by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, 1967. The lamp is made of a black ABS plastic base and support structure with a white opaline acrylic diffuse...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Vintage Danish Space Age Wall Lamp from Hamalux, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Space Age Wall Lamp from Hamalux, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark, European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item...
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20th Century Danish Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Ceramic bubbly wavy floor or table lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Absolutely stunning large table lamp or sometimes referred to as medium floor lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s. This lamp is in great condition with only 1 very tiny point on t...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Reed floor lamp in Murano glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Five-light floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, produced in the 1970s, with chrome metal frame and diffusers in murano glass. The diffusers, mounted on metal stems at various leng...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Modular Wall Lights By Mokoto Ishii For Staff Circa 1970s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Modular Wall Lights By Mokoto Ishii For Staff Circa 1970s - Polyhedric glass shades with mercury coated inners - Chrome backplate - Take E14 fitting bulbs - Designed by Motoko Ishii...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Mercury Glass

Wall Light by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Ice glass wall lamp / mirror lamp from the 1960s by Glashütte Limburg - model 3040. The lamp has a heavy, rectangular shade with an ice glass structure. The lamp is screwed to the wa...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1970s German Peill & Putzler Domed Frosted Glass Wall Light or Flush Mount Light
Located in London, England
A small Mid Century Modern 1970s German Peill & Putzler domed frosted glass ceiling flush mount ceiling or wall light. The frosted cloud-like white swirls around the grey tinted gla...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Italian Desk Lamp Silga by Stilux Milano, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare desk or table lamp model Silga by Stilux Milano. Made in the late 60s
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Nylon Thread Pendant Lamp by Paul Secon for Sompex
Located in München, DE
Very rare acrylic pendant lamp from the 1960s. Exciting design and great workmanship. The nylon threads create a very nice light atmosphere. Design: Paul Second Manufacturer: Sompex...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Curtis Jere Geometric Polished Stainless Skyscraper Floor Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Very clean and dramatic architectural floor lamp comprised of multiple segments of mirror polished stainless steel sheet that have been cut and formed with precision into geometric b...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Vintage Guzzini Flash 'Bud Grande' Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Guzzini 'Flash' or 'Bud Grande' orange/pink space age floor lamp. This iconic lamp creates a beautifully orange-like glow and has an elegant chrome base. The lamp requires one E27 li...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Chrome and Aluminium Fase desk lamp Modelos patentados Madrid Espana
By Fase
Located in London, GB
A rare and exceptional example of the Fase desk lamp, Modelos Patentados, designed and manufactured by the prestigious Spanish company Fase in Madrid. F...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum, Chrome

1 of the 5 Ceramic Wall Lights by Pan Leuchten, Germany, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Pan Leuchten, Germany in the 1960s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts,...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Sonneman Chrome Eyeball Articulating Floor Lamp
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1960s articulating floor lamp by Robert Sonneman with chrome eyeball shade attached by an articulating joint to the long chrome stem at the base of which is the hefty round a...
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1960s American Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome, Iron

Space Age Chandeliers by Reggiani
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Decorative space age chandeliers by Reggiani, representing a big planet around which are gravitating six small stars in which are the source of lights. Reggiani Reggiani Illuminazione is a prestigious Italian lighting company known for its innovative and high-quality lighting solutions. Founded in 1957 by Goffredo Reggiani, the company has established itself as a leader in the lighting industry, blending cutting-edge technology with elegant design. Geoffredo Reggiani...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Set of 2 minimalist space age lamps, Netherlands 1970s
Located in ECHT, NL
Minimalist space age design from the 1970s. Made in the Netherlands. The set consists of a floor lamp with 3 globes and a table lamp with 1 globe. The globes are made from frosted wh...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lighting

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Metal

AM/AS Floor Lamp designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Sirrah. Italy 1969
Located in Milano, IT
AM/AS Floor Lamp designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Sirrah. Italy 1969 A striking example of mid-century Italian design, this floor lamp from the AM/AS series by Franco Alb...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Italian Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Gino Sarfatti, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Five light ceiling light attributed to Gino Sarfatti, from the 1960s. Chrome frame with white opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, ware consistent with age and use.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Space Age Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-Century Space Age chandelier made in Czechoslovakia in 1970s. Cleaned, rewired: 1x60W, E25-E27 bulb. US wiring compatible
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Large Tricena space age lamp by Ingo Maurer for M design, Germany 1970s
Located in ECHT, NL
Largest version of the iconic space age Tricena pendant lamp. Designed by Ingo Maurer and produced by M design in the 1970s. Ingo Maurer (12 May 1932 – 21 October 2019) was a German...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Set of 5 Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Staff Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in aluminium metal and plastic, each lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Our lamps are checked...
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1960s Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Vico Magistretti Cetra Pendant Lamp for Artemide 1960 Italy
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Add a touch of iconic Italian design to your space with this stunning Vico Magistretti pendant lamp for Artemide. Featuring a sculptural metal shade with an elegant patina finish, th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Mid-Cenutry Space Age Lamellar Moon Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Space Age slat lamp. The spherical lamp body consists of slats made of translucent plastic, which are arranged around a central point. They are clampe...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Opaline Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 12 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Fagenhulst Sweden Space Ace Desk Lamp
By A&E Muller Schwarza Saale, Fagerhult
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lucifer desk light / lamp vanbyA&E Design for Fagerhults name: Lucifer desk light designer: Tom Ahlstrom and Hans Ehrich (A&E Design) m...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Paul Secon for Sompex Lucite and Wire Space Age Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Melbourne, AU
A rare table lamp by Paul Secon. His lights are more commonly found as pendants. It had lost is internal fixtures so we had our master craftsman make an appropriate white and chrom...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Synthetic, Lucite

Space Age Red Ladder Desk Lamp 1960’s from the Lord Robert Boothby Estate
Located in London, GB
A Space Age Red ladder Desk light from the estate of the late Lady Wanda Boothby, the wife of Conservative peer, Lord Robert Boothby (1900-86). Robert Jo...
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1960s English Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Mid-Century Space Age Cocoon Hanging Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Although often attributed to Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, these cocoon lamps are generally made by Goldkant, Germany 1960s. This lamp is in good condition considering...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Resin

Pair of beautiful Mid Century Modern metal lamps from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Pair of exceptional Mid Century Modern metal bedside lamps with metal feet. Manufacturer is Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. Great Mid Century Space Age design. Very rare with this...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1970 Cosack Sputnik Space Age Germany design Ceiling Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Sputnik Ceiling Lamp Germany, 1970 Scenografic Space Age Ceiling Lamp Chrome Metal 10 lights Very Good Condiction Perfect Working Order
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

1 of 5 Ceramic Wall Light or Flush Mount by PAN Keramik, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps can be mounted in different ways. The height without the bulb is 11cm, with 14cm. Tamp requires 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw bulb, is wired, functional and runs on both 110...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Italian Space Age Magnetic Table Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age table lamp with ball reflector on magnetic holder. A striking detail of this luminaire is the spherical luminaire head. This is held with a magnet and can be aligned so fl...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age, Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier in chromed hardware and handblown Murano glass by Mazzega, with Carlo Nason glass, Murano, Italy, circa 1970. The chandelier alone measures 40 cm high ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Moon rock style table lamp made from fiberglass, France 1970s
Located in ECHT, NL
Space age table lamp. In the style of the moon rock lamp series by Andre Cazenave. The globe is made from fiberglass with ground mineral powder giving it a moon like appearance in bo...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lighting

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Concrete

Pair of Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Glass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Putzler wall lights in sculptural glass on a highly polished chrome frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures....
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

20th Century Boule Floor Lamp Max Bill Style, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
A 1960s vintage floor lamp in the style of Swedish designer Max Bill's iconic design. This piece is built with 10 atomic style boule opal glas...
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20th Century Swiss Space Age Lighting

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Steel

German Vintage Brass and Glass Pendant Light Chandelier 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful 18-arm geometric clear glass and brass Sputnik chandelier. Germany, 1960s/1970s Measures: Diameter: 26 Inch Height min. (body): 16 Inch.  
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Adjustable Space Age Spot Table Lamp by Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic table lamp from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design. The large lamp head is infinitely adjustable. The mirror refl...
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1970s German 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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