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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
Prisma Leuchten Mushroom Table Lamp, Ufo Space Age, circa 1980
Located in Beirut, LB
Beautiful table lamp by Prisma Leuchten, UFO Space age, Design mushroom, Made in the 80s. The lamp has a stainless steel base with a super nice matt w...
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Late 20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Stainless Steel

Set of 4 Golden Space Age Wall Lamps by Dieter Witte for Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic wall lamps from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for high -quality workmanship and perfectionist design. The lighting can be oriented towards the ceiling or floor. This ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen Italian Rare Big Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful and very rare Space Age table lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stikronen in the 70s. Made in Italy. The lamp is made of chromed metal with a tulip base and a diffuser d...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of beautiful large Mid Century Space Age chrome table lamps - Made in Italy
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful, large, Mid Century, Space Age chrome table lamps. Made in Italy. Great Italian minimalist design from the 1960s. The interior shade is steplessly rotatable. Lamps are ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Suspension de Luigi Colani en plexiglas rouge UFO Space Age, 1970
Located in London, England
Ce lustre vintage de Luigi Colani est véritablement une pièce maîtresse du design space Age des années 70, captivant les amateurs de cette époque grâce à son allure distinctive et so...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plexiglass

Brass Space Age Sputnik Ceiling or Wall Sconce Produced by Cosack, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bold and eye catching Mid-Century brass sputnik sconce is synonymous with the 70's Space Age design. In original condition with some age appropriate wear and patina. This piece ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Kovacs styled Domed Chrome Space age Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Space Age styled table lamp with three sockets topped with a smoked darker toned plastic Lucite domed mushroom shade . The shaft and the 10" in diameter base are in a bright chrome...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Tumbo floor lamp by Piero Menichetti for Ismos Design, 1970s
By Piero Menichetti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Tumbo Floor lamp designed by Piero Menichetti and manufactured by Ismos Design in 1973. The lamp is meant to be used outdoors and therefore it can withstand the effects of atmospher...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

4 ball floor lamp by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani Illuminazione, Italy, 1970s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Gorgeous 4-ball floor lamp in chromed metal and glass by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani Illuminazione, made in Italy in the 1970s. square base in chrome and iron.Push button on/off ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Nine Light Chrome Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century, Space Age, Post Modern chrome Sputnik chandelier, having nine white ball globe shades - mounted to the chrome spoke arms, all attached to the white ball center. Th...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Brass Chandelier Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age vintage original Brass version of chandelier ceiling pendant light lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. F...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no55)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:55) 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 Mid-Century Spanish Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture or Wall Sconce in Wro
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of ceiling or wall sconce with mid-century Spanish sunrays. Brass flush mount with variegated gold metal frame. Sun blast. Measurements: 17 cms deep. This piece can be placed as...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Fuga Aluminum Tubular Wall Lamps with Black Enameled Bases by RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century wall lamps with aluminum tube shades on black enameled bases. Designed by Finnish architect Maija Liisa Komulainen for RAAK, Holland. This is an Iconic dutch design from ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

One of the Two Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peil & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! Image 1 is the lamp with the light on. T...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Blown Glass

Pair of spherical ribbed brass table lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of spherical and ribbed brass table lamps.
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1980s American Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Brass

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 an...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

1960s Space Age Italian Design Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Steel table lamp Excellent condition Perfect working order.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Space Age Rocket Floor Lamp from Novoplast Sered, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
This floor rocket lamp was produced in the 1960s in Czechoslovakia. It features yellow fiberglass shade on three wooden legs. The lamp is fully functional.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Lighting

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Fiberglass, Wood

Hans Agne Jakobsson Yellow Space Age Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Practical adjustable wall sconce or bedside table lamp designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson and made by Elidus in Sweden during the 1970s. Measurements: W: 18 cm, Dept: 12 cm, H: 9 cm. ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Space Age Desk Lamp with Adjustable Arm, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age table lamp with easily adjustable arm and shade. The black arm allows you to position the lamp in any way desirable. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb and c...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Table Mushroom Lamp, Copper-Coloured by DORIA, 1970s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Doria Aluminium Table Lamp - 1970s The Doria Mushroom table lamp from the 1970s is a true classic of retro design. This table lamp impresses with its anodised copper-coloured surfac...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Large Bubble Glass Mushroom Flush Light or Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Impressively large and beautiful ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Great shape and pattern in the glass shade which spreads a very nice play of light. Extraordinarily high-quality workman...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Staff Tube Ceiling or Wall Lights Designed by Rolf Krüger, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning set of six sconces or ceiling lights made in Germany, by Staff Leuchten. Each with chrome and metal. Easy to mount and fantastic to look at. Each Fixture requires one Euro...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Round Mid Century Space Age metal chrome ceiling or wall lamp from Italy
Located in München, DE
Minimalist, original Mid Century Modern Space Age ceiling or wall lamp made of chrome-plated metal. A removable white metal shade is placed in the center. Typical Space Age Design fr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Floor Lamp 4059 by Annig Sarian for Kartell, c.1970
Located in Surbiton, GB
A 1970’s floor lamp designed by Annig Sarian and produced by Kartell, the Italian manufacturer synonymous with pioneering designs in plastic. The 4059 lamp is composed of a tall pl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass, Plastic, Fiberglass

Rare set of two Poliarte Vesta wall lamps by Albano Poli
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare set of two Poliarte Vesta wall lamps by Albano Poli. These beautiful Brutalist lamps are made from handmade hammered glass rods, allowing the irregular motif to create enchanting patterns of light and shadow. The lamp can be used as a wall or ceiling lamp and has a sturdy metal suspension. The Vesta lamps...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass

Space Age Chrome Table Lamp with Mushroom Shade
Located in San Diego, CA
Space Age chrome table lamp with mushroom shade, circa 1970s. The lamp is American made and in very good vintage condition, it measures 13...
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20th Century American Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 Crystal Glass Wall Lamps or Flush Lights by Cosack
Located in München, DE
Wonderful wall lamps or ceiling lamps from the 1960s. Very high-quality and solid workmanship. An asset to any home. The design of the glasses creates an exciting fiery play of light...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1970s Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Staff
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Beautiful, reduced design. Very high-quality workmanship. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wear and tear d...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1970 Angelo Brotto Esperia Italian Space Age Design Glass 2 Table Lamps
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 2 Table Lamps Designer Angelo Brotto Esperia Italy, 1970 White and Purple Murano Glass Shade Chrome Metal Base Perfect working order Glass in perfect condiction
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Danish Space Age Ceiling Light by Claus Bolby for Cebo, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Manufactured by Cebo Industries, Denmark in 1975. Brown and amber colored acrylic exterior, brass center tube and supporting brass chain. Measures: Height 10.15 inches, diameter 9.75 inches. Please do have a look at my other Danish and Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and curious antiques for...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Large 1970s Modernist Flush Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff
Located in München, DE
Very nice and large ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real highlight for every room. The lighting effect of the lamps is extremely beautiful. Very high quality wo...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage 1960s Reggiani Chrome Eyeball Lamp - MCM Design Italian Lighting
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Reggiani Eyeball Lamp embodies the elegance of 1970s Italian design, boasting a mirror-like chrome finish that reflects both light and style. This...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Set of 2 1970s Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamps
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

Michael Young pendant lamp Y2K style space age 90s
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Pendant lamp designed by Michael Young in the mid 90s. It is suitable for Y2K style pop interior. Also, Mid-century style and Space Age style. It was produced by Japanese furniture ...
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1990s Japanese Space Age Lighting

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Steel

George Kovacs Polished Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Sculpturally sleek and modern floor lamp by George Kovacs in the form of a towering slender monolith. This lamp has five standard Edison ceramic screw sockets for maximum wattage of...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Satellite Sputnik Chandelier Metal Chrome Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Astro satellite sputnik chandelier ceiling pendant light lightning lamp in chrome metal, six-point of light around the central sphere, design attributed to the editor manufacturer Re...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Atomic Eyeball Table Lamps by Sijaj Hrastnik, 70s, Pair
Located in Lucija, SI
Very retro red pair of Mid Century Eyeball Table Lamps were made by Sijaj Hrastnik Yugoslavia in '70s. Classic Space age design
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1970s Slovenian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, 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

Pair of Sconces by Leucos, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Sconces by Leucos, 1970s, Italy Lamps are in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for all coun...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Italian Space Age red radio table lamp by Adriano Rampoldi for Europhon, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age red radio table lamp by Adriano Rampoldi for Europhon, 1970s Table lamp radio with round base, in plastic. The cylindrical diffuser ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Set of 2 Cubist 1970s Modernist Metal Wall or Table Lamps
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive cubist wall or table lamps from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real highlight for every room. The lighting effect of the lamps is extremely beautif...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Blue Glass and Brass Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Blue Glass and Brass Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy Lamps are in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V f...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Atomic Tripod Table Lamps 1950's Italy
Located in Lisboa, PT
Charming pair of Atomic tripod table lamps, Italy, 1950s. These sculptural miniatures of mid-century futurism embody the spirit of the Atomic Age with their playful, space-age silhou...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Targetti Sankey. Set of 4 Space Age style sconces, Italy, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Set of 4 Italian wall lights by Targetti Sankey, 1970s. Each piece has a silver chromed metal structure where 6 acrylic or methacrylate discs with different motifs are held, combinin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

A set of 3 SPACE-AGE Post-Modern EGG LAMPS, by VIANNE, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A very beautiful set of 3 "Egg" or "Uevo" floor lamps allowing numerous arrangements, Post-Modernist, Seventies, Space-Age, circular bases in off-white lacquered metal, egg-shaped gl...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age Orange glass table lamp, France 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age Orange glass table lamp France 1970s Orange glass. Lacquered aluminum. 23.5 / 13.5 cm H - 26 cm diam. Conditions: excellent, no defects
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Technical Desk Lamp by Giotto Stoppino for Candle - Italy - 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
This extendable lamp is an iconic creation of designer Giotto Stoppino, produced by the well-known Italian company Candle. The lamp's design is distinguished by its minimalist and fu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Smoked Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Limburg
Located in München, DE
Fabulous bubble glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant and an eye-catcher in every room. The structure in the glass creates a spectacular play of light. Manufac...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Metal

Cobalt Blue Glass Pair of Sconces by King and Miranda for Arteluce, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cobalt blue glass pair of sconces by King and Miranda for Arteluce, 1980s Italy Designers : Perry King and Santiago Miranda The Arteluce "Jill w...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Classic 1970s Double Eye-Ball Chrome Floor Lamp by Lite Beams, After Sonneman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1970s Space Age double eye-ball chrome floor lamp by LITE BEAMS, very reminiscent of the classic lighting designs by Robert Sonneman, Larger chrome sphere up light, smaller s...
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1970s North American Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Set of Two 1970s Space Age Clear and Brown Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These Mazzega sconces are not just lighting fixtures but statement pieces, showcasing the fusion of art and utility that defines Murano glass craftsmanship. Their blend of bold Space...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Murano Glass

Mid-century ufo cocoon hanging pendant lamp with brass 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Absolutely stunning ufo pendant hanging lamp with patinated brass attributed to Italy although Germany is also very well known for its cocoon lamps. The brass is in a lovely patinate...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Space Age Vintage Wall Light Flush Mount Helena Tynell for Limburg 1970s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage wall light or flush mount from iridescent amber bubble glass by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg 1970s. The flush mount shows a golden metal base and a wonderfu...
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Late 20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Pair of 'Omega' chandeliers by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy, 1962
Located in Argelato, BO
Omega pendant lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy, 1962 "The Omega lamp, in the pendant and ceiling versions, is part of the first series of lamps designed by Vico Magistre...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Variable Light Articulated Lamp - Gabriele D'Ali for Francesconi - Italy - '60s
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary floor lamp, designed by Gabriele D'Ali and produced by Francesconi Brescia in 1965, is a perfect example of 1960s Italian design, combining functionality with aest...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Space Age Murano floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, opaline glass
Located in Milano, IT
Born in 1935 into a family of celebrated glassmakers from the venetian island of Murano, Carlo Nason is no doubt one of the most influential glass designers of the twentieth century....
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

Italian Space Age style Chandelier in white metal, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age style Chandelier in white metal, 2000s Chandelier with spherical diffuser in white painted metal. In the center of the diffuser there is a decorative cut, in which ...
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Early 2000s Italian 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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