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Space Age Table Lamps

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
70s Space Age Mushroom Lamp - Iconic Design Charm by Massive Belgium
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Spruce up your space with retro charm using this stunning mushroom 70s lamp crafted by Massive, Belgium, in the 1970s. Boasting the iconic mushroom shape that epitomizes 70s design, this lamp is a true masterpiece of minimalistic elegance. The lamp features a sleek ivory white plastic base paired with a translucent white glass lampshade, creating a soft and inviting glow. The characteristic mushroom shape adds a touch of whimsy and nostalgia to any room, while the lampshade can be easily screwed into the base for effortless assembly. Internally, the lamp is equipped with a bulb holder made of bakelite, a signature material of vintage 70s lighting...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Glass, Plastic

Italian Glass and Chrome Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century table lamp with a chrome base and a glass globe shade. Cool vintage table lamp which emits a nice dimmed light. Good condition, te...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Chrome

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 Table Lamps

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Metal

Amazing Space Age 'UFO' Flying Saucer Table Lamp in Glass and Metal, Italy 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Large and impressive table lamp with the iconic 'flying saucer' shape typical of late 60s / early 70s creations. This lamp is made of a perfectly crafted base made of chromed metal ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

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 Table Lamps

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Chrome, Metal

Chrome Topo Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Topo Table Lamp, designed by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo in the 1970s, stands as a truly unique and special piece that epitomizes the innovative spiri...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

1970 Topo Joe Colombo Stilnovo Vintage Green Desk Table
Located in Brescia, IT
"Topo" Desk Lamp Joe Colombo Stilnovo 1970 Green Metal and Black Plastic First Edition Perfect working order
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Carlo Nason, Space Age Orange Murano Glass Table Lamp, Av Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age Murano glass table lamp. Designed by Carlo Nason, AV Mazzega, Italy 1970s Opaline white glass and orange glass. Chromed aluminum. 52 cm H - 34 cm diam. Conditions: exce...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Glass

Mid- Century Space Age Chrome Table Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Beirut, LB
Mid-century magnificent space age table lamp in chrome with it's cylindrical shape circa 1970 Can be wired and delivered for European or US users.
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Late 20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Iconic Nesso Lamp by Giancarlo Mattioli
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Illuminate your space with the stunning Nesso Lamp, designed by Giancarlo Mattioli in 1967. This iconic piece is a hallmark of Italian design, celebrated fo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Resin

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 Table Lamps

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

1970s Poliarte Italian Design Glass Big Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Polychrome glass shade Black metal base Excellent condiction Perfect working order Rare model Published on Poliarte catalogue.  
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Hollywood regency 3 lights metal and opaline glass table lamp, Lama, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency 3 lights metal and opaline glass table lamp Lama, Italy 1970s Chromed metal, opaline glass H 53.5 x 25 cm diam. Conditions: excellent consistent with age and u...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Table lamp by Harvey Guzzini custom in fiber glass by the artist YOM
Located in NICE, FR
Harvey GUZZINI Desk Lamp This charming table lamp can be placed on a side table in a corner of the living room. It can also serve as lighting for a d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Fiberglass

Medium Sized Space Age Chrome Globe Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A typical example of Space Age table lamps in style of Goffredo Reggiani. A round metal chromed base shaped as a trumpet holds a chromed globe open on the top. The interior of the l...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Space Age white glass table lamp, Faver Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age white glass table lamp Faver Italy 1970s Double lamp bulbs, one for the top one for the base. Separate switch for the two lights Opaline glass, white lacquered aluminum...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Small Space Age Table Lamp done in Chrome with revolving shade, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous little Space Age table lamp done entirely in chrome. It features tubular form with a revolving head that allows you to point light in any dir...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Chrome

1970 Italian Space Age Design White Chrome Metal Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Space Age Table Lamp Italy, 1970 Chrome Metal and White Enamel Excellent Condiction Perfect working order
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Space Age Table Lamp in Glass and Chrome in the Style of Toni Zuccheri
Located in Amityville, NY
One lamp available. Vintage Space Age table lamp in the style of Toni Zuccheri. A blown glass bulbous, organic mushroom form, indented on top, and with an applied frosted white finis...
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20th Century Slovenian Space Age Table Lamps

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Chrome

Italian Space Age Cubic Opaline Glass Lamp by Giorgio De Ferrari for VeArt 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age cubic opaline glass and metal floor or table lamp by Giorgio De Ferrari for VeArt, 1970s. Cubic-shaped floor or table lamp with rounded corners, in opaline glass w...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Helder white ceramic lamp, 2023.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Helder white ceramic lamp with an organic texture. Portugal, 2023.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Space Age Table Lamps

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Ceramic

XXL Mushroom Table Lamp by Cosack Leuchten 1970s
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
The lamp is made of opal glass and is extremely rare to find in the size 43 x 43 x 40 cm. Placed on a large sideboard or directly on the floor, the lamp provides an indirect light, ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Glass

1970 Italian Design Space Age Chrome Glass Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Italian Table Lamp 1970 Chrome Metal Base Glass blown Shade Glass in perfect condiction Perfect working order
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Eclisse Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Eclisse Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1967. This Eclipse table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti features a rotating inner white shade that eclipses the light source a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Space Age Yellow Cubic Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age yellow cubic table lamp. Italy, 1970s Measures: h 52 cm 30 × 25 cm. Conditions: good consistent with age and use.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Italian Table Lamp in the style of Isso Hosoe for Valenti, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian flexible table lamp in the style of the Hebi lamp designed by Isso Hosoe for Valenti in the 1970s. Adjustable to your desires, this snake lamp is made in black caterpillar plastic tube with a brushed stainless steel lamp shade...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Space Age orange glass table lamp base, Stilnovo, Italy 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age orange glass table lamp base Stilnovo, Italy 1960s Orange glass, brass. Lampshade not included Without lampshade: 48 cm H - 27.5 cm diam. Conditions: very good consis...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Brass

Harveiluce Guzzini 'Bugia' 1970s Table Lamp by Giuseppe Cormio, Set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Iconic pair of table lamp ‘Bugia’ designed by Giuseppe Cormio for Milano 1975 Fair and produced by Harvey Guzzini in 1976. Bugia has a sleek, curved base made of a metal sheet with a tiltable half globe lampshade that allows to adjust the light. This piece comes with the pure white color – a signature of elegance and versatility. This rare table version of the iGuzzini Bugia...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Spiral lucite and chromed metal table lamp by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy 1968
Located in Renens, CH
Rare lighting sculpture by Italian designer and sculptor Gaetano Missaglia for his own company Missaglia at the end of the 1960's. The light source which is situated inside the chro...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Chrome

Vintage Space Age Chrome and Glass Table Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare space age table lamp. A simple design with a mirrored chrome finish. The lamp body consists of a combination of three cylinders of different heights. A central cylinder is moun...
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20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Set of 2 Vintage Space Age German Pearl Table Lamp by Motoko Ishii, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Space Age German Pearl Table Lamp in Chrome and Glass by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s, Set of 2 Imposing Space Age table lights from Staff after a design by the Japanese de...
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20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Mod Mid Century Space Age Mushroom Form Table Lamp Tinted Lucite and Chrome '70s
Located in New York, NY
Groovy Mid Century Space Age table lamp, constructed of bright chrome and transparent tinted lucite. The lamp features a dome form shade, mounted on a chrome base, with three interio...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps

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Chrome

Space Age Top Light Table Lamp from Philips
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple Space Age table lamp by Philips. A functional design. The design language is simple, which makes this design timeless and convincing. A tube that bends at an angle of 90 degr...
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20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Set of 2 of White Space Age Opaline Glass Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Set (2) of mid century table or bedside lamps with opaline glass shades. The bases are made out of wood and have a black and grey lacquer. The lamps require E14 lightbulbs and curren...
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20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

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Glass

Gino Sarfatti, Set of 2 Table Lamps mod. 600/C, Arteluce Italy, 1966
Located in Firenze, IT
Set of 2 black & white table lamps mod. 600/C designed by master Gino Sarfatti, manufactured by his own Arteluce. Designed in 1966, produced 1960 - 1969 Lacquered aluminium. The leather base is filled with small lead balls...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Olivier Mourgue, 2093 lamp rare White model, Disderot ed., 1967
Located in Paris, FR
MOURGUE Olivier (1939-) Lamp 2093, Disderot éditeur, France, 1967 - Rare white version Lacquered metal, anodized aluminum and chromed metal, silver-ca...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Large Ice Glass Table Lamp from Doria
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large golden Big Ball table lamp by Doria from the 1960s. Very elegant Hollywood Regency design with a fantastically glamorous look. The structure in the glass cre...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Carlo Nason, Space Age Red Murano Glass Table Lamp, AV Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age Murano glass table lamp. Designed by Carlo Nason, AV Mazzega, Italy 1970s Opaline half white glass and red glass. Chromed aluminum. Two bulbs, one lights the white sp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Glass

Dario Tognon, Dania Table Lamp, 1969
Located in London, GB
Dario Tognon was an Italian post-war industrial designer and architect. The Dania lamp is one of his most successful design. This sculptural table lamp is e...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum

Sixties Space Age Mushroom Toadstool Lamp Design WSB
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful mushroom, toadstool table lamp completely in vetri murano style, with the typical diagonal stripes on the glass, marked W.S.B. on the inside,...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps

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Glass

Space Age rare monumental Murano glass table lamp, Vistosi, 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age Murano glass table lamp. Vistosi, Italy 1960s Pale yellow / beige glass. Three bulbs inside; a large one with E27 socket at the top and two E14 bulbs on the base. H 62...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Table Lamp by Reggiani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A space age lamp in metal and plastic with a clear 1970s design, it resembles the form od the octopus and could be a perfect object for a table or a sideboard. The lamp is in general...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Glass & Metal Bases Mushroom Table Lamps
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mushroom lamps metal base and glass shades, like new condition new wire beautiful double socket circa 2020 unkown designer.
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20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

1970s Space Age Table Lamp
Located in Hellerup, DK
Vintage French "Space Age" smoked glass/chrome table lamp from the 1970s. With new corduroy lamp shade.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Chrome

Italian lamp design 1970
Located in Perpignan, FR
Importante lampe italienne datant des années 70's. Piètement en marbre et métal chromé . Abat jour en verre Tres bon état général Plus d’informations sur demande
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Marble, Metal

Italian Chrome-Plated and White Painted Metal 4-Lights 1960s Table Lamp
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This 4-lights table lamp was designed in Italy in the 1960s. It is made of chrome-plated metal and bent painted metal; the lamp features a versatile 3-mode switch as showed in pictur...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Chrome, Sheet Metal

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

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Chrome

Huge 1960s Italian Two-Piece Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Vistosi
Located in München, DE
Gigantic 1960s Italian two-piece Murano glass mushroom table lamp. Great high quality Italian design. No more labels to be found. But according to the previous owner, it was bough...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Space Age Eyeball Table Lamp Adjustable Desk Lamp Germany
Located in Poperinge, BE
Space age eyeball table lamp, adjustable design desk lamp made of black and white plastic, with a chrome rod, 80s, Germany. Cool height and direction adjustable lamp, this still has...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Chrome

Abstract Orange Table Lamps Set of 2 Shaped Metal Sixties
Located in Poperinge, BE
Set of 2 abstract orange table lamps completely in space age style, night lights with a sleek design, made of orange lacquered bent metal, 60s, France. This set of lights is most li...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Astronaut Table Lamp By Elektrosvit 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
These little table lamps by Elektrosvit were very popular during 1960s. They were called the Astronaut lamps to reflect the 1960s popularity of space especially in Communist Czechosl...
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Plastic

Astronaut Table Lamp By Elektrosvit 1960s
Astronaut Table Lamp By Elektrosvit 1960s
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Hand-crafted stone table lamp by the sculptor Albert Tormos, France, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Stunning French table lamp from the 70s, designed and produced by the artist and sculptor Albert Tormos. This piece is made of natural stone worked and carved as a figurative female ...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Stone

1970s AV Mazzega Glass Murano Italian Design Large Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Table lamp AV Mazzega Italy, 1970 Murano Milk Glass Diffuser Black painted metal base Perfect state of preservation Perfect working order
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1970s Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Pair of White Mushroom Table Lamps by the Laurel Lamp Co. 1960's
By Laurel Rosenberg
Located in Red Lion, PA
Pair of Laurel Lamp Co. Mushroom Table Lamps, Circa 1965 A striking and iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamps by the Laurel Lamp Company, dating to approximately 19...
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1960s North American Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Space Age White Painted Aluminum Table Lamp In The Style Of Arredoluce
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces. Original and striki...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Plexi and Chrome Table Lamp in the manner of Gino Sarfatti
Located in Mortsel, BE
We have 4 pieces of this beautiful piece.
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1980s Unknown Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Chrome

Toni Zuccheri. Space Age style murano glass table lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Italian brutalist and Space Age style table lamp by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s. Golden and silver chromed steel metal base and a spherical upper diffuser made of transparent Murano glass c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Italian Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Table lamp with aluminium base and fibreglass optics duster, illuminated by changing colours. The lamp switches on and off at the touch of a button. Wear due to time and age of the l...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Aluminum

1960 Fontana Arte Italian Design Space Age Glass Nickel Brass 2 Table Lamps
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Table Lamps Italy, 1960 Nickel Brass Frame and Cut Thick Crystal Excellent Condiction (2 light chips imperceptible in the pictures) Perfect working order
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

France Table Lamp, 1955, attributed to Mouille Serge
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table lamp Country: France 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 years, this is the table lam...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Table Lamps

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Bronze

Space Age table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age table lamps 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 table lamps 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 table lamps 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 table lamps, popular names associated with this style include Mazzega Murano, Doria Leuchten Germany, Artemide, and Peill & Putzler. 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 table lamps differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $90 and tops out at $25,000 while the average work can sell for $1,200.

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