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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
Italian Purple & white perspex, brass & aluminum 1960s pendant lamp by Lamter
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pendant lamp with emispherical double shades in white and violet perspex and white painted aluminum. Metal parts in brushed brass. Good vintage condition: few light scratches on the ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

Frine Table lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Artemide, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Frine Table lamp by Studio Tetrarch (composed of designers: Adelaide Bonati, Silvio Bonatti, Enrico De Munari and Carla Federspiel) for Artemide, in 1968. The lamp consists of three...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Opaline Glass, Plastic

Quadrifoglio table lamp by Guzzini
Located in Athens, Attiki
Original Quadrifoglio table lamp by Harvey Guzzini. No words needed for this iconic lamp. Made in the form of 4 leaves (Quadrifoglio). Perfect ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Missaglia Space Age lamp, 1970s
Located in Parma, IT
Space age table or floor lamp manufactured by Missaglia in the 1970s. In silvered plastic with central bulb. Original electrical system. In excellent condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Sculptural Space Age "Rombo" Floor Lamp designed by Gaetano Missaglia
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare Space Age floor lamp, model "Rombo", designed by Gaetano Missaglia. The lamp is made on ABS tubes, with metal details. This piece ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Max Ingrand wall lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Wall light by designer Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1970s. Gold metal structure and white opaline glass globe. In perfect condition. LP1346
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Late 20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Brass

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

Pair of 1970's Chrome & Opal Globe Floor Lamps from George Kovacs
Located in Hanover, MA
***September Sale*** Hard to find large pair of floor or table lamps designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovaca 1972. Mirror polished stainless steel cylindrical base with white...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Stainless Steel

Stunning Vintage Acrylic Planter Lamp – Mid-Century Modern Elegance
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Purchasing this stunning vintage acrylic planter lamp is an excellent decision for several reasons. Firstly, its unique design beautifully combines functionality and aesthetics. The lamp not only serves as a source of light but also doubles as a stylish planter, making it a versatile addition to your home decor. This dual-purpose feature is perfect for those who appreciate innovative and space-saving solutions. The acrylic material gives the lamp a sleek, modern look while ensuring durability and ease of maintenance. Acrylic is known for its clarity and light weight, which adds a contemporary touch to any room. The lamp's mid-century modern elegance is timeless, making it a perfect fit for various interior styles, from minimalist to eclectic. Additionally, vintage pieces like this lamp are highly sought after for their rarity and unique character. Owning a vintage lamp sets...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Arc floor lamp in orange acrylic, Germany 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Adjustable arc Floor Lamp with orange acrylic shade. Please be aware of a minor imperfection in the plastic underneath the shade (refer to photo). Goo...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Marble, Chrome

Vintage Sölken Leuchten Space Age Arc Floor Lamp Mushroom Standing Light 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare space age arc floor lamp with mushroom shade by the German Sölken Leuchten. The white shade produces a warm and delicate glow....
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Hustadt Leuchten Mushroom Arc Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare arc floor lamp with mushroom shade by the German Hustadt Leuchten. The mocca-coloured shade produces a very warm glow. The hei...
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20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Sergio Mazza 'Clio' Sconce for Artemide, Italy 1960s
Located in Argelato, BO
Sergio Mazza, pair of wall lamps, nickel-plated brass structure and frosted glass diffusers.Prod. Artemide, Italy, 1963 This is a pair of lamps of great charm, rare and refined, cap...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage Cocoon Pendant lamp in the style of Castiglioni Brothers/ Flos, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pendant lamp is reminescent of the Viscontea lamp, designed by Castiglioni Brothers in the early 1960s and produced by Flos. This chandelier, from the same era, however has a sm...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage Robot Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A unique and very unusual vintage robot table lamp. This was hand made by a crafty individual in around the 1960-70’s. Someone has made this at home fro...
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1960s British Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Pistillo table/wall/ceiling lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Valenti, Italy 1969.
Located in Athens, Attiki
Pistillo table/wall/ceiling lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Valenti, Italy 1969. Studio Tetrarch’s Pistillo takes its form and its name from the cluster of pistils at the heart of a flow...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Floor Lamp Medusa in Cappuccino by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you can find the iconic Space Age floor lamp designed by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini studio and manufactured by Meblo. It is known as Medusa Floor Lamp, due to its shape. The tall...
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1970s Slovenian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Stainless Steel

Extremely Rare Floor Lamp Medusa in Green by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you can find the iconic Space Age floor lamp designed by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini studio and manufactured by Meblo. It is known as Medusa Floor Lamp...
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1970s Slovenian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Stainless Steel

Carrara Italy Space Age Big Optical Fiber Lamp Years '70 Design
Located in Biella, IT
Carrara Milano Italy production extra size optical fiber lamp years '70 design space age. Measure 22 inches diameter, perfect condition A, like new.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1970s German Hustadt Leuchten Glazed Ceramic Brown Fat Lava Wall Sconce or Light
Located in London, GB
1970s vintage, retro, space-age, German Hustadt Leuchten 'Fat Lava' ceramic brown glazed glossy wall sconce with a 3-dimensional design. A single E14 screw in bulb sits in the centr...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Set of 9 Ceiling or Wall Lamps by Rolf Krüger for Staff, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The set includes 5x the 20cm high lamp and 4x the 12cm. Design from Rolf Krüger 1966, winner of the German IF Award in 1967! Rod luminaires are particularly suitable for creati...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Large Space Age Mushroom Floor Lamp by Gepo, 1970s
By Gepo
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
The large Mushroom floor lamp provides a beautiful warm light and illuminates the whole room with the appropriate light source. This lamp requires 3 x E-27 bulbs also available in LED. Gepo was family business founded by the brothers Posthuma: Peter, Jules, Archi and Rob. The name GePo is derived from GEbroeders (brothers) POsthuma. The brothers started their business with 35 euro/dollar borrowed from their mother. In 1972 the company had a turnover of + 1 million...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Steel

Optical Glass and Chrome Flush Mounted Light
Located in Hanover, MA
Multifaceted optic ground dome shaped lens set within a chrome plated wall or ceiling mounted fixture attributed to Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi Milano, circa 1960's. Glass is perfe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Pair of Midcentury Space Age Table Lamps "rockets" by Pokrok Zilina, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Czechoslovakia - good original condition - marked by manufacturer jt.
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1970s Slovak Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic, Wood

Unique Set of Four Design Space Age Dandelion / Sputnik Chandeliers, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - Czechoslovakia - Maker: Kamenicky Senov (marked) - Original condition with patina. jr.
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pyramid Design Opal Glass & Gold Metal Flush Mount by Limburg, 1970s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pyramid Design Opal Glass and Gold Metal Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1970s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design ceiling lamp. It is very ideal and suitable fo...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Stunning Italian 1970s Ceramic Plexiglass Table Lamp Without a Shade
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful, large 1970s white high-glossy ceramic table lamp in Post Modern design. Made in Italy. Minimalistic organic design. One plexiglass element is placed in the middle of...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic, Plexiglass

Pair of Geometrical Cast Opaque Orange Glass Fixtures, Peill Putzler
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 2 is the lamp with the light on. ...
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Blown Glass

Italian Chromed Chandelier Attributed to Oscar Torlasco, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Splendid Italian chromed chandelier from the '70s, attributed to Oscar Torlasco. Structure made of chromed brass, chromed steel, and lenticular glass. Six functional lights, E14 form...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass, Steel

Amorphous Design Fiberglass Floor Lamp or Table Lamp, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amorphous design fiberglass floor lamp or table lamp, 1980s, Germany Minimal and natural design Very high quality. Fully functional. Orig...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plexiglass

Italian Space Age Ball Pendant Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Space Age ball pendant ceiling lamp in smoked glass with a touch of orange, attributed to Mezzega, from the 1970s. The structure and the pendant...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Fagenhulst Sweden Space Ace Desk Lamp
By Fagerhult, A&E Muller Schwarza Saale
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

4 Amorphous Glass & Orange Metal Chandelier by Moderne Leuchten, 1970s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
4 amorphous glass & orange metal chandelier by Moderne Leuchten, 1970s Germany Very beautiful and rare design pendant lamp. Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

American Mid Century Lucite & Chrome Tall Lamp by Laurel Lighting
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful simple design tall cube shape lamp by Laurel lighting company, we have polished the base and the top, its in perfect working condition. The lamp is 29" tall to the top of t...
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20th Century American Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Caramel Round Glass Pendant Lamp by Staff, 1980s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Caramel round glass pendant lamp by Staff, 1980s Germany Very beautiful, heavy and rare design pendant lamp. Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works wit...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

White Plastic & Painted Metal 1970s "Montparnasse" Sconces by S. Asti for Candle
Located in Varese, Lombardia
2-piece molded diffuser in opal acrylic material. Painted metal structure. Nickel-plated metal stop.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Nickel, Sheet Metal

Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Very rare Oyster wall light made of white and silver enameled metal in the manner of Staff, Germany, 1968. A real eye-catcher even unlit. Gem from th...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Opaline Glass and Metal Atomic Age Pair of Table Lamps by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opaline glass and metal pair of atomic age table lamps by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Rare oval opaline glass and copper colored metal tul...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage Space Age Glass Ball Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
This pendant lamp is from Germany from the 1970s. It is made of glass, metal and plastic parts. The glass ball is held by a metal ring and hangs from 3 diamond-shaped bead chains. Th...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Gold Metal Pair of Table Lamps Model Arco 40 by VD, 1980s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Gold metal pair of table lamps Model Arco 40 by VD, 1980s Germany Minimal design Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cable and plug. These lamps is suitable for EU ...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Large Italian table lamp made of solid aluminum and glass in space age design
Located in München, DE
Rare large Italian table lamp made of solid aluminum and glass in space age design. The base and the upper shade are made of thick, brushed aluminum. Large frosted glass shade. Ver...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Italian Space Age Pendant Ceiling Lamp Red Color Murano Glass by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian pendant ceiling lamp "Space Age" style, produced in the 1970s by Mazzega glass factory. Structure made of chromed steel, red polished aluminum, and blown Murano glass. A spec...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel, Aluminum

1 of the 5 Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Glass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Putzler wall light in sculptural glass on a chrome frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures. This modernist design is...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Italian Ribbed Glass Pendant, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian pendant, circa 1970, with a ribbed glass diffuser. The unusual clear glass body has a horizontal ribbed structure on the outside juxtaposed with vertical ribs on the ins...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Large Murano Glass Pendant, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Lovely Murano glass pendant from the 1970s. Transparent glass with thousands of air bubbles of varying sizes. The rim of the frilled glass is composed of a white opaque glass border....
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Mid Century Modern Chromed Table Lamp, Reggiani Italy, 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Chromed Table Lamp, Reggiani Italy, 1950s. A 1950s Reggiani chromed table lamp composed by a textile lampshade and a beautiful circular structure. The item has be...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Original 1970s Space Age Staff Pendant Lamp with Copper Shade in Mint Condition
Located in München, DE
Very elegant, rare, large original 1970s Staff pendant lamp with a copper shade. Great Space Age design from the 1970s. Copper shade painted white...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Copper

1970s Space Age Italian Desk Lamp by Targetti Sankey
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A space age table lamp designed and manufactured in Italy by Targetti Sankey, It works both 110 and 220 Volts and needs a regular E27 bulb. Crafted during the space age era, this des...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Design Midcentury Ice Glass Plastic Pendant by Drupol, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Marked by manufacturer - Good original condition - Adjustable height.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

6 Opaline Glass Balls and Chrome Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
6 opaline glass balls and chrome wall lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s Space Age rare design 6 amorphous opal glasses and chrome body   Manufactured in Germany Lamp is in perfe...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Very Elegant Striped Acrylic Hanging Lamp by Edel-Acryl, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very elegant striped acrylic hanging lamp by Edel-Acryl, 1970s Height adjustable 70-158cm. Executed in massive chrome-plated steel, the lamp...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Very rare Oyster wall light made of black and white enameled metal in the manner of Staff, Germany, 1968. A real eye-catcher even unlit. Gem from the...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Large Saturno Hanging Lamps by Kazuo Motozawa, 1972
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of large midcentury Saturno hanging lamps designed by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff in 1972. This is the large version, diameter: 19.7 inches with four bulbs. Literature: 1000 ligh...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Elegant 1960s Chrome Ceiling Lamp with 6 Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This piece is a chrome 6-arm orbital lamp with white opaline glass beads from the 1960s. It has an E14 socket. Very elegant and decorative.
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Pair of Cool & Colorful Midcentury / Space Age Glass Globe Planet Like Pendants
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking pair of hand-painted, planet Jupiter-like pendants. The beginning of space travel inspired many midcentury designers in creating unique pieces for modern interiors. Ov...
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Mid-20th Century European Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason "Space Age" Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern "Space/Atomic Age" design pendant Lamp with Carlos Nason's characteristics, produced in 1970. This lamp is made of blown glass, chromed steel and a black...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

White Metal Wall Lamp by iGuzzini for Harveiluce, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White metal wall lamp by iGuzzini for Harveiluce, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and minimalist wall lights Adjustable head Lamps are in very good condition. Switch on/off button ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Huge 1970s Brass Table Lamp with Adjustable Neck and Shade from Hillebrand
Located in München, DE
Huge 1970s brass table lamp with a movable neck and shade. Manufactured by Hillebrand. Made in Germany. Great 1970s German design in good condition. Neck and umbrella can be move...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Space Age lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Space Age lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Mazzega Murano, Peill & Putzler, Kaiser Leuchten, and Staff Leuchten. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $111 and tops out at $39,124 while the average work can sell for $1,474.

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