Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
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
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no17)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:17)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no15)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:15)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Smoked Glass
Chrome Plated Metal 1960s 3-lights pendant by F. Poli for Seguso
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Important 3-light pendant lamp with Murano smoked glass shades and chrome plated metal structure made by the Seguso glassworks based on a design by Flavio Poli. Excellent condition...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century suspension lamp in methacrylate and brass, Stilnovo
By Stilux
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Mid-century Modern pendant lamp in Scandinavian style.
Attributed to Stilnovo Italia, it was produced in the 1960s.
The white top dome and end cylinder as well as the large red ring ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Space Age pendant lamp in the style of Harvey Guzzini Dijkstra, 1960s
Located in La Mesa, CA
The space-age pendant attributed to Guzzini features an orange shade paired with a sleek aluminum or metal frame. This distinctive shade emits a magnificent glow, beautifully reflect...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970s Space Age Metal Pendant by LUDIB Bratislava
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Glass,Metal
With aged patina
2xE26 or E27 bulb
US wiring compatible
Fully Functional
Original Condition with minor signs of use
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1970s Slovak Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970s Space Age Metal Pendant by LUDIB Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Red metal ring pendant with brass perforated strip by LUDIB Bratislava
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- 2x, E26 or E27 bulbs
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1970s Slovak Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
KD 6’ Pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy 1959
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful Kartell ‘KD 6’ Pendant in very good condition.
Designed in the 1959 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni.
White plastic shade and diffuser wh...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Space Age Aluminum and Glass Saucer Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Space Age Aluminum and Glass Saucer Chandelier, cylinder support having six lights above a frost glass circular plate. 29" H x 24" Diameter. P...
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
$850 Sale Price
29% Off
Mid-Century Chandelier by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
6-flamming chandelier made in Czechoslovakia by Napako in 1960s.
Very good original condition.
Two separate circuits: 3+3x40W, E25-E27 bulbs
US wiring compatible
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Design Pendant Lamp in Chrome Metal and Plexiglass
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Amazing 1970s pendant lamp, featuring a smoked plexiglass diffuser that creates a warm, atmospheric glow while maintaining a sleek and futuristic aesthetic. The chrome-plated metal s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Space Age Sputnik Chandelier in Perfect Condition, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Mid-Century big Sputnik style chandelier.
Made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s.
Cleaned, polished, rewired:
13x40W, E25-E27 bulbs
Excellent condition
US wiring compatible.
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Amazing, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Chandelier Stilnovo Style, Italy 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, IT
Amazing, Stilnovo style chandelier Space Age brass and opaline glass, 1970 Italy.
Good condition, original patina, runs at 110-240 volts and needs a normal E27 bulb.
A professional...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,042 Sale Price
20% Off
Space Age Chandelier Sputnik by Elektroinstala Decín, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
3-Flamming Space Age chandelier nade by Elektroinstala Jilove u Decina in 1960s.
Good original condition.
3x60W, E25-E27 bulbs
US wiring compatible
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Four Hanging Pendants Light by Henri Mathieu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Aluminium light designed by Henri Mathieu in the 1970s.
Each pendant is made of bands of brushed metal, lacquered in orange inside radiating warm light.
The pendants could be hung ...
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Pairs of Up and Down Pendant Lamps in White Perspex and Satin Aluminum by Stilux
By Stilux
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of white perspex and silver aluminum up & down pendant lamps by Stilux. Very good condition: an up and down mechanism has been replaced so that the two lamps could have a differ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
$2,368 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Space Age Popdesign Fiberglass Chandelier, circa 1960/1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Space age popdesign fiberglass chandelier, circa 1960/1970.
the chain is adjustable up to a height of 200cm (78.75").
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Space Age Organic Pendant, 1960s, Three Items Available
Located in Praha, CZ
The height of organic matte milk glass shade. Measures: 35cm
1x40W, E25-E27 bulb
US wiring compatible
Very good original condition.
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
White Metal
Sandblasted Glass 1960s "Mushroom" Pendant Lamp by Martinelli Luce
Located in Varese, Lombardia
White painted metal with sandblasted glass shade. Plastic canopy. Very good condition.
Body lamp measures cm 50 H x 32 D.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Chandelier by Drukov, 1960s
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
This beautiful chandelier was made in 1960s by Drukov. It took part in a famous Czech comedy "Pelisky". Contains five copper arms on chrome-plated center. The shades are from milk pl...
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Black and Chromed Four-Light, 1970s Adjustable Pendant Lamp by BJ Milano Design
By Arteluce, BJ Milano
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This Italian four-light pendant was produced by BJ Milano design in the 1970s. It features four adjustable lampshades that can rotate and run along the chrome-plated rod. Each lampsh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary geometric shape Italian Bardiglio marble sconces or wall lights.
Exclusive production by Veneziani Arte , handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
S...
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2010s European Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary geometric shape Italian Bardiglio marble sconces or wall lights.
Exclusive production by Veneziani Arte , handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
P...
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2010s European Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Marble
Chandelier Vistosi 1970
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Chandelier in glass with a colored murrine made by famous company Vistosi.
I have a pair of these lamps.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$1,776 / item
Space Age Fixed Pendant in chrome with black inside 1990
By Bruno Munari
Located in Mortsel, BE
A very cool space-age chandelier that can be put from 95 cm in length to 140cm.
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1990s Dutch Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
KD 6 Grande’ Pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, 1959
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful Kartell ‘KD 6 Grande’ Pendant in very good condition.
Designed in the 1959 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni.
This 'Grande' version is har...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Sputnik Chandelier with 10 Lights by Oscar Torlasco
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sputnik chandelier by Oscar Torlasco with 10 lights, 70s.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) f...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$1,421 Sale Price
40% Off
Space Age pendant lamp by Harvey Guzzini Dijkstra, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in La Mesa, CA
Space age pendant attributed to Dijkstra in cream/ivory color with an aluminium/metal frame. The shade produces a magnificent glow, reflecting nicely on the chrome arc underneath the...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Postmodern "Space Age" Ceiling Lamp, France, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
French "Space Age" ceiling lamp, made of chromed steel with white, lacquered interior part with a one-point light source.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel, Wire
Space Age 8-Light Chandelier with While Glass Shades, Yugoslavia 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Space Age 4-Arm Chandelier with 8 lights placed in white glass balls with open ends. Chandelier features silver and ivory metal fixture. Made...
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1970s Slovenian Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Hanging Lamp in Chrome , 60°, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp.
Style: 60.
Country:: Germany.
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco a...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Chandelier in Wood and Chrome, 50°, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp.
Material: chrome, wood.
Style: 50
Country:: France
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done.
We have specialized in t...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Chandelier in Glass and Chrome, 50°, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp
Material: chrome, glass
Style: 50
Country:: France
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done.
We have specialized in th...
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1950s French Vintage Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Tobia Scarpa (Flos) Ceiling Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos original Ceiling Light in gold finish
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20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Space Age chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Space Age chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants, popular names associated with this style include Gaetano Sciolari, Mazzega Murano, Kaiser Leuchten, 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 chandeliers and pendants differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $119 and tops out at $39,124 while the average work can sell for $1,616.
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