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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
Geometric Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari - 5 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage midcentury Italian chrome wall lights with three tubes arranged at different heights, designed by Gaetano Sciolari / Made in Italy circa 1970s 3 lights / E12 or E14 type / ma...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Dijkstra Flower Plexiglass Space Age Pendant Light, 1970 s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Dijkstra space age flower shaped pendant lamp with double acrylic glass shade. The lamp consists of an acrylic glass copper coloured outer shade and a white inner shade. The height o...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1970s Space Age German Piell Pützler Striped "Zebra" Glass Chrome Pendant
Located in London, England
An unusual space age 1970s German Peill Pützler bell-shaped hanging ceiling glass pendant light. The opal striped-glass circular shade is suspended from a polished chrome chai...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Pair of 1970s Space Age Sompex Nylon and Perspex Pendant Lights by Paul Secon
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s German futuristic space age nylon perspex and polished chrome pendant hanging ceiling light. Manufactured by Sompex and designed by French designer Paul Secon. The ligh...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

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

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Brass

Pair of 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

Vintage German Space Age Table Lamp in Chrome and Glass by Motoko Ishii, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
An impressive space age table lamp from staff, based on a design by japanese designer motoko ishii from the 1970s. this design impresses with its reflective surface and striking dif...
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20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal

German Space Age opaline glass chandelier by Max Bill for Temde, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
German Space Age opaline glass chandelier by Max Bill for Temde, 1960s Pyramid-shaped chandelier with ten spherical diffusers in opaline glass. The central structure in white painted...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Orange Arc Floor Lamp by Cosack
Located in Mortsel, BE
Arc floor lamp was produced by Cosack Leuchten in 1972. It features a chrome-plated arm that allows the light source to reach over a sofa or lounge chair without obstruction. The la...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage hammered glass spputnik chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking sputnik shaped chandelier with blue hammered glass glasses mounted on a chrome frame. Once illuminated, this beautiful chandelier emits a warm diffuse light. Tested and re...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Birillo, Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian tall floor lamp made of two Murano glass illuminated bulb, one orange and one opaline white , fixed by a chrome strapping in the center...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Ceramic Wall Light in style of Axella, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. In the style of Axella The small holes in the ceramic create a beautiful ambia...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Targetti Sankey Flush Mounts or Table Lamps
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pair of lamps in hand blown clear ¨Pulegoso¨ technique Murano glass chromed and lacquered (white) metal, manufactured by Targetti Sankey and still retaining the original la...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Blown Glass

1/3 First Edition VP1 Flowerpot Pendant Lights by Verner Panton for Louis Poulse
Located in Echt, NL
First edition VP1 flowerpot pendants in excellent condition. 3 Lamps available. Designed by Verner Panton in 1969 Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Denmark The lamps consist...
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Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Cono Space Wall or Ceiling Mount, Italy Lamperti
Located in Mortsel, BE
"Cono" Space Vibes Ceiling or Wall Fixture by Lamperti Italy: Elevate your space with this minimalist "Cono" fixture, expertly manufactured by Lamperti in Italy. The design focuses o...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1980s Vintage French LG Paris UFO Space Age Halogen Ceiling Pendant Uplighter
Located in London, England
1980s French UFO-shaped, space age, directional uplighter halogen ceiling light. Manufactured by L G Paris. The metal curved shade is coated with a dark gr...
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1980s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Space Age Chandelier Sputnik by Elektroinstala Decin, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition Measures: 5 x 60 W, E27 Two pieces available.
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Nickel Plated Brass White Plastic 60s pendant lamp by Bandini Buti for Kartell
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pendant lamp composed by 2 methacrylate emispherical shades joined together with nickel plated brass screws. Electrical system with 1 E27 lamp socket. Very good condition: very lig...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass, Iron, Nickel

Set of 4 Carlo Nason murano opaline glass wall lamps for MuranoDUE 1980s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Set of 4 Carlo Nason Murano Opaline Glass Wall Lamps is not only a striking example of 1980s Italian design — it’s also preserved in great original condition, making it an excep...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Pair of 1970s Space Age Peill Putzler Striped Opaque Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s German Peill Putzler opaque white and striped glass mushroom shaped table lamps. The darker frosted stripe runs over the entire body of the lamp at varying degre...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Glass, Opaline Glass

Space Age Yellow Vintage Plastic Television Hornyphon, 1970s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Space age yellow vintage plastic television, which is portable. The case of the TV was made of yellow plastic and is in very good condition, but no gu...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Iconic Palio table Lamp design by Perry A. King Santiago Miranda for Arteluce
Located in NICE, FR
The PALIO lamp by ArteLuce is a sophisticated blend of contemporary design and timeless elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Copper

Space Age Chrome and Murano Glass Flowers Sputnik Lamp, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. Eight E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Pair of Beautiful Chrome Glass Flush Mount by Doria Leuchten, Germany 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful donut glass wall light/flush mount by Doria Leuchten, Germany 1970s. The glass is mounted on a chrome back plate. Can be used as a wall light or flush mount. Please notic...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Large Golden Space Age Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful Space Age pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very noble and a very special design object. A spectacular play of light is created. Manufacturer: Peill and Putzle...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Stilnovo Space Age Adjustable Table Lamp, Metal, Plastic and Rubber, Italy 1970s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Unusual and alluring 'space age' table lamp manufactured by Stilnovo in the 1970s. Thanks to a rubber ring between the support base and the lampshade, this lamp can be adjusted in ev...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1970s Modernist Space Age Bubble Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Exceptional design and very high-quality workmanship. The lamp is a highlight for every room. A particularly sparkling light is cre...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Opaline Glass Copper Industrial Pair of Outdoor Sconces by Bega, 1980s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opaline Glass Copper Industrial Pair of Outdoor Sconces by Bega, 1980s Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 sta...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Copper

Opal Glass Pair of Sconces by Keuco, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass Pair of Sconces by Keuco, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light bulbs. Each...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Dijkstra Space Age Pendant Acrylic Glass Lamp Plexiglass Light Fixture, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Amazing acrylic glass pendant lamp by Dijkstra. This space age piece is made of thick plexiglass and has a coffee-brown colour. The lamp spreads a warm glow. The lamp requires an E27...
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20th Century Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no32)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:29) 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

Set of 2 Adjustable Space Age Wall or Table Lamps
Located in München, DE
Wonderful, versatile wall or table lamps from the 1970s. Excellent craftsmanship and exceptional design. The lamps can be used as wall or table lamps, and the adjustable head allows ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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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 Lighting

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no41)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:35) 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 Lamps Brass and Gold Bubble Murano Glass by F. Fabbian, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Pair of bulbs table or bedside lamps in brass and gold bubble Murano glass by F. Fabbian. Famous design like Carlo Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Venini, Vistos...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

"Trumpet" Chandelier by Goffredo Reggiani 6 Lights, Space Age
Located in Milano, IT
"Tromba" Chandelier by Goffredo Reggiani - Italy, 1970s - 6 Lights Space Age Design A refined example of Italian Space Age lighting, this striking 6-light chandelier is an iconic m...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini Corteccia Murano Glass Huge Space Age Wall Sconce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning piece is a 1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini "Corteccia" Murano Glass Wall Sconce also usable as Ceiling Light, a striking example of Space Age Italian design and Murano g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Iron

White Ivory Plastic Wall or Ceiling Teti Lamps by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This lamp is composed by 3 single Teti lamps, joined together by an aluminum structure. It can be used as a ceiling lamp, wall lamp or mirror lamp as well. It remains in good conditi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Murano Glass and Chromed Metal Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Madrid, ES
Organic shaped Murano glass table lamp designed by Carlo Nason. This desk lamp is from the Osso series for Mazzega, circa 1970. Made of chromed metal and Murano glass.
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe sconces or wall lights. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship. Price is ...
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2010s European Space Age Lighting

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Alabaster

Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster...
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2010s European Space Age Lighting

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Alabaster

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 Lighting

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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

Paul Tilche Sirrah Lamps
Located in Cerignola, IT
Kinetic lamp designed by Paolo Tilche and made by Sirrah. You can place it in different ways, you can cover the light according to your taste . Lacquered white lamp interior enhancin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Italian space age white metal Vaga table lamp by Franco Mirenzi, Valenti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age white metal Vaga table lamp by Franco Mirenzi, Valenti, 1970s. Vaga model table lamp, entirely in white painted metal, with a dome-shaped, inclined diffuser, which ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Pair of Brass Sconces Cola Crater Murano Glass. Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Space Age Brass wall lights lamps lightning sconces or flush mount, italian design attributed to the manufacture La Murrina. Blown textured Murano glass. F...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Space Age Metal Floor Lamp by Henri Mathieu, France, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age floor lamp spiral in metal, chrome base by the french designer Henri Mathieu. In the mood of Venini, Vistosi, Veronese, La Murrina, Stilux, Aldo Carlo Na...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Contemporary Brass Murano Glass Cubic Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
contemporary cubic brass and Murano glass wall lights lamps sconces. Few exclusive artisanal production. In the style of Reggiani, Sciolari, Targetti. Can be use vertically or horizo...
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2010s Italian Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Red Metal Bicycle Table Lamp or Wall Lamp by Zicoli, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Red metal bicycle table lamp or wall lamp by Zicoli, 1970s Italy Very rare large desk lampor wall lighting Plastic rims. Very high quality. Fully f...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Italian Space Age orange metal table lamp Eco by Annichini for Artemide, 1970s
By Luciano Annichini, Artemide
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age orange metal table lamp Eco by Luciano Annichini for Artemide, 1970s Pair of fantastic table lamps model Eco in metal, with orange exterior and white interior. The ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Brass Floor Lamps by La Murrina Murano Glass, Italy, 1990s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Impressive and very decorative floor lamp or huge table lamp by the editor La Murrina Murano. Blown glass sphere with iron oxid, which gives it this bronze color. Simple and elegant ...
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1990s Italian Space Age Lighting

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Brass

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

Tall Organ Modular Tube Metal Chrome Floor Lamp by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Tall large Organ orgue metal chrome tube floor lamp, the tube are modular rotating adjustable and change the design. Famous manufacture like Lum...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Italian Space Age Sputnik Chandelier Attributed to Fontana Arte, 1960s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Italian mid-century Sputnik chandelier attributed to Fontana Arte, from the 1960s. Crystal, chromed brass, 13 E14 lights. One of the rarest versions of this exquisite decor...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Vintage Space Age pendant in white Steel and Chrome , 1970 s Italian
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Lighting , Italian Designer Lamp , Made in Italy 1970's Offered for sale is a stunning and original pendant lamp from the Space Age era, made in steel and metal and highly d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome, Steel

Space Age red glass table lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age red table lamp attributed to Stilnovo, Italy 1960s Red glass, brass. Space age fabric lampshade included Double light, one bulb inside the lamp base H 45 cm - 32 cm d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Atomic Age Belgian Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century stylized atomic, enclosed glass, form pendant supported by lower glass dish with aluminium bottom support. Newly wired, UL listing available for an additional fee. Brusse...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Atomic Age Belgian Pendant
Atomic Age Belgian Pendant
$985 Sale Price
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1 of the 2 Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on brass base lamps, Germany, circa 1970. This exceptional artefact of modern design reflects the extreme interest in modernism acro...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Pair of 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. ...
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2010s European Space Age Lighting

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Marble

Dijkstra Table Lamp Vintage Mushroom Desk Lamp White Space Age Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White Dijkstra table lamp with big mushroom shade. The white acrylic glass shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb and currently has a...
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20th Century 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.