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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
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

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 Lighting

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Marble

Midcentury Flushmount or Wall Light by Elektroinstala Decin, 1970s, Set of Two
Located in Praha, CZ
Flushmount type 77 315, made by Elektroinstala Decin in Czechoslovakia in 1970s Made of brass and opaline glass. Re-polished, rewired 5 x 60 W, E27 or E26 bulbs.
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1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Large aluminium Wall lamp by Nucleo Sormani, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large wall lamp produced by Nucleo Sormani in the 1970s. The lamp consists of six -similar but not the same- curved aluminum parts, each with a light bulb socket (E14). Each part ca...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps Attributed to Venini, Murano, circa 1980
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Space Age one-light, egg-shaped table lamps attributed to Venini, circa 1980. Hand blown in white, clear and black Murano glass and chromed bases. They each hold one E14 bulb.
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Vintage Space Age Spherical Glass Globe Table Lamp with Ribbed Base, 1970 s
Located in Beirut, LB
This striking vintage "Space Age" table lamp captures the optimistic futurism of 1970s design. The lamp features a large, perfectly spherical shade of translucent white opal glass, w...
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Lighting

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Glass, Plastic

Nickel-Plated Brass Opaline Glass Shade 1960s A298 Pendant Lamp by Candle
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This A298 pendant lamp was produced in Italy by Candle. It is made from nickel plated brass and opaline glass shade. The cable length can be changed on request.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass, Nickel

Rare Space Age Table Lamp "Rocket" by Josef Hůrka for Napako, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, - 1960s - Design: Josef Hurka - Maker: Napako - Marked.
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1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Ray Gun by Sam Rush. A sculptural lamp with a unique play on sci-fi movies.
Located in Bristol, GB
The Space Ray... or Death Ray... or even the "Seducto Matic" (what ever mood should take you), takes command of a whole area of a room, serving as intriguing sculpture during the day and creating an absorbing warm ambiance at night. The utterly Unique lamp designs of Sam Rush, are made with stainless steel and brass, as these difficult to combine materials however make for a delightful richness of light reflection. Additionally, these materials mature beautifully, adding depth with age. A ripe old age is expected with the lamps, due to the materials and build quality. "Lamps for your grandchildren to squabble over". Sam Rush is a trained metal...
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2010s English Space Age Lighting

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Space age yellow table lamp, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Selenova Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Parma, IT
Table lamp manufactured by Selenova 1970s. Painted metal base opal blown glass diffuser. Marked on the inside. In excellent condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Murano Glass

Monumental Space Age Flush Mount by Motoko Ishii for Staff, Germany 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
Monumental Mid Century Modern / Space Age Flush Mount designed by the reknown Japanese lighting designer Motoko Ishii in 1970s. Motoko Ishii lived and worked in Finland and Germany 1965-1967. Her most prominent designs were produced while she was working for the West German lighting company Staff. In 1968. she returned to Japan and established Ishii Motoko...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Sciolari Italy ceiling lamp crystal sphere space age design years 70 modernism
Located in Biella, IT
Sciolari Italy ceiling lamp crystal sphere design years '70 with structure in metal chrome and sphere in crystal
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Crystal, Metal, Chrome

Murano Portable Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian portable table / floor lamp made of Murano opaline glass with a stainless steel strapping and handle on a beige enameled base, in the style go Artemide, from the 1960’s. - Ba...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Space Age Design UFO Pendant Lamp - Vintage Dual-Color Acrylic Pendant 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover the allure of the Space Age with this stunning UFO lamp, crafted in Italy during the 1970s. The lamp features a unique two-color acrylic design, combining a white half-globe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Green Black Plastic Drive Table Lamp by A.Thiani A. Dal Lago for Francesconi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This table lamp was designed in Italy by Adam Thiani and Alberto dal Lago in 1974, and it was manufactured by Francesconi. It is made from Plastic, ru...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass, Plastic, Rubber

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 Lighting

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Chrome, Sheet Metal

1970s Space Age White Table Lamp Base in Ceramic by Gabbianelli, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Space Age white table lamp base in ceramic by Gabbianelli, Made in Italy.
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

1970s Italian Conical Enamelled White Metal Chrome Uplighter Table Lamp
Located in London, England
1970s Italian space age polished chrome and white enamelled metal conical uplighter table lamp. Rewired by a professional electrician with a black s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Metal Sputnik Vintage Chandelier 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage nickel-plated metal chandelier sputnik like with 21 arms, 1960s Italy. A beautiful chandelier in circular sputnik like form with E 14 sockets. This fantast...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Nickel

Articulated Spanish table lamp in the manner of Gino Sarfatti
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this articulated Spanish table lamp in the manner of Gino Sarfatti offers an opportunity to bring a touch of mid-century modern sophistication and functionality into you...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Iron

Vintage 70s Space Age Chandelier in Steel and Opaline Glass, Dining Table Light
Located in Milano, IT
Space Age Chandelier - Dining Room Pendant - Decorative Light A quintessential example of 1970s space age design, this Italian ceiling pendant embodies futuristic aesthetics with an ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Vintage murano glass table lamp by Mazzega, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century murano glass table lamp by Mazzega. The lamp emits a beautiful light. Tested and ready to use with a regular E27 light bulb. 1970s - Italy Dimensions: Height: 40cm Di...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Murano Glass

Space Age Vintage Yellow or Orange Table Lamp Uno Dahlen, 1960s, Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage orange or yellow table lamp from metal by Uno Dahlen for Aneta 1960s Sweden. A joyful and powerful table lamp in beautiful dark yellow or soft orange color with a...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Sculptural tubular floor lamp in chrome metal, Space Age, Reggiani style
Located in Milano, IT
Gaetano Sciolari is widely regarded as one of the most innovative, prolific and eclectic lighting designers of the Space Age period. Born and lived in Italy, he created several celeb...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Italian Space Age Chrome Sputnik Chandelier, Pendant Lamp 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Italian chrome Sputnik chandelier with chromed brass, 9 lights E14 format. It has a very refined design of great decorative impact reminiscent of the Space Age. The piece h...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

1970s Modernist Chandelier Chromed Steel and Murano Glass by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1970s space age modernist chandelier in chromed steel and Murano glass to seven lights design Gaetano Sciolari for Mazzega Ready-to-use renewed electrical system. Measures cm: H 110...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

Vintage sputnik chandelier by Sciolari, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century chrome sputnik chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. The lamp emits a spectacular light. Light patina visible. Tested and ready for use with regular E14 light bulbs. The ch...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Stilux Milano, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Centruy Modern chandelier consisting of 3 pendant lights in the shape of oversized light bulbs, manufactured by Stilux Milano in Italy ca. 197...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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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 Lighting

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Chrome

Space Age Vintage Orange and White Plastic Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage orange and white table lamp shows a chromed metal band. The vintage orange table lamp features one E 27 socket. The vinta...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age Vintage Glass Green Yellow White Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage table lamp from glass in green, yellow and white colors 1960s Italy. While the table lamp shows a glass body striped candy like in green, yellow and white, the rene...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass

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 Lighting

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Metal

Henri Mathieu (Attributed.), Sculptural Table Lamp in Aluminium, France, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Sculptural Space Age Table Lamp by Henri Mathieu (Attr.), France, 1970 circa. Materials: Brushed and enameled aluminum.
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1970s Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

Unique Space Ace Snake Wall Lamp, 1970s
By Gepo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Never seen another one like this. Chrome Space Ace wall lamp. Thick flexible tube Adjustable in any direction Snake head like shade. Simple mounted into th...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Space Age Brass Vintage Dome Geometric Table Lamp Desk Lamp 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage dome table lamp or desk lamp from brass 1960s Italy. An amazing table lamp from brass with dome shade and geometric base wor...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

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

Chromed steel and perspex floor lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Imposing floor lamp made in Space Age style. The lampshade is constructed of two overlapping Perspex hemispheres with a chrome-plated steel edge. Solid Steel stem with over 4 cm diam...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

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

Italian space age Chandelier Aggregate by Mari Fassina for Artemide, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Chandelier Aggregato by Enzo Mari and Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide, 1970s Chandelier mod. Aggregato with conical plexiglass diffuser, externally aqua green and in...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

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 Lighting

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

VINTAGE Robert Sonneman Triennale Atomic Orbiter Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Space age Robert Sonneman Triennale Atomic Orbiter floor lamp. A very nice one is great condition. Style of Arredoluce.
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20th Century American Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Space Age Metal&Chrome Floor Lamp with 8 Bulbs, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This vintage floor lamp was produced during the 1960s. It is made of chrome-plated elements mounted on a red metal base. The lamp has four double points of light directed parallel up and down. The geometric metal crown holds...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Adjustable 1970 s Zonca space age style floor lamp
Located in Diest, BE
Rare 1970s Zonca Floor Lamp – Space Age Design This striking floor lamp was produced in the 1970s by the renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Zonca. A true Space Age design piece,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Space age cubic table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Cubic space age table / floor lamp Italian manufacture 1970s Chromed aluminum parts forming a cube. Inside an opaline glass sphere. Opaline Glass, Chromed aluminum. European plug....
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Chromed Chandelier Pendant Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Goffredo Reggiani, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Wonderful chromed chandelier pendant ceiling lamp attributed to Goffredo Reggiani from the '70s. Structure made of chromed brass and crystal. Nine functional lights, E14 format. Uniq...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Italian Space Age Three Lights Floor Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italia Mid-Century Modern three lights floor lamp attributed to Gaetano Sciolari, from the 1970s. Structure in chromium steel, brushed aluminum, and marble base. The glasses ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Marble, Aluminum, Steel

Black Pala Clamp Table Lamp by Corrado and Luigi Aroldi for Luci, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Black Pala clamp table lamp by Corrado and Luigi Aroldi for Luci, designed around 1970. The shade is made of lacquered metal and contains a chromed steel screen. The lamp can be a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Steel

Helder grey ceramic lamp, 2023.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Helder grey ceramic lamp with an organic texture. Portugal, 2023.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Pop Art Yellow Vintage Plastic Ball Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Pop Art vintage plastic ball floor lamp, which was designed, 1960s. The very decorative plastic ball features 16 yellow plastic parts lamella like and the...
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1960s Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Table Lamps, 1950, Material: Murano, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table lamp Materia: Murano Country: Italian 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, thi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Murano Glass

Space Age Vintage Brown Plastic Metal Chandelier 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage chandelier or pendant from plastic and metal in soft brown hues 1960s Italy. An amazing vintage chandelier in bubble shape in soft paste...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1970s Space Age Red Table Lamp Base in Ceramic by Gabbianelli, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Space Age red table lamp base in ceramic by Gabbianelli, made in Italy.
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Globula Lamp by Poliarte
Located in Cerignola, IT
Gorgeous Globula lamp designed by Albano Poli for Poliarte Space Age style in glass , aluminum and marble
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Marble

Space Age Snake Flexible Tube Vintage Plastic Metal Floor Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age snake vintage tube floor lamp from plastic and metal in black and grey with flexibles tubes designed and manufactured Italy 1960s. The design ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age Metal Vintage Chandelier Sputnik Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age metal vintage chandelier or pendant from chromed metal by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1960s. A fantastic chromium plated metal sputnik chandelier...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Large Sputnik Flushmount or Wall Sconce Cosack style, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Vintage Sputnik lamp from the 1970s in Germany. This lamp can be used as a ceiling lamp, or as a wall lamp. Wonderful glass shape and light effect. Sockets: 1 x E27 standard Bulb. Li...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

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 Lighting

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Metal

Green Table Lamp Drive by Adalberto Dal Lago Adam Tihany for Francesconi, 1970
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Table lamp drive designed by Adalberto Dal Lago and Adam Tihany in 1974. It was manufactured by Francesconi and features an original label. This model is part of a series of wall an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Glass, Plastic, Rubber

Collectible Soviet Lamp and sculpture dedicated to the exploration of space
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare Soviet table lamp, which was designed to commemorate the explorstion of space. It was made in Soviet Russia, after the Monument of the Conquerors...
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1960s Ukrainian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel

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.