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
A Saturn metal and Murano glass Space age Italian pendant lamp
By Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Saturn metal and Murano glass Space Age Italian pendant lamp is a striking blend of mid-century modern design and artisanal craftsmanship, making it a perfect addition to any con...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of beautiful Mid Century Modern metal lamps from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Pair of exceptional Mid Century Modern metal bedside lamps with metal feet.
Manufacturer is Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. Great Mid Century Space Age design.
Very rare with this...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian White Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Italian White Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, crafted in the 1960s, is an exquisite embodiment of mid-century modern design. Reggiani, renowned for his innovative ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Carlo Nason Blown Glass Floor Lamp for Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in London, GB
A 20th century Italian floor lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Composed of five striking white Murano blown glass shades standing on stainless steel tubes.
Italy, circa 196...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Vintage chrome sputnik floor lamp, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Seventies chrome sputnik design floor lamp.
This spectacular floor lamp has 8 light bulbs combined with the chromed metal and plastic spheres to create a very cool light effect.
19...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Lotus Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Blown Murano Glass, Rare
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Table Lamp - Italian Collectible Lamp - Rare Mid-Century Lamp
The LT305 "Lotus" Table Lamp, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, is one of the most beautiful Murano lamps eve...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
Category
1970s Slovak Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Dutch Cermamic Wall Sconces/ Lights, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Back to nature... with this special set of 2 wall lamps. Made of ceramic and with beautiful 'earthly' organic shapes. This beautiful set comes from the 1970s, space age design. Perfe...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
One of the Two Orange Peill & Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peill & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange!
The lovely shaped hand blown lampshade ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Wall or Ceiling Light, Sculptural Glass, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A r wall or ceiling light in sculptural glass, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement piece. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures. This modernist design is focused on ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Fat Lava Brown Ceramic Wall Lights, Hustadt Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
Piar of Brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s.
Measurements:
Width: 8.26 in (21 cm)
Heigth: 7.87 in (20 cm)
Dep...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Blown Glass and Chrome Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three original 1970s tubular lights produced by Staff Leuchten, Germany.
Heavy quality glass lights with hand blown shades on a chrome pendant. All original.
This item is ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of orange space age table lamps, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Pair of space age orange metal table lamps made in Italy in the 1960s.
Very cool pair of lamps with an attarctive design, nice vibrant orange colour.
tested and ready to use
1960s...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mushroom opaline glass table lamp by METALARTE Spain 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Indulge in the captivating allure of the 1970s with this vintage Mushroom opaline glass table lamp by METALARTE, a quintessential piece of Spanish design that promises to elevate you...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Satin Metal Chandelier by Pirro Cuniberti for Sirrah, Italy 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and spectacular satin metal chandelier designed by the Italian artist and designer Pirro Cuniberti for the famous Sirrah company. It is an elegant, refined work that will furnis...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large 60s Italian two-piece Murano glass table lamp by Roberto Pamio for Leucos
By Roberto Pamio, Leucos
Located in München, DE
Large beautiful 1960s two-piece Murano glass table lamp.
Designed by Roberto Pamio. Manufactured by Leucos. Made in Italy.
High quality Italian Space Age design.
The shade is made of...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Red 'Lucifer' Desk Swivel Lamp by Ahlstrom & Ehrich for Fagerhults, 70s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Fagerhults adjustable desk lamp, designed in the seventies by Ahlstrom and Ehrich Design (Sweden).
Rotatable and adjustable, with a heavy base.
In excellent original vintage conditi...
Category
1970s Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
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...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Large Space Age Lamp Orange Acrylic Lamp - Vintage Harvey Guzzini Style, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Striking large space age lamp in vibrant orange and white plastic, reminiscent of the iconic 70s creations by Harvey Guzzini. This eye-catching chandelier, with its bold colors and s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Space age floor lamp Italian production 1970s, 2 adjustable spotlights
Located in Genova, IT
1970s floor lamp with 2 lights, swiveling and adjustable in height.
The lamp has a lacquered metal base and chrome-plated metal stem, three elements (2 spotlights and 1 technical el...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1960s German Sölken Leuchten Arc Polished Chrome Height Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
1960s German space-age, adjustable, polished chrome arc floor lamp manufactured by Sölken Leuchten. The height is adjustable and held in place by a large feature chrome screw knob wh...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Dijkstra set of three pendant lights
By Dijkstra
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Set of three pendant lamps manufactured by Dijkstra Lampen of The Netherlands in the 1960s.
These lamps are made from metal with a copper coloured coating.
The lamps are in excelle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Orange Ceramic Wall Light Flush Mount, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful orange and brown accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s.
Labelled by Løvemose, in excellent condition. Løvemose was a...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Several Flower shaped Brown Opaque Glass Pendants, Peill Putzler, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique brown flower glass pendant, made in the 1970s by german designer and company Peill Putzler.
The lampshade is made of a ‘cast opaque brown glass’ with an inner ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian modern Black and White chandelier by Castiglioni brothers, Flos 1965
Located in MIlano, IT
Black and White model chandelier, with rounded diffuser, in opaline glass, containing two E27 connections. The lower part is made of metal and is equipped with another central and ex...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Floor lamp by Nanda Vigo mod 4041 for Kartell, 1968
By Kartell, Nanda Vigo
Located in Milan, IT
Rare floor lamp designed in 1968 by Nanda Vigo for Kartell, lacquered aluminum base and top closure and white methacrylate diffuser. Neon lighting, fully functional. True example of ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
XL Midcentury Space Age Table Lamp, Sputnik or Atom, 1970s - Germany
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany
- circa 1970s
- Good original condition
- US compatible, US adapter uncl.
- 3 bulbs any wattage
jr.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Space Age 12-Arm Cubic Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare, minimalist chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari. It features shape of an atom and 12 lightbulb spots formed as cubicles, using bulbs model E1...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mauro Martini, red 'Picchio' woodpecker table lamp, F.lli Martini Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
'Picchio' (wood pecker) table lamp designed by Mauro Martini
F.lli Martini, Italy 1970s
Lacquered sheet metal
55 cm H x 31 x 42 cm
The light beam can be adjusted according to the...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large aluminium space age pendant by RAAK, Netherlands 1960s
By RAAK
Located in ECHT, NL
Large and very rare model r.213 made by RAAK in the 1960s. Made from stacked rings made from aluminium.
Impressive piece that measures 50cm in diameter and 48cm in height.
It is fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Danish Golden Aluminium Pendant Model P376 by Kastholm and Fabricius
Located in London, GB
The top model P376 hanging space age pendant light was designed in 1964 by Jørgen Kastholm and Preben Fabricius and manufactured by Nordisk Solar Compagni.
The pendant fixture featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Wire
XL Midcentury Space Age Table Lamp, Sputnik or Atom, 1970s - Germany
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany
- circa 1970s
- Good original condition
- US compatible, US adapter uncl.
- 3 bulbs any wattage
jr.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
"Geometral" floor lamp by Nanda Vigo for Reggiani
By Reggiani, Nanda Vigo
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary and rare floor lamp produced by Reggiani and designed by Nanda Vigo in the late 1970s, belonging to the wonderful Geometral series.
The floor lamp consists of a circula...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel
1960s Italian Gaetano Sciolari Geometric Polished Chrome Nine Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A stunning and striking polished chromed-metal geometric chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for S.A. Boulanger in Italy during the 1960s. The 9 vertical chromed square bulb hol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Metallic Grey and Orange Space Age Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metallic Grey and Orange Space Age Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable t...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Metallic Grey and Yellow Space Age Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metallic Grey and Yellow Space Age Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable t...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gold Brass Flush Mount, Cosack, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful brass Flush Mount by Cosack lights, Germany, 1960/1970.
Original 1960s space age brass ceiling light with nine lighting elements. This light was designed and produced by C...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Space age chromed spherical table lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Nanda Vigo
Located in Firenze, IT
Unique space age chromed spherical table lamp
Italy, 1970s
White plexiglass, chromed metal
The lamp is switched on and off by opening and closing it. Light on both sides.
24 x 2...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large hanging lamp from Harvey Guzzini for Meblo ceiling lamp, 1970s0s
By Meblo, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Saarburg, RP
ceiling lamp by Harvey Guzzini for Mablo - 1970s.
This beautiful lamp is a real design classic from the 70s. This lamp with its unusual design is a highlight for any lounge interior...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Iconic Lamp - Rotating Color Disc Hypnotic Ambient Lighting 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Transform your space with this vintage Space Age lamp, a true masterpiece of 70s design. The lamp features an ingenious rotating plastic disc wi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp Chrome Blown Glass by Reggiani, Italy, 1970
By Reggiani
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spiral floor lamp by the Reggiani manufactured, circa 1970. Stainless steel with hand blown Murano glass sphere.
A statement piece!
In very good condition. Cleaned well wired and r...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Chrome Floor Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chrome Floor Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
Category
1960s American Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Two 1960s round Space Age Pop Art aluminum ceiling or wall lamps
Located in München, DE
Two minimalist 1960s Space Age Pop Art aluminum ceiling or wall lamps.
The front of the lamps are covered with glossy clear varnish.
Fully functional, each with one E27 original meta...
Category
1960s European Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Space Age Table Lamp - Retro Charm Psychedelic Ambiance Light
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into a world of mesmerizing lighting with this rare Space Age lamp, featuring a cream plastic base holder topped by a large clear glass globe. The unique design of this lamp all...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Piantana "P436 - Stalagmite" di Pat Hoffman per Luci Illuminazioni di Interni
By Pat Hoffman
Located in Conversano, IT
Straordinaria lampada da terra modello "P436 - Stalagmite" disegnata da Pat Hoffman nella fine degli anni 60 per l'azienda italiana Luci Illumanzione d'Int...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Steel
1970s Space Age Blue Metal and White Glass Italian Pendant
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular light pendant designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies, it's in good condition overall, only a glass has a small flaw covered by the metal part when it's moun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Design Cactus Fabric Floor or Table Lamp, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Italian Design Cactus Fabric Floor or Table Lamp, 1970s, Italy
It has casting metal base
Fabric in three different sizes on cast metal
Minimal and natu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
XXL Martinelli Luce Moon Lampada a sospensione architettonica
Located in Taranto, IT
XXL Martinelli Luce Moon Lampada a sospensione architettonica.
In buone condizioni conservative, solo lievi ed ovvi segni del tempo presenti. (Vedi foto)
Altezza 110 cm
Diametro 7...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage floor lamp by Mazzega, 1960
By Mazzega
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage floor lamp by Mazzega built up by a round white marble base, chromed tubes going from large to small seemingly stacked up on each other supporting a murano glass partially fr...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Space Age Green Flying Saucer Table Lamp with Glass Bowl, Italy 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover the epitome of Space Age design with this gorgeous and unfindable space age lamp, featuring a unique white and green plastic base holder topped by a flying saucer-shaped cle...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Vintage italian glass globe space age chandelier, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Large 6 globe murano glass and chrome chandelier.
Mazzega, Gaetano Sciolari style - unknown manufacturer.
Beautiful space age design and a spectacular light thanks to the large gla...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Moon rock style table lamp made from fiberglass, France 1970s
Located in ECHT, NL
Space age table lamp. In the style of the moon rock lamp series by Andre Cazenave. The globe is made from fiberglass with ground mineral powder giving it a moon like appearance in bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lighting
Materials
Concrete
"Picchio" table lamp by Mauro Martini for Fratelli Martini, Italy 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The "Picchio" table lamp by Mauro Martini for Fratelli Martini encapsulates the epitome of Italian design excellence from the 1970s, making it an exceptional addition to any discerni...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1 of the 3 Dark Striped Square Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Dark striped square-shaped ceramic wall lights/flush mounts made in Germany in the 1970s. The base of the light is square and there are beautiful ceramic stripes on top of that.
Thi...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Table Lamp Rocket, Space Age, 1960s
By Pokrok
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting.
Category
1960s Slovak Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Wood
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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