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
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).
Good vintage condition overall.
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Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Marble, Chrome
XXL Martinelli Luce Moon Architectural Pendant Lamp
Located in Taranto, IT
XXL Martinelli Luce Moon architectural pendant lamp.
In good conservative condition, only slight and obvious signs of time present. (Please see photos)
Height 110cm
Diameter 73cm
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
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
3 Raak Space Ace Wall Sconces mode ''Wokkel'' 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Den Haag, NL
set of Three Space Ace style ,Wall Sconces .Mocha Brown color .
with aluminum . model ''Wokkel'' attributed to Raak Amsterdam .
1970s Small E14 socket needed. Very nice light ef...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Italian ceiling lamp, spaceage.
Located in Genova, IT
Italian-made chandelier from the 1970s, spaceage style.
The lamp consists of a black lacquered metal ceiling lamp 40 cm in diameter from which hang 4 lighting elements with lacquer...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
"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
70s Italian pendant lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega made of Pulegoso Murano
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Italian pendant lamp from the 70s by Carlo Nason model LT338 for Mazzega.
Made from Pulegoso Murano glass. Made in Italy.
In very good condition. All parts still original. ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
George Hansen Lucite Floor lamp Metalarte 1970s Spain
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful floor lamp designed in 1970's by George Hansen for Metalarte, Spain. Chromed-plated brass and plexiglass column, multiple rotary switch assembly for 1, 2 or 3 bulbs. Very...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Tony Paul for Mutual Sunset "Bellini" Triple Trumpet Chrome Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Tall Tony Paul, Bellini Collection, Chrome Uplight Torchiere Floor Lamp for Mutual-Sunset Lamp Co. 1970's.
Featuring a three elongated horn forms in chrome-plated steel on a round ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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
Italian Silver Plated metal 1970s abat jour by Nella Longari
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Elegant table lamp in silver metal designed and made in Italy by Nella Longari, a well-known Milanese antique dealer, decorator and designer from the 1970s. The refined production of...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Rodolfo Bonetto "Nitia" table lamp for Design House Guzzini Italy 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Illuminate your space with the avant-garde charm of the Rodolfo Bonetto "Nitia" table lamp, a timeless masterpiece crafted for Design House Guzzini in Italy during the 1970s. This la...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century glass and brass pendant by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- 4-flamming
- marked by maker
- Very good original condition.
- Two separate circuits
- US wiring compatible
- height can be lenghtened
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Category
1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid century adjustable design Floor Lamp by Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- height adjustable from about 109cm up to 151cm
- new electricity
- US adapter included
- two bulbs
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Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid century adjustable design Floor Lamp by Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- height adjustable from about 109cm up to 151cm
- new electricity
- US adapter included
- two bulbs
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Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Space Age Gallery Spot for 3 Phase Rail by Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic 3-phase track lamp from Staff from the 1970s.
The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design.
The large yellow-orange lamp head is infin...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
This mid century table lamp model 'bijou' by Louis Kalff was introduced in the 1950's but it still looks modern today.
The lampshade and base are made from blue/green metal, light ...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Red Circular Ceramic Wall Lights by Axella, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular red circular ceramic wall lights , with beautiful black accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s.
A unique statement piece.
Labelled and signed by Axella, in excel...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Pair of space age Chrome & milk Glass Sputniks - Czechoslovakia / 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia
- nice original condition with patina
- 5 flamming, bulbs with any wattage
- US wiring compatible
- one has slightly different tone of globes
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Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Iconic Space Age Lamp by Richard Essig - Avantgarde Design from the 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Illuminate your space with this striking space age lamp designed by Richard Essig Besigheim. This unique hanging lamp features a glossy yellow plastic cube with rounded holes, perfec...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Vintage pendant light by Max Sauze, 1960s
By Max Sauze
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Space age pendant light with bent aluminum strips in silver and gold.
Designed by Max Sauze.
The light takes one E27 light bulb.
1960s - France
Good condition
Dimensions:
Height...
Category
1960s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Chromed Cylinder with Cut Out BAG Turgi
By BAG Turgi
Located in Mortsel, BE
A luminaire that marries elegance with innovation. This heavy chromed cylindrical shape boasts a distinctive round cut-out, allowing a unique interplay of light. BAG Turgi, as a bran...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
One of the Two Pairs 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
Cast Iron & Glass Wall Lamp from Italy Murano
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing a unique wall lamp originating from the Murano island, Italy. We currently have 2 pieces in stock. With their cast iron frame and Murano glass diffusers, they make for a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Orange Square Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Orange square-shaped ceramic wall lights/flush mounts in Fat Lava style. in Germany in the 1970s. The base of the light is square and there is a beautiful ceramic cross on to...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Sunburst Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful sunburst wall lamp from the 1960s.
Very contemporary design with a fantastic noble appearance.
There is a very nice play of light on the wall.
Condition:
Very good vintag...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Space Age Gallery Spot for Wall or Ceiling by Staff
Located in München, DE
Fantastic lamp for wall or ceiling mounting from the 1970s.
The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship and perfectionist design.
The large yellow-orange lamp head is i...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian 1960s Space Age Tall Floor Lamp
Located in Koper, SI
This vintage floor lamp was manufactured in the late 1960s in Italy. Although its designer has not been yet identified, it is well crafted and with a captivating shape. Thanks to its...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Large Sputnik Flush Mount or Wall Sconce by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Vintage Sputnik lamp from 1970s manufactured by Cosack, Germany, 1970s.
This lamp can be used as a ceiling lamp, or as a wall lamp.
Sockets: 11 x E14 small bulbs.
Light bulbs are no...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Metal Table Lamp with Triangular Glass Light on Tripod Stand, 1970's
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian made table lamp from the 1970's. This unusual metal lamp reminds of a globe on a tripod stand with a triangular glass center.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of 5 spring sconces by Philippe Rogier for Oxar, made in France, 1970s
By Galerie Oxar
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 5 spring metal sconces designed by Philippe Rogier for Galerie Oxar, made in France in the 1970s.
Good condition, bulbs not included.
Sold separately or together.
Dimensions :...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Spring metal sconce by Philippe Rogier for Oxar, made in France, 1970s
By Galerie Oxar
Located in Lyon, FR
Spring metal sconce designed by Philippe Rogier for Galerie Oxar, made in France in the 1970s.
5 available.
Good condition, bulbs not included.
Sold separately or together.
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Triple Stem Space Age Table Lamp by SIS
Located in Mortsel, BE
The Sis Leuchten table lamp with model number "483" is a unique and highly functional lighting solution. It features three separate stems, each with its own light source, that can be...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Elegant Table Lamp by Cosack
Located in Mortsel, BE
This Cosack Table Lamp is a beautifully crafted piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The chrome stem and base of this lamp provide a modern touch, while the cylindrical lam...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Pair of Italian Glass Sconce Italy circa 1970 White Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of Sconces in Brass and Glass. Wall lights.
White and gold colors. It has been made in Italy circa 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Pink Space Age Metal Pendant by LUDIB Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Pink metal ring pendant with brass perforated strip by LUDIB Bratislava
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- 2x, E26 or E27 bulbs
Category
1970s Slovak Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
BIG Beautiful Space Age Sputnik, Dandelion, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany, 1960s
- Made of plastic
- Original good condition
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Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Peter Hamburger for Knoll "Crylicord" Lucite & Chrome Floor Lamp
By Knoll, Peter Hamburger
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage floor lamp by designer Peter Hamburger, produced in France by Knoll for the Crylicord series, with curved stem in Lucite, cylindrical shade and base in polished chrome. Cord...
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Rare Brass 1970s Nictea Pendant by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Golden Metal, brass and optical glass Nictea pendant by afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Very good condition: normal and pleasant oxidation patina as showed in pictures. All parts incl...
Category
1660s Italian Antique Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Robert Sonneman Triple Eyeball Floor Lamp, , Chrome Ball Globes
Located in Buffalo, NY
Robert Sonneman Triple Eyeball Floor Lamp, , Chrome Ball Globes.. Wonderful original condition. Each globe has its own on/ off switch..Fully adjustable,,multi-directional, reading, u...
Category
1970s American Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Albanella table lamp by Sergio Brazzoli & Ermanno Lampa for Harvey Guzzini 1973
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Albanella table lamp designed by Sergio Brazzoli and Ermanno Lampa in 1973 for Harvey Guzzini. This space age sculptural lamp attests the design of the 1970s with its sleek futuristi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Red Ceramic Wall Light Flush Mount, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful red accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s.
Labelled by Løvemose, in excellent condition. Løvemose was a pottery in t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Green Square Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Green square-shaped ceramic wall lights/flush mounts in Fat Lava style.
Manufactured by in Germany in the 1970s. The base of the light is square and there is a beautiful ce...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful gold Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s.
The opal glass lampshades spread a cozy light.
The lamp is manufactured to a very high qualit...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large “Sputnik” chandelier in brass and glass Murano, Italy, circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Large Murano glass and brass chandelier, circa 1980.
A structure made up of a sphere and brass rods supports « flowers » of brass and glass beads. 56 light bulbs.
It is possible to ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Muschroom and Conic Design Large Table Lamp by LAMBERT, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Muschroom and Conic Design Large Table Lamp by LAMBERT, 1980s, Germany
Lampshade is in good condition and very clean.
This lamp works with E27 light bulb.
Wired and suitable to us...
Category
1980s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Black Space Age Metal Pendant by LUDIB Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Black metal ring pendant with brass perforated strip by LUDIB Bratislava
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- 2x, E26 or E27 bulbs
Category
1970s Slovak Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Enrico Tronconi Bulb Table Lamp
Located in BAARLO, LI
Fairly small Italian 1970s 'Bulb' table lamp, attributed to Enrico Tronconi. The lamp is in very good vintage condition. EU plug can be changed with a simple EU to US plug adapter.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
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
Category
1970s Slovak Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage SP2 Silver Spiral Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for J. Lüber, ca. 1968
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage silver spiral SP2 pendant lamp by Verner Panton produced by J. Lüber in Switzerland ca. 1968
Very good condition. All original. Complete.
Stunning lighting effect.
H 150 x D...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
1970s Green Space Age Metal Pendant by LUDIB Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Green metal ring pendant with brass perforated strip by LUDIB Bratislava
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- 2x, E26 or E27 bulbs
Category
1970s Slovak Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Space-Age German Tripod rocket floor lamp in resin & metal, 1960s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
German floor lamp circa 1960, consisting of a resin cylinder decorated on the inside with stickers giving a beautiful transparent pattern when lit, resting on three painted steel fee...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
XXL Disc Flush Mount or Wall Light, Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very large discus lamp from the 1960s to 1970s in very good original condition. There are 3 identical lights. A manufacturer's label is missing - but probably contact/staff due to th...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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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