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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
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...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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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 ...
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Early 2000s Italian Space Age Lighting

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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...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

1970’s Harvey Guzzini Aluminum Arc Floor Lamp
Located in Toronto, CA
Brilliant vintage extendable arc lamp. Deep brown lucite shade. Beautiful, rich espresso brown hues unveiled once illuminated. Multifunctional aluminum shaft, which can extend and ...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Aluminum

1970 Vico Magistretti
Located in Perpignan, FR
Lampe de table originale Telegono de Vico Magistretti pour Artemide 1968. En bon état d'origine. Ce classique italien a un cadre jaune crème et un abat-jour mobile en orange qui ti...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Tulip Space Age Table Lamp
Located in BAARLO, LI
Space Age 1970s tulip-shaped table lamp from France. Composed of 4 plastic shades, on a plastic base. The orange lamp has a switch and emits a beautiful warm light. In good vintage c...
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

1960s Space Age brass ceiling lamp with 10 glass balls by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful brass ceiling light from 1960 with 10 white opal glass balls. Manufacturer is Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. Great sixties Space Age Atomic design. Very good vintage con...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Floor or table lamp by La Murrina Murano
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A very decorative and contemporary floor or table lamp by La Murrina Murano. Blown glass globe with iron oxide inside what gives the lamp a spectaculair look. Polished brass frame. ...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Space Age Hanging Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Artimeta
Located in BAARLO, LI
A large plastic Space Age pendant lamp with a diameter of 55 cm. This model also exists as a floor lamp and is attributed to Elio Martinelli for Artimeta, Netherlands, from the 1960s...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Vintage Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Knock out vintage stacked chrome ball table lamp attributed to George Kovacs. Polished mirror finish. Excellent condition. It is 29 inches ...
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1970s American Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome, Steel

1970s "Futura" Wave Peill & Putzler Chromed Gold & Smoked Glass Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
The largest version of this beautiful hanging pendant light from the 'Futura' range which is also more commonly called 'Wave' which was manufactured in Germany by Peill & Putzler dur...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Wire

Small 1970s "Futura" Wave Peill & Putzler Gold Chrome & Smoked Glass Pendant
Located in London, GB
The smallest version of this beautiful hanging pendant light from the 'Futura' range which is also more commonly called 'Wave' which was manufactured in Germany by Peill & Putzler du...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome, Wire

Swirl pattern Murano Glass and Brass Set of 3 Sconces by Beatrix, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Swirl pattern Murano Glass and Brass Set of 3 Sconces by Beatrix, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and minimalist wall lamps. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 st...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Space Age Medusa Pendant Lamp by Harvey Guzzini
Located in BAARLO, LI
Italian 1970s Space Age pendant lamp by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini. With an orange/white plastic shade. The lamp is in good vintage condition with minor signs of wear.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Plastic

Space Age Ingo Maurer Pox Wall Light
Located in BAARLO, LI
A very beautiful wall/table lamp designed by Ingo Maurer, Germany 1966. The lamp has a bit of a donut shape and the yellow lacquered shade is adjustable in height. The lamp is easy t...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Round flush mount/ sconce by Erco, Germany 1960s
Located in Herentals, BE
Space Age round flush mount or wall lamp designed by Alois Gangknofner for Erco in 1960. The flush mount has the Erco label on the inside of the mounting plate and 1 E 27 porcelain f...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Acanthus leaves bronze lamp, 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bronze lamp base with green and brown patina decorated with acanthus leaves. France, 1970s.
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1970s French Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Bronze

Floor Lamp Diabolo Red Beige by Knoll, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful floor lamp by Knoll, manufactured circa 1970. Red and beige shade with beautiful patterns, illuminates beautifully. The base is made of wood with a classy ring in the middl...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Other

1970s German "Futura" Wave Peill & Putzler Chrome & Glass Pendant Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
A small version of this beautiful hanging pendant light from the 'Futura' range which is also more commonly called 'Wave' which was manufactured in Germany by Peill & Putzler during ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Double spring wall light by Andrea Lazzari for Morosini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice double spring wall light designed by Andrea Lazzari for Morosini in the end of the 1960s, made in Italy. Metal springs, white lacquered metal base. Overall good condition, light...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Imago DP, Elmo Table Lamp, 1971
Located in London, GB
Very rare table lamp by Imago DP. Movable shade with which the light intensity can be adjusted. Please contact us for additional shipping quotes.
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1970s Italian Vintage 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 f...
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2010s European Space Age Lighting

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Alabaster

Hanging lamp from Gaetano Sciolari, Model CUBIC , 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
CUBIC ceiling lamp by Sciolari - 1970s. The ceiling light by Gaetano Sciolari from 1970 is a truly iconic piece of modern lighting art. The designer, who is known for his groundbrea...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome, Brass

Sergio Mazza & G. Gramigna XL Magnolia Table Lamp
Located in BAARLO, LI
Rare 'Magnolia' table lamp by Sergio Mazza & Giuliana Gramigna for Quattrifolio Design. The Italian design dates back to 1973. This is the (very) large version of the lamp. Resting o...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Space Age Kuala Floor Lamp by Franco Bresciani for iGuzzini
Located in BAARLO, LI
Italian floor lamp by Franco Bresciani for iGuzzini (Harvey Guzzini) from the 1970s. The lamp features a metal rod with a plastic shade. The shade has a relatively large diameter of ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Grey and Gold metal Pair of Sconces by Art-Line, 1980s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Grey and Gold metal Pair of Sconces by Art-Line, 1980s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist sconces Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with French B22 bulbs. Wir...
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1980s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Vintage "Grecia" Table lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Fase, Spain 1960s
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
he Vintage "Grecia" Table Lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Fase, originating from 1960s Spain, is a captivating fusion of classical elegance and modern functionality. Crafted by th...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Space Art Chrome & Acrylic Light Panel, Italy 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Chic wall sculpture.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Ufo Design Full Glass XL Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Magia Luce, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Ufo Design full Glass XL Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Magia Luce, 1970s Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Brass Floor Lamp Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern space age vintage original brass version of floor lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown amber Murano glass. Famous manufacture like Venini, Vistosi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Vintage "Torpedo" Table lamp by Tomás Diaz Magro for Fase, Spain 1969
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Vintage "Torpedo" Table Lamp by Tomás Diaz Magro for Fase in Spain, crafted in 1969, encapsulates an era of timeless elegance and functional design. With its sleek, streamlined s...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome, Aluminum

Space Age Chrome Table Lamp by Artimeta 1970s
Located in BAARLO, LI
A rather rare Mid Century Modern table lamp from Artimeta, Netherlands from the 1970s. The 'sphere' rests (loosely) on a chrome-plated metal frame that stands firmly on its base. The...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Francesco Buzzi Ceriani for Francesconi, Large Table Lamp, 1968
Located in London, GB
Buzzi Ceriani is a renowned designer, famous for his contributions to the design and aviation industries. Born on March 27, 1897 in Milan, Italy, he has dedicated his life to creatin...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Bubble Glass Clear Silver Chrome Pendant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three original 1970s pendant lights produced by Staff Leuchten, Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with bubble glass shades on a clear silver chrome pendant. All original...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Large Mushroom Table Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This unique Mid-Century Modern table lamp from the 1970s was designed by Peill & Putzler. It has a mushroom design made of hand-blown Murano glass and brass fixture. The glass was ma...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Two Orange Blown 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! With a white or black cord and canopy. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Glass, Opaline Glass

Flower shaped Opaque Brown Glass Fixtures, Europe 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Blown Glass

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

Mid century modern gold orb desk lamp circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
In very good working condition
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1970s Unknown Vintage Space Age Lighting

Materials

Metal

Danish Søholm Tall Ceramic Table Lamp Brown Blue Beige by Einar Johansen, 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Tall Mid-century Danish table lamp by Danish ceramist Einar Johansen for Søholm. Made circa 1960s. The lamp base has a matte brown neck contrasted by a shiny glaze in mother-of-pear...
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1960s Danish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Stoneware, Fabric

Design XL table lamp, circa 1970. In the manner of Ingo Maurer
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Vintage Design XL Table Lamp, circa 1970, crafted in the style of the renowned lighting innovator Ingo Maurer, is an extraordinary blend of form, function, and artistic expressio...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Magnificent "Sauce" table lamp by Tomás Díaz Magro for Fase 1960s.
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Magnificent "Sauce" Table Lamp by Tomás Díaz Magro for Fase, originating from the 1960s, is an embodiment of timeless elegance and innovative design. This lamp stands as a testa...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Large Quantity Koch & Lowy Clear Glass Wall Sconces or Lights by Peill Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Midcentury flushmount or wall sconces designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. Featuring a clear glass globe shade with a waved or ribbed molded bubble form, casting...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

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

1970s German Peill & Putzler 'Wave' Ribbed Clear & Chrome Flush Mount/Wall Light
Located in London, GB
An absolutely beautiful 1970s 'Wave' clear ribbed glass wall or flush mount ceiling light with a polished chrome reflective base plate designed by Kock and Lowy for Peill & Putzler G...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Birillo floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Timeless floor lamp model 'birillo' designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega. Beautiful space age floor lamp with a white glass bulb shaped shade. The entire lamp is made out of muran...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Murano Glass

DORIA Crackle Ice Glass & Polished Brass Globe Nightstand Lamps, 1960s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant space age table, night stand lamps manufactured by DORIA Leuchten in Germany. The base is made of polished brass with mouth-blown crackle ice glass lampshades that provides s...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Brass

Dario Tognon, Dania Table Lamp, 1969
Located in London, GB
Dario Tognon was an Italian post-war industrial designer and architect. The Dania lamp is one of his most successful design. This sculptural table lamp is evocative of the Space Age ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Two 1990s Modernist Opaline White Glass Italian Egg Bed Lamps by Lumen Center
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of bed lamps designed and manufactured in Italy by Lumen center, glass are in perfect conditions, metal has same rust, but it's not visible. They have been rewired by a profes...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting

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Opaline Glass

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

Atomic Space Age Adjustable Table Lamp 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Atomic Brass Plated Opaline Glass Adjustable Table Lamp 1970s
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Opaline Glass, Plastic

1 of 5 glass ice cube Flushmount by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Ice glass wall- or ceiling lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s. This designer lamp is a real classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp by Peill & Putzler is made of high-quality glass in the shape of an ice cube. The clear glass cubes create a beautiful diffusion of light and give any room a pleasant atmosphere. The light is gently refracted by the glass and creates an enchanting interplay of shadows and points of light on the wall. The Ice Cube glass light...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal

1 of the 2 Playful orange Ceramic Wall Lights Ceramic, Germany
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Playful orange ceramic wall light in Manufactured in Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava. A ty...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

Alain Richard, A19 Floor Lamp, 1967 for Disderot
Located in London, GB
This important design is a very rare model by the renowned French designer Alain Richard. Recognized for his quest for perfection, Richard has received multiple prestigious awards in...
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Late 20th Century European Space Age Lighting

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Metal

Flower Shell White Sand Ceramic Wall Light by Hustadt Keramik, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Flower-shaped white sand ceramic wall light in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which mea...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

1 of 2 Orange Brown Star Wall Lights Flush Mounts Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Orange brown ceramic wall lights/flush mounts in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Ceramic

1 of the 8 of Hand Blown Glass Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Lights 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the 8 original 1970s high-end tubular lights produced in Germany by Staf, 1970 Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with hand blown shades. All original condition. This item is...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Chrome

Very rare 1960s Space Age Chrome ceiling lamp by J.T. Kalmar Austria
Located in München, DE
Very rare 1960s Space Age Chrome flush mount lamp by J.T. Kalmar. Great very high quality design from the 1960s. Made in Austria. Molecular construction made of chrome-plated metal. ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

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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