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
Mid Century White Space Age Metal Witch Hat Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very unique white witch hat pendant lamp with a black edge. The shade is made out of metal. The crossing of the metal pieces adds a nice decorat...
Category
20th Century Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Glass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Putzler wall lights in sculptural glass on a highly polished chrome frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1960s German Peill & Putzler 'Artichoke' Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
1960s Large German Peill & Putzler 'Artichoke' shaped opaline ceiling flush mount. The shade clips onto a black metal ceiling plate which screws directly to the ceiling. It easily ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Foil
Mid-century Modern, Space Age Chandelier
By A. James
Located in Berkeley, CA
This by far my favorite fixture in the showroom. No doubt Buck Rogers would hang this beauty in his dining pod. Battle Star Galactica might of used it as a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Valenti Luce Pistillino Wall Lights, Italy, 1970
By Valenti Luce
Located in Rijssen, NL
Hard to find out-of-production collectible Pistillino lamp with gold brushed finish. The Pistillino lamp is widely recognized as one of the most beauti...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Gold
Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Ribbon model chandelier or ceiling pendant light by the designer Aldo Nason for Mazzega, blown Murano glass, metal chrome. Famous manufacture like Car...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Darkened Brass Starburst 18-Light Sputnik Flush Mount Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
This brass fixture looks excellent as a wall sconce or ceiling mount. It has 18 sockets. Measures: 21.5" x 18.5" x 7".
Category
2010s North American Space Age Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kaiser Idell & Co. Leuchten Bauhaus Tube Ceiling Light, 1940s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful slim line Bauhaus ceiling lamp manufactured by Kaiser Idell (Kaiser & Co Leuchten, Germany est. 1865).
Brushed metal and alloy.
Fully working and tested condition, rebu...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier.
Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster...
Category
2010s European Space Age Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Space Age Purple Acrylic & Chrome Pendant 1968/1969 Cosack Leuchten Germany
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
Top quality German lighting made by Cosack Leuchten and featured in their catalogue of 1968/1969
This pendant is made in purple and white acrylic plexiglass rings...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Ceramic Hand Wall Sconce, very huge size 14.6'', Italian design lamp, c. 1970s
Located in leucate, FR
Huge ceramic wall light in the shape of a left hand.
Extremely rare with this large size
An opalescent Murano glass globe (diameter 9.8'') is placed in the palm of the hand.
The la...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Murano Glass
"Taccia" Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1962
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Step into the realm of iconic design with the "Taccia" lamp, a masterpiece created by the renowned duo Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in 1962. This timeless piece stan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
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
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
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
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
Mid-Century Modern LT216 Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age, LT216 model, one-light table lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, in red and white Murano glass.
Made in Italy, circa 1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Pair fagenhulst floor lamps 1970s Sweden
By Fagerhult
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of Floor lamps .White Perspex Shades.,that
can be changed in height .Two large bulbs each . Pull down switch.
Manufactured by Fagerhulst Sweden 1970s .good condition
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Ufo Design Glass & Blue Glas Flush Mount by Gunther Lambert, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Very Rare Ufo design glass & blue plexiglass flush mounts or wall lamps by Gunther Lambert, 1970s, Germany
Lampshade is in good condition and very clean.
This lamp works with E2...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
Artemide Nessino Giancarlo Mattioli transparent model Y2K design
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masterpiece table lamp of Space Age design.Original was released from the 60s by Artemide. It is transparent model released only from the late 90s u...
Category
1990s Italian Space Age Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Modern Kinkeldey Chandelier Crystal Glass Chrome Germany 1960 Space Age Lamp
By Kinkeldey
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Modernist Space Age two tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, circa 1960-1970. It has 18 sparkling square faceted crystal glass panels, each 10 x 10 cm / 3.94 x 3.94 inches tall and...
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
1970s Space Age Art Glass and Chrome Table Lamp with Brown and White Inclusions
By Mazzega
Located in Melbourne, AU
A compact table light designed and made in Italy or Spain in the late 1970s. We have restored and rewired, adding a satin black coat to the base. Simple push button switch to undersi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Rare Wall Lights by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, 1970
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A wonderful set of 2 wall lights by the Japanese designer Motoko Ishii for the German brand Staff Leuchten. They have a very thin amber glass shade and a brass base.
The lights requ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Glass
Monumental Chrome Steel Table Lamp Willy Rizzo Cardin Style Bronze Mirror 1970s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Very chic and monumental chromed steel table lamp in the style of Willy Rizzo or Pierre Cardin, France or Italy 1970s. The tube cylinder lamp base h...
Category
1970s French 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
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
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
Rare table lamp Zerbetto designer Gian Nicola Gigante
By Zerbetto
Located in Vittoria, IT
Rare table lamp designed by Gian Nicola Gigante for Zerbetto Padova, perfect condition
Category
Mid-20th Century European 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
Hydra chrome floor / table lamp by Pierre Folie for Jaques Charpentier 1969
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
The Hydra chrome floor or table lamp was designed by Pierre Folie and manufactured in France in 1969 by Jacques Charpentier. Folie is best known for his work in stainless steel, a ma...
Category
1960s French 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
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
"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
4 Wall Lights Erco Spots Ceiling Lamps Chrome Black Sarfatti Arteluce Style
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Cool Space Age set of four Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Style wall lights, sconces, ceiling lights, spots / lamps made by Erco, Germany, circa 1970s. The multifunctional high quality s...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Metal, Aluminum
Space Age Vintage Table Lamp, in the style of Guzzini, Italy 1970 's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian design table lamp in the style of Guzzini. Manufactured in Italy in the 1970s and made of a travertine round base, adjustable chromed steel pole and a round plexiglass lampsh...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Stone, Steel, Chrome
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
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.
...
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Marble, Chrome
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
Mid Century Modern Atomic Eyeball Table Lamps by Sijaj Hrastnik, 70s, Pair
Located in Lucija, SI
Very retro red pair of Mid Century Eyeball Table Lamps were made by Sijaj Hrastnik Yugoslavia in '70s.
Classic Space age design
Category
1970s Slovenian Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
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
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
jr
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
jr
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
jr
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Silver Plated metal 1970s abat jour by Nella Longari
By Romeo Rega, 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
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
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
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 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
jr
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Space Age Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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
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
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
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
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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