Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
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
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...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
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Ceramic
Pair of Geometric Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent vintage condition midcentury Italian wall lights formed with geometric chrome arms that enclose a single light bulb at the center, designed by Gaetano Sciolari / Made in It...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
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Chrome
Blue Pop Art Wall Hanging with Light by Capelli, 1974, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Blue Pop Art Wall Hanging with Light by Capelli, 1974, Italy
Very heavy wall art, wall decoration.
The woman drawing made of enamel.
These lamps...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
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Enamel, Metal
Large aluminium Wall lamp by Nucleo Sormani, 1970s
By Sormani
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum
Plafoniera rossa in stile Space Age, 1980
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Plafoniera rossa in stile Space Age, 1980
Condizioni: Buone
Materiali:Metallo, Plastica
Epoca:1980
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian 1970s Wall Lights Sconces in Chromed Metal and Colored and Beveled Glass
By VECA, Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
A pair of 2 twins vintage Wall Lights, assuredly made in Italy, as you can see from the beautiful thick colored and tempered glass
finished with the grinding and etching technique.
...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass
Set of 3 Sputnik Textured Bubble Wall Ceiling Light, Staff Leuchten Germany 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Sputnik Space Age wall light
Also useable as ceiling light
Origin:
Germany
Age:
1970s
Description:
This super rare Space Age "Bubble" wall light set was designe...
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Late 20th Century German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Space Age Chromed Smoked Glass Vintage Sconce, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage glass sconce with chromed metal frame and smoked glasses. Designed and made in 1970s.
Two E 14 sockets
Good vintage condition
approx. measures:
Length: 34 cm
Width:...
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1970s Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
White Metal 5-Lights Wall Lamp Mod. 50 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, '68
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This wall lamp was designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1968 for bath mirror and it belongs to the early production. The simplicity of its design and its rarity al...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Glass Lamps by La Murrina, Italy, 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of organic blown glass lamps by La Murrina Murano, tipical bubble glass from the manufacture. Famous design like Mazzega, Aldo Carlo Nason, Venini, Vistosi.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
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Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Glass and Brass B519 Spherical Sconces from Candle, 1960s, Set of Two
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pair of two-light sconces (mod. B519) was produced in Italy, circa 1960s by Candle. They are made from a oxidated brass structure with two hand blown spherical faded glass...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
White and Black Flexible Space Age Wall Lamp, 1970's
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Flexible space age wall lamp with adjustable black tube arm and white metal shade. The shade can be be turned in any direction. The lamp requires an E27 (standard) lightbulb and curr...
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Ceramic Wall Light, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s.
Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
The fixture requires one single E14 stan...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Double Sconce Vigilante C1663 Wall Light by Raak
By RAAK
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
The double sconce wall light by Raak Amsterdam, Vigilante C1663. The wall lamp has a heavy metal frame and has two seeded glass shades. The lamp requires two E27 lightbulbs and curre...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Playful Ceramic Wall Lights, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Circular ceramic wall lights, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. A unique and playful lamp, statement piece. Can be combined with other circular ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Nickel-Plated & Painted Metal, Glass 1960s "PI" Sconce by S. Mazza for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Wall lamp in matt nickel-plated brass. Reflector in aubergine coated aluminum. Frosted glass globe.
Very good condition: Normal nickel oxidation.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Nickel
Orange Light Danish Mid Century Space Age 'Rod' Wall Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare Danish mid century space age rod wall lamp with orange vulcanic light. The height of the hanging shade can easily be adjusted by the pulling the wire through the wall bracket. T...
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Small Italian Murano Glass & crome plated metal wall/ceiling lamp, 1960/70s
By Venini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Small wall or ceiling lamp made from clear Murano glass shade and chrome plated metal structure.
The quality of the glass is reminiscent of similar products produced by Venini. This...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
White Plastic & Painted Metal 1970s "Montparnasse" Sconces by S. Asti for Candle
By Sergio Asti, Candle
Located in Varese, Lombardia
2-piece molded diffuser in opal acrylic material. Painted metal structure. Nickel-plated metal stop.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Sheet Metal
Brass, Orange & White Murano "Incamiciato" Glass 1960s Sconce by Vistosi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This rare Murano glass sconce is made from a burnished brass structure and an "incamiciato" orange/white Murano glass shade. The irregularity of the geometric shape is due to the han...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary geometric shape Italian Bardiglio marble sconces or wall lights.
Exclusive production by Veneziani Arte , handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
S...
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2010s European Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble
Pair of White Opaline Glass Shades & Brass Frame 1970s Flush Mount Lamps
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 2 ceiling lamps produced in 1970s in opaline glass and brass structure. Very good vintage condition: normal brass oxidation patina. Each ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Space Age Chromed Wall Milk Murano Glass Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This stunning wall lamp was designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the late 1960s, during the Space Age era. The lamp is made of chrome-plated steel, chrome and black lacquered ABS, satin a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Beautiful 1960s Kaiser Brass Wall Lamps with Two Golden Glass Spheres
Located in München, DE
A pair of rare, beautiful Kaiser brass wall lamps with two gold-colored glass spheres.
Super sixties space age design. Two E14 sockets each for max. 40W ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Sputnik Ceiling Light Snowball by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hastings, GB
A glorious brass and crystal ceiling pendant, 'Snowball' by Emil Stejnar for the Rupert Nikoll company. Dating to the 1950's this beautiful lig...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Poliarte wall sconces model Hollyhock
By Poliarte
Located in Cerignola, IT
beautiful pair of Poliarte wall sconces model Hollyhock in photosensitive Murano glass
The largest is 44 x 44 cm and holds 9 bulbs , the smallest is 36x36 cm and holds 4 bulbs
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels WorldExpo 1958 (no:18)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no18)
This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czechos...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of Four Stilnovo Wall Sconces, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare set of four Stilnovo sconces of metal and glass in very good condition with minor wear. Made in Italy.
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s UFO Lamp- Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount with Spotted Glass Shade
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This UFO lamp is a striking example of mid-century modern design, perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to your home. This flush mount fixture is characterized by its unique an...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels WorldExpo 1958 (no:13)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no13)
This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czechos...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no12)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:12)
This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czecho...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Rare Vintage Italian Chrome and Glass Sculptural Wall Lamp, Collectible Design
By Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in Milano, IT
Born in Venice in 1914, Angelo brotto was a multi-faceted artist who challenged himself with painting, sculpture and glassmaking. He also worked as a designer, creating mainly lamps ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Panton Verner three wall lamps shell by j. Luber Swiss years '70
Located in Biella, IT
Panton Verner design set of three wall lamps shell by j. Luber Swiss in years '70
three wall lamps shell that every wall lamp are composed by two level of shell; one visible outsid...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Bolla ceiling lamp by Brian Sironi for Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Stunning original edition of ceiling light Bolla, an icon of 1970s Space Age design produced by Martinelli Luce.
Being one of the earliest editions, the original brass and ceramic la...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Reggiani Sconces in Stainless Steel, Italian Space Age, 1960s
By Reggiani
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a set of two Reggiani sconces, made in curved stainless steel and with three light bulbs each. They date back to the late 1960s, Reggiani's golden age, and are a ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Sconces in Chrome and Crystal, Year: 1950, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 sconces
Year: 1950
Materials: chrome and crystal
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done.
If you want to live in the golden years...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Magnificent french Counterweight Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Magnificent French Counterweight Wall Lamp from the 1960s, featuring a black lacquered body, chrome details, and a pearly white screen, is a striking example of mid-century moder...
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1960s French Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
2 Sconces in Chrome and Crystal, Year, 1950, Sweden
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Sconces
Year: 1950
Materials: chrome and crystal
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done.
If you want to live in the golden years...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Par of Lamps Italian , 1960, Materials: Acrylic and Opaline
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of lamps
Materia: acrylic and opaline
Country: Italian
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done.
We have specialized in the sa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic, Opaline Glass
Mazzega Space Age Sconces 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in DARLINGTON, WA
Gorgeous pair of unique Mazzega Space age chrome and Murano sconces manufactured in Italy over the late 1960s. These are an architectural statement p...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
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Chrome
Sconce Italian, 1960, Materials: Acrylic and Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sconce
Materia: acrylic and wood
Country: Italian.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at you...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Futuristic Wall Lamps By Cosack, Germany
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing this Futuristic Wall Light designed by Cosack. This unique wall sconce exudes a futuristic appeal with its geometric design and thoughtful combination of materials.
The ...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Sconces in chrome and Crystal, Year: 1950, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 sconces
Year: 1950
Materials: chrome and crystal
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done.
If you want to live in the golden year...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Italian Space Age Pair of Black Metal and Plexiglass Neon Lamp, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age pair of black metal and plexiglass neon lamp, 1970s
Pair of neon or wall lamps, with black metal structure and plexiglass front, toge...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sconces in chrome and Crystal, Year: 1950, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 sconces
Year: 1950
Materials: chrome and crystal
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done.
If you want to live in the golden year...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Pair of XXL Space Age Sconces done in Opaline Glass, West Germany 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of extra large and very elegant Space Age sconces done in opaline glass, featuring exquisite design with the glass shades that is cut on both end...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Long Chrome Space Age Wall Lamp With Reflector, Cosack Leuchten
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Space Age Wall Lamp with Reflector, a remarkable creation by Cosack that exudes futuristic charm. This fully chrome lamp features sleek lines and a captivating design...
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1950s German Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
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Chrome
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Design Arteluce Italy Production Set Two Wall Lamps 327/2
Located in Biella, IT
Gino Sarfatti design for Arteluce Italy production set of two wall lamps 327/2 year '59
Measure 48 cm long x 20 cm high x 28 cm deep = 19 inches long x 82 height x 11" deep
M...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Space Age wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Space Age wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, mirrors, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Staff Leuchten, Mazzega Murano, Gebrüder Cosack, and Peill & Putzler. 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 wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $165 and tops out at $15,095 while the average work can sell for $1,334.