Prisma Leuchten Mushroom Table Lamp, Ufo Space Age, circa 1980
By Prisma
Located in Beirut, LB
Beautiful table lamp by Prisma Leuchten, UFO Space age, Design mushroom, Made in the 80s.
Stainless Steel
Haevey Guzzini Meblo Table Lamp 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Čelinac, BA
Harvey Guzzini Meblo Table Lamp 1970s
Chrome
Mushroom style Table Lamp, Unknown Artist, Steel and Opaline Glass, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The mushroom lamp is generally credited to the Murano glass-making tradition in the late 1200s. At the beginning of the 1950s and 1960s, pastel-colored Murano glass mushroom lamps be...
Steel
Harvey Guzzini Brumbury white space age table lamp, 1970
By Guzzini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Harvey Guzzini Brumbury white space age table lamp, 1970
Plastic
$1,866
H 17.33 in W 14.18 in D 7.88 in
Spicchio Table Lamp by Corrado and Danilo Aroldi for Stilnovo, 1970s
By Stilnovo, Danilo & Corrado Arnoldi
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Spicchio table lamp designed by Danilo and Corrado Aroldi and manufactured by Stilnovo in 1972. Danilo and Corrado Aroldi designed a whole range of Spicchio lamps for Stilnovo. In o...
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Mushroom table lamp. The lamp features a classic mushroom shape. The large metal shade is finished in orange and sits on a trumpet-shaped base. It has an opening at the to...
Metal
Kovacs styled Domed Chrome Space age Mushroom Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Space Age styled table lamp with three sockets topped with a smoked darker toned plastic Lucite domed mushroom shade . The shaft and the 10" in diameter base are in a bright chrome...
Chrome
$400
H 19.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Mod Space Age Mushroom Lamp by Gdrald Thurston for Lightolier c. 1970's
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mod -Mid Century design mushroom lamp table lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier circa 1970's. The lamp features a graphic black and white color scheme, which acce...
Plastic
Mid Century Brown and White Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Big space age mushroom table lamp with large white shade and metal base. The acrylic glass mushroom shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) ligh...
Metal
$1,081
H 22.45 in Dm 17.33 in
Well Made German Mushroom Table Lamp Chrome Base & Plexi Shade, Beisl Leuchte
By Beisl
Located in Mortsel, BE
Illuminate your space with the sleek and stylish Dome table lamp by Beisl Leuchten. This German-designed lamp combines a glimmering chrome base and stem, exuding a touch of sophistic...
Chrome
$395
H 22 in Dm 17.5 in
Space Age Mid Century Saucer Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1970s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century, Space Age designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier circa 1970's. The lamp features a saucer shaped dome shade of white plastic, mounted on a tapering pole ver...
Metal
Mushroom Table Lamp in Chrome, Italy 1970's
By Guzzini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice table lamp, fabricated in Italy in the 70's. It is made in the manner of Guzzini. The elegant shape makes it look like a mushroom. The shiny chrome base gives a very nice ...
Chrome
Space Age Table Lamp Aluminor France 1990s
By Aluminor
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful table lamp was produced in France for Aluminor during the 1990s. With its cone formed base and mushroom rounded shade it’s a futuristic designed piece that will give t...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Mushroom table lamp. The small lamp consists of one foot made of metal and a ring -shaped diffuser hood made of translucent plastic. The lamp looks out above the diffuse...
Metal
$2,345
H 21.65 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Mushroom Type 60 Table Lamp from Temde, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing glass standing or table lamp in mushroom form from the renowned manufacturer Temde. Functional light source and at the same time light object in the room. The large diffuse...
Metal
$3,642
H 16.15 in Dm 15.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp, Brushed Metal Base, France, Circa 1970's
Located in Beirut, LB
Embrace the clean lines of 1970s Space Age design with this striking mushroom table lamp, defined by its organic geometry, the lamp features a beautifully flared, trumpet-shaped base...
Metal
$1,240
H 26.78 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1970s Vintage Panthella table lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Wesseling, DE
Iconic first edition Panthella table lamp designed by Verner Panton in 1971 and manufactured by Louis Poulsen in Denmark. Gives a wonderful light and atmosphere in your room. E27 soc...
Plastic
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$19,237 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$691Sale Price|53% Off
H 16.75 in W 37.25 in D 49.5 in
Maitland Smith Wedge Coffee Table, Mactan Stone & Glass, 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1980s, this wedge-shaped tessellated Mactan stone coffee table exudes sculptural grandeur with textured sophistication. The top is triangular glass, clear and generously si...
Stone
$8,877
H 66.93 in W 60.24 in D 19.69 in
Børge Mogensen Danish Modern Large Wall Shelving System in Oak & Teakwood, 1956
By Erhard Rasmussen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Important large wall shelving system in oak and teakwood designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956. This rare and early edition was made at cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen before the producti...
Oak, Teak
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003
By Roche Bobois, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vladimir Kagan; Futurism; Modernism; 2000s; Mid-Century Modern; Roche Bobois; France; Cotton Chenille; Contemporary Design; Chenille Fabric; Ottoman; 2003; Grey; Glacier; Futurist a...
Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
$40,802 / set
H 27.56 in W 102.37 in D 96.46 in
Ultra rare Paysage - Landscape sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France 1978
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very stylish & rare ‘Paysage’ modular sofa. The new fabric type and color closely resemble those of the original cuddly velvet upholstery. Additionally, the original sketches and ...
Velvet
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003
By Vladimir Kagan, Roche Bobois
Located in Antwerp, BE
This "Comete" sofa, a futurist and asymmetric marvel designed by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois in 2003, redefines modern elegance and luxurious comfort. It features two large secti...
Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
Space Age Ashtray, Chrome, Italy, circa 1970
By Space Age Products
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice ashtray Space Age produced in italy in the 70s. Structure in chromed metal. Unique object that will bring a real design touch to your interior. Time marks consiste...
Metal
"Amphibious" Settee Sofa, Steve Chase, 1980's
By Steve Chase
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed by Steve Chase in the 1980's this modern sofa was called the "Amphibious" sofa. With its super curvy, marshmallow shape and sumptuous cotton chenille fabric, this sofa is de...
Chenille
$1,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 22 in Dm 24 in
Maitland Smith Mactan Stone Tessellated Orb End Tables, 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1980s Post Modern tessellated Mactan stone side tables or pedestals. These versatile tables are made of Mactan stone, a type of coral. Chunks of stone have been arranged in a...
Stone
$1,295
H 21 in Dm 26 in
Postmodern Rnd Tessellated Mactan Stone Side Table 4 Sphere Style Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous postmodern tessellated Mactan rough edge stone round pedestal base side table with 4 polished spheres and a round beveled glass top in the style of Maitland Smith. Beautiful...
Stone
$1,496Sale Price|25% Off
H 20 in W 48 in D 30 in
Sculptural Coffee Cocktail Table Tessellated Stone Maitland Smith Style
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Stone
$2,730Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.62 in W 32.29 in D 36.62 in
Lounge chair "F545" "BIG TULIP" by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in DE MEERN, NL
SKAI LEATHER LOUNGE CHAIR "F545" BIG TULIP BY PIERRE PAULIN FOR ARTIFORT, NETHERLANDS 1980S Introducing the SKAI Leather Lounge Chair "F545" Big Tulip, a stunning piece of mid-centu...
Metal
$75,117 / item
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard...
Leather
$16,500 / set
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 33.47 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa with Ottoman for B&B Italia, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” two-seater sofa with ottoman for B&B Italia, lapin fur, Italy, 1971. This timeless Postmodern design icon came into being between 1970 and 1972. The searc...
Fur, Foam
$15,000
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 33.47 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Lapin Fur, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, black lapin fur, Italy, 1971. This timeless Postmodern design icon came into being between 1970 and 1972. The search for a new shape ...
Foam, Fur
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.
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.