A 20th Century Italian "Space Age" Chrome Floor Lamp c.1970

A lovely “Space Age“ floor lamp made in Italy in the 1970s. The heavy chrome base supports two semicircular chromes cups of which the inner can be rotated to give the user a myriad of different lighting options, from a classic up-light floor lamp to a subtle ambient light. Towards the end of the '50s, new technical perspectives combined with an interest in abstract futuristic shapes lead to what is known as Space Age design and this lamp exemplifies this design movement. The US' confidence in becoming a leader in space flights influenced a vast majority of designers and architects and Space Age furniture was extremely popular in the 1970s.