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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n1. A New Visual Language: Lamps as Sculptural Objects<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOne of the most recognisable characteristics of Space Age lighting was its departure from conventional lamp shapes. Traditional shades, decorative details and familiar proportions gave way to bold, organic and geometric forms that reflected the era’s fascination with space and technological progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Space](\"https:\/\/sergiomonterolopez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Spanish-lamps-Space-Age-1024x337.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpheres, hemispheres, domes, cylinders and rounded silhouettes became recurring elements. Some lamps resembled miniature planets, while others evoked flying saucers, spacecraft or futuristic communication devices. Radial structures, reminiscent of satellites and orbital systems, also became particularly popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These forms were not simply decorative. They represented a new approach to product design in which the lamp itself became an independent sculptural presence within the interior. Its shape, volume and relationship with its surroundings were just as important as the light it produced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This shift marked a significant moment in the history of lighting: the lamp was no longer conceived merely as a practical object, but as an essential part of the visual identity of a space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n2. Innovative Materials and the Freedom to Experiment<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe development of new industrial materials played a crucial role in the evolution of Space Age lighting. Advances in plastics manufacturing and industrial production opened up possibilities that had previously been difficult or impossible to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Space](\"https:\/\/sergiomonterolopez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Space-Age-lamps-design-1024x343.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMoulded plastics, acrylic, fibreglass, aluminium and chrome-plated steel became increasingly important in lamp design. These materials offered designers greater freedom to explore unusual geometries, seamless surfaces and lightweight structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plastic was particularly revolutionary. It could be moulded into complex, fluid shapes, produced in vibrant colours and finished with either glossy or translucent surfaces. It also made it possible to manufacture designs that were both visually striking and suitable for modern mass production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, chrome and polished metal introduced reflective qualities that reinforced the association with machinery, engineering and space technology. White surfaces, meanwhile, evoked the clean, clinical appearance of spacecraft interiors, while orange, red and yellow added energy and visual impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Material innovation was therefore not simply a question of aesthetics. It fundamentally changed what designers could imagine and create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n3. Redefining Light: From Functional Illumination to Atmosphere<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\nSpace Age design also brought a new understanding of the relationship between light, form and space. Rather than focusing exclusively on the practical task of illuminating a room, designers began to explore the atmosphere created by light itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diffused illumination, indirect lighting and translucent materials became important design features. Carefully shaped shades concealed the light source, softened its intensity and created more atmospheric effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Space](\"https:\/\/sergiomonterolopez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Space-Age-lighting-for-spaces-1024x333.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nReflections, transparencies and layered surfaces introduced new visual dimensions. Light could pass through acrylic, bounce off polished metal or filter through multiple elements, transforming the lamp into an object that interacted dynamically with its surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this sense, lighting became an experience in its own right. The objective was not simply to make a space brighter, but to create a particular mood and a sense of modernity. Many of these designs anticipated the contemporary understanding of lighting as an integral part of interior architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n4. The Designers Who Shaped Space Age Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSeveral influential designers helped define the visual language of this period. Their work reflected a shared interest in technological innovation, new materials and the exploration of unconventional forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Verner Panton \u2013 Flowerpot (1968)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDesigned by Danish designer Verner Panton, the Flowerpot lamp is one of the most recognisable lighting designs of the period. Its simple yet ingenious construction consists of two opposing hemispheres that direct and diffuse light. Available in a range of vibrant colours, its playful geometry captures the optimism and experimental spirit of the late 1960s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Verner](\"https:\/\/sergiomonterolopez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Verner-Panton-Flowerpot-.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nJoe Colombo \u2013 Acrilica (1962)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nJoe Colombo’s Acrilica lamp explores the optical properties of acrylic, using a transparent curved structure to channel and diffuse light. The design demonstrates how emerging materials could become central to the visual and functional identity of a lighting object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Joe](\"https:\/\/sergiomonterolopez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Joe-Colombo-Acrilica-lamp-1024x820.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAchille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni \u2013 Arco (1962)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAlthough more closely associated with Italian modernism than with Space Age design itself, the Arco lamp shares the period’s fascination with engineering, innovation and unconventional structures. Its sweeping stainless-steel arch supports a suspended light source, creating the effect of an overhead lamp without the need for ceiling installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Together, these designs illustrate the extraordinary diversity of approaches that characterised lighting during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"chille](\"https:\/\/sergiomonterolopez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Achille-and-Pier-Giacomo-Castiglioni-Arco-lamp.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n5. How to recognise a Space Age lamp<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSpace Age lighting encompasses a wide range of styles and interpretations, certain characteristics make it relatively easy to identify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/sergiomonterolopez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/5.-How-to-recognise-a-Space-Age-lamp-1024x332.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Sculptural geometry:<\/strong> spherical volumes, rounded silhouettes, domes and organic curves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Futuristic inspiration:<\/strong> visual references to spacecraft, satellites, planets and science fiction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Innovative materials:<\/strong> moulded plastics, acrylic, fibreglass, aluminium and chrome-plated metal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Distinctive colour palettes:<\/strong> white, orange, red, yellow and metallic finishes, often combined to create strong visual contrasts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Experimental lighting effects:<\/strong> diffused illumination, indirect light, transparency and reflection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These elements combine to create a design language that is immediately recognisable, yet remarkably varied in its expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The influence of the Space Age extended far beyond the 1960s. It represented a fundamental change in the way designers approached everyday objects, encouraging them to move away from established conventions and embrace experimentation, technological innovation and creative freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In lighting design, this meant exploring the lamp as a sculptural object, reconsidering the possibilities of industrial materials and understanding light as an essential component of the atmosphere of an interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The optimism that inspired these designs may belong to another era, but their appeal has never really disappeared. Today, original Space Age lamps and contemporary designs inspired by the period continue to feature in interiors that celebrate bold forms, distinctive materials and timeless creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n6. The Space Age in Spanish lamps<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\nthe Space Age movement was largely shaped by developments in the United States and northern Europe, its influence also reached Spain, where it found its own distinctive expression during the 1960s and 1970s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spanish design scene was undergoing an important period of transformation. Following years of limited industrial development and restricted access to international design trends, a new generation of designers and manufacturers began to embrace modernity, experimentation and the possibilities offered by industrial production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this context, lighting became one of the most dynamic areas of Spanish industrial design. The influence of the Space Age could be seen in the use of chrome-plated metal, polished surfaces, geometric forms, articulated structures and innovative combinations of materials. However, rather than simply reproducing the more extravagant futuristic designs emerging elsewhere in Europe, Spanish manufacturers often developed a more restrained and functional interpretation of the aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the most important examples of this movement was FASE, the Spanish lighting company founded in 1964 in Torrej\u00f3n de Ardoz, near Madrid. Its designs became synonymous with the modern office and the technological optimism of the period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FASE: The Spanish Expression of Space Age Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFounded by Pedro Mart\u00edn and industrial designer Luis P\u00e9rez de la Oliva, FASE (Fabricaciones Seriadas) became one of the most significant Spanish lighting manufacturers of the 1960s and 1970s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its lamps combined a distinctly futuristic appearance with a strong emphasis on functionality, precision and durability. Articulated arms, substantial bases, adjustable metal shades and carefully engineered mechanisms gave the designs a technological character that reflected the spirit of the Space Age. Fase Impala, Bambino and Sauce, were the most famous Space Age Fase lamps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Space](\"https:\/\/sergiomonterolopez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Space-Age-Fase-lamps-1024x297.png\")
1. Impala lamp, 2. Bambino lamp, 3. Sauce lamp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nJoan Antoni Blanc, C\u00f3nica and Semi-esf\u00e9rica<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nJoan Antoni Blanc was another important figure in the development of Spanish industrial lighting. Following Miguel Mil\u00e1’s departure from TRAMO, Blanc took over as the company’s designer and developed a number of lighting designs that received significant recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
C\u00f3nica lamp received the ADI-FAD Gold Delta Award in 1965, followed by the Semi-esf\u00e9rica in 1966. His A-722 lamp was awarded the Silver Delta in 1968.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His work demonstrates how Spanish designers were exploring geometric simplicity, industrial manufacturing and new approaches to the relationship between form and function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"oan](\"https:\/\/sergiomonterolopez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Joan-Antoni-Blanc.-Conica-lamp-Semiesferica-lamp-1024x684.png\")
1. Semi-esf\u00e9rica lamp, 2. C\u00f3nica lamp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMiguel Mil\u00e1 \u2013 Cesta, Asa and M64 Color<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOne of the most influential figures in Spanish industrial design, Miguel Mil\u00e1 helped establish a modern design culture in Spain. His work, particularly through TRAMO, introduced a more rational and functional approach to everyday objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His Cesta floor and desk lamp (1962), Asa (1961) and M64 Color (1964) are outstanding examples of his philosophy. Although they are not strictly Space Age designs, their innovative structures, carefully considered proportions and exploration of materials reflect the broader spirit of experimentation that characterised the period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mil\u00e1’s contribution was particularly important in establishing lighting as an integral part of modern Spanish interior design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Miguel](\"https:\/\/sergiomonterolopez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Miguel-Mila-Cesta-lamp-Asa-lamp-M64-Color-1024x379.png\")
1. Cesta lamp, 2. Asa lamp, 3. M64 Color lamp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n7. A Spanish Interpretation of the Space Age<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat makes the Spanish contribution particularly interesting is the way it interpreted the futuristic ideals of the period through a more practical and industrial approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While some international designers explored highly experimental plastic forms, colourful organic silhouettes and dramatic sculptural compositions, Spanish manufacturers such as FASE placed considerable emphasis on mechanical articulation, adjustable lighting, robust construction and the quality of materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This did not make Spanish lighting any less modern. On the contrary, it created a distinctive design language in which technological innovation and everyday functionality worked together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The result was a collection of lamps that captured the optimism of the Space Age while responding to the needs of a society increasingly embracing modern offices, contemporary homes and new ways of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spain’s contribution to this movement deserves recognition not only for its aesthetic qualities but also for the role it played in establishing the foundations of the country’s modern industrial design culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpheres, hemispheres, domes, cylinders and rounded silhouettes became recurring elements. Some lamps resembled miniature planets, while others evoked flying saucers, spacecraft or futuristic communication devices. Radial structures, reminiscent of satellites and orbital systems, also became particularly popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These forms were not simply decorative. They represented a new approach to product design in which the lamp itself became an independent sculptural presence within the interior. Its shape, volume and relationship with its surroundings were just as important as the light it produced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This shift marked a significant moment in the history of lighting: the lamp was no longer conceived merely as a practical object, but as an essential part of the visual identity of a space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Innovative Materials and the Freedom to Experiment<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe development of new industrial materials played a crucial role in the evolution of Space Age lighting. Advances in plastics manufacturing and industrial production opened up possibilities that had previously been difficult or impossible to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMoulded plastics, acrylic, fibreglass, aluminium and chrome-plated steel became increasingly important in lamp design. These materials offered designers greater freedom to explore unusual geometries, seamless surfaces and lightweight structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plastic was particularly revolutionary. It could be moulded into complex, fluid shapes, produced in vibrant colours and finished with either glossy or translucent surfaces. It also made it possible to manufacture designs that were both visually striking and suitable for modern mass production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, chrome and polished metal introduced reflective qualities that reinforced the association with machinery, engineering and space technology. White surfaces, meanwhile, evoked the clean, clinical appearance of spacecraft interiors, while orange, red and yellow added energy and visual impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Material innovation was therefore not simply a question of aesthetics. It fundamentally changed what designers could imagine and create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n3. Redefining Light: From Functional Illumination to Atmosphere<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\nSpace Age design also brought a new understanding of the relationship between light, form and space. Rather than focusing exclusively on the practical task of illuminating a room, designers began to explore the atmosphere created by light itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diffused illumination, indirect lighting and translucent materials became important design features. Carefully shaped shades concealed the light source, softened its intensity and created more atmospheric effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nReflections, transparencies and layered surfaces introduced new visual dimensions. Light could pass through acrylic, bounce off polished metal or filter through multiple elements, transforming the lamp into an object that interacted dynamically with its surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this sense, lighting became an experience in its own right. The objective was not simply to make a space brighter, but to create a particular mood and a sense of modernity. Many of these designs anticipated the contemporary understanding of lighting as an integral part of interior architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n4. The Designers Who Shaped Space Age Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSeveral influential designers helped define the visual language of this period. Their work reflected a shared interest in technological innovation, new materials and the exploration of unconventional forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Verner Panton \u2013 Flowerpot (1968)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDesigned by Danish designer Verner Panton, the Flowerpot lamp is one of the most recognisable lighting designs of the period. Its simple yet ingenious construction consists of two opposing hemispheres that direct and diffuse light. Available in a range of vibrant colours, its playful geometry captures the optimism and experimental spirit of the late 1960s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nJoe Colombo \u2013 Acrilica (1962)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nJoe Colombo’s Acrilica lamp explores the optical properties of acrylic, using a transparent curved structure to channel and diffuse light. The design demonstrates how emerging materials could become central to the visual and functional identity of a lighting object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAchille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni \u2013 Arco (1962)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAlthough more closely associated with Italian modernism than with Space Age design itself, the Arco lamp shares the period’s fascination with engineering, innovation and unconventional structures. Its sweeping stainless-steel arch supports a suspended light source, creating the effect of an overhead lamp without the need for ceiling installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Together, these designs illustrate the extraordinary diversity of approaches that characterised lighting during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n5. How to recognise a Space Age lamp<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSpace Age lighting encompasses a wide range of styles and interpretations, certain characteristics make it relatively easy to identify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Sculptural geometry:<\/strong> spherical volumes, rounded silhouettes, domes and organic curves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Futuristic inspiration:<\/strong> visual references to spacecraft, satellites, planets and science fiction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Innovative materials:<\/strong> moulded plastics, acrylic, fibreglass, aluminium and chrome-plated metal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Distinctive colour palettes:<\/strong> white, orange, red, yellow and metallic finishes, often combined to create strong visual contrasts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Experimental lighting effects:<\/strong> diffused illumination, indirect light, transparency and reflection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These elements combine to create a design language that is immediately recognisable, yet remarkably varied in its expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The influence of the Space Age extended far beyond the 1960s. It represented a fundamental change in the way designers approached everyday objects, encouraging them to move away from established conventions and embrace experimentation, technological innovation and creative freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In lighting design, this meant exploring the lamp as a sculptural object, reconsidering the possibilities of industrial materials and understanding light as an essential component of the atmosphere of an interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The optimism that inspired these designs may belong to another era, but their appeal has never really disappeared. Today, original Space Age lamps and contemporary designs inspired by the period continue to feature in interiors that celebrate bold forms, distinctive materials and timeless creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n6. The Space Age in Spanish lamps<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\nthe Space Age movement was largely shaped by developments in the United States and northern Europe, its influence also reached Spain, where it found its own distinctive expression during the 1960s and 1970s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spanish design scene was undergoing an important period of transformation. Following years of limited industrial development and restricted access to international design trends, a new generation of designers and manufacturers began to embrace modernity, experimentation and the possibilities offered by industrial production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this context, lighting became one of the most dynamic areas of Spanish industrial design. The influence of the Space Age could be seen in the use of chrome-plated metal, polished surfaces, geometric forms, articulated structures and innovative combinations of materials. However, rather than simply reproducing the more extravagant futuristic designs emerging elsewhere in Europe, Spanish manufacturers often developed a more restrained and functional interpretation of the aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the most important examples of this movement was FASE, the Spanish lighting company founded in 1964 in Torrej\u00f3n de Ardoz, near Madrid. Its designs became synonymous with the modern office and the technological optimism of the period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FASE: The Spanish Expression of Space Age Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFounded by Pedro Mart\u00edn and industrial designer Luis P\u00e9rez de la Oliva, FASE (Fabricaciones Seriadas) became one of the most significant Spanish lighting manufacturers of the 1960s and 1970s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its lamps combined a distinctly futuristic appearance with a strong emphasis on functionality, precision and durability. Articulated arms, substantial bases, adjustable metal shades and carefully engineered mechanisms gave the designs a technological character that reflected the spirit of the Space Age. Fase Impala, Bambino and Sauce, were the most famous Space Age Fase lamps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Impala lamp, 2. Bambino lamp, 3. Sauce lamp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nJoan Antoni Blanc, C\u00f3nica and Semi-esf\u00e9rica<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nJoan Antoni Blanc was another important figure in the development of Spanish industrial lighting. Following Miguel Mil\u00e1’s departure from TRAMO, Blanc took over as the company’s designer and developed a number of lighting designs that received significant recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
C\u00f3nica lamp received the ADI-FAD Gold Delta Award in 1965, followed by the Semi-esf\u00e9rica in 1966. His A-722 lamp was awarded the Silver Delta in 1968.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His work demonstrates how Spanish designers were exploring geometric simplicity, industrial manufacturing and new approaches to the relationship between form and function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Semi-esf\u00e9rica lamp, 2. C\u00f3nica lamp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMiguel Mil\u00e1 \u2013 Cesta, Asa and M64 Color<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOne of the most influential figures in Spanish industrial design, Miguel Mil\u00e1 helped establish a modern design culture in Spain. His work, particularly through TRAMO, introduced a more rational and functional approach to everyday objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His Cesta floor and desk lamp (1962), Asa (1961) and M64 Color (1964) are outstanding examples of his philosophy. Although they are not strictly Space Age designs, their innovative structures, carefully considered proportions and exploration of materials reflect the broader spirit of experimentation that characterised the period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mil\u00e1’s contribution was particularly important in establishing lighting as an integral part of modern Spanish interior design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Cesta lamp, 2. Asa lamp, 3. M64 Color lamp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n7. A Spanish Interpretation of the Space Age<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat makes the Spanish contribution particularly interesting is the way it interpreted the futuristic ideals of the period through a more practical and industrial approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While some international designers explored highly experimental plastic forms, colourful organic silhouettes and dramatic sculptural compositions, Spanish manufacturers such as FASE placed considerable emphasis on mechanical articulation, adjustable lighting, robust construction and the quality of materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This did not make Spanish lighting any less modern. On the contrary, it created a distinctive design language in which technological innovation and everyday functionality worked together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The result was a collection of lamps that captured the optimism of the Space Age while responding to the needs of a society increasingly embracing modern offices, contemporary homes and new ways of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spain’s contribution to this movement deserves recognition not only for its aesthetic qualities but also for the role it played in establishing the foundations of the country’s modern industrial design culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMoulded plastics, acrylic, fibreglass, aluminium and chrome-plated steel became increasingly important in lamp design. These materials offered designers greater freedom to explore unusual geometries, seamless surfaces and lightweight structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plastic was particularly revolutionary. It could be moulded into complex, fluid shapes, produced in vibrant colours and finished with either glossy or translucent surfaces. It also made it possible to manufacture designs that were both visually striking and suitable for modern mass production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, chrome and polished metal introduced reflective qualities that reinforced the association with machinery, engineering and space technology. White surfaces, meanwhile, evoked the clean, clinical appearance of spacecraft interiors, while orange, red and yellow added energy and visual impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Material innovation was therefore not simply a question of aesthetics. It fundamentally changed what designers could imagine and create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Redefining Light: From Functional Illumination to Atmosphere<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\nSpace Age design also brought a new understanding of the relationship between light, form and space. Rather than focusing exclusively on the practical task of illuminating a room, designers began to explore the atmosphere created by light itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diffused illumination, indirect lighting and translucent materials became important design features. Carefully shaped shades concealed the light source, softened its intensity and created more atmospheric effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nReflections, transparencies and layered surfaces introduced new visual dimensions. Light could pass through acrylic, bounce off polished metal or filter through multiple elements, transforming the lamp into an object that interacted dynamically with its surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this sense, lighting became an experience in its own right. The objective was not simply to make a space brighter, but to create a particular mood and a sense of modernity. Many of these designs anticipated the contemporary understanding of lighting as an integral part of interior architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n4. The Designers Who Shaped Space Age Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSeveral influential designers helped define the visual language of this period. Their work reflected a shared interest in technological innovation, new materials and the exploration of unconventional forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Verner Panton \u2013 Flowerpot (1968)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDesigned by Danish designer Verner Panton, the Flowerpot lamp is one of the most recognisable lighting designs of the period. Its simple yet ingenious construction consists of two opposing hemispheres that direct and diffuse light. Available in a range of vibrant colours, its playful geometry captures the optimism and experimental spirit of the late 1960s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nJoe Colombo \u2013 Acrilica (1962)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nJoe Colombo’s Acrilica lamp explores the optical properties of acrylic, using a transparent curved structure to channel and diffuse light. The design demonstrates how emerging materials could become central to the visual and functional identity of a lighting object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAchille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni \u2013 Arco (1962)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAlthough more closely associated with Italian modernism than with Space Age design itself, the Arco lamp shares the period’s fascination with engineering, innovation and unconventional structures. Its sweeping stainless-steel arch supports a suspended light source, creating the effect of an overhead lamp without the need for ceiling installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Together, these designs illustrate the extraordinary diversity of approaches that characterised lighting during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n5. How to recognise a Space Age lamp<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSpace Age lighting encompasses a wide range of styles and interpretations, certain characteristics make it relatively easy to identify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Sculptural geometry:<\/strong> spherical volumes, rounded silhouettes, domes and organic curves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Futuristic inspiration:<\/strong> visual references to spacecraft, satellites, planets and science fiction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Innovative materials:<\/strong> moulded plastics, acrylic, fibreglass, aluminium and chrome-plated metal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Distinctive colour palettes:<\/strong> white, orange, red, yellow and metallic finishes, often combined to create strong visual contrasts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Experimental lighting effects:<\/strong> diffused illumination, indirect light, transparency and reflection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These elements combine to create a design language that is immediately recognisable, yet remarkably varied in its expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The influence of the Space Age extended far beyond the 1960s. It represented a fundamental change in the way designers approached everyday objects, encouraging them to move away from established conventions and embrace experimentation, technological innovation and creative freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In lighting design, this meant exploring the lamp as a sculptural object, reconsidering the possibilities of industrial materials and understanding light as an essential component of the atmosphere of an interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The optimism that inspired these designs may belong to another era, but their appeal has never really disappeared. Today, original Space Age lamps and contemporary designs inspired by the period continue to feature in interiors that celebrate bold forms, distinctive materials and timeless creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n6. The Space Age in Spanish lamps<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\nthe Space Age movement was largely shaped by developments in the United States and northern Europe, its influence also reached Spain, where it found its own distinctive expression during the 1960s and 1970s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spanish design scene was undergoing an important period of transformation. Following years of limited industrial development and restricted access to international design trends, a new generation of designers and manufacturers began to embrace modernity, experimentation and the possibilities offered by industrial production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this context, lighting became one of the most dynamic areas of Spanish industrial design. The influence of the Space Age could be seen in the use of chrome-plated metal, polished surfaces, geometric forms, articulated structures and innovative combinations of materials. However, rather than simply reproducing the more extravagant futuristic designs emerging elsewhere in Europe, Spanish manufacturers often developed a more restrained and functional interpretation of the aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the most important examples of this movement was FASE, the Spanish lighting company founded in 1964 in Torrej\u00f3n de Ardoz, near Madrid. Its designs became synonymous with the modern office and the technological optimism of the period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FASE: The Spanish Expression of Space Age Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFounded by Pedro Mart\u00edn and industrial designer Luis P\u00e9rez de la Oliva, FASE (Fabricaciones Seriadas) became one of the most significant Spanish lighting manufacturers of the 1960s and 1970s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its lamps combined a distinctly futuristic appearance with a strong emphasis on functionality, precision and durability. Articulated arms, substantial bases, adjustable metal shades and carefully engineered mechanisms gave the designs a technological character that reflected the spirit of the Space Age. Fase Impala, Bambino and Sauce, were the most famous Space Age Fase lamps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Impala lamp, 2. Bambino lamp, 3. Sauce lamp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nJoan Antoni Blanc, C\u00f3nica and Semi-esf\u00e9rica<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nJoan Antoni Blanc was another important figure in the development of Spanish industrial lighting. Following Miguel Mil\u00e1’s departure from TRAMO, Blanc took over as the company’s designer and developed a number of lighting designs that received significant recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
C\u00f3nica lamp received the ADI-FAD Gold Delta Award in 1965, followed by the Semi-esf\u00e9rica in 1966. His A-722 lamp was awarded the Silver Delta in 1968.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His work demonstrates how Spanish designers were exploring geometric simplicity, industrial manufacturing and new approaches to the relationship between form and function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Semi-esf\u00e9rica lamp, 2. C\u00f3nica lamp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMiguel Mil\u00e1 \u2013 Cesta, Asa and M64 Color<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOne of the most influential figures in Spanish industrial design, Miguel Mil\u00e1 helped establish a modern design culture in Spain. His work, particularly through TRAMO, introduced a more rational and functional approach to everyday objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His Cesta floor and desk lamp (1962), Asa (1961) and M64 Color (1964) are outstanding examples of his philosophy. Although they are not strictly Space Age designs, their innovative structures, carefully considered proportions and exploration of materials reflect the broader spirit of experimentation that characterised the period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mil\u00e1’s contribution was particularly important in establishing lighting as an integral part of modern Spanish interior design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Cesta lamp, 2. Asa lamp, 3. M64 Color lamp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n7. A Spanish Interpretation of the Space Age<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat makes the Spanish contribution particularly interesting is the way it interpreted the futuristic ideals of the period through a more practical and industrial approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While some international designers explored highly experimental plastic forms, colourful organic silhouettes and dramatic sculptural compositions, Spanish manufacturers such as FASE placed considerable emphasis on mechanical articulation, adjustable lighting, robust construction and the quality of materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This did not make Spanish lighting any less modern. On the contrary, it created a distinctive design language in which technological innovation and everyday functionality worked together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The result was a collection of lamps that captured the optimism of the Space Age while responding to the needs of a society increasingly embracing modern offices, contemporary homes and new ways of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spain’s contribution to this movement deserves recognition not only for its aesthetic qualities but also for the role it played in establishing the foundations of the country’s modern industrial design culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nReflections, transparencies and layered surfaces introduced new visual dimensions. Light could pass through acrylic, bounce off polished metal or filter through multiple elements, transforming the lamp into an object that interacted dynamically with its surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this sense, lighting became an experience in its own right. The objective was not simply to make a space brighter, but to create a particular mood and a sense of modernity. Many of these designs anticipated the contemporary understanding of lighting as an integral part of interior architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. The Designers Who Shaped Space Age Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSeveral influential designers helped define the visual language of this period. Their work reflected a shared interest in technological innovation, new materials and the exploration of unconventional forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Verner Panton \u2013 Flowerpot (1968)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDesigned by Danish designer Verner Panton, the Flowerpot lamp is one of the most recognisable lighting designs of the period. Its simple yet ingenious construction consists of two opposing hemispheres that direct and diffuse light. Available in a range of vibrant colours, its playful geometry captures the optimism and experimental spirit of the late 1960s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nJoe Colombo \u2013 Acrilica (1962)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nJoe Colombo’s Acrilica lamp explores the optical properties of acrylic, using a transparent curved structure to channel and diffuse light. The design demonstrates how emerging materials could become central to the visual and functional identity of a lighting object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAchille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni \u2013 Arco (1962)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAlthough more closely associated with Italian modernism than with Space Age design itself, the Arco lamp shares the period’s fascination with engineering, innovation and unconventional structures. Its sweeping stainless-steel arch supports a suspended light source, creating the effect of an overhead lamp without the need for ceiling installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Together, these designs illustrate the extraordinary diversity of approaches that characterised lighting during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n5. How to recognise a Space Age lamp<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSpace Age lighting encompasses a wide range of styles and interpretations, certain characteristics make it relatively easy to identify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Sculptural geometry:<\/strong> spherical volumes, rounded silhouettes, domes and organic curves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Futuristic inspiration:<\/strong> visual references to spacecraft, satellites, planets and science fiction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Innovative materials:<\/strong> moulded plastics, acrylic, fibreglass, aluminium and chrome-plated metal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Distinctive colour palettes:<\/strong> white, orange, red, yellow and metallic finishes, often combined to create strong visual contrasts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Experimental lighting effects:<\/strong> diffused illumination, indirect light, transparency and reflection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These elements combine to create a design language that is immediately recognisable, yet remarkably varied in its expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The influence of the Space Age extended far beyond the 1960s. It represented a fundamental change in the way designers approached everyday objects, encouraging them to move away from established conventions and embrace experimentation, technological innovation and creative freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In lighting design, this meant exploring the lamp as a sculptural object, reconsidering the possibilities of industrial materials and understanding light as an essential component of the atmosphere of an interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The optimism that inspired these designs may belong to another era, but their appeal has never really disappeared. Today, original Space Age lamps and contemporary designs inspired by the period continue to feature in interiors that celebrate bold forms, distinctive materials and timeless creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n6. The Space Age in Spanish lamps<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\nthe Space Age movement was largely shaped by developments in the United States and northern Europe, its influence also reached Spain, where it found its own distinctive expression during the 1960s and 1970s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spanish design scene was undergoing an important period of transformation. Following years of limited industrial development and restricted access to international design trends, a new generation of designers and manufacturers began to embrace modernity, experimentation and the possibilities offered by industrial production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this context, lighting became one of the most dynamic areas of Spanish industrial design. The influence of the Space Age could be seen in the use of chrome-plated metal, polished surfaces, geometric forms, articulated structures and innovative combinations of materials. However, rather than simply reproducing the more extravagant futuristic designs emerging elsewhere in Europe, Spanish manufacturers often developed a more restrained and functional interpretation of the aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the most important examples of this movement was FASE, the Spanish lighting company founded in 1964 in Torrej\u00f3n de Ardoz, near Madrid. Its designs became synonymous with the modern office and the technological optimism of the period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FASE: The Spanish Expression of Space Age Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFounded by Pedro Mart\u00edn and industrial designer Luis P\u00e9rez de la Oliva, FASE (Fabricaciones Seriadas) became one of the most significant Spanish lighting manufacturers of the 1960s and 1970s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its lamps combined a distinctly futuristic appearance with a strong emphasis on functionality, precision and durability. Articulated arms, substantial bases, adjustable metal shades and carefully engineered mechanisms gave the designs a technological character that reflected the spirit of the Space Age. Fase Impala, Bambino and Sauce, were the most famous Space Age Fase lamps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Impala lamp, 2. Bambino lamp, 3. Sauce lamp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nJoan Antoni Blanc, C\u00f3nica and Semi-esf\u00e9rica<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nJoan Antoni Blanc was another important figure in the development of Spanish industrial lighting. Following Miguel Mil\u00e1’s departure from TRAMO, Blanc took over as the company’s designer and developed a number of lighting designs that received significant recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
C\u00f3nica lamp received the ADI-FAD Gold Delta Award in 1965, followed by the Semi-esf\u00e9rica in 1966. His A-722 lamp was awarded the Silver Delta in 1968.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His work demonstrates how Spanish designers were exploring geometric simplicity, industrial manufacturing and new approaches to the relationship between form and function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Semi-esf\u00e9rica lamp, 2. C\u00f3nica lamp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMiguel Mil\u00e1 \u2013 Cesta, Asa and M64 Color<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOne of the most influential figures in Spanish industrial design, Miguel Mil\u00e1 helped establish a modern design culture in Spain. His work, particularly through TRAMO, introduced a more rational and functional approach to everyday objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His Cesta floor and desk lamp (1962), Asa (1961) and M64 Color (1964) are outstanding examples of his philosophy. Although they are not strictly Space Age designs, their innovative structures, carefully considered proportions and exploration of materials reflect the broader spirit of experimentation that characterised the period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mil\u00e1’s contribution was particularly important in establishing lighting as an integral part of modern Spanish interior design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Cesta lamp, 2. Asa lamp, 3. M64 Color lamp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n7. A Spanish Interpretation of the Space Age<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat makes the Spanish contribution particularly interesting is the way it interpreted the futuristic ideals of the period through a more practical and industrial approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While some international designers explored highly experimental plastic forms, colourful organic silhouettes and dramatic sculptural compositions, Spanish manufacturers such as FASE placed considerable emphasis on mechanical articulation, adjustable lighting, robust construction and the quality of materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This did not make Spanish lighting any less modern. On the contrary, it created a distinctive design language in which technological innovation and everyday functionality worked together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The result was a collection of lamps that captured the optimism of the Space Age while responding to the needs of a society increasingly embracing modern offices, contemporary homes and new ways of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spain’s contribution to this movement deserves recognition not only for its aesthetic qualities but also for the role it played in establishing the foundations of the country’s modern industrial design culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Designed by Danish designer Verner Panton, the Flowerpot lamp is one of the most recognisable lighting designs of the period. Its simple yet ingenious construction consists of two opposing hemispheres that direct and diffuse light. Available in a range of vibrant colours, its playful geometry captures the optimism and experimental spirit of the late 1960s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joe Colombo’s Acrilica lamp explores the optical properties of acrylic, using a transparent curved structure to channel and diffuse light. The design demonstrates how emerging materials could become central to the visual and functional identity of a lighting object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although more closely associated with Italian modernism than with Space Age design itself, the Arco lamp shares the period’s fascination with engineering, innovation and unconventional structures. Its sweeping stainless-steel arch supports a suspended light source, creating the effect of an overhead lamp without the need for ceiling installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Together, these designs illustrate the extraordinary diversity of approaches that characterised lighting during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Space Age lighting encompasses a wide range of styles and interpretations, certain characteristics make it relatively easy to identify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These elements combine to create a design language that is immediately recognisable, yet remarkably varied in its expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The influence of the Space Age extended far beyond the 1960s. It represented a fundamental change in the way designers approached everyday objects, encouraging them to move away from established conventions and embrace experimentation, technological innovation and creative freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In lighting design, this meant exploring the lamp as a sculptural object, reconsidering the possibilities of industrial materials and understanding light as an essential component of the atmosphere of an interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The optimism that inspired these designs may belong to another era, but their appeal has never really disappeared. Today, original Space Age lamps and contemporary designs inspired by the period continue to feature in interiors that celebrate bold forms, distinctive materials and timeless creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n the Space Age movement was largely shaped by developments in the United States and northern Europe, its influence also reached Spain, where it found its own distinctive expression during the 1960s and 1970s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spanish design scene was undergoing an important period of transformation. Following years of limited industrial development and restricted access to international design trends, a new generation of designers and manufacturers began to embrace modernity, experimentation and the possibilities offered by industrial production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this context, lighting became one of the most dynamic areas of Spanish industrial design. The influence of the Space Age could be seen in the use of chrome-plated metal, polished surfaces, geometric forms, articulated structures and innovative combinations of materials. However, rather than simply reproducing the more extravagant futuristic designs emerging elsewhere in Europe, Spanish manufacturers often developed a more restrained and functional interpretation of the aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most important examples of this movement was FASE, the Spanish lighting company founded in 1964 in Torrej\u00f3n de Ardoz, near Madrid. Its designs became synonymous with the modern office and the technological optimism of the period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Founded by Pedro Mart\u00edn and industrial designer Luis P\u00e9rez de la Oliva, FASE (Fabricaciones Seriadas) became one of the most significant Spanish lighting manufacturers of the 1960s and 1970s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its lamps combined a distinctly futuristic appearance with a strong emphasis on functionality, precision and durability. Articulated arms, substantial bases, adjustable metal shades and carefully engineered mechanisms gave the designs a technological character that reflected the spirit of the Space Age. Fase Impala, Bambino and Sauce, were the most famous Space Age Fase lamps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joan Antoni Blanc was another important figure in the development of Spanish industrial lighting. Following Miguel Mil\u00e1’s departure from TRAMO, Blanc took over as the company’s designer and developed a number of lighting designs that received significant recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n C\u00f3nica lamp received the ADI-FAD Gold Delta Award in 1965, followed by the Semi-esf\u00e9rica in 1966. His A-722 lamp was awarded the Silver Delta in 1968.<\/p>\n\n\n\n His work demonstrates how Spanish designers were exploring geometric simplicity, industrial manufacturing and new approaches to the relationship between form and function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most influential figures in Spanish industrial design, Miguel Mil\u00e1 helped establish a modern design culture in Spain. His work, particularly through TRAMO, introduced a more rational and functional approach to everyday objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n His Cesta floor and desk lamp (1962), Asa (1961) and M64 Color (1964) are outstanding examples of his philosophy. Although they are not strictly Space Age designs, their innovative structures, carefully considered proportions and exploration of materials reflect the broader spirit of experimentation that characterised the period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mil\u00e1’s contribution was particularly important in establishing lighting as an integral part of modern Spanish interior design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What makes the Spanish contribution particularly interesting is the way it interpreted the futuristic ideals of the period through a more practical and industrial approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While some international designers explored highly experimental plastic forms, colourful organic silhouettes and dramatic sculptural compositions, Spanish manufacturers such as FASE placed considerable emphasis on mechanical articulation, adjustable lighting, robust construction and the quality of materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This did not make Spanish lighting any less modern. On the contrary, it created a distinctive design language in which technological innovation and everyday functionality worked together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The result was a collection of lamps that captured the optimism of the Space Age while responding to the needs of a society increasingly embracing modern offices, contemporary homes and new ways of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spain’s contribution to this movement deserves recognition not only for its aesthetic qualities but also for the role it played in establishing the foundations of the country’s modern industrial design culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Space Age had a profound influence on the world of design, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. Driven by the space exploration, rapid technological advances and the growing fascination with the future, this cultural movement brought about a radical shift in the way everyday objects were conceived. 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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAchille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni \u2013 Arco (1962)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n5. How to recognise a Space Age lamp<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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6. The Space Age in Spanish lamps<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
FASE: The Spanish Expression of Space Age Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Joan Antoni Blanc, C\u00f3nica and Semi-esf\u00e9rica<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Miguel Mil\u00e1 \u2013 Cesta, Asa and M64 Color<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. A Spanish Interpretation of the Space Age<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n