Yuzhmash Rocket Plant - Table lamp - "Epoch" (Светильник "Эпоха") - Plastic, Metal - Soviet Space Age
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The Yuzhmash Rocket Plant Epoch rocket lamp, made of plastic and metal in the Soviet Space Age style, is in excellent condition and working order.
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This iconic Soviet space-age rocket lamp serves as a prime example of USSR propaganda art, celebrating the achievements of the Soviet space program during the cosmos era. Manufactured in the 1960s or 1970s by the renowned Yuzhmash rocket plant, the lamp features a sleek silver-tone rocket launching upwards from a clear plastic plume that beautifully simulates rocket exhaust when illuminated.
The lower base is decorated with prominent cultural and political reliefs reflecting the spirit of the epoch, including the silhouette of Vladimir Lenin, a cosmonaut portrait, and state symbolism. The bottom panel retains its authentic markings, including the prestigious Soviet State Quality Mark and the original embossed retail price of 18 rubles. To put its historical value into perspective, a single lamp was a luxury souvenir, as an entire average monthly Soviet salary at the time could only purchase about four or five of these items.
This piece comes in excellent vintage condition, fully functional, and showing only minimal signs of time and light wear consistent with its age. It is a highly collectible and pristine artifact for enthusiasts of cold war history, space race memorabilia, and modernist design.
This iconic Soviet space-age rocket lamp serves as a prime example of USSR propaganda art, celebrating the achievements of the Soviet space program during the cosmos era. Manufactured in the 1960s or 1970s by the renowned Yuzhmash rocket plant, the lamp features a sleek silver-tone rocket launching upwards from a clear plastic plume that beautifully simulates rocket exhaust when illuminated.
The lower base is decorated with prominent cultural and political reliefs reflecting the spirit of the epoch, including the silhouette of Vladimir Lenin, a cosmonaut portrait, and state symbolism. The bottom panel retains its authentic markings, including the prestigious Soviet State Quality Mark and the original embossed retail price of 18 rubles. To put its historical value into perspective, a single lamp was a luxury souvenir, as an entire average monthly Soviet salary at the time could only purchase about four or five of these items.
This piece comes in excellent vintage condition, fully functional, and showing only minimal signs of time and light wear consistent with its age. It is a highly collectible and pristine artifact for enthusiasts of cold war history, space race memorabilia, and modernist design.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Soviet Space Age
Material
Metal, Plastic
Manufacturer/brand
Yuzhmash Rocket Plant
Model
"Epoch" (Светильник "Эпоха")
Country of origin
Russia
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
38 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
16 cm
Weight
522 g
Estimated period
1960-1970
