Table lamp - Plastic, Metal - Two 1970s Italian Space Age Eyeball Lamps

1970s Italian Space Age Eyeball Lamps – White Oval & Deep Blue Globe – Made in Italy

Two Italian Eyeball table lamps from the 1970s, brought together for the way their shapes play off each other. The glossy white lamp has a broad oval head with a polished chrome rim. Its deep-blue companion has a compact spherical head and a wide brushed-metal collar framing the circular opening. The oval and the sphere give the pair its character, while the curved metal yokes and chrome-edged bases tie the two designs together.

Both heads tilt within their U-shaped supports, so the light can be aimed down onto a page or up towards a wall. Each lamp has its own rocker switch on the base, and each base echoes the colour and shape of the head above it.

A little Space Age history

The Space Age brought the visual language of the space race into everyday interiors. Rounded shells, shiny metal and openings that recalled portholes made even a small bedside lamp look futuristic. These two capture that playful spirit in different ways. The white oval looks like a miniature capsule, while the blue globe has the unmistakable gaze that gives the Eyeball lamp its name. Side by side on a console or placed on separate bedside tables, they make a pair with just the right amount of asymmetry.

Dimensions and fittings

Lamp

Height

Base width

Depth

Weight

Bulb fitting

White oval

approx. 22 cm

approx. 12 cm

approx. 10 cm

900 g

Bayonet

Deep-blue globe

approx. 21 cm

approx. 11 cm

approx. 11 cm

750 g

Screw

Condition and electrical details

Both lamps were tested and lit up, as shown in the photographs. They retain their original wiring and plugs. The finishes show age-related wear, including light scratches, small paint marks and patina on the metalwork. Please review the photographs for close-up details.

Bulbs are not included. Given the age of the original wiring, a qualified electrician should inspect both lamps before use and assess whether any updates are needed to meet current local electrical safety requirements.

Both lamps are vintage pieces with signs of age and use. The photographs form part of the description.

Both lamps will be tested again before dispatch. Bulbs are not included. A qualified electrician should inspect the original wiring and plugs before use.

Each lamp will be wrapped separately .

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Thank you for your interest and for appreciating authentic vintage design.