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eBay watch: Artemide Pileino space age table lamps by Gae Aulenti

Gae

Great spot by Andrew (many thanks) on eBay, not least because a pair recently sold for over £1,000 on eBay. I'm talking about these Artemide Pileino table lamps by Gae Aulenti.

The difference? Well, the oriignal pair, which sold for £1,105, was boxed and as 'new', rare for an item long out of circulation. But even allowing for that, this used pair is still a potential bargain. Designed by Gae Aulenti in 1972, the lamp is a space age classic, probably best known for its appearance in the Space 1999 series and still screaming the era. Not, as you might expect, plastic either – that adjustable casing is actually lacquered metal.

Sadly that casing isn't in perfect condition here. While both work, there is obvious wear to the lamps, which is well photographed on the site. So not perfect, but for such rare designs, still worth considering if the price is right – especially for two of them. Right now they're at £5.11.

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eBay watch: Sciolari 1960s hanging lamp

Guz

If I had a house that would carry this light fitting off, I would certainly consider bidding on it. Sadly, the 60s-style palace eludes me right now, so I'm going to pass on this stunning Sciolari 1960s hanging lamp.

But if you have the high ceilings required to carry it off, it's well worth a look. A space age chandelier if you like, the chrome frame is suspended by a metallic chain, itself supporting the glass balls that throw out the lights. The entire fitting (presumably excluding the chain) is around 32cm in height.

Certainly distinctive and right now, just one pence, albeit with some time still to go.

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eBay watch: 1970s space age alarm clock lamp

Spacelamp

Not sure of the make, the designer (if there is one) or the specific year, so let's just refer to this as 1970s space age alarm clock lamp.

The lampshade is apparently made of brushed aluminium with perforations on the top for ventilation, while the stem and base are made of chocolate brown plastic. That's not forgetting the digital alarm clock at the front of the base with a black face and a rectangular protective perspex screen, along with 'light up' green numbers.

It's described as being in 'very good condition' and in 'full working order', with a few age related marks – see the site if you want to know more about that. Right now, it's at just £1.20.

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eBay watch: 1960s Scandinavian teak ceiling lamp

Danish

The information is a little vague, but there's no denying that this 1960s Scandinavian teak ceiling lamp is an eye-catching design.

It was made by AB Elysett / Markaryd in Sweden, perhaps designed by Hans Agne Jacobsson, but not for certain. Either way, it's certainly made of teak, with that twisted wood design that would fit perfectly in a midcentury-inspired home.

It's in working order, with a small defect that's pictured on the site. But at the current price of £1, that shouldn't be much of an issue.

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eBay watch: 1960s marble and chrome floor lamp

Light

Not a lot known about this by the seller, but there's no denying that the 1960s marble and chrome floor lamp is an eye-catching design.

It has a heavy marble base that supports a chrome tube, which branches out into three chrome stems, each with a ball shade at the end. The stems are held together by a black plastic disc and can be rotated to illuminate different areas.

It's in 'full working condition', with the odd small chip to the marble base – see the description for full condition details. £9.99 is the starting price and as yet, there's no interest. So it could turn out as something of a bargain.

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B&Q 1970s-style Pandora opal glass globe floor lamp

Pandora

There are some really stylish and affordable lights in B&Q right now, including this B&Q Pandora opal glass globe floor lamp.

One of a series of lights using the same design (you can see the table versions on the image above), it has a distinctive 1970s space age style about it and some substance for the money. By that, I mean a glass shade and a metal stem, rather than cheaper plastic.

The floor lamp stands around 165cm tall and sells for £51.48. Also instore is an equally cool Tom Dixon-like Harika Globe table lamp. You can check that out over at our Switched On Set site.

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