# Retro Sci-Fi Lamps The Space Age Lights Exhibition Showcases 1960s Lighting By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-age-lights References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/space-age-light.php) & [triennale.it](http://triennale.it/index.php?id=1&tbl=0&idq=1215) The Sixties was known for its libertine attitudes and experimental designs, which is clearly evident in these lamp creations displayed in the Space Age Lights exhibition. Exploring the fine line between practicality and beauty of objects, it is an endeavor in bridging the gap. As the name Space Age Lights suggests, the exhibition features designs that embody a [retro futuristic vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-colombo) entirely reminiscent of the 60s. Currently located at the La Triennale di Milano [Design Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlo-nason), these lamps "balance edginess with mass appeal," according to [Cool Hunting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-line-liquor-bottle). The show also has a befitting subtitle: "Between Pop and the Avant-Garde." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Futuristic Designs:** Opportunity for designers to create new products with a nostalgic yet futuristic aesthetic. - **Practicality Vs. Beauty:** Potential for innovative designs that strike the right balance between functionality and aesthetics. - **Exploration of Pop and Avant-garde:** Innovation space to combine mainstream appeal with cutting-edge artistic concepts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate retro futuristic lamps into their projects. - **Retail:** Potential for retailers to offer retro futuristic lighting options to appeal to nostalgic customers. - **Art and Design Exhibitions:** Opportunity for exhibition curators to showcase and explore the intersection of pop culture and avant-garde design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-transformation-lamp.md) - [Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-traveler.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Lighting Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-abbey-fine-lighting.md) - [Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-relics.md) - [Sculptural Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unform-studios.md) - [Solar System-Inspired Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmooval.md) - [Modernized Retro Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-lava-lamp-collection.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md)