Satellite ceiling lights

Maximum Joy

"The interest in mid-century design really reflects a desire to get away from the dourness of minimalism, toward a maximalist, joyful aesthetic." - Jonathan Adler, as quoted in Time

The 1950s and '60s were a golden age of wonder and discovery.

The space race filled the country with a competitive optimism, and designers reflected that fascination in lights that evoked starry skies and the spaceships that explored them.

What was futuristic then now feels as familiar as a chocolate malt, and it's just as refreshing. Take a sip.