A Pair Of Sputnik
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage 1950s Italian Flush Mount
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Rock Crystal
1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Blown Glass
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Blown Glass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Steel
1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Russian Glass
Silver Plate
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Mid-20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Cut Steel, Brass
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Chrome
Late 20th Century European Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s American Industrial Side Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Agate, Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Crystal, Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Blown Glass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Gold, Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Blown Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome
- 1
A Pair Of Sputnik For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an A Pair Of Sputnik?
Finding the Right lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
- What is a Sputnik light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A Sputnik light refers to many variations of lighting fixtures that have been designed over the years with a starburst shape and numerous bulbs on the ends. Well-known versions include a mid-century modern classic by Gino Sarfatti and an expressionistic icon by J. & L. Lobmeyr. The crucial feature of what is usually nicknamed a Sputnik light — which comes from a famous Soviet Union satellite’s name — is that it has a core surrounded by multiple arms with light bulbs. This makes it an excellent option for creating ambient light. Find a collection of antique and vintage lights on 1stDibs today.
- How do I pair palazzo pants?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How you pair palazzo pants is largely a matter of personal preference. Many people choose to balance the flowy oversize shape of the pants with fitted tops, sweaters or turtlenecks. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage and designer palazzo pants.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022For a casual look, pair your Versace dress shirt with a nice pair of jeans and your favorite pair of loafers or casual pumps. For a more dressy look, pair it with dress slacks or a fitted skirt and dress shoes or heels. Find authentic Versace pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one can say for sure who made the first pair of pants. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have traced the origins of pants back to ancient China. The oldest pants to have been discovered so far date back to between the 13th and 10th centuries B.C. These early garments were found on mummies in tombs in the Tarim Basin of western China. Find a large selection of pants for men and women on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024No one knows for sure what the first pair of jeans looked like, as historians are unsure who created the earliest example of jeans. However, we do have a rough idea of what the first Levi Strauss & Co. jeans produced during the 1830s looked like. They were blue denim trousers with straight, relaxed legs. The jeans featured five riveted pockets and a button fly. Instead of belt loops, the jeans had one single angled loop at the waist designed to hold a hammer or other tool. Shop a wide range of jeans from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The average cost of a pair of diamond stud earrings with a total carat weight of 1-carat is $2,495. Depending on the clarity, cut and color of the diamond, the price and other details may vary. On 1sDibs, shop for antique and vintage diamond earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023To pair an oval engagement ring with a wedding band, first consider the shape. Both domed and flat bands can complement the shape of an oval-cut gemstone. You may also want to consider a contoured band that will hug the curves of the gem. Next, decide what type of metal will coordinate with the engagement ring. An easy choice is to have the two rings crafted out of the same metal, such as 18-karat yellow gold or platinum. Explore a large selection of wedding bands on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
Read More
You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.
This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.