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Poul Henningsen PH Snowball Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH snowball pendant for Louis Poulsen.
The PH snowball pendant light emits
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Aluminum
Large Snowball Pendant by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Snowball Pendant by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll. Designed and manufactured in Austria
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen Ph Snowball Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
while using incandescent bulbs as a light source. Poul Henningsen designed Snowball in 1958 and it was
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Chrome
Doria Leuchten Vintage, 1960s Snowball Murano Glass Globe German Pendant Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large vintage snow ball pattern midcentury murano glass ceiling pendant light fixture by Doria
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Doria Leuchten Vintage, 1960s Snowball Murano Glass Globe German Pendant Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large vintage snow ball pattern midcentury murano glass ceiling pendant light fixture by Doria
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Pendant Light "Ph Snowball" Designed by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling light model "PH snowball" designed by Poul Henningsen. Designed in 1958 put first put in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 15.36 in Dm 15.75 in
Emil Stejnar Brass and Clear Crystal "Snowball" Hanging Pendant, 1950's
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Bainbridge, NY
European Modern Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Hand Cut Crystal Sputnik Chandelier. Featuring a suspended and looped Brass rod with interior, spherical Brass Sputnik form with origin...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Danish Modern "Snowball" Glass Pendants by Bent Karlby for LYFA, 1940s
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Odense, DK
for Karlbys style and the pendant was nicknamed "snowball" due to its beautiful organic shape. The
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Palwa 22" Snowball Chandelier Crystal & Nickel, Germany 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Glamorous snowball chandelier with crystal glass shades and a high quality nickel base. Chandelier
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Nickel
Hotel Ballroom "Snowball" Sputnik Palwa Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This stunning large and glamorous chandelier came from the Ball Room of the Hotel Deutscher Hof, in Nuremberg, Germany. It is in very good condition and requires fourteen European E1...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Emil Stejnar Vintage Chandelier / Lamp Snowball 50s / 60s, Medium
Located in Berlin, DE
Emil Stejnar vintage chandelier / lamp Snowball 50s / 60s, medium
Round luminous body in brass
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Emil Stejnar Vintage Chandelier / Lamp Snowball 50s / 60s, Large
Located in Berlin, DE
Emil Stejnar vintage chandelier / lamp Snowball 50s / 60s, large
Round luminous body in brass
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Emil Stejnar 'Snowball' Sputnik in Chrome for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in New York, NY
A 'snowball' Sputnik chandelier by Austrian designer Emil Stejnar and produced by Rupert Nikoll
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Sputnik Snowball Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction chromed fitted with E14 sockets.
Glass pearls and glass elements, designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll in the 1960s.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandeliers, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stejnar for Nikoll. Cosmological. Measures: Ø 17".
This glamorous delicate brass ‘Snowball’ Sputnik
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Emil Stejnar Snowball Sputnik Snowflake Chandelier Newly Rewired for USA
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
A rare 10 light snowflake sputnik chandelier designed by Emill Stejnar for Nikoll. This will be arriving completely newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for USA and ready to h...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Emil Stejnar Dandelion Chandelier, 35cm Sputnik Snowball Chandelier for Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular Sputnik Chandelier looks like a flowers explosion.It features a multitude of brass rods ending with bulbs or clear crystal flowers. Each rod is directly fixed on its...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in Dm 13.78 in
Rupert Nikoll for Emil Stejnar Snowball Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare Sputnik chandelier designed by Emil Stejnar, circa 1955 and executed by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Light Fixtures, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Emil Stejnar for Nikoll. Cosmological.
This glamorous delicate brass ‘Snowball’ Sputnik light fixtures
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandelier Vintage Austria Rubert N
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Nikoll. Cosmological. This glamorous delicate brass ‘Snowball’ Sputnik chandelier is also known as
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 42.13 in Dm 13.39 in
Emil Stejnar Snowflake Chandelier, Sputnik Snowball Chandelier for Nikoll 50 cm
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular Sputnik Chandelier looks like a flowers explosion.It features a multitude of brass rods ending with bulbs or clear crystal flowers. Each rod is directly fixed on its...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in Dm 19.69 in
Emil Stejnar Snowflake Chandelier, Sputnik Snowball Chandelier for Nikoll 60 cm
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular Sputnik Chandelier looks like a flowers explosion.It features a multitude of brass rods ending with bulbs or clear crystal flowers. Each rod is directly fixed on its...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in Dm 23.63 in
Chandelier Snowball Sputnik by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hamburg, DE
confusion, as a dandelion or snowball. The Sputnik is and remains probably one of the most celebrated (and
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Dandelion Chandelier, 45 cm Sputnik Snowball Chandelier for Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular Sputnik Chandelier looks like a flowers explosion.It features a multitude of brass rods ending with bulbs or clear crystal flowers. Each rod is directly fixed on its...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 37.8 in Dm 17.72 in
Set of 3 Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Light Fixtures, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stejnar for Nikoll. Cosmological.
This glamorous delicate brass ‘Snowball’ Sputnik light fixtures are
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Poul Henningsen Kontrast Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Vienna, AT
or snowball designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958-1962 and manufactured by Louis Poulsen.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Beautiful Italian Vintage Glass Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful glass and nickel Snowball chandelier.
Italy, 1960s
Lamp sockets: 10
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
One of Three Emil Stejnar Pendant Lights Chandeliers, Brass Glass, Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three outstanding Viennese sputnik / blow ball / snowball chandeliers / pendant lights by
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Metal
H 28.35 in Dm 11.82 in
Emil Stejnar Pendant Light Chandelier Brass Glass, Austria, 1950s, 1 of 3
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three outstanding Viennese sputnik / blow ball / snowball chandeliers / pendant lights by
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Metal
Huge Danish Modern Brass and Opal Glass "Peanut" Pendant by Bent Karlby for LYFA
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Odense, DK
" pendant by Bent Karlby. The smaller version, called "snowball" is often confused with this. See image for
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in Dm 14.18 in
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Large Sputnik Chandelier
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Waalwijk, NL
brass 'Snowball' Sputnik chandelier, made in Vienna in the 1960s. Designed by Emil Stejnar and
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stilnovo chandelier model 1262 Italy 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
draws inspiration from the famous Louis Poulsen PH Louvre and Snowball lamps designed by Poul Henningsen
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Impressive Brass and Glass Chandelier Designed by Emil Stejnar
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Emil Stejnar snowball chandelier form 1960s, brass construction and gold colored socket covers
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s German Triple Crackle Glass Globe Doria Leuchten Cascading Hanging Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, GB
snowballs. In very good vintage condition. Perfect for all rooms of the home with the necessary height
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome, Wire
H 47.25 in Dm 13.78 in
Sputnik Chandelier Crystal & Chrome by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant snowball chandelier with sputnik crystal flowers on a mirrored frame designed by Emil
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
H 27.56 in Dm 13.78 in
Attributed to Poul Henningsen Artichoke, 1957
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
series, PH Artichoke, PH Septima, PH Snowball, etc. His life creation has left an important chapter for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Unusual Poul Henningsen PH-4/4 Stamped P.H-4 'D.R.P' Deutsche Reichs Patent .
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, PH Artichoke, PH Septima, PH Snowball, etc. His life creation has left an important chapter for
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Sputnik Ceiling Light Snowball by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hastings, GB
A glorious brass and crystal ceiling pendant, 'Snowball' by Emil Stejnar for the Rupert Nikoll
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Space Age Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 3 Petite Spectacular Sputnik Pendant with Snow Balls Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
pendant is composed of many Murano glass swirl textured glass elements (snowballs) attached to a brass
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in Dm 11.03 in
Petite Spectacular Sputnik Flushmount Glass Snow Balls by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
pendant is composed of many Murano glass swirl textured glass elements (snowballs) attached to a brass
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in Dm 11.03 in
1 of 2 Large Emil Stejnar Flush Mount Lights Sconces, Brass Glass, Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two large and outstanding 1950s Viennese Sputnik / blow ball / snowball light fixtures by
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 8.67 in Dm 22.84 in
Illuminated floral mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in ECHT, NL
Stejnar designed several pendant lamps, ceiling lights and sconces for the Viennese lighting manufacturer
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
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H 16.93 in W 16.93 in D 3.15 in
Impressive Emil Stejnar Brass and Glass Sputnik Snowball Chandelier
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Emil Stejnar snowball chandelier form 1960s, brass construction and gold colored socket covers
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
One of Two Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandeliers, Brass Crystal Glass, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two outstanding 1950s Viennese Sputnik / blowball / snowball chandeliers / pendant lights by
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Large Brass and Glass Sputnik Chandeliers by Emil Stejnar
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and beautiful thirty-three-light "Snowball" chandeliers designed 1955 by Emil Stejnar for the
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass and Glass Sputnik Chandeliers by Emil Stejnar
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and beautiful thirty-three-light "Snowball" chandeliers designed 1955 by Emil Stejnar for the
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Snowball Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Bilbao, ES
Superb glass and brass chandelier designed by Emil Stejnar in the early 1950s. The chandelier consist of a very long brass stem in one end of a brass ball, attached to it there are 7...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Emil Stejnar Big Sputnik Chandelier Mod. Snowball Pusteblume, Rupert Nikoll 1955
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Fabulous brass and ceselled crystal Sputnik chandelier made in Austria 1955
Designed by Emil Stejnar and produced by Rupert Nikoll.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 30.71 in Dm 24.02 in
Chandelier Blowball, Sputnik, Snowball by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Sputnik chandelier, in glass, crystal and brass by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll. This glamorous large brass chandelier is also known as ‘Pusteblume,' or ‘Snowflake' and is ma...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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H 23.63 in Dm 14.97 in
Brass Dandelion Ceiling Lamp by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Bucharest, RO
E14 sockets that work with 220V.
Rare and beautiful "Snowball" chandelier designed 1955 by Emil
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Snowflakes Sputnik Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Located in Frisco, TX
flowers.
Many of Stejnars lamp designs are inspired by nature and resemble snowballs or Dandelions, or
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Peanut, Pendant Lighting by Bent Karlby, 1946, Lyfa Large Opal and Brass Light
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
, Lyfa changed the name to Peanut lamp. Some may also refer to this pendant as Snowball pendant
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 16.93 in Dm 10.24 in
Peanut Lamp by Bent Karlby, 1946, Lyfa, Large Opal and Brass Hanging Light
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
also refer to this pendant as Snowball pendant.
Absolutely a charming and alluring vintage piece
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Emil Stejnar Snowball Pendant Lamp
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Geneva, CH
Emil Stejnar Snowball pendant lamp produced by Rupert Nikkol
Austria 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Snowball Pendant Lamp Designed by Poul Henningsen
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Snowball pendant lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen.
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Vintage 1980s Chandeliers and Pendants
Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen PH Snowball Pendant Light
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This stunning Poul Henningsen "Snowball" pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen pendant is composed of
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
PH Snowball Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Located in North Miami, FL
1982 edition of the classic PH Snowball pendant light, originally designed in 1924 by Poul
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Early 20th Century Danish Flush Mount
Poul Henningsen Snowball Pendant Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Dronten, NL
White enameled aluminium shades in ring form on chrome supports. Beautiful use of light reflection, you never see the light source. Made by Louis Poulsen.
We offer affordable worldw...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
A Mid Century Glass "Snowball" Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A vintage etched glass snowball or sputnik hanging pendant light on a chrome base. Has European
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20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Louis Poulsen Snowball Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pendant light that was originally designed in the late 1950s by Poul Henningson for Louis Poulsen
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
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Snowball Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal snowball pendant for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every snowball pendant was constructed with great care. There are 79 variations of the antique or vintage snowball pendant you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the snowball pendant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right snowball pendant, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made snowball pendant has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll and Poul Henningsen are consistently popular.
How Much is a Snowball Pendant?
The average selling price for a snowball pendant at 1stDibs is $3,085, while they’re typically $389 on the low end and $18,424 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.
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