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Mid-Century Petite 12-Light Sputnik Brass Chandelier, circa 1960’s
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mid-century space age design petite Sputnick 12-light brass chandelier with canopy. The
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Vintage 1960s American Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass Chandelier Attributed to Oscar Torlasco
By Gaetano Sciolari, Arteluce, Sciolari Lighting, Stilnovo, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Houston, TX
Modern polished brass 12-light Sputnik style chandelier attributed to Oscar Torlasco. This stunning
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Midcentury Sputnik Flush Mount Brass Ceiling Lamp Kaiser Kalmar Stilnovo
By Kaiser Leuchten, Stilnovo, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large midcentury 12-light Sputnik flush mount or ceiling chandelier, Kaiser, Kalmar or Stilnovo
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Large Midcentury Sputnik Flush Mount Brass Ceiling Lamp Kaiser Kalmar Stilnovo
By Kaiser Leuchten, Stilnovo, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large midcentury 12-light Sputnik flush mount or ceiling chandelier, Kaiser, Kalmar or Stilnovo
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Large 12 Light Kaiser Modernist Sputnik Chandelier Chrome White Glass 1960 Lelii
By Angelo Lelii, Kaiser Leuchten, Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Gorgeous 12 light Modernist sputnik chandelier, in the style of Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce and
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 20.08 in Dm 24.22 in
Kalmar Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Light 'RS 12', Aluminum Glass, 1970, 1 of 2
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two fantastic 12-arm atomic chandeliers / pendant lights model "RS 12 Kugel HL" by Kalmar
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel, Aluminum, Chrome
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
Sputnik Pendant Light by Kamenicky Senov
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Gloucester, GB
Sputnik pendant light by Kamenicky Senov
-Price is per light, 2 available
- Brass body
- 12 glass
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sputnik Italian crystal chandelier - 12 mulicolored flowers
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Sputnik space age Italian Murano vintage crystal chandelier made by 12 multicoored glass flowes in
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Sputnik Italian Mid-Century Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fun Italian Mid-Century Modern twelve-light "Sputnik" chandelier, c. 1950/60, with cream metal arms
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Full Brass 12-Armed Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century full brass 12-armed sputnik chandelier, 1950s, Germany.
Lampshade is in good condition
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kaiser Sputnik Molecular Shape Chandelier, 12 Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
and ready to use.
The fixture requires 12 x E14 Standard bulbs with 60W max each.
Light bulbs are
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Kaiser Sputnik 12 Lights Organic Chandelier in Opal Glass, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Berlin, BE
Organic chandelier 1970s with 12 (e14) opal glass globes by Kaiser
Measures: diameter 15,5
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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal
Italian Midcentury Brass 12-Arm Sputnik Chandelier Arredoluce Attributed, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Sputnik chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its twelve brass arms, each
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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H 11.42 in Dm 23.63 in
Kaiser Green Sputnik Molecular Shape Chandelier, 12 Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
ready to use.
The fixture requires 12 x E27 standard bulbs with 40W max each,
Light bulbs are not
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Metal
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
1 of 2 Brass 12-Arm Sputnik Chandelier Arredoluce Attributed, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
of it with an E14 light bulb. The shape of the light is similar to a spider.
The light requires 12
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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H 8.27 in Dm 29.53 in
Modernist Chrome Sputnik Hanging Light, Cosack Lights, 1970s, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Sputnik hanging light
Producer:
Cosack Lights, Germany
Origin:
Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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H 29.53 in Dm 12.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Handblown White Murano Glass and Chrome 12 Arm Sputnik
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
This elegant design sputnik light was realized in Italy, circa in the 1960s. It consists of twelve
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Sputnik in Metal and 12 White Opaline Teardrops by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960's
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Compact atomic sputnik with 12 teardrop shaped opaline bulbs.
Nice crisp and clean appearance
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 Kaiser Sputnik Molecular Shape Chandelier, 12 Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
, and ready to use.
The fixture requires 12 x E14 Standard bulbs with 60W max each.
Light bulbs are
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in Dm 14.97 in
1 of 2 Sputnik Orange Pendant Light, Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Wonderful Sputnik pendant light made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
Great
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Metal
1 of 2 Sputnik Green Pendant Light, Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Wonderful Sputnik pendant light made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
Great
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Metal
Five Globe Light Sputnik Floor Lamp in Brass and Black
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
condition, probably American made in the Italian style. Each ball globe is 6 diameter. Base 12 diameter.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights 'RS 12', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of Two rare and fantastic 12-arm atomic chandeliers / pendant lights model "RS 12 Kugel HL" by
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
Kalmar Atomium Sputnik Chandelier Pendant Light 'RS 14', Alu Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
glass lamp shades with a diameter of 4.7 inch (12 cm) per shade.
The light takes 14 small screw base
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel, Chrome
Large Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Sputnik Atomic 43-Arms Glass Aluminum 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 43-arm atomic chandelier/pendant light model "RS 43 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, Austria
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
H 30.71 in Dm 30.71 in
Mid-Century "Sputnik" Metal Pendant Light with 13 Glass Globes, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Silver metal pendant light with 13 white glass globes. The globes have a diameter of each 12 cm
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Space Age Sputnik Chrome Cascade Chandelier 4-Light Pendant Ceiling Lamp
Located in Coimbra, PT
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Diameter 17.7 in/ 45 cm
Height 30 in/ 75 cm
Weight 5 Kg / 12 lb
4-light bulbs E-27 / good working condition
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 27.56 in Dm 17.72 in
Vintage Space Age Sputnik Chrome Cascade Chandelier 4-Light Pendant Ceiling Lamp
Located in Coimbra, PT
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Diameter 17.7 in/ 45 cm
Height 30 in/ 75 cm
Weight 5 Kg / 12 lb
4-light bulbs E-27 / good working condition
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 27.56 in Dm 17.72 in
Cosack Leuchten Modernist Sputnik Brass and Chrome 10-Light Flush Mount, 1970s
By Leola
Located in Nuernberg, DE
bulbs and 20 1/2" in diameter. With light bulbs shown on picture it is approximate 12 3/8" high. Light
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Murano Sputnik Chandelier - Italy-
By AVMazzega
Located in The Hague, NL
Breathtaking flower sputnik chandelier in the style of Mazzega. Sumptuous and chic. In a very good
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Italian Floral Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
candelabra light sockets and comes complete with a 12" chrome rod and ceiling canopy.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Opaline Sputnik Flush Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari, Kaiser Leuchten, Peill & Putzler, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier 'Rs 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970, 1 of 4
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
aluminum and 27 hand blown bubble clear Murnano glass lamp shades with a diameter of 4.7 inch (12 cm) per
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Large Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari, Kaiser Leuchten, Palwa, Max Bill
Located in München, DE
Impressive large Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s.
The amber lenses spread a sparkling light.
The
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier 'RS 27', Brass Glass, 1970, One of Five
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and large 27-arm atomic chandelier or pendant light model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
TSAO Designs Sputnik Table Lamp
By TSAO Designs
Located in Skokie, IL
TSAO Designs Sputnik Table Lamp
Vintage sputnik 12-globe table lamp made by TSAO Designs of New
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Italian Sputnik chandelier in spiked smoked grey, light grey and clear Murano glass (118 elements
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Early 2000s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
One of Two Flush Mount or Wall Light Fixtures Chrome Sputnik by Cosack, 1970s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
, frosted or opal) in different sizes. On the photos there are 3" and 4" bulbs.
Light bulbs are not included
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 4.73 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Large Murano glass Sputnik Chandelier, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern chandelier is made of 12 light-grey Murano glass globes, a black painted frame, and brass elements
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Multicolor Brass Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful twelve-light brass "Sputnik" chandelier, Italy, circa 1950s.
Measurements: Height
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-century glass & brass floral chandelier Sputnik
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A stunning floral chandelier with 12 light.
With beautiful crystal glass flowers and a polished
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Sputnik Chandelier from Kamenický Šenov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Żory, PL
of brass and milk glass, features 12 x E14 light fittings.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Sputnik Ceiling Lamp Dandelion from Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Saarburg, RP
Sputnik ceiling lamp by Sciolary - 1970s.
This large sputnik lamp is a real design classic from
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Brass Sputnik Sconces
Located in Canton, MA
Three Light Sputnik Sconces. Includes bulbs. Round backplate with round step up center. Three arms
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Stunning Sputnik Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
12 x E14 small bulbs with 40W max each
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik brass chandelier with 12 glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
High
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Chrome Sputnik Chandelier, Sciolari Style, Germany, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
12-light Chrome chandelier in the style of Sciolari with smoked glasses.
Good quality and in good
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sciolari Brass and Nickel Sputnik Chandelier by Italy 1960s
By Alessandro Sciolari
Located in London, GB
light holds a clear glass disks displaying 12 lights by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1960s
The maximum
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Chandelier or Sputnik by Angelo Brotto for Esperia Italia
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Rijssen, NL
Impressive sputnik style chandelier by Angelo Brotto for Esperia Italia, brass ramificated
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Modernist Handblown Translucent Murano Camer Glass & Brushed Brass Sputnik
Located in New York, NY
adjusted to suit. The chandelier accommodates 12 candelabra based bulbs providing up to 720 watts of light
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sputnik 'Tulipan' Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with 12 overlay satin glass globes on a white lacquered metal frame with brass
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Contemporary Brass & Pastel Murano Glass Sputnik Round Sphere Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian exclusive Sputnik chandelier of circular shape, entirely handcrafted, an
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Sputnik White Flowers Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
, white glass flowers are placed above the brass rods. It has 12-light points. The color is a beautiful
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1968 Germany Richard Essig Sputnik Chandelier Crystal Bubble Glass
By Richard Essig
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large sputnik chandelier with 25 arms ending in 13 large crystal globes and 12 smaller
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Contemporary Brass & Pastel Murano Glass Sputnik Round Sphere Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian exclusive sputnik chandelier of circular shape, entirely handcrafted, an
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Emil Stejnar Dandelion Chandelier, 35cm Sputnik Snowball Chandelier for Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
direct light and to get a very warm and pleasant light.
This sputnik chandelier looks at the same time
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in Dm 13.78 in
Extra Large Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and Clear Crystal Flowers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
order to hide direct light and to get a very warm and pleasant light.
This sputnik chandelier looks at
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Emil Stejnar Gold-Plated Midcentury Dandelion Sputnik Blowball Chandelier, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent snowflake blowball sputnik chandelier from the 1970s, designed by Emil Stejnar
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik chrome chandelier with 12 glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
High
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Starburst Chandelier Modernist Floral Sputnik by Val Saint Lambert, Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Antwerp, BE
beautiful light.
Lit by 12 bulbs.
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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12 Light Sputnik For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 12 light sputnik you’re looking for. A 12 light sputnik — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 12 light sputnik, we have 252 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 12 light sputnik — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 12 light sputnik, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Kaiser Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar and Kalmar Lighting each produced at least one beautiful 12 light sputnik that is worth considering.
How Much is a 12 Light Sputnik?
Prices for a 12 light sputnik can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,887.
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.
Questions About 12 Light Sputnik
- 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.
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