Atomic Chandelier with Large Textured Glass Elements
Located in New York, NY
Large Atomic chandelier with large textured glass elements.
Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Atomic Chandelier with Large Textured Glass Elements
Located in New York, NY
Large Atomic chandelier with large textured glass elements.
Metal
Italian Atomic Chandelier with Nine Cylinders, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Atomic chandelier with nine cylinders, 1950s. Brass body with nine lights in opaline glass and cylindrical shades.
Brass
Sold|$5,123 / item
Mid-Century Italian Brass Armed Atomic Chandelier
Located in Malton, GB
This is a stunning mid century Italian atomic chandelier. This is hugely decorative and extremely high quality with black metal body, brass arms and enamelled coloured shades.
Metal, Brass
Trix & Robert Haussmann for Swisslamp Atomic Chandelier, 1960s
By Swisslamps International AG, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Parma, IT
Atomic chandelier designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann for Swisslamp in the 1960s.
Aluminum
6 Balls Glass Atomic Chandelier by Richard Essig, 1970s, Germany
By Richard Essig
Located in Hagenbach, DE
6 balls glass atomic chandelier by Richard Essig, 1970s Germany The lamp is in very good vintage condition.
Metal
Sold|$3,800
German Atomic Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 1970s German chandelier with nine opaline glass globes around an atomic chrome frame work
Chrome
Sold|$3,800
German Atomic Chandelier, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 1970s German chandelier by Hustadt Leuchten, with nine opaline glass globes around an atomic chrome frame work.
Chrome
Sold|$3,800
Italian Stilnovo Atomic Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Six light brass atomic form hanging light.
Sold|$4,200
German XL-Atomic Chandelier, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 1970s German chandelier by Hustadt Leuchten, with twelve opaline glass globes around an atomic chrome frame work.
Chrome
Sold|$6,500
Italian Mixed Metal Atomic Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic chandelier celebrating the atom, attributed to Stilnovo Lighting. The chandelier is comprised of nickel and brass.
Brass
Midcentury Atomic Chandelier, Sputnik, Honsel, 1970s
By Honsel
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very representative - Marked by label - Beautiful style of lighting.
Brass
Sold|$1,837
Large Atomic Chandelier in Chrome and Glass
Located in London, GB
Large 12-light chandelier with chrome frame and opaque globes of white milk glass. European 1970s. The piece is in good original condition; the chrome shows usual signs of wear i...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Robert Haussmann Swiss Atomic Chandelier
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage chandelier by Robert Haussmann. Atomic/molecular shape in anodized aluminum with (13) half chrome bulbs (25 watts per bulb).
Aluminum
Large 'Atomic' Chandelier by Trix and Robert HAUSSMANN, 1969
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Large sculptural Chandelier designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann. Switzerland, SwissLamp International, 1969. The aluminium structure has twenty-three bulbs, and the arms are attac...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Robert Haussmann Chrome Atomic Chandelier Light Fixture 60s
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, "atomic," chrome light fixture or chandelier, by Robert Haussmann, circa 1969.
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Metal & Chrome Modernist Atomic Chandelier Pendant Light 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare mid century / retro / atomic / modernist stoplight style pendant light with a brown painted metal rectangular form accented with silver discs and four chrome sockets.
Metal, Chrome
Set of Three Lightolier 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted set of three matching Mid-Century Modern Lightolier thirty-light Sputnik chandeliers, circa 1960s. Feature 30 original glass globes on polished chrome spokes radiating from a...
Chrome
Set of Four Lightolier 1960s Midcentury Sputnik Atomic Chandeliers Glass Globes
By Lightolier
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare set of four matching Mid-Century Modern Lightolier 30-light sputnik chandeliers, circa 1960s. Feature 30 original glass globes on polished chrome spokes radiating from a central...
Chrome
Lightolier 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Chandelier 30 Glass Globes
By Lightolier
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted Mid-Century Modern Lightolier 30 light Sputnik chandelier, circa 1960s. Features 30 original glass globes on polished chrome spokes radiating from a central chrome nucleus. I...
Chrome
Lightolier 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Chandelier 30 Glass Globes
By Lightolier
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted Mid-Century Modern lightolier 30 light sputnik chandelier, circa 1960s. Features 30 original glass globes on polished chrome spokes radiating from a central chrome nucleus. I...
Chrome
Atomic White Chandelier by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Max Bill, Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer Max Bill for Temde Leuchten.
Opaline Glass
Atomic Brass Chandelier by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Max Bill, Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer Max Bill for Temde Leuchten.
Brass
Atomic White Chandelier by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Max Bill, Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with six-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer Max Bill for Temde Leuchten.
Opaline Glass
1970s Italian Vintage Brass Spheral Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Atomic chandelier with Twelve spheres, 1950s. Brass body with nine lights in opaline glass and spheres shades.
Brass
Atomic White Chandelier by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Max Bill, Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with six-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer Max Bill for Temde Leuchten.
Opaline Glass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Chandelier by Robert Haussmann, 1960s, Switzerland
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage atomic chandelier designed by Robert Haussmann and executed by Swiss Lamp International.
Metal
Atomic Starburst Brass Ceiling Fixture
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This was meant to be used on the ceiling and wires right into the ceiling box, unlike the hanging Atomic chandelier these were not ordered as much and are hard to find.
Metal
Sold|$3,600
German Atomic Brass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 1970s German chandelier with nine opaline glass globes around an atomic brass frame work
Brass
Sold|$3,500
Large Atomic Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This 1960's large Chrome Atomic style sputnik chandelier has 12 large textured glass globes which each conceal a light source
Glass
Sold|$3,200
Sixties Atomic Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 12 light Austrian chandelier with glass ball shades on a polished brass frame.
Brass
Sold|$5,800
Glass & Chrome Atomic Sputnik Chandeliers
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Glass & Chrome Atomic Sputnik Chandeliers Priced individually
Chrome
Sold|$5,800
French Atomic 50's Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An unusual rare aged brass French "Atomic" style chandelier with hand blown clear slight amber glass shades.
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Atomic 1960s German Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An atomic style 1960's German chandelier. The light is composed of frame a chrome and black metal frame with textured bubbled glass shades.
Chrome
Sold|$1,497
Art Deco Copper Chandelier- Atomic
Located in Malton, GB
We were very fortunate to clear a music bar in York recently where we managed to get hold of a number of their original Art deco ceiling lights. This example is a copper alloy body ...
Copper
Sold|$2,100
Robert Haussmann Atomic Hanging Chandelier
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Chrome plated hanging fixture by Robert Haussman. Five bulb chandelier with chrome plated steel body.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Sold|$14,800
Robert Haussmann Atomic Atom Chrome Chandelier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Robert Haussmann Atomic Atom Chrome Chandelier. This massive Chandelier will easily fill a large space with style!
Chrome
Sold|$14,800
Robert Haussmann Atomic Atom Chrome Chandelier
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Robert Haussmann Atomic Atom Chrome Chandelier with Multiple decorative light bulbs to create a interesting lighting effect!
Mid-Century Style Atomic Satellite Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-century modern style chrome pendant, with six bulbs grouped around a central support.
Chrome
Large 1960s Space Age Atomic Chrome Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large Space Age Atomic chrome chandelier, the geometric frame emulating the Atomium building, projecting 13 lights, suspended on a chrome stem and ceiling dome continental, late 1...
Large Mid-Century Style Atomic Age Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
We cut our teeth on early Industrial lighting and have tried to stay close to that esthetic. But the more focused we are on lighting the more we discover. Some of the large, rare and...
Large 1960s Stilnovo Style Atomic Age Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
We cut our teeth on early Industrial lighting and have tried to stay close to that esthetic. But the more focused we are on lighting the more we discover. Some of the large, rare and...
Brass
Large 1960s Stilnovo Style Atomic Age Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
We cut our teeth on early Industrial lighting and have tried to stay close to that esthetic. But the more focused we are on lighting the more we discover. Some of the large, rare and...
Brass
Large 1960s Stilnovo Style Atomic Age Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Peekskill, NY
We cut our teeth on early Industrial lighting and have tried to stay close to that esthetic. But the more focused we are on lighting the more we discover. Some of the large, rare and...
Midcentury Large Chandelier Sputnik, Atomic, Italy, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very beautiful style of lighting - Rare type - Representative - Space age style.
Chrome
Mid-Century Chandelier Sputnik / Atomic, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare type. - Nice style of lighting.
Brass
1980's Modern Chrome Atomic Age Sputnik Chandelier
Located in San Carlos, CA
Very cool atomic or sputnik chrome chandelier with 12 arms and sockets.
Chrome
Atomic Age Two-Tiered Molecular Chandelier in Chrome
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern molecular style chandelier with a two-tiered chrome structure and white glass globes, made during the Atomic age.
Chrome
Mid Century Eight Light Atomic Sputnik Style Chandelier
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1950s European eight arm chandelier with iconic atomic / Sputnik styling. Brass frame and angular, textured acrylic globes.
Brass
French Mid-Century Atomic Brass and Glass Chandelier
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Classic Mid-Century Atomic Brass and Glass Chandelier from the 50s 4 round, white patterned structural Glasses emits a beautiful Light.
Metal, Brass
1960s Style Paavo Tynell Atomic Brass Chandelier Italy
By Paavo Tynell, Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1960s Brass Sputnik Chandelier from Italy 5 cup brass -with glass and iron rods. unmarked, attributed style designer Paavo Tynell. 29.5 height x 23.5 inches diamete...
Brass, Iron
Mid Century Large Chandelier Sputnik, Atomic, Italy, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very beautiful style of lighting - Rare type - Representative - Space age style.
Chrome
Rare Large Midcentury Chandelier Sputnik / Atomic, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - beautiful style of lighting.
Brass
Joyful Italian 1950s Atomic Articulated Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo
By Angelo Lelii, Stilnovo
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
The arms are tipped with color-matched "atomic" balls. It is very similar throughout to Angelo Lelli designs.
Aluminum, Brass
Mod Atomic Sputnik Chandelier Light Fixture with Sixteen Arms
Located in Peabody, MA
Sixteen-arm sputnik chandelier, ca. 1950s. 20" diameter from socket to socket (i.e., not including bulb lengths).
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Six Light Sputnik Atomic Circular Chandelier
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic six light sputnik chandelier circa 1970's. Wired for USA and in perfect working order. The six sputnik bulbs form an atom which is round and connected by center pole. The dime...
Metal, Chrome
1960s Sculptural Modern Atomic Four Light Hanging Chandelier Pendant Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Sculptural Modern Atomic Lines Four Light Hanging Chandelier Pendant Aluminum frame with four white plastic covers.
Metal, Aluminum
Midcentury Atomic Spunik Brass Chandelier by the Majestic Lamp Co
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A brass midcentury atomic Spunik chandelier with twelve arms having the original styled starlight vintage bulbs which are still available.
Metal
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 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, 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. (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.)
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 natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era 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 — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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