Mid-Century Modern Atomic Brass, Black Enamel & Etched/ Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and elegant atomic Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized in Italy, circa 1950.
Brass, Enamel
Big Midcentury Sputnik Chandelier, Robert Hausmann, Space Age, Atomic, 1970s
By Stilnovo, VEB Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
Very nice style of lighting. 11 balls. Space Age style. Marked by label of VEB Wohnraumleuchten. Very good original condition.
Chrome
Midcentury Large Chandelier / Pendant, Space Age Sputnik, Atomic, Italy, 1990s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- nice style of lighting - representative.
Brass
Sciolari Italian Atomic Era Chandelier in Polished Brass with Cylindrical Prisms
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Astoria, NY
An atomic era chandelier by Sciolari with cylindrical brass arms, each capped with Lucite prisms either on the top or bottom.
Sold|$7,600
Italian Atomic Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A great 1960s Italian polished chrome "Space Age" chandelier with adjustable orb shades which can be made to reflect onto the center chrome sphere. Rewired.
Chrome
Midcentury Atomic Sputnik Space Age Chrome Opaline Six-Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful chandelier was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1960s. It is made of chrome-plated metal and has got six white frosted satinated glass lamp shades. Each lam...
Chrome
Space Age Atomic Brass Chandelier by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, 1969
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age atomic brass chandelier designed and executed by J.
Brass
Sold|$2,800
1970s Atomic Sputnik Fixture
Located in New York, NY
German 1970s Sputnik fixture. The chrome sphere armature has 13 silvery golden globes each with there own light source which glisten when illuminated. The fixture has been Newly rew...
Chrome
Atomic Brass Chandelier, White Glass Globes, in the style of E. R. Nele by Temde
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish 1960s Space Age Atomic Sputnik-style chandelier. In the style of E.
Metal, Chrome, Brass
Sold|$1,880
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Style Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern Atomic style pendant chandelier in chromed metal with surrounding opaque glass bulb spheres, circa 1960, likely Italian.
Chrome
Sold|$2,900
Lightolier Atomic 12 light fixture
By Lightolier
Located in St. Louis, MO
Chrome adjustable light fixture, arms pivot to arrange in different formation, adjustable height, can adjust 36" longer than as shown in photos
Chrome
Sold|$8,900
Kalmar Vienna Atomic Modernist Pendant Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare atomium chandelier, executed by Kalmar Austria in the 1960s. This is an outstanding lamp and very hard-to-find. Very beautiful unusual asymmetric design, made of chrome-pla...
Brass, Chrome
Sold|$11,250
Exceptional Huge Atomic or Sputnik Sculpture
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, BE
Exceptional huge Murano glass and brass Sputnik Very impressing size and are real eyecatchers in every room. Glass is Murano.
Brass
1950s Atomic Age Sunburst Pendant Light
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Very rare 1950s starburst ceiling lamp. This light has a copper colored aluminum shade with perforated stars, and gold colored starburst like rods.The lamp projects light spots on th...
Aluminum
Mid-century atomic sputnik pendant lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century atomic sputnik pendant lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 82cm Height , 32cm Diameter Material: Metal , glass Color: Orange , white
Metal
Atomic Age Lucite String & Red Acrylic Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
Atomic Age Style Lucite String and Red Acrylic Pendant Lamp. 25" H x 12" Diameter. Provenance: From the New York City Collection of a London Gallerist.
Acrylic, Lucite
Atomic Pendant Light by Siemens, circa 1950s
By Siemens
Located in Gloucester, GB
Atomic pendant light by Siemens, circa 1950s. - Chrome gallery, stem and ceiling rose - Stepped opaline glass with acid etched bowl - Mercury glass inner reflector - Takes E27 ...
Opaline Glass
Atomic Pendant Light by Siemens, circa 1950s
By Siemens
Located in Gloucester, GB
Atomic pendant light by Siemens, circa 1950s - Chrome gallery, stem and ceiling rose - Stepped opaline glass with acid etched bowl - Mercury glass inner reflector - Takes E27 ...
Opaline Glass
Atomic Pendant Light by Siemens, circa 1950s
By Siemens
Located in Gloucester, GB
Atomic pendant light by Siemens, circa 1950s - Chrome gallery, stem and ceiling rose - Stepped opaline glass with acid etched bowl - Mercury glass inner reflector - Takes E27 ...
Opaline Glass
Atomic Pendant Light by Siemens, circa 1950s
By Siemens
Located in Gloucester, GB
Atomic pendant light by Siemens, circa 1950s. - Chrome gallery, stem and ceiling rose - Stepped opaline glass with acid etched bowl - Mercury glass inner reflector - Takes E27 ...
Opaline Glass
1950s Midcentury Atomic Age Brass Pendant Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an amazing and unique pendant lamp in solid brass circa 1950s with perforated shade for a magnificent glow. The lamp has been rewired and has a new gold silk luxurious cord. ...
Brass
Sold|$2,980
Ceiling Lamp Model "Atomic" by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction by J. T. Kalmar made in Austria in the 1960s, model Atomic 9DL, fitted with nine chrome, nine bulbs. The lamp is in excellent condition with only very minor wea...
Steel
Mid century Italian brass and coloured Atomic light
Located in Malton, GB
This is a stunning mid century Italian atomic pendant light with coloured light shades. Overall condition is very good with attractive patina to the brass. This can work well in a gr...
Brass
Sold|$1,950
1970's chrome 12 light bubble atomic fixture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great working 12 light swiveling chrome and frosted glass bulb chandelier. It looks like a physics draing of a molecule.
Chrome
Atomic Design Large Flush Mount Light by Reggiani, 1970s, Italy
By Reggiani
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Atomic design large flush mount light by Reggiani, 1970s, Italy This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for all countries. Measurem...
Metal, Chrome
Atomic Chnadelier by Trix & Robert Haussmann For Swiss Lamp International
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Swiss Lamps International
Located in Vienna, AT
Trix and Robert Haussmann from the series C 300, produced by Swiss Lamps International in the 1960s, resembling an atomic core. gold-colored aluminium, black plastic connections, ori...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Robert Haussmann Atomic Hexagon Suspension Lamp in Aluminium
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculptural chandelier designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Swiss lamp, Switzerland 1969.
Aluminum
Original Modernist Rare 1960s Atomic Hanging Light by Cosack Lights, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Atomic hanging light Producer: Cosack Lights Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1960s Description: This 1960s hanging light was made ...
Metal
American Mid Century Atomic Age Rare Spaghetti Fiberglass Pendant Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare color and great condition on this beautiful groove purple pendant spaghetti lamp, circa 1950s with a white chain 10-foot cord in perfect condition.
Fiberglass
Atomic Ceiling Light Model 2651/4 by Valinte, Finland, 1970s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
Rare space age/sputnik style ceiling light model 2651/4 by Finnish light manufacturer Valinte, 1970s. Teak veneer detailing and copper paint metal parts.
Metal
Huge Rare Sputnik Cosack Chrome Atomic Light Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning rare Sputnik chrome ceiling light, made by Cosack , in Germany original from the Space Age era 1970s. The black segments are flexible and rotatable. Measures: 65". High q...
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Atomic Oval Hanging Bubble Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Atomic Oval Hanging Bubble Lamp George Nelson designed the first bubble lamps in 1947. These lamps, with their simple sculptural shapes, were ...
Metal
Atomic Pendant Lamp by Trix & Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamp International
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Centreville, VA
Designed by Trix & Robert Haussmann in the mid 1960s. The Swiss design team of Robert Haussmann, and his wife and design partner Trix Haussmann, studied architecture and design with...
Chrome
Atomic Pendant Lamp by Trix & Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamp International
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Centreville, VA
Designed by Trix & Robert Haussmann in the mid 1960s. The Swiss design team of Robert Haussmann, and his wife and design partner Trix Haussmann, studied architecture and design with...
Chrome
Atomic Pendant Lamp by Trix & Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamp International
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Centreville, VA
Designed by Trix & Robert Haussmann in the mid 1960s. The Swiss design team of Robert Haussmann, and his wife and design partner Trix Haussmann, studied architecture and design with...
Chrome
1960s Switzerland Atomic Modern Hanging Lamp Style Robert Haussmann Swiss INTL
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Hanging Chandelier Pendant Lamp Made in Switzerland. Aluminum Tube construction with sculptural cuts allowing the light to be diffused spectacularly. Attrib...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Balls & Brass Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern atomic balls & brass pendant lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Magnificent design chandelier.
Brass
3 Opal Ball Glass and Wood Body Atomic Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3 Opal Ball Glass and Wood Body Atomic Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with 3 x E14 light bulb. Wired and suitable ...
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Atomic Blue Acrylic Spaghetti Ribbon Pendant Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Atomic Blue Acrylic Spaghetti Ribbon Pendant Lamp Vintage Mid-Century Modern blue pendant lamp is beautifully crafted with acrylic spaghetti ribbons. ...
Brass
Large Atomic Space Age Sputnik Light Fixture by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive sputnik light fixture designed by Kalmar during the 1970s with nine bubble glass ball on an Alu frame. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and re...
Chrome
Large Atomic Space Age Sputnik Light Fixture by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Sputnik light fixture designed by Kalmar during the 1970s with nine bubble glass ball on an Alu frame. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ...
Chrome
Large Atomic Space Age Sputnik Light Fixture by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive sputnik light fixture designed by Kalmar during the 1970s with nine bubble glass ball on an Alu frame. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ...
Chrome
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Large Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Large Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp George Nelson designed the first bubble lamps in 1947. These lamps, with their simple sculptural shape...
Metal
1960s Atomic Space Age Kaiser Leuchten Metal Ceiling Lamp with 12 Glass Globes
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very rare 1960s atomic Space Age Kaiser Leuchten metal ceiling lamp with 12 glass globes. High quality made entirely of metal in orange. Great 1960s Space Age atomic pop art design....
Metal
Unused 1960s Atomic Space Age Kaiser Leuchten Ceiling Lamp with 12 Glass Balls
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very rare and still unused 1960s Atomic Space Age Kaiser Leuchten metal ceiling lamp with 12 glass balls. High quality fixture, all made of metal in light gray with chromed plate...
Metal
Orange "Kaiser" Metal Ceiling Lamp with Eight Opal Glass Balls Space Age Atomic
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful rare original 1960s orange "Kaiser" metal frame ceiling lamp with eight white opal glass balls. Beautiful 1960s Space Age atomic design. 100% original condition with a fa...
Metal
Kaiser Metal Ceiling Lamp with 6 Opaline Glasses, 1960s, Space Age Atomic Design
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Kaiser ceiling lamp with 8 opaline glass balls in light gray. Elegant 1960s Space Age Atomic Design. Very good vintage condition without damages. Very few signs of wear. ...
Metal
1960s "Kaiser" Metal Ceiling Lamp with 8 Opal Glass Balls Space Age Atomic
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful rare original 1960s orange "Kaiser" metal frame ceiling lamp with 8 white opal glass balls. Beautiful sixties Space Age atomic design. 100% original condition. Fully funct...
Metal
1960s Space Age Atomic Design Brass Ceiling Lamp with 12 Oval Glass Balls
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1960s brass ceiling lamp with 12 oval glass shades. Made in Germany. Great 1960s Space Age atomic design. Manufacturer is unknown. It is made very heavy and solid. Very go...
Brass
Sold|$895
Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
An atomic sputnik chandelier of brass.Piece is a great size and a classic mid century piece.
Brass
Sold|$10,950
Lightolier Starburst Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in South Charleston, WV
This unique fusing technique takes the striations of white and gold that are fused into the body of the glass as with Murano glass. This chandelier captures the atomic age perfectly....
Brass
Sold|$2,400
Colorful 12 light Italian chandelier
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
12 light atomic brass chandelier with red, aqua, yellow and white enameled bobeches.
Sold|$12,000
Mid Century Italian Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique "Atomic" sputnik chandelier with 26 bulbs. Truly an amazing construction feat.
Brass
1950s Spun Aluminum Chandelier in Brass Finish with Multidirectional Shades
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare atomic age aluminum chandelier with three multidirectional lampshades, in brass finish.
Aluminum, Brass
Tubular Wonder Chandelier Pendant Robert & Trix Haussmann Swiss Lamps INT 1960s
By Swiss Lamps International, Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Chandelier 1960s Swiss Atomic Modern chandelier hanging pendant lamp attribution Robert Haussmann for Swiss INTL.
Aluminum
Sold|$2,400
German Atomic Flush Mount Chandelier
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful German seven-globe glass and brass flush mount fixture, six globes concentrically arranged around a center globe, the glass is amber colored with a pronounced geometric tex...
Brass
Mid-Century Blue Pendant Lamp Veca Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The beautiful vintage pendant lamp Veca Fontana Arte, chrome, and blue glass, sputnik, atomic, vintage Italian, 6 lamp chandelier, pendant, or ceiling light from the 1960s made in It...
Glass
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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