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
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, 3 lamp chandelier, pendant, or ceiling light from the 1960s made in It...
Chrome
MCM Design 'Sputnik' Flush Mount Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1950's
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Design Space Age Atomic 'SPUTNIK' Ceiling Chandelier Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, made in West Germany 1950's. 12 Arm brass constructed ceiling lamp.
Metal, Brass
Multi-Globe Atomic Chandelier by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1950s
By Temde Leuchten, Max Bill
Located in München, BY
Exceptional multi-globe atomic chandelier or pendant lamp. Designed by the Swiss artist and designer Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s.
Brass
8 Ball Glass Shade & Metal Atomic Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Wonderful 8 ball glass shade and white metal body atomic chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany The lamp is in very good vintage condition.
Metal
Sold|$3,500
Robert Haussmann Atomic Chandelier
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage chandelier by Robert Haussmann. Atomic/molecular in anodized aluminum.
Aluminum
Sold|$2,600
German Atomic Chandelier, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 1970s German chandelier by Hustadt Leuchten, with six opaline glass globes around an atomic brass plated frame work.
Brass
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 brass plated frame work.
Brass
Space Age Atomic Brass Chandelier by J. T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Atomic chandelier designed by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna launched in 1969, executed by J.
Sold|$1,930
Atomic White Chandelier, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with nine-glass globes. The globes are hand blown and fitted with a screwing device.
Opaline Glass
Atomic Glass Globes Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Kaiser atomic chandelier with eight white opal glass balls on an orange metal frame, made in Germany in the 1960s.
Metal
Sold|$1,930
Atomic White Chandelier, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with nine-glass globes. The globes are hand blown and fitted with a screwing device.
Opaline Glass
Atomic White Chandelier by Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with 10 Bulbs was designed and made Temde Leuchten.
Opaline Glass
Atomic White Chandelier by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten, Max Bill
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 White Chandelier by E.R. Nelel for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer E.R.
Opaline Glass
1950s Italian Atomic Chandelier in the Style of Angelo Lelli, Five Cups
By Stilnovo
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage chandelier made in Italy. Brass body with five metal shades in different colors (green, yellow, orange, white and light blue). Period: 1950s Dimensions: 31.50 inches (80 cm...
Brass
1950s Italian Atomic Chandelier in the Style of Angelo Lelli, 6 Cups
By Stilnovo
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage chandelier made in Italy. Brass body with five metal shades in different colors Period: 1960s Dimensions: 31.50 inches (80 cm) height, 29.50 inches (75 cm) diameter. Dimen...
Iron
1950s Italian Atomic Chandelier in the Style of Angelo Lelli, 6 Cups
By Stilnovo
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage chandelier made in Italy. Brass body with five metal shades in different colors Period: 1960s Dimensions: 31.50 inches (80 cm) height; 29.50 inches (75 cm) diameter. Dimen...
Iron
1 of 2 Atomic White Chandelier by E.R. Nelel for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer E.R.
Opaline Glass
Kaiser Glass Globes Chandelier Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Kaiser atomic chandelier with eight white opal glass balls on an green metal frame, made by Kaiser Leuchten in Germany in the 1960s.
Metal
Pair of Atomic Pendant Lights Chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Polished Chrome, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of 12-arm polished chrome atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'ATOMIC 12 HL' by J.T.
Chrome
Sold|$2,281
Atomic Brass Chandelier, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic brass chandelier with nine-glass globes. The globes are hand blown and fitted with a screwing device.
Brass
Sold|$2,200
Eight-Arm Atomic Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Amazing eight-arm Sputnik chandelier with a chrome finished frame. Fully rewired and ready to hang. Each socket takes a 25-60 watt bulb.
Chrome
Sold|$11,500
Exceptional Huge Atomic or Sputnik Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, BE
Exceptional huge Murano glass, metal and brass chandelier. The chandelier has a very impressing size and they are real eyecatchers in every room. The chandelier is in excellent condi...
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Atomic Sputnik Chandelier in Brass
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Sputnik chandelier, with fifteen arms and socket covers, extending from the central nucleus, suspended from a circular canopy and rod, in plated brass. Requires 15 Edison b...
Brass
Mid Century Chandelier Sputnik, Atomic, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type.
Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,600
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...
Atomic Brass Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic brass chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by Kaiser Leuchten.
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...
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...
Robert Haussmann Atomic Hanging Chandelier Mid Century Modern
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Beautiful atomic composition in the shape of a hexagon. Switzerland 1960s.
Aluminum
Atomic Eight Arm Brass Sputnick Light Chandelier, circa 1960
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Atomic 8-Arm Brass Sputnick Light Chandelier, circa 1960, The light measures 14"-inches in diameter x 10"-inches high, the lamp is showing some wear to the brass arms, when hung up b...
Brass
Midcentury Chandelier or Pendant Kamenicky Senov, Atomic, Sputnik, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting - Rare type - Space age style - Very elegant and representative.
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Atomic Orange Kaiser Chandelier with Three Globes, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Striking modernist space age Kaiser pendant with three crisp white opaline glass spheres of light. Eyecatching orange molecular metal and wood mount with canopy. Manufactured by Kais...
Metal
Midcentury Atomic "Sirius" Chandelier in Polished Chrome by Kalmar, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in London, GB
Atomic or space-age chandelier finished in polished chrome.
Chrome
1960s Mid-Century Atomic Sputnik Space Age Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Awesome and very elegant German 1960s Space Age twelve-light bubble Sputnik chandelier. Chrome chandelier with 12 opaque bubble lampshades. Gives a wonderful warm light.
Chrome
1960s Mid-Century Atomic Sputnik Space Age Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This orbit chandelier was made in Germany in the 1960s. It is made of chrome-plated metal and has got nine white frosted glass lamp shades.
Chrome
E. R. Nele Chrome & Glass Globes Atomic Sputnik Chandelier, Temde Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Vienna, AT
A chic 1960s Space Age atomic sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp, crafted by E.
Metal, Chrome
Exceptional Huge Atomic or Sputnik Chandelier in the Manner of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, BE
Exceptional huge Murano glass, metal and brass chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo. The chandelier has a very impressing size and there real eyecatchers in every room. The chandelie...
Brass, Metal
Three Kalmar Pendant Lights Chandeliers 'RS 14', Aluminum Atomic Molecule, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of three rare and fantastic 14-arm sputnik chandeliers / pendant lights model 'RS 14 HL' by Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). They a...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modernist Chrome Atomic Space Age Sputnik Orbit 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury Italian chrome atomic Space Age Sputnik orbit chandelier Measures: Diameter 25.19 in / 64 cm Height 34.64 in / 88 cm Glass shades 5.1 in (13 cm) Weight 15 lb....
Chrome
J. T. Kalmar Atomic Sputnik Chandelier, Space-Age Ceiling Lamp, Brass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Midcentury sputnik pendant light from the late 1960s, designed and executed by Kalmar Austria. An impressive piece, made of brass, in very good condition. This sculptural ...
Brass
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, Brass, Chrome
Sold|$1,700
Italian Atomic Chrome Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable Sputnik or atomium chandelier from Italy. 18 small base bulbs. Works well with half chrome or clear bulbs. Reduced from $2300.
Chrome
Sold|$4,680
Atomic Modernist Pendant Lamp by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare chandelier, executed by Kalmar Austria in the 1960s. Very beautiful unusual symmetric design, made of plastic-and plated brass. In excellent condition.
1950s Atomic Pendant Lamp Perforated with Enamel Details
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this atomic Pendant Light Hanging white Dish Perforated with fantastic enamel details. Original and fantastic condition.
Enamel, Steel
Italian Atomic Design Ball Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Italian Atomic Design Ball Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. Original canopy. This lamp works with 3x E27 light bulb. Max 100W Wired and...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Robert Haussmann Atomic Suspension Lamp, Switzerland, 1969
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Sculptural chandelier designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Swiss lamp, Switzerland 1969.
Aluminum
Brass & Glass Atomic Pendant Light, Handcrafted Nautical Modernist Lantern 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
If you are looking for a stylish and handcrafted midcentury chandelier then this rare design could be flying your way soon.
Brass, Bronze
Brass & Glass Atomic Pendant Light, Handcrafted Nautical Modernist Lantern 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
1980s brass and glass pendant light with a maritime soul and modernist edge. A rare lantern-inspired design that casts a warm, atmospheric glow, perfect as a statement in lofts, coa...
Brass
1950s Atomic Age Rare Copper and Glass Shade Pendant Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and unique milk glass pendant lamp, with copper attachment, needs to be hardwired, with brass ceiling plate, excellent original condition no chips or cracks, the copper at...
Copper
1950s Rare Large Brass Pendant Lamp with Diffuser Atomic Age
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible large brass pendant lamp with diffuser, circa 1950s in polished brass with perforated decoration detail, and perforated metal grill, metal ball switch the lamp has been re...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Atomic White Glass Globes Five-Light Pendant Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern Atomic White Glass Globes Five-Light pendant lamp This adorable Mid-Century Space Age pendant light fixture features five cascade-aligned white glass globes. Fi...
Metal, Chrome, Brass
1960s Atomic Modern Red Pendant Lamp Perforated Saucer Dish Lightolier made USA
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC offers: 1960s Atomic Modern Pendant Light Hanging Red Saucer Dish Perforated after Lightolier made USA No label. Rewired. No canopy. Original preowned vintage Item unresto...
Metal
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Small Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Small Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp George Nelson designed the first bubble lamps in 1947. These lamps, with their simple sculptural shape...
Metal
Italian Brass Ceiling Lamp with 9 Glasses 1960s Space Age Atomic Design
Located in München, DE
Beautiful italian brass ceiling lamp with 9 opaline glass balls in white. Fancy 1960s Space Age Atomic design. Very good vintage condition without damages. Very few signs of wear. T...
Brass
Very Rare Atomic Design Polyester Large Flush Mount or Ceiling Lamp, 1970s Italy
By Arteluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Very rare Gorgeous Italian Atomic design large flush mount ceiling or sconce, made of Polyester, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with ...
Polyester
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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