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Atomic Pendant Lamp by Trix & Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamp International
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Centreville, VA
awards in design from their studio in Zurich.
The shape is based on an eponymous atomic molecule. 13
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
H 11.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Atomic Pendant Lamp by Gebrüder Cosack Germany 1970s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern four-flamed pendant lamp. Designed
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare Atomic Shade Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare atomic shade pendant lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland
Elegant and minimal design hanging
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Latex, Wood
1960s Cool Ceramic Atomic Lamp Modern Pendant Black & Gold
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pendant Lamp
Cool modern atomic black ceramic hanging pendant light 1960s USA
Perforated design
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fiberglass
Atomic Tri-Pendant Lamp In Teak With Frosted Glass Cones
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Glass
Measurements: 14" wide x 14" deep x 14" tall with adjustable hanging length
Condition: In e...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Modern Steel plastic Chandelier Atomic by Haussmann for Swiss Lamps, 1970s
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Swiss Lamps International
Located in MIlano, IT
Haussmann for Swiss Lamps, 1970s
Elegant and fantastic large chandelier from series Atomic in satin steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
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
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 17 in D 17 in
Kalmar Atomic Ceiling Lamps Chandeliers, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar atomic ceiling lamps chandeliers, 1960s
designed and executed by Kalmar Vienna in 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Atomic Brass Table Lamp, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic brass table lamp with nine-glass globes. The globes are hand blown and fitted with a
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Atomic Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing nine-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant lamp by Kaiser
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 14.97 in Dm 18.12 in
Space Age Pendant Lamp "4th Floor" Paul De Haan Jolina Atomic Orange 1990's NL
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing Jolina Lighting's iconic Pendant Lamp Model '4th-floor lamp' by Paul De Haan—a true
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1990s Dutch Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
H 57.09 in Dm 17.72 in
Amazing Atomic Ceiling Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Space age sputnik / atomic chandelier designed by JT Kalmar.
Beautiful timeless design with
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Atomic 12 Globe Chandelier
By Fabio Bergomi
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
and sizes.
This atomic chandelier has many similarities with the globe lamps designed by Eva Renée
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Vintage 1960s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Sputnik Atomic 43-Arms Glass Aluminum 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 43-arm atomic chandelier/pendant light model "RS 43 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, Austria
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
H 30.71 in Dm 30.71 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 63 in
Mid-Century Modern Robert Haussmann Atomic Hexagon Suspension Lamp in Aluminium
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Madrid, ES
Haussmann Atomic Lamp is a stunning lighting fixture that seamlessly blends mid-century modern design with
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
H 9.06 in W 87.8 in D 33.47 in
Atomic Chnadelier by Robert Haussmann
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Trix and Robert Haussmann from the series C 300, produced by Swiss Lamps International in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Chandelier, model "Atomic", Midcentury Modern, white plastic and aluminium
By Swiss Lamps International, Trix and Robert Haussmann, Robert Haussmann, Robert and Trix Haussmann, Trix Haussmann
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stylish large chandelier /ceiling lamp, model Atomic. In beautiful condition. Designed by Trix
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
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H 29.53 in Dm 41.34 in
Unused 60s Atomic Space Age Kaiser Leuchten metal ceiling lamp 12 glass spheres
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very rare and still unused 1960s Atomic Space Age
Metal ceiling lamp with 12 glass balls
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 39.38 in Dm 15.75 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Arteluce Atomic Space Chrome Disk Lamp Mira "C" Designed by Ezio Didone
By Arteluce, Ezio Didone
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury Arteluce saucer lamp.This Mira C Suspension provides diffused upward and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Up of 3 Identical J.T. Kalmar Atomic Ceiling Lamps Chandeliers, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to three identical huge Austrian Mid-Century Atomium chandeliers, designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna in 1969. Vey impressive pieces, made of nickel-plated metal with nice...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Robert Haussmann Monumental Atomic Suspension Chandelier, Switzerland, 1970s
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Robert Haussmann
Located in Almelo, NL
Robert Haussmann monumental atomic suspension chandelier, Switzerland, 1970s.
Monumental atomic
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
H 39.38 in W 196.86 in D 118.12 in
Large Atomic RS-System Chandelier by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
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Dimensions see the last picture.
Up to five pieces available. Price per lamp
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Large Chrome and 10 Opaline Globe Atomic Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Design Classic Chrome Space Age hanging lamp. Eye catcher with 10 white opaline glass balls. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1969 Robert Haussman Aluminum Atomic Suspension Light 'Two Available'
By Robert Haussmann
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare, fantastically futuristic Atomic light fixture designed in 1969 by Robert Haussmann
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Atomic Chandeliers with 12 Lights, 3 Pieces Available
Located in Antwerp, BE
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European lamps with 12 x E14 fitting - small fitting.
Bulbs not included.
Space age design - atomic
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Exceptional Huge Atomic or Sputnik Chandelier Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, BE
condition. 34 x E14 bulbs.
To be on the the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass and Black Enameled Metal Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Brass and black enameled metal vintage pendant light fixture. The mid-century modern lamp features
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian modern metal plastic Atomic chandelier Robert Trix Haussmann Swiss 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern metal and plastic Atomic chandelier by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Swiss Lamps
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 32.29 in
Atomic Opal Glass Balls & Green Metal 5 Armed Chandelier, 1970s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Atomic opal glass balls & green metal 5 armed chandelier, 1970s Germany
The lamp is in very good
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Huge Chrome Space Age Sputnik Starburst Chandelier Stilnovo Style 1970s Atomic
By Verner Panton, Stilnovo
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
bulbs and stays in very good original condition. The stem of the pendant lamp is length-adjustable due
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 40.95 in Dm 23.63 in
Swiss Design Classic Atomic Chandelier by Haussmann for Swisslamps Int, 1960s
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Renens, CH
An impressive, original aluminium “Atomic” ceiling lamp designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
H 15.75 in W 78.75 in D 78.75 in
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
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 19.69 in Dm 20.87 in
8 Cylinder Opal Glass Tubes Atomic Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Excellent 8 cylinder opal glass tubes and black-chrome metal body atomic XXL chandelier, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 22.45 in Dm 31.5 in
Midcentury Atomic Sputnik Space Age Chrome Opaline Nine-Light Chandelier, 1960s
By Fischer Leuchten
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
. It is made of chrome-plated metal and has got nine white frosted satinated glass lamp shades. Each
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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H 27.56 in Dm 20.48 in
Mid-Century Modern Samuel Marx Style Large Atomic 15-Arm Brass Chandelier
By Samuel Marx
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stunning and glamorous to the max 1950s Mid-Century Modern Atomic Chandelier in the style of Samuel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hexagonal 12 Glass Tubes and Teak Atomic Age Chandelier by Temde, 1960s, Germany
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Hexagonal 12 glass tubes and teak atomic age chandelier by Temde, 1960s, Germany
Glass tubes can
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 22.84 in Dm 15.75 in
Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Rolf Krüger for Staff, 1970s, Germany
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opaline glass pendant lamp by Rolf Krüger for Staff, 1970s, Germany
There are atomic dots on the
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason "Space Age" Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern "Space/Atomic Age" design pendant Lamp with Carlos Nason's
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Spage Age Orange Pendant designed by Guzzini 1970, Italy
By Guzzini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare vintage pendant lamp designed in the space age seventies. This amazing vintage light is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1 of 2 Monumental Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extremly rare sputnik or atomic light fixtures "RS 16 HL" by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Gold, Brass
H 27.56 in W 63 in D 63 in
1 of 4 Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Lights Chandeliers 'RS 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of five rare and large 27-arm atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome
One of Four Huge Kalmar Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Brass Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four extremely rare Sputnik or atomic light fixture 'RS 16 HL' by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier 'Rs 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970, 1 of 4
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four large 27-arm atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Handmade Chloris III Lamp by Gobo Lights
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Chloris II lamp by Gobo Lights
Dimensions: 105 L x 105 l x 190 H
Materials: Brass, opaline
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2010s Belgian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Glass, Austria, 1970s, One of Four
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extremely rare Sputnik or atomic light fixture 'RS 16 HL' by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 63 in D 63 in
1 of 4 Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Lights Chandeliers 'Rs 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four large 27-arm atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel, Aluminum, Chrome
Large Black, White and Chrome metal Glass Space Age Pendant Light, circa 1970s
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
This large atomic design Space Age light is a good example of these types of pendant lights from
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Mid-20th Century European Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Wire
H 18.12 in Dm 10.24 in
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
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 Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Light 'RS 12', Aluminum Glass, 1970, 1 of 2
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
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
Modular Chandelier Tubular Chrome by Swiss Lamp Co Trix & Robert Haussmann 1960s
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Minimalist modular chandelier in chrome plated steel atomic tubular design attributed to Trix and
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 44 in W 12 in D 12 in
Small 3-armed Mid Century Sputnik ceiling lamp made of colorful metal cones
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Mid Century Sputnik ceiling lamp made of metal.
Very nice classic 50s Atomic design in
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Beautiful small 3-armed Mid Century Sputnik ceiling lamp made from colorful cone
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small Mid Century Sputnik cone ceiling lamp made of brass and bakalite.
Very nice classic
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 5.71 in Dm 13.78 in
Regency Style Hanging Lamp Made of Murano Glass by Kalmar, 1960 Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Regency style hanging lamp made of Murano glass by Kalmar, 1960 Austria
A beautiful hanging
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 10.63 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
1960s Space Age brass ceiling lamp with 10 glass balls by Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Leuchten. Made in Germany.
Great sixties Space Age Atomic design.
Very good vintage condition. Very little
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Atomic Pendant Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of atomic pendant lamps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique atomic pendant lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Atomic pendant lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of atomic pendant lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern atomic pendant lamps are of considerable interest. Kaiser Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar and Kalmar Lighting each produced beautiful atomic pendant lamps that are worth considering.
How Much are Atomic Pendant Lamps?
Atomic pendant lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,976, while the lowest priced sells for $698 and the highest can go for as much as $8,900.
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 Atomic Pendant Lamps
- What is atomic lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022When it comes to home decor, an atomic lamp is a term used to define interestingly shaped lamps from the 1950s or the mid-century design period. This is a time when the atomic bomb was in the news and the telltale mushroom cloud was the inspiration for the shape of these lamps. It’s a loose description of the new shapes that were being seen in lighting in this era. Shop a collection of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an atomic lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The atomic lamp was a favorite mid-century modern design. The lamp took on characteristics of the molecular composition of the atom, and were found in a variety of shapes, materials and colors. You’ll find a variety of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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