Atomic White Chandelier by E.R. Nelel for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer E.R. Nele
Opaline Glass
$26,000
H 29.53 in Dm 41.34 in
Large Chandelier, model "Atomic", Midcentury Modern, white plastic and aluminium
By Trix and Robert Haussmann, Robert and Trix Haussmann, Swiss Lamps International, Trix Haussmann, Robert Haussmann
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stylish large chandelier /ceiling lamp, model Atomic. In beautiful condition. Designed by Trix
Aluminum
$3,140
H 27.56 in Dm 16.15 in
Atomic Kaiser Midcentury White 12- Arm Space Age Chandelier, 1960s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A midcentury chandelier by Kaiser made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its Space
Metal
$2,950
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
German 26" Atomic Sputnik Chandelier White Glass Globes & Chrome by Kaiser 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant atomic structured sputnik chandelier with twelve white glass-globes on a chrome-plated
Metal, Chrome
Unavailable
H 14.57 in Dm 59.06 in
Atomic Pendant Round Light in Brass and Steel w/ Glossy White Finish
By Delightfull
Located in New York, NY
Atomic round chandelier was inspired by the molecular composition of the atom as a nod to the
Steel, 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
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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
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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
Opaline Glass
Lite Craft Hanging Atomic Chandelier
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lite craft hanging atomic chandelier. Great Design and very well made! Somewhat similar to Robert
Aluminum
Sold
H 13.78 in Dm 27.56 in
Midcentury Large Chandelier / Pendant, Space Age Sputnik, Atomic, Italy, 1990s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- nice style of lighting - representative.
Brass
Sold
H 23 in Dm 19 in L 23 in
Atomic Brass Chandelier, White Glass Globes, in the style of E. R. Nele by Temde
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish 1960s Space Age Atomic Sputnik-style chandelier. In the style of E. R. Nele, executed by
Metal, Chrome, Brass
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
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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
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
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
Opaline Glass
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
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. High quality and in very
Opaline Glass
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
Opaline Glass
Atomic White Chandelier by E.R. Nelel for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer E.R. Nele
Opaline Glass
Sold
H 21.66 in Dm 19.69 in
1 of 2 Atomic White Chandelier by E.R. Nelel for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer E.R. Nele
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
Metal
Sold
H 23 in Dm 19 in
Atomic Brass Chandelier, White Glass Globes, in the style of E. R. Nele by Temde
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish 1960s Space Age Atomic Sputnik-style chandelier. In the style of E. R. Nele, executed by
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 20.87 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
Metal
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
Metal, Chrome, Brass
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
Metal
Temde Atomic Chandelier in White Enamel with Opal Globes
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Stamford, CT
Excellent example of atomic age lighting by Temde Leuchten, with nine opal glass globes in an
Metal
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Arvo Ray, Seth Premo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
$5,108Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
$10,005
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 70.87 in
Atomic Lamp Ceiling Sculpture Trix & Robert Haussmann Lamp Sputnik Design
By Swiss Lamps International, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Berlin, BE
The “Atomic Lamp”, designed in the 1960s by Swiss architect Robert Haussmann, is far more than a lighting fixture — it is a poetic, architectural light structure that embodies the ra...
Metal, Aluminum
$17,650
H 15.75 in W 78.75 in D 78.75 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 the 1970s, and produced by Swisslamps International. The lamp is made of aluminium t...
Aluminum
$39,500 / item
H 39.38 in W 196.86 in D 118.12 in
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 suspension chandelier was designed by Robert and Trix Haussmann and manufactured by...
Aluminum
$4,024
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 32.29 in
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 International, 1970s. Atomic model chandelier, with metal structure with satin finish,...
Metal, Steel
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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