$3,750Sale Price|50% Off
Large 1960s Italian Midcentury Brass Starburst Sputnik Chandeliers
By Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s Italian brass starburst chandelier. 24 light sources. Rewired and reconditioned. They came out of an Italian holiday resort. Two available.
Brass
Pink Murano Glass Spheres Sputnik Chandelier with brass finish
Located in Florence, IT
Pink Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with brass finish. The glass spheres are in "incamiciato" handblown Murano glass, meaning there is a double layer of glass, pink outside and whit...
Brass
Vintage Sputnik Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
A mid-century modern chandelier from the 1960s in a classic Sputnik design.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier, Brass & Glass, Italy 1980s
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern Sputnik chandelier, Italy 1980s. The chandelier is made of a polished brass frame and transparent plain glass tubes.
Brass
$6,300 / item
LUptical Sputnik Chandelier
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sophisticated version of a Classic midcentury design in an elliptical shape (both in its vertical as well as horizontal planes) emphasizes the refined yet dramatic impression of...
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier, Murano Glass & Brass, 1980s
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Murano glass sputnik chandelier attributed to Mazzega 1980s, Italy.
Brass
Italian Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Italian polished brass and pale green Murano glass Sputnik chandelier.
Brass
VEB Sputnik 'Dandelion' Chandelier Glass Flowers & Brass, Germany 1960
By VEB Leuchten, VEB Hermann Haack
Located in Morazzone, Varese
VEB Sputnik 'Dandelion' Chandelier Glass Flowers & Brass, Germany 1960 Elegant Sputnik 'Dandelion' chandelier with 52 glass flowers on a brass frame designed by Hermann Haack and ma...
Brass
$1,988Sale Price / item|31% Off
Sputnik Brass Chandelier with 12 Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with 12 opaline glass shades fitted with E14 bulbs. Made in the 1970s.
Brass
Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier in Sage Green and Brass
Located in Meda, MB
This Sputnik chandelier is crafted in Murano using authentic Murano glass, featuring sage green glass globes combined with a refined brass structure.
Brass
Oscar Torlasco Sputnik Chandelier, Brass, 15 Arms, Italy, 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sputnik chandelier by Oscar Torlasco in brass. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s. 15 arms with candelabra sockets.
Brass
Sputnik Brass Chandelier, Stilnovo Style, Italy, 1960s, 10 Arms
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sputnik brass chandelier. Italy, 1960s Patinated brass, enameled metal. 10 arms with candelabra sockets.
Metal, Brass
Custom 14-Arm Brass and Copper Sputnik Chandelier / Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom 14-arm brass and copper Sputnik chandelier. Please note that this fixture is customizable to your specifications with a lead time of 8-10 weeks.
Brass, Copper
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Structure completely in brass like a sputnik with green glass spheres. The structure is composed of a central brass sphere where the wiring for the bulbs are inserted inside.
Brass
$4,800Sale Price|25% Off
Sputnik Chandelier Refurbished Midcentury Brass Multi-Color, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Sputnik brass multi-color chandelier, Italy, 1950 Dimensions are 33" x 32" x 27.5" Refurbished midcentury Sputnik brass multi-color chandelier, Italy, 1950.
Aluminum, Brass
Large 1950s Sputnik Dandelion Chandelier, Brass & Crystal, 11 Bulbs
Located in Miami, FL
Large Chandelier from the 1950s. The chandelier has eleven sockets for candelabra bulbs, 150 arms with each holding eight octagon shaped crystal glass pieces. The chain is 18' long, ...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s Hand Cut Crystal & Brass
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Bainbridge, NY
European Modern Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Hand Cut Crystal Sputnik Chandelier. Featuring a suspended and looped Brass rod with interior, spherical Brass Sputnik form with origin...
Crystal, Brass
Brass and Opaline Sputnik Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sputnik chandelier produced by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.
Brass
Colorful Mid-Century Brass 5-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A colorful Sputnik chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its five flexible brass arms, each of it with an E14 light bulb.
Metal, Brass
Sputnik chandelier by Oscar Torlasco in brass, Italy 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sputnik chandelier by Oscar Torlasco in brass. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s. 15 arms with candelabra sockets.
Brass
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Pink Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Structure completely in brass like a sputnik with pink glass spheres. The structure is composed of a central brass sphere where the wiring for the bulbs are inserted inside.
Brass
Colorful Mid-Century Brass 6-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Stunning 1950s mid-century modern Sputnik chandelier. Featuring a sleek brass body and six arms, this chandelier exudes sophistication and retro charm.
Metal, Brass
$5,840 / item
Large Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large sputnik chandelier in brass and Murano glass, with 9 light fittings.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier, Brass & Black Metal, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Sputnik ceiling lamp in the style of the 1950s. Brass and black painted metal construction, equipped with six E 14 lamp sockets. Dimensions: approx. L. 114 cm, diameter 70 cm.
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic sputnik of green color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these green glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods.
Brass
Sputnik Style, Chandelier, Brass, Enameled Metal, Glass, Germany, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
German Mid-Century Modern, Sputnik Style, Chandelier or Pendant Light, Brass, Enameled Metal, Glass, Germany, 1960s A unique sputnik style six arm black metal and brass chandelier l...
Metal
1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & Gilt Brass
By J.L Lobmeyr, Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Outstanding mid century Sputnik chandelier made of a gilt brass construction with Swarovski crystals.
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Brass & Glass Sputnik Chandelier with 10 Lights, 1950s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern 10-armed brass sputnik lamp from Italy, 1950s. Fully functional. Ten E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Metal, Brass
Sputnik Murano Chandelier Glass & Brass by Venini attr. 1960s
By Venini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik chandelier with Murano glass flowers on a golden brass frame.
Brass
Sputnik Chandelier, Red Lacquer & Brass, Attributed to Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Important Sputnik chandelier with 12 arms in red lacquered metal, brass details, and white blown glass shades.
Metal, Brass
Italian Brass & Glass Sputnik Chandelier with 10 Lights, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern 10-armed brass sputnik lamp from Italy, 1950s. Fully functional. Ten E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass Multicolored Sputnik Chandelier, Brass Structure, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass multicolored Sputnik featuring glass pieces in amber; tea; gray; and citrine colors. The structure is brass. This piece has been newly wired to fit US standards. This ...
Murano Glass
1960 Germany VEB Sputnik 'Dandelion' Chandelier Glass Flowers & Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik 'dandelion' chandelier with 52 glass flowers on a brass frame designed by Workshops Ebersbach.
Brass
Lightolier Sputnik Starburst Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lightolier atomic sputnik contemporary line of fixtures.Glass ,chrome and brass.In original good condition.
Brass, Chrome
Sputnik Semi Spherical All in Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 1990
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very elegant, it will furnish and decorate your entire room. The chandelier has the shape of a half "sputnik", composed of a central brass hemisphere on which are housed foldable br...
Brass
Large Sputnik Chandelier, Brass and Frosted Glass, 1950s Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Miami, FL
Eighteen-arm brass chandelier with frosted glass shades. Most likely made in Italy, from the 1950s. The round frosted glass shades are 4 x 10”, original ceramic sockets. The chande...
Brass
Tiffany Color Murano Glass Spheres Sputnik Chandelier with brass finish
Located in Florence, IT
Tiffany Color Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with brass finish. The glass spheres are in "incamiciato" handblown Murano glass, meaning there is a double layer of glass, Tiffany outs...
Brass
Sputnik Brass and Glass Flower Dandelion Chandelier, Germany 1960
By VEB Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Glass Sputnik Light. Made in Germany in the 1960's. Each piece of glass is connected to the base and resembles a flower. Beautiful in any room. Especially, kids room, powd...
Brass
Custom Illuminating Glass Rod Sputnik Chandelier in Polished Brass
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom, vintage-inspired, illuminating "Starburst" glass rod chandelier in polished brass finish. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and finish...
Metal, Brass
Stunning Murano Green Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Stunning sputnik chandelier One of a kind made with brass and green Murano spikes.
Brass
$6,200 / item
Stilnovo Style Sputnik Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Eight arm chandelier in the style of Stilnovo. Frosted glass fittings at the bottom of each standard base (E26) socket. It can be ordered in multiples and customized with different ...
Brass
Val Saint Lambert Brass and Glass Sputnik Chandelier, Belgium, 1970
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Bronx, NY
Val saint lambert brass and glass Sputnik chandelier, Belgium, 1970.
Brass
Mid-Century Brass 8-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This dynamic ceiling lamp, hailing from Italy in the 1950s, combines sporty flair with elegant mid-century design. The fixture features brass arms and a sleek, white-painted base, wh...
Metal, Brass
Palwa 26" Starburst Sputnik Chandelier Gold-Plated Brass, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Gebrüder Cosack, Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant starburst 29-lights chandelier with gold-plated stars. Designed by Christoph Palme. The lamp has an incomparable unique character, a touch of luxury fills the room. Manufactu...
Gold Plate, Brass
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' Brass Chandelier in Black for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' brass chandelier in black for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during ...
Brass, Steel
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' Brass Chandelier in Ivory for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' brass chandelier in ivory for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during ...
Brass, Steel
Rare Stilnovo sputnik chandelier c1950
By Stilnovo, Oscar Torlasco
Located in London, GB
Rare Oscar Torlasco for Stilnovo sputnik chandelier. Italy c1950 Burnished brass
Brass
Sputnik Chandelier by Lumi
By Lumi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fifteen-arm chandeliers by Lumi of Italy. Original naturally aged patina finish. Rewired for use in the US. E14 candelabra based sockets. Measurements listed are including bulbs.
Brass
Murano Sputnik Green Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
A completely brass structure in the shape of a sputnik, with eighteen green glass spheres and a light fixture inside.
Brass
Italian Brass Five Arms with Ten Lights Sputnik Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely suspension lamp in polished brass with five arms and 10 lights. Great addition to add modern glamor overhead.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Chandelier Handmade Brass Minimalist Sputnik Style
Located in Berlin, DE
With its clean lines, balanced geometry, and elegant proportions, the chandelier reflects the iconic Sputnik style while maintaining a sophisticated and modern character.
Metal
Modernist Vintage Glass Brass Gold Sputnik Chandelier Bakalowits Vienna 1972
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
This wonderful and high quality chandelier sputnik like chandelier with the data number 93456/18/65 shows beautiful glass crystals and spikes and eighteen ( 18 ) sockets E 14.
Crystal, Brass
Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier, Brass Frame, Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Austin, TX
Sputnik chandelier from the island of Murano outside of Venice, Italy.
Brass
German Vintage Brass and Glass Sputnik Flushmount Light Chandelier, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful six-arm matte glass and brass bubble Sputnik chandelier. Germany, 1960s.
Brass
Pink Murano Glass and Brass Disc Form Sputnik Sphere Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative modern pink murano glass and brass like disc form sputnik sphere chandelier. The discs have a flower like appearance and the brass base is super pretty as well.
Brass
Striking Midcentury Brass and Opaline Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian midcentury brass and 16 opaline sphere murano glass large Sputnik chandelier.
Brass
Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Patinated Brass Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Stunning Sputnik chandelier with 9 handmade glass globes and patinated brass by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.This chandelier will contribute to a luxurious character of the (hotel...
Glass
Midcentury Sputnik Brass Space Age Adjustable Pendant/Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- circa 1970s - original and very good condition, polished - adjustable bulb parts jr.
Brass
Crystal and Brass Rod Sputnik Chandelier with Black Spheres
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom crystal and brass rod Sputnik chandelier with black spheres.
Crystal, Metal
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' Brass Chandelier in Multicolor for Stilnovo
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' brass chandelier in multicolor for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy du...
Brass, 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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