American Modern, Brass, Lucite, Sputnik Chandelier, USA, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern, Brass, Lucite, Eighteen Light Sputnik Chandelier, USA, 1980s An
Brass
$1,500
H 14.25 in W 23 in D 23 in
Mid Century Modern Chrome and Lucite Sputnik Orb Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome and Lucite Sputnik Orb Chandelier Light Fixture. Item features a
Chrome
$3,416Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 21 in Dm 24.5 in
Pair of 1960’s Chrome and Lucite Sphere Sputnik Light(s) / Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matching pair of modernist space age sputnik pendant chandeliers. Each light has lucite spheres
Chrome
Custom Enormous Austrian Crystal and Glass Rod Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom enormous Austrian crystal and glass rod Sputnik Chandelier. Customization is available in
Nickel
$6,528
H 28 in W 36 in D 22 in
Large Modernist Maison Arlus Art Deco Sputnik Chandelier Stilnovo Gio Ponti Era
By Maison Lunel
Located in Coimbra, PT
Lunel, gilt brass and ruby red Lucite Sputnik chandelier with eight lights/ circa 1960, Stilnovo Gio
Brass
$6,528
H 28 in W 36 in D 22 in
Large French Maison Lunel Arlus Mid-Century Modernist Art Deco Chandelier, 1960s
By Stilnovo, Arlus
Located in Coimbra, PT
, gilt brass and ruby red Lucite Sputnik chandelier with eight light/ circa 1960, Stilnovo Gio Ponti era
Brass
Spectacular Giant Sputnik Ceiling Lamp with 132 Bulbs, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Extraordinary and very large impressive “Sputnik ceiling lamp” from the 1950s. Built to order for
Brass, Metal
Brass and lucite sputnik chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
A great brass and lucite sputnik chandelier
Brass
Brass and Lucite Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning Brass & Lucite Sputnik chandelier a Pair is available Ø 144 cm x H 108 cm Italy, 1970s
Brass
Space Age Lucite Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New Windsor, NY
Chrome and Lucite space age chandelier. Circa late 1960s-70s. A chrome plated sphere with
Metal, Chrome
Chrome and Lucite Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Incredible 1960s chrome and Lucite chandelier with 20 arms and 20 lights. Each arm has a Lucite
Chrome
Chrome and Lucite Sputnik Chandelier with Lucite Disk Details
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Chrome and lucite sputnik chandelier with lucite disk details with sixteen candelabras.
Chrome
Lucite and Brass Sputnik Style Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French brass sputnik style light fixture. Brass arms hold small bulbs surrounded by lucite flowers.
Brass
Petite Lucite and Brass Sputnik Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Petite Lucite and Brass Sputnik Ceiling Light in amazing condition. This light is an Orange
Brass
Large Chrome and Lucite Sputnik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful polished chrome sputnik chandelier with lucite globe accents. 60 arms with 30 bulbs and
Chrome
Italian Modernist Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Mixed polished steel and brass Italian eighteen-light chandelier. Newly wired for U.S. market.
Brass, Steel
Vintage brass sputnik chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare brass and lucite sputnik chandelier. The chandelier creates a stunning light effect. Tested
Brass
Vintage Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare brass and lucite sputnik chandelier. The chandelier creates a stunning light effect
Brass
Huge Midcentury German Sputnik Brass Twelve-arm Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and huge midcentury Sputnik chandelier from 1950s. This piece was made during the 1950s
Brass
Brass Eighteen-Light Sputnik Chandelier in the Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Stamford, CT
Brass eighteen-light Sputnik chandelier in the Mid-Century Modern style. Matching canopy and chain
Brass
Sexy 1950's light design by Emil Stejnar in the style of sputnik
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sexy sputnik style light design by Emil Stejnar, the patina is much nicer in person, we have the
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome, Glass and Lucite Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Wayne, NJ
It is 17" high to hook where chain attaches. It has an additional 12" chain to hang, not included 17" height.
Lucite Flowers Sputnik Chandelier Dandelion Clock, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Sphere chandelier from the 1960s with Lucite flowers on a Sputnik chrome frame. The lamp takes ten
Chrome
Lucite Flowers Sputnik Chandelier Dandelion Clock, 1960s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sphere chandelier with Lucite flowers on a Sputnik chrome frame. Manufactured by Solken
Chrome, Brass
Lucite Flowers Sputnik Chandelier Dandelion Clock, 1960s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sphere chandelier with Lucite flowers on a Sputnik chrome frame. Manufactured by Solken
Brass, Chrome
Large Emil Stejnar Snowfllake Sputnik Chandelier
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spectacular extra large 33 lights snowflake or Dandelion Sputnik chandelier designed by Emil
Chrome
Large Floral Brass Sputnik Flush Mount by Vereinigten Werkstätten München
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large pendant lamp. Manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich or Germany in 1960s. Fully functional. Ten E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all co...
Brass
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 35.44 in
Large French Maison Lunel Arlus Mid-Century Modernist Art Deco Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Maison Lunel
Located in Coimbra, PT
, metal and white Lucite Sputnik chandelier with 9 light/ circa 1950, Stilnovo Gio Ponti era. "Diamond
Brass
Diminutive Lucite and Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
Glamorous, small-scale, 70's chrome chandelier. Lucite rods create the sputnik form through which
Chrome
Chrome and Lucite Hanging Sputnik Starburst Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This is quite a unique form of "sputnik" lamp, one that we have never seen before. Typically, the
Chrome
Sputnik Chandelier in the style of Stilnovo, circa 1958
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Italian Sputnik style chandelier dates to the late 1950s and will make the perfect
Chrome
Lucite and Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Glamorous, 1970s chrome chandelier with Lucite rods. Each rod carries the light outward in
Chrome
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
Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier Sputnik Design
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Westport, CT
Lobmeyr, designed by Hans Harold Rath originally for the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln center, made in Austria. Vintage Chandelier, the Met erupted when the chandelier rose toward th...
Crystal, Chrome
$39,600 / item
H 42 in W 84 in D 42 in
Monumental Austrian Crystal and Glass Rod Sputnik in Polished Nickel
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Austrian Crystal and Glass Rod Sputnik in Polished Nickel Currently out of stock but available for custom order in various colors and finishes. Please inquire about estim...
Crystal
$1,839 / item
H 24.02 in W 37.41 in D 7.09 in
Spider Wall Light, 3 Arms, Brass and Lacquer, Stilnovo Style, Customizable
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Bochum, NRW
Inspired by the Italian mid-century designs, this wall light will make the focus center of your interior. Three arms pierce the center, each ending with a lacquered metal/brass shade...
Metal, Brass
Alex Iridescent Murano Glass Disc Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom Alex Iridescent Murano glass disc Sputnik chandelier with brass frame and in 24" diameter. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and glass colors.
Brass
Custom Monumental Crystal Sputnik Chandelier with Spikes
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom Monumental crystal Sputnik chandelier with spikes. One is shown in nickel finish with spikes and an ebonized sphere. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in...
Crystal, Nickel
Giant Glass Teardrop and Rod Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom giant glass teardrop sputnik chandelier in brass finish. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different colors, materials, and finishes. Inquire about es...
Brass
Monumental Crystal Esprit Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Monumental crystal Esprit Sputnik chandelier Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and finishes. Inquire about estimated production lead times. ...
Crystal, Nickel
Custom Petite Austrian Crystal and Rock Crystal Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom petite Austrian crystal and rock crystal sputnik chandelier. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes, finishes, and design. Faceted or smoo...
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Nickel
$22,000 / item
H 36 in W 48 in D 48 in
Glamorous Custom Austrian Crystal and Polished Nickel Spiked Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Custom Austrian Crystal and Polished Nickel Spiked Sputnik Chandelier Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and finishes. Inquire with V...
Crystal
Glamorous Custom Rock Crystal Sputnik
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Custom Rock Crystal Sputnik Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and finishes. Inquire with Venfield about pricing and estimated produc...
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Large Custom Handmade Crystal Sputnik
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Large custom handmade crystal Sputnik Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes, design, and finish. Inquire with Venfield about pricing and estimated...
Crystal, Metal, Nickel
$18,000 / item
H 26 in Dm 28 in
Brass and Austrian Crystal Sputnik Chandelier with Black Centre Spheres
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite crystal and polished brass Sputnik chandelier with ebonized spheres. Currently out of stock but available for custom order. Various metal finishes and sizes are availab...
Crystal, Brass
Custom Handmade Crystal Sputnik
Located in New York, NY
Large custom handmade crystal Sputnik Out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and finishes. Inquire with Venfield about pricing, customization, and estimated ...
Crystal, Nickel, 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. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and finishes. Inquire with Venfield abou...
Crystal, Metal
Crystal Oval Sputnik Chandelier with Ebonized Spheres
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom crystal oval sputnik chandelier with ebonized spheres in brass and nickel finish. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and finishes. Inqui...
Crystal
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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