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Rare "Spike Stone" chandelier by Bakalowits
Rare "Spike Stone" chandelier by Bakalowits

Rare "Spike Stone" chandelier by Bakalowits

By Bakalowits & Söhne

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Exquisite, large and rare chandelier by Bakalowits featuring individual, hand-cut, spike-shaped crystals (8 x 5 cm) arranged alternately on seven concentric rings.

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Stunning Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier
Stunning Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier

Stunning Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Murano glass spike Sputnik chandelier in clear glass and satin brass arms with ebony black sphere.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mazzega Chandelier with Metal and Spikes
Mazzega Chandelier with Metal and Spikes

Mazzega Chandelier with Metal and Spikes

By Mazzega

Located in New York, NY

Super rare and quite dramatic is this Italian mixed metal chandelier with Mazzega Murano glass elements. The round body has dramatic spikes and biomorphic designs where the six light...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Ice Spikes Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Ice Spikes Chandelier by Fabio Ltd

Ice Spikes Chandelier by Fabio Ltd

By Fabio Ltd.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian chandelier shown with milky white Murano ice spikes glasses mounted on chrome finish frame, inspired by Mazzega / Made in Italy 7 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Meas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ice Spikes Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Ice Spikes Chandelier by Fabio Ltd

Ice Spikes Chandelier by Fabio Ltd

By Fabio Ltd.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian chandelier shown with milky white Murano ice spikes glasses mounted on chrome finish frame, inspired by Mazzega / Made in Italy 7 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Meas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Murano Glass

Custom Stunning Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier
Custom Stunning Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier

Custom Stunning Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Murano glass spike sputnik chandelier in clear glass and satin brass arms with ebony black sphere available for custom order.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Custom Monumental Crystal Sputnik Chandelier with Spikes
Custom Monumental Crystal Sputnik Chandelier with Spikes

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.

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Stunning Clear Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier
Stunning Clear Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier

Stunning Clear Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Clear Murano glass spike Sputnik chandelier with black center sphere and un-lacquered brass finish frame.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Custom Clear Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier
Custom Clear Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier

Custom Clear Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Custom-made-to-order clear Murano glass Sputnik chandelier with an ebonized center and brass arms. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes, finishes...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Impressive and Monumental Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier
Impressive and Monumental Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier

Impressive and Monumental Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Impressive and monumental spiked Sputnik chandelier that features a black enamel center that boosts 24 candelabra based bulbs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Smoke and Clear Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier
Smoke and Clear Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier

Smoke and Clear Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Smoke and clear Murano glass spike Sputnik chandelier with polished brass finish frame.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Spiked Murano Glass Vintage Cristale Rostrato Chandelier Pendant
Spiked Murano Glass Vintage Cristale Rostrato Chandelier Pendant

Spiked Murano Glass Vintage Cristale Rostrato Chandelier Pendant

By Barovier

Located in LA, CA

A uniquely stunning Murano treasure with bowl, stem and canopy all in clear cristale solid ‘spiked’ Rostrato Murano glass – beautiful! Thomas Cooper Studio represents a multilayere...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Large Nickel Finished Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Glass Spikes
Large Nickel Finished Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Glass Spikes

Large Nickel Finished Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Glass Spikes

By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Huge Sputnik chandelier made of a brass structure and arms, ended by Murano glass spikes with two different colours.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Enormous Clear and Smoke Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier
Enormous Clear and Smoke Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier

Enormous Clear and Smoke Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Enormous, clear, and smoke Murano glass Sputnik chandelier in nickel finish. Each glass piece is handmade and about 1.5" square x 12" long. Currently out of stock but available for ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Large, Custom Italian Murano / Venetian Clear Glass Sputnik Spike Chandelier
Large, Custom Italian Murano / Venetian Clear Glass Sputnik Spike Chandelier

Large, Custom Italian Murano / Venetian Clear Glass Sputnik Spike Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Large Round Italian Mid-Century Modern style Hand Blown Clear Murano Glass Chandelier with 99 hand blown clear Murano glass spikes to form a Sputnik.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Murano Glass

Stunning Smoked Grey Hand Blown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier
Stunning Smoked Grey Hand Blown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier

Stunning Smoked Grey Hand Blown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier

By Murano 5

Located in New York, NY

This stunning smoked grey Murano glass spiked starburst chandelier was hand blown in Italy 21st Century.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Glamorous Custom Austrian Crystal and Polished Nickel Spiked Sputnik Chandelier
Glamorous Custom Austrian Crystal and Polished Nickel Spiked Sputnik Chandelier

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Crystal

Modernist Smoked Grey Hand Blown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier
Modernist Smoked Grey Hand Blown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier

Modernist Smoked Grey Hand Blown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Murano glass spiked starburst chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Modernist Hand-Blown Mixed Smoked Murano Glass Spike Form Sputnik Chandelier
Modernist Hand-Blown Mixed Smoked Murano Glass Spike Form Sputnik Chandelier

Modernist Hand-Blown Mixed Smoked Murano Glass Spike Form Sputnik Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A breathtaking embodiment of contemporary Italian artistry, this modernist Murano glass chandelier showcases a dynamic spike-form, sputnik-inspired composition.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Large French Bronze & Crystal Louis XV Bird Cage Spike Chandelier
Wonderful Large French Bronze & Crystal Louis XV Bird Cage Spike Chandelier

Wonderful Large French Bronze & Crystal Louis XV Bird Cage Spike Chandelier

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful large French bronze & crystal Louis XV bird cage with 3 spikes alternating the 6 candelabra lights and a large centerpiece spike in the middle of the chandelier.

Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Clear and Smoke Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier in Polished Nickel
Clear and Smoke Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier in Polished Nickel

Clear and Smoke Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier in Polished Nickel

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Custom clear and smoke Murano glass spike Sputnik chandelier in polished nickel. Currently out of stock but available for customization in different sizes, finishes and glass colors.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Stunning Sputnik-Style Chandelier in Polished Brass with Glass Spikes 2022
Stunning Sputnik-Style Chandelier in Polished Brass with Glass Spikes 2022

Stunning Sputnik-Style Chandelier in Polished Brass with Glass Spikes 2022

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Custom Sputnik-style chandelier in polished brass with clear Murano Glass spikes.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Clear and Smoke Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier With Metal Spheres
Clear and Smoke Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier With Metal Spheres

Clear and Smoke Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier With Metal Spheres

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Custom clear and smoke Murano glass spike Sputnik chandelier with metal spheres. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes, finishes, and glass color ...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Modernist Mixed Hand-Blown Murano Glass Spike Form Sputnik Chandelier w/ Brass
Modernist Mixed Hand-Blown Murano Glass Spike Form Sputnik Chandelier w/ Brass

Modernist Mixed Hand-Blown Murano Glass Spike Form Sputnik Chandelier w/ Brass

Located in New York, NY

This striking Murano glass chandelier offers a modernist interpretation of the iconic Sputnik design, showcasing hand-blown glass spikes in a stunning mix of amber, smoked, and clear...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large 43, Light Murano Spiked Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s
Large 43, Light Murano Spiked Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s

Large 43, Light Murano Spiked Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s

By Mazzega

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

Large midcentury 43 - light Murano glass "sputnik" chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s. This extraordinary ball chandelier is made of 43 clear and milk spiked Muranbo glas and...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Scroll and Spike Cylindrical Beveled Glass Lantern
Scroll and Spike Cylindrical Beveled Glass Lantern

Scroll and Spike Cylindrical Beveled Glass Lantern

Located in San Francisco, CA

Brass and bronze lantern with unique, spike and scroll details from the 1920s, holding a beautifully hand etched, and beveled cylinder, glass shade. The decorative chain and ceiling ...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Clear Murano Glass Spike Sputnik with Interior Brass Spheres
Clear Murano Glass Spike Sputnik with Interior Brass Spheres

Clear Murano Glass Spike Sputnik with Interior Brass Spheres

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Clear Murano glass spike Sputnik with interior brass spheres. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes, finishes, and glass color combinations. Pleas...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Custom Murano Clear Glass Spike Sputnik with Nickel Spheres
Custom Murano Clear Glass Spike Sputnik with Nickel Spheres

Custom Murano Clear Glass Spike Sputnik with Nickel Spheres

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Currently out of stock but available for custom order. Inquire with Venfield about sizing and finishing options, as well as estimated production lead times.  Condition: New

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Nickel

1 of the 2 Brown Ochre Beige Ceramic Pendant with Spikes, Denmark, 1960s
1 of the 2 Brown Ochre Beige Ceramic Pendant with Spikes, Denmark, 1960s

1 of the 2 Brown Ochre Beige Ceramic Pendant with Spikes, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Rijssen, NL

Stylish ceramic pendant lights made in Denmark. The lamp is made of ochre, beige and brown ceramics and has a pattern with ceramic spikes on it. Illuminates beautifully. A unique st...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 2 Chocolate Brown Beige Ceramic Pendant Holes Spikes, Denmark 1960
1 of the 2 Chocolate Brown Beige Ceramic Pendant Holes Spikes, Denmark 1960

1 of the 2 Chocolate Brown Beige Ceramic Pendant Holes Spikes, Denmark 1960

Located in Rijssen, NL

Stylish ceramic pendant light made in Denmark. The lamp is made of beige and brown colored ceramic and has a pattern of holes and spikes in it, creating a beautiful illumination. A ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Stilnovo Style Pendant of Three Stacked Perforated Cups and Brass Spike
Stilnovo Style Pendant of Three Stacked Perforated Cups and Brass Spike

Stilnovo Style Pendant of Three Stacked Perforated Cups and Brass Spike

By Stilnovo

Located in Hanover, MA

Truly beautiful and well-balanced sculptural Stilnovo pendant with three white porcelain enameled perforated copper bowls stacked and evenly spaced on a polished brass spike-ended sp...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Torch Cut Steel & Spike Swag Light and Chain
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Torch Cut Steel & Spike Swag Light and Chain

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Torch Cut Steel & Spike Swag Light and Chain

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This artisan made swag lamp is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Canada and date to approximately 1965 and done in the Brutalist style. The light shade is composed of to...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Steel

Stunning Murano Green Sputnik Chandelier
Stunning Murano Green Sputnik Chandelier

Stunning Murano Green Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Stunning sputnik chandelier One of a kind made with brass and green Murano spikes.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

MSF20 Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
MSF20 Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix

MSF20 Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Fine carved multiple spikes rock crystal chandelier. Antique brass finish frame.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Custom Crystal Starburst Sputnik Chandelier
Large Custom Crystal Starburst Sputnik Chandelier

Large Custom Crystal Starburst Sputnik Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Huge custom crystal starburst Sputnik chandelier, with spikes in polished nickel finish. Customization available in different sizes and finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

STAR19 Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
STAR19 Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix

STAR19 Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

A fine carved rock crystal chandelier with eight spikes, aged brass frame, two sockets installed,use two 60w candelabra lightbulbs ,120w max,created by Phoenix gallery.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Sputnik Fireworks Large Italian Chandelier 20 Lights
Sputnik Fireworks Large Italian Chandelier 20 Lights

Sputnik Fireworks Large Italian Chandelier 20 Lights

By Stilnovo

Located in Bochum, NRW

Gorgeous large Italian Sputnik chandelier with twenty lights and "spikes". Made of brass and ivory lacquered metal shades.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

STAR19 Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix
STAR19 Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix

STAR19 Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

fine carved rock crystal chandelier with eight spikes, polished nickel finished frame, three E12 sockets installed,use 60w candelabra lightbulbs ,180w total,created by Phoenix gallery.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

STAR19 Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix
STAR19 Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix

STAR19 Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

A fine carved rock crystal chandelier with eight spikes, polished nickel finished frame, created by Phoenix gallery

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Contemporary Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix
Contemporary Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix

Contemporary Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

A fine carved contemporary rock crystal quartz chandelier with eight spikes, polished nickel finished frame, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier
Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier

Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and very unique Italian 19th century Renaissance st. wrought iron chandelier. The four arm chandelier displays eight impressive spikes with a beautiful pierced central cur...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Gilt Iron Chandelier
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Gilt Iron Chandelier

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Gilt Iron Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The two end with wonderful and decorative scrolls. The arms are with a spike design. The chandelier is held by its original chain leading to its canopy.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Pair Of STAR19 Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix
Pair Of STAR19 Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix

Pair Of STAR19 Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Pair of fine carved rock crystal chandelier with eight spikes, polished nickel finished frame, two sockets installed,use two 60w candelabra lightbulbs ,120w max,created by Phoenix ga...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Fine Quality Mid-Victorian Eight-Light Frosted-Glass Antique Chandelier

Fine Quality Mid-Victorian Eight-Light Frosted-Glass Antique Chandelier

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine quality mid-Victorian eight-light frosted-glass chandelier the main baluster stem formed as a fountain with cascading drop hung trumpet shape stem pieces the finely decorated ...

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate

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Six-Arm Italian Brass Chandelier with Decorative Spikes, 1940s
Six-Arm Italian Brass Chandelier with Decorative Spikes, 1940s

Six-Arm Italian Brass Chandelier with Decorative Spikes, 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A clear thin cylindrical crystal hangs from each of the six arms. The chandelier ends in a dramatic brass spike. Together with newer 5' chain.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Mid-Century Modern style Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Glass Spikes
Magnificent Mid-Century Modern style Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Glass Spikes

Magnificent Mid-Century Modern style Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Glass Spikes

Located in Kingston, NY

This magnificent Mid-Century Modernist style Sputnik chandelier features large textured Murano glass spikes (98) fixed directly to a large brushed brass central sphere with (29) stan...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Unique multicolored Sputnik chandelier
Unique multicolored Sputnik chandelier

Unique multicolored Sputnik chandelier

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

Sputnik chandelier made of 40 glass spikes. The spikes are different in color, lenght and section.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Antique Silvered Bronze French Chandelier
Antique Silvered Bronze French Chandelier

Antique Silvered Bronze French Chandelier

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful silver plated bronze chandelier with crystal bowls and spikes. Detailed candle cups and curved prisms.

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1950'Chandelier Crystal Baccarat 6 Arms
1950'Chandelier Crystal Baccarat 6 Arms

1950'Chandelier Crystal Baccarat 6 Arms

Unavailable

H 25.99 in Dm 19.69 in

1950'Chandelier Crystal Baccarat 6 Arms

Located in Paris, FR

Chandelier Crystal Baccarat ; ; prism with spikes,6 arms.

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Vintage 1950s French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Crystal and Rock Crystal Chandeliers
Pair of Crystal and Rock Crystal Chandeliers

Pair of Crystal and Rock Crystal Chandeliers

Located in Cypress, CA

Centered with Rock Crystal spike. The chandeliers come with handmade bees wax candle sleeves and 4 foot chains and canopies.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze

French Rock Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, 19th Century
French Rock Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, 19th Century

French Rock Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Impressive 19th century French hand-carved and hand-polished rock crystal and smokey rock crystal bronze two-tier sixteen-light chandelier with fabulous rock crystal spike in the cen...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze

Louis XV Style Aged Brass and Crystal Six-Light Chandelier, France, circa 1930
Louis XV Style Aged Brass and Crystal Six-Light Chandelier, France, circa 1930

Louis XV Style Aged Brass and Crystal Six-Light Chandelier, France, circa 1930

Located in Alexandria, VA

This country Louis XV style chandelier has a lead crystal spike in the middle of the unusual cage form frame.

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Murano Glass Sputnik, Italy, 1970s
Murano Glass Sputnik, Italy, 1970s

Murano Glass Sputnik, Italy, 1970s

Unavailable

H 48.04 in Dm 41.34 in

Murano Glass Sputnik, Italy, 1970s

Located in London, GB

Italian spiked glass sputnik chandelier with black lacquered centre sphere brass finish. circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Snow Flake Sputnik, 1950
Snow Flake Sputnik, 1950

Snow Flake Sputnik, 1950

Unavailable

H 51.19 in Dm 43.31 in

Snow Flake Sputnik, 1950

By Venini

Located in Nice, Paca

Snow flake sputnik chandelier brass and Murano glass spikes very beautiful lamp.  

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Spiked Bulb Sputnik Chandelier
Spiked Bulb Sputnik Chandelier

Spiked Bulb Sputnik Chandelier

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H 31 in Dm 17 in

Spiked Bulb Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Astoria, NY

The chandelier includes spiked glass bulb caps for each arm.

Category

20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

"Spike Stone" Chandelier by Bakalowits
"Spike Stone" Chandelier by Bakalowits

"Spike Stone" Chandelier by Bakalowits

By Bakalowits & Söhne

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Exquisite large chandelier by Bakalowits with individual thorn shaped crystals arranged on concentric rings alternating in chrome and brass. Absolutely incredible. Newly rewired. Exc...

Category

20th Century Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Chrome

Handblown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier
Handblown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier

Handblown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier

Located in Miami, FL

Large glass spiked starburst chandelier with black enameled center sphere finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Midcentury Italian Glass Chandelier with Bronze Spikes
Midcentury Italian Glass Chandelier with Bronze Spikes

Midcentury Italian Glass Chandelier with Bronze Spikes

By Murano 5

Located in Miami, FL

A majestic and unique Italian chandelier of frosted glass with bronze spikes and trim.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Glass Spikes
Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Glass Spikes

Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Glass Spikes

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Big Sputnik style chandelier with a brass structure and Murano glass spikes with brass details at the points.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Custom Smoke Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier
Custom Smoke Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier

Custom Smoke Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Smoke Murano glass spike sputnik chandelier with polished brass frame.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Murano Glass

Spiked Italian Chandelier attributed to Fontana Arte
Spiked Italian Chandelier attributed to Fontana Arte

Spiked Italian Chandelier attributed to Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent Italian chandelier made with blue and Nile green glass spikes attached to a central frosted glass tube.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Impressive and Monumental Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier
Impressive and Monumental Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier

Impressive and Monumental Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Impressive and monumental spiked sputnik chandelier that features a black enamel center that boosts 24 candelabra based bulbs.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Brass Round Chandelier with Triedre Murano Glass Spikes
Brass Round Chandelier with Triedre Murano Glass Spikes

Brass Round Chandelier with Triedre Murano Glass Spikes

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Nice small round chandelier made of brass structure with nine lights, and two colors triedre Murano spikes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Spectacular Midcentury Sputnik Chandelier with Handblown Murano Glass Spikes
Spectacular Midcentury Sputnik Chandelier with Handblown Murano Glass Spikes

Spectacular Midcentury Sputnik Chandelier with Handblown Murano Glass Spikes

Located in New York, NY

This important Mid-Century Modern sputnik chandelier features large handblown textured Murano glass spikes fixed directly to a large brushed brass central sphere.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Sputnik Chandelier with Pink, Smoke and Clear Crystal Murano Glass Spikes
Sputnik Chandelier with Pink, Smoke and Clear Crystal Murano Glass Spikes

Sputnik Chandelier with Pink, Smoke and Clear Crystal Murano Glass Spikes

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This spectacular chandelier features beautiful Murano textured glass spikes in smoke, crystal and soft pink color.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Textured Spike and Swirl Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso
Mid-Century Textured Spike and Swirl Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso

Mid-Century Textured Spike and Swirl Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso

By Barovier&Toso

Located in New York, NY

Six, all-glass swirl curved arms support glass-spike detailed shades. The canopy is also features the same spike-detailed glass.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Big Murano Spikes Pendant
Big Murano Spikes Pendant

Big Murano Spikes Pendant

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H 66.93 in W 63 in D 19.69 in

Big Murano Spikes Pendant

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Big pendant made of two big Murano glass plates circled by brass and Murano spikes.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Spiked glass pendant ceiling fixture by Barovier
Spiked glass pendant ceiling fixture by Barovier

Spiked glass pendant ceiling fixture by Barovier

Located in New York, NY

Spiked glass pendant ceiling fixture by Barovier.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Gorgeous Barovier Chandelier
Gorgeous Barovier Chandelier

Gorgeous Barovier Chandelier

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H 36 in Dm 30 in

Gorgeous Barovier Chandelier

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous Barovier "Rostrato" (Spiked) 6 light chandelier hand blown in Murano.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier

Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Italian Sputnik chandelier in spiked smoked grey, amber color and clear Murano glass (118 elements).

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Early 2000s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier

Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Italian Sputnik chandelier in spiked smoked grey, light grey and clear Murano glass (118 elements).

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Early 2000s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Oversized Sputnik Brass Chandelier, Italy.
Oversized Sputnik Brass Chandelier, Italy.

Oversized Sputnik Brass Chandelier, Italy.

Located in Miami, FL

Impressive Italian sputnik style chandelier, 34 lights and brass spikes coming out of a black enameled sphere.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Modern Oversized  Sputnik Brass Chandelier
Italian Modern Oversized  Sputnik Brass Chandelier

Italian Modern Oversized Sputnik Brass Chandelier

By Fedele Papagni

Located in Miami, FL

Impressive Italian mid-centurry modern style sputnik studio chandelier, 34 lights and brass spikes coming out of a black enameled bronze sphere.

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Nine-Light Chandelier
Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Nine-Light Chandelier

Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Nine-Light Chandelier

Located in Montreal, QC

Louis XV cage style bronze and crystal nine-light chandelier, centred by large hollow spike, and issuing twelve arms, three of which hold spikes, and nine holding bronze drip pans an...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Outstanding Bagues French Rock Crystal Gilt Chinoiserie Pagoda Form Chandelier
Outstanding Bagues French Rock Crystal Gilt Chinoiserie Pagoda Form Chandelier

Outstanding Bagues French Rock Crystal Gilt Chinoiserie Pagoda Form Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Roslyn, NY

Wonderful Bagues French Rock Crystal & Faceted Crystal Gilt Chinoiserie Pagoda Form 8 Light Chandelier With Center Spike.

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Vintage 1920s French Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Wonderful  French Gilt Bronze Crystal Petite Bird Cage Chandeliers Fixture
Wonderful  French Gilt Bronze Crystal Petite Bird Cage Chandeliers Fixture

Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Crystal Petite Bird Cage Chandeliers Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French gilt bronze and crystal three-light petite bird cage form chandelier fixture with crystal spikes.

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Vintage 1940s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Mid-Century Italian Eight-Arm Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and Black Enamel
Mid-Century Italian Eight-Arm Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and Black Enamel

Mid-Century Italian Eight-Arm Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and Black Enamel

By Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

A Mid-Century Modernist Italian Sputnik chandelier with eight arms and spike detailing in the manner of Stilnovo.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Italian Baroque Style 6-Light Cast and Patinated Bronze Chandelier, ca. 1850
Italian Baroque Style 6-Light Cast and Patinated Bronze Chandelier, ca. 1850

Italian Baroque Style 6-Light Cast and Patinated Bronze Chandelier, ca. 1850

Located in Atlanta, GA

having an interestingly shaped canopy issuing original chains to a frame of open scrollwork with 6 bobeches and candlecups, the center of the chandelier with a spike finial and a sha...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Massive Italian Brass and Enamel Sputnik
Massive Italian Brass and Enamel Sputnik

Massive Italian Brass and Enamel Sputnik

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Massive Italian sputnik style chandelier featuring sharpened brass spikes and 34 lights at varying lengths coming out of a huge solid brass ball which has been enameled black.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Impressive Handblown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier
Impressive Handblown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier

Impressive Handblown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An impressive spiked Sputnik chandelier that features a black enamel spherical center that boosts twelve-candelabra based bulbs.

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Spiked Italian Mid-Century Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo
Spiked Italian Mid-Century Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo

Spiked Italian Mid-Century Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

Elegant chandelier with ten spiked arms ending in a light bulb.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Stunning Smoked Grey Handblown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier
Stunning Smoked Grey Handblown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier

Stunning Smoked Grey Handblown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier

By Murano 5

Located in New York, NY

This stunning smoked grey Murano glass spiked starburst chandelier was handblown in Italy circa 2000.

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Midcentury “Sputnik” Spike Chandelier, Prismatic Elements, Alberto Donà Furnace
Midcentury “Sputnik” Spike Chandelier, Prismatic Elements, Alberto Donà Furnace

Midcentury “Sputnik” Spike Chandelier, Prismatic Elements, Alberto Donà Furnace

By Alberto Donà

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Imposing Sputnik chandelier with spike prismatic shaped glass elements hold by a brushed brass rod.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Stunning Smoked Grey Hand Blown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier
Stunning Smoked Grey Hand Blown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier

Stunning Smoked Grey Hand Blown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier

By Murano 5

Located in New York, NY

This stunning smoked grey Murano glass spiked starburst chandelier was hand blown in Italy, circa 2000.

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Italian Murano Mid Century Modern Handmade Spike Glass Sputnik Chandelier, 1980s
Italian Murano Mid Century Modern Handmade Spike Glass Sputnik Chandelier, 1980s

Italian Murano Mid Century Modern Handmade Spike Glass Sputnik Chandelier, 1980s

By Murano 5

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Spectacularly eye-catching Murano sputnik chandelier with 31 clear, textured, handblown glass spike elements.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Modernist Brass Fitted Hand-Blown Murano Glass Starburst Spike Form Chandelier
Modernist Brass Fitted Hand-Blown Murano Glass Starburst Spike Form Chandelier

Modernist Brass Fitted Hand-Blown Murano Glass Starburst Spike Form Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

This striking modernist chandelier is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of 20th-century Murano glassmaking.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970s Huge Spike Ceramic Pendant, USA
1970s Huge Spike Ceramic Pendant, USA

1970s Huge Spike Ceramic Pendant, USA

By Maurice Chalvignac

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Bold glazed ceramic pendant with huge spike and realistic lava effect tone. Contain one E26 size socket rated at 60 watt. Chain and wire adjusted to requirement.   

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

SFN Rock Crystal Chandelier
SFN Rock Crystal Chandelier

SFN Rock Crystal Chandelier

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H 28 in Dm 28 in

SFN Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A fine carved contemporary rock crystal quartz chandelier with 16 spikes, matte nickel finished frame.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Modern Design Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Modern Design Brass Sputnik Chandelier

Modern Design Brass Sputnik Chandelier

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H 23 in W 23 in D 23 in

Modern Design Brass Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Modern design brass Sputnik chandelier. Brass with spikes.

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Late 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier

Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Italian Sputnik chandelier in spiked smoked grey, amber color and clear Murano glass (118 elements).

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Early 2000s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier

Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Italian Sputnik chandelier in spiked smoked grey, amber color and clear Murano glass (118 elements).

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Early 2000s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier

Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Italian Sputnik chandelier in spiked smoked grey, light grey and clear Murano glass (118 elements).

Category

Early 2000s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier

Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Italian Sputnik chandelier in spiked smoked grey, light grey and clear Murano glass (118 elements).

Category

Early 2000s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Wrought Iron Chandelier. Circa 1830
French Wrought Iron Chandelier. Circa 1830

French Wrought Iron Chandelier. Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

French wrought iron twelve light chandelier with decorative spike and scroll motif.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fine Carved Contemporary Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier
Fine Carved Contemporary Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier

Fine Carved Contemporary Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A fine carved contemporary rock crystal quartz chandelier with eight spikes, brass finished frame, created by Phoenix Gallery.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Fine Carved Contemporary Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier
Fine Carved Contemporary Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier

Fine Carved Contemporary Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A fine carved contemporary rock crystal quartz chandelier with eight spikes, polished brass finished frame, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Contemporary Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier By Phoenix
Contemporary Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier By Phoenix

Contemporary Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier By Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

A fine carved contemporary rock crystal quartz chandelier with eight spikes, polished nickel finished frame, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Contemporary Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix
Contemporary Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix

Contemporary Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

A fine carved contemporary rock crystal quartz chandelier with eight spikes, polished nickel finished frame, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Contemporary Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix
Contemporary Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix

Contemporary Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

A fine carved contemporary rock crystal quartz chandelier with eight spikes, polished nickel finished frame, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Pair of STAR19 Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix
Pair of STAR19 Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix

Pair of STAR19 Rock Crystal Quartz Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Pair of fine carved contemporary rock crystal quartz chandelier with eight spikes, polished nickel finished frame, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

20th Century Spanish Gilt Metal Toleware Bulrush Chandelier Hollywood Regency
20th Century Spanish Gilt Metal Toleware Bulrush Chandelier Hollywood Regency

20th Century Spanish Gilt Metal Toleware Bulrush Chandelier Hollywood Regency

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

To the underside is a gilt bowl, decorated in leaves and an attractive spray of spikes. The chandelier has been professionally rewired with 3-core antique brown braided cable and is ...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti

Located in Bochum, NRW

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chandelier Spike For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chandelier spike available at 1stDibs. A chandelier spike — often made from metal, glass and murano glass — can elevate any home. Find 23 options for an antique or vintage chandelier spike now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chandelier spike, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chandelier spike made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Venfield, Murano and Alberto Donà each produced at least one beautiful chandelier spike that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chandelier Spike?

A chandelier spike can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $14,238, while the lowest priced sells for $411 and the highest can go for as much as $49,975.

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 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.