1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & Gilt Brass
By Christoph Palme, Palwa, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Outstanding mid century Sputnik chandelier made of a gilt brass construction with Swarovski
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
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
Crystal, Metal
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
Crystal, Brass
$16,500 / item
Brazilian Rock Crystal Half Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian rock crystal half Sputnik chandelier. Currently out of stock but available for custom
Rock Crystal, Brass, Metal
Bakalowits Miracle Sputnik Brass Chandelier with Crystal Glass Rods, 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits
Located in Vienna, AT
concentric brass rings. Mounted on these rings are radiating, differently sized, faceted clear crystal glass
Brass
$2,298 / item
Stunning Sputnik Chandelier with Crystal Flowers
By Preciosa
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with brass arms and glass daisy flowers on the ends. Fitted with six E14 sockets up to
Brass
$8,900 / item
Bakalowits Style Crystal Sputnik Chandelier, 1 of 2
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular eye catching crystal rod sputnik chandelier featuring a hand rubbed brushed brass frame
Crystal, Brass
Huge J.L. Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Crystal Brass Met Chandelier Vienna
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic large mid-century Met Auditorium exploding star / starburst Sputnik chandelier, designed
Crystal, Brass
Extra Large Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and Clear Crystal Flowers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular sputnik looks like a sunburst explosion.It features a multitude of brass rods of
Murano Glass
Large Sputnik Rock Crystal Chandelier, "Nova", Limited Edition
By Marcelo Bessa
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large Sputnik chandeliers composed of solid brass body and 65" square convex rock crystal elements
Quartz, Brass
$15,500 / item
Custom Handmade Crystal Sputnik
Located in New York, NY
Large custom handmade crystal Sputnik Out of stock but available for custom order in different
Crystal, Nickel, Brass
$24,000 / item
Austrian Crystal Starburst Sputnik
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Austrian crystal starburst Sputnik with polished nickel arms, bronze sphere and bronze clusters
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Snowflake Crystal Sputnik Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, ca. 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage Snowflake Crystal Sputnik chandelier by Emil Stejnar for the Austrian Lighting manufacture
Crystal, Brass
Modernist Vintage Glass Brass Gold Sputnik Chandelier Bakalowits Vienna 1972
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage sputnik chandelier or pendant from gold plated metal and glass designed and
Crystal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Blowball Sputnik Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Mid-Century sputnik dandelion blowball chandelier, designed by Emil Stejnar and produced
Crystal, Brass
Large Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandelier Rupert Nikoll, Brass Copper, Vienna, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful and rare chandelier or pendant light by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Copper
Emil Stejnar Dandelion, Sputnik Snowball Pendant Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Emil Stejnar Dandelion, Sputnik Snowball Pendant Chandelier, Very usable "as is" would be
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Large Sputnik Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, sputnik chandelier, glass, crystal, brass, Austria 1950s Large
Crystal, Brass
Val Saint Lambert Sputnik Crystal Discs Chandelier in the Style of Emil Stejnar
By Val Saint Lambert, Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Eye-catching Sputnik chandelier in the style of Emil Stejnar. Manufactured in Belgium, circa 1970
Brass
Massive brass and crystal glass Mid-Century Modern 6-armed sputnik lamp, 1950s.
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Massive brass and crystal glass Mid-Century Modern 6-armed sputnik lamp, 1950s. Six E27 sockets
Brass
$1,788Sale Price|56% Off
Italian Space Age Sputnik Chandelier Attributed to Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Italian mid-century Sputnik chandelier attributed to Fontana Arte, from the 1960s
Crystal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Nickel-Plated Dandelion Sputnik Blowball Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century snowflake blowball sputnik chandelier from the 1950s. Designed by Emil
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Two Emil Stejnar Gold-Plated Blowball Sputnik Chandelier, Austria, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
two beautiful snowflake blowball Sputnik chandeliers from the 1970s, designed by Emil Stejnar
Crystal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Gold-Plated Midcentury Dandelion Sputnik Blowball Chandelier, 1970s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent snowflake blowball sputnik chandelier from the 1970s, designed by Emil Stejnar
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Chandelier "Sputnik" by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Wien, AT
Mid-Century Chandelier "Sputnik" by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll around 1950s Brass polished and
Crystal, Brass
$1,529Sale Price|35% Off
Chandelier Snowball Sputnik by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hamburg, DE
This enchanting chandelier was designed by Emil Stejnar in the 1950s for the Viennese lighting
Crystal, Brass
Gorgeous Mid Century Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Dandelion by Palwa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
crystal glasses and gilt brass, The chandelier / pendant lamp needs 13 x E14 / E12 Edison screw fit bulbs
Crystal, Brass
$705Sale Price / item|73% Off
Three Floral Brass and Glass Sputnik Pendants by Emil Stejnar, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Three Floral Brass and Glass Sputnik Chandelier Pendant by Emil Stejnar, 1950s polished and stove
Crystal, Brass
Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandelier Vintage Austria 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, sputnik chandelier, glass, crystal, brass, Austria 1960s or older
Metal
10-Armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by J. &L. Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern 10-armed and 13-flamed sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp. Bulb
Crystal, Brass
Eight-Armed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Bud by J. &L. Lobmeyr, Vienna
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and artful Mid-Century Modern eight-armed chandelier or pendant lamp. Bulb holders
Crystal, Brass
Eight-Armed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Bud by J.&L. Lobmeyr Vienna 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern eight-armed chandelier or pendant lamp. Bulb holders shaped like
Crystal, Brass
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
'Miracle' Chandelier by Bakalowits & Söhne
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miracle chandelier designed by Prof. Friedl Bakalowits for Bakalowits & Söhne This Sputnik crystal
Metal, Brass
One of Two Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandeliers, Brass Crystal Glass, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two outstanding 1950s Viennese Sputnik / blowball / snowball chandeliers / pendant lights by
Brass, Metal
Large Palwa Gilt Brass Faceted Crystal Glass Sputnik Chandelier Palme 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Christoph Palme, Palwa, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large rare gilt brass and crystal glass sputnik chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960-1970
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Fantastic Lobmeyr or Emil Stejnar Chandelier White Sputnik Brass Crystal Glass
By J.L Lobmeyr, Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fantastic midcentury sparkling crystal glass and patinated brass, white sputnik chandelier with
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Palwa or Palme Gilt Brass Faceted Crystal Glass Sputnik Chandelier, 1960-1970s
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Precious gilt brass and crystal glass Sputnik chandelier made by Christoph Palme or Palwa, Germany
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Noble Palwa Chandelier Mid-Century Gilt Brass Faceted Crystal Glass Sputnik 1960
By Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Noble gilt brass and crystal glass sputnik chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960-1970. The
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Unavailable|$23,000
Bakalowits & Söhne "Miracle" Brass Sputnik
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in New York, NY
Light gently shines from the end of the crystal spikes. A beautiful light.
Crystal, Brass
Unavailable|$9,176
Bakalowits & Söhne, Chandelier, Model "Miracle Sputnik" Vienna, 1960s
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits
Located in Berlin, DE
A "Miracle Sputnik" chandelier, by Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, 1960s, crystal glass and gilded brass
Crystal, Brass
Unavailable|$2,650
Snowflakes Sputnik Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Located in Frisco, TX
curved arms terminating in stylized chandeliers, decorated with glass beads heads look like snowflakes or
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Big Sputnik Chandelier Mod. Snowball Pusteblume, Rupert Nikoll 1955
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Fabulous brass and ceselled crystal Sputnik chandelier made in Austria 1955 Designed by Emil
Crystal, Brass
Belgian Brass & Crystal Disc Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Den Haag, NL
Crystal disc and brass Sputnik chandelier. 2 chandeliers available.
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$5,700
Italian Crystal and Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A polished brass and crystal sputnik chandelier featuring 65 arms which radiate out at varying
Crystal, Brass
Belgian Brass & Crystal Disc Sputnik Chandelier, Pair Available
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional brass and crystal disk sputnik chandelier. Currently a pair is available.
Crystal, Brass
Belgian Brass & Crystal Disc Sputnik Chandelier, Pair Available
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional brass and crystal disk sputnik chandelier. Currently a pair is available.
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$21,500
Bakalowits & Sohne Crystal Sputnik Chandelier
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in New York, NY
Original Bakalowits & Sohne crystal sputnik chandelier with brass frame, c. 1961 Austria.
Crystal, Brass
Val St. Lambert Brass and Crystal Disc Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional brass and cut crystal roundel sputnik chandelier. Rewired for use in the USA.
Crystal, Brass
Belgian Brass And Crystal Glass Sputnik Chandelier 1970
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and decorative chandelier in brass and val saint Lambert crystal glass discs made in
Brass
Bakalowits 'Miracle' Sputnik Crystal Glass and Brass Chandelier
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic "Miracle" Sputnik chandelier by Prof. Friedl Bakalowits for Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria
Brass
STUNNING SPUTNIK AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL FLOWER CHANDELIER
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful brass and crystal Austrian sputnik floral chandelier.
Crystal, Brass
Belgian Brass and Crystal Glass Sputnik Chandeliers, 1970
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and decorative chandelier in brass and val saint Lambert crystal glass discs made in
Brass
Wonderful Etched Crystal Star Sputnik Polished Brass Pendent Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Etched Crystal Star / Sputnik In A Polished Brass / Bronze Housing Pendent This
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Midcentury Brass and Crystal Sputnik Chandelier by Val Saint Lambert, 1960s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Impressive brass and crystal Sputnik chandelier. The crystals are made by the renowned Belgium
Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Brass and Crystal Sputnik Chandelier by Val Saint Lambert, 1960s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Impressive brass and crystal sputnik chandelier. The crystals are made by the renowned belgium
Crystal, Brass
1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik chandelier with crystal glasses suspended in gold-plated brass circles designed by
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$3,500
Brass Flower and Crystal Sputnik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique Austrian sputnik made of dozens of brass flowers with small dangling crystals placed within
Brass
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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