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Pair of Sputnik Moravian Rock Crystal Light
Located in Southall, GB
A striking, highly decorative pair of rare rock crystal ceiling lights with detailed etching along
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Crystal Glass Sputnik Chandelier
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Gaetano Sciolari, Kaiser Idell, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 crystal glass lampshades have an etched pattern
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Crystal Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Crystal Glass Sputnik Chandelier
H 34.65 in Dm 16.54 in
Floral Crystal Glass Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Spunik style crystal chandelier. Period: circa 1970 The chandelier has 10 light points, very good
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers - 30 crystal glass
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Sputnik chandelier surrounding 30 crystal glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a center black
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Twenty Light Modernist Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A 20 light Modernist Sputnik chandelier. Patinated brass with brass rods extending out from the
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers, 50 Prisms
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Sputnik chandelier surrounding 50 crystal glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a center black
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Val Saint Lambert Crystal Sputnik Gold Chandelier, 1960s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Delft, NL
Amazing hanging lamp with round glass crystal discs. Great light effect. In good vintage condition
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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair Mid-Century Sputnik Italian crystal chandeliers
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandeliers made by 51 transparent crystals in a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage crystal chandelier Sputnik Dandelion Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Unique vintage crystal chandelier Sputnik Dandelion made in Italy in the 1960s. The metal base and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers - 50 PINK prisms
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Sputnik chandelier surrounding 50 pink glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a center black metal
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Monumental Murano Glass Triedre Crystal Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Sputnik chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Chrome

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
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Two Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Met Crystal Scones Flush Mounts
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Swarovski hand-cut crystals. Each light is equipped with five halogen bulbs and is in excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers - multicolor glasses - Mariangela Model
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Sputnik chandelier surrounding 30 crystal multicolored glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Sputnik Italian crystal chandelier - 12 mulicolored flowers
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Sputnik space age Italian Murano vintage crystal chandelier made by 12 multicoored glass flowes in
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

1970 Italy Gaetano Sciolari Sputnik Cascade Chandelier Crystal Balls & Chrome
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik waterfall pendant light chandelier with crystal balls on a chromed frame. Hanging
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

1970 Italy Gaetano Sciolari Sputnik Cascade Chandelier Crystal
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, PA
chromed tubes and crystal balls. The light has six light sources, E14. In very good vintage condition with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers, 50 Prisms, Italy, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Sputnik chandelier surrounding 50 crystal glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a center black
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Elegant Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers, 50 Pink Prisms
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Sputnik chandeliers surrounding 50 pink glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a center black
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Venini Star Burst Sputnik Style Crystal Chandelier, Italian Mid-20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual nine light starburst Sputnik style crystal chandelier, having two differing lengths of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Sputnik Ceiling Light Snowball by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hastings, GB
company. Dating to the 1950's this beautiful light is made up of crystal flowers and cut crystal spheres
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Space Age Flush Mount

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage Sputnik Italian crystal chandelier - 51 Daisy multicolored glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 multicolored glasses in a burnished
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Sputnik Italian crystal chandelier - 51 Daisy clear glasses
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 trasparent crystals in a burnished
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Stunning Vintage Sputnik Italian Crystal Chandelier, 51 Pink Glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Amazing Sputnik Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 pink crystals in a burnished brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Sputnik chandelier with crystal glasses suspended in gold-plated brass circles designed by
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Vintage Sputnik Italian crystal chandelier - 51 Daisy PINK glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 pink glasses in a burnished brass
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers, 50 Multicolored Prisms, Italiy Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Sputnik chandelier surrounding 50 multicolored crystal glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

1968 Germany Richard Essig Sputnik Chandelier Crystal Bubble Glass
By Richard Essig
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large sputnik chandelier with 25 arms ending in 13 large crystal globes and 12 smaller
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Elegant Vintage Sputnik Italian crystal chandelier – 51 Daisy PINK glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 pink glasses in a burnished brass
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Exceptional Pair of Sputnik Chandeliers, 30 crystal glass Murano, 1990
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik chandelier surrounding 30 crystal glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a centre black
Category

1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Extra Large Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and Clear Crystal Flowers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
order to hide direct light and to get a very warm and pleasant light. This sputnik chandelier looks at
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Sputnik Italian Crystal Chandelier, 51 Clear and Amethyst Glasses
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Sputnik Space Age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 trasparent crystals and amethyst in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Bakalowits Miracle Sputnik Chandelier with Crystal Glass Rods, Austria, 1960s
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
, with clear crystal glass rods. Stunning design. Excellent condition, marginal patina on the metal. Very
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Crystal Triedri Murano Chandelier Sputnik, 1982
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed in 1982 by Kalmar, this chandelier has 41 crystal glass elements called “Torciglioni
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Exclusive Sputnik Crystal Glass Wall Sconce by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Sputnik crystal glass wall sconces by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s Wonderful light
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Camer Glass Mid-Century Modern Crystal Murano Chandelier Sputnik, 1982
By Camer Glass
Located in Murano, Venezia
”. Perfect for a modern space, the chandelier reach the diameter of 90 cm and is lighted by 9 Bubs E14 that
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Emil Stejnar Sputnik Sconces Wall Lights, Gilt Brass Crystal Glass, 1970
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of beautiful Viennese snowflake / blow ball / Sputnik wall lights designed by Emil Stejnar
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate

Toso Stefano Mid-Century Modern Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier Sputnik, 1985
By Stefano Toso
Located in Murano, Venezia
Fantastic Sputnik chandelier in blown Murano glass with 65 elements, crystal color. The chandelier
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Sputnik Chandelier Crystal & Chrome by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant snowball chandelier with sputnik crystal flowers on a mirrored frame designed by Emil
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Exceptional Pair of Glass Sputnik Chandeliers, 50 crystal glass 'triedri' Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian Sputnik chandeliers surrounding 50 crystal glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Light Fixtures, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A magnificent pair of light brass Sputnik fixtures with copious amounts of Austrian crystals by
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Exclusive Sputnik Crystal Glass Wall Sconces by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Sputnik crystal glass wall sconce by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s Wonderful light
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 3 Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Light Fixtures, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A magnificent set of light brass Sputnik fixtures with copious amounts of Austrian crystals by Emil
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

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
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 of 2 Exclusive Sputnik Crystal Glass Wall Sconce by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Sputnik crystal glass wall sconce by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s Wonderful light
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

1 of 2 Exclusive Sputnik Crystal Glass Wall Sconce by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Sputnik crystal glass wall sconce by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s Wonderful light
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Three Emil Stejnar Sputnik Flush Mount Lights, Brass Crystal Glass, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of three gorgeous 1950s Viennese Sputnik / blowball / snowball flush mount lights by Emil
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Metal

Set of Four Lobmeyr 'Sputnik' Cylinder Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A set of four Lobmeyr 'Sputnik' cylinder sconces, Innsbruck 1966 Large "Sputnik" cylinder sconces
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Mid-Century Sputnik Italian chandelier
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 transparent crystals in a burnished
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Sputnik Italian chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 multicolored glasses in a burnished
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Large Sputnik Chandelier
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, sputnik chandelier, glass, crystal, brass, Austria 1950s Large
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Sputnik Chandelier by Oscar Torlasco
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Sputnik style chandelier designed by Oscar Torlasco, made of brass and enameled metal. Six arms of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Charming Vintage Sputnik Italian Murano Chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Sputnik Italian crystal chandelier – 51 clear glasses Sputnik space age Italian vintage
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Star Flush Mount/ Wall Light Peill Putzler Crystal Glass, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exclusive Sputnik crystal glass flush mount/ wall light designed by Sciolari for Peil & Putzler
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Transitional Silver Leaf Sputnik Ball Chandelier Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern transitional silver leaf Sputnik ball chandelier light fixture
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Silver Leaf

Emil Stejnar Snowball Sputnik Snowflake Chandelier Newly Rewired for USA
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
A rare 10 light snowflake sputnik chandelier designed by Emill Stejnar for Nikoll. This will be
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Emil Stejnar Nickel-Plated Dandelion Sputnik Blowball Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
faceted crystal balls and glass flowers. It offers 14 light sources and makes a wonderful light. Has been
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Pair Mid-Century Sputnik Italian "Arlecchino" chandeliers
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelierr made by 51 multicolored glasses in a
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

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
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

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Crystal Sputnik Light For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal crystal sputnik light for your home. Each crystal sputnik light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are 257 variations of the antique or vintage crystal sputnik light you’re looking for, while we also have 17 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer crystal sputnik light, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each crystal sputnik light bearing mid-century modern, modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made crystal sputnik light over the years, but those crafted by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll and Doria Leuchten Germany are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Crystal Sputnik Light?

Prices for a crystal sputnik light start at $619 and top out at $260,000 with the average selling for $2,950.

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

Questions About Crystal Sputnik Light
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Sputnik light refers to many variations of lighting fixtures that have been designed over the years with a starburst shape and numerous bulbs on the ends. Well-known versions include a mid-century modern classic by Gino Sarfatti and an expressionistic icon by J. & L. Lobmeyr. The crucial feature of what is usually nicknamed a Sputnik light — which comes from a famous Soviet Union satellite’s name — is that it has a core surrounded by multiple arms with light bulbs. This makes it an excellent option for creating ambient light. Find a collection of antique and vintage lights on 1stDibs today.