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
Modernist Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Black/Translucent Handblown Murano Discs
Located in New York, NY
giving the chandelier a dandelion like form that is at once sophisticated, dynamic and subtly whimsical
Brass
Edwardian Style of Opal and Diamond Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
Excellent Comes with Dandelion Antiques Presentation Box _________________________________________ These
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,368
Vintage East German Dandelion Chandelier
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
An exceptional vintage brass chandelier with 52 thick glass blossoms. This style light fixture
Brass
Unavailable|$2,646
Dandelion Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Glass and brass chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1950s Sputnik chandelier.
Crystal, Brass
Large Emil Stejnar Dandelion Chandelier White Brass Crystal Glass Flowers, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fantastic large seventeen-light midcentury dandelion sputnik chandelier from the Pyra series
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Unavailable|$1,380
Stejnar Flush Mount ‘Dandelion’ Chandelier for Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Seven-light blossom flush mount or wall light by Emil Stejnar for Nikoll. Emil Stejnar (1939) was trained as a gold and silversmith in his hometown Vienna. In his lighting designs t...
Metal
Unavailable|$1,984 / item
Brass and Glass Dandelion Sputnik Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1970
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Prague, CZ
Large dandelion Sputnik chandelier in the style of Emil Stejnar, made in Czechoslovakia in 1970s
Brass
Unavailable|$6,014 / item
Mid-Century Modern 13-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Dandelion, 1960s
By Gabriella Crespi, Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik 13-flamed chandelier or pendant lamp 'Dandelion'. Manufactured probably
Brass
Unavailable|$4,600
Austrian Dandelion Flower Sputnik Pendant
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A gorgeous brass and glass “dandelion” sputnik pendant light. Features 52 cut crystal glass
Brass
Brass Dandelion Ceiling Lamp by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Bucharest, RO
E14 sockets that work with 220V. Rare and beautiful "Snowball" chandelier designed 1955 by Emil
Brass
Sold|$1,924
Dandelion chandelier by Kamenický Šenov
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Dandelion chandelier by Kamenický Šenov in original vintage condition. All glass parts are in 100
Metal
Sold|$2,086
Midcentury Dandelion Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Midcentury Dandelion Chandelier circa 1950s. - Brass stems - 26 outlets - Takes E14 fitting
Brass
Emil Stejnar Dandelion Chandelier for Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Hanover, MA
"Dandelion" chandelier designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll in polished brass, ivory enameled wire and
Brass, Metal
Mid - Century Modern "Dandelion" Chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1960's Mid - Century Modern "Dandelion" chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Brass
Dandelion Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This iconic blossom chandelier Dandelion was designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll in the
Metal
Large Dandelion Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This iconic blossom chandelier Dandelion was designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll in the
Brass
Sold|$3,800
Crystal Dandelion Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Chicago, IL
Ceiling fixture in the form of a dandelion clock, in the style of Emil Stejnar. Studded with
Crystal
Sold|$3,800
Belgian Dandelion Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Belgian crystal and brass chandelier. It has brass spokes which hold the partially
Crystal, Brass
Handblown Murano Glass Floral Dandelion Chandelier in the Manner of Venini
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mid-Century Modernist dandelion chandelier in the manner of Venini features numerous
Sold|$4,800
Austrian Crystal Dandelion Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A great 1960's Austrian crystal brass twelve light chandelier.
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$5,500
East German Glass "Dandelion" Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional vintage brass chandelier with 52 thick glass blossoms. This style light fixture
Brass
Hollywood Regency Crystal Glass Dandelion Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous glass crystal chandelier in the style of Emil Stejnar, circa 1960s. Measure: 18in. wide
Kamenický Šenov Sputnik / Dandelion / Chandelier / Pendant, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
1970s Maker: Kamenický Šenov The chandelier has patina (see the pictures) One glass damaged
Metal
Kamenický Šenov Sputnik / Dandelion / Chandelier / Pendant, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - Maker: Kamenický Šenov - Patina J+R.
Metal
1980s Murano "Dandelion" Chandelier in Brass and Glass
Located in Paris, FR
Large chandelier, all in polished brass; the rods are terminated by pretty drops glass with bubbles
Brass
Unique Stejnar Silver Plated ‘Dandelion’ Chandelier for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Munich, DE
Unique silver plated Sputnik lamp Emil Stejnar by Rupert Nikoll. Silver plated and with glass blossoms, 45cm Version, Vienna Austria, 1950. This well-known pendant is in excellent ...
Silver Plate
Unique Pair of Two Emil Stejnar Style Sputnik / Dandelion Chandeliers, 1970s
By Preciosa
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - Czechoslovakia - Maker: Preciosa - Good original condition - Cut glass and metal construction - Very rare set.
Chrome
Emil Stejnar Dandelion Sputnik Crystal Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular, 1960s Emil Stejnar “Dandelion” chandelier for Rupert Nikoll, Austria. This sparkling
Brass
Sputnik Crytal Prism Chandelier by Venini for Camer
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular sputnik stylized snowflake/dandelion chandelier composed of crystal spears on a chrome
Crystal, Chrome
Sold|$2,190
Emil Stejnar Starburst Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
is made from hundreds of individual components and is exquisite. 1960s Emil Stejnar “Dandelion
Brass
Sold|$3,600
Austrian Dandelion Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Austrian crystal and brass chandelier. Ten light sources.
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$3,900
Italian Flush Dandelion Ceiling Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful decorative flush ceiling chandelier .A large matching reflective brass ceiling plate
Brass
Midcentury Chandelier Dandelion, Sputnik, 1970s
By Preciosa
Located in Praha, CZ
Very design and nice style of lighting. Form of flower. Marked by label.
Brass
Sold|$2,225
60's Dandelion Seed Head Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian chandelier in chrome in the form of a dandelion seed head.
Sold|$2,799
A Pair Of Dandelion Clock Chandeliers
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of Italian chandeliers in brass with hand cut pale brown glass panels. They resemble
Dandelion, Sputnik Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, 1970
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
very good original condition without any damage.
Brass
Design Space age Dandelion / Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - Czechoslovakia - Maker: Kamenicky Senov (marked) - Original condition with patina.
Brass
Emil Stejnar 'Dandelion' Sputnik Chandelier for Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Astoria, NY
This 'dandelion' Sputnik chandelier by Austrian designer Emil Stejnar and produced by Rupert Nikoll
Brass, Metal
Grand Large 1960s Murano Glass Dandelion Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A handblown Murano glass 1960s, Italian chandelier. The chandelier is composed of a polished chrome
Nickel
Emil Stejnar Gold-Plated Midcentury Dandelion Sputnik Blowball Chandelier, 1970s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful golden snowflake blowball sputnik chandelier. Exclusive 24 carat gold-plated model, made
Crystal, Metal, Wire, Gold
Chantecler Dandelion 18 Karat Gold and Turquoise Earrings
By Chantecler
Located in Princeton, NJ
Dandelion ring in 18k rose gold and turquoise beads with bezel set diamonds in each one. Made in
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Sold|$2,495
Austrian Glass Dandelion Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1950s Austrian golden brass chandelier with floral glass cup elements. Rewired. Ten
Brass
Sold|$975
vintage Italian "dandelion" light
Located in Houston, TX
The light is made from aluminum and plastic and has been newly wired with one medium-based socket.The lights is essentially a flush mount light.
Italian 1960s Esperia Dandelion Sputnik Pendant
By Esperia
Located in New York, NY
A great, rare 1960s Space Age pendant in a wonderful uniform dark aged brass made by the Italian lighting company, Esperia. Newly rewired. Biography: Esperia SRL was founded in ...
Brass
Sold|$9,800
Pair of Italian 60's Dandelion Pendants
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of Italian 1960's modern chandeliers in a bronze/ antique brass finish. 13 light
Brass
Sold|$4,900 / set
Pair of Esperia Italian 1960s Dandelion Pendants
By Esperia
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of Italian 1960s modern chandeliers in a bronze/ antique brass finish. 13-light
Brass
Sputnik Ceiling Lamp Dandelion from Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
seeds of a dandelion blowing in the wind. The chrome surface gives the lamp a shiny and refined
Metal, Chrome
Modern Glass Flower Starburst Silver Dandelion, 1960s, Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful designed crystal glass starburst chandelier from the early 1960s-1970s. Manufactured at
Glass
Modernist Dandelion Space Age hanging Light by Sölken Lights, 1970s, Germany
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Hanging light Producer: Sölken Lights, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1970s This 1970s hanging light was made by Sölken Lights in Germany. ...
Metal
1960s Pop Art Space Age Sputnik Brass Glass Flower Dandelion Ceiling Lamp
Located in München, DE
Very rare 1960s Pop Art Space Age Sputnik brass glass flower ceiling lamp. Beautiful design for a great light experience. Very good vintage condition without damages. All glasses...
Brass
Cocoon Chandelier 'Taraxacum' by Achille Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
The 'Taraxacum' (Dandelion in Italian) Cocoon Chandelier/Fixture is a Large Light Sculpture in
Pair Of 24" Emil Stejnar Starburst Chandeliers
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous set of Emil Stejnar chandeliers for Rupert Nikoll. 24" sphere of Dandelions. There
Crystal, Brass
Large illuminated mirror designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Emil Stejnar originally designed his Dandelion chandeliers and also this mirror series in the mid
Steel
Sophisticated Modernist Vistosi Disc Sputnik Chandelier with Black & Clear Discs
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
chandelier a spherical dandelion-like form. The fixture accommodates six Edison based sockets (providing up
Brass
Large Dandelion Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This iconic 32-light blossom chandelier Dandelion was designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll in
Crystal, Brass, Metal
Sold|$4,795
Flush Italian Dandelion Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
plate finishes off the chandelier. Six-light sources. Multiples available.
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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