1970 Italy Fontana Arte Sputnik Chandelier Turquoise Glass & Chrome
By Fontana Arte
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
excellent example of art glass from Italy. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Milano, Italy in the 1970s
Chrome
Fontana Arte Sputnik Cut Glass Dandelion Mid-Century Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
inches diameter. In very good condition. In the style of Fontana Arte.
Metal, Chrome
$1,850 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 13 in
1 (of 2) 1960 Italy Fontana Arte Sputnik Chandelier Smoked Murano Glass & Chrome
By Fontana Arte
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
-catcher and an excellent example of art glass from Italy. Manufactured by Fontana Arte attr., Italy in the
Brass, Chrome
Sputnik Cut-Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Fontana Arte sputnik chandelier. Chrome frame with green colored cut-glass.
Cut Glass
Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
. Manufactured in the 1960s in Italy by Fontana Arte.
Brass
Fontana Arte Brass Sputnik Chandelier Light Fixture
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte attributed light fixture chandelier. Curved art glass shades.
Brass
Sputnik Cut-Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, PA
Chandelier designed by Fontana Arte, crafted in the 1960s. This masterpiece of lighting showcases
Metal, Chrome
Cut-Glass Sputnik in Fontana Arte Style, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Budapest, HU
Built around a chrome frame with 76 thick chiseled crystal glass segments. Each glass is worked "hammered," this is not imperfections but just the characteristic of this process.
Metal
Art glass pendant lamp Sputnik by Fontana Arte Italy 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Fontana Arte, a renowned Italian design company celebrated for its innovative lighting fixtures and
Art Glass
$1,801Sale Price|56% Off
H 35.44 in Dm 17.72 in
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
$4,030
H 31.5 in Dm 15.75 in
Midcentury Sputnik Cut-Glass Chandelier, style of Fontana Arte, circa 1960's
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing midcentury Murano glass sputnik chandelier in the style of Fontana Arte, circa 1960's
Cut Glass
Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier, Chrome Smoked Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An Italian pendant light fixture manufactured in Italy in Mid-Ccentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s.) The fixture is made of chromed metal frame and square, faceted smoke g...
Chrome, Nickel
Mid Century Modern Vintage Smoked Glass Sputnik Chandelier 1960s Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage circular chandelier sputnik like, Italy 1960s with smoked grey glass
Metal
Italian Chrome + Glass Flower Flush Mount Attributed to Max Ingrand
By Max Ingrand
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s flush mount attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. The sputnik silhouette is
Chrome
Fontana Arte Massive Sputnik Chandelier
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Impressive chandelier in massive chiseled glass by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960. Sputnik bowl
Steel
Mid-Century Italian Glass Sputnik Chandelier in Fontana Arte Style
By Fontana Arte
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Chandelier in the style of Fontana Arte with eleven lights (E14) Madden the
Chrome
Unavailable
H 32.67 in Dm 14.56 in
Sputnik Fontana Arte attributed 1960s Italian Eight-Light Cut Glass Chandelier
By Fontana Arte
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
A rare Sputnik Fontana Arte attributed eight-light chandelier in chrome and blue hand-chiseled
Chrome
Futurist Mid-Century Italian Brass Sputnik Lamp
By Fontana Arte
Located in Mount Penn, PA
All brass eight-arm Italian brass stem and ball base sputnik lamp. Black enameled ball center
Unavailable
H 31.5 in Dm 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern 13-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Dandelion, 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Gabriella Crespi
Located in Vienna, AT
by Fontana Arte in 1960s in Italy. Executed in thick hand cut amber glass and brass, the chandelier
Brass
Sputnik Chandelier in the Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light blue Fontana Arte Sputnik chandelier. Thirteen-light chandelier.
Chrome
Huge Cut-Glass Sputnik in Fontana Arte Style, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Fontana Arte Sputnik-style chandelier. Chrome frame, turquoise colored glass.
Blown Glass
1960s Fontana Arte Turquoise Glass Sputnik
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
1960's Fontana Arte Turquoise Glass Sputnik
Italian Sputnik Chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in MIlano, IT
Sputnik chandelier produced by Fontana Arte dating to 1950s in chromed metal and blue smoked glass
Smoked Glass
Rare Sputnik Chandelier in the Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare sputnik chandelier in the style of Fontana Arte with fume glass squares with hand chipped
Chrome
Italian Glass and Chrome Sputnik Chandelier Fontana Arte Style
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Italy. Very much in the style of Fontana Arte, however made by a smaller firm Zero Quattro.
Chrome
Art glass pendant lamp Sputnik by Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage chandelier Sputnik by Fontana Arte made in Italy in the 1960s. Crafted using the unique
Metal
Mid-Century Blue Pendant Lamp Veca Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The beautiful vintage pendant lamp Veca Fontana Arte, chrome, and blue glass, sputnik, atomic
Glass
Mid-Century Blue Pendant Lamp Veca Fontana Arte Italy 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The beautiful vintage pendant lamp Veca Fontana Arte, chrome, and blue glass, sputnik, atomic
Chrome
Fontana Arte Cut Glass Sputnik Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Fontana Arte Cut Glass Sputnik Fixture
Metal
Faceted Sputnik Chandelier
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
style of of Fontana Arte / Made in Italy circa 1960’s 8 lights / E14 type / max 40W each Diameter: 13
Chrome
Pair of Italian Sputnik Glass Chandeliers Fontana Arte Style circa 1970
Located in Milano, MI
A pair of Italian Sputnik chandeliers made of chromed metal frames and square, hand-cut glass
Chrome
Large Italian Sputnik 26 Socket Chandelier in the Style of Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Large Italian Sputnik chandelier in the style of Fontana Arte consisting of six rows of thick, flat
Glass
Sputnik Cut-Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Fontana Arte Sputnik chandelier. Chrome frame with green colored cut-glass.
Cut Glass
Italian Midcentury Sputnik Chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Fontana Arte in the 1960s. The chandelier is complete with all original parts, but with new ceramic bulb
Nickel
Huge Cut Glass Sputnik in Fontana Arte style 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Very good vintage condition.
Glass
Sold
H 30.32 in Dm 17.72 in
Space Age Golden Vintage Glass Sputnik Chandelier Style Fontana Arte 1960s Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Fontana Arte, 1960s, Italy. The chandelier features many smoked glass slides with golden-plated brass
Metal
Sold
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Sputnik Cut-Glass Chandelier 13 bulbs by Fontana Arte model 45 cm , 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in La xara, VC
the enduring beauty and artistry of Fontana Arte through this exceptional vintage Sputnik chandelier
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Sputnik Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very reminiscent of Fontana Arte. Very elegant and decorative hanging lamp from the 1950s. Probably
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern 13-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Dandelion, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Munich, DE
lamp 'Dandelion'. Manufactured probably by Fontana Arte in 1960s in Italy. Executed in thick glass and
Brass
Fontana Arte Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spherical shape is made up of square cobalt blue floral frosted glass with textured edges and chrome hardware.
Light has 13 sockets and can take up to 300 watts total
Chrystal Sputnik by Fontana Arte, ca. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Sputnik Hanging Light Fixture by Fontana Arte. Chrystal rough squares with an etched center
Chrome
Italian Sputnik Chandelier, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, Palermo
Wonderful chandelier "sputnik" 1960s Italian manufacturing in the style of Fontana Arte.
Art Glass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
Seguso. N.11 Murano Glass Chandeliers ”Dew” 1940 Brass, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso Murano glass chandeliers ”Dew“, 1940, Italy.
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, mahogany, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming cabinet stands out with its graphical door panels, featuring carved horizontal lines that add character ...
Brass
$16,820 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Murano Glass and Crystal Chandelier with White Flowers
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Murano glass chandelier featuring white glass flowers radiating from a brass frame with five standard sockets. Charming ceiling light, composed of a golden base adorned with whit...
Crystal, Brass
Mid-century Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Palmette Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mid-century Murano glass palmette chandelier, Barovier and Toso style, Italy 1990s. The chandelier consists of a gold and brass painted metal frame, green and clear Murano glas...
Brass
Stunning Murano Glass Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Seguso
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning chandelier with Murano glass tubes on a brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Hanging glass resembles melting icicles. Gem from the time...
Brass
$2,750 / item
H 14.97 in Dm 17.72 in
1 ‚of 2’ Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason
By J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with green and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a ...
Brass, Steel, Chrome, Nickel
$2,390
H 10.24 in Dm 16.54 in
‚1 of 3’ Mid Century Dandelion Sputnik Glass Prisms Chandelier VEB Germany 1960s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Dandelion chandelier with hexagonal glass prisms on a brass frame made by VEB Kristall Leuchten in the GDR in the 1960s. Measures: dm 16.5" in. (42 cm), height 10.2" in. (...
Glass
$3,400 / item
H 15.5 in Dm 15.5 in
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear Murano Glass Petite "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in New York, NY
The hand crafted clear Murano glass & chrome petite "Esprit" chandelier. This iconic sputnik style pendant fixture embodies the same organic qualities and elegance as its larger coun...
Nickel
$3,490 / item
H 17 in Dm 43 in
1 'of 2' 1960s Germany Kaiser Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp Murano Glass & Brass
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount ceiling fixture made of heavy blown Murano glass on a white metal frame and with floral brass finals. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light...
Brass
Mid Century Sputnik Murano Cut-Glass Chandelier by Zero Quattro, Italy 60s
By Zero Quattro
Located in Lucija, SI
Very nice Zero Quattro sputnik chandelier. Chrome frame with green colored Murano cut-glass. Perfect working conditions.
Cut Glass, Murano Glass
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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