Monumental Triedri Glass Rod Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Triedri Glass Rod Sputnik Chandelier Currently out of stock but available for custom
Metal
Illuminating Glass Rod Sputnik Chandelier in Polished Nickel
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom illuminating glass rod Sputnik chandelier in polished nickel finish. Custom orders are
Metal, Nickel
Custom Enormous Austrian Crystal and Glass Rod Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom enormous Austrian crystal and glass rod Sputnik Chandelier. Customization is available in
Nickel
Custom Teardrop and Glass Rod Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom teardrop and glass rod Sputnik chandelier in 43" diameter and blackened bronze finish. A
Metal
Mid-Century Modernist Murano Glass Rod Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Mid-Century Modernist chandelier feature a sputnik design, numerous Murano glass triedre shaped
Crystal, Chrome
Custom Illuminating Glass Rod Sputnik Chandelier in Polished Brass
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom, vintage-inspired, illuminating "Starburst" glass rod chandelier in polished brass finish
Metal, Brass
Venini Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome with Glass Rods 1970s
By Camer Glass, Venini
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sputnik chandelier model N3001 in polished chrome with artisan glass rods by Venini (Murano Italy
Chrome
Giant Glass Teardrop and Rod Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom giant glass teardrop sputnik chandelier in brass finish. Currently out of stock but
Brass
Bakalowits Sputnik Chandelier 'Miracle', Nickel Glass Rods, 1970
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic Sputnik chandelier by Bakalowits & Söhne, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury
Brass, Nickel
Sputnik Chandelier 'Miracle', Brass Glass Rods, Bakalowits, 1960s
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic Sputnik chandeliers by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, manufactured in midcentury (late
Brass
Glass Rod and Teardrop Sputnik Chandelier in Black Nickel
Located in New York, NY
Glass rod and teardrop glass Sputnik chandelier with black nickel-plated frame. Currently out of
Nickel
Sputnik Miracle Glass Rod Chandeliers by Bakalowits Sohne, 1960
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
finish. Original vintage lights with a multitude of radiant handmade and indivually cut glass rods
Brass, Nickel
Bakalowits Miracle Sputnik Brass Chandelier with Crystal Glass Rods, 1960s
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
rods that beautifully diffuse and reflect the light outward. The chandelier is in good original
Brass
$44,975
H 44 in Dm 42 in
Modernist Polished Nickel & Hand Beveled Glass Rods "Photon" Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
this particle in stunning terms, offering an explosion of translucent cylindrical glass rods with
Nickel
$39,600 / item
H 42 in W 84 in D 42 in
Monumental Austrian Crystal and Glass Rod Sputnik in Polished Nickel
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Austrian Crystal and Glass Rod Sputnik in Polished Nickel Currently out of stock but
Crystal
Midcentury Large Glass Rod Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage substantial Sputnik chandelier with tri-pointed glass rods radiating out of a chrome
Chrome
Nickel-Plated Glass Rod Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful handcrafted nickel-plated Sputnik chandelier.
Glass
Glass Rod Miracle Sputnik Chandelier
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in New York, NY
Modernist large breathtaking crystal Sputnik chandelier made from seven layers of glass rods with
Crystal, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chrome Chandelier with Murano Triedre Rods by Camer
By Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic Mid-Century Modern Sputnik chrome chandelier was realized in Murano
Crystal, Chrome
Bakalowits Miracle Sputnik Chandelier with Crystal Glass Rods
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
crystal glass rods. Stunning design. Excellent condition, marginal patina on the metal. Very beautiful
Italian Kamer 1960's Glass Rod 36" Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Kamer 1960's sputnik six arm chandelier, with radiating glass triangular rods attached
Custom Illuminating Glass Rod Oval Sputnik Chandelier in Polished Nickel
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom illuminating glass rod oval Sputnik chandelier in polished nickel. Custom orders are
Nickel
Bakalowits "Miracle Sputnik" Chandelier in Brass and Glass Rods, 1960s
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
"Miracle Sputnik" chandelier in brass with faceted glass rods by Friedl Bakalowits for Bakalowits
Brass
Bakalowits Miracle Sputnik Chandelier with Crystal Glass Rods, Austria, 1960s
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
brass frame adorned with clear crystal glass rods, creating a mesmerizing design that radiates light
Brass, Nickel
Bakalowits Miracle Sputnik Brass Chandelier with Crystal Glass Rods, 1960s
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century "Miracle" chandelier, designed by Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, made by
Brass
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 39.38 in
Mid-Century Sputnik Chandelier, Golden Glass Rods. Alberto Donà Furnace. Murano
By Alberto Donà
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxurious and magnificent Mid-Century style sputnik chandelier. Murano glass hand-pulled rods
Murano Glass
Modernist 3-Tier Radiant Hand-Blown Murano Glass Rod & Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
sophistication. The chandelier features a three-tier construction of radiant, hand-blown glass rods, which
Brass
Sold
H 29 in Dm 20 in
Bakalowits Miracle Sputnik Chandelier with Crystal Glass Rods from the 1960s Mirakel
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits
Located in Vienna, AT
crystal glass rods. Stunning design. Very good condition, nice patina on the metal. Very beautiful, each
Glass
Sold
H 25.6 in Dm 25.6 in
Midcentury Sputnik Chandelier, Baloton Gold Rods, Alberto Dona, 1990s, Camer
By Camer Glass, Alberto Donà
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
light. Midcentury Sputnik chandelier. Murano glass hand-pulled teardrop shapes. Made at Alberto
Chrome
Sputnik Miracle Glass Rod Chandelier by Bakalowits Sohne, 1960
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
26" Miracle chandelier by Bakalowits & Söhne, Vienna circa 1960 Iconic 'Miracle' chandelier by
Brass
Sputnik Miracle Glass Rod Chandelier by Bakalowits Sohne, 1960
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
26" Miracle chandelier by Bakalowits & Söhne, Vienna circa 1960 Iconic 'Miracle' chandelier by
Brass
Sold
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
Midcentury “Sputnik” Chandelier, Gray Acciaio Glass Triedri Rods. Alberto Donà
By Alberto Donà
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Compact and stylish midcentury style Sputnik chandelier. Murano glass hand-pulled triedri rods in
Chrome
Sold
H 14.57 in Dm 13.39 in
Bakalowits 'Miracle' Sputnik Chandelier Pendant, Gilt Brass Glass Rods, 1970
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic Sputnik chandelier or pendant light by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, manufactured in
Brass
Murano Glass Rod Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Murano glass sputnik style chandelier with orange, clear, and amber glass rods. Chrome body
Glass
Bakalowits & Söhne Miracle Chandelier Brass Sputnik Glass Rods
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits
Located in Vienna, AT
the brass cause we like the history of this piece, the vintage image. 7 rows of glass rods, 4 spare
Crystal, Brass
Italian Glass Rod Sputnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning Italian Brass Sputnik with over 100 Glass Rods, circa 1950. Lamp is currently wired with
Brass, Steel
1970s Italian Brass Sputnik with Murano Rods
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Eighteen lights triangolar Murano rods. Size: 130 diameter 165 height cm.
Brass
Alex Iridescent Murano Glass Disc Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom Alex Iridescent Murano glass disc Sputnik chandelier with brass frame and in 24" diameter. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and glass colors.
Brass
Large Custom Handmade Crystal Sputnik
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Large custom handmade crystal Sputnik Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes, design, and finish. Inquire with Venfield about pricing and estimated...
Crystal, Metal, Nickel
$18,000 / item
H 26 in Dm 28 in
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 stock but available for custom order. Various metal finishes and sizes are availab...
Crystal, Brass
$22,000 / item
H 36 in W 48 in D 48 in
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. Inquire with V...
Crystal
$27,500 / item
H 48 in W 85 in D 45 in
Custom Extra Large All Teardrop Sputnik Chandelier in Polished Chrome
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom extra large all teardrop Sputnik chandelier in polished chrome. Customization is available in different sizes, glass colors (clear, smoke & amethyst) and finishes. Please ...
Chrome
Custom Handmade Crystal Sputnik
Located in New York, NY
Large custom handmade crystal Sputnik Out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and finishes. Inquire with Venfield about pricing, customization, and estimated ...
Crystal, Nickel, Brass
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 available for custom order in different sizes and finishes. Inquire with Venfield abou...
Crystal, Metal
Crystal Oval Sputnik Chandelier with Ebonized Spheres
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom crystal oval sputnik chandelier with ebonized spheres in brass and nickel finish. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and finishes. Inqui...
Crystal
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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