$4,531
H 14.97 in Dm 18.12 in
Atomic Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing nine-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant lamp by Kaiser
Brass
Sold
H 64.97 in Dm 13.78 in
Midcentury Brass and Seven Arm Opaline Globe Floor Lamp by Kaiser, Germany
By Kaiser
Located in Antwerp, BE
Kaiser floor Lamp 7 lights opaline glass globes and brass base, 1950, Germany. Beautiful mid
Brass
Sold
H 21.66 in Dm 22.05 in
Sputnik Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten Germany 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Spectacular 12-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant light by Kaiser
Brass
Sold
H 29.53 in Dm 17.72 in
Sputnik Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Spectacular and elegant ten-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 20.48 in L 11.82 in
Beautiful 1960s Brass Ceiling Lamp with 8 Glass Globes by Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1960s brass ceiling lamp with 8 white opal glass balls. The manufacturer is Kaiser
Brass
Sold
H 22.05 in Dm 15.75 in
1960s Atomic Space Age Kaiser Leuchten Metal Ceiling Lamp with 12 Glass Globes
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very rare 1960s atomic Space Age Kaiser Leuchten metal ceiling lamp with 12 glass globes. High
Metal
Unused 1960s Kaiser Brass Ceiling Lamp with 3 Opaline Glass Globes
Located in München, DE
Rare beautiful and unused Kaiser brass ceiling lamp with 3 opal glass balls. Great 1960s Space Age
Brass
Sold
H 10.24 in Dm 17.72 in
Multi-Globe Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing and elegant six-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant lamp by
Brass
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in
Sputnik Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant four-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant light by
Brass
Sold
H 13 in Dm 23.63 in
Sputnik Multi-Globe Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Spectacular ten-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or ceiling light by Kaiser
Brass
Pair of 1960s Kaiser Leuchten Mazzega Globe Glass Conical Based Table Lamps
By Angelo Vittorio Mazzega, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, England
An unusual and rare pair of highly decorative 1960s Kaiser Leuchten table lamps in very good
Blown Glass, Plastic
$8,800 / item
H 36 in Dm 48 in
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
$1,295 / item
H 13.5 in W 5 in D 5.5 in
Contemporary Handmade Brass & Opal Glass Wall Sconce, Edie by Lightmaker Studio
By Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
*Our products are currently duty-free to the US under USMCA* Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall s...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
BRASS Pendant Concave Uplighter with 4 lights
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston, Gino Sarfatti
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30 in Lower convex di...
Brass
$8,828
H 43.31 in Dm 35.44 in
Vintage Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Tiffany Green Murano Glass Spheres, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage Brass Sputnik Chandelier with 30 Tiffany Green Glass Spheres. 30 lights bulbs.
Brass
$7,651 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 39.38 in
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic sputnik of green color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these green glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and deco...
Brass
$1,059 / item
H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 7.49 in
Small Italian Wall Light, Stilnovo Style, Opaline and Brass "Allegra"
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian sconces made of brass and opaline. Beautiful sculptural and decorative wall light in the style of Stilnovo. We also have it bigger with diameter 20 cm.
Brass
Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant Sputnik chandelier with enlightened and different sized opaline glass globes, from Murano. Structure in brass. Creation by Studio Glustin. Pair available.
Brass
$13,536 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Pink Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant rose Sputnik chandelier in brass and Murano glass globes. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
Long Chandelier in Patinated Brass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass and opaline glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
Modern sconces by Danke studio brass and metal
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danke Studio is delighted to present its new collection of modern lighting fixtures. These sconces were designed in our studio to create a new range of modern, timeless lighting fixt...
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic spot of ice white color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and decorate ...
Brass
Murano Glass Globe and Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Austin, TX
Italian vintage Murano glass and brass Sputnik chandelier in the style of Stilnovo. Fifteen glass globes and fifteen brass balls extend on brass stems from the central brass fixture....
Brass
Large Mid Century Modern beige glass Sputnik chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Mid-Century Modern Beige Murano globes Sputnik chandelier, Italy circa 1990s. A pair available - sold and priced individually. The huge chandelier is made of brass mounts ...
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.