1960s Vintage Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Buffalo, NY
1960s Vintage Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera crystal chandelier 40" diameter. Nice original condition
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier Sputnik Design
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Westport, CT
Lobmeyr, designed by Hans Harold Rath originally for the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln center, made
Crystal, Chrome
$32,000
H 58 in Dm 40 in
Huge J.L. Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Crystal Brass Met Chandelier Vienna
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
by Hans Harald Rath in 1966 and executed by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria. This chandelier is identical to
Crystal, Brass
$16,865 / set
H 15.75 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
Set of Two Metropolitan Opera Foyer Sconces by Hans Harald Rath for Lobmeyr
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two spectacular, extremely rare and highly decorative sputnik sconces – Metropolitan Opera
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier 6725-D-11
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in New York, NY
the Metropolitan Opera in New York. The Lincoln Center commission was ordered to Lobmeyr by the
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Chandelier J.& L. Lobmeyr Met Foyer Metropolitan, Designed 1963
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
The chandelier was designed by Hans Harald Rath in 1963 in Vienna, Austria. Manufactured 1970-1980. The model name is Met. It is made of nickel-plated brass and crystal.
Crystal, Brass
Chandelier J.&L. Lobmeyr Met Foyer Metropolitan, designed 1963
By Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
The chandelier was designed by Hans Harald Rath in 1963 in Vienna, Austria. The model name is Met. It is made of polished brass and crystal.
Crystal, Brass
Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera New York Chandelier
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
people to the USA out of gratitude for rescuing Austria from the Nazi-regime for the new Metropolitan
Brass
Lobmeyr Metropolitan Chandelier by Hans Harald Rath
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Amarillo, TX
The Metropolitan Chandelier was designed by Hans Harald Rath for the Metropolitan Opera in New York
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 25.6 in
"Exploding Star 2" Chandelier by Lobmeyr from the Metropolitan Opera House, NY
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
rescuing Austria from the Nazi-regime for the new Metropolitan Opera House, New York in 1966. Designed and
Metropolitan Opera Crystal Sputnik Chandelier, Hans Harald Rath, Lobmeyr Vienna
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Vienna, AT
, executed by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria. Made of nickel-plated brass, Swarovski hand-cut crystals and a black
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Exploding Star Chandelier
By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari, Kalmar Lighting, J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera exploding star chandelier, circa 1960s. This stunning
Chrome
Two Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Met Crystal Scones Flush Mounts
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two custom-made Mid-Century Modern Sputnik lights, designed and crafted by J. & L. Lobmeyr in
Crystal, Brass
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H 19.69 in Dm 25.99 in
Original Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera-Chandelier Exploding Star
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
people to the USA out of gratitude for rescuing Austria from the Nazi-regime for the new Metropolitan
Crystal, Brass
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H 58 in Dm 40 in
Huge J.L. Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Crystal Brass Met Chandelier Vienna
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic large mid-century Metropolitan Opera exploding star / starburst Sputnik chandelier
Crystal, Brass
J.L. Lobmeyr Hans Harold Rath Metropolitan Opera Chandelier, Austria
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Miami, FL
J.L. Lobmeyr Hans Harold Rath Metropolitan Opera Chandelier, Austria Offered for sale is an
Crystal, Chrome, Wire
Huge Metropolitan Opera Crystal Sputnik Met Chandelier by Lobmeyr Vienna
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria. Made of nickel-plated brass and Swarovski hand-cut crystals. The
Crystal, Brass
Huge Metropolitan Opera Crystal Sputnik Met Chandelier by Lobmeyr Vienna, 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
by Hans Harald Rath in 1966, executed by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria. This is very early production
Crystal, Brass
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H 15.75 in Dm 23.63 in
Metropolitan Opera Foyer Chandelier by Hans Harald Rath for J. & L. Lobmeyr
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Munich, DE
Spectacular and highly decorative sputnik chandelier series 6725-D-11 – Metropolitan Opera Foyer
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Pair of Hand-Cut Crystal Met Sconces
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Chicago, IL
. Lobmeyr (Vienna), originally for The Metropolitan Opera. Light reflects brilliantly through the hand-cut
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
16 light Lobmeyr Metropolitan chandelier
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in New York, NY
16 light Lobmeyr Metropolitan chandelier in brass with hand cut crystals and glass designed by Hans
Crystal, Brass
Exceptional Sputnik Chandelier by Lobmeyr Featuring Fine Cut Crystals
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
28 lights. This piece is a smaller variation of the same spectacular lighting by Lobmeyr at the
Crystal, Nickel
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H 60 in Dm 37.5 in
Austrian Chrome & Swarovski Crystal Sputnik Chandelier by Lobmeyer, circa 1980
Located in London, GB
designed for the Metropolitan Opera House by Hans Harald Rath of J. & L. Lobmeyr, Vienna. The original
Chrome, Steel
BRASS Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Gino Sarfatti, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
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” Lower convex disc...
Brass
$3,373 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 15.75 in
Modernist Round Pendant Light, Brushed Brass and Opaline Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist round pendant light made of brushed brass and opaline glass. Customizable, production time c. 10 weeks.
Brass
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Metal
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
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
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
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
"Spikes" Wall Sconces by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of long sconces in brass and sculpted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
Cream Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant minimalist Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s to 1940s during the Bauhaus period. The light features a round cream/ivory colored op...
Brass
Travertine Cat or Dog Bowl Set
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Travertine
$3,300 / set
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 9.06 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Burnished Steel Sconces with Opaline Glass Globe
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, each composed of a curved brass arm extending from a circular wall plate (12 cm diameter) to support a spherical opaline glass diffuser. ...
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Low Rosewood sideboard, 1960s Beautiful Danish Modern low sideboard in minimalistic style attributed to Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast. Front with...
Rosewood
$5,786
H 27 in Dm 17.8 in
Stunning Antique, Four Layers Art Deco Design Alabaster Pendant Light circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Note. We are pleased to inform you that all antique shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs. Great design and top quality made Art Deco 3-light alabas...
Alabaster, Brass
Sistema Chandelier by Piattelli Design, 4-shade
By Bruno Gatta, Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier uses an ingenious rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-c...
Brass
$7,830 / 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
$6,389 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
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.