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, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, 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
$16,748 / 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 Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
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 J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
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 Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Amarillo, TX
The Metropolitan Chandelier was designed by Hans Harald Rath for the Metropolitan Opera in New York
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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 J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
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
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, Nickel, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Exploding Star Chandelier
By Stilnovo, Hans Harald Rath, Kalmar Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari, J.L Lobmeyr
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 J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
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 Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
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 J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
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
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
Crystal, Iron
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
$1,584 / item
H 3.94 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Tronador Square Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...
Stone, Onyx
Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston, Gino Sarfatti
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave and convex disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30 in Low...
Brass
Amy Bowl
Located in Paris, FR
Bowl Amy all in porcelain, hand-glazed and sculpted. Porcelain with a mineral Finishing.
Porcelain
$8,848 / item
H 19.69 in W 59.85 in D 26.78 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier Piattelli Design, Calacatta Gold Marble Brass 6 shades
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Our luxury chandelier showcases thin cut Calacatta gold marble - an elegant rare marble extracted from the Tuscan Alps. This prestigious Italian marble stands out among others with i...
Breccia Marble, Brass
$12,914 / item
H 35.44 in W 66.93 in D 66.93 in
Large Contemporary Italian Chandelier Brass and Glass, 12 Arms
By Angelo Lelii, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Trendy Mid Century Italian Style, this beautiful ceiling fixture impresses by its lines simplicity and clean design. 170x170x35 cm (WxDxH) Made of brass and with mate glass globe sh...
Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Sistema Chandelier by Piattelli Design, 4-shade
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
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
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$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
$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
Early 19th century Swedish pair of Karl Johan stools
Located in London, GB
A nice pair of C19th mahogany veneer Karl Johan stools. Their four curved sabre legs support an oval upholstered deep seat which has over time been upholstered in traditional Damask ...
Mahogany
$6,800 / item
H 48 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
Bespoke Octagonal Pink Murano Glass and Brass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Bespoke octagonal pink Murano glass and bras mirror, in stock Vivid and intense pink glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout, highly polished faceted pattern c...
Brass
Circular Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb chandelier in Murano glass with a brass canopy. Creation by Studio Glustin.
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.