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 in Austria. Vintage Chandelier, the Met erupted when the chandelier rose toward th...
Crystal, Chrome
Classic Chrome & Crystal Starburst / Sputnik Chandelier..after LOBMEYR
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist ,Space Age Chrome & Crystal Starburst / .Sputnik Chandelier..after LOBMEYR.. Nice quality. facited crystal, chromed nickel spikes. 12 bulb light source.tested and e...
Crystal, Chrome
Eight-Armed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Bud by J. &L. Lobmeyr, Vienna
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and artful Mid-Century Modern eight-armed chandelier or pendant lamp. Bulb holders shaped like buds. Designed and manufactured by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Vienna, Austria in 1...
Crystal, Brass
10-Armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by J. &L. Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in München, BY
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern 10-armed and 13-flamed sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp. Bulb holders shaped like buds.
Crystal, Brass
Huge J.L. Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Crystal Brass Met Chandelier Vienna
By Hans Harald Rath, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic large mid-century Met Auditorium exploding star / starburst Sputnik chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in 1966 and executed by J. & L.
Crystal, Brass
Eight-Armed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Bud by J.&L. Lobmeyr Vienna 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in München, BY
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern eight-armed chandelier or pendant lamp. Bulb holders shaped like buds. Designed and manufactured by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Vienna, Austria in 1950s. Execute...
Crystal, Brass
1960s Restored Lobmeyr Sputnik Chandelier by Hans Harald Rath
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s totally restored Lobmeyr sputnik chandelier from a Greenwich, Connecticut home.
1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & Gilt Brass
By Palwa, J.L Lobmeyr, Christoph Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Outstanding mid century Sputnik chandelier made of a gilt brass construction with Swarovski crystals. Designed by Christoph Palme. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot...
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Unavailable
H 28.35 in Dm 13.78 in
Fantastic Lobmeyr or Emil Stejnar Chandelier White Sputnik Brass Crystal Glass
By J.L Lobmeyr, Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fantastic midcentury sparkling crystal glass and patinated brass, white sputnik chandelier with attribution to J.L Lobmeyr or Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, circa 1955s.
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 33.08 in Dm 25.2 in
Large Palwa Gilt Brass Faceted Crystal Glass Sputnik Chandelier Palme 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Bakalowits & Söhne, Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large rare gilt brass and crystal glass sputnik chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960-1970.
Crystal, Metal, Brass
J. & L. Lobmeyr Monumental Sputnik Crystal Chandelier
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Monumental Sputnik Chandelier by J. & L. Lobmeyr, 1960s, as seen in the Metropolitan Opera House fixtures.
Crystal, Chrome
Metropolitan Opera Crystal Sputnik Chandelier, Hans Harald Rath, Lobmeyr Vienna
By J.L Lobmeyr, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic Mid-Century Sputnik starburst Met chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in the 1966, executed by J. & L.
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Monumental Sputnik Chandelier by Lobmeyr
Located in New York, NY
Monumental sputnik chandelier composed of rays of crystal stars and flowers by Lobmeyr.
Crystal, Nickel
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 24.41 in
Eight-Armed Sputnik Chandelier Pendant Lamp Swirl by J.&L. Lobmeyr Vienna 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in München, BY
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern eight-armed chandelier or pendant lamp in shape of a swirl. With bulb holders like buds. Designed and manufactured by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Vienna, Austria ...
Brass
Crystal Sputnik "Miracle" Chandelier by Lobmeyr
Located in New York, NY
Truly remarkable and futuristic sputnik fixture by Lobmeyr. Multiple layers of crystal rod protrusions radiate around the central light source, with each rod fully illuminated at its...
Crystal, Aluminum
Original Lobmeyr Crystal Sputnik from the Main Floor of Bergdorf Goodman
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in New York, NY
Original Lobmeyr crystal sputnik from the main floor of Bergdorf Goodman. Pair available, 1970s Austria
Crystal
Sputnik Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling star! This Austrian Sputnik style chandelier, attributed to Lobmeyr, has the original brass frame with eight lights and cut crystal beads throughout.
Austrian Mid-Century Brass 8-Arm Sputnik Chandelier by Lobmeyr, 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Sputnik chandelier made by Lobmeyr in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its brass and crystal arms, each of it with an E14 light bulb.
Crystal, Brass
Magnificent Degon Sputnik Chandelier by Hans Harald Rath, Lobmeyr, 1960s
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
We are proud to offer this astonishing Lobmeyr Sputnik chandelier with a breathtaking diameter of 67“.
Crystal, Brass
Huge Metropolitan Opera Crystal Sputnik Met Chandelier by Lobmeyr Vienna
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic large Mid-Century Sputnik chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in the 1966, executed by J. & L.
Crystal, Brass
Sold
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
An iconic large mid-century Metropolitan Opera exploding star / starburst Sputnik chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in 1966 and executed by J. & L.
Crystal, Brass
Huge Metropolitan Opera Crystal Sputnik Met Chandelier by Lobmeyr Vienna, 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic large midcentury "Met Auditorium" exploding star / starburst Sputnik chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in 1966, executed by J. & L.
Crystal, Brass
Exceptional Sputnik Chandelier by Lobmeyr Featuring Fine Cut Crystals
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare and outstanding chandelier with starburst design, comprised of polished nickel atomic sputnik frame and fittings, and with clusters of Austrian hand cut crystals throughout.
Crystal, Nickel
Sold
H 60 in Dm 37.5 in
Austrian Chrome & Swarovski Crystal Sputnik Chandelier by Lobmeyer, circa 1980
Located in London, GB
A sensational Austrian chrome & Swarovski crystal sputnik chandelier by Lobmeyr - from the New York Metropolitan opera house c.1980 The 'Metropolitan Chandelier', made with hand-cut...
Chrome, Steel
$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
$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
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
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 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
$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
Mid Century Style Leather Top Game Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style leather top square game table. The gilt-tooled leather top is ready for play, with pivoting hinged drawers on the frieze. All supported on bold square legs...
Leather, Wood
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$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
$1,742 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
"Bold" Rosso Levanto Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD Rosso Levanto Marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural veining of rosso levanto marble. This ...
Marble
BERG Side Table by John Pawson for Wonderglass
By John Pawson, WonderGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The character of the Berg table is inseparable from its materiality. Every detail of the design derives from the mesmerising visual and tactile qualities of cast glass and from the...
Glass
Crystal Sputnik Chandelier with Nickel Telescopes
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom crystal Sputnik with nickel telescopes Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and finishes. Inquire with Venfield about estimated productio...
Crystal, Nickel
$3,903Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 19.3 in
1 of 3 Stunning Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 70s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Large Murano glass Chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1970s. (Serie: CEO) The Chandelier is composed of 35 thick textured glass el...
Chrome
Large Lobmeyr Chandelier, Vienna Mid-20th Century
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Greding, DE
Large chandelier with cut crystal glass elements and a total of 15 spherical glass bodies of opal glass grouped around the central brass rod. Stamped Lobmeyr.
Crystal, 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.
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