$5,550 / item
Workstead Orbit Chandelier Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The ORBIT CHANDELIER introduces an elevated field of light and reflection to the ORBIT Collection
Brass
$5,800 / item
Workstead Orbit Chandelier Brushed Nickel
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The ORBIT CHANDELIER introduces an elevated field of light and reflection to the ORBIT Collection
Brass
$5,550 / item
Workstead Orbit Chandelier Hand Finished Bronze
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The ORBIT CHANDELIER introduces an elevated field of light and reflection to the ORBIT Collection
Brass
$8,800 / item
Orbital Chandelier
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
"Orbital" is a commanding statement piece with design elements of both Italian and French modernism
Brass, Enamel
$6,500 / item
Brass Orbiter Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A black round sphere holding six bent brass arms ending with 12 handblown glass shades.
Metal, Brass
Large Italian Modernist Murano Art Glass Chrome Leather Sputnik Orbit Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous vintage Italian Mid-Century Modernist Murano Mazzega era art glass chrome orbit chandelier
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Chrome Atomic Space Age Sputnik Orbit Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury Italian chrome atomic space age sputnik orbit chandelier Measures: Diameter 17
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Chrome Atomic Space Age Sputnik Orbit Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury Italian chrome atomic Space Age Sputnik orbit chandelier with seven crackle art
Chrome
Mid Century Italian Small Stilnovo Orbit Chandelier Brass, Italy, 1955
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mid Century Italian Small Stilnovo Orbit Chandelier, crafted in brass and originating from
Brass
$8,870 / item
Rewire Custom Orbital Chandelier
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and brass chandelier with eight arms.
Brass, Steel
Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Orbit Chandelier Brass, Italy, 1955
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Orbit Chandelier, crafted in brass and originating from Italy in
Brass
$2,680Sale Price|20% Off
1960 Germany Palwa Orbit Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Orbit chandelier with cut Swarovski crystals on a gilt-brass frame. The sparkling and
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
6-Tier "Orbital" Chandelier in Blush Enamel, Glass & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, our 'Orbital' Chandelier is a commanding statement piece
Brass, Copper, Enamel, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Aluminum
Stilnovo Style Orbit Chandelier Brass, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
28" brass chandelier with orbiting glass spheres, Italy Very nice 28" ceiling lamp that we all
Brass
French 1950's Brass Orbital Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Space Age styling to this kinetic orbital French modernist chandelier. The sputnik-like arms move
Brass
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Orbit Chandelier, 1987
By Robert Sonneman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting and elegant chandelier by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, 1987. Very well
Mid-Century Modernist Chrome Atomic Space Age Sputnik Orbit 10-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury Italian chrome atomic Space Age Sputnik orbit chandelier with frosted opaline
Chrome
German Vintage Glass and Chrome Ceiling Light Chandelier Pendant, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Space Age Sputnik - orbit chandelier with nine glass globes. Germany, 1970s. Measure: Height min
Chrome
Modern Murano Fume Glass and Polished Brass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional modern Murano fume glass globe and polished brass orbit chandelier. Beautiful textured
Brass
Orbital Three-Arm Pendant in Grey Enamel, Glass and Nickel by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, our 'Orbital' Chandelier is a commanding statement piece
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
Orbit Sputnik Chandelier Glass & Chrome by VEB Lighting Hellerau, Germany 1960s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Orbit chandelier with 32 glass flowers on a white lacquered and partially chrome frame
Brass, Chrome
Emil Stejnar Austria Six Light Brass Blown Glass Flush Mount Sputnik Orbit, 1950
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Miami, FL
Emil Stejnar six light sputnik pendant lamp, orbit chandelier in brass and blown glass elements by
Brass
$5,400 / item
Orbit-60 Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning large-scale three-arm chandelier by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles
Brass
$4,800 / item
Orbit-40 Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful large-scale three-arm chandelier by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles
Brass
Orbital Six Arms Balanced Italian Brass Customizable Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Add a sculptural statement to your space with this exceptional mid-century modern style chandelier
Brass
Orbital 3 Rotating Arm Brass Chandelier by Silvio Piattelli
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant, 3-arm chandelier pays homage to the dynamism of planet orbits. The powder-finished
Brass
Mid-20th Century Sputnik Chandelier "Orbit" by Stilnovo, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic five-arm Space-Age chandelier featuring a central aluminum sphere and elegantly curved
Aluminum
Italian "satellite" chandelier 60s orbital chrome steel Goffredo Reggiani
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
chandelier and lampshades in chrome-plated metal and white lacquered inside (original paint). Very original
Chrome
Wonderful Visual Comfort Decca Orbital Brass Glass Pendant Fixture Chandelier
By Thomas O'brien, Visual Comfort
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Thomas O'Brien for Visual Comfort Signature Decca Orbital Pendant Brass Light Fixture
Brass
Pair of Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandeliers, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
chandelier is also known as ‘pusteblume’ or ‘snowflake’ and is made in Vienna, circa midcentury. This
Brass, Steel
Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandelier Vintage Austria 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, sputnik chandelier, glass, crystal, brass, Austria 1960s or older
Metal
Stilnovo Original Brass Opaline Glass Orbit Sputnik Chandelier, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Vienna, AT
Original 1950 Stilnovo brass opaline glass chandelier, Italy Stilnovo midcentury brass opaline
Brass
Stilnovo Attr. Chandelier Opal Glass and Brass Orbit, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier from satinized opal glass and brass Italy, mid-century. 21" chandelier with 6 globe
Brass
$1,560 / item
Orbital Pendant Lamp
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
dynamic orbit design. A combination of strip and chip LED sources allows for a well-diffused illumination
Metal
Stilnovo Chiarini Chandelier Opaline Glass Black Brass Orbit, Italy, 1950
By Bruno Chiarini, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier from satinized glass and brass Italy, mid-century. 21" chandelier with 12 globe
Brass
Orbital Six Arms Balanced Italian Brass and Lacquer Customizable Chandelier
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Important architectural ceiling lamp with six lights. Six adjustable arms made of brass, each ending with a painted metal shade holding one light, beginning with a sphere of the same...
Aluminum, Brass
Stilnovo Orbit Sputnik Chandelier Brass Nickel Two Pieces available, Italy, 1955
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo chandelier with orbiting light bulbs, Italy, midcentury We have 2 identical lights
Brass, Nickel
$1,680 / item
Workstead Orbit Solo
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
ORBIT SOLO uses the language of our popular ORBIT SCONCE to present a single glowing bulb set
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$4,290Sale Price|37% Off
Stilnovo Attr. Chandelier from Satinized Glass and Brass Orbit, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier from satinized glass and brass Italy, mid century 25" chandelier with 6 tubular
Brass
Midcentury Sputnik Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Orbit, 1970s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Spectacular Mid-Century Modern nine-armed Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant light 'Orbit
Brass
'Cosmic Orbit Solo Ore' Bronze Gradient Patinated Brass Ceiling Light Chandelier
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
patinated brass plates and finely brushed brass framework, the Orbit Solo ceiling light is softly
Brass
'Cosmic Orbit Solo Rust' Handmade Rust Patinated Brass Ceiling Light, Chandelier
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
patinated brass plates and finely brushed bronze framework, the Orbit Solo ceiling light is softly
Brass
Italian Modernist Murano Etched Glass Gilt Brass Sputnik Orbit 9Light Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Coimbra, PT
Measures: Diameter 23.62 in / 60 cm Height 29.52 in (23.62 in + 6 in/chain)/ 75 cm (60cm + 15cm/chain) Weight 14.33 lb/ 6.5 Kg Measures: Globe/diameter 6 in. (15cm). 9 light bul...
Glass, Art Glass
Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandelier Vintage Austria Rubert N
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Nikoll. Cosmological. This glamorous delicate brass ‘Snowball’ Sputnik chandelier is also known as
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Orbit Sputnik Brass Chandelier by G. Sciolari for Stilnovo 50s Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, IT
Very fine 18-light orbital brass chandelier with tubular arms. By Stilnovo, attributed to Gaetano
Brass
Italian Modernist Murano Etched Glass Gilt Brass Sputnik Orbit 9Light Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Coimbra, PT
Measures: Diameter 23.62 in / 60 cm Height 29.52 in (23.62 in + 6 in/chain)/ 75 cm (60cm + 15cm/chain) Weight 14.33 lb/ 6.5 Kg Measures: Globe/diameter 6 in. (15cm). 9 light bulbs E1...
Glass, Art Glass
$2,170 / item
Workstead Orbit Cord Pendant
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The ORBIT CORD PENDANT positions a single glowing bulb against a stationary radiant dish, exploring
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$1,474 / item
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Orbit', Black
By Lukas Peet, AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant Lamp Orbit 2015 Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: AND Light MATERIALS – Steel Wire – Etched
Steel
$1,474 / item
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Orbit', White
By Lukas Peet, AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant Lamp Orbit 2015 Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: AND Light MATERIALS – Steel Wire – Etched
Steel
6 Light Sputnik Orbit Space Age Brass Swirl Glass Ball Chandelier Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very decorative and beautiful chandelier made of brass, fitted with six E14 sockets with swirl
Metal, Brass
Orbital Ceiling Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Orbital Ceiling Light by Stilnovo Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. A planetary
Aluminum, Brass
$2,420 / item
Workstead Orbit Cord Pendant Brushed Nickel
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The ORBIT CORD PENDANT positions a single glowing bulb against a stationary radiant dish, exploring
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Orbital Ceiling Lamp, 21629, by Stillux Illuminazione
Located in Geneve, CH
Orbital Ceiling Lamp, 21629, by Stillux Illuminazione Dimensions: D 20 x H 18 cm. Materials: Steel
Steel, Iron, Gold Leaf
Orbital Ceiling Lamp, 21630, by Stillux Illuminazione
Located in Geneve, CH
Orbital Ceiling Lamp, 21630, by Stillux Illuminazione Dimensions: D 30 x H 27 cm. Materials: Steel
Steel, Iron
$2,170 / item
Workstead Orbit Cord Pendant Hand Finished Bronze
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The ORBIT CORD PENDANT positions a single glowing bulb against a stationary radiant dish, exploring
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$9,171 / item
Luna Orbit Pendant Lamp by Jiri Krejcirik
By Jiri Krejcirik
Located in Geneve, CH
Luna orbit pendant lamp by Jiri Krejcirik Dimensions: W 215 x D 20 x H 45 cm Materials: Steel
Brass, Steel
$1,042 / item
Floor/Ceiling Lamp Mogg ORBIT 1 - diameter 20 cm
By Mogg
Located in Alcamo, IT
Mogg – ORBIT 1 Floor/Ceiling Lamp ORBIT 1 is a dimmable floor-to-ceiling lamp featuring a white
Metal, Steel
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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