Mid Century Rare Sputnik / Atomic Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting - Rare type.
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Mid Century Rare Sputnik / Atomic Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting - Rare type.
Chrome
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Rare Sputnik Chandelier Model 2003
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1939, rare 'Fuoco d'artificio' chandelier model 2003
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Chromed Sputnik Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Beirut, LB
Very rare space-age chrome-plated sputnik with incredible arms plus 8 lights. At the end of each
Chrome
Rare Sputnik Flush Mount or Ceiling Lamp by Oscar Torlasco 'Attributed', Italy
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Sputnik flush mount or ceiling fixture. Designed probably by Oscar
Brass, Aluminum
Pair of Rare Sputnik Brass and Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury rare wall sconces with Murano glass balls, made by Doria Leuchten
Murano Glass
1970s Chrome and Glass Sputnik Chandelier Light
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Bensalem, PA
Rare Sputnik lamp with glass pineapple dome shaped shades.
Chrome
Large Kaiser Sputnik White Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser and Co
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Sputnik chandelier with six handmade glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.
Metal
Rupert Nikoll for Emil Stejnar Snowball Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare Sputnik chandelier designed by Emil Stejnar, circa 1955 and executed by Rupert Nikoll
Brass
Rare Colorful Sputnik Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning and extremely rare Sputnik chandelier by Stilnovo from the 1950s is a true
Metal, Brass
Wall Lamp Sputnik Flowers, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare sputnik wall lamp designed and produced by murano mazzega in italy in the 1970s
Crystal
Sputnik Chandelier from Raak
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, J.T. Kalmar, RAAK, Arteluce
Located in München, DE
Very nice and rare Sputnik lamp from the 1960s. The design creates a spectacular play of light in
Metal
Space Age Sputnik Chandelier by Cosack
By J.T. Kalmar, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Cosack Leuchten, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. Very high quality and massive workmanship. An
Metal
Amazing Golden Sputnik Wall or Flush Lamp by Cosack
By Harvey Guzzini, J.T. Kalmar, Gaetano Sciolari, Cosack Leuchten, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Very high-quality and solid workmanship. An
Metal
Brazilian Design. Sputnik Table lamp, c. 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
x 73 x 78 cm 22 83/100 x 28 37/50 x 30 71/100 in Rare Sputnik table lamp, crafted circa 1970 in
Metal, Chrome
Set of 2 Amazing Golden Sputnik Wall or Flush Lamps by Cosack
By Harvey Guzzini, J.T. Kalmar, Gaetano Sciolari, Cosack Leuchten, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik wall or ceiling lamps from the 1960s. Very high-quality and solid workmanship. An
Metal
Mid-Century Brass 8-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Italian craftsmanship, this rare Sputnik chandelier is a perfect addition to any stylish interior, from
Metal, Brass
1 of 2 Monumental Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Brass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extremly rare sputnik or atomic light fixtures "RS 16 HL" by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured
Aluminum, Gold, Brass
Brass Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Helena Tynell, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and rare Sputnik lamp from the 1960s. The structured lampshades spread a sparkling light
Brass
Rare Stilnovo sputnik chandelier c1950
By Oscar Torlasco, Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Rare Oscar Torlasco for Stilnovo sputnik chandelier. Italy c1950 Burnished brass
Brass
Rare Studio Alchimia Sputnik Pendant Light
Located in Kent, Dover
A rare, limited edition Italian fibre optic sputnik light from the 'Collection I Soli' by Studio
Zinc
Midcentury Rare Chandelier Sputnik Hustadt Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - very rare type - marked by label - perfect original condition.
Chrome
$7,921Sale Price|20% Off
Huge Rare Mid Century Chandelier Sputnik, Atomic, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very representative - Extremely rare type - Adjustable of height - Possible to use different
Brass
Rare Ceiling or Wall-Mounted Sputnik by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Splendid original 1950's Italian ceiling flush or wall mounted sputnik fixture produced by Stilnovo
Brass
One of Four Huge Kalmar Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Brass Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four extremely rare Sputnik or atomic light fixture 'RS 16 HL' by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured
Aluminum, Brass
Huge Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Glass, Austria, 1970s, One of Four
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extremely rare Sputnik or atomic light fixture 'RS 16 HL' by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Rare Wall Lamp Kalmar Sputnik, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rare type. - Nice style of lighting. - Marked by label.
Aluminum
Rare Mid Century Floor Lamp Atomic, Sputnik, Cosack, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - representative.
Chrome
Rare Brass Space Age Sputnik Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive and rare brass Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Cosack during the 1970s. Sockets: It
Brass
Set of Two Rare Midcentury Wall Lamps Drupol Sputnik, 1970s
By Drupol
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - nice style of lighting - marked - new electricity
Brass, Chrome
Rare Mid-Century Modern sputnik chandelier by Stilnovo. Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Fair original vintage condition with trace of age and use for this rare Stilnovo chandelier
Metal, Brass
Rare Mid Century white Floor Lamp Sputnik - Atom, around 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- late 1980s - adjustable light intensity - very good original condition jr
Metal
Midcentury Rare Wall or Ceiling Lamp Eglo, Flushmount, Sputnik, Austria, 1980s
By EGLO Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - marked by label - perfect original condition - beuatiful style of lighting
Metal, Brass
$28,985Sale Price / item|20% Off
Set of three Huge Rare Mid Century Chandeliers Sputnik, Atomic, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- very representative - extremely rare type - adjustable height - possible to use different light
Brass
Rare Articulated Mid-Century Modern Two-Armed Sputnik Pendant Lamp Austria 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and articulated Mid-Century Modern two-armed sputnik ceiling fixture or
Aluminum, Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Nine-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern nine-flamed sputnik pendant lamp or
Brass
Rare Large 12-Armed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, large & highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 12-armed sputnik chandelier or pendant
Brass, Metal
Rare 8-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant & highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 8-flamed chandelier or pendant lamp. Designed
Metal, Brass
Rare and Elegant Mid-Century Modern Sputnik 3-Flamed Floor Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern Sputnik floor lamp. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s
Brass, Metal
Stilnovo Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo Sputnik chandelier, circa 1960. Two large interlocked brass rings with eight
Aluminum, Brass
Sputnik Flush Light by M-Design
By Gebrüder Cosack, Arteluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Mathieu Matégot
Located in München, DE
Very rare and large Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Very high-quality and solid craftsmanship
Metal
20th Century Sputnik or Sunburst Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Wonderful and Large Blown Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier. Rare size as 48" diameter sunburst
Brass
Original Mid-Century Sputnik Chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and extraordinary Italian Sputnik chandelier from the 1950s made by the famous Italian company
Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern 12-Arm Brass Sputnik Lamp, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Mid-Century Modern 12-Arm Brass Sputnik Lamp, 1950s Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik
Metal, Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern 3-Armed Brass Sputnik Lamp, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern 3-Armed Brass Sputnik Lamp, 1950s Rare and elegant midcentury ceiling
Brass, Metal
Space Age Sputnik Chandelier in Perfect Condition, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Mid-Century big Sputnik style chandelier. Made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Cleaned, polished
Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern multicolored 6-armed brass sputnik lamp, 1950s
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
patina. Little since of usage. Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamp, 1950s. The lamp is executed
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern multicolored 3-armed brass sputnik lamp, 1950s
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
patina. Little since of usage. Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamp, 1950s. The lamp is executed
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern multicolored 6-armed brass sputnik lamp, 1950s Italy
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
patina. Little since of usage. Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamp, 1950s. The lamp is executed
Metal, Brass
Awesome Sputnik Lamp in the Manner of Arteluce, Italy, 1950s
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Midcentury 8-armed brass and glass Sputnik lamp. In the manner of Arteluce. Rare and elegant
Metal, Brass
Awesome Sputnik Lamp in the Manner of Arteluce, Italy, 1950s
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Midcentury 5-armed brass and glass Sputnik lamp. In the manner of Arteluce. Rare and elegant
Metal, Brass
Ceiling Sputnik Lamp in the Manner of Arteluce, Italy, 1950s
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Midcentury 5-armed brass Sputnik lamps. In the manner of Arteluce. Rare and elegant midcentury
Metal, Brass
Ceiling Sputnik Lamp in the Manner of Arteluce, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury 12-armed brass Sputnik lamps. In the manner of Arteluce. Rare and elegant midcentury
Metal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Snowball Sputnik Snowflake Chandelier Newly Rewired for USA
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Firenze, Toscana
A rare 10 light snowflake sputnik chandelier designed by Emill Stejnar for Nikoll. This will be
Crystal, Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern 20-Arm Brass Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Mid-Century Modern 20-Arm Brass Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1950s Rare and elegant midcentury
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare and elegant pair of Sputnik wall lamps from Italy, dating back to the 1960s, exemplifies
Brass
Spectacular Sputnik Chandelier with Snow Glass Balls, Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Rare spectacular Sputnik flushmount with glass snowballs designed by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Brass
Spectacular Sputnik Chandelier with Snow Glass Balls, Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Rare spectacular Sputnik flush mount with glass snowballs designed by Doria, Germany, 1970s
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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