Rare Large Midcentury Chandelier Sputnik / Atomic, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - beautiful style of lighting.
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Rare Large Midcentury Chandelier Sputnik / Atomic, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - beautiful style of lighting.
Brass
Large Rare Midcentury Chandelier Sputnik, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- From hotel in Prague - 5 balls from opaline glass - Diameter of ball is 30 cm - Very representative - Nice style of lighting - Very good original condition.
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Chandelier Sputnik, Space Age, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare type. - Nice style of lighting. - Space age era.
Metal, 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.
Brass
Rare Original Brass Sputnik Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Renens, CH
Rare original brass Sputnik ceiling lamp by Stilnovo, Italy 1950 This is an impressive, well documented and beautifully crafted full brass Stilnovo pendant lamp with a disk like b...
Brass
Mid-Century Rare Large Stilnovo Manner Sputnik Chandelier from 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage original condition with patina on the brass and trace of age and use for this rare large chandelier attributable to Stilnovo and produced in Italy during the 50s. It is...
Brass
Large Rare Midcentury Chandelier Sputnik, 8 Items, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- From hotel in Prague - 5 balls from opaline glass - Diameter of ball is 30 cm - Very representative - Nice style of lighting - 8 pieces available - Very good original condition.
Brass
Set of Six Rare Midcentury Chandeliers Sputnik, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- From hotel in Prague - 5 balls from opaline glass - Diameter of ball is 30 cm - Very representative - Nice style of lighting - 8 pieces available - Very good original condition.
Brass
Large Rare Midcentury Chandelier Sputnik, 6 Items, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- From hotel in Prague - 5 balls from opaline glass - Diameter of ball is 30 cm - Very representative - Nice style of lighting - 8 pieces available - Very good original condition.
Brass
Rare Lovely Brass Sputnik Ceiling Lamp or Sconce by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, large & highly decorative Mid-Century Modern eight-flamed sputnik ceiling lamp or sconce.
Brass, Aluminum
Curtis Jere Sputnik (41.5") 1972 Rare Three Pom Atomic Floor Sculpture Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A monumental and rare large-scale floor sculpture titled "Sputnik" by design collective Curtis Jere.
Metal
Rare Large Sputnik Chandelier Brass 23 Blue and White Shades, Germany 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Characteristic large Sputnik chandelier very rare to find. German chandelier circa 1950 in the style of Stilnovo.
Metal, Brass
Rare 1950s UFO Sputnik Chandelier in Brass, Opaline Glass and Green by Stilnovo
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A graceful 1950s Italian sputnik chandelier in glass and brass by Stilnovo. It features six lights on splayed brass arms with dramatic UFO canopies. The shades and canopies are ma...
Brass
Sold|$2,600
French Fifites Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A great rare 1950's French sputnik shaped chandelier w/ opaline glass shades. 12 light sources
Brass
Rare Italian XXL Mid Century Sputnik Ceiling Lamp with 12 Arms and Metal Cones
Located in München, DE
Rare Italian XXL mid century Sputnik ceiling lamp with 6 arms and E14 original sockets.
Metal, Brass
Sold|$4,800
Danish Modern Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
Rare danish sputnik chandelier manufactured in Denmark circa 1960s.
Brass
Sold|$3,198
Small Sputnik Style French Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Rare little Sputnik style chandelier made of a brass round structure and beautifully engraved glass plates.
Brass
Sold|$5,200
1950's Italian "Sputnik" Chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
Rare ten arm sputnik chandelier manufactured in Italy circa 1950's.
Brass
Sold|$399
Vintage Sputnik Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare small Sputnik table lamp. Just like the famous Sputnik chandeliers, this table lamp consists of chromed plastic spheres mounted on chromed steel arms.
Chrome
Sold|$1,125
Vintage Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare brass Sputnik chandelier. The chandelier creates a stunning light effect.
Brass
Sold|$1,362
Vintage Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare brass and lucite sputnik chandelier. The chandelier creates a stunning light effect.
Brass
Sold|$1,125
Vintage brass sputnik chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare brass and lucite sputnik chandelier. The chandelier creates a stunning light effect.
Brass
Brass and Chrome Sputnik Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare brass Sputnik chandelier with chromed plastic spheres.
Brass, Chrome
Midcentury 8-Arm Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Midcentury 3-armed brass Sputnik lamps. In the manner of Arteluce. Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamps, 1950s, Germany.
Brass, Metal
Sold|$6,800 / set
Large-Scale Sputnik Table Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Westport, CT
Extremely rare pair of large-scale "Sputnik" table lamps by Laurel lamp company, 1950s.
Brass
French Twelve-Arm Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Arlus, Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare French Sputnik chandelier from the 1950s. Twelve brass arms in two different lengths give this chandelier an wonderful mid century asymetric 'star burst' touch, changing its app...
Brass, Aluminum
Sold|$3,800 / set
Pair of 1970s Sputnik Table Lamps by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of 1970s Sputnik lamps by Doria. The polished brass tulip bases which each have four newly rewired candelabra lights that beautifully illuminate the large blown glass tex...
Brass
Midcentury Sputnik Bakalowits 1970s Crystal Chandelier in Chrome
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Halle, DE
A rare version of a Sputnik or starburst chandelier from the 1970s by Bakalowits, Austria.
Steel, Chrome
Stilnovo Sputnik Six Arms Brass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare Stilnovo sputnik chandelier manufactured in Italy during the 1950s.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern multicolored 6-armed brass sputnik lamp, 1950s
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Little since of usage. Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamp, 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Sold|$3,702 / set
Pair of Sputnik Flower Sconces, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare pair of sputnik sconces designed and produced by murano mazzega in italy in the 1970s.
Crystal
Large Mid-Century Modern 12-Arm Brass Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern 12-Arm Brass Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1950s Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamps, 1950s, Germany.
Brass, Metal
Midcentury "Sputnik" Stilnovo Brass and Glass 18 Lights Huge Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare ad very beautiful Stilnovo "Sputnik" chandelier, with 18 bras arms and opaline satin globes glass, Italy, 1950.
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Chrome and Glass Sputnik Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
One fantastic rare and large space age sputnik chandelier or pendant light by J.T.
Metal
XL Chandelier, Sputnik by Richard Essig, Germany, Chrome and Glass, 1970s
By Richard Essig
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare, gigantic Sputnik chandelier with 18 oval glass balls twisted onto a high-quality chrome frame.
Chrome
Huge Oval Gold-Plated Emil Stejnar Blowball Sputnik Chandelier, Austria, 1970s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent oval snowflake blowball sputnik chandelier, a rare piece in this size. Exclusive 24-carat gold-plated model.
Crystal, Brass, Gold
Midcentury Brass Sputnik Ceiling Lamp with 6 Arms Perforated Metal Cone Shades
Located in München, DE
Rare midcentury brass Sputnik ceiling lamp with perforated sheet. 6 arms with metal cones and E14 sockets.
Metal, Brass
Midcentury 5-Arm Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Arredoluce, 1950s, Italy
By Arredoluce
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, original Mid-Century Modern Sputnik pendant lamp or chandelier.
Brass, Aluminum
Mid Century brass Sputnik ceiling lamp with 8 arms by Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in München, DE
Small, rare mid-century brass Sputnik ceiling lamp with 8 arms.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 8 Armed Sputnik Brass Ceiling Lamp with Metal Cones
Located in München, DE
Very rare Mid-Century Modern Sputnik brass ceiling lamp with metal cones.
Metal, Brass
Midcentury 12 Armed Sputnik Brass Ceiling Lamp with Cones Made of Bakalite
Located in München, DE
Very rare Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik brass ceiling lamp with cones made of bakalite.
Metal, Brass
Rare Large "Miracle" Chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in New York, NY
Rare breathtaking crystal sputnik "Miracle" chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne.
Crystal, Nickel
Rare Large "Miracle" Chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne
Located in New York, NY
Rare large breathtaking crystal sputnik "Miracle" chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne.
Crystal, Nickel
Rare Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten Chandelier in Brass with 37 Globes
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten "Sputnik" chandelier in Rare Brass color, Germany 1971.
Brass
Sold|$4,600
Gino Sarfatti Rocket Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A rare brass sputnik by Gino Sarfatti for Lightolier.
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Austrian Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Austrian Sputnik Light in Rare Cylindrical design. Excellent original condition and newly rewired.
Brass
An Austrian Snowflake chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A rare Austrian sputnik chandelier w/ a nickel frame and glass crytal rods.
Atomic Ceiling Light Model 2651/4 by Valinte, Finland, 1970s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
Rare space age/sputnik style ceiling light model 2651/4 by Finnish light manufacturer Valinte, 1970s.
Metal
A Pair of Venitian Snowflake Chandeliers (single avail.)
Located in New York, NY
Polished Nickel Frame.30"x30" This is the ultimate.starburst/sputnik/snowflake chandelier.Rare.Originally installed in the Maxim Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas cica 1972.
Nickel
Sold|$2,250
Rare Sputnik in Opaline Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This small Sputnik features twelve rare 'flat' spheres. Each chandelier consists of a brass fixture with 12 arms, all with an opal sphere.
Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Rare Sputnik Chandelier Model 2003
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1939, rare 'Fuoco d'artificio' chandelier model 2003 executed in the 1950s, Italy.
Brass
Rare Sputnik Flush Mount or Ceiling Lamp Made in Brass and Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in brass and metal. The lamp needs 5 x E127 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Dimmable. Our lamps are checked, c...
Metal, Brass
Spectacular 128-Arm Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare space-age chrome-plated sputnik with an incredible 128 arms plus 12 lights.
Chrome, Steel
Rare Hexagonal Golden Wall Light by Cosack, Germany, 1970s, Maximalist
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare Sputnik lamp by Cosack. Pure luxury from the 1970s.
Metal
Sold|$2,606
Space Age Flush Lamp from Cosack
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Robert and Trix Haussmann, J.T. Kalmar, Gaetano Sciolari, Cosack Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Very high quality and massive processing.
Metal
Sold|$2,369
Brass chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and rare Sputnik lamp from the 1960s. The satin lampshades spread a pleasant light.
Brass
Rare Type of Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Unusual Sputnik chandelier by Preciosa, Kamenicky Senov. Two separate circuits. Very good condition. 6x40W, E14 or E12 bulbs.
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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