1970s Belgium Snowflake Fixture
Sold|$4,800
1970s Belgium Snowflake Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1970's Belgium Snowflake Fixture in Polished Nickel Frame
Sold|$4,800
1970s Belgium Snowflake Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1970's Belgium Snowflake Fixture in Polished Nickel Frame
Paavo Tynell, Large Chandelier with Six Snowflakes, Brass, Reed, Taito OY, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A large chandelier / ceiling lamp in brass by Finnish designer Paavo Tynell. Decorated with six
Brass
Sold|$11,500
BRASS OVAL AUSTRIAN SNOWFLAKE SPUTNIK
Located in New York, NY
BRASS OVAL AUSTRIAN SNOWFLAKE SPUTNIK
Brass
Sold|$3,400
Pair of Belgian Crystal Snowflakes
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Belgian glass and brass starburst chandelier by Val Saint Lambert. Price is given for
Sold|$5,800
1960's Brass Austrian Snowflake Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1960's Austrian Snowflake Fixture
Crystal, Brass
the Snowflake Fixture by Paavo Tynell
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A brass snowflake ceiling fixture with eight translucent white glass shades. designed by Paavo
Austrian Crystal Snowflake Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A large flush mounted chandelier or wall sconce. The fixture is brass with enameled white spokes
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$1,127
Emil Stejnar Snowflake Blossom Ceiling Lamp.
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Manufactured in the 1950s by Ruppert Nikoll, Vienna. The lamp is made of a large white lacquered bowl with 24 glass blossoms and 30 balls. It has got 4 brass bulb holders and a poli...
Sold|$12,500
1970's Nickel Plated Austrian Snowflake Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1970's Nickel Plated Austrian Snowflake Fixture
Chasing Light: The Archival Photographs and Drawings of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
detailed focus on the snowflake chandelier. The book has been written and edited by Finnish antique dealer
Paper
Glamorous Snowball Chandelier by Emil Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous snowflake sputnik chandelier, designed by Emil Stejnar, Austria, circa 1960s. It looks
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Sputnik Crytal Prism Chandelier by Venini for Camer
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular sputnik stylized snowflake/dandelion chandelier composed of crystal spears on a chrome
Crystal, Chrome
Emil Stejnar Gold-Plated Midcentury Dandelion Sputnik Blowball Chandelier, 1970s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful golden snowflake blowball sputnik chandelier. Exclusive 24 carat gold-plated model, made
Crystal, Metal, Wire, Gold
Gold-Plated Brass Blow Ball Sputnik Chandelier, Emil Stejnar Attributed, 1970
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass and crystal snowflake blow ball sputnik chandelier. An exclusive 24-Carat gold
Crystal, Gold, Brass
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
Crystal, Brass, Gold
Viennese Gold-Plated Blowball Chandelier by Emil Stejnar Rupert Nikoll Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent Viennese snowflake blowball sputnik chandelier. Exclusive 24 carat gold-plated model
Paavo Tynell Brass Chandelier for Oy Taito AB, Finland, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
snowflakes and seashells. Shipping: This chandelier will be packaged and shipped with the greatest care
Brass
Gold-Plated Blowball Sputnik Chandelier in the Manner of Emil Stejnar Rupert Nik
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent Viennese snowflake blowball Sputnik chandelier. Exclusive 24 carat gold-plated model
Brass
Pair Of 2 Emil Stejnar Blowball Sputnik Gold-Plated Chandeliers by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of 2 beautiful snowflake blowball sputnik chandeliers. Can be sold separately, price is per
Crystal
Pair of Venetian Snowflake Wall Sconces / Flush Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A great wall light of flush mounted chandelier composed of a polished nickel fixture with murano
Nickel
Sold|$4,500
Fabulous Giant Emil Stejnar Sputink
Located in New York, NY
Giant Emil Stejnar Austrian gold plated snowflake crystal chandelier
Crystal
Emil Stejnar Snowflake Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Den Haag, NL
Emil Stejnar snowflake chandelier, Austria, 1950s.
Emil Stejnar Flush Mount Snowflake Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Emil Stejnar flush mount "Snowflake" chandelier
Brass
Snowflake Chandelier in the Manner of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Wonderful and rare snowflake chandelier in the manner of Paavo Tynell. This great brass light has
Brass
Sold|$4,600
Venetian Glass Snowflake Chandelier , 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious, , 1970s snowflake Sputnik light composed of a polished chrome sphere body and thick
Chrome
Modernist Brass Snowflake Chandelier with 24-Karat Gold Hand Blown Murano Globes
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic modernist brass snowflake chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the
Gold, Brass
Pair of Venetian Glass Snowflake Chandeliers, 1970
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious, rare, 1970s snowflake Sputnik light composed of a polished chrome sphere body and
Chrome
Custom Polished Brass and Murano Glass Molecular "Snowflake" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic polished brass and handblown Murano glass molecular "Snowflake" was
Brass
Custom Polished Brass and Murano Glass Molecular "Snowflake" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic polished brass and handblown Murano glass molecular "Snowflake" was
Brass
Custom Polished Brass and Murano Glass Molecular "Snowflake" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic polished brass and handblown Murano glass molecular "Snowflake" was
Brass
Snowflake Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Vienna
By Emil Stejnar
Located in London, GB
A 12 light chandelier or pendant, in brass with glass balls and white accents. This stylised
Brass
1950s Austria Rupert Nikoll Snowflake Chandelier Crystal & Brass by Emil Stejnar
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant semi flush mount sputnik snowball chandelier with crystal flowers on a brass frame designed
Crystal, Brass
"Lightning Form" Snowflake Chandelier in Milk White Glass and Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning "lightning form" modernist chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off
Brass
Austrian Stejnar 1960s Crystal Snowflake Pendant Chandelier
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 1960s Austrian crystal "Snowflake" chandelier in aged brass with numerous small sparkly
Crystal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Snowflake Brass and Crystal Chandelier / Pendent Light Fixture
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Snowflake" chandelier in brass and crystal. Starburst, Sputnik style. Brass elements show patina
Brass
Oval Snowflake Sputnik by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Wien, AT
order. Thirty-four-light "Snowflake" chandeliers designed 1955 by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll. Seen
Brass
Pair of Poul Henningsen for Lois Poulsen Snowflake Pendant Fixtures
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Snowflake chandelier fixture designed by Poul Henningsen for Lois Poulsen, having white enameled
Metal
Emil Stejnar Chandelier, Brass Cut-Glass, Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful 'Snowflake' chandelier / pendant light by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria
Brass, Metal
Two Emil Stejnar Chandeliers, Brass Cut-Glass, Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large and beautiful "Snowflake" chandeliers / pendant lights by Emil Stejnar for Rupert
Metal, Brass
Austrian Stejnar 1960s Crystal Snowflake Pendant Chandelier
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 1960s Austrian crystal "Snowflake" chandelier in aged brass with numerous
Crystal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Snowflake Sputnik, Thirty-Three-Light Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Enchanting thirty three lights Austrian chandelier.
Chrome
Austria Emil Stejnar Brass & Crystal Sputnik Chandelier Snowflake Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Miami, FL
Nikoll in Vienna. The Orbit measures: Ø 16 inches. The Mid-Century Modern glamorous pendant snowflake
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Snowflake Small Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare small Emil Stejnar brass and lucite starburst ceiling fixture, chandelier. Perfect to light up
Brass
Paavo Tynell Snowflake Brass Chandelier, Taito Oy Model No. 9041, circa 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in New York, NY
Rare Paavo Tynell snowflake brass chandelier model no. 9041 made by Taito Oy, circa 1950s. The
Brass
Emil Stejnar Snowflake Pendant , Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful, little Emil Stejnar snowball Pendant Mid-Century Modern Austria 1950s. The lamp is in a very good condition it is complete wired and works. Wear consistent with age and use.
Brass
Large Emil Stejnar Snowfllake Sputnik Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spectacular extra large 33 lights snowflake or Dandelion Sputnik chandelier designed by Emil
Chrome
Emil Stejnar Style Chromed Midcentury Dandelion Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful nickel / chrome-plated snowflake blowball sputnik chandelier, made in Austria in the
Crystal, Metal, Chrome, Wire
Huge Gold-Plated Blowball Chandelier by Emil Stejnar Rupert Nikoll, Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent snowflake blowball oval Sputnik chandelier, a very rare piece in this size. Exclusive
X-Large Emil Stejnar Midcentury Sputnik Brass Chandelier Rupert Nikoll, Austria
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this exquisite Mid-Century Blowball Snowflake Sputnik chandelier from
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Sputnik Pendant Light or Chandelier, Gilt Brass Crystal Glass, 1960
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful gold-plated Viennese snowflake / blowball / Sputnik chandelier or pendant light
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Rare Snowflake Ceiling Fixture by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in New York, NY
Brass structure with 32 hand made brass wire snowflakes. Produced by Taito Oy, Finland. This
Brass
snowflake chandelier by bakalowits
Located in New York, NY
austrian snowflake chandelier with glass rods sitting on a chrome fixture by bakalowits & soehne
Chrome
Sold|$2,550
Emil Stejnar Snowflake Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Stamford, CT
An elegant and detailed snowflake chandelier, the white enameled body dropping from a brass rod
Metal
Sold|$2,550
Emil Stejnar Snowflake Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Stamford, CT
An elegant and detailed snowflake chandelier, the white enameled body dropping from a brass rod
Metal
Paavo Tynell (Finish 1890-1973) Large "Snowflake" Chandelier
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Beautiful brass"Snowflake" chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and made by Taito Oy. The light
An Austrian Crystal "Snowflake" Chandelier by Emil Stejnar ca.1960
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An extraordinary and standout, very large example of the classic Austrian "snowflake" chandelier by
Crystal
Sold|$3,500
Crystal "Snowflake" Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite gold plated crystal chandelier adorned with snowflake-like crystals.
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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