Spectacular Murano clear Glass Sputnik Chandelier - 51 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian Sputnik chandelier in brass plated metal frame, 51 rare transparent solid glass spheres. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. 10 light points. Weight of chandelier about ...
Art Glass
$2,980Sale Price / item|29% Off
Sputnik Chandeliers By Kalmar "RS 12"
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful brass construction with 12 hand blow glass shades. Made by. J.T. Kalmar in the 1970s. up to 3 pieces available
Brass
Sputnik Chandelier by Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s
By Richard Essig
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning 6-arm Sputnik chandelier with 6 glass shades by Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s It needs6 candelabra size bulbs up to 40 watts each.Light bulbs are not included. It is poss...
Chrome
$2,197Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Mid-Century Sputnik Italian crystal chandeliers
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandeliers made by 51 transparent crystals in a burnished brass metal frame. Elegant lighting object. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 3...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Deco Sputnik Locket 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage Art Deco 18K (18 karat) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a sputnik locket, the secure clasp opening to reveal a secret compartment.
Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectacular Murano multicolored Glass Sputnik Chandelier - 51 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian Sputnik chandelier in brass plated metal frame, 51 rare multicolored solid glass spheres. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. 10 light points. Weight of chandelier about...
Art Glass
Multicolored Italian Glass Sputnik Chandelier in Space-Age Style
Located in Guazzora, IT
Italian Multicolored Glass Sputnik Chandelier, Contemporary A spectacular contemporary Italian Sputnik chandelier featuring an explosion of elongated multicolored glass prisms radia...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Stained Glass
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light by Doria with glass pieces, Germany, 1970s Good condition, with Small signs of age and use. Sockets: 11 x E14 small bulbs. Max 40 W each. Light bul...
Chrome
Pair of Murano brass sputnik wall sconces / ceiling lights
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A pair of lighting fixtures, which can be either a wall lamp or a ceiling light, given their configuration; they feature a Sputnik/Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by a futur...
Art Glass
Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik chandelier with 9 glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The fixture requires 9 x E14 small b...
Metal, Chrome
Exceptional Murano Transparent Glass Sputnik Chandelier - 51 clear glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian Sputnik chandelier in brass plated metal frame, 51 rare transparent glass tips. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. 10 light points. Period: late xx century Dimensions: ...
Art Glass
Pair of Murano brass sputnik wall sconces / ceiling lights
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A pair of lighting fixtures, which can be either a wall lamp or a ceiling light, given their configuration; they feature a Sputnik/Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by a futur...
Art Glass
$8,900Sale Price|53% Off
Sputnik Chandeliers by Kalmar "RS 43 Kugel"
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful chandelier made of anodized aluminum with 43 arms and handblown glass shades, each fitted with E14 sockets. Made by. J.T. Kalmar in the 1970s.
Aluminum
Venetian 'Sputnik' chandelier decorated with Murano glass drops, around 1990
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian 'Sputnik' chandelier decorated with Murano glass drops, around 1990
Glass
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic spot of ice white color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and decorate ...
Brass
Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier in Sage Green and Brass
Located in Meda, MB
This Sputnik chandelier is crafted in Murano using authentic Murano glass, featuring sage green glass globes combined with a refined brass structure. Inspired by mid-century aestheti...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Vistosi Style Aqua Green Italian Chandeliers and Pendant, 2000
By Vistosi
Located in Roma, Lazio
A perfect lunar sphere, elegant in its shape and in the choice of the color of the glass, light green water. A light and perfect nuance in your room. Created in the shape of a Sputn...
Brass
Pair of Murano brass sputnik wall sconces / ceiling lights
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A stunning pair of designer lamps (ceiling or wall-mounted) featuring a modern, sculptural, and opulent aesthetic, reminiscent of a floral shape or a stylized starfish. The glass ele...
Art Glass
Stunning Floral Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandeliers, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning floral glass and brass Sputnik chandeliers, Germany, 1960s. Manufacturer: VEB Lighting Style: Mid-Century Modern Dimensions: Height 29.5" (75 cm), Width 15.7" (40 cm). The ...
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with Triedro Prisms, 2020s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass Sputnik starburst chandelier showcases dramatic modern Venetian architectural lighting design. Handcrafted in Italy during the twenty-twenties, this suspended lu...
Chrome
Sputnik Semi Spherical All in Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 1990
Located in Roma, Lazio
Truly incredible design for this chandelier from the 70s, due to the very particular shape of these long brass rods which can be positioned as desired. Very elegant, it will furnish ...
Brass
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic sputnik of green color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these green glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and deco...
Brass
$1,006Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Midcentury Brass Pendant, Sputnik / Atom, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - The rod can be shortened - very good original condition jt.
Brass
Murano Sputnik Pastel Pink Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Exciting pastel pink color for this Murano chandelier, several shades together for this beautiful color. Note the asymmetrical design. Something really incredible this Murano chande...
Brass
Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier, Kinkeldey Style, Glass Chrome, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A German enameled and chromed glass sputnik pendant light / chandelier in the style of Kinkeldey, manufactured in Mid-Century. The lamp takes six small screw base Edison bulbs (type ...
Chrome, Enamel
$1,242Sale Price|40% Off
Italian Sputnik Chandelier in Rosewood Chrome with Glass Shades
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Italian Mid-century Sputnik chandelier with chrome arms and rosewood accents, circa 1960. Each arm holds a frosted glass shade textured with clear cut-outs.
Steel, Chrome
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Sputnik, Gold-Flecked - Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Monumental Italian Murano glass architectural Sputnik starburst chandelier crafted during the nineteen nineties showcases Space Age revival glamour and kinetic dynamism by master gla...
Gold, Chrome, Gold Leaf
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Sputnik, 24-Karat Gold - Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Monumental Italian Murano glass architectural Sputnik starburst chandelier crafted during the nineteen nineties showcases Space Age revival glamour and kinetic dynamism by master gla...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Stunning 12-Arm Sputnik Chandelier by Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s
By Richard Essig
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning 12-arm Sputnik chandelier with 18 glass shades by Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s Dimensions Height 29.5 in.- (75 cm) Diameter 25.2 in. (64 cm) It needs 12 candelabra size bul...
Chrome
Murano Sputnik Vistosi Style Green Water Italian Chandeliers and Pendant, 2000
By Vistosi
Located in Roma, Lazio
A perfect lunar sphere, elegant in its shape and in the choice of the color of the glass, light green water. A light and perfect nuance in your room. Created in the shape of a Sputn...
Brass
Mid-century Sputnik chandelier by Zero Quattro, Italy 1970s
By Zero Quattro
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage art glass chandelier Sputnik by Zero Quattro made in Italy in the 1970s.
Metal
Murano Sputnik Pastel Pink Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Exciting pastel pink color for this Murano chandelier, several shades together for this beautiful color. Note the asymmetrical design. Something really incredible this Murano chande...
Brass
Stunning Floral Glass and Brass Sputnik Flush Mount, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning floral glass and brass Sputnik Flush mount, Germany, 1960s. Good condition. Wonderful light effect. It requires 6 x E14 standard bulbs with 40W max each. Light bulbs are ...
Brass
48 Arm Sputnik Chandelier by Remains Lighting, Bronzed Finish, American Modern
By Remains Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental 48-arm Sputnik chandelier designed and manufactured in New York City by Remains Lighting, retaining the original label and dated 05/24/2016. This dramatic statement fixtur...
Brass
Starburst Chandelier Modernist Floral Sputnik by Val Saint Lambert, Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belgium manufacture Val Saint Lambert sputnik crystal discs chandelier in silver finish. This stunning piece has a high-quality chrome base with many crystals cut circles of glass fl...
Chrome
$1,236Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant Vintage Sputnik Italian crystal chandelier – 51 Daisy PINK glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 pink glasses in a burnished brass metal frame. Elegant lighting object. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 39 inches ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Murano brass sputnik wall sconces / ceiling lights - pink glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A pair of lighting fixtures, which can be either a wall lamp or a ceiling light, given their configuration; they feature a Sputnik/Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by a futur...
Art Glass
Italian Murano Glass Gold Sputnik Chandelier, Chrome 1990s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Monumental Italian Murano glass architectural Sputnik globe chandelier crafted during the nineteen nineties showcases Space Age revival geometry and radiant Hollywood Regency warmth ...
Gold, Chrome, Gold Leaf
Pair of Murano brass sputnik wall sconces / ceiling lights -multicolored glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A pair of lighting fixtures, which can be either a wall lamp or a ceiling light, given their configuration; they feature a Sputnik/Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by a futur...
Art Glass
Pair of Murano brass sputnik wall sconces / ceiling lights - amethyst glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A pair of lighting fixtures, which can be either a wall lamp or a ceiling light, given their configuration; they feature a Sputnik/Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by a fut...
Art Glass
Space Age Sputnik Atomium Glass Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
By Gebrüder Cosack, Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii, RAAK, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant high quality chandelier with 16 cubist glass bodies on a chromed frame. The chandelier is made of chrome-plated metal and very nicely shaped glass. The clear glass has small ...
Metal, Chrome, Nickel
Pair of Murano brass sputnik wall sconces / ceiling lights -multicolored glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A pair of lighting fixtures, which can be either a wall lamp or a ceiling light, given their configuration; they feature a Sputnik/Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by a futur...
Art Glass
Extremely Large Brass Sputnik Chandelier Designed in the Czech Republic 1960s
By Rene Roubicek
Located in Almelo, NL
Extremely Large Brass Sputnik Chandelier Designed in the Czech Republic 1960s. This is an extremely large brass sputnik chandelier from the Czech Republic, designed by René Roubícek ...
Brass
1970 Italy Gaetano Sciolari Sputnik Cascade Chandelier Crystal Balls & Chrome
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, PA
Exquisite 1970s chandelier crafted by Gaetano Sciolari. The chromed structure gracefully cradles 35 chains adorned with suspended crystal balls. Illuminated by a single E27 socket, t...
Crystal, Metal
$1,830Sale Price|20% Off
Big Very Unique Space Age Style Murano Sputnik / Atom, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Praha, CZ
- Italy, circa 1970s - Perfect original condition - Glasses without damage.
Chrome
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Green Triedri Murano Chandelier Sputnik, 1982
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed in 1982 by Kalmar, this chandelier has 41 green glass elements called “Triedri”. Perfect for a modern space, the chandelier reach the diameter of 90 cm and is lighted by 9...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Crystal Triedri Murano Chandelier Sputnik, 1982
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed in 1982 by Kalmar, this chandelier has 41 crystal glass elements called “Torciglioni”. Perfect for a modern space, the chandelier reach the diameter of 90 cm and is lighte...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Camer Glass Mid-Century Modern Crystal Murano Chandelier Sputnik, 1982
By Camer Glass
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed in 1982 by Camer glass, this chandelier has 43 clear glass elements called “Triedri”. Perfect for a modern space, the chandelier reach the diameter of 90 cm and is lighted ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Toso Stefano Mid-Century Modern Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier Sputnik, 1985
By Stefano Toso
Located in Murano, Venezia
Fantastic Sputnik chandelier in blown Murano glass with 65 elements, crystal color. The chandelier can be reconditioned according to the country of destination. Six E27 / E26 bulbs. ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Camer Glass Mid-Century Modern Amber Murano Chandelier Italian Sputnik, 1982
By Camer Glass
Located in Murano, Venezia
Made up of 41 elements called Trihedrons, this chandelier belongs to that category called sputnik. The amber color of the glass elements perfectly matches the golden color of the fr...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Dona Furnace Mid-Century Modern Crystal Grey Murano Glass Chandelier Sputnik
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Perfect for a modern location, this Sputnik is composed by 121 crystal tips elements in Murano glass. Designed by Alberto Dona’, it reach the diameter of 115 cm, so it is very well...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
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
Large Brass and Glass Sputnik in the Style of Emil Stejnar, 1960
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Each Sputnik has no damages on the glasses. Heavy quality and in perfect condition.
Brass
Space Age Sputnik Chrome Cascade Blown Murano Glass Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury 1960s Italian Space Age chrome Cascade six-light pendant ceiling lamp/ white hand blown art glass globes. Measures: Diameter 20 in/ 50 cm Height 47.3 in/ 120 cm We...
Metal, Chrome
Sputnik Chrome and Glass Flowers Chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt 1960s
By VeArt, Paolo Venini
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 1960s Sputnik by Paolo Venini for VeArt Italian Murano glass flowers shaped chandelier, with chrome frame, and covered in molded ice structure glass flowers. A beautiful clear nat...
Chrome
1 of 2 Monumental Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extremly rare sputnik or atomic light fixtures "RS 16 HL" by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s). Only a smal...
Aluminum, Gold, 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
Camer Glass Mid-Century Modern Gray Triedri Murano Chandelier Sputnik, 1982
By Camer Glass
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed in 1982 by Camer Glass, this chandelier has 43 gray glass elements called “Triedri”. Perfect for a modern space, the chandelier reach the diameter of 80 cm and is lighted b...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Modernist Sputnik Murano Mazzega Amber Artglass Chrome & Wood Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage 1960s Italian modernist Murano Mazzega era art glass chrome chandelier Measures: Diameter 20 in / 50 cm Height 29.5 in (15.7 in, chain)/ 75 cm (40 cm/chain) Glass globe diame...
Chrome
Large Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Sputnik Atomic 43-Arms Glass Aluminum 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 43-arm atomic chandelier/pendant light model "RS 43 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s.) ...
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
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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