Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century brass and chrome Sputnik chandelier attributed to J.T. Kalmar, 1950s. This impressive vintage ceiling light features a dramatic cascade of curved chrome arms, each ending...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Brass & Crystal Sputnik Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik chandelier, designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll and crafted in Austria circa 1958, is a timeless example of bold innovation and sop...
Crystal, Brass
4. of 4 Mid-Century Modern 3-Armed Brass Sputnik Lamp, 1950s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Midcentury 3-armed brass ceiling lamp. In the manner of Arteluce. Rare and elegant midcentury ceiling lamp, 1950s. Executed in brass and metal. The lamp is executed with 3 x E14 Ed...
Metal, Brass
3. of 4 Mid-Century Modern 3-Armed Brass Sputnik Lamp, 1950s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Midcentury 3-armed brass ceiling lamp. In the manner of Arteluce. Rare and elegant midcentury ceiling lamp, 1950s. Executed in brass and metal. The lamp is executed with 3 x E14 Ed...
Metal, Brass
1. of 4 Mid-Century Modern 3-Armed Brass Sputnik Lamp, 1950s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Midcentury 3-armed brass ceiling lamp. In the manner of Arteluce. Rare and elegant midcentury ceiling lamp, 1950s. Executed in brass and metal. The lamp is executed with 3 x E14 Ed...
Metal, Brass
2. of 4 Mid-Century Modern 3-Armed Brass Sputnik Lamp, 1950s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Midcentury 3-armed brass ceiling lamp. In the manner of Arteluce. Rare and elegant midcentury ceiling lamp, 1950s. Executed in brass and metal. The lamp is executed with 3 x E14 Ed...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Pressed Glass Disc Sputnik Chandelier w/ Nickel Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This gleaming and elegant Mid-Century Modernist Pressed Disk Sputnik Chandelier with Nickel Fittings originates from Austria, Circa 1960.
Nickel
Mid-Century Chandelier "Sputnik" by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll around 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Mid-Century Chandelier "Sputnik" by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll around 1950s Brass polished and stovre enameled e14 bulbs ( european )
Crystal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Sputnik Snowflake Chandelier Pendant Light, Gold Brass Glass, 1970
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large Sputnik chandelier designed by Emil Stejnar and manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970. This beautiful light fixture is made of a 24-carat gold plated / gilt / gild brass fra...
Brass
Kalmar Atomium Sputnik Chandelier Pendant Light 'RS 14', Alu Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic and rare 14-arm chandelier / pendant light by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s - early 1970s). It is made of polished aluminum and ha...
Chrome, Nickel
Large Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandelier Rupert Nikoll, Brass Copper, Vienna, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful and rare chandelier or pendant light by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria. An original mid-century vintage piece manufactured around 1950. It is made of brass...
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Copper
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 available, priced per piece. Both are in good condition, one shows a bit more wear to the...
Brass, Nickel
Huge J.L. Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Crystal Brass Met Chandelier Vienna
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic large mid-century Met Auditorium exploding star / starburst Sputnik chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in 1966 and executed by J. & L.
Crystal, Brass
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Atomium Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive polished aluminum with 12 bubble glasses (mouth-blown) Stunning Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Kalmar Leuchten during the 1970s. Sockets: It needs 12x E14 small bulbs...
Chrome
Sputnik Globe Lamp Glass and Brass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Sputnik globe lamp glass and brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, 1960 Dimensions: 25.19" x 20"-total drop 39.37" Beautiful and large J.T. Kalmar Sputnik chandelier composed of eightee...
Brass
Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful chandelier made by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria in the 1960s. The lighting has an amazing midcentury design. It is made of brass and small glasses. The fixture...
Brass
Large Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Sputnik Atomic 43-Arms Glass Aluminum 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
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
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 in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s). Only a smal...
Aluminum, Gold, Brass
1 of 2 Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two large Sputnik chandeliers designed by Emil Stejnar and manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970. This beautiful light fixture is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame w...
Brass
1 of 4 Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Lights Chandeliers 'RS 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of five rare and large 27-arm atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 19...
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
1 of 4 Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Lights Chandeliers 'Rs 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four large 27-arm atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The...
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier 'RS 27', Brass Glass, 1970, One of Five
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and large 27-arm atomic chandelier or pendant light model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). It is m...
Aluminum, Brass
Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier 'Rs 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970, 1 of 4
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four large 27-arm atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The...
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Eight-Armed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Bud by J. &L. Lobmeyr, Vienna
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and artful Mid-Century Modern eight-armed chandelier or pendant lamp. Bulb holders shaped like buds. Designed and manufactured by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Vienna, Austria in 1...
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights 'RS 12', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of Two rare and fantastic 12-arm atomic chandeliers / pendant lights model "RS 12 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning ...
Aluminum, Chrome
10-Armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by J. &L. Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in München, BY
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern 10-armed and 13-flamed sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp. Bulb holders shaped like buds.
Crystal, Brass
Eight-Armed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Bud by J.&L. Lobmeyr Vienna 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in München, BY
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern eight-armed chandelier or pendant lamp. Bulb holders shaped like buds. Designed and manufactured by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Vienna, Austria in 1950s. Execute...
Crystal, Brass
Kalmar Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Light 'RS 12', Aluminum Glass, 1970, 1 of 2
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two fantastic 12-arm atomic chandeliers / pendant lights model "RS 12 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). They are made of...
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
$32,500 / item
Monumental Nickel Plated Crystal Sputnik
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Nickel Plated Crystal Sputnik Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and finishes. Inquire about estimated production lead times. Condi...
Crystal, Nickel
$2,927 / set
Pair of Emil Stejnar Sputnik Lamps, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular set of two beautiful mid-century Sputnik lamps. Design by famed Austrian architect Emil Stejnar.
Metal, Chrome
Emil Stejnar, Chrome and Glass Sputnik from 70s
By Kalmar Lighting, Emil Stejnar
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition for this chrome and lacquer sputnik designed by Emil Stejnar and produced from Kalmar during the 70s.
Chrome
$702Sale Price / item|73% Off
Three Floral Brass and Glass Sputnik Pendants by Emil Stejnar, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Three Floral Brass and Glass Sputnik Chandelier Pendant by Emil Stejnar, 1950s polished and stove enamelled There are 10 sockets for E27 bulbs. lower light bulbs separately switchabl...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Brass Gold Murano Glass Sputnik Light Fixtures by Paolo Venini for VeArt
By Paolo Venini, VeArt
Located in Rijssen, NL
Elegant pair of Murano light fixtures by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy, 1960s. Brass stem and hardware and white steel fixture. Several star shaped gold or amber and clear resembles ...
Brass
Snowball Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Brass and Glass , Austria, 1950
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Bronx, NY
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll brass and glass Sputnik chandelier, Vienna Austria, 1950. Sputnik chandelier consisting of a brass frame with numerous glass elements in the shape of s...
Brass
Brass Austrian Snowflake Sputnik Flush Mount Light
Located in New York, NY
A radiant fusion of mid-century futurism and celestial elegance, this Austrian snowflake sputnik chandelier dazzles with intricate detail and sculptural drama.
Crystal, Brass
Gigantic Sputnik Chandelier or Ceiling Light SUN by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, BY
Gorgeous, gigantic Mid-Century Modern ten-armed Sputnik chandelier or ceiling lamp 'Sun' Mod. 5160.
Brass, Copper
$3,687 / item
Large Flush Mount Sputnik Chandelier Emil Stejnar
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with glass elements, fitted with 15 E14 sockets. Designed by Austrian designer Emil Stejnar in the 1950s for Rupert Nikoll, restored and newly rewired.
Brass
Huge Mid-Century Modern Brass Sputnik Spider Flush Mount Light Chandelier, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive and extra large 16-arm Mid-Century Modern brass spider flush mount fixture or chandelier by Kalmar, manufactured circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The lamp has 1...
Brass
Flower Sputnik Chandelier by Emile Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s Sputnik chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria.
Brass
Brass and Glass Sputnik Chandeliers by Emil Stejnar
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and beautiful thirty-three-light "Snowball" chandeliers designed 1955 by Emil Stejnar for the Vienna Cafe "Ohne Pause Espresso" at Graben. "Der Graben" is one of the most famous...
Brass
One of Two Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandeliers, Brass Crystal Glass, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two outstanding 1950s Viennese Sputnik / blowball / snowball chandeliers / pendant lights by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria.
Brass, Metal
Rare Large Brass and Glass Sputnik Chandeliers by Emil Stejnar
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and beautiful thirty-three-light "Snowball" chandeliers designed 1955 by Emil Stejnar for the Vienna Cafe "Ohne Pause Espresso" at Graben. "Der Graben" is one of the most famous...
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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