Design Midcentury Brass Pendant, Sputnik, 1970s
By Drupol
Located in Praha, CZ
- Maker: Drupol, - 1970s, Czechoslovakia - The rod can be shortened - New high-quality.
Brass
Suspension Lamp Sputnik Design Angelo Brotto for Esperia, 1970s
By Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in taranto, IT
Superb sputnik chandelier designed in 1972 by angelo brotto for esperia, all in metal and steel, 10 rods of light points plus a central one Measure cm. 72 in height x 36 cm in dia...
Metal, Steel
Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari, Flos
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher for every room.
Metal
Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Gaetano Sciolari, Staff Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Motoko Ishii, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher for every room.
Metal
Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Flos, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher for every room.
Metal
Space Age 'Sputnik' Glass Globe Pendant Lamp, 1960s-1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is an impressive Space Age globe pendant lamp from the 1960s-1970s. The globe is made of a blown glass globe and a chromed metal part with 8 chrome plated E14 fittings on the in...
Metal, Chrome
Monumental 52" Italian Venini Murano Glass Sputnik 8 Light Chandelier
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental 52" Italian Venini Murano Glass Sputnik 8 Light Chandelier Italy, 1970s Attbutted to workshop Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini glassworks A monumental 52-inch Italian Ve...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Chrome Sputnik by Reggiani, Italy 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in Catania, CT
Very good vintage condition for this chandelier designed by Reggiani and produced in Italy during the 70s. Some trace of age and use. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on dema...
Chrome
Vintage Italian Chrome Sputnik by Sciolari, circa 1970s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chrome sputnik with curved and minuscule sphere details. Designed by Sciolari, made in Italy, c. 1970's Dimensions: 26"H x 18"D (including rod & canopy)
Chrome
Pair of space age Chrome & milk Glass Sputniks - Czechoslovakia / 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - nice original condition with patina - 5 flamming, bulbs with any wattage - US wiring compatible - one has slightly different tone of globes jr
Chrome
Sputnik orange Pendant Light, Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Sputnik pendant light made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Great Atomium-shaped chandelier with 6 opal glass pieces. This exquisite lighting fixture boasts a ...
Opal, Metal
Sputnik Green Pendant Light, Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Sputnik pendant light made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Great Atomium-shaped chandelier with 3 opal glass pieces. This exquisite lighting fixture boasts a ...
Opal, Metal
Sputnik Green Pendant Light, Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Sputnik pendant light made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Great Atomium-shaped chandelier with 6 opal glasses. High quality and in very good condition. C...
Opal, Metal
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
Mid-century murano ball table or pendant lamp Sputnik Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Unveil the cosmic charm of this rare and unconventional Sputnik Table/Pendant Lamp, a distinctive piece crafted in Italy during the space-inspired era of the 1970s. This lamp stands ...
Metal
Space Age Chrome and Murano Glass Flowers Sputnik Lamp, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. Eight E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Chrome
Large Midcentury Brass and Black Pendant Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp is executed in partly black lacquered metal and glass brass and this lamp need 12 x E14 Edison screw fit bulb. It’s wired, in working condition and run both on 110 / 230 v...
Brass, Metal
Space Age Midcentury Brass Pendant, Sputnik / Atom, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - The rod can be shortened - very good original condition jt.
Brass
Pendant light Sputnik in Murano glass, Italy 1970s style.
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Pendant light Sputnik style with chrome-plated metal frame and blown crystal spokes in two different lengths 1970s style, Italy years 2010s. Doesn't include light bulb. Produ...
Metal
$1,217Sale Price|52% Off
Modernist Chrome Sputnik Hanging Light, Cosack Lights, 1970s, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Sputnik hanging light Producer: Cosack Lights, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1970s This 1970s hanging light was designed and made in Germa...
Metal
$751Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Sputnik Pendant by Kamenicky Senov/Preciosa, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1970s - Opaline glass - Perfect original condition - The rod can be shortened.
Brass
Art glass pendant lamp Sputnik, attributed to Zero Quattro, circa 1970s
By Zero Quattro
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Fontana Arte, a renowned Italian design company celebrated for its innovative lighting fixtures and artistic creations, presents this vintage Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. A tes...
Art Glass
Brass and Yellow Plexi Sputnik Flush Mount Light, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Yellow Plexi Sputnik Flush Mount Light, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use w...
Brass
Sputnik Murano Big Ball Pendant Light, VeArt, Italy, 1970s
By VeArt
Located in Aachen, NRW
Ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass dome with a metal frame, Italy. Wonderful light effect. Good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The fixture requires 1 ...
Murano Glass
Space Age 10-Light Chrome and Bubble Glass Sputnik Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. With ten E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Chrome
Teak 5 Armed Sputnik Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domus, 1970s, Italy
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Teak 5 Armed Sputnik Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domus, 1970s, Italy Made of full teak wood chandelier Lamp is in good condition.
Teak
Sputnik Murano Big Ball Pendant Light, VeArt, Italy, 1970s
By VeArt
Located in Aachen, NRW
Ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass dome with a metal frame, Italy. Wonderful light effect. Good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The fixture requires...
Murano Glass
Large Sputnik Big Ball Pendant by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano crystal glass dome on golden aluminum base. Between the four bulbs are currently six ball reflectors, the so-called. "Planet". H...
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Sputnik Molecular Shape Pendant Light, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Great Atomium-shaped chandelier with 9 opal glasses. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned...
Opal, Metal, Chrome
Extra Large Size 20 Light Murano Sputnik White Flowers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Extra large vintage Murano glass chandelier, rich with white Murano glass flowers. Gold bath mount, currently the frame has obvious signs of time, as soon as it is sold the chandelie...
Murano Glass
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
Petite Sputnik Opal Glass Flush mount by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Doria ceiling light with 4 opal glass pieces on a white frame. High quality and in good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Small signs of age and use on th...
Opal
Large Sputnik Big Ball Flush mount by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano crystal glass dome on golden aluminum base. Between the four bulbs are currently six ball reflectors, the so-called. "Planet". High ...
Murano Glass
Original 1970s large Cosack Sputnik Space Age ceiling lamp in brass color
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s large Cosack Sputnik Space Age ceiling lamp in brass color. Entire lamp consists of metal, the surface is brass-plated. The big balls are made of plastic. Beautiful 19...
Metal, Brass
1 of 2 Sputnik Orange Pendant Light, Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Wonderful Sputnik pendant light made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Great Atomium-shaped chandelier with 12 opal glass pieces. This exquisite lighting fixture b...
Opal, Metal
1 of 2 Sputnik Green Pendant Light, Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Wonderful Sputnik pendant light made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Great Atomium-shaped chandelier with 12 opal glass pieces. This exquisite lighting fixture b...
Opal, Metal
Petite Chrome Space Age Sputnik Atomium Pendant by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning chrome Sputnik pendant light designed by Cosack during the 1970s. Sockets: It needs 18 x E14 small bulbs. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this fi...
Chrome
Italian Murano flower glass and chrome sputnik in Venini style. 1970s
Located in Catania, CT
Very good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this Murano glass element chandelier in the manner of Venini. No chips or cracks. Produced in Italy during the 70s. F...
Chrome
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
3-tall Armed Italian Design Brass Sputnik Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3-tall Armed Italian Design Brass Sputnik Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E27 light bulbs. Wired and s...
Brass
1 of 2 Large Sputnik Murano Big Ball Pendant Light, Temde, 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass dome with a brass frame made by Temde. Wonderful light effect. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready t...
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large Sputnik Big Ball Pendant by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 stunning Doria ceiling lights with large volcanic Murano crystal glass dome The frame is made of brass and aluminum parts, in gold and chrome colors. High quality and in ver...
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Large Sputnik Big Ball Pendant by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic crystal glass dome on golden aluminum base. Between the four bulbs are currently six ball reflectors, the so-called. "Planet". High quality a...
Aluminum
1 of 2 Sputnik Chrome Pendant Light-Design Motoko Ishii by Staff, Germany, 1970s
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century sputnik chrome chandelier designed by Motoko Ishii made for staff Leuchten, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Chrome
1 of 2 Large Sputnik Big Ball Pendant by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano crystal glass dome on golden aluminum base. Between the four bulbs are currently six ball reflectors, the so-called. "Planet". H...
Murano Glass
1970s Modernist Space Age Bubble Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By Gaetano Sciolari, Robert and Trix Haussmann, Max Bill, J.T. Kalmar, Gino Sarfatti
Located in München, DE
Very impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Exceptional design and very high-quality workmanship.
Metal
German Vintage Brass and Glass Pendant Light Chandelier 1960s
By Richard Essig
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful 18-arm geometric clear glass and brass Sputnik chandelier. Germany, 1960s/1970s Measures: Diameter: 26 Inch Height min.
Brass
Large Eight-Armed Mid Century Sputnik Chandelier or Ceiling Light Germany 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in München, BY
Gorgeous, large Mid-Century Modern eight-armed brass Sputnik chandelier or ceiling lamp. Designed and manufactured by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
Brass
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik frosted Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial Sputnik brass color chandelier with eight frosted glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and re...
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. Stunning shape and great light effect. All glass balls are in good condition. It needs ...
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. Stunning shape and a significant light effect. All glass balls are in good condition. ...
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 Stunning shape and great light effect. All glass balls are in good condition. It needs ...
Brass
Sputnik Chandelier with in Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sputnik chandelier, brass, opaline glass, Europe, 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 Stunning shape and great light effect. All glass balls are in good condition. It needs ...
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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