1970s Mid-Century Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Mid Century Modern Chrome Sputnik pendant lamp with 18 lights Sockets: It needs E26 base bulbs.
Chrome
German Space Age Atomic Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive Space Age candlesticks. An imposing luminous object and a functional light source at the same time. The arms of the chandelier going radially from a central ball into the...
Metal
$979Sale Price|60% Off
Sputnik chandelier 1970s by Massive Belgium
By Massive Lighting
Located in Herentals, BE
This chromed chandelier, manufactured by Massive in Belgium in the 70s has 7 spheres of transparent, air bubbles glass. The height of the chandelier is 87 cm and he has a circumferen...
Chrome
Italian Stilnovo Sputnik Chandelier, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo, Stilnovo
Located in Bronx, NY
Brass frame with 12 arms each with a glass shade in Murano glass, 1950s Italy. Glass frame holding 12 candelabra sockets,Glass canopy and bottom 12 brass arms holding a tiny glass ...
Brass
$7,200 / item
Stilnovo Style White Enameled Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Ten-arm chandelier in polished brass and satin white shades. Frosted glass fittings at the bottom of each standard base. It can be ordered in multiples and customized with different ...
Brass
$8,500 / item
Large Asymmetrical Stilnovo Style Sputnik Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Ten-arm chandelier in antique brass and semi gloss black shades. Frosted glass fittings at the bottom of each standard base. It can be ordered in multiples and customized with differ...
Brass
$7,900 / item
Stilnovo Style White Enameled Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Ten-arm chandelier in satin nickel and satin white perforated shades. Frosted glass fittings at the bottom of each standard base. It can be ordered in multiples and customized with...
Brass
$2,298 / item
Stunning Sputnik Chandelier with Crystal Flowers
By Preciosa
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with brass arms and glass daisy flowers on the ends. Fitted with six E14 sockets up to 40W each (nowadays LED). This chandelier was made by Preciosa in Jablonec in the C...
Brass
1950's Italian Dragonfly Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Original 1950's Italian chandelier consisting of original green enameled aluminum spun double-top cluster body supporting six brass spider-like arms each of which holds a leaf shaped...
Brass, Aluminum
Midcentury Atomic Sputnik Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting - Rare type - Space Age style - Very good original condition.
Chrome
Midcentury Space Age Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Brass, opaline glass - Polished - Good, original condition jr.
Brass
$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
Large Austrian Chrom-Plated Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction chrom-plated with 16 lights. Vienna from the 1970's
Steel, Chrome
Italian Stilnovo Style Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Striking Italian mid century modern chandelier executed in the manner of iconic Stilnovo lighting designs from the 1970s.
Metal, Brass
$10,660 / item
Sputnik Chandelier with Grey Murano Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Large Sputnik style chandelier made of unlacquered brass, thirty arms of light with grey tinted globes diffusers.
Brass
Custom Nickel Plated Tear Drop Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom Nickel Plated Tear Drop Sputnik Currently available for custom order. Inquire with Venfield about customization options and estimated production lead times.
Crystal, Nickel
Vintage Space Age Atomic Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The polished surface and oversized glass bulbs enhance its futuristic silhouette, giving the chandelier a durable, commanding quality that feels both industrial and visionary.
Chrome
$9,808 / item
Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Lilac Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Sputnik style chandelier made of a brass structure and twenty six arms of light.
Brass
$17,800 / item
Murano Multicolored Glass on Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
This chandelier is a special order from our partners in Italy.
Brass
Large Handmade Venetian Glass Butterfly "Sputnik" Chandelier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Very large Venetian handmade chandelier, inspired by 1950s “Sputnik” models, made with glass green and gold butterflies exploding from the centre.
Brass
Sputnik Chandelier Kinkeldey Style, Glass Chrome, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A German enameled and chromed glass sputnik pendant light / chandelier in the style of Kinkeldey, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 The lamp takes six medium screw base Edison ...
Chrome, Enamel
$16,000 / item
1940 Austrian Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s Sputnik Austrian light fixtures with 20 lights
Brass
$16,000 / item
Multicolored Murano Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Striking Murano glass and brass Sputnik style chandelier with an array of 30 globes in gold, green and purple Murano glass on solid brass rods.
Brass
1970s Chrome and Glass Sputnik Chandelier Light
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Bensalem, PA
Rare Sputnik lamp with glass pineapple dome shaped shades.
Chrome
Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking Sputnik ceiling lamp from 1950s Germany is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. Crafted from brass, the fixture features a dynamic, starburst composition wi...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning 1950s Sputnik ceiling lamp is a perfect example of mid-century modern design, combining bold innovation with timeless elegance. Crafted from high-quality brass, it feat...
Metal, Brass
$7,200 / item
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern large Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Seguso, Italy 1970. A pair available - sold and priced individually. The chandelier is made of clear Murano glass: top...
Brass
Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning 1950s Sputnik ceiling lamp is a perfect example of mid-century modern design, combining bold innovation with timeless elegance. Crafted from high-quality brass, it feat...
Metal, Brass
$7,600 / item
Ovale Pebble Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian oval shaped chandelier with cream Murano pebble glass shades mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 24 lights / E12 or E14 type / ma...
Brass
$6,500 / item
Ovale Pebble Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian oval shaped chandelier with gray Murano pebble glass shades mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 18 lights / E12 or E14 type / max...
Brass
$7,600 / item
Ovale Pebble Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian oval shaped chandelier with frosted smoky Murano pebble glass shades mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 24 lights / E12 or E14 t...
Brass
$6,500 / item
Ovale Pebble Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian oval shaped chandelier with gray Murano pebble glass shades mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 18 lights / E12 or E14 type / max...
Brass
$15,000 / set
Pair of Vintage Italian Bronze Sputnik Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage chandeliers in bronze finish, made in Italy in the 1980's. The light fixtures have a unique "sea urchin" design. They are rewired to fit US lighting standards. Dimens...
Bronze
$1,631Sale Price|20% Off
Sputnik Chandelier Stilnovo Style from the Fifties
By Stilnovo
Located in bari, IT
Six-light chandelier with aluminum diffusers and brass frame, the style and shape are reminiscent of stilnovo models, a unique piece from the 1950s, the production is undoubtedly Ita...
Aluminum, Brass
$7,600 / item
Ovale Pebble Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian oval shaped chandelier with frosted smoky Murano pebble glass shades mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 24 lights / E12 or E14 t...
Brass
Fontana Arte Brass Sputnik Chandelier Light Fixture
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte attributed light fixture chandelier. Curved art glass shades.
Brass
$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
$7,600 / item
Ovale Pebble Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian oval shaped chandelier with cream Murano pebble glass shades mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 24 lights / E12 or E14 type / ma...
Brass
Dandelion, Sputnik Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, 1970
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition without - Czechoslovakia, 1960 - 10x40W, E14 sockets including E12 adapter - US wiring compatible. - height can be shortened - jr
Brass
Dandelion, Sputnik Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, 1970
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition without - Czechoslovakia, 1960 - 10x40W, E14 sockets including E12 adapter - US wiring compatible. - jr
Brass
Large Midcentury Galaxy Sputnik Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - very representative - rare type
Chrome
Large Midcentury Galaxy Sputnik Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - 9-flames - marked - very representative
Chrome
Italian Murano Amber Sputnik Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian Murano amber glass ceiling light by Mazzega from the 1960s, fitted with E14/E12 sockets.
Glass
Design Space Age Chrome Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1970s - Very good original condition. jr
Chrome
Modernist Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Murano glass Sputnik style chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modernist Murano Glass Rod Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crystal rods of varying lengths with nine lights, chromium-plated metal ceiling cap and spherical chandelier parts. This lamp has six sputnik glass rods that can not be removed du...
Crystal, Chrome
Monumental Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This breathtakingly large brass chandelier from 1950s Germany is a true statement piece.
Metal, Brass
Murano Mid-Century Modern Style “Lenti” Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning chandelier named for the "Lenti" (lenses) shape of the Murano glass components.
Murano Glass
Large Stunning Sputnik Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik brass chandelier with eight opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.
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 Sputnik Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik brass chandelier with eight opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.
Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass 6-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Italian Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1950s is a captivating example of mid-century modern design in the style of Stilnovo. Featuring six arms with white acrylic glass shades, a...
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass 6-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Italian Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1950s is a captivating example of mid-century modern design in the style of Stilnovo. Featuring six arms with white acrylic glass shades, b...
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass 5-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Italian Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1950s is a captivating example of mid-century modern design in the style of Stilnovo. Featuring five arms with brass sockets, this lamp exu...
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass 3-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Italian Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1950s is a captivating example of mid-century modern design in the style of Stilnovo. Featuring three arms with white acrylic glass shades,...
Metal, Brass
$2,051Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Midcentury Brass 5-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Italian Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1950s is a captivating example of mid-century modern design in the style of Stinovo. Featuring five arms with white acrylic glass shades, r...
Metal, Brass
Large Brass Sputnik Chandelier, Sciolari Style, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
16-light brass chandelier in the style of Sciolari. Made with brass, best of the 1960s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. The fixture ...
Brass
Italian Midcentury Stilnovo Sputnik chandelier with adjustable arms
By Stilnovo
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Exceptional ceiling lamp with 7 individually adjustable arms – each arm can be extended (or retracted) by approximately 15 cm – thus changing the shape of the lamp (and, of course, t...
Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass 6-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Italian Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1950s is a striking example of mid-century modern design, inspired by the iconic style of Stilnovo. With its six elegantly curved arms and ...
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass Multicolored Sputnik Chandelier, Brass Structure, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass multicolored Sputnik featuring glass pieces in amber; tea; gray; and citrine colors. The structure is brass. This piece has been newly wired to fit US standards. This ...
Murano Glass
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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