Modernist Polished Brass Sputnik w/ Handblown Murano Translucent Orbital Points
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic modernist sputnik chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production.
Brass
$8,018 / item
“Galaxy” Chandelier in Brass and Fumé Murano Glass
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This extraordinary Midcentury Modern Sputnik chandelier features eight copper-finished brass arms with ball finials and twelve additional arms supporting hand-blown smoked Murano gla...
Brass
“Galaxy” Chandelier in Brass and Fumé Murano Glass
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This extraordinary Midcentury Modern Sputnik chandelier features eight copper-finished brass arms with ball finials and twelve additional arms holding hand-blown smoked Murano glass ...
Brass
Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked Bronze Glass and Polished Brass Sputnik
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and dramatic sputnik chandelier was handblown by our atelier in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass produc...
Brass
Modernist Hand Blown Murano Smoked Bronze Glass and Polished Brass Sputnik
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and dramatic Sputnik chandelier was hand blown by our atelier in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass produ...
Brass
Huge J.L. Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Crystal Brass Met Chandelier Vienna
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath, 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.
Crystal, Brass
1970s Modernist Space Age Bubble Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, Robert and Trix Haussmann, Max Bill, Gaetano Sciolari, Gino Sarfatti
Located in München, DE
Very impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Exceptional design and very high-quality workmanship.
Metal
1950s Sputnik style chandelier
Located in Palermo, IT
Chandelier in the Stilnovo-Sputnik style, circa 1950s-60s. Brass structure, with six brass arms each ending in red lacquered brass cups and opaline glass shades. Good condition as p...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Butterfly Chandelier, Italy, 1980
By AVMazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern Murano glass white and gold Butterflies sputnik chandelier, with brass stems, and painted ivory center ball frame.
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Sputnik, 24-Karat Gold - Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Add this rare gold-flecked Sputnik Murano glass chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina to your lighting collection today.
Gold, Gold Leaf
Motoko Ishii for Staff Large Chandelier in Chrome with 72 Glass Orbs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, ´Sputnik´ chandelier, chrome, glass, Germany, ca. 1971.
Chrome
$22,233 / item
Natural White Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
This is our fabulous interpretation of the iconic midcentury Sputnik chandelier, first showcased in Venice in the 1950s.
Quartz
$11,168 / item
Small Natural White Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
This is our fabulous interpretation of the iconic midcentury Sputnik chandelier, first showcased in Venice in the 1950s.
Quartz
Bespoke Italian Ceiling Lamp "Half Sputnik" in polished brass
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
This ceiling lamp is a reinterpretation of the classic “Sputnik” chandelier from the 1950s. It has been conceived with a smaller encumbrance while maintaining the numerous light poin...
Brass
Modernist Hand Blown Murano 24 Kt Gold Translucent Glass & Black Enamel Sputnik
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and sophisticated sputnik chandelier was handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production.
Gold, Brass, Enamel
Motoko Ishii for Staff Large Chandeliers in Chrome with 72 Glass Orbs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, ´Sputnik´ chandeliers, chrome, glass, Germany, ca. 1971.
Chrome
Amazing 17-Lights Chandelier Dandelion by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in München, BY
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sputnik chandelier 'dandelion'. Designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s.
Brass
$22,336 / item
Double White Quartz Pendant Light by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
This is our fabulous interpretation of the iconic midcentury sputnik chandelier, first showcased in Venice in the 1950s.
Quartz
Murano Art Glass White Color and Brass Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Linear and precious sputnik chandelier with a very particular design also due to the choice of materials such as brass and white Murano glass.
Brass
Aquamarine Murano Chandelier Glass & Chrome by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik chandelier with aquamarine Murano glass squares mounted on a chromed frame.
Chrome
$1,106Sale Price / item|30% Off
1 of 3 Stunning Kaiser Radial Sputnik Opal Glass Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial sputnik chandelier with six opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.
Opal, Brass
Motoko Ishii Chrome Sputnik for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Motoko Ishii
Located in Hanover, MA
This UL certified hefty chrome plated sputnik chandelier was produced circa 1974 by the Custom Division of Lightolier, Los Angeles, headed up by Sydney C.
Chrome
$2,290Sale Price|20% Off
Brass and crystal chandelier by Ernst Palme, Germany 1960s
By Ernest Palme
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century sputnik chandelier. Designed and made by Ernst Palme in the 1960s, Germany.
Crystal, Brass
One of Two Bakalowits Chandeliers 'Supernova', Nickel Crystal Glass, 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two ultra rare and fantastic Supernova Sputnik chandeliers or pendant lights by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Modernist Handblown Smoked Murano Glass Starburst Chandelier in Polished Nickel
By Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist Sputnik chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production.
Nickel
Late 20th C Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Light in the Style of Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A clear, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian Sputnik chandelier, pendant made of hand blown Murano glass in style of Barovier & Toso, in good condition.
Metal, Chrome
$3,300 / item
Torpedo Half Sputnik Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian half sputnik chandelier with 24 clear blown glasses, mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 5 lights / G9 type / max 4...
Chrome
$3,300 / item
Torpedo Half Sputnik Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian torpedo half sputnik chandelier with 18 white blown glasses, mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 3 lights / G9 type...
Chrome
Large 33-Lights Chandelier Dandelion by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in München, BY
Rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 33-flamed sputnik chandelier 'dandelion'. Designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s.
Brass
Italian Brass Chandelier with Eight Arms and Adjustable Diabolo Black Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
An elegant Italian‑inspired Sputnik chandelier crafted in brass and lacquered metal, this sculptural fixture brings a refined mid‑century sensibility to contemporary interiors.
Metal, Brass
Italian Brass Chandelier with Eight Arms and Adjustable Diabolo Ivory Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
An elegant Italian‑inspired Sputnik chandelier crafted in brass and lacquered metal, this sculptural fixture brings a refined mid‑century sensibility to contemporary interiors.
Metal, Brass
Modernist Polished Nickel Vistosi Chandelier with Hand Blown Murano Black Discs
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic and graphic Vistosi sputnik chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy, the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production.
Chrome
$3,300 / item
Torpedo Half Sputnik Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian half sputnik chandelier with 24 clear blown glasses, mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 5 lights / G9 type / max 4...
Chrome
$3,300 / item
Torpedo Half Sputnik Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian torpedo half Sputnik chandelier with 18 white blown glasses, mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 3 lights / G9 type...
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Brass & Opaline Glass, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian sputnik chandelier made of polished brass attributed to Stilnovo, in good condition.
Metal, Brass
$1,140Sale Price / set|40% Off
Two Gaetano Sciolari Chrome Sputnik Side or Table Lamps, Midcentury Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Vienna, AT
Please find a fitting Sputnik chandelier in our other listings. Measures: height 12 in/30cm.
Metal, Chrome
Emil Stejnar Snowball Flush Mount Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Emil Stejnar flush mount Sputnik chandelier dating to circa 1950s. Designed with a brass body and arms, white enamel sockets, bursts of faceted beads and sprays of glass rosettes.
Metal
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
Ceiling Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari, Kaiser Leuchten, Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in München, DE
An exceptionally beautiful and large German Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 10 lampshades diffuse a pleasant light.
Metal
Ceiling Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten
By Temde Leuchten, Kaiser Leuchten, Max Bill, Artemide, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and large German Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 10 etched lampshades emit a pleasant light.
Metal
$4,352 / item
Opaline Ceiling Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten
By Max Bill, Artemide, Gaetano Sciolari, Temde Leuchten, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
An exceptionally beautiful and large Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 10 opaline glass lampshades diffuse a pleasant light.
Metal
Patinated Brass Chandelier with Nine Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Brass Chandelier with Nine Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s This mid-century Sputnik chandelier represents a remarkable example of design excellence, crafted by Kaiser L...
Brass
Patinated Brass Chandelier with Nine Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Brass Chandelier with Nine Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s This mid-century Sputnik chandelier represents a remarkable example of design excellence, crafted by Kaiser L...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Grey Murano Glass Dischi Chandelier by Alberto Donà, 1990s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Fantastic Sputnik chandelier in blown Murano glass with 95 elements, taupe-gray color.
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Grey Murano Glass Dischi Chandelier by Alberto Donà, 1990s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Fantastic Sputnik chandelier in blown Murano glass with 95 elements, taupe-gray color.
Murano Glass
1970s Chrome Plated 7-Flamming Sputnik by Kamenicky Senov, Czechoslovakia
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and polished - 6x , E12-E14 bulbs - US wiring compatible - Good original condition with minor signs of use
Metal
Large J.T. Kalmar Sonne Sun Brass Spider Chandelier Flush Mount, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and large Midcentury sputnik chandelier ceiling lamp from the 1950s, model „Sonne" executed by J.T.
Brass
Unique Sputnik-Style Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage Sputnik-style chandelier is full of Mid-Century Modern style and is a stylish way to provide lighting in any space.
Metal
Lightolier Sputnik Starburst Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lightolier atomic sputnik contemporary line of fixtures.Glass ,chrome and brass.In original good condition.
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Sputnik Italian chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 multicolored glasses in a burnished brass metal frame.
Murano Glass
$5,915 / item
Sputnik Small Chandelier by Bronzetto
By Bronzetto
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning chandelier is a striking interpretation of the classic Sputnik design.
Brass
$1,099Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid-Century Sputnik Italian chandelier
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 transparent crystals in a burnished brass metal frame.
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,282Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid-Century Sputnik Italian chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 multicolored glasses in a burnished brass metal frame.
Murano Glass
$7,780 / item
Sputnik Amber Murano Glass Chandelier
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
The decoration of this colorful and striking chandelier is entirely made of Murano mouth-blown glass, suspended from the ceiling on a metal chain. The central core of the piece is a ...
Metal
Brass Sputnik Fireworks Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Brass sputnik fireworks chandelier ceiling pendant light lighting lamp.
Brass
Vintage chrome sputnik style chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Chromed sputnik style chandelier with 18 lightpoints Beautiful, striking chandelier which emits a very nice diffuse light thanks to the many light points.
Chrome
$2,400 / item
Midcentury Sputnik Milk Glass Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Space age chandelier made of polished brass with nine round white opaline glass shades from the 1960.
Brass
$1,090Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Glass Dandelion Chandelier, Sputnik
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - completely original condition with patina - about three tiny hair fissure - absolutely not visible - 12-flamming - original good electricity
Aluminum
Vintage 1960's Sputnik Ball Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dramatic and iconic mid-century design, this 1960s Sputnik ball chandelier showcases the bold futurism of the Space Age era.
Chrome
$1,466Sale Price / item|20% Off
Charming Vintage Sputnik Italian Murano Chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Sputnik Italian crystal chandelier – 51 clear glasses Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 trasparent crystals in a burnished brass metal frame.
Metal
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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