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
Mid Century Modern Chrome and Lucite Sputnik Orb Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome and Lucite Sputnik Orb Chandelier Light Fixture. Item features a mirror finished chrome plated frame, four arms with four lights per arm extending f...
Chrome
Murano Sputnik MultiColor Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Note the shape of the glass spheres: they are spherical, very large compared to a classic sputnik. Finally, the chandelier is fixed to the ceiling via a brass rod that at its end has...
Brass
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
Space Age Large "Sputnik" Flower Chandelier by VeArt, Italy, Circa 1970
By VeArt, Paolo Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern large and beautiful "Sputnik" style chandelier, manufactured in chrome hardware and clear Murano pressed glass flowers.
Murano Glass
1950s Sputnik Enamel Brass Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten, Munich, Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Impressive midcentury twelve-light chandelier with enamel curved arms and polished brass cones, attached to a flushed canopy mount. Manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich in ...
Brass, Enamel
$11,368 / item
Natural White Quartz Floor 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
Murano Sputnik Art Glass Aquamarine Color Italian Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design. The chandelier has the shape of a "sputnik", composed of a central black sphere on which large aquamarine glass stalactit...
Brass
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Style Flower Chandelier, Round, Chrome
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Style Flower Chandelier, Round, Chrome Chromed Aluminum & Brass Italy, 1960s 26" Diameter with 8" Stem 30 lights 30 e12 candelabra...
Aluminum, Brass
Emil Stejnar Blowball Sputnik Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Mid-Century sputnik dandelion blowball chandelier, designed by Emil Stejnar and produced by Rupert Nikoll Vienna / Austria in the 1950s.
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Chrome Atomic Space Age Sputnik Orbit Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury Italian chrome atomic space age sputnik orbit chandelier Measures: Diameter 17 in / 44 cm Height 33 in (16, 5"+ 16, 5"/Chain) 84 cm (42 cm+42 cm/Chain) Diameter ri...
Chrome
Stilnovo 18 Lights Sputnik Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Chandelier, 1950
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo Exceptional chandelier sputnik 1950, crome 18 light.
Steel
Emil Stejnar Chandelier Sputnik 1955 Metal Iron Plexiglass Austria 33 Lights
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Milano, IT
Chandelier Sputnik 1955 Emil Stejnar 1955 metal iron plexiglass Austria 33 lights.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Transitional Pair Silver Leaf Sputnik Ball Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern transitional silver leaf Sputnik ball chandeliers, each fixture has 3 candelabra sockets and comes with matching chain and canopy Each sold ...
Crystal
Murano Sputnik Light BlueColor Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Large glass flowers make up this beautiful Murano chandelier. A classic mid-century Sputnik. Composed of a large central sphere in which brass rods are screwed, glass leaves are pos...
Brass
Stunning Sputnik-Style Chandelier in Polished Brass with Glass Spikes 2022
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom Sputnik-style chandelier in polished brass with clear Murano Glass spikes.
Brass
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Venini Star Burst Sputnik Style Crystal Chandelier, Italian Mid-20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual and impressive nine light starburst Sputnik style crystal chandelier, having two differing lengths of crystals in a trideri shape with the sockets interspersed among the c...
Crystal, Chrome
$5,899Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Sputnik Art Glass Brass Transparent Color Chandelier and Pendant, 1990
Located in Roma, Lazio
The Murano furnaces have created an indisputable timeless design. The chandelier has the shape of a half "sputnik", composed of a central brass semi-sphere on which brass rods are h...
Brass
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
Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Atomic Chrome and Glass Sputnik Style Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage sixteen light chrome and white glass shade chandelier by Lightolier. Fixture features a chrome frame with trumpet form arms, round glass shades and great Sputnik form.
Chrome
Murano Sputnik Black Color Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
The large glass flowers make up this Murano chandelier from the 2000. A Classic Sputnik from the middle of the century.
Brass
Murano Sputnik Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Particular circular sputnik, with brass structure and Murano glass spheres.
Brass
Murano Sputnik Periwinkle Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
The chandelier is spectacular, a truly unique Murano glass triumph.
Brass
Midcentury Sputnik Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Orbit, 1970s, Germany
Located in München, BY
Spectacular Mid-Century Modern nine-armed Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant light 'Orbit'.
Brass
Murano Sputnik Vistosi Style Green Water Italian Chandeliers and Pendant, 2000
By Vistosi
Located in Roma, Lazio
Created in the shape of a Sputnik, it has a large white sphere inside, with a series of brass rods screwed inside.
Brass
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.
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Chrome Atomic Space Age Sputnik Orbit Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury Italian chrome atomic Space Age Sputnik orbit chandelier with seven crackle art-glass glass globes, 1970s Measures: Diameter 18 in / 45 cm Height 36 in (18 in+ 18 ...
Chrome
Murano Sputnik Art Glass Orange Color Italian Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design. The chandelier has the shape of a "sputnik", composed of a central black sphere on which large orange glass stalactites a...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Art Glass Multi Color Italian Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design. The chandelier has the shape of a "sputnik", composed of a central brass sphere on which large multi-colored glass stalac...
Brass
Murano Sputnik White Flowers Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendants, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
Large glass flowers make up this Murano chandelier with a very particular design. A classic Sputnik created by the Murano furnaces.
Brass
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.
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Art Nouveau Style Sputnik Vienna Coffee House Glass Ball Chandelier Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very decorative and beautiful chandelier made of brass, fitted with nine E14 sockets with satin surface and floral ornaments in Art Nouveau design glass ball shades. Vintage chandeli...
Metal, Brass
Murano Sputnik Art Glass Purple and Cream Color Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Large violet and cream-colored glass discs compose this 2020 Murano chandelier. A classic mid-century Sputnik. Refinement and class, typical of Murano style, make these unique pieces...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Amber Color Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 1970
Located in Roma, Lazio
The large glass flowers make up this Murano chandelier from the 1970. A Classic Sputnik from the middle of the century.
Brass
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern three-armed pendant lamp or chandelier. Uplighter with perforated reflectors. Designed & manufactured probably in Ger...
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass Sputnik Hanging Light or Chandelier
By Venini, Vistosi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and absolutely stunning vintage Sputnik hanging light. This example features a steel ball, more than 80 threaded inserts, and a chrome-plated chain. The fixture accepts 10 bu...
Chrome
Mid-century Design chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari Model: Dandelion 1960 Sputnik
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Illuminate your space with a touch of mid-century glamour featuring the Gaetano Sciolari "Dandelion" chandelier, a standout design from 1960. This exquisite chandelier, crafted from ...
Metal, Chrome
Murano Sputnik Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 1970
Located in Roma, Lazio
Different design for this sputnik with a simple and very linear flavor. All brass and white Murano glass.
Brass
$1,474Sale Price|35% Off
Chandelier Snowball Sputnik by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hamburg, DE
This enchanting chandelier was designed by Emil Stejnar in the 1950s for the Viennese lighting manufacturer Rupert Nikoll.
Crystal, Brass
Large Murano chandelier Sputnik style of Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy, 1960s
By Paolo Venini, VeArt
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Sputnik Flower Murano glass chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy, 1960s.
Murano Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Sputnik Snowflake Chandeliers in Nickel, Emile Stenjar
By Emil Stejnar
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of Modernist, ball tipped snowflake Sputniks in polished nickel with matte spokes in the manner of Emil Stejnar / Rupert Nikoli Austria 1970.
Metal
Murano Sputnik Pink and Red Color Art Glass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Large multicolored glass handkerchiefs compose this splendid Murano chandelier. A classic mid-century Sputnik. It features a large central sphere with brass rods screwed into it, ab...
Brass
austrian mid century emil stejnar CHANDELIER hanging lamp dandelion sputnik ceil
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Mannheim, DE
Magnificent Austrian mid century chandelier designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna in the mid 1950s. Material brass, white painted metal and glass. A total of 33 arms ext...
Brass
German Sputnik Flush Mount Chandelier White Glass Globes & Chrome by Kaiser 1970
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant atomic structured sputnik flush mount chandelier with twelve white glass-globes on a chrome-plated metal frame.
Metal, Chrome
$4,447Sale Price|20% Off
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Atomium Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Polished aluminum with 27 bubble glasses (mouth-blown) Stunning Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Kalmar Leuchten during the 1970s. Sockets: It needs 27x E14 small bulbs...
Chrome
Murano Sputnik Round Glass Multicolor Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Excellent Murano chandelier, particular for its structure and the shape of its glass; five different unique and very special colors. You can see the color from the foto. The chandel...
Brass
Murano Sputnik White Glass and Brass Round Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic spot of white and gold color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these white glass flattened spheres and for the fantastic brass discs. Very elegant, will...
Brass
$1,633Sale Price|34% Off
Italian Space Age Sputnik 20 Lights Chandelier by Reggiani Goffredo, 1965s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A magnificent Italian midcentury, specifically space age, chandelier designed by Goffredo Reggiani in the 60s and 70s. Brass and steel with 20 lights in the E27 format. Space Age des...
Brass, Steel
Murano Sputnik Green Art Glass and Brass Art Deco Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
A distinctive circular chandelier in the shape of a Sputnik, with a brass frame and green Murano glass spheres.
Brass
Murano Sputnik Light Ice Color Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Large glass flowers make up this beautiful Murano chandelier. A classic mid-century Sputnik. Composed of a large central sphere in which brass rods are screwed, above which glass le...
Brass
1 of 2 Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik brass chandelier with 10 opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
Opal, Brass
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
Mid-Century Sputnik Space Age Chrome Pendant Chandelier by Reggiani, Italy 1960s
By Reggiani
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Sputnik space age chrome pendant chandelier by Reggiani, Italy 1960s.
Chrome
Midcentury Atomic Sputnik Space Age Chrome Opaline Nine-Light Chandelier, 1960s
By Fischer Leuchten
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful chandelier was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1960s by Fischer Leuchten. It is made of chrome-plated metal and has got nine white frosted satinated glass ...
Chrome
Murano Sputnik Art Glass Green Color Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic spot of green color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these green glass flowers and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and decorat...
Brass
$2,250
French Modernist Sputnik
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1950's French Modernist sputnik suspension chandelier in the Italian style, after Stilnovo.
Brass
$3,416Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of 1960’s Chrome and Lucite Sphere Sputnik Light(s) / Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matching pair of modernist space age sputnik pendant chandeliers. Each light has lucite spheres coming from a polished chrome fixture.
Chrome
Large Italian Modernist Murano Art Glass Chrome Leather Sputnik Orbit Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous vintage Italian Mid-Century Modernist Murano Mazzega era art glass chrome orbit chandelier with opaque white and clear art glass globes and dark chocolate faux leather. Meas...
Chrome
$7,715
Sputnik ceiling Lamp
Located in Brussel, BE
Sputnik ceiling Lamp with murano glass offering a wonderful atmosphere.
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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