Multicolored Italian Glass Sputnik Chandelier in Space-Age Style
Located in Guazzora, IT
Italian Multicolored Glass Sputnik Chandelier, Contemporary Spectacular contemporary Italian Sputnik chandelier featuring an explosion of elongated multicolored glass prisms radiati...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Stained Glass
$12,500 / item
Opaline Blush Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern sputnik chandelier with twenty four Murano glass shades hand blown in organically squashed shape, mounted on satin brass finish frame, made in Italy.
Brass
Modern Pink Murano Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The Large-Scale Pink Murano Sputnik Chandelier is a stunning lighting fixture featuring beautiful pink Murano glass and polished brass.
Brass
Vintage Italian Marbleized Sputnik Chandelier, c. 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sputnik chandelier with marbleized Murano glass disks mounted on a chrome frame.
Chrome
Large Midcentury Brass 10-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Sputnik chandelier made in Germany in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its ten brass arms, each of it with an E14 light bulb.
Metal, Brass
Large Midcentury Brass 8-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Sputnik chandelier made in Germany in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its eight brass arms, each of it with an E14 light bulb.
Metal, Brass
Crystal and Brass Rod Sputnik Chandelier with Black Spheres
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom crystal and brass rod Sputnik chandelier with black spheres. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and finishes.
Crystal, Metal
Modern Murano Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier in Fontana Green
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning modern Murano glass and brass sputnik chandelier is beautiful fontana green. A unique fixture that is a true work of art!!
Brass
Custom Size Green, Amber Murano Glass Butterfly Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large scale majestic sputnik chandelier featuring a brass armature and Murano glass butterflies in tones of green, gold and ambers.
Brass
$1,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier w/ Starburst Bulbs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Mid-century 11 light Sputnik chandelier inspired by the iconic Sputnik satellite launched in 1957, features a central sphere with 11 arms radiating outwards, each ending in ...
Brass
1960's Mid - Century Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1960's Mid - Century Modern Sputnik chandelier. The polished chrome fixture supports 39 faceted glass ball elements that are grouped in clusters of 3, and each cluster is illuminat...
Chrome
Chromed 1970s Sputnik Chandelier by Doria
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten, Doria Leuchten Germany, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real eye-catcher for any room.
Metal
Italian Chrome Sputnik Chandelier in the Style of Gaetano Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in Houston, TX
Italian chrome Sputnik chandelier in the style of Gaetano Sciolari.
Chrome
Italian Midcentury Brass 5-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Sputnik chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its six brass arms with plastic shades, each of it with an E14 light bulb.
Metal, Brass
Vintage Sputnik Chandelier, Stilnovo Italy, Chrome & Opaline
By Stilnovo
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Sputnik Chandelier, Stilnovo Italy, Chrome & Opaline Glass Mid-century modern Sputnik chandelier, attributed to Stilnovo and manufactured in Italy during the 1960s.
Metal, Chrome
Glass Rod and Teardrop Sputnik Chandelier in Black Nickel
Located in New York, NY
Glass rod and teardrop glass Sputnik chandelier with black nickel-plated frame.
Nickel
Striking Midcentury Brass and Opaline Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian midcentury brass and 16 opaline sphere murano glass large Sputnik chandelier. Available also a pair. The brass height is customizable. 16 E27 light bulbs.
Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass and Opaline Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian midcentury brass and 16 opaline sphere Murano glass large Sputnik chandelier. Available also a pair. The brass height is customizable. 16 E27 light bulbs.
Blown Glass
Italian Midcentury Brass and Opaline Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian midcentury brass and 16 Opaline sphere Murano glass large Sputnik chandelier. Available also a pair. The brass height is customizable. 16 E27 light bulbs.
Blown Glass
Gaetano Sciolari Brass Starburst Sputnik Chandelier, Italy, 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
A very uniquely designed brass starburst Sputnik chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. The dramatic arms emanate from the central brass ball, with its original brass canopy and chain.
Brass
Starburst Sputnik Chandelier with Brass Frame and Flower Shaped Glass, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Starburst sputnik chandelier from the 1980s with a brass frame and rose flower shaped clear glass.
Brass
Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers - 30 crystal glass
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Sputnik chandelier surrounding 30 crystal glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a center black metal nucleus.
Art Glass
Monumental Pair of Italian Modern Hammered Brass Sputnik Chandeliers
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Pair Of Italian Modern Hammered Brass Sputnik Chandeliers. This outstanding pair of Italian hand-hammered brass Sputnik or sea urchin chandeliers are newly wired with new...
Brass
Large Sputnik Chandelier with Thirty White Glass Globes 125cm/49.21in.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sputnik chandelier, glass, nickel-plated steel, Europe, 1970s This substantial triple-layered Sputnik chandelier features thirty glass globes arranged in a harmonious, radial design.
Steel, Nickel
1960s Space Age Bakalowits & Söhne, "Mirakle" Sputnik Chandelier
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Very large Mid-Century Modern Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s by Bakalowits & Söhne, Austria, circa 1960s.
Crystal
Custom Extra Large All Teardrop Sputnik Chandelier in Polished Chrome
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Extra large all teardrop Sputnik chandelier. One shown in polished chrome finish, and is currently available in our NYC showroom.
Chrome
Large Midcentury Wooden 6-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A sputnik chandelier made in Germany in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its six brass arms, each of it with an E14 light bulb.
Brass
Colorful Mid-Century Brass 5-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A colorful Sputnik chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its five flexible brass arms, each of it with an E14 light bulb.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Huge German Polished Brass Sputnik Chandeliers, 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A stunning pair of mid -century 16-light "Sputnik" chandeliers. The chandeliers are made of polished brass with wonderful patination.
Brass
$5,102Sale Price / set|22% Off
Exceptional Pair of Glass Sputnik Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Sputnik chandelier in a black and brass metal, 51 unobtainable trasparent glass tips.
Metal
Opaline Sputnik Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten
By Gaetano Sciolari, Doria Leuchten Germany, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Helena Tynell, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light.
Metal
$18,000 / item
Black with Silver Disco Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian round sputnik chandelier with black Murano glass discs infused with silver flecks, mounted on chrome plated metal frame by Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy Measures: Diameter 43.5 ...
Chrome
Stunning Floral Chrome Sputnik Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
An exceptional mid-century Sputnik chandelier featuring beautifully shaped floral glass elements set against a polished chrome frame.
Chrome
Pair Glass Sputnik Chandeliers, 51 glasses, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian Sputnik chandeliers in a black and brass metal, 51 unobtainable transparent glass tips.
Metal
Set of Four Glass Sputnik Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Set Four Italian Sputnik chandeliers in a black and brass metal, 51 unobtainable trasparent glass tips.
Metal
Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandelier Vintage Austria 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, sputnik chandelier, glass, crystal, brass, Austria 1960s or older.
Metal
$18,000 / item
Black with Silver Disco Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian round sputnik chandelier with black Murano glass discs infused with silver flecks, mounted on chrome plated metal frame by Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy Measures: Diameter 43.5 i...
Chrome
Vintage Italian Sputnik Chandelier/Flush-mount, c. 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Mid-Century Modern Sputnik chandelier having dark Murano triedri glasses all around and decorative brass sphere details.
Brass
Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s Hand Cut Crystal & Brass
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Bainbridge, NY
European Modern Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Hand Cut Crystal Sputnik Chandelier. Featuring a suspended and looped Brass rod with interior, spherical Brass Sputnik form with origin...
Crystal, Brass
Unusual Arc-shaped 5 Armed Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unusual Arc-shaped 5 Armed Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, France Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Brass
Unusual Leaf-shaped 3 Armed Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unusual Leaf-shaped 3 armed Sputnik Chandelier, 40s/50s, France Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Brass
1950s Large Italian Brass and Milk Glass 10-Light Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large ten-light midcentury Italian brass and milk glass "Sputnik" chandelier. Socket: 10 x e14 for standard screw bulbs.
Brass
Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers - 50 multicolored prisms
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Sputnik chandelier surrounding 50 multicolored crystal glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a center black metal nucleus.
Art Glass
$9,000Sale Price|39% Off
Black with Silver Disco Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian round sputnik chandelier with black Murano glass discs infused with silver flecks, mounted on chrome plated metal frame by Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy Measures: Diameter 43.5 i...
Chrome
Italian Midcentury Brass and Glass 3-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Sputnik chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its three brass arms, each of it with an special glass ornament.
Metal, Brass
Spectacular Murano clear Glass Sputnik Chandelier - 51 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian Sputnik chandelier in brass plated metal frame, 51 rare transparent solid glass spheres.
Art Glass
Brass and Austrian Crystal Sputnik Chandelier with Black Centre Spheres
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite crystal and polished brass Sputnik chandelier with ebonized spheres. Currently out of stock but available for custom order.
Crystal, Brass
Glamorous Custom Austrian Crystal and Polished Nickel Spiked Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Custom Austrian Crystal and Polished Nickel Spiked Sputnik Chandelier Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and finishes.
Crystal
Custom Murano Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier in Oil Rubbed Bronze
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom Murano glass ball sputnik chandelier in oil rubbed bronze. The chandelier has 18 standard sockets (E12) to illuminate perfectly round glass ball handmade by the glass artisans...
Bronze
Val Saint Lambert Brass and Glass Sputnik Chandelier, Belgium, 1970
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Bronx, NY
Val saint lambert brass and glass Sputnik chandelier, Belgium, 1970. The Belgian glassmaker Val saint lambert produced this Sputnik lid up by 9 candelabra sockets.
Brass
Amethyst and Clear Burst Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern Sputnik chandelier with hand blown clear and amethyst Murano glass spheres, mounted on polished nickel finish metal frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / M...
Murano Glass
Spectacular Murano multicolored Glass Sputnik Chandelier - 51 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian Sputnik chandelier in brass plated metal frame, 51 rare multicolored solid glass spheres.
Art Glass
Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Flos, Gaetano Sciolari, Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher for every room.
Metal
Amethyst and Clear Burst Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern sputnik chandelier with hand blown clear and amethyst Murano glass spheres, mounted on polished nickel finish metal frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / M...
Murano Glass
Venini Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome with Glass Rods 1970s
By Venini, Camer Glass
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sputnik chandelier model N3001 in polished chrome with artisan glass rods by Venini (Murano Italy) for Camer Lighting, American 1970's.
Chrome
Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Flos, Gaetano Sciolari, Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher for every room.
Metal
Sputnik Chandelier 'Miracle', Brass Glass Rods, Bakalowits, 1960s
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic Sputnik chandeliers by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, manufactured in midcentury (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier, Murano Glass, Italy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Sputnik chandelier, pendant made of hand blown smoked Murano glass, in good condition.
Metal, Brass
Sputnik Chandelier Multicolored, Murano, Late 20th Century
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik chandelier surrounding 50 multicolored crystal glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a centre black metal nucleus.
Metal
Bakalowits Sputnik Chandelier 'Miracle', Nickel Glass Rods, 1970
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic Sputnik chandelier by Bakalowits & Söhne, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Brass, Nickel
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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