Enormous Clear and Smoke Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Enormous, clear, and smoke Murano glass Sputnik chandelier in nickel finish. Each glass piece is handmade and about 1.5" square x 12" long.
Nickel
Gray Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with Chrome Frame, Modern Design
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass gray sputnik chandelier featuring multiple blown glass components in conic shapes.
Chrome
Rare Colorful Sputnik Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning and extremely rare Sputnik chandelier by Stilnovo from the 1950s is a true collector's piece.
Metal, Brass
Italian Gold Murano Glass and Satin Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Plainview, NY
An Italian Murano glass Sputnik chandelier, each of the 40, 16 inch triangular spokes of clear glass infused with actual gold dust radiating from a satin brass orb suspended from a m...
14k Gold
13, Light Glass Globe Sputnik Chandelier by Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s
By Richard Essig
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A Richard Essig 13-Light "sputnik" chandelier, germany, circa 1960s. This mid century modern chandelier is make of gilt brass arms, lacquered brass and clear glass globes.
Brass
Brass and Alabaster Sputnik Chandelier by MATLIGHT Milano
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass and Alabaster Sputnik Chandelier by MATLIGHT Milano Dimensions: D 150 x W 150 x H 180 cm.
Alabaster, Brass
Italian Icicle Murano Glass Shards Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd., Fabio Bergomi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Sputnik chandelier with clear Murano icicle shaped glasses, mounted on bronze metal finish frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 9 lights / E12 or E...
Murano Glass
Sculptural Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier, Italy, 1995.
By Alberto Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and sculptural Sputnik chandelier composed of 121 crystal Murano glass elements, designed in 1995.
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Brass Glass Sputnik Chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, 1970 Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage sputnik chandelier from brass and glass by J.T.Kalmar.
Brass
Italian Modern Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and Enamel by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wildly sculptural sputnik chandelier shown in un-lacquered natural brass with black enamel fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
Brass, Enamel
Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century brass Sputnik chandelier, Germany, 1950s. This striking vintage ceiling light features a dynamic sculptural construction with multiple curved brass arms radiating from a ...
Metal, Brass
Dandelion Sputnik Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1955
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Uithoorn, NL
'Dandelion' Sputnik chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Vienna, Austria, 1955.
Silver
Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Kaiser Leuchten, Motoko Ishii, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Staff Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher for every room.
Metal
Italian Modern Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and Enamel by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wildly sculptural sputnik chandelier shown in un-lacquered natural brass with black enamel fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
Brass, Enamel
Contemporary Brass Sputnik Chandelier Flowers Murano Glass White Cup, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Brass sputnik chandelier ceiling pendant light lamp with white Murano glass cup and a lot of Murano glass flowers blue, pink, white, acquamarina turquoise.
Brass
Stunning 12-Arm Sputnik Chandelier by Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s
By Richard Essig
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning 12-arm Sputnik chandelier with 18 glass shades by Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s Dimensions Height 29.5 in.- (75 cm) Diameter 25.2 in. (64 cm) It needs 12 candelabra size bul...
Chrome
Nine Light Chrome Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier c. 1970's
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century, Space Age, Post Modern chrome Sputnik chandelier, having nine white ball globe shades - mounted to the chrome spoke arms, all attached to the white ball center.
Chrome
Custom Clear Bubble Murano Glass Disc Sputnik Chandelier in Burnished Brass
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous sputnik chandelier with clear bubble Murano glass discs and brushed bronze frame.
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with Triedro Prisms, 2020s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass Sputnik starburst chandelier showcases dramatic modern Venetian architectural lighting design.
Chrome
Large Italian Mid-Century Solid Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Almelo, NL
Striking large Italian Mid-Century Solid Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Beautiful Patina, 1950s This impressive Italian Sputnik chandelier from the 1950s is a standout example of mid...
Brass
Vintage Sputnik Chandelier w/ Smoky Glass on Chrome Frame by Cristal Arte
By Cristal Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage Sputnik chandelier with smoky glass disks on chrome frame.
Chrome
Exceptional Murano Transparent Glass Sputnik Chandelier - 51 clear glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian Sputnik chandelier in brass plated metal frame, 51 rare transparent glass tips.
Art Glass
Clear and Smoke Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier With Metal Spheres
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom clear and smoke Murano glass spike Sputnik chandelier with metal spheres. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes, finishes, and glass color ...
Nickel
1960's six light sputnik Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Schoorl, NL
Sensational 1960's Sputnik chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. The light starts with chrome bal with attached six stems containing a light bulb.
Chrome
Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier in Sage Green and Brass
Located in Meda, MB
This Sputnik chandelier is crafted in Murano using authentic Murano glass, featuring sage green glass globes combined with a refined brass structure.
Brass
1960s 1970s 6-Light Sputnik Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s 6-Light Sputnik Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, Glass Design Item: Ceiling Lamp Manufacturer: Kaiser Leuchten Condition: Good - Vintage Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions:...
Metal
Pair of Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandeliers, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
This magnificent Sputnik chandelier is in excellent condition and complete working.
Brass, Steel
Tiffany Color Murano Glass Spheres Sputnik Chandelier with brass finish
Located in Florence, IT
Tiffany Color Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with brass finish. The glass spheres are in "incamiciato" handblown Murano glass, meaning there is a double layer of glass, Tiffany outs...
Brass
Striking Brass and Opaline Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier Italy 1970'
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
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Elegant Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers, 50 Pink Prisms
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Sputnik chandeliers surrounding 50 pink glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a center black metal nucleus.
Metal
Striking Brass and Opaline Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier Italy 1970'
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
Midcentury Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt
By Paolo Venini
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Wonderful midcentury Italian sputnik chandelier designed by Paolo Venini for VeArt in 1960.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier in Blue & Purple
Located in Austin, TX
A Murano glass “sputnik” chandelier featuring multiple purple and blue square ridged components.
Brass
Italian Diciotto Pebble Shaped Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Bergomi, Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 18 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
60s 70s 6-flame Sputnik chandelier by Hustadt Leuchten Germany
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s 6-flame Sputnik chandelier by Hustadt Leuchten Germany Object: chandelier Manufacturer: Hustadt lights Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Diame...
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier, Brass & Glass, Italy 1980s
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern Sputnik chandelier, Italy 1980s. The chandelier is made of a polished brass frame and transparent plain glass tubes.
Brass
Sputnik Chandelier with in Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sputnik chandelier, brass, opaline glass, Europe, 1970s.
Brass
Murano Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier in Style of Stilnovo, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Austin, TX
Italian vintage Murano glass and brass Sputnik chandelier in the style of Stilnovo. Fifteen glass globes and fifteen brass balls extend on brass stems from the central brass fixture.
Brass
Italian Sputnik Chandelier with Purple Murano Glass, c. 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking Italian modern Sputnik chandelier, featuring radiant brass arms tipped with hand-blown purple Murano glass orbs.
Murano Glass
Italian Puntali Mid-Century Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern Sputnik chandelier shown with clear Murano glass shards, black enameled centre, mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 12 li...
Brass
Mid-Century Sputnik Chandelier 8 Brass Arms, Colored Enamels, Arredoluce 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Sputnik chandelier with 8 brass arms and colored enamels, attributed to Arredoluce, 1950s The arms are adjustable and thus the light beam of each lamp can be directed.
Brass, Enamel
Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier, Brass Frame, Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Austin, TX
Sputnik chandelier from the island of Murano outside of Venice, Italy.
Brass
1 of 3 Stunning Floral Chrome Sputnik Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning floral plexiglass and chrome Sputnik chandeliers, Germany, 1960s. It requires 10 x E14 standard bulbs with 40W max each.
Chrome
1 of 2 Brass 12-Arm Sputnik Chandelier Arredoluce Attributed, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Sputnik chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its twelve brass arms, each of it with an E14 light bulb.
Brass
Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier, Cobalt Blue Discs, Brass Frame, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass chandelier in the Sputnik shape with beautiful hand-blown glass discs.
Murano Glass
Large "sputnik" chandelier in brass and glass, Murano, Italy, circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Large « sputnik » chandelier featuring numerous brass rods fixed to a sphere and supporting round plates of etched and sandblasted glass of various sizes.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with Brass Frame
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass sputnik chandelier with prism elements. This fixture features hand-blown glass prisms in amber and aqua blue tones mounted on a gilt brass structure.
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Chromed Sputnik Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Beirut, LB
Very rare space-age chrome-plated sputnik with incredible arms plus 8 lights. At the end of each arm is a chrome-plated ball. This rare sputnik specimen definitely has a stellar p...
Chrome
Two Emil Stejnar Gold-Plated Blowball Sputnik Chandelier, Austria, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
two beautiful snowflake blowball Sputnik chandeliers from the 1970s, designed by Emil Stejnar.
Crystal, Brass
Large Midcentury Spider Form Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and 30 Opaline Shades
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Midcentury Spider Form Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and 30 Glass Shade, Germany 1950s This large Sputnik chandelier is a one-of-a-kind midcentury modern piece with a sculptural...
Brass
Stunning Floral Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandeliers, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning floral glass and brass Sputnik chandeliers, Germany, 1960s. Manufacturer: VEB Lighting Style: Mid-Century Modern Dimensions: Height 29.5" (75 cm), Width 15.7" (40 cm).
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Sputnik Chandelier, Brass & Murano Glass, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Austin, TX
Amazing Sputnik chandelier with 30 branches with mounted murano blown glass spheres and their pointed finials.
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Black and Opaline 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 triangle metal body with three special opaline glass shades.
Metal
Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandelier Vintage Austria Rubert N
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
This magnificent Sputnik chandelier is in excellent condition and complete working.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sixteen-Arm Sculptural Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This refined and graphic Sputnik chandelier was crafted in Italy, circa 1960.
Bronze
Large 43, Light Murano Spiked Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Large midcentury 43 - light Murano glass "sputnik" chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s.
Brass, Chrome
Italian Midcentury Brass 5-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Italian mid-century brass 5-arm Sputnik chandelier from the 1950s is a striking lighting piece that combines sculptural elegance with the playful dynamism of postwar design.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Burnished Brass and Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Extraordinary Mid-Century Style Sputnik chandelier in burnished brass and 12 Murano glass spheres.
Brass
Italian Sputnik Chandelier Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Spheres, Early 21st Century.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian Sputnik chandelier featuring numerous hand-blown cobalt blue Murano glass spheres radiating from a 24-karat gold-plated rods & metal frame.
Murano Glass
Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Glass Drops, Italy 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Elegant sputnik chandelier with transparent Murano glass drops attached to a metal sphere from the 1960s.
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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