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
Brass
$5,121Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 55.12 in Dm 41.34 in
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 Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari, Doria Leuchten Germany, Kaiser Leuchten, Helena Tynell
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light
Metal
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
Chrome
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
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
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
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
Brass
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
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
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
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
Brass
$7,425Sale Price|50% Off
H 43.31 in Dm 43.31 in
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
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
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Brass 8-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary Italian Sputnik chandelier from the 1950s is a striking example of mid-century
Metal, Brass
$18,000 / item
H 26 in Dm 28 in
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
Crystal, Brass
$22,000 / item
H 36 in W 48 in D 48 in
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
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
Bronze
$8,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 28 in D 28 in
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
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
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
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
Metal, 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
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
Chrome
Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Flos, Motoko Ishii, Gaetano Sciolari, Staff Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher
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
Brass
Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Flos, Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher
Metal
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
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
Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking Mid-Century brass Sputnik chandelier from Germany, dating back to the 1950s, embodies
Metal, Brass
Pink Murano Glass Spheres Sputnik Chandelier with brass finish
Located in Florence, IT
Pink Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with brass finish. The glass spheres are in "incamiciato
Brass
$15,500 / item
H 71.75 in Dm 32 in
Smoked Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier, Handblown, Italian Design, New
Located in Austin, TX
An Italian smoked Murano glass Sputnik chandelier. This fixture has multiple smoked glass circular
Murano Glass
$27,500 / item
H 48 in W 85 in D 45 in
Custom Extra Large All Teardrop Sputnik Chandelier in Polished Chrome
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom extra large all teardrop Sputnik chandelier in polished chrome. Customization is available
Chrome
$3,319
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
Snowflake Crystal Sputnik Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, ca. 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage Snowflake Crystal Sputnik chandelier by Emil Stejnar for the Austrian Lighting manufacture
Crystal, Brass
Amazing Huge Polished and Hammered Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1940/50s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An amazing and huge mid -century 27 - light brass "Sputnik" chandelier, circa 1940/50s. This
Brass
$18,000 / item
H 48 in Dm 48 in
Clear and Smoke Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier in Polished Nickel
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom clear and smoke Murano glass spike Sputnik chandelier in polished nickel. Currently out of
Nickel
Autunno Sputnik Chandelier or Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Italian Sputnik chandelier or flush mount with dark brown Murano glass crystals blown into
Brass
$1,184
H 15.75 in Dm 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass Eight-Light Sputnik Chandelier by TZ Leuchten, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern brass eight-light Sputnik chandelier by TZ Leuchten, Germany, circa the 1970s
Metal, Brass
$7,705
H 51.19 in Dm 47.25 in
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
Blown Glass
Custom Petite Austrian Crystal and Rock Crystal Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom petite Austrian crystal and rock crystal sputnik chandelier. Currently out of stock but
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Nickel
Italian Space Age Chrome Sputnik Chandelier, Pendant Lamp 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Italian chrome Sputnik chandelier with chromed brass, 9 lights E14 format. It has a very
Brass
$3,437
H 34.26 in Dm 29.53 in
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
Brass
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
Nickel
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
Metal, Brass
Italian Gold Murano Glass and Satin Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano glass Sputnik chandelier, each of the 40, 16 inch triangular spokes of clear
14k Gold
$17,533 / item
H 59.06 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
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
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
Murano Glass
$4,979
H 34.26 in Dm 20.48 in
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. The sputnik
Brass
$3,500 / item
H 51.19 in Dm 51.19 in
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
Brass, Enamel
Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Kaiser Leuchten, Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Extremely impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real eye-catcher
Metal
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. Produced by Rupert Nikoll
Silver
$11,387
H 35.44 in W 39.77 in D 39.77 in
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
Brass
$3,500 / item
H 51.19 in Dm 51.19 in
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
Brass, Enamel
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
Chrome
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
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern 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
Brass
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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