$27,300 / set
Pair of Sputnik Moravian Rock Crystal Light
Located in GB
A striking, highly decorative pair of rare rock crystal ceiling lights with detailed etching along each crystal spike. Exceptional lights that would be sure to create a real talking ...
Rock Crystal
$1,498Sale 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
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
Val Saint Lambert Sputnik Crystal Discs Chandelier in the Style of Emil Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar, Val Saint Lambert
Located in Rijssen, NL
Eye-catching Sputnik chandelier in the style of Emil Stejnar. Manufactured in Belgium, circa 1970.
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Murano Glass Rod Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crystal rods of varying lengths with nine lights, chromium-plated metal ceiling cap and spherical chandelier parts.
Crystal, Chrome
$1,498Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sputnik Chandelies, 30 crystal glass Murano, 1990
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik chandelier surrounding 30 crystal glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a centre black metal nucleus.
Metal
Emil Stejnar Snowball Sputnik Snowflake Chandelier Newly Rewired for USA
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Firenze, Toscana
A rare 10 light snowflake sputnik chandelier designed by Emill Stejnar for Nikoll. This will be arriving completely newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for USA and ready to h...
Crystal, Metal
Modernist Vintage Glass Brass Gold Sputnik Chandelier Bakalowits Vienna 1972
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
This wonderful and high quality chandelier sputnik like chandelier with the data number 93456/18/65 shows beautiful glass crystals and spikes and eighteen ( 18 ) sockets E 14.
Crystal, Brass
$2,350Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Transitional Silver Leaf Sputnik Ball Chandelier Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern transitional silver leaf Sputnik ball chandelier light fixture Perfect for any space, this silver leaf Sputnik style chandelier is detailed with cryst...
Crystal, Silver Leaf
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
Monumental Austrian Crystal and Glass Rod Sputnik in Polished Nickel
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Austrian Crystal and Glass Rod Sputnik in Polished Nickel Currently out of stock but available for custom order in various colors and finishes. Please inquire about estim...
Crystal
Emil Stejnar Nickel-Plated Dandelion Sputnik Blowball Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century snowflake blowball sputnik chandelier from the 1950s. Designed by Emil Stejnar, manufactured by Rupert Nikoll Vienna / Austria.
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Emil Stejnar Gold-Plated Midcentury Dandelion Sputnik Blowball Chandelier, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent snowflake blowball sputnik chandelier from the 1970s, designed by Emil Stejnar.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Emil Stejnar Blowball Sputnik Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
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
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
Mid-Century Chandelier "Sputnik" by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
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
$1,521Sale 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. Stejnar's ceiling lamps are characterized by star shapes an...
Crystal, Brass
Large Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandelier Rupert Nikoll, Brass Copper, Vienna, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful and rare chandelier or pendant light by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria. An original mid-century vintage piece manufactured around 1950. It is made of brass...
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Copper
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
Gorgeous Mid Century Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Dandelion by Palwa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in München, BY
Exceptional and elegant Mid-Century Modern Sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp 'Dandelion'. Designed and manufactured by Palwa, Germany, 1960s-1970s.
Crystal, Brass
Starburst Chandelier Modernist Floral Sputnik by Val Saint Lambert, Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belgium manufacture Val Saint Lambert sputnik crystal discs chandelier in silver finish.
Chrome
10-Armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by J. &L. Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in München, BY
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern 10-armed and 13-flamed sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp. Bulb holders shaped like buds.
Crystal, Brass
Eight-Armed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Bud by J. &L. Lobmeyr, Vienna
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and artful Mid-Century Modern eight-armed chandelier or pendant lamp. Bulb holders shaped like buds. Designed and manufactured by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Vienna, Austria in 1...
Crystal, Brass
Eight-Armed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Bud by J.&L. Lobmeyr Vienna 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in München, BY
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern eight-armed chandelier or pendant lamp. Bulb holders shaped like buds. Designed and manufactured by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Vienna, Austria in 1950s. Execute...
Crystal, Brass
Massive brass and crystal glass Mid-Century Modern 6-armed sputnik lamp, 1950s.
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Massive brass and crystal glass Mid-Century Modern 6-armed sputnik lamp, 1950s. Six E27 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install t...
Brass
$889Sale Price|69% Off
Sputnik Ceiling Lamp Italian Design, 1960s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sputnik ceiling lamp Italian design 1960s, glass faceted crystals.
Crystal, Steel
Wonderful Crystal Glass Chandelier by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exclusive Sputnik crystal glass chandelier designed by Sciolari for Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s.
Chrome
$18,500 / item
Crystal Sputnik Chandelier with Nickel Telescopes
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom crystal Sputnik with nickel telescopes Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and finishes. Inquire with Venfield about estimated productio...
Crystal, Nickel
$702Sale Price / item|73% Off
Three Floral Brass and Glass Sputnik Pendants by Emil Stejnar, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Three Floral Brass and Glass Sputnik Chandelier Pendant by Emil Stejnar, 1950s polished and stove enamelled There are 10 sockets for E27 bulbs. lower light bulbs separately switchabl...
Crystal, Brass
1970 Italy Gaetano Sciolari Sputnik Cascade Chandelier Crystal Balls & Chrome
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik waterfall pendant light chandelier with crystal balls on a chromed frame.
Crystal, Chrome
One of Two Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandeliers, Brass Crystal Glass, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two outstanding 1950s Viennese Sputnik / blowball / snowball chandeliers / pendant lights by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria.
Brass, 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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