Murano Sputnik Flowers, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Murano glass chandelier with glass flowers. Gold bath frame, some small signs of time that gives authenticity and charm. The chandelier has 10 light points with E14 socket....
Art Glass
Wall Lamp Sputnik Flowers, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare sputnik wall lamp designed and produced by murano mazzega in italy in the 1970s.
Crystal
Murano Multicolor Sputnik Flowers Chandelier by Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Roma, IT
Italian multicolored Murano glass chandelier by Mazzega from the 1970s, fitted with standard European E14 sockets. Composed of 15 flowers with one light each. Measurements: height ...
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
Amber Murano Sputnik Flower Flush Mount Iridescent Glass & Brass, Sische 1960
By Venini, Sische
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant ceiling fixture or wall sconce with six iridescent amber Murano glass flowers on a golden brass frame. Gem from the time.
Brass
MidCentury Sputnik Flower Ceiling Flush Mount, Amber Murano Glass, Sische, 1960s
By Sische
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare type - Nice style of lighting - Marked by label - Very representative.
Brass
Wonderful Pair Mid-Century Modern Murano Venetian Glass Flower Sconces Fixtures
By Venini
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Venetian Sputnik Flower Sconces Or Can Be Used As Ceiling Light Fixtures On Polished Nickel Each Rewired With LED Bulbs
Nickel
Striking Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Chandelier by P. Venini VeArt Italy 1960s
By VeArt
Located in Rome, IT
Sputnik Flower Murano glass chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy.
Blown Glass
Modern Flowers Sputnik Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Large contemporary Sputnik chandelier composed of precious hand blown Murano flowers art glasses with clear and white color.
Blown Glass
Spectacular Murano Sputnik White Flowers, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Murano glass chandelier with glass flowers. Gold bath frame, some small signs of time that gives authenticity and charm. The chandelier has 10 light points with E14 socket. T...
Murano Glass
$2,298 / item
Stunning Sputnik Chandelier with Crystal Flowers
By Preciosa
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with brass arms and glass daisy flowers on the ends. Fitted with six E14 sockets up to 40W each (nowadays LED). This chandelier was made by Preciosa in Jablonec in the C...
Brass
Flowers Sputnik Amazing Modern Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Large contemporary Sputnik chandelier composed of precious hand blown Murano flowers art glasses with clear and white color.
Blown Glass
$10,200 / item
Elegant Murano Glass Flower Sputnik-Style Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted Murano clear and white glass lotus flower chandelier with polished nickel body and hardware. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes,...
Nickel
Venini, vintage 35 glass flowers sputnik from 70s
By Venini
Located in Catania, CT
Midcentury Italian glass sputnik produced in the manner of Venini during the 70s. Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use. Some lack of chrome on the chromed brass of...
Chrome
Fantastic Sputnik White Murano Glass Flowers Chandelier, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Murano glass chandelier with glass flowers. The chandelier has 10 light points with E14 socket, possible to rewire for Usa standards. The height of the chandelier is 120 cm, ...
Murano Glass
Pair of Modern Flowers Sputnik Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Large contemporary Sputnik chandelier composed of precious hand blown Murano flowers art glasses with clear and white color.
Blown Glass
Large Mid-Century Sputnik Chandelier with Flower Insets
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian Mid-Century Sputnik chandelier with handblown clear glass calla lilies. Measurements: Minimum drop 51", diameter 50".
Metal
Vintage Sputnik Italian crystal chandelier - 12 mulicolored flowers
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Sputnik space age Italian Murano vintage crystal chandelier made by 12 multicoored glass flowes in a metal frame. Period: 1970's / 1980's Dimensions: 40.70 inches (105 cm) height wi...
Art Glass
VEB Sputnik 'Dandelion' Chandelier Glass Flowers & Brass, Germany 1960
By VEB Hermann Haack, VEB Leuchten
Located in Morazzone, Varese
VEB Sputnik 'Dandelion' Chandelier Glass Flowers & Brass, Germany 1960 Elegant Sputnik 'Dandelion' chandelier with 52 glass flowers on a brass frame designed by Hermann Haack and ma...
Brass
Mid-Century Sputnik Chandelier with Glass Flowers, Austria, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Sputnik chandelier with stylized glass flower elements on a brushed nickel frame.
Glass
Sputnik Brass and Glass Flower Dandelion Chandelier, Germany 1960
By VEB Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Glass Sputnik Light. Made in Germany in the 1960's. Each piece of glass is connected to the base and resembles a flower.
Brass
Flower Bulb Murano Glass Brass Sputnik by Simon & Schelle, 1970
By Sische
Located in Rijssen, NL
Flower bulb Sputnik chandelier. Very nice looking gold colored ceiling light of average size.
Metal, Brass
1960 Germany VEB Sputnik 'Dandelion' Chandelier Glass Flowers & Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik 'dandelion' chandelier with 52 glass flowers on a brass frame designed by Workshops Ebersbach.
Brass
Extra Large Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and Clear Crystal Flowers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular sputnik looks like a sunburst explosion.It features a multitude of brass rods of different length.
Murano Glass
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
Contemporary Italian Brass & Satin White Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Sputnik flush mount, valued for its size and sophistication, entirely handcrafted in Italy.
Brass
Contemporary Italian Brass & Satin White Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Sputnik flush mount, valued for its size and sophistication, entirely handcrafted in Italy.
Brass
Mid-century Flower Design Pair of Sputnik Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Flower Design Pair of Sputnik Sconces, 1950s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition.
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Italian Brass & Satin White Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A very elegant sputnik chandelier, entirely hand made in Italy, with a round design showing exquisite details of construction and high quality of craftsmanship.
Brass
Sputnik Chandelier with Iridescent Murano Glass Flowers and Brass Frame
Located in Venezia, IT
Vintage Sputnik Chandelier with Iridescent Murano Glass Flowers and Brass Frame.
Brass
Contemporary Italian Brass & Satin White Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A very elegant sputnik chandelier, entirely hand made in Italy, with a round design showing exquisite details of construction and high quality of craftsmanship.
Brass
Contemporary Italian Custom Brass and Glass Flower Organic Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Exclusive Bespoke huge Italian organic chandelier, Work of Art entirely handmade in 1960s Mid-Century Modern style like a dandelion, with many brass stylized flowers having a clear g...
Brass
Extra Large Size 20 Light Murano Sputnik White Flowers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Extra large vintage Murano glass chandelier, rich with white Murano glass flowers. Gold bath mount, currently the frame has obvious signs of time, as soon as it is sold the chandelie...
Murano Glass
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
One of Two Elegant Murano Glass Flower Sputnik-Style Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hand-crafted Murano clear and white glass lotus flower chandelier with polished brass body and hardware. Italy, 1970s. Dimensions. Diameter: 18.5 inches Height fixture : 22.4 inc...
Brass
Italian Vinage Twelve-Arm Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Pendant Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful vintage Mazzega-Murano chandelier with twelve large blown glass flowers. Italy, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 12.
Brass, Chrome
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
4-armed Flower Design Brass Sputnik Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
4-armed Flower Design Brass Sputnik Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Germany Probably Manufactured for a cinema in around Berlin Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good c...
Metal, Brass
Space Age Chrome and Murano Glass Flowers Sputnik Lamp, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. Eight E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Chrome
3 Armed White & Brown Flower Design Sputnik Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern 3 armed white & brown flower design sputnik flush mount or ceiling lamp, 1950s Germany Very elegant and rare design.
Metal
Flower Design Brass and Glass 3-armed Sputnik Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Design Brass and Glass 3-armed Sputnik Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount.
Metal, Brass
Murano Sputnik White Flowers Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendants, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
A classic Sputnik created by the Murano furnaces. The chandelier is made up of a large central sphere in which brass rods are screwed, white glass flowers are placed above the brass...
Brass
Contemporary Italian White Murano Glass and Brass Sputnik Bud Flower Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
High-quality Venetian sphere chandelier, entirely handmade in Italy, with a round floral design in Mid-Century Modern style showing exquisite details of construction and elegant craf...
Brass
Modernist Italian Murano Flower Bouquet Art Glass Gilt Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury Italian Murano flower bouquet in the style of Venini. Art-glass with hand blown white and clear art glass flowers and gilt brass. Pair also available. Measures: ...
Brass
Modernist Italian Murano Flower Bouquet Art Glass Gilt Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury Italian Murano flower bouquet in the style of Venini. Art-glass with hand blown white and clear art glass flowers and gilt brass. Pair also available. Measures: Di...
Brass
Modernist Italian Murano Flower Bouquet Art Glass Gilt Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury Italian Murano flower bouquet attributed to Venini. Art-glass with hand blown white and clear art glass flowers and gilt brass. Pair also available. Measures: Diam...
Brass
Italian Murano flower glass and chrome sputnik in Venini style. 1970s
Located in Catania, CT
Very good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this Murano glass element chandelier in the manner of Venini. No chips or cracks. Produced in Italy during the 70s. F...
Chrome
Sputnik Chrome and Glass Flowers Chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt 1960s
By VeArt, Paolo Venini
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 1960s Sputnik by Paolo Venini for VeArt Italian Murano glass flowers shaped chandelier, with chrome frame, and covered in molded ice structure glass flowers.
Chrome
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Flowers Sputnik Pendant Light by Venini
By Venini
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous Mid-Century Modern, stunning design, chrome & glass flowers fixture. This aesthetically pleasing and very rare design, Murano glass pendant is in good condition and read...
Chrome
Sputnik Murano Chandelier Glass & Brass by Venini attr. 1960s
By Venini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik chandelier with Murano glass flowers on a golden brass frame.
Brass
Modernist Dandelion 10-Light Sputnik Chandelier Glass & Chrome, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik chandelier with dandelion glass flowers on a chromed brass frame.
Chrome, Brass
Emil Stejnar Snowflake Chandelier, Sputnik Snowball Chandelier for Nikoll 50 cm
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular Sputnik Chandelier looks like a flowers explosion.It features a multitude of brass rods ending with bulbs or clear crystal flowers.
Brass
Emil Stejnar Snowflake Chandelier, Sputnik Snowball Chandelier for Nikoll 60 cm
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular Sputnik Chandelier looks like a flowers explosion.It features a multitude of brass rods ending with bulbs or clear crystal flowers.
Brass
Emil Stejnar Dandelion Chandelier, 45 cm Sputnik Snowball Chandelier for Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular Sputnik Chandelier looks like a flowers explosion.It features a multitude of brass rods ending with bulbs or clear crystal flowers.
Brass
Sputnik Chandelier Crystal & Chrome by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant snowball chandelier with sputnik crystal flowers on a mirrored frame designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria in the 1950s.
Nickel
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear & Amber Murano Glass "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s
By Paolo Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in New York, NY
Elagantly hand crafted clear and amber color Murano glass and chrome "Espirit" Chandelier. This iconic, Sputnik style fixture, off glass flowers by renowned designer Toni Zuccheri d...
Chrome
Mid-Century Molded Glass Flush-Mounted Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A molded glass flower Sputnik flush-mounted light fixture with amber flower shaped light fixture.
Metal, 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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