Sputnik Chandelier Crystal & Chrome by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant snowball chandelier with sputnik crystal flowers on a mirrored frame designed by Emil
Nickel
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear & Amber Murano Glass "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s
By Paolo Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in New York, NY
iconic, Sputnik style fixture, off glass flowers by renowned designer Toni Zuccheri draws inspiration
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
Flower Sputnik Chandelier by Emile Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s Sputnik chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria. Made of brass and hand
Brass
Large Wall Sconce Murano Flowers & Chrome Sputnik Venini for VeArt Italy 1960s
By Paolo Venini, VeArt
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Large Murano glass wall sconce by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy with 15 clear glass flowers on a
Chrome
Signed Palwa Murano Glass Drop Chandelier Gilt Sputnik Flower 1960s Venini Style
By Christoph Palme, Venini, Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large signed gilt brass flower sputnik chandelier with elongated slightly tinted shimmering Murano
Metal, Brass
Unavailable|$4,600
Austrian Dandelion Flower Sputnik Pendant
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A gorgeous brass and glass “dandelion” sputnik pendant light. Features 52 cut crystal glass
Brass
Unavailable|$2,560
European Amber Glass Flower Sputnik Light Chandelier
Located in Frisco, TX
Vintage 1960s amber glass light fixture. Constructed of multi flowers brightened by E14 candelabra
Brass
Unavailable|$1,076
Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Murano glass flower Sputnik chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s. The beautiful golden brown color of the
Brass
Unavailable|$3,793 / set
Pair of "Pusteblume" Blowball Flower Glass Sputnik Flush Mount/Sconces
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Frisco, TX
Inspired by the 1960s "Flower Power" these two German Classic design Fixtures can be used as
Copper, Iron
"Flower Power" Brass Sputnik Chandelier w/ Murano Art Glass Boules and Petals
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Stunning brass sputnik chandelier with transparent ballotton, striped and smooth blown Murano art
Brass
Large Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Chandelier in the Manner of Venini, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Catania, IT
This pendant lamp was produced in Italy in a style reminiscent of designs by Venini. It is made from chromed metal and Murano glass. It is in very good vintage condition.
Murano Glass
Unavailable|$20,000
Large Austrian Sputnik Chandelier by Emil Stejnar
Located in New York, NY
A large Sputnik chandelier with glass flowers and faceted beads by Emil Stejnar. Austrian, Circa
Chrome
RARE Sistema Grall floor lamp by Ferrari, Pagani, and Perversi for Arteluce
Located in Firenze, FI
enameled shades, resembles a vase full of flowers, the Sputnik chandelier (model 2003) was inspired by
Metal, Aluminum
Sold|$2,900
BRASS SPUTNIK FLOWER CHANDELIER
Located in New York, NY
Great brass sputnik style chandelier with glass flower elements with gold tones and sixteen light
Brass
Sold|$3,737 / set
Pair of Sputnik Flower Sconces, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare pair of sputnik sconces designed and produced by murano mazzega in italy in the
Crystal
Set of Emil Stejnar Sputnik Flower Chandeliers, for Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of two outstanding, 1950s Sputnik chandeliers by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna
Brass
1950s Sputnik Flower Chandelier Pendant Light by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Stejnar by its golden brass stems and radiating glass and wire flowers, emanating from a central brass
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Murano Sputnik Chandelier Attributed to Venini
By Venini
Located in London, GB
A large Sputnik flower ball style chandelier, with a brass framed sphere, brass fittings and Murano
Brass
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. Covered in molded ice
Blown Glass
Sold|$5,500
Murano Flower Sputnik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Murano sputnik with large clear glass flowers and brass hardware. Beautiful curved
Brass
Murano Flower Sputnik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning Murano sputnik with large clear glass flowers and chrome hardware. Beautiful curved shaped
Glass
Sold|$4,000
Murano Flower Sputnik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Murano glass flower sputnik ceiling light. Large in scale and absolutely beautiful.
Murano Glass
Sold|$1,800
Amber Flower Sputnik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful sputnik ceiling light with plexi-glass flowers and amber trim detailing. Professionally
Brass
Murano Flower Sputnik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Murano sputnik chandelier with large clear glass flowers and brass hardware. Beautiful
Glass
Sold|$5,500
Italian Flower Sputnik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Italian Sputnik. Large in scale. Newly plated in nickel. Newly rewired and Illuminates
Crystal, Nickel
GRACEFUL FLOWER SPUTNIK CHANDELIER
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chrome sputnik chandelier with glass flower prisms
Chrome
Sold|$595
Flower Sputnik Flush Mount
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sputnik flush mount with five large glass flower shaped pieces on chrome hardware. Professionally
Glass
Sold|$4,800
Murano Glass Flower Sputnik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning glass flower sputnik ceiling light. Flowers are attached to chrome stems and the glass
Glass
Sold|$3,600
Crystal Flower Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Crystal flower sputnik chandelier. In good vintage condition with wear due to age and use. original
Murano Glass Flower Sputnik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible glass flower sputnik ceiling light. Dozens of glass flowers attached to brass stems and
Glass
Sold|$5,500
Italian Flower Glass Sputnik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Italian sputnik with dense brass arms expanding from center holding dome shaped glass
Glass
Sold|$3,800
Murano Flower Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Glass flowers attached to a chrome frame.
Chrome
Sold|$4,800
Brass Sputnik with Glass Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Brass Sputnik with Glass Flowers
Brass
Sold|$4,800
Brass and Glass Flower Sputnik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brass and Glass sputnik with glass flowers. Professionally restored and rewired.
Brass
Sold|$2,800
BEAUTIFUL SPUTNIK STYLE FLOWER CHANDELIER
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful sputnik style flower chandelier with sixteen glass flowers which are made from gold clear
Brass
Sold|$7,500
Venini Glass Flower Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional clear glass flowers with amber centers sputnik chandelier on a brass armiture.
Brass
Large Murano Glass Flower Sputnik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning large glass flower sputnik ceiling light. Flowers are attached to chrome stems and the
Glass
Sold|$3,500
Brass Flower and Crystal Sputnik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique Austrian sputnik made of dozens of brass flowers with small dangling crystals placed within
Brass
Large nickel flower sputnik ceiling fixture
Located in New York, NY
Large nickel sputnik ceiling fixture featuring rays terminating in flower form sockets.
Nickel
Sold|$5,800
Murano Art Glass Flower Sputnik Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Majestic Murano glass flower Sputnik chandelier with a brass frame, chain and canopy. Fixture has
Brass
STUNNING SPUTNIK AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL FLOWER CHANDELIER
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful brass and crystal Austrian sputnik floral chandelier.
Crystal, Brass
LARGE ITALIAN CHROME SPUTNIK STYLE FLOWER CHANDELIER
Located in New York, NY
Italian chrome sputnik style chandelier with 16 lights, each surrounded with a flower burst form.
Chrome
German 1960s Sputnik Chandelier with Glass Flowers
Located in Astoria, NY
A Sputnik chandelier, produced in Germany circa 1960s, with brass nucleus, sockets covers and
Brass
Italian Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Glass Flowers
Located in Astoria, NY
An Italian circa 1960s Sputnik chandelier, with polished brass nucleus and arms, terminating in
Brass
Sold|$8,970 / item
Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Glass Pink Flowers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Murano glass pink flowers. These flowers have a delicate pearly color. When the light is on, they make a
Brass
Circular Sputnik with Murano Glass Flowers, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Circular sputnik with Murano glass flowers, in stock 64 opaline and clear blown glass flowers
Brass
One of Two Large Modernist Flower Sputnik Chandeliers
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two large scaled modernist sputnik chandeliers each featuring, polished lacquered brass frames with
Brass
Half Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Glass Blue Flowers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very unusual half Sputnik chandelier features a multitude of brass rods, some ending with
Brass
Sold|$2,362 / set
Set of Starbust Sputnik Glass Flower Wall Lights
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
in the 1960s in Germany. Very heavy with glass flowers on a brass Sputnik frame. The glass pieces are
Brass
Italian Murano Flower Sputnik Chandelier by Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Morazzone, Varese
equipped with an internal sputnik globe of shiny chromium plated steel with 11 arms, which have bulb
Chrome
Sputnik Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Flush Mount Light by Paolo Venini for VeArt
By Paolo Venini, VeArt
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Good condition. Handcrafted in the 1960s in Italy. Fully functional. With four E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this...
Metal
Charming Light Murano Glass Sputnik White Flowers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Murano glass chandelier, rich with white Murano glass flowers. Gold bath structure, some
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Blue Glass Flowers Sputnik Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano blue glass flowers with brass metal frame sputnik by Mazzega. Six-light sockets
Brass
Italian Sputnik Glass Flowers Chandelier Brass Blowball From The 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A very beautiful floral 1960s chandelier from Italy. Made of brass with stylish glass flowers as
Brass
1960s Italian Handblown Sputnik Murano Glass Chandelier by Mazzega, 63 Flowers
By Mazzega
Located in London, England
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano floral Sputnik chandelier with textured clear glass flowers
Chrome, Wire
Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Flush Mount Chandelier by Venini for VeArt
By Paolo Venini, VeArt
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Flush mount Murano glass chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy with 32 clear glass flowers on
Chrome
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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