1960 Italy Sputnik Flush Mount Chandelier Turquoise Murano Glass Flowers & Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik flush mount ceiling light with Murano glass flowers with a hint of beige and
Brass
Murano Style Italian Sputnik Orb Round Brass & Glass Lily Flower Chandelier
By Venini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The most amazing vintage Murano style Italian. Venini brass and frosted glass Sputnik Lily
Brass
Sold|$8,964 / item
Pair of Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Glass Blue and Pink Flowers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
pink flowers. These flowers have a delicate pearly color. When the light is on, they make a lot of
Brass
1960s Pop Art Space Age Sputnik Brass Glass Flower Dandelion Ceiling Lamp
Located in München, DE
Very rare 1960s Pop Art Space Age Sputnik brass glass flower ceiling lamp. Beautiful design for a
Brass
Sold|$3,044
Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An Italian chrome and clear glass flowers Sputnik style chandelier.
Chrome
Sold|$2,900
Charming Floral Sputnik
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Very nice chrome and glass Sputnik. Huge glass flowers. Ten lights.
Venetian Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960 chrome plated and Murano glass "Sputnik" chandelier with flower shaped appliques.
Paolo Venini Glass Flower Chromed Sputnik Chandelier for VeArt. 7 bulbs, 1960's
By VeArt, Paolo Venini
Located in Lisboa, PT
This vintage floral design Sputnik chandelier was produced by VeArt, during the 1960's, in Italy
Metal, Chrome
Sold|$3,525
Murano Sputnik Chandelier - Italy-
By AVMazzega
Located in The Hague, NL
Breathtaking flower sputnik chandelier in the style of Mazzega. Sumptuous and chic. In a very good
Chrome
Sold|$4,200
Glass Flute Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sputnik chandelier with glass flower like flutes.
Brass
Sold|$4,800
Petite Emil Stejnar Sputnik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Petite Emil Stejnar sputnik with plexiglass flowers and crystal balls attached to brass center
Brass
Sold|$4,800
Brass Austrian Sputnik Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Austrian sputnik chandalier with plexi glass flowers and all brass hardware. Professionally rewired
Brass
Pair of Floral "Sputnik" Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of beautiful sputnik chandeliers with applied glass flowers on a chrome plated body. The
Sold|$1,121
Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury chrome Sputnik chandelier with 8 flower like Murano glasses. The light is thoroughly
Chrome
Brass and Glass Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Emil Stejnar flower ball Sputnik chandelier for Rupert Nikoll. Austrian.
Brass
Brass and Glass Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar
Located in London, GB
An Emil Stejnar flower ball sputnik chandelier for Rupert Nikoll. Austrian
Brass
Large Murano Brass and Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large Italian Murano Sputnik with glass flowers supported on a brass and gold lacquered frame
Brass
Emil Stejnar Snowflake Chandelier, 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
Brass
Large Gold-Plated Sputnik Chandelier Designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare original gold-plated, glass flower Sputnik chandelier. Made in Vienna in the 1950s, by
Brass
Sold|$3,800
Stunning Flower Chandelier By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
Stunning sputnik style flower chandelier by Mazzega. The polished brass armature supports the
Murano Glass Flowers Chandelier in the Style of Venini
By Venini
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful handblow clear glass flower Sputnik chandelier with brass frame in style of Venini, Italy
Brass
Curtis Jere Floral Pom Pom Wall Sculpture 1979
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Hamburg, PA
An excellent example of Curtis Jere with sputnik pom pom flowers.
Brass
Sold|$1,400
Dandelion Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Great ceiling sputnik fixture composed of resin flower elements. Chrome fixture.
Sold|$7,000
Midcentury Murano Glass Floral Chandelier
By Paolo Venini
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning brass Sputnik with Murano glass flowers in metallic grey and silver tones.
Brass
Sold|$4,800
Brass Austrian Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Austrian sputnik chandier with plexi glass flowers and all brass hardware. Professionally rewired
Brass
Murano Multicolor Sputnik Flowers Chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Roma, IT
E27 sockets. Composed of a dozen flowers with one light each. Measurements: height 75 centimeters
Art Glass
Mazzega Sputnik Flower Glass Vintage Italian Chandelier, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very rare and beautiful chandelier. Made by Mazzega, Italy, 1970s. The Chandelier requires eleven European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watts. It is tarnished and in as found ...
Metal, Brass
1960s Sische Sputnik Flower Flush Mount Iridescent Amber Murano Glass and Brass
By Sische
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant ceiling fixture with six iridescent amber Murano glass flowers on a golden brass frame. Gem
Brass
Sold|$4,500
Beautiful Sputnik Chandelier by Emil Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sputnik flower chandelier with glass pieces by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1950
Sputnik Murano Glass Flowers Chandelier Venini Style Italy, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Murano glass Sputnik Flower chandelier Venini Style, Italy. Covered in patterned glass flowers with
Metal, Chrome
Huge Venini Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Sputnik flower Murano glass chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy. Covered in molded ice
Blown Glass
Wonderful Modern Transitional Sputnik Nickel Chandelier Blue Crystal Flowers
Located in Roslyn, NY
This custom Sputnik sphere chandelier is covered in blue crystal flowers. Each of the flower petals
Crystal, Silver Leaf
Sold|$1,800
Flower Glass Sputnik Flush Mounts, Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century flush mount chandelier or sconces with stylized fluted glass elements on a satin nickel armature. Rewired for use in the USA, uses six chandelier type bulbs. Currently a ...
Murano Glass
Sold|$1,600
Flower Glass Sputnik Flush Mounts, Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury flush mount chandeliers or sconces with stylized fluted glass elements on a satin nickel armature. Rewired for use in the USA, uses six chandelier type bulbs. $1600 each.
Murano Glass
Sold|$1,950
Pair of Brass and Crystal 'Flower' Sputniks
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sputnik chandeliers, in glass and brass, Austria, 1950s. Large brass 'flower' Sputnik chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Lucite Flowers Sputnik Chandelier Dandelion Clock, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Sphere chandelier from the 1960s with Lucite flowers on a Sputnik chrome frame. The lamp takes ten
Chrome
Murano Clear Flowers Sputnik Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier Sputnik with clear Murano flowers on chrome frame, by Venini. / Made in
Chrome
Lucite Flowers Sputnik Chandelier Dandelion Clock, 1960s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sphere chandelier with Lucite flowers on a Sputnik chrome frame. Manufactured by Solken
Chrome, Brass
Lucite Flowers Sputnik Chandelier Dandelion Clock, 1960s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sphere chandelier with Lucite flowers on a Sputnik chrome frame. Manufactured by Solken
Brass, Chrome
Italian Flower Glass Chandelier Pendant Sputnik, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
1960's sputnik chandelier / pendant from Italy in the form of a large bunch of flowers. It is made
Brass
two 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
Vintage Sputnik Italian crystal chandelier - 12 flowers
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Sputnik space age Italian Murano vintage crystal chandelier made by 12 trasparent and amber
Art Glass
Pair 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
Starburst Chandelier Sputnik Lamp Glass Flower, 1960s, Germany
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1960s in Germany. Very heavy with glass flowers on a brass Sputnik frame. The glass pieces are
Brass
Emile Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Flower Sputnik Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 1950s Sputnik chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria. It is made
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Flowers Sputnik Chandelier by Mazzega, 1960
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
Large midcentury Sputnik chandelier composed of 38 precious hand blown Murano flowers art glasses
Blown Glass
Italian Sputnik Glass Flowers Chandelier Brass Blowball from the 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Italian Sputnik glass flowers chandelier brass blowball from the 1960s. Original condition
Brass, Nickel
A large Set eye-catching Starburst Sputniks Glass Flower, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
, manufactured in the 1970s in Eastern Germany. Very heavy with glass flowers on a brass Sputnik frame. The
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
Brass
Murano Art Glass Amber and Turquoise Color Flower Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
This fantastic and rare flower Sputnik chandelier with amber and turquoise flower glasses supported
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Chandelier by Venini for VeArt, Italy, 1960s
By VeArt
Located in Rome, IT
Flush mount Murano glass chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy with 32 clear glass flowers on
Blown Glass
Sputnik Glass Flower Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
sputnik chandelier with molded glass flowers and stars. Due to its compactness and smallness, the accent
Brass
Solid Bronze Midcentury Wall or Ceiling Sputnik Lamp Flower-Shaped, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A very great form language. Beautifully elaborated flowers, very harmonious in overall appearance
Bronze
Solid Bronze Midcentury Wall or Ceiling Sputnik Lamp Flower-Shaped, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A very great form language. Beautifully elaborated flowers, very harmonious in overall appearance
Bronze
Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Chandelier Attributed to Paolo Venini for VeArt
By Paolo Venini, VeArt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Italian Murano glass chandelier attributed to Paolo Venini for VeArt. Handblown glass flowers
Brass
Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Wall Sconces by Venini for VeArt Italy, 1960s
By Paolo Venini, VeArt
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
flowers on a gilt brass sputnik frame. Amazing eye catching pieces designed in the 1960s, Italy. The
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Chandelier by Venini for VeArt, Italy, 1960s
By VeArt
Located in Rome, IT
Flush mount Murano glass chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy with 32 clear glass flowers on
Blown Glass
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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