Mid-century atomic sputnik pendant lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century atomic sputnik pendant lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 82cm Height , 32cm Diameter Material
Metal
Sputnik Pendant Light by Kamenicky Senov
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Gloucester, GB
Sputnik pendant light by Kamenicky Senov - Brass body - 9 glass balls - Takes E14 screw fit
Brass
$1,200Sale Price|50% Off
Lightolier Mid-century Atomic Sputnik Pendant Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Miami, FL
Lightolier Mid-century Atomic Sputnik Pendant Chandelier Offered for sale is a 6 arm Mid-century
Metal, Chrome, Wire
Large sputnik pendant light in brass and gun metal
Located in Monaco, MC
Incredible large sputnik pendant light in brass and gun metal. New electrical system, new brass
Brass
$7,479Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Murano Glass Disco Sputnik Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A stunning Italian round Sputnik Pendant Light; featuring clear Murano glass discs with white glass
Murano Glass
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light By Sciolari Circa 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light By Sciolari Circa 1960s - Chrome plated brass arms - Takes 6x
Chrome
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light By Sciolari Circa 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light By Sciolari Circa 1960s - Chrome plated brass arms - Takes 6x
Chrome
Vintage Italian Small Scale Brass and Glass Sputnik Pendant Lights
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylish pair of vintage Italian small scale brass and glass sputnik pendant lights. Very fine
Brass
Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier, Kinkeldey Style, Glass Chrome, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A German enameled and chromed glass sputnik pendant light / chandelier in the style of Kinkeldey
Chrome, Enamel
3-armed Fabric and Plastic Sputnik Pendant Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3-armed Fabric and Plastic Sputnik Pendant Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good
Brass
Sculptural Sputnik Pendant with Opalescent Shades and Nickel Frame
Located in London, GB
Flush mount 1960s Sputnik pendant with eight shell shape opalescent shades on chrome frame. It is a
Chrome
Amazing & Exceptional Mid Century Modern Sputnik Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing Mid Century Modern four-flamed sputnik pendant lamp. Designed & manufactured in Germany
Brass, Metal
Multicolored Sputnik Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian designed mid-century modern multicolored sputnik chandelier characterized by a starburst
Aluminum, Bronze
Lightolier Sputnik Pendant Light Fixture
Located in East Hampton, NY
Lightolier Sputnik chandelier with six glass globes Measures: 14" diameter x 19" H with metal
Metal
Signed Stilnovo Domed Sputnik Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
The high level of quality is apparent in the heft and skilled metal craft of this unusual pendant
Nickel, Brass
Rare Studio Alchimia Sputnik Pendant Light
Located in Kent, Dover
A rare, limited edition Italian fibre optic sputnik light from the 'Collection I Soli' by Studio
Zinc
$1,034 / item
Chrome "Sputnik" Pendant by Cosack (Model 3337)
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Mortsel, BE
This playful "Sputnik" or "Atomic" pendant light was produced by the German manufacturer Cosack
Metal
Glass + Brass Sputnik Pendant Light, Italy 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning 1960s Italian pendant light featuring a partially frosted round glass shade with a
Brass
Midcentury Chrome Space Age Sputnik Pendant, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting
Chrome
Italian Midcentury Chrome Sputnik Pendant by Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian midcentury chrome Sputnik chandelier by Sciolari. Six light sockets/E14 fitting. Measures
Metal
Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier, Chrome Smoked Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An Italian pendant light fixture manufactured in Italy in Mid-Ccentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or
Chrome, Nickel
$768Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Sputnik Pendant by Kamenicky Senov/Preciosa, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1970s - Opaline glass - Perfect original condition - The rod can be shortened.
Brass
Beautiful Italian Vintage Glass Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful glass and nickel Snowball chandelier. Italy, 1960s Lamp sockets: 10
Nickel
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
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern three-armed pendant lamp or
Brass
$721Sale Price / item|73% Off
Three Floral Brass and Glass Sputnik Pendants by Emil Stejnar, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Three Floral Brass and Glass Sputnik Chandelier Pendant by Emil Stejnar, 1950s polished and stove
Crystal, Brass
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern five-armed sputnik chandelier or pendant
Brass
German Vintage Eight-Arm Sputnik Pendant Chandelier Brass Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist Sputnik chandelier metal, brass and eight beautiful handblown opaline glass globes
Brass
Green Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful green Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The opal glass lampshades spread a cozy light
Metal
Orange Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful green Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The opal glass lampshades spread a cozy light
Metal
Green Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful green Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The opal glass lampshades spread a cozy light
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Seven-Flamed Sputnik Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern seven-armed sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp. Designed and
Brass
Rare Articulated Mid-Century Modern Two-Armed Sputnik Pendant Lamp Austria 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and articulated Mid-Century Modern two-armed sputnik ceiling fixture or
Aluminum, Brass
Small German Brass and Glass Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier by Richard Essig
By Richard Essig
Located in Berlin, DE
Three-arm brass and bubble glass Sputnik chandelier by Richard Essig. Germany, 1960s.
Brass
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Flowers Sputnik Pendant Light by Venini
By Venini
Located in Lisse, NL
aesthetically pleasing and very rare design, Murano glass pendant is in good condition and ready for you to use
Chrome
1 of 4 Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Lights Chandeliers 'RS 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of five rare and large 27-arm atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier 'Rs 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970, 1 of 4
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four large 27-arm atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier 'RS 27', Brass Glass, 1970, One of Five
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and large 27-arm atomic chandelier or pendant light model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar
Aluminum, Brass
1 of 4 Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Lights Chandeliers 'Rs 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four large 27-arm atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
1970s Mid-Century Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Mid Century Modern Chrome Sputnik pendant lamp with 18 lights Sockets: It needs E26 base
Chrome
Petite Chrome Space Age Sputnik Atomium Pendant by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning chrome Sputnik pendant light designed by Cosack during the 1970s. Sockets: It needs 18
Chrome
Sputnik Green Pendant Light, Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Sputnik pendant light made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Great Atomium
Opal, Metal
1 of 2 Sputnik Orange Pendant Light, Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Wonderful Sputnik pendant light made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Great
Opal, Metal
1 of 2 Sputnik Green Pendant Light, Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Wonderful Sputnik pendant light made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Great
Opal, Metal
Fine E. F. Chapman Modern Globe Polished Nickel Pendant Visual Comfort Fixture
By Visual Comfort
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful E. F. Chapman modern white glass globe & polished nickel sputnik pendant by Visual
Nickel
$3,416Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of 1960’s Chrome and Lucite Sphere Sputnik Light(s) / Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matching pair of modernist space age sputnik pendant chandeliers. Each light has lucite spheres
Chrome
Sputnik orange Pendant Light, Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Sputnik pendant light made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Great Atomium
Opal, Metal
Sputnik Green Pendant Light, Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Sputnik pendant light made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Great Atomium
Opal, Metal
Rare Brass Space Age Sputnik Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive and rare brass Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Cosack during the 1970s. Sockets: It
Brass
1 of 3 Petite Spectacular Sputnik Pendant with Snow Balls Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
A petite midcentury pendant made by Doria Leuchtern, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970-1979. The
Brass
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive and rare Chrome Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Cosack during the 1970s. Sockets: It
Chrome
1 of 5 Stunning Petite Sputnik Brass Pendant light, Hillebrand , Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 5 stunning petite brass and glass Sputnik Pendant lights, Germany, 1960s. When illuminated
Chrome
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Atomium Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive polished aluminum with 12 bubble glasses (mouth-blown) Stunning Sputnik pendant lamp
Chrome
Large Brass Space Age Sputnik Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive and rare brass Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Cosack during the 1970s. Sockets: It
Chrome
Space Age Vintage Circular Sputnik Chromed Pendant Gaetano Sciolari 1960s, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age Vintage circular silver chromed sputnik shape pendant or hanging light by Gaetano
Metal
$4,713Sale Price|20% Off
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Atomium Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Polished aluminum with 27 bubble glasses (mouth-blown) Stunning Sputnik pendant lamp
Chrome
1 of 3 Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive silver Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Cosack during the 1970s. Sockets: It needs 21 x
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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