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
Rare Mid-Century Modern Nine-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern nine-flamed sputnik pendant lamp or
Brass
Exceptional Twelve-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Austria 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
twelve-flamed sputnik pendant lamp or chandelier. Designed and manufactured probably in Austria, 1950s
Brass
Sputnik Chandelier Kinkeldey Style, Glass Chrome, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A German enameled and chromed glass sputnik pendant light / chandelier in the style of Kinkeldey
Chrome, Enamel
20th Century Murano Flower Starburst Hanging Light
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th century Murano glass and chrome sputnik pendant light. This striking piece features twenty
Glass
Lovely Mid Century Modern 12-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 12-Flamed Sputnik pendant lamp or chandelier
Metal, Brass
Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Red Lion, PA
Vintage original Italian mid-century Sputnik chandelier All chrome structure. 24 bulbs Space age
Chrome
Multicolor Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Red Lion, PA
Colored Sputnik- chain is adjustable Rewiring recommended
Murano Glass
1950s Sputnik style chandelier
Located in Palermo, IT
Lampadario nello stile Stilnovo-Sputnik, anni '50-'60 circa. Struttura in ottone, con sei braccia
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Chromed Sputnik Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Beirut, LB
Very rare space-age chrome-plated sputnik with incredible arms plus 8 lights. At the end of each
Chrome
1970s Brass 9-Flamming Chandelier by Sputnik , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and polished - 9x , E12-E14 bulbs - US wiring compatible - Good original condition with minor signs of use
Brass
1970s Chrome Plated 12-Flamming Chandelier by Sputnik , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and polished - 12 x E12-E14 bulbs - US wiring compatible - Good original condition with minor signs of use
Chrome
$2,950Sale Price / item|33% Off
Modern Transitional Brushed Nickel Sputnik Rock Crystal Ball Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Perfect for the transitional space, this brushed nickel Sputnik style chandelier is detailed with
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Nickel
Modern Transitional Brushed Nickel Sputnik Rock Crystal Ball Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Perfect for the transitional space, this brushed nickel Sputnik style chandelier is detailed with
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Nickel
1970 Austria Kalmar Sputnik Chandelier Glass Balls & Chrome 'RS 12'
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Outstanding Sputnik pendant lamp/chandelier made of 12 hand-blown glass balls mounted on a chrome
Chrome, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Green, Orange and White Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sputnik pendant chandelier featuring three brass arms, each holding a
Brass
1960 Germany Peill & Putzler Sputnik Water Drop Chandelier Murano Glass & Chrome
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant mid century Modern Sputnik pendant with eight clear bubbled Murano glasses on a chromed
Brass, Chrome
Emil Stejnar Austria Six Light Brass Blown Glass Flush Mount Sputnik Orbit, 1950
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Miami, FL
Emil Stejnar six light sputnik pendant lamp, orbit chandelier in brass and blown glass elements by
Brass
German Multi Arm Pendant Light, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful German sputnik pendant light with a bouquet of eight brass arms and rose colored cups
Metal, Brass
1970s Chrome Plated 7-Flamming Sputnik by Kamenicky Senov, Czechoslovakia
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and polished - 6x , E12-E14 bulbs - US wiring compatible - Good original condition with minor signs of use
Metal
1970s Sputnik Chrome Plated 9-Flamming Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned - polished and rewired - 9x , E12-E14 bulbs - US wiring compatible
Chrome
Chrome Sputnik Style Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Chrome Sputnik style pendant with clear glass globes.
Chrome
Tricolor 1950s Sputnik Cluster Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tricolor Fifties in style of Stilnovo sputnik light mint green, white and pink painted conical
Metal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Dandelion, Sputnik Snowball Pendant Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Emil Stejnar Dandelion, Sputnik Snowball Pendant Chandelier, Very usable "as is" would be
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Chrome Pendant Sputnik by Drupol, 1970s
By Drupol
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - Maker: Drupol - Chrome verry good - 9-flamming - Marked.
Chrome
Design Midcentury Brass Pendant, Sputnik, 1970s
By Drupol
Located in Praha, CZ
- Maker: Drupol, - 1970s, Czechoslovakia - The rod can be shortened - New high-quality.
Brass
Space Age Midcentury Chrome Pendant, Sputnik, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1980s - The rod can be shortened - New bulbs, new electricity.
Chrome
Pendant light Sputnik in Murano glass, Italy 1970s style.
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Pendant light Sputnik style with chrome-plated metal frame and blown crystal spokes in two
Metal
Large Midcentury Brass Pendant Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By WKR Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large pendant lamp designed and manufactured by WKR Leuchten GmbH in Germany. You need eighteen
Brass
Large Midcentury Brass Pendant Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By WKR Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large pendant lamp designed and manufactured by WKR Leuchten GmbH in Germany. You need eighteen
Brass
$2,350Sale Price|20% Off
Huge Sputnik Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful huge bubble glass pendant lamp with brass details inside the glass. Sticker still on
Brass
Space Age Midcentury Brass Pendant, Sputnik / Atom, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - The rod can be shortened - very good original condition jt.
Brass
Space Age Sputnik Half-Globe Pendant Lamp, 1970’s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pendant lamp was designed and produced in Germany during the 1970's. The half-globe is made of
Metal, Chrome
Murano Sputnik Pastel Pink Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Exciting pastel pink color for this Murano chandelier, several shades together for this beautiful color. Note the asymmetrical design. Something really incredible this Murano chande...
Brass
Italian Space Age Chrome Sputnik Chandelier, Pendant Lamp 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Italian chrome Sputnik chandelier with chromed brass, 9 lights E14 format. It has a very
Brass
Space Age 'Sputnik' Glass Globe Pendant Lamp, 1960s-1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is an impressive Space Age globe pendant lamp from the 1960s-1970s. The globe is made of a
Metal, Chrome
Murano Sputnik Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
By Murano 5
Located in Roma, Lazio
The large glass flowers make up this Murano chandelier from the 1970. A classic Sputnik from the
Brass
$2,155
Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Sputnik chandelier. Diameter 60 cm. Height 80 cm. Nine E14 bulbs inside.
Metal
$7,500 / item
Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Sputnik chandelier composed of 15 lights and 16 decorative brass spheres produced by Spark Interior
Brass
1950s Italian Pendant Five Arm Chandelier Sputnik Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Italian chandelier pendant lamp five arms. Sputnik style brass hardware aluminum ivory shades
Brass, Aluminum
Mid-Century Crome Sputnik Lamp Pendant by Reggiani, Italy 1968
By Reggiani
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Crome Sputnik Lamp Pendant by Reggiani, Italy 1968. perfect vintage condition
Metal, Chrome
Sputnik Murano Big Ball Pendant Light, VeArt, Italy, 1970s
By VeArt
Located in Aachen, NRW
Ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass dome with a metal frame, Italy. Wonderful light effect. Good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The fixture requires 1 ...
Murano Glass
Murano Sputnik Green Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
room. A completely brass structure in the shape of a sputnik, with eighteen green glass spheres and a
Brass
Murano Sputnik Pastel Pink Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Exciting pastel pink color for this Murano chandelier, several shades together for this beautiful color. Note the asymmetrical design. Something really incredible this Murano chande...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Transparent Color Art Glass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Large clear glass flowers compose this stunning Murano chandelier. A classic mid century Sputnik
Brass
Midcentury Sputnik Brass Space Age Adjustable Pendant/Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- circa 1970s - original and very good condition, polished - adjustable bulb parts jr.
Brass
Sputnik Murano Big Ball Pendant Light, VeArt, Italy, 1970s
By VeArt
Located in Aachen, NRW
Ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass dome with a metal frame, Italy. Wonderful light effect. Good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The fixture requires...
Murano Glass
$14,500
Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Impressive large scale Italian Murano glass and brass sputnik chandelier. A Murano Sputnik
Brass
Large Sputnik Big Ball Pendant by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano crystal glass dome on golden aluminum base. Between the four bulbs are currently six ball reflectors, the so-called. "Planet". H...
Murano Glass
Teak 5 Armed Sputnik Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domus, 1970s, Italy
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Teak 5 Armed Sputnik Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domus, 1970s, Italy Made of full teak wood
Teak
Murano Sputnik Pastel Light Blu Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Exciting pastel blue color gradation for this Murano chandelier, different shades together for this beautiful color. Note the asymmetrical design. Something truly incredible this Mu...
Brass
Art glass pendant lamp Sputnik by Fontana Arte Italy 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
artistic creations, presents this vintage Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. A testament to the brand's
Art Glass
Chandelier Lamp Pendant Sputnik Sphere Mirror Steel Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The pendant lamp 'BeMine 33' is composed of a sphere in mirror polished stainless steel and 33
Stainless Steel
1 of 2 Sputnik Molecular Shape Pendant Light, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Great Atomium
Opal, Metal, Chrome
$1,500Sale Price|50% Off
Bollicine Sputnik Chandelier
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern sputnik chandelier shown in mixture of vintage clear and frosted Murano glass drops
Murano Glass
Murano Sputnik Transparent Color Art Glass Chandelier and Pendants, 1990
Located in Roma, Lazio
Large glass flowers make up this 1990 Murano chandelier. A classic Sputnik from the second half of
Brass
Huge Round Brass Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare huge Doria pendant lamp with beautiful brass details inside the bubble glass. To be on the
Brass
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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