Sputnik Chandelies, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian Sputnik chandelier in brass plated metal frame, 51 rare amethyst glass tips. Murano
1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Sputnik Chandelies, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian Sputnik chandelier in brass plated metal frame, 51 rare amethyst glass tips. Murano
Metal
$8,141
Sputnik ceiling Lamp
Located in Brussel, BE
Sputnik ceiling Lamp with murano glass offering a wonderful atmosphere.
Metal
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
$8,640Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Large and impressive modern Murano glass and brass sputnik chandelier. Circa 2000. The chandelier
Brass
Murano Sputnik Art Glass Brass Transparent Color Chandelier and Pendant, 1990
Located in Roma, Lazio
chandelier has the shape of a half "sputnik", composed of a central brass semi-sphere on which brass rods are
Brass
Murano Sputnik Light Smoky Color Art Glass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
-century Sputnik. It features a large central sphere with brass rods screwed into it, above which are
Murano Glass
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
Murano Sputnik MultiColor Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic multi-colored sputnik, smoked brown yellow ochre blue, with a surprising design and its
Brass
$14,000
Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian Sputnik chandelier with extending hand blown glass flowers, a chrome-plated
Chrome
Murano Sputnik Art Glass Aquamarine Color Italian Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
a "sputnik", composed of a central black sphere on which large aquamarine glass stalactites are
Brass
Arredoluce Adjustable Sputnik
By Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s multicolored adjustable sputnik by Arredoluce of Italy. 8 arm sputnik with the capability to
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-century murano ball table or pendant lamp Sputnik Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Unveil the cosmic charm of this rare and unconventional Sputnik Table/Pendant Lamp, a distinctive
Metal
$3,062Sale Price / item|20% Off
Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Sputnik chandelier in a black and brass metal, 51 unobtainable trasparent and black glass
Metal
Murano Art Glass Sputnik Mid-century Chandelier and Pendant, 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Roma, Lazio
Simple and linear but there is all the style of Murano in this splendid chandelier with a beautiful green / blue color. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, si...
Brass
$2,250
French Modernist Sputnik
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1950's French Modernist sputnik suspension chandelier in the Italian style, after Stilnovo.
Brass
Murano Sputnik Light BlueColor Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Large glass flowers make up this beautiful Murano chandelier. A classic mid-century Sputnik
Brass
Sputnik Chandelier, Zepelin
By Marcelo Bessa
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Custom-made Sputnik chandelier composed of thick glass lenses in nickel finish. 32 sockets inserted
Nickel, Brass
Emil Stejnar Sputnik Snowflake Chandelier Pendant Light, Gold Brass Glass, 1970
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large Sputnik chandelier designed by Emil Stejnar and manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970
Brass
Midcentury Sputnik Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Orbit, 1970s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Spectacular Mid-Century Modern nine-armed Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant light 'Orbit
Brass
Murano Sputnik Art Glass Purple and Cream Color Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
-century Sputnik. Refinement and class, typical of Murano style, make these unique pieces forever precious
Brass
Large Midcentury Brass and Black Pendant Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp is executed in partly black lacquered metal and glass brass and this lamp need 12 x E14 Edison screw fit bulb. It’s wired, in working condition and run both on 110 / 230 v...
Brass, Metal
$1,137 / item
1960s Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This chrome-plated sputnik chandelier is a nice design of the 1960s. The central chrome-plated
Chrome
Kalmar Atomium Sputnik Chandelier Pendant Light 'RS 14', Alu Glass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic and rare 14-arm chandelier / pendant light by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid
Chrome, Nickel
Murano Sputnik Vistosi Style Green Water Italian Chandeliers and Pendant, 2000
By Vistosi
Located in Roma, Lazio
green water. A light and perfect nuance in your room. Created in the shape of a Sputnik, it has a large
Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
By Arredoluce
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern three-armed Sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp in lovely colors
Brass
$1,741Sale Price|48% Off
Italian Space Age Chrome Sputnik Chandelier, Pendant Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A magnificent Italian space-age chrome sputnik chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, chrome brass, 11
Brass
Elegant Stilnovo Sputnik Chandelier Nine-Arm Brass Pendant Light, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Stunning and very elegant Stilnovo nine-arm pendant chandelier. This magnificent chandelier from
Metal, Brass
$6,225Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Sputnik Art Glass Brass Transparent Color Chandelier and Pendant, 1990
Located in Roma, Lazio
chandelier has the shape of a half "sputnik", composed of a central brass semi-sphere on which brass rods are
Brass
Murano Sputnik Periwinkle Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic periwinkle sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows
Brass
Murano Sputnik Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Particular circular sputnik, with brass structure and Murano glass spheres. It looks like a system
Brass
Murano Sputnik Black Color Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
The large glass flowers make up this Murano chandelier from the 2000. A Classic Sputnik from the
Brass
Vintage Sputnik Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
A mid-century modern chandelier from the 1960s in a classic Sputnik design. It features a central
Brass
Murano Sputnik Art Glass Orange Color Italian Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
a "sputnik", composed of a central black sphere on which large orange glass stalactites are housed
Brass
Murano Sputnik Pink and Red Color Art Glass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
-century Sputnik. It features a large central sphere with brass rods screwed into it, above which are
Brass
Murano Sputnik Pink Color Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
The large glass flowers make up this Murano chandelier from the 1980. A Classic Sputnik from the
Brass
Murano Sputnik Art Glass Multi Color Italian Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
shape of a "sputnik", composed of a central brass sphere on which large multi-colored glass stalactites
Brass
Murano Sputnik Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 1970
Located in Roma, Lazio
Different design for this sputnik with a simple and very linear flavor. All brass and white Murano
Brass
Murano Sputnik White Flowers Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendants, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
Large glass flowers make up this Murano chandelier with a very particular design. A classic Sputnik
Brass
Murano Sputnik Art Glass Water Green Midcentury Italian Chandelier Pendant, 1970
Located in Roma, Lazio
shape of a "sputnik", composed of a central black sphere on which large water green glass stalactites
Brass
Murano Sputnik Amber Color Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 1970
Located in Roma, Lazio
The large glass flowers make up this Murano chandelier from the 1970. A Classic Sputnik from the
Brass
$3,591 / item
Glass Sputnik Chandelier Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Sputnik chandelier in a brass plated metal frame, 51 rare trasparent and black glass tips
Metal
Mid-century Stilnovo Six Arm Brass Sputnik Chandelier Pendant Light, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Gorgeous and very elegant Stilnovo style six-arm pendant chandelier. This timeless chandelier from
Brass
Mid-Century Sputnik Space Age Chrome Pendant Chandelier by Reggiani, Italy 1960s
By Reggiani
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Sputnik space age chrome pendant chandelier by Reggiani, Italy 1960s. good vintage
Chrome
Murano Sputnik White Glass and Brass Round Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic spot of white and gold color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these white glass flattened spheres and for the fantastic brass discs. Very elegant, will...
Brass
$6,300 / item
LUptical Sputnik Chandelier
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sophisticated version of a Classic midcentury design in an elliptical shape (both in its vertical as well as horizontal planes) emphasizes the refined yet dramatic impression of...
Brass, Steel
Murano Glass Primavera Sputnik
Located in Austin, TX
Sputnik chandelier from the island of Murano outside of Venice, Italy. This fixture is named
Brass
E. R. Nele Temde Atomic Sputnik Chandelier Chromed Space Age Tulip Pendant Lamp
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish and chic 1960s Space Age Atomic “Sputnik” chandelier /multi-globe pendant lamp from the
Metal, Chrome
Murano Sputnik Light Ice Color Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Large glass flowers make up this beautiful Murano chandelier. A classic mid-century Sputnik
Brass
$1,480Sale Price|26% Off
Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with glass parts from the 1960s
Brass
Italian Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Italian polished brass and pale green Murano glass Sputnik chandelier. Circa 2000. The
Brass
$2,195 / item
Half Sputnik Ceiling Lamp
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milan, IT
The Half Sputnik ceiling lamp was designed to offer the flavor and airiness typical of 1950s
Brass
1 of 2 Monumental Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Brass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extremly rare sputnik or atomic light fixtures "RS 16 HL" by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured
Aluminum, Gold, Brass
$1,376
1950s chandelier Sputnik
Located in Palermo, IT
Lampadario nello stile Stilnovo-Sputnik, anni '50-'60 circa. Struttura in ottone, con sei braccia
Metal, Brass
Space age Sputnik chandelier
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Space age Sputnik chandelier in very nice oirignal condition.
Metal
Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Southampton, NY
Italian Handmade Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier. Frame & stems made of chrome, with handmade blown
Chrome
Murano Sputnik Art Glass Green Color Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic spot of green color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these green glass flowers and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and decorat...
Brass
Gorgeous Mid Century Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Dandelion by Palwa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional and elegant Mid-Century Modern Sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp 'Dandelion'. Designed
Crystal, 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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