$10,465 / item
Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant Sputnik chandelier with enlightened and different sized opaline glass globes, from Murano
Brass
$5,915 / item
Sputnik Small Chandelier by Bronzetto
By Bronzetto
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning chandelier is a striking interpretation of the classic Sputnik design. Entirely
Brass
$1,145Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sputnik Chandelier Kamenický Šenov
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1970s - Nice and original condition with patina - 12-flamming - Intact glasses.
Brass
$6,200 / item
Stilnovo Style Sputnik Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Eight arm chandelier in the style of Stilnovo. Frosted glass fittings at the bottom of each standard base (E26) socket. It can be ordered in multiples and customized with different ...
Brass
Sputnik Chandelier by Lumi
By Lumi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fifteen-arm chandeliers by Lumi of Italy. Original naturally aged patina finish. Rewired for use in the US. E14 candelabra based sockets. Measurements listed are including bulbs.
Brass
$16,200 / item
Blue Pulegoso Disco Sputnik Chandelier
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian round sputnik chandelier with blue Murano glass discs hand blown with bubbles using
Chrome
$38,000 / item
Glamorous Custom Rock Crystal Sputnik
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Custom Rock Crystal Sputnik Currently out of stock but available for custom order in
Crystal, Rock Crystal
$1,202Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage brass sputnik chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Spectacular 18 lightpoint sputnik chandelier. The chandelier creates a stunning light effect
Brass
Multi-Colored Powder-Coated Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960's inspired chrome sputnik chandelier. Sockets powder-coated in multiple colors. 18 sockets
Steel, Chrome
Satin Finish Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Brass sputnik style chandelier with satin finish.
Brass
Custom Blown Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning chrome sputnik chandelier with hand blown glass flowers. Fully customizable in the size
Chrome
Twenty Light Modernist Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A 20 light Modernist Sputnik chandelier. Patinated brass with brass rods extending out from the
Brass
$7,900 / item
Ovoid Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian oval shaped sputnik chandelier with a mixture of opaque and transparent coral color Murano
Brass
Gilt Metal Moderne Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French gilt metal sputnik chandelier fixture with six chandelier lights
Crystal, Bronze
$15,757 / item
Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional sputnik chandelier in brass with half-globes in opaline glasses. Creation by Studio
Brass
Eight-Armed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Bud by J. &L. Lobmeyr, Vienna
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and artful Mid-Century Modern eight-armed chandelier or pendant lamp. Bulb holders
Crystal, Brass
Stilnovo Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo Sputnik chandelier, circa 1960. Two large interlocked brass rings with eight
Aluminum, Brass
$1,202Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Glass Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking sputnik shaped chandelier with blue hammered glass glasses mounted on a chrome frame
Chrome
$12,000 / item
Puntali Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern Sputnik chandelier with clear Murano glass shards spikes, mounted on unlacquered
Brass
Monumental Polished Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
By Motoko Ishii
Located in New York, NY
Monumental polished chrome Sputnik chandelier featuring spherical clear glass shades by Motoko
Chrome
Charming Italian Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Original Sputnik 12 brass arms and opaline glass.
Brass
$27,500 / item
Giant Glass Teardrop Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom giant glass teardrop sputnik chandelier in brass finish. Customization is available in
Brass, Metal
1 of 2 Sputnik Chrome Pendant Light-Design Motoko Ishii by Staff, Germany, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century sputnik chrome chandelier designed by Motoko Ishii made for staff Leuchten
Chrome
$38,000 / item
Tremendous Crystal Esprit Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Tremendous crystal Esprit Sputnik chandelier. Customization is available in different sizes and
Crystal, Metal
$16,200 / item
Blue Pulegoso Disco Sputnik Chandelier
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian round sputnik chandelier with blue Murano glass discs hand blown with bubbles using
Chrome
$1,154Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid-Century Sputnik Italian chandelier
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 transparent crystals in a burnished
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,347Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid-Century Sputnik Italian chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 multicolored glasses in a burnished
Murano Glass
$721Sale Price|20% Off
Mid century glass sputnik chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking sputnik shaped chandelier with blue hammered glass glasses mounted on a chrome frame
Chrome
$6,750Sale Price|50% Off
Blue Pulegoso Disco Sputnik Chandelier
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian round sputnik chandelier with blue Murano glass discs hand blown with bubbles using
Chrome
$649Sale Price|55% Off
Sputnik Chandelier Richard Essig Style
Located in Wien, AT
Sputnik chandelier Richard Essig style. Original condition. Seven arms original glass nutwood.
Brass
$2,225 / item
Sputnik Chandelier 9 Arms, Italy, 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb sputnik chandelier in the style of stilonovo, designed and produced in italy around 1960
Brass
Stilnovo Attributed Sputnik Chandelier Brass
By Stilnovo
Located in Westport, CT
Stilnovo Attributed sputnik polished brass 12 arm chandelier. Rewired and new sockets.
Brass
$4,200 / item
Conical Sputnik Chandelier Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Sputnik chandelier composed of eight conical shades. Candelabra sockets. Max 60 watt per socket
Brass
Mid-Century Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid Century Modern chrome Sputnik chandelier. Any amount of chain can be added for custom hanging
10-Armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by J. &L. Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern 10-armed and 13-flamed sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp. Bulb
Crystal, Brass
$32,500 / item
Monumental Nickel Plated Crystal Sputnik
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Nickel Plated Crystal Sputnik Currently out of stock but available for custom order in
Crystal, Nickel
$35,000 / item
Monumental Crystal Esprit Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Monumental crystal Esprit Sputnik chandelier Currently out of stock but available for custom order
Crystal, Nickel
Murano Glass Green Globe Sputnik
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from Murano outside of Venice, Italy. This fixture has a brass structure with emanating arms holding hand-blown green glass globes. Each globe has a beautiful; bubbled tex...
Brass
$19,500 / item
Large Custom Handmade Crystal Sputnik
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Large custom handmade crystal Sputnik Currently out of stock but available for custom order in
Crystal, Metal, Nickel
$14,000 / item
Pair of Italian Sputnik Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1960's Italian 18 lights sputnik chandeliers with molded glass elements on a nickel
$25,500 / item
Custom Starburst Crystal Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Crystal starburst Sputnik chandelier in an oval shape and nickel plated finish. Currently out of
Crystal, Metal
Gray Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass gray sputnik chandelier featuring multiple blown glass components in conic shapes
Chrome
Kalmar Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Light 'RS 12', Aluminum Glass, 1970, 1 of 2
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two fantastic 12-arm atomic chandeliers / pendant lights model "RS 12 Kugel HL" by Kalmar
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
$3,975Sale Price|50% Off
Exceptional Huge Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Berlin, BE
Exceptional huge brass Sputnik chandelier. The chandelier has a very impressing size and is a real
Brass
Murano Glass Black Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Wonderful sputnik Murano chandelier with multiple smoked "Triedi" stems shooting out from a brushed
Nickel
Giant 60-Arm Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giant Sputnik chandelier with 60 arms radiating from a central orb. Finished in oil rubbed bronze
Brass, Iron
$22,000 / item
Monumental Triedri Glass Rod Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Triedri Glass Rod Sputnik Chandelier Currently out of stock but available for custom
Metal
$3,250Sale Price|21% Off
Italian Modern Large Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Sputnik Chandelier. 63" H x 52" Diameter. Provenance: From a
Brass
$3,280 / item
Plafon Sputnik Triedri Ceiling Lamp
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
This timeless piece of functional decor evokes the bold geometries of Art Deco, creating a retro-chic effect that will equally suit a Classic entryway of a contemporary living room. ...
Metal
$6,800 / item
Sputnik Amber Murano Glass Chandelier
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
The decoration of this colorful and striking chandelier is entirely made of Murano mouth-blown glass, suspended from the ceiling on a metal chain. The central core of the piece is a ...
Metal
$15,200 / item
Brass Sputnik Chandelier with White Balls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sputnik chandelier with 30-light encased in opaque white glass balls.
Brass
$6,495 / set
Pair of Glass Sputnik Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian Sputnik chandelier in brass plated metal frame, 51 rare amethyst glass tips. Murano
Metal
$2,686 / set
Italian Twenty Four Light Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian sputnik chandelier in brass, with satin black details comprising twenty four radiating
Brass
Sputnik Stilnovo Dome Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, IT
Stilnovo pendant lamp, metal frame with 10 bulbs and 12 two-tone glasses.
Metal
$6,300Sale Price|30% Off
Large Murano Smoky Glass Sputnik Chandelier
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with large smoky Murano glass shades, mounted on brass frame / Made in
Murano Glass
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Large Murano Glass Drop Sputnik Chandelier
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with large clear ribbed Murano glass shades hand blown in the shape of
Murano Glass
$7,600 / item
Ovale Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian oval shaped sputnik chandelier with Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Designed
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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