1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & Gilt Brass
By Christoph Palme, Palwa, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Outstanding mid century Sputnik chandelier made of a gilt brass construction with Swarovski
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier 6725-D-11
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in New York, NY
crystals and 1,000 sputniks. The inspiration for this design was supplied by the architect of the
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Golden Sputnik Chandelier with Swarovski Crystals
By Ernest Palme
Located in Munich, DE
Total glamour golden Sputnik chandelier with Swarowski crystals in brass by E. Palme, Germany 1974.
Brass
Italian Modern Sputnik Brass Chandelier with Crystal and Gold Swarovski Balls
Located in New York, NY
central round bronze core is decorated with protruding Swarovski clear and amber gold cut crystal balls
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & Gilt Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant brass and cut Swarovski crystals sputnik chandelier designed by Chrisoph Palme. The
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & Nickel
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Outstanding mid century Sputnik chandelier made of a chromed nickel construction with Swarovski
Crystal, Nickel, Chrome
Sold
H 60 in Dm 37.5 in
Austrian Chrome & Swarovski Crystal Sputnik Chandelier by Lobmeyer, circa 1980
Located in London, GB
A sensational Austrian chrome & Swarovski crystal sputnik chandelier by Lobmeyr - from the New York
Chrome, Steel
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Matte White Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These MATTE WHITE collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a ...
Wood
$17,500 / item
H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Polished Brass "33 Step" Bar Chair/Stool by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersectio...
Brass
$9,713Sale Price|24% Off
H 14 in W 38 in D 2.5 in
Carved and Painted Wooden Eagle with Shield Attributed to John Haley Bellamy
Located in Savannah, GA
In all original untouched condition including weathered paint, this wonderful Folk Art wall plaque speaks for itself. Substantial size. It looks to be made to be mounted on a ledge, ...
Wood
$25,000
H 55.5 in W 35 in D 4 in
Russian Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Arched Cornice Lapis Wall Mirror, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Russian gilt carved wood and gesso wall mirror with an arched painted lapis cornice, flanking fluted acanthus columns, and decorated with lambs tongue, bell flower, interior bead wor...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$5,754
H 10.63 in W 12.21 in D 10.24 in
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Small Taxidermy Fawn on Green Painted Plinth
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
A very rare and very small stuffed real Bambi. Laying on a green painted wooden piece. Eyes in glass. The fur is in excellent condition. One ear has a small fur fault. Great decorati...
Fur
$1,850Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 69.2 in W 18.8 in D 16.5 in
"Acate" Brass Little Tree-like Coat Hanger Designed by Borek Sipek for Driade
By Driade, B. Sipek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Acate" is an iconic coat hanger, designed by Borek Sipek and manufactured by Driade, featuring a matte brass structure with polished brass leaves. Indoor use only. DIMENSIONS: D. 1...
Brass
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
Daum Large Art Nouveau Agapanthus Cameo Acid Etched Art Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare French Art Nouveau Agapanthus/Flowering Rush cameo glass vase by renowned and sought after glass makers Daum Nancy and dating from around 1900. This large, ta...
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Fendi Floor Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite 1980s Fendi Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina Illuminate your space with this stunning and rare Murano glass floor lamp, masterfully crafted by renowned artis...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$2,750
H 7.5 in W 13 in D 8.5 in
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Filigree Swag Wreaths Cut Crystal Gilt Centerpiece
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
Delicate French dore bronze filigree swag and wreaths on handled frame hold the multi faceted cut crystal insert and scalloped top edge. Beautiful piece for your home or office. ...
Crystal, Bronze
$15,000 / set
H 48.25 in W 20 in D 10.75 in
Pair of 20th Century Régence Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Figural Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large pair of Régence style gilt bronze five-light figural wall lights after the antique, each with a ribbon-tied backplate suspending a plumed helmet and centered by a Medusa mask...
Bronze
Venetian Horse Centerpiece
By Creart
Located in Milan, IT
This centerpiece has a striking appearance and is constructed from three main components. The base and stand are in 24-karat gold-plated brass. Sitting on top of the base is a decora...
Crystal, Gold, Brass
18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Plate
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting Chinese plate, known as Canton enamel, evokes the intrigue and exclusivity of the 18th- century Imperial court. Boasting a magnificent famille rose background hue, th...
Enamel
Pair of Rustic Black Forest Walnut Bear Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut side chairs with floral carving and bear figure on back with faux wood carved seat and legs (1 having music box seat)
Walnut
Gorgeous Pair of Amethyst Cathedral Geodes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Spectacular Large Pair of Symmetrical Amethyst Geodes – Sculptural Cathedrals of Unmatched Beauty ▫️ Description It’s as if nature set out to carve a harmonious pair—these symmetri...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$65,640 / item
H 96 in W 111 in D 24 in
Amuneal's Loft 3 Post Back Bar Unit with Pull Out Wine Cabinets
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Loft 3 Post Bar Cabinet and shelving with pull out wine storage is shown here in Cerused Chestnut, Charred Pine, Blackened Steel and Bronze. Our loft posts in blackened gun...
Brass, Bronze, Steel
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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