A Vintage Sputnik Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1960's Italian sputnik light fixture with white glass globes attributed to Stilnovo
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze
Vintage Sputnik Light
Vintage Ceiling Light Fitting Sputnik Space Age Style
Located in Buxton, GB
Illuminate any room with this large vintage light fitting from Laurie Luminaire - France. The
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Vintage 1980s French Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950 Retro Vintage Sputnik Plastic Table or Desk Light
$136Sale Price|50% Off
H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 7.88 in
1950 Retro Vintage Sputnik Plastic Table or Desk Light
Located in Markington, GB
1950 retro vintage Sputnik plastic table or desk light fully working, has a European electric plug
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Italian Chrome Sputnik Wall Light by Gaetano Sciolari
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.15 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 in
Vintage Italian Chrome Sputnik Wall Light by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Sputnik chrome wall lamp by Gaetano Sciolari.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Beautiful Italian Vintage Glass Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful glass and nickel Snowball chandelier. Italy, 1960s Lamp sockets: 10
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
German Vintage Brass and Glass Sputnik Flushmount Light Chandelier, 1960s
$2,589
H 8.67 in Dm 16.54 in
German Vintage Brass and Glass Sputnik Flushmount Light Chandelier, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful six-arm matte glass and brass bubble Sputnik chandelier. Germany, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Space Age Sputnik Chrome Cascade Chandelier 4-Light Pendant Ceiling Lamp
$2,294
H 27.56 in Dm 17.72 in
Vintage Space Age Sputnik Chrome Cascade Chandelier 4-Light Pendant Ceiling Lamp
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury 1960s Italian Space Age chrome cascade 4-light pendant ceiling lamp, Measures
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Space Age Sputnik Chrome Cascade Chandelier 4-Light Pendant Ceiling Lamp
$882Sale Price|21% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 17.72 in
Vintage Space Age Sputnik Chrome Cascade Chandelier 4-Light Pendant Ceiling Lamp
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury 1960s Italian Space Age chrome Cascade 4-light pendant ceiling lamp, Measures
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Fontana Arte Sputnik Cut Glass Dandelion Mid-Century Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and impressive Italian Sputnik chandelier vintage pendant light from the 1960s. 60
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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12 Light Brass Sputnik Light Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 12 light brass sputnik chandelier. In working condition.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Sputnik Sixteen-Arm Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful brass Sputnik pendant chandelier. Measures: 24" W x 9.75" H 9.25" length of stem.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
16 Light Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 16 light brass sputnik chandelier. In working condition.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Vintage Sputnik Brass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 10-arm sputnik light fixture in polished brass. USA, circa 1950. Fully restored
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Vintage 12 Light Sputnik Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid brass 12 Light sputnik chandelier. Newly rewired. Lacquered brass finish. UL listing
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Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Vintage Ten-Light Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A ten light Sputnik chandelier with numerous glass rods hangs from a nickel-plated central pole
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Materials
Glass
Vintage Eighteen-Light Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
Eighteen chrome saucers on Sputnik arms and spheres throughout. Lots of glam and very futuristic
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Wood & Brass Sputnik Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Sputnik-style brass light fixture with wood spear-shaped accents. USA, circa 1970. Restored
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Sputnik Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Genuine vintage twelve arm brass sputnik ceiling light. Recently reconditioned and rewired.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Ceiling Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1950s vintage Mid-Century Modern sputnik ceiling light. A classic of its time, the glass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Carnival Midway Flashing Sputnik Light
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage flashing Sputnik light from carnival midway. Real attention grabber. One side has old
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Vintage 1950s American Steampunk Carnival Art
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Sputnik Space Age Chandelier Pendant Light, Mid Century 70s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage sputnik space age chandelier pendant light with 5 opaline glass shades. The chrome rings
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Vintage 1970s Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Space Age Sputnik MCM Chrome Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a space age Sputnik style chrome Mid-Century Modern chandelier pendant
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Modern Sciolari Style Chrome Sputnik Flushmount Light
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern chrome flushmount Sputnik light or wall sconce in the style of Sciolari. In great vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Murano Disc Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage sputnik chandelier from Murano, Italy. Light shines through a perforated galvanized brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Vintage Space Age German Polished Chrome 11 Arm Sputnik Ceiling Light
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1970s Vintage Space Age German Polished Chrome 11 Arm Sputnik Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
1970s German vintage mid century chrome eleven arm sputnik ceiling light. Each of the chrome-plated
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
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White Twelve-Arm Sputnik Light Fixture for Luminaire
By Luminaire
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage, twelve-arm Sputnik chandelier, produced in Canada, circa 1970s for Luminaire, with milk
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Mid Century Chrome 10-Light "Sputnik" Style Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage sputnik style chandelier with ten lights on curved chrome arms around a central chrome
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Materials
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Mid Century Brass Twenty-Four Light "Sputnik" Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage "Sputnik" style chandelier in brass with twelve arms emanating from a central globe. Each
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Materials
Brass
Vintage Pair of Murano Disc Sputnik Chandeliers
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of vintage sputnik chandeliers from Murano, Italy. Light shines through a perforated
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Brass 16-Light Sputnik Chandelier
By Angelo Lelii, Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
its vibrant vintage look, original wiring, triple type of lighting, 8-light up, eight-light down and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass Sputnik Hanging Light or Chandelier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and absolutely stunning vintage Sputnik hanging light. It features a chrome main structure
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Sputnik Starburst Chandelier Pendant Light with Multi-Color Balls
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H 20.5 in Dm 20.5 in
Mid-Century Sputnik Starburst Chandelier Pendant Light with Multi-Color Balls
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Chattanooga, TN
vintage starburst lamp like this before. We sure haven’t! This ceiling light is spectacular by every
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Light by Venini for VeArt
By VeArt, Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage, Italian round chandelier with clear Murano glass by VeArt Flush ceiling mount in silver
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gigantic Vintage Sputnik Light Fixture Attributed to Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive brass Italian spunik light fixture with white glass globes attributed to Stilnovo. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome Sputnik Light Fixure with Large Glass Bulbs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bold glass and chrome vintage sputnik light fixture.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Flush Mount
Vintage 'Sputnik' Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
12 painted metal arms with white glass shades and brass detailing
115cm diameter x 70cm high
Category
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brass Sputnik Light Fixture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century brass sputnik light fixture- classic design with multiple arms.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
French Vintage Brass Sputnik Light Fixture
Located in Coral Gables, FL
French Vintage Brass Sputnik Light Fixture
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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage Glass and Chrome Sputnik Light Fixture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Glass Sputnik light fixture with multiple arms-each with housing for bulb. The armature is chrome
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Gigantic Vintage Brass Italian Sputnik Light Fixture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gigantic polished brass sputnik from Italy- rewired to US standards.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Light Fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
a stunning vintage 1970's flush mount sputnik light fixture, made in Italy with Murano glass, all
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Vintage 1970s Italian Flush Mount
13 Light Sputnik Chandelier created with Vintage Parts
Located in Encinitas, CA
Unique 13 Light Sputnik Chandelier created with Vintage Parts. The polished brass arms and brushed
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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Inspired 72 Light Brass and Black Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Encinitas, CA
Contemporary Vintage Inspired 72 Light Brass and Black Sputnik Chandelier. Candelabra base bulbs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Brass
24 Light Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 24 light brass sputnik chandelier. In working condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
36-Light Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Vintage Floral Cups
Located in Encinitas, CA
One of a Kind Large 36 Light Polished Brass Sputnik Style Chandelier made with Vintage Flower Cups
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Gold Metal Light Fixture Sputnik Style Chandelier, circa 1950
Located in Houston, TX
A stylish vintage French chandelier fixture with Sputnik interior circa 1950 was originally a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brass Flush Mount Eight-Arm Sputnik
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful eight-arm vintage brass Sputnik flush mount light. Measures: 15.25" W x 4" H.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
French Midcentury Sputnik Chandelier by Maison Lunel, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Austin, TX
A fabulous vintage 8-light Sputnik chandelier in brass and black by Maison Lunel, French circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Space Age Sputnik Chrome and Glass Chandelier 9 lights , Germany , 1960-1970
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Space Age Sputnik Chrome and Glass Chandelier 9 lights , Germany , 1960-1970
Located in Retie, BE
Chrome and Glass Asymmetrical Chandelier circa 1960 - 1970 This Vintage Space Age Sputnik Light
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Inspired 18 Light Satin Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Encinitas, CA
Vintage Inspired 18 Light Sputnik Chandelier shown in Satin Brass Finish. Custom Sizes Available
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Brass Sputnik 24-Arm Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful brass sputnik chandelier. 24" W x 9.5 " H. 18.5" length of stem.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Sputnik Twenty-Four-Arm Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful brass Sputnik light fixture aged with a warm patina. Measures: 24" W x 18" H 10.5
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Charlotte Perriand Sconces Wall Light, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand, Stilnovo
Located in Bremen, DE
, light, retro, vintage, sputnik, stilnovo, guariche, arredoluce, angelo lelli, prouve, panton,poulsen
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum
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Vintage Sputnik Light For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage sputnik light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every vintage sputnik light was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the vintage sputnik light you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage sputnik light bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Kaiser Leuchten each produced at least one beautiful vintage sputnik light that is worth considering.
How Much is a Vintage Sputnik Light?
Prices for a vintage sputnik light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $177 and can go as high as $6,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,875.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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.
Questions About Vintage Sputnik Light
- What is a Sputnik light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A Sputnik light refers to many variations of lighting fixtures that have been designed over the years with a starburst shape and numerous bulbs on the ends. Well-known versions include a mid-century modern classic by Gino Sarfatti and an expressionistic icon by J. & L. Lobmeyr. The crucial feature of what is usually nicknamed a Sputnik light — which comes from a famous Soviet Union satellite’s name — is that it has a core surrounded by multiple arms with light bulbs. This makes it an excellent option for creating ambient light. Find a collection of antique and vintage lights on 1stDibs today.
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Regimental Silver
Reprodux Bevan Funnell
Resin Buddha
Retablo Wood
Retro 1950s Highball Glasses
Retro Hula Girl
Rhino Head
Rice Carved Bed