$2,450
H 19.69 in Dm 13.78 in
1960 Italy Vistosi Sputnik Chandelier Murano Glass & Chrome by Gino Vistosi
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik chandelier with handblown white and clear shaped Murano glass petals on a chromed
Chrome
$4,796
H 39.38 in Dm 23.63 in
Sputnik Midcentury Pink Murano Glass Italian Chandelier, Vistosi Style, 1970
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Large chandelier in Murano glass. Measures: Diameter 60 cm. Incredible scenic effect.
Metal
$7,194 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 39.38 in
Murano Sputnik Vistosi Style Green Water Italian Chandeliers and Pendant, 2000
By Vistosi
Located in Roma, Lazio
A perfect lunar sphere, elegant in its shape and in the choice of the color of the glass, light
Brass
$1,343Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 19.69 in
Stunning Vintage Sputnik Italian Crystal Chandelier, 51 Pink Glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Amazing Sputnik Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 pink crystals in a burnished brass
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier with Pink Murano Glass Discs
By Vistosi
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern huge Sputnik chandelier, attributed to Vistosi Italy 1980s. The large chandelier
Brass
$1,678 / set
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Murano brass sputnik wall sconces / ceiling lights - pink glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
configuration; they feature a Sputnik/Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by a futuristic, ray-like
Art Glass
$1,678 / set
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Murano brass sputnik wall sconces / ceiling lights -multicolored glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
configuration; they feature a Sputnik/Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by a futuristic, ray-like
Art Glass
$1,678 / set
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Murano brass sputnik wall sconces / ceiling lights - amethyst glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
configuration; they feature a Sputnik/Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by a futuristic, ray-like
Art Glass
$1,678 / set
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Murano brass sputnik wall sconces / ceiling lights -multicolored glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
configuration; they feature a Sputnik/Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by a futuristic, ray-like
Art Glass
$1,462 / set
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Murano brass sputnik wall sconces / ceiling lights
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
configuration; they feature a Sputnik/Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by a futuristic, ray-like
Art Glass
Unavailable
H 82.68 in Dm 70.87 in
Late 20th Century Sputnik Chandelier in Jacketed Orange & White Glass by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
this new course. The blend used for blowing the Vistosi glass has exclusive features: it guarantees the
Brass
Italian Murano White Disco Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Twelve candelabra light sockets/wired for U.S.
Nickel
Spectacular Sputnik Disc by Vistosi, 1970s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Original Sputnik disc by Gino Vistosi make 51 large Murano disc handblown. Ten lights.
Blown Glass
Vistosi Glass Disc Sputnik
Located in New York, NY
1960's Vistosi Glass Disc Sputnik
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Emerald Green Trumpets Sputniks by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
105 emerald green Murano glass trumpets mounted on chrome frame 12 candelabra type light sockets
Chrome
Sold
H 42 in Dm 24 in L 42 in
Sophisticated Modernist Vistosi Disc Sputnik Chandelier with Black & Clear Discs
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated modernist Sputnik chandelier by Vistosi features a satin finished brass frame
Brass
1970s Vistosi or Cosack Pulegoso Disc Murano Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome
By Vistosi
Located in Halle, DE
This 1970s Pulegoso disc Murano chandelier in chrome, attributed to Vistosi or eventually Cosack
Steel, Chrome
Unusual Vistosi Glass Disc Sputnik
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Vistosi glass disc Sputnik.
Huge Murano glass disc Sputnik chandelier
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Dallas, TX
Huge Mid Century Modern Murano glass Sputnik chandelier, Vistosi style Italy 1980s. The large
Brass
Italian Blue Murano Glass Trumpets Sputnik
By Vistosi, Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage blue Murano glass trumpets by Vistosi on new chrome metal finish frame by Fabio Ltd 12
Chrome
Italian Green Murano Trumpets Sputnik
By Vistosi, Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sputnik chandelier with 207 green Murano glass trumpets in the style of Vistosi on new
Chrome
Italian Blue Murano Trumpets Gold Sputnik
By Vistosi, Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sputnik chandelier with 105 vintage blue Murano glass trumpets by Vistosi on new 24-karat gold
Gold Plate
Vistosi Style Murano Glass Discs Sputnik Chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sophisticated modernist Sputnik chandelier by Vistosi has a satin brass structure with a
Brass
Italian Blue Murano Glass Trumpets Sputnik Chandelier by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each chandelier has 105 glass trumpets mounted on chrome frame. 12 candelabra type light sockets
Chrome
Italian Murano Red Disco Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
16 light sockets/wired for U.S.
Brass
Purple Mid Century Modern Murano Sputnik Chandelier Vistosi Style
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Dallas, TX
Large round Mid-Century Modern murano glass Sputnik chandelier, attributed to Vistosi, Italy circa
Brass
Sold
H 55 in Dm 36 in
Modernist Vistosi-Style Disc Sputnik Chandelier with Black & Clear Discs c 2000s
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
This outstanding modernist Sputnik chandelier style of Vistosi, features a satin finished brass
Brass
Italian Green Murano Trumpets Sputnik
By Vistosi, Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sputnik chandelier with 105 vintage green Murano glass trumpets by Vistosi on new metal frame by
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Red Murano Trumpets Sputnik
By Vistosi, Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sputnik chandelier with red Murano glass trumpets by Vistosi on new 24k gold metal finish
Brass
Large Vistosi Glass Sputnik Chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Hudson, NY
Spectacular iridescent lilac glass chandelier. Chrome structure with 95 round glass disks and 12
Metal
giant 39" Ø Vistosi glass disc sputnik chandelier italy
By Vistosi
Located in Antwerp, BE
giant 39 " Ø Vistosi glass disc sputnik chandelier Italy +/ - 95 iridescent discs in fresh
Metal
Vistosi Murano Sputnik Chandelier
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Southampton, NY
Spectacular modernist Vistosi disc sputnik chandelier. 95 round Murano iridescent glass disks and
Chrome
Vistosi Sputnik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vistosi Discs Chandelier, 8 lights, 128 discs and total weight of the sputnik 70 kg.
Glass
Late 20th Century Brass and Multi-Color Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Each black, white and transparent Vistosi glass is backed by a brass plate to keep the light inside
Brass
Italian Amber Petal Chandelier, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 75 glass petals transparent with an amber spot inside, nickel metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the ...
Metal
$6,595
H 53.15 in W 53.15 in D 7.09 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Wonderful piece of Murano that can be mounted both as a wall lamp and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the Murano glass factory. The wall light/chandel...
Brass
Tiffany Color Murano Glass Spheres Sputnik Chandelier with brass finish
Located in Florence, IT
Tiffany Color Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with brass finish. The glass spheres are in "incamiciato" handblown Murano glass, meaning there is a double layer of glass, Tiffany outs...
Brass
$8,800 / item
H 36 in Dm 48 in
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,728 / item
H 7.09 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Great Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, in the Style of Barovier, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury vessel ship low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, th...
Gold Plate
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
$10,113 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
$17,028 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$3,205 / item
H 26.58 in W 14.77 in D 22.84 in
"Chital" 2-Top Side Table in Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...
Brass
$5,300 / set
H 17 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in
Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Smoke Color, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
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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