$3,750Sale Price|50% Off
Large 1960s Italian Midcentury Brass Starburst Sputnik Chandeliers
By Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s Italian brass starburst chandelier. 24 light sources. Rewired and reconditioned. They came out of an Italian holiday resort. Two available.
Brass
Extra Large Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Sputnik-style ceiling lamp from 1950s Germany is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design, combining elegance with striking architectural form. The chandelier feature...
Metal, Brass
Large Nickel Finished Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Glass Spikes
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Huge Sputnik chandelier made of a brass structure and arms, ended by Murano glass spikes with two different colours.
Brass
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik chandelier with 12 handmade glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Th...
Brass
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial Sputnik brass chandelier with six opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to u...
Brass
Large Brass Sputnik Chandelier Attributed to Sciolari, circa 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An amazing midcentury 13-light brass chandelier attributed to Geateno Sciolari, Italy, circa 1960s. Socket: 13 x E14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs. In a very good condition.
Metal
Large Stunning Kaiser red Sputnik Opal Glass Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning red color Sputnik chandelier with 12 handmade opal shades by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired. The fixture requ...
Opal
Large Vintage Sputnik Chandelier with 11 Glass Globes, 1960s 1970s
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Large impressive 11-arm Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s / 1970s.
Brass
Large, Custom Italian Murano / Venetian Clear Glass Sputnik Spike Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large Round Italian Mid-Century Modern style Hand Blown Clear Murano Glass Chandelier with 99 hand blown clear Murano glass spikes to form a Sputnik.
Murano Glass
$792Sale Price|20% Off
Large Space Age Midcentury Chrome Chandelier, Sputnik / Atomic, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- space age era - rare type - very nice style of lighting - representative.
Chrome
Custom Extra Large All Teardrop Sputnik Chandelier in Polished Chrome
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom extra large all teardrop Sputnik chandelier in polished chrome.
Chrome
Large Stunning Kaiser Orange Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Orange color Sputnik chandelier with 13 handmade glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to ...
Glass
Large Kaiser Sputnik White Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser and Co
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Sputnik chandelier with six handmade glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.
Metal
Large Italian Modern Sputnik Chandelier in Stilnovo Style, Italy 60s
By Stilnovo
Located in Lucija, SI
This amazing large Italina modern 8 arms Chandelier was made in '60s in Italy. It gives amazing light when lit; as you can see from the photo, so it is perfect for every space. A un...
Metal, Brass
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik smoked Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial Sputnik brass color chandelier with ten smoked glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready...
Brass
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik chrome chandelier with 12 glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The fixt...
Brass
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik brass chandelier with 8 glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The fix...
Brass
Large Bubble Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome by Motoko Ishii, 1960s
By Motoko Ishii
Located in Dallas, TX
Extraordinary chrome sputnik chandelier designed by Motoko Ishii and produced by Staff Leuchten of Germany and distributed by Lightolier to the American Market. All original decor...
Steel, Chrome
Beautiful, large Mid-Century Modern brass Sputnik chandelier with 20 arms
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, BY
Beautiful, large Mid-Century Modern brass Sputnik chandelier with 20 arms.
Metal, Brass
Large Italian 25 light Sputnik, Dandelion Chandelier in Chrome, Arredalux 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Arredalux
Located in Palermo, IT
Large and impressive Italian Space Age chandelier produced by Arredalux in during the 1970s.
Opal, Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive and rare Chrome Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Cosack during the 1970s. Sockets: It needs 31 x E14 small bulbs- Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to instal...
Chrome
Large Brass Space Age Sputnik Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive and rare brass Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Cosack during the 1970s. Sockets: It needs 31 x E14 small bulb and function on voltage from 110 till 240 volts. Dimensions:...
Chrome
Large Italian 12-Light Sputnik Chandelier in White and Brass, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian twelve-light Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s with large molded plastic globes, white lacquered structure and brass details.
Brass
Large Italian Mid-Century Sputnik Brass Chandelier with Satin Glass, 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
Striking Italian Mid-Century chandelier from the late 1950s featuring a dynamic Sputnik design with multiple curved arms radiating from a central body. The structure is made entirely...
Brass
Extremely Large Brass Sputnik Chandelier Designed in the Czech Republic 1960s
By Rene Roubicek
Located in Almelo, NL
Extremely Large Brass Sputnik Chandelier Designed in the Czech Republic 1960s.
Brass
Space Age Large "Sputnik" Flower Chandelier by VeArt, Italy, Circa 1970
By VeArt, Paolo Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern large and beautiful "Sputnik" style chandelier, manufactured in chrome hardware and clear Murano pressed glass flowers.
Murano Glass
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Style Flower Chandelier, Round, Chrome
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Style Flower Chandelier, Round, Chrome Chromed Aluminum & Brass Italy, 1960s 26" Diameter with 8" Stem 30 lights 30 e12 candelabra...
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Large Italian Brass and Milk Glass 10-Light Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large ten-light midcentury Italian brass and milk glass "Sputnik" chandelier.
Brass
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Atomium Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik chandelier designed in the manner of Cosack during the 1970s. Nice Space Age design. Sockets: It needs 16x E14 small bulbs. Light bulbs are not included. It is ...
Chrome
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Atomium Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik chandelier designed by Cosack during the 1970s. Nice Space Age design. Sockets: It needs 18x E14 small bulbs. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to in...
Chrome
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern 18-Light Sputnik Chandelier Grey-Blue & Yellow
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian Mid-Century Atomic Sputnik Chandelier in Brass with Grey-Blue and Yellow Lacquered Cones, 18 Lights, circa 1950s–1960s A striking large-scale mid-century modern Sputnik chan...
Brass
Large Murano chandelier Sputnik style of Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy, 1960s
By Paolo Venini, VeArt
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Sputnik Flower Murano glass chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy, 1960s. VeArt is an Italian glassblowing company founded in 1965 in Venice. It is known for her artistic blown...
Murano Glass
20th Century Sputnik or Sunburst Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Wonderful and Large Blown Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier.
Brass
$4,573Sale Price|20% Off
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Atomium Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Polished aluminum with 27 bubble glasses (mouth-blown) Stunning Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Kalmar Leuchten during the 1970s. Sockets: It needs 27x E14 small bulbs...
Chrome
Large Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandelier Rupert Nikoll, Brass Copper, Vienna, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful and rare chandelier or pendant light by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria. An original mid-century vintage piece manufactured around 1950. It is made of brass...
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Copper
Modern Flowers Sputnik Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Large contemporary Sputnik chandelier composed of precious hand blown Murano flowers art glasses with clear and white color.
Blown Glass
Large 43, Light Murano Spiked Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Large midcentury 43 - light Murano glass "sputnik" chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s.
Brass, Chrome
Large Italian Modernist Murano Art Glass Chrome Leather Sputnik Orbit Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous vintage Italian Mid-Century Modernist Murano Mazzega era art glass chrome orbit chandelier with opaque white and clear art glass globes and dark chocolate faux leather. Meas...
Chrome
$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 different sizes, design, and finish. Inquire with Venfield about pricing and estimated...
Crystal, Metal, Nickel
$1,212Sale Price|20% Off
Large Galaxy Space age Sputnik Chandelier by Richard Essig - Germany, 1970s
By VEB Leuchten, Richard Essig
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany, around 1970s - perfect original condition with patina jr
Chrome
1 of 2 Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik brass chandelier with 10 opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The ...
Opal, Brass
Rare Large 12-Armed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, large & highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 12-armed sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp.
Brass, Metal
Sputnik Brass Chandelier, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Large-scale Sputnik chandelier in brass featuring twelve angled arms composed of slender rods, radially arranged around a central spherical body.
Brass
Large Modernist Maison Arlus Art Deco Sputnik Chandelier Stilnovo Gio Ponti Era
By Maison Lunel
Located in Coimbra, PT
Rare gorgeous large sculptural French Mid-Century Modernist French Art Deco attributed to Maison Lunel, gilt brass and ruby red Lucite Sputnik chandelier with eight lights/ circa 196...
Brass
1 of 2 Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial Sputnik brass chandelier with six opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use...
Brass
Large Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Sputnik Atomic 43-Arms Glass Aluminum 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 43-arm atomic chandelier/pendant light model "RS 43 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s.) ...
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
$10,670 / item
Sputnik Chandelier with Grey Murano Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Large Sputnik style chandelier made of unlacquered brass, thirty arms of light with grey tinted globes diffusers.
Brass
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Murano Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional modern Murano glass and brass large scale Sputnik chandelier. So impressive!! Stunning!
Brass
Flowers Sputnik Amazing Modern Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Large contemporary Sputnik chandelier composed of precious hand blown Murano flowers art glasses with clear and white color.
Blown Glass
Chrome Sputnik Trompet Chandelier Model Dandelion, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful large Sputnik trumpet chandelier model Dendiolon, extending from the center sphere with fifteen sockets are mounted at trumpet-shaped shades they create a perfectly gorgeou...
Metal, Chrome, Aluminum
Vintage 43 Globe Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Large vintage 43 globe Sputnik chandelier by Lightolier.
Chrome
$15,750 / item
Murano Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Champagne Globes
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular display of light, this large vintage Murano Sputnik chandelier with champagne globes is a true celebration of warm glow.
Brass
1 of 2 Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial Sputnik chrome chandelier with eight opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to u...
Brass
1 of 3 Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive silver Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Cosack during the 1970s. Sockets: It needs 21 x E14 small bulb and function on voltage from 110 till 240 volts. Light bulbs are not...
Chrome
Large Brass Sputnik with Black Tips
By Fedele Papagni
Located in Red Lion, PA
Large scale Italian light fixture reminiscent of an exploding star with black tips. Brass rods--both lit (34 candelabra bulbs) and speared--shoot out of a brass core. High-quality, h...
Brass
Large Brass Sputnik with White Tips
By Fedele Papagni
Located in Red Lion, PA
Large scale Italian light fixture reminiscent of an exploding star with white tips. Brass rods--both lit (34 candelabra bulbs) and speared--shoot out of a brass core. High-quality, h...
Brass
Modern Pink Murano Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The Large-Scale Pink Murano Sputnik Chandelier is a stunning lighting fixture featuring beautiful pink Murano glass and polished brass.
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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