1970 Italy Fontana Arte Sputnik Chandelier Turquoise Glass & Chrome
By Fontana Arte
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik chandelier with turquoise Murano glass on a chromed frame.
Chrome
Sputnik Cut-Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Fontana Arte sputnik chandelier. Chrome frame with green colored cut-glass.
Cut Glass
Fontana Arte Brass Sputnik Chandelier Light Fixture
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte attributed light fixture chandelier. Curved art glass shades.
Brass
Fontana Arte Sputnik Cut Glass Dandelion Mid-Century Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
In very good condition. In the style of Fontana Arte.
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Sputnik Cut-Glass Chandelier, style of Fontana Arte, circa 1960's
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing midcentury Murano glass sputnik chandelier in the style of Fontana Arte, circa 1960's.
Cut Glass
Cut-Glass Sputnik in Fontana Arte Style, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Budapest, HU
Built around a chrome frame with 76 thick chiseled crystal glass segments. Each glass is worked "hammered," this is not imperfections but just the characteristic of this process.
Metal
1 'of 2' 1960 Italy Sputnik Chandelier Smoked Murano & Chrome Fontana Arte Style
By Fontana Arte, Zero Quattro
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik chandelier with smoked cut Murano glass on a chromed brass frame. A real eye-catcher and an excellent example of art glass from Italy. Manufactured by Fontana Arte at...
Brass, Chrome
Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier, Chrome Smoked Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An Italian pendant light fixture manufactured in Italy in Mid-Ccentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s.) The fixture is made of chromed metal frame and square, faceted smoke g...
Chrome, Nickel
Mid Century Modern Vintage Smoked Glass Sputnik Chandelier 1960s Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage circular chandelier sputnik like, Italy 1960s with smoked grey glass pieces showing original rough edges. A charming circular chandelier with amazing and c...
Metal
Art glass pendant lamp Sputnik, attributed to Zero Quattro, circa 1970s
By Zero Quattro
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Experience the enduring beauty and artistry of Fontana Arte through this exceptional vintage Sputnik chandelier.
Art Glass
Fontana Arte Massive Sputnik Chandelier
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Impressive chandelier in massive chiseled glass by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960.
Steel
Mid-Century Italian Glass Sputnik Chandelier in Fontana Arte Style
By Fontana Arte
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Chandelier in the style of Fontana Arte with eleven lights (E14) Madden the 1970s in the style of Italian Sputnik chandeliers but then with glass.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 32.67 in Dm 14.56 in
Sputnik Fontana Arte attributed 1960s Italian Eight-Light Cut Glass Chandelier
By Fontana Arte
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
A rare Sputnik Fontana Arte attributed eight-light chandelier in chrome and blue hand-chiseled glass.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 31.5 in Dm 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern 13-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Dandelion, 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Gabriella Crespi
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufactured probably by Fontana Arte in 1960s in Italy. Executed in thick hand cut amber glass and brass, the chandelier / pendant lamp needs 13 x E14 / E12 screw fit bulbs.
Brass
Sputnik Chandelier in the Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light blue Fontana Arte Sputnik chandelier. Thirteen-light chandelier.
Chrome
Italian Sputnik Chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in MIlano, IT
Sputnik chandelier produced by Fontana Arte dating to 1950s in chromed metal and blue smoked glass with ringed stem.
Smoked Glass
Rare Sputnik Chandelier in the Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare sputnik chandelier in the style of Fontana Arte with fume glass squares with hand chipped edges.
Chrome
Italian Glass and Chrome Sputnik Chandelier Fontana Arte Style
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Very much in the style of Fontana Arte, however made by a smaller firm Zero Quattro.
Chrome
1960s Fontana Arte Turquoise Glass Sputnik
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
1960's Fontana Arte Turquoise Glass Sputnik
Huge Cut-Glass Sputnik in Fontana Arte Style, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Fontana Arte Sputnik-style chandelier. Chrome frame, turquoise colored glass.
Blown Glass
Art glass pendant lamp Sputnik by Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage chandelier Sputnik by Fontana Arte made in Italy in the 1960s.
Metal
Faceted Sputnik Chandelier
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian sputnik chandelier with smoky faceted glasses, mounted on chrome frame / In the style of of Fontana Arte / Made in Italy circa 1960’s 8 lights / E14 type / max 40W ea...
Chrome
Fontana Arte Cut Glass Sputnik Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Fontana Arte Cut Glass Sputnik Fixture
Metal
Pair of Italian Sputnik Glass Chandeliers Fontana Arte Style circa 1970
Located in Milano, MI
A pair of Italian Sputnik chandeliers made of chromed metal frames and square, hand-cut glass elements, in their original chromed metal finish. These chandeliers are globe shaped de...
Chrome
Large Italian Sputnik 26 Socket Chandelier in the Style of Fontana Arte
Located in Plainview, NY
Large Italian Sputnik chandelier in the style of Fontana Arte consisting of six rows of thick, flat, jagged edge hand blown clear glass slabs that screw into a chrome 34 inch diamete...
Glass
Sputnik Cut-Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Fontana Arte Sputnik chandelier. Chrome frame with green colored cut-glass.
Cut Glass
Italian Midcentury Sputnik Chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous Italian chandelier made of chiseled glass parts on particular sputnik chandelier by Fontana Arte in the 1960s.
Nickel
Italian Space Age Sputnik Chandelier Attributed to Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Italian mid-century Sputnik chandelier attributed to Fontana Arte, from the 1960s.
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 30.32 in Dm 17.72 in
Space Age Golden Vintage Glass Sputnik Chandelier Style Fontana Arte 1960s Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
A Space Age golden vintage glass Sputnik chandelier or pendant, which was designed in the style of Fontana Arte, 1960s, Italy.
Metal
Sold
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Sputnik Cut-Glass Chandelier 13 bulbs by Fontana Arte model 45 cm , 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in La xara, VC
Discover the enduring beauty and artistry of Fontana Arte through this exceptional vintage Sputnik chandelier.
Chrome
Huge Cut Glass Sputnik in Fontana Arte style 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Very good vintage condition.
Glass
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern 13-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Dandelion, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in München, BY
Manufactured probably by Fontana Arte in 1960s in Italy. Executed in thick glass and brass, the chandelier / pendant lamp needs 13 x E14 / E12 screw fit bulbs.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Sputnik Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very reminiscent of Fontana Arte. Very elegant and decorative hanging lamp from the 1950s. Probably, Italy. The lamp comes with eight E14 Edison screw fit bulb holder. They are wi...
Metal, Brass
Fontana Arte Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spherical shape is made up of square cobalt blue floral frosted glass with textured edges and chrome hardware.
Light has 13 sockets and can take up to 300 watts total
Italian Sputnik Chandelier, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, Palermo
Wonderful chandelier "sputnik" 1960s Italian manufacturing in the style of Fontana Arte.
Art Glass
Chrystal Sputnik by Fontana Arte, ca. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Sputnik Hanging Light Fixture by Fontana Arte. Chrystal rough squares with an etched center surround the sputnik
Chrome
$1,777Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 23.63 in
Beautiful Large three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 52 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 52 large clear glass tubes in a star shape. Period: late XX century ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$2,390
H 10.24 in Dm 16.54 in
1 ‚of 3’ Mid Century Dandelion Sputnik Glass Prisms Chandelier VEB Germany 1960s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Dandelion chandelier with 36 hexagonal glass prisms on a brass frame made by VEB Kristall Leuchten in the GDR in the 1960s. Measures: dm 16.5" in. (42 cm), height 10.2" in...
Glass
$8,987 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
Stunning Murano Glass Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Seguso
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning chandelier with Murano glass tubes on a brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Hanging glass resembles melting icicles. Gem from the time...
Brass
$16,610 / 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
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
$13,451 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$9,800
H 36 in W 6 in D 3.25 in
Max Ingrand For Fontana Arte Drop Pendant Lamp, Model 2259, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Mid-century ceiling pendant light chandelier dating back to the 1960s. Model no. 2259, handcrafted by Fontana Arte in Italy and designed by the renowned Max Ingrand. This ...
Brass
$3,490 / item
H 17 in Dm 43 in
1 'of 2' 1960s Germany Kaiser Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp Murano Glass & Brass
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount ceiling fixture made of heavy blown Murano glass on a white metal frame and with floral brass finals. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light...
Brass
Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame chrom-plated, with smoked glass plates. Fitted with nine E14 sockets up to 60Watts each. Manufactured in the 1960s in Italy by Fontana Arte.
Brass
$19,350 / item
H 65 in Dm 54 in
Murano Glass Chandelier, Brass Structure, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from the island of Murano, Italy. This fixture has a brass structure supporting hand-blown glass organic discs. This chandelier has been newly wired to fit US standards. ...
Brass
Vintage crystal chandelier Sputnik Dandelion Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Unique vintage crystal chandelier Sputnik Dandelion made in Italy in the 1960s. The metal base and 51 glass elements. The chandelier has a simple, clean design that makes it the perf...
Murano Glass
Sputnik Cut-Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, PA
Chandelier designed by Fontana Arte, crafted in the 1960s. This masterpiece of lighting showcases the meticulous craftsmanship that Italy is celebrated for. Skillfully designed by F...
Chrome, Metal
Mid Century Sputnik Murano Cut-Glass Chandelier by Zero Quattro, Italy 60s
By Zero Quattro
Located in Lucija, SI
Very nice Zero Quattro sputnik chandelier. Chrome frame with green colored Murano cut-glass. Perfect working conditions.
Cut Glass, 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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