Mid Century Rare Sputnik / Atomic Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting - Rare type.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Rare Sputnik Chandelier Model 2003
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1939, rare 'Fuoco d'artificio' chandelier model 2003 executed in the 1950s, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Chromed Sputnik Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Beirut, LB
Very rare space-age chrome-plated sputnik with incredible arms plus 8 lights.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Rare Sputnik Flush Mount or Ceiling Lamp by Oscar Torlasco 'Attributed', Italy
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in München, BY
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Sputnik flush mount or ceiling fixture. Designed probably by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, 1950s, Italy. Executed in white lacquered aluminum, the ceiling ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Pair of Rare Sputnik Brass and Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury rare wall sconces with Murano glass balls, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Chrome and Glass Sputnik Chandelier Light
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Bensalem, PA
Rare Sputnik lamp with glass pineapple dome shaped shades.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare Colorful Sputnik Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning and extremely rare Sputnik chandelier by Stilnovo from the 1950s is a true collector's piece.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sputnik Chandelier from Raak
By RAAK, Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very nice and rare Sputnik lamp from the 1960s. The design creates a spectacular play of light in the room.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Wall Lamp Sputnik Flowers, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare sputnik wall lamp designed and produced by murano mazzega in italy in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Space Age Sputnik Chandelier by Cosack
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Robert and Trix Haussmann, Cosack Leuchten, Gaetano Sciolari, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. Very high quality and massive workmanship.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Amazing Golden Sputnik Wall or Flush Lamp by Cosack
By J.T. Kalmar, Gaetano Sciolari, Harvey Guzzini, Robert and Trix Haussmann, Cosack Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Design. Sputnik Table lamp, c. 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Brazilian design Sputnik Table lamp, c. 1970 Opalescent glass, chrome metal and lacquered metal 58 x 73 x 78 cm 22 83/100 x 28 37/50 x 30 71/100 in Rare Sputnik table lamp, crafted ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of 2 Amazing Golden Sputnik Wall or Flush Lamps by Cosack
By J.T. Kalmar, Gaetano Sciolari, Harvey Guzzini, Robert and Trix Haussmann, Cosack Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik wall or ceiling lamps from the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Monumental Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extremly rare sputnik or atomic light fixtures "RS 16 HL" by J.T.
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Gold, Brass
Rare Stilnovo sputnik chandelier c1950
By Oscar Torlasco, Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Rare Oscar Torlasco for Stilnovo sputnik chandelier.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Studio Alchimia Sputnik Pendant Light
Located in Kent, Dover
A rare, limited edition Italian fibre optic sputnik light from the 'Collection I Soli' by Studio Alchimia, Milan.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Zinc
Rare Midcentury Chandelier Sputnik, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
$841Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Midcentury Chandelier Sputnik, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very nice style of lighting - marked by label
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Midcentury Chandelier Sputnik, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - space age
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Midcentury Chandelier Sputnik, Space Age, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - marked - space age style
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Midcentury Space Age Chandelier Sputnik, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - nice style of lighting
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Midcentury Flush Mount Sputnik, Space Age, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - space age - nice style of lighting - marked by label
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
One of Four Huge Kalmar Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Brass Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four extremely rare Sputnik or atomic light fixture 'RS 16 HL' by J.T.
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Midcentury Rare Chandelier Sputnik Hustadt Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - very rare type - marked by label - perfect original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Huge Rare Mid Century Chandelier Sputnik, Atomic, 1960s
$7,652Sale Price|20% Off
Huge Rare Mid Century Chandelier Sputnik, Atomic, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very representative - Extremely rare type - Adjustable of height - Possible to use different light bulbs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Ceiling or Wall-Mounted Sputnik by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Splendid original 1950's Italian ceiling flush or wall mounted sputnik fixture produced by Stilnovo with 12 arms and made of solid brass. The central half sphere and solid brass c...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Huge Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Glass, Austria, 1970s, One of Four
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extremely rare Sputnik or atomic light fixture 'RS 16 HL' by J.T.
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Rare Wall Lamp Kalmar Sputnik, Austria, 1970s
$747Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Rare Wall Lamp Kalmar Sputnik, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rare type. - Nice style of lighting. - Marked by label.
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Mid Century Floor Lamp Atomic, Sputnik, Cosack, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - representative.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Rare 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.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Rare Midcentury Wall Lamps Drupol Sputnik, 1970s
$465Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Two Rare Midcentury Wall Lamps Drupol Sputnik, 1970s
By Drupol
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - nice style of lighting - marked - new electricity
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Rare Italian 1950s Sputnik Chandelier in Red Enamel & Brass by Stilnovo
$5,468Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Italian 1950s Sputnik Chandelier in Red Enamel & Brass by Stilnovo
By Oscar Torlasco, Stilnovo
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare 1950s Italian sputnik chandelier by the renowned makers Stilnovo.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern sputnik chandelier by Stilnovo. Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Fair original vintage condition with trace of age and use for this rare Stilnovo chandelier produced in Italy during the 50s. Made from wood, lacquered metal, brass and opaline glass...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Mid Century white Floor Lamp Sputnik - Atom, around 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- late 1980s - adjustable light intensity - very good original condition jr
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Rare Wall or Ceiling Lamp Eglo, Flushmount, Sputnik, Austria, 1980s
$559Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Rare Wall or Ceiling Lamp Eglo, Flushmount, Sputnik, Austria, 1980s
By EGLO Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - marked by label - perfect original condition - beuatiful style of lighting
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of three Huge Rare Mid Century Chandeliers Sputnik, Atomic, 1960s
$27,999Sale Price / item|20% Off
Set of three Huge Rare Mid Century Chandeliers Sputnik, Atomic, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- very representative - extremely rare type - adjustable height - possible to use different light bulbs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Stilnovo 16-Arm Brass Sputnik Chandelier – 92 cm Diameter – Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant and iconic 16-arm Sputnik chandelier produced by Stilnovo in Italy during the 1950s. This striking mid-century piece is entirely crafted in solid brass and retains its beauti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Articulated Mid-Century Modern Two-Armed Sputnik Pendant Lamp Austria 1950s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, elegant and articulated Mid-Century Modern two-armed sputnik ceiling fixture or pendant lamp.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Nine-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern nine-flamed sputnik pendant lamp or chandelier.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Rare large original Mid Century Modern brass Sputnik ceiling lamp with 12 arms
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, BY
Original, very rare mid-century brass Sputnik ceiling lamp with 12 arms, attributed to Vereinigte Werkstätten.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare 8-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, BY
Rare, elegant & highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 8-flamed chandelier or pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten, Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass an...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare and Elegant Mid-Century Modern Sputnik 3-Flamed Floor Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in München, BY
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern Sputnik floor lamp.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Stilnovo Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo Sputnik chandelier, circa 1960. Two large interlocked brass rings with eight lacquered cones 'orbiting' a large central globe.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Sputnik Flush Light by M-Design
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Mathieu Matégot, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
Very rare and large Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
20th Century Sputnik or Sunburst Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Wonderful and Large Blown Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier. Rare size as 48" diameter sunburst.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Original Mid-Century Sputnik Chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and extraordinary Italian Sputnik chandelier from the 1950s made by the famous Italian company Stilnovo.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Emil Stejnar Snowball Sputnik Snowflake Chandelier Newly Rewired for USA
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Firenze, Toscana
A rare 10 light snowflake sputnik chandelier designed by Emill Stejnar for Nikoll.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Space Age Sputnik Chandelier in Perfect Condition, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
$1,824Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Sputnik Chandelier in Perfect Condition, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Mid-Century big Sputnik style chandelier. Made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Lovely Mid-Century Modern 3-Armed Brass Sputnik Lamp, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern 3-Armed Brass Sputnik Lamp, 1950s Rare and elegant midcentury ceiling lamp, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern multicolored 3-armed brass sputnik lamp, 1950s
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Little since of usage. Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamp, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Awesome Sputnik Lamp in the Manner of Arteluce, Italy, 1950s
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Midcentury 8-armed brass and glass Sputnik lamp. In the manner of Arteluce. Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamps, 1950s, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Awesome Sputnik Lamp in the Manner of Arteluce, Italy, 1950s
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Midcentury 5-armed brass and glass Sputnik lamp. In the manner of Arteluce. Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamps, 1950s, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ceiling Sputnik Lamp in the Manner of Arteluce, Italy, 1950s
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Midcentury 5-armed brass Sputnik lamps. In the manner of Arteluce. Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamps, 1950s, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ceiling Sputnik Lamp in the Manner of Arteluce, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury 12-armed brass Sputnik lamps. In the manner of Arteluce. Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamps, 1950s, Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern multicolored 6-armed brass sputnik lamp, 1950s Italy
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Little since of usage. Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamp, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern 20-Arm Brass Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Mid-Century Modern 20-Arm Brass Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1950s Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamps, 1950s, Germany.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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1950s Rare Sputnik Fixture
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1950s Mid-Century Modern style rare Sputnik shaped pendant light fixture. The piece with various arms radiating from a central spherical core was directly inspired by similar c...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Circa 1950s Rare Sputnik Light Fixture
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1950s Mid-Century Modern style rare Sputnik shaped pendant light fixture. The piece with various arms radiating from a central spherical core was directly inspired by similar c...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Four Rare "Sputnik Era" Clothes Hooks from the 1960s
Located in Frisco, TX
Four cool and unique looking clothes hangers from the 1960s. Designed and crafted during the wild Sputnik era. Multiple usage possibilities. Shipped from Germany.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Decorative Art
Materials
Copper, Iron
Rare 1950s Brass Sputnik Floor Lamp - Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerpen, BE
An extremely rare “Sputnik” floor lamp adjustable in height, attributed to Stilnovo and manufactured in Italy around 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Sputnik Fontana Arte attributed 1960s Italian Eight-Light Cut Glass Chandelier
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Rare Richardson Sputnik Film Light, 1950s
By Fallen Furniture
Located in Bath, GB
A rare, 1950s Richardson Sputnik film light. Red. Completely rewired and polished, a beautiful piece of lighting rarely found in such great condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s British Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Murano Glass Rare Amber Sputnik Chandelier
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Unusual Sputnik chandelier made of 40 pieces of glass.
Each pieces has 2 layers: the first, internal one in light amber and the second, external one in transparent glass.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Beautiful XXL Sputnik, Very Rare and Original Piece, by Stilnovo
Unavailable
H 67.72 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Beautiful XXL Sputnik, Very Rare and Original Piece, by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Brussels, BE
Fifties pendant with beautiful and quality details , professionally restored and approved for the U.S. Controlled to the 12 pieces of E14 sockets. Pictures give a not so nice effect...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Vintage Midcentury Yellow Rose Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a beautiful rare vintage midcentury Sputnik style metal chandelier made of yellow roses and leaves with hand painted detail.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Nine, 9 Light Chrome Sputnik Chandelier 1970s
Located in Frisco, TX
A rare nine arm Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with slender Glass fixtures.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Stilnovo Silver Sputnik with Oxidized Bronze Ribbed Cups
Located in New York, NY
Grand Italian sputnik in a rare silver and oxidized bronze color.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
1950s Pair of Brass Sputnik Chandeliers in Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Hove, GB
A rare pair of vintage brass Sputnik chandeliers from the 1950s, in the style of Stilnovo.
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Seven Glass Ball Sputnik Flush Mount Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Franken KG
Unavailable
H 13.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Seven Glass Ball Sputnik Flush Mount Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Franken KG
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Frisco, TX
From the 1960s-1970s era. A rare seven glass Sputnik flush mount chandelier from Austria.
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Sputnick Light Fixture
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare model Sputnik light fixture newly wired.
Category
20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Rare Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One of a kind Italian sputnik style chandelier with brass circle base and 10 poka-dot glass globes orbiting around the center. Glass balls are 6" in Diameter.
Category
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Rare Sputnik Cosack Chrome Atomic Light Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning rare Sputnik chrome ceiling light, made by Cosack , in Germany original from the Space Age era 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of Very Rare Sputnik by Venini Murano
By Venini
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very rare Pair Sputnik by Venini Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
rare Sputnik 'Atomic' Ceiling Light by E.R. NELE, Temde Lights Switzerland 1970s
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H 8.67 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
rare Sputnik 'Atomic' Ceiling Light by E.R. NELE, Temde Lights Switzerland 1970s
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
The light is made of solid metal in chrome tone finish, its features four-light sockets for e14 bulb. Absolute rare and unique design item of the Sputnik Space Age era.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Space Age Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1 of 5 Rare Sputnik Crystal Glass Wall Sconce by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Extremely rare! High quality and in very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Rare Sputnik Brass and Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960
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H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Rare Sputnik Brass and Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury rare wall sconces with Murano glass balls, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Sputnik Flush Light by Cosack
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very rare Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Very high quality and massive processing.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sputnik Three Glass Shade Floor Lamp, Mid-Century
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very rare sputnik floorlamp with three glass shades. The precise brand of the lamps is unknown to us.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gold and White Elegance, German Sputniklamp, Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s, R. Essig
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H 25.59 in Dm 19.68 in
Gold and White Elegance, German Sputniklamp, Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s, R. Essig
By Richard Essig
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful rare sputnik chandelier with brass frame and six opaque glass balls.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s Sputnik Flush Mount from a Belgian Monastery
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful and rare sputnik ceiling lamp. The lamp is probably from the 1960s and fully chromed.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Fantastic Pair Starburst Crystal Sconces by Bakalowits & Sohne
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful pair of rare sputnik sconces by Bakalowits & Sohne / Austria.
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Opaline Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and rare Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 frosted glass lampshades spread a pleasant light.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Opaline Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and rare Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 frosted glass lampshades spread a pleasant light.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare Emil Stejnar Golden Star Sputnik
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Emil Stejnar golden star sputnik
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Rare custom bronze Sputnik by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rare custom bronze Sputnik chandelier by Lightolier.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Rare 1950`s Italian Sputnik Chandelier.
Located in Miami, FL
Rare 1950's Italian sputnik chandelier, 65 lights, brass and multi-colored enameled bobeches.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Midcentury Rare Pendant Železnobrodské Sklo, Sputnik, 1960s
By Železnobrodské sklo
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of brass, glass - Very good original condition - Fully functional - Re-polished.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Large Midcentury Chandelier Sputnik / Atomic, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - beautiful style of lighting.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Rare Midcentury Chandelier Sputnik, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- From hotel in Prague - 5 balls from opaline glass - Diameter of ball is 30 cm - Very representative - Nice style of lighting - Very good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Chandelier Sputnik, Space Age, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare type. - Nice style of lighting. - Space age era.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare 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.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Original Brass Sputnik Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Renens, CH
Rare original brass Sputnik ceiling lamp by Stilnovo, Italy 1950 This is an impressive, well documented and beautifully crafted full brass Stilnovo pendant lamp with a disk like b...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Rare Large Stilnovo Manner Sputnik Chandelier from 50s
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Mid-Century Rare Large Stilnovo Manner Sputnik Chandelier from 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage original condition with patina on the brass and trace of age and use for this rare large chandelier attributable to Stilnovo and produced in Italy during the 50s. It is...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Rare Midcentury Chandelier Sputnik, 8 Items, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- From hotel in Prague - 5 balls from opaline glass - Diameter of ball is 30 cm - Very representative - Nice style of lighting - 8 pieces available - Very good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Rare Midcentury Chandeliers Sputnik, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- From hotel in Prague - 5 balls from opaline glass - Diameter of ball is 30 cm - Very representative - Nice style of lighting - 8 pieces available - Very good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Rare Midcentury Chandelier Sputnik, 6 Items, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- From hotel in Prague - 5 balls from opaline glass - Diameter of ball is 30 cm - Very representative - Nice style of lighting - 8 pieces available - Very good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Curtis Jere Sputnik (41.5") 1972 Rare Three Pom Atomic Floor Sculpture Modern
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Curtis Jere Sputnik (41.5") 1972 Rare Three Pom Atomic Floor Sculpture Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A monumental and rare large-scale floor sculpture titled "Sputnik" by design collective Curtis Jere.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Rare Lovely Brass Sputnik Ceiling Lamp or Sconce by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
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Rare Lovely Brass Sputnik Ceiling Lamp or Sconce by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, large & highly decorative Mid-Century Modern eight-flamed sputnik ceiling lamp or sconce.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Rare Large Sputnik Chandelier Brass 23 Blue and White Shades, Germany 50s
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H 47.25 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Rare Large Sputnik Chandelier Brass 23 Blue and White Shades, Germany 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Characteristic large Sputnik chandelier very rare to find. German chandelier circa 1950 in the style of Stilnovo.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare 1950s UFO Sputnik Chandelier in Brass, Opaline Glass and Green by Stilnovo
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H 19.69 in Dm 23.63 in
Rare 1950s UFO Sputnik Chandelier in Brass, Opaline Glass and Green by Stilnovo
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A graceful 1950s Italian sputnik chandelier in glass and brass by Stilnovo. It features six lights on splayed brass arms with dramatic UFO canopies. The shades and canopies are ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Fifites Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A great rare 1950's French sputnik shaped chandelier w/ opaline glass shades. 12 light sources
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Italian XXL Mid Century Sputnik Ceiling Lamp with 12 Arms and Metal Cones
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H 27.56 in Dm 36.62 in L 27.56 in
Rare Italian XXL Mid Century Sputnik Ceiling Lamp with 12 Arms and Metal Cones
Located in München, DE
Rare Italian XXL mid century Sputnik ceiling lamp with 6 arms and E14 original sockets.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
Rare danish sputnik chandelier manufactured in Denmark circa 1960s.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Small Sputnik Style French Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Rare little Sputnik style chandelier made of a brass round structure and beautifully engraved glass plates.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950's Italian "Sputnik" Chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
Rare ten arm sputnik chandelier manufactured in Italy circa 1950's.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sputnik Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare small Sputnik table lamp. Just like the famous Sputnik chandeliers, this table lamp consists of chromed plastic spheres mounted on chromed steel arms.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare brass Sputnik chandelier. The chandelier creates a stunning light effect.
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare brass and lucite sputnik chandelier. The chandelier creates a stunning light effect.
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage brass sputnik chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare brass and lucite sputnik chandelier. The chandelier creates a stunning light effect.
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass and Chrome Sputnik Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare brass Sputnik chandelier with chromed plastic spheres.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Midcentury 8-Arm Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Midcentury 3-armed brass Sputnik lamps. In the manner of Arteluce. Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamps, 1950s, Germany.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large-Scale Sputnik Table Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Westport, CT
Extremely rare pair of large-scale "Sputnik" table lamps by Laurel lamp company, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Rare Sputnik For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic rare sputnik available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every rare sputnik was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the rare sputnik you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right rare sputnik, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rare sputnik over the years, but those crafted by Stilnovo, Emil Stejnar and Kamenicky Senov are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Rare Sputnik?
A rare sputnik can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,814, while the lowest priced sells for $810 and the highest can go for as much as $27,000.
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.
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