Are Sputnik chandeliers still in style?
Are Sputnik chandeliers still in style?
Sputnik light fixtures are still popular today, so if you’re a space geek or simply a fan of futuristic mid-century design, consider buying David Rembert’s 12-Light Sputnik Sphere Chandelier, which has a polished chrome body and arms supporting 12 spherical lights.
Is sputnik chandelier modern?
Unlike traditional crystal chandeliers, modern chandeliers incorporate contemporary features and styles, such as a sputnik design.
Why is it called a Sputnik chandelier?
It seems that any lighting fixture having a starburst shape and numerous bulbs on the ends was dubbed “Sputnik” in the Cold War era, after the Soviet Union famously launched its pronged satellite into orbit, in 1957, winning the space race.
What are Sputnik lights?
What is a Sputnik Chandelier? Inspired by Sputnik’s successful launch in 1957, the light fixture is one of the most popular mid-century light designs, one that boasts multiple arms. Each one of these arms supports a single-light bulb. They typically radiate out from a central point, a globe or column.
Are Sputnik chandeliers bright?
The Sputnik style was inspired by the first satellite to orbit the earth in 1957. The popular mid century light fixture became a recognizable part of the design period known as the “Atomic Age” from about 1940 – 1960. The pendants provide bright illumination because of their multiple arms that each contain a bulb.
How do I choose a Sputnik chandelier?
Eventually, we decided that we did want to stick to the mid-century Sputnik style and that we’d use a classic chandelier formula to select the size. Measurements alone allowed us to cut our options down significantly. Standard formulas tell you to choose a chandelier that’s 1/2 to 3/4 the size of your dining table.
What style are Sputnik chandeliers?
How do you clean a Sputnik chandelier?
If the chrome is not dull or very dusty, a bucket of warm water, a mild dish detergent and a soft cloth is all that you require. Be gentle with the cleaning as chrome can scratch quite easily.
Who designed the Sputnik chandelier?
Gino Sarfatti
The sputnik chandelier was first designed by Gino Sarfatti, a self-taught lighting designer who co-founded lighting manufacturing company Arteluca in 1939. The iconic shape of the light was inspired by the Soviet satellite of the same name, which featured four long antennae emulating from a center sphere.
What era is Sputnik lighting?
mid century
One style I am particularly fond of is the Sputnik chandelier. The Sputnik style was inspired by the first satellite to orbit the earth in 1957. The popular mid century light fixture became a recognizable part of the design period known as the “Atomic Age” from about 1940 – 1960.