Hanging lamp - Brass, Bakelite, Metal - Spoutnik ceiling light.






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Spoutnik six-arm ceiling lamp in brass with coloured bakelite conical diffusers, 44 cm in diameter and 15 cm high, vintage Mid-Century (1950s–60s) from Europe, in working order with light signs of age.
Description from the seller
Ceiling light Spoutnik 6-arm brass and colored opaline – Mid-Century Design – 1950s/60s
Description:
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern ceiling light, inspired by the famous Spoutnik chandelier model, dating from the 1950s/60s.
This fixture is distinguished by its gold-brass structure and its six elegantly splayed arms, each ending with a cone-shaped diffuser in colored bakelite (white, green, red, black and ivory). The set is completed by decorative metal fins, reinforcing its iconic atomic aesthetic of the era.
An iconic design, both playful and elegant, perfect for vintage or contemporary decor.
Characteristics:
Type: ceiling light / ceiling lamp
Style: Mid-Century / Space Age
Materials: brass, metal, colored bakelite
Number of lights: 6
Dimensions:
Diameter: 44 cm
Depth: 15 cm
Condition:
Good overall condition with signs of use consistent with age.
The colored elements are well preserved.
The electrical system is old and will need to be checked and possibly brought up to current standards even if it is correct.
Notes:
Highly sought decorative object, ideal for vintage, design or eclectic interiors. An emblematic piece of 1950s/60s Space Age design.
Shipping:
Careful packing with secure packaging.
Seller's Story
Ceiling light Spoutnik 6-arm brass and colored opaline – Mid-Century Design – 1950s/60s
Description:
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern ceiling light, inspired by the famous Spoutnik chandelier model, dating from the 1950s/60s.
This fixture is distinguished by its gold-brass structure and its six elegantly splayed arms, each ending with a cone-shaped diffuser in colored bakelite (white, green, red, black and ivory). The set is completed by decorative metal fins, reinforcing its iconic atomic aesthetic of the era.
An iconic design, both playful and elegant, perfect for vintage or contemporary decor.
Characteristics:
Type: ceiling light / ceiling lamp
Style: Mid-Century / Space Age
Materials: brass, metal, colored bakelite
Number of lights: 6
Dimensions:
Diameter: 44 cm
Depth: 15 cm
Condition:
Good overall condition with signs of use consistent with age.
The colored elements are well preserved.
The electrical system is old and will need to be checked and possibly brought up to current standards even if it is correct.
Notes:
Highly sought decorative object, ideal for vintage, design or eclectic interiors. An emblematic piece of 1950s/60s Space Age design.
Shipping:
Careful packing with secure packaging.
