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SPUTNIK LAMPS

May 16, 2013
Posted by David Goldklang
Posted in 1950, 1960, Atomic, Category_BLOG, lamp, light, mid century, midcentury, modern, sputnik
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Twinkling on the ends of brass stemmed arms, floating weightlessly above heads, the sputnik chandelier is a fixture of awe. With varieties that span shape, articulation, hue, and mass, the sputnik has survived due to its manipulations in modern design. It can effortlessly fit into any period, style, and design. Photo Credit: Downtown This adored atomic space age fixture was born around the time of a cataclysmic inspiration. On the...