Large Sputnik Space Age Chandelier attributed to Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, 1970s

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Spectacular large Italian Space Age chandelier, attributed to Goffredo Reggiani, crafted from chromed metal and composed of an imposing structure … Read more Spectacular large Italian Space Age chandelier, attributed to Goffredo Reggiani, crafted from chromed metal and composed of an imposing structure radiating from a central axis.

The chandelier features 24 arms arranged in a star pattern: 12 hold the light sources, while 12 terminate in chromed spheres. This particularly generous radial composition gives it a dramatic silhouette, evoking the space universe and the Atomic Age aesthetic of the 1970s.

The construction, the interplay of repeated chromed elements, and the perfectly symmetrical balance of the whole make it a true sculptural object, as striking when unlit as when illuminated.

This Sputnik typology is documented in Goffredo Reggiani's oeuvre, with comparable 20-light examples listed in vintage catalogs, auctions, online sales sites, and elsewhere. This model is distinguished by its configuration of 12 lights and 12 spherical arms, offering a particularly graphic and sculptural presence.

A rare and spectacular Italian piece, ideal as a focal point in a contemporary, Mid-Century, or eclectic interior.

Period: 1970s
Country: Italy
Designer/Attribution: Goffredo Reggiani, attributed
Style: Space Age, Atomic Age
Materials: Chrome-plated metal
Lighting: 12 lights
Structure: 24 arms, 12 of which terminate in chrome spheres This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less