Sputnik

Popp Leuchtenbau was in the 1960ies a prominent and creative manufacturer for lamps designed by architects and designer. In 1996 the company was taken by Thonet & Karolinsky, and was incorporated into WOKA LAMPS VIENNA in 2006. Hundreds of hand-cut crystal-pearls sparkle tremendously. Height with no suspension which will be custom made. For the US, there are reductions for the sockets to E12

Regarding the history of the design: The Metropolitan Opera in New York City opened in 1966, illuminated by spectacular "Exploding Star" chandeliers. Crafted by Lobmeyr, these chandeliers were an official gift of gratitude from the Republic of Austria to the United States for the support provided through the European Recovery Program (Marshall Plan) following World War II. Various versions of the "Sputnik" were subsequently produced based on this design.

2. half 20th century, futuristic starlike construction, with metal-frame and facettet application Applikationen. Measures chandelier H ca. 110 cm, diameter ca. 60 cm, width je Applique ca. 30 cm. Signs of age