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Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light in style of Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning large brass pendant with adjustable counterweight in style of Florian Schulz, Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,676
H 43.31 in Dm 19.69 in
Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, J.T. Kalmar, Temde Leuchten, Fog and Morup, Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very rare height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1950s.
Very elegant design and high-quality
Category
Vintage 1950s German Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Adjustable Dark Brass Counterweight Pendant Light Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable dark brass counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,973
H 43.31 in Dm 16.54 in
Italian Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant lamp with adjustable counterweight, black and yellow lacquered metal, brass, wiring
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Florian Schulz Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Mid Century
By Florian Schulz
Located in Vienna, AT
pendant light by Florian Schulz/Germany with a brass 12.6 inch shade and heavy counterweight to easily
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Refurbished Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant newly polished brass pendant light by Florian Schulz/Germany with a shiny brass 14.7 inch
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Adjustable Vintage Brass Dome Counterweight Pendant DUOS, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
pendant light in shiny brass with heavy side counterweight to adjust the height.
Model DUOS with heavy
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,087
H 59.06 in Dm 14.57 in
Paavo Tynell Bras Pendant Light Mod 1965 with Adjustable Counterweight
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Paris, FR
brass adiustable ceiling lamp, with perforated shade and counterweight mechanism. Diameter 45 cm.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Adjustable Vintage Dome Counterweight Brass Pendant "DUOS", 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful vintage pendant light in shiny brass with heavy side counterweight to adjust the height
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,211
H 47.25 in Dm 14.57 in
Florian Schulz Large Vintage Brass Counterweight Pendant Light, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful original vintage pendant light in patinated brass with heavy side counterweight to adjust
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
German Vintage Counterweight Pendant Light
By miiss, Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Adjustable double pull pendant lamp.
Germany, 1970s.
Diameter of the lampshades: 14.8", (37,5 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Gebrüder Cosack, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Florian Schulz, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Very nice height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1970s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Pendant with Counterweight by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Stilnovo, Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in München, DE
Very rare height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1950s.
High-quality materials such as silk, brass
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Dome Pendant Light, Brass Counterweight Counter Balance, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable pendant lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,990
H 41.34 in Dm 12.21 in
Florian Schulz Style Pendant Light, Brass Counterweight Counter Balance, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable pendant lamp in the style of Florian Schulz, manufactured in midcentury, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,700
H 59.06 in Dm 19.69 in
Counterweight pendant light by Stilux Milano, 1965
By Stilux
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Pendant light from Italy in the 60s, edited by Stilux Milano
Structure with counterweight, black
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
German Art Deco Counterweight Pendant Light 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco adjustable solid brass pendant light.
Germany, 1920s-1930s
Lamp sockets: 2x
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage German Postmodern Brass Model Duos Counterweight Pendant Light, 1980s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive Counterweight pendant light by German lighting designer Florian Schulz from the early
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$3,517
H 7.87 in Dm 14.57 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass 'Duos 32' Florian Schulz Counterweight Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant original mid-century modern brass pendant lamp with counterweight designed and manufactured
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,795
H 47.25 in Dm 12.6 in
Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gebrüder Cosack, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and rare brass ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Counterweight Pendant Light J.T. Kalmar, Brass Wicker Plexiglass Metal, 1960s
By Paavo Tynell, Svenskt Tenn, Haus & Garten, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic height adjustable counter balance pendant lamp model 'Scheiben Zug' no. 2521 by J.T
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
$5,900
H 47.25 in Dm 19.69 in
Florian Schulz Adjustable Dome Counterweight Pendant DUOS with Rotary Wheels
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
version pendant light in shiny brass with heavy side counterweight to adjust the height and very rare
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,330
H 47.25 in Dm 14.57 in
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Fog & Mørup, Florian Schulz, Adolf Loos, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful brushed brass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Fog & Mørup, Florian Schulz, Adolf Loos, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful brushed brass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Fog & Mørup, Adolf Loos
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful brushed brass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Adolf Loos, Florian Schulz, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful brushed brass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning midcentury height-adjustable pendant light from the 1950s, the Kalmar Model 2520
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
By Wiener Werkstätte, Kalmar Lighting, Adolf Loos, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very rare height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1950s.
Very elegant design and high-quality
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Counterweight Pendant Light 'Jo-Jo Zug' Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Straw, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Haus & Garten, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with a straw lampshade
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$8,900
H 47.25 in Dm 19.69 in
Counterweight Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Wicker, 1950s
By Haus & Garten, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Hoffmann, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with a wicker lampshade
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$8,900
H 55.12 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Vintage Modernist Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Elegant Mid-Century Modern vintage German made large brushed brass adjustable counterweight hanging
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,284 Sale Price
40% Off
H 82.68 in Dm 13 in
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany
By WKR Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany
Adjustable large lampshade.
Manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, brass counterweight light A1965 for TAITO Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
The Paavo Tynell brass counterweight light A1965 for TAITO Oy is a stunning addition to any
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
nickel plated brass adjustable side pull counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'ONOS 55
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$3,747 Sale Price
30% Off
H 102.37 in Dm 21.66 in
Rare Counterweight Silk Pendant Light Chandelier by Josef Frank
By Frank Josef, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large height adjustable brass counter balance pendant. Design by Josef Frank manufactured in the
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
nickel plated brass adjustable counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'ONOS 55' designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$3,740 Sale Price
30% Off
H 102.37 in Dm 21.66 in
Paavo Tynell 'A1965' Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'A1965' counterweight pendant lamp in brass. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass, Metal
Florian Schulz Pendant Light Counterweight Counterbalance Patinated Nickel, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable counter weight pendant lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
$3,990
H 55.12 in Dm 16.93 in
Red Italian Midcentury Metal and Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp
By Stilux
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Red lacquered Midcentury Modern pendant lamp with counterweight has been designed and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
$532 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.24 in Dm 12.6 in
Florian Schulz New Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
lacquered brass adjustable counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'DUOS 36' designed by Florian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Brass
$2,660 Sale Price
30% Off
H 78.75 in Dm 14.18 in
Florian Schulz New Mid-Century Modern Brushed Brass Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
adjustable counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'DUOS 36' designed by Florian Schulz circa early
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$7,078 Sale Price
30% Off
H 78.75 in W 63 in D 14.18 in
Large Brass and Fabric Lampshade Five-Light Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large brass adjustable height five-light pendant lamp with fabric lampshade and counterweight
Category
Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,617
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
Italian Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
. Crafted with a unique adjustable height feature, it includes a counterweight mechanism that allows you to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Adjustable Pendant Light by Florian Schulz (1970s)
By Florian Schulz
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
FLORIAN SCHULZ
Pendant Lamp
1970s
The shade can be adjusted in height using the counterweight. A
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz New Mid-Century Polished Brass Adjustable Side Pull Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
lacquered brass side pull counterweight height adjustable hanging pendant light or lamp model 'DUOS 36
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Brass
$2,414 Sale Price
30% Off
H 78.75 in Dm 14.18 in
Large adjustable pendant light, glass and brass, Orion model by Staff Leuchten.
By Staff & Schwarz, Staff Leuchten
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Exceptional large pendant chandelier, with a heavy spherical brass counterweight that allows height
Category
Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,806 Sale Price
20% Off
H 51.19 in Dm 19.69 in
Green Italian Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Italian counterweight pendant lamp from the 1950s is a perfect example of mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large & Elegant Mid-Century Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$5,710
H 10.63 in Dm 19.3 in
Brass Double Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domicil Möbel, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Double shade XXL adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domicil Möbel, 1970s, Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$10,587
H 56.7 in W 47.25 in D 12.6 in
Elegant Mid Century Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light. This is an
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$4,512
H 7.09 in Dm 14.18 in
1st Edition Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz, 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1950s, this pendant light is the first version of
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$9,516
H 86.62 in Dm 21.66 in
Cone Shaped Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this counter balance pendant light
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$5,353
H 47.25 in Dm 22.45 in
Rare Early Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp 'Onos 55' by Florian Schulz 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, early brass counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light. Model Onos 55. Designed
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$7,732
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar Designed by Adolf Loos
By J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable rare brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$5,900 / item
H 70.87 in Dm 19.69 in
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Counterweight Pendant Ceiling Pendant
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sculptural, solid brass counterweight allows the height to be easily adjusted. This clever mechanism enhances
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Counterweight Ceiling Lamp attr. to Pierre Guariche, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Hagenbach, DE
iconic piece. At the base of the counterweight is an elegant brass detail, further enhancing its refined
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Blue Counterweight Pendant by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very rare pendant in enameled metal, deep blue metal and custom brass ceiling plate, solid brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Florian Schulz New 'ONOS 40' Mid-Century Modern Chrome Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
plated brass adjustable counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'ONOS 40' designed by Florian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$7,078 Sale Price
30% Off
H 47.25 in Dm 15.75 in
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Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the adjustable brass counterweight pendant light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each adjustable brass counterweight pendant light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and chrome. Your living room may not be complete without an adjustable brass counterweight pendant light — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An adjustable brass counterweight pendant light is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Florian Schulz each produced at least one beautiful adjustable brass counterweight pendant light that is worth considering.
How Much is a Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light?
Prices for an adjustable brass counterweight pendant light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,351 and can go as high as $7,615, while the average can fetch as much as $2,825.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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