Pull Down Light
Vintage Flower Lotus Pendant Pull Down Light, German 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very stylish vintage pendant light in shape of a lotus flower. Brass armature and smoke glass
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Pull Down Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1960. We offere this midcentury Pull Down Pendant Light Fixture. Great vintage conditions and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Pull Down Pendant Light Fixture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern (MCM) retractable pendant light fixture. This fixture is known for its "pull
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950's Pull-Down Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Pull-down pandant light can be stretched up to 93 cm of total hight. Very popular type of lighting
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Classic Mid Century Pull Down Saucer Disk Chandelier Pendant Light
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century pull down, saucer, disk chandelier in anodized aluminum brass and glass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pull Down Pendent Lamp with 3 Eyeball Lights Goffredo Reggiani, 1960s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Verviers, BE
Ceiling lamp with 3 Eyeball Lights Goffredo Reggiani, 1970s
Pull Down Maxs 95 cm Ceiling Light
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$586 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 19.3 in
abstract "CIRRUS" Glass Sconce Wall Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1980s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
texture the light creates a nice atmosphere of defused light. the light has pull down switch element on
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$841
H 5.12 in Dm 11.82 in
set of two hole pattern POP ART Wall Light Sconces MATEGOT Style, France, 1970s
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
to add a pull down string cord,
The light remains in a good vintage condition with normal patina and
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,441 / set
H 10.52 in W 3.82 in D 3.82 in
set of two hole pattern Theatre Wall Light Sconces MATEGOT Style, France, 1950
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
tone.
the two lights do have the option to add a pull down string cord, as the light has a switch
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,682 / set
H 9.45 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Large Impressive Cast Iron Articulating Kerosene Chandelier - Newley Wired
Located in Peekskill, NY
. The lamp still has the original pull-down mechanism and the drop can be changed by pushing a lever at
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Eastlake Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
1920's French Industrial Metal Cabinet Dark Green - Twenty Seven Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
compartments are the perfect size for A4 documents storage, the front panel simply pulls down with a light pull
Category
Vintage 1920s French Cabinets
Materials
Sheet Metal
$2,569
H 80.71 in W 38.19 in D 15.75 in
1920's Original French Industrial Metal Cabinet - Thirty Six Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
are the perfect size for letters and small documents, the front panel simply pulls down with a light
Category
Vintage 1920s French Cabinets
Materials
Sheet Metal
$3,333
H 80.32 in W 38.19 in D 11.82 in
1920's French Industrial Metal Cabinet Dark Green - Twenty Seven Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
are the perfect size for letters and small documents, the front panel simply pulls down with a light
Category
Vintage 1920s French Cabinets
Materials
Sheet Metal
$2,569
H 80.71 in W 38.19 in D 15.95 in
Mid century JH 604 Pendant Lamp by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjustable height with pull down handle. Takes (1) edison light bulb. Works 100% needs to be hard wired
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Merton Gershun Mid Century Walnut Bar for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare Mid Century walnut dry bar with pull down front door with light up drink area and storage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
$2,200
H 40.63 in W 36.13 in D 15 in
Austrian Crystal and Brass Pair of Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Palm Springs, CA
vintage condition, shows minor wear consistent with age(no chips).
They take one 60w max candelabra light
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Stiffel "Rocket" Table Lamps in Brass
By Stiffel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
/pull string function that only allows each bulb to be turned on individually or both simultaneously
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hiemstra Evolux Bed Lamps, 1950s
By Hiemstra Evolux
Located in Den Haag, NL
shade. by turning the knob. you can chance the direction of the light. Pull down switch. Very nice lamps.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Alchemy Wall Lights Objects by Raak Amsterdam, 1968
By RAAK
Located in Amsterdam, NL
multi-colored Murano glass.
With original pull down switches.
Each wall light object has one original
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,225 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 3.75 in
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Mid-1960s Dining Room Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
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Designed as a pull down light, the mechanism came to us beyond repair so it’s now static, but with the
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Mid-1960s Dining Room Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
a pull down light, the mechanism came to us beyond repair so it's now static, but with the original
Category
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Brown Evans and Co. 'BECO' Pull Down Pendant Light, Melbourne, 1950s
By Donald Brown
Located in Melbourne, AU
-pull-down light can be changed to drop from 62cm to 194cm, which makes it a very useful addition to a
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Mid century modern pull down brass pendant light
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice functional pull down classic mid-century modern pendant light with brass, decorative
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lightolier Adjustable Height Pull Down Brass Pendant Light Fixture
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gerald Thurston pull down pendant with glass shade and perforated brass elements a beautiful rare
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Counterbalance Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
for adjustment of shade height. Glass diffuser with brass arch to pull light up and down. Stunning
Category
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
German Adjustable Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage-Industrial German pendant light which pulls down with retractable cord from composed of
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Late 20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Late 19th Century 2-Branch Brass Rise and Fall Chandelier Ceiling Light Stamped
Located in London, GB
user would have the need to pull the light down from the ceiling area to read in better light
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 44 in W 21 in D 4 in
Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp De Knudt, Belgium, 1970s
By De Knudt
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Brass swing arm floor lamp. Two large E27 bulbs needed.
Pull down switch. Ideal reading
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Teak Drinks Cabinet, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A teak drinks cabinet, circa 1960s
Featuring two drawers, two cupboards and a pull down drinks
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Counterbalance Nickel Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple polished nickel pendant that can be pulled up and down according to light that is needed
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Adjusting Extending Chandelier, Italy 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1970's
Extending pull-down ceiling light in green enameled and chromed metal with pulley
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Rare Florian Schulz Counter Balance Pendant with Glass Shade
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
available in separate listings.
Height is adjustable by sampling pulling down on the pendant. Light can
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Vintage 1980s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Orange Brevettato Retractable Pendant Lamp
By Brevettato
Located in Brooklyn, NY
perfect pop-styled lamp has a chrome handle below the orange plastic shade to pull the light down or push
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Custom Bar Cabinet / Credenza in the Style of Midcentury Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A two-piece custom bar cabinet with pull down door revealing a light up space in white laminate for
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
1920's French Industrial Metal Cabinet Dark Green - Twenty Seven Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
compartments are the perfect size for A4 documents storage, the front panel simply pulls down with a light pull
Category
Vintage 1920s French Cabinets
Materials
Sheet Metal
H 80.71 in W 38.19 in D 15.75 in
French Early 20th Century Art Deco Pull-Down Light
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This fabulous, vintage, green glass and brass pull-down pendant light, circa 1930, is from France
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gerald Thurston Pull Down Pendant Light for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern pendant light for Lightolier with pull down feature to adjust
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MCM Emerson Retractable Light by Imperialites Walnut Brass Plate & White Glass
By Imperialites
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern Emerson by Imperialites pull down & retractable pendant light fixture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 16.5 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Large & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Wicker Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Large and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pull down pendant lamp or hanging light
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker
H 11.62 in Dm 24.41 in
Lightolier Brass-Plated Pierced Flush Mount with Glass Lens, 1950s, USA
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
mounted on a rods system that permits to pull it down and reach the light bulb for easy service.
Brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Lightolier Ceiling Track Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Georgeous collectible pull down track light. Glass will be replaced. Decorative pendants hang on
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Bleached Wenge Modernist Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Bleached Wenge Cabinet with a pull down bar and light. The pulls are carved Wenge, the interior
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Vintage 1950s European Credenzas
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Glass & Lacquer Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
takes 2 light bulbs. It has a hand switch as well as "pull down" switches by the light bulbs.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hugh Acton Floating Wall Shelf Unit Room Divider and Credenza
By Hugh Acton
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
compartmentalized pull down desk space with a light. Retains an original metal plaque. The dimensions of the wall
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
1970s Italian Orange Retractable Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
perfect pop-styled lamp has a chrome handle below the orange plastic shade to pull the light down or push
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of MCM Modeline of California Walnut Lamps with Original Fabric Shades
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
which, when pulled down, softly turns the light on or off. There are three long, carved, rounded and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Made in italy
*Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
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Materials
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$1,500 / item
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Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes.
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Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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$8,792 / item
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$957 / item
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$16,101 / set
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Find many varieties of an authentic pull down light available at 1stDibs. A pull down light — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Find 45 options for an antique or vintage pull down light now, or shop our selection of 26 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pull down light, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A pull down light is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pull down light over the years, but those crafted by Neil Wilkin, Florian Schulz and Studio Greytak are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Pull Down Light?
The average selling price for a pull down light at 1stDibs is $3,980, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $98,000 for the highest priced.
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Questions About Pull Down Light
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.
- What is a pull handle?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pull handle is any type of handle that’s designed to help you pull an item. They are typically used on drawers and doors. Sometimes the pull handles on doors and drawers are referred to as pulls or the hardware. Shop a collection of pull handles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bell pull used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bell pull is used for calling servants to a specific room in a home. During the Victorian era, owners of large estates installed elaborate bell systems. One bell pull went in every room and connected to a series of labeled bells in the servants' work area. When a person used the pull, the bell representing that room would ring to call a servant. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique bell pulls.
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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Traditional knobs and metal bars are the most popular kitchen cabinet pulls. They’re timeless and easily customizable.
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In a hand-pulled lithograph, the image is painted or drawn by hand on the plate, which is then inked and used to make an impression on the print medium; in an offset lithograph, the inked image is transferred to a rubber blanket or roller, which is then used to mass-produce the prints.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The lights which are used in street lights are High-Pressure Sodium Lamps (HPS). These are globally used as they produce bright light and require very little maintenance. LED lights are slowly replacing HPS lamps due to their less energy consumption. Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage lighting on 1stDibs
- What is a tole light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The word tole comes from the French and it means painted metal or tin. Frequently, tole painting was done on metal shaped like flowers. A chandelier or a light fixture may have this type of adornment, making it a tole light. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary tole lights from top sellers around the world.
- What is a Sputnik light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A Sputnik light refers to many variations of lighting fixtures that have been designed over the years with a starburst shape and numerous bulbs on the ends. Well-known versions include a mid-century modern classic by Gino Sarfatti and an expressionistic icon by J. & L. Lobmeyr. The crucial feature of what is usually nicknamed a Sputnik light — which comes from a famous Soviet Union satellite’s name — is that it has a core surrounded by multiple arms with light bulbs. This makes it an excellent option for creating ambient light. Find a collection of antique and vintage lights on 1stDibs today.
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- What is a mission light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Mission light is a lighting fixture that reflects the stylistic principles of Mission style architecture and design popular from 1910 to 1940. Normally, the lighting features a wood or metal frame and a glass shade. Find a collection of Mission lighting on 1stDibs.
- What is chandelier light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A chandelier light is a type of candelabra lamp, meaning that it is a decorative branched suspension of lights mounted from the ceiling. A variety of antique, new and vintage chandeliers can be found on 1stDibs.
- What Is a swag light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A swag light is a regular light fixture that you plug into the wall and hang from the ceiling. They usually come with a decorative chain or cord.
- What are dome lights?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dome lights are interior cabin lights attached to the ceilings of vehicles. Dome lights get their name from the dome shaped cover of the lights. These lights are considered safety features in cars.
- What is chandelier lighting?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.
- What is a coach light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Coach lights are slender and are mostly attached to vehicle pillars. They are commonly used in the center of a limousine. Coach lights are also called opera lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a cloud light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A cloud light is a decorative light made mainly from paper lanterns and cotton batting. It is small, lightweight, fully portable, battery-operated and easy to assemble. It could be hung from the ceiling or can be stand-alone. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and contemporary cloud lights.
- What is a string light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021String lights refer to a series of small electric lights which are spaced evenly along a cable and used for decoration. They are mostly used during festivals or special occasions. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of string lights and a whole lot of other vintage and antique lighting solutions to choose from.
- What is MOE lighting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022MOE Lighting was one of the best Mid-Century Modern lighting manufacturers in the 1940s through the 1970s. A range of designs included chandeliers, pendants, sconces, and ceiling lights made of metal, glass, wood, fiberglass and other materials. Find a collection of vintage MOE lighting from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
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