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 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid polished brass which has...
Brass
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Counter Balance Pendant Light, Model A1957
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Vienna, AT
Paavo Tynell A1957 counterweight pendant, 1950 Rare and exceptionally refined ceiling light executed in brass that can be raised and lowered using its ingenious counterweight and pu...
Brass
Rare Florian Schulz Counter Balance Light with Ceramic Shade, Germany 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare counter balance pendant by Florian Schulz. Beautiful brass canopy feeds three black cloth cords with a centered brass counter balance ball.
Brass
French Brass Articulating Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant French wall sconce with fully articulating and positionable solid brass arm with solid counter balance. Original black shade. Perfect scale with beautiful patina throughout. ...
Brass
French Brass Articulating Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant French wall sconce with fully articulating and positionable solid brass arm with solid counter balance in nickel. Two curved brass strips elevate the arm from the smoked nick...
Brass
Stilnovo Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful ceiling light with black dome perforated shade and solid brass counter balance for adjustment of shade height.
Brass
Italian Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic Italian counter balance pendant. Brass counter-weight and hardware with enameled metal fixture. Easily adjusts in height. Newly rewired. Very unique piece with original pat...
Brass, Metal
Italian Counter-Balance Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale counter balance ceiling light with great solid brass hardware and contoured red and black metal shades.
Brass, Metal
Florian Schulz Counter Balance Light with Brass Rod
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique counter balance pendant by Florian Schulz. Pendant features an opaque glass shade with brass stem, canopy, counter weight and brass rod.
Brass
Large French Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale counter balance ceiling light with great brass hardware and new shade.
Iron, Brass
Large French Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale counter balance ceiling light with great solid brass hardware and contoured metal shade.
Iron, Brass
French Counter Balance Hanging Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French counter balance hanging light. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1950s.
Brass
Italian Counter Balance Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi positional shades on central swivel joint
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Italian Red Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian ceiling light with fabulous perforated red metal detail on the shade. All of the hardware is brass and there are 2 pulls to adjust the light to desired height.
Metal, Brass
Florian Schulz Counter Balance Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Florian Schulz counter balance pendant in a polished brass finish. Professionally rewired, black cloth twist with a counter weight. Easily adjustable height. Absolutely stu...
Brass
Rare Stilnovo Counter Balance Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi Positional Ceiling Light
Brass, Aluminum
Rare Oscar Torlasco Counter Balance Ceiling Light for Lumi
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light with pivoting arms and shades.
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
Florian Schulz Counterbalance Pendant
By Florian Schulz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large brass counter balance light by Florian Schulz. Impressive dome pendant cloth cord with heavy ball counterbalance.
Brass
Brass Florian Schulz Counter Balance Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass canopy, brass counter-weight, brass diffuser and black cloth cord.
Brass
Brass Florian Schulz Counter Balance Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome vintage counter balance pendant by German design house Florian Schulz. Brass hardware throughout with excellent patina. Brass canopy, brass counter-weight, brass diffuser an...
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Counter Balance Light in Brass
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Florian Schulz double counter balance light in brass. Features two brass shades with 21.5 diameter, two brass ball counter-weights, brass canopy and hardware.
Brass
Counter Balance Brass Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1950
By Florian Schulz
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant and very rare, early version of this large counter balance pendant light by Florian Schulz / Licht und Objekt made in Germany in the 1950s.
Brass
Sold
H 51.19 in W 63 in D 14.57 in
Double Florian Schulz 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 (late 1960s-early 1970s). All parts are made of solid polished brass which have a...
Brass
Sold
H 43.31 in Dm 17.33 in
Florian Schulz Style Pendant Light, Brass Counterweight Counter Balance, 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable pendant lamp in the style of Florian Schulz, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid polished brass which...
Brass
Sold
H 59.06 in Dm 19.69 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 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid polished brass which...
Brass
Florian Schulz Dome Counter Balance Pendant Light, Patinated Brass, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable pedant lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). It is made of patinated solid brass. Excellent patina an...
Brass
Sold
H 59.06 in Dm 22.84 in
Florian Schulz Brass Pendant Light 'Keos', Counterweight Counter Balance, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable pendant lamp model 'Keos' by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid brass with a ...
Brass
Sold
H 55.12 in Dm 16.54 in
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 (late 1960s-early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid polished brass which has a...
Brass
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 19.69 in
Florian Schulz Dome Pendant Light, Brass Counterweight Counter Balance, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large height adjustable pendant lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). This is a rare version with the largest availa...
Brass
Sold
H 63 in W 94.49 in D 15.75 in
Florian Schulz Double Counter Balance Vintage Light in Brass, Germany, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Great and elegant Florian Schulz double counter-weight balance light in full brass. Made in Germany in the 1970s approx.
Brass
Florian Schulz Large Counter Balance KEOS Pendant Light in Brass, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Elegant, rare and early version of large counter balance pendant light, named KEOS, by Florian Schulz, made in Germany in the 1970s.
Brass
Sold
H 72.84 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Brass Pendant Light 'Onos 55' Counterweight Counter Balance, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of height adjustable pendant lamps by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). Each light is made of solid brass with a polish...
Brass
Sold
H 66.93 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Brass Pendant Light 'Onos 55' Counterweight Counter Balance, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three height adjustable pendant lamps by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid brass with a po...
Brass
Sold
H 55.12 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Brass Pendant Light 'Onos 55' 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 (late 1960s-early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid polished brass which has a...
Brass
Sold
H 55.12 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Brass Pendant Light 'Onos 55' 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 (late 1960s-early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid polished brass which has a...
Brass
Florian Schulz Large Counter Balance KEOS Pendant Light in Brass, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hannover, DE
This internationally sought-after and rare counterweight lamp was made in Germany by the German designer and producer Florian Schulz. This is the very exclusive version with burnishe...
Brass
Sold
H 66.93 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Brass Pendant Light 'Onos 55' 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 (late 1960s-early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid brass with a polished and ...
Brass
Sold
H 9.85 in Dm 22.45 in
Florian Schulz Large Counter Balance KEOS Pendant Light in Burnished Brass, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Florian Schulz Large Counter Balance KEOS Pendant Light in Burnished Brass, 1970 Elegant, rare and early version of large counter balance pendant light, named KEOS, by Florian Schul...
Brass
French, 1950s "Balancier" Wall Light by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Long Island City, NY
French, 1950s black painted and brass counter balance wall light by Pierre Guariche.
Italian Counter-Balance Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Adjustable height Italian counter balance light with mint green, painted aluminium shade and brass fittings.
Aluminum, Brass
A Modernist Counter Balance brass Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
A Modernist Counter Balance brass adjustable Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell
Mid-Century Round Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This is a cocoon hanging lamp crafted in Italy during the 1960s, showcasing the elegance and innovation of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a strikingly beautiful round ...
Resin
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$1,355 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$651Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$9,533 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Florian Schulz Double Counter Balance Pendants
By Florian Schulz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic double counter balance pendants by Florian Schulz. Two brass pendants suspended with their own brass ball counter balance. One canopy supports both pendants. Each light is ...
Brass
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Brass, Metal
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
Country House Library Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An elegant George III style mahogany library chair, with brass castors. Can be supplied in specialist aged leather or upholstered in the clients own material. Bespoke sizing, design ...
Brass
LUnnone Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated LUnnone sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires. All brass patina finish. The sconce can be either mounted with the larger shade facing up or facing downward. (2) E12 candelabras ba...
Brass
Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.
Oak
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.
From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.
“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”
He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstler — also an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.
West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”
Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now on 1stDibs.
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.