$3,990
H 41.34 in Dm 12.21 in
Florian Schulz Dome Pendant Light, Brass Counterweight Counter Balance, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
(late 1960s or early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid polished brass which has an aged surface in a
Brass
$19,800
H 9.5 in W 9.46 in D 9.46 in
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
Brass
$4,200
H 55 in W 16 in D 16 in
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
Brass
French Brass Articulating Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
counter balance. Original black shade. Perfect scale with beautiful patina throughout. Newly rewired.
Brass
French Brass Articulating Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
counter balance in nickel. Two curved brass strips elevate the arm from the smoked nickel back plate and
Brass
Stilnovo Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful ceiling light with black dome perforated shade and solid brass counter balance for
Brass
Italian Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic Italian counter balance pendant. Brass counter-weight and hardware with enameled metal
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
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
Brass
Large French Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale counter balance ceiling light with great brass hardware and new shade. Impressive
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. Original
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
up and down on the brass lamp shades. The total width and height of the light can be adjusted when
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
1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid polished brass which has an aged surface
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
1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid polished brass which has an aged surface
Brass
Florian Schulz Dome Counter Balance Pendant Light, Patinated Brass, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
(late 1960s-early 1970s). It is made of patinated solid brass. Excellent patina and some wear of use
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
midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid brass with a polished and aged
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
(late 1960s-early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid polished brass which has an aged surface in 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
the model. The fixture is made of solid polished brass which has an aged surface in a rich and warm
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
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
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
, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid brass with a polished and aged surface
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
, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). Each light is made of solid brass with a polished and aged surface
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
(late 1960s-early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid polished brass which has an aged surface in 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
(late 1960s-early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid polished brass which has an aged surface in a
Brass
Florian Schulz Large Counter Balance KEOS Pendant Light in Brass, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hannover, DE
designer and producer Florian Schulz. This is the very exclusive version with burnished brass and is
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
(late 1960s-early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid brass with a polished and aged surface in a rich
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
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. Adjustable
Italian Counter-Balance Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Adjustable height Italian counter balance light with mint green, painted aluminium shade and brass
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
$5,277 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, All Brass and Natural Patina
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
After many requests of customization in all brass and patina of the orbitale chandelier I decided to go ahead with a separate listing. This all brass version is possible as the orbi...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$671Sale 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
$1,370 / 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
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
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
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
$17,033 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant all brass form with wonderful patina. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standard L...
Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Unavailable|$6,897
H 31.11 in W 46.86 in D 26.78 in
Northern European 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Langenfeld (Rheinland), DE
A beautifully proportioned Swedish Baroque commode featuring an elegant galbée front with soft, undulating curves that create a graceful and inviting silhouette. Crafted in solid o...
Oak
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
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.
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.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.