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Counter Balance Pendant Lamp Paavo Tynell
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell counter balance pendant lamp. Early counter balance pendant light by Paavo Tynell
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Florian Schulz Rare Counter Balance Vintage Pendant Light in Brass, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Rare and elegant, early version of large counter balance pendant light by Florian Schulz, made in
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Double Counter Balance Pendants
By Florian Schulz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
their own brass ball counter balance. One canopy supports both pendants. Each light is adjustable in
Category

2010s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Counter Balance Pendant with Frosted Glass Shade, 1970s Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare counter balance pendant by Florian Schulz. Beautiful brass canopy feeds three black cloth
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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Customizable Rotating Arm Counter Balance Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant minimalist chandelier with counter balanced rotating arm that pivot 180 degree with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Articulating Counter Balance Chandelier
By Angelo Lelii
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern Articulating Chandelier Pendant. Early 1950's articulating six arm ceiling
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Florian Schulz Nickel Double Counter Balance Chandelier, 1980s Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural nickel counter balance chandelier by Florian Schulz. Two pendants hang on both sides
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Florian Schulz Brass Double Counter Balance Adjustable Chandelier, 1980s Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural brass counter balance chandelier by Florian Schulz. Two pendants hang on both sides
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Double Pull Brass Pendant Light by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
balance. One canopy supports both pendants. Each light is adjustable in height without affecting the other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Onos Fixture With Side Counter Weights by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Florian Schulz counter balance pendant by Florian Schulz. Design period: 1970-1979
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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 brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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 brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Counterweight Pendant Light 'Jo-Jo Zug' Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Wicker, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Haus & Garten
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with wicker lampshade
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Minimal Chrome Counter Balance Ceiling 1970s Lamp
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
adjustable to 180 degrees. The halogen light source is attached to a long arm holding a spherical counter
Category

Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Mumu Pendant XL
Located in Renton, WA
of metal married with an LED light source, and counter-balances this with the warmth of the wood on
Category

2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Mumu Pendant XL
Mumu Pendant XL
H 78.7 in W 70.8 in D 1.7 in
MUMU Pendant L
Located in Renton, WA
of metal married with an LED light source, and counter-balances this with the warmth of the wood on
Category

2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

MUMU Pendant L
MUMU Pendant L
H 78.7 in W 47.2 in D 1.8 in
Florian Schulz Double Counterbalance Pendant
By Florian Schulz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
nickel ball counter balance pulley system. One centre canopy supports both pendants. Each light is
Category

2010s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Florian Schulz Attributed Double Dome Counterbalance Pendant
By Florian Schulz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with their own brass ball counter balance pulley system. One center canopy supports both pendants
Category

2010s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Volterra Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
sculptural counter-balance design, cast brass detailing and alabaster shades sourced from Volterra. The first
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Florian Schulz Vintage Double Counterbalance Brass Pendants, circa 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
with their own brass ball counter balance pulley system. One centre canopy supports both pendants. Each
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Volterra Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
sculptural counter-balance design, cast brass detailing and alabaster shades sourced from Volterra. The first
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Florian Schulz Vintage Large Counterbalance Brass Pendants, circa 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large polished brass counterbalance pendant with brass ball counter balance pulley system by
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Volterra Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
sculptural counter-balance design, cast brass detailing and alabaster shades sourced from Volterra. The first
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Volterra Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
sculptural counter-balance design, cast brass detailing and alabaster shades sourced from Volterra. The first
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Polished Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Counter balance pendant designed by Florian Schulz and made in Germany in the 1970s. It is
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
brass ball counter balance. One canopy supports both pendants. Each light is adjustable in height
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Slide Design Cordiale Lumière 3000K LED Ceiling Lamp in Light Vanilla
By Roberto Paoli, Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cordiale Lumière reminds of a balance among functional, technical and aesthetics aspects. The line
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Slide Design Cordiale Lumière 4000K LED Ceiling Lamp in Light Vanilla
By Roberto Paoli, Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cordiale Lumière reminds of a balance among functional, technical and aesthetics aspects. The line
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Volterra Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze and Satin Brass Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
sculptural counter-balance design, cast brass detailing and alabaster shades sourced from Volterra. The first
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Volterra Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze and Satin Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
sculptural counter-balance design, cast brass detailing and alabaster shades sourced from Volterra. The first
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Volterra Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Nickel and Satin Brass Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
sculptural counter-balance design, cast brass detailing and alabaster shades sourced from Volterra. The first
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Volterra Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Nickel and Satin Brass Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
sculptural counter-balance design, cast brass detailing and alabaster shades sourced from Volterra. The first
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Rare Starlight Pendant by Anton Fogh Holm & Alfred Andersen for Nordisk Solar
By Nordisk Solar Co., Anton Fogh Holm
Located in Chicago, IL
central light source above a dining table, accentuating the area over a kitchen counter, or welcoming
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pendant Lamps Attributed to Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Karlskron Lampfabrik, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Karlskrona Lampfabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pendant lamps model 3278 attributed to Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced in Sweden by Karlskrona
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rare Counterbalance chandelier by Max Ingrand For Fontana Arte c1954
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Rare counter balance light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Model 1953 As always exquisite
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Asimmetrico 4-Arm Chandelier
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Milan, IT
natural solid brass structure with a central support balancing four arms creating a pleasing asymmetry
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Asimmetrico 4-Arm Chandelier
Asimmetrico 4-Arm Chandelier
H 39.38 in W 60.63 in D 26.38 in
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model 1965, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
. It also counter balances the rigidity of the solid brass weight. Finally, the silk shade diffuser
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gorgeous Hand Carved Wooden Lustermannchen Butler Sculpture Chandelier Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
unique subject matter and quality, this mountain climber pendant light is a real eyecatcher and he will
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three rotating arms and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum, Metal, Brass

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Ivory Black Twin Shades
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
shades with the light noisette patina on the brass. I designed this for being placed above a kitchen
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Elegant Black and Brass Adjustable Three-Arm Triennale Style Chandelier
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Stilnovo. This version has black color on the shades and balance weight for a clean elegant look
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Patinated brass and Ivory, Adjustable Three-Arm 'Triennale' Style Chandelier
By Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
reminiscences of Sarfatti's works and Giuseppe Ostuni. This version has ivory color on the shades and balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

‘Let Me Talk’ Assemblage Chandelier, Lionel Jadot, Belgium, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
assembled rattan seats, slips of veneer in tulip tree and oak wood. The light fixtures made with handcrafted
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

J.J. Hoogervorst for Anvia Almelo Metal Floor Lamp, Dutch Modern Design, 1950s
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Amsterdam, NL
counter balance floor light, which has many resemblances with our floor light. A Dutch midcentury
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

LED Task Pendant, Bronze Grey, Designed by Gry Holmskov
By Studio WM
Located in San Marcos, CA
The new Task Pendant by Danish designer Gry Holmskov strikes a harmonious, breathtaking balance
Category

2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Fog & Morup Counter Balance Pendant Light
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Terrific counter balance pendant light by Fog & Morup. Professionally rewired, black cloth wrap
Category

20th Century Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Florian Schulz Counter Balance Pendant Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Florian Schulz counter balance pendant. Professionally rewired, brown cloth twist cord
Category

20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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
Category

20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Counter Balance Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Florian Schulz counter balance pendant in a polished chrome finish. Professionally
Category

20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Florian Schulz Large Counter Balance KEOS Pendant Light, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Elegant, early version of large counter balance pendant light, named KEOS, by Florian Schulz, made
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Pendant Light Model "Onos 55" in Brass Designed by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful shaped "Onos 55" counter-balance pendant light by Florian Schulz, Germany. Modernist
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960's Italian Counterbalance Ceiling Light
Located in Hanover, MA
Minimalist and linear pivoting counter-balance pendant light one large black enameled dish
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic Italian counter balance pendant. Brass counter-weight and hardware with enameled metal
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Stilnovo Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful ceiling light with black dome perforated shade and solid brass counter balance for
Category

20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

French Counter Balance Hanging Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French counter balance hanging light. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1950s. Original
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Counter Balance Hanging Light
French Counter Balance Hanging Light
H 26 in W 53 in D 0.75 in
Italian Counter Balance Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi positional shades on central swivel joint
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Italian Counter Balance Ceiling Pendant
Located in London, GB
Counter weight rise and fall ceiling light. Four-light. Brass and black lacquered shade
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Double Counter Balance Pendant
By Florian Schulz
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare double counter balance light from Florian Schulz. The light include 2 pendants with 2 counter
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Florian Schulz Double Counter Balance Pendant
Florian Schulz Double Counter Balance Pendant
H 21.66 in Dm 39.38 in L 21.66 in
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Counter Balance Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the counter balance pendant light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each counter balance pendant light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and aluminum. Your living room may not be complete without a counter balance pendant light — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A counter balance pendant light, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made counter balance pendant light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Florian Schulz, Anvia and J.J.M. Hoogervorst are consistently popular.

How Much is a Counter Balance Pendant Light?

The average selling price for a counter balance pendant light at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $1,099 on the low end and $14,000 for the highest priced.

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

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