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Counter Balance Wall Light

Slide Design Cordiale Applique 4000K LED Wall Lamp in Light Vanilla
By Slide, Roberto Paoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cordiale Applique reminds of a balance among functional, technical and aesthetics aspects. The line
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Slide Design Cordiale Applique 3000K LED Wall Lamp in Light Vanilla
By Roberto Paoli, Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cordiale Applique reminds of a balance among functional, technical and aesthetics aspects. The line
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

MUMU Wall Sconce
Located in Renton, WA
coolness of metal married with an LED light source, and counter-balances this with the warmth of the wood
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

MUMU Wall Sconce
MUMU Wall Sconce
H 1.8 in W 7.9 in D 3.6 in
Italian Design Classic Paolo Rizzatto Model 265 Wall Lamp, Arteluce, 1960s
By Arteluce, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Renens, CH
An Early pre-Flos model 265 counter balance wall lamp in black metal by Paolo Rizzatto; the lamp
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Dutch Design Balance Floor Lamp by J.J.M.Hoogervorst for Anvia, 1960s
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
adjustable and suitable for direct light to read or indirect light on the wall or ceiling. Considering its
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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
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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
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Metal

'I Studebaker' Assemblage Bench with Wooden and Leather Elements, Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
crowning its presence. The crackling floor, the felt walls, and the diffused light slows you down into an
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs

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Wood, Leather

‘Let Me Talk’ Assemblage Chandelier, Lionel Jadot, Belgium, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
its presence. The crackling floor, the felt walls, and the diffuse light slows you down into an oddly
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Functional Art Chair / Throne "Left at the End of the Corridor" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
it, by crowning its presence. The crackling floor, the felt walls and the diffuse light slow you down
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

'The King of Tiébélé' Assemblage Chair, with Backrest from Tiébélé, Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
walls, and the diffused light slows you down into an oddly absorbing environment, in which you are left
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

'T-Shink' Sprayed Textile Throne Chair, Lionel Jadot, Belgium, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
of dilated time. A wandering spirit, he seeks a protective balance in a hostile world. It is his
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

'Frozen Culture' Assemblage Video Cassette Lounge Chair, Lionel Jadot, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
its presence. The crackling floor, the felt walls, and the diffused light slows you down into an oddly
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs

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Functional Art Chair / Stool "Plaster Whip" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
it, by crowning its presence. The crackling floor, the felt walls and the diffuse light slow you down
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2010s European Chairs

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Functional art Floor Lamp "Open Eyes" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
walls and the diffuse light slow you down into an oddly absorbing environment, in which you are left
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Functional art Throne / Chair "Black Caterpillar" by Lionel Jadot, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
presence. The crackling floor, the felt walls and the diffuse light slow you down into an oddly absorbing
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2010s European Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Functional Art Chair / Throne "'Spring Swab" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
walls and the diffuse light slow you down into an oddly absorbing environment, in which you are left
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2010s Belgian International Style Armchairs

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Metal

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Counter Balance Wall Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic counter balance wall light available at 1stDibs. Each counter balance wall light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage counter balance wall light now, or shop our selection of 19 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect counter balance wall light — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each counter balance wall light bearing mid-century modern, industrial or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made counter balance wall light over the years, but those crafted by Lionel Jadot, Silvio Piattelli and J.J.M. Hoogervorst are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Counter Balance Wall Light?

Prices for a counter balance wall light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $23,750, while the average can fetch as much as $8,125.

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