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Large Paavo Tynell Counter Weight Chandelier "A1965"
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning large-scale counter weight chandelier "A1965" by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, circa
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Counter Weight Brass Table Lamp Attributed to Roberto Menghi
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii
Located in Westport, CT
Brass counter weight Italian table lamp, in the style of Stilnovo. Newly rewired up to code in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Paavo Tynell Counter Weight Chandelier in Brass and White in Original Condition
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berlin, DE
Paavo Tynell counter weight chandelier in brass and white in original condition. A counter weight
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Counter Weight Chandelier Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant lamp in glass and opaline early 20th century. French counter weight chandelier
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Minimalist Stilnovo Style Adjustable Counter Weight Brass Wall Light Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
can also be adjusted vertical way due to the cable with a counter weight element. The light also has a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Minimalist Stilnovo Style Adjustable Counter Weight Brass Wall Light Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
light shade can also be adjusted vertical way due to the cable with a counter weight element. The light
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Silver Apron Counter Weight, Miao or Dong Culture, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century silver apron counter weight, Miao or Dong culture, Hunan or Guangxi province
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Silver

XXL Stilnovo Sarfatti Style Red Counter Weight Brass Wall Light Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light with counter weight Origin: Italy Decade: 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

XXL Green Stilnovo Style Adjustable Counter Weight Brass Wall Light Italy, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light with counter weight Origin: Italy Decade: 1960d
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Minimalist Stilnovo Style Adjustable Counter Weight Brass Wall Light Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
. The light shade can also be adjusted vertical way due to the cable with a counter weight element. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Light with Counter Weights in Full Brass
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Light with Counter Weights in Full Brass Beautiful and shiny
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell counter weight pendant light model A1983, Taito OY, circa 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
the bottom of it. The counter weight system is made in solid brass. The lamp is stamp by the editor
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, 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, Nickel

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

Vintage 1980s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass 'Posa' Pendant Side Counter Weight by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
Original Counterbalance pendant 'Posa' by Florian Schulz with side weight. Strong and minimal
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1st Edition JJM Hoogervorst Counter Weight Lamp for ANVIA, Netherlands, 1955
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
1st edition sculptural counter balance ceiling lamp designed by JJM Hoogervorst for Anvia Almelo
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Stunning Double Brass Pendant with Adjustable Counter Weights by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning double Posa dark brass pendant with adjustable counterweights designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s Two heavy metal ball counterweight and two brass domes. Cloth cord....
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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.  
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stunning Double Chrome Pendant with Adjustable Counter Weights by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning double Glass pendant with adjustable counterweights designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s Two heavy metal ball counterweight and two Glass domes. Cloth cord. Very vint...
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Stunning Double Brass Pendant with Adjustable Counter Weights by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning double Posa dark brass pendant with adjustable counterweights designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s Two heavy metal ball counterweight and two brass domes. Cloth cord....
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stunning Florian Schulz Double DUOS Brass Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double posa pendant lamp with one E 27 / model a bulb in polished brass. Each lamp and newly wired.
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stunning Florian Schulz Double Posa Brass Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double posa pendant lamp with one E 27 / model a bulb in brass.
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass Scale w/Weights
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage weight balance scale with counterweights. This includes three counter weights and the
Category

20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Scale w/Weights
Brass Scale w/Weights
H 8 in W 17 in D 8 in
Rare Cosack Counterweight Wall Lamp
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful cosack wall lamp with counter weight.
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Rare Cosack Counterweight Wall Lamp
Rare Cosack Counterweight Wall Lamp
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 9.06 in
Floor Lamp Brass Counter Balance 1970s Minimalist
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
degrees. The halogen light source is attached to a long arm holding a spherical counter weight. The arm
Category

Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Nickel Double Counter Balance Chandelier, 1980s Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of a center canopy. Nickel counter weights, canopy and hardware. Pendants are height adjustable
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Paavo Tynell Produced by Itsu in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare counter weight ceiling lamp in the style of Paavo Tynell. Produced by Itsu in Finland. Measure
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ilse D. Ammonsen, Candlestick, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in High Point, NC
.  Counter weight function protects from candle grease spill when moved.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Modern Italian Chandelier "Amalia" in the Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
arms with counter weight. Made of brass and metal lampshades.  
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Counter Balance Floor Lamp Minimalist in Black 1970s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
arm holding a round disk counter weight. This gives the lamps optimize use. The arms sits on an
Category

Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Minimalist Counter Balance Floor Lamp Black 1970s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
arm holding a round disk counter weight. This gives the lamps optimize use. The arms sits on an
Category

Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Floor Lamp with Black Metal Shade
By Stilnovo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian floor light in the style of Stilnovo with articulating black shade, brass stem and counter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1900, Made from Porcelain and Handmade Glass
Located in Vienna, Austria
porcelain, the upper piece attaches to the ceiling while the counter weight hangs below on a new textile
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Scandinavian Teak Counter Balance Floor Lamp with Silk Shade
Located in London, GB
counter weight on the cord. The lamp is engineered with well balanced functional details. The original raw
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Teak, Silk

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts & Crafts patinated silver table lamp.
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in London, GB
counter weight ball. Height fully extended 12 , Width of base 6, Depth of base 7".
Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Silver

Florian Schulz Style Pendant Light, Brass Counterweight Counter Balance, 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
counter weight in the middle position is ca. 43 inch (110 cm) but it easily can be shortened. Current max
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mint Condition Florian Schulz Onos Polished Brass with Side Counterweight
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Articulating Desk Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Arteluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern desk lamp designed by Angelo Lelli with gooseneck arms and a counter-weight
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome, Steel

Postmodern Counterweight Desk Lamp Albert Sonneman, USA, 1970s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning large Post Modern Desk lamp. Counter Weight using a solid Steel ball to move in every
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Florian Schulz Large Nickel Counter Balance Pendant Light Keos, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
counter-weight and nickel dome. The lamp is hand-crafted and made of extremely high quality (Made in
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Wooden Sculpture Water Wheel
Located in New York, NY
on the paddles the counter weights provide momentum to each rotation. This water wheel would be
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Wooden Sculpture Water Wheel
Wooden Sculpture Water Wheel
H 76 in W 12 in D 12 in
Angelo Lelli & Arredoluce Pendant Lamp
By Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
deflector in black lacquered sheet with black lacquered cylindrical counter weight.
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Beautiful Adjustable Chandelier, Italian, 1960s
By Arredoluce
Located in Wien, AT
color shade. Shade adjustable in height using the counter weight. Red Lucite shade, black lacquered
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mantodeus Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern Style Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A well balanced table lamp, consists of hand-formed, sand-casted base, and a turned counter- weight
Category

2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Midcentury Floor Lamps model E1780 by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
tripod base, holding a chrome rod with a counter weight, that allows you to direct the light in almost
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 in Brass / Flat Black with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Onos 55 in Brass and Flat mint with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Onos 55 in Brass and Flat Pink with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hanging Lamp Orange Design by Achille & Pier Giacomo by Kartell, 1959
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Oirlo, LI
color made of plastic. The lamp has a counter weight and the lamp can be high and lower
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 in Brass / Flat pink with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Pendant by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in Karlstad, SE
brass canopy and counter weight, that allows you to adjust the lamp to the height you prefer. The four
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chrome John Mascheroni Barbell Lamps
By John Mascheroni
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of chrome plated Barbell Lamps by John Mascheroni. The lamps have a heavy counter weight in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Italian 265 Wall Lamp by Paolo Rizzato for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Nijlen, VAN
the famous factory Arteluce. Paolo called this model the 265 model. The lamp has a counter weight that
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

20th century Cream and brass table lamp after Stilnovo
Located in Malton, GB
Stilnovo. The condition is very clean and the cream enamelled shade is gorgeous. The counter weight is a
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

J.T. Kalmar Cone Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare counter-weight chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950. Four brass arms, each with a large Dual
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique French Charles X Secretary/Secrétaire à Abattant in Mahogany, c. 1825
Located in Miami, FL
A Charles X secrétaire à abattant in mahogany, France, circa 1825. Fall-front has original counter
Category

Antique 1820s French Charles X Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, red, black and green-lacquered metal pendant light with counter-weight designed and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Modern Table Lamp Brass and Metal, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful Italian modern table lamp. The lamp has a weight in brass that works as both as a counter
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Danube Sconces by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adjustable, the switched counter weight system allow for height adjustments while the arm swivels from the
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Enamel

1950s Blue Counterweight Pendant by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, BE
pulley. The height can be adjusted by raising or lowering the counter weight and easy to operate by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Counter Weight For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal counter weight for your home. Each counter weight for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and aluminum. There are 79 variations of the antique or vintage counter weight you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect counter weight — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each counter weight bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one counter weight that is appealing in its simplicity, but Florian Schulz, Paavo Tynell and Maison Lunel produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Counter Weight?

Prices for a counter weight start at $602 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $5,500.